Hosted by: Dave Elliott

Co-host: Gray Panton

In this packed episode of Geektown Radio, we dissect the carnage of US TV Bloodbath Week, chat about the best (and worst) of recent TV, discuss the surprise BAFTA wins and snubs, and Dave shares his hands-on experience with Apple’s ultra-premium Vision Pro headset.

00:00 – Intro

Welcome to Episode 460! Gray is back and we kick off with birthday catch-ups and life updates.

03:10 – What We've Been Watching: TV Reviews & Reactions

• Poker Face Season 2 (Sky/Now)
• YOU Season 5 (Netflix)
• I, Jack Wright (Now/Alibi)
• The Studio (Apple TV+)
• Black Mirror Season 7 (Netflix)
• Doctor Who (BBC/Disney+)
• Race Across the World (BBC)
• The Genius Game (ITV)
• MobLand (Sky)
• Grace & Beyond Paradise (ITV/BBC)
• Hacks, Tracker, Bosch, 9-1-1, Dr. Odyssey

30:45 – BAFTA TV Awards 2024 Recap

• Jessica Gunning’s sixth win for Baby Reindeer
• Blue Lights, Mr Loverman, Would I Lie to You?
• Danny Dyer wins for Mr Bigstuff?!
• Joe Lycett’s surprise victory over Ant & Dec
• The Traitors snub shock

39:00 – Hands-On with Apple Vision Pro

Dave visits the Apple Store and tries the £3.5k headset – here’s what works, what doesn’t, and whether it’s worth it.

50:30 – US TV BLOODBATH WEEK: Cancellations, Renewals & Pickups (Network by Network)

• 🔪 NBC axes Found, Suits: LA, The Irrational, Night Court, Lopez vs. Lopez
• ✅ Dick Wolf shows (Chicago & Law & Order) safe
• 📉 CBS cuts FBI: Most Wanted, FBI: International, The Equalizer
• 🆕 Pickups: Tom Ellis’ CIA, Boston Blue, Einstein, 9-1-1: Nashville, Memory of a Killer, and more
• 🎬 Fox renews Doc, Grimsburg, Going Dutch, cancels Rescue: HI-Surf
• 🤔 ABC is the most stable – Grey’s Anatomy, Will Trent, The Rookie renewed; The Connors ends

1:23:30 – TV Highlights for the Week Ahead

• Love, Death & Robots S4 (Netflix) – May 15
• Murderbot (Apple TV+) – May 16
• Welcome to Wrexham S4 (Disney+) – May 16
• Code of Silence (ITV) – May 18
• The Bombing of Pan Am 103 (BBC One) – May 18

1:28:20 – Outro & Where to Find Us

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To celebrate Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel joining ITVX in the UK, this week’s Geektown Behind The Scenes podcast features a very special guest — Spike himself, James Marsters!

In this candid and wide-ranging interview, James reflects on the enduring legacy of Buffy, the emotional toll of playing Spike, and the joy of returning to the role for Audible’s Slayers. He also talks about the infamous musical episode, teases involvement in the Buffy reboot, and shares the story of how he almost joined Star Trek — until a case of fanboy nerves got in the way.

Whether you're a longtime Buffy fan or just discovering it for the first time on ITVX, this is a must-listen.

00:00 – Welcome & Introduction

00:30 – Why Buffy Still Resonates Today

02:00 – The Personal Toll of Writing Buffy

03:15 – The Early Days: Getting Cast as Spike

04:30 – From Temporary Villain to Series Icon

06:00 – The Emotional Arc of Spike

08:00 – The Accent Struggles

09:00 – When Acting Gets Too Real

10:00 – Favourite Episode: “The Body”

11:00 – The Musical Episode: Once More, with Feeling

13:00 – Returning for Slayers: A Buffyverse Story

14:30 – Cast Highlights in Slayers

15:30 – The New Buffy Reboot

16:30 – The Message of Buffy Today

17:30 – Dream Role: Star Trek

19:00 – Wrapping Up

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In this episode of Geektown Radio, host Dave and co-host Domingos discuss several recent releases, including 'Thunderbolts', where a group of mercenaries faces a conspiracy surrounding a superhuman program, and 'Another Simple Favor', a sequel to the 2018 film featuring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively. They also review 'MobLand', a gritty British crime series starring Tom Hardy and Pierce Brosnan, and 'Havoc', an action-packed movie with Tom Hardy and Forest Whitaker. Additionally, Domingos covers 'Ash', a sci-fi horror film directed by Flying Lotus. Dave shares his recent viewing of the fifth season of 'Bosch' and provides an update on the final season of 'The Handmaid's Tale'. They also discuss the latest Star Wars animated series, 'Tales of the Underworld'. The episode concludes with discussions on recent TV renewals, cancellations, and upcoming releases.

00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome

00:15 Thunderbolts Movie Review

04:36 A Simple Favour Sequel Discussion

07:44 MobLand Series Overview

13:41 Havoc Movie Breakdown

16:45 Sinners Movie Praise

18:51 Ash Sci-Fi Horror Review

22:00 Bosch Binge-Watching Experience

22:48 Handmaid's Tale Final Season

24:54 Discussing 'Mob Land' and 'The Handmaid's Tale'

26:05 Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld

28:55 Doctor Who: Current Seasons and Rumours

40:40 TV and Film News: Renewals, Cancellations, and Pickups

51:58 Upcoming Shows and Highlights

54:42 Closing Remarks and Where to Find Us

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