The Geek Awakens Podcast

Of all the "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers" knock-offs, TTALFBH may just be the strangest. It's made worse with the addition of Nimbar's slimy hand.   The Pull List  "Skullkickers Compact Attack Edition Vol. 1" (Oni Press/Magnetic Press) by Jim Zub and Edwin Huang   Follow us!

"Yasuke" is a duology based on the real story of Yasuke, who was the first African samurai. The first book, "Dead Man Walking," is a prose novel, while its sequel, "Resurrection," is a graphic novel. Mitch talks with author Braxton Cosby about his creative process and some of his other works. Both of these books, as well as a side story in the "Yasuke" universe, are available now.   Follow us!

"The Laundrymen" is a graphic novel series that follows Wade and Bryan, two monster hunters who use a laundromat as their home base. In their new story, Wade and Bryan get caught in the middle of a war between vampires and werewolves.   Comic creators Steven Kaul and Lyndon Radchenka come back to the Artist Alley Spotlight to talk about Book Two, which launches on Kickstarter on February 2.    Check out the Kickstarter here!   Follow us!

We go over some of this year's Oscar noms. But will "Wuthering Heights" or "Masters of the Universe" win this week's Trailer Takedown?    The Pull List "Spirit of the Shadow" (Oni Press) by Nick Cagnetti and Daniel Ziegler   Follow us!  

From "Wicked: For Good" to "Dungeon Crawler Carl" to "Frankenstein," we go over our favorite (and not-so-favorite) things about 2025.   The Pull List "Barbaric: The Long Death" (Vault) by Michael Moreci and Nathan Gooden "Rick and Morty: The End" (Oni Press) by Daniel Kibblesmith and Jarrett Williams   Follow us!

"Deck the Halls" is considered one of the worst Christmas movies of all time. But does it truly deserve the hate it receives? Find out in our newest installment of "Guilty Pleasure/Dumpster Fire."   The Pull List "Yuletide" (Oni Press) by George Northy and Rachele Aragno "Shiver SuspenStories" Anthology from Oni Press and EC Comics "Kill All Immortals" (Dark Horse) by Zack Kaplan, Fico Ossio and Elisabetta D’Amico   Follow us!

Matt and Mitch are back with a festive episode of Comic Sans Drinks, featuring a Gotham City take on a beloved Christmas classic.   The Comic: Batman: Noel (DC Comics) by Lee Bermejo   The Drinks: Christmas Tree Cocktail and Breckenridge Brewery Christmas Ale   Follow us!

"Vampires: Los Muertos" is this month's "Guilty Pleasure/Dumpster Fire," and is brought to you by Lydia, who confuses this move for "The Lost Boys."   The Pull List "Crownsville" (Oni Press) by Rodney Barnes and Elia Bonetti "Indoor Kid" (Oni Press) by Mat Heagerty and Lisa DuBois-Thompson   Follow us!

Mitch finally remembered the password to our hosting site. In the meantime, Matt gets "Overcooked," Tabitha gets tied up with "The Mummy" and Mitch becomes obsessed with "Dungeon Crawler Carl."   The Pull List "Haven, West Virginia" (Oni Press) by Ravi Teixeira "Banana Sioule" (Oni Press) by Michaël Sanlaville   Follow us!

The Celestial Knight and Caspian Porter are two of the stars of Homebrewed Comics. However, a new Kickstarter sees Caspian cross over into CK's universe. Surely they won't fight each other, right?    Mitch talks with Dennis R. Valencia and Drew D. Lenhart about their respective books, the Kickstarter and what else Homebrewed Comics is, well, brewing up.   Check out the Kickstarter for "The Celestial Knight Vs. Caspian Porter here.   Follow us!