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David Elliott
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Date created
2012/01/31
Latest episode
2026/04/22
Average duration
54 min.
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5 days

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Geektown Radio is a weekly entertainment podcast, which looks at all the latest TV & Film News, hosts interviews with people in the tv industry, and gives you the latest TV show UK air dates. It also includes our Geektown - Behind The Scenes podcast, which features interviews with people from across the tv, film and gaming industries. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Geekstorians: The Wilderness Years | Doctor Who, the BBC and the Show That Wouldn’t Die
2026/04/22
Season 2 of Geekstorians continues with one of the strangest survival stories in geek culture. In ‘The Wilderness Years’, Dave looks at what happened after Doctor Who disappeared from television in 1989. No big finale. No proper ending. Just a show the BBC quietly stopped making, and an audience that refused to accept that as the end of the story. This episode follows the long years when Doctor Who survived off screen through novels, audio dramas, conventions, magazines and the sort of organised fan determination Britain tends to produce whenever an institution behaves like it has misplaced its own brain. It is also the story of how the people keeping Doctor Who alive during those years turned out to be the people who would eventually bring it back. Writers such as Russell T Davies, Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss and Paul Cornell all emerge from the wider culture that kept the show going while the BBC was looking the other way. From the BBC’s attempts to sideline the series, to the 1996 TV movie, to Big Finish giving the Doctor a life beyond the screen, this is an episode about what happens when a show stops being just a programme and becomes something its audience is not prepared to lose. If the first two episodes of Season 2 were about collapse and near-disaster, this one is about survival through absence. About what lives on when the official version disappears. Geekstorians is a documentary-style podcast from Dave Elliott of Geektown, exploring the hidden history of geek culture, fandom, film, television, comics and gaming. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Undertone, The Drama, The Murder Line & The Testaments | Geektown Radio Episode 494
2026/04/21
Dave is joined by Matt for Geektown Radio Episode 494, and this week’s show is led by chat about horror film Undertone, relationship drama The Drama, Canadian crime series The Murder Line, and a return to Gilead in The Testaments. Matt kicks things off with three film reviews. First up is Undertone, an audio-led horror built around a creepy podcast mystery, which nails a lot of its atmosphere and sound design before losing its footing a bit in the final stretch. Then there is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which Matt found colourful but paper thin, before finishing strongly with The Drama, starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, which he thought was one of the best films he has seen this year. On the TV side, Matt also checks in with Daredevil: Born Again, which now feels far more confident and focused than it did at the start, plus more blood-soaked superhero chaos from Invincible as the Viltrumite story keeps escalating. On Dave’s side, he dives into the final season of Hacks, takes a look at ITVX crime drama The Murder Line starring Stephen Amell and Minnie Driver, and starts The Testaments, the follow-up to The Handmaid’s Tale, which shifts the focus to a younger generation still living under Gilead’s shadow. There is also a gaming detour into Starfield, which Dave has returned to following its major Free Lanes update, plus a quick mention of this week’s Geekstorians episode on Doctor Who and the Wilderness Years. In the news section, they cover cancellations for Law & Order: Organized Crime and The Copenhagen Test, plus renewals for Young Sherlock, Law & Order: SVU, The ’Burbs, The Madison, Maigret and Father Brown. There is also UK air date news for St. Denis Medical and Clarkson’s Farm, and a look at new BBC sci-fi drama Sutherland starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Stuart Martin and Iain De Caestecker. They also dig into the latest Skydance, Paramount and CBS upfront announcements, including vampire comedy Eternally Yours, legal drama Cupertino, mystery procedural Einstein, and Flint, a cop drama starring Matt LeBlanc as a detective trying to get himself fired. Plus, they round up what is coming to TV next week, including Criminal Record Season 2, Saint Pierre, Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, Half Man, The Cage and Secret Service. Listen now for film reviews, TV news, sci-fi updates, gaming chat and the usual Geektown mix of enthusiasm, side tangents and geeky nonsense. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Geekstorians: When Giants Fall | Atari, Sega, Blockbuster and How Empires Collapse
