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Retro Game Night PodcastRGN #40 - Halo 2 - the 20th anniversary [recorded 12/2024]Welcome back, gamers! In this deep dive, we get into the glorious Halo 2 as we celebrate its 20th anniversary. We go far back into nostalgia with our first impressions and how this compares with modern day gaming!
2025-03-0139 min
Making a Geek! PodcastMaking a Geek #41 - Jose Mota - Dodgers Baseball BroadcasterBaseball meets geek culture! In this episode, we dive into the world of Dodgers baseball with the legendary Jose Mota! As a bilingual broadcaster, Jose shares his unique insights from both the English and Spanish booths, along with his passion for connecting with the Latin community. From iconic moments to behind-the-scenes stories, we geek out over the game we love in this epic crossover of sports and pop culture!
2025-02-2531 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek #40 - Star Trek: The Motion Picture with Greg McNealWe're back, Geeks! in this episode, Greg McNeal and Damian Dicarlo take a psychedelic trip on this retrospective of Star Trek: The Motion picture. how does it hold up after all these years? Let's Find out!
2024-12-2051 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek #39- Michael Yu, Batman Beyond: Year OneYo Geeks, we are back! This time we welcome VFX producer, Michael Yu. We talk about his much followed project, Batman Beyond: Year One!
2024-09-2833 minRetro Game Night PodcastRGN #39- Special Guest, Till Paris of Broken Arcade!We're back, gamers! In this episode, we chat about arcade cabinets! From restorations to the community of enthusiasts, we go full nostalgic with our Guest, Till Paris of @BrokenArcade !
2024-08-3046 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek#38- Jackie Chan - Master with Cracked Fingers (1979)Damian & Phil start a very geeky marathon in the Jackie Chan Films! First up, they review Jackie's first leading role in the 1973 Hong Kong film, "Master With Cracked Fingers".
2024-05-2447 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek #38- Jackie Chan - Master with Cracked Fingers (1973)Damian & Phil start a geeky marathon into the Jackie Chan films! first up we review, Jackie's first leading role film, Master with Cracked Fingers!
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2024-05-2447 minRetro Game Night PodcastRGN #38- From 8-Bit to HD What's The Retro Cut Off - Live Panel Recording @ 2023 L.A. Comic ConWhat exactly is considered "Retro" in Video Games? We dive into this heavy debate in our lively discussion at our LA Comic Con Panel!
2024-04-1151 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMAG #37- From 8-Bit to HD: What's The Retro Cut Off? [Live Panel Recording @ 2023 L.A. Comic Con]What exactly is considered "Retro" in Video Games? We dive into this heavy debate in our lively discussion at our LA Comic Con Panel!
2024-04-1151 minRetro Game Night PodcastRGN #37 - Retrospective: Donkey Kong Country (SNES)Welcome back, gamers! In this latest Retrospective, we review yet another one of the industries greatest games ever made, Donkey Kong Country!
2024-02-0647 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek! #36 - REVIEW Christopher Nolan, Batman Begins (2005)We're Back, Geeks! In this latest episode from the Christopher Nolan series, we do our in-depth review of Batman Begins!
2024-01-231h 07Retro Game Night PodcastRGN #36 - Super Mario Bros. 3: A RetrospectiveWelcome back, gamers! In this latest Retrospective we take a nostalgic trip back and review one of the industries greatest games ever made, Super Mario Bros. 3!
2023-11-1747 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking a Geek! #35 - REVIEW: Christopher Nolan, Insomnia [2002]We're Back, Geeks! In this latest episode from the Christopher Nolan series, we do our in-depth review of the 2002 film, Insomnia.
2023-11-0547 minRetro Game Night PodcastRGN #35 - Mortal Kombat (1992): A RetrospectiveWelcome back, gamers! In our latest episode, we cover a full retrospective of Mortal Kombat, One of the greatest fighting games of all time!
