This week we debut our first ever official spinoff of Geek Cast Live, THE CRITICAL HITS!!! GCR and Martin get together once a month to discuss and critique 2 genre specific films. In this first episode the genre was “Thriller”. Spoilers abound for Blue Ruin and The Lives of Others. Give us some grace…it’s our first episode. This link here folks htt…

We use our time this week to catch up on all the things that we geeked on during the break. You’d be surprised really just how into pies Bass can be. Cartoon Joe, ice skating enthusiast to the max. All this and more in this week’s tight hour about nothing. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/waywardraven/we-suck-at-comics-volume-2-coloring-outside…

Hello and welcome to SEASON 12 of the Geek Cast Live Podcast! I am your blog post Bork Johnson and this week we have friends of the show and super handsome bird people Mark & ASAP from Wayward Raven! They discuss their newest Kickstarter and we try to figure out how time works. All in a day’s work over here at Geek Cast Live. https://www.kickstarte…

We ring in the holidays and the end of Season 11 with 1 of our favorite things and 2 of our favorite people. Our first guests ever ASAP & Mark from Wayward Raven stop in and join us for a heist! ASAP goes behind the screen and gives Rob Bass his first time in the funny hats with the flashbacks. GCR gets to play a deranged panda bear. A good time wa…

This week we dip our toes back into the waters of hell! We backdoor pilot one of our upcoming season 2 12 shows Session Zero, and we use the battle between heaven and hell as our test subject. Rob Bass takes us through creating warbands for this one-of-a-kind game. This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywardraven.com/ FOLLOW TH…

Yeah, ok you caught us. This is a very unprepared filler episode. We generally talk about our Thanksgivings and some of the food we ate. To be honest we are all over the place. This doesn’t stop us from creating new holiday or being super almost annoyingly niche, however. Anyway enjoy! This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywar…

Since the war on Thanksgiving is in full swing, we have decided to counter the Christmas onslaught. This week we lean fully into the gloom of a 5:30 full dark hellscape. This week we bring you …Hatesgiving! This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywardraven.com/ FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR SOME AWESOME FLAGS FROM FLAGS FOR GOOD !!! Get …

Ever wanted to know what our soundtrack leading up to purge night would be? Did you think there would be so much disco? Follow along as GCR, Rob Bass, Nic, Cartoon Joe, and Martin lay out the tracks that would take them through a magical journey called purge. Welcome, to the Midnight Disco! This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://w…

So, we hung a black flag last week. Took some time to get our head right. And while this episode isn’t our smoothest, we got back in it with some old familiar. Marvel talk. GCR had the guys watch the newest trailers for Thunderbolts* and Captain America: Brave New World. Nic had thoughts. Especially about the tush push. This link here folks https:/…

Its Halloween week and therefore our last episode of spooky season. Nic rejoins the show as we talk about our collective, Bass aside, least favorite genre of horror. The slasher flick. Its bloody and probably stars a final girl or two. This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywardraven.com/ FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR SOME AWESOME FLAGS…

It’s all vampires all the time this week on an all new episode of The Geek Cast Live Podcast!! Nic is away, hates vamps this guy, so Martin steps in to let us know definitively which Vampire IP is the best. Controversy abounds. Blood is guzzled. Garlic is used to make a nice shrimp scampi. This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://wa…

This week the gang bring in the podcasts friend and founder, Jason Pyles! Only for this episodes purposes he flips the switch and brings the jump scares as Jay of the Dead. Jump into the deep end of the spooky pool folks, its horror movie recs for days! This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywardraven.com/ FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR …

We. Get. Spooky…very very spooky. Travis-T from This Freakin Show joins us and tells tales of a supernatural bent. He gets personal and it gets chilly. So say GCL 3 times in a mirror and see what happens. Dare you. This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywardraven.com/ FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR SOME AWESOME FLAGS FROM FLAGS FOR GOOD …

This week the crew dazzles and shines as we devote our time to the silver screen! An in-depth conversation of our favorite movies of all time. Sure, we promise a bakers Rushmore and a Crazy Horse, and for certain we do not deliver. This includes our final two and choice guest selections brought by friends of the show! Cheers, enjoy, and watch some …

This week the crew dazzles and shines as we devote our time to the silver screen! An in-depth conversation of our favorite movies of all time. Sure, we promise a bakers Rushmore and a Crazy Horse, and for certain we do not deliver. However, have no fear for we decide halfway through to turn this topic into 2 episodes! Huzzah! Nic: Ocean’s Eleven Re…

It’s been a minute since we have all been on together. So, we did what some consider our best work. Just a tight 60 full of mumblecored banter snndf hijinks. We are friends in real life after all. We took this time to lean into what one reviewer said made him feel like having a beer in the garage with your buddies. Oh, and someone says pissy buttho…

“I really hope the good citizens of Earth can’t see what I’ve been doing in here.” – Supes This week the Geek Cast crew travel forward in time to bring you an episode from last week! The guys discuss Christopher Reeve and Taylor Swift, as well as dive into some of the latest Apple Conference. Spoilers, Siri can now legally drive golf carts. This li…

