Original Geek
Original Geek is the podcast for Gen X geeks who rolled their first D20 on shag carpet and still argue over who shot first. Hosted by stand-up comic and lifelong nerd Steve Scarfo and the Forever DM Jeff Shaw, Original Geek dives into the sci-fi, fantasy, and comic book culture we grew up with—and how it's evolved. Each episode explores the worlds of Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, Dungeons & Dragons, and more—with plenty of sarcasm, nostalgia, and side quests along the way. Whether you're still rolling dice, quoting Galaxy Quest, or mourning the MCU’s golden age, this show brings the basement back—no gatekeeping, just geek pride. 🎙️ New episodes every week. Subscribe now and embrace your inner geek. You’re one of us. #OriginalGeekPodcast #GenXGeek #GeekCulture #NerdLife #GeekHumor #SciFiPodcast #DungeonsAndDragons #ComicBookNerd #RetroGeek #PopCulturePodcast #MarvelVsDC #StarWarsFandom #TrekkiesUnite #CriticalHitsAndEpicFails #EmbraceYourInnerGeek
Episodes
The Digital Dream That Stared it all...
From the 1982 original to Legacy and Ares — how TRON went from box-office glitch to digital prophecy.
Before The Matrix, before Ready Player One, before anyone even owned a home computer…
Disney dropped TRON (1982) — a movie that predicted the digital age, invented CGI filmmaking, and got disqualified from the Oscars for “cheating.”
In this episode of Original ...
The 1980s teen experience in one filmography. In this episode of Original Geek, Steve Scarfo and Jeff Shaw dive into the John Hughes universe—The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Sixteen Candles, Weird Science, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Uncle Buck—and ask the big question: do these classics still hold up in 2025?
Expect fast nostalgia, real stories (including a very Cameron-energy motorcycle disaster...
In this episode of The Original Geek, hosts Steve Scarfo and Jeff Shaw are joined by their friend Dave Tufts as they dive into the evolution of geek culture through the eyes of the Dungeon Master. Once just the Gen X kid running games in a basement, the DM has now leveled up into performer, storyteller, and even paid professional. Steve and Jeff break down how D&D went from a weekend hobby to a legitimate side ...
“Remember keeping baseball box scores by hand? Today, those same stat-obsessed weirdos run billion-dollar fantasy leagues and sports betting apps. In this episode of Original Geek, Steve and Jeff take a nostalgic (and hilarious) look at how sports geeks went from the stands with scorecards to running the game from behind the screen.”
#OriginalGeek #SportsGeek #GenXGeek #FantasyFootball #FantasySports #GeekCul...
Foam Swords & Lightning Bolts: The World of LARPing & Renaissance Faires - Boyd Returns!
Ever wondered what happens when D&D leaves the basement and hits the forest? We’re diving headfirst into the geeky clash between Renaissance Faires and LARPing. Foam swords, lightning bolt spells, turkey legs, costumes, and way too much ale—this is where geek culture goes full contact. Guest Boyd returns to help us s...
Finish Him! Arcade Wars, Console Battles & VR Dreams with Guest Boyd Tufts
“Finish Him!” From Gauntlet and Mortal Kombat to Xbox vs PlayStation, the gaming world has always been a battlefield. This week, guest Boyd Tufts joins us as we relive the quarter-eating arcade monsters, the console wars of the ‘80s and ‘90s, and where VR is taking us next. Nostalgia, smack talk, and button-mashing glory included.
Step in...
Blockbusters: From Jaws to Barbie… Now What?
Blockbusters once ruled the summer—Jaws, Star Wars, Batman, Jurassic Park. But now? Theaters are empty while streaming drops movies like they’re TikToks. Did Hollywood kill the blockbuster, or did audiences? We break down the highs, the lows, and why the smell of popcorn in a packed theater will never be replaced.
In this episode of Original Geek, Steve Scarfo and Jeff Sh...
“Are Comedy Movies in Theaters Dead?” | Nostalgia, Reboots & Streaming Takeover
Whatever happened to the big screen comedy? From Ghostbusters and Caddyshack to Anchorman and The Hangover, comedy once crushed theaters. Now, it’s all reboots, streaming, and “comedies” that feel more like dramas with punchlines. Are comedy movies dead—or just waiting for their comeback? Let’s find out.
In this episode of Original G...
🚨 DROP ALERT 🚨
You asked. We delivered.
The full Original Geek theme song is finally here—and yes, it was generated by AI… but it still shreds harder than a critical hit with a Vorpal Sword.
Whether you’re rolling dice in your basement or coding in a hoodie, this is your new anthem.
🎧 Crank it up. Summon your inner nerd. And remember:
You’re not alone. You’re an Original Geek.
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From Dial Up to Downloads: The Evolution of The Internet
Dial-up tones. AOL chat rooms. LimeWire viruses. The Internet was once slow, weird, and kinda dangerous—and now it runs our lives. We take you from the basement modem days to today’s TikTok scroll hole, with plenty of nostalgia and stories from the early, chaotic web.
What was the first thing you did on the internet? In this episode of Original Geek, Steve an...
Star Wars vs Star Trek: The Ultimate Geek Showdown | Galaxy Quest, Acolyte & Sci-Fi Fails
It’s the question that has divided geeks for decades: Star Wars or Star Trek? We’re putting both on trial, debating lightsabers vs phasers, Kirk vs Luke, Jedi vs Klingons, and whether Galaxy Quest secretly beats them both. No gatekeeping, just laughs, hot takes, and a few blaster noises.
In this episode of Original Geek, ho...
Comic Book Chaos: From Pajama Suits to the MCU Multiverse
Once dismissed as “kids’ stuff,” comic books have taken over pop culture. From the days of heroes in pajama suits to the billion-dollar MCU, we trace how panels on a page became the center of Hollywood. Expect Marvel vs DC shade, multiverse confusion, and plenty of nerd love.
In this episode of Original Geek, Steve and Jeff dive into the radioactive vat of co...
Original Geek Origins: D&D, Satanic Panic, and Growing Up Nerdy
Before geeks ruled pop culture, we were the weird kids in the basement rolling dice—and getting blamed for Satanism. We go back to the roots of geekdom with Dungeons & Dragons, Atari, comic shops, and the culture wars that made being a nerd a liability. This is the untold origin story of Original Geek.
In Episode 1 of Original Geek,...
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