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Welcome to another episode of #NolanClub! In anticipation of this summer release of The Odyssey Geek History Lesson introduces an exploratory series where Jason and Ashley go back and explore the films of Christopher Nolan in chronological order continuing with this week's episode on: Insomnia! Can we stay awake through the end of the podcast? Will we be wracked by guilt over our film opinions? Listen along to find out and watch out for The Wild Card!#SpookySeason Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/jawiinFor exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans Podcast, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/JawiinGHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreadingFOLLOW GHL►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylessonThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylessonTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekhistorylessonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistor

Wonder Man has made it to the MCU in the word of streaming starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II! His comic book history is so confusing and he's quit so many Avengers teams this week on Geek History Lesson, we’re diving into the history of Wonder Man -- the times when Simon Williams is a working actor in Los Angeles, the times he had a group of weird roommates, Wonder Man is a stunt man, and an Avengers, and we are introduced to some of the most bizarre twists and turns in Marvel Comics history.Additional research & writing by Diego Nunez - https://www.threads.com/@blackcrow521For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans Podcast, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/JawiinGHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreadingFOLLOW GHL►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylessonThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylessonTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.

Welcome to the premier episode of #NolanClub! In anticipation of this summer release of The Odyssey Geek History Lesson introduces an exploratory series where Jason and Ashley go back and explore the films of Christopher Nolan in chronological order beginning with this week's episode on: Memento! Can we remember the movie we watched? The podcast we are hosting? Listen along to find out and remember Sammy Jankis.#SpookySeason Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/jawiinFor exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans Podcast, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/JawiinGHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreadingFOLLOW GHL►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylessonThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylessonTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekhistorylessonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylessonGet Your GHL Pin: https://geekhis

Westeros is once again at the forefront of television audience's minds! Dunk and Egg have stolen our hearts in A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS. Rhaenyra vs. Alicent returns to our screens this summer! How can your possibly keep it all straight? Maesters Ashley and Jason take the tomes down from the Citadel to unveil George R.R. Martin's history of A Song of Ice and Fire evolution into the Game of Thrones juggernaut it is tonight with these episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:GHL 256 - Game of Thrones Series Review & Retrospective - Hot takes moments after the OG series wrapped!GHL 251 - Our Perfect Kingsguard - who would we most want protecting our reign? Featuring special guest, Rachel Cushing!GHL 19 - House Targaryen - Cousins be kissing!GHL 10 - Jon Snow - A massive debate about whether or not we know everyone or nothing about Jon Snow!Learn what it takes to reinvent fantasy for a modern audience. Is it dark edginess? Or practiced tropes? Introducing a new character every chapter? Join us f

This month the Star Trek series 40 years in the making, Starfleet Academy, introduces us to a new generation of Starfleet Cadets and the first new class in the 32nd century! Some familiar faces also return to the franchise. This week on Geek History Lesson we put our Starfleet uniforms back on (with the dust from The Red Shirt Diaries and Section 31), to boldly go where no podcast has gone before!#SpookySeason Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/jawiinFor exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans Podcast, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/JawiinGHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreadingFOLLOW GHL►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylessonThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylessonTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekhistorylessonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylessonGet Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy

Game of Thrones returns! This time it's about the Hedge Knight and his Squire during the time of the greatest piece Westeros has ever seen! What is Dunk short for? What does Egg mean? How do you pronounce "KOTSK"? Let us guide you back into the world of Westeros as we prepare to watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms!#SpookySeason Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/jawiinFor exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans Podcast, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/JawiinGHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreadingFOLLOW GHL►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylessonThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylessonTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekhistorylessonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylessonGet Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.comYou can follow Ashley at https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson or https://ww

Once again the X-Men are the team on every Marvel Movie fans' lips! With Cyclops giving us big Jim Lee 90s comics energy in the AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY trailer we wanted to reexamine the personal favorite X-Men members of our hosts. Do you love any of these characters as much as we do? Strap yourself into the Quinjet as we present you these episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:GHL 473 - Emma Frost - ft. the strong opinions of Diego Anthony Nuñez!GHL 225 - Nightcrawler - the birth of Tex Willerman!GHL 211 - Cable - the time traveling history of the best Summers childGHL 14 - Kitty Pryde - Discover one of the first X-Men episodes we ever recorded with a bonus dragonLearn what it takes to tell the best of the best comic book stories in the Marvel Comics Universe. Is it style? Or substance? Join us for this in-depth celebration of top dogs! Follow Diego Anthony Nuñez on Threads ► https://www.threads.com/@blackcrow521#SpookySeason2025 Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/jawiinFor exclusive bonus podcas

