
Episode #11
Golden Geeks Episode 11
The ring collector mania has officially taken over the studio! Welcome to Episode 11 of The Golden Geeks. Simon comes in hot off a marathon week of comic podcasting to celebrate HBO Max’s Lanterns, while Jamie tries to hold the fort against an avalanche of hard-light green constructs and massive Marvel Cinematic Universe casting news.The Breakdown:On today’s episode, we break down the long-awaited premiere of Lanterns on HBO Max, contrasting Kyle Chandler's grizzled, veteran Hal Jordan with Aaron Pierre’s sharp, military-trained John Stewart. We debate whether DC’s True Detective approach to space cops is the exact breath of fresh air the franchise needed, dive deep into Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and unpack the wild X-Men casting reveals coming out of San Diego Comic-Con and D23.Plus, Jamie takes us behind the scenes of the upcoming Prop Store Live Auction, complete with original screen-used suits from Batman, X-Men, and Shazam.In The Pop Culture Pulse Today:Lanterns HBO Max Episode 1 Review: Breakdowns on the pilot’s gritty heartland murder-mystery tone, the 2006/2016/2026 dual-timeline structure, and how the show balances practical effects over heavy CGI. Plus, Simon’s theories on the Manhunters and the central alien conspiracy.Spider-Man: Brand New Day Reaction: Evaluating Tom Holland’s return as the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. We talk John Bernthal’s Punisher, the 60+ comic cover recreations packed into the film, and how the story manages a massive slate of street-level Marvel cameos.SDCC vs. D23 & The X-Men Casting Shift: The fallout from San Diego Comic-Con’s massive X-Men roster drop, Adam Driver’s controversial appearance as Nathaniel Essex (Mr. Sinister), and why Disney’s D23 fan experience is starting to outshine traditional convention culture.Prop Store Live Auction Preview: Jamie showcases screen-used cinematic treasures, including Val Kilmer’s Sonar Bat suit from Batman Forever, Hugh Jackman’s X-Men suit, light-up Iron Man armor, and the original mosquito in amber from Jurassic Park.The Golden Geeks Merch Drop:Don't forget to grab your official Golden Geeks Championship Belt Tee! Featuring our iconic Live What You Love & Geek Out tagline, available now on the NutHouse Media Shopify store via our social linktree.Connect with the Geeks!Help us crush our double-digit milestones by keeping up with the show on all platforms!Listen & Review: Rate us 5 stars on Spotify and hit that follow button!Follow the Foolishness: Facebook / Instagram / X / TikTok / Discord: @GoldenGeeksPod“Live what you love, and geek out.”



