Geek Syndicate
- Description:
- The long awaited, critically acclaimed, irreverent, touching, intellectual, nonsensical, fairly drunken, incredibly sexy, hilarious.... Hear what happens when 2 old friends(perhaps more in the coming weeks), some pizza, 2 bottles of single malt whiskey and a couple of cats decide to celebrate all aspects of geek life from a UK perspective. We hope to cover TV,Books,Games,Comics..etc every fortnight.
Homepage: http://geeksyndicate.libsyn.com
RSS Feed: http://geeksyndicate.libsyn.com/rss
- Episodes:
- 2169
- Average Episode Duration:
- 0:1:03:51
- Longest Episode Duration:
- 0:22:21:46
- Total Duration of all Episodes:
- 96 days, 3 hours, 58 minutes and 51 seconds
- Earliest Episode:
- 1 October 2006 (2:23am GMT)
- Latest Episode:
- 30 October 2024 (8:45pm GMT)
- Average Time Between Episodes:
- 3 days, 1 hours, 4 minutes and 54 seconds
Geek Syndicate Episodes
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Geek Syndicate - EP 44 Genesis of the Syndicate
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 19 minutes and 53 secondsThis week we announce the winner of our second short story competition. Dave displays his lack of musical talent with a piano.
Barry gives a brief and completely spoiler free review of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Dave takes a moment to chats about all Flash 1. We also take a couple of probing questions from the senate.As always...enjoy!!!
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Geek Syndicate - EP 44 Genesis of the Syndicate
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 19 minutes and 53 secondsThis week we announce the winner of our second short story competition. Dave displays his lack of musical talent with a piano.
Barry gives a brief and completely spoiler free review of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Dave takes a moment to chats about all Flash 1. We also take a couple of probing questions from the senate.As always...enjoy!!!
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Geek Syndicate EP 43 - Star Wars Celebration Europe Special
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 18 minutes and 28 secondsIn the heart of London we find our heroes Dave and Barry on a quest
to unlock the secrets of the Star Wars 30th Celebration Europe. Together they will face the Star Wars Force Unleashed the game panel and attened a special Q&A session with it's designers.
They will watch as Ray Park once more fights with his iconic double lightsaber.
They gasped at the trailer of the Clones Wars CGI TV series and basked in the coolness that is Billy Dee Williams.
So strap into your X wing, turn up the volume and enjoy...
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Geek Syndicate EP 43 - Star Wars Celebration Europe Special
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 18 minutes and 28 secondsIn the heart of London we find our heroes Dave and Barry on a quest
to unlock the secrets of the Star Wars 30th Celebration Europe. Together they will face the Star Wars Force Unleashed the game panel and attened a special Q&A session with it's designers.
They will watch as Ray Park once more fights with his iconic double lightsaber.
They gasped at the trailer of the Clones Wars CGI TV series and basked in the coolness that is Billy Dee Williams.
So strap into your X wing, turn up the volume and enjoy...
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Geek Syndicate - Ep 42 Doctor Who Special
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 31 minutes and 52 secondsAt last here we are the end of season 3 of Doctor Who. We take you on a two hour tour, episode by episode, of the entire season with our special guest and former LOTM Heath...enjoy
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Geek Syndicate - Ep 42 Doctor Who Special
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 31 minutes and 52 secondsAt last here we are the end of season 3 of Doctor Who. We take you on a two hour tour, episode by episode, of the entire season with our special guest and former LOTM Heath...enjoy
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Geek Syndicate - Episode 41b LOTM part 2
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 1 minutes and 26 secondsAnd the adventures continues as together with our listener of the month Stace. In this second part we descend into the nightmarish and slightly scary world of geek merchandising.
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Geek Syndicate - Episode 41b LOTM part 2
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 1 minutes and 26 secondsAnd the adventures continues as together with our listener of the month Stace. In this second part we descend into the nightmarish and slightly scary world of geek merchandising.
