Geek History Lesson

Jason Inman & Ashley Victoria Robinson

Not just another geek podcast, Geek History Lesson guides you through the fictional biography of pop culture characters! Diving deep into the history of superhero, film, tv and comic book characters. Each episode hosts Jason Inman and Ashley Victoria Robinson will have animated debates, recommended reading and bad impressions. Enter your mind university! You’ll geek out, grin and learn!

  1. Justice Gang MEGA EPISODE (Mister Terrific, Guy Gardner, Hawkman, Supergirl)

    2 DAYS AGO

    Justice Gang MEGA EPISODE (Mister Terrific, Guy Gardner, Hawkman, Supergirl)

    Being kind is punk rock! Now that Superman is available on streaming and home videos we wanted to highlight the new team assembled in the movie - The Justice Gang! From one of the smartest men in the DC Universe, to a Green Lantern, to a mystical hero with wings, and Clark's tough girl cousin we present you these episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:GHL 135: Mister Terrific – Why does he have to be the THIRD smartest!?GHL 293: Guy Gardner – Did you know the bowl cut Lantern was named after a real life astronaut?GHL 92: Hawkman – Discover the complicated mystical alien histories shared by both Carter and Kendra!GHL 87: Supergirl – Learn just how bad the Girl of Steel's attitude can get!Wade through retcons! Fight baddies! Join us for this epic celebration of the latest DC Cinematic Super Team - The Justice Gang! For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans Podcast, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/Jawiin GHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreading FOLLOW GHL► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylesson Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylesson Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekhistorylesson Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylesson Get Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.com You can follow Ashley at https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson or https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/ Follow Jason at https://www.threads.net/@jawiin or https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.social Thanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!

    3h 41m
  2. Best Alien Movie

    30 SEPT

    Best Alien Movie

    Alien: Earth has viewers gripping their television screens. Stories of Ripley and the Xenomorphs seamlessly horror and science fiction. This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by writer Grant DeArmitt (Ratatosk, HUNT FOR THE SOLAVORE, and CONTAINMENT BREACH: VOL 2), to get to the bottom of the Best Movie in the Alien Franchise. Will your fave reign supreme? Read Grant's horror writing for Popverse here: https://www.thepopverse.com/authors/grant-dearmitt.  Follow Grant on BlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/grantdearmitt.bsky.social For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans Podcast, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/Jawiin GHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreading FOLLOW GHL► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylesson Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylesson Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekhistorylesson Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylesson Get Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.com You can follow Ashley at https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson or https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/ Follow Jason at https://www.threads.net/@jawiin or https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.social Thanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!

    56 min
  3. Robert Redford: A Titan of Film

    23 SEPT

    Robert Redford: A Titan of Film

    Last week actor, producer, and activist Robert Redford passed away. He did so much in the world of entertainment from legendary roles (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, All the President's Men, Captain America: The Winter Soldier), to award winning directing (Ordinary People), to creating The Sundance Film Festival and launching the careers of generations of future filmmakers. To celebrate the life and legacy of this amazing man, this week on Geek History Lesson, we’re diving into the highlights and seeking lessons on how to stand as tall as Robert Redford did. For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans Podcast, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/Jawiin GHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreading FOLLOW GHL► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylesson Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylesson Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekhistorylesson Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylesson Get Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.com You can follow Ashley at https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson or https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/ Follow Jason at https://www.threads.net/@jawiin or https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.social Thanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!

    56 min
  4. Apollo 13

    16 SEPT

    Apollo 13

    30 years ago Apollo 13 took the film world by storm. 55 years ago Apollo 13 made space travel history. In 1995, Jason entered Apollo 13. What did this Ron Howard docudrama about a dangerous Nasa mission add to his creative journey? Jason and Ashley discuss the power of Tom Hanks and the invisible directing in this film that was also nominated for Best Picture. What did you think of this 1990s movie? You can hear all of the Film Footsteps back catalogue ► https://www.patreon.com/Jawiin For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans Podcast, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/Jawiin GHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreading FOLLOW GHL► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylesson Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylesson Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekhistorylesson Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylesson Get Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.com You can follow Ashley at https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson or https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/ Follow Jason at https://www.threads.net/@jawiin or https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.social Thanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!

    1h 3m
  5. The Addams Family (RECAST)

    9 SEPT

    The Addams Family (RECAST)

    Wednesday Addams is the breakout star of Charles Addams' comic-strip-turned-multi-media-juggernaut: THE ADDAMS FAMILY! This week on Geek History Lesson, we are getting creepy and cooky, mysterious and spooky in celebration of Wednesday season 2, part 2 on Netflix! Learn all about Wednesday's comic strip origins, how cute she was, and her evolution into the dark dive we love to watch today! Did you know the iconic dance isn't just a TikTok trend, but reaches all the way back to the 1964 series with ties to both Lord of the Rings AND Batman 66? For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans Podcast, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/Jawiin GHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreading FOLLOW GHL► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylesson Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylesson Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekhistorylesson Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylesson Get Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.com You can follow Ashley at https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson or https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/ Follow Jason at https://www.threads.net/@jawiin or https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.social Thanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!

