GEEKDOWN

Jordan likes superheroes and giant robots. Caitlin likes tabletop games and Doctor Who. Once a week they sit in front of microphones and try to bridge that gap.

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Episode 18! Phonogram and Avatar: The Last Airbender!

The wet season has come to Toronto, and your new BFFs are damp and cranky. But we know you need your content, so up this week is the music-is-magic graphic novel series Phonogram and the beloved animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender. Will Caitlin be able to navigate the obscurity of Phonogram's references? Will Jordan dismiss Avatar as a poor-man's shonen? Answers! You will have them. For now. Unless this heat keeps up. Then you get nothing til October.

Also this episode: Preacher is dope, Starfleet gets summer-ready, Cap makes everyone mad, the Catbus is boarding and Mark Millar still sucks.

https://soundcloud.com/geekdownpod/episode-18

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Episode 17! Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress Special!

>>SPOILER NOTICES: This episode goes in on DC Rebirth (31:00 - 35:00) and Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress (51:00 - 1:14:00)

This week Caitlin and Jordan take a break from the format to check out one of the certified smashes of the spring 2016 anime season, Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress. It's the steampunk zombie apocalypse survival action spectacular set in feudal Japan from the people behind Attack on Titan. In theory, it's the perfect intersection of everything the duo love. Did it hold up in practice? Answers await.

Also this episode: Riverdale is weird, Preacher is here, Star Trek is frustrating, fanboys are mad and so much more.

https://soundcloud.com/geekdownpod/episode-17

NOTES!

-Having seen subsequent episodes since recording this, our opinion on Kabaneri has not changed in the slightest.

-Download the text-based Katamari Damacy game here. He is also has a text-based Neko Atsume game, which seems even more unecessary.

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Most underrated Perfume song:

The best thing

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True speak.

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Episode 16! Endtroducing... and Brazil!

SPOILER WARNINGS: This episode features spoilers for Sleepy Hollow from 20:10 - 23:15 and Game of Thrones from 27:40 - 36:00.

Stretching our wings so to speak this week, as Jordan and Caitlin test the boundaries of what can be considered "geeky" by expanding their discussions to the world of music, looking at DJ Shadow's groundbreaking debut album "Endtroducing...." on the eve of its 20th anniversary. Then, the duo take a look at Terry Gilliam's cult classic "Brazil." Was Caitlin captivated by the proto-trip-hop of Shadow? Will Jordan be the only person on earth not immediately charmed by "Brazil"? Answers, they await you.

Also! Studio Ghibli returns, The Black Panther movie is black, DC is serious about harassment, Agent Carter is cancelled, we celebrate the life and work of the late Darwyn Cooke and much more.

https://soundcloud.com/geekdownpod/episode-16

NOTES!

-As always, if you like what we’re doing, please rate, review and subscribe on iTunes or even better, pass us along to a friend you think might would enjoy our chatter.

-The scuttlebutt about Josh Trank’s erratic behaviour on the set of Fantastic Four can be found here.

-’Ghibli’ is an Arabic word referring to hot air blowing in from the Sahara. It has a hard ‘g’ sound, but Miyazaki and the studio pronounce it incorrectly with a soft-g sound. [x]

-Caitlin referred to ‘women in refrigerators,’ a term coined by comic writer Gail Simone to refer to the practice of damaging or murdering female characters to generate pathos for the male protagonists. [x]

-Caitlin’s mention of a South Korean beauty pageant where plastic surgery was blamed for all the contestants looking identical is a thing that really happened in 2013, though how much cosmetic surgery played a role is contested. [x]

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Epsiode 15! Being Human and Kill la Kill!

Caitlin and Jordan are back for another week and downright feisty as they look at the smash UK paranormal dramedy Being Human and the madcap and manic over-the-top anime where clothes can murder you, Kill la Kill.

Also this week: Captain Marvel is saved, Jon Snow is alive, a pair of properties beloved (by one of us) are getting redo's, and the phenomenon known as beef season comes to Geekdown. There's no telling who might get hit.

