The Everything Geek Podcast is DELIGHTED to announce that actor Rony Bridges is the next actor we’re confirming for a celebrity guest interview on the podcast!
Rony is best-known for playing a Starkiller Base Admiral in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Magnus in Valhalla Rising. His other notable roles include Post Office Clerk in Dear Frankie, Black Steet Pub Man in Young Adam, Roan in The Decoy Bride, Jock inCall to Arms: Oracle and a Detective in Rebus.
We’re looking forward to chatting with and interviewing Rony on the podcast. If you have any questions for Rony, please feel free to leave them in the comments. We’ll make sure to post updates once a date is confirmed for Rony to be on the podcast.
By Ruari Williamson
Continuing on with our guest announcements- tomorrow we’ve got TWO very exciting guest announcements coming your way!
That’s right, we’ll be announcing our first two guests from Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Both actors are bit-part actors but we’re very excited that we’re able to begin announcing guests from The Force Awakens.
One of the actors played a number of roles in the film. Hint: You could say he was quite a trooper.
I’m looking to revealing both of these guests!
By Ruari Williamson
Dragons: Race to the Edge returns for its second season with an Astrid-centric episode, as Berk finally gains new dragons riders and the perfect opportunity to introduce Astrid’s parents is squandered.
While I enjoyed the first 13 episodes of Race to the Edge, I was disappointed that none of those were focused mostly on Astrid so I was delighted that the first episode of the new season shone the spotlight on her. It was almost everything we could have wanted from an Astrid episode as well: Her taking on more of a leadership role, training new dragon riders and lots of personal moments for her.
However, this also leads to my only flaw in this episode. This episode was the perfect opportunity to FINALLY introduce Astrid’s parents and the writers still failed to introduce them. After Berk is attacked and her house is destroyed, it would have been the perfect moment to introduce them (instead of the throwaway mention that they’re ok). It’s an outstanding episode but this was a big opportunity missed.
One of the biggest criticisms in Dragons: Riders of Berk was that Hiccup and co. were the only Berkians to have their own dragons. This episode changes that as Astrid trains a group of the supporting characters (including Spitelout, Gothi, Gustav, Mulch, Bucket and Silent Sven) to ride their own dragons. Even though their training seems to go badly, the new group of riders (the “A-Team”) manage to rescue Astrid and the others when Dagur the Deranged finds and attacks Dragon’s Edge. The entire sequence of the attack is among my favourite sequences of Race to the Edge so far.
Astrid’s training was pretty entertaining to watch as she’s my favourite character from the franchise. I’ve always enjoyed her tough demeanour and it was especially evident when she was training the potential riders. I was hoping she would show a bit more frustration when fighting Dagur though (considering he did blow up her parent’s house).
Random note: Anyone else really like the talk scene with Astrid and Stoick the Vast? I’ve wanted to see more scenes with only these two characters (Hiccup’s soon to be girlfriend and his dad) so I was very happy that such a scene was included in this episode.
The episode ends with Astrid getting annoyed at the new group of riders for disobeying her orders, but then says that they were brave and are ready to defend Berk- meaning she will stay on Dragon’s Edge and thus changing her mind from staying on Berk.
In my opinion, this was an excellent start to the second season of Dragons: Race to the Edge. It was great to finally get an Astrid-focused episode that had a lot of personal moments for her. I really enjoyed watching her training new dragon riders and the scene with her and Stoick was excellent. Hopefully we’ll see more of “the A-Team” very soon. However, the episode suffers from the writers squandering an easy opportunity to finally introduce Astrid’s parents.
My rating: 9.5/10
By Ruari Williamson
*The opinions in this article are of the writer and do not represent the views of all of the Everything Geek Podcast staff*.
The latest episode of The Big Bang Theory sees the gang decide to go on a trip to Vegas to get away from Sheldon Cooper, as Sheldon learns about the importance of empathy and apologising to other people.
