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An eclectic group of geeks celebrate pop culture with analysis, reviews, opinions, and personal experiences - and an inclusive community where geeks of all kind can 'waffle' about their favorite fandoms. Formerly known as Geeky Girl Gab
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The Rings of Power Season 2 may have wrapped up, but that doesn't mean we still don't have thoughts. Join Arezou and Chelsea as they break down character arcs for the second season, talk about what worked and what didn't, and speculate where things will go in Season 3. Check out Chelsea's Rings of Power Season 2 recaps on the site here.…
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Arezou had the chance to sit down with author Rick Riordan to talk about his latest book Wrath of the Triple Goddess, the seventh book in the Percy Jackson series. They talked about revisiting Percy's world, writing heavy themes for younger readers, and what aspects of mythology Riordan still wants to write about. They also talk about whether we'll…
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This week, Candace and Catrina discuss the major park announcements from D23. They discuss the addition of Encanto to Animal Kingdom and Indiana Jones taking over Dinoland. They also discuss Villain Land at the Magic Kingdom, changes coming to EPCOT, the two new rides coming to Avengers Campus at California Adventure, and the animatronic Walt Disne…
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With Bridgerton Season 3 officially behind us, Candace and Arezou are joined by Britt and Chelsea to break down the new season. They talk Polin, Kanthony, Benedict and Francesca's exciting plot developments, and speculate on what the future will bring for the series. Trigger Warnings: Suicide/Post-Partum Depression (53:00-53:49), Infertility (55:28…
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Welcome to Hot Muppets Summer! Join Candace and Bri as they explore the reasons behind the cancellation of the 2015 Muppets TV show. This video breaks down the key factors that led to the show's untimely end after just one season. They cover everything from the shift in tone and style to audience and ratings issues.…
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This extensive discussion and review touch upon the animated movie Wish, which commemorates Disney's 100th anniversary. Candace and Arezou share our initial excitement, expectations, and disappointment after viewing the film (multiple times). We go over the storytelling, character arcs, and music, as well as its animation style and thematic message…
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Arezou is joined by Alexandra Monir, author of Realm of Wonders to talk about the third book in the Queen's Council series, and what it was like getting the call to write a Princess Jasmine book. They also talk about the use of Persian influences in the story, and blending the world of Aladdin together with 1001 Nights. Follow Alexandra online: htt…
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On this Small Business Saturday, Arezou is joined by owner of The Romance Era Bookshop (and host of The Geeky Waffle Network's Bookmarked and Busy!) Ren, to talk about how they started their romance-focused bookstore, the unexpected challenges, and the community that's sprung up around it. Follow Ren and the Romance Era Bookshop online: https://www…
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Arezou and Candace are joined by their friend Tommy to discuss the story behind the Disneyland Paris' Haunted Mansion: Phantom Manor. They talk about the history, the refurb changes, the fictional backstory, and who is better, Constance Hatchaway or Melanie? Check out Tommy's site http://Radasheck.com and follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/…
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The Geeky Waffle host Candace talk with EXORCISTIC writer and star Michael Shaw Fisher about his show coming to New York, the art of parody, and the original Exorcist movie and book. Tickets are now available and can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/exorcistic-nyc-2504579 Book, lyrics, and music by two-time Ovation Award winner Mich…
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Arezou is joined on the show by author Thea Guanzon to talk about her upcoming novel The Hurricane Wars, contributing to From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, her writers journey, and of course Reylo. Follow Thea online: https://twitter.com/theagwrites theaguanzon.com Waffle Links: https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin https://twitter.com/spac…
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Arezou sits down with author Zoraida Cordova to talk about Kiss The Girl, her modern Little Mermaid retelling. They talk about the process of adapting such a beloved story in a new way, deleted scenes and Easter eggs, and building Ariel and Eric's characters. They also talk about Star Wars: The High Republic and adding a little romance to the Galax…
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Star Wars Twitter is having an interesting discussion about the possibility of Din Dijarin aka the Mandalorian hooking up with Bo-Katan. She is not the first character to be shipped with Din and we doubt she will be the last. And that got us thinking Din Dijarin is shipped with a lot of different characters. There is even a trope for a character th…
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This week, Candace is joined by friends Noor-Hal and Rachel to insist that Wanda was not the villain of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. They talk about the difference between villain and antagonist and wonder if the Darkhold was the real villain. They also talk about Wanda’s arc between this and WandaVision, and how a few tweaks could …
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Netflix's Heartstopper has stolen the hearts of viewers young and old. Today, Arezou and Chelsea talk about their impressions of the series as a Heartstopper newbie and as a book fan respectively. Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffl…
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With Disney’s Amphibia coming to an end, Geeky Waffle staff writer Hope sits down with series creator Matt Braly! They take a look back on his journey since his early Gravity Falls days, geek out over favorite fandoms like Digimon and Sonic the Hedgehog, have an important discussion about diversity in all-ages media, and celebrate Amphibia coming t…
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What IP would you want to get the IP treatment? Candace, Bri, Arezou and their friend Krista talk about the Galactic Starcruiser this week and pitch their own ideas for similar experiences. From Disney Villain hotels to Austenland, to Jurassic World, money is no object and nothing is off the table.Autor: The Geeky Waffle
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*spoilers for season two and for every book in the Bridgerton series* To skip discussion of Book 5, To Sir Philip With Love, which includes discussion of a character taking their own life, the time code is: 49:00-51:24 This week, Arezou and Chelsea, longtime Julia Quinn fans, break down the second season of Bridgerton, and look at how it fares as a…
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What makes a good Disney villain? Depends on what era you're looking at. From over the top, to twist reveals, to generational trauma, this week Candace and Arezou are looking at the Disney Villains through the ages and making some surprising discoveries about them along the way. Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waf…
