The Geek Awakens Podcast

28/06/2025

The Celestial Knight and Caspian Porter are two of the stars of Homebrewed Comics. However, a new Kickstarter sees Caspian cross over into CK's universe. Surely they won't fight each other, right?

Mitch talks with Dennis R. Valencia and Drew D. Lenhart about their respective books, the Kickstarter and what else Homebrewed Comics is, well, brewing up.

Check out the Kickstarter for "The Celestial Knight Vs. Caspian Porter" here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/snowyworks/the-celestial-knight-vs-caspian-porter

The Geek Awakens Podcast · Episode

14/06/2025

Comic creator Zack Kaplan is back to talk about his upcoming comic "Masterminds" from Dark Horse Comics, along with some of his other recent books, including "Kill All Immortals," also from Dark Horse, and "Dark Empty Void" from Mad Cave Studios. Among a few other topics, Zack also talks about what got him into basketball recently.

If you want to be sure you get "Masterminds" #1, let your comic shop know before the July 31 final order cutoff. Missed the first arc of "Kill All Immortals"? The trade paperback is out now!

The Geek Awakens Podcast · Episode

11/06/2025

Mitch and Matt celebrate Pride by reviewing the first arc of "House of Slaughter," a spinoff of the popular series "Something is Killing the Children."

The book: "House of Slaughter: The Butcher's Mark" (BOOM! Studios/James Tynion IV/Tate Brombal/Werther Dell'Edera/Chris Shehan)

The booze: Miller Lite and Montucky Cold Snacks

The Geek Awakens Podcast · Episode

08/05/2025

"C.R.I.T.: He Who Would Be King" is the latest issue in the "C.R.I.T." series, which follows a group of friends who become superheroes. Creator Chris Sahloff talks about how "C.R.I.T." started, what's next for Homebrewed Comics and more!

Back the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homebrewedheroes/crit-he-who-would-be-king

The Geek Awakens Podcast · Episode

06/05/2025

"Stillwater" comes to TV, Lin-Manuel Miranda goes out to the ballgame and Mitch goes to the Bronx Zoo. But, before all that, Tabitha surprises us with Brunch in a Jar "sippin' cream."

The Pull List
"Dark Regards" (Oni Press) by Dave Hill and Artyom Topilin

The Geek Awakens Podcast · Episode

04/05/2025

Caleb Palmquist returns to the Artist Alley Spotlight to talk about the latest issue of "Unicorn: Vampire Hunter," about a unicorn named Edward who -- you guessed it -- hunts vampires. If you haven't started reading this, you can get caught up with the latest Kickstarter, which ends on May 9!

Back the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/giraffe-design/unicorn-vampire-hunter-1-8

The Geek Awakens Podcast · Episode

30/04/2025

Look, we're just as confused about chicken jockeys as you are. But at least we have info on "Hamilton" and "Immortal Legend Batman" to make up for it.

The Pull List
"Hey, Mary" (Oni Press) by Andrew Wheeler and Rye Hickman

"Station Grand" (Oni Press) by Craig Hurd-McKenney and Noah Bailey

The Geek Awakens Podcast · Episode

21/04/2025

It's been a little bit but we're back! To start things off, we had our annual trip to C2E2. This year, we talked to TJ Klune, Ray Nadine, Stacey Kade, CMSA eSports, and Cynthia Pelayo. Oh, and we hung out at The Catcade - cat rescue and lounge.

The Pull List
"The Freak" (Oni Press) by Matt Lesniewski

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3gqnckl5RX2KlAHdZoeJiw?si=4OBD7EbsQLevTUAThRvMWg

The Geek Awakens Podcast · Episode

24/12/2024

Mitch and Matt are back with a festive comic that gives a different take on the legend of .

The Comic: (BOOM! Studios/Grant Morrison/Dan Mora)

The Drink: Christmas (Irish creme, peppermint schnapps, vanilla vodka, milk, garnished with a candy cane)

The Geek Awakens Podcast · Episode

22/12/2024

Chicago TARDIS is the Midwest's biggest convention. This year, we got to check it out and do some really fun interviews in the process. We talked to Taylor Deatherage about the con in an Artist Alley back in November.

Interviews with:
DePaul Doctor Who
Everything's Shiny Creations
Jake's Robotics
Pixel Who

The Geek Awakens Podcast · Episode

12/12/2024

From to to Chicago TARDIS, this episode is all about the things that knocked our socks off (and some that didn't) in 2024. We also look ahead to 2025. Happy Holidays, y'all!

The
"Demons: Rise and Grind" (Silver Sprocket) by Hyena Hell

"Hobtown Mystery Stories, Vol. 2" (Oni Press) by Kris Bertin and Alexander Forbes

The Geek Awakens Podcast · Episode

01/12/2024

In addition to some fun interviews you'll see/hear later, our Saturday at was spent listening to fun panels with , , , and ! Then, we ended the night at the Ball.

It may be the last day, but still has a few fun things in store for us!