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In this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, we're breaking down the freshly confirmed cast for the Max Harry Potter TV series. The series promises a decade-long deep dive into the wizarding world, with a focus on staying true to the books. We go through the full list of cast announcements, including veteran actors and exciting new faces. Plus, we preview what’s next as casting continues for Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Don’t miss our thoughts on this bold new take on a beloved franchise!00:00 – Introduction and casting announcement00:05 – John Lithgow as Dumbledore00:06 – Janet McTeer as McGonagall00:07 – Paapa Essiedu as Snape00:08 – Nick Frost as Hagrid00:10 – New additions: Luke Thallon as Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as Filch00:18 – Quick series recap: 10-year plan, faithful to the books, Francesca Gardiner as showrunner00:23 – Casting search ongoing for Harry, Ron, and Hermione (looking for kids aged 9–11)00:31 – Closing thoughts and listener invite to discuss the castingMax’s Harry Potter series confirms major casting decisions.John Lithgow steps in as Dumbledore, bringing heavyweight acting talent.Janet McTeer is cast as McGonagall, promising a strong presence at Hogwarts.Paapa Essiedu takes on Snape, adding depth to the fan-favorite character.Nick Frost brings his charm to Hagrid.Newcomers Luke Thallon and Paul Whitehouse join as Quirrell and Filch.The series will span 10 years, closely following the original novels.Casting continues for the lead trio, targeting young actors between 9 and 11.Geek Freaks will continue coverage as the series develops."Luke Thallon is going to be playing Quirrell, this weird dude that everybody hates.""This is going to be a ten-year project trying to stay closer to the books.""Let me know what you guys think about this cast so far and have a great week!"If you enjoyed this breakdown, make sure to subscribe to Geek Freaks Headlines! Leave a review on your favorite podcast app, and share this episode with your fellow Potterheads using #GeekFreaksPodcast.For all the latest geek news, head over to GeekFreaksPodcast.com.Follow us on social media to stay connected:Twitter: @geekfreakspodInstagram: @geekfreakspodcastThreads: @geekfreakspodcastPatreon: Geek Freaks PodcastFacebook: Geek Freaks PodcastGot thoughts on this casting? Send us your reactions and we might feature them in an upcoming episode!Harry Potter, Max TV series, John Lithgow, Nick Frost, Geek Culture, Casting News, Entertainment News, Wizarding World, Geek Freaks Podcast

14 Apr 41s

In this fast update, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about Marvel Rivals Season 2! From the arrival of Emma Frost to the brand-new Krakoa map and major ranked mode changes, this quick-hit episode covers all the essentials. Whether you're a veteran player or jumping in fresh, here's what’s new in the Marvel universe’s most exciting shooter.Timestamps:00:00 — Season 2 Launch Day00:15 — New Hero: Emma Frost00:30 — New Map: Hellfire Gala - Krakoa00:45 — Ranked Mode Reset & Updates01:05 — Battle Pass, Skins & Cerebro Event01:20 — Final Thoughts and What’s NextKey Takeaways:Emma Frost arrives as a powerful new Vanguard heroHellfire Gala: Krakoa brings fresh map dynamicsFull rank reset and hero bans added at Gold tierFlower of Krakoa Battle Pass launches with 10 new skinsNew Cerebro Database event and mission system overhaulQuote:"NetEase packed this season with major changes — it really feels like the most competitive push yet for Marvel Rivals."Call to Action:Love quick updates like this? Follow the podcast, leave a review, and share the episode with your Marvel and gaming friends! Keep up with all our coverage at GeekFreaksPodcast.com.Links and Resources:Marvel Rivals official siteFull patch notes: NetEase developer updateGeek Freaks for all geek culture news: GeekFreaksPodcast.comFollow Us:Instagram: @geekfreakspodcastTwitter: @geekfreakspodThreads: @geekfreakspodcastPatreon: Geek Freaks PodcastListener Questions:Got thoughts on Marvel Rivals Season 2? Send them our way, and we might feature your take in an upcoming episode!Apple Podcast Tags:Marvel Rivals, gaming news, Marvel games, Emma Frost, multiplayer games, competitive gaming, podcast, geek culture, quick news, NetEase, new season updates

