In the beginning there was The Geekly but we soon discovered that we had far too much to talk about and too many interests for one podcast. As a result geek/nerd podcasts was formed, allowing us to pursue what was important to us both individually and collectively.

We have included our current slate of shows and spin-offs below in the hope that we can entertain you with one, but maybe inform and challenge you with another. With content covering a range of topics from niche geek culture to social issues, geek/nerd podcasts offers a little something for everyone.

1. The Geekly #93 – Dark S3 | Doom Patrol 201-203 | The Twilight Zone 202
Join us as we put our years of academia and pop-culture enthusiasm into something fun and light but also insightful and informative. We analyse, review and discuss genre film and television and all the news surrounding it, with as much of an eye on character development and plot momentum as OHHHHMYYYGGOOODDDD moments.

Recent reviews include: Doom Patrol, What We Do in the Shadows, Dispatches From Elsewhere, Dark, The Twilight Zone, Snowpiercer.

2. Podcastaway #5 ft. Ross Chapman
Podcastaway is a monthly show where Jules’s guest picks the nine pieces of electronic media that would keep them sane in a genre fiction inspired isolation situation – which they also choose. Such situations have included a bunker in a post-apocalyptic landscape, the last man alive on a Mars colony base and the classic desert island situation.

Media can include films, tv shows and computer games and through the choices of the guest we get to learn about them and their journey. Episode 5 featured Ross from I Understood That Reference podcast with Episode 6, featuring one of the hosts of Bedknobs and Broomflicks podcast, dropping in the first week of August.

Contact Jules on Twitter if you would like to be a featured guest in 2021.

3. The Leks Files 001: getting the language right
Every month, The Leks Files will discuss one topic, either based on a question someone’s sent, or a subject they’d like to hear about, or maybe even just whatever Leks is obsessed with that month. Some episodes will be serious. Some will be goofy. Some will be somewhere in between. The hope and aim, though, is to inform, entertain, and not get too lecture-y about it.

Leks Drakos is a rogue academic and writer with a doctorate in English Literature and Creative Writing. He specialises primarily in monsters, monstrosity, and representations of the Other in contemporary society. You can follow him on Twitter or visit his website.

4. Vs #2 – Suicide Squad Harley Quinn Vs. B.O.P Harley Quinn
Vs pits two things against each other – what a shock – the caveat is that the two things must have at least a tenuous link.

In episode #1 Space Force and Upload went up against each other as both were created either fully or in part by Greg Daniels. In episode #2 the Harley Quinn of Suicide Squad and the Harley Quinn of Birds of Prey face off in 5 categories. Costume, Script, Fighting Prowess, Character Development and which sequel would we want to see based on where HQ’s story ended.

We discuss the impact of male and female directors, lethal and non lethal fighting methods, comics accurate portrayals compared with more actualised human beings and much more.

If you have any suggestions for future episodes feel free to submit them via DM on Twitter.

5. Q&A with Leks & Jules #2
Not it’s own podcast but we do infrequently answer audience questions. In Q&A #2 we answer six more questions including the most important question we have been asked thus far – If all the actors who ever played Batman were in a fight, as the Batman they played, with all special skills and tools and vehicles that Batman had. Who would win & why?

These sessions are fun and casual but really allow us to flex the geek muscles as we cite examples from all across the fandoms to help with our arguments.

If you have any pop culture, fandom, generally nerdy questions please submit them on Twitter.

The geek/nerd podcasts are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Acast, and YouTube.

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Pod Bible: Who are you and what’s your podcast about?
Lewis: So we are The Mrs at the Movies, a podcast where myself (Lewis), and my wife to be (Beth) discuss and quite frequently argue about some of cinema’s finest offerings, as I try to educate her on some of the most popular and critically acclaimed films.

PB: Beth, what is it about films that have never interested you before?
Beth: They’re too long and my attention span can be quite short at times often resorting to going on my phone. That’s why I prefer TV series. Short 25min episodes that last for lots of seasons, so I can get emotionally invested in ways I don’t really get with a film. 

PB: What’s the first podcast you ever listened to?
Lewis: The first podcast I listened to was The Ricky Gervais Show when I was about 15 while doing my paper round. Now 10 years later, my Spotify is completely rammed with so many different podcasts. Mainly to do with film.
Beth: I am fairly new to the whole podcast scene, it is more of Lewis’ thing, so the first one I actually listened to properly was the Office Ladies podcast that started earlier this year. I am a huge fan of The Office, so to get a podcast dedicated to it is amazing!

