Geek Fights

Geek Fights 23: Best Simpsons Supporting Character

Take a trip with us to the wonderful town of Springfield in the BEST SIMPSONS SUPPORTING CHARACTER. Join Damon Shaw, Mike Ortiz, Michael Felsher, Chuck Farrell and Walt Tarrow as they size up the locals to see who's best.  Will we choo-choo-choose Ralph Wiggums? Will Scratchy finally beat Itchy? Mr. Burns stole candy from a baby, can he steal victory? Can Lenny beat Carl?  And which one is which? Will Frank Grimes finally catch a break? Who the hell is Dr. Wolfe anyway? Will Disco Stu dance away with a win, or will the Comic Book Guy think this is our"worst episode ever" Thank you come again.

Geek Fights 22: Best Crime Boss

Damon Shaw, Mike Ortiz, Paul Kowalski, Rob Worley and Chad Derdowski make you a podcast you can't refuse with BEST CRIME BOSS. Who is the overlord of the underworld? Can Tony Montana's little friend leave Tony Soprano singing soprano? Michael Corleone offed his brother, but can he whack his father, Vito? Is there victory in Marcellus Wallace's briefcase? Will Jabba the Hut stick Grendel in a metal bikini? Is Al Capone untouchable or will Kaiser Soze walk away with a win? We drop dime and rat them out. Special thanks to the Computer King the Super Villain of Podcasting for the idea!

Geek Fights 21: Best Live Action Superhero/Comic Book TV Show

Who's the tops in tights on the tiny tube? Find out as Damon Shaw, Mike Ortiz, Paul Storrie, Victor Poynter and James Denton from Geek Speak Podcast, discuss the BEST LIVE ACTION SUPERHERO/COMIC BOOK TV SHOW. (Okay, most TVs aren't tiny anymore, and almost none have tubes, and while we are at it a lot of the shows on the list don't have tights, but I don't care, I'll pick alliteration over accuracy every time) Will Smallville be the big gun? Is Manimal too minimal? Will Hulk smash, or will Wonder Woman deflect him with her ...bracelets? Will we pick the Tick and leave Kyle XY asking why? You'll be asking why if you don't listen!

Geek Fights 20: Best Death/Best Resurrection Of All Time

It's our first ever double header, with TWO, count em' TWO  Geek Fights in one episode! Damon Shaw and Mike Ortiz are joined in the first half by  Juan Patino, Barry Ingram, and Pete Lucas to debate THE BEST DEATH OF ALL TIME. In the second half Drunk Karin, Brian Townsend, and Jason Grade join us for THE BEST RESURRECTION OF ALL TIME. Who bites it best, Old Yeller? Superman? Dumbledore? Who rises without being chased as a zombie? Dr. Who? Kenny, Spock? And most importantly, Who is drunker Juan or Karin?

Geek Fights 19: Scariest Movie Of All Time

Just in time for Halloween, we bring you our most spooktacular episode to date ( it is a little know fact that all entertainment programming must use the term spooktacular at least once, to be in compliance with the Cliche Act of 1986 ) Join Damon Shaw, Mike Ortiz, Chuck Farrell, Jerad Formby and Tess Craft as they tackle the SCARIEST MOVIE OF ALL TIME. Is It, it? Will the Shining shine? Will the Exorcist puke on all of them? And who put ET in the list, its a Spielberg movie, dammit, they're all happy and fun. (Well except for Jaws, that's on the list, that's scary stuff. And Close Encounters was scary, but that's not on the list. Okay never mind).  So sit back and listen, you may piss yourself.

Geek Fights 18: Best Token Minority Of All Time

In this affirmative-action-packed Geek Fight, Damon Shaw, Mike Ortiz, Kathy Lehman, Brian Townsend and Melvin Ladera debate the BEST TOKEN MINORITY OF ALL TIME! Is Black Vulcan blacker than the Black Ranger? Is Apache Chief bigger than Long Duk Dong? Pete Ross was once white, can that beat the many races of Phil Lamarr?, Can Kato's kung fu dethrone Princess Tianna? Will Lando Calrissian betray them all? It's our most colorful episode yet!

