Geeky Girl Gab

Turns out we were wrong: Black Widow is a real movie! Candace is joined by Waffle Network host Catrina to talk about what it felt like to go back to the theater for the first time in a year to see the MCUs newest entry.  They also agree one two key points: they love Yelena, and Clint Barton is the worst. Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle https://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle https://twitter.com/candaceisageek https://twitter.com/BriAzmoudeh https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin Support this podcast

Who doesn't love a good himbo? This week, Candace Bri and Arezou dive into the history of the term, and reflect on the morbid reason why they might find himbos so appealing. They also show love to their favourite pop-culture himbos like Kronk, George of the Jungle, and Jason Mendoza, and try to answer the all-important question: Is Thor a himbo too? Support this podcast

In honor of the year anniversary of Hamilton coming to Disney+ we talk to Broadway star and original cast member Carleigh Bettiol. She spoke about the filming of the show, working with Lin Manuel Miranda and how it is performing knowing Tom Hanks is in the audience. Support this podcast

Today Candace and Arezou are joined by their friend Alice to celebrate the 25th (!) anniversary of Disney animated classic The Hunchback of Notre Dame. They reminisce about seeing the movie for the first time and what it meant to them, they try to make sense of the light marketing contrasted with the dark tone of the movie, and they dive into what it is that makes Frollo such a terrifying villain. Also Arezou makes a case for why Phoebus and Ben Solo are the same character and absolutely no one is shocked. Support this podcast

Vanessa and Candace watched Disney's latest live action remake Cruella and they have thoughts. They talk about that "twist," Emma Stone's portrayal of the titular character and is Cruella really cruel? Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle https://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle https://twitter.com/candaceisageek https://twitter.com/BriAzmoudeh https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin Support this podcast

Today, Candace, Bri, Vanessa and Arezou reminisce about the last 100 episodes of the show.  They  talk about the geekiest things they’ve ever done - from conventions, to nerd events, to real life touches - and take some time to mourn a childhood geeky staple that just doesn’t feel the same these days. Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle https://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle https://twitter.com/candaceisageek https://twitter.com/BriAzmoudeh https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin Support this podcast

It was the night before Star Wars day.. .and all through twitter... Marvel unleashed chaos when they dropped their Phase 4 preview-slash-ode to to the moviegoing experience. Today, Candace, Bri and Arezou discuss which Marvel projects they're most looking forward to, get nostalgic about movie theaters and speculate about whether Black Widow is a real movie or not. Support this podcast

In honor of the 20th anniversary of the highly-stylized jukebox musical, Candace, Bri and Arezou share memories of Moulin Rouge. Candace and Arezou love it, Bri hates it, though they can all agree Ewan McGregor is extremely hot in it. They talk about the parts that didn’t age well, the parts that still hold up, and the differences between the movie and the stage show. Support this podcast

Dujour means going rogue! This week, Bri and Arezou take over the show to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fourth-wall-breaking, increasingly relatable commentary on capitalism masked as a musical comedy: Josie and the Pussycats. Support this podcast

In one of their more giggly - and embarrassing - episodes to date, Candace, Bri and Arezou discuss which fictional characters completely captured their childhood hearts. From the expected like Aladdin, to the strange like Goliath from Gargoyles, or Basil of Baker Street, they leave no stone unturned. And Star Wars comes up too. Because of course it does. Support this podcast

In honour of the release of Shadow and Bone on Netflix, this week Candace, Bri, Arezou and special guest Maggie take a look at cult classic Stardust. Or rather, Candace was bamboozled into watching it, since it “stars” Ben Barnes, who appears for a grand total of 5 minutes. Join them to speculate why the movie didn’t do well at the box office, decide whether it’s the Princess Bride of it’s time, and most importantly, explore the Stardust fanfic scene. Support this podcast

In honor of our new podcast, Space Waffles: A Star Wars Podcast, Candace, Vanessa and Arezou share their favorite moments from the Star Wars Galaxy. Some have an easier time narrowing it down than others... Waffle Links: Check out our website here: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle Support this podcast

Once upon a time, a cartoon about a green ogre, a talking donkey and a beautiful princess hit the big screen. OK maybe 20 years wasn’t that long ago, but it certainly feels that way!  Especially to Candace, Vanessa and Arezou, who this week discuss this staple of their childhoods. They deep dive into the Shrek cinematic universe, why the movie still holds up, and look through some of the surprising casting choices that never made it to the final product. Waffle Links: Check out our website here: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle Support this podcast

In a strange, unexpected sequel to their Very Special Episode, this week the Waffles take a closer look at the Very Special Issues of popular comic books. Listen as Superman jr. and Batman jr. defeat the evils of feminism, Superman combats illegal immigration, Green Arrow takes a deeply troubling stance on drug addiction, and Spider-Man tackles the dangers of teen pregnancy. All this and more in a Very Special Issue of the Geeky Waffle.

With the Zack Snyder cut of the Justice League finally released. Candace and Arezou discuss what other movies they would like to see get similar treatment. Their picks include alternate cuts of classic comedies, Solo as envisioned by the original directors, and shockingly Arezou demands that a certain final installment in a space franchise get remade immediately.

That’s right. It’s finally time. Arezou is taking over the show to talk, what else, Reylo.  Ok technically, enemies to lovers. She is joined by Candace and their EtL loving friend Maggie to talk what makes good Enemies to Lovers, what definitely doesn’t count as Enemies to Lovers, and what the future holds for this, the finest of ship dynamics (can you tell Arezou wrote this?) Spoilers for Shadow & Bone 23:41-26:24

Is Wanda Maximoff a villain? Short answer: no. Long answer: definitely no, it’s called WandaVision, not WandaVillain. Candace and Arezou dive into what makes a villain, why Wanda doesn’t count, and why we need to stop trying to persecute fictional characters for war crimes at the drop of a hat. 

His Royal Highness, Christopher Rupert Windemere Vlad- you know what, forget it. The Prince is giving an interview!  This week, in honor of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella hitting Disney+, Candace, Vanessa and Arezou are joined by a very special guest, Prince Charming himself Paolo Montalban to talk about all things Broadway, Cinderella, and the future of theatre.  Waffle Links: Check out our website here: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ (http://thegeekywaffle.com/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle (https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle (https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ (https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle (https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle (https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle)

Tonight, on a Very Special Episode, the Waffles unpack the collective childhood trauma and weirdness that was...the Very Special Episode. From the silly - beer that turns you into monsters - to the differences between Canadian and American PSAs, to topics that were way too serious to be properly addressed in 22 minutes, they dig into the whys of this extremely distinct television phenomenon. 

We're discussing brilliant movies that you we just can't watch again. Waffle Links: Check out our website here: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywaffle