Geek 4

Michael W. Boyce
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Geek 4

Geek 4 is podcast about fans, fan culture and fan communites, hosted by Dr. Michael W. Boyce

  1. SEPT 25

    Episode 306: More Degrassi? I KID you not, with Jocelyn, The Degrassi Kid

    On this episode of Geek4, I’m joined by Jocelyn, THE DEGRASSI KID!!! I met Jocelyn at a Degrassi Trivia Night. I was a participant. She was the host. Jocelyn might be the most enthusiastic fan of anything I’ve ever talked to! Her infectious love of Degrassi knows no bounds. She was such a fan that Annie Clark (who played Fiona on Degrassi: TNG) encouraged her to start her podcast back in 2022. Jocelyn’s become such a well-established, well connected voice in the Degrassi universe that she was invited to induct the Degrassi franchise into the Canadian Walk of Fame! She truly is the empress of Degrassi! Heck, she has a Degrassi Street sign in her bedroom. We talk about her amazing encounters with the cast and creators. I share my own encounters with some of the old school cast (come back, Arthur!) and why my friend Sandy refuses to invite me to her house. We talk about why this quirky Canadian show matters so much to so many people.

    37 min

  2. AUG 27

    Episode 305: (Killer) B Ready with Lizzie and Zoltan fron Killer B Cinema

    On this episode of Geek4, we're talking bad, bad movies with Lizzie and Zoltan from Killer B Cinema. Lizzie and Zoltan are this amazing couple from the West End of Toronto who love B cinema. They screen monthly films from their collection of rarely-seen Turkish knock-offs, 1950s favourite sci-fi movies, radioactive monsters, Bollywood, and b-movie classics at See-scapea sci fi themed video game, board game cafe in Toronto's Junction neighbourhood, 347 Keele Street. I started seeing their Killer B Cinema presents posters around the Junction when I first moved here almost two years ago - I think the first one I saw was for a Mario Bava film. I knew then I had to have them on the show. This was a great conversation that went all over the place. We discuss how they each came to love B-cinema, the movies and theatres that inspired them. We discuss the incredible amount of technical work they put into their screenings, and the films SO BAD they refuse to screen.

    36 min

  3. AUG 19

    Episode 304: Talking Degrassi with De-Eevee Pacini

    On this episode of Geek4 we're talking Degrassi with podcaster and all-around pop-culture nerd, Eevee Pacini. Eevee explains how an American kid got obsessed with this slice of Canadian pop culture and the community they've discovered through their love of Degrassi. Eevee currently hosts Degrassi: School's In (available wherever fine podcasts are found) in which they watch old-school Degrassi in order starting with Degrassi Junior High.

    44 min

  4. JUL 2

    Episode 303: Locked in a Room with Tom Mead

    My guest on this episode of Geek4 is Tom Mead. Tom is a Derbyshire mystery writer and aficionado of Golden Age Crime Fiction. His debut novel, DEATH AND THE CONJUROR, was an international bestseller, nominated for several awards, and named one of the best mysteries of the year by The Guardian and Publishers Weekly. Its sequel, THE MURDER WHEEL, was described as “pure nostalgic pleasure” by the Wall Street Journal and “a delight” by the Daily Mail. It was also named one of the Best Traditional Mysteries of 2023 by Crimereads. His third novel, CABARET MACABRE, will be published in July 2024. Tom and I discuss his love of locked room mysteries, a very particular subcategory of the mystery story. He describes his early love of mystery stories in general as well as the locked room. He talks about the stories and authors who inspired him to write his own locked room mysteries.

    37 min

  5. MAY 6

    Episode 302: Vamping and Masquerading with Alice Bell

    Welcome to Geek4 where we delve into the world of geek culture and fandoms, and everything in between. I'm your host, Dr. Michael Boyce My guest on this episode is author Alice Bell. From her humble beginnings in South West England, spending weekends in fields sipping Smirnoff Ice, to her days navigating the intricate world of retail, Alice's path to becoming a prominent figure in video game journalism is nothing short of remarkable. Since 2016, Alice has been captivating audiences with her insightful commentary and passionate writing as a video games journalist. Her tenure as the deputy editor of Rock Paper Shotgun, the renowned PC gaming website, has solidified her reputation as a leading voice in the industry. With a knack for crafting compelling reviews and dissecting the allure of everything from hot vampires to digital elves, Alice has left an indelible mark on the gaming landscape. Her first novel, Grave Expectations, is a cracking cozy British mystery, and one I highly recommend. Her follow up novel, Displeasure Island, was just released in the UK and should be released in North America soon. Now calling Cork, Ireland, home, Alice's days are filled with literary adventures, crochet creations, and of course, plenty of video game escapades. Whether she's unraveling the mysteries in detective fiction or indulging in the quintessential British pastime of Midsomer Murders marathons, Alice's passion for storytelling knows no bounds. So without further ado, let's dive into this conversation with Alice Bell, where we'll explore her love of the 2004 roleplaying video game, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodline.

    34 min

  6. JAN 23

    Episode 301: DND and D with Derek White, The Geek Preacher

    On this episode, I’m joined by Derek White, The Geek Preacher. Derek’s an ordained United Methodist minister and chaplain for Gary Con gaming convention. Derek loves LOTS of geeky things. But he’s particularly passionate about Dungeons and Dragons. Derek was featured in the Refuge 31 documentary, The Satanic Panic and the Religious Battle for the Imagination, where he talks to people about Dungeons and Dragons, especially in light of the religious hysteria of the 1980s. If you didn’t live through that period, you really missed some wackiness. Derek and I were both in the Refuge 31 documentary, The Science Fiction Makers, so he’s been on my radar for a while. I’m so glad we got to have this conversation. Derek’s a passionate advocate for the creativity of roleplaying games. I know you’ll love this discussion.

    35 min

  7. 2023-08-12

    Episode 234: That Old Time Radio (Detectives), with Adam Graham

    On this episode (my last before a breif hiatus), I’m joined by Adam Graham. Adam is a PROFILIC, OG podcaster, releasing content for over 16 years. Adam hosts a slew of podcasts, most notably, Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, which releases episodes daily. Adam and I talk about how he first got into Old Time Radio, his favourite detective shows (his least favourite show), and what prompted him to start sharing these shows with others through this wacky medium of podcasting. We talk about his recent decision to make podcasting his full-time occupation (ah, the dream) through audience support.

    38 min

  8. 2023-07-09

    Episode 233: Dancing with Lindsay Zier-Vogel

    Lindsay Zier-Vogel is a Toronto-based writer and arts educator and the creator of the internationally acclaimed Love Lettering Project. Her writing has been widely published in Canada and the United Kingdom. Her debut novel, Letters to Amelia, was published in 2021. Her debut novel Letters to Amelia came out in 2021 and her picture book, Dear Street just came out in May 2023. For many years, Lindsay studied danced until one day, she stopped. Recently, as she'd begun research for her next novel, she went to New York City and took some classes at the Martha Graham Dance studio. I was curious to talk to someone who returned to something they had been so dedicated to but had moved on from.

    55 min
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Geek 4 is podcast about fans, fan culture and fan communites, hosted by Dr. Michael W. Boyce

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  • Creator
    Michael W. Boyce
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Michael W. Boyce
  • Show Website
    Geek 4

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