Original Geek

Original Geek Creative
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Original Geek is a weekly geek culture podcast hosted by Gen X nerd veterans and stand-up comic Steve Scarfo with co-host Jeff Shaw. We dive deep into Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Dungeons & Dragons, sci-fi, fantasy, comic books, tabletop gaming, retro video games, classic horror, and modern pop culture—all served with sarcasm, nostalgia, and zero gatekeeping. We’re the geeks who rolled our first D20 before the internet could tell us we were playing it wrong. From MCU debates and Star Trek canon wars to the resurgence of ’80s nostalgia and today’s fandom controversies, we break down what still matters, what doesn’t, and why people are way too mad about fictional universes. This podcast is for Gen X geeks, millennial nerds, and anyone who loves movies, TV shows, gaming, comics, cosplay, sci-fi, fantasy, and fandom culture. Whether you’re a tabletop beginner, a lifelong dungeon master, a horror movie junkie, or someone who still knows Han shot first, Original Geek explores the evolution of geek culture—from VHS to streaming, Atari to next-gen consoles, Dragonlance to Baldur’s Gate 3. If you’re looking for a funny, opinionated geek podcast with real personality, heated debates, and unapologetic nostalgia, you’re in the right basement. 🎙️ New episodes weekly.  Subscribe, roll initiative, and embrace your inner geek.

  1. 2D AGO

    The Star Trek Era That Changed Everything (Kirk vs Picard) | Original Geek | S1E26

    Connect with us! Kirk vs Picard: Which Star Trek Era Was the True Peak? + Starfleet Academy Random Review Which era of Star Trek was the true peak? Was it the Original Series era — Kirk, Spock, and the foundation of the franchise? Or the Next Generation era — Picard, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager expanding the universe? In this episode of Original Geek, Steve and Jeff go head-to-head in Geek Court to debate which Star Trek era truly defined the franchise. We also dive into: • A full Random Review of Starfleet Academy • Easter eggs and Prodigy connections • Deep Space Nine and Voyager callbacks • Why Star Trek has always pushed social boundaries • The evolution from episodic storytelling to modern serialized Trek • Whether Starfleet Academy is a bold move or a franchise shift From Kirk vs Picard to Discovery and the 32nd century, we break down legacy, lore, nostalgia, and what keeps Star Trek relevant across generations. Tell us which era wins. Welcome to Original Geek—the podcast for anyone who rolled their first d20 on shag carpet, waited hours for a comic book JPEG to load on dial-up, and wore the label “geek” back when it got you mocked, not monetized. Hosted by stand-up comic Steve Scarfo and Forever DM Jeff Shaw, we dive deep into what it meant to be a geek in the '70s and '80s—and how that underground culture became the mainstream multiverse we live in today. 🎙️ Subscribe for weekly episodes on Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, comic book chaos, geek court debates, and critical hits from your childhood basement. 👾 Follow us @OriginalGeekPodcast on socials and visit OriginalGeekPodcast.com for merch, extras, and to send us your own geeky tales. If you ever hid a Monster Manual like it was porn, you’re not alone. You’re an Original Geek. Welcome home.