I have to be honest, after watching this episode I have very mixed views on it. The episode is very entertaining (showing that The Big Bang Theory is definitely still capable of great humour) but it felt like the writers were going back to square one with developing Sheldon. After nine seasons and numerous episodes that tackled similar themes, I feel that this episode started off as if Sheldon hadn’t grown as a character since the beginning of the show.
That said, the overall arc for Sheldon’s character in this episode was strong. Unfortunately, the theme the writers went for didn’t suit the character nine seasons in and it was a theme that should have been done a lot earlier in the show. However, seeing Sheldon become desperate to make amends to the group did make up for it slightly.
On a few positive notes, it was great to finally see Emily play a bigger role. Laura Spencer has only appeared as her character sporadically since being promoted to a main cast member this season, so it was great that the writers finally gave her a more significant role in this episode. Her standing up to Sheldon was a standout moment in this episode.
I also think the use of flashbacks was handled very well in the episode. The flashbacks weren’t confusing and gave a greater sense as to why everyone was angry with Sheldon.
Finally, the ending of the episode is absolutely hysterical with Raj pole-dancing. Definitely the best ending to an episode of The Big Bang Theory for a long-time, but if only the rest of the episode was as good…
In my opinion, this was an average episode of The Big Bang Theory. While very entertaining (especially the ending with Raj), the plot with Sheldon felt like it should have been done many seasons ago and it felt like all of his character growth over the years was forgotten. That said, it did improve once it got going. It was great to finally see Emily play a bigger role.
My rating: 6.5/10
By Ruari Williamson
*The opinions in this article are of the writer and do not represent the views of all of the Everything Geek Podcast staff*.
The latest episode of The Big Bang Theory sees Stuart Bloom leave Howard and Bernadette Wolowitz’s house, Leonard Hofstadter and Penny both realise they still have insecurities and Sheldon Cooper and Raj Koothrappali discover an asteroid.
I really enjoyed this episode of The Big Bang Theory because it moves the story along, while also raising more points about previous plot-lines used on the show. The way the episode was able to manage this while still flowing well and standing out on its own made it a fun episode to watch.
The writers made a good choice with deciding that Stuart should have his own apartment. While I have found the quips with his living in Howard and Bernadette’s house to be amusing, they were starting to become a little stale and I think the writers picked the right time to add to his story. I think his departure will be best remembered for Howard’s pants moment though (and for Stuart creepily watching them while they’re asleep).
I think the writers made an interesting choice reviving an old plot line- Leonard and Penny’s insecurities. The introduction of Dr. Gallo was interesting because it gave both characters someone new to open up about their insecurities to. As a result, we see that both Leonard and Penny still have many insecurities. It was especially interesting to watch Dr. Gallo interrogate Penny about her marriage to Leonard.
While (in my opinion anyway) they are the weakest scenes of the episode, the Sheldon and Raj scenes are entertaining in their own right. Their discovery of an asteroid and Sheldon’s decision to name it after Amy are nice touches to the episode (though somehow I don’t think Amy wants to name her children after Raj).
Note: Anyone else find it amusing that Sheldon was responsible for his father being fired from work?
The episode ends on an interesting note with most of the characters saying that they miss something: Sheldon missing Amy, Amy missing Sheldon, Howard and Bernadette missing Stuart, Penny missing when life was simpler and Stuart missing Howard and Bernadette.
In my opinion, this was a solid episode of The Big Bang Theory. Stuart moving out of Howard and Bernadette’s house was a good move by the writers and hopefully we’ll see his new apartment soon. Learning that Leonard and Penny still have insecurities was interesting and the final scene was a nice note to end the episode on.
My rating: 8/10
By Ruari Williamson
*The opinions in this article are of the writer and do not represent the views of all of the Everything Geek Podcast staff*.
The latest episode of Star Wars: Rebels sees Sabine Wren confront her past as she takes on her people (the Mandalorians), in an episode that has a lot of references to the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series.
