We’re back with Matt in the co-host seat for our final episode before a short summer break, and it’s a packed one! From rage-infected zombies to the return of Trek, chaotic celebrity football matches to sci-fi gaming gems, there’s loads to cover.

🕒 Timestamps & Topics:

• 00:00:00 – Intro and summer break announcement
• 00:00:29 – Matt finally watches 28 Days Later
• 00:07:20 – The 28 Years Later trilogy plans
• 00:09:03 – Soccer Aid 2025 recap with Bella Ramsey, Tevez and chaos
• 00:14:21 – 9-1-1: Lone Star finale thoughts and what's next
• 00:17:56 – Dave finishes Department Q (Netflix)
• 00:20:45 – Bosch: Legacy and the Ballard spinoff
• 00:22:41 – Game spotlight: The Alters
• 00:27:20 – Why July is the month to re-sub to Paramount+
• 00:28:00 – Strange New Worlds Season 3 preview (Episodes 1–5)
• 00:31:40 – TV & Film news: Strange New Worlds ending with S5
• 00:36:44 – Renewals: SkyMed, The Forsytes, Buzzcocks and more
• 00:38:12 – My Next Guest renewed, Grantchester Season 11 details
• 00:39:50 – Slow Horses future plans
• 00:39:56 – Baywatch reboot moving forward
• 00:42:16 – American Horror Story Season 13 tease
• 00:44:09 – Doctor Who preschool animated series announced
• 00:49:23 – Rob Lowe open to returning in 9-1-1: Nashville
• 00:51:47 – The Westies: New 80s crime drama with J.K. Simmons
• 00:54:50 – Harry Potter HBO series casts the Weasleys, Malfoys, Dursleys
• 01:00:51 – New DC animated series: Mr. Miracle
• 01:03:24 – Upcoming TV for late June and July

📢 Highlights coming in July:

• The Bear S4
• Sandman S2
• Foundation S3
• Dexter: Resurrection
• Strange New Worlds S3
• Ballard, Dead City, The Institute and more

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We're back with another episode of Geektown Radio! This week, Dave is joined by Domingos to review the latest in TV and film, spotlight some exciting new projects, and round up the latest renewals, cancellations, and UK premiere news.

🎙️ In this episode:

00:00 – Intro

Dave welcomes Domingos back to the show.

00:19 – Review: Ballerina

Domingos dives into the John Wick spin-off starring Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves, Norman Reedus, and more.

07:37 – Review: Karate Kid: Legends

Thoughts on the new legacy sequel merging Cobra Kai, the original films, and the Jackie Chan reboot. Featuring Ben Wang, Sadie Stanley, and Aramis Knight.

14:14 – Review: Fear Street: Prom Queen (brief revisit)

Quick take on the Fear Street sequel and standout cast members.

16:23 – Review: Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning

Domingos shares his thoughts on the franchise’s possible conclusion.

18:58 – Review: The Rookie Season 7

Dave talks about the latest season and how the show keeps things fresh.

21:13 – Review: Rick & Morty Season 8

A brief look at the latest absurd multiverse antics.

22:00 – Review: St. Denis Medical

Dave introduces the new mockumentary sitcom from the creators of Superstore.

23:13 – Review: Bosch: Legacy Season 3

Thoughts on the final season of Legacy and anticipation for the Ballard spin-off.

26:15 – Renewals & Cancellations

FOX axes The Cleaning Lady and Alert: Missing Persons Unit, Trigger Point gets renewed, and Strike prepares to adapt The Running Grave.

29:57 – New & Upcoming Shows

Details on The Institute (Stephen King adaptation), BBC’s Crookhaven, Tulsa King spinoff Nola King starring Samuel L. Jackson, and more.

44:20 – Preview: The Institute

Further discussion on the new MGM+ series starring Ben Barnes and Mary-Louise Parker.

46:38 – Transaction on ITV

Comedy series from Jordan Gray and Nick Frost.

48:12 – Crookhaven in detail

Dougray Scott stars in a family drama about a school for legal deception.

52:25 – Coming to UK TV next week

• Fubar Season 2 – Netflix, 12th June
• Not Going Out Season 14 – BBC, 13th June
• Suspicion – ITVX, 15th June
• My Life Is Murder Season 4 – U&Alibi, 17th June

53:49 – Outro

Where to find Domingos and more ways to get in touch with Geektown.

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Welcome back to Geektown Radio! This week, I’m joined by Darryl from hollywoodnorthnews.net to dive into our latest TV and film obsessions, including chaotic blockbusters, anime adaptations, horror throwbacks, and a jaw-dropping Doctor Who finale twist. Plus, we round up the biggest UK & US TV news, from major renewals to wizarding world castings and a beloved sitcom’s comeback as a novel!

🎧 Listen now and find out what's worth watching (or skipping)!

