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Geektown Talks To... Terry Matalas On VisionQuest, James Spader's Ultron, Doctor Who & Ghostbusters
22:11|Marvel's 'VisionQuest' has arrived on Disney+, and in this episode of Geektown Talks To…, Dave sits down with showrunner Terry Matalas for an exclusive chat about the brilliant new series, James Spader's extraordinary return as Ultron, and the wonderfully weird world inside Vision's head!Terry, whose previous work includes '12 Monkeys' and 'Star Trek: Picard', reveals how a conversation with Marvel boss Kevin Feige sparked the idea of filling Vision's mind with a dysfunctional family of familiar AIs, including J.A.R.V.I.S., F.R.I.D.A.Y., E.D.I.T.H., D.U.M.-E., U., and the rather dangerous Ultron, who's been locked away in the attic!We explore the fantastic retro design of Vision's Mindspace home, the surprising parallels with 'WandaVision', and the philosophical questions surrounding Vision's memories, identity and humanity.Of course, we couldn't talk about 'VisionQuest' without discussing James Spader's incredible performance as Ultron. Terry reveals how they developed this older, wiser and disturbingly charming version of the villain, the extraordinary chemistry between Spader and Paul Bettany, and, perhaps most importantly, the story behind Ultron's MAGNIFICENT beard!There's also a fascinating discussion about just how much creative freedom Marvel gave Terry, how the cast helped shape some of the show's funniest moments, and whether Ultron can ever truly change his nature.And because we couldn't resist squeezing in a little extra sci-fi chat, Terry also discusses the proposed 'Star Trek: Legacy' series, reveals he's a huge 'Stargate' fan, and answers whether he'd ever consider taking over 'Doctor Who'.But it turns out there's another iconic franchise he'd REALLY love to tackle... GHOSTBUSTERS!'VisionQuest' premieres on Disney+ UK on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, with new episodes released weekly.You can also watch the video version of our interview and read more about 'VisionQuest' on Geektown:https://www.geektown.co.uk/2026/10/14/terry-matalas-talks-visionquest-james-spaders-ultron-marvels-creative-freedom-his-dream-sci-fi-project/For more exclusive interviews, TV news, reviews and podcasts, visit https://www.geektown.co.uk/
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Geektown Talks To... Fil Eisler: ‘Outer Banks’, ‘Fire Country’, ‘Sheriff Country’, ‘Momo’, Sam Ryder & Robbie Williams
59:18|On this episode of Geektown Talks To…, Dave Elliott sits down in person with composer Fil Eisler for an eighth interview, five years after their last conversation.Fil has created the music for a huge range of film and television projects, including Revenge, Empire, UnREAL, Thunder Force and The Desperate Hour. His latest work includes Netflix’s Outer Banks, CBS dramas Fire Country and Sheriff Country, and the fantasy film Momo.During the interview, Fil discusses bringing Outer Banks to an end after five seasons, how its music grew alongside the Pogues, and the unusual instrument behind one of the show’s most recognisable themes. He also talks about expanding the world of Fire Country through Sheriff Country, giving the spin-off its own more acoustic identity and encouraging UK viewers to “spot the dulcimer”.The conversation also explores Fil’s deeply personal connection to Momo and the creation of its end-title song, “Time Is All We Have”, with Sam Ryder. That leads to stories from a songwriting retreat near Glastonbury, rediscovering his songwriting muscles and discovering that Sam apparently possesses an inexhaustible supply of energy.Elsewhere, Fil takes us around his Los Angeles studio and its collection of guitars, vintage synths, homemade instruments and things which make strange noises when attached to large pieces of metal. There is also a detour into his years touring with Robbie Williams, why he only managed around five minutes of Netflix’s Robbie documentary.Finally, Fil shares his candid thoughts on AI-generated music, why the creative process matters more than simply producing an end result, and the importance of keeping music, film and art connected to actual human beings.Visit Geektown.co.uk for the latest TV news, reviews and UK premiere dates, plus more episodes of Geektown Talks To…, Geektown Radio and Geekstorians.Geektown Talks To... ‘The Boys’ Sound Designer Russell Topal on Supes, Gore & The Series Finale
32:16|WARNING: This interview contains major spoilers for the final season and series finale of ‘The Boys’.On this episode of Geektown Talks To, Dave Elliott chats with Emmy-nominated sound effects editor and sound designer Russell Topal about bringing the gloriously violent world of ‘The Boys’ to life.Russell joined the Prime Video series for Season 4 before returning for its fifth and final season, earning an Emmy nomination for his work on the series finale, ‘Blood and Bone’. He discusses the challenge of inheriting the show’s established sonic identity, developing the sounds of its superpowers, and ensuring that a room full of battling Supes doesn’t become one exhausting wall of noise.We also discover why Eric Kripke’s notes usually involve making things wetter and more disgusting, how some very ordinary materials became some extremely unusual body parts, and which new characters gave Russell the greatest creative challenge.Away from ‘The Boys’, Russell talks about working on the global phenomenon ‘KPop Demon Hunters’, creating the more grounded world of the ‘Yellowstone’ franchise, and offers a tantalising clue about his next project.Visit Geektown.co.uk for the latest TV, film and gaming news, interviews, UK premiere dates and more.Geektown Talks To… Silo Showrunner Graham Yost About Season 3, Season 4 & The Show’s Biggest Mysteries
