It's time to grade Games Workshop, and we mean all of it. 40k, AOS, Old World, and Heresy; sorry LOTR you wreck the curve.Model Support:Narrative Engagement:Supplementary Support:Price of Entry:Game Support:Competitive/Casual Ballance:Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhBluSky:@gwspodcast.bsky.socialPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/GeeksWithShieldsNa…

In an era when The Bear wins the Emmy for best Comedy and Netflix classifies Signs as "Bone Chilling Horror" do Genres even matter anymore ? Did they ever ? Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhBluSky:@gwspodcast.bsky.socialPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/GeeksWithShieldsNaming Your Little Geek:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1641702214…

We're kicking off a new show format with our good friend, Scott Rubin. Talk Nerdy to Me is a chance for our guests to come on and share one of there nerdy hobbies with us. Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhBluSky:@gwspodcast.bsky.socialPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/GeeksWithShieldsNaming Your Little Geek:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1641702…

We're once again talking with the immensely talented author Graham MacNeill, not about Heresy this time, but about his triumphant return to The Old World ! We discussed the changes that have happened, The End Times, and of course his awesome new book Lords of the Lance. Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhBluSky:@gwspodcast.bsky.socialPatreon:https:…

We're trying out a new show format this week, we're we discuss what Genres we want better versions of.War movies are Hollywood bread and butter, you get your big drama's with tons of explosions and action to bring in the crowds. And while those are great, what we realy want is those same movies minus the reminder that we're fighting Nazis again or …

This week we're taking on one of the big ones, does 40k need an End Times event ? To help us take on this incredibly loaded question we were joined by Scott Rubin and Javerage Joe Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhBluSky:@gwspodcast.bsky.socialPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/GeeksWithShieldsNaming Your Little Geek:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product…

We've talked about the narrative shortcomings of Warhammer 40k a lot before. But what if 40k adopted a living world model ? In other words, a world that grows and changes edition to edition and can be influenced by the player base Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhBluSky:@gwspodcast.bsky.socialPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/GeeksWithShieldsNaming…

We had special guest Scott Drebit, author of A Cut Below a Celebration of B Horror Movies, on the podcast to talk about his awesome book and 5 of his favorite horror movies. We loved talking with him and both Axle and Ulric loved the book. Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhBluSky:@gwspodcast.bsky.socialPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/GeeksWithShie…

We've finally done it ! A hundred and fifty episodes of Geeks With Shields, so to mark the occasion we decided to throw a clip show together, of sorts. Actually we're discussing 5 of our favorite episodes of all time which kind of is the podcast equivalent of a clip show Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhBluSky:@gwspodcast.bsky.socialPatreon:https…

Warhammer 40k is a pulpy scifi setting; no one will contest that in good faith. But there are more than a few times where the publishing arm has gone beyond simple pulp fiction.Kirjoittanut Geeks With Shields

We have been telling and sharing stories about criminals for literal centuries, someday they'll crack that Robin Hood movie. But why? What is the deal with our obsession over outlaws and criminals ? Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhBluSky:@gwspodcast.bsky.socialPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/GeeksWithShieldsNaming Your Little Geek:https://www.am…

This week Ulric is joined by an actual expert ! Donal Lucy is an archeologist who joined Ulric to talk about all the places it intersects with some of our favorite pop culture settings, and where it's often depicted wrong. Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhBluSky:@gwspodcast.bsky.socialPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/GeeksWithShieldsNaming Your Li…

This is a fun one, as Axle and Ulric discuss the idea of Director's cult of personality and can you enjoy Christopher Nolan's movies while acknowledging he's a complete ass hat behind the camera ? Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhBluSky:@gwspodcast.bsky.socialPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/GeeksWithShieldsNaming Your Little Geek:https://www.amaz…

You could say we're late, we say we wanted to be thorough. This week we're talking about our top 10 favorite movies of 2023 Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhBluSky:@gwspodcast.bsky.socialPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/GeeksWithShieldsNaming Your Little Geek:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1641702214…

And. now we're at the end. This week we're talking about the Sequel Trilogy, the Disney+ era, and Star Wars as a franchise. Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhBluSky:@gwspodcast.bsky.socialPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/GeeksWithShieldsNaming Your Little Geek:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1641702214…

With part two of our 6th Anniversary special we now arrive at the Prequel Era. A time of much controversy and general terrible behavior on the part of the fandom. This is also,for better or worse, Axel and Ulric's Star Wars.Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhBluSky:@gwspodcast.bsky.socialPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/GeeksWithShieldsNaming Your L…

Roughly six years ago we started this podcast by talking about the latest Star Wars movie, The Last Jedi. And that was the last time we discussed Star Wars. So to celebrate 6 years of doing this podcast, we're lifting the ban and talking, the good, the bad, the franchise with Star Wars. So settle in for part 1 as we break down the Original TrilogyD…

A few weeks back to celebrate one of our Patreon Milestones we got together with some of our Discord Members to do a tier list of Big Women. A good time was had by all.Kirjoittanut Geeks With Shields

This week we're talking about Lord of the Rings with a fellow Podcaster and host of The Podcast of the Ring Jessica Lyn Verdi.You can support striking workers and those affected by the strike by donating to the Entertainment Community Fund: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/You can support production assistants who are out of work during the strik…

Universal Monsters were technically the first Cinematic Universe. And ever since then Universal has been trying to retake that crown. So this week we're talking about the core Universal Monster movies, the countless failures, and what we think could be done to fix the problem. You can support striking workers and those affected by the strike by don…

We're breaking down the Evil Dead franchise with one of or favorite longtime guests Chris Chipman ! Is there a bad entry in all of Evil Dead ?You can support striking workers and those affected by the strike by donating to the Entertainment Community Fund: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/You can support production assistants who are out of work …

We're trying out a new episode format with an old guest, stand up comedian and podcaster Ron Swallows is helping us break down the Urban Fantasy Genre. What it is, why people love it, as well as discussing some of its weaker elements. Buy on The Wing of a Dragon:https://music.apple.com/us/album/on-the-wings-of-a-dragon/1687418796Help Donate to Stri…

We've talked about a big announcement, and here it is.Discord: https://discord.gg/c3EPFkqeQMEnd Credit Music courtesy of: Fairbanks_VThttps://youtube.com/shorts/CUSQ1yM6zT4?si=ttGNBtTV6O0WMaZwKirjoittanut Geeks With Shields

Axel and Ulric are off on a rant to start Bootober, this year they're talking about there Horror Origins. How they came to the genre and what they love about it. Help Donate to Striking Writers:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhBluSky:@gwspodcast.bsky.socialPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/GeeksWithShieldsNaming Y…

We know a lot of you have been missing our seasonal sister podcast Geeks Who Haunt, well Slagathor is here to update you allKirjoittanut Geeks With Shields

If you are of a certain age you remember when this debate divided the internet and friend groups. It was stupid then, but we didn't know it. So now, we're breaking down why this stupid paradigm existed in the first place, and what's come after it. Help Donate to Striking Writers:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdh…

Yes, we're talking about Game of Thrones. But not just Game of Thrones ! Plenty of books, movies, TV shows, etc, have had "bad endings". But how much does that realy affect the story ? Is there realy a retroactive backlash ?Help Donate to Striking Writers:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhBluSky:@gwspodcast.bsky.…

Dune is dense. Stupidly dense. We're talking Red State voter levels' of Dense. So while you might have enjoyed Dune Prt 1, you were probably left with a few questions. So this week we're joined by lover of Dune and friend of the Podcast, Scott Rubin. Who was kind enough to answer questions like, who's the Emperor, why does Dave Batista look like th…

Everyone, literally everyone, we've talked about this topic before, will tell you all the reasons a Warhammer TV show won't work. And we're talking about the bad reasons that tend to get tossed out, and the good reasons that we should actually discuss Help Donate to Striking Writers:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fj…

Oh what could have been. Help Donate to Striking Writers:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhBluSky:@gwspodcast.bsky.socialPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/GeeksWithShieldsNaming Your Little Geek:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1641702214Kirjoittanut Geeks With Shields

Just a quick update about this weeks episode.Kirjoittanut Geeks With Shields

We seen books become tv series, anime become games, and movies become video games. But how do you do it right ? And when does a property just work best in it's set medium ?Help Donate to Striking Writers:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhTwitter:https://twitter.com/GeeksWthShieldsTwitter Axle:https://twitter.com/…

We've talked about the problems with Chaos in 40k and how GW treats them, now we're doing the same for Xenos.Help Donate to Striking Writers:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhTwitter:https://twitter.com/GeeksWthShieldsTwitter Axle:https://twitter.com/AxleWrightPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/GeeksWithShieldsNamin…

Everyone has the own idea of how magic should be represented. Should it be huge and powerful or small and limited. Help Donate to Striking Writers:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhTwitter:https://twitter.com/GeeksWthShieldsTwitter Axle:https://twitter.com/AxleWrightPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/GeeksWithShield…

We're continuing our series of spotlighting some of our favorite games from smaller developers, this time with a special guest.Help Donate to Striking Writers:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhTwitter:https://twitter.com/GeeksWthShieldsTwitter Axle:https://twitter.com/AxleWrightPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/Gee…

We're continuing down the list of every Space Marine character and debating on whether they should stay as they are, be killed off, or cross the Rubicon Primaris Help Donate to Striking Writers:https://entertainmentcommunity.org/Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhTwitter:https://twitter.com/GeeksWthShieldsTwitter Axle:https://twitter.com/AxleWright…

If you're a comics fan you may have noticed the MCU has been slowly building a roster for Young Avengers. And if you have no idea who the Young Avengers are, you may have noticed an influx of younger superheros in the MCU recently. Either way, their inclusion has been less than seamless. Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhTwitter:https://twitter.co…

Warhammer is king of the mountain in the world of Miniature Wargaming, but that doesn't mean it can't take some lessons from the competition. Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhTwitter:https://twitter.com/GeeksWthShieldsTwitter Axle:https://twitter.com/AxleWrightPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/GeeksWithShieldsNaming Your Little Geek:https://www.ama…

Dial of Destiny is out in theaters right now so we're joined by Seth Decker ( Film Rescue Show, Two Whatevers Way Up, Mild Tik Tok Fame) to talk about the intrepid adventure Indiana Jones. The good, the bad, and the franchise over all. Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhTwitter:https://twitter.com/GeeksWthShieldsTwitter Axle:https://twitter.com/Axl…

We've got our index's, we've got our rules, and we have our models. So how are we feeling towards 10th ed ? What are we hoping to see GW avoid? Are we excited for this edition ? Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhTwitter:https://twitter.com/GeeksWthShieldsTwitter Axle:https://twitter.com/AxleWrightPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/GeeksWithShieldsNam…

If you wargame in anyform you've probably seen a few historical Wargames, or at least their beautiful tables. But Historical Wargaming is a broad field, so we brought a guest who knows his stuff to talk us through getting into the hobby and answer some of our questions about it. Little Wars TV: https://youtu.be/jocWC-bMryDiscord:https://discord.gg/…

There is a pervasive idea in many nerd circles, that darker toned stories are not only more "adult", but better than lighter, less grimdark stories. Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhTwitter:https://twitter.com/GeeksWthShieldsTwitter Axle:https://twitter.com/AxleWrightPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/GeeksWithShieldsNaming Your Little Geek:https://…

Mario made over a billion dollars, everyone loved The Last of Us, and they're still making Resident Evil movies. But why ? What is the benefit of translating videogames into movies ? Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhTwitter:https://twitter.com/GeeksWthShieldsTwitter Axle:https://twitter.com/AxleWrightPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/GeeksWithShiel…

Warner Brothers had the template for a great cinematic universe, and instead we got what we got. So before The Flash resets it all let's compare what the DC Animated Universe did right, and what the Snyderverse failed to do.Kirjoittanut Geeks With Shields

Every Age of Sigmar player loves to tell you that Stormcast and Space Marines couldn't be more different from each other and have very little in common. Well Ulric took that as a challenge, dug through the deep lore and found the Space Marine Chapter that best matched the most popular Stormhosts. Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhTwitter:https://t…

They're evil, they're nasty, they're opposed to our heroes, but boy do we love our Villains. And what do our favorite villains say about us ? Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhTwitter:https://twitter.com/GeeksWthShieldsTwitter Axle:https://twitter.com/AxleWrightPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/GeeksWithShieldsNaming Your Little Geek:https://www.ama…

The Super Mario Brothers movie has already crossed the Billion Dollar mark, so what we thought doesn't realy matter. But what does matter is that we hurl Rotten Tomatoes into the Sun.Kirjoittanut Geeks With Shields

We're king off a new series for Geeks With Grimdark, and the first faction up is Chaos. What are the big problems holding Chaos back and what can GW do to fix it? Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhTwitter:https://twitter.com/GeeksWthShieldsTwitter Axle:https://twitter.com/AxleWrightPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/GeeksWithShieldsNaming Your Little…

Dusting off an old episode format to talk about more loved but perhaps forgotten gems of movies, tv shows, and video games. Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhTwitter:https://twitter.com/GeeksWthShieldsTwitter Axle:https://twitter.com/AxleWrightPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/GeeksWithShieldsNaming Your Little Geek:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product…

Axel and Ulric have both seen the complaints that a 12 hr game is too long, and they decided to call that bullshit. Discord:https://discord.gg/r6fjbbdhTwitter:https://twitter.com/GeeksWthShieldsTwitter Axle:https://twitter.com/AxleWrightPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/GeeksWithShieldsNaming Your Little Geek:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1641702…