The Geek Buddies

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The Geek Buddies are Film Critic/Writer/Host John Rocha, Animation EP/Writer Michael Vogel, and Actor/Animation Writer Shannon McClung. Three industry pros and longtime friends giving you their unique perspectives on everything geeky in the world of entertainment.

  1. 2D AGO

    Kathleen Kennedy is Out, Can Dave Filoni Save STAR WARS?

    On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel, and Shannon MClung talk the big news that Kathleen Kennedy has stepped down from Lucasfilm and what Dave Filoni should do to save Star Wars. They also talk Hans Zimmer scoring the new Harry Potter series, Cate Blanchett returning for HTTYD 2 live action and the trailers for THE BRIDE!. Lee Cronin's The Mummy, and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters S2. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #starwars #davefiloni #disney #lucasfilm #apple #godzilla #howtotrainyourdragon #frankenstein #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 2:19 Cate Blanchett Reprising HTTYD 2 Role in Live Action 14:33 Sophie Turner's First Image as Lara Croft 22:24 Hans Zimmer Scoring the new Harry Potter Series for HBO 36:22 The Bride!, The Mummy and Monarch Legacy of Monsters S2 Trailers 54:55 Kathleen Kennedy is Out at Lucasfilm, Can Dave Filoni Save Star Wars? FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_geek_bu... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 29m

  2. 6D AGO

    DOOMSDAY Won't Explain Doom's Tony Stark Face, Black Panther 3 Title Revealed

    On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel, and Shannon MClung talk the big news from Marvel including Doomsday not explaining why Doom looks like Tony Stark, Sony open to sharing its Spider-Man characters, Black Panther 3 title revealed, Blade rumored to be cancelled. They also talk the latest from the Paramount vs Netflix WB war including a lawsuit from Paramount, and Disney casting its main trio for their live action version of 'Tangled'! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #marvel #avengers ##Disney #MCU #Xmen #blackpanther #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 2:48 Paramount Files Lawsuit Accusing WB and Netflx of Hiding Numbers 15:21 Disney Casts Its Live Action 'Tangled' Remake 25:40 Marvel News Update: Black Panther 3 Ttile, Doomsday, Spider-Man FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 13m

  3. JAN 7

    Dave Filoni Replacing Kathleen Kennedy, Sebastian Stan is Harvey Dent in Batman 2

    On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel talk the big news from Matt Belloni at Puck News that Dave Filoni and Linwyn Bremmer are set to take over Licasfilm and Star Wars after Kathleen Kennedy steps down with an announcement coming in two weeks. They also talk Sebastian Stan being in talks with DC about being in The Batman Part 2 and if he is playing Harvey Dent. Plus, they give their thoughts on the new Avengers Doomsday X-Men trailer and the Death of Robin Hood trailer starring Hugh Jackman. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #marvel #avengers #DC #batman #WB #Disney #MCU #Xmen #hughjackman #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 1:10 Sebastian Stan in Talks for The Batman II, Is He Harvey Dent? 17:46 Avengers Doomsday X-Men, The Death of Robin Hood Trailers Talk 33:28 Dave Filoni, Lynwen Brennan Replacing Kathleen Kennedy at Lucasfilm FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_geek_bu... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min

  4. JAN 3

    Stranger Things Series Finale Review, Wonder Man Trailer Teases Simon's Powers

    On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung bring you their Spoiler Review of the Series Finale of Stranger Things and comment if The Duffer Brothers stuck the landing. They also talk the new Wonder Man trailer teasing Simon Williams's powers and the chemistry between Yahya Abdul Mateen II and Ben Kingsley and they get into the Deadline report detailing Netflix wanting a 17 day theatrical window for WB movies in the future. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #marvel #avengers #strangerthings #netflix #WB #Disney #MCU #Wonderman #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 5:05 Wonder Man Trailer Breakdown, Is Marvel Dumping Yet Another Show? 17:21 Netflix Reportedly Wants a 17 Day Theatrical WIndow for WB Movies 34:16 Stranger Things 5x8 Series Finale Spoiler Review FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 14m

  5. 12/30/2025

    Stranger Things S5 V2 Review, X Men Doomsday Trailer Excites MCU Fans

    On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk the latest news on Avengers: Doomsday including the Thor trailer, the Spider-Man Brand New Day details and the leaked X-Men Doomsday trailer exciting the MCU fans! Plus, they spoiler review the Stranger Things S5 Vol 2 episodes and what the box office success of Avatar: Fire and Ash means for James Cameron and the franchise. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #marvel #avengers #avatar #strangerthings #spiderman #Xmen #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 7:53 Avengers Doomsday X-Men Trailer Leaks, Spider-Man 4 Updates 33:29 Avatar: Fire and Ash Is a Box Office Success, What's Next ? 47:08 Stranger Things S5 Vol 2 Spoiler Review FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_geek_bu... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 33m