• [00:00:00] – Intro & MCM Comic Con aftermath
• [00:03:00] – Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning review (Spoiler-free)
• [00:11:30] – Netflix’s Bet – wild anime vibes in live action
• [00:17:45] – Fear Street: Prom Queen – does it live up to the slasher legacy?
• [00:21:20] – Mystery Island: Winner Takes All – Hallmark murder mystery surprise!
• [00:25:10] – Department Q – Netflix’s new Scottish noir thriller
• [00:28:30] – Bosch: Legacy – jazz, grit, and more Hieronymus
• [00:30:50] – Murderbot on Apple TV+ – soap-loving cyborg sci-fi
• [00:34:55] – Doctor Who season finale – regeneration chaos & Billie Piper’s return
• [00:43:15] – TV News: Cancellations (Wheel of Time, All American)
• [00:47:00] – Renewals: Welcome to Wrexham, Hacks, The Chi, Marlow Murder Club
• [00:50:10] – Harry Potter HBO reboot casts announced
• [00:52:20] – Netflix adapts Dan Brown’s The Secret of Secrets
• [00:54:45] – BBC unveils new comedy commissions
• [00:57:15] – Goodnight Sweetheart returns via Kickstarter novel
• Goodnight Sweetheart Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/idiotboxbooks/goodnight-sweetheart-many-happy-returns

💬 Hosts:

🎙 Dave Elliott – Geektown.co.uk

🎙 Darryl – hollywoodnorthnews.net

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This week’s episode of the Geektown Radio podcast is a special one — recorded in the aftermath of MCM Comic Con London! Host Dave returns from the convention floor to share interviews, panel clips, and behind-the-scenes highlights from the weekend.

📍 In This Episode:

• David Tennant chats to Claire Lim about being Scottish in America, Doctor Who, and awkward airport accents!
• Nadji Jeter (Miles Morales in Marvel’s Spider-Man, Sam in The Last of Us) talks representation, gaming, and growing up with Miles.
• Dan Fogler (Fantastic Beasts, The Walking Dead) discusses his comic work, House of the Dragon, and being a fanboy on set.

🎧 Plus, Dave recaps the full MCM experience, including cosplay, con culture, and why Comic Con is one of the most inclusive and welcoming geek spaces around.

📺 Looking for more interviews?

Visit youtube.com/geektown for full video interviews with:

• Michelle Ang & Noshir Dalal (Star Wars: The Bad Batch)
• Anjali Bhimani (Overwatch, Critical Role)
• Original Power Rangers Walter Jones, Steve Cardenas, Karan Ashley
• Patton Oswalt and his Minor Threats comic co-creators fanboying over Sinners

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In this episode of the Geektown Behind The Scenes podcast, we're heading into the world of Gilead to explore the incredible sound design of The Handmaid’s Tale, now airing its sixth and final season on Channel 4 & Prime Video in the UK, and Hulu in the US.

Host Dave Elliott is joined by David McCallum, supervising sound editor specialising in dialogue and ADR, and Brennan Mercer, sound designer and sound effects editor. Together, they reveal how the sound of The Handmaid’s Tale is crafted — from the oppressive quiet of Gilead to the chaos of refugee trains.

We talk about:

• How ADR and sound effects shape character and emotion
• Elisabeth Moss’s passion for sound as a director
• Creating motifs like the "Gilead theme" with tape delay
• The intense work behind the infamous “milk train” scene
• Why subtle sound design can be more powerful than big effects

Whether you're into sound design, filmmaking, or just love The Handmaid’s Tale, this is a fascinating deep dive into one of TV’s most uniquely crafted soundscapes.

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[00:00:00] – Intro & Matt’s return

[00:00:15] – Matt rewatched Friends: reflections, relationships & “don’t reboot it!”

[00:05:02] – Big Bang Theory vs Friends: early impressions from a kitchen binge

[00:14:10] – Dave finally goes back to the cinema – Marvel’s Thunderbolts

[00:19:35] – Why is Marvel spoiling their own post-credit scenes?

[00:24:51] – Welcome to Wrexham S4 begins: football ambition meets documentary gold

[00:26:15] – Murderbot on Apple TV+: Soap-opera-loving cyborgs and sci-fi fun

[00:28:59] – Doctor Who: Eurovision episode, surprise cameos & companion thoughts

[00:34:10] – Is Ncuti Gatwa regenerating already? We speculate...

[00:10:37] – Matt ranks and reviews all 15 Naughty Dog games

[00:12:50] – Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Chapter 12, cursed warehouses, and talking tigers

[00:14:10] – When games drag: pacing issues, box puzzles & skipping side quests

[00:35:08] – TV News: Finales for 9-1-1 and Dr. Odyssey – what now?

