Geeky Girl Gab

No one mourns the wicked, but we sure do like talking about it. This week, Candace and Arezou discuss Jon Chu’s movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Wicked. They celebrate how the movie embraces its musical theater roots, and praise the casting of Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey. They also speculate on what to expect in Part 2, what they think will change in adaptation, and wonder whether we’ll see a certain girl from Kansas…and her little dog too. 

Things are getting “frosty” on The Geeky Waffle as Candace and Arezou sit down to discuss Netflix’s Christmas rom-com Hot Frosty, starring Lacey Chabert and Dustin Milligan. They discuss the “born sexy yesterday” trope, the growing Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe, and the comfort the predictable stories offer at this time of year.Waffle Links:https://bsky.app/profile/candacekaw.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/candaceisageekhttps://bsky.app/profile/arezouamin.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/ArezouAminhttps://bsky.app/profile/thegeekywaffle.bsky.socialhttp://thegeekywaffle.com/https://x.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle

She's back! To celebrate the release of A Monsoon Rising, author Thea Guanzon returns to chat with Arezou about her new book. They chat about the standout scenes - hint, they're spicy - what the last whirlwind year has been like since publication, and Thea's next project, the Critical Role tie-in, Tusk Love!Find Thea online:theaguanzon.comhttp://instagram.com/theagwriteshttp://twitter.com/theagwriteshttp://tiktok.com/@theagwriteshttps://bsky.app/profile/theagwrites.bsky.socialWaffle Links:https://bsky.app/profile/arezouamin.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/ArezouAminhttps://bsky.app/profile/thegeekywaffle.bsky.socialhttp://thegeekywaffle.com/https://x.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle

Candace, Noor-Hal, and Alex as they break down the limited series Agatha All Along. They explore the show's twists, character arcs, and outstanding performances.

Host Candace interviews John Jackson Miller about his new novel, Batman Resurrection. Miller discusses his Batman journey, bringing characters to the Burton universe and the evolution of Batman in pop culture.

The Rings of Power Season 2 may have wrapped up, but that doesn't mean we still don't have thoughts. Join Arezou and Chelsea as they break down character arcs for the second season, talk about what worked and what didn't, and speculate where things will go in Season 3.Check out Chelsea's Rings of Power Season 2 recaps on the site here.

Arezou had the chance to sit down with author Rick Riordan to talk about his latest book Wrath of the Triple Goddess, the seventh book in the Percy Jackson series. They talked about revisiting Percy's world, writing heavy themes for younger readers, and what aspects of mythology Riordan still wants to write about. They also talk about whether we'll ever see Magnus Chase again and how Percy Jackson Season 2 is going.

This week, Candace and Catrina discuss the major park announcements from D23. They discuss the addition of Encanto to Animal Kingdom and Indiana Jones taking over Dinoland. They also discuss Villain Land at the Magic Kingdom, changes coming to EPCOT, the two new rides coming to Avengers Campus at California Adventure, and the animatronic Walt Disney show.

In honor of the 30th Anniversary of the Tower of Terror ride, we look back at the classic TV movie Tower of Terror. The film starring Steve Guttenberg and Kirsten Dunst aired on ABC on October 26, 1997, as part of The Wonderful World of Disney. It is Disney's first film based on one of its theme-park attractions.

With Bridgerton Season 3 officially behind us, Candace and Arezou are joined by Britt and Chelsea to break down the new season. They talk Polin, Kanthony, Benedict and Francesca's exciting plot developments, and speculate on what the future will bring for the series.Trigger Warnings: Suicide/Post-Partum Depression (53:00-53:49), Infertility (55:28-56:10)

Welcome to Hot Muppets Summer! Join Candace and Bri as they explore the reasons behind the cancellation of the 2015 Muppets TV show. This video breaks down the key factors that led to the show's untimely end after just one season. They cover everything from the shift in tone and style to audience and ratings issues.

This extensive discussion and review touch upon the animated movie Wish, which commemorates Disney's 100th anniversary. Candace and Arezou share our initial excitement, expectations, and disappointment after viewing the film (multiple times). We go over the storytelling, character arcs, and music, as well as its animation style and thematic messages. We also offer another version of the movie with the concept art of Star Boy and his romance with Asha.