NOTES! -there is much to say about Kill la Kill, certainly more than Caitlin and Jordan were prepared for. If you want to dive deeper into the discussion that’s surrounded the show, The Daily Dot had a good, pretty objective writeup of the different interpretations and arguments people have had about the show since its release.

-Cut for time, Caitlin mentioned a pair of graphic novels she’d read last week: Copperhead and Shutter. She really liked both of them.

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Episode 14! All-Star Superman and Dredd 2012!

Jordan and Caitlin are very sleepy, but still delivering the content you love. This week Jordan tries to redeem Grant Morrison by giving Caitlin the beloved epic All-Star Superman and Caitlin gives him the little action movie that could, Dredd.

Will Caitlin's opinion on Superman cost us all our subscribers? Will Jordan stop comparing Dredd to The Raid? Answers await.

Also this episode: The Punisher gets a spinoff, Lara Croft gets recast, The Doctor gets a new companion, Caitlin drops bombs on your precious Sherlock and so much more.

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Episode 13! The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake and Wonder Woman: Earth One

Scarlet Ember and Sunshine Bubbles reunite this week to kick off the inaugural edition of the Geekdown Book Club, as Jordan looks at Aimee Bender's 2011 novel The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, and Caitlin checks out the always batshit Grant Morrison's retelling of Wonder Woman's origins in the Earth One graphic novel. Did Jordan develop a palate for Bender's sweet and sour novel? Did the bondage-heavy take on the Amazonian Princess make Caitlin throw her tablet out a window? We shall see.

Also, Steven Universe is back, The Magnificent Seven ride again, DC can't stop fucking up and much more. Also, Caitlin debriefs us on her trip to the happiest place on earth.

https://soundcloud.com/geekdownpod/episode-13

NOTES! - If you want a better, more through breakdown of the Shelly Bond/Eddie Berganza meltdown, Heidi MacDonald at The Beat has a great rundown and analysis of the events. -Related: Jamie S. Rich, former Editor in Chief of Oni Press, is the current senior editor for the Vertigo line. He was awarded the position last month. -Jordan doesn’t forget Brian Wood. This is why.

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Episode 11! Secret Origins Special!

In the dark ages, long before this podcast, there was a little boy in rural Southwest Ontario and a little girl in Toronto's East Side trying to find out who they were and developing a love for all things geeky. This is their story.

Join us, won't you, for this special episode of Geekdown, as Caitlin and Jordan discuss the geeky things that first captured their hearts, how they decided which geeky things were right for them, and how they met. It's a story of Coleco-Visions, Animorphs, D&D, Sailor Moon, runny hollandaise sauce and a moving treatise on male-female friendships. Also, they swear a lot, and put Jack Kirby on blast.

https://soundcloud.com/geekdownpod/episode-11-secret-origins-special

NOTES!

-This episode will stay spotlighted on the Soundcloud page indefinitely, since it’s a good jumping on point for new listeners.

-Caitlin repeatedly referred to Disney World as ‘Disney Land.’ Disney Land is in California.

-Robotech was comprised of three anime series: Superdimensional Fortress Macross, Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross, and Genesis Cliimber Mospeada. Jordan was really close to nailing it.

-If you’re so inclined, Wicked City is on YouTube, subtitled, in its entirety. It is very NSFW.

-This is Biker Mice from Mars. It is very safe for work.

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Episode 10! Neverwhere Radio and Lodoss War!

>>SPOILER NOTE<< Caitlin has finished Madoka Magica. We have things to say about it at the end of the show. Spoilery-laden things. If you plan on watching it, skip between 1:17:20 and 1:27:30. Ye be forewarned.

Things are positively old-timey on the Geekdown this week, as Jordan checks out the 2013 radio adaptation of Neil Gaiman's novel 'Neverwhere' and Caitlin takes a look at the golden age high-fantasy anime Record of Lodoss War. Will Britain and Jordan reach a detente? Will Lodoss War prove to be comfort food for Caitlin or mere cliche? Answers await.