11 Apr 1min

Michael Sarnoski, the acclaimed director behind Pig and A Quiet Place: Day One, is officially set to write and direct the live-action adaptation of Death Stranding! Produced by A24, Kojima Productions, and Square Peg, this film promises to bring Hideo Kojima’s visionary post-apocalyptic world to life on the big screen.While plot details are still under wraps, fans of the game will recognize the story of reconnecting a fractured America amid supernatural threats. The original game starred Norman Reedus, Léa Seydoux, Mads Mikkelsen, and more — but will they return for the film? Only time will tell.Plus, with Death Stranding 2: On the Beach launching June 26, 2025, the excitement around the franchise is stronger than ever.We’re breaking down everything we know about the Death Stranding movie and what this means for Kojima’s expanding cinematic universe!🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more updates on game-to-film adaptations, Kojima projects, and all things geek culture.

10 Apr 39s

In this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, we're celebrating a monumental moment in adult animation: The Simpsons, Family Guy, Bob’s Burgers, and American Dad have each been renewed for four more seasons! We explore what this means for long-time fans, the power of streaming numbers, and how these iconic series continue to shape Fox’s Animation Domination. Plus, personal reflections on growing up with these shows and what makes them so enduring.00:00 – Big animation renewals: Four more seasons for each00:08 – The Simpsons heading to 40 seasons00:14 – Streaming power: 42.4B minutes for Family Guy, 36B for Bob’s Burgers00:28 – Impact on Hulu and Disney+00:34 – A personal animation journey: Growing up with The Simpsons00:50 – Love for new era shows like About Alice and The Great North01:06 – Dreaming of a podcast just to talk about adult animationThe Simpsons, Family Guy, Bob’s Burgers, and American Dad are all renewed through the 2028–2029 season.Streaming is driving the longevity of these shows with billions of minutes watched.These series are foundational for Hulu and Disney+’s adult animation libraries.Fox continues expanding with new titles like About Alice and The Great North.The deep-rooted love for animated comedies is as personal as it is cultural.“Adult animation is literally my number one fandom.”“The Simpsons is heading to 40 seasons. I remember buying the DVD for the 20th.”“Now it seems so tame, but back then I wasn’t even allowed to watch it.”“I would make a podcast about these shows... I just don’t know the format.”If you’re as hyped about these renewals as we are, hit that Subscribe button!Leave a review, share this episode, and tag us using #GeekFreaksPodcast.We want to hear from you! What’s your favorite adult animation series? Drop your thoughts in the comments or message us.🌐 Visit us at: GeekFreaksPodcast.com📱 Follow us on social:Instagram: @geekfreakspodcastTwitter: @geekfreakspodThreads: @geekfreakspodcastFacebook: Geek Freaks PodcastPatreon: Support us on Patreon🎧 Got a question or hot take? We want to hear from YOU! Submit your thoughts, theories, and fan memories to be featured in a future episode.The Simpsons, Family Guy, Bob’s Burgers, American Dad, Fox Animation, Animation Domination, Hulu Streaming, Disney Plus, Adult Animation, Geek Culture, Streaming TV, Pop Culture Podcast, Animation News, GeekFreaksPodcast