Arezou is joined by Alexandra Monir, author of Realm of Wonders to talk about the third book in the Queen's Council series, and what it was like getting the call to write a Princess Jasmine book. They also talk about the use of Persian influences in the story, and blending the world of Aladdin together with 1001 Nights.Follow Alexandra online: https://www.instagram.com/alexandramonir/https://www.alexandramonir.comWaffle Links:https://twitter.com/ArezouAminhttp://thegeekywaffle.com/https://twitter.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle

Candace and Arezou, discuss their childhood trauma caused by watching the animated movie "The Nutcracker Prince" as children. From curses, and rats biting toes to creepy magical uncles they breakdown everything that still haunts them from this animated movie.

On this Small Business Saturday, Arezou is joined by owner of The Romance Era Bookshop (and host of The Geeky Waffle Network's Bookmarked and Busy!) Ren, to talk about how they started their romance-focused bookstore, the unexpected challenges, and the community that's sprung up around it.Follow Ren and the Romance Era Bookshop online:https://www.instagram.com/theromanceerabookshop/https://www.theromanceerabooks.comGo Fund Me - Round TwoWaffle Links:https://twitter.com/ArezouAminhttp://thegeekywaffle.com/https://twitter.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle

Arezou and Candace are joined by their friend Tommy to discuss the story behind the Disneyland Paris' Haunted Mansion: Phantom Manor. They talk about the history, the refurb changes, the fictional backstory, and who is better, Constance Hatchaway or Melanie?Check out Tommy's site http://Radasheck.com and follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tommy_stellaDisney's summary: Tucked away in the corner of Frontierland stands Phantom Manor, once home to one of Thunder Mesa's founding families. Residents steer clear of the dilapidated house, claiming it to be haunted, but any intrepid Disneyland Park visitors who dare to enter will soon discover its terrible secrets.The manor's owner, Henry Ravenswood, cherished his only daughter, Melanie, who attracted the attention of four different men... each of whom came to a mysterious and untimely end. Rumour said her father didn't think they were good enough for his darling girl. Some say he had a hand in the young men's disappearances, but nothing has ever been proven.

The Geeky Waffle host Candace talk with EXORCISTIC writer and star Michael Shaw Fisher about his show coming to New York, the art of parody, and the original Exorcist movie and book.Tickets are now available and can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/exorcistic-nyc-2504579Book, lyrics, and music by two-time Ovation Award winner Michael Shaw Fisher. Lindsay Heather Pearce (Wicked and RENT) will be featured in the opening cast. Emma Hunton (Freeform's Good Trouble, Wicked, and RENT) will also star, reprising her role from the LA production. The cast includes: The Summer Set's frontman Brian Logan Dales, Leigh Wolf (Exorcistic 2013), Jesse Merlin (For Love of the Glove, Re-Animator the Musical), Marissa Jaret Winokur (Hairspray, Bupkis), Nick Bredosky (UMPO 10 Things I Hate About You) Kim Dalton (Cluelesque, Toil & Trouble) Mitchell Gerrard Johnson (A New Brain) Gabby Sanalitro (That 90’s Show) and Tyler Olshanksky.Exorcistic is a parody within a parody. The audience watches a struggling theate

Arezou is joined on the show by author Thea Guanzon to talk about her upcoming novel The Hurricane Wars, contributing to From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, her writers journey, and of course Reylo.Follow Thea online:https://twitter.com/theagwritestheaguanzon.comWaffle Links:https://twitter.com/ArezouAminhttps://twitter.com/spacewafflespodhttp://thegeekywaffle.com/https://twitter.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle

Before Star Wars Celebration we made a stop Disneyland Paris. We compare the biggest differences between this park and it's American's counterpart.

Candace and Britt went to the Hollywood premiere of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. They discuss how the movie works as a conclusion to the franchise, the de-aging technology, and Harrison Ford's love of the character.Thank you Lucasfilm for the invite.