Best UK Geekery Podcasts (2025)

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#858 Celebrating 20 years by reviewing a 20-year-old film (“Superman Returns”) 1:10:26

2h ago1:10:26

1:10:26

Our first episode was released on December 5, 2005. After 20 years of changes in focus, format, and personnel, as well as Tim self-teaching audio editing, this time we look back at some of what’s changed. Also: In our first episode, Tim, Brandon, and Mulele discussed the teaser trailer for Superman Returns; this time, Tim, Kumar, and Emmet review t…

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I Asked If Boyfriends Are Embarrassing And the Internet Lost It - Featuring Chanté Joseph 30:38

1h ago30:38

30:38

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Techish host Abadesi is joined by Chanté Joseph: the culture writer behind that viral Vogue piece asking, “Is having a boyfriend embarrassing now?” She’s also the creator of Strangers in the City, the events platform tackling adult loneliness. Chanté chats…

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IGN UK Podcast 826: Monster Munch 1:08:00

6d ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Cardy, Matt, and Jack have all been enjoying Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein. The same can’t be said for Wicked: For Good. Then there’s the quietly great Train Dreams, a chat about some “unfilmable” books, and Matt’s truly dreadful Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy experience. Check out the official IGN UK Podcast "Respect the Sea" shirt, which yo…

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Best 4K discs of 2025 - our top picks, surprises and collector box sets 39:37

4d ago39:37

39:37

We count down the standout 4K UHD releases of the year - from Hammer's prestige restorations and Arrow's bangers to BFI classics and boutique mega-sets. Expect practical buying advice, technical notes on picture and audio, plus a look at surprise favourites and what we want next year.By Cas Harlow

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#857 Carol Tyler’s “The Ephemerata”: Making sense of the worst of all possible stretches 54:13

7d ago54:13

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Longtime comics creator Carol Tyler went through a horrific stretch in her life where she lost numerous loved ones, from her parents, to a neighbor, to her dog, in just a six-year stretch. Many other things of varying levels of horribleness happened within that time, too. Her response is not so much to tell us what she’s learned from the experience…

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Issa Rae Doesn’t Feel Successful, Donald Glover, Pharrell Hates Politics, Freezing Your Wife 21:31

1h ago21:31

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Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi unpack why Issa Rae doesn’t feel successful despite, well, all her success; Donald Glover’s revelation that he suffered a stroke and had a hole in his heart; and why Pharrell Williams can’t simply opt out of politi…

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CRRRRS 597 Doctor Who: Dragonfire 1:03:11

9d ago1:03:11

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GSN PODCAST: Thought Bubble Comic Convention 2025 Special - Recap 31:18

11d ago31:18

31:18

Nuge is joined by Ant and Amy to take a look back at this year's Thought Bubble Comic Convention. Find GS at Instagram: https://instagram.com/geeksyndicate/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2302864872/ Twitter (no not using that name): https://twitter.com/geeksyndicate Please leave a review of our show on the podcast platform…

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IGN UK Podcast 825: Bodyweight in Biryani 33:39

5m ago33:39

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A short and sweet episode this week with Jack and Mat, the Call of Duty and Biryani experts. Tune in this week for a chat about how one might be better than the other. Check out the official IGN UK Podcast "Respect the Sea" shirt, which you can buy here: https://store.ign.com/products/ign-uk-podcast-respect-the-sea-t-shirt Remember to send us your …

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#856 Jim Keefe interview 1:46:29

14d ago1:46:29

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Jim Keefe is a longtime comics creator who has worked on the Flash Gordon (art and story) and Sally Forth (art) newspaper strips as well as being King Features’ staff colorist. He has also done lettering and retouching for English editions of various manga, and more. This week he talks with Tim about all of this, as well as his time as a student at…

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The Rise of Gen Z Founders, TikToker Exposes Megachurches, Workplace Affairs, Jailed Crypto Queens 24:58

