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The Geek Embassy

By Regina McMenomy

The ambassadors of The Geek Embassy endeavor to share all types of geeky passions with our community. While each ambassador writes unique articles about their own experiences and opinions, the Embassy also comes together for group discussions in our various TGE series. We are hoping through our collective knowledge and know-how to share these geeky interests with our readers, viewers, and listeners.
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TGE Ep 37 – Plays: Pathfinder – Finale! Coups & Contracts

The Geek EmbassyApr 09, 2018

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TGE EP 81 — Talks: Sexual Identities

TGE EP 81 — Talks: Sexual Identities

This was recorded June 11, 2020, as part of a series of Pride Month virtual panels hosted by Awesome Con and Rose City Comic Con, part of LeftField Media

The Geek Embassy Talks: Sexual Identities 

Have you heard terms for sexual identity and wondered what they’ve meant? Do you have questions about what it means to be ace, bi, or pan? Gay or queer? A diverse panel of writers and podcasters from The Geek Embassy want to help you understand the ever-changing and growing landscape of sexual identities. We will share definitions and discuss how the representation of sexual identities has grown over time with some of our favorite geeky passions: Comic books, video games, movies, television shows, etc. This interactive panel will field questions from participants. Ft. Regina McMenomy, Ph.D., Isabela Oliveira, Dante Buccieri, and Joanna Milius 

Jun 24, 202001:34:24
TGE EP 80 — Watches: Quaran-Times

TGE EP 80 — Watches: Quaran-Times

Oh my goodness, it's real people!

TGE Watches is back with a new episode after eight weeks in quarantine! This month, we're getting in the wayback machine as Dante, Regina, and Izzie explore what we've been rewatching. Dante has completed a complete rewatch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and all 13 Star Trek movies. Izzie's started her eight-billionth rewatch of Leverage, and Regina has completed her first rewatch of Veronica Mars in a very long time. Join us for an hour of mostly lighthearted banter and at least a few minutes of Dante having strong feelings about Star Trek V: The Final Frontier.

Stay safe and wear your damn masks!

May 22, 202001:10:10
TGE EP 79 — Watches: and the Fantabulous Quarantining of One Coronavirus
Mar 23, 202001:04:58
TGE EP 78 — Watches: The Baby Yoda Hour

TGE EP 78 — Watches: The Baby Yoda Hour

.We're back in the lab again with a new episode of TGE Watches and debuting a new format for 2020! This month, Dante, Regina, Isabela, and Stephen cover two of the hottest streaming shows right now: The Mandalorian from Disney+ and The Witcher from Netflix. In our roundup, we also cover the latest seasons of Netflix's The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and NBC's The Good Place. Finally, we look forward to the imminent debuts of Picard on CBS All Access and Locke & Key on Netflix. Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) is... a movie that's coming out in February. Dante has feelings about it. They're not great.

Like, favorite, share, subscribe, and tell people that we exist! Follow our contributors on the social places: @DanteInformal, @doclizz, @izzorizzo, @EFGaming, and the site itself @thegeekembassy!  Until next time, this is The Way.

Feb 10, 202001:33:28
TGE Ep 77 — Watches: Hot Takes — The New Mutants Teaser Trailer

TGE Ep 77 — Watches: Hot Takes — The New Mutants Teaser Trailer

Dante is back with another hot takes episode! Today we're going over the new teaser trailer for The New Mutants, a horror inspired movie in the X-Men universe! Does it deliver on the promise of horror, or is it all just smoke and mirrors? Join Dante today and find out! Twitter/IG: @DanteInformal and @TheGeekEmbassy
Jan 08, 202023:00
TGE Ep 76 — Watches: Hot Takes — Ghostbusters: Afterlife

TGE Ep 76 — Watches: Hot Takes — Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Dante takes on two trailers today: the live action remake of Mulan, and the new teaser for Ghostbusters: Afterlife! Chime in to tell him how wrong he is! @DanteInformal @thegeekembassy
Dec 11, 201922:06
TGE Ep 75 — Watches: Hot Takes — WW84 Trailer

TGE Ep 75 — Watches: Hot Takes — WW84 Trailer

Nicole reviews the trailer for Wonder Woman 1984 and shares some of her first thoughts! What did you think? Let us know @thegeekembassy on twitter. 

