Marvel's New Strategy, Superman's New Look, Planet of the Apes, and So Much More‪!‬ Geek Freaks

Welcome to another exciting episode of Geek Freaks! This week, hosts Frank, Jonathan, and Thomas dive into the latest geek culture news and debates. From an intense showdown between Green Lantern and Doctor Strange to the newest casting announcements for the Fantastic Four and Peacemaker, we've got it all covered. Join us as we discuss the upcoming third season of The Bear, speculate on the future of the Superman franchise with James Gunn's new vision, and get hyped for Marvel's revised release strategy. Plus, don't miss out on our fun segments and a chance to win exclusive Geek Freaks merchandise!
Show Notes: 0:00 - 0:22 - Intro
Hosts Frank, Jonathan, and Thomas are back in the studio after three weeks of live shows. 0:22 - 0:51 - Episode Overview
Discussion topics: Peacemaker casting, The Bear, and more. Jonathan will be quizzed at the end of the episode, with a chance for listeners to win a mug. 0:51 - 4:33 - Fan Question: Green Lantern vs. Doctor Strange
Debate on who would win in a fight between Green Lantern and Doctor Strange. Online poll results: Doctor Strange 76%, Green Lantern 24%. Discussion on Green Lantern's willpower vs. Doctor Strange's magic. 4:33 - 5:01 - Network News: Patreon Updates
Announcing the return of Patreon giveaways and restructuring rewards. This month's giveaway: Yeti Snowball microphone. 5:01 - 6:08 - Challenge Accepted Podcast: Upcoming Episodes
Upcoming episodes: X-Men 97 finale and a watch party. Thomas challenged to watch "Always Sunny in Philadelphia." 6:08 - 7:05 - News Segment: Fantastic Four Casting
John Malkovich joins the cast of Fantastic Four. Speculation on his role: possible villains include Annihilus, Molecule Man, or Herbie the Robot. 7:05 - 10:33 - Villain Casting Discussion
Ralph Ineson cast as Galactus. Speculation on Giancarlo Esposito's role in the MCU, potential candidates include Professor X and Annihilus. 10:33 - 13:00 - The Bear: Season 3 Announcement
Season 3 release date: June 27th. Discussion on the show's intense and realistic portrayal of the culinary industry. 13:00 - 15:15 - Peacemaker Season 2 Casting
Frank Grillo joins the cast. James Gunn's cohesive multiverse strategy for DC shows and movies. 15:15 - 17:10 - Superman: First Look at David Corenswet
James Gunn's grounded approach to the new Superman. Discussion on the first images and humanizing aspects of the character. 17:10 - 18:32 - Shogun: Potential Season 2
Hiroyuki Sanada's return for a potential second season. Speculation on the continuation of the story. 18:32 - 19:00 - The Office Reboot
Excitement and concerns about the reboot set in a dying newspaper office. 19:00 - 21:00 - Marvel's New Release Strategy
Bob Iger's announcement: reducing Marvel releases to two movies and two shows per year. Discussion on the benefits of focusing on quality over quantity. 21:00 - 23:00 - X-Men 97 and Marvel Television
Excitement for upcoming Marvel shows and movies, including Deadpool and Wolverine. The importance of maintaining event-like releases for Marvel content. 23:00 - 24:40 - MCU Timeline Update
Discussion on the new MCU timeline and where Fantastic Four fits in. Speculation on how Fantastic Four's 60s setting will integrate with the current MCU. Call to Action:
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