The Geekly Grind

GG, Everybody! [Episode 2 - Special Guest Eamon Winkle on the State of the Comic Book Industry 2025 & Covering Xbox Developer Direct]

Jeremy and Alan welcome comic artist Eamon Winkle to chat about his artistic journey, before diving into a discussion around the state of the comic book industry in 2025. We chat about Diamond Comic Distributors filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the shift from physical to digital and how it manifests in the comic space, and how it may impact indie creators. 
We also take some time to talk about the Xbox developer direct.
Tune in and enjoy! 

GG, Everybody! [Episode 1 - Trump Admin's Possible Impact on the Gaming Industry, CES 2025 Gaming Announcements, Switch 2 Hype]

This week on GG, Everybody! we tackle the biggest stories shaping the gaming world. From the potential impacts of the incoming Trump Administration's policies on the gaming industry to the groundbreaking announcements from CES 2025, we’ve got you covered.
We also dive into the much-anticipated Switch 2 release timeline and what it could mean for Nintendo fans everywhere. Joining us for this jam-packed episode is our special guest, Aidan Moher, Hugo Award-winning writer and gaming enthusiast, who brings his unique perspective to these hot topics and more.
Get ready for a thoughtful, fun, and insightful discussion that’s perfect for gamers of all stripes.

[Announcement] GG Dispatch is Rebranding!

Jeremy and Alan share a quick update/announcement about a podcast re-brand and relaunch! 
Introducing: GG, Everybody! A podcast diving into video games, movies, TV, comics, and all things geek! Twice a month, we chat trending topics, share laughs, and welcome guests from across geek culture.
 

The GG Dispatch - Episode 47 [Ubisoft shutters Lost Crown team, Nintendo planning an MMO (?), Dragon Age Veilguard review roundup and more!]

Welcome back to The GG Dispatch! Jeremy and Alan are back to discuss the biggest headlines in gaming news from the past week, including:
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Team Disbanded
Nintendo Playtest is an MMO?
Video Game History Foundation Loses DMCA Court Case
Dragon Age Veilguard Review Roundup
 
If you like what we do, feel free to give us a review, and continue to tune in weekly wherever you get your podcasts! 
 

NYCC 2024 - Thrilljoy Interview with Brian Mariotti

Jeremy chats with the former Funko CEO, Brian Mariotti, about his new collectibles venture: Thrilljoy!

NYCC 2024 - Bandai Namco Interview

Jeremy sits down with Bandai Namco's Justin Cavender on the bustling show floor of New York Comic Con 2024! Take a listen as Justin talks about the latest from Bandai Namco, his own collecting habits, and best practices for landing those exclusive pieces.

[NYCC 2024] Danny Earls Interview

Jeremy sits down with the very talented up-and-coming Danny Earls at NYCC 2024. Having already contributed some strikingly beautiful covers, Danny shares his unusual background, his motivation for constant improvement, as well as his aesthetic inspirations. 
Take a listen!
(Many thanks to IDW and Gregg Katzman for setting up this interview)

The GG Dispatch - Episode 46 [Nintendo releases new, unexpected hardware, Xbox expands streaming offerings and more!]

Hello and welcome back to the GG Dispatch! Jeremy and Alan catch up after Milton rained on Alan's parade last week, and they discuss a handful of the biggest news stories from the past week, including:
Nintendo announces new hardware (no, it's not the Switch 2)
Red Dead Redemption is coming to PC
Xbox set to expand streaming titles
As always, thanks for listening - if you like our little corner of the internet, feel free to leave a review, share it out on social media and tell your friends!

The GG Dispatch - Episode 45 [PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition Sells out in Seconds, PS5 Pro readily available, CA Law Restricts digital video game "sales" and more!]

Hello everyone and welcome back to The GG Dispatch! We've got a handful of fresh stories for you covering the last week in gaming news, including:
Playstation 30th anniversary collection sells out FAST…
Meanwhile, the PS5 Pro is still available
California passes law where stores need to make it clear we don’t own the content
Playstation Dashboard gets update…with annoying ads?
Team Asobi acknowledges lack of FFVII in Astro Bot
And more! 
As always, if you enjoy our show, feel free to leave us a review wherever you're listening to this podcast. Give The Geekly Grind a follow on social media, like/share, and all that good stuff! 

The GG Dispatch - Episode 44 [Sony's State of Play, Playstation 30th anniversary edition threatens our wallets, Switch 2 leak looks authentic and more!]

Jeremy and Alan are back at it with the latest episode of GG Dispatch, covering the following stories:
Sony State of Play 2024 Overview
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection - We Will Never Financially Recover From This
Latest Nintendo Switch 2 Likely the Real Deal
Silent Hill 2 Remake a PS5 Timed Exclusive
We also review games released around this time in a little trek down video game memory lane, and initiate our Game Pass Exploration segment with Firewatch!
Take a listen!