Dec 10, 201912:19
TGE Ep 74 — Watches: Hot Takes — Black Widow Teaser Trailer

TGE Ep 74 — Watches: Hot Takes — Black Widow Teaser Trailer

We're back! TGEW returns with a hot take on the brand new trailer for Black Widow. We do a super short recap of the trailer covering the characters, theme, and some wild theories. Follow us @thegeekembassy on Twitter and Instagram and let us know what you think!
Dec 03, 201917:01
TGE EP 73 — Watches: The Lost Episode

TGE EP 73 — Watches: The Lost Episode

Welcome to the newest episode of TGE Watches! This was recorded after we'd been away combating a wave of sickness that somehow hit nearly everyone on the site despite us all living in different places. (Editor's note: And Isabela forgot to edit the episode and lost the audio for a while... I'm sorry! - Isabela) We’re sorry that we couldn’t get this out sooner, but here it is! This episode we have Dante, Evan, and Isabela talking about a bunch of fun stuff including The Umbrella Academy, Alita: Battle Angel, Runaways, and Love, Death & Robots! Tune in for our thoughts and check out our recent episodes for our opinions on Captain Marvel, Game of Thrones, and Avengers: Endgame!
Jun 06, 201959:44
TGE Ep 72 — Watches: Game of Thrones, Season 8

TGE Ep 72 — Watches: Game of Thrones, Season 8

Winter is here, and so is The Geek Embassy with a lengthy discussion of the highly anticipated Game of Thrones season 8. Your usual host Dante fills the role of Jon Snow in this episode of TGEW because he knows nothing about the show, having stopped watching after season 1. Thankfully, cast members Nicole (of the podcast Geeky Thrones Girl), Regina, Jaye, and Isabela are here to set him straight. We cover literally everything about season 8 from start to finish. If you're one of the seven GOT fans in the world who still hasn't seen season 8, you should probably skip this episode and come back later.

Please like, favorite, share, subscribe and do all the social things that tell people we exist, because your clicks put us in more recommended feeds. Follow all of our cast members below, and let us know what YOU thought about the series finale of Game of Thrones! Stay nerdy my friends, and until next time: bend the knee.

Dante - @danteinformalRegina - @doclizzIsabela - @izzorizzoJaye - @jayemiliusNicole - @nicoletanner
May 30, 201901:27:50
TGE Ep 71 - Watches: Avengers Endgame

TGE Ep 71 - Watches: Avengers Endgame

Welcome to the latest installment of The Geek Embassy Watches! This month we tackle the unquestioned most anticipated movie of the year - Avengers: Endgame. Spoilers abound, and we tackle a bevy of topics surrounding the plot lines that wrapped up, favorite moments, and shortcomings.

We discuss the character arcs, the fate of some of our favorite characters, moments we loved, and moments we hated. The finale to this epic cinematic journey that started 10 years ago left many of us in tears. Endgame, indeed, delivered on the emotional goods.

Let us know what you think about the end of this phase of the MCU! Reach out to us on social media and have a chat! We'd love to hear your thoughts!

Follow The Geek Embassy and all our Ambassadors on Twitter:

@TheGeekEmbassy@DanteInformal@doclizz@izzorizzo@EvanMGraham@EFGaming@kawaiicrabapple
May 23, 201901:27:53
TGE Ep 70 — Watches: Game of Thrones S8E4

TGE Ep 70 — Watches: Game of Thrones S8E4

The Geek Embassy Watches Game of Thrones! Game of Thrones is back and we are ready to talk about it! Join Nicole and I as we geek out every week about the new episode. In the fourth episode of season 8, we see the fallout from The Battle of Winterfell. There are many to mourn and many bodies to bury. Many of their celebrations are expected and others... not as much so. The plot develops quite a bit and in some unexpected ways. If you haven’t followed Nicole’s coverage of GOT on the site, make sure to check out her articles. Also check out her podcast, Geeky Thrones Girl. She undertook recording recaps of the entire show before the season 8 premiere. Check out her predictions for Season 8 and follow along to see how well she does. What do you think of the episode? Were you impressed? What are your thoughts on the favorite characters? What was your favorite part? Least favorite? Let us know @thegeekembassy on Twitter! Until next time, winter has come!Regina & Nicole
May 09, 201951:10
TGE Ep 69 — Watches: Game of Thrones S8E2 & E3

TGE Ep 69 — Watches: Game of Thrones S8E2 & E3

Game of Thrones is back and we are ready to talk about it! Join Nicole and I as we geek out every week about the new episode.  In the second and third episodes of season 8, we see all kinds of stories evolve. The plot thickens. We see some of our favorite characters have firsts. There is a lot to see and talk about. If you haven’t followed Nicole’s coverage of GOT on the site, make sure to check out her articles. Also check out her podcast, Geeky Thrones Girl. She undertook recording recaps of the entire show before the season 8 premiere. Check out her predictions for Season 8 and follow along to see how well she does. What do you think of the Battle for Winterfell? Were you impressed? What are your thoughts on the favorite characters? What was your favorite part? Least favorite? Let us know @thegeekembassy on Twitter!  Until next time, winter has come!Regina & Nicole
May 04, 201904:32:58
TGE Ep 68 – Watches: Captain Marvel

TGE Ep 68 – Watches: Captain Marvel

Hello, geeks! I hope you all have watched Captain Marvel by now! I... sure haven't. Buying a home for the first time and moving when you planned to do neither at the beginning of the year will sure eat up all your free time.