Ever since the beginning of Rebels I’ve been hoping that the Mandalorians would be introduced into the show (seen as Sabine is one of the main characters and is a Mandalorian herself), so I was very happy to see them featured in this episode. The number of references to The Clone Wars a nice bonus for fans of that animated series, but it was also interesting to learn of the Empire’s control on Mandalore and how a new group (The Protectors) are overlooking Concord Dawn- a planet that was only previously mentioned in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars episode “The Box”, and was the homeworld of Jango Fett and Rako Hardeen. It was great to finally see this planet officially introduced in the Star Wars universe.
The Protectors were led by Fenn Rau, who we quickly learn fought during the Clone Wars era (and appears in the recently released comic Star Wars: Kanan 10: First Blood, Part IV: The Mesas of Mygeeto). I thought this was a great connection with the comic also only being released this week and it shows how Disney (as well as the Lucasfilm Story Group) is working hard to connect the Star Wars universe). Rau is voiced by Kevin McKidd, making his debut in the Star Wars universe. I think introducing a character like Rau was a great way to explore other Mandalorian factions and (as a fan of his work) I was very happy to hear a well-established actor like McKidd bringing a distinguished voice to the character.
Watching Sabine and Kanan Jarrus working together for a chunk of the episode was an interesting dynamic to watch, with a Jedi and Mandalorian partnering and having very different ideas for what to do with The Protectors- Kanan wanting to continue Hera’s mission of negotiating and Sabine wanting to get revenge on Rau for injuring Hera early on in the episode. Eventually, Kanan and Sabine succeed in taking Rau prisoner and he becomes a reluctant ally of the rebels. Rau’s “support” gives the rebels a new hyperspace route to Lothal. I hope we see more of Kanan and Sabine working together in future episodes.
In my opinion, this was an excellent episode of Star Wars: Rebels. It was great to learn more about Sabine’s back-story and seeing the Mandalorians brought into Rebels was a nice treat for long-time fans of the characters. Fenn Rau was an interesting new character to be introduced to and it was great to see a Kanan/Sabine team-up. Hopefully we’ll see more of the Mandalorians on Rebels and Mandalore itself brought onto the show.
My rating: 9.5/10
By Ruari Williamson
*The opinions in this article are of the writer and do not represent the views of all of the Everything Geek Podcast staff*.
Star Wars: Rebels returns with the introduction of Princess Leia Organa into the series, as Ezra Bridger struggles to cope with the confirmed death of his parents in the previous episode.
While I was originally unsure about the writers deciding to introduce Leia in just the second season of Rebels, after watching the episode I think the writers made a great decision. Her interactions with both Ezra and Kanan Jarrus were a highlight in this episode, in particular with the former- who needed a friend to talk to after learning of his parent’s fate in “Legacy”. The writers did an excellent job showing how much Ezra and Leia have in common.
While this is going to be Leia’s only appearance this season, I think the writers also showed that she can definitely return in a bigger way in the future of the show. The mission to gain three cruisers for the rebels was interesting to watch and seeing Leia acting the part of a double agent was entertaining. Julie Dolan (who previously voiced Leia in Star Wars: Uprising) did a great job of bringing this iconic character to life in Rebels.
Note: The three cruisers (Hammerhead corvettes) that the rebels steal are based on designs from the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic video-game.
Not only do we see Leia play a large role for the rebels in this episode, but I was very glad that Ryder Azadi decided to re-join the rebellion. I think this episode (and the previous) showed that he’s an interesting character and hopefully he will make a return. Who doesn’t like hearing Clancy Brown in Star Wars, after all?
The episode also features the return of Supply Master Lyste from the shows first season. While he may have been promoted to Lieutenant since we last him, he showed himself to be just as incompetent as he was last season… not a good sign as everyone knows I love the Imperial Officers.
