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To celebrate Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel joining ITVX in the UK, this week’s Geektown Behind The Scenes podcast features a very special guest — Spike himself, James Marsters!In this candid and wide-ranging interview, James reflects on the enduring legacy of Buffy, the emotional toll of playing Spike, and the joy of returning to the role for Audible’s Slayers. He also talks about the infamous musical episode, teases involvement in the Buffy reboot, and shares the story of how he almost joined Star Trek — until a case of fanboy nerves got in the way.Whether you're a longtime Buffy fan or just discovering it for the first time on ITVX, this is a must-listen.00:00 – Welcome & Introduction00:30 – Why Buffy Still Resonates Today02:00 – The Personal Toll of Writing Buffy03:15 – The Early Days: Getting Cast as Spike04:30 – From Temporary Villain to Series Icon06:00 – The Emotional Arc of Spike08:00 – The Accent Struggles09:00 – When Acting Gets Too Real10:00 – Favourite Episode: “The Body”11:00 – The Musical Episode: Once More, with Feeling13:00 – Returning for Slayers: A Buffyverse Story14:30 – Cast Highlights in Slayers15:30 – The New Buffy Reboot16:30 – The Message of Buffy Today17:30 – Dream Role: Star Trek19:00 – Wrapping Up

In this episode of Geektown Radio, host Dave and co-host Domingos discuss several recent releases, including 'Thunderbolts', where a group of mercenaries faces a conspiracy surrounding a superhuman program, and 'Another Simple Favor', a sequel to the 2018 film featuring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively. They also review 'MobLand', a gritty British crime series starring Tom Hardy and Pierce Brosnan, and 'Havoc', an action-packed movie with Tom Hardy and Forest Whitaker. Additionally, Domingos covers 'Ash', a sci-fi horror film directed by Flying Lotus. Dave shares his recent viewing of the fifth season of 'Bosch' and provides an update on the final season of 'The Handmaid's Tale'. They also discuss the latest Star Wars animated series, 'Tales of the Underworld'. The episode concludes with discussions on recent TV renewals, cancellations, and upcoming releases.00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome00:15 Thunderbolts Movie Review04:36 A Simple Favour Sequel Discussion07:44 MobLand Series Overview13:41 Havoc Movie Breakdown16:45 Sinners Movie Praise18:51 Ash Sci-Fi Horror Review22:00 Bosch Binge-Watching Experience22:48 Handmaid's Tale Final Season24:54 Discussing 'Mob Land' and 'The Handmaid's Tale'26:05 Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld28:55 Doctor Who: Current Seasons and Rumours40:40 TV and Film News: Renewals, Cancellations, and Pickups51:58 Upcoming Shows and Highlights54:42 Closing Remarks and Where to Find Us

Host Dave is joined by Darryl for a packed episode covering the latest TV, movies, and entertainment news!In this episode:🕵️‍♂️ Glass Dome (Netflix) – Dark Swedish mystery❄️ North of North (Netflix) – Life, love, and blizzards in the Arctic🎮 Until Dawn – Big-screen horror with PS4 Easter eggs🎥 Cinemas Sinners – Epic sound design and action✈️ Fight or Flight (Sky) – Plane-set madness starring Josh Hartnett🛸 Doctor Who – Midnight sequel & big hints dropped🦅 Andor Season 2 – Thrilling rebel drama continues🎭 Étoile (Prime Video) – Ballet meets comedy🛡️ Captain America: Brave New World – Marvel's return to form🎤 Plus: Special mention of the Daredevil: Born Again production design interview!TV & Film News:📺 CBS cancellations & new pickups (CIA starring Tom Ellis!)🎬 Netflix renews Sweet Magnolias💔 Heartstopper ending with a movie🍏 New Apple TV series Prodigies announced🎭 Falling coming to Channel 4Coming up this week:Taskmaster Series 19Chicago Med, Fire & PD returnsHandmaid’s Tale Final SeasonStar Wars: Tales of the Empire (Disney+)🎧 Listen now at: Geektown.co.ukFollow us on socials: 📸 Instagram: @geektownuk 🐦 X/Twitter: @geektown 🎬 TikTok: @geektownuk 🌐 Website: Geektown.co.uk

