Geek Freaks Podcast: X-Men 97 Drama, New WoW Expansion, and Insights from Titus Walker

We’re back with another packed episode of Geek Freaks Podcast! This week, Frank and Scott dive into the hottest topics in geek culture, offering their take on everything from controversial firings to exciting game expansions. Here’s a look at what you can expect in this episode.

IT: Welcome to Derry Finale, Supergirl Teaser, Avatar Season 2, and Game Awards Highlights – Geek Freaks

Episode Summary This episode is a geek news and trailer roundup with a full IT: Welcome to Derry Season 1 finale discussion, plus reactions to the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow teaser and the Netflix live action Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 trailer. We also hit the biggest Game Awards 2025 winners and reveals, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, a new Divinity announcement, and first impressions of the Street Fighter movie trailer. Spoiler note: Full spoilers for IT: Welcome to Derry Season 1 kick in during the dedicated segment later in the episode. Timestamps and Topics 0:00:00 Intro, holiday check-in, and California fog weather 00:01:22 Question of the Week: Which classic horror movie should become a modern series? 00:05:31 Streaming consolidation talk and why big mergers worry creators and viewers 00:12:08 Far Cry series discussion and what makes the games work as TV 00:17:05 The Game Awards 2025 recap: winners and biggest reveals 00:25:48 Trailer reactions: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow teaser and Lobo glimpse 00:32:52 Trailer reactions: Netflix Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2, Toph, Azula, bending rules 00:39:25 IT: Welcome to Derry Season 1 spoiler discussion and finale thoughts 00:49:28 What's next: Season 2 (1935) and Season 3 (1908) setting breakdown 00:53:03 Ratings and recommendations, plus network updates and wrap-up Key Takeaways The show dives into how streaming consolidation could impact jobs, creativity, and what viewers pay. Far Cry feels like a perfect TV sandbox if it nails the villain and the escalating rebellion vibe. The Game Awards conversation focuses on what looks exciting now versus what might be years away. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow looks like it's keeping the comic's tone and trauma-driven edge front and center. Netflix Avatar Season 2 has the ingredients, but the details matter, especially Toph's presentation and Azula's intensity. IT: Welcome to Derry sticks the landing for the crew, and the back-in-time structure could keep future seasons fresh. Memorable Quotes "Merging in the end makes a small amount of people rich." "That is such a devious strategy. You almost got to respect it." "How does this story about Pennywise make me feel feelings?" "I need to see bloodbending." Call to Action If you enjoyed the episode, follow Geek Freaks on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, leave a five star review, and share the show using #GeekFreaksPodcast. Also keep an eye on our socials for Geekies voting and nominees this week. Links and Resources GeekFreaksPodcast.com is the source of all news discussed during our podcast. Follow Us Instagram: @geekfreakspodcast Threads: @geekfreakspodcast Twitter: @geekfreakspod Facebook: Geek Freaks Podcast Patreon: Geek Freaks Podcast Listener Questions Send us what you want covered next, including: Which Game Awards reveal are you most excited to actually play? What moment from IT: Welcome to Derry Season 1 hit you the hardest? What Avatar Season 2 moment do you think Netflix cannot afford to cut? Apple Podcast Tags IT: Welcome to Derry, IT Welcome to Derry finale, Pennywise, Stephen King, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, DCU, Lobo, Jason Momoa, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Netflix Avatar live action, Toph, Azula, The Game Awards 2025, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, Knights of the Old Republic, Divinity, Larian Studios, Street Fighter movie, Far Cry series, Noah Hawley, Rob McElhenney, streaming wars, geek news, TV trailers, video game news

X-Men 97 Showrunner Controversy

The episode kicks off with a deep dive into the drama surrounding X-Men 97. Just days before the show’s release, showrunner Beau DeMayo was fired under mysterious circumstances. Frank and Scott unpack the situation, discussing the implications of Disney’s decision and what it could mean for the future of the beloved series. If you’ve been following the X-Men 97 news, you won’t want to miss their insights.

New World of Warcraft Expansion: The War Within

Next up, the hosts turn their attention to the gaming world with a detailed discussion on the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion, The War Within. Frank shares why this new expansion is generating so much excitement among WoW veterans and what makes it different from past updates. If you’ve been on the fence about diving back into Azeroth, this segment might just convince you.

Kraven the Hunter: Sony’s Latest Marvel Attempt

Frank and Scott also tackle the new Kraven the Hunter trailer, offering their honest reactions and thoughts on Sony’s approach to this Marvel villain. With concerns about how Sony is handling its superhero slate, this discussion provides a critical look at what might be going wrong—and what could go right—with Kraven the Hunter.

Exclusive Interview with Titus Walker

The episode wraps up with a special interview featuring Titus Walker, the CEO and Founder of the Ultimate Endgamers League. Titus talks about his vision for the future of competitive gaming and how his league aims to challenge gamers across multiple genres. This interview offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolving world of esports, making it a must-listen for gaming enthusiasts.

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Whether you’re a fan of X-Men, World of Warcraft, or competitive gaming, this episode has something for everyone. Don’t miss out on the latest Geek Freaks Podcast—stream it now on your favorite podcast platform.

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