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Geektown Radio is a weekly entertainment podcast, which looks at all the latest TV & Film News, hosts interviews with people in the tv industry, and gives you the latest TV show UK air dates. It also includes our Geektown - Behind The Scenes podcast, which features interviews with people from across the tv, film and gaming industries. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. The Hunt for the Star Wars Holiday Special – A Very Geekstorians Christmas

    3D AGO · BONUS

    The Hunt for the Star Wars Holiday Special – A Very Geekstorians Christmas

    On 17th November 1978, CBS aired the first ever Star Wars spin-off — a chaotic, disco-tinged Christmas variety show featuring Wookiee domestic life, baffling guest stars, and the on-screen debut of Boba Fett. It aired once… and then disappeared. But Star Wars has fans. And fans do not let things disappear. In this Geekstorians Christmas Special, we unwrap the unbelievable true story of the Star Wars Holiday Special: its overnight vanishing act, the bootleg trail that kept it alive, the obsessive hunt for surviving recordings, the rise of fan archivists determined to clean up every frame, and the moment this forgotten piece of TV slowly drifted back into the galaxy — in ways no one in 1978 could ever have predicted. Featuring Wookiees, VHS tapes, Boba Fett’s origins, questionable musical numbers, and the fandom that refused to let the strangest artefact in Star Wars history fade away. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Geektown Radio: The Year TV Reorganised Itself (2025 Review)

    This week, Geektown Radio does something a little different. Instead of our usual round-table discussion, Dave goes solo for a special end-of-year episode, looking back at what kind of year 2025 actually was for television, streaming, and the industry as a whole. This isn’t a “best of” list or a countdown. It’s a reflection on a year where shows moved platforms, franchises returned in strange new forms, cancellations came faster and colder than ever, and streaming finally stopped pretending the money was infinite. Along the way, we talk about: ITVX quietly becoming one of the most useful platforms of the yearThe annual US TV Bloodbath, and why it felt different in 2025How Netflix, Apple TV, Prime Video, and Hulu play by very different rulesWhy franchises don’t end anymore, they just come back wearing a hatWhat video game adaptations finally seem to be getting rightThe shows that proved TV can still be genuinely brilliant And why 2025 was the year the industry stopped expanding and started reorganising itselfWe also wrap up with a look ahead to 2026, a thank you to everyone who listens, reads, and supports Geektown, and a short message for anyone finding this time of year a little heavy. Plus, we tee up our Geekstorians Christmas special — The Hunt for the Star Wars Holiday Special, dropping this week. Geektown Radio will be taking a short break in January, but we’ll be back in February 2026. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  3. Geektown Talks To… Jules O’Loughlin on Percy Jackson, Practical Fantasy & Shooting the Impossible

    DEC 19 · BONUS

    Geektown Talks To… Jules O’Loughlin on Percy Jackson, Practical Fantasy & Shooting the Impossible

    For this episode of Geektown Talks To…, Dave Elliott sits down with cinematographer Jules O’Loughlin, whose work you’ll recognise from some of the most ambitious genre TV of the last decade. Jules recently completed work on Season 2 of the Emmy-winning Percy Jackson and the Olympians, returning to the show as it expands its scale, environments and action. He’s the only cinematographer to work across both current seasons, and while production is on a short Christmas hiatus, he’ll be heading back to Vancouver in the new year as Season 3 continues filming. In the conversation, Jules talks about shooting fantasy in a way that feels physical and grounded, why Season 2 of Percy Jackson leaned harder into real locations and large practical builds, and how you approach sequences involving speed, water, scale and creatures that don’t technically exist. He also digs into the collaborative reality of big TV productions, balancing technical precision with performance, and the problem-solving mindset needed when the camera is placed in less-than-friendly environments. Jules’ previous work includes Black Sails, Ms. Marvel, See, and The Old Man — shows known for their scale, visual ambition, and the kind of challenges that keep cinematographers permanently on their toes. 🎙️ Geektown Talks To… is Geektown’s interview podcast, featuring long-form conversations with the people working behind the scenes of TV, film, games and animation. 📻 You can also hear Dave every week on Geektown Radio for TV news, reviews and UK air date info. 📚 And for something a little different, Geekstorians explores the history of geek culture, from fandom and gaming to the evolution of genre storytelling. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  4. Geekstorians Episode 3: VHS vs The Gatekeepers