Nevertheless, Dante, Regina, Nicole, and Evan had a great discussion of the movie shortly after it came out. I'm looking forward to listening to it once I get myself to a movie theater.

Until next time, geek on!
Apr 29, 201946:19
TGE Ep 67 – Watches: Game of Thrones S8E1

TGE Ep 67 – Watches: Game of Thrones S8E1

Geeks! The time has come!   Game of Thrones is back and we are ready to talk about it! Join Nicole and I as we geek out every week about the new episode.   In the first episode of season 8, we see all kinds of reunions. If you haven't followed Nicole's coverage of GOT on the site, make sure to check out her articles.   Also check out her podcast, Geeky Thrones Girl. She undertook recording recaps of the entire show before the season 8 premiere. Check out her predictions for Season 8 and follow along to see how well she does.   What do you think of the season premiere? There was a healthy dose of dragons which made Nicole happy. Sansa is kicking butt and taking names and I am loving that. What was your favorite part? Least favorite? Let us know @thegeekembassy on Twitter!   Until next time, winter has come!   Regina & Nicole
Apr 17, 201941:43
TGE Ep 66 – Watches: February 2019

TGE Ep 66 – Watches: February 2019

Welcome to the first episode of TGE Watches in 2019! New year, new format with the same people that you know and love already. Join us as we discuss what they've been watching recently. We hit Netflix's new Carmen Sandiego cartoon, Christmas season sleeper hit Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, the second (and final) season of Marvel's The Punisher, the highly anticipated second season of Star Trek: Discovery, and more!

Like, share, subscribe and do all the social things that tell people we exist! You can find us on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram.

Until next time, get your geek on!Dante, Regina, Tahani, Isabela, and Evan
Feb 27, 201958:32
TGE Ep 65 – Women of Game of Thrones Panel at GeekGirlCon 2018

TGE Ep 65 – Women of Game of Thrones Panel at GeekGirlCon 2018

If you’ve ever wanted to listen to some of the ambassadors for The Geek Embassy wax poetic about the women of Game of Thrones, now is your chance! Nicole, Isabela, and I were joined by authors Andrew and Demetria at GeekGirlCon 2018 to discuss what we love and hate about the women of Game of Thrones. It was truly an honor to be on this panel and to be featured on the main stage. We had a great audience and an engaging conversation. Panel Description So Different Yet Still the Same: The Women of Game of Thrones Game of Thrones isn’t particularly kind to any of its characters, but the women generally get abused more than the men. Their individual circumstances and personalities help them fit nicely into different literary archetypes. But despite their differences, they all share some archetypes as well. Join us as we explore the character arcs of the major female characters taking a look at where they came from, where they’ve been and why they have more in common than you might think. Panelist Bios Nicole Tanner Nicole is a geeky mom, aspiring novelist, and lover of all things gaming. She’s spent more than 15 years talking about video games, so it’s only natural that she’s turned her attention to a different “game.” Nicole loves the opportunity to geek out about Game of Thrones. (She needs something to do while waiting for the next season.) Regina McMenomy Regina is the founder and head geek at The Geek Embassy. Studying and writing about geeks and geek culture is Regina’s favorite thing to do when she’s not reading student papers, dancing an excessive amount of calories away, or chasing after her daughter. Inclined towards social and mobile gaming, Regina also loves a good round of 7 Wonders, Qwirkle, Small World, or Lords of Waterdeep. Someday, she hopes to actually take part in a D&D campaign so she can officially roll a character and role play her as a devious, highly intelligent mischief maker, which would be nothing like she is in real life. Isabela Oliveira Isabela Oliveira is a renaissance geek, in the sense that she knows a little about a whole lot of things, including cosplay and podcasting. She is always looking for the next great television show to marathon and for the next exciting thing to learn about. In her spare time, she works as an editor for The Geek Embassy and gets involved in as many geeky projects as possible.  Demetria Spinrad By day, Demetria is the managing editor of Tuck.com, a comprehensive site about sleep hygiene, health, and wellness. By night, she writes the science fiction serial Astra Nullius, practices martial arts, and reads every book she can get her hands on. Andrew Buckley Andrew Buckley is a traditionally published author of rather silly, yet enjoyable fiction for adults, teens, and tweens. As an ex-pat Brit living in BC, Canada, Andrew is a passionate nerd, movie-lover, avid reader, comic book geek, public speaker, podcaster, and dances a mean cha-cha. His upper middle grade novel series HAIR IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES (Books #1 & #2) are available now from Month9Books with Book#3 coming Fall 2018.
Jan 15, 201958:58
TGE Ep 64 – The Best of 2018

TGE Ep 64 – The Best of 2018

Most of the staff of TGE gathered a few days ago to chat about our favorites from the year.... We discussed our favorite movies, TV shows, books, games, and our own wild cards... quite a few wild cards!
A sneak preview of a few of the things we discussed:
GeekGirlCon 2018
Star Trek Discovery
Black Panther
The Handmaid's Tale
Stan Lee
Game of Thrones
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
For the rest, you'll just have to listen to the episode and find out!
Got your own to add? Did we miss something? Let us know in the comments below!
Until next time, get your geek on!Isabela, Regina, Dante, Max, Stephen, and Nicole
Dec 11, 201801:53:19
TGE Ep 63 – Watches: Trailer-palooza!!!

TGE Ep 63 – Watches: Trailer-palooza!!!

Apparently, the third week of September was teasers and trailers week on the Internet, and we're here to break it down for you! In this special edition minisode, our panel goes over the news drop of the Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action series from Netflix, and discuss the trailers for Marvel's Avengers: Black Panther's Quest, The Twilight Zone, Daredevil season 3, Doctor Who season 11, and Captain Marvel! Come and listen to us give our hot takes on the new trailers and news stories of this week! Talk to us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and don't forget to share us!
Sep 25, 201838:44
TGE Ep 62 – Watches: The Handmaid's Tale, Season 2

TGE Ep 62 – Watches: The Handmaid's Tale, Season 2

That's right, folks! TGE Watches is back with another (and probably our last) episode of 2018, and we're ending on a doozy! The Handmaid's Tale caught fire last year and we're here to discuss season two in its entirety, and oh man is it some of the most depressing stuff that I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing through other people. Host Dante Buccieri and cohosts Regina, Isabela, and Jaye cover everything that needs to be said about The Handmaid's Tale in excruciating detail. You'll get depressed all over again just listening to us discuss pivotal events in the show and postulate about its future!
Join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and follow our writers below!
Until next time, get your geek on.
Dante: @DanteInformalRegina: @doclizzIsabela: @izzorizzoJaye: @JayeMilius
*Content warning for discussion of sexual violence*
Sep 07, 201801:06:07
TGE Ep 61 – Watches: Ant-Man and the Wasp

TGE Ep 61 – Watches: Ant-Man and the Wasp

Aug 03, 201857:41
TGE Ep 60 – Watches: Westworld S2

TGE Ep 60 – Watches: Westworld S2

Westworld Season 2 Hello and welcome to another episode of TGE Watches: Westworld! We’re covering season two in its entirety in this episode. That’s right, folks! We cover the whole season from start to finish, and our esteemed host Dante has not watched a single episode of either season. Join our co-hosts Nicole, Regina, Isabela, and Jaye as they attempt to explain Westworld to Dante with varying levels of success & failure, buoyed by a whole lot of laughs and chicanery. What do Pokeballs, time-traveling ruby slippers, and the hats from The Adjustment Bureau have to do with Westworld? We don’t know, but we sure had fun theorizing about it! Also, don't miss Jaye's fantastic write up of the entire season, featured here! Spoilers abound, so be forewarned! Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @thegeekembassy! Please like, share, and subscribe to The Geek Embassy on YouTube for the video show and on Stitcher, podbean, and iTunes for the audio show. Don’t just @ us when you’re mad at us; talk to us about anything! Use the hashtags #TGEW, #SadDante, #TeamMaeve, and #EvilHats to chat with us about this episode! Dante: @DanteInformalRegina: @doclizzIsabela: @izzorizzoNicole: @ntannerJaye: @jayemilius Until next time, be the very best, like no one ever was. Dante, Regina, Isabela, Nicole, and Jaye
Jun 29, 201801:09:25
TGE Ep 59 – Watches: Deadpool 2
Jun 13, 201845:58
TGE Ep 58 – Watches: Infinity War

TGE Ep 58 – Watches: Infinity War

Welcome friends to another episode of The Geek Embassy Watches!  This week we discuss the most anticipated movie of the summer - Avengers: Infinity War!  This 2-1/2 hour superhero flick promises to be the capstone for every Marvel Studios movie from the last 10 years.  In this spoiler laden episode, Dante, Regina, Tahani, Evan, and Max talk about everything Infinity War: bromances, emotional stakes, Infinity War's place among the pantheon of Marvel films, and even the kitchen refrigerator. Check out our MCU Recaps for Phase One, Phase Two, and Phase Three in case you missed any of the movies and need some refreshers before watching Infinity War. You can listen to our full-length audio podcast on Stitcher, iTunes, and Podbean.  We also have a condensed video version of the show on YouTube.  If you like what you heard, consider leaving us a rating and like, share, & subscribe our content on social media!  The Geek Embassy is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and our ambassadors can be found below! Dante Buccieri: @DanteInformal Regina McMenomy: @doclizz Max Monast: @KawaiiCrabapple Tahani Nelson: @TahaniNelson Evan Graham: @EvanMGraham
May 10, 201801:22:46
TGE Ep 57 – Watches: Ready Player One

