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The Geek Buddies

by The Geek Buddies | Realm · English · Arts & Books

The Geek Buddies are Film Critic/Writer/Host John Rocha, Animation EP/Writer Michael Vogel, and Actor/Animation Writer Shannon McClung. Three industry pros and longtime friends giving you their unique perspectives on everything geeky in the world of entertainment.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 24 min
Latest: 12 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 43 minNew

Avengers Doomsday vs DC's Man of Tomorrow- Which Film NEEDS To Succeed More?

On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss Lucasfilm officially putting James Mangold's Star Wars movie on hold, the trailers for Godzilla Minus Zero, The Exorcist: Martyrs, Hexed, Blade Runner 2099, the first photos of Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler for Miami Vice '85, Marvel Recap of the NYCC announcements and the new international poster for Avengers: Doomsday, and answer the question whether Avengers Doomsday or DC's Man of Tomorrow needs to succeed more! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to…

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Earlier episodes 29 most recent

7 Oct 2026 · 2 hr 11 min
LANTERNS SEASON FINALE: LIVE SPOILER REVIEW + BATMAN PART 2 DELAYED AGAIN
LANTERNS SEASON FINALE: LIVE SPOILER REVIEW + BATMAN PART 2 DELAYED AGAIN | Geek Buddies ⚠️ FULL SPOILERS for the Lanterns season finale. If you haven't watched yet, come back after you have! Tonight on Geek Buddies, we're breaking down the Lanterns season finale live: the ending, the big moments, what worked, what didn't, and where the DCU goes from here. We're also getting into the news that The Batman Part 2 has been delayed again, with "personal reasons" for Matt Reeves cited as the cause. What does this mean for the film, how might WB and DC respond, and what does it say about the…
4 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
SKYDANCE is King, What Now? New VISIONQUEST Trailer Teases Ultron vs Vision Rematch!
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss SKYDANCE is now in control of WB and Paramount, so what's next? They also talk Bradley Cooper leading GI Joe theatrical adaptation for Danny McBride and Paramount, a Fast & Furious TV Show, the Spider-Man show focusing on the Clone Saga, Nicolas Cage's comments comparing the MCU to the WWE, and the trailers for Visionquest, Ebenexer and The Man with the Bag. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #WB #spiderman #marvel #visionquest…
30 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Is Jon Watts Right for Star Wars Ep X, Endgame Encore Scenes, Lanterns 1x7 Review | THE GEEK BUDDIES
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss if Jon Watts is the right choice to direct Star Wars Episode X, if the Skywalker saga is a good idea and their questions about Simon Kinberg. They also talk Shawn Levy's overall deal with Disney and 20th TV, and their Lanterns Ep 7 Spoiler Review Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #DC #marvel #STARWARS #avengers #avengersendgame #lanterns #jamesgunn #haljordan #johnstewart #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung…
23 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 39 min
WB Merger Settled, What's Next for James Gunn and DC? Lanterns 1x6 Review
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel discuss the Paramount/WB merger being settled and what it now means for James Gunn and DC. They also discuss Robert Pattinson's new The Batman 2 comments, Mahershala Ali's new comments on Kevin Feige and Blade, the Christian pushback on Greta Gerwig's approach to Narnia, the trailers for Brad Bird's Ray Gunn and Nathan Fielder's You Can See Everything and finish off with their Spoiler Review of Lanterns Episode 6! Whew. It's a lot for one episode and we hope yiou enjoy it! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social…
16 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 40 min
Will Doomsday Beat Spider-Man's Numbers, DC Clarifies Its Shows, Lanterns 1x5 Review
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss Spider-Man Brand New Day officially becoming the highest grossing domestic movie of all time. They debate whether Avengers: Doomsday will beat those numbers later this year. They also discuss the trailers Wildwood, Crustal Lake and The Other Mommy, DC's Update on its shows with James Gunn calrifying cameos in Man of Tomorrow and Zack Snyder talking about his time running DC at Wb and their spoiler review for LANTERNS episode 5! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to…
12 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 26 min
WTH is Up With Those Gorilla Grodd Set Photos? Asa Germann is X-Men's Angel
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES LIVE, John Rocha and Shannon McClung host a Happy Hour chat on those Gorilla Grodd set photos, X-Men news with Asa Germann being cast as Angel, Spider-Man Brand New Day box office records, what TV shows we are watching, Lanterns Episode 5 predictions, John Mulaney in Get Smart adaptation, Destin Daniel Cretton doing Hawaii Five-O movie, Star Wars to screen in 70MM Imax and more! PLUS, they answer all your questions. To send a question for John and Shannon, go to: https://streamlabs.com/johnrochasays/tip Remember to Like and Share this episode on your…