Geek Fights 17: Star Trek vs. Star Wars 2.0

It's back to the beginning as we revisit our very first Geek Fight with STAR WARS VS STAR TREK 2.0.  Once again we pit the spawn of Lucas against the progeny of Roddenberry.  Can a shuttle craft take down a tie fighter, Is Red Squad more bad ass that Rouge Squadron, Can Locutus assimilate Vader?  And Q comes looking for a rematch against Yoda. Star Wars beat Star Trek pretty handily last time. Join Damon Shaw, Mike Ortiz, Charity Wood,  Chris Wood and John Whalen to see if Trek can stage a comeback. SPOILER ALERT: Space Lincoln is back, and he still kicks ass!

Geek Fights 16: Greatest Hero of All Time Omega Bracket and Finale

In the riveting conclusion of the GREATEST HERO OF ALL TIME, Damon Shaw, Mike Ortiz, Pete Lucas, Paul Kowalski and Jeff Slaughter tackle the Omega Bracket of this titanic showdown. Will Zorro leave his mark or does Batman have victory tucked away in his belt. King Arthur can pull a sword out of a stone but can he pull win out of his ass? Is Bond's license to kill, a license to win?  Will Ash lower the boomstick on all of them? Find out who goes up against last weeks winner, Spider-man, in the final round. Then we bring back last weeks panel, thechrisbrown, Brian Townsend and Joe Cain for the pulse pounding, senses shattering, internet breaking Grand Finale!

Geek Fights 15: Greatest Hero of All Time Alpha Bracket

We found out who the Greatest Villain was, now it's time to find out who will take him down in THE GREATEST HERO OF ALL TIME! But this is only the beginning. Whomever emerges victorious in the Alpha bracket will go up again the winner of next weeks Omega bracket for all the marbles! Join Damon Shaw, Mike Ortiz, thechrisbrown, Joe Cain, and Brian Townsend as they determine who is worthy to be in the finale of this epic two part showdown! Is Neo the one or is it your Dad? Can the time machine rocket Marty McFly to the top?  Can Buffy slay the rest of the list or is Pac Man the Man to beat?

Geek Fights 14: Greatest Fantasy Show Of All Time

We did Sci-Fi, now we do Fantasy! Join Damon Shaw, Mike Ortiz,  Jill Valuet, Paul Storrie and Amber Love as they debate the GREATEST FANTASY SHOW OF ALL TIME. Can Buffy slay Xena. Will Charmed charm our panel? Or will Beastmaster be master of them all. Is Supernatural super enough or will True Blood draw first blood. There can be only one, but is it Highlander?

Geek Fights 13: Marvel vs DC Round 2

We return to one of the big ones, Marvel vs Dc Round 2. This time around join Damon Shaw, Mike Ortiz, Chad Derdowski, Dave Gill and our first ever listener/panelist Chuck Farrell as they set em up and knock em down mano-a-mano. Outsiders vs Defenders, Amazon vs Ultron, Catwoman vs Black Cat. With marvel ahead at the end of round one, can DC stage a comeback?!

Geek Fights 12: Best Sequel Of All Time

From the podcast that brought you the WORST SEQUEL OF ALL TIME, comes the most incredible follow up of all time. Damon, Mike and Michael reunite, and bring in Juan and Darren for the BEST SEQUEL OF ALL TIME! Can Star Trek 2 go where no sequel has gone before, or will Empire strike it down? Can the Dark Knight hold off a swarm of Aliens?  Will Austin Powers shag the Road Warrior or will Godfather 2 make them all an offer they can't refuse. Listen in and let the franchising begin.