Also this episode, the Powerpuff Girls return, Dawn of Justice falls, Daredevil remains good, The Killing Joke gets animated and so much more. We also look up our My Little Pony names. Because of course we would.

https://soundcloud.com/geekdownpod/episode-10-neverwhere-radio-and-record-of-lodoss-war

NOTES!

-apologies for being so far behind on updating the show page, Jordan is only one man working five overnight shifts a week, so sometimes sleep takes priority.

-Caitlin botched the name of ‘Star vs. the Forces of Evil.’ But she was close enough.

-Jordan mentioned Frank Miller’s switch from satirist to whackadoo. Receipts here. 

-This is an ASMR video. It still makes Jordan fly into an irrational rage.

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Episode 9! Madoka Magica and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes!

HEADS UP: You should know by now that we can get spoilery, but this week especially the spoilers for Madoka are pretty essential to the conversation. Be forewarned.

Back to format this week as Jordan and Caitlin try to bridge the gap between their respective fandoms. This week, Caitlin checks out the magical girl deconstruction Puella Magi Madoka Magica and Jordan takes a look at Marvel's 2010 animated series Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes.

Can Madoka carry on the tradition of Caitlin's beloved Sailor Moon? Can Marvel's animated attempt hold a candle to Young Justice? Check-a check-it out.

Also this episode: Batman v. Superman is divisive, Wonder Woman isn't, The Old Republic is dope, FLCL is returning, Jennifer Hale is a queen, whales are stupid and so much more.

#supeshap

https://soundcloud.com/geekdownpod/episode-9-madoka-magica-and-earths-mightiest-heroes

NOTES AND CORRECTIONS!

-when discussing the concept of “moe” [MOH-ay] in anime, Jordan made the common mistake of attributing the term to a certain type of pubescent character design. In actuality, the slang “moe” describes the feelings of affection the audience feels for these characters, and characters who elicit such affection are referred to as “moe characters.” Jordan still thinks it’s kind of creepy.

-The magazine specials Marvel used to put out that Jordan mentioned can be gleaned here. And here’s She-Hulk on the cover of the 1991 Marvel Swimsuit Special just because.

Things Caitlin couldn’t remember the name of this week: Suicide Squad (twice, second time cut in editing), The Incredible Hulk, our in-house Rule of Three and the Guinness Book of Records. This is Jordan’s new favourite feature.

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>>PROGRAMMING NOTE: The Game of Thrones discussion this episode gets a little spoilery about S5, so if you're not caught up, skip from 09:30 to 24:00.<<

A break in format this week as Caitlin and Jordan take a moment to see what's current in the world of geeky pop culture. With a Flash crossover set to air on March 28, the duo check in on CBS's new Supergirl series. How'd that go? Not great, to be honest. But we do it for you.

Also in this episode: Daredevil is here, Game of Thrones is coming, The Little Prince is saved, a surprising appearance from Adam Warlock and an appreciation of Gillen and McKelvie's Phonogram.

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Episode 7! Misfits and Paprika!

After a brief moment to address some personal business between them, Caitlin and Jordan settle in to the task at hand. This week Jordan checks out the cult and darkly comic British superhero drama Misfits and Caitlin dives into dreams with Satoshi Kon's film Paprika.

Will Jordan finally connect with a UK TV show if it's about superheroes? Will Caitlin find the layered mindbending of Kon's final work enthralling or frustrating? Answers await you.

Also in this episode: Civil War gets more plot (and a lot more running time), The Little Prince gets passed over, Ta-Nehisi Coates and T'Challa team up, and Caitlin's love affair with Ryan Reynolds continues apace.

#Justice4Wally

https://soundcloud.com/geekdownpod/episode-7

NOTES!

-We totally forgot to talk about the Game of Thrones trailer. This is very important to both of us, and we’ll have more to say about it next week.

-Jordan made mention of a video that dissects some of Satoshi Kon’s skills as an editor. It’s a good watch, but probably best saved until after you’ve seen some of Kon’s movies. Check it out here.

-The plan to upload old episodes to YouTube was going swimmingly until the audio got muted minutes after uploading. So for now, once they’re gone, they’re gone.

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Episode 6! Revolutionary Girl Utena and Steven Universe!

We’re all about synergy on Geekdown this week, as Caitlin looks at the legendary 90’s baroque shoujo anime Revolutionary Girl Utena, and Jordan takes a look at new animated classic Steven Universe.

Will Caitlin conquer the deliberately incomprehensible Utena? Can Jordan push through the fandom baggage that comes with SU and reach the show’s sweet center? We shall see.

Also this week: the #majdisp of Crouching Tiger: Sword of Destiny, JoGo exits Sandman, Ghostbusters leaves one of us unimpressed, and the alarming ubiquity of David Bowie’s wang.

https://soundcloud.com/geekdownpod/episode-6-revolutionary-girl-utena-and-steven-universe

NOTES!

-Actual episodes are now being cycled out of the Soundcloud and iTunes feeds, because we do this for fun and hosting costs money. Jordan will be taking the older episodes and uploading them onto a YouTube channel for all the completists out there. We’re also think it’s probably time to start an archive page of who brought what and how it turned out. That’ll also get done by the end of the week, we hope.

-The image in question on the ECCC Sunday badge we discussed can be found here.

-For background on the SU fandom controversies Jordan mentioned, this piece tries to tackle it objectively.

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Episode 5! Spaced and Michiko & Hatchin

This week on Geekdown, Jordan spends time with the seminal Edgar Wright/Simon Pegg comedy series "Spaced" while Caitlin takes a spin along the Brazilian coastline with the instant classic anime Michiko & Hatchin.

Can Daisy and Tim sweeten Jordan's surly attitude to British comedy? Will Michio Malandro capture Caitlin's heart, throw it on the back of her scooter and ride away with it into the South American horizon? Only one way to know for sure.

Also: Marvel steals our ideas, Vixen takes one small step for black female superheroes, J-Horror trash, the problem of Danny Rand, and updates on Food Wars and Young Justice. Plus our usual squabbling and banter.

https://soundcloud.com/geekdownpod/episode-5-spaced-and-michiko-hatchin

CORRECTIONS:

-Jordan pronounced the names of the J-Horror queens incorrectly. It’s “Sadako v. Kayako,” not “Sadoko v. Kayoko.” He regrets the error.

-Yes, there are more black female heroes besides Vixen and Storm. Monica Rambeau/Captain Marvel, Bumblebee and Rocket come to mind, but there still aren’t many, and even less in film and TV.

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THIS IS WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT.

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Episode 4! Death Parade and Young Justice

The stakes are high this week as Caitlin unloads one of her all time favourites for Jordan to check out, superhero teen action/drama Young Justice. Jordan continues his quest to find an anime that Caitlin will love as much as he does, bringing her the existentialist suspense of Death Parade.

Also this week: Daredevil and Crouching Tiger tease us, Stan the Man says farewell to Canada, Eric Stephenson unloads the hot take cannon, one of us saw Deadpool and the return of Jordan's tirade voice. #supeshap

Sorry for the slight delay, friends. Jordan opted for a good night’s sleep and a midmorning upload. Hope you enjoy it, thanks for listening.

https://soundcloud.com/geekdownpod/04-episode-4-death-parade-and-young-justice-1

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Episode 3! Bitch Planet and Food Wars

Welcome back to Geekdown, where two nerds who like very different things try to find the sweet spots where their fandoms intersect.

After enduring subzero pandemonium and almost splitting up, Jordan and Caitlin get down to business, talking about the intergalactic dystopian women's prison grindhouse spectacular Bitch Planet and the all-you-can-eat fan service buffet known as Food Wars.

Also on this episode: Jughead's asexual, Deadpool's king, Daniel Bryan's retired and Caitlin really, really hates Shadowhunters.

This episode also marks the first appearance of Jordan's current alpha and omega. His Ur-Fandom, if you will.

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Guess who sucks at updating the show page! This guy! But look at it this way, if you haven’t heard episode three yet, like, you’ll finish it and before you know it the new episode will be up! Amazing. -jf

https://soundcloud.com/geekdownpod/episode-3-bitch-planet-and-food-wars

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