Geekly

@Melwheezy
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Geekly with Melwheezy & G. Slay and now Big Pooch is your weekly deep dive into the world of gaming & geek/blerd stuff.

  1. 4d ago

    Episode 28 "R.I.P. ASTRO A20"

    Melwheezy, Big Pooch & Guest Co-Host TechDre talk about your favorite geek topics. MCU / D23 Announcements New MCU X-Men cast announced: Sadie Sink (Jean Grey), Kit Connor (Cyclops), Adam Driver (Mr. Sinister), Maya Boyd (Storm — theater actress, visually accurate) 1Storm rumored for Black Panther 3; MCU romance with T'Challa II would be comics-accurate X-Men film set for May 2028Incredibles 3 announced for summer 2028; mixed feelings — seen as franchise milking vs. genuine fan demand 1617Mandalorian & Grogu streaming date confirmed: September 2, Disney+; praised for car chase sequences and Omnimax experience Anti-Zuck Smart Glasses Scanner app ($2.99): detects Bluetooth signals from Meta Ray-Bans, Snap Spectacles, etc.; cannot confirm active recording 2021DuckDuckGo "Normal Freaking Sunglasses" (NFS): $35 satirical glasses with zero electronics, matte black frames, Wi-Fi-crossed-out branding — novelty/conversation piece Nvidia 5070 Ti flagged as sweet spot: 0% price increase vs. 3–39% hikes on other Nvidia cards; priced at ~$1,100 Star Wars × Marvel 5-issue series launching January 2027 — skepticism over crossover integrity, but potential collector value noted@Melwheezy exploring Absolute Superman and eyeing Absolute Flash; Midnight Spider-Man (Marvel's absolute universe) on radar 2528Virtua Fighter Crossroads: story/campaign mode noted as standout feature; needs a demo to build confidence; gameplay depth TBD 2930Punk Workshop GO1 Arcade Stick (~$300): praised for build quality but criticized for Switch-only support at that price point 3132Kingdom Hearts 4 announced with Coco (Disney/Pixar) crossover 33Splatoon Raiders emerging as best current Switch 2 game per @Melwheezy and Tech Dre; Donkey Kong Bonanza previously held that spot.Check out Tech Dre's pod on Spotify Tech Dre & Ray Show | Podcast on SpotifyFor listener questions and feedback, email geeklypodcast@gmail.comInstagram "Geekly Podcast"

  2. 5d ago

    Episode 27 "Forgot about Dre-Tech that is"

    Headlines with Melwheezy & TV Talk *PlayStations next portable console is rumored to be all the way back’s compatible  *Xbox is working on an equivalent to the platinum trophy on PSN for achievements  TV Talk *Is the goat Dr Who back?  *The Legend of Zelda movie  cast so far *Jayme Lawson as Storm in MCU 🤔 Gslay game of the week Gaming Talk Listener question from Omar  “What game are you most hyped for this year?” Tech with TechDre (guest segment) When the Cloud goes wrong and why you should have some kind of hard backup HDMI Splitter vs HDMI Switch: which is better Want more tech news and discussion? Check out the Tech Dre and Ray Show https://open.spotify.com/show/033i1YnBdHGOzqlryjNmpr?si=d60b982b97164d59 Geekly contacts Email geeklypodcast@gmail.com Highest rated game of 2026 sells 1,000,000 copies in six days

  3. Aug 8

    Episode 26 "Brand New Pod"

    Episode 26 "Brand New Pod" The crew covered major gaming headlines including PlayStation lawsuits, the GTA 6 Netflix trailer deal, and Roblox's stock crash. Spider-Man: Brand New Day received reviews from all three hosts. The episode also introduced the new "Geekly Goat" segment debating the best Spider-Man, and closed with gaming updates and a comics segment. Insta Geekly (@geekly_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos

  4. Aug 8

    Episode 25 "Take Two"

    Headlines with  Melwheezy, G Slay & Big Pooch (artist formerly known as Ewheezy) *Xbox Revenue Dropped $1.7 Billion Last Year *Spider-Man’s Brand New Day RT score revealed it got a 90% Fresh *EA  CEO gets a 38 million bonus while everyone else gets a pink slip 😥 *Marvel announces new Black Panther at SDCC *Transformers 40th anniversary trailer at SDCC *Lanterns SDCC trailer  *X-Men 97 discussion through episode 6 (I haven't finished episode 7 yet) Big Pooch Comics Discussion *What’s everyone reading 📖? *Predator vs Planet of the Apes  *Batman crossover  *My Hero Academia  *Absolute Batman show will Not be a panel-for-panel show *Acclaimed Absolute Martian Manhunter Team Is Reviving a Classic Batman SeriesGaming Highlights *What’s everyone playing? Please follow our new Instagram ⁠Geekly (@geekly_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos

  5. Jul 25

    Episode 24 "Big Pooch Begins"

    Episode 24 Headlines with Mel Weezy Comics with E-Weezy (Big Pooch) Gaming with G-Slay

    Episode 24 "Big Pooch Begins"

  6. Jul 17

    Episode 23 "サバのスカイアポカリプス"

    Episode 23 "サバのスカイアポカリプス"Hosts Melwheezy, Grailund (G-Slay) Erion (E-Weezy) — covered major gaming industry topics including Xbox layoffs, Sony CEO stock sales, the future of physical media, and $1,000 consoles. Consensus leaned toward restructuring being necessary for Xbox, while Sony's moves drew mixed reactions. The group also discussed X-Men 97, comics, and recent gaming picks.

  7. Jul 10

    Episode 22 "Sony takes a digital shortcut"

    Hosts Mel & KG discuss Sonys decision to end digital media Sony announced a hard stop on physical game production in January 2028, with no disc drive on the PS6 — a move guests view as corporate greed driven by investor pressure. The conversation covers why Sony's cited 85% digital sales figure is misleading, evidence of Reddit censorship suppressing contradicting data, and which platforms (Switch 2, Evercade, PC) stand to benefit as physical media advocates migrate away from PlayStation. 12Decisions Made Sony's 85% digital claim is inflated by counting PS Plus downloads and the disproportionate volume of low-quality digital titles, not true consumer preference 3Physical-vs-digital split for major titles (e.g., God of War Ragnarök 76/24, Astrobot 55/45, Spider-Man 2 54/46) shows closer to 50/50 parity — contradicting Sony's justification 45Sony's real motivation: eliminating the 30% retail cut on physical game sales to recapture that margin digitally 67Sony executives sold stock after the announcement, signaling awareness of incoming backlash 8Reddit censorship: Physical/digital ratio data that had existed on PlayStation subreddits for years was repeatedly deleted by moderators after the announcement 9European market skew: Higher digital adoption in Europe partly explained by disc rot from lack of air conditioning — not a factor in most US homes 10Insomniac leak + other hacks previously revealed internal sales data that contradicts Sony's public figures 1112Sony's profitability is sustained largely by live-service/multiplayer games (over half of revenue), driving the push for more GaaS titles despite high-profile failures 1314Recent Sony failures: Concord (~$300–400M spent, fully refunded), Marathon under 2M copies vs. projections, Bungie underperforming post-acquisition 1516Nintendo Switch 2: Physical-first, half the expected price (~$500 vs. $1,000+), benefiting from consumer backlash; companies reversing key-card decisions (e.g., Sonic Racing Crossroads, Indiana Jones: Great Circle fully on cart) 171819Evercade VSR: $120 console, $30 carts, internet-free, includes physical manuals — appeals directly to preservation-minded collectors

  8. Jul 7

    Episode 21 "Absolution"

    Mel Wheezy, E-Wheezy (Big Pooch), and Grailund (G-Slay) — covered the state of gaming, One Piece anime, DC's Absolute Universe comics, and X-Men 97 Season 2. Key consensus: console gaming is declining in value, PC is the preferred long-term platform, and the Absolute Batman/Superman titles are highly recommended entry points for new comic readers.Topics on episode 21 The State of GamingOne PieceDC Absolute UniverseX-Men 97 Season 2 Batman Villains Ranked Closing song is by Mega Ran X-MEN ‘97 CYPHER [MUTANT MUSIC] - Mega Ran feat. Gr3ys0n, Dreaded Yasuke and more Mel Wheezy, E-Wheezy (Big Pooch), and Grailund (G-Slay) covered the state of gaming, One Piece anime, DC's Absolute Universe comics, and X-Men 97 Season 2. Key consensus: console gaming is declining in value, PC is the preferred long-term platform, and the Absolute Batman/Superman titles are highly recommended entry points for new comic readers.

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Geekly with Melwheezy & G. Slay and now Big Pooch is your weekly deep dive into the world of gaming & geek/blerd stuff.

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  • Creator
    @Melwheezy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © @Melwheezy
  • Show Website
    Geekly

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