4 Apr 1min

Star Wars just dropped a major update in the animated universe—Tales of the Underworld is on its way! In this quick-hit Geek Freaks Headlines episode, we break down everything you need to know about the upcoming Disney+ series releasing on May 4th.We're getting three episodes each for Cad Bane and Asajj Ventress. Bane’s episodes will explore his roots and a rivalry with a former friend-turned-soldier, while Ventress’s arc shows her shielding a Padawan from the Inquisitors. But her return sparks bigger questions—after her death in the 2015 novel Dark Disciple, why is there still no real explanation?⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Tales of the Underworld announced00:04 – Cad Bane’s origin story preview00:09 – Asajj Ventress protects a young Padawan00:15 – Ventress’s return from death: where’s the explanation?00:25 – May 4th release date + wrap-up⭐ Key Takeaways:Tales of the Underworld drops May 4th on Disney+.Cad Bane will get a proper origin story told over three episodes.Asajj Ventress is back again—still without clarity on her resurrection.Both characters were last seen in The Bad Batch and The Clone Wars.The return of these fan-favorites marks a darker turn for Star Wars storytelling.💬 Memorable Quotes:"Personally, I would really like for them to kind of explain more about Ventress's resurrection...""Any more Ventress, I’m very happy.""Both these characters are excellent Star Wars characters."📣 Call to Action:Enjoyed the episode? Make sure to subscribe to Geek Freaks Headlines, leave a 5-star review, and share the show with your fellow Star Wars fans using the hashtag #GeekFreaksPodcast.Stay up to date with all geeky news at: https://GeekFreaksPodcast.com📱 Follow Us On Socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekfreakspodcastThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/geekfreakspodPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast💌 Got questions or theories?Send them our way! We’d love to hear your take on the Ventress mystery and what you expect from Cad Bane’s origin story.🔖 Apple Podcast Tags:Star Wars, Disney+, Cad Bane, Asajj Ventress, Tales of the Underworld, Geek News, Sci-Fi Animation, The Clone Wars, The Bad Batch, Inquisitors, Dark Disciple

4 Apr 48s

In this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, we break down all the big news from the newly announced Marvel Rivals Season 2 update, arriving April 11! This time, we're headed to Krakoa for the Hellfire Gala, with Emma Frost finally joining the roster. Plus, Ultron is on the way in Season 2.5, and fans are buzzing about who’s missing—yes, we’re looking at you, Blade.We also unpack exciting new team-up abilities, like Scarlet Witch’s new synergy with Doctor Strange and Morales replacing Doctor Strange in the Hulk/Iron Man team-up. And the game’s update cycle is speeding up: new seasons every two months and a new hero every month going forward!00:00 – Season 2 kicks off April 11: Emma Frost joins the fight00:10 – Ultron confirmed for Season 2.500:15 – Blade still not in the game—NetEase trolls fans00:20 – New modes, skins, and team-up abilities revealed00:27 – Scarlet Witch loses Magneto, gains Doctor Strange as a partner00:33 – Strange empowers Scarlet Witch with new portal effect00:42 – Morales joins Hulk/Iron Man combo, adds gamma-powered octopus00:50 – Seasonal model: New hero every month, season every two00:55 – Hopes, hype, and heading into Krakoa!Emma Frost will be a playable character in Season 2.Ultron will likely join the roster in Season 2.5.Blade’s absence continues to stir fan frustration—despite being teased.New team-up abilities are shaking up strategies:Scarlet Witch now works with Doctor Strange.Morales replaces Strange in the Hulk/Iron Man team-up.New content cadence: Season every 2 months, hero every month."I love Morales, y’all, and I’ve been keeping a keen eye on all these leaks. I’m happy to see some of these come true.""Scarlet Witch is going to be losing her team-up with Magneto, but she’s getting a new team-up with Doctor Strange that actually empowers her."If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, leave us a 5-star review, and share it with your Marvel-loving friends using #GeekFreaksPodcast! Got thoughts or theories? Hit us up and we might feature your question in the next Headlines episode.🌐 Visit us at: https://geekfreakspodcast.com📱 Follow us on social media:Facebook: facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcastInstagram: @geekfreakspodcastThreads: @geekfreakspodcastTwitter: @geekfreakspodPatreon: patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast🎧 Apple Podcast Tags:Marvel Rivals, Emma Frost, Ultron, Blade Marvel, Geek Freaks Podcast, Hellfire Gala, Marvel Games, X-Men Games, Superhero Games, Gaming Podcast, Marvel Updates, NetEase Games, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Man Morales, Iron Man, Hulk