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With "The Batman" out in theaters now, Candace, Bri and Arezou are asking themselves: which Batman was the best Batman? Arezou comes down firm on Batman & Robin being the top pick, to Bri's shock. Candace makes a case for Mask of the Phantasm. Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeek…
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With Uncharted coming out soon, we're asking ourselves: what were the best video game adaptations? Candace, Bri and Arezou talk about the Angelina Jolie Tomb Raider movies, Bri examines the horror movies the other two will never watch, and Arezou gets giddy at the idea of Henry Cavill in the Witcher (and in general). Check out the songs from Donkey…
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If a Rom Com contains magic...does that make it a fantasy film? That's the question Candace, Bri and Arezou ask themselves as they look back at rom-coms with a fantastical twist. From magic crabs, to coma ghosts, these movies were all the rage in the early 2000's, they talk about it all! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/…
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From Breaking Bad to The Sopranos, it seems like more and more shows are filled with characters we just can’t stand. Sometimes it’s fun, like with Seinfeld or Gossip Girl, and sometimes you get something like Glee… This week Candace, Vanessa, and Mack talk which shows they watched where every single character sucked.…
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New Year, New Spies. With the release of The 355 around the corner, Candace, Vanessa, and guest Waffle Mack look at why we love the espionage genre. They talk about favorite fictional spies, and spy stories like Alias and Harriet the Spy. Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaff…
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Before Spider-Man: Far From Home swings into theaters Candace talks with special guest Rachel Leishman about the most expensive and dangerous Broadway show of all time: Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark. They go deep into the history and lawsuits of the show that broke records and bones.Autor: The Geeky Waffle
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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Time for our favorite mushy holiday movies! This week, Candace and Arezou sit down to dive into “The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star,” and discuss how it ties into the Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe. Simon spin-off when? They also talk about some of the other hits (LoveHard) and misses (Father C…
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What do you get when you have a dad going through an "uncoupling," two kids who have never been outside the city, and one giant mystery in the forest - which happen to involve some muppets? You get Turkey Hollow. When searching for a topic for this Thanksgiving, Geeky Waffle's Candace, discovered a hidden gem, a Lifetime Channel Jim Henson muppet m…
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What’s your favorite scary movie? The question that defined an entire generation of horror fans ignited once again with the release of the Scream 5 trailer, promising another installment of bloody kills and frightening thrills as beloved Final Girl Sidney Prescott and her friends face off against another Ghostface Killer. Bri and Geeky Waffle write…
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It's that time of year for all things spooky and that includes vampires. Whether you think they are spooky or romantic, vampires are nonetheless a horror icon in pop culture. Join Bri, Candace, and Arezou, as we discuss who we think, are the hottest vampires. From discussing the very first hot vampire - not Dracula, The Lost Boys, Brad Pitt in Inte…
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Happy Halloween Waffles, in this spooky edition of the Geeky Waffle we discuss what movies we would like to see Jim Henson's Muppets recreate since Disney Plus is coming out with the Muppets Haunted Mansion movie on October 8th for their Hallowstream. Join Bri, Candace, and Arezou for this Muppet eccentric episode as they talk about which films the…
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In this week’s nostalgic episode, Candace, Bri and Arezou reminisce about the weirdest board games from their childhoods. They question the messages behind games like Mystery Date and Mall Madness, wonder if Knives Out was inspired by 13 Dead End Drive, and relive traumas both personal (Pretty Pretty Princess) and universal (Don’t Wake Daddy).…
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Marvel's "What If" has got the Waffles thinking... This week, Candace, Bri, Vanessa, and Arezou ask themselves the important questions: what if Nevill was the chosen one? What if Bella chose Jacob? What if Boo fell in love with a monster? What if Gilmore Girls...had zombies? Links What Once Was Mine: What Once Was Mine: A Twisted Tale by Liz Braswe…
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Candace and Bri tackle Camila Cabello’s Cinderella in a special bonus episode, Amazon Prime’s new jukebox musical. Despite the talented people involved, nothing about the movie resonated with either of them. From anachronistic details like plastic and Singer sewing machines to a world that feels like a giant set, no one is spared the Waffles wrath.…
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With Cinderella back in the news because of Amazon Prime's upcoming adaptation, Candace, Bri, and Arezou break down what they consider the best Cinderella adaptations. Is Ella Enchanted a good movie even if it's nothing like the book? Is Ever After the best Cinderella movie ever? Which movie did Arezou have a life-size poster of? All these question…
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When you think about it, are we really supposed to root for Rory Gilmore? A lot of the characters we thought were the protagonists might actually be the worst. Candace, Bri and Vanessa dive into which fan faves might not actually be all that great (Jim Halpert, anyone?) Also, Candace tries to ruin Bri and Vanessa's childhoods by bringing up Harry P…
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Though reboot fatigue seems to be all the rage, sometimes they can hit just the right spot. This week Candace and Arezou are joined by their friend and Geeky Waffle writer Hope to talk about their favourite reboots and what they did right. They also dive into the benefits of bringing an old story to a new generation, and try to decide what actually…
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In honor of the upcoming Jungle Cruise movie, Candace, Arezou and Bri discuss which theme park rides they would like to see get the big screen treatment. A justification for why the Space Mountain Travelers are headed to space? Another take on the Haunted Mansion using Paris’s Phantom Manor as inspiration? Plus what other theme parks have rides wor…
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Turns out we were wrong: Black Widow is a real movie! Candace is joined by Waffle Network host Catrina to talk about what it felt like to go back to the theater for the first time in a year to see the MCUs newest entry. They also agree one two key points: they love Yelena, and Clint Barton is the worst. Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ http…
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