The Absolute Geek Podcast

We Talk movies/Tv, Comic Books, Music, etc. Similar to Nerdist, Hollywood Babble-on, SMODCAST, Kevin Smith, I Sell Comics

The ultimate geek podcast. Discussing the best and worst of today's popular culture, from comics to movies to games to TV. The Absolute Geek Podcast is the ultimate source for all your geeky needs. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.

  1. 11h ago

    NEW WOLVERINE?! DC CRUSHES MARVEL & Avengers #1 Changes EVERYTHING!

    Is Jeremy Allen White about to become the MCU's NEW WOLVERINE?! DC Comics is dominating Marvel in comic shop sales, and the brand-new Avengers #1 might have just opened the door to something HUGE involving Spider-Man, Mephisto, and Aunt May! Welcome back to THE MORNING GRIND, where we break down the biggest comic book news, Marvel and DC drama, movies, collectibles, and everything happening in geek culture! ☕ **ON TAP TODAY:** 🔥 **THE BIG GRIND — A NEW WOLVERINE?!** Jeremy Allen White is being rumored as a possible Wolverine for the MCU. But can anyone really replace Hugh Jackman? And is it finally time for Marvel to move on? 📚 **THE MORNING PULL — DC CRUSHES MARVEL?!** DC Comics reportedly captured nearly 49% of sales in a tracked comic-shop sample, leaving Marvel at just under 30%! Is DC's Absolute Universe changing the comic industry, or is Marvel simply having a bad week? Plus, comic book retailers are facing consequences for selling comics before their official release dates. Are publishers protecting the industry or punishing comic shops? ⚖️ **GEEK COURT — SHOULD MARVEL RECAST WOLVERINE?** Hugh Jackman IS Wolverine to an entire generation. But should the MCU finally introduce a younger Logan, or keep Jackman around as long as possible? ⚡ **QUICK GRINDS** We're talking Avengers: Secret Wars, WWE's connection to Avengers: Doomsday, and the latest discussion surrounding Dafne Keen's X-23! 📖 **WORTH THE GRIND — AVENGERS #1 REVIEW!** Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto kick off a new Avengers series, and there's a MUCH bigger question surrounding Spider-Man's infamous One More Day deal. Everybody wants to know whether Peter Parker and Mary Jane are getting their marriage back. But here's MY question... **WHAT HAPPENS TO AUNT MAY?!** If Mephisto's deals are coming undone, could the woman Peter sacrificed his marriage to save be the one who pays the price? We're breaking it all down! 💬 **JOIN THE CONVERSATION:** - Would you accept Jeremy Allen White as Wolverine? - Is DC actually beating Marvel where it matters? - Should Hugh Jackman finally pass the claws? - Could Aunt May be in danger because of One More Day? 👍 LIKE the video if you enjoy comic book news! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Absolute Geek Podcast for The Morning Grind every weekday, This Past Wednesday, Saturday Night Special, Off The Mat, and more! ☕ **FUEL YOUR FANDOM!** Stay Geek. Stay Absolute. #Wolverine #MarvelComics #DCComics #TheMorningGrind #Avengers #MCU #ComicBookNews

    NEW WOLVERINE?! DC CRUSHES MARVEL & Avengers #1 Changes EVERYTHING!

