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. 9h ago

    LANTERNS SEASON FINALE: LIVE SPOILER REVIEW + BATMAN PART 2 DELAYED AGAIN

    LANTERNS SEASON FINALE: LIVE SPOILER REVIEW + BATMAN PART 2 DELAYED AGAIN | Geek Buddies ⚠️ FULL SPOILERS for the Lanterns season finale. If you haven't watched yet, come back after you have! Tonight on Geek Buddies, we're breaking down the Lanterns season finale live: the ending, the big moments, what worked, what didn't, and where the DCU goes from here. We're also getting into the news that The Batman Part 2 has been delayed again, with "personal reasons" for Matt Reeves cited as the cause. What does this mean for the film, how might WB and DC respond, and what does it say about the studio's plans going forward? And we want to hear from you. We'll be answering your questions from Streamlabs and Super Chats throughout the stream. Drop them in the chat and let's get into it. 🔴 WHAT WE'LL COVER: Lanterns season finale: full spoiler review The Batman Part 2 delay: what happened and what WB might do next Live Q&A from Streamlabs and Super Chat 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don't miss the next stream. 💬 Tell us in the comments: how would you rate the Lanterns finale? Chapters: 0:00 INTRO 2:31 Michael Bay, Steven Spielberg in Talks to Return to Transformers 18:42 Matt Reeves Delays The Batman II for "Personal Reasons", Will He Leave the Film? 28:26 Lanterns 1x8 Spoiler Review 1:25:46 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions 📲 Follow along everywhere: @therochasays @mktoon @Shannon_McClung #Lanterns #TheBatman #DC #JamesGunn #MattReeves #GreenLantern #HalJordan #JohnStewart #DCU #GeekBuddies #SpoilerReview #LiveStream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 3d ago

    SKYDANCE is King, What Now? New VISIONQUEST Trailer Teases Ultron vs Vision Rematch!

    On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss SKYDANCE is now in control of WB and Paramount, so what's next? They also talk Bradley Cooper leading GI Joe theatrical adaptation for Danny McBride and Paramount, a Fast & Furious TV Show, the Spider-Man show focusing on the Clone Saga, Nicolas Cage's comments comparing the MCU to the WWE, and the trailers for Visionquest, Ebenexer and The Man with the Bag. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #WB #spiderman #marvel #visionquest #gijoe #Paramount #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 2:43 New Spider-Man Show in Works Focusing on Clone Saga 14:44 Bradley Cooper to Lead GI Joe Theatrical Adaptation 20:00 Fast and Furious TV Show...What??? 32:32 Nicolas Cage Calls MCU Just Glorified WWE...Is He Right? 41:59 VisionQuest, Ebenezer, Man with the Bag Trailers 1:03:23 Skydance Swallows Up WB and Paramount, What's Next? 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 30

    Is Jon Watts Right for Star Wars Ep X, Endgame Encore Scenes, Lanterns 1x7 Review | THE GEEK BUDDIES

    On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss if Jon Watts is the right choice to direct Star Wars Episode X, if the Skywalker saga is a good idea and their questions about Simon Kinberg. They also talk Shawn Levy's overall deal with Disney and 20th TV, and their Lanterns Ep 7 Spoiler Review Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #DC #marvel #STARWARS #avengers #avengersendgame #lanterns #jamesgunn #haljordan #johnstewart #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 1:46 Is Jon Watts the Right Choice for Star Wars Ep X? 14:40 Shawn Levy Signs Overall Deal with 20th TV and Disney 17:23 Avengers Endgame Encore Scenes Discussion 28:32 Lanterns Ep 7 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. Sep 23

    WB Merger Settled, What's Next for James Gunn and DC? Lanterns 1x6 Review

    On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel discuss the Paramount/WB merger being settled and what it now means for James Gunn and DC. They also discuss Robert Pattinson's new The Batman 2 comments, Mahershala Ali's new comments on Kevin Feige and Blade, the Christian pushback on Greta Gerwig's approach to Narnia, the trailers for Brad Bird's Ray Gunn and Nathan Fielder's You Can See Everything and finish off with their Spoiler Review of Lanterns Episode 6! Whew. It's a lot for one episode and we hope yiou enjoy it! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #DC #marvel #jamesgunn #lanterns #batman #netflix #paramount #WB #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 3:34 Paramount/WB Merger Settled- Who Won? Who Lost? 21:54 What Does the Merger Mean for James Gunn and DC Now? 31:32 Destin Daniel Cretton Signs a 3 Year Deal at Sony Pictures 35:27 Robert Pattinson Calling The Batman II a "Left Turn" 39:20 Mahershala Ali Agrees that Blade is Feige's "Biggest Failure" 48:43 Greta Gerwig's Approach to Narnia Angers Christians 55:19 Ray Gunn, You Can See Everything Trailers Talk 1:06:28 Lanterns Ep 6 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. Sep 16

    Will Doomsday Beat Spider-Man's Numbers, DC Clarifies Its Shows, Lanterns 1x5 Review

    On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss Spider-Man Brand New Day officially becoming the highest grossing domestic movie of all time. They debate whether Avengers: Doomsday will beat those numbers later this year. They also discuss the trailers Wildwood, Crustal Lake and The Other Mommy, DC's Update on its shows with James Gunn calrifying cameos in Man of Tomorrow and Zack Snyder talking about his time running DC at Wb and their spoiler review for LANTERNS episode 5! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #DC #marvel #spiderman #lanterns #superman #jamesgunn #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 1:35 Spider-Man BND Breaks Records, Will Doomsday Beat Them? 13:10 Will Spider-Man BND Cross $1B Domestically, Will Endgame Help? 19:27 Wildwood, Crystal Lake, The Other Mommy Trailers 37:31 DC Show Updates, James Gunn on MoT 54:57 Zack Snyder's New Comments on His Time at DC 1:06:15 Lanterns 1x5 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

  6. Sep 12

    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

  7. Sep 10

    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

  8. 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

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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
    750
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright John Rocha
  • Show Website
    The Geek Buddies

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