2023-07-1550 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek #34 - Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, The 40th AnniversaryDamian Dicarlo & Our guest, Bryant Dillon of Fanbase Press, Enlighten the geek world with a look back at the 40th Anniversary release of Return of the Jedi!
2023-06-2458 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek! #33 - Review: The Mandalorian (Season 3)Happy Star Wars Day, Geeks! On todays episode, We go to a galaxy far, far away to do an in-depth review for Season 3 of The Mandalorian on Disney+! May the 4th Be With You!
2023-05-051h 19Retro Game Night PodcastRGN #34 - Review: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)Hey Gamers! In this brand-spankin' new episode, We get REAL about the new Super Mario Bros Movie. Check out our in-depth review!
2023-04-2858 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek! #32 - REVIEW: Christopher Nolan, Memento [2000]Hey Geeks!, In this latest venture we continue our review of the Christopher Nolan film series. This time we dive into his mind-bender : Memento! Does it still hold up??
2023-04-1057 minRetro Game Night PodcastRGN#33 - REVIEW: The Legend of Zelda [NES]Hey, Gamers! In this Rate and Review, we do a very nostalgic look back at the original 'Legend of Zelda' for the NES! After doing another play through, we can't wait to talk about this game now, in 2023!
2023-04-0344 minRetro Game Night PodcastRGN #32 - Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Arcade GameIn this Episode we bust out the "Cowabunga collection" and review 2 classics: the arcade cabinet version and the NES version!
2023-03-0446 minRetro Game Night PodcastRGN #31- How Geeks Survived The Pandemic! [Live Panel Recording @ 2022 L.A. Comic Con]We are back! Hear us in action if you missed us at L.A. Comic Con! On this year's panel, We do a deep dive into how being a geek literally helped us survive through one of the worst years ever! We will hear it straight from geek experts and Panelists in the field of Filmmaking, Podcasting & more!
2023-01-311h 05Making a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek! #31- How Geeks Survived The Pandemic! [Live Panel @LA Comic Con 12/3/2022]We are back! Hear us in action if you missed us at L.A. Comic Con! On this year's panel, We do a deep dive into how being a geek literally helped us survive through one of the worst years ever! We will hear it straight from geek experts and Panelists in the field of Filmmaking, Podcasting & more!
2023-01-301h 05Making a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek! #30- REVIEW: Christopher Nolan, Following [1998]In this episode, Damian Dicarlo & Kai Patterson begin with the first entry in their review of the Christopher Nolan series with the film, Following
2022-11-1749 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek #29 : A Practically Perfect Princess- with Kate Fruehling!Disney is only the beginning, When we welcome, A 'Practically Perfect Princess' named Kate Fruehling on the show!
2022-10-0539 min
Retro Game Night PodcastRGN #30 - Rate & Review: Star Fox (SNES 1993)RGN #30 - Rate & Review: Star Fox (SNES 1993)
2022-09-1833 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek#28 - XMEN 97 with guests Eric and Julia LewaldWe're back with show runners and writers, Eric & Julia Lewald. We take A look back at X-men the animated series and talk about the highly anticipated animated series, X-Men '97!!
2022-09-1153 min2022-07-2254 min
Making a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek #27 - Kai Patterson, Obi-Wan Kenobi [The Patterson Cut]We Interview none other than Kai Patterson to discuss his 2.5 hour cut of Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)
2022-07-1653 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek#26- rate and review : OBI-WAN KENOBI (2022)We do a full review of Obi-wan Kenobi on Disney +
2022-07-1254 min
Retro Game Night PodcastRGN #28 - RATE & REVIEW- Contra (NES 1988)Our Full Retrospective and Review of CONTRA for the NES!
2022-06-3037 min
Making a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek #25 - REVIEW Spiderman No Way Home (2022)We deep dive into the latest Spiderman flick!
2022-06-2443 minRetro Game Night PodcastRGN #27 - Our top 5 RPG's of all timeOur top picks for 5 of the greatest RPG's of all time!
