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. 1d ago

    WTH is Up With Those Gorilla Grodd Set Photos? Asa Germann is X-Men's Angel

    On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES LIVE, John Rocha and Shannon McClung host a Happy Hour chat on those Gorilla Grodd set photos, X-Men news with Asa Germann being cast as Angel, Spider-Man Brand New Day box office records, what TV shows we are watching, Lanterns Episode 5 predictions, John Mulaney in Get Smart adaptation, Destin Daniel Cretton doing Hawaii Five-O movie, Star Wars to screen in 70MM Imax and more! PLUS, they answer all your questions. To send a question for John and Shannon, go to: https://streamlabs.com/johnrochasays/tip Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #marvel #xmen #DC #lanterns #disney #starwars #DC #jamesgunn #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 INTRO and Check in With Each Other 8:10 Gorilla Grodd Leaked Set Photos Tease a Comedy, But Upsets Fans 18:55 Will Flash Show Up in Gorilla Grodd? 26:00 Lanterns Ep 5 Speculation, Will We Get Red Lanterns? 31:33 Sebastian Stan Compares The Batman II to The Godfather II 37:15 Spider-Man Brand New Day Breaks Box Office Records 44:00 Prime Video Working on 4 Spider-Man Shows 55:52 TV Shows We Are Watching and Recommendations 1:14:50 Asa Germann is in Talks to Play Angel in MCU X-Men Movie 1:23:14 Destin Daniel Cretton to Direct Hawaii Five O Feature Film 1:28:21 John Mulaney To Star in 'Get Smart' Feature Adaptation 1:34:10 Original Star Wars Film to Release in 70MM IMAX Screenings 1:38:48 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 2d ago

    Does Adria Arjona's Wonder Woman Ease Battinson Into Gunn's DC? Lanterns 1x4 Review

    On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss Adria Arjona's comments about Wonder Woman and if she gave herself away on Happy Sad Confused podcast and if her being Wonder Woman makes it easier for Battinson to be in Gunn's DCU? They also spoiler review Lanterns Ep 4, talk the trailers for Godzilla Minus Zero, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and You Can See Everything and their spoiler review for Coyote vs Acme! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #DC #lanterns #wonderwoman #adriaarjona #godzilla #batman #superman #jamesgunn #harrypotter #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 2:18 Adria Arjona Almost Gives Wonder Woman Away in Recent Comments 8:14 Will Her Wonder Woman Makes Battinson Easier Fit in Gunn's DC? 15:12 Is Wonder Woman Movie Delayed to Replace Ana Noguiera? 19:14 Godzilla Minus Zero, Harry Potter S1, You Can See Everything Trailers 38:27 Coyote vs Acme Spoiler Review, Is it A Success? 49:03 Lanterns 1x4 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

  3. Sep 2

    Gal Gadot vs James Gunn, Lanterns 1x3 Review, Street Fighter Trailer Wows!

    On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung debate Gal Gadot's controversial comments over James Gunn and Wonder Woman 3 and Spoiler Review the controversial Lanterns Episode 3. They also talk the new Street Fighter trailer, Randy Quaid attacking Anne Hathaway for being cast in Days of Thunder 2, Ridley Scott's boneheaded comments about Alien: Romulus and Gladiator II and more! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #DC #lanterns #wonderwoman #galgadot #tomcruise #streetfighter #ridleyscott #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 1:52 NEW Street Fighter Trailer is a Blast! 9:59 Gal Gadot Debate Over Her Wonder Woman 3 Comments 19:39 Randy Quaid Attacks Anne Hathaway Over Days of Thunder 2 29:41 Ridley Scott's Foolish Comments On Romulus and Gladiator II 37:01 Lanterns Episode 3 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

  4. Aug 26

    James Gunn Lying About Batman Status? Lanterns 1x2 Review, Dolly Parton Tribute

    On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss James Gunn responding to Dan Marcus's tweets about Andy Muschietti's status on Batman: Brave and the Bold and the film itself. Also, they discuss their review of Lanterns Episode 2, their Dolly Parton tribute, Dan Stevens is the new Robocop, Kit Harrington replacing Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart in Harry Potter S2 and more! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #DC #batman #jamesgunn #lanterns #dollyparton #robocop #harrypotter #kitharrington #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 2:25 Dolly Parton Tribute and Remembrance 11:50 James Gunn Lying About Batman Brave and Bold Status? 20:58 Dan Stevens is the New Robocop 29:14 Kit Harrington Replaces Nicholas Hoult in Harry Potter S2 35:50 Director Jon Turteltaub Says 'National Treasure 3' Is a Go 41:21 Lanterns 1x2 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