2026/04/15
Season 2 of Geekstorians continues with a story about collapse. In ‘When Giants Fall’, Dave looks at three companies that once seemed unstoppable — Atari, Sega, and Blockbuster — and how each of them, in very different ways, lost their grip on the future. From Atari’s collapse after the video game crash of the early 1980s, to Sega’s spectacular inability to get out of its own way during the console wars, to Blockbuster staring straight at the future and somehow deciding it probably wasn’t important, this is an episode about what happens when success turns into inertia. It is also a story about what comes after. Because these collapses did not just leave wreckage behind. They reshaped the industries around them. Atari’s fall cleared the way for Nintendo. Sega lost the hardware war but survived as a games company. And Blockbuster became the monument everyone points to when talking about businesses that had every chance to adapt and somehow talked themselves out of it. If last week’s episode was about a film nearly vanishing, this one is about something bigger: the moment giants stop noticing the ground moving underneath them. Geekstorians is a documentary-style podcast from Dave Elliott of Geektown, exploring the hidden history of geek culture, fandom, film, television, comics and gaming. If you’d like to support Geekstorians in the Webby People’s Voice Awards, you can vote here: https://wbby.co/57464N Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vaka, The Miniature Wife, The Boys & Daredevil: Born Again | Geektown Radio Episode 493
2026/04/14
Dave is joined by Darryl for Geektown Radio Episode 493, and this week’s show is led by chat about Swedish thriller Vaka, oddball sci-fi comedy The Miniature Wife, the return of The Boys, and why Daredevil: Born Again finally feels like it has found its footing. Darryl kicks things off with Vaka, a Swedish mini-series on Prime Video built around an insomnia epidemic that spirals into chaos in Stockholm. He also finishes Furies Season 1 on Netflix, with Season 2 already out now, and checks in on Daredevil: Born Again, which now seems to be in a much stronger place creatively than it was at the start. There is also discussion around Netflix’s Italian period legal drama The Law According to Lidia Poët, plus more superhero trauma and blood-soaked chaos from Invincible. On Dave’s side, he wraps up The Pitt Season 1, moves straight into Season 2, and remains completely sold on it as one of the standout dramas of the year. He also starts The Miniature Wife, starring Matthew Macfadyen and Elizabeth Banks, and dives back into The Boys for its fifth and final season. There is also a quick check-in on Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, plus a reminder that voting for the Geekstorians Webby closes on Thursday, 16th April. In the news section, they cover renewals for Welcome to Wrexham, Would I Lie To You?, Shetland, Rooster, Memory of a Killer, Emily in Paris, The Rookie and Will Trent. There is also confirmation of Extraction 3, a premiere date for Dark Matter Season 2, and news on Netflix’s new undercover drama Legends. They also chat about Uma Thurman returning for Dexter: Resurrection Season 2, new cast joining Wednesday Season 3, and the BBC bringing back Philomena Cunk for Cunk on Cinema. Plus, they round up what is coming to TV next week, including Doc, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Beef Season 2, Bergerac, Big Mood, Hacks, The Murder Line, Kevin and Tracker. Listen now for TV reviews, film news, superhero chaos and the usual Geektown mix of enthusiasm, side tangents and geeky nonsense. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Geekstorians: The Film That Nearly Deleted Itself | Toy Story 2, Pixar & the Backup Disaster
2026/04/08
Season 2 of Geekstorians begins with one of the great near-disasters in modern geek history. This episode tells the story of how Toy Story 2 nearly disappeared during production, not because of a studio fight or some dramatic Hollywood scandal, but because of a routine command, a failing backup system, and the sort of technical catastrophe that still makes creative people wince. But this is not just a story about Pixar nearly losing a film. It is also the perfect starting point for a season about how geek culture survives when everything goes wrong. The glitches, collapses, bad calls, money problems and moments of blind panic behind the films, games and franchises that now feel untouchable. If Season 1 was about how fandom built itself, Season 2 is about how geek culture kept going when it should probably have fallen apart. If you'd like to support Geekstorians in the Webby People’s Voice Awards, you can vote here: https://wbby.co/57464N Geekstorians is a documentary-style podcast from Dave Elliott of Geektown, exploring the hidden history of geek culture, fandom, film, television, comics and gaming. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ready or Not 2, Bait, Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen & Pretty Lethal | Geektown Radio Episode 492
