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Ironheart Review

The Last of Us Season 2 - Spoiler Review
The Last of Us Season 2 went in unexpected directions. In the latest Stereo Geeks episode, Ron and Mon discuss what they enjoyed about the show, how the characters shaped up this season, and what they're hoping for in Season 3. Join us for a spoiler-filled review.
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.

Thunderbolts Review (Non-Spoiler)
In the latest episode of Stereo Geeks, Ron and Mon review Thunderbolts*. This non-spoiler episode dives into the characters, arguably, the biggest draw for the film, why we loved the action, and how this film compares to the MCU films that have come before. Tune in to hear our review.
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.

Andor Season 2 Review (Non-Spoiler)
In the latest episode of Stereo Geeks, Ron and Mon head back to their favourite universe, Star Wars, to review the second season Andor. While the first season was critically-acclaimed, the Stereo Geeks had many issues with the writing. Does Season 2 redeem the show, or make it worse? Does Cassian Andor finally get his due? And what about the rest of the characters? Listen now to find out in this spoiler-free episode.
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.

Toronto Game Expo 2025 Recap
We kick off Season 6 of Stereo Geeks with a recap of Toronto Game Expo 2025. Ron and Mon indulged their gaming selves to the max during their first visit to the game expo. Who knew the co-hosts were just waiting to play arcade games? Hear about their experiences at the expo, what retro games gave them life, and the indie Canadian games they can't wait for the world to see.
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.

Toronto Comicon 2025 Recap
The Stereo Geeks were back at Toronto Comicon this year. In this special bonus episode, they share some of the highlights and lowlights from the annual 3-day fan event.
Read Ron's report on the making of Star Wars' lightsaber at FlickSided.
Mon wrote about the voice of Beast on X-Men '97, George Buza, for Bam Smack Pow.
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.


Daredevil: Born Again First Reactions
The Devil of Hell’s Kitchen is back! Now officially part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Charlie Cox reprises his role as Daredevil, and Vincent D’Onofrio is back as Wilson Fisk, in the Disney+ series, Daredevil: Born Again. What did the Stereo Geeks make of this show? How much do new viewers need to know before going in? And most importantly, does the show live up to the hype? Listen to our first reactions in this episode.
Image Credit: © 2025 MARVEL. All Rights Reserved.
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.

Captain America: Brave New World Spoiler Review
"Who’s strong and brave? Here to save the American Way?" It's Captain America! In a Brave New World. The Stereo Geeks have been waiting forever to see Sam Wilson back in action with the red, white, and blue shield. What did Ron and Mon think of his first solo outing? How does Harrison Ford fit in the MCU? What are the political ramifications of a Black Captain America in the world we live in today? We dive in to discuss all this and more in our spoiler-filled review of the first Marvel film of 2025.
Take a look back at the two Captain America's relationship in this piece Mon wrote for WomenWriteAboutComics.
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.

Star Trek: Section 31 Spoiler Review
Red alert! There's a new Star Trek film and the Stereo Geeks are reporting for duty. Star Trek: Section 31 has been in the making for a long time but it's finally here, with Michelle Yeoh back in the role of Emperor Georgiou. What did Ron and Mon think of the film? Do they want more? Listen to our spoiler-filled review to find out.
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.
Photo Credit: Sophy Holland/Paramount+

Agatha All Along Spoiler Review
Down, down, down the road, down the Witches' Road we go! The Stereo Geeks were surprised and awed by Agatha All Along, the spin-off of WandaVision. What did Ron and Mon love about the show? What would they have liked to see? Who were their favourite witches? Tune in to this spoiler-filled review as we travel through many miles of tricks and trials.
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.
Image credit: © 2024 MARVEL.

Empire Waist Review
Empire Waist is a teen comedy-drama about loving yourself and your fat body, just the way your are. The Stereo Geeks fell head over heels in love with the empowering and heartfelt film. In this non-spoiler review, Ron and Mon share their thoughts on the film, why a film like Empire Waist is so needed, and what it means to see yourself represented onscreen. Read Mon's review of The Deb on WWAC here, and her HuffPost article about fat characters in Star Wars here. Listen to Maintenance Phase, Fatties Talk Back, and She's All Fat. Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.

