We’re back with Geektown Radio 469! Dave is joined by Matt to review new shows 'Alien: Earth' and 'Butterfly', chat about the final season of 'The Handmaid’s Tale', and dive into Paramount+’s post-merger strategy. Plus the latest TV news and UK air date highlights.

Timestamps:

• 01:16 – Intro chat
• 01:45 – Review: 'Foundation' (latest season)
• 07:15 – Review: 'The Handmaid’s Tale' Final Season
• 11:55 – Review: 'Alien: Earth' (new series)
• 17:10 – Review: 'Butterfly' (new series)
• 20:10 – What else we’ve been watching, 'Scandal', 'Dexter: Resurrection', 'Outlander: Blood of My Blood'
• 23:30 – TV News begins, cancellations and renewals
• 35:00 – The Big Industry Story, Paramount+ post-merger plans
• 52:00 – Other TV news, Channel 4 comedy slate, 'Highlander' remake
• 57:15 – UK Air Date Highlights, 'MudTown', 'Hostage', 'Invasion', 'Peacemaker', 'Stargirl', 'King & Conqueror', 'Upload'
• 01:03:00 – Outro & where to find us online

Listen now for reviews, news, and your weekly fix of TV, film, and geeky goodness!

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Welcome to a new episode of the Geektown Behind The Scenes podcast! This time, we’re diving into the award-winning comedy-drama 'Hacks', joined by the show’s production designer Rob Tokarz.

Rob takes us behind the curtain of creating the visual world of Deborah Vance — from filming in Singapore and building a full-scale late-night TV studio, to modular office spaces, wild Vegas sparkle, and a pool constructed for just two shots. We also discuss the devastating Altadena wildfires, how LA became a character in the show, and Rob’s dream of designing for 'The Last of Us'.

If you’re a fan of Hacks, production design, or just love hearing how TV magic is made, this is an episode not to miss.

00:00 – Intro

01:10 – Rob’s journey into production design

04:10 – Joining Hacks in season 2 and becoming lead designer

06:00 – Designing and filming in Singapore

09:40 – Building Deborah’s late-night TV set

13:20 – Hidden Easter eggs and references in the talk show design

15:30 – The Altadena wildfires and the loss of Deborah’s mansion

17:50 – ScoutPhotos.org and helping homeowners with insurance

19:10 – Filming in real LA locations and keeping them authentic

20:40 – Jimmy & Kayla’s modular office build

25:00 – Constructing a pool on stage for one key scene

27:30 – Why TV production design is all about creative problem-solving

29:10 – What Rob is watching now

30:00 – Dream project: (a possible Hacks zombie spinoff?)

32:00 – Outro

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Gray returns this week after a three-month break, joining Dave for a bumper catch-up of TV, film, and entertainment news. Expect reviews of Apple TV+’s heartwarming golf dramedy 'Stick', BBC’s interactive travel game show 'Destination X', the explosive 'Twisted Metal' Season 2 on Paramount+, and the Outlander prequel 'Outlander: Blood of My Blood' on MGM+.

We also cover Marvel’s 'Fantastic Four', The Bear Season 4, Bookish, Foundation, Ghosts US, Scandal, and the sadly cancelled 99 to Beat, plus the week’s biggest TV news and what’s coming soon to UK screens.

⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro & catch-up with Gray

06:31 – 'Stick' (Apple TV+) review

08:51 – 'Destination X' (BBC) review

11:09 – 'Twisted Metal' Season 2 (Paramount+) review

14:24 – 'Outlander: Blood of My Blood' (MGM+) review

18:00 – Gray’s other watches: 'Fantastic Four', The Bear S4, Bookish

22:42 – Dave’s other watches: Foundation, Ghosts US, Scandal, 99 to Beat

30:04 – TV news: Paramount–Skydance merger, Disney+ Hulu rebrand, renewals, cancellations, new projects

43:49 – Highlights for the week ahead (Alien: Earth, Butterfly, Brokenwood Mysteries S11)

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This week on Geektown Radio, Dave is joined by Darryl for a packed episode covering the latest in TV, film, and streaming.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Intro & Catch-up
• 02:00 – Review: ‘Superman’ (James Gunn’s reboot of DC’s Man of Steel)
• 12:30 – Review: ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ (Marvel’s First Family joins the MCU)
• 22:00 – Review: ‘Countdown’ (Jensen Ackles leads Prime Video’s covert task force thriller)
• 31:30 – Review: ‘Chief of War’ (Jason Momoa’s Hawaiian historical drama on Apple TV+)
• 40:30 – Quick Takes: K-Pop Demon Hunters, We Were Liars, Fire Country, Scandal
• 54:00 – TV & Film News:
• Cancellations: FUBAR
• Renewals: The Gilded Age, Untamed
• Line of Duty’s possible return
• Steven Knight to write the next James Bond, directed by Denis Villeneuve
• 1:12:00 – UK Premiere Dates & Highlights:
• Wednesday S2, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, Resident Alien S4, Ridley S2, and the FBI franchise.
• 1:20:00 – Wrap-up & Where to Find Us

Episode Highlights:

We review:

• ‘Superman’ – James Gunn’s bold, hopeful reboot.
• ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ – Marvel’s First Family finally arrives in the MCU.
• ‘Countdown’ – Jensen Ackles stars in Prime Video’s new thriller.
• ‘Chief of War’ – Jason Momoa goes full warrior in this Apple TV+ epic.

PLUS: News, cancellations, renewals, and upcoming UK TV premiere dates!

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We’re back from our summer break with a jam-packed episode of Geektown Radio! In Episode 466, I’m joined by Matt as we dive into ‘Foundation’, ‘Dexter: Resurrection’, James Gunn’s ‘Creature Commandos’, and all the biggest news and surprises from San Diego Comic-Con 2025.

We also catch up on a pile of TV we’ve been watching, cover all the latest renewals and cancellations, and look ahead at what’s coming up in the next week on UK TV.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Intro & Catch-Up: Back from summer break, and yes… Matt immediately drags us into football talk.
• 06:15 – What We’ve Been Watching:
• Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – Holodeck murder mysteries and serious Trek vibes.
• Foundation – A massive time jump, a “hipster emperor” Day, and season thoughts so far.
• Dexter: Resurrection – How is Dexter alive? Big cameos, a new setting, and early verdicts.
• Ballard – Maggie Q takes the lead in the latest Bosch spinoff.
• Creature Commandos – James Gunn brings monsters, chaos, and DCU setup.
• Bookish – Mark Gatiss goes full post-war Sherlock in this charming new crime drama.
• 38:30 – News & Comic-Con 2025 Highlights:
• ‘Interview with the Vampire’ becomes ‘The Vampire Lestat’ for Season 3.
• Vince Gilligan unveils ‘Pluribus’ starring Rhea Seehorn.
• ‘Assassin’s Creed’ live-action series announced for Netflix.
• ‘Stewart Fails to Save the Universe’: The very unexpected Big Bang Theory multiverse spinoff.
• 57:45 – Renewals & Cancellations:
• Renewed: Murderbot, Invincible, Slow Horses, The Bear, Virgin River, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, and more.
• Cancelled: Resident Alien, The Residence, Dr. Odyssey.
• 1:10:50 – Coming Soon: Fire Country (Sky Witness), Chief of War (Apple TV+), Eyes of Wakanda (Disney+), Twisted Metal Season 2 (Paramount+), and more.
• 1:18:00 – Wrap-Up: Where to find us online and what’s coming next.

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In this episode of the Geektown Behind The Scenes podcast, we’re stepping inside The Institute — the dark and gripping new MGM+ series adapted from the novel by Stephen King, which premieres on Sunday, 13th July 2025.

The eight-part thriller follows 12-year-old genius Luke Ellis (played by Joe Freeman), who is kidnapped and wakes up in a sinister facility full of children with psychic powers. Meanwhile, Ben Barnes plays Tim Jamieson, a former cop trying to start over in a nearby town — until fate puts him on a collision course with Luke’s fight for survival.

Joining host Dave Elliott are some of the incredible talent behind the show:

🎬 Benjamin Cavell (Writer & Executive Producer) and Jack Bender (Director & Executive Producer) discuss adapting the novel, balancing dual storylines, and the show's central question: how far would you go for the greater good?

🎭 Mary-Louise Parker talks about portraying the morally complex Ms. Sigsby, finding the humanity in a villain, and the atmosphere on set in Nova Scotia.

👦 Joe Freeman and Ben Barnes reflect on building their characters, connecting off-screen, and the emotional intensity of the series.

If you're a fan of Stephen King, dark mysteries, or compelling character-driven drama, this is an episode not to miss!

