Episode 70: Spider-Man – The Animated Series

July 4, 2020July 5, 2020Leave a comment

We’ve done Batman, Hulk, X-Men, and now it’s time to web-sling back to the ‘90s to revisit an animated outing for Spider-Man.

This time, Morgan pens a podcast love letter to his childhood and adoration for the 1994 animated version of Peter Parker and his pals.

We look at the potentially murky history behind the epic theme tune creators, the bizarre censorship rules to protect children, and its utterly bonkers multiverse ending.

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Plus, if you love a bit of comic book fun, you can check out our previous episodes dedicated to Batman: The Animated Series, X-Men: The Animated Series, The Incredible Hulk, and all our other comic episodes.

Episode 68: The Demon Headmaster

June 6, 2020July 5, 2020Leave a comment

Look into our eyes…

For this episode, we’re heading back to the ‘90s with a ‘splat’, as we fall back under the spell of The Demon Headmaster, investigating the vintage CBBC series, the recent reboot and the books that inspired them both.

Morgan teaches Tom all about the classic kids’ show that is still rather terrifying, and share our own harrowing stories of teachers. Tom’s broken ruler story will send shivers down your spine…

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Episode 66: Wonder Woman

May 9, 2020May 16, 2020Leave a comment

Long ago, when we were all free to roam the streets, we’d planned an episode to tie into the June 2020 release of Wonder Woman 1984…

Since then, society has collapsed and that film has been postponed till August, but despite that, we still wanted to celebrate a cultural milestone.

Here, we explore the wonderful world of Wonder Woman, specifically the 1970s television series starring Lynda Carter. We tackle Diana’s somewhat strange flight plans, the show’s trio of awesome theme tunes, and how it tackled the sexism of the era.

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Episode 64: Red Dwarf Interview Special with Doug Naylor and Richard Naylor

April 11, 2020April 25, 2020Leave a comment

In this very special episode of Two Geeks, we had a fantastic chat with geek hero – Red Dwarf co-creator, director and writer Doug Naylor, and producer Richard Naylor.

In our third interview special (check out our Jamie Anderson and Nicholas Briggs episodes too), we spoke to Doug and Richard about their brand new feature-length Red Dwarf episode The Promised Land, the future of Dwarf, unanswered questions and more.

Despite us all being on lockdown, it was fantastic being able to speak to Doug and Richard over video chat – and we hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed recording it.

And make sure to check out our previous Red Dwarf-themed episode, when Tom took Morgan through a potted history of the sci-fi sitcom.

As ever, stay home, stay safe, and we’ll be back sooner than usual with our next regular episode.

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Episode 61: Live and Kicking

January 26, 2020April 25, 2020Leave a comment

For our first episode of 2020, Tom takes Morgan back to the 1990s once again, as the boys discuss the nostalgia rush that is Live and Kicking.

We go through a brief history of Saturday morning kids’ TV from Tiswas to SMTV, debate the Andi Peters/Emma Forbes vs Zoe Ball/Jamie Theakston eras, try to remember which one was Trevor or Simon, recall John Barrowman’s involvement and phone-in jingles, and what signalled the demise of a TV institution.

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Episode 59: The Animals of Farthing Wood

November 24, 2019January 26, 2020Leave a comment

For this episode, Tom takes Morgan back to their 1990s childhoods, by reliving the trauma suffered by watching animated TV series The Animals of Farthing Wood, based on the novels by Colin Dann.

We look back at the various horrendous deaths suffered by the woodland critters that makes Game of Thrones seem tame, how the suffering of a cute badger lost him some serious street cred, and both boys genuinely start tearing up in the most emotional episode yet.

Tissues at the ready, gang!

Beer choice: Badger Brewery’s Golden Champion

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Episode 56: Blake’s 7

August 31, 2019August 31, 2019Leave a comment

In this episode, Morgan teaches Tom all about the history of slightly-naff but underrated ’70s sci-fi gem Blake’s 7.

We look at the show’s amazing theme music (and how Pulp ripped it off), we record Tom’s live reaction to its iconic cliffhanger ending and Morgan gives a stab at recording the first Two Geeks single.

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Episode 54: Nicholas Briggs Special

June 30, 2019August 4, 20191 Comment

Morgan and Tom sat down with the voice of the Daleks himself, Nicholas Briggs!

Nicholas spoke in depth about his love for all things Doctor Who, including his work on Audio Visuals, Myth Makers and many Big Finish Productions audio dramas.

The geek hero reveals awkward moments meeting Doctor Who legends, how he assumed Andy Serkis would voice the Daleks instead of him, and the projects he’d love to make if he got the rights.

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Episode 52: Buffy the Vampire Slayer

April 29, 2019August 4, 20191 Comment

We travel back to the late ’90s and one of the greatest teen sci-fi shows of all time. Morgan reminds Tom just why Buffy and the Scooby Gang were so great.

We remember its kickass theme tune, our several man crushes and when Anthony Head made Tom feel very stupid.