2026/04/07
Dave is joined by Domingos for Geektown Radio Episode 492, and this week’s show is led by reviews of Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, Prime Video comedy Bait, Netflix horror series Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen, and thriller Pretty Lethal. Domingos kicks things off with Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, the follow-up to the cult horror hit, which brings back Samara Weaving and adds Sarah Michelle Gellar, David Cronenberg, Elijah Wood and Catherine Newton to the chaos. He also dives into Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen, a creepy, psychological Netflix limited series set around a wedding that slowly spirals into something much darker and bloodier than it first appears. There is also chat about Pretty Lethal, a stylish thriller involving elite ballerinas, criminals, Uma Thurman, and a whole lot of trouble, even if the film does not quite land every part of its story as well as it might have hoped. On Dave’s side, he reviews Bait, the smart new Prime Video comedy from Riz Ahmed, built around a struggling actor who becomes the centre of a media circus after auditioning for James Bond. He also checks in with more thoughts on The Pitt and Harley Quinn Season 5. In the news section, they cover cancellations for The Runarounds, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place and 007: Road to a Million, plus renewals for Grey’s Anatomy, Taskmaster, Lynley and Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord. There is also discussion around the new Peaky Blinders series starring Jamie Bell, Brian Cox joining Dexter: Resurrection Season 2, and the live-action Masters of the Universe trailer. They also run through the week’s upcoming TV highlights, including The Boys final season, The Copenhagen Test, The Testaments, Taskmaster, The Miniature Wife, Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair and Euphoria Season 3. Listen now for horror, comedy, TV news, film chat and the usual Geektown mix of enthusiasm, side tangents and geeky chaos. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Geekstorians Easter Special: The Hidden History Of Easter Eggs In Games, Films & Software
2026/04/03
What do ‘Adventure’, the Konami Code, Pixar’s A113, hidden DVD extras, ‘The Beast’, ‘I Love Bees’ and Marvel post-credit scenes all have in common? They are all part of the long, strange history of the Easter egg. In this special Easter episode of ‘Geekstorians’, Dave digs into how hidden messages, secret rooms, buried jokes and coded nods evolved from acts of quiet rebellion into a full-blown language between creators and audiences. The story begins with Warren Robinett’s famous hidden room in ‘Adventure’ on the Atari 2600, before moving through the rise of the Konami Code, Microsoft’s increasingly odd software secrets, Pixar’s long-running A113 tradition, the golden age of hidden DVD extras, and the giant Alternate Reality Games that turned the hunt itself into the story. It also looks at how modern blockbuster culture transformed Easter egg hunting into an industry of its own, with fans racing to spot, decode and catalogue every hidden reference packed into films, games and TV shows. At heart, though, this is a story about something much simpler: somebody put something there, and somebody else found it. The episode also arrives just ahead of ‘Geekstorians’ Season 2, which is coming very soon. Geekstorians is the documentary-style podcast from Geektown, exploring the hidden histories, creative accidents and industrial chaos that shaped geek culture. You can find more on Geekstorians, plus all the latest TV, film and gaming news, at Geektown.co.uk Also, a quick but important plug, Geekstorians is currently nominated for a Webby Award in the Podcasts – History category, and voting for the People’s Voice Award closes on Thursday, 16th April. Vote for Geekstorians here: https://wbby.co/57464N Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Pitt, They Will Kill You, The Last Caretaker & Harry Potter Trailer | Geektown Radio Episode 491
2026/03/31
Dave is joined by Matt for Geektown Radio Episode 491, with this week’s show led by chat about The Pitt, horror film They Will Kill You, indie survival game The Last Caretaker, and the first trailer for the new Harry Potter TV series. Matt also talks through his huge The Last of Us Part II chronological mode deep dive, plus the latest casting news for The Last of Us Season 3. There is also a review of Resident Evil: Requiem, which lands as a mixed but still worthwhile entry. On Dave’s side, there is plenty to discuss with Harley Quinn Season 5, For All Mankind Season 5, the UK launch of HBO Max, and The Pitt, which is already shaping up to be one of the standout TV dramas of the year. In the news section, they cover Watson being cancelled, For All Mankind renewed for a sixth and final season, Wonder Man landing a surprise second season, The Punisher: One Last Kill getting a May premiere date, Sonya Walger joining God of War, Himesh Patel boarding Ryan Coogler’s X-Files reboot, and Mr Benn potentially heading to the big screen. They also round up what is coming to TV next week, including The ‘Burbs, Race Across the World, Have I Got News For You, Your Friends & Neighbors, Harry Wild and Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord. Also, a quick but important plug, Geekstorians is currently nominated for a Webby Award in the Podcasts – History category, and voting for the People’s Voice Award closes on Thursday, 16th April. Vote for Geekstorians here: https://wbby.co/57464N Listen now for TV reviews, film chat, gaming talk, industry news and the usual Geektown mix of enthusiasm, tangents and geeky chaos. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