2022-06-0347 min
Retro Game Night PodcastRGN #26 - MOVIE REVIEW: Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (2022)RGN #26 - MOVIE REVIEW: Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (2022)
2022-05-1228 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek #24 - Star Wars A New Hope with guests Craig Miller, Bryant Dillon & Makayla MeyersA retrospective of Star Wars: A New Hope with guests: Craig Miller, Bryant Dillon & Makayla Meyers
2022-05-0451 minRetro Game Night PodcastRGN #25 - Our Top 5 Retro Fighting Games of All Time!On this episode we choose our top 5 retro fighting games!
2022-03-1144 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek #23 - Our Week in Geek (Ghostbustrers: Afterlife, Magic The Gathering, Star Wars)Our Week in Geek (Ghostbustrers: Afterlife, Magic The Gathering, Star Wars)
2022-02-2441 min2022-01-2938 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek #22 - Review: The Matrix Resurrections (2022)In this episode, we do a deep dive into the Matrix........ yet again.
2022-01-1841 min
2022-01-0232 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek #21 Meet our New Co-Host & Fellow Geek, James Crevistion!in this episode we introduce our new co-host on Making A Geek! Damian, Avital & James talk geek stuff like comic con and some of their pop culture favorites!
2021-12-3138 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek #20 - REVIEW: Eternals (2021)On this episode, Avital, My Girlfriend Emilie and I weigh in on this massive marvel movie
2021-12-0242 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek #19 - Review: Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith with guests, Fanbase Press!Next on our retrospect in the Star Wars Saga is Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith! Check out our deep dive on this review with guests, Fanbase Press!
2021-07-181h 03Making a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek! #18 - Zack Snyder's Justice League w/ Michael Armstrong (Visual Effects Coordinator)On this episode of Making a Geek we sit and talk with Michael Armstrong the visual effects coordinator of Zack Snyder's Justice League
2021-05-2544 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek #17 - Pedals & Pints Brewing Co. [LIVE 3/16/21]Making A Geek #17 - Pedals & Pints Brewing Co. Brad Cristea and David Cheney [LIVE 3/16/21]
2021-05-2549 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek #16 - DJ SWEET P of Casa Eden Night ClubMaking A Geek #16 - DJ SWEET P of Casa Eden night club
2021-05-2542 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek! #15 - Star Wars Epiosde II with guest Fanbase PressMaking A Geek! #15 - Star Wars Epiosde II with guest Fanbase Press
2021-04-1341 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek! #14 - Pro Golfer, Ryan RuffelsMaking A Geek! #14 - Pro Golfer, Ryan Ruffels
2021-04-1340 min
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: TMNT II 30th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Bryant Dillon and Phillip Kelly (writer, filmmaker, and Fanbase Press Contributor) are joined by special guest Damian Dicarlo (Retro Game Night podcast, Making a Geek podcast) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the decision to make the film less brooding and violent than the original, the adjustments to the cast, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II abound in this panel discussion!)
2021-03-011h 28Making a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek! #12- Indie Film Director, Katherine Murray-Satchell, Cycles (2020)Making A Geek #12 Indie Film Director, Katherine Murray-Satchell, Cycles (2020)
2020-12-1643 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek! #11 - Avital StoneMy Geeky friend that does it all, Ms. Avital Stone
2020-12-1348 min2020-11-0651 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek! #9 - Randy Emberlin (Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics)Making A Geek! #9 - Randy Emberlin (Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics)
2020-11-041h 00Making a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek #8 - Tim Kazules Owner & Brewer from Five Threads BreweryMaking A Geek #8 - Tim Kazules Owner & Brewer from Five Threads Brewery
2020-10-1853 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek #7- Composer & Music Producer, Greg Goebel (Composer of Making A Geek' Theme song)Making A Geek #7- Composer & Music Producer, Greg Goebel (Composer of Making A Geek' Theme song)
2020-10-1849 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek! #6 -Exclusive Panel- 'Memoirs of a Geek' Craig Miller, Visual director of Star WarsMaking A Geek! #6 -Exclusive Panel- 'Memoirs of a Geek Craig Miller, Visual director of Star Wars
2020-10-181h 13Making a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek! #5 - Will Attar & Matt Stone of Blind Ferret/Laughing Dragon EntertainmentMaking A Geek! #5 - Will Attar & Matt Stone of Blind Ferret/Laughing Dragon Entertainment
2020-09-181h 11Making a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek! #4 - Author of Terrible Nerd, Kevin "Kay" SavetzMaking A Geek! #4 - Author of Terrible Nerd, Kevin "Kay" Savetz
2020-09-1857 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek! #3 - Wine Maker, Jeff Vallens of Freedom WinesMaking A Geek! #3 - Wine Maker, Jeff Vallens of Freedom Wines
2020-09-1857 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek! #2 - Star Wars The Phantom Menace with Guests Fanbase Press!Making A Geek! #2 - Star Wars The Phantom Menace with Guests Fanbase Press!