TGE Ep 57 – Watches: Ready Player One

Greetings, Geeks! In this latest episode of The Geek Embassy Watches, ambassadors Nicole, Regina, Tahani, Max, and Evan discuss the first big-budget sci-fi film of 2018: Ready Player One.  Adapted from Ernest Cline’s bestselling novel, director Steven Spielberg and composer Alan Silvestri bring the dystopian future of 2045 Columbus, Ohio to life in a computer animation showcase wrapped in a love letter to pop & nerd culture.  Our incredibly handsome and exceedingly intelligent host Dante guides our ambassadors on a discussion of the movie’s script, animation, music, and characters as we break down the successes, failures, and overall performance of one of the most hotly anticipated movies of the year.  Does Ready Player One get a 1-Up, or should Spielberg go AFK? You can find past episodes of TGE Watches as well as articles on all things nerdy at www.thegeekembassy.com.  Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thegeekembassycommunity, and Twitter & Instagram @TheGeekEmbassy. Chat with our ambassadors on Twitter! Dante Buccieri: @DanteInformal Regina McMenomy: @doclizz Max Monast: @KawaiiCrabapple Tahani Nelson: @TahaniNelson Nicole Tanner: @NicoleTanner Evan Graham: @EvanMGraham
Apr 11, 201801:00:52
TGE Ep 56 – Reads: Becky Chambers' "The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet"

TGE Ep 56 – Reads: Becky Chambers' "The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet"

Greetings, Geeks!
Welcome to The Geek Embassy Reads! In this episode, we discuss Becky Chambers' novel, "The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet." *

Our Discussion
This book was quite the divisive read for our ambassadors. Two of us loved it, two of us hated it, and one was in the middle. We wrestle a bit with the discussion, bouncing back and forth between each outlook. Although we are divided about the book, everyone could at least come up with a few positives for the characters, story, and universe Chambers created.
Apr 10, 201801:16:13
TGE Ep 55 – Watches: Black Panther

TGE Ep 55 – Watches: Black Panther

Greetings, Geeks, and welcome to the latest episode of The Geek Embassy Watches! This week we watch Black Panther, the latest in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and a top contender for the most socially significant movie this year. And it's only February!
Apr 10, 201857:47
TGE Ep 54 – Watches: Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 Finale!

TGE Ep 54 – Watches: Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 Finale!

The Geek Embassy cannot contain its enthusiasm about the newest Star Trek series. Star Trek: Discovery is the most recent offering in the Star Trek universe. Airing exclusively on CBS All Access, season one wrapped at the end of February. Don’t miss our previous episodes discussing episodes 1 & 2, episodes 3 & 4, episodes 5 & 6,  episodes 7 & 8 , episode 9,  episode 10 & 11 and 12 & 13.
Apr 10, 201801:20:08
TGE Ep 53 – Watches: Star Trek: Discovery Episodes 12-13

TGE Ep 53 – Watches: Star Trek: Discovery Episodes 12-13

The Geek Embassy cannot contain its enthusiasm about the newest Star Trek series. Star Trek: Discovery is the most recent offering in the Star Trek universe. Airing exclusively on CBS All Access, episodes premiere every Sunday night in the US. The second half of the season began again in early January and wraps at the end of February. Don’t miss our previous episodes discussing episodes 1 & 2, episodes 3 & 4, episodes 5 & 6,  episodes 7 & 8 , episode 9, and episode 10 & 11.
Apr 10, 201801:30:30
TGE Ep 52 – Watches: Star Trek: Discovery Episodes 10-11

TGE Ep 52 – Watches: Star Trek: Discovery Episodes 10-11

The Geek Embassy returns talking about the newest Star Trek series for TGE Watches. Star Trek: Discovery is the most recent offering in the Star Trek universe. Airing exclusively on CBS All Access, this series releases every Sunday night. The second half of the season began again in early January. We start our discussion with episodes 10 and 11 and will continue to discuss episodes every other week until the first season ends in March. Don’t miss our previous episodes discussing the pilot movie, episodes 1 & 2, episodes 3 & 4, episodes 5 & 6,  episodes 7 & 8  and episode 9.
Apr 10, 201801:06:10
TGE Ep 51 – Watches: Marvel's Runaways Season 1 Finale

TGE Ep 51 – Watches: Marvel's Runaways Season 1 Finale

Greetings, Geeks! The latest in the TGE Watches series: We discuss Marvel’s Runaways, the latest in the MCU airing weekly on Hulu. For our first episode, we discuss episodes 1-4 of the series. We meet our heroes and our villains. See things that cannot be unseen. Watch and wait as the story unfolds. See our insights about episodes 1-4, episodes 5-6. and 7-8-9.
Apr 10, 201801:15:28
TGE Ep 50 – Watches: Marvel's Runaways Episodes 7-8-9