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Episode 48: Quantum Leap

November 30, 2018August 4, 2019Leave a comment

Oh, boy!

In this episode, Morgan takes Tom on a leap of faith back to the 1980s and beyond, as we retrace Sam Beckett (or is it Becket?)’s travels through time.

From its heartwarming moments, its somewhat dubious moments to its cracking theme tune, Ziggy says we have a 100% chance of having one hell of a ride.

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Episode 44: Gerry Anderson Special (with Jamie Anderson)

July 14, 2018September 1, 20191 Comment

Anything can happen in the next… two hours or so.

In this very special episode, Tom and Morgan interview Jamie Anderson, the son of the late, great Gerry Anderson, the head of Anderson Entertainment, and producer of many Big Finish audio productions.

Meeting at a pub in London, we chat about the history of Gerry Anderson’s amazing body of work, including Thunderbirds, Stingray, Terrahawks, Captain Scarlet and more.

Three Geeks… Three Beers!

We discuss who is the best Tracy brother, why Troy Tempest is a rogue, why Joe 90 is a bit of a little git, and what Gerry Anderson really thought of Team America.

Jamie also reveals what’s still to come from keeping his father’s legacy going, including the very exciting Firestorm reboot.

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Episode 43: Ranking the Sherlocks

June 17, 2018September 1, 2019Leave a comment

Elementary, dear listener…

For this episode, Tom and Morgan pick three actors who have played Sherlock Holmes, before agreeing on an overall ranking of the very best on-screen Sherlocks of all time.

We also discuss a few honourable mentions, the difference between a ‘bumbling’ or ‘capable’ Watson and the politics of the deerstalker hat.

The actors we focus on are:

Basil Rathbone
Peter Cushing
Robert Downey Jr
Robert Stephens
Benedict Cumberbatch
Jeremy Brett

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Episode 41: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

April 1, 2018May 16, 2020Leave a comment

Tom takes Morgan through the ENTIRE history of the TMNT universe – the comics, the TV series, the movies, the merch and more. (In hindsight, maybe we should have just done the 1987 series!).

We discuss which Turtle is best, why Elias Koteas is so cool, whether Tom’s Winter Olympic Turtle was real or not, and just how weird the latest Splinter looks.

So grab a slice of pizza and settle down, it’s going to be an epic ride…

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Episode 34: Batman – The Animated Series

October 29, 2017May 16, 2020Leave a comment

To mark the 25th anniversary of DC cartoon Batman: The Animated Series, Morgan explains to Tom just why it is one of the greatest cartoon series ever made.

We delve into its influences and history, how it ended up influencing the DC universe forever, and why it was so badass, even today.

It also features exclusive interviews with Batman actor Kevin Conroy and Robin himself, Burt Ward.

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Beer choice: Guinness XX (dark, innit?)

Episode 33: Red Dwarf

September 30, 2017September 21, 20191 Comment

In this episode, Tom delves through the history of his favourite TV show ever: Red Dwarf. He and Morgan discuss all 11 series, the dodgy American remake, favourite scenes and more.

It also includes exclusive interview clips with the cast and co-creator Doug Naylor!

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Beer choice: Pilot Project

Episode 32: The Incredible Hulk

August 20, 2017May 16, 2020Leave a comment

The episode delves into the history of the TV show and its movie follow-ups, its catchy music and how it influenced subsequent films.

We also rank the live action Bruce Banners, boogie on down the disco version of the ‘Lonely Man Theme’ and get baffled by the awful theme to the 1966 cartoon series.

There’s also a clip of when Morgan chatted Hulk with Doctor Who and Jessica Jones star David Tennant.

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Beer choice: Gamma Ray (for obvious reasons).

Episode 29: Lost – The Unanswered Questions

May 21, 2017September 21, 20191 Comment

A very disgruntled Tom takes Morgan through one of his all-time favourite TV shows: Lost, marking 7 years since it ended on May 23.

Though, you wouldn’t know it by how angry he sounds when discussing all the big questions that were never properly answered, from The Numbers to The Smoke Monster. Meanwhile, Morgan shows off his impressive Matthew Fox and Joseph Fiennes impressions. Now, where’s that DHARMA beer?

WARNING: Contains HUGE spoilers for the whole of Lost.

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Beer choice: Oliver’s Island.

Episode 24: 24

November 13, 2016September 21, 2019Leave a comment

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There was only one episode we could for instalment number 24, and it’s our second espionage ep in a row: JACK BAUER’S 24.

And as it’s been so long since our last episode (our bad), it’s a bumper edition as we trawl through all 9 seasons (plus a mini movie and the game) of Jack’s mental adventures, nukes, moles and haughty English politicians.

NOTE: This episode was recorded before Donald Trump’s election victory.

Beer choice: Jack of Clubs

Episode 21: Power Rangers

June 30, 2016September 21, 2019Leave a comment

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Tom helps Morgan refresh his memory of the good old days of the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, and try not to have our childhoods ruined by shoddy production, racist undertones and dodgy spandex suits. We also discuss the ‘classic’ movie, its many TV spinoffs and the future film.