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We’re back with Matt in the co-host seat for our final episode before a short summer break, and it’s a packed one! From rage-infected zombies to the return of Trek, chaotic celebrity football matches to sci-fi gaming gems, there’s loads to cover.

🕒 Timestamps & Topics:

• 00:00:00 – Intro and summer break announcement
• 00:00:29 – Matt finally watches 28 Days Later
• 00:07:20 – The 28 Years Later trilogy plans
• 00:09:03 – Soccer Aid 2025 recap with Bella Ramsey, Tevez and chaos
• 00:14:21 – 9-1-1: Lone Star finale thoughts and what's next
• 00:17:56 – Dave finishes Department Q (Netflix)
• 00:20:45 – Bosch: Legacy and the Ballard spinoff
• 00:22:41 – Game spotlight: The Alters
• 00:27:20 – Why July is the month to re-sub to Paramount+
• 00:28:00 – Strange New Worlds Season 3 preview (Episodes 1–5)
• 00:31:40 – TV & Film news: Strange New Worlds ending with S5
• 00:36:44 – Renewals: SkyMed, The Forsytes, Buzzcocks and more
• 00:38:12 – My Next Guest renewed, Grantchester Season 11 details
• 00:39:50 – Slow Horses future plans
• 00:39:56 – Baywatch reboot moving forward
• 00:42:16 – American Horror Story Season 13 tease
• 00:44:09 – Doctor Who preschool animated series announced
• 00:49:23 – Rob Lowe open to returning in 9-1-1: Nashville
• 00:51:47 – The Westies: New 80s crime drama with J.K. Simmons
• 00:54:50 – Harry Potter HBO series casts the Weasleys, Malfoys, Dursleys
• 01:00:51 – New DC animated series: Mr. Miracle
• 01:03:24 – Upcoming TV for late June and July

📢 Highlights coming in July:

• The Bear S4
• Sandman S2
• Foundation S3
• Dexter: Resurrection
• Strange New Worlds S3
• Ballard, Dead City, The Institute and more

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We're back with another episode of Geektown Radio! This week, Dave is joined by Domingos to review the latest in TV and film, spotlight some exciting new projects, and round up the latest renewals, cancellations, and UK premiere news.

🎙️ In this episode:

00:00 – Intro

Dave welcomes Domingos back to the show.

00:19 – Review: Ballerina

Domingos dives into the John Wick spin-off starring Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves, Norman Reedus, and more.

07:37 – Review: Karate Kid: Legends

Thoughts on the new legacy sequel merging Cobra Kai, the original films, and the Jackie Chan reboot. Featuring Ben Wang, Sadie Stanley, and Aramis Knight.

14:14 – Review: Fear Street: Prom Queen (brief revisit)

Quick take on the Fear Street sequel and standout cast members.

16:23 – Review: Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning

Domingos shares his thoughts on the franchise’s possible conclusion.

18:58 – Review: The Rookie Season 7

Dave talks about the latest season and how the show keeps things fresh.

21:13 – Review: Rick & Morty Season 8

A brief look at the latest absurd multiverse antics.

22:00 – Review: St. Denis Medical

Dave introduces the new mockumentary sitcom from the creators of Superstore.

23:13 – Review: Bosch: Legacy Season 3

Thoughts on the final season of Legacy and anticipation for the Ballard spin-off.

26:15 – Renewals & Cancellations

FOX axes The Cleaning Lady and Alert: Missing Persons Unit, Trigger Point gets renewed, and Strike prepares to adapt The Running Grave.

29:57 – New & Upcoming Shows

Details on The Institute (Stephen King adaptation), BBC’s Crookhaven, Tulsa King spinoff Nola King starring Samuel L. Jackson, and more.

44:20 – Preview: The Institute

Further discussion on the new MGM+ series starring Ben Barnes and Mary-Louise Parker.

46:38 – Transaction on ITV

Comedy series from Jordan Gray and Nick Frost.

48:12 – Crookhaven in detail

Dougray Scott stars in a family drama about a school for legal deception.

52:25 – Coming to UK TV next week

• Fubar Season 2 – Netflix, 12th June
• Not Going Out Season 14 – BBC, 13th June
• Suspicion – ITVX, 15th June
• My Life Is Murder Season 4 – U&Alibi, 17th June

53:49 – Outro

Where to find Domingos and more ways to get in touch with Geektown.

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