The Punisher: Looking Back at Season 1

With season one of the Punisher in the books, Pete and Matt look back at the season. Towards the end, there's some banter about 2017 and this, our 130th(!) podcast of the year!

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The Punisher: 113 "Memento Mori"

Medani and Micro get Frank fixed up for one more violent rendezvous with former pal Billy Russo. Pete and Matt mark the season-ending episode 113, “Memento Mori."

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The Punisher: 112 "Home"

Frank and Micro are motivated by family in perhaps the most-harrowing hour of Marvel TV to date. Matt and Pete visit episode 112, "Home."

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The Punisher: 111: "Danger Close"

Frank goes full-on Punisher when Micro's family is dragged into harm's way. Meanwhile, Madani turns up the heat on Billy Russo to a level Rawlins no longer wants to handle. Matt and Pete approach episode 111, "Danger Close."


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The Punisher: 110 "Virtue of the Vicious"

Lewis escalates his desperate campaign as the story unfolds from a number of vantage points, including that of our old police buddy Brett Mahoney! Pete and Matt contemplate episode 110, “Virtue of the Vicious.”

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The Punisher: 109 "Front Toward Enemy"

With Lewis starting his attacks, Frank races to intercede... but will there be unintended consequences? Pete and Matt analyze episode 109, "Front Toward Enemy."

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The Punisher: 108 "Cold Steel"

Frank Castle takes a back seat to a story about parents; the episode examines the parental burden and impact on Billy Russo, Micro, and Zach Lieberman. Pete and Matt cut deep with analysis of episode 108, "Cold Steel."

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The Punisher: 107 "Crosshairs"

Frank Castle seems one step away from Agent Orange, but will a visit to Colonel Bennett speed things up? Pete and Matt tap the brakes to talk episode 107, "Crosshairs."

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The Punisher: 106 "The Judas Goat"

As Frank recovers from his injuries, Madani and Stein ratchet up their investigation. Meanwhile Curtis does some digging into O'Connor that does not help fragile veteran Lewis. Matt and Pete jump into episode 106, "The Judas Goat."

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The Punisher: 105 "Gunner"

As Frank and Micro embark on a mission to find the soldier who recorded the incriminating video, Agent Orange strikes from the shadows. Matt and Pete target episode 105, "Gunner."

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The Punisher: 104 "Resupply"

Frank Castle is looking to round up some supplies, but can anyone (including Turk Barrett) stop him? Pete and Matt trace the supply lines in episode 104, "Resupply."

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The Punisher: 103 "Kandahar"

As Frank and Micro look back at there past, join Pete and Matt as they put this fictional narrative in context with the burdens many veterans carry.

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The Punisher: 102 "Two Dead Men"

Frank Castle is dead... but who knows he isn't? Pete and Matt follow the two, circling ghosts in New York City.

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The Punisher: 101 "3AM"

We catch up with Frank Castle having concluded his revenge spree and facing the ghosts of his past... but can this antihero keep to the shadows? Pete and Matt analyze episode 101, "3AM."

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Why we're still podcasting the Punisher

Marvel's The Punisher arrives on Netflix next week, and Pete and Matt discuss why we're still podcasting the series.

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The Punisher: Trailers, Viral Marketing, and a Release Date?

Two Punisher trailers have dropped... but when will the series arrive? Pete and Matt break it all down.

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Looking Back at the Defenders Miniseries

On the one month anniversary of The Defenders hitting Netflix, Pete and Matt look back at the ambitious miniseries unlike any other!

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The Defenders: 108 "The Defenders"

After the long ready to get here, it's all come down to this: the miniseries season one finale of The Defenders! Pete and Matt arrive on the scene to discuss episode 108, "The Defenders."

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The Defenders: 107 "Fish in the Jailhouse"

As Matt, Jessica, and Luke head out on a desperate search, Colleen and Claire debate heroism. But can Elektra turn Iron Fist into a key? Pete and the other Matt unlock episode 107, "Fish in the Jailhouse."

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The Defenders: 106 "Ashes, Ashes"

Though Stick provides a theory, and Danny finds himself sidelined, how will Alexandra learns that it's not easy being the leader? Pete and Matt stab into episode 106, "Ashes, Ashes."

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The Defenders: 105 "Take Shelter"

The Defenders may be battling the Hand, but where do loyalties lie for Elektra--and the fingers of the Hand? Pete and Matt explore episode 105, "Take Shelter."


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The Defenders: 104 "Royal Dragon"

Who wants the last dumpling? And as the Defenders finally assemble, will they last long enough to defend? Pete and Matt sit down to episode 104, "Royal Dragon."

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The Defenders: 103 "Worst Behavior"

Midland Circle keeps drawing its curved line around our Defenders; will the team finally come together? Pete and Matt square the circle for episode 103, "Worst Behavior."

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The Defenders: 102 "Mean Right Hook"

As the Defenders of New York City slowly start to make their way together, what exactly is Alexandra's plan? Pete and Matt discuss that--and rejoice in the reappearance Rob Morgan's Turk Barrett in episode 102, "Mean Right Hook."

