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Comm Talk an extension of the YouTube channel Geek Devotions which is a show by a couple of devoted geeks devoted to letting people know that they are loved. Comm Talk is a series of podcasts where geeks gather to share their passion for different geeky things freely.

  1. MAY 16

    We Watched Mortal Kombat 2

    Dallas and Celeste just got back from seeing Mortal Kombat 2, and they have thoughts. The sequel brings Johnny Cage into the fold, raises the stakes with the actual tournament, and delivers some genuinely great fights and character moments. But does it stick the landing? In the spoiler-free half, Dallas and Celeste break down the pacing problems, the characters who got shortchanged, and whether the film earns its R rating. Then after the break, gloves come off, full spoiler discussion on movie spoilers, Kitana's story arc (the one that should have been the whole movie), what the film gets right as a Mortal Kombat experience, and why it left Dallas wanting to fire up the games all over again. Check out The Bottom Shelf's Thoughts on the 90's movies Mortal Kombat - https://geekdevotions.com/2022/06/17/how-bad-is-mortal-kombat-tbs-review/ Mortal Kombat Annihilation - https://geekdevotions.com/2022/06/30/how-bad-is-mortal-kombat-annihilation/  💙 THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS We are so thankful to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who help make this ministry possible: Ruiz Family, Adam Arciniega, Branson Boykin, Nerd Chapel, Jacob Russell, Jeffrey Leon, Jonathan Herrman, Kevin Lovelace, Lady Lomax, Paul Turner, Paul J Powers, Savie Wilson, The Cel Cast, Monster Island Film Vault — and so many more. Thank you for your continued support! Become a Devoted Patreon Geek: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions  Discover other ways to support: https://geekdevotions.com/support/  Free Curriculum: https://geekdevotions.com/freeresource/ 📱 Connect with Geek Devotions: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/GeekDevotions  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/GeekDevotions  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekdevotions  Timestamps: 00:00 — Cold Open & Show Intro ("Get Over Here!") 00:39 — Welcome to Episode 214 01:03 — Celeste's History with Mortal Kombat (Spoiler: One Birthday Party) 02:12 — Dallas's History with MK — Sega Genesis to the MK Cartoon on TNT 04:58 — Mortal Kombat 2 Plot Setup / Johnny Cage Joins the Team 09:28 — Spoiler-Free Review Begins 10:03 — The Pacing Problem: A Rushed, Clunky First Act 11:00 — Sonya Blade Got Done Dirty (The Wasted Character Problem) 12:08 — Too Many Characters, Not Enough Story — The MK Annihilation Curse Strikes Again 13:03 — The Storytelling Feels Like the Games (And That's Mostly a Compliment) 13:32 — Should This Have Been a Two-Parter? (Or a Series?) 14:04 — Mortal Kombat Legacy Was Doing It Right 15:03 — Costume Designs Were Solid / You Can Get the Movie Skins in MK1 15:32 — The Fight Choreography: Rough in Act One, Great in Acts Two and Three 16:03 — Spoiler-Free Wrap-Up / Break Announcement 17:28 — [Commercial Break — The Cel Cast / Culture Box] 19:15 — Back from Break / Spoiler Section Begins 19:50 — Kano Is Alive — And Dallas Is Not Surprised 21:12 — Kano's Character Switch: Reluctant Good Guy  21:32 — This Is NOT a Kids' Movie — The R Rating, Discussed 26:40 — Kitana's Story Arc: The Best Part of the Film (And the Thanos/Gamora Comparison) 28:01 — Waiting for Mileena — And Why Her Absence Stings 28:07 — Final Verdict: Dallas Liked It, Will Rewatch, Wants to Play the Games Again 29:08 — The Hot Take: MK's Storytelling vs. Street Fighter 6 30:10 — Dallas's "Street Fighter Needs MK's Story Mode" Tangent 32:10 — Final Thoughts / Call for Audience Reactions 32:33 — Announcements: We Read Allegedly New Episode / Squid on Baby Break 33:43 — Spotify Timestamps & Show Notes Shoutout 35:58 — GeekCon in August / Support Geek Devotions 36:43 — Outro / Stay Devoted. Peace and Love.

