In the first episode of Geekstorians, Dave from Geektown travels back to the early days of science fiction to explore how fandom really began. Long before Comic-Con and long before the internet, readers were already finding each other through magazine letter pages, homemade zines and the earliest fan clubs and meet-ups. These small creative communities laid the foundations for the fandoms we know today.

The episode looks at how those early fans connected, how ideas spread around the world and how the first generation of sci-fi readers helped shape everything that came after. From the rise of pulp magazines to the birth of fan culture in the 1930s, it shows how passion, curiosity and a love of stories built the roots of modern geek culture.

Geekstorians blends storytelling, research and sound design to uncover the often forgotten history behind the worlds we love. This is where the story of fandom begins.

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It is that time of year again. The 2025 Geektown Awards are live, which means Dave is joined by Matt and Gray for the annual long list showdown. Together, we take the sprawling list of eligible TV shows, films and video games from the last twelve months and cut it down into the final shortlist that you can now vote for on the site.

Across the episode, we work through every category, debating what deserves a place, what should be sacrificed, and which titles surprised us along the way. Expect passionate arguments, surprise saves, reluctant removals, and the usual chaos that comes with trying to squeeze a full year of entertainment into a tidy voting form.

You will hear us break down the big returning dramas, celebrate the best new sci-fi and fantasy, wrestle with an overstuffed game of the year list, and look ahead to the most anticipated releases of 2026. The full conversation covers everything from Black Doves to Foundation, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to Wake Up Dead Man, and a whole lot more.

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https://www.geektown.co.uk/awards/

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Dave is joined by Matt for another lively episode of Geektown Radio, diving into what they have been watching and playing this week.

Dave reviews the second season of Netflix’s undercover comedy ‘A Man on the Inside’, and continues his journey through ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Season 4. Matt has completed Double Fine’s wonderfully odd indie adventure ‘Keeper’, featuring a lighthouse with legs and a bird called Twig. He also shares his thoughts on Guillermo del Toro’s newly released ‘Frankenstein’, now streaming on Netflix.

They round things off with a packed week of TV news including renewals, cancellations, Line of Duty’s official return, major Game of Thrones updates, the bidding war for Warner Bros Discovery, and Amazon MGM ordering a brand new ‘Stargate’ series.

Plus, the highlights coming to UK screens over the next seven days.

00:00 – Intro and catching up

01:05 – Matt’s week: finishing Keeper

08:26 – Matt’s review of Keeper (Double Fine)

14:20 – Matt watching Frankenstein (Netflix)

17:14 – Dave’s review of A Man on the Inside Season 2 (Netflix)

20:33 – Dave catching up on Mayor of Kingstown Season 4

24:11 – Dave on Anno 117 and looking ahead to Surviving Mars: Relaunched

27:20 – TV and film news: cancellations and renewals

30:40 – Line of Duty Series 7 news

33:10 – Game of Thrones universe updates

35:05 – Bidding war for Warner Bros Discovery

37:00 – Amazon orders new Stargate series

41:23 – Other TV news and pickups

47:50 – Highlights for next week on UK TV

51:18 – Outro and where to find everyone online

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Dave is joined by Darryl for a packed new episode of Geektown Radio, covering the latest films, TV shows, gaming releases and entertainment news.

This week they review Netflix’s political thriller ‘House of Dynamite’, the inventive franchise shake-up ‘Predator: Badlands’, Edgar Wright’s new adaptation of ‘The Running Man’, and Ubisoft’s Roman-era city builder ‘Anno 117’.

They also chat about the Canadian procedural ‘Allegiance’ and continue their look at Apple TV’s ambitious sci-fi drama ‘Pluribus’.

The news section includes updates on renewals, cancellations, premiere dates, new Prime Video series for 2026, the return of Luther, DC’s DC Crime, and a new V For Vendetta adaptation. As always, they finish with highlights coming to UK screens next week.

00:00 – Intro and catch-up

01:05 – Darryl’s reviews begin

01:10 – House of Dynamite (Netflix)

03:30 – Predator: Badlands (Cinema)

07:00 – The Running Man (Cinema)

13:00 – Darryl’s book pick: Restarting the Apocalypse

17:00 – Dave’s reviews begin

17:15 – 9-1-1: Nashville

22:00 – Allegiance (U&Alibi)

25:00 – Pluribus (Apple TV)

26:40 – Anno 117 (PC/Console)

32:15 – TV News: cancellations and renewals

34:00 – Poker Face update and Peter Dinklage casting

36:40 – Alien: Earth renewal

39:00 – Outlander final season date

40:15 – The War Between the Land and the Sea premiere date

41:00 – Prime Video’s 2026 lineup

46:45 – New Luther film and DC updates

53:30 – Highlights for next week on UK TV

56:00 – Where to find Darryl, Domingos, Matt and Geektown online

57:45 – Outro

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Dave is joined by Gray for another packed episode of Geektown Radio, covering everything from reality TV mayhem to mind-bending sci-fi and pop nostalgia.

