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A podcast covering the world of movies, tv show, toys, collectibles, gaming and all things Geekcentric. Join us every week as we discuss the latest news, and trailers. Plus we have special interviews with the people who make the things we love, and reviews of some the latest movies and series from around the Geekiverse. Follow us on Twitter @GeekcentricYT Follow us on Instagram @wearegeekcentric
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A weekly pinball podcast brought to you by the people that run Wedgehead, a pinball bar in Portland, Oregon. Each week Alan and Alex discuss a different pinball topic, with a focus on location play, often with other interesting guests. If you have any questions, or might want to guest on a future episode, please email : wedgeheadinfo@gmail.com.
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Film Critics Weekly

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Presented by Popcorn Talk and the LA's Online Film Critic Society, this is Film Critics Weekly, where members of the Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society come together to discuss new topics of the weeks, the movies you may have missed but need to check out, and reveal insider information of the film and journalism industry. Join host Scott Menzel with a rotating panel of members of the LAOFCS as they bring you into the inner circle with heightened discussion and knowledge.
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In this episode, our friend and member of our local Portland Pinball scene, Nate Tayloe joins us on the show to educate us on the weird case where Gottlieb chose to sue Paramount Pictures over alleged copyright and trademark infringement due to the inclusion of Gottlieb's "Silver Slugger" pinball machine in the 2000 movie, "What Women Want" starrin…
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The man/myth/legend Roger Sharpe is back again on the show to speak more about the pinball renaissance of the 1990s. In this second episode we dive more into some of the many people that made these games special. We talk about designers like Steve Ritchie, Pat Lawlor, and Dennis Nordman. Programmers like Larry DeMar, Lyman Sheats, and Dwight Sulliv…
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This is our spoiler-free review of DreamWorks Animation's The Wild Robot. We discuss the film's stunning visuals, impressive voice cast, and lovely yet real themes of parenthood and survival. We also discuss where this film fell short in its pacing and overall story structure. The Wild Robot stars Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O’Hara, Bil…
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Alan and Alex are joined on the show once again by Roger Sharpe, aka the 'Man Who Saved Pinball' to discuss his career at Williams from 1988-1999 as the Marketing Director. Roger tells us some great stories about getting hired, the merger of Bally into Williams, his role in licensing games, and more. And we discuss a lot about the different technol…
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This is our spoiler-free review of Transformers One. We take a trip to Cybertron to discuss one of the most delightful surprises of the year—an incredibly refreshing new origin story of two sworn enemies who were once friends. Their brotherly bond and the adventure they share change Cybertron forever in this excellent animated feature film directed…
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This is our spoiler-free review of Marvel Television’s Agatha All Along. Join us as we are bewitched by the first four episodes. We share our thoughts on the vibes and humour, the fantastic cast and performances, the incredible costumes, and the chill-inducing musical moments. Agatha All Along stars Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke, Sasheer Zamata, Ali Ahn,…
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Alan and Alex are joined on the show by their friend Tyler White from LA to discuss Stern's Insider Connected platform, and why he loves to use it, and how he wants to see it grow into the future. Stern's IC is a feature that has been on all their games since Godzilla (2021), and has retrofit kits to connect all their Spike 2 games going back to Ba…
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These are our bewitching interviews with the talented team behind Marvel Television’s Agatha All Along. We chat with showrunner Jac Schaeffer about balancing the tone of *WandaVision* with fresh elements for Agatha’s story. We dive into Kathryn Hahn's experience exploring the musical side of Agatha and hear from Joe Locke on his live D23 performanc…
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This is our special Behind The Geeks Interview for LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy. We welcome the writers, showrunners, executive producers Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit, and Bobby Moynihan, who plays Jedi Bob in the latest LEGO Star Wars adventure. We discussed with Bobby what he wanted to rebuild in Star Wars but was told no, as well as his t…