    36 min

  2. MAY 10

    9 Years, 213 Episodes & Free Comic Book Day | Comm Talk Ep. 213

    Nine years. 213 episodes. Dallas and Celeste are marking Comm Talk's anniversary by looking back at how it all started — including a hosting disaster that nearly wiped out the first 13 episodes of the show. Plus, Free Comic Book Day just happened, and it's not quite what it used to be. Dallas and Celeste break down the books they picked up — from Mega Man and Street Fighter to Avatar Legends and a Webtoon crossover into print — and dig into what's actually going on with comic distribution right now. What's been the best part of nine years? What almost broke the show early on? And what do you want to hear more of? Tune in — and let them know. 💙 THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS We are so thankful to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who help make this ministry possible: Ruiz Family, Adam Arciniega, Branson Boykin, Nerd Chapel, Jacob Russell, Jeffrey Leon, Jonathan Herrman, Kevin Lovelace, Lady Lomax, Paul Turner, Paul J Powers, Savie Wilson, The Cel Cast, Monster Island Film Vault — and so many more. Thank you for your continued support! Become a Devoted Patreon Geek: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions   Discover other ways to support: https://geekdevotions.com/support/  Free Curriculum: https://geekdevotions.com/freeresource/     📱 Connect with Geek Devotions: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/GeekDevotions  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/GeekDevotions  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekdevotions   Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro / Cold Open & Show Intro 00:39 — Welcome to Episode 213 / Anniversary Announcement 01:03 — Nine Years of Comm Talk — Where It All Started 01:56 — The "Lost 13 Episodes" Story (Podcast Garden Disaster) 04:47 — Rebuilding on Podbean & How John Saved the Archive 05:08 — Looking Back at Early Episodes (Superman Month, GeekCon Road Trip, Godzilla Series) 06:59 — The Origin of "Glix" (Dallas Slurred His Words & Owned It) 07:05 — What Has Been the Best Part of Comm Talk? (Community Reflection) 09:58 — Comm Talk as Ministry — What Makes It Different 11:58 — Shoutout to Contributors & the Comm Talk Content Policy 17:57 — What's Your Favorite Part of 9 Years? (Celeste & Dallas Share) 18:00 — [Commercial Break — Retro Rewind Podcast / Culture Box] 19:15 — Back from Break / Real Life Interruption Confession 20:29 — Free Comic Book Day Segment Begins 21:44 — The State of Comic Distribution (Diamond vs. Comics Giveaway Day) 23:13 — Celeste's Pick #1: Avatar Legends + Minecraft (& the Leaked Avatar Movie) 26:15 — Dallas's Pick #1: Mega Man Showdown Special 28:22 — Celeste's Pick #2: Jem & the Holograms — And the Jessica Jones Confusion 32:44 — Dallas's Pick #2: Alien / Predator / Planet of the Apes (Marvel/Fox Comics) 35:33 — Predator vs. Spider-Man & Fantastic Four Coming Soon 37:17 — Celeste's Pick #3: Webtoon Unscrolled — Digital Comics Going Physical 41:01 — Dallas's Pick #3: Street Fighter Forever Issue Zero 44:17 — Upcoming Street Fighter Masters Comics (Ken & Juri) 45:17 — Shoutout: The Young Artist Who Recognized Celeste 46:43 — Outro / Call to Action — Rate, Review & Let Us Know What You Want More Of

