Episode 174 - Star Wars: Oranges

Welcome to Episode 174 of Broadcast Geeks! On this podcast we discuss all things geek and nerd related, provided our DVR’s have space and our Netflix accounts are our own and none others.  This week, the Geek Power Trio (Mitch, Jeff, and Matt Orrin) are back in the space known as Davey Jones Locker, formerly known as the Quantum Realm, to discuss all things geek. 

We start our discussion with the new show on HBO, The Watchmen, which is a continuation of the story  but takes place in modern day, though we aren't sure if it is after the comics or the Snyder movie.  We assume it is more from the comic because of the squid stuff in it, but hopefully we'll find out.  Either way, the show is pretty intense with some strong societal tones in it, such as racism.  Don Johnson gives a pretty solid performance, and all we know so far is that police are allowed to hide their faces for their safety.  Seems good so far, and it also starts our featured actor this episode, which is Louis Gossert Jr., beloved actor who starred in a lot of greatness from the 80's and 90's.  Movies like American Eagle and Enemy Mine are specific standouts.  

Disney Plus, and its content, probably dominated the episode because they are becoming the main source of entertainment content.  There is a lot of excitement for the new Mandalorian show, as there have been new trailers and information coming out.  The service starts on Nov 12, and we are all excited for it!   We jumped into other Star Wars information, such as Episode 9: Rise of the Skywalker.  We talk about who the Skywalker in question is, Rey's possibly parentage and Palpatines role in all of this.  

We talk Titans, because it continues to impress, especially with their casting of Esai Morales as Deadshot.  We recapped Stranger Things, which had such a fantastic 3rd season!  And last, Jeff told us about his favorite recent documentary, called Murder Mountain.  It chronicles these marijuana farmers in Humboldt County, and apparently all kinds of people end of dead.  That's a simplification, but you should probably check it out.

 

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