In this episode, Dave engages in an enlightening conversation with Michael Shaw, the production designer responsible for designing the sets of the new 'Daredevil: Born Again' series. Michael shares their unconventional journey into the industry, starting as a painter and sculptor before transitioning to production design. They discuss the unique challenges and creative decisions behind designing the sets for Daredevil, emphasising the aim to blend homage to the past with new, grounded elements. The series was specifically shot in New York to capture its authentic energy, posing logistical challenges but enhancing the production value. The guest also delves into the intricate details of designing sets that reflect character narratives, including Matt Murdoch's visually immersive apartment and Wilson Fisk's uncomfortable new environments. They wrap up by sharing insights on other projects like 'Billions' and 'Orange Is the New Black,' their newfound appreciation for the superhero genre, and their current work on the upcoming second season of Daredevil.00:00 Introduction and Background00:20 Journey into Production Design01:57 Working on Daredevil05:39 Creating Authentic Sets07:31 Challenges and Inspirations13:14 Insights on Fight Sequences20:20 Other Notable Projects23:59 Current and Future Work24:22 Personal TV Preferences27:07 Dream Projects and Conclusion

In Episode 457 of Geektown Radio, host Dave and co-host Gray discuss their recent TV show binge-watching during the Easter break, including 'Grace,' 'Hacks,' 'The Last of Us,' and 'Doctor Who.' They delve into issues with streaming on Paramount Plus, Gray's struggles with 'Mob Land,' and a variety of shows like 'Black Mirror,' 'White Lotus,' and 'Mid-Century Modern.' The episode also covers news on TV renewals, cancellations, and new releases such as 'The Sandman,' 'Outlander Blood of My Blood,' and upcoming Chicago series. Additionally, they highlight major announcements from the Star Wars Celebration in Japan, including new films, series, and video games. The episode concludes with what to look forward to in TV next week.00:00 Introduction and Catching Up00:15 Gray's Recent Watches08:52 Dave's Viewing Experiences09:13 Black Mirror Deep Dive12:13 Light & Magic Documentary15:52 9-1-1 Shocking Twist20:45 Mid-Century Modern and Other Shows24:17 TV and Film News: Renewals, Cancellations, and Pickups27:13 The Sandman Season 2 and Other TV Updates28:44 Outlander Prequel and Chicago Series Air Dates33:30 Star Wars Celebration Announcements44:40 Upcoming TV Highlights47:50 Where to Find Us Online

In episode 456 of Geektown Radio, host Dave and co-host Matt discuss Bella Ramsey's performance in BBC's 'Time,' a prison drama focusing on themes of motherhood and parenting. They also delve into the penultimate episode of 'Daredevil: Born Again,' highlighting Vincent D'Onofrio's performance as Kingpin. The episode also covers 'Doctor Who's' second season with Ncuti Gatwa, the nuanced character dynamics, and the return of 'The Last of Us' for its second season. Additionally, they discuss renewals and cancellations, including 'Mythic Quest' and 'The Last of Us' season three. The show rounds off with upcoming highlights such as 'The Stolen Girl,' 'Leverage Redemption' season three, and 'Who Do You Think You Are?' season 22.00:00 Introduction and Catching Up00:21 Review of 'Time' with Bella Ramsey and Jodie Whittaker05:11 Daredevil: Born Again - A Deep Dive10:42 Doctor Who's New Season and Companion14:07 The Last of Us Season 2 Premiere19:26 Black Mirror's Return to Form23:08 Hacks Season 4 and Bosch25:39 TV and Film News: Renewals, Cancellations, and Pickups34:10 Future of 'The Last of Us' Series34:58 Mayfair Witches and Other Renewals35:26 UK Version of Saturday Night Live37:15 Welcome to Wrexham Season 437:53 Harry Potter TV Series Casting News45:47 US TV Show Renewals and Cancellations01:00:24 Upcoming Shows and Highlights01:02:16 Where to Find More Content

