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The Geeks OUT Podcast: X-Meh From the Ashes

In this episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin is joined by GLAAD Media Award winning artist, D.J. Kirkland, as they discuss drag queen vampire slayers in the trailer for Slay, breakdown the reaction to the X-Men’s post-Krakoan Age reboot, celebrate the DC Pride announcements, and catch up on what they’re getting Down & Nerdy with in pop culture. 

*Video & Audio edited by MJ Martinez

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BIG OPENING

KEVIN: The first reveal has been made for the next era in X-Men comics

D.J.:  Nintendo announces a new movie set in Super Mario Bros. world is coming

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DOWN AND NERDY

KEVIN: Damsel, Shogun, Hannah Gadsby’s Gender Agenda, Suicide Squad: Dream Team, Washington’s Gay General


D.J.: Drag Race S16, Survivor 46, Traitors S2, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Rewatching Avatar: The Last Airbender 

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STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER

Neve Campbell to star in Scream 7 directed by Kevin Williamson

THIS WEEK IN QUEER

A Rachel Pollack tribute and more planned for this year’s DC Pride launch

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CLIP OF THE WEEK

New trailer for drag queens vs. vampires movie Slay

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SHILF

• KEVIN: Apollo & Midnighter  
• D.J.: Nightwing

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The Geeks OUT Podcast: Daddy Fantastic

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The Geeks OUT Podcast: X-Meh From the Ashes – The Geeks OUT Podcast

In this episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by GLAAD Media Award winning artist D.J. Kirkland (@ohheydj) as they discuss drag queen vampire slayers in the trailer for Slay, breakdown the reaction to the X-Men's…
  1. The Geeks OUT Podcast: X-Meh From the Ashes
  2. The Geeks OUT Podcast: Daddy Fantastic
  3. Geeks OUT Podcast: Florida & Other Disney Villains
  4. Geeks OUT Podcast: Strange New Daddy
  5. Geeks OUT Podcast: Come on Barbie, Let’s Go Party!

In the return of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin is joined by Ian Carlos Crawford, as they discuss the newly announced cast of Marvel’s Fantastic Four, the trailers for Deadpool & Wolverine and X-Men ’97, realize we’re part of the 1-in-5 gamers who are queer, and catch up on what they’re getting Down & Nerdy with in pop culture. 

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BIG OPENING

KEVIN: Marvel reveals cast for new Fantastic Four

IAN:  New trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine & New trailer for X-Men ‘97

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DOWN AND NERDY

KEVIN: Argylle, Brothers Sun, Death & Other Details, Ted, Percy Jackson, The Deviant


IAN: Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Blood Debts

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STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER

New trailer for Love Lies Bleeding

THIS WEEK IN QUEER

According to a new study, 1 in 5 gamers identifies as LGBTQ+

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CLIP OF THE WEEK

New trailer for Femme

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SHILF

• KEVIN: Pedro Pascal as Mister Fantastic
• IAN: Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm

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The Geeks OUT Podcast: Florida & Other Disney Villains

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In this all new episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew on all socials) is joined by Mike Moon (@freemoonman1982), as they discuss Disney versus Ron DeSantis and the state of Florida, feel #queerjoy in the new teaser for the animated movie Nimona coming to Netflix, and talk about what they’re getting Down & Nerdy with in pop culture. 

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BIG OPENING

KEVIN:  In move against DeSantis, Disney cancels moving employees to FL, where a  teacher is under investigation for showing Strange World

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MIKE: New teaser for Nimona

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DOWN & NERDY

KEVIN: Guardians Vol 3, Pearl, Dead Ringers, Citadel, All Stars, Titans, Somebody Somewhere, Riverdale, DC’s Book of Pride

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MIKE: Star Trek Comics from IDW, The Other Two, Arcade Kings (comic), Queer Eye S7

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The Geeks OUT Podcast: Strange New Daddy

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In this all new episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew on all socials) is joined by NYCGaymers (@officialnycg) President, Raffy Regulus (@raffyregulus), as they discuss the Michelle Yeoh renaissance we’re living in, the new trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and what they’re getting Down & Nerdy with in pop culture. 

