The Week in Geek Radio Show

The Week in Geek Radio Show

The Week in Geek is a radio talk show broadcasting in the Metro New Orleans area from News Talk 99.5 WRNO FM on Sundays at 7pm CST. Thanks to the power of the internet our show has been heard around the world via the Spreaker radio app. We cover all topics related to geekdom such as comic books, video games, movies, books, conventions, cosplay, and many more! We have been fortunate enough to bring our listeners interviews from actors in film, TV, and voice overs also authors, comic book artists, geek musicians, and fan groups. The hosts of The Week in Geek are David Ducorbier and Brian Held, Jr. both members of the Gulf Coast Sci-Fi/Fantasy Fandom Community for many years. Our video game pick of the week correspondent is Skungy Scontrino, our Facebook Admin is author Ernest Russell, and our Chief Librarian for book reviews is D L Held.

Episodes

April 13, 2025 50 mins
This week we are guest free and have a lot of Top Nerd News to cover. First off we review the new "Naked Gun" trailer and the new "Tron" trailer that actually looks tight. This week in Skungy's pick of the week we review "Atomfall" a very British Fallout. Finally we roll out a new segment, "Run Away or Running To" where Skungy and D2 decide wether they want to run to a new movie, or run away as fast as they can. 
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This week we have 2 guests! First is Kostya Kennedy Author of "The Ride". Kostya talks about The Ride of Paul Revere and has some new information about the famous ride! Later we are joined by  Garrett Manuel Cyphacon Showrunner to talk about this years event. Finally in Top Nerd News, Skungy and D2 discuss the character reveals for Avengers : Doomsday, as well as some casting choices for the new Harry Potter series on HBO.
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Actor David Dastmalchin of Late Night with the Devil, Dune, The Suicide Sqaud and more, joins the show! We discuss his latest film "Late Night with the Devil" and his tour of Film Festivlas promoting the movie. Later both D Squared's talk about his early influences, and love of New Orleans. Finally, D2 pitches a movie concept for a sequel to "Late Night with the Devil".
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Actor Clancy Brown aka Mr Krabs & Actor Luke Cook from the CW's Good Cop Bad Cop join the show to talk about their new series. D2 asks Clancy if his new character on Good Cop Bad Cop is another famous character he's played in other movies. We're also given a suprise visit from Mr Krabs himself. See Good Cop Bad Cop Wednsedays at 8pm Centtral time on the CW.
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ICYMI - Danny Trejo stops by to talk about his new movie, Gracie and Pedro - Pets to the Rescue. Also we talk about his new flcik "7 Cemeteries" and Danny Trejo day in Los Angeles! Later Danny and D2 talk about how he got his start in the movie business while visiting a friend on set. 
All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show o...
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This week our first Guest is Medium & Clairvoyant Paola Pedroza of the iHeart Radio podcast "Ghost Therapy". She explains how she became a "certified" Clairvoyant, as well as how she overcomes the language barrier with spirits. She also explains the signifigance of asking for a loved one's 'death date" as opposed to their birthday.
Our second guest is Gabe Lenners, host of OBSCURUM: Invasion of the Drones. This podcast explores ...
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In Top Nerd News we cover the fallout from the sexual misconduct allegations around Sandman creator Neil Gaiman. Netflix has announced that Season 2 of Sandman will be the final season, due to a lack of story content. Stop lying Netflix. D2 and the gang have a legitimate discussion about the allegations, and peoples varied responses to the accusations about Neil Gaiman. Later we wacth a couple of trailers for Alien : Earth, and the...
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The Week in Geek presents a brand new segment "Whatcha Doing?" The guys talk about what they read, watched, or played during the week. This week D2 played a free game, and watched a bad Star Trek movie, Skungy watched Nosferatu and had a strong opinion of Lily Rose Depp's acting chops, and DJ pulled out his old 3DS and took a walk down memory lane.In Top Nerd News we watch the trailer for Robert Pattinson's new movie "Mickey 17" an...
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This week on The Week in Geek we prepare for the Polar Vortex and the impending Sneauxmageddon in New Orleans. We kick off the show with Top Nerd News, and the Tik Tok ban hysteria, followed by the legit hysteria of the bad ass new trailer for Daredevil: Born Again coming March 4th. We also cover Captain America : Brave New World, and a new movie "Until Dawn" which reminds D2 of another great horror flick. Later DJ and D2 talk abou...
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This week on The Week in Geek we are running on empty after a long weekend at Fan Expo NOLA. A special thank you to friends of the show and newlywed couple Jared & Cynthia. Skungy and D Squared officiated the wedding of Princess Peach & Bowser at Fan Expo as Mario & Luigi. Thanks also to Fan Expo for havind D2 moderate several Celebrity Panels.
On the show this week we talk about the new Pooh-verse Horror flick "Peter Pa...
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Claudia Wells aka Jennifer Parker from Back to the Future joins the show to talk about Fan Expo NOLA coming to the Morial Convention Center Jan 10th, 11th, & 12th.
D-Squared and Claudia talk about her journey to land the role of Jennifer opposite Michael J Fox. We also talk about her reunion with the cast to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future. 
All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights ...
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The Week in Geek Presents - Actor Shea Whigham

