This week the fourth season of Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (formerly, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous), introduces a new generation of dinosaur enthusiasts to the extended universe of Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park! This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by podcaster extraordinaire and OG Murderino, Steven Ray Morris (host of See Jurassic Right), to dig up what exactly it takes to animate Jurassic Right! Follow Steven Ray Morris on Threads ► https://www.threads.com/@stevenraymorris
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Celebrate the legacy of Japanese icon, Godzilla, as Ashley Victoria Robinson joins the fine folks of the Fanbase Weekly podcast (for her second Godzilla appearance!), for a special episode of Fanbase Features! Together they discuss the American television edit iconically known as “Godzilla 1985”, their shared loved and nostalgia for this particular version of the story, and try to divorce themselves enough to decide if there is anything actually good in this movie? Follow Fanbase Press on BlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/fanbasepress.bsky.social Follow Bryant Dillon on BlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/comicbooksniffer.bsky.social Follow Jack Phoenix on BlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/comicslibrarian.bsky.social Follow David Baxter on Instagram ►…
Out in cinemas and now streaming worldwide, the culmination of Guillermo Del Toro’s creative work, Frankenstein introduces a new generation of moviegoers to Victor and The Creature. This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by TikTok sensation Fallon Prinzivalli to give a full SPOILER FILLED review. Follow Fallon on Threads ► https://www.threads.com/@fallonvalli
Following the success of 1992’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula Kenneth Branagh directed and starred in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein which introduced elements of The Bride of Frankenstein into the mainstream story of Victor and The Creature. This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by returning guest Patrick McMillan to decide if this remake stands up to the original. Follow Patrick on Threads ► https://www.threads.com/@pemcmill
Frankenstein (1931), was a revolution pre-code Universal Monster Movie. In 1935, the Hays Code had been in place for a year and Universal released, The Bride of Frankenstein, which became arguably more iconic than its predecessor. This week on Geek History Lesson, Ashley is joined by Geek History Lesson Research Assistant and Talking Titans co-host Diego Anthony Nuñez to explore the cultural impact of both films. Which is better? Follow Diego on Threads ► https://www.threads.com/@blackcrow521
It’s alive! It’s alive! The podcast is a live! #GHLSpookySeason2025 is in full swing and this year we have set our sights on the release of Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein. From Doctor Victor Frankenstein’s hubris, to Mary Shelley’s genius, to Elizabeth’s innocence, and whether he’s called “The Creature” or “The Monster” we break down the many distinct facets of a character who has simply come to be known as “Frankenstein” in these Creature-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE: GHL 512: Frankenstein in Pop Culture – Uncover all the different pieces of media that were sown together to…
There is a direct line between Doctor John Watson and Sherlock Holmes’ partnership and the superhero/sidekick relationship of Batman and Robin! This week on Geek History Lesson, we’re diving into how Holmes and Watson cemented the “modern sidekick” and explore whether other characters in both franchises may be better sidekicks than we first thought. Alfred Pennyworth? Merry Morstan? We’re also celebrating the upcoming premiere of WATSON on CBS & Paramount Plus, debuting today October 13, 2025! Starring Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson, this new take on the iconic character is one you won’t want to miss. And here’s the…
Being kind is punk rock! Now that Superman is available on streaming and home videos we wanted to highlight the new team assembled in the movie – The Justice Gang! From one of the smartest men in the DC Universe, to a Green Lantern, to a mystical hero with wings, and Clark’s tough girl cousin we present you these episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE: GHL 135: Mister Terrific – Why does he have to be the THIRD smartest!? GHL 293: Guy Gardner – Did you know the bowl cut Lantern was named after a real life astronaut?…
Last week actor, producer, and activist Robert Redford passed away. He did so much in the world of entertainment from legendary roles (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, All the President’s Men, Captain America: The Winter Soldier), to award winning directing (Ordinary People), to creating The Sundance Film Festival and launching the careers of generations of future filmmakers. To celebrate the life and legacy of this amazing man, this week on Geek History Lesson, we’re diving into the highlights and seeking lessons on how to stand as tall as Robert Redford did.
30 years ago Apollo 13 took the film world by storm. 55 years ago Apollo 13 made space travel history. In 1995, Jason entered Apollo 13. What did this Ron Howard docudrama about a dangerous Nasa mission add to his creative journey? Jason and Ashley discuss the power of Tom Hanks and the invisible directing in this film that was also nominated for Best Picture. What did you think of this 1990s movie? You can hear all of the Film Footsteps back catalogue ► https://www.patreon.com/Jawiin
Wednesday Addams is the breakout star of Charles Addams’ comic-strip-turned-multi-media-juggernaut: THE ADDAMS FAMILY! This week on Geek History Lesson, we are getting creepy and cooky, mysterious and spooky in celebration of Wednesday season 2, part 2 on Netflix! Learn all about Wednesday’s comic strip origins, how cute she was, and her evolution into the dark dive we love to watch today! Did you know the iconic dance isn’t just a TikTok trend, but reaches all the way back to the 1964 series with ties to both Lord of the Rings AND Batman 66?
Today, we podcast tall buildings in a in search of The Man of Steel’s most unique and singular stories! From alternate versions of Clark Kent to explorations of Krypton to the Death and the Return we break down some of the most iconic tales of The Big Blue Boy Scout in these Superman-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE: GHL 452: Superman Blue – Remember that time Superman turned ELECTRIC!? GHL 439: Death of Superman with Charlie Stickney – Study up on the biggest event in comic book history with White Ash creator, Charlie Stickney GHL 382: Superman’s…
Today, we celebrate (for almost 6 hours!) our shared favorite character in all of comic book history: Robin! From the first Robin to the most recent we break down some of the most beloved Boy Wonders who have ever donned the pixie boots with some of our favorite legacy character-themed episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE: GHL 21: Nightwing – Explore the life time of the character who defined the Dynamic Duo, Dick Grayson GHL 65: Robin (Tim Drake) – Study up on the smartest Robin to ever deduce both Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson’s alter-egos GHL 155:…
Batman’s history is so legendary and he’s had so many sidekicks we had to jump cut to the future! This week on Geek History Lesson, we’re diving into the future history of Batman Beyond — a time when Terry McGinnis is under the cowl, Neo Gotham is darker than ever, Bruce Wayne has a new god, and we are introduced to some of the most unique and imaginative tales in DC television history. Additional research & writing by Diego Nunez – https://www.threads.com/@blackcrow521