    59 min

  2. FEB 23

    Street-Level vs Cosmic Marvel: Which TV Era Wins? | Original Geek | S1E25

    Connect with us! Marvel Television has evolved from The Incredible Hulk in the 70s to Loki, Daredevil, WandaVision, and now Wonder Man on Disney+ — but which version of Marvel TV actually works best? In this episode of Original Geek, we dive deep into the Marvel Television Universe (MTU) and debate: Is street-level Marvel (Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Hawkeye) better suited for TV? Or does cosmic Marvel (Loki, WandaVision, multiverse madness) deliver bigger stakes? Did Marvel TV peak with the Netflix era? Is Wonder Man a genius reinvention… or a mistake? We also: Flash back to The Incredible Hulk and The Electric Company Spider-Man Break down She-Hulk’s review bombing controversy Debate Secret Invasion and WandaVision’s canon impact Analyze the evolution of Marvel TV from ABC to Netflix to Disney+ Roll the dice for our Random Review of Wonder Man Whether you’re a Gen X comic book fan or deep into the MCU multiverse, this is your Marvel TV deep dive. Let us know: Are you Team Street-Level… or Team Cosmic? Welcome to Original Geek—the podcast for anyone who rolled their first d20 on shag carpet, waited hours for a comic book JPEG to load on dial-up, and wore the label “geek” back when it got you mocked, not monetized. Hosted by stand-up comic Steve Scarfo and Forever DM Jeff Shaw, we dive deep into what it meant to be a geek in the '70s and '80s—and how that underground culture became the mainstream multiverse we live in today. 🎙️ Subscribe for weekly episodes on Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, comic book chaos, geek court debates, and critical hits from your childhood basement. 👾 Follow us @OriginalGeekPodcast on socials and visit OriginalGeekPodcast.com for merch, extras, and to send us your own geeky tales. If you ever hid a Monster Manual like it was porn, you’re not alone. You’re an Original Geek. Welcome home.

    1 hr

  3. FEB 16

    How Game of Thrones Changed Fantasy Forever | Original Geek | S1E24

    Connect with us! Before Game of Thrones, fantasy was rarely treated as prestige television. Then HBO brought George R.R. Martin’s world of Westeros to life — and the genre was never the same. In this episode of Original Geek, we revisit the cultural impact of Game of Thrones, debate the best character arcs (Arya vs Daenerys), revisit the controversial final season, and explore why A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms feels like a return to what made the franchise great. Was this the moment fantasy grew up? Or did it lose its way? Welcome back to Westeros. Welcome to Original Geek—the podcast for anyone who rolled their first d20 on shag carpet, waited hours for a comic book JPEG to load on dial-up, and wore the label “geek” back when it got you mocked, not monetized. Hosted by stand-up comic Steve Scarfo and Forever DM Jeff Shaw, we dive deep into what it meant to be a geek in the '70s and '80s—and how that underground culture became the mainstream multiverse we live in today. 🎙️ Subscribe for weekly episodes on Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, comic book chaos, geek court debates, and critical hits from your childhood basement. 👾 Follow us @OriginalGeekPodcast on socials and visit OriginalGeekPodcast.com for merch, extras, and to send us your own geeky tales. If you ever hid a Monster Manual like it was porn, you’re not alone. You’re an Original Geek. Welcome home.

    59 min

  4. FEB 9

    Why The Muppet Show Still Works | Original Geek | S1E23

    Connect with us! For Original Geeks, The Muppet Show wasn’t just a kids’ program—it was controlled chaos, smart failure, and comedy that trusted the audience. In this episode, we dig into why the Muppets still matter 50+ years later, how Jim Henson deliberately built characters who failed on purpose, and why the show worked for adults and kids at the same time. We talk Sesame Street roots, the original UK production, the Steve Martin guest spot that lives rent-free in our heads, and the ongoing debate: Did Disney save the Muppets—or sand their edges off? Along the way we hit Geek Flashback, Geek Court, Basement Treasures, and some hard truths about nostalgia, longevity, and why you shouldn’t ignore something just because it’s “old.” If you ever watched The Muppet Show with your family—or still hum Mahna Mahna for no reason—this one’s for you. Welcome to Original Geek—the podcast for anyone who rolled their first d20 on shag carpet, waited hours for a comic book JPEG to load on dial-up, and wore the label “geek” back when it got you mocked, not monetized. Hosted by stand-up comic Steve Scarfo and Forever DM Jeff Shaw, we dive deep into what it meant to be a geek in the '70s and '80s—and how that underground culture became the mainstream multiverse we live in today. 🎙️ Subscribe for weekly episodes on Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, comic book chaos, geek court debates, and critical hits from your childhood basement. 👾 Follow us @OriginalGeekPodcast on socials and visit OriginalGeekPodcast.com for merch, extras, and to send us your own geeky tales. If you ever hid a Monster Manual like it was porn, you’re not alone. You’re an Original Geek. Welcome home.

