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ThisWeekInGeek

ThisWeekInGeek
Summer Game Fest
Fallout
Conflict Resolution
Teenage Zombies
Free RPG Day
Role Playing Games
1950s Science Fiction Films
Red Planet Mars
The Last Of Us
Amazon Prime
Vault-Tec
Toxic Behavior
Player Dynamics
Story Engine
Jerry Warren
Science Fiction
Warcraft
NCR
Indie Game Development
Xbox Showcase

ThisWeekInGeek is the best place geeks, gamers, and nerds of every type to gather and listen in to the news, reviews, interviews, and topic shows for everything nerd culture!Multiple weeky episodes and content since 2007! We are one of Canada’s longest continuously running geek and nerd culture podcast news outlets with over 1400 episodes and counting!Show feedback/comments can be sent to: feedbac... more

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Aaron and Darlene watch some classic sci-fi from the 1950s and '60s, good and bad. They talk about what makes these films memorable and fun, and if you should take a trip back in time and enjoy these films as well.

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Mike and Damien talk about their backgrounds, history with TTRPGs, and what makes them a popular pastime. Come listen to some anecdotes, some jokes, and maybe get a little advice along the way!

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The TWIG Crew are back to review and discuss Dragon Quest VII Reimagined!

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Every week TWIG brings you a variety show full of segments ranging from news, reviews, interviews, and everything in-between to satisfy your geeky appetite!This week in geek show links

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Aaron Pollyea
Co-creator of Redacted, worked on Future Imperfect and Earth vs. Soup
Episode: TWIG Fan Service Interview - REDACTED (TTRPG) (January 2026)
Al Spader
Co-creator of Redacted, involved in various TTRPG projects
Episode: TWIG Fan Service Interview - REDACTED (TTRPG) (January 2026)
Jeff McDowell
Owner and operator of Journey Mountain Studios, creator of the Galaxy Builder Deck.
Journey Mountain Studios
Episode: Botched Roll - Galaxy Decks - Jeff From Journey Mountain Studios Interview
Katie Barron
Guest with an interest in classic films
Episode: Earth vs Soup Ep 270 - Cult Of The Cobra (1955)
Jim Johnson
Project manager and line editor for Star Trek Adventures and Fallout RPGs
Modiphius Entertainment
Episode: TWIG Special - Free RPG Day 2025 - Jim Johnson Interview
David The Noir
From Do You Even Movie?
Do You Even Movie?
Episode: Loose Cannon - Franchise Fatigue Discussion
Adam Donaldson
Local political reporter and podcaster
Episode: TWIG Random Access Memories - 90s Super Hero Movies
Tomas Härenstam
Key figure at Free League Publishing in charge of Aliens RPG
Free League Publishing
Episode: TWIG Fan Service Interview - Tomas Härenstam of Free League Publishing - Aliens RPG Evolved Kickstarter April 2025
Walter Schultz
Convention organizer and presenter of 'Red Flags in Fandom.'
Red Flags in Fandom
Episode: TWIG Fan Service Interview - Red Flags In Fandom - Walter-Sid-Schultz

Hosts

Mike The Birdman
Host involved in various roles including leading discussions, sharing humorous anecdotes, and providing insights on geek culture and entertainment.
Alex The Producer
Producer known for organizing and overseeing episodes, contributing to discussions on games and technology.
Darlene
Co-host involved in sharing insights on various films and engaging in light-hearted conversations about pop culture.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Cinephiles, Gamers, & Nerds Rejoice!

    If you’re into movies, cartoons, games, & geek talk in general, look no further than TWIG! Insightful hosts with fun facts & commentary on it all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    6ftalicecooper
    United States2 years ago
  • Not bad but

    Awfully casual throwing out strong accusations heard only 2nd hand

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Parallaxion
    United States5 years ago
  • Not Worth Your Time

    This podcast is not worth your time unless you enjoy infomercials or people reading press releases.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Compa IF Gust Nisa
    Japan6 years ago
  • Ryan is too boring to listen too

    Ryan Merkley is so freaking obnoxious to listen too. I love birdman dood but the podcasts are unlistenable whenever Ryan brings his boring low energy to the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ryumoau
    United States10 years ago
  • Intelligent Discussion

    Love the Star Wars conversations! Great topics. They publish very frequently, so there's no shortage of content. Audio quality could be improved, but overall a great job.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Radiomn1
    United States10 years ago

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TWIG Fan Service Interview - REDACTED (TTRPG) (January 2026)
Q: What are mission briefs?
High-level outlines for adventures that tell you who's the bad guy and how to build a story around it without giving character stats.
TWIG Fan Service Interview - REDACTED (TTRPG) (January 2026)
Q: How do you see campaign design working for Game Masters in this world?
It can be approached like episodes of X-Files, allowing for both long-term campaigns and standalone adventures.
TWIG Fan Service Interview - REDACTED (TTRPG) (January 2026)
Q: Where did the inspiration come from for this, and what was involved in the research?
The inspiration came from a long-standing interest in retro-futurism and UFO lore, with a focus on creating a narrative that connects aliens to historical events through a shadow history.
TWIG Fan Service Interview - Zeitglas - Sanatorium - A Mental Asylum Simulator
Q: Are there any plans to port this game to other consoles?
Currently, they are unsure about future console ports but are open to the possibility.
TWIG Fan Service Interview - Zeitglas - Sanatorium - A Mental Asylum Simulator
Q: What are your future plans to support the game?
They plan to address initial feedback, fix bugs, and possibly expand game modes and functionalities for the future.

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