    1h 15m
  6. Superman's Most Iconic Stories MEGA EPISODE (Superman Blue, Death of Superman, Superman's Ideal Version of Krypton)

    2 SEPT

    Superman's Most Iconic Stories MEGA EPISODE (Superman Blue, Death of Superman, Superman's Ideal Version of Krypton)

    Today, we podcast tall buildings in a in search of The Man of Steel's most unique and singular stories! From alternate versions of Clark Kent to explorations of Krypton to the Death and the Return we break down some of the most iconic tales of The Big Blue Boy Scout in these Superman-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE: GHL 452: Superman Blue – Remember that time Superman turned ELECTRIC!?GHL 439: Death of Superman with Charlie Stickney – Study up on the biggest event in comic book history with White Ash creator, Charlie StickneyGHL 382: Superman's Ideal Version of Krypton with Jeremy Skinner – Discover what the hosts of Jason and Jeremy Jawing About Justice League believe Superman's perfect vision of his homeworld isIt's a bird! It's a plane! It's a podcast! Join us for this epic celebration of all things Superman! Follow Charlie Stickney on BlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/charliestickney.bsky.social Follow Jeremy Skinner on Threads ► https://www.threads.com/@jlawesomest For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans Podcast, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/Jawiin GHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreading FOLLOW GHL► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylesson Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylesson Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekhistorylesson Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylesson Get Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.com You can follow Ashley at https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson or https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/ Follow Jason at https://www.threads.net/@jawiin or https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.social Thanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!

    2h 37m
  7. Robins MEGA EPISODE (Nightwing, Tim Drake, Red Hood, Damian Wayne, Signal, History of Robins)

    26 AUG

    Robins MEGA EPISODE (Nightwing, Tim Drake, Red Hood, Damian Wayne, Signal, History of Robins)

    Today, we celebrate (for almost 6 hours!) our shared favorite character in all of comic book history: Robin! From the first Robin to the most recent we break down some of the most beloved Boy Wonders who have ever donned the pixie boots with some of our favorite legacy character-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE: GHL 21: Nightwing – Explore the life time of the character who defined the Dynamic Duo, Dick GraysonGHL 65: Robin (Tim Drake) – Study up on the smartest Robin to ever deduce both Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson's alter-egosGHL 155: Red Hood (Jason Todd) – Discover the tragic history of the first Robin who died and came back a villainGHL 222: Robin (Damian Wayne) – Meet Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul's biological son, the scowly oneGHL 197: The Signal (Duke Thomas) – Follow the strange journey of the future Robin who never wasGHL 79: History of Robin - Live from NerdCon! – Jason & Ashley are joined live on stage by Omar Najam (writer Daredevil), and Mia Resella (creator Sam the Witch), for the ultimate Robin trivia gameSlide down the Batpole, jump onto the Redbird, and uncover in this epic celebration of all things Robin! Follow Mia Resella on Threads ► https://www.threads.com/@miaresella Follow Omar Najam on BlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/omarnajam.bsky.social For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans Podcast, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/Jawiin GHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreading FOLLOW GHL► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylesson Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylesson Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekhistorylesson Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylesson Get Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.com You can follow Ashley at https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson or https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/ Follow Jason at https://www.threads.net/@jawiin or https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.social Thanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!

    5h 46m
  8. Batman Beyond

    19 AUG

    Batman Beyond

    Batman’s history is so legendary and he's had so many sidekicks we had to jump cut to the future! This week on Geek History Lesson, we’re diving into the future history of Batman Beyond -- a time when Terry McGinnis is under the cowl, Neo Gotham is darker than ever, Bruce Wayne has a new god, and we are introduced to some of the most unique and imaginative tales in DC television history. Additional research & writing by Diego Nunez - https://www.threads.com/@blackcrow521 For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans Podcast, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/Jawiin GHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreading FOLLOW GHL► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylesson Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylesson Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekhistorylesson Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylesson Get Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.com You can follow Ashley at https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson or https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/ Follow Jason at https://www.threads.net/@jawiin or https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.social Thanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!

    1h 7m
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Not just another geek podcast, Geek History Lesson guides you through the fictional biography of pop culture characters! Diving deep into the history of superhero, film, tv and comic book characters. Each episode hosts Jason Inman and Ashley Victoria Robinson will have animated debates, recommended reading and bad impressions. Enter your mind university! You’ll geek out, grin and learn!

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  • Creator
    Jason Inman & Ashley Victoria Robinson
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2025
  • Episodes
    596
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Jason Inman
  • Show Website
    Geek History Lesson

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