10 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
Does Adria Arjona's Wonder Woman Ease Battinson Into Gunn's DC? Lanterns 1x4 Review
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss Adria Arjona's comments about Wonder Woman and if she gave herself away on Happy Sad Confused podcast and if her being Wonder Woman makes it easier for Battinson to be in Gunn's DCU? They also spoiler review Lanterns Ep 4, talk the trailers for Godzilla Minus Zero, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and You Can See Everything and their spoiler review for Coyote vs Acme! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #DC #lanterns…
2 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Gal Gadot vs James Gunn, Lanterns 1x3 Review, Street Fighter Trailer Wows!
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung debate Gal Gadot's controversial comments over James Gunn and Wonder Woman 3 and Spoiler Review the controversial Lanterns Episode 3. They also talk the new Street Fighter trailer, Randy Quaid attacking Anne Hathaway for being cast in Days of Thunder 2, Ridley Scott's boneheaded comments about Alien: Romulus and Gladiator II and more! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #DC #lanterns #wonderwoman #galgadot #tomcruise #streetfighter…
26 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 34 min
James Gunn Lying About Batman Status? Lanterns 1x2 Review, Dolly Parton Tribute
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss James Gunn responding to Dan Marcus's tweets about Andy Muschietti's status on Batman: Brave and the Bold and the film itself. Also, they discuss their review of Lanterns Episode 2, their Dolly Parton tribute, Dan Stevens is the new Robocop, Kit Harrington replacing Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart in Harry Potter S2 and more! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #DC #batman #jamesgunn #lanterns #dollyparton #robocop…
23 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
Marvel Develops New Shows, Yahya Wants Answers, DC's Gorilla Grodd Series Update
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss MARVEL developing new TV shows while Yahya wants answers for Wonder Man's cancellation, Cailee Spaeny and Charles Melton still in contention for X-Men roles, Inde Navarrette turning down Heat 2 to take Rogue, DC's Gorilla Grodd series gets a title eight episodes, a case and a synopsis, and the trailers for Whalefall, Wildwood and Golden Axe. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #marvel #xmen #WB #DC #jamesgunn #mcu #johnrocha…
18 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 59 min
X-MEN Cast Revealed! Doomsday and VisionQuest Trailers, Lanterns 1x1 Review
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES LIVE, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk all the bif D23 announcements including X-Men cast, Doomsday and Visionques trailer, Ahsoka S2 trailer and the big parks and animation updates. They also Spoiler Review 'LANTERNS' S1 Ep 1, deliver their review of the X-Men S2 finale and more! PLUS, they answer all your questions. To send a question for Mike and Shannon, go to: https://streamlabs.com/johnrochasays/tip Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #marvel #xmen #DC…
12 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
X-Men Casting Issues, HOTD 3x8 Review, Nicholas Hoult Joins Harry Potter Series
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss the X-Men casting drama with Charles Melton and Caelee Spaeny reportedly NOT in the X-Men movie...or are they? They also bring you their Spoiler Review on that Season 3 finale of House of the Dragon and their thoughts on Nicholas Hoult joining season 2 of the Harry Potter series as Gilderoy Lockhart. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #marvel #xmen #houseofthedragon #gameofthrones #harrypotter #nicholashoult #johnrocha…
10 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 30 min
SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Spoiler Review, What It Means for MARVEL'S Future?
🚨 LIVE: Spider-Man: Brand New Day — SPOILER REVIEW 🚨 Join the Geek Buddies — John Rocha, Michael Vogel, and Shannon McClung — for a full spoiler breakdown of Spider-Man: Brand New Day! We're going deep on the movie, starring Tom Holland as Peter Parker, alongside Zendaya, Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal as Punisher, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Tramell Tillman, Marisa Tomei, and Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. We'll break down what worked, what didn't, and y'all know I like to keep it honest here. Then we're digging into what this…
7 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
Kit Connor is Cyclops! HOTD 3x7 Review, X Men 97 S2 Is Killing the Series
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss their reactions to Kit Connor landing the Cyclops role for the MCU's X-Men movie and what the entire team might look like before the D23 announcement. They also Spoiler Review House of the Dragon S3 Ep 7 and review X-Men 97 S2 Eps 6-8 and why this season is killing the whole series. Plus, they discuss the 'Primetime' trailer and if Robert Pattinson is getting an Oscar nom for it! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #marvel #xmen…