War Machine, Peaky Blinders Film, SNL UK & Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Geektown Radio Episode 490
2026/03/24
Dave is joined by Darryl for Geektown Radio Episode 490, and this week’s show is led by reviews of War Machine, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, and the launch of Saturday Night Live UK, alongside a big chat about the new Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer. On the review side, Darryl covers 96 Minutes, War Machine, Furies and Cross Season 2, while Dave dives into Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, Saturday Night Live UK and Invincible Season 4. So there’s everything from military action and crime thrillers to sketch comedy, superheroes and Tommy Shelby stomping back into view. The news section is packed too, with discussion around Spider-Man: Brand New Day and what the trailer reveals about Tom Holland’s next outing as Peter Parker, including Punisher, Scorpion, Bruce Banner, and a more isolated, comic-book-style version of Spidey than we’ve seen before. There’s also an update on the Firefly animated series, which is set between the original show and Serenity, meaning it lands in the very specific and very welcome “Wash is still alive” period of the timeline. Plus there’s chat about HBO Max launching in the UK, Netflix’s live-action Assassin’s Creed series being set in Ancient Rome, Sky’s newly acquired slate, and the latest renewals, cancellations and endings. They also look ahead to the next week on TV, including Bait, Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, The Pitt, For All Mankind Season 5, Beyond Paradise Season 4, Harley Quinn Season 5 and more. Listen now for TV reviews, film chat, superhero news, streaming updates and the usual Geektown mix of enthusiasm, side tangents and entertainment industry chaos. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oscars 2026 Winners, Firefly Animated Series, Lost Doctor Who Episodes, Buffy Reboot & Young Sherlock | Geektown Radio Episode 489
2026/03/17
Dave and Gray are back for Geektown Radio Episode 489 with a packed week of TV, film and entertainment news, including the Oscars 2026 winners, Firefly returning as an animated series, two lost Doctor Who episodes recovered, Buffy’s reboot stalling at Hulu, and Michael Sheen taking over House of Games. They also review a pile of shows this week, including Young Sherlock, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, The Capture, Solar Opposites, Gone, The Secret Genius, Vanished, The Floor, Hijack, Down Cemetery Road, How To Get To Heaven From Belfast, Scrubs, Ted and 9-1-1: Nashville. On the film side, they break down the biggest Oscars 2026 talking points, including One Battle After Another leading the winners, Sinners making a huge impact, Jessie Buckley winning Best Actress, Michael B. Jordan taking Best Actor, the first ever Casting Oscar, the first female cinematography winner, and a rare tie in Best Live Action Short. There is also plenty of TV news, including the stalled Buffy reboot, a possible Fallout 3 remaster, Riz Ahmed’s new Prime Video comedy Bait, a Stewie-focused Family Guy spin-off, and the latest renewals, cancellations and pick-ups. Plus, they look ahead to next week’s TV highlights, including Invincible Season 4, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, Saturday Night Live UK, Crookhaven and more. Listen now for Oscars reactions, TV reviews, sci-fi news, British telly chat and the usual Geektown mix of geeky chaos. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Young Sherlock, Outlander S8, Life Is Strange Casting & Firefly Mystery | Geektown Radio 488
2026/03/10
