Original Geek

Original Geek Creative
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Two Gen X geeks who grew up hiding D&D dice from their parents now break down the franchises that built modern geek culture. Stand-up comic Steve Scarfo and Forever DM Jeff Shaw argue about Star Wars, Marvel, D&D, Star Trek, Fallout, comics, horror, and the shows everyone's actually watching — with comedy, sharp opinions, and zero gatekeeping. New episodes weekly. No homework required. 🎙️ New episodes bi-weekly.  Subscribe, roll initiative, and embrace your inner geek.

  1. 4h ago

    Geek Court: Was Gen V a Betrayal of The Boys Universe? | Original Geek Podcast

    Connect with us!  The boys are putting Gen V on trial. Jeff prosecutes the spin-off for the ultimate irony — a show that satirizes corporate franchise expansion… by expanding into a franchise. Steve defends it as legitimate universe-building that explores what Vaught does to young, hopeful lives. They agree on one thing: they wasted Marie Moreau. Guilty or not guilty? You decide.  🎙️ Original Geek — Gen X geek culture from people who lived it. Hosted by Steve Scarfo and Jeff Shaw. 🔔 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube 🌐 originalgeekpodcast.com 📬 originalgeekpodcast@gmail.com 📱 @OriginalGeekPodcast on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook

    8 min

  2. 4h ago

    Random Review: The Boys Series Finale (SPOILERS) | Original Geek

    Connect with us! ⚠️ FULL SPOILERS for the series finale. Watch the episode first, then come back. Episode 8, "Blood and Bone," had the hardest job on TV: end Butcher, Hughie, Starlight, and Homelander without short-changing five seasons of buildup. Did it stick the landing? We Roll the D20 — it's a spoiler-heavy Random Review of THE BOYS series finale. Steve and Jeff break down the bloodiest, most satisfying send-off on TV: the Deep's full-circle death by radicalized sea life, Huey's "it just hurts to be human" gut-punch to Butcher, Starlight finally getting her revenge, and whether the writers stuck the landing or pulled a Lost. Samuel L. Jackson as a hammerhead. Butcher's last one-two punch. Jack Quaid as the moral anchor of the whole run. We cover the bookends, the deaths, and the one or two things that made us go "hmm." 🎲 Random Review is a standalone Original Geek segment — we set the topic, the dice set the direction. This is part of a larger episode. Check out the full show and subscribe. 📺 originalgeekpodcast.com 📧 originalgeekpodcast@gmail.com #TheBoys #TheBoysFinale #Homelander #OriginalGeek 🎙️ Original Geek — Gen X geek culture from people who lived it. Hosted by Steve Scarfo and Jeff Shaw. 🔔 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube 🌐 originalgeekpodcast.com 📬 originalgeekpodcast@gmail.com 📱 @OriginalGeekPodcast on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook

    12 min

  3. 6d ago

    Deconstructing the Cape: The Boys Series Finale, Gen V on Trial | Original Geek | S1E33

    Connect with us! The Boys is over. We watched the series finale the day it dropped — and now we're Deconstructing the Cape. Steve and Jeff dig into five seasons of Compound V and corruption, then break down the finale: the Deep's karmic end, Huey's "it just hurts to be human," Homelander's collapse, and whether the show stuck the landing or pulled a Lost. We put Gen V on trial in Geek Court, flash back to Mystery Men and a wild Supernatural cast reunion, trace the anti-hero from the '80s to today, and rant about everyone screaming "they went woke." Heads up: full spoilers for The Boys Season 5 and the series finale. Got a take on the finale or whether Gen V mattered? Hit us at originalgeekpodcast@gmail.com or originalgeekpodcast.com. #TheBoys #DeconstructingTheCape #TheBoysFinale #OriginalGeek #Homelander #GenV #BillyButcher #TheBoysSeason5 #superheroes #geekpodcast #GenXgeek #podcast #popculture 🎙️ Original Geek — Gen X geek culture from people who lived it. Hosted by Steve Scarfo and Jeff Shaw. 🔔 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube 🌐 originalgeekpodcast.com 📬 originalgeekpodcast@gmail.com 📱 @OriginalGeekPodcast on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook

    1h 4m

  4. May 19

    Random Review: Punisher – One Last Kill (BONUS) | Original Geek

    Connect with us! A standalone Random Review — Steve and Jeff break down Marvel's Punisher: One Last Kill in under 20 minutes. The dice gave us two prompts: the dog death in the opening and the PTSD representation throughout the special. Was the cold open mean-spirited or earned? Did Jon Bernthal's co-written script finally let Frank Castle move past the vengeance origin story the way Tom Holland's Spider-Man moved past Uncle Ben? And where does this 45-minute one-shot fit between Kingpin's New York and Spider-Man: Brand New Day? We also get into: Why John Wick and Frank Castle handle the same trigger completely differentlyJudith Light playing against type as Ma NucciJon Bernthal's Castaway-level solo performanceKaren Page's quick return from the Daredevil universeDanzig's "Mother" as the perfect cold-open needle dropWhether Disney+ is actually building toward a full Punisher seasonIf you haven't watched Punisher: One Last Kill yet — pause this, go watch the 45 minutes, come back. We'll wait. Next episode: The Boys. 🎲 THE ORIGINAL GEEK PODCAST Geek culture from the people who were here before it was cool. 🔗 originalgeekpodcast.com 📧 originalgeekpodcast@gmail.com 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Buzzsprout • everywhere you get podcasts 📺 Watch on: YouTube — @OriginalGeekPodcast Hit subscribe. Drop a comment with what we should Random Review next. #Punisher #OneLastKill #JonBernthal #MarvelTV #DisneyPlus #Daredevil #SpiderManBrandNewDay #OriginalGeekPodcast #RandomReview #GeekPodcast 🎙️ Original Geek — Gen X geek culture from people who lived it. Hosted by Steve Scarfo and Jeff Shaw. 🔔 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube 🌐 originalgeekpodcast.com 📬 originalgeekpodcast@gmail.com 📱 @OriginalGeekPodcast on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook

    16 min

  5. May 4

    Which Star Wars Trilogy Did the Most Damage? (May the 4th Special) | Original Geek | S1E32

    Connect with us! May the 4th be with you… but we’ve got a problem. In this special episode of Original Geek, Steve and Jeff put Star Wars on trial: 👉 Did George Lucas wreck the saga with the prequels? 👉 Or did J. J. Abrams and Rian Johnson finish the job with the sequels? We break down: Why the prequels killed the “magic” of the Force How the sequels turned into pure nostalgia bait (“member berries” overload) The moment Star Wars lost its identity… and how it’s finally recovering Plus: 🎭 A hilarious Random Review of The Empire Strips Back 📼 Gen X Star Wars memories from 1977 ⚔️ Why modern shows like Andor and Ahsoka are saving the franchise This isn’t nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake. This is Geek Court. And a verdict is coming.  This episode features: Geek Court, Random Review, Basement Treasures, Critical Hits & Epic Fails  🎙️ Original Geek — Gen X geek culture from people who lived it. Hosted by Steve Scarfo and Jeff Shaw. 🔔 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube 🌐 originalgeekpodcast.com 📬 originalgeekpodcast@gmail.com 📱 @OriginalGeekPodcast on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook

    1h 2m

  6. Apr 20

    Daredevil: Born Again, Kingpin’s Evolution, and the Case for Ben Affleck’s Daredevil | Original Geek | S1E31