    DEC 17 · BONUS

    Geekstorians Episode 3: VHS vs The Gatekeepers

    In the 1980s, a strange new box arrived in our living rooms — the VHS player. It was noisy, chunky, and occasionally tried to eat your favourite film… but it changed everything. In this episode, Dave rewinds through the story of how home video broke the monopoly of the movie studios, terrified censors, and accidentally created the first generation of fan-filmmakers. From Mary Whitehouse’s “Video Nasties” crusade to Kevin Smith maxing out his credit cards to make Clerks, this is the tale of how VHS gave ordinary people the power to choose what they watched — and in doing so, redefined geek culture itself. [MUSIC / SFX from the episode include: 1980s synths, tape whirrs, and the sound of a van full of forbidden treasures.] Listen for: • The forgotten role of a door-to-door video rental van • The panic that birthed Britain’s “Video Nasty” blacklist • How a New Jersey shop clerk became a cult-film icon • Why imperfection made VHS feel alive 🎙️ Written & Presented by Dave Elliott 🔗 More at Geektown.co.uk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  5. DEC 16

    Geektown Radio 483: Ghost of Yōtei, Rematch, Pluribus & The Game Awards Fallout

    Dave is joined by Matt for another packed episode of Geektown Radio, covering new games, returning TV favourites, and one of the biggest nights in the gaming calendar. Matt shares hands-on impressions of Ghost of Yōtei, Sucker Punch’s follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima, and talks about Rematch, the arcade-style football game from the creators of Sifu. Both hosts are still enjoying Vince Gilligan’s slow-burn sci-fi series Pluribus. A major part of the episode is dedicated to The Game Awards, where Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dominated the night, GTA VI was the inevitable “Most Anticipated” winner, No Man’s Sky continued its redemption arc, and reveals included LEGO Batman, Larian’s new Divinity, James Bond, and multiple Star Wars projects. Dave also catches up on Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2, talks about the return of Fallout for Season 2, and updates listeners on Geekstorians, Geektown Talks To…, and the Geektown Awards. Plus, all the latest TV news, renewals, air dates, and what’s coming to UK screens next week. ⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Intro and what’s coming up 02:05 – Matt on Ghost of Yōtei (early impressions) 08:40 – Rematch and why it feels different from traditional football games 13:55 – Catching up with Pluribus 18:45 – The Game Awards discussion begins 19:30 – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sweeping the awards 23:40 – How Expedition 33 compares to Baldur’s Gate 3 26:20 – Big games missing out on awards 28:15 – Sports categories and accessibility eyebrow-raisers 30:10 – GTA VI and why everyone is terrified of its release window 32:30 – No Man’s Sky winning Best Ongoing Game 35:00 – Announcements: LEGO Batman, James Bond, Larian’s Divinity 38:40 – Star Wars reveals, including Fate of the Old Republic 43:00 – What wasn’t shown at The Game Awards 45:15 – Dave’s updates: Geekstorians, Geektown Talks To…, Geektown Awards 49:00 – Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 51:30 – Fallout Season 2 return 53:20 – TV news, renewals and air dates 57:40 – Highlights for next week on UK TV 59:20 – Outro and where to find everything Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m
  6. Geektown Talks To... Composer Greg Nicolett: Scoring The Sneetches, Talon and the Art of Musical Experimentation

    DEC 11 · BONUS

    Geektown Talks To... Composer Greg Nicolett: Scoring The Sneetches, Talon and the Art of Musical Experimentation