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Geek Syndicate - Episode 41 LOTM
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 13 minutes and 31 secondsAnyone who has followed us from the beginning will have seen us face Werewolves,Vampires,Sony Ninjas and the dreaded EPOC. Now we face our greatest challenge yet.
Ladies and Gentlegeeks Geek syndicate are proud to present our Listener of the month Stace aka Stacebob...enjoy!
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Geek Syndicate - Episode 41 LOTM
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 13 minutes and 31 secondsAnyone who has followed us from the beginning will have seen us face Werewolves,Vampires,Sony Ninjas and the dreaded EPOC. Now we face our greatest challenge yet.
Ladies and Gentlegeeks Geek syndicate are proud to present our Listener of the month Stace aka Stacebob...enjoy!
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Geek Syndicate - Episode 40 Mid Life Crisis Time
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 13 minutes and 56 secondsWell here we are, at last, the big 40. In typical fashion we have our mid life crisis and decide to change the format up a bit. This week no news but rather a crazy mix of answering listener questions and the week that was.Dave finally watches the Smallville season finale. Indy 4 first movie image baby! The first image of Ming the Merciless spolier..it's rubbish!We also chat about DC's countdown..enjoy! and roll on episode 50!!
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Geek Syndicate - Episode 40 Mid Life Crisis Time
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 13 minutes and 56 secondsWell here we are, at last, the big 40. In typical fashion we have our mid life crisis and decide to change the format up a bit. This week no news but rather a crazy mix of answering listener questions and the week that was.Dave finally watches the Smallville season finale. Indy 4 first movie image baby! The first image of Ming the Merciless spolier..it's rubbish!We also chat about DC's countdown..enjoy! and roll on episode 50!!
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Geek Syndicate - Episode 39
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 18 minutes and 51 secondsLast one to go before the big 40 (cool that rhymed). In this week's episode we chat about City of Heroes and the upcoming DC comics MMORG. We also do a live performance of one of the tracks from the new Transformers movie soundtrack.
We chat about the I am Legend and Babylon 5: The Lost Tales trailers and we look at the first two episodes of the web only sci-fi show Sanctuary. In our main feature we take you on on an epic journey to meet some of favourite mentors from movies,books,comics and real life.
Last and least discover what happens when David Monteith is left alone for a microphone for more than two minutes. It's not pretty listening people, so enjoy...if you can!
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Geek Syndicate - Episode 39
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 18 minutes and 51 secondsLast one to go before the big 40 (cool that rhymed). In this week's episode we chat about City of Heroes and the upcoming DC comics MMORG. We also do a live performance of one of the tracks from the new Transformers movie soundtrack.
We chat about the I am Legend and Babylon 5: The Lost Tales trailers and we look at the first two episodes of the web only sci-fi show Sanctuary. In our main feature we take you on on an epic journey to meet some of favourite mentors from movies,books,comics and real life.
Last and least discover what happens when David Monteith is left alone for a microphone for more than two minutes. It's not pretty listening people, so enjoy...if you can!
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Geek Syndicate Episode 38
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 9 minutes and 31 secondsWelcome back to the warm embrace of the Geek Syndicate people. In today action pack episode discover; The Geek Syndicate's philosophy of life, What Ghostbuster we would be, who's cooler Shredder or Skeletor and how we would have ended Superman Returns.
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Geek Syndicate Episode 38
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 9 minutes and 31 secondsWelcome back to the warm embrace of the Geek Syndicate people. In today action pack episode discover; The Geek Syndicate's philosophy of life, What Ghostbuster we would be, who's cooler Shredder or Skeletor and how we would have ended Superman Returns.
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Geek Syndicate Episode 37
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 22 minutes and 30 secondsWe are still joined by resident non geek Amaechi as we discuss He man, Jericho, pretend bionic fights, the Book of Eli, The Pirates of the Caribbean demo for the Xbox 360 and why movie to game tie ins are so crap. Dave's lack of invisible fighting skills is called into question as Amaechi reveals his secret past as an invisible cage fighter.