Shea is an actor that everyone will know, but have no idea who he is. A prolific actor from major franchises like The Fast & Furious, Mission Impossible, Kong Skull Island and Boardwalk Empire. Shea is a humble and amazing actor who casually mentions how he and Collin Farrell are besties. Shea drops by the show to talk about his new movie "Lake George" and discuss his many projects ...
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It's our Annual Gifts for Geeks Spectacular for 2024! Don't know what to get for the Geek in your Life? D-Squared and Skungy have got you covered. Sit back, grab a drink and a pen and paper, and enjoy! 
All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or just leave a comment, go to Newstalk 99.5 WRNO or The Week in Geek on the iHeart R...
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This week our Guest is Ted Lasso Executive Producer & WandaVision Writer Chuck Hayward. Chuck joins us to talk about his new movie "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitters Dead", which is actually a cool remake of the 80's Cult Classic. We also discuss what Gen Y kids are looking for in new movies. Which actually kicks off another conversation with D-Squared and DJ. In Top Nerd News we have the Tyson Vs. Paul Netflix debacle, the Final ...
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This week our Special Guest is non other than Star Trek TNG star, and now Game Show Host LeVar Burton. LeVar talks about his new gig Hosting Trivial Pursuit on Thursdays at 8pm CT on The CW. Later D aska LeVar if he's heard of the word Ambigram, as well as his friendship with Mr. Rogers. Later we are visited by Collectorand Author Ryan Cohn and his wife Regina Rossi. They're here to talk about their new book "The Witch's Door" whic...
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The Week in Geek Presents : Comedian Lauren Lapkus

SAG Award winner for "Orange is the New Black" Lauren Lapkus joins the show to talk about her new podcast "Haunting" Lauren plays a dead Influencer named Tereza who is trying to get into Heaven. Each week she presents Actual Haunting stories from the actual people who experienced the hauntings. She couches them in humor to add a little levity to some downright scary stories.Later La...
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WWE & UFC Champ Ronda Rousey joins the show to talk about her new Graphic Novel "Expecting the Unexpected" She talks about bringing the action to life with artist Mike Deodato, and making the fights look real.Later we talk about her thoughts on Gina Carano,
Live in the studio is Anime Conclave Show Organizer Lucy Ferry to talk about the 1st Annual Anime Conclave on September 14th & 15th at the Sheraton in Metairie on Galleri...
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What do Kraven, The Crow, and Borderlands all have in common? Well, it should be fairly easy to guess. But D-Squared and the guys discuss the massive amount of Gore and Carnage they've added to Kraven and The Crow trailers in a hope to....uhm. We're not sure what they hope to gain by adding more blood. Alien : Romulus has done very well in theaters, and D-Squared gives a spoiler free review on this kicka$$ flick. Later poor Skungy ...
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The Week in Geek PRESENTS Cuba Gooding Jr. 
Cuba joins the show to discuss his latest movie ANGELS FALLEN: WARRIORS OF PEACE
Cuba and D-Squared also discuss his Faith, and his time spent here in New Orleans filming his movie "Bayou Caviar" Finally we close out with "Boyz N the Hood"
All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights at 7pm on WRNO.com and the Free iHeart Radio App. If you want to be on the show or jus...
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The Week in Geek Recaps All the Big News from Disney's D23 Conference. Pixar teases us with Incredibles 3 and Toy Story 5. Then Skungy gets really upset about the new Snow White trailer and it's lack of actual dwarves. Then we get into the Star Wars reveals, with the Mandalorian & Grogu trailer, the Andor series update, and the Goonies....whoops, Skeleton Crew trailer. We wrap it all up with Daredevil and Fantastic Four talk, a...
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