  2. 1d ago

    Whatever Happened to WIZARD MAGAZINE?! The Rise & Fall of a Comic Book Empire

    **Whatever happened to Wizard Magazine?** Once one of the biggest names in comic-book media, Wizard Magazine helped shape an entire generation of comic-book collectors. But how did a magazine that dominated comic shops in the 1990s go from being required reading to disappearing completely? On today's episode of **THE MORNING GRIND**, we're diving into the rise and fall of Wizard Magazine, the legendary comic-book price guide that helped define comic collecting during the 1990s. Before YouTube, comic-book podcasts, and social media influencers, there was Wizard: The Guide to Comics. From exclusive creator interviews and comic-book price guides to hot lists, speculation, and industry controversies, Wizard became one of the most influential publications in comic-book history. But with that influence came criticism. Did Wizard Magazine help fuel the 1990s comic-book speculation bubble? Why did legendary comic-book creator Frank Miller publicly criticize the magazine? How did Wizard grow into a massive comic convention business? And what ultimately led to the magazine shutting down in 2011? We're breaking down the nostalgia, the drama, and the downfall of a comic-book empire. 🔥 **IN THIS EPISODE:** 📚 The history of Wizard Magazine and its 1991 launch 💰 How Wizard influenced comic-book collecting and speculation in the 1990s 🎨 The rise of superstar comic creators like Todd McFarlane, Jim Lee, and Rob Liefeld 🔥 Frank Miller's infamous criticism of Wizard Magazine 🎟️ How Wizard expanded into Wizard World comic conventions 📉 Why Wizard Magazine stopped publishing in 2011 🤔 Could a magazine like Wizard survive in today's comic-book industry? **THE BIG QUESTION:** Did Wizard Magazine make comic-book collecting better, or did it help create some of the problems the industry is still dealing with today? And if you grew up reading Wizard Magazine, let us know your favorite memories in the comments! ☕ **ABOUT THE MORNING GRIND** The Morning Grind is your destination for comic-book news, Marvel and DC discussions, comic collecting, industry controversies, pop culture, and geek culture history. Hosted by Absolute Geek Podcast, we bring honest opinions, entertaining conversations, and a little sarcasm to the world of comics. 👍 LIKE this video if you remember Wizard Magazine! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more comic-book news, reviews, and deep dives. 🌐 Website: https://absolutegeekpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @Absolutegeekpodcast 𝕏: @AGeekpodcast 🎵 TikTok: @absolutegeekpodcast **Stay Geek. Stay Absolute.** ☕ **Fuel Your Fandom!** #WizardMagazine #ComicBookHistory #ComicBookCollecting #TheMorningGrind #AbsoluteGeekPodcast

    Whatever Happened to WIZARD MAGAZINE?! The Rise & Fall of a Comic Book Empire

  3. 2d ago

    MARVEL'S NEW #1 OVERLOAD?! Is Comic Book Collecting Getting TOO CONFUSING?

    Marvel Comics has a serious #1 problem! How many times can Marvel relaunch the same characters before comic-book fans finally get tired of starting over? On today's episode of **THE MORNING GRIND**, we're talking about Marvel's constant comic-book relaunches, new #1 issues, variant covers, and the growing confusion surrounding modern comic-book collecting. With new Avengers, Spider-Woman, and Mary Jane titles entering the conversation, we're asking a question that every Marvel fan should be thinking about: **Are Marvel and DC actually making comics easier for new readers, or are they making the hobby more complicated than ever?** Comic-book publishers love promoting fresh jumping-on points, but when every series seems to restart at issue #1, does it actually help attract new readers? Or does it frustrate longtime fans who just want to follow their favorite characters without constantly starting over? 🔥 **IN THIS EPISODE:** - Marvel's obsession with new #1 comic-book issues - Why Avengers, Spider-Woman, and other Marvel titles keep getting fresh starts - Are constant comic-book relaunches hurting Marvel? - Do variant covers and renumbering confuse collectors? - Are Marvel and DC making it harder for new readers? - The difference between creating excitement and creating confusion - What comic-book publishers need to do to keep readers invested 💬 **QUESTION OF THE DAY:** Are you excited when Marvel announces another #1 issue, or are you tired of constant relaunches? Let us know in the comments! ☕ **THE MORNING GRIND** brings you comic-book news, Marvel and DC discussions, geek culture, industry controversies, and honest opinions from Absolute Geek Podcast. 👍 LIKE the video if you enjoy comic-book discussions. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more comic-book news and geek culture. 🌐 Website: https://absolutegeekpodcast.com Stay Geek. Stay Absolute. **Fuel Your Fandom!** #MarvelComics #ComicBookCollecting #ComicBookNews #TheMorningGrind #AbsoluteGeekPodcast

    MARVEL'S NEW #1 OVERLOAD?! Is Comic Book Collecting Getting TOO CONFUSING?

  4. 3d ago

    ARE COMIC BOOK INFLUENCERS RUINING COLLECTING!

    ARE COMIC BOOK INFLUENCERS RUINING COLLECTING?! Has comic collecting become more about hype, FOMO, expensive variants, and speculation than actually reading comics? On today's THE MORNING GRIND, we're asking whether comic-book influencers are helping the hobby grow or turning it into a nonstop cycle of speculation, expensive exclusives, and online drama. We're digging into the responsibility content creators have to their audiences, financial transparency, toxic communities, and whether social media is bringing new readers into comics or driving them away. PLUS: - Blue Eye Samurai gets a Dark Horse prequel comic - Ben 10 gives comic shops an exclusive head start - Donald Glover takes on a PUBG Netflix adaptation - Smile 3 and Black Hammer news - Geek Court: Are licensed comics real comics or just merchandise? What's doing more damage to comic collecting: manufactured hype, financial conflicts of interest, or toxic behavior? Join the conversation and let us know what you think! Subscribe to Absolute Geek Podcast for comic-book news, reviews, collecting discussions, and geek culture. Stay Geek. Stay Absolute. Fuel Your Fandom. #ComicBookCommunity #ComicBookCollecting #ComicBookNews #TheMorningGrind #AbsoluteGeekPodcast

    ARE COMIC BOOK INFLUENCERS RUINING COLLECTING!

  5. 6d ago

    MARVEL FINALLY UNDOES ONE MORE DAY?! | Ghost Rider Goes R-Rated?!

    Did Marvel Comics just undo One More Day after nearly 20 years? In Captain America #16, Doctor Doom takes control of Hell and declares Mephisto's contracts null and void. Could this finally restore Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson's marriage? On today's THE MORNING GRIND, we're breaking down what happened, what Marvel has actually confirmed, and what this could mean for Spider-Man's future. Plus, Ghost Rider comic writer Benjamin Percy wants the upcoming Ryan Gosling MCU movie to embrace full R-rated horror! We're also remembering Sir Patrick Stewart, discussing DC Vertigo's new horror series Hide Nor Hair, James Gunn's latest DCU canon ruling, Spider-Gwen and Mayday Parker, and the terrifying new Horror of Godzilla comic. What's your verdict: Should Marvel restore Peter and MJ's marriage permanently? Subscribe for comics, movies, TV, collectibles and geek-culture news every weekday. Stay Geek. Stay Absolute. Fuel Your Fandom.

    MARVEL FINALLY UNDOES ONE MORE DAY?! | Ghost Rider Goes R-Rated?!

  6. Oct 29

    DARKSEID DISAPPOINTS! DC's Next Big Event Is Alre

    🔥 **DARKSEID FALLS FLAT?!** DC Comics is building toward its next massive event, but is Darkseid vs. the World #1 already raising some serious concerns? On today's **THE MORNING GRIND**, we're diving into the latest DC Comics news, including criticism of Darkseid vs. the World #1, the expansion of Absolute Catwoman, and a major new superhero comic adaptation from IDW! ☕ **TODAY'S BIG STORIES:** 🔥 **DARKSEID VS. THE WORLD #1 — DISAPPOINTING?!** DC's All In Saga continues, but is the latest Darkseid comic delivering a compelling story or just setting up the next big event? We're discussing the criticism and whether comic publishers are relying too heavily on endless crossovers. 🐈‍⬛ **ABSOLUTE CATWOMAN GETS BIGGER!** DC is expanding Absolute Catwoman from 6 issues to 12! Is this a great sign for the Absolute Universe, or could stretching the series hurt the story? ⚖️ **GEEK COURT: ARE EVENT COMICS WORTH THE MONEY?** With rising comic prices, should every event issue deliver a satisfying story, or is it acceptable to spend an entire issue setting up what comes next? 🦸 **WORM IS COMING TO COMICS!** IDW is adapting the popular superhero web serial Worm! Could this introduce a whole new audience to comic books? ❤️ **WORTH THE GRIND: 100,000 COMICS FOR MILITARY FAMILIES!** ComicBooks for Troops helped distribute 100,000 graphic novels to military families. We're celebrating a great moment for the comic-book community! 💬 **I WANT TO KNOW:** Are comic-book events getting too expensive and too focused on setting up the next big storyline? Or do you think DC is building toward something worth waiting for? 👇 Let me know in the comments! 👍 LIKE if you enjoy comic-book news, reviews, and debates! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Absolute Geek Podcast for The Morning Grind, This Past Wednesday, Saturday Night Special, and more! 🌐 https://absolutegeekpodcast.com ☕ **Fuel Your Fandom.** **Stay Geek. Stay Absolute.** #Darkseid #DCComics #DarkseidVsTheWorld #AbsoluteUniverse #TheMorningGrind