16d ago24:58

24:58

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, Abadesi and Michael talk about why Y Combinator founders are suddenly getting way younger, the TikToker who called churches pretending to be a mom needing baby formula, the CEO who fired two employees over an affair, and the Cryptoque…

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IGN UK Podcast 824: Black Ops 7’s Campaign is Barely Call of Duty, But is it Good? 1:08:49

20d ago1:08:49

1:08:49

Cardy, Matt, and Jesse are here to talk all about running men, shooty men, detective men, and one lonely woman. Yes, Pluribus is amazing, but what about Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, The Seance of Blake Manor, and The Running Man? Check out the official IGN UK Podcast "Respect the Sea" shirt, which you can buy here: https://store.ign.com/products/ign-…

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#855 Jack Kirby’s “Captain America” 214 & Annual 3: Cap vs the Space Vampire! 1:11:45

20d ago1:11:45

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Jack Kirby wraps up his run on Captain America and the Falcon with issue 214, the rather underwhelming conclusion of the Night Flyer story. But wait! Kirby also did a couple of annuals, so we dig into annual #3 from 1976. Yeaahhhh, that’s the stuff! If you haven’t been getting enough PULSE-POUNDING ACTION in your comics, this is the issue for you! …

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Plantmade’s Struggles, ‘Cheat at Everything’ App Pivots, MJ Biopic, Zohran Mamdani’s Big Win 28:48

21d ago28:48

28:48

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, hosts Michael and Abadesi break down the rise and fall of beauty brand Plantmade — and what it says about the uphill battle Black founders face keeping control of their businesses. They also chat about viral ‘cheat at everything’ app …

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GSN PODCAST: Countdown to Thought Bubble 2025 38:17

23d ago38:17

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In this special episode Nuge is joined by Ant and Amy to discuss a small selection of their picks out of the huge list of debuting comics from this year's Thought Bubble Comic Convention. Comics discussed. The Casebook of Stamford Hawksmoor - Find at: Comixology Hall D16 A Garden of Spheres - Find at: Comixology Hall D7-8 Mr Jones Smoking Bones - F…

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GSN PODCAST: Stace and Barry in the Morning – Season 6 Episode 5 1:10:53

11d ago1:10:53

1:10:53

Good morning all, and welcome to the latest episode of Stace & Barry In The Morning! This month we are joined by a very special guest; extremely lovely lady and award-winning comic creator, Rachael Smith! Rachael joins us for a chat about why she started creating autobiographical comics, tabling at conventions, and running a Kickstarter for her Nap…

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IGN UK Podcast 823: Fox Boiling 1:06:28

27d ago1:06:28

1:06:28

Cardy, Mat, and Wes are here to talk about some of the worst smelling things you’ve ever heard described, as well as their current favourite onion flavoured crisps. There’s also plenty of time for games, movies, and TV chat, though, with predators, superheroes, and arc raiders on the menu. Check out the official IGN UK Podcast "Respect the Sea" shi…

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#410 Marvel Comics: Telling the Untold Story 1:29:32

24d ago1:29:32

1:29:32

FLASHBACK! If you’re into American comics at all, you undoubtedly know how Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and others changed the industry with their work in the 1960s, and set the template for kinds of stories Marvel still publishes today. That’s just part of the story that Sean Howe researched for his 2012 book Marvel Comics: The Untold Story. …

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Amazon Lays Off 30K, Referrals Are GOATed, Exit Interviews, and… was Mango's Founder Murdered? 24:58

28d ago24:58

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Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, hosts Michael and Abadesi breakdown Amazon’s cutting 10% of its corporate workforce, the future of HR in tech, why networking and referrals matter more than ever, and leaving a toxic workplace. And for the Patreon folk, did Mango foun…

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CRRRRS 596 Happy Halloween, Doctor Who: Delta and the Bannermen 31:44

28d ago31:44

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Doctor Who: Delta and the Bannermen, New Doctor Who News, Slow Horses, A Murder of Quality

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IGN UK Podcast 822: The Worst Smells in the World 57:17