They chat about the incredible ‘Celebrity Traitors’ finale, Apple TV’s ambitious new series ‘Pluribus’, Channel 4’s candid music doc ‘Girl Bands Forever’, and BBC’s surreal comedy ‘Juice’.

There’s also a full run through the latest TV and film news, including Doctor Who, The Night Manager, Watson, Safe Houses, Y: Marshals, and even a Miss Piggy movie in development.

Plus, the usual highlights for the week ahead on UK TV.

00:00 – Intro and catch-up

01:00 – What Gray’s been watching (Chicago shows, Juice, Girl Bands Forever, Squid Game: The Challenge, 9-1-1)

06:05 – Celebrity Traitors and its phenomenal finale

15:20 – Dave’s recent watches (The Morning Show, Gen V, Outlander: Blood of My Blood)

17:10 – Pluribus on Apple TV

22:00 – Sandi Toksvig’s Hidden Wonders on More4

23:00 – Girl Bands Forever on Channel 4

27:00 – Trigger Point Season 3

28:10 – All’s Fair on Disney+

31:30 – Dave’s new solo podcast tease

32:20 – TV & Film News (renewals, The Night Manager, Watson, The Revenge Club, Safe Houses, Y: Marshals, Escorted, Miss Piggy movie)

47:45 – Highlights for next week on TV (A League of Their Own, The Beast in Me, Palm Royale, Chicago shows, Landman, Summerwater)

50:55 – Outro and socials

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Dave is joined by Domingos for another packed episode of Geektown Radio! They chat about the long-awaited ‘Tron: Ares’, mystery thriller ‘The Woman in Cabin 10’, the fun and heartfelt ‘Chad Powers’, Apple TV+’s twisty new drama ‘Down Cemetery Road’, and MGM+’s grounded new take on ‘Robin Hood’.

There’s also all the latest TV, film, and gaming news — including Doctor Who’s future, Taylor Sheridan’s big studio move, a Prison Break reboot, and plenty of renewals.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & what we’ve been watching

00:22 – Tron: Ares (Disney)

05:10 – The Woman in Cabin 10 (Netflix)

09:18 – Chad Powers (Disney+/Hulu)

17:01 – 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Nashville (Disney+)

20:16 – Down Cemetery Road (Apple TV+)

24:31 – The Witcher (Netflix)

27:34 – Robin Hood (MGM+)

30:23 – TV & Film News: cancellations and renewals

33:00 – Doctor Who updates

36:28 – Surprise Dick Turpin episode on Apple TV+

37:34 – Hijack Season 2 details

38:58 – TLC channel relaunch & Mock The Week revival

40:49 – Taylor Sheridan moves to NBCUniversal

42:35 – Prison Break reboot details

45:13 – CBS legal drama Cupertino

46:39 – Bosch: Start of Watch prequel

49:27 – Highlights for next week on UK TV

53:17 – Outro & where to find everyone online

🎙️ Listen now for reviews, laughs, and the latest TV and film chat.

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In this special edition of Geektown Radio, Dave heads to MCM Comic Con London 2025 for highlights from The Boys panel, interviews with the Rick and Morty cast, and a chat with Star Trek: Discovery’s Elias Toufexis.

00:00 – Introduction and MCM weekend overview

01:50 – The Boys panel highlights and Guinness World Records

05:40 – Interview: Rick and Morty cast (Ian Cardoni, Harry Belden, Spencer Grammer)

20:55 – Interview: Elias Toufexis (Star Trek: Discovery, Deus Ex, Starfield)

43:40 – Wrap-up and links to Geektown’s YouTube coverage

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This week on the Geektown Radio podcast, Dave and Matt discuss new series The Last Frontier and Revival, the biggest reveals from New York Comic Con 2025, and raise a pint to the new brewing sim Ale Abbey. They also talk about Foundation, Invasion, and The Dragon Prince, plus all the latest renewals and upcoming UK TV highlights.

00:00 – Intro and catch-up with Matt

00:20 – Matt on Foundation Season 3 finale

04:50 – Matt reviews Invasion Season 3

10:10 – Matt on The Dragon Prince Season 6

13:40 – Dave reviews The Last Frontier

16:20 – Discussion of Revival on Sky Max

20:40 – Dave’s gaming pick: Ale Abbey

22:30 – TV and film news: cancellations, renewals, Yellowjackets, Dexter: Resurrection, X-Men 97, Midsomer Murders

31:30 – NYCC 2025: Wonder Man, Daredevil, VisionQuest, Batman: Knightfall, Starfleet Academy

51:50 – Other new trailers: Pluribus, Malice

57:40 – UK TV highlights for mid-October (Lazarus, The Ridge, 9-1-1, The Diplomat, Mayor of Kingstown)

1:02:40 – Wrap-up and where to find everyone online

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