    47 min

  3. APR 19

    Louisiana Fine Arts Festival 2026! | 212

    This past week Celeste and Dallas had the opportunity to have a booth at the Louisiana Assemblies of God Network's Fine Arts Festival held at the Assembly in West Monroe! What was it like? Check out our LIVE podcast recording to find out! Learn more about Project Wildernes: https://projectwilderness.gg/   💙 THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS We are so thankful to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who help make this ministry possible: Ruiz Family, Adam Arciniega, Branson Boykin, Nerd Chapel, Jacob Russell, Jeffrey Leon, Jonathan Herrman, Kevin Lovelace, Lady Lomax, Paul Turner, Paul J Powers, Savie Wilson, The Cel Cast, Monster Island Film Vault — and so many more. Thank you for your continued support! Become a Devoted Patreon Geek: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions   Discover other ways to support: https://geekdevotions.com/support/  Free Curriculum: https://geekdevotions.com/freeresource/     📱 Connect with Geek Devotions: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/GeekDevotions  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/GeekDevotions  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekdevotions   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Geek Devotions 01:54 Fine Arts Festival Pictures & Our Booth 04:20 Photography & Mobile Art 05:40 Mario Kart Tournament & E-Sports 06:46 Participant T-Shirts & Nyan Cat Purse 07:50 Puppet Song Performance 09:24 Interpretive Dance & Friday Night Worship 10:14 The Crowd & Charlie Allo's Encouraging Words 13:14 The "Copy-Paste" Family & Solo Singer 14:15 Ashton Peters' Message 15:30 Painting During Worship 15:47 Friend's Singing Performance & Award 16:34 Next Gen Leader Charlie & Breakfast in the RAV4 18:19 Church Entrance & The Aldi Logo Similarity 19:17 Puppetry Award Ceremony 20:26 Smash Bros Tournament & Wild Wilkie 21:50 3D Art & Samson's Lego Scene 22:43 Smash Bros Exhibition Match 23:44 Human Video Drama 24:51 Fiber Art & String Art Presentation 25:34 Picture Wrap Up & 6-Week Curriculum 27:46 What is Project Wilderness? & Outro

    32 min

  4. APR 10

    Our Top Anime Picks for Anime April 2026... So Far | 211

    We are barely a week into Anime April and we already have some favorites! Check out what we like so far! Also stick around to the end! If you're at the Louisiana Fine Arts Festival in West Monroe we have something special for you.... 💙 THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS We are so thankful to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who help make this ministry possible: Ruiz Family, Adam Arciniega, Branson Boykin, Nerd Chapel, Jacob Russell, Jeffrey Leon, Jonathan Herrman, Kevin Lovelace, Lady Lomax, Paul Turner, Paul J Powers, Savie Wilson, The Cel Cast, Monster Island Film Vault — and so many more. Thank you for your continued support! Become a Devoted Patreon Geek: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions  Discover other ways to support: https://geekdevotions.com/support/   📱 Connect with Geek Devotions: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/GeekDevotions Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/GeekDevotions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@GeekDevotions Time Stamps 00:00 - Welcome to the Comm Talk  01:09 - Kicking off Anime April 02:53 - Reviewing "Always a Catch" (Tomboy Heirs & Brass Knuckles) 06:04 - Discussing "Snowball Earth" & Child Soldiers in Mechs 08:25 - "Daemons of the Shadow Realm" Impressions 10:16 - "Eren the Southpaw" and its Artistic Vibe 12:01 - Breaking down "Ramparts of Ice" 15:30 - The wild, mature premise of "Rooster Fighter" 17:08 - Fine Arts Festival info & Exclusive Giveaways 20:04 - Wrapping up the show

    21 min

  5. JAN 10

    Is the Original Samurai Troopers Still Worth It in 2026?