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This is our spoiler-free review for the HBO Original limited series THE PENGUIN. Join us as we discuss this exceptional series from Showrunner Lauren Lefranc, set in Matt Reeves’ version of Gotham City. We chat about the incredible transformative performance of Collin Farrell and the entire cast, the outstanding production quality, and what we love…
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Ty Ueda from Pop's Pinball Parlor in Boston, Ma. is back to defend another game on the show, this time it's 1993's Rocky & Bullwinkle and Friends! Released by Data East and designed by frequent DOTH designer extraordinaire, Tim Seckel, this game probably barely qualifies as it seems to sit somewhere in the middle of truly hated or truly respected. …
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These are our interviews with the cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2. We’re joined by Sophia Nomvete, Owain Arthur, Markella Kavenagh, Megan Richards, Leon Wadham, Lloyd Owen, Benjamin Walker, and Robert Aramayo. We discuss where we find their characters in season 2, the exploration of culture in Middle Earth, and their perf…
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Only Murders in the Building is back for season 4, and we have all the spoiler-free details about our favourite podcasters from the Arconia. Oliver, Charles, and Mabel have never been funnier, the guest stars are out of this world, and the intrigue will keep you guessing! ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, SEASON 4 Premieres on Disney+ in Canada on Augu…
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We're joined again on the show by Greg Freres whom we spoke to in the last episode, about the legendary Bally Art Department of the early solid state era. But in this episode we focus our discussions on his ascension to head of the art department at Williams/Bally after the 1988 merger, guiding them through their wild 1990s pinball renaissance unti…
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Another Hot Geek Summer has ended as we checked out Fan Expo Canada 2024! Join us as we share our con experience, from the show floor to the various activations and experiences. Plus, we share some highlights from the various panels we attended and gush over our hauls from this year's vendors. All this and everything else that happened at Fan Expo …
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This is our interview with the legendary Temuera Morrison. During our conversation he discusses the changes in his industry surrounding representation of indigenous culture and his experiences both before and after Star Wars. We also discuss Moana 2, and his upcoming song featured in the movie. Temuera Morrison joined us from Fan Expo Canada in Tor…
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In this episode, Alan and Alex are joined on the show by long time pinball artist Greg Freres, and they discuss Greg's time working in the late 1970s and early 1980s art department at Bally, a truly remarkable time period for pinball art. Greg tells us all about the different processes that revolutionized the industry, working under art director Pa…
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This is our interview with Fede Álvarez the Director of Alien: Romulus. We sat down to discuss his experience at SDCC, bringing the Alien franchise back to the Horror genre, the use of practical effects in the movie, and when in the film making process he starts to feel the emotions he puts into his work. Alien: Romulus is in theatres August 16th 2…
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Today, we're recapping our experience at D23. Join us as we share our favourite parts of the D23 Expo and all the surprises we learned at the D23 Showcases at the Honda Centre. Check out Geekcentric on YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok Join the Geekcentric Discord HERE Join Nate on Twitch at - twitch.tv/nateplaysgames…
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In this MEGA sized episode of the podcast, Alan and Alex discuss the rise and increase in the number of pinball MEGALOCATIONS with 100+ machines. We discuss traveling to these pinball destinations, what to expect playing massive collections in warehouse buildings, and talk about our own experiences at some of these locations such as Past Times, Nex…
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Hey, Vault Hunters, this is our spoiler-free review for Eli Roth’s Borderlands. Join us as we break down our thoughts on the latest video game-to-big-screen adaptation that nails the game's world but didn’t quite “adapt” as much as we would have liked. Borderlands is in theatres across Canada starting Friday, August 9th Check out Geekcentric on You…
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Sean Irby, homebrew pinball designer from our last episode rejoins the show to defend his "Die on this Hill" game: Sega's Godzilla. Before Stern released their Godzilla to a near deafening roar of approval, Gary's previous pinball venture had a much less successful go at a Godzilla game, based on the similarly ill - fated Godzilla movie starring Ma…
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This is our interview with voice acting LEGENDS John DiMaggio and David Herman from Futurama. We discuss their favourite characters, favourite lines, as well as what makes the show so special and why they think the series keeps making a come back. David also shares an EXCLUSIVE never before heard line from an upcoming yet to be produced episode! Th…
