Geektown Radio 473: The Emmys, Coldwater, The Paper & Only Murders In The Building

We’re back with another episode of Geektown Radio! This week, Dave is joined by Gray to chat through the Emmys, ITV’s new thriller Coldwater, Sky’s workplace comedy The Paper, and the return of Only Murders in the Building. Plus all the latest TV news, renewals, cancellations, and upcoming UK highlights.Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & catch up 01:30 – What Gray has been watching: Ironheart, Reacher, The Assassin, How To Die Alone, reality shows (Destination X, Fortune Hotel, The Inheritance, Stranded On Honeymoon Island, Bake Off) 12:30 – Procedural catch-up: FBI, Chicago shows, Fire Country, SWAT 18:00 – Gray on The Paper pilot 22:00 – Gray’s trip to see The Thursday Murder Club at the cinema 26:00 – Dave on Coldwater (ITVX/ITV) 34:00 – Foundation Season 3 finale 39:00 – Strange New Worlds Season 3 finale 45:00 – The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 wrap-up 52:00 – Only Murders in the Building Season 5 first episodes 01:00:00 – The 2025 Emmy Awards results and discussion 01:20:00 – TV News: Red Dwarf update, Foundation renewal, The Hunting Wives, Charlie Brooker’s new Netflix thriller, SWAT: Exiles 01:40:00 – Highlights for next week: Doc, Gen V S2, High Potential S2, The Morning Show S4, Into the Badlands, Juice S2, Damages, Tulsa King S3, Waterloo Road S16, Marvel Zombies, Shakespeare and Hathaway S5, Slow Horses S5 01:52:00 – OutroSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back with another episode of Geektown Radio! This week, Dave is joined by Matt to chat through sketch comedy revivals, ancient Roman city-building, cult horror infamy, and the surprisingly satisfying finale of TV’s most famous serial killer, alongside the latest TV news and UK air date highlights.Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & catch up 01:30 – What We’ve Been Watching 05:30 – The Human Centipede 12:00 – Walking Dead: Dead City, Invasion & Foundation 18:00 – The Handmaid’s Tale final season 23:00 – Mitchell & Webb Are Not Helping 30:00 – Anno 117: Pax Romana demo 37:00 – Dexter Resurrection finale 45:00 – TV News: Tomb Raider, Bad Sisters, The Paper, Sophie Turner as Lara Croft, 24 revival talk 56:30 – Highlights for next week: The Girlfriend, Taskmaster S20, The Newsreader S3, Cold Water, Futurama S13, Heartland S18, Wild Cards S2 01:03:00 – OutroSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back with another packed episode of Geektown Radio! This week, Dave is joined by Darryl to chat through what they’ve been watching, including Netflix’s The Thursday Murder Club, the final season of Prime Video’s Upload, James Gunn’s Superman, and FX’s Alien: Earth. We also discuss Countdown, F Marry Kill, and much more, along with the latest TV news, cancellations, renewals, and the highlights of next week’s UK TV.Timestamps:01:20 – Intro & catch-up02:10 – Darryl reviews Countdown (Prime Video)07:00 – Darryl reviews Alien: Earth (FX)13:00 – Darryl on Wednesday Season 2 Part 1 (Netflix)16:40 – Darryl reviews F Marry Kill (Prime Video)19:20 – Dave reviews Superman (DCU film, home release)24:00 – Dave reviews Upload final season (Prime Video)26:30 – Dave reviews The Thursday Murder Club (Netflix film)30:00 – TV News: cancellations & renewals (Motorheads, The Waterfront, Death Valley, more)35:00 – Air date news (Taskmaster S20, Into the Badlands on ITVX, High Potential S2, Fawlty Towers The Play, Billy the Kid S3, Robin Hood, Trying, Sesame Street)45:00 – Pickups (Doc, The Hunting Party, Harry Wild, Art Detectives)52:00 – Disney D23 announcements (Toy Story 5, Hoppers, Zootopia 2, Star Wars: Starfighter, Hexed)58:00 – Harry Potter casting update – Warwick Davis returns as Flitwick01:02:30 – Highlights for the week ahead (Grand Designs, Universal Basic Guys, NCIS: Tony & Ziva, Mitchell & Webb Are Not Helping, The Paper, Task, Only Murders in the Building)01:05:30 – Wrap-up & where to find us onlineSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of the Geektown Behind The Scenes podcast takes us into the world of Apple TV+’s Emmy-nominated comedy 'The Studio', with supervising sound editor and sound designer George Haddad.Created by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, The Studio has quickly become one of Apple’s biggest comedy hits, renewed for a second season and breaking records with 23 Emmy nominations, the most ever for a freshman comedy. The series stars Rogen as Matt Remick, the panicked new boss of Continental Studios, alongside Catherine O’Hara, Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz, and Chase Sui Wonders, with cameos from some of Hollywood’s biggest names.George discusses how his love of sound began with Star Wars, what it takes to wrangle the wall-to-wall dialogue of The Studio, and how comedy demands a very different sound approach compared to drama. He also shares stories from sneaking around Warner Bros. with a microphone, the Golden Globes episode, and his past work on shows like Gotham and Taylor Sheridan’s Landman.Time Stamps (approx.):00:00 – Intro & George’s path into sound via Star Wars05:30 – Joining The Studio and the early conversations with Seth & Evan’s team09:00 – The challenges of long one-shot episodes and heavy improvisation13:00 – Comedy sound design vs drama, and protecting the punchline17:00 – The Golden Globes episode and recreating award show ambience21:00 – Sneaking onto the Warner Bros. lot for authentic ambience24:00 – Comparing The Studio with Gotham and superhero soundscapes26:00 – Working on Taylor Sheridan’s Landman28:00 – George’s current watchlist and dream projectsIf you enjoyed this episode, make sure you subscribe to Geektown Radio on your podcast app of choice. Alongside our Behind The Scenes specials, you’ll also find our weekly show covering all the latest TV news, premiere dates, reviews and more.