    In this episode of Comm Talk, Dallas and Celeste kick off 2026 by revisiting the legendary 80s anime Ronin Warriors (known in Japan as Samurai Troopers). The duo discusses the show's history, analyzes the animation style from the late 80s versus modern standards, and gives their honest review of the brand-new 2026 sequel series. Basic topics covered: Ronin Warriors vs. Samurai Troopers: A look at the history of the show, the differences between the Japanese and American versions, and the mysterious "Hajime Yatate" collective that created it The "Cinderella Effect" in Animation: Celeste explains how upscaling old animation to high definition can actually cause a loss of fine detail—like the "paint bucket" shoe error—and the need for grace when viewing older media on modern tech. 2026 Sequel Review: A breakdown of the new series' plot, the shift in art style to "pretty boys," and the major plot twist regarding the main character's heritage. The Missing Character: Celeste shares her strong feelings about the absence of the white tiger, White Blaze, in the new series and why he was the heart of the original show. Question: Did you like the new Samurai Troopers? Do you like the Original?   Check out our devotional on Samurai Troopers: https://youtu.be/T-nsoJkSxjM  🕒 Time Stamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:47 – Welcome to Comm Talk Episode 210 02:19 – Ronin Warriors vs. Samurai Troopers: The History 04:13 – The Plot: Fighting the Dynasty & The Ancient One 07:51 – 80s Art Style: The Beauty and the "Paint Bucket" Shoes 08:26 – The "Cinderella Effect": Losing Detail in Modern Upscaling 19:10 – The "Slow Burn" of 80s Storytelling vs. Modern Pacing 24:00 – PROMO: Monster Island Film Vault 25:28 – PROMO: Culture Box 26:50 – Review: Episode 1 of The 2026 Samurai Troopers Sequel Series  28:30 – New Art Style: Modern Standards and "Pretty Boys" 32:58 – Celeste’s Grievance: Where is White Blaze?! 34:50 – The Major Plot Twist: The Demon Lord's Heir 39:20 – Doing Sequels Right: The Rogue One Standard 42:16 – Announcement: Dallas is Writing a Book on Prayer! 44:06 – Outtake   💙 THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS We are so thankful to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who help make this ministry possible: Ruiz Family, Adam Arciniega, Branson Boykin, Nerd Chapel, Jacob Russell, Jeffrey Leon, Jonathan Herrman, Kevin Lovelace, Lady Lomax, Paul Turner, Paul J Powers, Savie Wilson, The Cel Cast, Monster Island Film Vault — and so many more. Thank you for your continued support! Become a Devoted Patreon Geek: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions  Discover other ways to support: https://geekdevotions.com/support/   📱 Connect with Geek Devotions: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/GeekDevotions Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/GeekDevotions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@GeekDevotions

    45 min

  6. JAN 4

    Is Metroid Prime 4 Worth It for the Busy Gamer?

    Is Metroid Prime 4 Worth It for the Busy Gamer?   Date: January 4, 2026 Podcast: Comm Talk by Geek Devotions Series: Everyday Gamer’s Review Episode Summary Since 2007, gamers have been waiting for Metroid Prime 4. In this inaugural "Everyday Gamer Review," we look at this massive release from the perspective of a busy person with a day job and a backlog. We dive into the "beautiful visualizations" of the maps, the transition of the classic Metroidvania style into a first-person shooter, and whether the game’s systems are too complicated for someone with only a few hours a week to play. We also tackle common community complaints regarding "bland" maps and the notorious scanning mechanic to see if they truly hinder the experience. Whether you are a die-hard fan or a casual player on the fence, this episode helps you decide if it’s time to buy a new copy or start with Metroid Prime 1 Remastered instead.   Key Topics & Chapter Markers 00:00 The 17-year wait for Metroid Prime 4 00:28 What is an "Everyday Gamer Review"?   01:04 Story Setup: Samus and the psychic planet 01:31 Visuals and Performance: Switch 1 vs. Switch 2 02:14 Tutorial Mode: Is the game easy to learn? 02:52 The Sub-Menu: Tracking powers and controls 03:07 The Save System: Managing "real life" and save stations 04:58 Addressing the Critics: The Overworld and scanning mechanics 06:45 Final Verdict & Recommendations Call to Action Join the Community! Have you played Metroid Prime 4 yet? We want to hear your thoughts! Reach out to us on Discord, Instagram, Facebook, or our website to let us know if you enjoyed Samus's latest adventure.   💙 THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS We are so thankful to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who help make this ministry possible: Ruiz Family, Adam Arciniega, Branson Boykin, Nerd Chapel, Jacob Russell, Jeffrey Leon, Jonathan Herrman, Kevin Lovelace, Lady Lomax, Paul Turner, Paul J Powers, Savie Wilson, The Cel Cast, Monster Island Film Vault — and so many more. Thank you for your continued support! Become a Devoted Patreon Geek: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions Discover other ways to support: https://geekdevotions.com/support/  📱 Connect with Geek Devotions: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/GeekDevotions  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/GeekDevotions  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@GeekDevotions

    8 min

  7. 11/10/2025

    Louisiana Delta Comic-Con 2025 Review!