TIFF 2024 Round-Up, Part II
In the second part of the Stereo Geeks' 2024 Toronto International Film Festival round-up, Mon reviews the documentary Vice Is Broke and the film The Luckiest Man in America. Ron discusses We Live in Time and The Salt Path.
For more TIFF film recommendations, find Ron and Mon's reviews at womenwriteaboutcomics.com
Images credit: Courtesy of TIFF
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.

TIFF 2024 Round-Up, Part I
Greetings film lovers. The Stereo Geeks were recently at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, and they have some reviews to share in Part 1 of their TIFF round-up.
Mon chats about All We Imagine as Light and Aberdeen, while Ron takes on Jane Austen Wrecked My Life and The Listeners.
For more TIFF film recommendations, find Ron and Mon's reviews at womenwriteaboutcomics.com
Images credit: Courtesy of TIFF
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.

The Acolyte Eulogy
In crushing news, The Acolyte has been unceremoniously cancelled after only one season. The Stereo Geeks present to you their eulogy for this Star Wars show that was arguably their favourite in the live-action pantheon. But, Ron and Mon don't always agree about what makes the show great.
Read Mon's feature about how the show challenges the way we view the Jedi, on Soundsphere.
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.
Image credit: ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.

Deadpool & Wolverine - Spoiler Review
The Stereo Geeks are back with Season 5. And we've got a big review this time: Deadpool & Wolverine. Ron and Mon had mixed feelings about the film. There's a lot of fun to be had but this film isn't nearly as good as it could have been.
In this spoiler-filled episode, we discuss the moments we enjoyed, areas where the film could have been improved and what we think this film means for the future of the MCU.
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.
Image credit: © 2024 20th Century Studios / © and ™ 2024 MARVEL.

Anne Rice's Interview With the Vampire - Spoiler Review
It's been nicknamed the best show you aren't watching, so we're here to tell you why you should tune in for Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire.
In this spoiler-filled review of Seasons 1 and 2, Ron and Mon chat about their love for the characters, the messy dynamics that keep us coming back for more, and our hopes for another season. Read Mon's feature on why raceswapping Louis worked on the show. And Ron has written about her special connection to the show for WWAC.
Watch Princess Weekes' video on confederates vampires on YouTube.
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.

We've Been Busy With... Nightwing, Lore Olympus, Madame Web, Godzilla Minus One, and more
In this Stereo Geeks special episode, Ron and Mon talk about the shows, films and books they've been busy watching and reading.
Mon talks about her enjoyment of the ongoing Nightwing comic series, while Ron shares her thoughts about returning to the Webtoon Lore Olympus.
Mon is struggling to get through YA novel Marvel: What If...Loki Was Worthy? and Ron bids goodbye to the Krakoa-era of the X-Men comics.
Mon has a podcast recommendation, Hollywood Exiles, though Ron is close to giving up on Apple TV+'s Dark Matter.
Mon and Ron have a wild take on Madame Web, share their enjoyment of Godzilla Minus One, and explain why The Fall Guy wasn't worth going to the cinemas for.
Images courtesy Marvel.com, Sony Pictures, Toho Co., Ltd., and DC Comics.
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.

Star Trek: Discovery Spoiler Review
Saying goodbye is never easy. Star Trek: Discovery's well-executed final season took some of the sting out of bidding the show farewell but there's no doubt the Stereo Geeks are going to miss Disco and her crew.
In this spoiler-filled review, Ron and Mon share all the reasons we love the show and why everyone should be watching it.
Transcripts of select episodes are available on our blog.

X-Men ‘97 Season 1 Spoiler Review
The Stereo Geeks have all the feels watching the first season of X-Men '97. In this spoiler review, Ron and Mon share their highlights from the show, their favourite moments, what could have been improved, and expectations for the second season.
And if you missed hearing about our experience at the Toronto premiere of the show, listen to it here.
Transcripts of select episodes are available on our blog.

Doctor Who (2023)
Doctor Who is back! Ncuti Gatwa takes on the starring role as everyone's favourite Timelord in a new series. Ron and Mon share their spoiler-free review of the first two episodes of the new show, and discuss what we hope to see in the remainder of the season. Transcripts of select episodes are available on our blog.