1 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 1 min
Marvel: Spider-Man 4 is Massive, X-Men Casting, Blade Updates, Ghost Rider
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES LIVE, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung hold down the fort as Rocha recovers from COVID and the guys talk all the big MCU news including Spider-Man 4 already blowing up the box office, Samara Weaving is cast as Emma Frost, Mahershala Ali ends his Blade association, Wonder Man S2 is cancelled and their reactions to all the big ComicCon news. They also talk the trailers for the new Jumanji movie and Michael B. Jordan's 'THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR' trailers. PLUS, they answer all your questions. To send a question for Mike and Shannon, go to:…
22 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
Doomsday Trailer Breakdown, The Odyssey Review, HOTD 3x5 Spoiler Review
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung deliver their mixed reactions to the Avengers: Doomsday trailer and speculate on what the storylines and surprises might be! They also bring you their Spoiler Reviews for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and House of the Dragon S3 Ep 5. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #marvel #avengers #xmen #MCU #theodyssey #christophernolan #houseofthedragon #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies…
16 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 31 min
The Batman II Delayed to 2028, Adam Driver for Magneto? HOTD 3x4 Review
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss The Batman 2 being delayed to 2028, Blue Beetle joining Man of Tomorrow, Bradley Cooper to lead the new GI Joe movie, Adam Driver rumored for the villain in the X-Men movie, the trailers for 'I PLAY ROCKY', DIGGER', and 'MAYDAY', their Spoiler Review for House of the Dragon S3 Ep4 and more! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #marvel #batman #xmen #DC #jamesgunn #superman #houseofthedragon #johnrocha #michaelvogel…
12 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
New Avengers Doomsday Artwork Teases Storylines, X-Men 97 2x4 Review
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel talk the new Avengers Doomsday artwork that previews some of the storylines we might seeing in the movie. They also talk the new Spidey vs Hulk footage from Brand New Day and The Rock as Apocalypse and Wagner Moura as Mister Sinister rumors. They also talk all the latest from DC with the Gorilla Grodd, Poison Ivy and V for Vendetta news, the new trailer for Dune 3 and if it's already a Best Picture contender and their spoiler review for X-Men 97 Season 2 Episode 3 featuring Apocalypse, Professor X and Magneto. Remember to Like…
8 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
House of the Dragon 3x3 Review, Supergirl Fallout Threatens James Gunn at DC
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung bring you their Spoiler Review for House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 3 and talk the Avatar Aang The Last Airbender trailer for Paramount Plus, the loss fo viewership with the second season of Netflix shows and the deepening crisis over the Supergirl fallout threatening to capsize DC and James Gunn's reign. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #houseofthedragon #DC #JamesGunn #gameofthrones #Netflix #Supergirl #thelastairbender…
3 Jul 2026 · 59 min
What's REALLY Going on With DC's Batman, X-Men 97 S2 Eps 1-3 Review
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Shannon McClung bring you their Spoiler Reviews for X-Men '97 Season 2 Eps 1-3, what's REALLY going on with DC's Batman and James Gunn, Danny McBride's update with his GI Joe adaptation, and the trailer for Star Wars' The Ninth Jedi, Amy Adams's new comments on STARFIGHTER and more! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #xmen #marvel #batman #jamesgunn #DC #GIJoe #StarWars #Hulu #Disney #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies…
1 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 23 min
SUPERGIRL Spoiler Review, HOTD 3x2 Spoiler Review | THE GEEK BUDDIES
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung bring you their Spoiler Reviews for SUPERGIRL and House of the Dragon S3 Ep 2. They also talk the state of DC after the poor opening weekend box office of Supergirl and if James Gunn's position is in jeopardy and what's next for the House of the Dragon characters after the Battle of the Gullett and Rhaenyra's taking of the Iron Throne. Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #DC #Supergirl #houseofthedragon #jamesgunn #gameofthrones #hbomax…
24 Jun 2026 · 57 min
HOTD 3x1 and Toy Story 5 Spoiler Reviews, Batman Knightfall is Here!
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung bring you their Spoiler Reviews for House of the Dragon S3 Ep 1 and Toy Story 5. They also talk the state of WB Animation as it prepares to release Batman: Knightfall Part 1 and if a Master of the Universe sequel is really in the works! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #batman #pixar #disney #WB #houseofthedragon #gameofthrones #toystory #mastersoftheuniverse #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies…