    Celeste and Dallas just got back from the Louisiana Delta Comic-Con in West Monroe. Join them as they break down their thoughts of this Louisiana Delta Community College hosted event and share some pictures too! Learn More about the Louisiana Delta Comic-Con: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567153256189   Learn more about Louisiana Delta Community College: https://www.ladelta.edu/  People Highlighted: John Stout and Kettlebriar's Workshop: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071165117056   Liz of Gargoyle Grotto: https://www.instagram.com/gargoyle_grotto   3 Bridges Productions: https://www.3bridgesproductions.com/   Louisiana Retro Con: https://www.louisianaretroconvention.com/   💙 THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS We are so thankful to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who help make this ministry possible: Ruiz Family, Adam Arciniega, Lady Lommax, Paul Turner, Jacob Russell, Mike Alderman, Nerd Chapel, Monster Island Film Vault, PaulJPowers.com, Michael Manacci, The Cel Cast, Savie Wilson, John Harju, Kevin Lovelace, Branson Boykin, Leah Miller, Brianna Sheagley — and so many more. Thank you for your continued support! 🙌 SUPPORT GEEK DEVOTIONS Want to help us keep doing what we do? Here are a few ways you can get involved: ➡️ Become a monthly supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions  ➡️ Give a one-time gift via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/GeekDevotions  ➡️ Check out our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1OA5D71138PDO?ref_=wl_share  ➡️ Grab some Devoted Geek gear: https://geekdevotions.creator-spring.com/  🌐 VISIT OUR WEBSITE For devotionals, blog posts, and more: http://www.GeekDevotions.com  🎙️ CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST Comm Talk by Geek Devotions is where we talk about general geek life and have various guests on! Listen on your favorite podcast platform or here: https://geekdevotions.podbean.com/  🤝 STAY CONNECTED Follow us for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and daily encouragement: 🐦 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/GeekDevotions  📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/GeekDevotions  📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions  🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@GeekDevotions  ❤️ About Geek Devotions Geek Devotions is a ministry from devoted geeks who are devoted to letting people know they are loved. Each week, we use geek pop culture—movies, video games, anime, and comics—to share hope and encouragement rooted in the love of Christ.

    45 min

  8. 08/30/2025

    Geek'd Con 2025 Recap | CT 206

    Dallas and Celeste just wrapped up Geek'd Con 2025! What were the highs? What were the lows? How did it all go? Join us to find out! 📱 Stay Connected with Geek Devotions Follow us on social media and join the conversation: Twitter: www.twitter.com/geekdevotions  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geekdevotions  Facebook: www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions  🙌 Special Thanks Huge shoutout to our amazing Patreon supporters! Devoted Patreon Geeks: Ruiz Family • Adam Arciniega • Lady Lommax • Paul Turner • Jacob Russell • Mike Alderman • Nerd Chapel • Monster Island Film Vault • PaulJPowers.com • Michael Manacci • The Cel Cast • Savie Wilson • John Harju • Kevin Lovelace • Branson Boykin ...and many more! 💙 Support the Mission Help us continue sharing hope and encouragement through geek culture: Join Patreon for exclusive perks: www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions  Make a one-time gift via PayPal: www.paypal.me/geekdevotions  Check out our Amazon Wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1OA5D71138PDO?ref_=wl_share  Grab some Devoted Geek apparel: geekdevotions.creator-spring.com 🌐 More from Geek Devotions Visit our website for devotionals, podcasts, and updates: www.geekdevotions.com

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Comm Talk an extension of the YouTube channel Geek Devotions which is a show by a couple of devoted geeks devoted to letting people know that they are loved. Comm Talk is a series of podcasts where geeks gather to share their passion for different geeky things freely.

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  • Creator
    Geek Devotions
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    223
  • Rating
    Clean
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