Beer choice: Doom Bar (reference – Rita Repulsa’s impending doom. Yeah, we know.)

Episode 20: Sliders

May 29, 2016September 21, 20191 Comment

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Morgan and Tom hark back to the good old 1990s and the forgotten gem that was Sliders starring Jerry O’Connell. Well, it was a gem until the third season onwards when Fox ruined it. We find out just what went wrong with a brilliant sci-fi premise, including exclusive audio from John Rhys-Davies!

Beer choice this time: Old Mout Cider – as ciders rhymes with Sliders.

Episode 18: X-Men – The Animated Series

February 28, 2016May 16, 20201 Comment

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This time, Morgan geeks out about his favourite 1990s cartoon series, teaching Tom all about gruffly-voiced Wolverine, heartbreaking beastly romances and why will.I.Am isn’t the world’s best actor.

Beer choice this week was Guinness XX – we think you can guess why.

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Episode 16: Ulysses 31

January 11, 2016September 21, 2019Leave a comment

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Back to the 1980s as Morgan takes his ‘companion’ Tom to the 31st century for the one-series brilliance of Ulysses 31. Find out about rubbish No-No, ‘floaty-stone comas’ and its incredible epic theme song.

Episode 15: The 12 Days of Geekmas (TV Christmas specials)

December 11, 2015September 21, 2019Leave a comment

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It’s the most geekiest time of the yeeeaaar… if these 12 incredible Christmas TV specials are anything to go by.

Tom and Morgan have selected 12 fascinating (and sometimes dreadful) festive episodes or one-off movies based around the geekiest shows around – featuring: The X-Files, Power Rangers, Sliders, Biker Mice from Mars, Terrahawks, He-Man & She-Ra, X-Men, Doctor Who, Dinosaurs, Lois & Clark, Community and the god awful Star Wars Holiday Special.

We also have a couple of Christmassy treats including a parody of a certain festive classic from Bowie and Bing….

Episode 14: Bucky O’Hare and Biker Mice from Mars

December 2, 2015May 16, 2020Leave a comment

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Back to the world of kids TV this time, as Tom teaches Morgan all about two 1990s cartoons about kick-ass anthropomorphic gunslingers: Bucky O’Hare and the Biker Mice from Mars. Only in the 90s.

We wonder how we’ve never heard of Avenger Penguins, realise that StarFox is just a ripoff of Bucky and reminisce about fancying Gadget from Rescue Rangers.

Episode 12: Doctor Who Fill-Ins Part 2 – 2005 to present

October 19, 2015September 21, 2019Leave a comment

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Morgan continues his nerdy journey with Tom through TV shows that tried to emulate the success of Doctor Who after its return in 2005 – including shows on the BBC and ITV.

We hunt dinosaurs in Primeval, get confused by Richard Armitage in Robin Hood, witness a bromance in Merlin, get baffled at Mark Addy in Atlantis and shudder at Philip Glenister’s accent in Demons.

Episode 11: Doctor Who Fill-ins Part 1 – 1989-2005

October 4, 2015September 21, 2019Leave a comment

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Morgan takes Tom through five forgotten TV shows that tried to emulate Doctor Who between Sylvester McCoy’s finale in 1989 to Christopher Ecclestone’s debut in 2005.

We discuss and dissect: Crime Traveller, Strange, Sea of Souls, Dark Season and Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) – remember them?

Episode 10: Lois and Clark – The New Adventures of Superman

September 13, 2015September 21, 2019Leave a comment

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Morgan takes Tom back to the 1990s for a romantic take on the Superman legend, starring Dean Cain and Teri Hatcher as Lois and Clark.

We found out that Morgan likes Michael Landes quite a lot, we wonder why Castle and Bones are still on air and celebrate the best Lex Luthor of all time in John Shea.

Episode 9: Knightmare

August 9, 2015September 21, 2019Leave a comment

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Tom teaches Morgan all about 80s and 90s children’s game show Knightmare, starring the brilliant Hugo Myatt as Treguard.

We discuss whether it’s best to be a dungeoneer or his mates, ponder whether it would work today and how macabre the deaths could be.

Bonus, all this talk of adventure gaming reminded us of Limmy:

Episode 8: The Prisoner

July 19, 2015September 21, 2019Leave a comment

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Morgan takes Tom down to the village in the latest episode of Two Geeks, as we find out all about Patrick McGoohan’s iconic 1960s thriller The Prisoner.

Tom gets increasingly frustrated with its bonkers ambiguity, while we both discuss how scary a bouncy ball can be and whether Person of Interest could be part of its universe. Be seeing you!

Episode 6: Doctor Who – A Beginner’s Guide

June 14, 2015September 21, 2019Leave a comment

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Our latest episode sees Whovian Morgan teach Tom all about Doctor Who, and where to start watching if you’re a noob. We take in everything from Hartnell to Capaldi, and Daleks to Weeping Angels.

We also pay our respect to Geek TV and film icon Sir Christopher Lee.