Death in comic books...good or bad?

Jesus in the hairdressers (yes that's what I said)

The joy of Spongebob Squarepants.

Reviews of Batman and the Spirit, DC Infinite Halloween Special and the Umbrella Academy.

How to sniff Keira Knightley (it's an eye opener).

So here we are again All hallows eve and we bring you some more blood curdling tales of our youth. No werewolves or vampires this time instead we bring you a school seance gone wrong and the horror of the bouncy man!

We also take a quick look at the new series of Spooks, Supernatural, Smallville and The Sarah Jane adventures.

Enjoy it...if you dare

PS Make sure you listen to the entire episode.

PPS due to a combination of workloads and wisdom teeth extraction there will be no Geek Syndicate next week but we shall return!

This was recorded live at the Birmingham Comic Convention earlier today.  Your hosts along with Amy from Birds of Geek present a live podcast with artists Adi Granov and Esad Ribic.

We discuss Adi's involvement in the Iron Man movie, Esad expressess his feelings regarding superhero genitals and Adi gets some man love.

Enjoy

One more to go before the big 50…excited? I know we are but until our mammoth landmark you’ll have to make do with episode 49. We chat about the potential plot information on the new Star Trek movie. We take a spoiler filled look at Harry potter and Dave goes on a rant after finishing the latest astonishing Xmen. Barry also mentions the merits of the cancelled series Daybreak.

In our main feature we review Eleventh Hour 2 from Orang Utan Comics.

We also announce our anniversary listener of the month for September but before you cab recover from that shock an unholy bet is made which could tear the Geek Syndicate asunder.

Enjoy…if you can!!!

Just a few episodes left before our mythical 50th episode. In episode we look at the new Dr Strange animated movie,the bioshock and stranglehold demos on the xbox 360 anda brief spoiler free for Bourne Ultimatum(though we spoil the other two) .We go on a mini rant on the proposed Enter the Dragon remake and remakes in general.

We also give a brief spoiler free for Bourne Ultimatum(though we spoil the other two) and discuss the downside of double crossing 'The best there is..." 

In out main feature we interview of the producer of the upcoming Doctor Who  stage show 'Doctor Who:  The Dalek Masterplan'

Apologies on the slight echo on Barry's voice, hopefully won't spoil things too much!

Enjoy!!!

The Many Worlds of Jonas Moore stars Colin Salmon (Bond, AVP, Resident Evil, Prime Suspect) and is described as a combination of comic book illustration, with 3D animation, live action photography, newsreel archive and an original music score.

In this special episode Dave (after ditching his co-host) meets up with Howard Webster the driving force behind Jonas Moore.

Enjoy!

In this week’s interstellar episode we discuss the news of the potential Buffy spin off ‘Ripper’. Dave reads his first ever James Bond book, Casino Royale, and we discuss the perils of being hit in the groin. He also reviews The Amulet of Vichalace by Zoe Stead

We also review Buffy issue 5(spoiler free) and the new Babylon 5 DVD: The Lost Tales.

For our main feature we take a rocket trip (unlike the show) to Mongo for our first review of the new Flash Gordon TV show.

Enjoy…or we’ll release the bore worms!

Well, in a very short episode, for us, we round up our little chat with Iz our listener of the month as we chat about her views on comic cons and bringing others into the world of Geekdom and her thoughts on Nugecake!!!

Even though the episode finishes after about 30 minutes keep listening for some unedited behind the scenes stuff (I know it’s like an audio geek syndicate special edition) with special guest Iz’s husband rich aka Bluemeanie(be warned not one for the kids this episode).

We figured it might be fun to show what happens after we stop recording and what can go wrong trying to put the show together.

Either way we hope you enjoy!!!

Well it’s that time again for another Listener of the month. This month we are honoured to have the Geek Syndicate endorsed comedy legend number 3 Mrs Meanie aka Iz.

Join us as we introduce Scrappy Do to a vat of acid, argue about Flash Gordon, and a new Muppet show.

 We have a very spoiler free brief review of World War Hulk one. We aslo chat about the Doctor Who audio adventures.

In the main feature we quiz Iz on the ups and downs of being a Geek in training. Listen out for the special guest cameo a lot more of whom you hear in the second part of this episode

Enjoy…

This week we announce the winner of our second short story competition. Dave displays his lack of musical talent with a piano.

Barry gives a brief and completely spoiler free review of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Dave takes a moment to chats about all Flash 1. We also take a couple of probing questions from the senate.

In our main feature we travel back to 1980 the year we met at school and shatter some illusions about that fateful meeting. We look at some of the movies, tv, comics books and games we were into back then.

As always…enjoy!!!

And the adventures continues as together with our listener of the month Stace. In this second part we descend into the nightmarish and slightly scary world of geek merchandising.

Will any of us ever be the same again I wonder...

Welcome back to the warm embrace of the Geek Syndicate people. In today action pack episode discover; The Geek Syndicate's philosophy of life, What Ghostbuster we would be, who's cooler Shredder or Skeletor and how we would have ended Superman Returns.