[00:37:40] – Sesame Street saved by Netflix after HBO Max bows out

[00:39:45] – HBO Max becomes... HBO Max again. Warner Bros Discovery logic, folks

[00:41:52] – Big Netflix renewals: Bridgerton S5–6, The Diplomat, Fallout S3

[00:43:56] – Patience, Bookish, LOL: Last One Laughing, Ellis & more

[00:45:40] – Air date roundup: The Rookie, Ironheart, The Bear, Strange New Worlds, Alien: Earth

[00:50:10] – Buffy reboot pilot casts Ryan Kiera Armstrong as the new Slayer

[00:54:34] – Jessica Jones returns: Krysten Ritter joins Daredevil: Born Again

[01:00:08] – SWAT gets a surprise spinoff series with Shemar Moore

[01:01:35] – The Chelsea Detective S3 – May 21 (U&Drama)

[01:01:35] – Nine Perfect Strangers S2 – May 22 (Prime Video)

[01:01:35] – Big Mouth Final Season – May 23 (Netflix)

[01:01:35] – Clarkson’s Farm S4 – May 23 (Prime Video)

[01:01:35] – Death Valley – May 25 (BBC One)

[01:01:35] – Hudson & Rex S7 – May 25 (U&Alibi)

[01:01:35] – Wild Cards – May 27 (Paramount+)

🎤 Guest Info:

Matt – Host of EntertainmentTalk.org

Covers The Last of Us, gaming, TV, films & more. Follow on socials: @etalkuk / @entertainmenttalk

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Hosted by: Dave Elliott

Co-host: Gray Panton

In this packed episode of Geektown Radio, we dissect the carnage of US TV Bloodbath Week, chat about the best (and worst) of recent TV, discuss the surprise BAFTA wins and snubs, and Dave shares his hands-on experience with Apple’s ultra-premium Vision Pro headset.

00:00 – Intro

Welcome to Episode 460! Gray is back and we kick off with birthday catch-ups and life updates.

03:10 – What We've Been Watching: TV Reviews & Reactions

• Poker Face Season 2 (Sky/Now)
• YOU Season 5 (Netflix)
• I, Jack Wright (Now/Alibi)
• The Studio (Apple TV+)
• Black Mirror Season 7 (Netflix)
• Doctor Who (BBC/Disney+)
• Race Across the World (BBC)
• The Genius Game (ITV)
• MobLand (Sky)
• Grace & Beyond Paradise (ITV/BBC)
• Hacks, Tracker, Bosch, 9-1-1, Dr. Odyssey

30:45 – BAFTA TV Awards 2024 Recap

• Jessica Gunning’s sixth win for Baby Reindeer
• Blue Lights, Mr Loverman, Would I Lie to You?
• Danny Dyer wins for Mr Bigstuff?!
• Joe Lycett’s surprise victory over Ant & Dec
• The Traitors snub shock

39:00 – Hands-On with Apple Vision Pro

Dave visits the Apple Store and tries the £3.5k headset – here’s what works, what doesn’t, and whether it’s worth it.

50:30 – US TV BLOODBATH WEEK: Cancellations, Renewals & Pickups (Network by Network)

• 🔪 NBC axes Found, Suits: LA, The Irrational, Night Court, Lopez vs. Lopez
• ✅ Dick Wolf shows (Chicago & Law & Order) safe
• 📉 CBS cuts FBI: Most Wanted, FBI: International, The Equalizer
• 🆕 Pickups: Tom Ellis’ CIA, Boston Blue, Einstein, 9-1-1: Nashville, Memory of a Killer, and more
• 🎬 Fox renews Doc, Grimsburg, Going Dutch, cancels Rescue: HI-Surf
• 🤔 ABC is the most stable – Grey’s Anatomy, Will Trent, The Rookie renewed; The Connors ends

1:23:30 – TV Highlights for the Week Ahead

• Love, Death & Robots S4 (Netflix) – May 15
• Murderbot (Apple TV+) – May 16
• Welcome to Wrexham S4 (Disney+) – May 16
• Code of Silence (ITV) – May 18
• The Bombing of Pan Am 103 (BBC One) – May 18

1:28:20 – Outro & Where to Find Us

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To celebrate Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel joining ITVX in the UK, this week’s Geektown Behind The Scenes podcast features a very special guest — Spike himself, James Marsters!

In this candid and wide-ranging interview, James reflects on the enduring legacy of Buffy, the emotional toll of playing Spike, and the joy of returning to the role for Audible’s Slayers. He also talks about the infamous musical episode, teases involvement in the Buffy reboot, and shares the story of how he almost joined Star Trek — until a case of fanboy nerves got in the way.

Whether you're a longtime Buffy fan or just discovering it for the first time on ITVX, this is a must-listen.

00:00 – Welcome & Introduction

00:30 – Why Buffy Still Resonates Today

02:00 – The Personal Toll of Writing Buffy

03:15 – The Early Days: Getting Cast as Spike

04:30 – From Temporary Villain to Series Icon

06:00 – The Emotional Arc of Spike

08:00 – The Accent Struggles

09:00 – When Acting Gets Too Real

10:00 – Favourite Episode: “The Body”

11:00 – The Musical Episode: Once More, with Feeling

13:00 – Returning for Slayers: A Buffyverse Story

14:30 – Cast Highlights in Slayers

15:30 – The New Buffy Reboot

16:30 – The Message of Buffy Today

17:30 – Dream Role: Star Trek

19:00 – Wrapping Up

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