X-Men '97 Spoiler-Free Review
The X-Men are back! Ron and Mon caught the Canadian premiere of X-Men '97 at Toronto Comicon 2024, and the following episodes. We share our review of the new season, all the feels about seeing our favourite X-people onscreen, and what we're looking forward to from the rest of the season. No spoilers!
Read Mon's Episode 1 review at Vocal, and learn more about the creation of the show with Mon's Comicon recap. Ron shares her experience at the X-Men '97 activation at Toronto Comicon 2024 on WWAC.
Transcripts of select episodes are available on our blog.

Oscars 2024 Reviews and Predictions
It's Oscars season and you know what that means? Marathon-watching all the movies to have an informed opinion about which film and performance should win the accolades. Ron and Mon share their controversial takes on the Oscars picks of 2024 in this special Stereo Geeks episode. Do you agree with our choices?
Read Ron's reviews of American Fiction, Anatomy of a Fall, and The Teacher's Lounge (not mentioned in the episode).
Transcripts of select episodes are available on our blog.

FX's Shōgun Review
Ron and Mon chat about the latest adaptation of James Clavell's novel, Shōgun. We've seen the first episode of the FX mini-series, and we have a lot of thoughts, especially in comparison to the 1980 version. What works, who works, and would we watch more? Find out in this episode. Photo courtesy of FX Networks. FX’s Shōgun’s premieres on Disney+ in Canada on February 27, 2024. Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 1 Review
Why is the earth shaking? Could it be... Godzilla? The Stereo Geeks weren't planning to watch Monarch: Legacy of Monsters but once we started watching it, we could not stop. Ron and Mon discuss what kept us going back to the show, what could have been done better, and how that father-son acting duo worked out. Warning, spoilers ahead.
Did you enjoy Monarch: Legacy of Monsters?
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters image courtesy Apple TV+.
Transcripts of select episodes are available on our blog.

Echo Review
The Stereo Geeks review Echo! The spin-off Marvel series is quite unlike the shows that have come before, and Ron and Mon had a lot of thoughts about it. We discuss the history of Maya Lopez, what worked for us in the show, what we would have liked more of, and why Maya 'Echo' Lopez is not like your average superhero.
What did you think of Echo?
Transcripts of select episodes are available on our blog.

Star Trek: Picard Series Review
The Stereo Geeks are doing a rewatch review this episode—we're rediscovering Star Trek: Picard. Ron and Mon have complicated, at times disparate, opinions about the three-season revival of an age-old Trekkie fav. What did we think about Jean-Luc Picard's return, the characters (old and new), the storylines, and our hopes for a spin-off? Join us as we trek to the furthest ends of the quadrant to discuss the crews of La Sirena, the Stargazer, the USS Titan, and the Enterprise.
For more insights into the show, Mon wrote a bunch of articles at Collider.com about the show going back to Star Trek's original mission in Season 2, the squandered potential of the show's new characters, Jeri Ryan and Seven of Nine's role in Season 3, and Picard's flaws as a mentor and father figure.
Transcripts of select episodes are available on our blog.


Holiday Special, Part 1
Happy Holidays from Stereo Geeks! In the first of a two-part holiday special episode, Ron and Mon share the holidays films and shows from the past few years that will get you into the holiday spirit (and some that will turn you into a grinch). Join us for holiday recommendations, find out why we're enjoying holiday movies, and get some tips on which movies to avoid.
Listen to our Christmas episode from 2020 here.
Check out Mon's reviews for Hotel for the Holidays and a few other holiday films. And, if you scroll long enough, here's Mon's short review of Love Hard on Collider.com.
Transcripts of select episodes are available on our blog.

Ghost of Tsushima Video Game Review
Here's a little something different, the Stereo Geeks are reviewing... a video game. After much dithering, Ron and Mon finally decided to buy the PS5, and the first game to inaugurate the console was Ghost of Tsushima! In this review, we chat about what we loved about this game, what you can expect, and what we would change. There are no spoilers, so if you've been considering playing this game, have a listen and we can help you make up your mind.
Transcripts of select episodes are available on our blog.

Loki Series Review
The Stereo Geeks have another impromptu review for you! This time, we're discussing Loki, the Disney+ series that follows one of our favourite Marvel villains, the God of Mischief himself, Loki. This episode is mostly about us processing our feelings after the season 2 finale. Spoilers ahead, so beware. Read a more detailed review from Ron at Women Write About Comics, and by Mon at Vocal. Transcripts of select episodes are available on our blog. Loki promo images courtesy of Disney.