This week we welcome into the fold new guest and part time cohost Martin from New York to help us digest the upcoming fantasy football season. We also take a trip up Mt Olympus and dissect the new Netflix hit show Kaos starring Jeff Goldblum. Its, a … good time. This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywardraven.com/ FOLLOW THIS …

“That’s Doctor Bad-motherfucker too you.” – Doom This week the Geek Cast crew reunite to discuss the only thing that matters… Dooooooooom! This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywardraven.com/ FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR SOME AWESOME FLAGS FROM FLAGS FOR GOOD !!! Get some cool merch @ http://GCL.Threadless.com Plugs and Amazing Folks …

This week GCR & Cartoon Joe are joined by world builder extraordinaire Simon Filler! He teaches us his 4 pillars of world building and takes us through a crash course. We talk about radioactive hogs, nuclear priests and more in the new and exciting episode of Geek Cast Live!! This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywardraven.com…

This week we do a deep dive into Project 2025. Yes, we realize we are 4 white guys talking politics on a podcast. Yes, we realize we aren’t poli-sci majors, armchair wonks at best. Nevertheless, we figure if one listener learns something it was worth it. So, give it a listen, then go check your voter registration. Also, check out our friends Kickst…

“Oh, Sookeh!” – Benjamin Franklin This week, the Geek Cast crew are scattered to the winds and out of time and order. Joe and Nic discuss the finer points of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Hoosier culture. While Rob joins a cult and Ry get’s a pedicure in Ben Franklin’s favorite foot parlor, Nic and Joe discuss television True Blood. Oh, Sookie. Also, che…

What’s this? an episode out of order? Thats right folks for some screwy reason you’re getting episode 503 days before episode 502. Why is that you ask? Well, it’s because our boys from Wayward Raven are back with a brand-new TIME SENSITIVE Kickstarter! Mark & ASAP bring in the super talented Katherine Blakeney to talk about her newest comic book Na…

Every once in a while, we have to take a small break from our regularly scheduled programming to just vent and talk amongst ourselves. We get political on this one. Opinions are shared, and they are just that…opinions. Rob would tell you that they are the right ones. Thanks for letting us vent to each other while you listen quietly in your car. Thi…

WOW! Episode 500….If you asked us in December 2018 that we would still be doing this, to a man, we would have said no. Yet here we are 500 episodes later and we are still going. Sure no one listens. Sure we just use this time to have some fun with each other. You know what though? Hot damn its fun! Our 500th episode was spent doing what we designed…

Half Bantercast , half collection of geeks…I think that’s the best way to describe this episode. We have some laughs and good conversation. its the show before the big one. Ole episode 499. Nic even stays awake! This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywardraven.com/ FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR SOME AWESOME FLAGS FROM FLAGS FOR GOOD !!!…

Nic and GCR just spent an hour talking about drafts. Like an old house with old windows this episode amirite. It should be a good listen for half of you. The other half of you, well…. This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywardraven.com/ FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR SOME AWESOME FLAGS FROM FLAGS FOR GOOD !!! Get some cool merch @ http:…

“I think these edibles are finally kicking in.” “Man, I don’t feel shit.” This week half the Geek Cast crew found themselves in a fruit induced fever dream that results in the bending of reality itself. Pirates eat drug laced fruits to gain super powers, and then after that Joe and Rob Bass discuss some fun and weird science fiction in Scavenger’s …

The conclusion of this month’s deep dive into the world of Mutants! We cover 3 different major comics storylines and dig into some of the baddest of baddies. We see you, Daddy Magneto. This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywardraven.com/ FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR SOME AWESOME FLAGS FROM FLAGS FOR GOOD !!! Get some cool merch @ http…

“I want you! To do some based, but admittedly illegal things.” – Chuck X. The week the Geek Cast crew dive into the world of child soldiers and state oppression. That’s right, we’re talking about the X-Men! Turns out, there are a lot of them… This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywardraven.com/ FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR SOME AWESOM…

After our first successful draft the only thing left for us to do is decide on what our next draft should be. Wild ideas abound as we swim through the morass that is GCR’s idea pool. With any luck we will land on an idea that might give Cartoon Joe a chance for victory. This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywardraven.com/ FOLL…

Welcome to the first ever Geek Cast Live Podcast Draft!!! We bring in draft wizard and friend of the show Darryl Mansel to facilitate our drafting of the sure to come soon Knives Out 3. We cast a sidekick for Blanc, a few of the ensemble members, a killer, a villain, and one Muppet to join the fray. Who has the best cast list? Time will tell! This …

Sometimes Rob has a need to get his geeks out in the open. He hounds us via text and phone messages. Hell, I think one time he hired a skywriter. So sometimes we take a week to let him geekdump TM and get it off his chest this is one of those weeks. Let’s get weird. This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywardraven.com/ FOLLOW T…

