Bama Geeks
FritidFour friends from Alabama and a pop culture podcast with a dash of Southern wit and charm. Follow @BamaGeeks on IG, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook!
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- Ep. 115: Best Batman Actor Ranked! Who Wins? (01:21:47)
Riddle me this: which Batman truly rules Gotham? We uncover the answer. ❓🦇 Who’s the best Batman? From Adam West’s campy charm to Robert Pattinson’s brooding detective, we’re ranking the Dark Knight across movies and TV — and yes, we’re talking Batmobiles, gadgets, and plenty of Gotham chaos along the way. ---------------------------------- Website: http://bamageeks.com Become a Bama Geeks supporter: http://www.bamageeks.com/join Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks
- Ep. 114: Dragon Con 2025 Recap: Cosplay, Chaos & the Paper Hat Cult (01:28:32)
We had a blast at Dragon Con in Atlanta! From five full days of cosplay, panels, and parades to the unexpected rise of our very own Paper Hat Cult, this year’s convention was unforgettable. Join us as we recap the costumes, the fandom fun, and the chaos that makes Dragon Con the ultimate Labor Day tradition. 👉 Featuring highlights from the Dragon Con parade, cosplay meetups, and behind-the-scenes stories. ---------------------------------- Website: http://bamageeks.com Become a Bama Geeks supporter: http://www.bamageeks.com/join Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks
- Ep. 113: Roll-A-Panel: The Dragon Con 1989 Movie Challenge (01:33:50)
It’s Dragon Con week, and we’re rolling into the madness with Joe Crowe from the Dragon Con American Sci-Fi Classics Track! 🎲 Joe brings his legendary Roll-A-Panel to the show — a 20-sided die with 20 movies from 1989. Whatever the die lands on, we’ve got 2 minutes to discuss it. From cult classics to blockbuster hits, no film is safe from the roll of the dice! Get ready for a fast, fun, and totally unpredictable ride through the movies of 1989, Dragon Con style. 👉 Will your favorite 1989 film make the cut? 👉 What happens when time runs out mid-discussion? 👉 And just how chaotic can a single d20 roll get? Stick around and find out as we celebrate Dragon Con week in true sci-fi classics fashion! American Sci-Fi Classics: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/173BVVS1Vz/ ---------------------------------- Website: http://bamageeks.com Become a Bama Geeks supporter: http://www.bamageeks.com/join Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks
- Ep. 112: Are Superhero Movies Relevant Again? (01:19:55)
We review “Superman” and wonder if Marvel and DC are finding their way back to good superhero movies. Variety article: https://variety.com/2025/film/columns/can-dc-and-marvel-avoid-the-same-old-downward-spiral-1236476563/ Website: http://bamageeks.com Become a Bama Geeks supporter: http://www.bamageeks.com/join Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks
- Ep. 111: Summerween (01:07:54)
Halloween is coming, and we’re getting prepared for it in July! Also, don’t go to Coldplay concerts with your side piece. Back To The Future Unhinged: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKdft0wEJ7M ------ Website: http://bamageeks.com Become a Bama Geeks supporter: http://www.bamageeks.com/join Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks
- Ep. 110: How to Start a Collector and Toy Convention (01:14:59)
Have you wanted to start a toy or pop culture convention? Wolfe and Derrick from Gadsden Collector Con will tell you how they started their adventure, and all about their next show coming up July 26, 2025! Special guest include WWE Hall of Famer “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, actors John Anderson, Shaun Weiss, Leah Clark, and artist Alex Ogle! More info: https://www.gadsdencollectorcon.com ------ Website: http://bamageeks.com Become a Bama Geeks supporter: http://www.bamageeks.com/join Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks
- Ep. 109: Celebrating 40 Years of "Back To The Future" with Stephen Clark (01:37:39)
Stephen Clark, executive director of BackToTheFuture.com, joins to as we celebrate four decades of one of the greatest film franchises in history. https://backtothefuture.com ------ Website: http://bamageeks.com Become a Bama Geeks supporter: http://www.bamageeks.com/join Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks
- Ep. 108: Goonies, Grease, and Gary: Alabama Theatre Updates (01:35:41)
Gary W. Jones, house organist for the historic Alabama Theatre in Birmingham, joins us for summer movie and construction updates! We’ve seen “The Goonies,” and a “Grease” sing-a-long is on the way. Website: http://bamageeks.com Become a Bama Geeks supporter: http://www.bamageeks.com/join Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks
- Ep. 107: SpongeBob Comes to Birmingham (01:17:22)
Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants, was a part of Iron City Comic Con 2025 in Birmingham. We recap the event and other people we met, like 2025 WWE Hall of Fame inductee, Lex Luger! Website: http://bamageeks.com Become a Bama Geeks supporter: http://www.bamageeks.com/join Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks
- Ep. 106: Spilling the "Tea" About NYC (01:15:33)
We discovered an Alabama connection to some of our favorite tea in New York City on a recent trip, and Kevin and Bo rocked out to Filter in Birmingham. Website: http://bamageeks.com Become a Bama Geeks supporter: http://www.bamageeks.com/join Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks
- Ep. 105: Star Wars Day and “Weird Al” Yankovic in Huntsville (01:15:14)
It’s May the Fourth, so we’re celebrating Star Wars Day! We also attended Huntsville Comic and Pop Culture Expo, where we finally crossed off a major bucket list item and met “Weird Al” Yankovic. Website: http://bamageeks.com Become a Bama Geeks supporter: http://www.bamageeks.com/join Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks
- Ep. 104: How'd We Do? WrestleMania 41 Predictions (02:19:10)
Bo and Kevin enjoyed some time away on this episode, so Jess and Brock livestreamed both days of WWE WrestleMania and made their predictions. Spoiler: They both went 11-3, but not with the same matches. Website: http://bamageeks.com Become a Bama Geeks supporter: http://www.bamageeks.com/join Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks
- Ep. 103: Dreams and Drama at Toylanta 2025 (01:33:16)
We recently went to Toylanta in Georgia, and we finally got to meet a childhood hero in Sgt. Slaughter. Some after hours drama also occurred that was more fun than it should've been. Also in this episode, we learned that one of our favorite "Star Trek" actors had some very kind words about Birmingham and Alabama. Website: http://bamageeks.com Become a Bama Geeks supporter: http://www.bamageeks.com/join Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks
- Ep. 102: Pollen, Proms and Priceless Memories (01:20:49)
Now that spring is here, we think back to what makes it so special in the South. It's prom season, spring break, and pollen is everywhere. We wax nostalgic on what this time of year was like for us growing up. Website: http://bamageeks.com Become a Bama Geeks supporter: http://www.bamageeks.com/join Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks
- Ep. 101: Old People Playing New Games (01:08:02)
Jess found a game called "You're Getting Old" on a recent shopping trip. A longstanding joke we have is ... we're getting old. We're cracking open this game and seeing what it's all about. This episode is not sponsored, but find “You’re Getting Old” here: https://www.vangotoys.com/youre-getting-old Website: http://bamageeks.com Become a Bama Geeks supporter: http://www.bamageeks.com/join Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks
- Episode 100: A Bama Geeks Milestone (01:07:33)
We have hit 100 episodes! Thank you for being on this adventure with us. We talk about our 4-year journey so far, Lynne Stewart, who played Miss Yvonne on "Pee-Wee's Playhouse," meteorologist James Spann and the infamous location mentioned during a tornado outbreak, Jim Henson, wrestling, and more! Website: http://bamageeks.com Become a Bama Geeks supporter: http://www.bamageeks.com/join Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks
- Ep. 99: 'Fantastic Four' Trailer Debuts in Alabama (01:07:50)
The inaugural trailer for "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" debuted at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama! We talk about the event, the trailer and more! Website: http://bamageeks.com Become a Bama Geeks supporter: http://www.bamageeks.com/join Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks
- Ep. 98: "The Running Man" First Reaction (01:12:49)
Stephen King (as Richard Bachman) brings us Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1987's "The Running Man." This review was requested by a recent livestream chat. Website: http://bamageeks.com Become a Bama Geeks supporter: http://www.bamageeks.com/join Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks
- Ep. 97: "Maximum Overdrive" First Reaction (01:12:42)