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The Defenders: 101 "The H Word"

At long last, the Defenders miniseries is here... but how will our heroes start to come together? Pete and Matt drill down into episode 101, "The H Word."

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The Road to the Defenders

With Luke Cage about to join in on the Defenders miniseries, Pete and Matt look at what its taken to get here. We hope you'll join us for the Defenders Podcast by Phantastic Geek, or the Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek.

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The Defenders at SDCC 2017

Netflix, Marvel TV, and the Defenders made a huge splash at San Diego Comic Con; Pete and Matt are ready to analyze it all as we count down to the Defenders coming to the small screen.

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The Punisher: Previewing the Series

PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt are back to dig deep and search for clues about the upcoming Netflix and Marvel collaboration, The Punisher.

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The Defenders: Miniseries Preview

With Marvel's The Defenders hitting Netflix on August 18th, it's time for Pete and Matt of PhantasticGeek.com to take a look at the genesis of the miniseries!

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Iron Fist: Looking Back at Season One

With Iron Fist in the books, Pete and Matt take a look back at the highlights--and occasional stumbles--of the series.

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Iron Fist: 113 "Dragon Plays With Fire"

It's all come down to this: will Harold topple Danny? Will the Hand reign supreme? Will the final Defender survive the night? Pete and Matt analyze episode 113, "Dragon Plays With Fire."

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Iron Fist: 112 "Bar the Big Boss"

Ward receives an offer that has strings attached while Davos wants an extreme solution. Will a deadly duel take a personal turn? It's all on the table for discussion as Pete and Matt break down episode 112, "Bar the Big Boss."

Edit: we mistakenly first uploaded this with audio from episode 111. As of 3:15 pm EDT on 3/17/17, it's been fixed!

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Iron Fist: 111 "Lead Horse Back to Stable"

Danny doesn't fully understand the weight on his immense responsibility. Davos has a single-minded focus. Colleen comes to clarity about her involvement with her "family." Matt and Pete corral episode 111, "Lead Horse Back to Stable."

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Iron Fist: 110 "Black Tiger Steals Heart"

Feeling exhausted, Danny seeks Bakuto's help; meanwhile, Rand's management undergoes a shakeup. But are you ready for one heck of a twist? Pete and Matt are as they break down episode 110, "Black Tiger Steals Heart."

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Iron Fist: 109 "The Mistress of All Agonies"

Spoiler alert: Harold lives! His dazzling reemergence takes over the hour, while Gao's capture by Danny, Colleen, and Claire is tested by attacks from within and more! Making sense of it all is Pete and Matt as they analyze episode 109, "The Mistress of All Agonies."

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Iron Fist: 108 "The Blessing of Many Fractures"

Danny feels lost as he confronts his fear, with Colleen and Claire in tow; meanwhile, will Ward and Joy take the money and run? Pete and Matt break it down in Iron Fist episode 108, "The Blessings of Many Fractures."

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Iron Fist: 107 "Felling Tree With Roots"

With Danny still reeling from Gao's revelation, Harold moves to divest himself of his debt to the Hand while Ward strikes out on his own. Matt and Pete take a swing at episode 107, "Felling Tree with Roots."

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Iron Fist: 106 "Immortal Emerges From Cave"

Danny enters the Hand's deadly winner-take-all tournament while Colleen and Claire tend to Radovan. Matt and Pete rap about the RZA-directed episode 106, "Immortal Emerges From Cave."

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Iron Fist: 105 "Under Leaf Pluck Lotus"

As ultra-heroin hits the streets of NYC, Danny asks Colleen to join the fight--all while a familiar face joins the show. Will Pete and Matt make sense of it all? Of course, as they review episode 105, Under Leaf Pluck Lotus."

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Iron Fist: 104 "Eight Diagram Dragon Palm"

Look out below! With Danny finding his footing and Harold ready to embrace the change, how will Ward and Joy react? Pete and Matt break it all down in covering Iron Fist episode 104, "Eight Diagram Dragon Palm."

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Iron Fist: 103 "Rolling Thunder Cannon Punch"

Joy proves to be a proficient businessperson while Danny deals with a painful memory; Colleen's talent is put to good use--but will Pete and Matt make sense of it all? All signs point to yes as they cover episode 103, "Rolling Thunder Cannon Punch."

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Iron Fist: 102 "Shadow Hawk Takes Flight"

Is Danny Rand crazy, or is it all an illusion? Pete and Matt dig deep to break down Iron Fist episode 102, "Shadow Hawk Takes Flight."

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Iron Fist: 101 "Snow Gives Way"

Danny Rand is back in New York City, and so are PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt to analyze and theorize over another Marvel series! In this episode, we break down the introduction to the series and discuss episode 101, "Snow Gives Way."

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Iron Fist: Previewing Season 1

Marvel's Iron Fist hits Netflix this Friday, and Pete and Matt break down early buzz about the show and reflect on the road ahead.

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