    DARKSEID DISAPPOINTS! DC's Next Big Event Is Alre

  7. Oct 28

    COMIC COLLECTORS WON'T LIKE THIS! 5 Truths Nobody Wants to Admit

    🚨 **COMIC COLLECTORS WON'T LIKE THIS! 5 Truths Nobody Wants to Admit** Are comic collectors actually making the comic-book industry worse? Or are publishers taking advantage of fans who just love the hobby? On today's episode of **THE MORNING GRIND**, we're having a conversation that might piss off a few comic collectors — and I'm including myself! Let's face it. We complain about expensive comics, buy variants we don't need, convince ourselves every first appearance is an investment, and defend childhood favorites like they're untouchable masterpieces. It's time for some uncomfortable truths! 😂 🔥 **TODAY'S BIG GRIND:** ☕ Your comic collection probably isn't your retirement plan! 📚 Are we collecting comic books or just expensive covers? 💥 Nostalgia doesn't automatically make a comic good! 💸 Why do we complain about prices but keep paying them? 🚨 Is comic-book gatekeeping driving new readers away? PLUS, we're talking about the latest comic-book news, Hollywood's attitude toward superheroes, rising action-figure prices, and more geek-culture madness! 💬 **I WANT TO KNOW:** Which of these five uncomfortable truths do you disagree with the MOST? And what's one thing about modern comic collecting that drives you absolutely crazy? Drop your opinions in the comments. Let's have some fun with this! 👍 LIKE if you love comic books! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for daily comic news, pop culture, gaming, collectibles, and honest geek conversations. 🎙️ **THE MORNING GRIND** Your daily dose of geek culture from Absolute Geek Podcast. 🌐 https://absolutegeekpodcast.com ☕ Fuel Your Fandom. 🤘 Stay Geek. Stay Absolute. #ComicBookCollecting #ComicBookNews #ComicCollectors #TheMorningGrind #AbsoluteGeekPodcast

    COMIC COLLECTORS WON'T LIKE THIS! 5 Truths Nobody Wants to Admit

  8. Oct 27

    The Avengers Doomsday Teaser Backlash Is Worse Than You Think!

    **MARVEL MESSED UP?!** The Avengers: Doomsday World Series teaser has fans talking, but not necessarily for the reasons Marvel wanted! Did Marvel overhype its exclusive preview? And is the Captain America joke involving Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson disrespectful, or are fans blowing it out of proportion? ☕ On today's **THE MORNING GRIND**, we're breaking down the latest Marvel controversy, plus some major rumors and debates from the world of comics, movies, and gaming! 🔥 **TODAY'S BIG STORIES:** 🛡️ **AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY BACKLASH!** — Did Marvel promise fans more than it delivered? And is Sam Wilson getting pushed aside for Steve Rogers? 🧬 **X-MEN CASTING RUMORS!** — Peter Claffey is rumored to play Beast in the MCU reboot, while Jennifer Lawrence reportedly met with Kevin Feige. Could Mystique return? 🎮 **ELDEN RING'S $200 MILLION GAMBLE?!** — A24's upcoming adaptation reportedly carries an enormous budget. Is this a brilliant move or a disaster waiting to happen? 🎨 **ART SPIEGELMAN'S AI CONTROVERSY!** — The legendary Maus creator is facing criticism over an AI-generated image. Where should the comic-book industry draw the line on AI? ⚖️ **GEEK COURT:** Is A24 taking too big a risk with Elden Ring? 🚨 **GROUNDS FOR CONCERN:** Is there a responsible place for AI in creative work? 💬 **I WANT TO KNOW:** Did Marvel drop the ball with its Avengers: Doomsday teaser, or are fans expecting way too much? 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👍 LIKE the video if you enjoy comic-book and pop-culture discussions. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for your daily dose of comic books, Marvel, DC, movies, TV, gaming, and geek culture! 🎙️ **Absolute Geek Podcast** 🌐 https://absolutegeekpodcast.com ☕ Fuel Your Fandom. **Stay Geek. Stay Absolute.** #AvengersDoomsday #MarvelStudios #TheMorningGrind #XMen #AbsoluteGeekPodcast

    The Avengers Doomsday Teaser Backlash Is Worse Than You Think!
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The ultimate geek podcast. Discussing the best and worst of today's popular culture, from comics to movies to games to TV. The Absolute Geek Podcast is the ultimate source for all your geeky needs. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.

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    We Talk movies/Tv, Comic Books, Music, etc. Similar to Nerdist, Hollywood Babble-on, SMODCAST, Kevin Smith, I Sell Comics
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    500
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    The Absolute Geek Podcast

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