The Geek Savants

Jam packed with goodness, the Geek Savants recount their all-access tour of Pixar. Thanks to Super Ugly’s friend, the guys were able to walk through every department, getting a peek behind the curtains to nearly every aspect of the creative process. It’s easily the most informative and inspiring episode to date.

Plus, the guys try to fix the economy, go over recent television, throw four bro codes your way, and discuss the dissolution of Ugly’s magical threesome.

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With Super Ugly out with strep throat and Brian basking in the glory of his victory in the poker tourney, Dave and Grant keep the show alive. It’s a jumbled mess as they discuss recent comics including Batman R.I.P. and Captain America, television and Grant’s Biggest Loser Fetish, as well as films like Zack and Miri and whatever that new Dane Cook movie is called.  

It’s the episode that makes the distinction between a CGS and CBQ gangbang of Grant Morrison, that’ s sure to pleasure… and punish!

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In this, the first episode of 2009, the Geek Savants discuss what their looking forward to in the new year, including toys, videogames, television, film and their personal lives. It’s a touching, heartfelt episode that coins the term “Clit Boner.” Happy New Year.

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Tom and Brian look deep into their (crystal) balls and give their predictions on the best videogames of 2009. Plus, another installment of Tom Green’s memoirs including an incident that stunted Tom’s rise to superpimp. All this and Gamestop rant and a Gamefly handjob. Try not to listen. We dare you!

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In the final episode of 2008, the guys put pop culture to the test with their brand of awards show: The Savanties. It’s a no-holds-barred look at the best of 2008 as voted on by the listeners.

Plus, the guys go over their Christmas gifts, Grant robs his son of his childhood, Dave shakes his naked ass, and Super Ugly and Brian… get into a fight?! You’ll have to hear it to believe it.

Happy New Year!

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In this prelude to the Savanties, Brian, Dave and Super Ugly review the worst television, film and comics of 2008. Ironically, the episode is rife with audio problems truly making it the worst episode of the year. Bonus!

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After a 1 and a half month break, the 2 Bit Podcasters are back! Brian is now a married man and Tom is writing his book on his rise to superpimpdom.

Tom goes to see the new Punisher movie and bends Frank Castle over and gives him some street justice of his own. Speed Racer, Grant Morrison, Secret Invasion and how to be successful with women are the topics of the day.

Welcome back bitches!

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The lovefest from last week carries over into this weeks episode as Dave, Super Ugly and Grant welcome Brian back to the show to discuss one of the Geek Savants favorite comicbook series: Fables. From the first issue to the current tradepaperback, War and Pieces, the guys go over many of the series highlights and give their predictions for what Bill Willingham has in store for his fairytale heroes.

 WARNING: This episode contains two gay jokes, references to Brian’s sex life, the pussification of Grant, Super Ugly and Dave being themselves, and TOO MANY SPOILERS TO COUNT!

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This episode the guys focus their attention on their favorite animation studio: Pixar. From Pixar’s humble beginnings to their latest masterpiece, Wall-E, the Geek Savants leave no stone unturned in this fun, informative hugfest.

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THE 2008 SAVANTIES

Email your picks to: thegeeksavants@yahoo.com

MOVIES:

Best Comic Movie

1. Iron Man
2. Incredible Hulk
3. Hellboy 2
4. Wanted
5. The Dark Knight
6. Other___________

Best Dick Friendly Chick Flick

1. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
2. Zack and Miri Make a Porno
3. Sex and the City
4. Other___________

Best Horror Movie

1. The Strangers
2. The Ruins
3. The Signal
4. Quarantine
5. Cloverfield
6. Other___________

Best Sci-Fi/Action Movie

1. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
2. Doomsday
3. The X-Files: I Want to Believe
4. Speed Racer
5. Hancock
6. Other___________

Best Animated Movie

1. Wall-E
2. Kung Fu Panda
3. Star Wars: the Clone Wars
4. Batman: Gotham Knight
5. Justice League: The New Frontier
6. Other___________

Best Comedy Film

1. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
2. Tropic Thunder
3. Step Brothers
4. Pineapple Express
5. Be Kind Rewind
6. Other___________

TELEVISION:

Best Sci-Fi/Action, Television

1. Heroes
2. Battlestar Galactica
3. LOST
4. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
5. Fringe
6. Other___________

Best Animated, Television

1. Star Wars: The Clone Wars
2. The Venture Bros.
3. The Simpsons
4. Family Guy
5. Robot Chicken
6. Other___________

Best Comedy, Television

1. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
2. The Office
3. 30 Rock
4. How I Met Your Mother
5. Entourage
6. Other___________

COMICS:

