
Not just another geek podcast, Geek History Lesson guides you through the fictional biography of pop culture characters! Diving deep into the history of superhero, film, tv and comic book characters. Each episode hosts Jason Inman and Ashley Victoria Robinson will have animated debates, recommended reading and bad impressions. Enter your mind university! You’ll geek out, grin and learn!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 614 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsTV & FilmVisual Arts | |||

Westeros is once again at the forefront of television audience's minds! Dunk and Egg have stolen our hearts in A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS. Rhaenyra vs. Alicent returns to our screens this summer! How can your possibly keep it all straight? Maeste... more
This month the Star Trek series 40 years in the making, Starfleet Academy, introduces us to a new generation of Starfleet Cadets and the first new class in the 32nd century! Some familiar faces also return to the franchise. This week on Geek History ... more
Game of Thrones returns! This time it's about the Hedge Knight and his Squire during the time of the greatest piece Westeros has ever seen! What is Dunk short for? What does Egg mean? How do you pronounce "AKOTSK"? Let us guide you back into the worl... more
Once again the X-Men are the team on every Marvel Movie fans' lips! With Cyclops giving us big Jim Lee 90s comics energy in the AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY trailer we wanted to reexamine the personal favorite X-Men members of our hosts. Do you love any of the... more
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This year I finally figured out how to write a review in the actual app. You guys are hysterical. The text men episodes make me laugh so hard. You should bring text men on more often than once a year. Besides text man, I absolutely love your show. Keep doing what you do.
Frank Leone
Hi Prof. Ashley & Prof. Jason! Just wanted to write a review as I initially stumbled across GHL via YouTube but decided to migrate over to Apple Podcast to get the full experience. I have loved being able to listen to the GHL episodes on a variety of comic characters to better understand some of their origins and history and to brush up on ones that I am familiar with. These episodes have made the more boring parts of my days go by a lot faster and I love both of your guys’ dynamic while you div... more
I spent so much time searching for a good podcast that would dive into comic book history, and this one is just perfect. I listened to about 5 different podcasts before I found this one, and none of them were even a fraction as helpful or interesting. (word to the wise: rob liefeld has a podcast called robservations. it's not worth it.)
They dive into the meanings behind the character, the origins, the artists & writers, the dates and the issues, and the hosts are just genuinely fun people to l... more
Majority of episodes recently are just reuploads first podcast I ever started listening to and I can’t say I’ve been excited for an episode for a good few years
I love this podcast. As a broke high schooler, I don’t have the money to buy my own comics and learn about these myself, I love this podcast and can’t wait for more! (Still waiting for a Wiccan episode)
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The discussion offers an engaging exploration of the fictional biographies of beloved pop culture characters, predominantly focusing on superheroes, comic book figures, and iconic figures from both television and film. Each episode features lively debates and humor-filled exchanges by the hosts, providing audiences with not just character backstories but also insights into the cultural impact these characters have within their respective universes. Ongoing themes include character evolution, social relevance, and the significance of storytelling, making it an entertaining educational experience for both die-hard fans and casual listeners. Unique elements such as recommended readings and guest expert contributions add depth to the discussion... more
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