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The Geek Buddies are Film Critic/Writer/Host John Rocha, Animation EP/Writer Michael Vogel, and Actor/Animation Writer Shannon McClung. Three industry pros and longtime friends giving you their unique perspectives on everything geeky in the world of entertainment.
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- 2 days ago1h 31m
Will Backrooms, Obsession Change Hollywood, Man of Tomorrow, Supergirl Updates
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk if Backrooms and Obsession signal a sea change in Hollywood, the MOTU Box Office is in trouble, Mando and Grogu Crashes Down in its second weekend, Martin Scorsese embraces AI, new Lex Luthor Mechasuit from MAN OF TOMORROW Revealed, New Supergirl, End of Oak Street, Onslaught, How to Rob a Bank Trailers and more! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #DC #Superman #backrooms #obsession #jamesgunn #manoftomorrow #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 INTRO AND RUNDOWN 1:55 MOTU Box Office In Trouble, Mando and Grogu Crashes Down 20:45 Martin Scorsese Embraces AI 30:39 New Lex Luthor Mechasuit from MAN OF TOMORROW Revealed 35:21 New Supergirl, End of Oak Street, Onslaught, Rob a Bank Trailers 59:38 Are Backrooms and Obsession Movies Changing Hollywood? FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_geek_bu... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 6 days ago1h 39m
SPIDER-NOIR Spoiler Review, STAR WARS New Trilogy Continues Skywalker Saga
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk their spoiler review for SPIDER-NOIR and their thoughts on Simon Kinberg's next Star Wars trilogy will continue the Skywalker Saga. They also discuss the new trailers for The House of the Dragon S3, Disclosure Day and X-Men '97 S2, the Tom Hardy Mobland controversy, the Amazon AI Animation announcement and fallout and more! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #spiderman #Marvel #StarWars #xmen #houseofthedragon #HBO #LordandMiller #StevenSpielberg #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 INTRO AND RUNDOWN 2:52 Simon Kinberg's Star Wars Trilogy to Continue Skywalker Saga 18:21 Tom Hardy's Mobland Controversy Stems From Issues on Set 25:51 HOTD S3, X-Men '97 S2, Disclosure Day Trailers Talk 46:40 Amazon's AI Animation Announcement and Fallout 59:16 SPIDER-NOIR Spoiler Review FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_geek_bu... ____________________________________________________________________________________ 🎞 📲 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/johnrochasays 📲 🎬 ____________________________________________________________________________________ 🎁 Join The John Rocha Channel Patreon: https://patreon.com/JohnRocha 🎁 ____________________________________________________________________________________ 👍 John Rocha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therochasays/ 👍 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 12m
THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU Spoiler Review | Star Wars | The Geek Buddies
⚠️ SPOILER REVIEW: Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu | Geek Buddies Din Djarin and Grogu have finally made the leap to the big screen — and the Geek Buddies have THOUGHTS. John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung sit down for a full spoiler-filled breakdown of Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu. Nothing is off limits — we're diving deep into every moment, every twist, and everything this movie means for the future of Star Wars! 🎬 Directed by: Jon Favreau ✍️ Written by: Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni & Noah Kloor 🎵 Music by: Ludwig Göransson 📽️ Cinematography by: David Klein 🌟 Starring: Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin / The Mandalorian Jeremy Allen White as Rotta the Hutt (voice) Sigourney Weaver as Colonel Ward Dave Filoni as Trapper Wolf / Embo Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as Carson Teva Martin Scorsese as Hugo Durant (voice) Steve Blum as Zeb Orrelios (voice) Jonny Coyne as Lord Janu Stephen McKinley Henderson as Gatori Hemky Madera as Commander Baro 🤓 Watch more Geek Buddies content and don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit that notification bell so you never miss a review! FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_BuddiesFollow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSaysFollow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoonFollow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Overall Thoughts on Mando and Grogu 8:58 Thoughts on the Story, Script and Storylines of Mando and Grogu 22:08 Thoughts on Grogu's Characters Progression in Mando and Grogu 28:16 Thoughts on the Hutts, the CGI and Rotta the Hutt in Mando and Grogu 36:25 Thoughts on the Mando and Grogu Action Sequences 43:49 Thoughts on the Creature Effects and the Side Characters on Mando and Grogu 54:25 Thoughts on the Cinematography and the Score of Mandalorian and Grogu 58:18 Where Does Mando and Grogu Rank? What is the Future of Mando and Grogu? 1:04:27 Final Thoughts on The Mandalorian and Grogu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 20m
Lanterns Trailer Hints at Hal Jordan's Death? Lindelof Reveals Star Wars Plans