In my opinion, this was a great episode to kick off the second half of Star Wars: Rebel’s second season. The introduction of Princess Leia Organa into the series was handled perfectly, while potentially setting up a bigger part for her in the future. It was great to see that Ezra’s parents weren’t quickly forgotten about and that he was still struggling with their deaths. I was very happy that Ryder Azadi decided to re-join the rebellion and the cruisers from Knights of the Old Republic was a nice touch. However, couldn’t the writers have made Lyste more competent after he was promoted? A small complaint on an episode that was otherwise very well written.
My rating: 9.5/10
By Ruari Williamson
*The opinions in this article are of the writer and do not represent the views of all of the Everything Geek Podcast staff*.
The Everything Geek Podcast is DELIGHTED to announce that actor JB Blanc is the next actor we’re confirming for a celebrity guest interview on the podcast!
JB is best-known as the voice of Ryker Grimborn in Dragons: Race to the Edge and Alfred Pennyworth and The Batcomputer in Beware the Batman. His other notable roles include playing Luigi Vampa in The Count of Monte Cristo, Joe ‘Joker’ Carpenter in R.O.D the TV, the voice of Spy Rise in the Skylanders video-games, Pakkun in Naruto, Sajin Komamura, Shrieker and Ginrei Kuchiki in Bleach, Arcane Green Lantern and Nightmare Superman in Infinite Crisis, Bane in Batman: Arkham Origins, Fire Chief Underhill, Edward Burke and Officer Thraves in Batman: Arkham Knight, Malcolm Branfield, Thermund and Gared’s Father in Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series, Wilson Fisk/Kingpin in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 video-game, Captain Britain, Heimdall and Kraven the Hunter in Lego Marvel Super Heroes, Swamp Thing, Arkillo and Penguin in Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, Dirk Garthwaite, Wrecker and Heimdall in The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, Droid Assassin, General Hesker and Lord Lokar in Star Wars: The Old Republic, Titus in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy animated series, Kerim Bey in the James Bond 007: From Russia with Love video-game, Boris in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Dave Walston and Redcoat in Assassin’s Creed III, Rousillion in Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation, Tarik Barleti, Constantinople Vendor and Ottoman Guard in Assassin’s Creed: Revelations, Tower of Sauron, Thuggish Orc and Nemesis Orcs in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, Le Sabre and AC130 Pilot in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Roland Tembo in Lego Jurassic World, Batroc the Leaper in Black Panther: Animated Mini-Series, Braum in League of Legends, Koh in Wolverine: The Animated Series, Top Dog in the Mad Max video-game, Tommy Brock and Mr. Bouncer in Peter Rabbit, Red Ghost in Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H and he also played Dr. Barry Goodman in Breaking Bad, Jerry Curtin in Prison Break, Clerk in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, Hotel Porter in Garfield 2, Mahdi in Masters of Sex, Hanzi in Shameless, Ivan in Burn Notice and Tripp Walker in CSI: NY.
We’re looking forward to chatting with and interviewing JB on the podcast. If you have any questions for JB, please feel free to leave them in the comments. We’ll make sure to post updates once a date is confirmed for JB to be on the podcast.
By Ruari Williamson
Great news!
We’ll be reaching another milestone today as we’ll be making our 350th guest announcement. A great way to mark the first month of 2016.
While this guest won’t be the biggest name we’ve announced, he is both an actor and voice-actor with over 200 credits to his name. His most recent work is the voice of a villain in an on-going Netflix series that we’ve been talking about a lot recently.
I hope you’re looking forward to this guest announcement!
By Ruari Williamson
Warner Bros. have officially revealed the release dates of the Wonder Woman movie and Justice League Part One.
The Wonder Woman movie has been scheduled for release on June 23rd, 2017. Justice League Part One will follow on November 17th, 2017.
Official dates for other upcoming films from DC (such as Cyborg, The Flash and Aquaman) are still yet to be announced.
Thoughts on this news? Are you excited for the Wonder Woman movie and Justice League Part One?
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By Ruari Williamson
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