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This is our spoiler-free review for Batman Caped Crusader. Join us as we discuss this incredibly classic yet fresh take on Gotham's iconic characters and world, its excellent voice cast, and its gorgeous and familiar animation style. All ten Batman Caped Crusader episodes are streaming on August 1st on Prime Video. Check out Geekcentric on YouTube …
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Hey there, you Disney SHILLS! Are you still thinking about Lil Ol’ Deadpool? OF COURSE YOU ARE! Then this is the episode for YOU! We get super rowdy and cause quite a stir over all the SPOILER-FILLED things we loved (and even some we didn’t! I know - it's impossible, right?) Plus, we also discuss our favourite Deadpool and Wolverine variants and wh…
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Today, we’re discussing all the DOOM-SCROLLING news from the Marvel Studios’ Hall H showcase at San Diego Comic-Con, including all the news around Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts and Fantastic Four: First Steps. Please, we talk about the internet-breaking news of Robert Downey Jr returning to the MCU but not as who we'd think he woul…
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In this episode, Alan and Alex are joined on the show by Sean Irby, a northwest pinball neighbor from Seattle to discuss the making and development of homebrew pinball machines, AKA making your own pinball machine. Over the last 5 years, the homebrew pinball community has exploded thanks to the availability of boards, mission pinball framework, and…
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This is our interview with Executive Producer, Showrunner, and Co-Creator Of Futurama, David X. Cohen. We discuss what makes the show so unique, why he thinks it keeps coming back, and the differences between Geeks and Nerds, and we even discuss ideas for a modern version of David’s video game, Zoid. Season 12 of “Futurama" will premiere on Disney+…
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Oh, hey there, chimichanga lovers and Wolverine fanatics! It’s Geekcentric here, ready to dish out some spoiler-free goodness on the latest slice of cinematic perfection: Marvel Studios’ Deadpool and Wolverine. Brought to you by the genius minds of Shawn Levy, Ryan Reynolds (that handsome devil), and the one and only Hugh Jackman (yes, he still has…
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This is our interview with Executive Producer Wendy Jacobson and Rob Delaney (Peter) from Marvel Studios’ Deadpool and Wolverine. We chatted with Wendy about her experience at the studio over the last five years and what her multiversal self might be up to. With Rob, we chat about coming back to the ICONIC character of Peter and what his popcorn bu…
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In this special edition of our popular 'Die on this Hill' series, Alan teams up with his buddy AJ, the owner and operator of the Flip a Coin Arcade, to defend Data East's Hook. Alex is there as the resident hater on the show, and he GLEEFULLY reads AJ and Alan an avalanche of awful reviews scoured from the depths of the internet. Buckle up, this on…
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In this final Watch Club for Star Wars: The Acolyte, we go over every moment in this finale, The Acolyte, directed by Hanelle M. Culpepper. We discuss all the huge reveals, including THAT SITH LORD, the INCREDIBLE CHOREOGRAPHY, Vernestra’s connection to Qimir, THAT pre-credits reveal, and where this series could go in a possible season 2. All episo…
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This is our spoiler-free review for Amblin Entertainment Twisters, directed by Lee Isaac Chung. Join us for an F5-sized discussion about one of the summer's biggest movies. Does the sequel wrangle the wit, charm, and adrenaline of the 90s classic, or will it take you to the suck zone? Twisters is in theatres on July 19, 2024. Check out Geekcentric …
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We are joined on the show by Adam 'AJ' Jordan, owner and operator of the 'Flip a Coin Arcade' that they built in the basement of his girlfriend's bakery, the 'Bite Me Cake Company' in Pueblo, Colorado. We talk about building a scene in a small town, taking a leap in the middle of covid, and how his day job as an autobody repair guy has bled over in…
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This week on a very special Watch Club, we’re joined by the host of both The Reckless Rebellion Podcast and Controller Club and Senior Editor at The Direct Klein Felt as we discuss the penultimate episode of Star Wars: The Acolyte titled Choice Directed by Kogonada. We dive deep into what happened that night on Brendok, share our theories on the di…
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Our pal Jeff Johnsen, the operator of Walt's in LA, is back on the show to defend the last pinball machine that the original Stern Electronics company ever made, Orbitor 1. Jeff tells us about the historical significance of the game, including the two pinball outsiders and NASA engineers, who brought their concept and ideas for an entirely new play…