3 Apr 57s

In this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, we’re unpacking Nintendo’s full reveal of the Switch 2—and it’s a mix of excitement and hesitation. Set to launch on June 5th, the new console brings serious hardware upgrades including a 7.9" 1080p display with 120Hz refresh, 256GB storage, and a massive new Mario Kart World title with open-world racing and up to 24 players.But is the lineup strong enough to justify a launch-day purchase? We also touch on backward compatibility, upgraded versions of beloved Zelda titles, and the absence of major system sellers like Pokémon or Game Pass. Get the highlights, the opinions, and what this means for Nintendo’s next chapter.00:00 – Switch 2 Release Date and Hardware Specs00:23 – Backward Compatibility and Upgraded Games00:39 – New Titles: Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bonanza00:54 – No Price Yet and Lackluster Hype01:11 – Missing Game Changers (Like Pokémon or Game Pass)01:25 – Final Thoughts and Listener QuestionSwitch 2 launches June 5th with major hardware improvements7.9” screen at 1080p / 120Hz refresh rate256GB internal storage, a big leap from the original’s 32GBMario Kart World features open-world tracks, weather, day/night cycle, and 24-player racesMost original Switch games will work, with some getting upgraded versionsNew titles include Cyberpunk, Elden Ring, and Donkey Kong BonanzaNo official price point yet—more info expected on the new Nintendo siteThe launch lineup may feel underwhelming for long-time Nintendo fansMany of the “new” games are already beaten hits, not system sellers"With a massive hit like the Switch one, I was really excited for Switch 2... but frankly, this presentation didn’t really sell me on it.""If they had a launch title like Pokémon... that would’ve sold it."Love our breakdowns? Make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode using the hashtag #GeekFreaksPodcast.Get all your geeky news at:🌐 https://geekfreakspodcast.comFollow us for more updates:📱 Instagram: @geekfreakspodcast📱 Twitter: @geekfreakspod📱 Threads: @geekfreakspodcast📱 Facebook: Geek Freaks Podcast💬 Have thoughts about the Switch 2? Let us know what games or features you're hyped (or not hyped) for! Send in your messages or questions—we might feature you in the next episode.Nintendo, Switch 2, Mario Kart, Zelda, Nintendo Direct, Gaming News, New Console Release, Donkey Kong Bonanza, Game Launch, Tech Talk⏱️ Timestamps:📌 Key Takeaways:🗣️ Memorable Quotes:📢 Call to Action:🍏 Apple Podcast Tags:

2 Apr 1min

In this Geek Freaks Headlines episode, we break down the surprise return of Coyote vs Acme! Once shelved by Warner Bros. for a tax write-off, this live-action/animation hybrid is back, thanks to Ketchup Entertainment. Featuring stars like John Cena, Lana Condor, and Will Forte, the film follows Wile E. Coyote as he sues the Acme Corporation for their famously faulty gadgets. This release is a major win for animation fans—and now it's our job to support it.Frank dives into the film’s wild production journey, why it matters in today’s media landscape, and makes a heartfelt call to action to help keep traditional animation alive and thriving.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Coyote vs Acme is coming to theaters after being shelved00:18 Plot details: Wile E. Coyote sues Acme Corporation00:37 Ketchup Entertainment acquires distribution rights00:53 A plea to support theatrical releases of hand-crafted animation01:05 Final thoughts and wrap-up✅ Key Takeaways:Coyote vs Acme is officially back on track for a 2025 theatrical release.Warner Bros. originally shelved the movie for a tax break, sparking massive backlash.Ketchup Entertainment saved the project, continuing their support for classic-style animation.The movie stars John Cena, Lana Condor, and Will Forte.Audience support will be critical to ensure these types of animated films continue to get made.💬 Memorable Quote:"We all wanted this movie to be released. Ketchup put their neck out to do it. They're supporting old school, real animation. We need to go to the theaters to watch this."📢 Call to Action:If you're excited for Coyote vs Acme, subscribe to Geek Freaks Headlines for more animation and movie news!🎧 Leave a review, share the episode, and spread the word using #GeekFreaksPod.Stay in the loop at GeekFreaksPodcast.com — your source for all geek news!📲 Follow Us:Instagram: @geekfreakspodcastTwitter: @geekfreakspodThreads: @geekfreakspodcastFacebook: Geek Freaks PodcastPatreon: Geek Freaks on Patreon❓Got questions or takes?Send us your voice messages or comments for the next episode—we’d love to feature you!🎧 Apple Podcast Tags:Coyote vs Acme, Warner Bros, Ketchup Entertainment, Wile E. Coyote, John Cena, Animation News, Looney Tunes, Movie News, Geek Culture, Geek Freaks Headlines

2 Apr 1min