Brock had never seen "Maximum Overdrive," which surprised the rest of the crew. That revelation during a recent livestream prompted the chat to recommend more movies he should watch. This is the second of those suggestions and our review of this 1986 ... classic. Website: http://bamageeks.com Become a Bama Geeks supporter: http://www.bamageeks.com/join Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks #Horror #StephenKing #MaximumOverdrive
- Ep. 96: See ya, 2024! Ghostbusters, Near-death, and Changes ... Oh My! (01:27:39)
Bo, Jessica, and Brock wrap up 2024, and there were changes aplenty for everyone. It was a year for the books with the “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” movie premiere, other trips, near-death experiences, and more. We ring in 2025 with high hopes and best wishes for you! Website: http://bamageeks.com Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Become a Bama Geeks supporter: https://www.bamageeks.com/join Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks
- Ep. 95: Bo and Kevin’s Super Secret Episode: The Star Wars Holiday Special (01:40:48)
What are Kevin and Bo discussing? We didn't know until it was in the livestream, but they watched the infamous "The Star Wars Holiday Special!" We had to remove a few minutes of the stream, but it's mostly intact for your enjoyment! Er ... maybe? Website: http://bamageeks.com Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Become a Bama Geeks supporter: https://www.bamageeks.com/join Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks
- Ep. 94: Alabama Theatre Holiday Film Series with Gary W. Jones (01:28:26)
Gary W. Jones from the Alabama Theatre in Birmingham joins us to dive into the annual Holiday Film Series! Alabama Theatre: https://alabamatheatre.com Website: http://bamageeks.com Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Become a Bama Geeks channel member: https://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks/join Join our Patreon for full video and bonus audio content: https://www.patreon.com/bamageeks Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks
- Ep. 93: "The NeverEnding Story" First Reaction (01:33:24)
Brock had never seen "The NeverEnding Story," which surprised the rest of the crew. That revelation during a recent livestream prompted the chat to recommend more movies he should watch. This is the first of those suggestions and our review of this 1984 classic. Website: http://bamageeks.com Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Become a Bama Geeks channel member: https://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks/join Join our Patreon for full video and bonus audio content: https://www.patreon.com/bamageeks Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks #Movie #Review #1980s
- Ep. 92: 'Spex Squad' Comic Creator John Dyess (01:16:00)
We welcome local Alabama comic book creator John Dyess as he discusses his steampunk horror anime book, "Spex Squad," and what it takes to get into comic creation and publishing. Buy "Spex Squad" here: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?sid=upt2a0&_pgn=1&isRefine=true&_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l49496&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2X9q6Z6yVHRUoVLpmA52Zu3N-r23vkMRUGIYnIIMKf9AFLRLs76Y-s1OQ_aem_FjyqwezKufmB6dbXP3jrTw "Spex Squad" on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spex.squad?igsh=Z3gwZHpsMDZmNHNm "Spex Squad" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ax9LrMqNK/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Website: http://bamageeks.com Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Become a Bama Geeks channel member: https://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks/join Join our Patreon for full video and bonus audio content: https://www.patreon.com/bamageeks Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks #comicbooks #art #indie
- Ep. 91: "Little Shop of Horrors" (01:43:21)
We’re reviewing “Little Shop of Horrors,” which is Brock’s first time ever seeing it. We break down the history of this story, compare the first movie to the musical, and talk about that original ending. The YouTube live chat also provides us with more movies to watch! We record these episode LIVE on Sunday nights on our YouTube channel! Please join us in the chat and join our YouTube channel for special perks: https://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks/join Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Follow @BamaGeeks on our social media channels! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks Kevin's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kegdev Bo's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mbthegr81 Join our Patreon for full video and bonus audio content for only $5: https://www.patreon.com/bamageeks