Welcome back to Geektown Radio! This week, I’m joined by Darryl from hollywoodnorthnews.net to dive into our latest TV and film obsessions, including chaotic blockbusters, anime adaptations, horror throwbacks, and a jaw-dropping Doctor Who finale twist. Plus, we round up the biggest UK & US TV news, from major renewals to wizarding world castings and a beloved sitcom’s comeback as a novel!

🎧 Listen now and find out what's worth watching (or skipping)!

• [00:00:00] – Intro & MCM Comic Con aftermath
• [00:03:00] – Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning review (Spoiler-free)
• [00:11:30] – Netflix’s Bet – wild anime vibes in live action
• [00:17:45] – Fear Street: Prom Queen – does it live up to the slasher legacy?
• [00:21:20] – Mystery Island: Winner Takes All – Hallmark murder mystery surprise!
• [00:25:10] – Department Q – Netflix’s new Scottish noir thriller
• [00:28:30] – Bosch: Legacy – jazz, grit, and more Hieronymus
• [00:30:50] – Murderbot on Apple TV+ – soap-loving cyborg sci-fi
• [00:34:55] – Doctor Who season finale – regeneration chaos & Billie Piper’s return
• [00:43:15] – TV News: Cancellations (Wheel of Time, All American)
• [00:47:00] – Renewals: Welcome to Wrexham, Hacks, The Chi, Marlow Murder Club
• [00:50:10] – Harry Potter HBO reboot casts announced
• [00:52:20] – Netflix adapts Dan Brown’s The Secret of Secrets
• [00:54:45] – BBC unveils new comedy commissions
• [00:57:15] – Goodnight Sweetheart returns via Kickstarter novel
• Goodnight Sweetheart Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/idiotboxbooks/goodnight-sweetheart-many-happy-returns

💬 Hosts:

🎙 Dave Elliott – Geektown.co.uk

🎙 Darryl – hollywoodnorthnews.net

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This week’s episode of the Geektown Radio podcast is a special one — recorded in the aftermath of MCM Comic Con London! Host Dave returns from the convention floor to share interviews, panel clips, and behind-the-scenes highlights from the weekend.

📍 In This Episode:

• David Tennant chats to Claire Lim about being Scottish in America, Doctor Who, and awkward airport accents!
• Nadji Jeter (Miles Morales in Marvel’s Spider-Man, Sam in The Last of Us) talks representation, gaming, and growing up with Miles.
• Dan Fogler (Fantastic Beasts, The Walking Dead) discusses his comic work, House of the Dragon, and being a fanboy on set.

🎧 Plus, Dave recaps the full MCM experience, including cosplay, con culture, and why Comic Con is one of the most inclusive and welcoming geek spaces around.

📺 Looking for more interviews?

Visit youtube.com/geektown for full video interviews with:

• Michelle Ang & Noshir Dalal (Star Wars: The Bad Batch)
• Anjali Bhimani (Overwatch, Critical Role)
• Original Power Rangers Walter Jones, Steve Cardenas, Karan Ashley
• Patton Oswalt and his Minor Threats comic co-creators fanboying over Sinners

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In this episode of the Geektown Behind The Scenes podcast, we're heading into the world of Gilead to explore the incredible sound design of The Handmaid’s Tale, now airing its sixth and final season on Channel 4 & Prime Video in the UK, and Hulu in the US.

Host Dave Elliott is joined by David McCallum, supervising sound editor specialising in dialogue and ADR, and Brennan Mercer, sound designer and sound effects editor. Together, they reveal how the sound of The Handmaid’s Tale is crafted — from the oppressive quiet of Gilead to the chaos of refugee trains.

We talk about:

• How ADR and sound effects shape character and emotion
• Elisabeth Moss’s passion for sound as a director
• Creating motifs like the "Gilead theme" with tape delay
• The intense work behind the infamous “milk train” scene
• Why subtle sound design can be more powerful than big effects

Whether you're into sound design, filmmaking, or just love The Handmaid’s Tale, this is a fascinating deep dive into one of TV’s most uniquely crafted soundscapes.

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