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BIG OPENING

KEVIN:  Michelle Yeoh to star in in Paramount+ movie Star Trek: Section 31 & New trailer for season 2 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

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RAFFY: Cast revealed for season 8 of Drag Race All Stars

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DOWN & NERDY

KEVIN: Scream VI, Power Rangers: Now & Forever, Gotham Knights, Love Unlimited: Gwenpool

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RAFFY: Made into Abyss, Next Level Chef, Overwatch 2, Honkai Impact Star Rail

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The Geeks OUT Podcast: Come on Barbie, Let’s Go Party!

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In this new episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew on all socials) is joined by Geeks OUT President, Nic Gitau (@cocodevaux), as they discuss the trailer for the new Barbie movie, the new digital/print comics publisher DSTLRY, and what they’re getting Down & Nerdy with in pop culture. 

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BIG OPENING

KEVIN: Comixology founder starts new digital/print comics publisher DSTLRY

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NIC: New trailer for Barbie

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DOWN & NERDY

KEVIN: Super Mario Bros, Star Trek: Picard, Superman and Lois, Riverdale, Perry Mason, Marvel Infinity (Gwenpool, Negasonic Teenage Warhead)

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NIC: Yellowjackets, Shadow & Bone, Charlie Jane Anders short stories, Harry Potter re-read 

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The Geeks OUT Podcast: We’re so GLAAD You’re Queer

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In our brand new episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew on all socials) is joined by Tana Ford (@tanaford on Twitter & @tanaford.designs on Insta) as they discuss some of the winners announced at this year’s GLAAD Media Awards, the trailer for the new sapphic thriller series Dead Ringers, and catch up on what they’re getting Down & Nerdy with right now.

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BIG OPENING

KEVIN: Some of the GLAAD Media Award Winners announced

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TANA: New trailer for Dead Ringers

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DOWN & NERDY

KEVIN: Shazam 2, D&D Honor Amongst Thieves, Yellowjackets, Wolf Pack, It’s Only Teenage Wasteland, Tim Drake: Robin

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TANA: The Last of Us, Dimension 20, D&D posters (!!), Florence and the Machine has a newish album DANCE FEVER (May 2022 – it’s almost a year old damn) that I love (My love & Free are incredible songs) and I recently discovered Maggie Rogers (Love You for a Long time & Back in My Body)– not queer but I’m digging her musical vibes. 

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The Geeks OUT Podcast: Beast of a Thousand Backs Again

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After taking a much needed break, the Geeks OUT Podcast is back! Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by special guest Bobby Hankinson (@bobbyhank) as they discuss the news about this year’s DC Comics Pride lineup and get #DownAndNerdy as they talk about all the pop culture they’re consuming right now.

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BIG OPENING

KEVIN: DC Comics announces DC Pride lineup
BOBBY: We’re less mad at Chris Pratt for his Mario voice (but still mad about other stuff!)

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DOWN & NERDY

KEVIN: Scream 6, Star Trek: Picard, The Last of Us, Poker Face, Servant, X-titles, Specs, Blue Book
BOBBY: Vanderpump’s #Scandoval, Wrestlemania season/WWE 2k23, XMEN 97, Black Adam, MCU Phase 4 rewatch, Mandalorian

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Flame Cast – E14 – Josh Trujillo

In a new episode of the Flame Cast, Kevin chats with Josh Trujillo (@losthiskeysman) the writer, editor, and comic book creator (who’ll be at Flame Con this year) who’s behind Aaron Fisher-Captain America, the Hulking & Wiccan Infinity Comic, and so much more. They talk about the importance of queer friendships. They also talk about his inspirations, where and how he connects with his community, and what he’s getting Down & Nerdy with in pop culture.

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You can find out more on his website: www.joshtrujillo.com/

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Flame Cast – E11 – Steenz

In a new episode of the Flame Cast, Kevin chats with Steenz the cartoonist, editor, and professor, about the importance of building up our community by providing opportunities for new artists/creators. They also talk about their inspirations, where and how they connect with their community, and what they’re getting Down & Nerdy with in pop culture. You can find out more on their website: www.oheysteenz.com/