Apologies for some of the sound distortion on this episode we had the recording levels too high I reckon...oops.
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Geek Syndicate Episode 37
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 22 minutes and 30 secondsWe are still joined by resident non geek Amaechi as we discuss He man, Jericho, pretend bionic fights, the Book of Eli, The Pirates of the Caribbean demo for the Xbox 360 and why movie to game tie ins are so crap. Dave's lack of invisible fighting skills is called into question as Amaechi reveals his secret past as an invisible cage fighter.
Apologies for some of the sound distortion on this episode we had the recording levels too high I reckon...oops.
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Geek Syndicate Episode 36
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 3 minutes and 10 secondsThis week we're joined once again by the official Geek Syndicate Non Geek Amacehi. Together we check out the new Transformers trailer. Dave has a broadband meltdown(cover your ears kids).
We discuss the fors and against of movie end credits, the heroes spin off, Sims the movie, Midnighter, Jetta:Tales of the Toshigawa and more.Dave new superhero....'Man Whore' is unveiled to an unsuspecting world (not pretty trust me).
Our main feature looks at some of our favourite strong female characters from comics, books, movie and TV.
Also the listener of the month for June is announced...enjoy!
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Geek Syndicate Episode 36
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 3 minutes and 10 secondsThis week we're joined once again by the official Geek Syndicate Non Geek Amacehi. Together we check out the new Transformers trailer. Dave has a broadband meltdown(cover your ears kids).
We discuss the fors and against of movie end credits, the heroes spin off, Sims the movie, Midnighter, Jetta:Tales of the Toshigawa and more.Dave new superhero....'Man Whore' is unveiled to an unsuspecting world (not pretty trust me).
Our main feature looks at some of our favourite strong female characters from comics, books, movie and TV.
Also the listener of the month for June is announced...enjoy!
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Geek Syndicate - Ep 35 Coming soon to a TV screen near you
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 38 minutes and 38 secondsWelcome again to the hallowed halls of Geekdom as we take a look at the Halo 3 multiplayer beta, the Smallville and The Batman cartoon season finales (well one of us does anyway).
We check out some casting news on some of the new comic book movies coming your way. There's more evil afoot as well from out arch enemies over at emotiv systems (or epoch to you and I).
Watch out for the Barry's meltdown over the portrayal of computer geeks on tv (it's not pretty).
Keep listening to the end for some extended after show clips...enjoy
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Geek Syndicate - Ep 35 Coming soon to a TV screen near you
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 38 minutes and 38 secondsWelcome again to the hallowed halls of Geekdom as we take a look at the Halo 3 multiplayer beta, the Smallville and The Batman cartoon season finales (well one of us does anyway).
We check out some casting news on some of the new comic book movies coming your way. There's more evil afoot as well from out arch enemies over at emotiv systems (or epoch to you and I).
Watch out for the Barry's meltdown over the portrayal of computer geeks on tv (it's not pretty).
Keep listening to the end for some extended after show clips...enjoy
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Geek Syndicate - Episode 34 The Con is still on!!!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 35 minutes and 15 secondsWe conclude our coverage of the 2007 Bristol Con (Dry those tears, we still have the Birmingham Con in October). We hand out some awards to some of the comedy legends we met at the Con.
Later on in the evening Dave takes us on a whistle stop tour around the bar chatting with a bevy of women who attended the con who many different reasons. This drunken idea of Dave's actually turned out a lot more interesting, thought provoking and funny than you would think.
Enjoy...
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Geek Syndicate - Episode 34 The Con is still on!!!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 35 minutes and 15 secondsWe conclude our coverage of the 2007 Bristol Con (Dry those tears, we still have the Birmingham Con in October). We hand out some awards to some of the comedy legends we met at the Con.
Later on in the evening Dave takes us on a whistle stop tour around the bar chatting with a bevy of women who attended the con who many different reasons. This drunken idea of Dave's actually turned out a lot more interesting, thought provoking and funny than you would think.
