The Geek Speak Show – Details, episodes & analysis

On this month's Issues of the Day, we try something different: First of all, there are no guests, just Henry San Miguel, Emily Mata & Shanclen. That's not the new thing. This time, each of the hosts comes up with their own topic and leads their respective segments. Then, Henry reveals where The Geek Speak Show will be spending this year's Free Comic Book Day.

Henry San Miguel & Emily Mata welcome filmmakers The Akbaba Bros. (Emirhan & Denizhan Akbaba) & Antoine Robinson to the show. They talk about their Proof-of-Concept Kickstarter campign for a sci-fi/drama TV series called On The Ground. Then, artist Amin Amat returns to the show to talk about The Road To Oz, Chapter 3.

This week, composer Jacob Yoffee returns to the show to recap his panel at this year's NAMM Show. He also talks to Henry about composing for two iconic TV shows & what he's working on in 2026. After the Book Club, and with the nominees for the 53rd Saturn Awards having been announced, Henry, Emily & Shanclen go over them & pick who they think should win in some of the categories.

Henry welcomes Mark Waid to the show this week. Mark Waid gives a preview of Comic Book U, a one-day seminar in which Mark, Howard Chaykin and Christian Gossett will teach both beginner and seasoned writers and artists how to create your own comics and graphic novels. Comic Book U takes place on Saturday November 18th on the campus of UCLA.

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Actor, writer & producer Eric Bear joins Henry on this week's episode. They talk about Eric's series, Belonging, now streaming on Apple TV. Belonging explores the lives of MetaHumans, all told over 10 episodes, with only 3 actors.

This year's Halloween episode features stories from Jean-Pierre Giagnoli, who used to work at Knott's Berry Farm in Orange County, CA. He has many paranormal experiences to share from his time there. Jean-Pierre is also a former Disneyland Cast Member who not only experienced paranormal happenings at the park, but Disney hired him to do paranormal investigations at Disneyland for other Cast Members.

On the final Geek Speak Treats episode for 2023, you'll hear from MTR, host of the Comics After Dark podcast and also a former Disneyland Cast Member. MTR experienced quite a few ghostly things at The Happiest Place On Earth while he was employed there. He talks about them in this episode, including a few that you may experience yourself on your next visit to Disneyland.

Have you ever wondered whether Native Americans celebrate Halloween? Even if you haven't, this episode will answer that question, as Hero & Shanclen from Unearthing The Supernatural, tell stories about their childhood and Halloween and what the Indigenous teachings say about Halloween.

On this blast from the past, you'll hear an interview with Jim Harold, host of The Paranormal Podcast. You'll also hear from Motel 6 Feet Under, a haunted attraction in Anaheim, CA. It no longer exists, but you'll see why it needs to come back.

Meet Alex & Jordan Burkhardt, a father & son team who put together one of the longest-running home haunts in Orange County, CA: Terror On Laura Street.