TGE Ep 50 – Watches: Marvel's Runaways Episodes 7-8-9

Greetings, Geeks! The latest in the TGE Watches series: We discuss Marvel’s Runaways, the latest in the MCU airing weekly on Hulu. For our first episode, we discuss episodes 1-4 of the series. We meet our heroes and our villains. See things that cannot be unseen. Watch and wait as the story unfolds. See our insights about episodes 1-4 and episodes 5-6.
Apr 10, 201801:14:43
TGE Ep 49 – Watches: Marvel's Runaways Episodes 5-6

TGE Ep 49 – Watches: Marvel's Runaways Episodes 5-6

Greetings, Geeks! The latest in the TGE Watches series: We discuss Marvel’s Runaways, the latest in the MCU airing weekly on Hulu. For our first episode, we discuss episodes 1-4 of the series. We meet our heroes and our villains. See things that cannot be unseen. Watch and wait as the story unfolds.
Apr 10, 201801:23:11
TGE Ep 48 – Watches: Marvel's Runaways Episodes 1-4

TGE Ep 48 – Watches: Marvel's Runaways Episodes 1-4

Greetings, Geeks! The latest in the TGE Watches series: We discuss Marvel's Runaways, the latest in the MCU airing weekly on Hulu. For our first episode, we discuss episodes 1-4 of the series. We meet our heroes and our villains. See things that cannot be unseen. Watch and wait as the story unfolds.
Official Marvel's Runaways Description
There are times when pretty much every teenager thinks his or her parents are evil -- but what if it was actually true? That's the situation six Los Angeles teenagers find themselves in when they stumble upon a terrible secret and realize that their parents have been lying to them for their entire lives. The offspring begin an investigation to try to figure out what their guardians are after, while the adults wonder if their kids are hiding secrets of their own. The unlikely crew of teens bands together — led by the de facto leader and primary strategist Alex Wilder — to stop their parents before it is too late.
Apr 10, 201801:03:57
TGE Ep 47 – Watches: Star Trek: Discovery Episode 9

TGE Ep 47 – Watches: Star Trek: Discovery Episode 9

Hold on to your hats, Sci-Fi lovers! The Geek Embassy is taking on the latest Star Trek series for TGE Watches. Star Trek: Discovery is the most recent offering in the Star Trek universe. Airing exclusively on CBS All Access, this series releases every Sunday night. We will meet to discuss the latest in a beloved fandom every two weeks through the mid-season finale in December. Don’t miss our previous episodes discussing the pilot movie, episodes 1 & 2, episodes 3 & 4, episodes 5 & 6, and episodes 7 & 8.
Apr 10, 201801:12:19
TGE Ep 46 – Watches: Star Trek: Discovery Episodes 7-8

TGE Ep 46 – Watches: Star Trek: Discovery Episodes 7-8

Hold on to your hats, Sci-Fi lovers! The Geek Embassy is taking on the latest Star Trek series for TGE Watches. Star Trek: Discovery is the most recent offering in the Star Trek universe. Airing exclusively on CBS All Access, this series releases every Sunday night. We will meet to discuss the latest in a beloved fandom every two weeks through the mid-season finale in December. Don’t miss our previous episodes discussing the pilot movie, episodes 1 & 2, episodes 3 & 4,  and episodes 5 & 6.
Apr 10, 201852:37
TGE Ep 45 – Watches: Star Trek: Discovery Episodes 5-6

TGE Ep 45 – Watches: Star Trek: Discovery Episodes 5-6

Hold on to your hats, Sci-Fi lovers! The Geek Embassy is taking on the latest Star Trek series for TGE Watches. Star Trek: Discovery is the most recent offering in the Star Trek universe. Airing exclusively on CBS All Access, this series releases every Sunday night. We will meet to discuss the latest in a beloved fandom every two weeks through the mid-season finale in December. Don't miss our previous episodes discussing the pilot movie, episodes 1 & 2, and episodes 3 & 4.
Apr 10, 201801:30:06
TGE Ep 44 – Watches: Game of Thrones – Reflections & Predictions

TGE Ep 44 – Watches: Game of Thrones – Reflections & Predictions

For this series, Regina, Isabela, join Nicole Tanner from Gaming with the Moms to discuss season 7 of everyone’s favorite fantasy drama: Game of Thrones. Our first episode discussed Episodes 1 & 2 of Season 7. Our second episode discussed 3,4, and 5 and we wrap up the season with episodes for just episode 6, and the finale! For this episode, we reflect on Season 7, including some fan theories, and share our predictions for the final season.
Apr 09, 201801:04:52
TGE Ep 43 – Halloween Special: A Dramatic Reading of H. P. Lovecraft

