We Be Geeks Podcast Collective Weekly Roundup: Week 2

We Be Geeks Podcast Collective

At the Pop Insider, we’re always on the hunt for new ways for you to #FuelYourFandom with the best in the pop culture universe. In the We Be Geeks Podcast Collective Weekly Roundup, we showcase a curated selection of podcasts for many interests. Whether you’re into Star Wars or Marvel, classic sci-fi, music, movies, comics, books, food, or just about anything in between, we think you’ll find something to love! These weekly podcasts also feature great conversations with special guests, including many of the creators and talent behind the content you love. And you just might catch a few members of the Pop Insider editorial team making appearances as well. We liked these shows so much, we joined the Geeks as a presenting sponsor!

Here’s what’s happening this week:

We Be Geeks 348: “The Odd Truth With Robert Maillet”

This week, the Dashing Duo is joined by actor and former WWF Superstar Robert Maillet.

On the show, Maillet discusses his days as Kurgan in the WWF, the time he punched Robert Downey Jr. in Sherlock Holmes, and several of the other geektastic shows and movies he has been involved with, including the upcoming thriller, Becky, starring Lulu Wilson, Kevin James, and Joel McHale.

Wookie Radio 161: “The GALactic Wookiee “

On this week’s show, the Smugglers Three welcome the hosts of “The GALactic Podcast” to the show to discuss their podcast and assorted news from a galaxy far, far away.

Additionally, John Tyler Christopher — a member of the Smuggler’s Alliance — joins the crew as a guest co-host to bring everyone up to hyperspeed on what’s been happening in his galaxy.

Mighty Marvel Geeks 293: “West Coasting with Kelly Thompson”

This week, the Intrepid Trio is back in full force to dish fresh intel on all the Marvel news you crave.

This week, Marvel writer Kelly Thompson joins the crew in its above-ground, underwater, sub-orbital volcano lair! Thompson’s credits include West Coast Avengers, Jessica Jones, and Captain Marvel, On the show, Thompson discusses her influences, her path to working for Marvel, and more.

Keepers Of The Fringe 138: “It’s a Fine, Dandy Day for the Media of the Future”

This week, the Keepers take you on a journey into the deepest, darkest depths of their imaginations while throwing down the details on what’s happening throughout the entertainment and pop culture world.

Topics covered this week include the passing of a pair of comedy legends, the return of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, the New Mutants, the possibility that Quentin Tarantino may write a Predator reboot, Paper Mario: The Origami King, and the reopening of select movie theaters.

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Geek Watch One Issue No. 247: “Keeping Calm and Geeking On!”

This week, the Geek Watch One is another week deeper into the pandemic but they’re keeping calm and geeking on.

On the show, the crew discusses the oddity that is The New Mutants and throws down news about the second season of The Twilight Zone, and the CW’s reboots of Walker and Kung Fu.

As usual, the crew also delves into discussion about books, comics, and more!

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Power Kid Podcast: “Brian Volk-Weiss talks A Toy Store Near You“

From our sister publication, the Toy Book, comes the latest episode of the “Power Kid Podcast” with host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design. This week, Phil speaks with Brian Volk-Weiss, CEO of The Nacelle Co. and Comedy Dynamics. Volk-Weiss is the creator and producer of Netflix’s The Toys That Made Us and The Movies That Made Us.

His latest project is the new series, A Toy Store Near You, which delves into the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on independent toy stores and collectibles retailers around the world.

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About the author

James Zahn

James Zahn, AKA The Rock Father, is Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book, a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider, and Editor of The Toy Report, The Toy Book‘s weekly industry newsletter. As a pop culture and toy industry expert, Zahn has appeared as a panelist and guest at events including Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) Wizard World Chicago, and the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy. Zahn has more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment, retail, and publishing industries, and is frequently called upon to offer expert commentary for publications such as Forbes, Marketwatch, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, the Washington Post, and more. James has appeared on History Channel’s Modern Marvels, was interviewed by Larry King and Anderson Cooper, and has been seen on Yahoo! Finance, CNN, CNBC, FOX Business, NBC, ABC, CBS, WGN, The CW, and more. Zahn joined the Adventure Media & Events family in 2016, initially serving as a member of the Parent Advisory Board after penning articles for the Netflix Stream Team, Fandango Family, PBS KIDS, Sprout Parents (now Universal Kids), PopSugar, and Chicago Parent. He eventually joined the company full time as a Senior Editor and moved up the ranks to Deputy Editor and Editor-in-Chief.

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