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave is joined by Domingos for another chaotic buffet of TV, film and streaming chat. Expect assassins, politicians, medieval monarchs, body-swapping mums and one very busy Tom Cruise.Timestamps00:01 – Intro Dave and Domingos reunite after the summer break. Spoiler: they’ve been watching a lot of telly.00:03 – The Assassin (Prime Video) Keeley Hawes retires to Greece but accidentally signs up for the Jason Bourne lifestyle package. Freddie Highmore joins in for some awkward mother-son bonding, with explosions.00:08 – Hostage (Netflix) Suranne Jones runs the country, Julie Delpy runs France, and both of them run out of patience when kidnappers get involved. Political drama with actual bombs instead of just metaphorical ones.00:12 – Freakier Friday (Disney) Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are back, dragging daughters and a granddaughter into magical body-swap mayhem. Features more heart than expected and, most importantly, Manny Jacinto dancing.00:17 – Wednesday (Netflix) Jenna Ortega returns, joined by Joanna Lumley, Billie Piper, Steve Buscemi and Lady Gaga. At this point Nevermore Academy needs a bigger staffroom.00:20 – I Know What You Did Last Summer 2025 (Cinema) Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. relive their trauma while a new generation learns that living in their town is basically a death sentence.00:25 – Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning (Home release) Tom Cruise waves goodbye to Ethan Hunt by clinging to planes, diving underwater and ignoring the concept of retirement.00:31 – King and Conqueror (BBC) A shiny retelling of 1066 with James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. Less Chernobyl, more fanfic with swords.00:35 – Peacemaker Season 2 (Sky/Now) John Cena returns with new helmets, new chaos and a fresh multiverse twist. The new intro sequence is already a contender for “greatest nonsense on TV.”00:40 – TV & Film News Netflix cancels Wolf King. Dexter gets chopped in half, with Original Sin gone but Resurrection still twitching. Renewals galore, including The Institute, Department Q and Gangs of London. Edinburgh TV Festival drops news on Sky’s War and Channel 4’s Number 10 and Army of Shadows. The Beatles are back too, because they never left.00:52 – Air Date Highlights This week brings The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, Atomic, My Life With The Walter Boys Season 2, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 17, The Guest on BBC One and boxset comfort food in the form of Parks & Recreation and Superstore.01:04 – Outro Where to find Domingos, Dave, Matt and Darryl online. Spoiler: everywhere.You can listen to Geektown Radio Episode 470 on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast app of choice.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 chat01:45 – Review: 'Foundation' (latest season)07:15 – Review: 'The Handmaid’s Tale' Final Season11:55 – 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 renewals35:00 – The Big Industry Story, Paramount+ post-merger plans52:00 – Other TV news, Channel 4 comedy slate, 'Highlander' remake57:15 – UK Air Date Highlights, 'MudTown', 'Hostage', 'Invasion', 'Peacemaker', 'Stargirl', 'King & Conqueror', 'Upload'01:03:00 – Outro & where to find us onlineListen now for reviews, news, and your weekly fix of TV, film, and geeky goodness!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.⏱️ Timestamps: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 – OutroSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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)🎧 Listen now for reviews, news, and all the usual Geektown TV chat.If you want to keep track of this or any other shows, add them via our Never Miss system and you will be notified when they get a UK premiere date: Never MissSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-up02:00 – 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, Scandal54:00 – TV & Film News:Cancellations: FUBARRenewals: The Gilded Age, UntamedLine of Duty’s possible returnSteven Knight to write the next James Bond, directed by Denis Villeneuve1:12:00 – 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 UsEpisode 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!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.If you want to keep track of these or any other shows, you can add them via our Never Miss system, and you’ll be notified when they get a UK premiere date.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.