    In this episode of Geektown Talks To…, Dave sits down with composer Greg Nicolett, whose work spans Disney animation, award-nominated game scores, sci-fi pilots and experimental live action projects. Greg talks about blending orchestral writing with unexpected sounds, from kazoos and chipmunk-style vocals in Dr. Seuss’s The Sneetches, to amplified cellos and duduk in Talon, and even a bowed one-string guitar for the horror feature Dead of Night. Greg shares how a viral collaboration with Shia LaBeouf led him into Disney’s animation world, how he approaches world-building through music, and why video games offer a unique creative space. He also discusses the influence of composers such as John Williams and Trent Reznor, the challenge of scoring emotionally dark material while raising a family, and his ongoing search for new sonic ideas. If you enjoy this interview, you can hear more behind-the-scenes conversations right here on Geektown Talks To…, as well as weekly TV news and reviews on Geektown Radio, and deep dive storytelling on Geekstorians, our documentary podcast exploring the history of geek culture. Listen, subscribe and explore more at Geektown.co.uk. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  7. Geekstorians Episode 2: When Comics Grew Up

    DEC 10 · BONUS

    Geekstorians Episode 2: When Comics Grew Up

    In Episode 2 of Geekstorians, Dave from Geektown explores how comic books made the leap from pulp entertainment to serious storytelling. The episode traces the long road from the restrictions of the Comics Code and the rise of underground comix to the British invasion of the 1980s and the landmark releases that changed everything. Along the way, it looks at the forces that shaped the medium, from political satire and counterculture to literary ambition and creative risk. The story leads up to the arrival of books like Watchmen, The Dark Knight Returns and Maus, and the legacy that followed in film, television and modern graphic fiction. A thoughtful, accessible deep dive into the moment comics truly grew up, told with the usual mix of research, atmosphere and Geektown warmth. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  8. DEC 9

    Geektown Radio 482: ‘Landman’, ‘Spartacus: House of Ashur’, ‘Son of the Soil’, ‘Stranger Things 5’ & The Warner Bros. Takeover Battle

    In Geektown Radio Episode 482, Dave is joined by Domingos for a brilliantly packed show filled with premieres, screenings, reviews and some truly seismic entertainment news. Domingos has been out covering events for Geektown, including: • The UK Premiere of ‘Landman’ Season 2, featuring Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, Ali Larter and rising stars like Kayla Wallace, Paulina Chávez and Jacob Lofland. • The launch of ‘Spartacus: House of Ashur’, complete with cast Q&A and gladiatorial spectacle. • The Nigerian–British action thriller ‘Son of the Soil’, shot entirely in Lagos. We also dive into the long-awaited arrival of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5, which brings new characters, returning favourites, and a breakout comedic performance from Jake Connelly. Dave discusses the success of the Doctor Who spinoff ‘War Between the Land and the Sea’, which has recorded some of the BBC’s strongest drama overnights of the year, plus updates on the Geektown Awards and the launch of the new Geekstorians podcast. In TV news, we cover the week’s renewals, air-date announcements, and a huge developing story: the escalating billion-dollar bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, with Netflix, Paramount/Skydance and Comcast all in the mix. We also highlight upcoming UK TV for the next seven days, including Dark Winds, Percy Jackson & The Olympians, Man Vs Baby, Tomb Raider, The Revenge Club, Irish Blood, and My Next Guest Needs No Introduction. Links & ExtrasVote now in the Geektown Awards 2025: https://www.geektown.co.uk/awards/ Listen to Geekstorians, our new documentary-style geek-culture podcast: https://www.geektown.co.uk/category/geekstorians/ Daily UK TV premiere updates and the latest news: https://www.geektown.co.uk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m
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Geektown Radio is a weekly entertainment podcast, which looks at all the latest TV & Film News, hosts interviews with people in the tv industry, and gives you the latest TV show UK air dates. It also includes our Geektown - Behind The Scenes podcast, which features interviews with people from across the tv, film and gaming industries. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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