PB: Why did you decide to start podcasting in the first place?
Lewis: There are quite a few reasons, really. I am doing a PhD in film at Sheffield Hallam University and I wanted something that was a bit more of a casual/creative outlet than writing about films academically. I have wanted to get back into podcasting since I did one with three friends back in 2016, and now with the abundance of podcasts around, it seemed the perfect time. Also I had this idea, I thought it would be entertaining to show Beth, who does not like films in any sense of the word, critically acclaimed and popular films and then record her reaction as we discussed the film. I pitched it to her and she was really taken with the idea. Although I am pretty sure she is regretting it now with the films I have shown her. 

PB: Beth, what made you say yes to Lewis’ idea?
Beth: I know how passionate Lewis gets, and he eventually wore me down. Joking aside though, it’s a nice opportunity for us to do something together and air any of our dirty laundry on the airwaves if need be. 

PB: Lewis, how do you choose the films for Beth to watch? What is your criteria?
Lewis: I wanted to establish a base of episodes to entice people, so I have picked films that people would be interested in. So it has sort of been random to begin with. I have initially picked films that I know Beth won’t like or will have strong opinions on, to provoke a reaction. but also that cross over to the critically acclaimed/popular category.
An idea that I have always had since beginning this podcast, and will probably use in the coming weeks, would be to go down the IMDb 250 list. I feel that’s a really good place to start if you want to educate someone on great films. However, we are open to suggestions. So feel free to contact me with a film you want us to watch. 

PB: Which podcasts do you take inspiration from?
Lewis: There are so many that I could say. In terms of the content and how we approach discussing it, I would say Films to be Buried With by Brett Goldstein, Fatman Beyond by Kevin Smith and Marc Bernardin, and How Did This Get Made by Paul Scheer, June Diane Rapheal and Jason Mantzoukas. But in terms of form, and how we structure the episodes, I would say Shagged Married Annoyed by Chris and Rosie Ramsay, and The Cinemile by Dave and Cathy (something that I have only really just discovered).

PB: Who’s your dream guest for the podcast?
Lewis: Either, Brett Goldstein because I just really enjoy his podcast and I feel that we have very similar thoughts on film in general. But also Chris and Rosie Ramsay, for the same reasons really. Much of the humour in our podcast comes from the fact we are a couple and ‘like’ to bicker with one another. So throwing another couple into the mix would definitely make for interesting listening.
Beth: A bit left field but I’d like to have Julie Walters on, I think she would have the same outlook on the stuff Lewis comes out with as me and she just seems like a kind, lovely person. I can imagine she would be quite vocal about the films we watch.  

PB: What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learnt so far as a podcaster?
Lewis: The whole process has been a learning curve. When I have been part of casual podcasts in the past, I have just had to show up, talk and then leave. Now that is what Beth does, and it is me that is doing everything: the editing, the publishing, and the promotion. However, I think the biggest lesson I have learnt so far, and I say that because we are fairly new, is to remain consistent. Making sure our brand is consistent, posts are consistent, the weekly release date is consistent.
Beth: Not to trust Lewis with his choice of films he picks! He says they are nice and aren’t too bad, but then he made me watch the Lobster. So trust is a bit of an issue at the moment. Joking aside, a real learning curve has been getting our dog to keep quiet. If you go back over a few of the past episodes you will hear him barking and squeaking his toy. But I suppose that is the charm of our podcast, you get a real homemade quality from it. 

PB: Which episode would you say is the perfect introduction to your podcast?
Lewis: That is a tricky one. Normally I would say the first episode; however, with each episode we release I feel that the quality and content is only improving. So at the moment, while episode 1 still has some great stuff, it is quite different from our later episodes. The film that Beth really didn’t like was The Lobster, so I would probably say if you’d like a flavour of what the podcast is about, start with Episode 4 – The Lobster. Then obviously go back and listen to the other episodes as there is some great stuff in there. 

PB: Where can the Pod Bible readers find out more about you?
Lewis: We have yet to get our own webpage; we thought we would get a strong bank of episodes and establish ourselves on social media before that. So at the moment, you can find us on Twitter @mrsatthemovies Instagram @themrsatthemovies and on Facebook by just typing our name into the search bar. 

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