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This week on Watch Club, we take a skinny dip into the calm pool of theories on the mysteries of Star Wars: The Acolyte Episode 6, Teach/Corrupt, Directed by Hanelle M. Culpepper. We discuss the Easter egg hidden in Vernestra’s story, Sol’s discovery, and Osha's temptations, as well as our thoughts on the episode and what we think we’ll see next we…
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It’s been a week since the release of FX’s The Bear season 3, and now that we’ve had time to digest everything that happened to our favourite chefs, we are ready to share our thoughts and opinions with our spoiler-filled discussion. Is season 3 a chef’s kiss? Join us to find out! All episodes of The Bear Season 3 are avaible on Disney+ in Canada An…
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We speak with Jeff Johnsen, owner and operator of Walt's Bar in LA's Eagle Rock neighborhood about how his father taught him and his brother how to work on games as kids, almost blowing themselves up in the process. We talk about the LA pinball scene, pricing games, giving up his route, and how to properly rehab an old plumbing supply store into an…
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Back again for another Watch Club and this time WE GO INTO THE DARKNESS as we explore the depths of Star Wars: The Acolyte Episode 5 titled Night Directed by Alex Garcia Lopez. We dig into THOSE deaths, THAT reveal, the outstanding performances, incredible choreography, and some of the lingering issues we’re still recognizing in this show. We also …
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Pinball restoration artist Ashley Ludwig (@ludwigsynopsis) is back on the show to defend her favorite trashy 90s pin, Lethal Weapon 3. Made by Data East in 1992, and based on the hit series of odd couple buddy cop films, Ashley passionately tells us why she thinks that LW3 is actually better than the Addams Family, and we confront her with the heap…
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We’re back for another Watch Club for Star Wars: The Acolyte. This week we dive into episode 4 titled Day Directed by Alex Garcia Lopez. We discuss the secrets brewing amongst the Jedi on Coruscant, Qimir’s true intentions, that terrifying ending, as well as our thoughts on who truly could be behind the mask. Star Wars: The Acolyte is streaming now…
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Ever wanted to know why operators choose to use quarters vs tokens? Or why so many large arcades have ditched coins altogether and installed card readers on their games? Or why Wedgehead moved over to a freeplay model? Then this episode is for you. Alan and Alex discuss each payment system in depth and outline the pros and cons of each from both th…
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Fire, blood, and dragons return to Westeros! Join us for our spoiler-free thoughts on the first half of season 2 for HBO’s House of the Dragon. Find out if it lives up to the spectacle, anguish, and epic storytelling of the first season. Team green or team black? All must choose! HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Season 2 debuts SUNDAY, JUNE 16 9:00 p.m. ET and …
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This is our interview with Shannon Tindle (Director, Writer) and John Aoshima (Co-director) of ULTRAMAN: RISING, as well as the cast: Christopher Sean (Ken Sato/Ultraman), Gedde Watanabe (Professor Sato), and Tamlyn Tomita (Emiko). Shannon and John share more insight into the visual style and the family-centric story, while the cast shares how they…
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This is our spoiler-free review for Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2. Join us as we get in our feels for this sequel almost a decade in the making. We discuss our thoughts on the excellent additions to the cast, the fantastic new score and how this familiar and relatable film manages to grow and mature just like Riley herself. Disney and Pixar’s Ins…
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Another week another Watch Club for Star Wars: The Acolyte. This week Darcy joins in as we go back to see Osha and Mae’s origin in this episode titled Destiny directed by Kogonada. We discuss spice creams, the possible connections to this coven of witches, and we share our thoughts on what may have really happened on Brendok. Star Wars: The Acolyte…
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This is our spoiler-free review for The Boys Season 4. With MIND BLOWING moments, an ensemble cast at their peak, and a consistent quality that just doesn’t miss, we discuss how this season might just be the most DIABOLICAL season ever. The Boys Season 4 will launch worldwide with 3 episodes on Thursday June 13th, followed by weekly episodes availa…
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In this episode Alan and Alex are joined on the show by Ashley Ludwig (@ludwigsynopsis on instagram) to discuss the finer points of restoring old pinball machines. Ashley restores old pinball machines full time in Rochester, NY and she enlightens us on the skill and craftsmanship it takes to get to the level at which she operates. Make sure to foll…
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