Geek History Lesson

Jason Inman & Ashley Victoria Robinson
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Not just another geek podcast, Geek History Lesson guides you through the fictional biography of pop culture characters! Diving deep into the history of superhero, film, tv and comic book characters. Each episode hosts Jason Inman and Ashley Victoria Robinson will have animated debates, recommended reading and bad impressions. Enter your mind university! You’ll geek out, grin and learn!

  1. 3d ago

    Avengers MEGA EPISODE 3 (Iron Man Spotlight with Christopher Cantwell, Analyzing the Avengers LIVE, Iron Man Parts 1 & 2)

    The road to Doomsday is here, so we are dropping our third episode on The Avengers of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! We love them 3,000 which makes it time to celebrate everything from Avengers Tower. Or Avengers Mansion - depending! No matter what, the home of the Avengers welcomes this Mega Episode! This week Jason and Ashley celebrate the big question mark hanging over our heads ahead of Doomsday's release - Tony Stark! Here’s what’s in store for this week’s Iron Man-themed lineup: Iron Man Spotlight with Christopher Cantwell (GHL 330) - Learn from the man who wrote the suit what makes an Iron Man story?Analyzing the Avengers LIVE (GHL 255) - Marvel's Runaways star Ryan Sands and podcaster Mark Reilly join a live show about the history of the MCUIron Man parts 1 & 2 (GHL 212 & 213) - Explore the entire comic book history of the man who kicked off the MCU Avengers legacy!Whether you’re already excited for Avengers: Doomsday or on the fence about how compelling the mystery behind the mask can possibly be, this mega episode on The Avengers is filled with epic moments, fascinating discussions, and nostalgic deep dives into the best Iron Man suits and the building of a superhero empir! Listen now and join us next week for even more Geek History Lesson adventures. Follow Ryan Sands on Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/theryansands/ Follow Mark Reilly on Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/reillyaround/ For more exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show, our Teen Titans Podcast, and our GHL Exclusive Discord, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/Jawiin GHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreading FOLLOW GHL► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylesson Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylesson Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylesson Get Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.com You can follow Ashley at https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson or https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/ Follow Jason at https://www.threads.net/@jawiin or https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.social Thanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!

    Avengers MEGA EPISODE 3 (Iron Man Spotlight with Christopher Cantwell, Analyzing the Avengers LIVE, Iron Man Parts 1 & 2)

  2. Sep 8

    Witches

    Hocus Pocus released a sequel in 2022. Wicked part 1 & 2 released in 2024 & 2025. This week Practical Magic 2 opens in cinemas worldwide. Witches are having a comeback! Or perhaps they've been cackling at us this whole time?! Jason and Ashley explore why witches (or is it wytches?), seem to be everywhere as we march toward spooky season. We explore cultural context, questionable spelling, and the compelling nature of these powerful women. Scared yet? You will be because Your Geek History Lesson is now in session! For more exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show, our Teen Titans Podcast, and our GHL Exclusive Discord, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/Jawiin GHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreading FOLLOW GHL► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylesson Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylesson Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylesson Get Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.com You can follow Ashley at https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson or https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/ Follow Jason at https://www.threads.net/@jawiin or https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.social Thanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!

    Witches

  3. Sep 1

    Best Looney Tunes Character of All Time

    In celebration of Coyote vs Acme hitting cinemas after years of struggle and catapulting these classic Warner Bros. cartoon characters to new audiences we’re diving into a discussion about the greatest Looney Tunes characters of all time! AND we're piloting a new list-making format combining and debating whether Bugs Bunny, Tweety Bird, or Wile E. Coyote deserve to break into the top 10? Plus, we reminisce about the days of heavy wooden tube TVs our grandparents had—does anyone else remember those? For more exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show, our Teen Titans Podcast, and our GHL Exclusive Discord, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/Jawiin GHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreading FOLLOW GHL► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylesson Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylesson Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylesson Get Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.com You can follow Ashley at https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson or https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/ Follow Jason at https://www.threads.net/@jawiin or https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.social Thanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!

    Best Looney Tunes Character of All Time

  4. Aug 28

    TEX MEN Ep 4 - X-Men 97 Season 2

    We're turning it over to our "friends" to share their unique behind the curtain take on X-Men 97! That's right! The fourth episode of TEX MEN is finally here! Tex Willerman and Kurt Wagner, the incredible NIGHTCRAWLER are back, it's the middle of the night for one of them - and they have a bone to pick with the seeming death of one of the co-hosts at the hand of Disney+!? Tex also calls a very famous movie stars and Nightcrawler reveals who will be playing him in the upcoming live action MCU X-Men movie adaptation! Watch out and make sure you wish Tex and Zendaya every happiness! (We’re as confused as you are). For more exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show, our Teen Titans Podcast, and our GHL Exclusive Discord, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/Jawiin GHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreading FOLLOW GHL► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylesson Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylesson Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylesson Get Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.com You can follow Ashley at https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson or https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/ Follow Jason at https://www.threads.net/@jawiin or https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.social Thanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!

    TEX MEN Ep 4 - X-Men 97 Season 2

  5. Aug 25

    X-Men 97 Season 2

    To me, my podcast! FULL SPOILER ALERT!! Whether it's at the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters or Your Mind University we all watched the latest season of X-Men 97. Summers Family members and Nightcrawler aficionados really went through it in these episode. In celebration of the second season of the Disney+ show, Jason and Ashley, dive into the way the season long story arc played out, react to a major character death, and predict which notorious comic book storyline we think will make up season 3! Strap into the quinjet! We are about to get into it! For more exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show, our Teen Titans Podcast, and our GHL Exclusive Discord, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/Jawiin GHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreading FOLLOW GHL► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylesson Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylesson Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylesson Get Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.com You can follow Ashley at https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson or https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/ Follow Jason at https://www.threads.net/@jawiin or https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.social Thanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!