TGE Ep 43 – Halloween Special: A Dramatic Reading of H. P. Lovecraft

Greetings, ladies, gentlemen, and others.
A bit of a departure this week from my usual ramblings, in celebration of my favorite holiday: All Hallow's Eve. Instead of a written piece, The Geek Embassy has granted me the opportunity to present a dramatic reading of a piece penned by one of the great masters of modern ethereal horror: H. P. Lovecraft, and his short story, The Outsider.
I will be the first to express bias towards this tale, as it imitates the voice of another famed horror writer, Edgar Allan Poe, a personal favorite of mine. And it is true, Lovecraft is the mind behind Cthulhu, one of the most recognizable icons in popular contemporary culture. But just as Poe penned more than The Raven and The Tell-Tale Heart, so too did Lovecraft offer more than tales of Innismouth and the brood of Yog Sothoth.
So today, tonight, this very hour, The Geek Embassy presents a tale of a singular being, isolated in a far-away tower in a far-off land. A being thirsty for discovery, for freedom and exploration, who may yet find themselves drowning...
Apr 09, 201816:16
TGE Ep 42 – Watches: Star Trek: Discovery Episodes 3-4

TGE Ep 42 – Watches: Star Trek: Discovery Episodes 3-4

Hold on to your hats, sci-fi lovers! The Geek Embassy is taking on the latest Star Trek series for TGE Watches. Star Trek: Discovery is the most recent offering in the Star Trek universe. Airing exclusively on CBS All Access, this series releases every Sunday night. We will meet to discuss the latest in a beloved fandom every two weeks through the mid-season finale in December.
Apr 09, 201854:13
TGE Ep 41 – Reads: Jim Butcher's "Storm Front"

TGE Ep 41 – Reads: Jim Butcher's "Storm Front"

Welcome to the first episode in our new series, The Geek Embassy Reads! This series is the official book club for the site. We will read a book and then come together to share our thoughts about it.
For the first installment, we read Storm Front by Jim Butcher. This is the first installment of The Dresden Files series.
Apr 09, 201830:06
TGE Ep 40 – Watches: Star Trek: Discovery Episodes 1-2

TGE Ep 40 – Watches: Star Trek: Discovery Episodes 1-2

Hold on to your hats, Sci-Fi lovers! The Geek Embassy is taking on the latest Star Trek series for TGE Watches. Star Trek: Discovery is the latest offering in the Star Trek universe. Airing exclusively on CBS All Access, this series releases every Sunday night. We will meet to discuss the latest in a beloved fandom every two weeks through the mid-season finale in December.
Apr 09, 201849:14
TGE Ep 39 – Baskets & Capes at RCCC

TGE Ep 39 – Baskets & Capes at RCCC

Greetings, Geeks! Today, I have a recording of our recent panel at Rose City Comic Con for your listening and geeking out pleasure. This is the third time we have presented this topic but each time is different, largely because we depend so much on audience participation. Because come on. The best panels let YOU speak. Am I right or am I right? RCCC Audiences Rock The audience at RCCC was engaged and engaging. They knew a lot about fairy tales from the very start of the panel which is not how it has gone for us in the past. Usually, I pose the question to the audience intending to trick them and tell them that everything they know is wrong. I couldn't do that this session because other than one comment about fairy tales being "for kids," everything the audience shared was spot on. It is such a joy and a pleasure to present this panel but even more so when the audience truly appreciates our efforts. Jesse came up to the stage after we presented and bestowed us with her declaration of "best panel of the con." Her enthusiastic comments contributed to how flawlessly this panel went for us. She told us we should make it two hours next time. (I'll check with RCCC and see if we can do something just like that next year.) Unfortunately, my friend and colleague and expert in fairy tales, Jennifer Leaver, was unable to attend this time. She is working on a guest post with reading suggestions on this topic for the near future. A New Panelist It's also noteworthy that this is the first time that Dante sat on as a panelist. At Wizard World, he moderated the panel and did his best to keep us on track. For RCCC, his analysis of Green Lantern was flawless and perfectly engaged not just what we were presenting but the audience's interest as well. Isabela and I have both had some practice presenting about Jessica Jones and Guardians of the Galaxy respectively. But Dante's example and thoughtful commentary was truly outstanding. I am always proud of the work we do here at The Geek Embassy but never more so than when we are out at cons representing the site and our geeky interests. I have another article I am working on that will go into greater depth on that topic but I will save it for another time. Check out the panel and let us know your thoughts! Until next time, get your geek on!Regina & Isabela & Dante
Apr 09, 201851:24
TGE Ep 38 – TGE Geeks Out Over Motor Crush!

TGE Ep 38 – TGE Geeks Out Over Motor Crush!