09:10|This week on Geektown Talks To…, Dave Elliott sits down with Graham Yost, showrunner of Apple TV’s acclaimed sci-fi drama ‘Silo’.With Season 3 approaching its finale, some of the huge questions hanging over the series are finally beginning to get answers. Graham talks about the challenge of making those answers as satisfying as the mysteries which came before them, and why Hugh Howey’s original novels gave him confidence that the story could deliver on its promises.We also discuss the challenges of adapting the second novel, keeping Rebecca Ferguson’s Juliette at the centre of the television series, and why memory became such an important part of Season 3.Graham also takes us behind the writing process for Season 3’s two timelines, explains how the team decided where to jump between them, and reveals just how far ahead they were able to plan the show’s four-season story.And, without spoiling anything, there are still some very big answers coming. Graham teases a “huge reveal” in the opening episode of Season 4 and gives us an indication of when we might finally see the concluding season.Plus, for those listening via the Geektown Radio feed, Dave has an update on when the main show will finally return after its post-Episode 500 break.Geektown Radio returns 15th September 2026.For more TV, film and gaming news, interviews and podcasts, visit Geektown.co.uk.Geektown Talks To... ‘Hacks’ Production Designer Rob Tokarz: Building Deborah Vance’s Final Season
36:34|In this episode of Geektown Talks To..., Dave catches up with production designer Rob Tokarz as ‘Hacks’ takes its final bow.Rob first joined the Emmy-winning comedy as an art director in Season 2 before stepping up to production designer, helping shape the increasingly ambitious world surrounding Deborah Vance, Ava Daniels and the wonderfully strange collection of people orbiting them.We last spoke to Rob around a year ago, just before he began prep on Season 5. At that point, he had no idea what the writers were about to throw at him. Now the series has ended, he returns to reveal just how enormous that final challenge became.Rob talks about creating an astonishing number of sets across the season, jumping between Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York and Paris, recreating locations viewers might assume were real, and working alongside visual effects to make some extremely complicated sequences appear completely effortless.We also get into the return to Deborah Vance’s Vegas world, designing pieces of her history that had previously existed only in dialogue, the painstaking details that might never actually be noticed on screen, and how the production design quietly helps tell the story of both Deborah and Ava.Rob also reflects on joining ‘Hacks’ as an art director before eventually taking charge of its production design, the confidence he gained over several seasons, the friendships forged behind the scenes, and which sets from his time on the show will stay with him.Plus, with ‘Hacks’ now finished, we talk about what sort of worlds Rob would love to build next... and whether one particular piece of the show might just be sitting in storage ready for a possible return.Listen, subscribe and explore more interviews, TV news and UK air dates at Geektown.co.uk, along with Geektown Radio and Geekstorians.Geektown Talks To… ‘The Avengers’ Author David Crichton About Classic ’60s TV Series
34:03|This week, Dave chats with author David Crichton about his new novel, ‘The Avengers: Death in Downing Street’, which returns John Steed and Emma Peel to the wonderfully stylish and eccentric world of the classic 1960s television series.And, just to avoid any confusion following the latest ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ trailer, we are talking bowler hats and leather catsuits here, not Marvel superheroes.David and Dave also have a little history together, having worked at the same design agency in a previous life. They discuss David’s journey from account handler to published author, and how a lockdown writing project eventually became the first completely original Steed and Peel adventure in decades.The conversation explores the surprisingly complicated road to getting a new ‘Avengers’ story approved, the challenge of capturing the unmistakable voices and chemistry of Patrick Macnee and Diana Rigg, and translating such a visually distinctive television series onto the page.They also chat about weaving real history into the wonderfully peculiar world of ‘The Avengers’, whether the series could ever be successfully revived for television, and what David would like to do next.Plus, there are detours into ‘Doctor Who’, Korean television, ‘Reacher’, tie-in novels and the full-size Dalek occupying David’s office.‘The Avengers: Death in Downing Street’ is available now in paperback and ebook, published by Titan Books.Geektown Talks To... Boris Mojsovski: I Will Find You, Titans, 12 Monkeys, Rabbit Hole & More
35:12|In this episode of Geektown Talks To, Dave chats with cinematographer, director and filmmaker Boris Mojsovski, whose work includes Netflix’s Harlan Coben thriller ‘I Will Find You’, along with ‘Rabbit Hole’, ‘12 Monkeys’, ‘Titans’, ‘The Lost Symbol’, ‘The Madness’ and more.Boris talks about growing up around film sets, initially trying not to follow the family path into filmmaking, and how photography, writing and directing eventually pulled him back behind the camera. He also discusses the unusual position of being both a cinematographer and director on long-form television, and how that helps shape the visual identity of a series.We then dive into ‘I Will Find You’, exploring how Boris and the creative team built the show’s tense, grounded visual language, from its prison-set opening to the wider mystery that follows. He talks about creating a “visual manifesto” for the series, the challenge of making something feel real while still delivering thriller-level drama, and why the “geography of a face” can be one of the most powerful tools in visual storytelling.The conversation also moves into some of Boris’s other genre work, including the paranoia of ‘Rabbit Hole’, the time-travel complexity of ‘12 Monkeys’, and the superhero world of DC’s ‘Titans’. Plus, Boris teases his own upcoming film ‘Foreign Tongue’, talks about recent projects including ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ and ‘Into the Deep Blue’, and reveals the classic films he wishes he could have made himself.