2020-09-0349 minMaking a Geek! PodcastMaking A Geek! #1 - Jessica Gardner & Ashleigh Bergh from The Theme Parkettes!Making A Geek! #1 - Jessica Gardner & Ashleigh Bergh from The Theme Parkettes!
2020-07-2959 minRetro Game Night PodcastRGN#22: Rate and review- Ecco the Dolphin for Sega Genesis/MegadriveCheck out our latest episode as we look back at Ecco the Dolphin for the Sega Genesis/Megadrive
2020-01-3147 minRetro Game Night PodcastRGN#21: A look back at X-Men The Animated Series with special guests Eric & Julia Lewald! [Recorded LIVE at Five Threads Brewery 1/11/20]We go back to 90's nostalgia and discuss X-Men the animated series, with show runners Eric & Julia Lewald !
2020-01-1658 minRetro Game Night PodcastRGN#20: A look back at The Star Wars Saga and review of Rise of Skywalker [SPOILER ALERT!]Can Star Wars really survive without Darth Vader??....Whats to become of the franchise without John Williams??Damian and James get into what could quite possibly be the best discussion we've had about the Star Wars Saga, As well as our review of Rise of Skywalker [SPOILER ALERT!]
2019-12-271h 35Retro Game Night PodcastRGN#19 [Season 2 Premiere, Recorded Live 12/16/19] The Evolution of Mario KartWe kick off season 2 Live at Five Threads Brewery with the beloved Mario Kart Franchise!
2019-12-2054 minRetro Game Night PodcastRGN#18: Arcade Classics - Pac-Man [LIVE SHOW recorded 11/25/19]Damian and Josh take a look back as they dive into the successful Pac-man franchise. [Recorded Live at Five Threads Brewery 11/25/19]
2019-11-3039 min
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastEpisode #117 - The Fanbase WeeklyIn the latest episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Katherine Street (writer/director - Cycles) and Damian Dicarlo (co-host - Retro Game Night Podcast) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including why Fury Road may be the film of the decade, how an historic court ruling may change movie theatres as we know them, how DC Comics' new Green Lantern series is venturing into Afrofuturism, and the 5 biggest horror trends from this decade.
2019-11-251h 21Retro Game Night PodcastRGN#17: [SEASON FINALE?!] Rate and Review - Final Fantasy X (PS2,PS3,PS4, PSVITA, Nintendo Switch)RGN#17: [SEASON FINALE?!] Rate and Review - Final Fantasy X (PS2,PS3,PS4, PSVITA)
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2019-11-251h 07Retro Game Night PodcastRGN#16: [LIVE SHOW recorded 10/28/19] Remembering the Nintendo 64!There's a memory for everyone for this thing. We talk about industry news regarding the much rumored mini console, the memories of the N64 and the much revered games produced, as well as the tech side of the hardware that made it so amazing!
2019-10-301h 03Retro Game Night PodcastRGN#15: L.A. Comic Con Panel- Psychology & Gaming with special guest, Dr. Andrea Letamendi [RECORDED 10/13/19]Check out our latest episode as we discuss Psychology & Gaming, at our panel at L.A. Comic Con! With Special Guests, Dr. Andrea Letamendi & Brian Ward!