18 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
New SPIDER MAN BND Trailer Teases Massive Mutant Mystery, X-MEN Casting Rumors
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Shannon McClung talk the new SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Trailer and all the teases and mysteries in it. They also talk RDJ and the Russos' new comments on Doctor Doom and Doomsday and the new rumor that Charles Melton is up for Beast in the X-Men. They also talk the trailers for Shrek 5 and Hexed, the news that Brad Bird's Ray Gunn will NOT be in theaters thanks to Netflix, and if Ridley Scott is stopping a new director coming on to do the Alien: Romulus sequel! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to…
14 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
NEW Batman II Rumors Spark Strong Fan Reactions, 24 Jump Street Is a Go
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Shannon McClung talk the breaking news that Sebastian Stan is Victor Zsasz and Bryan Tyree Henry is Harvey Dent in The Batman Part 2. They also speculate who Scarlett Johansson and Charles Dance are playing and what it means that The Penguin is not coming back for a Season 2. They also talk the news that 24 Jump Street is a go with Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum and Ice Cube coming back, George Miller wants one more Mad Max film and TV series before giving it up and the trailers for The Social Reckoning, Whalefall, Gatto, and Heart of the…
9 Jun 2026 · 2 hr 4 min
MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Spoiler Review, DC Updates for Supergirl and Wonder Woman
On this LIVE episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss the huge DC updates with the new Supergirl scenes, the Jimmy Olson series and the Paradise Lost TV series. They also discuss Hugh Jackman and Ridley Scott teaming up for a Treasure Island remake, bring you their Spoiler Review for Masters of the Universe and more! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #DC #superman #mastersoftheuniverse #heman #supergirl #jamesgunn #amazonmgm #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung…
3 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 31 min
Will Backrooms, Obsession Change Hollywood, Man of Tomorrow, Supergirl Updates
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk if Backrooms and Obsession signal a sea change in Hollywood, the MOTU Box Office is in trouble, Mando and Grogu Crashes Down in its second weekend, Martin Scorsese embraces AI, new Lex Luthor Mechasuit from MAN OF TOMORROW Revealed, New Supergirl, End of Oak Street, Onslaught, How to Rob a Bank Trailers and more! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #DC #Superman #backrooms #obsession #jamesgunn #manoftomorrow #johnrocha…
30 May 2026 · 1 hr 39 min
SPIDER-NOIR Spoiler Review, STAR WARS New Trilogy Continues Skywalker Saga
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk their spoiler review for SPIDER-NOIR and their thoughts on Simon Kinberg's next Star Wars trilogy will continue the Skywalker Saga. They also discuss the new trailers for The House of the Dragon S3, Disclosure Day and X-Men '97 S2, the Tom Hardy Mobland controversy, the Amazon AI Animation announcement and fallout and more! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #spiderman #Marvel #StarWars #xmen #houseofthedragon #HBO #LordandMiller…
24 May 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU Spoiler Review | Star Wars | The Geek Buddies
⚠️ SPOILER REVIEW: Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu | Geek Buddies Din Djarin and Grogu have finally made the leap to the big screen — and the Geek Buddies have THOUGHTS. John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung sit down for a full spoiler-filled breakdown of Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu. Nothing is off limits — we're diving deep into every moment, every twist, and everything this movie means for the future of Star Wars! 🎬 Directed by: Jon Favreau ✍️ Written by: Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni & Noah Kloor 🎵 Music by: Ludwig Göransson 📽️ Cinematography by: David Klein 🌟 Starring: Pedro…
21 May 2026 · 1 hr 21 min
Lanterns Trailer Hints at Hal Jordan's Death? Lindelof Reveals Star Wars Plans
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk their breakdown of the new LANTERNS trailer and if it hints at the death of Hal Jordan. They also talk the new Masters of the Universe final trailer and first reactions, Damon Lindelof revealing his cancelled Star Wars plans, Arnold Schwarzenegger confirming that King Conan will start shooting in 2027, the trailers for Spider--Noir and Little Brother, Disney's staged Mando and Grogu PR move with Pedro Pascal, and more! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The…

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The Geek Buddies is a English arts & books podcast from The Geek Buddies | Realm. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: The Geek Buddies | Realm
Language: English
Category: Arts & Books
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 24 min
Latest episode: 12 Oct 2026
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