 We chat about Thundercats the movie and robots that pour your beer (I know the future's looking bright). Our week that was is given entirely over to a review of season one of heroes.

In today's main feature we discuss those books that influenced us as kids.

So go in enjoy an hour (a little bit) of Geek Syndicate goodness!!

We are still joined by resident non geek Amaechi as we discuss He man, Jericho, pretend bionic fights, the Book of Eli, The Pirates of the Caribbean demo for the Xbox 360 and why movie to game tie ins are so crap. Dave's lack of invisible fighting skills is called into question as Amaechi reveals his secret past as an invisible cage fighter.

In our main feature we chat about what fictional places we'd like to visit and those we wouldn't want to be caught dead in. The chat goes all over the place...enjoy.

Dave new superhero....'Man Whore' is unveiled to an unsuspecting world (not pretty trust me).

Our main feature looks at some of our favourite strong female characters from comics, books, movie and TV.

Also the listener of the month for June is announced...enjoy!

Welcome again to the hallowed halls of Geekdom as we take a look at the Halo 3 multiplayer beta, the Smallville and The Batman cartoon season finales (well one of us does anyway).

We check out some casting news on some of the new comic book movies coming your way. There's more evil afoot as well from out arch enemies over at emotiv systems (or epoch to you and I).

In this week's special join us as we examine some of the new shows coming across the pond from our American brethren this autumn(which means we'll get them over here in about five years).

Watch out for the Barry's meltdown over the portrayal of computer geeks on tv (it's not pretty).

Keep listening to the end for some extended after show clips...enjoy

We conclude our coverage of the 2007 Bristol Con (Dry those tears, we still have the Birmingham Con in October). We hand out some awards to some of the comedy legends we met at the Con.

Later on in the evening Dave takes us on a whistle stop tour around the bar chatting with a bevy of women who attended the con who many different reasons. This drunken idea of Dave's actually turned out a lot more interesting, thought provoking and funny than you would think.

Enjoy...

It's the Bristol Comic Convention versus the Geek Syndicate and friends. Will Bristol or the world ever be the same again? Over the next two nail biting episodes we'll find out!

Enjoy!

Welcome to Episode 32(cue trumpets and fanfare). First off apologies that this episode is over 2 hours. We has such a laugh recording this episode that time kinda went out of the window.

We discuss the end of 52 and the upcoming Countdown. We also take a look at the new sci-fi series that is only available on the internet. Our main feature covers some of our favourite sidekicks (yes even kid sidekicks) from movies, tv, comics and books.

Enjoy!

This is it, we've fought off the sony ninjas long enough to bring you our exclusive spoiler free and spoilerful (hmm is spoilerful even a word?!!) review of Spiderman 3. Also we finally declare war on Epoc and its masters (well Barry does Dave is far more interested in twins). We discuss more news from Indy 4, DC's World War III, Deja Vu, Sunshine and Dave reveals his obsession for a certain well known actress.

Enjoy...and be warned we give you enough advance warning during the episode but there are major, major spoilers in our spolierful Spiderman 3 review.

We discuss Spidey the musical, Dresden files, Die Hard 4, The Bourne Ultimatum, Angel season 6 the comic?

There's a rant about the trend of 'music inspired by' soundtracks

After surviving a brief attack by Sony Ninjas we move onto 52 and focus in on the Question and Renee's storyline.

Our main feature is an interview with Mike Allwood one of the organisers of Bristol's comic con taking place next month. Mike gives us an exclusive rundown of the show's schedule

Enjoy...

Enjoy...

Ps As there was some sound issues with their promo we're once again playing the Geek Savants promo at the end of the episode. Sorry guys hopefully we'll play it at the right speed this time!

At last, after a whole host of recording/editing problems, episode 28 is ready for consumption. We are joined by listener of the month Sam as we tackle such thorny issues Indy 4, Flash Gordon and news surrounding a potential Green Arrow movie. We also bask in the glory of planet Hulk before we bid a sad farewell to the epiphany that is Life on Mars. All of the dry slaps for this episode have been reserved for the Sci-Fi Channel and its scheduling fiasco with the Dresden File episodes.

Enjoy...

Enjoy...

Here we are at last our 25^th episode. Unlike Captain America’s 25^th issue I doubt we’re going to hit the mainstream media. So how do celebrate this milestone? Why by recording possibly our worst episode yet. The fault of this can be laid at the feet of former friend to the show….whisky. So prepare to cringe as we stumble our way through The Dresden Files, The Helmet of Fate, Dr strange the oath. We then give our post pub ramblings on the new 300 movie. Oh and then there's the drunken singing, lots of drunken singing.

You have been warned…

Warning!!! This episode contains swearing from the outset and moderate violence(of the dry slap variety).

This episode also has scenes of ranting on Stargate Sg1, the initiative and Harry Potter. There are also reviews of the Lost Room and The Prestige as well as a new feature �Comics for Beginners�.

