1 JUL 2024 · It's the summer of 96 and you're just trying to get your wife to sign the divorce papers so you track her down to Oklahoma, what could go wrong? We pack up our storm-chasing gear and head to Tornado ally this week as we dive into the 1996 classic film Twister starring Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and so many more.  This is a movie that lives rent-free in all of our heads for good reason. Of course we kick it off with news and what we have been reading which is absolutely action-packed itself this week. Follow the link to find our discord, socials, and episodes! linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews Make sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review! Find us on Nerd Initiative: linktr.ee/nerd_initiative 

28 JUN 2024 · Join us we were live for another Cantina Hour! Our show where we go live to recap episodes of television we are watching or just general nonsense we chat. This week we chat about the shocking episode of Star Wars: The Acolyte and then discuss the recent episode of The Boys! Follow our links: linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews Like, subscribe, share, and drop a review to help the podcast grow

27 JUN 2024 · We all know the history behind World War 2 and the terrible things Nazis did but, did you know that they used a Brothel to even spy on their own people?  We welcome Kevin Zoldan to the show to discuss his upcoming comic Kitty's Bordello a fantastic historical piece about the Salon Kitty brothel in Berlin during WWII.  The book hits shelves from Lesser Known Comics and trust us you need to get in on this!  Find Kevin: linktr.ee/pizzapartyattestation Follow Us: Linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews Linktr.ee/nerd_intitative

24 JUN 2024 · Can you feel the love tonight? We sure can as our dear friend Richard Nebens joins us to discuss the 1994 classic Disney film The Lion King! We relieve our childhood memories and Lauren hits us with some great facts as we celebrate one of the best movies ever created. Find Richard: https://thedirect.com/about/richard-nebens/ Social Media: @richardnebens Follow us: linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews Find us weekly https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCzo-x3FRcQ7UG_HKi4lyQZg Linktr.ee/nerd_initiative

21 JUN 2024 · ICYMI we like to go live on our socials for Cantina Hour sponsored by our patrons where we discuss anything and everything! This week we chatted about the first 3 episodes of Amazon Prime's hit series The Boys which recently returned with season 4.  Spoilers ahoy come join us in the fight against Vought. Follow us: Linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews

20 JUN 2024 · Welcome to a special creator interview where we were graciously joined by Dr Sy Islam and Dr Gordon Schmidt to chat about their book Leaders Assemble! They each are professors highly regarded in their respective fields who collaborated to write a book on the study of leadership and qualities within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Additionally, pre-order their next book Leadership in Avatar the Last Airbender which will release November 2024! Buy Leaders Assemble: https://www.amazon.com/Assemble-Leadership-Exploring-Effective-Practices/dp/1801176736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GY47BMHKQTRU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AduGIHRIbZrF5cJ-NI3f4p108VStOTlqZPCzFYAErIrKFST3wAjZf5YdoHaAQ347WxascXneIw6h5rh4dA90z7P-jZ1dDIc7-jM5jmygBmeKrPv71K81_h_DCps92oUZoxfNzirDi5gbANRHvtjuqr8r39AHzUcoUgmHMQtOtlVY37mUK1-RSeaw4UxgSfa2USg2Ikwf6zC2omPoHspH53pYrQc07rWtY3m9Y6KkByQ.vEUPq8E8HAzMoyx1k8gVyHo0Fyf6_FNKd6Yw-MpgZNs&dib_tag=se&keywords=leadership+in+the+mcu&qid=1718837560&sprefix=leadership+in+the+mcu%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1 Check out their blog! https://www.talentmetrics.io/blog/2023/11/21/loki-struggling-to-find-his-glorious-purpose-creativity-stifled-by-conceptual-blocks?s=09 Follow our links linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews Find us on Nerdinitiative.com

17 JUN 2024 · What's up everyone?! This week we kick things off by talking about what we have been reading and watching such as Doctor Who, Hitman, Fall Guy, Geiger, and more!  Then we follow it up with some news before being joined by the premier pop-culture connoisseur Tom Craven joins us to discuss when exactly did Geek Culture become known as Pop-Culture? (21:20) Everything from Spiderman (2002) to Power Rangers to Voltron and to where we are today is discussed. What was your introduction into the culture and what were your favorites and thoughts?  Follow Tom: linktr.ee/offthecufftom Find Tom, Matt, and Lauren on NerdInitiative: linktr.ee/nerd_initiative Follow us on social media @hopsgeeknews  linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews Make sure to subscribe to never miss an episode or a live cantina hour! 

10 JUN 2024 · It feels like it has been forever as the highly anticipated 4th season of the Amazon Prime hit series The Boys is set to release the 13th of June and don't worry if you don't have time to watch the first 3 seasons to refresh your memory because we have got you covered. No news, what we have been reading, or anything fancy this week as we dive straight into the recap to prep you for the season premier. Get your brown pants on because it promises to be one hell of a bloody ride! Find us on social media search hopsgeeknews weekly comic reviews on nerdinitiative.com linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews for all other links including our discord and patreon!

3 JUN 2024 · This episode we wrap-up our Star Wars month with The High Republic in anticipation for the latest release of The Acolyte. We kick it off talking comics we have been reading such as Black Panther Blood Hunt from Marvel and Wolverine 50 the epic conclusion to Ben Percy's famed run. We then give our thoughts on the film Madame Wec including the suffering Matt went through having to watch it 2 times in a row.  Finally, they discuss everything you need to know about the High Republic including some reading recs! Follow us on social media @hopsgeeknews Weekly reviews on nerdinitiative.com linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews

30 MAY 2024 · We have a special creator interview! Jordan Morris joins us to discuss the graphic novel him and Bowen McCurdy have cooked up titled Youth Group! The book features a couple of kick-ass Youth Group leaders who, behind the scenes, keep their town safe by exorcizing the demons that plague their town!  The book releases July 16th, 2024 from First Second Books. You can follow this link to preorder now!  https://www.jordanmorris.net/books Follow us on social media @hopsgeeknews Subscribe, leave a review, and share to help the podcast grow linktr.ee/hopsgeeknews