Geek Fights 11: Hottest Fictional Male Character

Last time out we picked the hottest fictional female, now this time the ladies get their turn with the HOTTEST FICTIONAL MALE. Join Damon, Mike (ok, not ladies, but show hosts so its close enough) Karin, Kathy and Tess (all actual women, not show hosts) as they debate the top in Y Chromosomes. Will Han Solo shoot first? Is Tony Stark Iron Man enough? Will Dread Pirate Roberts, swab the deck with Captain Jack Sparrow? When Kirk and Spock whip out their lirpas and throw down, who wins? Everyone! Yeah and just because there are women here, it still gets dirty.

Geek Fights 10: Hottest Fictional Female Character

In our hottest (and by far our nastiest) episode yet, Damon, Mike, Brian, Karin and Chris get down and dirty with THE HOTTEST FICTIONAL FEMALE CHARACTER. Will Willow wallop Wonder Woman with wild witchery? Jessica Rabbit's drawn bad, but is she drawn victorious? Is that metal bikini Princess Leia's only hope? Can Daphne and Velma, double up on Betty and Veronica? What about Catwoman, Cheetara and Josie and the Pussycats? Which kitty comes out on top? As always here's the pdf and the Excel brackets. Try not to get them all sticky...

Geek Fights 9: Greatest Sci-Fi Show Of All Time

What sci-fi show is the big gun of the small screen? Can Quantum Leap, leap over the competition, or will Sliders slide to victory. What show can do battle against Battlestar Galactica? Is Farscape far out? More far out than Outer Limits? Who can beat Doctor Who? Join Damon, Mike, Pete, Kathy and Juan as they answer these questions and more in The GREATEST SCI-FI SHOW OF ALL TIME tournament. Oh yeah and there's that little show called Star Trek. I wonder how it will do? here's our pdf and an Excel file.

Geek Fights 8: Worst Sequel Of All Time

If one is good, two must be better, right? Well no not really, almost never in fact. But which number two (or three or even worse four) is the most... well, number two (get it, a poop joke, we are nothing but class here, I tell ya...) So can Crystal Skulls topple the Final Frontier? Will Insurrection crush Resurrection. Or will The Quest For Peace leave them all in pieces.  And what the hell is up with the Renegade Cut? All this and more in WORST SEQUEL OF ALL TIME tournament! And not an Electric Boogaloo in sight... As always here's a pdf and an Excel file.

Geek Fights 7: Marvel vs DC

In a showdown for the ages, we tackle one of the longest standing rivalries in all of geekdom,  Marvel vs DC. Join Damon, Mike, Pete, Brian and Paul as they Pit the House of Ideas against the Distinguished Competition. Its a Colossal Clash of Classic Comic Companies in the geekiest Geek Fight yet! But we don't do Thor vs. Superman. That's for amateurs...

Geek Fights 6: Greatest Sidekick Of All Time!

Who is the number one number two? Find out as Damon, Mike, Jason, Joe & Paul weigh in on the GREATEST SIDEKICK OF ALL TIME, tournament style. Can Tonto K.O. Kato? Can Robin rob Watson of the crown. Is Samwise wise enough to outsmart Bucky Barnes? And why is Spock even on this list, he's a lead dammit, a lead! Had a movie named after him... Download the brackets in Excel or PDF format to follow along at home

Geek Fights 5: Greatest Villain Tournament! Part 3

Darth Vader, Khan, The Joker, The Terminator, Lex Luthor, Eric Cartman. Which of these diabolical ne'er do-wells will emerge triumphant in the conclusion of our epic 3-part  tournament. Join Damon, Mike, Pete, Michael, Chad and special guest star R2D2, as they  discuss, debate and deliberate the GREATEST VILLIAN OF ALL TIME!

Geek Fights 4: Greatest Villain Tournament! Part 2

The carnage continues in the second half of round one of THE GREATEST VILLAINS OF ALL TIME tournament. Damon, Mike, Kathy, Michael & Chad ponder such titanic throwdowns as Professor Moriarity vs. Dr. Zaius, Syler vs. Dr. Doom, General Zod vs. Cthulu and the epic Eric Cartman vs. Boss Hogg. Who will win? Who will lose? Who will make Michael mad this time? Listen and find out! After you listen you can download the new brackets in Excel and Pdf formats