Altered Geek

A conversation on Geek culture featuring our opinions on, TV, Film, Animation, Gaming and Tech with Steve "Megatron" and a rotating panel of guests released Every Friday!

  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Netflix/Warner Bros. Deal Shakes Hollywood! Franchise Sequels & Theatrical Release Wars

    Dive into a massive Geek News Smorgasboard with Altered Geek host Steve Phillips! We break down the biggest pop culture headlines of the week, including the historic news of the Original Power Rangers (Super Sentai) officially ending after 50 years. Get the scoop on the surprising Gremlins 3 announcement, the cosmic teaser for the new Supergirl DCU movie, and Brendan Fraser's latest comments on his potential return in The Mummy 4. Plus, we cover the mysterious Sonic the Hedgehog Spinoff Movie, the latest on Nicolas Cage's Spider-Man variant, a Terminator 7 script update from James Cameron, and the status of a new Men In Black sequel. You'll get all the essential details and discussion on these top stories in one place. Don't miss this massive adventure into Geekdom! Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!

    19 December 2025, 5:33 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    iHeartMedia's Human Guarantee, Black Friday Meh, Batman Batcave, and YouTube Collabs Frustrations

    Join host Steve Megatron Phillips and guest TFG1Mike on a brand new adventure into Geekdom! This week, we dive into the biggest stories and topics, including a breakdown of iHeartMedia's new "Guaranteed Human" branding and what it means for audio marketing. We also discuss why the Black Friday shopping weekend felt underwhelming, check out the incredible Macfarlane Batman Batcave, and sound off on the frustrating way YouTube handles their YT Collabs feature. You'll get all the essential geek news and discussions to keep you up-to-date on everything in the world of pop culture. Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!

    Update: This episode was recorded BEFORE the Warner Bros Discovery purchase by Netflix. We'll cover that next week!

    5 December 2025, 5:17 pm
  • 1 hour 20 minutes
    Streaming Wars, Old Movies, & Star Trek Legacy

    Dive into the latest geekdom with Steve Megatron Phillips! This week, we explore the surprising shift in streaming, where old movies are becoming major moneymakers for platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and Max. Discover why licensed library titles are generating two-thirds of movie revenue and how streamers are prioritizing classic films over expensive original series. Plus, we tackle the burning question: Do you really want a computer in your mattress? Get all the insights, discussions, and geeky takes you crave. Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!

    11 November 2025, 6:22 am
  • 52 minutes 25 seconds
    Streamer Ads, Instagram Ratings, MTV's End, and YouTube Shorts!

    Join Steve Megatron Phillips on Altered Geek as he dives into the latest in Geekdom! This week, we're talking about California's stance on noisy streamer ads, Instagram's new PG-13 rating, the end of an era as MTV shuts down its music channels, and the new "Pause the Feed" feature on YouTube Shorts. Plus, we explore how old movies are becoming streamers' biggest moneymakers. Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!

    31 October 2025, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Amazon's James Bond Debacle, Increased Gaming Costs & Podcasting Responsibly

    In this week's Altered Geek, join Steve Megatron Phillips and TFG1Mike as they dive into the latest geek news! They'll discuss Amazon MGM's controversial decision to remove guns from James Bond art, the rising costs and confusion in the video game market, Emily Blunt's reaction to AI actresses, and Disney+'s plans to integrate Hulu globally. Plus, listener feedback and more! Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!

    9 October 2025, 11:26 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    AI Podcasts, and Warner Bros. Worries

    Tune in to Altered Geek Episode 452 as hosts Steve Megatron Phillips and TFG1Mike dive deep into the world of AI podcasts, Hollywood's AI intellectual property concerns, and the long-awaited return of Tron! Discover why everyone wants Warner Bros. and what media consolidation means for creators and cinema's future. Get the geeky rundown on top stories and topics, listener feedback, and what's next in the world of Altered Geek. Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!

    23 September 2025, 5:26 pm
  • 1 hour 48 minutes
    Super Troopers 3, RDJ's Doom, HasCon Canceled, and Pixel 10 Flop!

    Dive into this week's Altered Geek as Steve Megatron Phillips and TFG1Mike tackle the biggest news in geekdom!

    Get the scoop on Super Troopers 3 starting production, the 17-year-old Iron Man clue predicting RDJ's return as Doctor Doom (which Steve has pinned as a prediction from July, 2024. Followed by the unexpected Home Improvement and Last Man Standing reunions.

    We'll also break down the Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight trailer, the "bloodletting" in podcast conventions, and the shocking news of NO HasCon!

    Plus, we continue our discussion on the Made by Google Pixel 10 reveal and the frustrating trend of laziness in design language for restaurants and company logo design.

    Don't miss out on all the geeky insights and stay ahead of the curve! Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!

    Keywords: Super Troopers 3, RDJ Doctor Doom, Home Improvement reunion, Last Man Standing, Shifting Gears, Lego Batman, Legacy Of The Dark Knight, Podcast Conventions, HasCon canceled, Google Pixel 10, design language, minimalistic logos, Iron Man, Altered Geek, GeekCast Radio Network, TFG1Mike, Steve Megatron Phillips, geek news, pop culture, entertainment, movie news, comic book news, tech news, podcasting!!

    26 August 2025, 10:29 pm
  • 1 hour 27 minutes
    From Pixels to Physical Media – A Geek Odyssey

    Join Steve Megatron Phillips and TFG1Mike as they navigate the latest in geek news, from the impending Google Pixel 10 and the "Green Screen of Jackets" to the full integration of Hulu into Disney+. They also discuss the return of TJ Hooker, the controversy around Instagram's live location feature, and the shift away from streaming towards physical media due to fatigue.

    Our featured topic, Seth MacFarlane explains he created The Orville to offer a more balanced perspective in entertainment, countering the prevalent "dystopian and pessimistic" narratives, despite the belief that celebrity opinions don't matter.

    Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks.

    19 August 2025, 7:57 pm
  • 1 hour 40 minutes
    SDCC 2025 Wrap-Up & Happy Gilmore 2 (Spoilers)

    Join Steve "Megatron" and TFG1Mike in this week's Altered Geek as they dive deep into the biggest news and reveals from San Diego Comic-Con 2025! From new Star Trek series and toy announcements to exciting genre mash-ups and the latest in Transformers, they cover it all. Plus, they discuss the highly anticipated and received Happy Gilmore 2 and celebrate the 13th anniversary of Altered Geek! Don't miss out on all the geeky goodness! So Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!

    31 July 2025, 12:35 am
  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    The Slow Death of Late Night – Pop Culture Chat

    Join us as we dive into the slow death of late-night television, discuss the latest in TMNT comics, and reflect on recent passings in the entertainment world. Plus, a special 13th-anniversary segment featuring Mike Powers! Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!

    24 July 2025, 3:57 pm
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    Fantastically Altered: Social Network 2, Ironheart, Simpsons' Marge, and Marvel vs. DC!

    This week on Altered Geek, join Steve "Megatron" Phillips and TFG1Mike as they dive into the latest in geekdom! Get ready for rumors on The Social Network Part II in the works, early Ironheart reviews, and the shocking Simpsons Season 36 finale. Plus, we'll discuss Tom Cruise, Lilo & Stitch 2, and James Gunn's thoughts on Wonder Woman and The Batman II! TFG1Mike brings his Marvel vs. DC rant, including the Raimi Spider-Man Trilogy re-release and a deep dive into MCU Phases 4 and 5. Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!

    3 July 2025, 9:12 pm
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