    1 hr

  5. FEB 2

    Fallout & the End of the World - Why We Can’t Stop Watching Apocalypse Stories | Original Geek | S1E22

    Connect with us! What’s the worst apocalypse to survive? In this episode of Original Geek, we head straight into the wasteland to talk Fallout — the hit TV series, the video games that inspired it, and why post-apocalyptic stories refuse to leave our brains alone. From nuclear wastelands and underground vaults to dystopian societies that pretend everything’s fine, we break down why worlds like Fallout, Mad Max, The Matrix, Hunger Games, Divergent, Silo, and more keep pulling us back in. Is it the spectacle? The fear? Or the uncomfortable truth that these stories don’t feel as far-fetched as they used to? We debate which post-apocalyptic world would be the absolute worst to live in, put Fallout Season 2 on trial in a dice-decided Random Review, and argue whether humanity ever actually learns from the end of the world. No gatekeeping. No homework. Just smart geek talk, sharp opinions, and a few critical hits along the way. 🎲 Random Review included ☢️ Fallout • Post-Apocalypse • Dystopia 🎙️ New episodes weekly Welcome to Original Geek—the podcast for anyone who rolled their first d20 on shag carpet, waited hours for a comic book JPEG to load on dial-up, and wore the label “geek” back when it got you mocked, not monetized. Hosted by stand-up comic Steve Scarfo and Forever DM Jeff Shaw, we dive deep into what it meant to be a geek in the '70s and '80s—and how that underground culture became the mainstream multiverse we live in today. 🎙️ Subscribe for weekly episodes on Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, comic book chaos, geek court debates, and critical hits from your childhood basement. 👾 Follow us @OriginalGeekPodcast on socials and visit OriginalGeekPodcast.com for merch, extras, and to send us your own geeky tales. If you ever hid a Monster Manual like it was porn, you’re not alone. You’re an Original Geek. Welcome home.

    1 hr

  6. JAN 20

    Predator: Badlands — How It Changes the Predator Franchise | Original Geek | S1E21

    Connect with us! Predator: Badlands didn’t just land as another sequel — it cracked open a much bigger conversation about what the Predator franchise actually is, where it’s been, and where it might be going next. In this episode of Original Geek, we use Badlands as a jumping-off point to explore the entire Predator timeline — from the 1987 original and its slasher-movie roots, through Predator 2, Predators, The Predator, Prey, and the long, messy crossover history with the Alien franchise. Along the way, we dig into how tone, humor, mythology, and even the Predator itself have evolved over the decades. We talk about why Badlands feels different, what it reveals about Yautja culture, why the introduction of synthetics and Weyland-Yutani matters, and how this movie quietly reinforces that Predator and Alien have always shared a universe — even when the films didn’t fully commit to it. The episode also tackles real-world fandom friction: the growing frustration with premium streaming charges, early access pricing, and whether paying extra to watch a movie you already “subscribe” for is the future of genre entertainment or a breaking point for fans. This isn’t a spoiler-heavy breakdown or a surface-level review. It’s a franchise-wide conversation about lore, canon, creative risks, misfires, surprising wins, and why Predator has survived while so many other 80s action icons faded out. If you’re a longtime fan, a casual viewer, or someone trying to figure out whether the Predator franchise still has teeth — this episode connects the dots. Welcome to Original Geek—the podcast for anyone who rolled their first d20 on shag carpet, waited hours for a comic book JPEG to load on dial-up, and wore the label “geek” back when it got you mocked, not monetized. Hosted by stand-up comic Steve Scarfo and Forever DM Jeff Shaw, we dive deep into what it meant to be a geek in the '70s and '80s—and how that underground culture became the mainstream multiverse we live in today. 🎙️ Subscribe for weekly episodes on Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, comic book chaos, geek court debates, and critical hits from your childhood basement. 👾 Follow us @OriginalGeekPodcast on socials and visit OriginalGeekPodcast.com for merch, extras, and to send us your own geeky tales. If you ever hid a Monster Manual like it was porn, you’re not alone. You’re an Original Geek. Welcome home.

