Previewing Star Trek: Starfleet Academy

In one month, Star Trek returns with a brand new series on Paramount+. PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt start the countdown for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.

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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Not all who wander are lost, but some stories are... even as PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt dive into the depths of Aquaman's second solo cinematic adventure. 

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Stranger Things 5: Volume 1

It's 1987 and all is not right in Hawkins. Who can save the day? It's probably Eleven and friends, but PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt are here to break it all down.

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Shazam! Fury of the Gods

We say the magic word this week and return to the effervescent goodness of Shazam... but are those dark storm clouds ahead? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt head to Philadelphia....

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Black Adam

Once upon a time, there was a movie that would reset the DCEU and chart a course to new stories, new conflicts, and new leadership. The movie was Black Adam... and it didn't do those things. Still, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt say the magic words!

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Star Trek: Khan

In our podcast about a narrative podcast, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt review the data tapes on the nine episode journey that was Star Trek: Khan.

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Batman and Robin

Just when you thought it was safe to watch a Batman movie... PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt go back in time to 1997's notorious Batman and Robin....

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Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

As the Christopher Reeve era comes to an end, does Superman IV: The Quest for Peace end with a bang or a whimper? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt jump into the sun to debate.

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Superman III

Our DC Film Fest once again turns back the clock, and we kick off a Harvest of Horrors by swooping down to 1983's Superman III. Is a battle in a junkyard a highlight, or a metaphor? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt fly up, up, and away.

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New York Comic Con 2025

Phantastic Geek visits New York Comic Con to talk Game of Thrones to Hasbro to Star Trek to Alien and more!

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A Very PEACEMAKER Conversation -- Part Three: Everything Ends, Adrian

It's the end of the road, sort of, for Peacemaker and friends... but is it the end of the road, sort of, for "Peacemaker?" PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt try every door.

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A Very PEACEMAKER Conversation -- Part Two: This Is the Bad Place

Sometimes the answers are right in front of your face... though PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt not only look into Peacemaker 207... they wonder how things will end up in the finale.

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A Very PEACEMAKER Conversation -- Part One: The Story So Far

With twists, with turns, the Peacemaker series has kept us delighted... but what's happening after episode 206? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt open the door....

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Marvel Zombies

This week, Marvel Animation asks "What if" in the Marvel Zombies quartet of episodes on Disney+. PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt survey the apocalyptic Earth. 

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds -- Looking Back at Season 3

With season 3 in the rear view mirror and 2 (or 1.5) seasons left, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look back at the season of adventures on the Starship Enterprise. 

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds -- 310 "New Life and New Civilizations"

Capt. Pike leads his crew against a world-ending threat with weighty personal consequences. Matt and Pete seek out episode 310, “New Life and New Civilizations.”

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds -- 309 "Terrarium"

Erica Ortegas, she flies the ship. Except when it crashes and she must find a way to overcome a desolate moon. Matt and Pete gaze into episode 309, “Terrarium.”

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds -- 308 "Four-and-a-Half Vulcans"

An undercover mission requires the crew to take a serum to disguise themselves and hilarity ensues when they refuse to change back. Matt and Pete discern episode 308, “Four-and-a-Half Vulcans.”

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds -- 307 "What Is Starfleet?"

A filmmaker with connections to the crew captures the day-to-day of the starship Enterprise. Matt and Pete document episode 307, “What is Starfleet?”

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds -- 306 "The Selat Who Ate Its Tail"

When the USS Farragut experiences a calamity, First Officer James T. Kirk is forced to act like a captain. Matt and Pete corral episode 306, “The Selat Who Ate Its Tail.”

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds -- 305 "Through the Lense of Time"

The Enterprise assists Dr. Korby in an archeological excavation that may have best been left buried. Matt and Pete glimpse episode 305 “Through the Lense of Time.”

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds -- 304 "A Space Adventure Hour"

The crew of “The Last Frontier” went further to new space destinations before somebody starting bumping them off. Only La’An can figure out whodunnit. Matt and Pete clock episode 304 “A Space Adventure Hour.”

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Fantastic Four: First Steps

The Fantastic Four are back... for the first time! But who else will arrive? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt surf into the story!

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds -- 303 "Shuttle to Kenfori"

Pike and M’Benga make a desperate trip to a forbidden former Federation outpost to find a flower for a patient. Matt and Pete board 303 “Shuttle to Kenfori.”

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds -- 301 "Hegemony, Part II" and 302 "Wedding Bell Blues"

The Enterprise races against time to fend off the Gorn threat. When a strange visitor boards, Spock’s going to Chapel because they’re going to get married. Matt and Pete podcast episode 301, “Hegemony, Part II” and 302 “Wedding Bell Blues.” 

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Superman (2025)

A new hope for a classic character. James Gunn stewards a Big Blue debut. Matt and Pete take flight with “Superman.”

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Ironheart: Looking Back at the Season

As we wrap the Ironheart adventure, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt review the six episode journey.

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds -- Final Season 3 Preview

The crew of the Enterprise returns in a week--or less--and PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt are ready for the season three launch!