Best Ongoing Series

1. Fables
2. The Walking Dead
3. Captain America
4. Astonishing X-Men
5. Action Comics
6. Other___________

Best Mini-Series or One-Shot

1. Secret Invasion
2. Final Crisis
3. Rogue’s Revenge
4. The Twelve
5. Rage of the Red Lanterns (One-Shot)
6. Other___________

Best New Series, Ongoing or Mini

1. Secret Six (DC)
2. Red Hulk (Marvel)
3. Trinity (DC)
4. Northlanders (Vertigo)
5. Thor (Marvel)
6. Other___________

Best Hero

1. Batman
2. Heath Huston (Fear Agent)
3. Superman
4. Captain America (Winter Soldier)
5. Daredevil
6. Other___________

Best Villian

1. The Hood
2. Skrull Queen (Spider-Woman)
3. Brainiac
4. Red Skull
5. Mongul
6. Other___________

TOYS:

Best Single Toy

1. NECA TMNT Figure
2. Galactus Mighty Mugg
3. Marvel Select Thor
4. Bulkhead (Transformer Animated)
5. DC Justice Captain Cold

Best Toy Line

1. NECA TMNT
2. Transformers Animated
3. DCU Classics
4. Mighty Muggs
5. Star Wars: The Clone Wars

AND ON THE SELF-INDULGENT SIDE:

Best Savants On Air Moment

1. Ugly’s Threesome
2. Grant’s Catalina Story
3. Mr. Dwonch’s Wild Ride
4. One Compliment, One Criticism
5. Grant’s Gas Station Escapades
6. Other___________

Best Geek Savants Episode

1. Episode 57: Sticking it to the Man
2. Episode 68: The Chicken Lady and Man Delores
3. Episode 71: And Ugly Makes Three
4. Episode 75: Questions, Compliments and Criticisms
5. Episode 87: Brian’s Bachelor Party Roast
6. Other___________

In this episode that is in dire need of caffeine, the guys recount how they spent their Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday and the final days of the holiday weekend. It’s easily the least energetic episode in Geek Savants history, but look on the bright side– the Savanties nominations are here!

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In this very special episode, Dave and Super Ugly give Grant control of the show… only to have the recording session shut down by Grant’s wife! When the dust settles the guys reconvene (via Skype) and discuss their love of Superman, TV’s Survivor, the inevitable price increase of mainstream comics, and much, much more.

Plus, more Darth Ho Slayer Pimp Slaps and a Bro Code that goes full frontal all over your homophobic asses. The march to episode 100 begins here!

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Super Ugly makes his triumphant return from (killing a hooker in) Chile! The guys talk about The Office! The Bro Code! And Movies! Exclamation!

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While Super Ugly and Brian are busy enjoying pleasures from foreign lands, Dave and Grant hold the fort down with a follow up to Episode 80: Freeballing and the Fall Preview 08. This time out guys revisit the Fall TV season and give you the 411 on which shows they’re still watching and loving, and which shows got dumped from their Tivo season pass. 

All this and a healthy dose of comicbook talk and parenting advice. Enjoy!

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Yep, we weren’t kidding last week.

Our little Brian has spread his wings and, along with longtime friend Tom Green, created his own podcast “The 2 Bit Podcasters!” In this episode the guys get personal with one of their favorite anime of all time, “Golden Boy.” Study, study, study, study, study…

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Yep, you read it correctly. This week the Geek Savants record during Brian’s bachelor party! Chock full of Brian’s closest (and drunkest) friends, this one continues where last week left off as Super Ugly tells his tales of terror, giving us even more insight into Grant’s troubled youth.

Lots of spirits are consumed, marriage advice is given, and Dave drunkenly roasts Brian. Enjoy!

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In this fourth and final Halloween inspired episode, Dave and Grant discuss the scariest moments in their lives. From muggings, juvenal hall and race riots to haunted houses and masturbation poltergeists, this one has it all!

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Part 3 of 4 of our horror themed episodes goes where no podcast has gone before: Jason in Space! That’s right, the boys tackle commentary duties on the tenth installment of the Friday the 13th franchise, Jason X.

So pop your copy into the dvd player (you know you own it), sit back and have a laugh with the Geek Savants.

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In the second episode of the Halloween season, the guys discuss horror movies that they feel deserve wider recognition. What evils did they unearth? Listen… if you dare!

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After Super Ugly’s birthday present threatens to derail the show, the Geek Savants kick off the 2008 Halloween season with the first of four horror themed episodes. This time the guys delve into a horror genre near and dear to their hearts: Vampires. From comics to television to film the guys go over their favorite fanged fiction!

Outro music by “The Count”

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Better late than never! This week the guys talk ‘Heroes’ and go over the latest episodes of their favorite shows. Plus, they reinact the most awkward forum exchange of all time. You’ll have to hear it to believe it!