One of those episodes where we just kind of, don’t feel it. Not that we aren’t happy to be here. Just a slow news week. Nothing really happens but some stick and ball sports, maybe a tv show wraps up. Anyway, here is a banter episode. Oh yeah Rob couldn’t make it this week, so we definitely won’t talk Warhammer. This link here folks https://jordanr…

As we wrap up our Clone Wars deep dive let us remember all the brave Jedi and Troopers who laid down their lives for the Republic. Oh, and always, always remember to put the blame squarely on who is responsible. Sheev. Opening Track: Jedi Force Theme – Pianistec Cover Closing Track: General Grievous x Seperatist Theme – AhnaldT101 Remix This link h…

“How about a fresh cup of liber-tea!?” – CT-0420 “Puffs” This week the Geek Cast crew present another introductory dive into a classic universe! Star Wars! The guys discuss the time of the Clone Wars, their first interactions with the concept and property, as well as the major players involved. It turns out, there was really only one player involve…

A focused Geekery. A bantercast with a purpose. We present you with an entire episode devoted solely to sharing with you the things we have been into this month. This week is the culmination of a full moth of shows we planned ahead of time. We liked the format, and we hope you do to This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywardra…

If it wasn’t for this week’s guest plucking us out of thin air I’m not sure we would even be here. On top of that the guy is the moviest of movie guys. So, when we want to talk about 2024 Summer movies, we only had one real place to go. Ladies and Gentlemen, Jason Pyles. This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywardraven.com/ FOL…

Our scheduled, you read that right …scheduled, Banter Cast went of this week without a hitch. As long as you don’t count a myriad of technical and time issues. Seriously if you don’t take any of that into consideration this thing slid through like an oiled-up duck. This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywardraven.com/ FOLLOW TH…

“Your mortal mind can not fathom the quantity of all drugs in space.” – Jodorowsky’s Padishah Emperor Dune. Arrakis. Desert Planet. This week the Geek Cast crew indulge in a heavy dose of Melange, and discuss the works of Frank Herbert and the impact of Dune. The inward eye is turned to the past, so that they might gain insights into those philosop…

“First, I’m gonna fuck up your understanding of science. Then I’m gonna melt your brain with a blowtorch.” – Liu Cixin, probably This week the Geek Cast crew lay off the spice while Ryan is away, and instead discuss the loaming threat of existential horror instead. They are coming. They are 400 years away, and they are coming. Their technology vast…

“We finna rip some fat spice lines, rat-man!” – Jamis, probably (in another time) Dune. Arrakis. Desert Planet. This week the Geek Cast crew indulge in a heavy dose of Melange, and discuss the works of Frank Herbert and the impact of Dune. The inward eye is turned to the past, so that they might gain insights into those philosophies, histories, and…

Ever since Dune 2 dropped we have been hard at work at a special project. If you’ve been with us from the beginning, you’ll know that we have never really done anything like this. So, buckle up and wish us luck! A Geek Cast Live Special Presentation Teaser…or GCLSPT if acronyms are your kink. This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https:/…

Its March baby and you know what that means?! Geek Cast Live has put together their GEEK MADNESS BRACKET! Nothing brings in the season like 64 of the most random of things laid out in a way where no one ever votes, and we make up or simply forget to post you the results. We are nothing if not consistent. This seasons random topic de jour… The GOATS…

Admittedly the first few episodes of this season have been about preparing ourselves for the remainder of the season. We just figured you guys would like to listen to the sausage get made. In this episode we hammer out the details for the upcoming GCL Drafts. Enjoy. This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywardraven.com/ FOLLOW T…

It’s been a slow news week and while Nic was away we figured we would play. Gonna be honest we had planned on having this really beefy topic but in typical fashion it just unraveled on us pretty fast. So, buckle in for somewhere between 45 and 60 minutes of swords and diabetes. You’re welcome. This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https:…

In this week’s episode GCR recruits’ friend of the show and past guest Dave The Fish to help steer this rudderless bastard. As a fan of the show since the beginning we couldn’t think of anyone better suited to compile a list of notes for us. Notes for what you ask. While those would be notes on the podcasts second foray into writing a novel. Who is…

It’s the episode before the Super Bowl which means it’s time to load up the ole betting machine! We spend a solid half a show deciding what prop bets we want to lose our money with. Will Kelce catch 6+ passes? Will Purdy shit in his middle linebackers shoe? He better , I’ve got $10 riding in it. Oh and it goes without saying…we ARE NOT experts in s…

Hey! Hey! The Geek Cast Live crew is back from a nice long break to fully debut the revamped and retooled Season 11! We used this time wisely i promise. We create 2 new spinoff shows, and give you guys a look behind the curtain. Let you see how the sausage plugs get made every year. Thanks for the break. We enjoy being back! This link here folks ht…

In the season finale we debut a new listen along rpg! Goblins with a fat ass! So come with us, steal some gold, ruin a butter man financially, and shove a perfect rock right up your butt. Onward to SEASON 11!!!!! This link here folks https://jordanrannells.com/ https://waywardraven.com/ FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR SOME AWESOME FLAGS FROM FLAGS FOR GOOD !!…