  6. 12/24/2025

    AVATAR 3 Review, Marvel Gets Desperate, Geeky Things to Watch at Christmas

    On this special CHRISTMAS EVE episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel talk all the stories around Avengers Doomsday and the rumored new trailers and if the lukewarm response to the Steve Rogers trailer makes them desperate. They also talk their Avatar 3 spoiler review, compare the IMAX vs regular trailers for The Odyssey and give you their favorite geeky things to watch or read for Christmas! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #marvel #avengers #avatar #christophernolan #mattdamon #captainamerica #strangerthings #batman #johnrocha #michaelvogel #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 4:20 Avengers Doomsday Trailer Rumors, Is Marvel Getting Desperate? 18:06 The Odyssey IMAX vs Regular Trailers Talk 27:01 Avatar: Fire and Ash Spoiler Review 49:51 Our Favorite Geeky Things to Watch or Read at Christmas FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_geek_bu... ____________________________________________________________________________________ 🎞 📲 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/johnrochasays 📲 🎬 ____________________________________________________________________________________ 🎁 Join The John Rocha Channel Patreon: https://patreon.com/JohnRocha 🎁 ____________________________________________________________________________________ 👍 The Outlaw John Rocha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therochasays/ 👍 ____________________________________________________________________________________ ➡️ Trailer Reactions from The Outlaw: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... ➡️ Film and TV Reviews from The Outlaw: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... ➡️ The Geek Buddies playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... ➡️ The Outlaw Nation Show playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... ➡️ The Jedi Way playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 22m

  7. 12/21/2025

    Avengers Doomsday Trailer Gets Mixed Reactions, Sadie Sink is Jean Grey Now?

    On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES LIVE, John Rocha and Shannon McClung talk the mixed reception to the Avengers: Doomsday trailer officially dropping in theaters, the leaked Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer which hints that Sadie Sink is playing Jean Grey, James Cameron saying he's going to do another Terminator movie, our Pluribus Ep 8 Review, a new Wolverine movie might be on the way, Sony Pictures buying the Peanuts franchise and the trailers for The Pitt S2, Young Sherlock Holmes and Digger. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #marvel #spiderman #avengers #MCU #CaptainAmerica #disney #jamescameron #wolverine #johnrocha #michaelvogel #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 10:33 SUPERGIRL Test Screening Reactions "Good But Not Great" 20:45 Avengers: Doomsday Steve Rogers Trailer Gets Mixed Reactions 33:35 Sam Wilson's Cap vs Steve Rogers's Cap Will Be an Issue 39:42 Is There a New Solo Wolverine Film Coming from the MCU? 49:10 Spider-Man 4 Trailer Leaks, Is Sadie Sink Officially Jean Grey Now? 54:42 James Cameron Working on New Terminator Movie 1:02:50 The Pitt S2, Young Sherlock, Digger Trailers Talk 1:15:05 PLURIBUS Ep 8 Spoiler Review 1:29:12 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 50m

  8. 12/16/2025

    James Gunn Denies Brainiac Casting, Welcome to Derry 1x8 Review

    On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk the trailers for Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day and Stranger Things S5 V2, James Gunn denying all the Brainiac Casting rumors, Avengers" Doomsday leaked trailer discussion, their tribute to Rob Reiner and their Spoiler Review for IT: Welcome to Derry Ep 8! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #DC #jamesGunn #welcometoderry #stevenspielberg #marvel #avengers #avengersdoomsday #robreiner #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 2:38 Disclosure Day, Stranger Things S5 V2 Trailers Talk 14:20 Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Leaks - Thoughts and Did It Work? 24:00 James Gunn Denies All Brainiac Casting Rumors 29:21 IT: Welcome to Derry 1x8 Spoiler Review 52:00 Rob Reiner Tribute FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 3m
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The Geek Buddies are Film Critic/Writer/Host John Rocha, Animation EP/Writer Michael Vogel, and Actor/Animation Writer Shannon McClung. Three industry pros and longtime friends giving you their unique perspectives on everything geeky in the world of entertainment.

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  • Creator
    The Geek Buddies | Realm
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    694
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright John Rocha
  • Show Website
    The Geek Buddies

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