Enjoy...
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Geek Syndicate Ep 33 - The Con is on!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 57 minutes and 26 secondsIt's the Bristol Comic Convention versus the Geek Syndicate and friends. Will Bristol or the world ever be the same again? Over the next two nail biting episodes we'll find out!
Enjoy!
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Geek Syndicate Ep 33 - The Con is on!
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 57 minutes and 26 secondsIt's the Bristol Comic Convention versus the Geek Syndicate and friends. Will Bristol or the world ever be the same again? Over the next two nail biting episodes we'll find out!
Enjoy!
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Geek Syndicate - Episode 32
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 9 minutes and 34 secondsWelcome to Episode 32(cue trumpets and fanfare). First off apologies that this episode is over 2 hours. We has such a laugh recording this episode that time kinda went out of the window.
We discuss the end of 52 and the upcoming Countdown. We also take a look at the new sci-fi series that is only available on the internet. Our main feature covers some of our favourite sidekicks (yes even kid sidekicks) from movies, tv, comics and books.Enjoy!
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Geek Syndicate - Episode 32
Episode Duration: 0 days, 2 hours, 9 minutes and 34 secondsWelcome to Episode 32(cue trumpets and fanfare). First off apologies that this episode is over 2 hours. We has such a laugh recording this episode that time kinda went out of the window.
We discuss the end of 52 and the upcoming Countdown. We also take a look at the new sci-fi series that is only available on the internet. Our main feature covers some of our favourite sidekicks (yes even kid sidekicks) from movies, tv, comics and books.Enjoy!
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GS Episode 31 - Spidey 3 Spolier free and spoilerful review
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 38 minutes and 32 secondsThis is it, we've fought off the sony ninjas long enough to bring you our exclusive spoiler free and spoilerful (hmm is spoilerful even a word?!!) review of Spiderman 3. Also we finally declare war on Epoc and its masters (well Barry does Dave is far more interested in twins). We discuss more news from Indy 4, DC's World War III, Deja Vu, Sunshine and Dave reveals his obsession for a certain well known actress.
Enjoy...and be warned we give you enough advance warning during the episode but there are major, major spoilers in our spolierful Spiderman 3 review.
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GS Episode 31 - Spidey 3 Spolier free and spoilerful review
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 38 minutes and 32 secondsThis is it, we've fought off the sony ninjas long enough to bring you our exclusive spoiler free and spoilerful (hmm is spoilerful even a word?!!) review of Spiderman 3. Also we finally declare war on Epoc and its masters (well Barry does Dave is far more interested in twins). We discuss more news from Indy 4, DC's World War III, Deja Vu, Sunshine and Dave reveals his obsession for a certain well known actress.
Enjoy...and be warned we give you enough advance warning during the episode but there are major, major spoilers in our spolierful Spiderman 3 review.
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Geek Syndicate - Episode 30
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 56 minutes and 39 secondsWe discuss Spidey the musical,
There's a rant about the trend of 'music inspired by' soundtracks
After surviving a brief attack by Sony Ninjas we move onto 52 and focus in on the Question and Renee's storyline.
Our main feature is an interview with Mike Allwood one of the organisers of
Enjoy...
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Geek Syndicate - Episode 30
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 56 minutes and 39 secondsWe discuss Spidey the musical,
There's a rant about the trend of 'music inspired by' soundtracks
After surviving a brief attack by Sony Ninjas we move onto 52 and focus in on the Question and Renee's storyline.
Our main feature is an interview with Mike Allwood one of the organisers of
Enjoy...
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Geek Syndicate - Ep 29 Attack of the Sony Ninjas
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 36 minutes and 25 secondsDue to an attack of the Sony Ninjas Department our review of Spiderman 3 (which would've come out today) from the special press screening we attended on Wednesday has been embargoed. To tide you over until we can release the review (hopefully the week the movie is released) we have put together this short special episode dedicated to the spidey 3 press screening experience. We also throw out a bit of geek news too as a bit of a bonus.Enjoy...
