Common Geeking Program

Less Depressing News [November 2020]

Another month, another update. With roused spirits, Colin, Jeff, Chowder and Austin recap the month of November’s geek news, and barely sidestep the pitfalls of systemic oppression in the process.

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SHOW NOTES

Colin (@sonicolink, DicePopuli.com)

• Xbox Series X|S Inventory | https://www.vg247.com/2020/11/17/xbox-series-x-series-s-stock/
• PS5 Scalper Tweet | https://twitter.com/steescribbles/status/1331528870575689729?s=21
• Astro’s Playroom | https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/astros-playroom/
• Adaptive Triggers | https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/3/21547303/sony-ps5-dualsense-adaptive-triggers-haptics-teardown-features
• Game Pass Ultimate | https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-game-pass?&ef_id=Cj0KCQiAtqL-BRC0ARIsAF4K3WGJxydDedX8eQiGVlSyxmw9NoPtbz9TLLyMZJa-cw4LR_zAMOtpqSEaAtmbEALw_wcB:G:s&OCID=AID2100895_SEM_Cj0KCQiAtqL-BRC0ARIsAF4K3WGJxydDedX8eQiGVlSyxmw9NoPtbz9TLLyMZJa-cw4LR_zAMOtpqSEaAtmbEALw_wcB:G:s

 

Jeff (@things.i.wish.existed, Alchemist Prime Reviews)

• Bumblebee 2 Director | https://comicyears.com/movies/new-transformers-movie-finds-a-new-director-and-continues-the-bumblebee-universe/
• The Mandalorian Season 2 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mandalorian_(season_2)?wprov=sfti1
• Elliot Page Netflix Credits | https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/elliot-page-umbrella-academy-netflix-1234843387/
• Chappelle’s Show | https://www.npr.org/2020/11/25/938922031/netflix-removes-chappelles-show-at-dave-chappelles-request

 

Chowder (@taeemulchowdhur, @geekingprogram)

• Decline’s Drop | https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/decline-s-drops/declines-drops/description
• Goodnight Moon Armenian Translation | https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cascade-press/goodnight-moon-armenian-translation-project
• Blossom Detective Homes | https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/325175510/blossom-detective-holmes-the-animated-mini-series

 

Austin (an enigma)

• Elden Ring Rumor | https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/elden-ring-release-date-new-rumor-june-2021/
• Supernatural Finale | https://www.etonline.com/supernatural-heartbreaking-series-finale-met-with-sobbing-and-outrage-from-fans-on-twitter-156676
• Cadabra Pokémon Card Lawsuit | https://www.polygon.com/2020/11/30/21726492/pokemon-nintendo-lawsuit-uri-geller-kadabra-apology

 

CREDITS

Created by Colin Ketchen & Jeff Leavitt

Editing & Original Music by Colin Ketchen

Jim and Jerry...IS REAL [Borat Subsequent Moviefilm]

Colin, Jeff and Chowder explore the surprising political relevance of the recent Borat sequel.  That's it really. It's a wild ride, tune in!

 

Created by Colin Ketchen & Jeff Leavitt

Edited by Taeemul Chowdhury

Original Music by Colin Ketchen

Gronk Stompers [October 2020]

Star Trek, Smash, Minecraft and Destiny! Animaniacs, Tenet and more! We’re all very tense and trying to have fun! Colin, Chowder, Jeff and Pat! Everything is fine! We are all fine!

Created by Patrick Brehm, Colin Ketchen and Jeff Leavitt

Editing and Original Music by Colin Ketchen

Awry [Infinity Train]

On this episode, Jeff and Chowder have a little one-on-one about the cartoon Infinity Train and its protagonist-rotating 3 seasons. Can Chowder correctly pronounce a very simple english word? Can Jeff get the title of the show right? Stay tuned to find out! (Sorry this one's a bit late!)

 

Created by Colin Ketchen & Jeff Leavitt

Edited by Taeemul Chowdhury

Original Music by Colin Ketchen

Truck Not Monkey (September 2020)

Colin, Jeff, Jocelyn and Chowder all weigh more than seven pounds, and have brought more than that much geek news to the table!

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Created by Colin Ketchen and Jeff Leavitt

Editing and Original Music by Colin Ketchen

I'm Just a Cheerleader [Death Note 2017]

Jeff, Chowder, and Jocelyn do a little bit of hate-watching and talking about the Netflix adaptation (reimagining?) of the Death Note anime/manga. Oh boy there's a lot to unpack with this one, stay tuned.

Created by Colin Ketchen & Jeff Leavitt

Edited by Taeemul Chowdhury

Original Music by Colin Ketchen

#Trexit [August 2020]

Colin, Jocelyn, Austin and Chowder break down the downer of a month to find what joyous, conspiratorial nuggets exist.

Created by Patrick Brehm, Colin Ketchen & Jeff Leavitt

Editing & Original Music by Colin Ketchen

Perfectly Executed [The Legend of Korra]

Jeff and Colin and Chowder talk about sequel series (serieses?), more specifically, taking a look at The Legend of Korra and how it fairs as a sequel to Avatar: The Last Airbender!

Created by Colin Ketchen & Jeff Leavitt

Edited by Taeemul Chowdhury

Original Music by Colin Ketchen

Disappointing Installments [July 2020]

Colin, Jeff and Austin talk about the things they wanted to be excited about — but July had other plans.

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Created by Patrick Brehm, Colin Ketchen & Jeff Leavitt

Editing & Original Music by Colin Ketchen 

Geeking is Program [Baba is You]

Keeping things real tight and simple for this week's episode, Chowder & Jeff discuss a lovely little puzzle game called Baba is You. Two people, shorter episode, simple game, tune in!

Created by Colin Ketchen & Jeff Leavitt

Edited by Taeemul Chowdhury

Original Music by Colin Ketchen