The Geek Buddies

The Geek Buddies are Film Critic/Writer/Host John Rocha, Animation EP/Writer Michael Vogel, and Actor/Animation Writer Shannon McClung. Three industry pros and longtime friends giving you their unique perspectives on everything geek in the world of entertainment.

TV & Film
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The Batman & Black Adam at DC Fandome, Nia DaCo...
On this episode of The Geek Buddies, hosts John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss what we'll be seeing at DC Fandome including a new The Batman trailer, Black Adam footage and Aquaman 2 footage. Plus they discuss Nia DaCosta's box...
72 min
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Marvel's What If...? Episode 3 SPOILER REVIEW -...
WHAT IF...? Episode 3 titled "What If... the World Lost Its Mightiest Heroes?" features the voices of Samuel L. Jackson, Lake Bell, Jeffrey Wright, Frank Girllo, Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo, Jaimie Alexander and more. The series is...
38 min
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Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Breakdown and S...
On this episode of The Geek Buddies, hosts John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung present a special episode consisting of just two topics: a Spider-Man No Way Home trailer reaction and analysis and their Shang-Chi NON SPOILER review of the...
62 min
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Marvel's What If? Episode 2 SPOILER REVIEW - T'...
⚠SPOILERS AHEAD⚠ WHAT IF...? Episode 2 titled "What If T'Challa Became A Star-Lord" features the return of Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa . The episode also stars Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Josh Brolin, Djimon Hounsou, Jeffrey Wright, Benicio del...
67 min
355
Eternals Trailer Talk, Shang-Chi First Reaction...
On this episode of The Geek Buddies, hosts John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss what that final trailer for Marvel's Eternals, their reactions to Shang-Chi and other critics' reactions, Anthony Mackie signing up for Captain America 4,...
66 min
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Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 1 Finale SPOILE...
Disney and Lucasfilm continue the first season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch with Episode 15 Return to Kamino and Episode 16 Kamino Lost. The series from Dave Filoni and Jennifer Corbett stars Dee Bradley Baker, Michelle Ang, Rhea Perlman, Liam O'Brien,...
123 min
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Marvel's What If? Episode 1 SPOILER REVIEW with...
WHAT IF...? Episode 1 titled "What If... Captain Carter Were the First Avenger?". When Steve Rogers is seriously injured, Peggy Carter becomes the world's first super soldier. The episode stars Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan, Jeffrey Wright, Josh...
75 min
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What's Next for Marvel After What If, Tim Drake...
On this episode of The Geek Buddies, hosts John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss what Marvel Animation is going to do after What If?, the news that Tim Drake's Robin coming out as bisexual, the new Addams Family casts Luis Guzman and...
57 min
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THE SUICIDE SQUAD Spoiler Review LIVE with The ...
THE SUICIDE SQUAD debuted in theaters and on HBO Max this weekend from director James Gunn and starring Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, Sylvester Stallone, Viola Davis, Jai Courtney, Daniela Melchior, David Dastmalchian, and Peter...
91 min
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What If...? is MCU Canon, Venom 2, Cinderella a...
On this episode of The Geek Buddies, hosts John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss the news that the upcoming What If...? series will be canon in the MCU, give their thoughts on the new trailers for Venom: Let There Be Carnage,...
64 min
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Star Wars: The Bad Batch Episodes 13 and 14 SPO...
Disney and Lucasfilm continue the first season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch with Episode 13 Infested and Episode 14 War-Mantle. The series from Dave Filoni and Jennifer Corbett stars Dee Bradley Baker, Michelle Ang, Rhea Perlman, Liam O'Brien, Sam...
89 min
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MOTU: REVELATION Review, Ezra and Thrawn Castin...
On this episode of The Geek Buddies, hosts John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss the Star Wars castung rumors that Ezra and Thrawn will be played by Mena Massoud and Lars Mikkelsen respectively. They also discuss those Batfleck...
73 min
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LOKI and WANDAVISION Synched by Marvel? First R...