  5. Aug 23

    Marvel Develops New Shows, Yahya Wants Answers, DC's Gorilla Grodd Series Update

    On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss MARVEL developing new TV shows while Yahya wants answers for Wonder Man's cancellation, Cailee Spaeny and Charles Melton still in contention for X-Men roles, Inde Navarrette turning down Heat 2 to take Rogue, DC's Gorilla Grodd series gets a title eight episodes, a case and a synopsis, and the trailers for Whalefall, Wildwood and Golden Axe. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #marvel #xmen #WB #DC #jamesgunn #mcu #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 1:28 DC's Gorilla Grodd Series Gets Title and Synopsis 11:00 LANTERNS Debut Episode Hits 9.3M Viewers 16:19 Whalefall, Wildwood, Golden Axe Trailers 33:02 Cailee Spaeny and Charles Melton STILL in Contention for X-Men 42:00 Marvel Developing New Shows, But Yahya Wants Answers 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

  6. Aug 18

    X-MEN Cast Revealed! Doomsday and VisionQuest Trailers, Lanterns 1x1 Review

    On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES LIVE, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk all the bif D23 announcements including X-Men cast, Doomsday and Visionques trailer, Ahsoka S2 trailer and the big parks and animation updates. They also Spoiler Review 'LANTERNS' S1 Ep 1, deliver their review of the X-Men S2 finale and more! PLUS, they answer all your questions. To send a question for Mike and Shannon, go to: https://streamlabs.com/johnrochasays/tip Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #marvel #xmen #DC #lanterns #pixar #spiderman #disney #starwars #xmen97 #review #trailerreaction #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro, Rundown and Check In 5:58 X-Men Cast Reveal, Reactions and Internet Backlash 14:48 Should Magneto's Origin Story Include the Holocaust in MCU's X-Men? 21:12 Thoughts on the New Avengers: Doomsday Trailer 41:24 Thoughts on the VisionQuest Official Trailer 48:05 Thoughts on the Ahsoka S2 Official Trailer 54:30 D23 Animation PIXAR and DISNEY Announcements and Reveals 1:01:23 D23 Announcements About the Disney Park Attractions 1:05:40 X-Men 97 S2 Finale Spoiler Review 1:10:05 ROCHA SCOOP: Zack Snyder Directing Pilot for 300 Prequel Series for WB 1:12:50 Lanterns Season 1 Episode 1 Spoiler Review 1:32:34 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

  7. Aug 12

    X-Men Casting Issues, HOTD 3x8 Review, Nicholas Hoult Joins Harry Potter Series

    On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss the X-Men casting drama with Charles Melton and Caelee Spaeny reportedly NOT in the X-Men movie...or are they? They also bring you their Spoiler Review on that Season 3 finale of House of the Dragon and their thoughts on Nicholas Hoult joining season 2 of the Harry Potter series as Gilderoy Lockhart. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #marvel #xmen #houseofthedragon #gameofthrones #harrypotter #nicholashoult #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 4:05 X-Men Casting for D23 Announcement Is In Flux...Or Is It? 19:28 Nicholas Hoult for Gilderoy Lockhart in S2 of Harry Potter Series 27:04 House of the Dragon S3 Ep 8 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

  8. Aug 10

    SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Spoiler Review, What It Means for MARVEL'S Future?

    🚨 LIVE: Spider-Man: Brand New Day — SPOILER REVIEW 🚨 Join the Geek Buddies — John Rocha, Michael Vogel, and Shannon McClung — for a full spoiler breakdown of Spider-Man: Brand New Day! We're going deep on the movie, starring Tom Holland as Peter Parker, alongside Zendaya, Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal as Punisher, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Tramell Tillman, Marisa Tomei, and Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. We'll break down what worked, what didn't, and y'all know I like to keep it honest here. Then we're digging into what this movie means for the future of the Marvel Universe going forward. After the review, we're opening it up to YOU — bring your superchats and Streamlabs questions and we'll answer live on air. ⚠️ FULL SPOILERS AHEAD — if you haven't seen the movie yet, turn back now! 👊 Join the Geek Buddies crew live in the chat 💬 Drop your questions early — we'll get to as many as we can 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss the next one #SpiderManBrandNewDay #GeekBuddies #SpoilerReview #MarvelUniverse #Live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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
    745
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright John Rocha
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