Join host Dave and co-host Darryl on Geektown Radio Episode 455 as they discuss Darryl's recent viewing of Fast X, the latest installment in the Fast and Furious franchise featuring Jason Momoa. They dive into a variety of shows, including the Catalan teen drama Jo Mai Mai, Prime Video's The Wheel of Time adaptation, the horror film Late Night with the Devil starring David Dastmalchian, and John Woo's remake The Killer on Peacock. Additionally, Dave shares his thoughts on the Mythic Quest spin-off Side Quest, Disney Plus's Mid-Century Modern, the prequel series Dexter: Original Sin, and Kevin Bacon's dark comedy horror The Bondsman. They also cover the latest TV and film news, including renewals, cancellations, and upcoming releases. Highlights for the next week include the return of Black Mirror, Hacks Season 4, and The Last of Us Season 2.00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:17 Review of Fast X04:30 Catalan Drama: Jo Mai Mai08:04 The Wheel of Time Series15:03 Late Night with the Devil18:52 The Killer Remake22:31 Side Quest and Other Shows29:44 Discovering Bosch: A New TV Obsession32:15 The Bondsman: A Dark Comedy Horror35:01 Paramount Plus Ads: A Frustrating Experience37:06 TV and Film News: Renewals, Cancellations, and Pickups01:00:17 Exciting Upcoming TV Shows01:02:15 Where to Find Us: Social Media and More

In episode 454 of Geek Town Radio, host Dave introduces new co-host Domingos, a writer for Hollywood News Source. The episode delves into film reviews, starting with an early screening of 'A Working Man' featuring Jason Statham. Domingo also discusses the revival of TV series like 'Leverage: Redemption' and shares his thoughts on 'Cobra Kai' and its successful run on Netflix. Dave talks about the mystery series 'The Residence' and the anthology format spinoff 'Mythic Quest: Side Quest' on Apple TV. They also review new series 'The Studio,' a comedy featuring Seth Rogen, and 'Mid-Century Modern,' a traditional sitcom on Disney+. The show wraps up with TV and film news including renewals, cancellations, and the latest announcements for 'Avengers Doomsday,' live-action Scooby-Doo, and a potential 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' revival.00:00 Welcome to Geek Town Radio Episode 45400:09 Introducing New Co-Host Domingus01:00 Domingus Reviews 'A Working Man'05:01 Leverage: A Fun Reboot08:17 Cobra Kai: A Sleeper Hit11:50 Netflix's The Residence16:41 Apple TV's The Studio22:31 Disney Plus's Mid-Century Modern24:46 TV and Film News: Renewals, Cancellations, and Pickups25:43 Amazon Citadel Franchise Shake-Up29:26 Impact of Executive Changes on TV Shows31:35 Renewals and New Shows36:34 Marvel's Avengers Doomsday Cast Announcement42:15 Live-Action Scooby-Doo Series45:11 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Revival51:01 Upcoming TV Highlights54:25 Where to Find More Content

Join Us for an Exclusive Interview with TV Director Pete Chatmon, on our latest Geektown Behind The Scenes' podcast!We recently had the incredible opportunity to sit down with acclaimed TV director Pete Chatmon, whose impressive career spans across some of television’s most beloved shows—including 'Ghosts', 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Yellowjackets', 'Chicago Fire', 'Mythic Quest', and more.In our engaging conversation, Pete shares his inspiring journey into television directing, transitioning from independent filmmaking to becoming one of TV’s most sought-after directors. He reveals the unique challenges and joys of stepping onto established series, from creating standout sequences in 'Yellowjackets' to capturing precise comedic timing in 'Ghosts'.Pete gives insightful perspectives on what it's like to jump between dramatically different genres—whether it's intense drama, quirky comedy, or intriguing dramedy. He breaks down how he crafts episodes that resonate with audiences, noting the importance of both honoring a show's existing style and introducing fresh, innovative approaches that elevate the storytelling.Additionally, Pete delves into some memorable behind-the-scenes experiences from working on 'Chicago Fire', detailing the meticulous efforts to realistically portray intense firefighting scenarios. He also discusses his experience directing shows with diverse tonalities, such as the whimsical yet poignant 'Interior Chinatown' and the emotionally charged 'Flight Attendant'.Whether you're an aspiring director, a TV enthusiast, or simply someone who loves behind-the-scenes stories from the entertainment industry, you won't want to miss Pete's thoughtful insights and candid anecdotes. Catch our full interview to learn more about Pete Chatmon's impressive career, his upcoming projects, and his passion for storytelling!Stay tuned - this conversation is packed with invaluable lessons for anyone fascinated by the creative and dynamic world of television directing.