On this episode of The Geek Buddies, hosts John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss the discovery that LOKI and WANDAVISION finales synch up at critical moments, their reactions to the first reactions for OLD, the trailers for Jackass...
65 min
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Star Wars: The Bad Batch Episodes 11 and 12 Spo...
Disney and Lucasfilm continue the first season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch with Episode 11 Devil's Deal and Episode 12 Rescue on Ryloth. The series from Dave Filoni and Jennifer Corbett stars Dee Bradley Baker, Michelle Ang, Corey Burton, Phil Lamaar,...
102 min
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LOKI Episode 6 Spoiler Review LIVE! - The Geek ...
LOKI Episode 6 titled "For All Time Always" sees the clock is ticking in the season finale which finds Loki and Sylvie on a date with destiny. The series stars Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wunmi Musaka, and Sophia Di Martino. The show...
123 min
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The Mandalorian, WandaVision Receive Emmy Nods,...
On this episode of The Geek Buddies, hosts John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss The Mandalorian, WandaVision and Ted Lasso receiving a huge number of Emmy nominations, Matt Shakman being tapped to direct the next Star Trek film, the...
69 min
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Black Widow LIVE Spoiler Review- The Geek Buddies
After numerous delays due to COVID, Disney and Marvel Studios have finally released Black Widow starring Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, Rachel Weisz, David Harbour and Ray Winstone. The film directed by Cate Shortland takes place after Captain...
120 min
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LOKI 1X5 JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY Review and Analys...
Episode 5 of LOKI titled "Journey Into Mystery" sees Loki trying to escape The Void, a desolate purgatory where he meets variant versions of himself. The series stars Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wunmi Musaka, and Sophia Di Martino....
108 min
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Marvel Promises More LGBTQ Representation, Rich...
On this episode of The Geek Buddies, hosts John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss the comments from Marvel Studio’s executive vice president of film production Victoria Alonso promising more representation in the MCU's future. Also they...
63 min
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The Bad Batch 1x9 and 1x10 Spoiler Review- Cad ...
Disney and Lucasfilm continue the first season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch Episode 9 Lost Bounty and Episode 10 Common Ground. The series from Dave Filoni and Jennifer Corbett stars Dee Bradley Baker, Rhea Perlman, Michelle Ang, Corey Burton, Bob...
88 min
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LOKI 1X4 THE NEXUS EVENT- Review, Analysis and ...
Episode 4 of LOKI titled The Nexus Event sees frayed nerves and paranoia infiltrate the TVA as Mobius and Hunter B-15 search for Loki and Sylvie. The series stars Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wunmi Musaka, and Sophia Di Martino. The...
97 min
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Black Widow's MCU Legacy, F9 Box Office, Slave ...
On this episode of The Geek Buddies, hosts John Rocha and Shannon McClung welcome honorary Geek Buddy Mike Kalinowski to talk the new Shang-Chi, Schmigadoon and The Many Saints of Newark trailers, what the massive box office numbers for F9 means for...
67 min
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LOKI 1x3 LAMENTIS - Review and Analysis with Em...
Episode 3 of LOKI features Loki and Lady Loki aka Sylvie trading barbs, punches and enchantment spells ultimately leading to what might be a tragic ending. The series stars Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wunmi Musaka, and Sophia Di...
67 min
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NEW The Suicide Squad Trailer, Michael Keaton o...
On this episode of The Geek Buddies, hosts John Rocha, Shannon McClung and Michael Vogel discuss the on the set pics for Shazam 2 and The Flash movie including Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne and Sasha Calle as Supergirl. They also discuss the trailers...
63 min
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The Bad Batch 1x7 and 1x8 Spoiler Reviews
Star Wars: The Bad Batch continues its first season with Episode 7 BATTLE SCARS and Episode 8 REUNION. The Geek Buddies are here with their reaction and review. In episode 7, As Clone Force 99 traverse a decommissioned medical facility, the Batch...
100 min