Ps As there was some sound issues with their promo we're once again playing the Geek Savants promo at the end of the episode. Sorry guys hopefully we'll play it at the right speed this time!
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Geek Syndicate - Ep 29 Attack of the Sony Ninjas
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 36 minutes and 25 secondsDue to an attack of the Sony Ninjas Department our review of Spiderman 3 (which would've come out today) from the special press screening we attended on Wednesday has been embargoed. To tide you over until we can release the review (hopefully the week the movie is released) we have put together this short special episode dedicated to the spidey 3 press screening experience. We also throw out a bit of geek news too as a bit of a bonus.Enjoy...
Ps As there was some sound issues with their promo we're once again playing the Geek Savants promo at the end of the episode. Sorry guys hopefully we'll play it at the right speed this time!
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Geek Syndicate Episode 28 - LOTM
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 45 minutes and 2 secondsAt last, after a whole host of recording/editing problems, episode 28 is ready for consumption. We are joined by listener of the month Sam as we tackle such thorny issues Indy 4, Flash Gordon and news surrounding a potential Green Arrow movie. We also bask in the glory of planet Hulk before we bid a sad farewell to the epiphany that is Life on Mars. All of the dry slaps for this episode have been reserved for the Sci-Fi Channel and its scheduling fiasco with the Dresden File episodes.
Enjoy...
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Geek Syndicate Episode 28 - LOTM
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 45 minutes and 2 secondsAt last, after a whole host of recording/editing problems, episode 28 is ready for consumption. We are joined by listener of the month Sam as we tackle such thorny issues Indy 4, Flash Gordon and news surrounding a potential Green Arrow movie. We also bask in the glory of planet Hulk before we bid a sad farewell to the epiphany that is Life on Mars. All of the dry slaps for this episode have been reserved for the Sci-Fi Channel and its scheduling fiasco with the Dresden File episodes.
Enjoy...
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Geek Syndicate Episode 27
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 55 minutes and 56 secondsThis week Dominos Pizza gets a dry slap (don't ask) before we even get started. We then discuss the launch of the fabled ps3 and the start of the console wars.
We dive into some more Indy 4 casting news, Smallville, some news on the distant cousins of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the return of the infamous game to movie director Uwe Boll.
Our main feature welcomes the return of our resident non geek Amaechi and his reviews of the first comics his read since childhood....enjoy!
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Geek Syndicate Episode 27
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 55 minutes and 56 secondsThis week Dominos Pizza gets a dry slap (don't ask) before we even get started. We then discuss the launch of the fabled ps3 and the start of the console wars.
We dive into some more Indy 4 casting news, Smallville, some news on the distant cousins of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the return of the infamous game to movie director Uwe Boll.
Our main feature welcomes the return of our resident non geek Amaechi and his reviews of the first comics his read since childhood....enjoy!
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Geek Syndicate - Episode 26
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 53 minutes and 42 secondsIn light of our bout of drunkenness in last week's episode we decided to take a second look at 300 the day after we sorry. Don't worry as we cover all new (and coherent) stuff this time so hopefully shouldn't be a rehash of what you've already heard. We once again slam the never ending stream of wacky kid sidekicks. We also look at the series finale of Stargate, some Doctor Who news and our trademark Geek Syndicate 'Smallville is Rubbish' policy is finally put to the test.Enjoy...
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Geek Syndicate - Episode 26
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 53 minutes and 42 secondsIn light of our bout of drunkenness in last week's episode we decided to take a second look at 300 the day after we sorry. Don't worry as we cover all new (and coherent) stuff this time so hopefully shouldn't be a rehash of what you've already heard. We once again slam the never ending stream of wacky kid sidekicks. We also look at the series finale of Stargate, some Doctor Who news and our trademark Geek Syndicate 'Smallville is Rubbish' policy is finally put to the test.Enjoy...