The Marvels Review
The Stereo Geeks are back! We return with a review of The Marvels, starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, and Iman Vellani. We talk about how hilarious the film is, and how much we love this majority-female-led film.
Read a more detailed review from Ron at Women Write About Comics, and by Mon at Vocal. And, if you're wondering about our confusion about Nick Fury, read this explainer at Collider.com.
Transcripts of select episodes are available on our blog.
The Marvels promo images courtesy of Disney.

Eternals Review
Welcome back to Stereo Geeks! We’re starting off Season 3 with a review of Marvel’s Eternals. This sprawling epic of a superhero film is diverse, beautiful, and just a bit overburdened by its writing.
We talked about why we loved the characters, finally getting South-Asian representation in a superhero film, the queer rep (and whether it worked), and so much more.
Confused about the Eternals timeline? Here's Mon's explainer at Collider.
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.
Eternals promo images courtesy of Disney.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Review
The Marvel film that got us back into theatres! Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is the first step in Asian representation for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And it's a triumph to watch.
Stereo Geeks share what we loved about the film, what could have been better, and why we've fallen in love with these characters.
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.

Masters of the Universe Season 1 Review
Masters of the Universe: Revelation brings He-Man, Skeletor, Teela, and more back to our screens. The Netflix animated reboot has already got the discourse flowing. The Stereo Geeks team had a ball watching this show and reviewing it. We used to watch He-Man as children; now here we are, watching it as adults. And we have thoughts!
What's the first season about? How are the visuals? What's the voice acting like? What could be better? We answer all these questions and more in our first season review. And the spoilers don't begin till 12:49 minutes into the episode!
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.
Episode art courtesy Toni Reed at Unsplash.

Black Widow Review
She's finally here! After several delays, Black Widow is out now on Disney+, the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and only the second MCU film to be helmed by a female character. The Stereo Geeks team enjoyed the film but had mixed feelings about it. What worked? What didn't? Is this the start of something new or should the MCU go in a different direction? We answer all these questions and more in our review of Black Widow.
Still wondering whether you should watch Black Widow? We share our non-spoiler thoughts in the first half of the episode, before entering spoiler territory from 14.30 minutes onwards.
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.

Hidden Film Gems to Enjoy

Diverse Comedies and Why We Love Them
Why do we watch TV comedies? Especially during times of stress, like the pandemic? Ron and Mon at Stereo Geeks dig up some psychological facts about comedy and stress-relief. We also share some of our favourite comedies that we've enjoyed over the past year:
Never Have I Ever
Schitt's Creek
One Day at a Time
Kim's Convenience
Derry Girls
Read Ron's recaps of Never Have I Ever on Show Snob.
Read more about hidden comedy gems on Netflix here.
Here's the CBC study on comedies as medicine, and the Shondaland article on the importance of comedies right now.
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Review
The second Marvel Cinematic Universe spin-off streamed on Disney+, and we at Stereo Geeks had a lot of thoughts. In the Special, we give an episode-by-episode breakdown of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. What did we love about the story of the show, how were the characters developed, where did the show soar and when did it fall flat? Tune in to find out. Warning: spoilers ahead!
For a more detailed look at the show, check out Ron’s extensive recaps at Show Snob.
You can also learn more about the show’s successes and failures with Mon’s features at Collider:
Falcon and the Winter Soldier: How the Flag-Smashers Highlight Marvel's Problem with Sympathetic Villains
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: The Show's 13 Greatest Moments
How The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's Bucky Barnes Is a Positive Representation of Expats
Episode image credit: Getty Images/Disney
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.

Acting, Direction, Editing, Screenplay Nominations - Academy Awards 2021
The Academy Awards 2021 are here! Who's up for Best Acting, Best Supporting Actor, Direction, Film Editing, and Screenplay? Who do the Stereo Geeks think should win? We have so many thoughts about this year's Oscars, we can't even pick our favourites. Who do you think should win these categories?
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.

Best Picture Nominations - Academy Awards 2021
It's awards season in Hollywood! In the first of our two-part series on the Academy Awards 2021, the Stereo Geeks team review the Best Picture nominations, make some predictions, and share some harsh truths about which films don't deserve their nominations. Do you agree with our picks?
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.