Recently, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing three comic book hotshots at Rose City Comic Con. Fortune favored me and I got a chance to talk to Brenden Fletcher, Cameron Stewart, And Babs Tarr about their latest offering from Image Comics: Motor Crush.
When I went through the list of books available for interview, Motor Crush raced to the top because the premise seemed so unique and inherently feminist. Domino Swift is a woman of color competing in the dangerous world of moto racing. She lives her life perched between the official racing world, and dangerous street racing where she competes for the hot pink engine boosting substance, "Crush." Torn between two worlds that demand every ounce of her spirit, she battles her own demons and those out to get her. My jaw dropped at the end of the first volume and I can't wait to see what comes next.
This is a live recording and unfortunately, I wasn't able to get a video to go with it. Check it out and order your own copy of Motor Crush Volume 1 now!
Get your geek on! Regina
Apr 09, 201812:21
TGE Ep 37 – Plays: Pathfinder – Finale! Coups & Contracts

TGE Ep 37 – Plays: Pathfinder – Finale! Coups & Contracts

The time has come, our faithful listeners! It's our finale, Coups & Contracts! Our merry band of adventurers has found their way into the biggest battle they have ever faced! The journey ends here at the very place it began with the characters we met in our very first episode. Don't miss this exciting battle as we roll dice, take and give damage, and greatly enjoy our time together. Did our characters live or die in this battle? You must listen to find out! Many thanks to Evan for writing this original Pathfinder story. The Keeper of the Dead proved to be a fertile learning ground for those of us unfamiliar with pen and paper role-playing games. I feel much better versed in the mechanics of the game but still feel like I have a lot to learn about active and engaged role-playing. As always, we love your feedback. Let us know in the comments about your first role-playing campaign and what you learned during that journey. Watch our entire journey on the YouTube playlist. Until next time, get your geek on!Regina, Mark, Dante, Isabela, and Evan
Apr 09, 201802:46:08
TGE Ep 36 - Watches: Dunkirk

TGE Ep 36 - Watches: Dunkirk

In this episode of TGE Watches, Mark, Ryan, and I discuss Christopher Nolan's epic Dunkirk. We decided to break our summer movie superhero run with quite a different epic film. Two of us enjoyed it and one was quite very disappointed.
Official Description
Three different perspectives with overlapping time periods: one week on land, one day at sea, and one hour in the air, create a non-linear narrative.
Introductory text at the start of the movie says that in 1940, after the invasion of France, hundreds of thousands of Allied soldiers had retreated to Dunkirk. As German forces close in, they await evacuation in a seemingly hopeless situation.
Our Analysis
Our opinions differed greatly in pretty much every aspect of the film. Mark shares his disappointment that the setting didn't look truer to the actual beaches during the war. (See photos below for comparison.) Ryan and I both appreciated the artistic nature of the movie overall and how it was surprisingly deep. I will heartily admit it is hard to follow at the start, especially if you don't know the details of the battle particularly well. Watch and listen to hear our thoughtful analysis.
Apr 09, 201844:12
TGE Ep 35 - Watches: Game of Thrones - Season 7 FINALE!

TGE Ep 35 - Watches: Game of Thrones - Season 7 FINALE!

It’s finally that time of year again: Game of Thrones has returned to HBO! Regina, Isabela, are joined by Nicole Tanner from Gaming with the Moms to discuss season 7 of everyone’s favorite fantasy drama. Our first episode discussed Episodes 1 & 2 of Season 7. Our second episode discussed 3,4, and 5 and we wrap up the season with episodes for just episode 6, and now the finale!
Apr 09, 201801:11:15
TGE Ep 34 - Watches: Game of Thrones - Season 7 Episode 6

TGE Ep 34 - Watches: Game of Thrones - Season 7 Episode 6

It’s finally that time of year again: Game of Thrones has returned to HBO! Regina, Isabela, join Nicole Tanner from Gaming with the Moms to discuss season 7 of everyone’s favorite fantasy drama. Our first episode discussed Episodes 1 & 2 of Season 7. Our second episode discussed 3,4, and 5 and this week covers just episode 6!
Apr 09, 201801:22:10
TGE Ep 33 - Watches: Game of Thrones - Season 7 Episodes 3-4-5

TGE Ep 33 - Watches: Game of Thrones - Season 7 Episodes 3-4-5

It’s finally that time of year again: Game of Thrones has returned to HBO! Regina and Isabela join Nicole Tanner from Gaming with the Moms to discuss season 7 of everyone’s favorite fantasy drama. Our first episode discussed Episodes 1 & 2 of Season 7. This week we discuss episodes 3,4, and 5 and let me tell ya, we got a lot to talk about.
Apr 09, 201801:56:01
TGE Ep 32 – Plays: Pathfinder – As the Raven Flies

TGE Ep 32 – Plays: Pathfinder – As the Raven Flies

Greetings, Adventurers! We return again to the depths of the Vastwood and find our characters traveling back toward civilization. Nictis Loath travels with our merry band of adventurers. As you'll remember from episode 8, we discovered Nictis the only living person among a community of powerful mage ghosts. Nictis berates our characters with questions about every living thing. Having not been around other living people, his excitement is understandable even if a little on the annoying side. The group also discovers that Nictis might be a little more powerful than they originally expected. Will this help or hinder their experience? Check out the episode and see. Until next time, get your geek on!Regina & Isabela & Dante & Mark & Evan
Apr 09, 201852:06