    57 min

  7. JAN 13

    Zombies: Rage vs Rot | Original Geek | S1E20

    Connect with us! What makes zombies terrifying—speed or decay? In this episode of Original Geek, we break down the two classic zombie types: rage-driven infected and slow, rotting undead. We explore how zombie movies and TV shows evolved, why these two styles dominate the genre, and what makes each one scary in its own way. If you love zombie movies, horror debates, and geeky pop-culture deep dives, this one’s for you. Welcome to Original Geek—the podcast for anyone who rolled their first d20 on shag carpet, waited hours for a comic book JPEG to load on dial-up, and wore the label “geek” back when it got you mocked, not monetized. Hosted by stand-up comic Steve Scarfo and Forever DM Jeff Shaw, we dive deep into what it meant to be a geek in the '70s and '80s—and how that underground culture became the mainstream multiverse we live in today. 🎙️ Subscribe for weekly episodes on Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, comic book chaos, geek court debates, and critical hits from your childhood basement. 👾 Follow us @OriginalGeekPodcast on socials and visit OriginalGeekPodcast.com for merch, extras, and to send us your own geeky tales. If you ever hid a Monster Manual like it was porn, you’re not alone. You’re an Original Geek. Welcome home.

    1 hr

  8. JAN 5

    What Actually Makes a Disaster Movie? (Explosions Aren’t Enough) | Original Geek | S1E19

    Connect with us! What actually makes a disaster movie? Is it explosions? CGI destruction? Cities getting wiped off the map? Or is it something smaller—and a lot more human? In this episode of Original Geek, we break down what defines a true disaster movie, why the best ones still work decades later, and why so many modern films miss the point entirely. From the golden age classics like The Poseidon Adventure and The Towering Inferno to modern, grounded survival stories like Greenland, we explore the core formula that makes disaster movies resonate: ordinary people, impossible choices, and society under pressure. We also debate whether superhero movies, sci-fi epics, and “disaster-adjacent” films really belong in the genre—and why bigger destruction doesn’t always mean better storytelling. If you love disaster movies, grew up watching them, or just want to understand why some stick with you long after the credits roll, this one’s for you. Welcome back to the basement. Welcome to Original Geek—the podcast for anyone who rolled their first d20 on shag carpet, waited hours for a comic book JPEG to load on dial-up, and wore the label “geek” back when it got you mocked, not monetized. Hosted by stand-up comic Steve Scarfo and Forever DM Jeff Shaw, we dive deep into what it meant to be a geek in the '70s and '80s—and how that underground culture became the mainstream multiverse we live in today. 🎙️ Subscribe for weekly episodes on Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, comic book chaos, geek court debates, and critical hits from your childhood basement. 👾 Follow us @OriginalGeekPodcast on socials and visit OriginalGeekPodcast.com for merch, extras, and to send us your own geeky tales. If you ever hid a Monster Manual like it was porn, you’re not alone. You’re an Original Geek. Welcome home.

    1 hr
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Original Geek is a weekly geek culture podcast hosted by Gen X nerd veterans and stand-up comic Steve Scarfo with co-host Jeff Shaw. We dive deep into Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Dungeons & Dragons, sci-fi, fantasy, comic books, tabletop gaming, retro video games, classic horror, and modern pop culture—all served with sarcasm, nostalgia, and zero gatekeeping. We’re the geeks who rolled our first D20 before the internet could tell us we were playing it wrong. From MCU debates and Star Trek canon wars to the resurgence of ’80s nostalgia and today’s fandom controversies, we break down what still matters, what doesn’t, and why people are way too mad about fictional universes. This podcast is for Gen X geeks, millennial nerds, and anyone who loves movies, TV shows, gaming, comics, cosplay, sci-fi, fantasy, and fandom culture. Whether you’re a tabletop beginner, a lifelong dungeon master, a horror movie junkie, or someone who still knows Han shot first, Original Geek explores the evolution of geek culture—from VHS to streaming, Atari to next-gen consoles, Dragonlance to Baldur’s Gate 3. If you’re looking for a funny, opinionated geek podcast with real personality, heated debates, and unapologetic nostalgia, you’re in the right basement. 🎙️ New episodes weekly.  Subscribe, roll initiative, and embrace your inner geek.

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  • Creator
    Original Geek Creative
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Original Geek Podcast
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