    X-Men 97 Season 2

  6. Aug 18

    Green Lanterns MEGA EPISODE 2 (Elements of a Green Lantern Story, Hal Jordan 1 & 2, Blackest Night 1 & 2, John Stewart)

    Lanterns has dropped on HBO, so we are dropping our second episode on The Green Lanterns of the DC Unvierse! In brightest day, in blackest pod, it is time to celebrate everything from Oa. The Watchers are watching this Mega Episode! This week your two earthbound hosts celebrate the two earthbound Green Lanterns starring in the television show! Here’s what’s in store for this week’s will-powered lineup: Essential Elements in a Green Lantern Story (GHL 379) - Learn just what makes a Green Lantern story tick?Hal Jordan Part 1 & 2 (GHL 202 & 203) - Hear the story of the drunken pilot who became the definitive Green Lantern!Blackest Night Explained 1 & 2 (GHL 341 & 342) - Explore the darkest days of the Green Lanterns in this iconic DC Comics event!John Stewart (GHL 299) - Jay Washington joins the pod to delve into the history of the most popular Green Lantern (Thanks, Justice League: the Animated Series!)Whether you’re a die-hard Green Lantern fan or just discovering the spectrum of the lanterns, this mega episode on Green Lantern is filled with epic moments, fascinating discussions, and nostalgic deep dives into Hal, John, and everything else populating their world! Listen now and join us next week for even more Geek History Lesson adventures. Follow Jay Washington on BlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/mrjaywashington.bsky.social For more exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show, our Teen Titans Podcast, and our GHL Exclusive Discord, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/Jawiin GHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreading FOLLOW GHL► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylesson Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylesson Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylesson Get Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.com You can follow Ashley at https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson or https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/ Follow Jason at https://www.threads.net/@jawiin or https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.social Thanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!

    Green Lanterns MEGA EPISODE 2 (Elements of a Green Lantern Story, Hal Jordan 1 & 2, Blackest Night 1 & 2, John Stewart)

  7. Aug 11

    The Green Lantern (Ring)

    In brightest day, in blackest night, no podcast shall escape our mics! Charge up your Green Lantern lore knowledge of the power behind iconic DC superheroes: Hal Jordan, John Stewart, and more. In celebration of HBO's Lanterns' immanent debut, Jason and Ashley, dive into the cosmos-crossing history and complicated power set of The Green Lantern Ring. What makes a Green Lantern a Green Lantern? Tune in! We are about to find out! For more exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show, our Teen Titans Podcast, and our GHL Exclusive Discord, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/Jawiin GHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreading FOLLOW GHL► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylesson Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylesson Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylesson Get Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.com You can follow Ashley at https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson or https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/ Follow Jason at https://www.threads.net/@jawiin or https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.social Thanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!

    The Green Lantern (Ring)

  8. Aug 4

    Spider-Man MEGA EPISODE 2 (Spider-Man Pt 1 & 2, Punisher, Crafting Engaging Spider-Man Stories, Hulk)

    Spider-Man is swinging back into the MCU and the big screen so it is time to celebrate all things wallcrawler with another Spider-Man Mega Episode! This week Jason and Ashley have crafted an episode to highlight characters, ideas, and stories which will inspire Spider-Man: Brand New Day! Here’s what’s in store for this week’s super-powered lineup: Spider-Man Parts 1 & 2 (GHL 12 & 13) - Learn the origin of Peter Parker, the original Spider-Man!Punisher (GHL 105) - Hear the complex backstory that brought veteran Frank Castle to the vigilante identity: The PunisherThe Secret to Crafting Engaging Spider-Man Stories (GHL 461) - Hear Jason Inman bring his writer brain to the forefront & break down what you most love about a Spidey story?Hulk (GHL 271) - Jay Washington joins the pod to delve into the history of the big green monster AvengerTop 5 Spider-Man Stories (GHL 168) - Explore the narratives that most drive home: with great power comes great responsibility!Whether you’re a die-hard Spidey fan or just discovering all of these characters who are joining Peter Parker on-screen in Brand New Day. Enjoy these podcasts epic moments, fascinating discussions, and nostalgic deep dives into Spider-Man and his amazing friends! Listen now and join us next week for even more Geek History Lesson adventures. Follow Jay Washington on BlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/mrjaywashington.bsky.social For more exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show, our Teen Titans Podcast, and our GHL Exclusive Discord, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/Jawiin GHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreading FOLLOW GHL► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylesson Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylesson Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylesson Get Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.com You can follow Ashley at https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson or https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/ Follow Jason at https://www.threads.net/@jawiin or https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.social Thanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!

    Spider-Man MEGA EPISODE 2 (Spider-Man Pt 1 & 2, Punisher, Crafting Engaging Spider-Man Stories, Hulk)
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Not just another geek podcast, Geek History Lesson guides you through the fictional biography of pop culture characters! Diving deep into the history of superhero, film, tv and comic book characters. Each episode hosts Jason Inman and Ashley Victoria Robinson will have animated debates, recommended reading and bad impressions. Enter your mind university! You’ll geek out, grin and learn!

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  • Creator
    Jason Inman & Ashley Victoria Robinson
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    648
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Jason Inman
  • Show Website
    Geek History Lesson

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