Geeksplained Podcast

-| PATREON EXCLUSIVE |- Join the Book Club Bois for the first edition of THE COOKOUT! Our new Patreon-exclusive bonus podcast features the Bois getting up to all sorts of shenanigans not related to the main podcast. And to celebrate the launch of our NEW Patreon, we're giving you the first episode FREE! Join Aeric, Malcolm and Jacob as they chat about recent events, play games, and more! Become a patron of Geeksplained and enjoy the monthly Cookout episodes and other bonus perks here: https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Join the Book Club Bois for their 200TH SESSION! This week, we’re kicking off the second leg of our journey through the Geoff Johnnaisance of the 2000s with GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH! Long ago, Hal Jordan was the greatest of the Green Lanterns… until he wasn’t. A legacy tarnished, a Corps destroyed, and trust broken meant that Jordan’s story would go down in history as a cautionary tale of flying too close to the sun. But what if… that’s not where the story ends? What if the greatest Green Lantern could be… reborn? PLUS, stay til the end for a GIGANTIC ANNOUNCEMENT that will change Geeksplained forever! Not a hoax! Not a dream! Not an imaginary story! Covers Green Lantern: Rebirth (2004) by Geoff Johns and THAT FUCKING GUY Time Stamps: 00:00:20 Intro & Whatcha Doin’? 00:37:08 Book Club Begins 02:25:40 Emerald Mailbag 03:01:45 ANNOUNCEMENT Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Join the Book Club Bois for the final chapter of the GEOFF JOHNS TEEN TITANS SAGA! With their team finally reunited, the Titans must face down their greatest foe once again: Deathstroke. But he’s not alone – he has assembled HIS OWN Titans to battle our intrepid heroes and usurp them. Enter the Titans East! Covers Teen Titans (2003) #42-46 by Geoff Johns, Adam Beechen, Peter Snejbjerg, Tony S. Daniel and Al Barrionuevo Time Stamps: 00:00:20 Intro & Whatcha’ Doin’? 00:41:46 Book Club Begins 01:25:29 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Coming off of their longest session ever, the Book Club Bois rejoin the Teen Titans an entire year after the events of INFINITE CRISIS for the latest chapter in the GEOFF JOHNS TEEN TITANS SAGA! One Year Later… Victor Stone awakens to a brave new world. But what has happened in the last 52 weeks? What is the state of a world that survived a multiversal cataclysm? And where are the Teen Titans…? Time Stamps: 00:00:33 Intro & Whatcha Doin’? 00:41:36 Book Club Begins 02:11:51 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

“SUPERMAN IN EXCELSIS” “It’s all just us, in here, together. And we’re all we’ve got.” Thank you for 300 episodes. Thank you for 7 years. Thank you for letting a geek connect with you over the love of comic books. Thank you. ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Get in touch with us! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! The Book Club Bois gather for their longest session EVER. The fate of EVERY world is on the line in Geoff Johns’ epic INFINITE CRISIS! Once upon a time, there were infinite earths. Then, one day… there weren’t. Now, when the skies turn red and villains unite… they will return. Worlds will live. Worlds will die. And nothing will ever be the same. Covers Infinite Crisis (2005) #1-7, Teen Titans (2003) #32-33 & Teen Titans Annual #1 by Geoff Johns, Marv Wolfman, Phil Jimenez, George Perez, Ivan Reis, Joe Bennett, Todd Nauck, Ed Benes, Dale Eaglesham, Tom Grindberg & Elton Ramalho Time Stamps: 00:00:34 Intro and Whatcha Doin’? 00:50:15 INFINITE CRISIS 05:37:26 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets “Iron” by Woodkid “For the Damaged Coda” by Blonde Redhead

“RED SUN DAY” Our penultimate chapter features the return of Meghan Fitzmartin (Tim Drake: Robin, Justice League x RWBY) for a discussion on adaptation, online discourse and what makes a Superman story truly sing. ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Get in touch with us! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

THE HUNT CONTINUES! Join the Book Club Bois as they discuss the latest issue of ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN! With Harry and Peter trapped in the Savage Land and hunted by Kraven, Richard Parker patrols the streets as the All-New(?) Spider-Man! But what happens when he crosses the path of the All-New Black Cat? Covers Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #14 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! The Book Club Bois ear witness to the return(s) we’ve all been waiting for, as we head into the final lap of the GEOFF JOHNS TEEN TITANS SAGA! On the world of New Cronus, gods and monsters clash while vying for the most dangerous weapon in the universe! And leading the charge? A somehow alive DONNA TROY! But when the Titans and Outsiders are called to the battlefield, will this reunion be a happy one? And that’s not the ONLY former hero who has their sights set on the young heroes! Covers The Return of Donna Troy (2005) #1-4 and Teen Titans (2003) #29-31 by Phil Jimenez, Geoff Johns, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Tony S. Daniel and Todd Nauck Time Stamps: 00:00:22 Intro & Whatcha Doin’? 00:31:55 Book Club Begins 01:57:23 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

“NEVERENDING” As we enter the home stretch, Aeric is joined by Dallas Taylor (Comics Collective) to discuss one of the greatest single issues of Superman comics EVER. ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Get in touch with us! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Recovering from their longest session ever, the Book Club Bois reconvene for one of the most climactic chapters in the GEOFF JOHNS TEEN TITANS SAGA! The Teen Titans are joined by the Outsiders as betrayals rock both groups! Secrets come to light, bonds are broken, and someone WILL die! But who is the traitor, and will either group survive?? Covers Teen Titans (2003) #24-26 and Outsiders (2003) #24-25 by Geoff Johns, Judd Winick, Matthew Clark, Carlos D’Anda and Tony S. Daniel Time Stamps: 00:00:30 Intro & Whatcha Doin’? 00:32:11 Book Club Begins 02:06:46 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

“CURSE OF THE REPLACEMENT SUPERMEN” Aeric is joined by Zach (The Comics That We Love) to discuss Krypton and its impact on Superman as a mixed-heritage hero! Plus a discussion on podcasting, pro wrestling, and more! ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Get in touch with us! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! In our longest session EVER, the Book Club Bois dive into arguably the most polarizing comic event of all time! After a shocking murder rocks the superhero community, the hunt begins to find who is responsible. Secrets will be revealed, heroes will fall, and no one will ever be the same again. This is IDENTITY CRISIS. **CONTENT WARNING** This story contains instances of sexual assault, domestic violence and self-harm Covers Identity Crisis (2004) by Brad Meltzer and Rags Morales, and Teen Titans (2003) #20-23 by Geoff Johns, Tom Grummett and Mike McKone Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Content Warnings 00:01:12 Intro & Whatcha Doin’? 00:39:03 Identity Crisis 04:14:43 Teen Titans #20-23 05:39:18 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

“US DO OPPOSITE” With Superman stranded in the Underverse, he must turn to the one person who can help him: the Bizarro of all Bizarros… ZIBARRO! Part 2 of the Bizarro Duology features Hivemind co-captain Collin Kelly for a discussion on identity, science fiction, and the never-ending battle between cynicism and hope! ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Get in touch with us! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Let’s do the time warp agaaaaaaaaain! Join the Book Club Bois as they venture into the future in the latest chapter of the GEOFF JOHNS TEEN TITANS SAGA! The Titans are recruited by the LEGION OF SUPERHEROES to battle against a force that threatens all timelines! Then, a glimpse into their future sends the team reeling – but can they learn from their future in time to change their present? Covers Teen Titans (2003) #16-19 and Teen Titans/The Legion Special #1 by Geoff Johns, Mark Waid, Mike McKone, Ivan Reis and Joe Prado Time Stamps: 00:00:22 Intro & Whatcha Doin? 00:17:08 Book Club Begins 02:01:26 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

“BEING BIZARRO” Chapter Seven features our first two-part story in the ALL-STAR SUPERMAN epic! Aeric is joined by Jackson Lanzing of the Hivemind to discuss issue seven and all things BIZARRO! ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Get in touch with us! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

THE HUNT IS ON! In our first ULTIMATE BOOK CLUB of 2025, the Book Club Bois discuss issue #13 - and the winds of change are a-blowing! A NEW Spider-Man, a new dynamic, and a NEW challenge for our heroes! Trapped and forced into the most dangerous game by Kraven the Hunter, will Peter and Harry be able to make it out alive! Covers Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #13 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Join the Book Club Bois for the next chapter in the GEOFF JOHNS TEEN TITANS SAGA! In the aftermath of Brother Blood’s war against the Teen Titans, it’s time to relax! The Titans hit the town to shop, bond, and recover from their latest battle. Unfortunately, their rest and relaxation is cut short when the child population of San Francisco suddenly turns into animals! And not just that… they’re GREEN! What does Beast Boy have to do with the epidemic, and where the hell are Robin and Superboy?! Covers Teen Titans (2003) #13-15 by Geoff Johns and Tom Grummett Time Stamps: 00:00:24 Intro & Whatcha Doin’? 00:42:09 Book Club Begins 01:32:50 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

“FUNERAL IN SMALLVILLE” Part Six features a visit from the future, as Aeric is joined from across the pond by Owen (OwenLikesComics) to talk about time-travel, the Chronovore, the Superman Squad, and more! Plus one of the strangest behind-the-scenes stories in Superman’s history! Subscribe to OwenLikesComics on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OwenLikesComics ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Get in touch with us! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Now that the team has been assembled, it’s time to find a long-lost friend. Join the Book Club Bois as they discuss Volume 2 of GEOFF JOHNS’ TEEN TITANS! Following their run-ins with Jericho and Deathstroke, the new Teen Titans set their sights on rescuing OG Titan Raven from the Church of Blood! A new Brother Blood has risen, and seeks to take control of Raven and use her connections to the demon realm for his own gain. Can our titanic teens rescue their friend before time runs out? Covers Teen Titans (2003) #7-12 by Geoff Johns, Mike McKone, Tom Grummett, Ivan Reis Time Stamps: 00:00:28 Intro & Whatcha Doin’? 00:20:28 Book Club Begins 01:55:16 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets