Geek Freaks is back in the regular format after a busy stretch of conventions, and this week’s episode jumps right into the kind of wide-ranging geek conversation the show is built for. Frank and Squeaks cover DC, Marvel, horror, sci-fi, and a few fandom rabbit holes along the way, starting with a convention recap before moving into some of the biggest entertainment stories of the week.
The episode opens with a look back at Capital Creative Showcase and the Rancho Cordova Gaming Expo. Squeaks talks about hosting a panel for the first time, while Frank reflects on how much CCS has grown since Geek Freaks first started attending. The convention talk also leads into a fun question of the week about posters and box art that pulled them into a fandom, including the iconic Star Wars prequel poster with young Anakin’s shadow forming Darth Vader and the massive creature artwork from Monster Hunter.
From there, the conversation turns to the new Lanterns trailer, which becomes one of the episode’s biggest discussions. Frank sees the new footage as a better balance between grounded detective storytelling and Green Lantern’s larger cosmic mythology, while Squeaks still wonders if the show may be leaning too far into street-level drama. The two dig into Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Guy Gardner, the Green Lantern Corps, and the possibility that the series is setting up a deeper debate about responsibility, fear, and what it actually means to carry the ring.
The trailer also sparks theories about Hal Jordan’s past and whether something happened off-world that caused him to lose faith in the Corps. Frank points to the icy planet, the mysterious blue room, and Hal’s possible reluctance to fully embrace his role as signs that the show may be building toward more than a simple mentor story. Squeaks adds that the tension between Hal and John could be rooted in the Guardians of the Universe and the complicated history of how Green Lanterns are chosen.
The episode then shifts into the newly announced Westworld movie. Frank has long been a fan of the original 1973 film and sees huge potential in a fresh movie adaptation, especially if it captures the idea of a massive sci-fi disaster told through a smaller survival story. The discussion naturally connects Westworld to Jurassic Park, Michael Crichton’s recurring fascination with theme parks gone wrong, and the idea that each future movie could explore a different world within the larger park collapse.
Marvel and horror fans also get plenty to chew on as Frank and Squeaks discuss the release dates for VisionQuest and Crystal Lake. VisionQuest has the potential to close the trilogy that began with WandaVision and continued with Agatha All Along, while bringing White Vision, Ultron, and possibly Wanda back into the larger MCU conversation. Frank is especially excited about the chance to restore Ultron as a major threat, while Squeaks wonders how the series can avoid feeling too similar to WandaVision.
On the horror side, Crystal Lake has Squeaks’ attention. The show’s focus on Pamela Voorhees and young Jason opens the door to a different kind of Friday the 13th story, one that digs into the mother-son relationship before the franchise becomes the slasher icon fans know. The hosts are curious about how much of the supernatural mythology the series will use, and whether it can turn Jason’s backstory into something genuinely scary and emotionally uncomfortable.
DC comes back into focus with the reported Deathstroke and Bane movie. The idea of pairing two Batman villains in their own film already raises questions, but the possible involvement of Greg Mottola has Frank and Squeaks debating the tone. Frank sees a path where the movie works as a darker action comedy, almost in the spirit of The Suicide Squad, with two dangerous characters forced into an uneasy partnership. Squeaks is more cautious, especially because Deathstroke and Bane do not immediately feel like characters built for comedy, but both agree the right casting and tone could make the project stand out.
The main review of the episode focuses on Punisher: One Last Kill. Frank and Squeaks both praise Jon Bernthal’s performance and the short’s brutal action, but Frank feels the story needed more time to fully land. The hosts talk about how the special moves Frank Castle from a self-destructive version of the Punisher toward someone who may be more ready to interact with the larger MCU, especially with Spider-Man on the horizon.
Squeaks gives the special an 8 out of 10, praising its pacing, action, and emotional moments. Frank lands at a 7 out of 10, enjoying it overall but wishing it had more room to finish the story it started. Both agree that Marvel should keep experimenting with special presentations, especially when they allow characters like Punisher to get focused stories without needing a full season or feature film.
The episode closes with updates, recommendations, and a little bit of podcast housekeeping. Frank talks about Dungeon Crawler Carl, the launch of Geek Freaks Headlines, and the network’s growing weekly schedule, while Squeaks recommends the film You Hurt My Feelings. After a few weeks of conventions and special coverage, this episode feels like Geek Freaks settling back into its regular rhythm with the kind of mix fans expect: big franchise theories, honest reactions, and plenty of side conversations that make the show feel like hanging out with friends.
The new episode of Geek Freaks is available now wherever you listen to podcasts.
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