Geek Girl Soup

Geek Girl Soup
Geek Girl Soup

Welcome to season 14 and nearly 700 episodes! The Geek Girls (and occasional guy!) chat about movies, TV, awards shows, the Soupies (our very own awards), and DEI in the entertainment industry. We love Apple TV+, The Leftovers, Invasion, and The Fall of the House of Usher. One of us won’t watch biopics. One of us watches horror flicks for comfort. And one of us gets teased for not liking comedy. We’re all into sci-fi, the apocalypse, documentaries, time travel, all-things-Keanu Reeves, “prestige TV,” international films, and anything with Regina King. - Original music by Garrett Thompson. Follow us on Instagram @GeekGirlSoup Geek on!

  1. 14.46 Celebrating Juneteenth with "Sinners"

    JUN 19

    14.46 Celebrating Juneteenth with "Sinners"

    Happy Juneteenth! 🎉 This week, Susan and Cort celebrate Black freedom and storytelling by diving into the cultural feast that is Sinners, the latest masterpiece from Ryan Coogler. With vampires, music, history, and a whole lot of swag, Sinners is a film that refuses to be defined by a single genre—and the Geek Girl Soup crew is here for it. The hosts break down: Their favorite characters (Smoke supremacy 🔥)Historical and cultural symbolismWhy that surreal montage deserves all the awardsImprov moments that made the film legendaryThe future of vampire lore through a Black cultural lens Plus, there are recaps galore: Latest Love Island USA drama (Ace & Chelley are a mess, y’all)Summer TV recommendations: Revival, Materialist, How to Train Your Dragon 2025, and moreBeyond the Gates soap recap: fake pregnancies, secret exes, and THAT slideshow Major Topics & Timestamps: 00:00 Intro, movie recs: How to Train Your Dragon, Materialist, Revival, Love Island US vs UK00:18 Beyond the Gates: messy proposals, fake pregnancies, new villains00:39 Sinners review: style, story, and supernatural brilliance1:06 What’s next: Ironheart + summer pod schedule Mentioned: Sinners OST (Spotify/Apple Music)Behind-the-scenes featurettesRyan Coogler's interviews (NYT, Variety) --------------- Original music by Garrett Thompson Follow us: Instagram @GeekGirlSoupBlueSky @GeekGirlSoup Continue the conversation on Facebook Listen to Cort's podcast with Brad at PureFandom.com Check out Susan’s movie stats on Letterboxd  Email your questions and comments to GeekGirlSoup@gmail.com Geek on!

    1h 10m
  2. 14.44: ATXtv Part 3

    JUN 14

    14.44: ATXtv Part 3

    ATXtv Day 4 – We Are Leftovers & Mad Men Magic This was the day. The reason Susan and Cort traveled to Austin: The Leftovers cast reunion panel. Get ready for chills, tears, laughter, and maybe even some “JustinKevin” spiritual energy. Then, they rounded out the evening with the 10th anniversary celebration of Mad Men’s finale—aka  Jon Hamm worship. From mystical on-set experiences to Chipotle firsts, this ep covers it all. 00:00 – Leftovers Day Begins! Lined up early with the superfans. The anticipation, the crowd, the vibe… all worth it. 03:00 – The Leftovers Cast Panel Ann Dowd, Amy Brenneman, Carrie Coon, Damon Lindelof, Tom Perrotta, and Mimi Leder deliver heartwarming stories, behind-the-scenes truths, and long-awaited answers. 35:00 – Mad Men Panel Jon Hamm, John Slattery, and moderator Noah Hawley dish about casting, smoking 72 fake cigarettes, and why slouching was banned on set. 51:00 – Chipotle Firsts & ATX Fest Wrap-Up Granola bar survival tips, cotton candy nightcaps, and exhausted reflections from four full days of TV nerdery. 📺 Panels & Shows Mentioned: The Leftovers (HBO)Mad Men (AMC) ---------- Original music by Garrett Thompson Follow us: Instagram @GeekGirlSoupBlueSky @GeekGirlSoup Continue the conversation on Facebook Listen to Cort's podcast with Brad at PureFandom.com Check out Susan’s movie stats on Letterboxd  Email your questions and comments to GeekGirlSoup@gmail.com Geek on!

    53 min
  3. 14.43: ATXtv Part 2

    JUN 13

    14.43: ATXtv Part 2

    Part 2 – Lost Authors, Leftover Fans & Legendary Voices Our Day 3 (or Festival Day 2?) brought surprises, voice crushes, elevator chaos, and fangirling in full force. Susan and Cort dive into early screenings (Duster Ep. 4), secret societies in Anne Rice’s universe, and a panel with Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta. Expect TV nerdiness, near-missed seats, and Cort’s personal vendetta against chocolate croissants. 00:00 – Rainy mornings & lazy starts Skipped morning panels to recover from late-night storms and schedule shuffles. 02:00 – Duster Episode 4 Early Screening Seventies vibes, FBI twists, Keith David’s velvet voice, and car chases galore. 07:00 – AMC’s Anne Rice Universe Panel Interview with the Vampire season 3 updates, Talamacus show revelations, and a new rockstar vampire on the rise. Yes, actual rock songs are coming. 24:00 – Showrunners & Authors Panel Elevator drama, sneaking into packed rooms, and saving seats like champions. Damon & Tom spill tea on The Leftovers, book-to-screen shifts, and Carrie Coon’s game-changing performance. 41:00 – Punch Bowl Burgers & Restaurant Rejections A Big-Ass Burger and a big-ass letdown when their favorite restaurant becomes VIP-only. 46:30 – Book Club Curveball Cort and Susan attend an ATXtv “book club” hoping for another Damon & Tom Q&A... only to realize they were never coming. Womp womp. 50:00 – Poolside Nostalgia & Looking Ahead to the Cast Panel Photos, chills, and predictions for Day 4’s main event: The Leftovers cast reunion. 📺 Panels & Shows Mentioned: Duster Interview with the Vampire The Mayfair Witches We Were LiarsThe LeftoversThe Vampire DiariesLost Part 2 – Lost Authors, Leftover Fans & Legendary Voices Our Day 3 (or Festival Day 2?) brought surprises, voice crushes, elevator chaos, and fangirling in full force. Susan and Cort dive into early screenings (Duster Ep. 4), secret societies in Anne Rice’s universe, and a panel with Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta. Expect TV nerdiness, near-missed seats, and Cort’s personal vendetta against chocolate croissants. 00:00 – Rainy mornings & lazy starts Skipped morning panels to recover from late-night storms and schedule shuffles. 02:00 – Duster Episode 4 Early Screening Seventies vibes, FBI twists, Keith David’s velvet voice, and car chases galore. 07:00 – AMC’s Anne Rice Universe Panel Interview with the Vampire season 3 updates, Talamacus show revelations, and a new rockstar vampire on the rise. Yes, actual rock songs are coming. 24:00 – Showrunners & Authors Panel Elevator drama, sneaking into packed rooms, and saving seats like champions. Damon & Tom spill tea on The Leftovers, book-to-screen shifts, and Carrie Coon’s game-changing performance. 41:00 – Punch Bowl Burgers & Restaurant Rejections A Big-Ass Burger and a big-ass letdown when their favorite restaurant becomes VIP-only. 46:30 – Book Club Curveball Cort and Susan attend an ATXtv “book club” hoping for another Damon & Tom Q&A... only to realize they were never coming. Womp womp. 50:00 – Poolside Nostalgia & Looking Ahead to the Cast Panel Photos, chills, and predictions for Day 4’s main event: The Leftovers cast...

    55 min
  4. 14.42: ATXtv Part 1

    JUN 12

    14.42: ATXtv Part 1

    Days 1 & 2 – Tornadoes, Panels, and Popcorn Drama Susan and Cort are live(ish) from the Austin Television Festival! From Texas-sized hailstorms and hotel confusion to binge-watching and brushing shoulders with TV legends, they recap their first two whirlwind days at ATX. Tune in for festival highlights, travel misadventures, unexpected heartthrobs, and the joy (and pain) of trying new coffee. 00:00 – Welcome from ATX, hotel shenanigans, and The Great Texas Storm Rainy departures, flight drama, and a very Texas pit stop at Buc-ee's. They tour the International Assassin Hotel and joke about bathtub reenactments. A near-apocalyptic storm traps them under a sparking transformer—no Autobots, just drama. Ponchos are deemed useless in 80mph winds. 11:00 – For the Love of Four Seasons They attend the Four Seasons panel and talk Netflix, writer’s room therapy, and meeting Alan Alda. 18:00 – Food, sun, and shady sidewalks Cort makes Susan walk, regrets are had, coffee is disappointing, but the Mediterranean lunch redeems the day. 24:00 – Netflix’s The Waterfront Premiere A surprise favorite! They attend the pilot screening and Q&A, get starstruck by Kevin Williamson, and swoon over Holt McCallany’s voice. 30:00 – Panel etiquette and predictions Why Q&A hogs are the worst, and what they’re hoping for from the rest of the weekend. 📺 Shows Mentioned: The LeftoversThe Four SeasonsThe WaterfrontDusterShrinkingMad MenAnimal KingdomBeyond the Gates Original music by Garrett Thompson Follow us: Instagram @GeekGirlSoupBlueSky @GeekGirlSoup Continue the conversation on Facebook Listen to Cort's podcast with Brad at PureFandom.com Check out Susan’s movie stats on Letterboxd  Email your questions and comments to GeekGirlSoup@gmail.com Geek on!

    32 min
4.4
out of 5
15 Ratings

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Welcome to season 14 and nearly 700 episodes! The Geek Girls (and occasional guy!) chat about movies, TV, awards shows, the Soupies (our very own awards), and DEI in the entertainment industry. We love Apple TV+, The Leftovers, Invasion, and The Fall of the House of Usher. One of us won’t watch biopics. One of us watches horror flicks for comfort. And one of us gets teased for not liking comedy. We’re all into sci-fi, the apocalypse, documentaries, time travel, all-things-Keanu Reeves, “prestige TV,” international films, and anything with Regina King. - Original music by Garrett Thompson. Follow us on Instagram @GeekGirlSoup Geek on!

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