Young Sherlock, Outlander Season 8, Life Is Strange casting, and a very suspicious set of Firefly reunions lead the news in Geektown Radio Episode 488. Dave and this week’s co-host run through what they’ve been watching recently, including horror chatter, social media film discoveries, and a chronological deep dive into The Last of Us Part II. Dave also checks in with Young Sherlock, the ITV drama Gone, the final season of Outlander, and the new game Aethus. In the TV news this week: • The Bear will end with Season 5 • ITV detective drama Ridley has been cancelled after two series • Miss Scarlet will conclude with Season 7 • Apple TV has cancelled Palm Royale • Channel 4 has axed The Inheritance On the renewal side: • High Potential renewed for Season 3 • Doc renewed with another rare 22-episode order • The Night Agent renewed for Season 4 • 9-1-1 renewed for Season 10 • 9-1-1: Nashville renewed for Season 2 • Little House On The Prairie renewed for Season 2 • The Dyers’ Caravan Park returning for Season 2 Elsewhere in TV news: • Richard Osman will step down as host of House of Games • The BBC has picked up I, Jack Wright Season 2 • The Devil’s Hour Season 1 premieres on ITVX this April • HBO Max’s UK launch will include Adult Swim hits like Rick & Morty, Robot Chicken, Primal, and DC’s Harley Quinn Casting and development news includes: Treasure Island Paramount+ and MGM+ are developing a new TV adaptation starring David Oyelowo as Long John Silver and Hayley Atwell as Bess Hawkins. Life Is Strange Prime Video’s adaptation of the hit Square Enix game has cast Maisy Stella as Chloe and Tatum Grace Hopkins as Max. Lovejoy See-Saw Films is developing a new TV adaptation of the classic antiques detective novels. And finally… the Firefly mystery. Nathan Fillion has been posting videos reuniting with original cast members including Gina Torres, Morena Baccarin, Sean Maher, Summer Glau, Jewel Staite and Adam Baldwin, teasing that “something is happening.” It’s not a convention, podcast, or crossover appearance… so the speculation is officially running wild. What We’ve Been WatchingCo-Host Together Good Boy Hoppers Talk To Me The Barbarian The Last of Us Part II (chronological playthrough) Dave Young Sherlock Gone (ITV) Outlander – Season 8 Aethus (Game) Highlights For Next Week On TVA Woman of Substance – Channel 4 Scarpetta – Prime Video Solar Opposites Season 6 (Final) – Disney+ This Close – ITVX Virgin River Season 7 – Netflix Madison (Yellowstone) – Paramount+ Find UsVisit geektown.co.uk for daily TV news and UK premiere dates. Email: [email protected] X/Twitter: @geektown Facebook: facebook.com/geektown Instagram / Threads / TikTok: @geektownuk YouTube: youtube.com/geektown Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paradise S2, Scrubs Returns, Vanished Mystery, The Dutchman & Paramount vs Warner Bros | Geektown Radio Ep 487
2026/03/03
This week on Geektown Radio, Dave is joined by Domingos for a packed episode covering returning favourites, intense new dramas, and a huge industry shake-up. What We’ve Been WatchingThe Dutchman (2026) – A modern adaptation of the 1964 play starring André Holland, Kate Mara, Zazie Beetz and Aldis Hodge.Paradise – Season 2 (Hulu) – The conspiracy thriller expands beyond the bunker.Only in the Land – Arsenal Women’s Champions League documentary.Unveil: Jadewind (Netflix) – Lavish Tang Dynasty historical drama.Gone (ITV) – Psychological thriller starring Eve Myles and David Morrissey.Scrubs – Revival Season – Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke and Donald Faison return.Vanished (Prime Video) – Kaley Cuoco stars in a tense disappearance mystery.Plus catch-ups on Red Eye S2, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy and more.TV NewsRenewals for Industry, Doctor Foster and Robin HoodNBC renewal bubble breakdownParamount moves to acquire Warner Bros after Netflix bows outRyan Coogler’s X-Files reboot lands a Hulu pilotRockford Files casting updateGhosts UK heading to the big screenNathan Fillion teases something Firefly-relatedListen now for all the latest TV news, reviews and industry updates. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a review. You can also support us via the Acast supporter link. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BAFTAs 2026, Eric Dane Tribute, Talamasca, Cross Season 2 & Line of Duty Series 7 | Geektown Radio 486
2026/02/24
Dave is joined this week by Darryl from Hollywood North News for a packed episode covering the February BAFTAs, a tribute to the late Eric Dane, fresh show impressions, a report from the London Anime & Gaming Con, and a full run of UK and US TV news. Darryl brings early thoughts on Talamasca: The Secret Order, the new Netflix entry in the Anne Rice universe, and whether it works if you haven't seen the other shows. He's also been into Cross Season 2 on Prime Video and reports back on whether it lives up to the first. There are impressions from The Night Agent Season 3, and some thoughts on Ryan Murphy's The Beauty that may save you some time. Dave breaks down the February BAFTAs in full, including the biggest upset of the night in Best Leading Actor, why Marty Supreme's 0-from-11 night made history for the wrong reasons, and the moment involving Tourette's campaigner John Davidson that dominated post-show coverage — and why the BBC's handling of it was the real story. There's also a heartfelt tribute to Eric Dane, who passed away on 19th February 2026 at the age of 54 following his battle with ALS. Netflix has released his episode of Famous Last Words, and it's well worth your time. On the TV news front: UK cancellations, renewals including Can You Keep a Secret? and The Floor, an ABC renewal status update, Peter Krause eyeing a new NBC pilot, first-look photos for S.W.A.T. Exiles, Robert Carlyle joining Line of Duty Series 7, and the first original cast member confirmed for the Fox Baywatch reboot. For more information on motor neurone disease, visit mndassociation.org and myname5doddie.co.uk in the UK, and targetals.org in the US. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro and welcome back 00:18 – Talamasca: The Secret Order (Netflix) 04:37 – Cross Season 2 (Prime Video) 09:41 – London Anime & Gaming Con report 14:45 – The Night Agent Season 3 (Netflix) 17:28 – The Beauty (Disney+) 19:53 – BAFTAs 2026: winners, upsets and the John Davidson moment 28:20 – Tribute to Eric Dane 33:53 – Dave's weekly catch-up: Starfleet Academy, The Rookie S8, Watson, Matlock S2, The Lincoln Lawyer S4 38:29 – Cancellations: You Bet, Jeopardy! UK, Virdee, No Strings Attached 40:06 – Renewals: Can You Keep a Secret?, The Floor, The Mistletoe Murders, The Night Agent S4 writers room 42:10 – ABC renewal status round-up 45:03 – Peter Krause and the Protection pilot for NBC 48:17 – S.W.A.T. Exiles: photos released, still no broadcaster 51:18 – Robert Carlyle joins Line of Duty Series 7 53:05 – David Chokachi joins the Fox Baywatch reboot 56:02 – Highlights for next week on TV 59:00 – Outro and where to find everyone Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Geekstorians Episode 10: The Secret Language of Geekdom - How Fans Built Modern Geek Culture
2026/02/18
Language doesn’t just describe culture. Sometimes, it creates it. In the Season One finale of Geekstorians, Dave explores the hidden history of geek language — how fans invented their own slang, references, in-jokes, and shorthand, and how that language quietly shaped modern geek culture and the internet itself. From handwritten letters in the back pages of early science-fiction magazines, to fanzines, conventions, badges, and costumes… from Monty Python quotes and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, to arcade slang, tabletop role-playing games, online gaming, text-message shorthand, memes, and chat rooms. This episode traces how fandom learned to communicate long before social media existed. Along the way, we explore how shared language helped fandom survive moral panics, cancelled shows, shifting technology, and changing formats, not through manifestos or rules, but through jokes, references, and community shorthand. Geek culture didn’t just grow around stories. It grew around conversations. This episode marks the end of Season One of Geekstorians. All ten episodes, plus the Christmas special, are now available. If you’ve enjoyed the series, please consider rating, reviewing, or subscribing. It really helps the show find new listeners. You can also share your thoughts on Season One over at Geektown.co.uk or on social media. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Baywatch Reboot, Rockford Files Revival, Severance Update & Marvel’s Wonder Man | Geektown Radio 485
2026/02/17
Stephen Amell leads a Baywatch reboot. David Boreanaz headlines a Rockford Files revival. Apple takes full control of Severance. Marvel drops Wonder Man. Welcome to Geektown Radio Episode 485. Gray joins Dave this week to break down the biggest TV and streaming news, including Fox’s new Baywatch series with Stephen Amell as Hobie Buchannon, NBC rebooting The Rockford Files with David Boreanaz, and ITV picking up Stephen Amell and Minnie Driver crime drama The Murder Line. We also cover: • HBO Max launching in the UK and Ireland • Sky bundling Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max and Hayu • Apple Studios acquiring Severance in-house • The final 90-minute chapter of Good Omens • Renewals for The Assassin, Off Campus, and FOX favourites including Doc and Animal Control • Netflix cancelling Terminator Zero On the reviews side, we talk Marvel’s Wonder Man, Star Trek: Academy, 9-1-1, Watson, and the new game Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown, which lets you rewrite Voyager history. Plus ITV dramas, Netflix thrillers, The Traitors Ireland, and what to download for a long-haul honeymoon flight. — What We’ve Been Watching Gray: BetrayalLootDinosaurHijackFBIDeath in ParadiseMock The WeekHis & HersBlack OpsHeated RivalryEnglish TeacherThe Traitors IrelandSecret GeniusSchitt’s CreekDave: Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown (Game)Wonder ManStar Trek: Academy9-1-1Watson— TV Renewals, Cancellations & Pick-Ups Cancelled: Terminator Zero (Netflix)The Fortune Hotel (ITV)Renewed: The Real Housewives Of London (Hayu)Off Campus (Amazon)The Assassin (Prime Video)FOX Update: DocMurder In A Small TownBest MedicineMemory Of A KillerAnimal ControlGoing Dutch (on the bubble)— Coming Next Week The Night Agent Season 3 – NetflixThe Last Thing He Told Me Season 2 – Apple TVWalsh Sisters – BBC OneParadise Season 2 – Disney+The Lady – ITVX— Subscribe for weekly UK TV news, streaming updates, premiere dates, renewals, cancellations and geek culture discussion. Visit geektown.co.uk for daily TV updates and UK air dates. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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