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Dave’s computer crashes, leaving the guys episodeless. In a mad scamble to fill the airwaves the Geek Savants call upon their favorite listeners to save the day. Join Brian, Grant and Dave as the frantically skype Eric Martin (The Trip), Shawn Pryor (PKD Media), Stacey Frost (Comic Racks) and Heath Holland (Geek Brunch) in an extra special episode that covers from Ebay hatred, the CGS Super Show, lesbian midget porn to true love.

Music by Dragon Ash and Unified School District.

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In this episode the guys discuss recent events in their lives, review 90210 and The Secret Life of the American Teenager (yes, Dave and Grant are totally gay), and look to the future with their picks for the Fall Season!

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Yes, it’s finally happened: the all Star Wars episode!

Join Dave, Brian, Grant and Super Ugly as they explore the darkest side of the force. Covering everything from their first recollections of “A New Hope” to the ”New Jedi Order” novels, this one has it all! 

Interlude from Patton Oswalt’s “Werewolves and Lolipops.”

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In this jampacked episode the Savants tackle everything from recent comics, movies, television and… politics?! Obamania runs wild in the Savant Studio as Super Ugly lays the smack down on your bagel loving asses. You’ve gotta hear it to believe it, brother! 

Plus, Brian defends Final Crisis, Grant gushes over Secret Invasion, and Dave speaks his mind on the classic Marvel mini-series, Secret War. The guys review the films ‘Step Brothers’ and ‘Tropic Thunder’ and they even throw in a little ‘Project Runway’ talk to boot.  

It’s another freeballing episode that promises to entertain, offend, and possibly educate. Possibly…

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Get your minds out of the gutter, kids! In this episode the Geek Savants run through the greatest movie sequels of all time.

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With Brian and Ugly MIA, Grant and Dave bring longtime friend Tom Green, aka Supertom on the forums, in to save the day! It’s a freeballing episode that goes to the strangest places ever as Dave confesses a love that knows no bounds, Tom prepares for the storm of the century and Grant lets you take a peek into his bag of toys. 

Strap this one to your chin, true believers!

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In this anniversary celebration, The Geek Savants answer questions from the forum. The show quickly goes to hell as the guys lose themselves in a bottle of tequila, a case of beer and enough weed to kill a baby!

Bombarded with homoerotic questions, the Savants reveal their true feelings for each other and one listener request threatens to end their lifelong friendships.

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Another San Diego Comic Con has come and gone and Super Ugly and Dave, along with the Daniels: Dwonch & Logan, give you the play by play on their week at the biggest nerdfest of the year. Join them as they tell you the pros and cons of big booty “booth babes,” proclaim their love for artist Nicole Falk, and recount their interaction with the most annoying person in the history of geekdom.  

Featuring music by Numic and Super Ugly’s Unified School District.

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In this post SDCC episode that hopes it has new listeners, the Geek Savants (that’s Grant, Brian, Super Ugly, and Dave for you newbies) talk about the things the love most about comics, namely their favorite heroes, villians, mini and ongoing series. It’s a bukake blast of podcasty goodness that promises to leave you on your knees and begging for more. Sexy!

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Awkward porn talker… ATTACK! In this special episode Brian, Dave and Super Ugly spotlight one of their favorite shows of all time: The Venture Bros. 

Packed with useless trivia, character bios and overviews of their favorite episodes, the boys leave no stone unturned as they celebrate their love for two teenage boys named Hank and Dean.

They even find time to review Hellboy II and give you the skinny on the new DC Animated DVD, Batman: Gotham Knight.

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In this episode all four Geek Savants get into their recent reads, debate comicbook death and give you step by step instructions on child proofing your toy collection. 

All this, and Super Ugly drops the greatest newsflash in Savant history. Curious? Bursting with anticipation? It’s all in this episode’s title, true believers.

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After months of trying to fit this one on the schedule, all four Savants unite for another commentary episode. This time the guys turn their attention to one of their favorite 80’s action flicks: The Last Dragon.

Dust of those old VHS tapes and get ready for movie night… Savant Style!

Special thanks to forum member (and commentary contest winner), Zelicious. We owe you some crappy comics! Sho’nuff!

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The guys visit Dave’s new house out in the middle of nowhere and manage to bang out an episode featuring their top five comedies. It’s a red bull and vodka, marijuana and diet Coke charged two and a half hour epic that will be sure to entertain. Enjoy.

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In this episode the Geek Savants recount their misadventurous “Tales of Lore” concerning their failed love lives. It’s a no holds barred discussion about the opposite sex that answers the question, “If your diabetic date asks for sugar in her mouth, does she really mean… penis?”

This exhaustive two hour episode is easily the most vulgar outing to date, and gives more insight into the personal lives of the Geek Savants and the events that shaped them into the scumbags that you know and love.

Share it with your significant others!