2019-10-1652 minRetro Game Night PodcastRGN#14 - RATE AND REVIEW!: The Sega Genesis MiniJoin us as we review the latest iteration of the mini consoles, The Sega Genesis Mini!
2019-10-0849 minRetro Game Night PodcastRGN#13-and-a-half-ish: DUDE!! We have a quick, surprise update for LA Comic Con!A quick update for LA Comic Con!
2019-09-2702 minRetro Game Night PodcastRGN#13: SNES on the Nintendo Switch!You can now officially take the Super Nintendo on the go, thanks to the Nintendo Switch Online! Join us as we talk about the first wave of games available and which ones we want to see on there!
2019-09-1146 minRetro Game Night PodcastRGN #12: [LIVE SHOW recorded 8/19/2019] it's the 30th anniversary of nintendo gameboy!in this live episode we cover the 30th anniversary of the nintendo gameboy!
2019-08-2454 minRetro Game Night PodcastRGN#11 - RATE AND REVIEW!: Super Metroid (SNES)......Does it still hold up?Check out our latest as we have a look back at Super Metroid on the Super Nintendo!
2019-08-1343 minRetro Game Night PodcastRGN #10 - RATE AND REVIEW!: Mega Man (nes)... does it still hold up?Check out our latest as we discuss, rate and review the OG Mega man video game for NES! Who will 'Showcase it', 'one and done' it or 'Flush it!'? Find out!
2019-07-0350 min2019-06-291h 09Retro Game Night PodcastRGN #8: [LIVE SHOW recorded 6/10/19] What's your fondest memory?Retro Game Night goes LIVE! Check us out as we discuss with our audience what our favorite and most fondest memories are in retro gaming.
2019-06-161h 242019-06-031h 01Retro Game Night PodcastRGN #6 - VIDEO GAMES BASED ON MOVIES: Batman (1989) For NES...Worth it?Here we go! Is this game a "Showcase it", "One and Done.." or "Flush it!"? We dive in to rate and review Batman for the NES based on the film!
2019-05-2650 minRetro Game Night PodcastRGN #5: The Kinda, Sorta, Super-Reliable, Official Time Line of Super Maro Bros. Part 2!Kyle, yet again out does himself with the conclusion to our truly epic and UBER-GEEKY timeline discussion of the world of super mario!
2019-05-081h 00Retro Game Night PodcastRGN #4: BAD Voice Acting! SO Bad, it's actually good!?..We dive into some Really bad voice acting in video games.... it's really dated, really surprising and really bad...... Did we mention it was bad?
2019-04-241h 09Retro Game Night PodcastRGN # 3-and-a-half-ish : A Quick 7 Min update while get new episodes out. Wonder-con, Sega genesis mini, Projects coming upA Quick 7 Min update while we get new episodes out. Wonder-con, Sega genesis mini, Projects coming up
2019-04-0406 minRetro Game Night PodcastRGN #3 - VIDEO GAMES BASED ON MOVIES: 'Back to the Future' for NES......Worth it?A game based on the 1985 classic, Back to the Future!?...Great in theory, right? We'll discuss that and give our full review in this next episode!
2019-03-2246 minRetro Game Night PodcastRGN #2 : The kinda, sorta super-reliable, official Time line of Super Mario Bros. PART 1Kyle does a truly epic tear down of all the Mario games and establishes a timeline with the help of research and the internet. Where do these game lie in chronological order, how does mario fly, why is he so 'tubby'? We talk about all that and more. So get your plumber hats on, This is a VERY in-depth and extremely UBER-GEEKY episode!
2019-03-071h 01Retro Game Night PodcastRGN#1: Nintendo Direct announces Zelda: Link's Awakening Remake and are Zelda games a true RPG??We dive in on The much anticipated, Link's Awakening Remake announcement, a look at the Zelda timeline and are they really Role-Playing games?
2019-02-1950 min