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Geekmas In July-Hour 3 (Ep 66)

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Neighbor Cole's Santa's Secret Helpers are delivering listener presents if you collect all seven code words.
The episode is the third hour of a seven-hour 'Geekmas in July' live event, featuring hosts Angry Ginger, Neighbor Cole, Grant the Kilted One, and producer Kyle. It opens with announcements about listener giveaways using code words and a koozie prize awarded via chat room selection. The main segment focuses on geek news and trailer talk, covering topics like Netflix's talks for a fourth season of 'Manifest', Warner Bros. producing ten films for HBO Max, and the impact of streaming on theatrical releases. A debate arises over Scarlett Johansson's lawsuit against Disney, tying into broader Hollywood contract issues. The conversation shifts to actors, with praise for Jared Leto's transformative roles and criticism of Sean Penn's vaccination demands on set. News includes HBO Max's 'The Last of Us' casting Anna Torv and Pedro Pascal, Amazon's 'The Wheel of Time' with Rosamund Pike, and a 'Dune' prequel series. A heated discussion on COVID-19 vaccines and mask mandates reflects political divides, with Grant opposing mandates and Kyle emphasizing public health. Trailers are reviewed for 'Vacation Friends' starring John Cena and Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune', with the hosts sharing opinions on the films' potential. The episode concludes with teases for the next hour and casual banter, maintaining a comedic, conversational tone throughout.

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A festive geek hangout where Army of the Dead 2, Dune, gifts, and mic-side chaos all end up at the same table.

Geekmas in July makes a summer podcast hangout feel like an overstuffed holiday special, pulling streaming chatter, games, gifts, and inside jokes into one loose room with neighbor Cole, Grant the Kilted One, and not producer Kyle.

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Press play for Geekmas in July: seven hours of summertime Yuletide hangout, streaming chatter, gift-code hunting, games, stories, and a panel happily wandering between bits.

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