Why We Loved the Walker Reboot
We can't believe we're saying it, but we've enjoyed the first six episodes of The CW's Walker. What is this reboot of the 90s action show doing that's so unexpected and downright subversive? In this spoiler-free review of the first half of the opening season, the Stereo Geeks duo dive into why we're loving the show and why you should give it a try.
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.
Walker promo image courtesy The CW.

Stereo Geeks Special: Previewing YTV's The Hardy Boys
In this Stereo Geeks Special, we preview the first two episodes of YTV's Hardy Boys. The first season of the show is already available on Hulu, but it's airing weekly in Canada on YTV. What is it about? What did we think about the initial episodes?
Since we found ourselves comparing the show to Netflix's Locke & Key, check out Ron's recaps of the show on Show Snob.
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.

We've Been Busy With... HoX/PoX, Kipo and the Age of the Wonderbeasts, Snapdragon, and more
We've been busy listening to podcasts, reading comics, and watching shows. Ron's enjoyed The Good, the Bad, the Basic podcast, when she isn't marathon-watching Kipo and the Age of the Wonderbeasts, and reading the delightful graphic novel, Snapdragon. Mon's been reading X-Men: House of X/ Powers of X and Avengers comics about Scarlet Witch and Vision in the run-up to WandaVision. And we've been enjoying Netflix's Best Leftovers Ever.
Here are the books Mon's been reading for WandaVision, if you want to check them out.
1. Avengers: Vision and the Scarlet Witch
2. Avengers: Vision and the Scarlet Witch: A Year in the Life
3. Avengers: Disassembled
4. House of M
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.

What's New - WandaVision and Batwoman Season 2
In this month's What's New episode of Stereo Geeks, we discuss the first three episodes of Batwoman Season 2 and the first five episodes of WandaVision. What are these shows getting right? What are our favourite Easter eggs, so far? And, what do we think about their depiction of twins in these shows?
Join us on our spoiler-filled chat! And if you haven't caught up with the shows yet, what are you waiting for?
(00.00 - 14:33) Batwoman Season 2
(14:34 - 38:13) WandaVision
You can read Ron's Batwoman Season 2 recaps on Show Snob here, and her WandaVision recaps here.
You can also read Mon's review of the brilliant fourth episode of WandaVision on Bam Smack Pow.
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.

Flashback Favourite - Star Trek: Voyager
We're going way back for this Flashback Favourite episode to discuss our enduring love for Star Trek: Voyager. What made the characters so great? What episodes did we love? Where were the missed opportunities? Buckle in for a hell of a ride through the Delta Quadrant!
You can read Ron's list of the top 25 Voyager episodes on Show Snob.
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.

Detective Mode - Why We Turned to Animated Films During the Pandemic
The pandemic has been a stressful time for everyone. We found ourselves watching more animated films than we ever had before. What about this medium and genre appealed to us? We dive into the power and beauty of animated films in this Detective Mode episode of Stereo Geeks.
We also share details about the films we watched and what we loved about them:
Studio Ghibli films - Howl's Moving Castle, Spirited Away, Kiki's Delivery Service, My Neighbor Totoro, Whisper of the Heart, Princess Mononoke, Ponyo, Porco Rosso
A Whisker Away
Trolls and Trolls 2
Big Hero 6
Over the Moon
Apokolips War
Scooby Doo
Batman vs TMNT
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.

We've Been Busy With... Ahsoka, Doctor Who, The Mandalorian, and more
We caught up with some films, TV shows, and books that had been on our list for a while, including EK Johnston's book Ahsoka, the mind-bending film Tenet, the Doctor Who: New Year's Special, The Mandalorian Season 2, and Mon's been busy reading Why Wakanda Matters: What Black Panther Reveals About Psychology, Identity, and Communication and No Gods, No Monsters.
(00.25 - 5:35) Ahsoka
(5:36 - 12:44) Tenet
(12:44-21:45) Doctor Who New Years' Special
(21:46-26:27) Why Wakanda Matters
(26:28-35:20) The Mandalorian Season Two
(35:21-38:23) No Gods, No Monsters
You can read Ron's recaps of The Mandalorian season two on Show Snob.
Transcripts of episodes are available on our blog.