Discerning Geeks Portal is a gateway into the exploration of all things geek: Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, ‘80s movies, TV, and more. Dave, Todd, Andruw, and Preston, take a discerning look into the world of geek fandom.We care about intriguing storytelling, compelling characters, and thought-provoking themes, but we also love action, special effects, and comedy. We break down the positives, negatives, and mixed feelings about everything we cover. Step through the portal with us for fun and analytical discussions about geek culture, for fans, by fans.
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Signup to Generate a PitchDiscerning Geeks Portal is a gateway into the exploration of all things geek: Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, ‘80s movies, TV, and more. Dave, Todd, Andruw, and Preston, take a discerning look into the world of geek fandom. We care about intriguing storytelling, compelling characters, and thought-provoking themes, but we also love action, special effects, and comedy.
Recent episodes include "#204 - Movie Review - Spider-Man: Brand New Day" (2 September 2026, 102 minutes), "DGP #203 - Pluribus 1.01 to 1.03 - "We Is Us" - "Pirate Lady" - "Grenade"" (8 July 2026, 104 minutes), and "#202 - Drive-Time Chat - TV Shows of 2026" (28 June 2026, 163 minutes).
Discerning Geeks Portal publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 91 minutes across 207 episodes.
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Discerning Geeks Portal is a tv podcast with 207 episodes published.
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Episode #204
The Discerning Geeks Portal finally went to the movie theater this summer (one of us twice, for the same movie). We went to see the same movie that $2 billion worth of other people also went to see..."Spider-Man: Brand...
Preston & Todd review the first three episodes of "Pluribus," one of their favorite shows of the previous season. The world is hit with an alien virus that turns humanity into a hive mind. Fantasy romance author Carol...
Episode #202
Preston & Todd are back to review great TV shows of 2026. Which shows are we recommending to each other and to you, the audience? Which shows are we both watching? Are they all great, or are there any disappointments so...
Episode #201
This week we take a discerning look at "Project Hail Mary," a pleasant & uplifting story of a human and an alien working together to save their worlds. - Which Geek pointed out believability & humor as two of the main...
Welcome, Discerning Listeners, to our 200th episode! :) In this episode, Preston and Todd take a look back at some of the best of the previous 99 episodes. This podcast was started in the year 2000 as a way for friends...
We return to "The Simpsons" with a review of "Treehouse of Horror" installments 09 to 12. Themes in these special Halloween stories include a cursed toupée, cartoons brought to life, alien parentage determinations on...
A few weeks ago, Preston introduced Todd to his first big screen anime film, "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle," a movie about warriors trained in magical martial arts taking on demons in a hell-adjacent lair known as the...
Episode #197
It took a little while for both guys to see it and then to record about it, but Preston & Todd finally review the new "Superman" movie. - Did the Geeks think this movie got the tone for Superman correct, especially when...
Preston & Todd review one of the most anticipated movies of the 2025 summer season, "Fantastic Four: First Steps." Was F4:FS a hit for dynamic duo of movie reviews? Did they both love it? Did one Geek like it more? Was...
Todd & Preston conclude their mid-year review focusing on the following TV shows from the 2nd half of 2025. - 9-1-1 (ABC / Hulu) - Am I the A-Hole (Smosh YouTube Channel) - Andor (Disney+) - Common Side Effects (Cartoon...
Episode #194
Join Preston & Todd as they recap the first half of 2025. In Part 1 of this two-parter, they cover movies they've seen from January to June of 2025. Granted, they didn't see a lot of new 2025 movies, so some of their...
In this trip back to the 1990s, the Geeks investigate two "Batman: The Animated Series" episodes, "Almost Got 'Im" and "Baby-Doll." These are two episodes chosen by Preston for Todd to sample. - "Almost Got 'Im" is an...
Episode #192
This week, the Geeks review the original 1987 cybernetic law enforcement movie, "Robocop." I'd buy that for a dollar...but, you get to listen for free. - This was one of the picks still remaining from our dearly...
Better late than never. Right? Maybe? This special time-capsule episode is a Todd & Preston's Drive-Time Chat from October 2024 that was held back, first to make room for other time-sensitive episodes...and then...
In this episode, we review "Real Genius" (1985), the 2nd feature film in the long career of Val Kilmer (b. 1959, d. 2025). Recorded on 22 June 2024, this is a "time capsule" episode. - Which Geek was the most excited...
We hope you enjoyed the "Thunderbolts*" review from episode #189. During that recording we also talked about summer movie trailers, classic episodes of this podcast, the 1980s horror-comedy "Killer Klowns From Outer...
Episode #188
The Geeks have their first review from summer 2025, the new MCU movie, "Thunderbolts*." - How do the Geeks feel about the use of prevalence of guns in a Marvel movie? - What real-life politician did Preston relate to...
We're back with a review of a classic movie, "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory." Sure, it's gotten another adaptation and a prequel, but this is the original 1971 version starring Gene Wilder. - Is Willy Wonka...
The wait is over. It's time to reveal our top 8 picks! Preston & Todd complete the Favorite Female TV Characters countdown, highlighting standout women from space opera, fantasy, gritty dramas, comedies, animation, and...
From brilliant scientists and fearless leaders to quirky oddballs and animated icons, television has given us some unforgettable female characters. In this episode, Preston & Todd kick off a two-part countdown of their...
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