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Ironheart: 104 "Bad Magic," 105 "Karma's a Glitch," and 106 "The Past is the Past"

Riri comes up against some “Bad Magic” as she comes to understand “Karma’s a Glitch,” but “The Past is the Past.” Matt and Pete discuss episodes 4-6.

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Ironheart: 101 "Take Me Home," 102 "Will the Real Natalie Please Stand Up?" and 103 "We In Danger, Girl"

Riri's back in Chicago for all-new adventures, and PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt are there to break down the first three episodes of the series: 101 "Take Me Home," 102 "Will the Real Natalie Please Stand Up?" and 103 "We in Danger, Girl."

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Ironheart: Final Series Preview

It's just days away until Ironheart's entry as the latest MCU series, and PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt are ready to fire on all rockets.

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds -- Season 3 Premiere at the Tribeca Festival, and more!

Fresh off of seeing the Strange New Worlds season 3 premiere at the Tribeca Festival, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt open hailing frequencies to share the latest!

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds -- Season 3 Trailer, Episode Titles, and Assignment: Tribeca

With the full season three trailer released, with episode titles shared, and with the countdown to the season 3 premiere at the Tribeca Festival, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt warp to the scene!

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ANDOR: Revisiting Rogue One

PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look back to 2016's Rogue One, seeing it through the lens of the Andor series.

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Ironheart: Previewing the Series

It's almost June, and that means we're counting down to Ironheart on Disney+! PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look at the origin of the series and chart where things may be headed.

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ANDOR: Looking Back at Season 2... and the Series

PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt take a look back at the season, and the series. Our journey is not over, though: we'll be back to revisit Rogue One in two weeks!

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210 “Make It Stop,” 211 “Who Else Knows?” and 212 “Jedha, Kyber, Erso”

Luthen and Kleya try to “Make It Stop” while attempting to ascertain “Who Else Knows?” Cassian is informed about “Jedha, Kyber, Erso.” Matt and Pete discuss season 2 episodes 10-12.

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ANDOR: 207 "Messenger," 208 "Who Are You?" and 209 "Welcome to the Rebellion"

Don’t blame the “Messenger” for going to Ghorman and asking “Who Are You?” but “Welcome to the Rebellion” as Cassian comes to a crossroads. Matt and Pete discuss season 2 episodes 7-9.

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Thunderbolts*

The Thunderbolts form... or are back from their previous stories! But where are they headed next? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt wonder where to place the asterisk! 

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ANDOR: 204 “Ever Been to Ghorman?,” 205 “I Have Friends Everywhere,” and 206 “What a Festive Evening”

“Ever Been to Ghorman?” because “I Have Friends Everywhere.” But “What a Festive Evening” as a trio of heists unfold as well as an opportunity for revenge. Matt and Pete discuss season 2 episodes 4-6.

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Andor: 201 "One Year Later," 202 "Sagrona Teema," and 203 "Harvest"

“One Year Later,” Cassian Andor embarks on a mission that goes unpredictably sideways. Wedding revelers wish the Mothma family “Sagrona Teema.” And the refugees of Ferrix prepare for the “Harvest.” Matt and Pete discuss season 2 episodes 1-3.

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Daredevil: Born Again -- Looking Back at Season One

Though there's more to come in season two, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look back at the first season of Daredevil: Born Again.

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Star Wars: Andor's Second Season -- Final Preview

We've got one last preview before the momentous start of Andor's second season!

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Daredevil: Born Again -- 109 "Straight to Hell"

With Matt on the mend, Fisk ratchets up control of the city. Matt and Pete descend into episode 9, “Straight to Hell.”

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Daredevil: Born Again -- 108 "Isle of Joy"

As Bullseye is moved to gen. pop., Matt must determine if he will make a deal with the devil. Matt and Pete journey to episode 8, “Isle of Joy.”

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Daredevil: Born Again -- 107 "Art for Art's Sake"

As the Anti-Vigilante Task Force turns up the heat, Dr. Glenn finds her Muse. Matt and Pete appreciate episode 7, “Art for Art’s Sake.”

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Previewing Avengers: Doomsday

With Marvel's reveal of (some of?) the Avengers: Doomsday cast, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt dive into the multiverse!

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Daredevil: Born Again -- 105 "With Interest" and 106 "Excessive Force"

Matt Murdock becomes a hostage in a bank robbery before he and Wilson Fisk mirror each other. Matt and Pete do a double dip of Daredevil with episode 5, “With Interest” and episode 6, “Excessive Force.”

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Daredevil: Born Again -- 104 "Sic Semper Systema"

Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk contemplate their better angels and face their demons over the course of one day in New York City. Matt and Pete navigate episode 4, “Sic Semper Systema.”

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Andor's Second Season Arrives Next Month

As the second season of Andor moves ever closer, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt prepare for the four week, twelve episode, four year journey!

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Daredevil: Born Again -- 103 "The Hollow of His Hand"

The trial of Hector Ayala opens up old wounds. Matt and Pete inspect episode 3, “The Hollow of His Hand.”

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Daredevil: Born Again -- 101 "Heaven's Half Hour" and 102 "Optics

Things are looking down in New York City as it turns to a potential savior from crime. Matt and Pete deliberate episode 1, “Heaven’s Half Hour” and episode 2, “Optics.”

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