Be Our Geek

Because everybody's a geek about something! Join Miss Shannan (myTalk 107.1 radio) and Jatin Setia (Twin Cities Film Fest) as they discuss movies, TV, music, and pop culture from the geek perspective. Plus, a special guest each week shares what has them "geeking out." You're not just a geek; you're our geek!

TV & Film
Society & Culture
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Ep. 45: Chadwick Boseman and Mindless Behaviors...
Miss Shannan and Jatin discuss the breadth work of the amazing and sorely missed Chadwick Bozeman. Plus, they get the details on Beatrice Adenodi’s recently published book “Mindless Behaviors: Break Through Unseen Barriers. And, maybe drop...
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Ep. 44: Horror Movie Soundtracks, Plus The Red ...
We’re back at it for another season. And Miss Shannan and Jatin are ready to send a chill down your spine when they talk Horror Movies and TV with guest GEEKs, Felicia and Christopher Wray. Plus, listen to the debut single, ”Did You Dream...
52 min
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Ep. 43: Psychology Not Phycoloy and VUMA TV wit...
Miss Shannan and Jatin clear up some personal confusion on whether guest GEEK, Alberto Marzan is a fan of Psychology or Phycology, the study of algae. Plus, listen in as Alberto shares his story of launching the new international streaming...
51 min
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Ep. 42: True Crime and Comedy Festivals with Da...
Miss Shannan and Jatin talk about Comedy Festivals and the History of True Crime with Comedian, Poet and Podcaster, Dan Bublitz Jr. You’ll love the story of Dan doing his darndest to be a criminal. Find and follow Dan’s podcast, the “Art...
52 min
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Ep. 41: DC Movies and What's Streaming with Pau...
Jatin and Miss Shannan are joined by movie expert and critic Paul McGuire Grimes, from "Paul’s Trip To The Movies." We talk about the changing work of movies in the midst of Covid. And we finally take a deeper dive into the world...
47 min
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Ep. 40: Convos On Being a BIPOC Geek and Funko ...
Miss Shannan and Jatin got real for a few minutes about the balance of being a BIPOC Geek in a serious world. Then they lighten things back up and dive into Funko Pop! territory. How’s your collections coming ? Join in on the conversation...
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Ep. 39: Narcos to Midsomer Murders with Jatin a...
Miss Shannan and Jatin share their most recent Binge Lists. Are you on the side of the Cartels and watching Ozarks and Narcos with Jatin? Or talking a stroll through the English Countryside with Shanna courtesy of Midsomer Murders? Join...
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Ep. 38: World of Warcraft with Peter Oliver
Miss Shannan and Jatin talk World of Warcraft with Guest GEEK and veteran gamer, Peter Oliver. Warcraft is not only a record breaking game. It's also being looked at by Coronavirus researchers as a model of Pandemic behavior. So, whether...
57 min
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Ep. 37: Geocaching 101 with Dave Barsky
Jatin and Miss Shannan hit the trail with Guest GEEK executive producer, Dave Barsky. When he is not running things on hit shows like “Straight Up with Steve Austin '' and “Dirty Jobs,'' he’s Geocaching around the globe....
41 min
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Ep. 36: Scott “The Brauler” Brault, Wrestling a...
Miss Shannan and Jatin are joined by Guest GEEK Wrestler and Actor Scott “The Brauler” Brault. They discuss how he started in both the acting and wrestling business.Plus, Scott gives an impromptu review of Iron Fist and Miss Shannan’s...
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Ep. 35: A Little Picard - A Lot of Film Festiva...
Our first Be Our Geek via different studios as Miss Shannan and Jatin talk about how quickly things have changed and been put on hold for the film and entertainment industry amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Then they lighten things up with some...
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Ep. 34: Marketing to Geeks and our Enthusiastic...
Are you ready for a crossover episode? Listen as we assemble our team for a blockbuster event onsite at the ModernWell Collaborative Space. Miss Shannan teams up with her GEEK best bud, Jatin Setia and her ENTHUSIASTIC cohort, Samantha...
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Ep. 33: Geek Dating with Jim Soos and T Aaron C...
Miss Shannan heads off to Console Room 2020, the “Fan Run” Doctor Who Convention in Minnesota. The conversation turns to the topic of Geek Dating as Jim and Shannan take a tour of their dating profiles. Swipe right on this episode, learn...
49 min
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Ep. 32: Spolier-riffic Discussion of Star Wars ...
Miss Shannan and Jatin have a few viewings of Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker under their belts. So now it's time to talk about it. And, remember now you can be a part of our show. Call in and Be Our Geek at 612-276-2774 for Message...
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Ep. 31: Mamma Knows Anime and Astrology
Jatin and Miss Shannan are all in for an Anime adventure and this episode’s guest GEEK Mamma from the “Mamma Knows Anime” podcast is the perfect guide. We learn how Mamma first became interested in Anime. What current Anime he recommends....
53 min
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Ep. 30: Eric Roberts, Carnival Row and Riverdale
Miss Shannan and Jatin caught up with actor Eric Roberts and asked him what he Geeks out about. Both were surprised by his answer. Plus Jatin catches us up on Carnival Row and Miss Shannan runs us through Riverdale. And now you can be...
32 min
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Ep. 29: Justin Kirk, Wyatt McDill and the 2019 ...
Jatin and Miss Shannan stop down during the 2019 Twin Cities Film Fest to talk with actor and first time EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, Justin Kirk and veteran director Wyatt McDill. Hear all about what they currently geek out about. Plus, we talk...
33 min
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Ep. 28: New York Comic Con Recap, Walking Dead ...
Miss Shannan and Jatin check in before the kick off the the 2019 Twin Cities Film Fest. Plus, Miss Shannan is fresh back from her visit to New York Comic Con. Hear her take on the Walking Dead, Star Trek Discover and watching Sir Patrick...
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Ep 27 Our MCU Future and looking forward to TCF...
Miss Shannan and Jatin return to the Twin Cities Film Fest Studios. What’s in store for the Marvel Cinematic Universe? And what’s in store for the Twin Cities Film Fest 10th Anniversary? Updates for both abound in this episode.
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Ep. 26: Be Our Geek at the CONvergence 2019 wit...
CONvergence 2019 took Minneapolis by storm and your Be Our Geek podcast was there to geeking out with the fan. Miss Shannan talks current changes, fun memories and future fantasies of CON life with guest host, author and singer/songwriter,Taylor...
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Ep. 25: Be Our Geek at the TCFF 10th Anniversar...
Miss Shannan and Jatin fly off to L.A. to be part of the West Coast edition of the Twin Cities Film Fest 10th Anniversary Party. The room is filled with talented folks, and we take a few minutes to catch up with director and editor Juanesta...
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Ep. 24: Join Our Geek Tea Party with Roxane Battle
Jatin and Miss Shannan are getting posh with guest GEEK and Tea Party enthusiasts, Roxane Battle. Surprise. She brought along some of her favorite silver sets. You’re sure to smile while Roxane shares her joy in finding and polishing these...
58 min
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Ep. 23: Secrets of Blackmoor, and Men in Black ...
Miss Shannan and Jatin were hard at work on Memorial Day Weekend. And our Guest GEEK, podcaster and comic book creator, Nick Palodichuk is working right along with them. Hear all about the sold out premiere of “The Secrets of Blackmoor.”...
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Ep. 22: Avengers Endgame Spoiler-Free and Autho...
Jatin and Miss Shannan have each seen Avengers Endgame for the SECOND time. They share their Spoiler-free Endgame feelings, including their take on the 22 film MCU journey. And our Guest GEEK author and television host, Stephanie Allensworth...
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Ep. 21: The Matrix Turns 20 and We Geek out wit...
Miss Shannan and Jatin explore whether we’re still feeling stuck in “The Matrix” 20 years later. And our Guest GEEK Singer/Songwriter Jud Hailey joins us down the Matrix rabbit hole and shares his stories of the music industry and his new...
57 min