1M ago57:17

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Cardy, Mat, and Jack are here to talk all things ninjas and nuclear warfare. Also aliens. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: [email protected]. IGN UK Podcast is a part of the Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand. Visit Geek.com for more inform…

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Halloween Special + Are Today's Movie Stars As Bright As Previous Generations? 46:04

1M ago46:04

46:04

In our Halloween Special, we focus on the huge A Nightmare on Elm Street 4K Blu-ray Collection and more 4K Blu-ray and streaming recommendations. Plus with the passing of so many huge movie stars this year, we ask whether the next generation are as bright.By Cas Harlow

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Critiquing Comics #246: “Roy Beckwith and the Cursed Continent” and “A French Expat in the U.K.” 53:06

1M ago53:06

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Roy Beckwith and the Cursed Continent is a western series by Nick Patch, Jarret Katz, and Fabi Marques. It looks great but it runs at a breakneck pace and seems to be introducing a few too many elements. Tim and Jason discuss. A French Expat in the U.K., by Agathe Montagnon, was sold through the LDC Online Comics Fair last summer. It’s a quick and …

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Sexy Silicon Valley Spies, Sequoia Capital, Is Rihanna's Fenty Beauty In Trouble? 24:29

9d ago24:29

24:29

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi chat about Abadesi's new play, spies in Silicon Valley, and what “neutral” really means when it comes to racism and Islamophobia. They also dig into today’s growing wealth gap and the future of Rihanna's Fenty Beau…

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IGN UK Podcast 821: Does Princess Daisy Talc? 1:02:31

1M ago1:02:31

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Cardy, Matt, and Mat are here to talk all about aliens, lighthouses, toilet cleaners, brick breakers, and chainsaw men. Enjoy! Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: [email protected]. IGN UK Podcast is a part of the Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment …

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#854 “Superman” (2025): Its commentary on other supermen 1:04:48

1M ago1:04:48

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Last summer’s Superman movie was a welcome improvement over many recent films featuring the character, and over much of the recent superhero film entries in general. Kumar and Emmet this week discuss how it comments on Zach Snyder’s take, on internet culture, anti-immigrant sentiment, and more. They also address such topics as how the film distingu…

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CRRRRS 595 Doctor Who: Delta and the Bannermen 1:11:16

25d ago1:11:16

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Black Founder Struggles, Sperm Racing Startups, Anti-Social Media, Marc Lamont Hill and Black Intellectuals. Ft. Dominic-Madori Davis 25:54

28d ago25:54

25:54

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Techish host Michael Berhane and TechCrunch reporter Dominic-Madori Davis unpack what’s really going on with funding for Black founders — and why so many are heading back to the 9-to-5. They also get into Elon Musk’s clash with X’s head of product, Nikita …

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GSN PODCAST: Geek Syndicate – Episode 373 46:41

1M ago46:41

46:41

Take a seat and help yourself to another slice of geek pie from Monts and Nuge. News Monts takes Nuge on a whistlestop tour of all the TV genre shows which have been renewed or cancelled. Week That Was The Amatuer Batltimore Partial Veil Eyes of Wakanda Marvel Zombies Thunderbolts Peacemaker Murderbot Find GS at Instagram: https://instagram.com/gee…

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#853 The strange history of “Robotech” 1:04:16

2M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

What if your first Star Wars movie were Return of the Jedi? You’d have questions! That’s how Tim felt once he got started reading Robotech II: The Sentinels volume 1, a comics continuation of the animated Robotech show that hit the U.S. in 1985. Robotech was a combination of three different anime — why?? And why is it that, after all these years, t…

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Gen Z’s Job-Pocalypse: Accenture Lays Off 11K Due to AI? Is UK Black History Month Dead? 12:21

2M ago12:21

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Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Techish is back! In this week's episode, hosts Michael and Abadesi break down Gen Z’s job market struggles, from AI shaking up entry-level roles to companies cutting costs and outsourcing instead of hiring fresh talent. They dig into why degrees aren’t tra…