And find out what it takes to be a Patrioteer!

Thanks to the travesty that was Civil War Frontline 11 the Dark Syndicate make an unwelcome return. Despair as they rant on just about everything including, the proposed new Star Trek movie, A new hairstyle to rival Tom Hanks' Da Vinci code wig of doom, Lost and an new mind control device masquerading as a gaming accessory(no we're not kidding). None of this compares to what lay in wait for the civil war frontline issue.

Well after our massive 3 part anniversary episode we move onto our other big event (no not civil war issue 8).. our listener of the month. We welcome Eric aka the question from the forum and he gives his thoughts on Smallville (well why wouldn�t he?).We chat about, the new justice league movie, a remake of a classic sci-fi movie,new casting and scandals for the world of Doctor who, some annoying Indy 4 news and some plot details on the new Transformers flick. There is also some earth shattering news for Smallville ( I know earth shattering and Smallville don�t always work but trust us).

Well this is it folks part 3 of our 20^th anniversary draws to a close with some heated discussions over Batman Begins as well as Superman Returns, Constantine and V for Vendetta to name a few. We then look forward to what's coming on the DC movie front. We also take a quick look at some of the DC inspired fan films that are out there...enjoy! (apologies for some of the sound issues in these special episodes)

After a week from hell the Geek Syndicate guys have been pushed over the edge. To take up the slack the Dark Syndicate, their evil alter, egos take over for this week�s episode.

Be warned there is explicit language from the outset as they rant over Indy 4, Harry Potter, Smallville, The Lost Room and Rocky 6. They then turn their wrath up to full as they look at some upcoming tv pilots.

So meet evil dread and the B!%t*&d �you�ve been warned

Heath our Listener of the month is still with us as we talk more comics, probe the intricacies of comic book to film romances and how badly they've been handled and why. Heath then is witness to some shocking truths about Dave (Lex Luthor) Monteith that threaten to shatter the syndicate asunder.

After the show heath and I head down to the Geek Syndicate canteen with a bit of chat with a few guys from the forum so keep listening. In true Lord of the Rings style see if you can figure out how many times we try to end this episode...enjoy.

Surprise and welcome to a one off midweek special episode.

Again we are joined by old friends Clive and Amaechi to prove that we cover all areas of geekdon. So join us as we take a whistle stop tour through the top 20 grossing video games to movie adaptations. Learn about Dave’s secret Pokemon fetish, discover the one adaptation that is so bad it earns the first ever liquid nitrogen slap. Discover the hidden dangers of co-op gaming with our good friend Matt...enjoy!

Oh and make sure you listen right to the end...enjoy!

Well as a little treat to all our listeners you get two episodes this week. In this special episode we are joined by special guests Amaechi and Clive for an in depth look at the past, present and future movies based on Marvel Comics.

Be warned this episode contains major rants on Fantastic Four, Electra, The Punisher and Catwoman. Yes I know it�s not a Marvel character but where�s the fun if you can�t trash the Catwoman movie a little�enjoy and watch for the DC Movie special coming to an mp3 player near you soon.

In this week's episode we come up with a solution to Marvel's many Civil War woes (in a word stick figures) as we look forward to the Bristol Comic Con. Dave's size 11's end up in his mouth as we talk 52.

In our main feature we look at some of the stuff we watched over the Christmas period and beyond. So, with no further ado, listen as we go on an adventure with Sarah Jane, notch Robin Hood's final arrow, discover the ruby in the smoke with Billie Piper, put the fro in Afro Samurai and finally take a much deserved torch to Torchwood.

(lots of spoilers in this episode by the way)...enjoy!

Have no fear episode 9 is here. We do a little bit of news (including a new film that I guarantee you will not believe) after a quick hello from Santa and his helper Xmas man. We then skip the week that was (back next week) for a no holds barred look at Classic Geek TV special. We talk and bitch about such notable classics as Buck Rogers, star trek, Airwolf, The A-team and many more�although we did forget the six million dollar man ( I know we should be punished with six million dry slaps).

From Geek Syndicate

This is a special promo featuring clips from our Podcast so far. If you listen to us already and want to hear some of our fave bits then by all means continue downloading.

If however you've never heard of us this may help you to become a convert...go on it's only 20 minutes long...20 minutes that could change your listening habits forever.

We apologise for the general apathy and lethargy displayed  during episode 7. This was due to circumstances (alcohol) beyond our control. Anyway in this episode we discuss the delights of some of the games on the Xbox 360 namely Dead Rising (a teddy bear as an offensive weapon surely not), Gears of War and Rainbow Six Las Vegas.

The upcoming Preacher TV series is discussed as well the new Starship Troopers movie. Dave rants about the Sony mp3 player and Barry finally blows his top over Smallville. Several new Tv soundtracks are also mentioned.

In the middle of all of this we do our most difficult review so far�the last ever (barring the epilogue) issue of Planetary and out thoughts on the series as a whole (minor spoilers).

Oops.. nearly forget and the competition winner is announced.