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In a desperate bid for ratings the Geek Savants finally give the listeners what they want– an all music episode. Join Grant, Dave, Brian and Super Ugly as they give you the run down on sixteen of their favorite songs.

Want to sing along? Get the Geek Savants Mixtape here:

http://rapidshare.com/files/122696426/The_Geek_Savant_Mix.zip.html

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After last weeks failure, Super Ugly and Dave try skyping again and manage to get an episode recorded. This week they celebrate the return of “The Venture Bros.,” go over the finer points of the season finale of “LOST,” and Ugly reviews the film, “The Strangers.”

Oh, and they talk about earning the porn.

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Grant Miller returns! This time out, Super Ugly, Dave and Grant go list crazy, offering up their favorite toys of all time. It’s a blast from the past as the boys recount their painfully hilarious childhoods, the lengths they went to get their action figures, and the toys that still hold a place in their hearts. Easily the funniest episode to date!

 Originally posted on May 17th,2007

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In this episode the Savants review Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. The guys nitpick the crap out of the film in the most negative positive review of all time.

WARNING: If you haven’t seen the film, don’t listen to all spoiler episode!!!

Outro music by… well, if you don’t know we’re not telling.

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In this episode the guys talk recent comics, movies and television. Along the way they wrap up their Supercon coverage and fill in the gaps in Dave’s drunken memory. Chock full of surprises, this one is full of drunken antics, bad decisions, and apologies to Stacebob, Frank Cho’s assistant, and forum member Webhead (who we accidentally call T-Star and Racer Hex).

Listen if you dare!

Outro music by The Bravery

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The San Jose Marriot gets converted into a makeshift recording studio as the guys take a break from the second largest comics convention in Northern California: Super-Con.

Grant finds his niche as an artist much to the horror of Dave, Brian makes an offer LOST’s Jorge Garcia will probably refuse, and Super Ugly gives us the play by play on his sexy Vegas trip.

And what’s a Hamburger Vagina? Listen on, true believers.  

Outro music by The King

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In this episode Dave, Brian and Super Ugly give a spoiler review of Marvel’s blockbuster film Iron Man. Their minds are completely blown by the post credits bonus footage and ask the question on everyone’s lips, “Is an Avengers movie on the horizon?”  

Outro music by The Cardigans.

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In this spoileriffic episode Brian and Dave review season 3 of Battlestar Galactica with special guest Derrick Wiley. Who’s the fifth Cylon? Is Starbuck really alive? Why does Brian hope she’s dead?! Find out in this forty-something minute long episode!

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Super Ugly and Dave make their triumphant return from Pittsburgh. It’s shout outs aplenty as the guys give you the play by play of the drunkest weekend of the year. Find out what comics rose to the top of the convention pile, who got the full nude tea bag, and which CGS host got pimp slapped! All this and Brian, too!

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This week Dave and Super Ugly are joined by longtime friend Grant Miller. The trio talk comics and give you their take on the most recent episodes of LOST and the Office.

Originally posted April 16th 2007, this marks the very first episode featuring Grant “Peena Colada” Miller!

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In this unauthorized episode of the Geek Savants Grant Miller and Brian Roberts decide to take control of the show while Ugly and Dave go whore themselves out in Pittsburgh. We get “Lost” in the Bukake 1 and Freeball our asses off. Be prepared for the hairiest episode to date. No really.

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This week Grant, Dave and Super Ugly take a journey through the murky underbelly of television, film and comics to compile a list of villians sure to send chills down your spine! Along the way the guys squabble over who wrote Red Red Wine, the ‘villianous’ Ben Linus and Nazis being popculture’s most endearing villians. Oh, and we announce the commentary contest winner a week early ’cause we’re weird!

Outro by our man Neil Diamond.

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In the most unfocused episode ever, the guys set out to respond to forum posts and wind up talking about their favorite non-geek hobby: sex. If that’s not enough to pique your interest, they also get pimp slapped by the Ho Slayer, go over their recent reads, the travesty that is American Idol, and the film ‘The Ruins.’

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Join us as we celebrate one of our favorite podcasts: Geek Brunch. GB hosts Heath Holland and Mike Myers (no, the other, OTHER Mike Myers) were gracious enough to invite Dave to sit in on an episode and podcasts collide in an orgy of pop culture sure to offend everyone in earshot.

Nothing is sacred as the Brunch gets a taste of Savant flavor in this epic meeting of the minds!!! Originally posted as Geek Brunch 41: Dwonch You Love Me Baby? on April 10th, 2008.

Listen to the Geek Brunch Podcast every week at: geekbrunchpodcast.com or subscribe at itunes! 

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Brain and Josh are in their element as they give you the first half of their Videogame Special. This time the boys are serving up their opinion on the best game franchises of all time. Dave chimes in a bit, and we present another song by The Unified School District.

Originally posted on April 8th, 2007.

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