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GSN PODCAST: Stace and Barry in the Morning – Season 6 Episode 4 47:31

2M ago47:31

47:31

Good morning geekdom, and welcome to this month's autumnal installment of Stace & Barry In The Morning! Cor blimey, do we have an episode jam-packed with pop culture nutrients for you, including (but certainly not limited to) our feelings on Peacemaker S2, Barry's reaction to Marvel Zombies, all the TMNT trailers a nerd could ask for, and Stacey's …

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IGN UK Podcast 820: Battlefield 6 is a Game of Two Halves 1:05:43

2M ago1:05:43

1:05:43

Cardy, Matt, and Jack are to talk about how Battlefield 6’s multiplayer impresses, but its campaign does not. Then there are thoughts on the best game of the year about falling over, Baby Steps, as well as why Peacemaker season two is worth watching. Plus, more smelly video game character nominations. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the…

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#369 “Krazy Kat”: Show me the bricks 1:08:10

2M ago1:08:10

1:08:10

One of the most highly-regarded English-language strips of all time is George Herriman’s Krazy Kat, featuring the odd love/hate triangle of Krazy, Ignatz, and Officer Pupp. Why was Krazy so gender-ambiguous? How did Herriman’s (somewhat mysterious) racial background influence the strip? Tim and Kumar discuss this and much more. (Originally publishe…

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CRRRRS 594 18th Century Ball Thrown into a Food Blender 57:04

2M ago57:04

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Weapons, Tar, The Life of Chuck, The Miniaturist, Alien: Earth, Dexter: Resurrection, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Smoke, Black Mirror: Bandasnatch, Black Mirror: Plaything

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IGN UK Podcast 819: Once Richmond Sausage After Another 57:05

2M ago57:05

57:05

Cardy, Mat, and Zoe are back to discuss horny God roguelike Hades 2, horny revolutionary action epic One Battle After Another, and horny college superhero drama Gen V. There’s also plenty of beef and sausage chat. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign_ukfeedback@ign…

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#852 Dan Schkade and “Flash Gordon” 1:03:54

2M ago1:03:54

1:03:54

In 2023, King Features Syndicate decided to bring Flash Gordon, originally created by Alex Raymond and first published in 1934, back from rerun purgatory with new strips, written and drawn by Dan Schkade. Dan was also the artist on Dynamite Entertainment’s Will Eisner’s the Spirit Returns in 2016, and is also known for his original work Lavender Ja…

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176: Materialists (2025) 30:44

2M ago30:44

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Materialists: A Deep Dive into Celine Song's New Film In this episode of the Transatlantic Rebels Podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard discuss Celine Song's second film, 'Materialists.' They explore how the movie defies the traditional rom-com label, presenting a romantic drama laden with complex themes of materialism, relationships, and societal expec…

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175: The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) 18:51

2M ago18:51

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The Transatlantic Rebels Podcast: Deep Dive into The Fantastic Four! In this episode of the Transatlantic Rebels Podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard dive into the recent Marvel film 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps.' They discuss the movie's self-contained nature, strong performances, and consistent tone. The conversation covers its box office success…

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174: Superman (2025) 42:28

2M ago42:28

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Superman 2025: Trans-Atlantic Rebels Podcast Review In this episode of the Trans-Atlantic Rebels Podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard discuss the latest reboot of the DC Universe, Superman 2025, directed and written by James Gunn. Released a few months ago, the film receives a mixed critique from the hosts, who appreciate its strong points, such as the…

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CRRRRS 593 Doctor Who: Paradise Towers 37:19

2M ago37:19

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IGN UK Podcast 818: Meat Trading with Erin 59:20

2M ago59:20

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Cardy, Jesse, and Lauren are here on a very Japanese edition of the IGN UK Podcast as they delve into some of the biggest Tokyo Game Show reveals, what horrors await in Silent Hill f, and sword-slashing action of Ghost of Yotei. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign…

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