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Geek Syndicate - Episode 25 The Drunk Syndicate
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 48 minutes and 17 secondsHere we are at last our 25th episode. Unlike Captain
You have been warned...
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Geek Syndicate - Episode 25 The Drunk Syndicate
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 48 minutes and 17 secondsHere we are at last our 25th episode. Unlike Captain
You have been warned...
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Comic Book Noise meets Geek Syndicate
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 46 minutes and 48 secondsIn this special episode of Comic Book Noise we were interviewed by it's host Derek Coward. The interview was done back in Feb and we know some of our forum members may have heard this but for all you others we thought you might like to hear it.....enjoy!!!
Apologies to those who have already heard this.
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Comic Book Noise meets Geek Syndicate
Episode Duration: 0 days, 0 hours, 46 minutes and 48 secondsIn this special episode of Comic Book Noise we were interviewed by it's host Derek Coward. The interview was done back in Feb and we know some of our forum members may have heard this but for all you others we thought you might like to hear it.....enjoy!!!
Apologies to those who have already heard this.
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Geek Syndicate - Episode 24
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 41 minutes and 44 secondsWarning!!! This episode contains swearing from the outset and moderate violence(of the dry slap variety).
This episode also has scenes of ranting on Stargate Sg1, the initiative and Harry Potter. There are also reviews of the Lost Room and The Prestige as well as a new feature aComics for Beginnersa.
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Geek Syndicate - Episode 24
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 41 minutes and 44 secondsWarning!!! This episode contains swearing from the outset and moderate violence(of the dry slap variety).
This episode also has scenes of ranting on Stargate Sg1, the initiative and Harry Potter. There are also reviews of the Lost Room and The Prestige as well as a new feature aComics for Beginnersa.
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Geek Syndicate - Episode 23
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 39 minutes and 59 secondsAnother Monday, another episode. In this week's adventure through geekdom we discuss further Indy 4 revelations,Doctor Who auction and Shazam the movie. We also uncover the beginnings of a world wide conspiracy,find a hidden watchmen treat and discuss the big big news event that hit the comics world this week. We also find a new job for resident non geek Amaechi.
Our special feature focuses on some of our fave spaceships from tv,cartoons and movies.
Warning this episode contains MAJOR spoliers for Captain America 25,The Mighty Avengers 1 and Civil War: The Initiative 1...you have been warned but still enjoy!!!!
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Geek Syndicate - Episode 23
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 39 minutes and 59 secondsAnother Monday, another episode. In this week's adventure through geekdom we discuss further Indy 4 revelations,Doctor Who auction and Shazam the movie. We also uncover the beginnings of a world wide conspiracy,find a hidden watchmen treat and discuss the big big news event that hit the comics world this week. We also find a new job for resident non geek Amaechi.
Our special feature focuses on some of our fave spaceships from tv,cartoons and movies.
Warning this episode contains MAJOR spoliers for Captain America 25,The Mighty Avengers 1 and Civil War: The Initiative 1...you have been warned but still enjoy!!!!
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GS Episode 22 - Return of the Dark Syndicate
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 40 minutes and 43 secondsThanks to the travesty that was Civil War Frontline 11 the Dark Syndicate make an unwelcome return. Despair as they rant on just about everything including, the proposed new Star Trek movie, A new hairstyle to rival Tom Hanks' Da Vinci code wig of doom, Lost and an new mind control device masquerading as a gaming accessory(no we're not kidding). None of this compares to what lay in wait for the civil war frontline issue.
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GS Episode 22 - Return of the Dark Syndicate
Episode Duration: 0 days, 1 hours, 40 minutes and 43 secondsThanks to the travesty that was Civil War Frontline 11 the Dark Syndicate make an unwelcome return. Despair as they rant on just about everything including, the proposed new Star Trek movie, A new hairstyle to rival Tom Hanks' Da Vinci code wig of doom, Lost and an new mind control device masquerading as a gaming accessory(no we're not kidding). None of this compares to what lay in wait for the civil war frontline issue.