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk their breakdown of the new LANTERNS trailer and if it hints at the death of Hal Jordan. They also talk the new Masters of the Universe final trailer and first reactions, Damon Lindelof revealing his cancelled Star Wars plans, Arnold Schwarzenegger confirming that King Conan will start shooting in 2027, the trailers for Spider--Noir and Little Brother, Disney's staged Mando and Grogu PR move with Pedro Pascal, and more! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #dc #lanterns #starwars #themandalorian #JamesGunn #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown and Catch Up 1:30 Masters of the Universe Final Trailer, First Reactions 9:25 Schwarzenegger Company Confirms King Conan to Shoot in 2027 14:55 Damon Lindelof Reveals His Cancelled Star Wars Plans 23:46 Disney Under Fire for Staged 'Mando & Grogu' Event 33:50 Final Spider-Noir Trailer, Little Brother Trailer Talk 42:45 John Travolta and His Beret Look at Cannes 50:24 New 'Lanterns' Trailer Breakdown, Is Hal Jordan Dying? FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_geek_bu... ____________________________________________________________________________________ 🎞 📲 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/johnrochasays 📲 🎬 ____________________________________________________________________________________ 🎁 Join The John Rocha Channel Patreon: https://patreon.com/JohnRocha 🎁 ____________________________________________________________________________________ 👍 John Rocha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therochasays/ 👍 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago1h 23m
PUNISHER One Last Kill Review, Nolan Defends His 'Odyssey' Choices
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss their spoiler review for The Punisher: One Last Kill, Christoper Nolan's interview in TIME over his 'The Odyssey' creative choices, the release dates for Marvel's VisionQuest and Ahsoka S2, Henry Cavill's Voltron movie going to streaming, our reactions to LAIKA's Wildwood Teaser Trailer and Sinqu Walls, Matthew Lillard and Andre Royo being cast in Man of Tomorrow and is this is a soft launch of the Justice League and more! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #theodyssey #christophernolan #marvel #thepunisher #DC #jamesgunn #superman #starwars #voltron #laika #visionquest #ahsoka #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown and Catch Up 2:32 Disney Reveals VisionQuest and Ahsoka S2 Release Dates 17:10 Henry Cavill's Voltron Movie Going to Streaming 27:13 Christopher Nolan's TIME Interview Defending 'The Odyssey' Choices 42:01 Sinqua Walls, Matthew Lillard Cast in Man of Tomorrow 47:32 LAIKIA's 'Wildwood' Teaser Trailer Reaction 52:41 Punisher: One Last Kill Spoiler Review FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 4 weeks ago1h 28m
Matt Shakman for New Apes Movie, Maul S1 Finale and Daredevil BA S2 Finale Reviews
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss their spoiler reviews for Daredevil Born Again S2 finale and Maul Shadow Lord Eps 9 and 10, Matt Shakman tapped to direct a new Planet of the Apes movie, Star Wars fans wanting to erase the Sequel Trilogy, and the trailers for The Odyssey and The Boroughs! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #marvel #starwars #daredevil #Maul #Theidyssey #christophernolan #thedufferbrothers #netflix #planetoftheapes #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown and Catch Up 5:42 Matt Shakman Tapped for New Planet of the Apes Movie 16:19 The Odyssey and The Boroughs Trailer Talk 33:15 Daredevil Born Again S2 Finale Review 52:16 Star Wars "Fans" Want to Erase the Sequel Trilogy 1:00:27 Star Wars Maul Shadow Lord Eps 9 and 10 Review FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- May 3, 20261h 3m
James Gunn Talks DC and Clayface Canon Issues, Meryl Streep Comes for Marvel
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Shannon McClung discuss James Gunn "clearing up" DC canon in recent interviews over Clayface, The Suicide Squad and other DC characters, Meryl Streep coming for the "Marveli-ization" of movies, Top Gun 3 updates including who might be directing the movie, the new AI rules for the Oscars and if Eva de Dominici just outed herself as being cast in the DC Universe! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #dc #jamesgunn #Marvel #devilwearsprada #merylstreep #tomcruise #Topgun #Oscras #AI #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 3:55 James Gunn Tries to Clarify DC, Clayface Canon and More 19:59 Did Eva de Dominici Out Herself Being Cast in DC? 23:39 Top Gun 3 Updates, Who Might Be Directing It 33:23 NEW AI Rules Implemented by the Oscars 43:46 Meryl Streep Comes for the "Marvel-ization" of Movies FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Apr 29, 20261h 24m
JAMES GUNN Halts The Authority, MAUL Eps 7 & 8 and DAREDEVIL BA 2x7 Reviews
On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung discuss James Gunn halting The Authority, Paradise Lost in "Extreme Development", Lanterns Trailer Pulled and Replaced, New Poster Released, Brian Helgeland tapped for Django/Zorro film based on Quentin Tarantino comic book, HOTD S3 Teaser, Ted Lasso S4, One Night Only Trailers Talk, Daredevil Born Again 2x7 Review, Maul Shadow Lord Eps 7 and 8 Review and more! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #dc #jamesgunn #houseofthedragon #gameofthrones #appletv #tedlasso #Lanterns #Maul #daredevil #disneyplus #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 2:08 James Gunn Halts The Authority, Paradise Lost in "Extreme Development" 16:42 Lanterns Trailer Pulled and Replaced, New Poster Released 22:19 Brian Helgeland Tapped to Write Django/Zorro Crossover 29:14 HOTD S3 Teaser, Ted Lasso S4, One Night Only Trailers Talk 46:52 Daredevil Born Again 2x7 Review 59:40 Maul Shadow Lord Eps 7 and 8 Review FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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