    Connect with us! This week on Original Geek, we head into Hell’s Kitchen to talk all things Daredevil — especially Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+. Steve and Jeff break down what’s working in the new series, why Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin is still one of Marvel’s best villains, how the Netflix version shaped the modern character, and whether the 2003 Ben Affleck Daredevil movie deserves a reduced sentence in Geek Court. We also get into Daredevil’s comic roots, Frank Miller’s influence, old-school comic memories, the street-level side of Marvel, and why bringing Charlie Cox and the original cast back was one of the smartest moves Marvel could have made. If you grew up on comic books, Marvel shows, and superhero movies that were sometimes amazing and sometimes a beautiful mess, this episode is for you. 🎙️ Original Geek — Gen X geek culture from people who lived it. Hosted by Steve Scarfo and Jeff Shaw. 🔔 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube 🌐 originalgeekpodcast.com 📬 originalgeekpodcast@gmail.com 📱 @OriginalGeekPodcast on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook

    1h 3m

  7. Apr 6

    Why We Love Competence Porn | Project Hail Mary, Sherlock Holmes & Smart Heroes | Original Geek | S1E30

    Connect with us! Why are stories about highly capable, hyper-competent characters so satisfying to watch? In this episode of Original Geek, Steve and Jeff explore the oddly perfect geek culture concept of “competence porn” — the movies, shows, and characters we love because they’re simply really, really good at what they do. Using Project Hail Mary as the centerpiece, they unpack why audiences are drawn to stories built around intelligence, strategy, problem-solving, and mastery instead of brute force and chaos. Along the way, they also dive into: Sherlock Holmes as the original blueprint why characters like Monk, The Mentalist, Tony Stark, MacGyver, and Chris Knight from Real Genius still resonate how Project Hail Mary nails first contact, practical effects, and problem-solving tension and why this kind of smart, competence-driven storytelling still matters It’s funny, a little ridiculous, very geeky, and somehow one of the most accurate conversations you’ll ever hear about why smart heroes hit so hard. If you love science fiction, smart protagonists, Andy Weir, Sherlock Holmes, space survival stories, and geek culture with a sarcastic Gen X edge — this episode is for you. 🎙️ Original Geek — Gen X geek culture from people who lived it. Hosted by Steve Scarfo and Jeff Shaw. 🔔 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube 🌐 originalgeekpodcast.com 📬 originalgeekpodcast@gmail.com 📱 @OriginalGeekPodcast on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook

    58 min

  8. Mar 24

    Galaxy Quest Reunion & Our First Convention in 30 Years... We Weren't ready | Original Geek | S1E29

    Connect with us! What happens when two Gen X geeks walk into their first convention since the 80s? They realize geek culture didn’t just survive… it took over. In this episode of Original Geek, Steve and Jeff dive into their experience at Northeast Comic Con, where they: Met cast members from Galaxy Quest including Jed Rees and Patrick Breen Took part in a live Random Review with actual actors from the movie Discovered just how massive modern geek culture has become And nearly lost the entire recording thanks to a brutal equipment failure This isn’t just a convention recap. It’s a look at how fandom evolved from something we hid… to something that now dominates entertainment. #GalaxyQuest #ComicCon #GeekCulture #GenX #NerdCulture #SciFiPodcast #Fandom #OriginalGeek #PopCulture #Conventions 🎙️ Original Geek — Gen X geek culture from people who lived it. Hosted by Steve Scarfo and Jeff Shaw. 🔔 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube 🌐 originalgeekpodcast.com 📬 originalgeekpodcast@gmail.com 📱 @OriginalGeekPodcast on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook

    55 min
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Two Gen X geeks who grew up hiding D&D dice from their parents now break down the franchises that built modern geek culture. Stand-up comic Steve Scarfo and Forever DM Jeff Shaw argue about Star Wars, Marvel, D&D, Star Trek, Fallout, comics, horror, and the shows everyone's actually watching — with comedy, sharp opinions, and zero gatekeeping. New episodes weekly. No homework required. 🎙️ New episodes bi-weekly.  Subscribe, roll initiative, and embrace your inner geek.

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  • Creator
    Original Geek Creative
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Original Geek Podcast
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