12.25: Reality Geeks: Small Deck Energy
Introducing the newest show in the Geek Girl Soup network: Reality Geeks. With the new show, we present a new cohost, Catherine. Like Susan and Amelia, she feels no guilt watching some of the “trashy” reality shows like 90 Day Fiancé, Below Deck, Real Housewives, and more.
12.24: Luther: The Fallen Sun
Idris is back, baby! Yes, we’d love more of Luther than just a two-hour and 9-minute movie. But this totally worked!
12.23: Women Directors: The Woman King and Women Talking
Just because the Oscars didn’t recognize any women directors this year doesn’t mean there weren’t awesome films made by women in 2022. This week, Kelly and Cort discuss two of our favorite films of 2022 that were directed by women: “The Woman King” and “Women Talking.”
12.22: It’s the Oscars 2023!
Crisis team firmly on call, this year’s Oscars were pretty tame. Well, except for Cocaine Bear! The Geek Girls and Erik were virtually there to bring you all the goodies!
12.21 The Last of Us S1 Reflections
For those of us still here and uninfected by Cordyceps, let’s talk about this first season of the most-excellent “The Last of Us” on HBO!
12.20 Reflections on the Spirit Awards and a Look Ahead at the Oscars
Geek Girl Soup is your source for the latest news on the Spirit Awards and the Oscars! Join hosts Susan, Kelly, and Cort as we recap the Spirit Awards and make predictions for next week’s Academy Awards.
12.19 The TV Shows That Made Us and a Few Hot Picks
Looking for what awesomeness to watch next? Geek Girl Soup has got you covered!
12.18 Not a Soap Opera Podcast
This week, when we’re not chatting about Cort’s soap opera and whomever Sprina is kissing now, we’re loving on two films that we watched for the Film Independent Spirit Awards: “The Inspection” and “Bruiser.”
12.17: The 2023 Soupy Bowl!
This year, like some magical, multidimensional kismet, the Soupie Awards took place on Superb Owl Day. Naturally, we turned the occasion into the 2023 Soupy Bowl—an awards show with musical halftime extravaganza!
12.16 William Hung on American Idol and Asian Representation in Film
Kelly was at Podfest a few weeks ago and met William Hung, who was famously on “American Idol” in January 2004. William chats with Kelly about his experience there, post-AI fame, Asian representation in film, and the rise of ChatGPT.
12.15: Personal Care Tips from Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
Exactly what parts is Lume for? How often should you change out your hair-care products? Does sleeping on a silk pillowcase really help? The Geek Girls answer all these questions and more with a little help from Marcel the Shell with Shoes On!
GGS 12.14 The Pale Blue Eye
Christian Bale (“I’m Batman”)! Harry Melling (yes, cousin Dudley)! Toby Jones (character actor in, like, everything)! Timothy Spall (yes, Wormtail)! We had great expectations for this film. It is a good mystery, and two of us enjoyed it. It just didn’t get all the stars we had hoped to give it.
GGS 12.13 The 2023 Golden Globe Awards
A bit late, but the Geek Girls are chatting about this year’s Golden Globe Awards!
GGS 12.12 Something Something Holiday Extravaganza II
It’s Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s etc… We watched a few traditional and non-traditional films and shows to celebrate!
GGS 12.11 Something Something Holiday Extravaganza I
It’s Christmastime! We know, lots of other holidays too, but this podcast is focused on Christmas in Norway, Italy, South Africa, Poland, the UK, Brazil, & Holland.
GGS 12.10 The Walking Dead Wrap Up
Can you believe that after 12 long years “The Walking Dead” has finally ended? Well, the original series has. We’ve got spinoffs coming for Daryl, Michonne, and Rick, of course. And there’s the rest of the TWD Universe. So, what’s dead may never die. (Wrong show!)
GGS 12.09 One & Done: Kings
Our One-and-Done show this month is the 2009 NBC series “Kings,” starring “Deadwood’s” Ian McShane and Marvel’s Sebastian Stan.
GGS 12.08 Throwback Romcom Week with Barrymore and Sandler
Who doesn’t love a good romcom?! Throw in some 80s music, Billy Idol, a pineapple, and a walrus, and the Geek Girls are all in! We are talking about Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler in “50 First Dates” and “The Wedding Singer.”
GGS 12.07 The Thanksgiving Pitch: This or That
This Thanksgiving, Geek Girl Soup is debating This and That. “What’s that?” you ask. How about Neo vs John Wick, for example! Or LOST vs Game of Thrones. Or turkey vs tofurkey.
GGS 12.06 Susan’s Picks Bring Timey-Wimey Shenanigans and Yachties
This week, we’re celebrating another trip around the sun for Susan. Joining us to discuss a few of Susan’s favorite things are Chris and Dave from “The VHS Strikes Back” and “ComicsinMotion”. Amelia is back with us too this week as we talk all things Reality TV and Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes.