The newest episode of Geek Freaks covers a lot of ground, but it never feels like it is rushing just to cram in headlines. Frank and Squeaks sound like they are having fun with this one, which makes a big difference when the show is jumping from movie news to superhero theories to comic tech.
A big part of the episode is built around CinemaCon, and that gives the first half a nice live-wire energy. The conversation moves through Jumanji, Beyond the Spider-Verse, the live-action Zelda movie, Bloodborne, Resident Evil, anime coming back to theaters, and the latest Spider-Man: Brand New Day chatter. What makes that section work is that it does not feel like they are reading off a list. They stop where the interesting stuff is. The Zelda talk lands because they get into the weirdness of hearing these characters speak in live action. The Resident Evil conversation goes past the brand name and into what fans actually want from that world, which is tension, isolation, and survival horror that feels true to the games.
The Marvel talk is where the episode really starts to click. Their Spider-Man discussion gets into what a more grown-up Peter Parker could look like, and one of the best points they make is also one of the simplest. Peter should be taking photos again. It is such a core part of who he is, and hearing them say it out loud makes it feel obvious. Then the show pivots into Daredevil: Born Again leak talk, and that is where the speculation starts flying. Prison theories, character returns, possible crossover setups, all of that gets tossed around in a way that feels like two fans trying to piece together where Marvel might be heading.
They also spend time on Sunrise on the Reaping, and that part stands out because it is not just another trailer reaction. Frank and Squeaks actually talk through the look of it, especially how polished and colorful it feels compared to earlier Hunger Games movies. It is a smart part of the episode because it gets into mood and design instead of stopping at surface-level hype.
Later on, the show gets into Avatar: The Last Airbender leaks, Disney and Epic Games rumors, Mortal Kombat 2, and Punisher: One Last Kill. That stretch has some of the most fun back-and-forth in the whole episode. The Mortal Kombat 2 discussion especially feels like the kind of conversation listeners will stick around for. Frank and Squeaks both seem way more optimistic about that movie than they are about Street Fighter, and they do a good job explaining why one looks like it understands the assignment and the other still feels off.
The biggest review section belongs to The Boys, and honestly, it earns the space. This is probably the point in the episode where both hosts sound the most locked in. They are not just saying they liked it. They sound fully back on board with the show. They talk through character arcs, what is finally starting to pay off, and why this season feels sharper. That kind of energy is usually when Geek Freaks is at its best. You can tell when they are covering something they are genuinely excited about, and The Boys gets that treatment here.
Then the episode takes a turn that makes it stronger instead of slowing it down. Victor Baro joins the show to talk about the Panels app, and the interview gives the back half a different kind of hook. Instead of staying in rumor mode, the episode shifts into a conversation about building something for comic readers. Baro explains that Panels is a DRM-free comic reader, which means users can import comics they already own instead of being locked into one storefront. From there, the conversation gets into what makes reading comics on phones and tablets tricky, how the app handles small-screen reading, and why features like one-finger zoom, panel-by-panel navigation, and even speech balloon detection matter more than most readers probably realize.
That interview works because it is not just a plug. It feels like a real conversation about comics, digital reading, and how to make an app that actually serves readers instead of trapping them in a marketplace. Baro also talks about supporting smaller creators, hidden gem books, and the less glamorous side of making software, especially the challenge of getting the word out once the app is actually built. It gives the episode a creative angle that helps it stand out from a normal news-and-reviews show.
That is probably the best thing about this episode overall. It has the big fandom topics people are already searching for, like CinemaCon, Marvel, The Boys, and Punisher, but it also has a strong interview that gives it a little more depth. If you are coming to Geek Freaks for fast-moving geek culture talk with personality, this one has a lot to offer. And if you have never checked out the show before, this episode is a pretty good sample of what it does well.
Listen to the latest episode of Geek Freaks now if you want movie news, Marvel theories, real reactions, and a genuinely interesting comic-tech interview all in one place.
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