Marvel Comics characters are sharing adventures with DC Comics characters again! With Laura Kinney forging new grounds with Dick Grayson we wanted to take a look at things from the Marvel perspective. What does it take to tell the Best Marvel Comics story? Strap yourself into the Fantasticar as we present you these episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:GHL 399 - Best Wolverine Stories - Learn which Wolvie stories inspire Logan's longest-running writer, Benjamin Percy232 - Best Daredevil Stories - Uncover the ultimate guide to the tales of The Man Without Fear226 - Best Iron Fist Stories - Find Danny Rand stories you can receommend to your friends258 - Best X-Men Stories - Discover the greatest stories of the best Marvel teamLearn what it takes to tell the best of the best comic book stories in the Marvel Comics Universe. Is it style? Or substance? Join us for this in-depth celebration of top dogs! Follow Benjamin Percy on BlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/benjaminpercy.bsky.social#SpookySeason2025

We're bringing it back! No one asked for it! Here's every Doctor Strange Holiday Special EVER + the premier episode of TEX MEN! Relive old characters you forgot about or probably should have forgotten! Discover how GHL guest stars Doctor Strange and Clea have taken over the podcast every year! Hear every shenanigan between Tex Willerman and Nightcrawler! Happy Holidays! Special guests incude: Omar Najam (how many times can one guest appear!?), Dani Fernandez, Sam Bashor, John Steven Rocha and more!Happy Holidays!#SpookySeason2025 Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/jawiinFor exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans Podcast, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/JawiinGHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreadingFOLLOW GHL►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylessonThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylessonTik Tok: https://www.tiktok

Batman is an Absolute beast! Superman has the Absolute best covers! With the Dark Knight and Man of Steels's DC Absolute Series flying off the shelves there is no better time to explore what it takes to tell the best Kryptonian tales and adventures of the Caped Crusader than now. Strap yourself into the Batmobile we present you these episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:GHL 431 - Best Batman Family Stories - Discover storytelling beyond the Bat!GHL 432 - Best Alfred Pennyworth Stories - Did you think we'd forget Batman's true father?GHL 402 - Best Batman Writers of All Time - Want to guess at our list?GHL 351 - Best Superman Stories - Learn what an alien can teach us about being humanGHL 106 - Top 5 Batman v Superman Stories - Strap in for when The Big Blue Boyscout and Gotham's Son come to blowsLearn what it takes to tell the best of the best comic book stories in the DC Comics Universe. Is it style? Or substance? Join us for this in-depth celebration of top dogs: Batman and Superman! Follow Adam

After months of "technical difficulties", the third episode of TEX MEN is finally here! Tex Willerman and Kurt Wagner, the incredible NIGHTCRAWLER are back, and this time they’re joined by Kurt’s old buddy, the mysterious card throwing mutant known as Gambit, Remy LeBeau. Together, they dive into Tex's new fascination -- a little known Korean Documentary called Kpop Demon Hunters. Don’t worry, it’s not all demon drama. Tex also drops some fun facts about the news stories of June 2025, how the Saja Boys ripped off a Coca Cola Cowboy, and his plans for a new Piggly Wiggly Casino! Watch out and make sure you don't put your fist in anyone's mouth!(We’re as confused as you are).It’s a Geek History Lesson holiday special packed with geeky goodness, questionable tangents, and enough chaos to make Wolverine lose his cool.Featuring: Omar NajamGrab some eggnog, put on your 90s Head Cowl, and let’s do this!#SpookySeason2025 Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/jawiinFor exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice Leag

Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Or in your estimation does it not even count? This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by journalist and Scottish icon, Graeme McMillan (Popverse, The Hollywood Reporter), to dig dow deep on the questions of: What constitutes a "holiday" movie? Do we like Die Hard? And provide you an eclectic list to enjoy throughout your celebrations this year! Yes, a comic book character makes an appearance!Follow Graeme McMillan on BlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/graemem.bsky.social#SpookySeason2025 Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/jawiinFor exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans Podcast, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/JawiinGHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreadingFOLLOW GHL►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylessonThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylessonTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.

Explore the comic book origins behind the AVP franchise in the wake of Predator: Badlands playing in cinemas as Ashley Victoria Robinson joins the fine folks of the Fanbase Weekly podcast for a special episode of Fanbase Features! Together they discuss the glories and pitfalls of 1990s comic books, the design language of both Xenomorphs and Predators, and ask if they can remember th ename of any character in this story?Follow Fanbase Press on BlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/fanbasepress.bsky.socialFollow Bryant Dillon on BlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/comicbooksniffer.bsky.socialFollow Phillip Kelly on BlueSky ► https://www.threads.com/@phillipcreates#SpookySeason2025 Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/jawiinFor exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans Podcast, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/JawiinGHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedre

Great Hera! Wonder Woman has an iconic solo series and DC Absolute Series on shelves right now! The toughest and kindest member of DC Comics' trinity is the character on everybody's lips. In celebration of the Goddess of War we present you these episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:GHL 164: Wonder Woman (The Golden Age) – Want to know where and how Diana Prince became Wonder Woman?!GHL 350: Wonder Woman (The Silver Age) – Did you know Wonder Woman was a fashion editor?GHL 526: Wonder Woman (The Bronze Age) – Discover the power George Perez wielded over WondyWelcome to Paradise Island! Or is it Themyscira? Join us for this epic celebration of the most powerful hero in the DC Comics Universe - Wonder Woman!Follow Susan Eisenberg on Threads ► https://www.instagram.com/susaneisenberg1/#SpookySeason2025 Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/jawiinFor exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans Podcast, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History

This week the fourth season of Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (formerly, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous), introduces a new generation of dinosaur enthusiasts to the extended universe of Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park! This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by podcaster extraordinaire and OG Murderino, Steven Ray Morris (host of See Jurassic Right), to dig up what exactly it takes to animate Jurassic Right!Listen to See Jurassic Right ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/see-jurassic-right-with-steven-ray-morris/Follow Steven Ray Morris on Threads ► https://www.threads.com/@stevenraymorris#SpookySeason2025 Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/jawiinFor exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans Podcast, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/JawiinGHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreadingFOLLOW GHL►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ge

Celebrate the legacy of Japanese icon, Godzilla, as Ashley Victoria Robinson joins the fine folks of the Fanbase Weekly podcast (for her second Godzilla appearance!), for a special episode of Fanbase Features! Together they discuss the American television edit iconically known as "Godzilla 1985", their shared loved and nostalgia for this particular version of the story, and try to divorce themselves enough to decide if there is anything actually good in this movie?Follow Fanbase Press on BlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/fanbasepress.bsky.socialFollow Bryant Dillon on BlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/comicbooksniffer.bsky.socialFollow Jack Phoenix on BlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/comicslibrarian.bsky.socialFollow David Baxter on Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/davebaxter42/#SpookySeason2025 Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/jawiinFor exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans Podcast, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesso

Out in cinemas and now streaming worldwide, the culmination of Guillermo Del Toro's creative work, Frankenstein introduces a new generation of moviegoers to Victor and The Creature. This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by TikTok sensation Fallon Prinzivalli to give a full SPOILER FILLED review.Follow Fallon on Threads ► https://www.threads.com/@fallonvalli#SpookySeason2025 Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/jawiinFor exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans Podcast, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/JawiinGHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreadingFOLLOW GHL►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylessonThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylessonTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekhistorylessonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylessonGet Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.comYou can follow Ashle

Following the success of 1992's Bram Stoker's Dracula Kenneth Branagh directed and starred in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein which introduced elements of The Bride of Frankenstein into the mainstream story of Victor and The Creature. This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by returning guest Patrick McMillan to decide if this remake stands up to the original.Follow Patrick on Threads ► https://www.threads.com/@pemcmill#SpookySeason2025 Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/jawiinFor exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans Podcast, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/JawiinGHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreadingFOLLOW GHL►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylessonThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylessonTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekhistorylessonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylessonGet Your GHL P

Frankenstein (1931), was a revolution pre-code Universal Monster Movie. In 1935, the Hays Code had been in place for a year and Universal released, The Bride of Frankenstein, which became arguably more iconic than its predecessor. This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by Geek History Lesson Research Assistant and Talking Titans co-host Diego Anthony Nuñez to explore the cultural impact of both films. Which is better?Follow Diego on Threads ► https://www.threads.com/@blackcrow521#SpookySeason2025 Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/jawiinFor exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans Podcast, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/JawiinGHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreadingFOLLOW GHL►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylessonThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylessonTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekhistorylesso

It's alive! It's alive! The podcast is a live! #GHLSpookySeason2025 is in full swing and this year we have set our sights on the release of Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein. From Doctor Victor Frankenstein's hubris, to Mary Shelley's genius, to Elizabeth's innocence, and whether he's called "The Creature" or "The Monster" we break down the many distinct facets of a character who has simply come to be known as "Frankenstein" in these Creature-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:GHL 512: Frankenstein in Pop Culture – Uncover all the different pieces of media that were sown together to create the "Frankenstein" you know and love todayGHL 513: DC Comics' Frankenstein – Study up on the big guy from The Creature CommandosFire, bad! Podcast, good! Join us for this creepy celebration of all things Frankenstein!Additional research by Diego Anthony Nunez#SpookySeason2025 Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/jawiinFor exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show our Teen Titans P