The Wild Robot (2024)

The Wild Robot (2024)

Author: Rym and Scott July 3, 2025 Duration: 48:03

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Chris Sanders' The Wild Robot (2024), out of Dreamworks. It's fantastic animation and overall a good film. In the news, Rym has ascended to the open comb razor, Diamond's bankruptcy saga continues to be more and more insane by the day, and Rick and Morty has matured into a very good show.

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Every Wednesday, Rym and Scott carve out a space for a specific kind of geekery on their GeekNights Wednesday-Comics and Animation podcast. This isn't a broad pop-culture roundup; it's a dedicated, weekly dive into the panels and the frames. The conversation revolves around the worlds of comic books, graphic novels, and animated series, both new and classic. You'll hear them dissect the latest storyline from a major publisher, revisit an influential anime film, or unpack the artistic merits of an indie graphic novel. Their discussions are informed by deep personal fandom and a critical eye, blending genuine enthusiasm with thoughtful analysis. They might trace the evolution of a particular animation studio's style or debate the narrative impact of a crossover event. Listening to this podcast feels like sitting in on a conversation between two deeply knowledgeable friends who are always eager to share and examine what makes these visual mediums tick. It’s for anyone who wants to move beyond simple reviews and into more substantive talk about the craft, history, and ongoing sagas found in comics and animation. The tone is casual but never shallow, making complex topics accessible without sacrificing depth. Each episode is a focused look at the art and stories that define these genres, delivered with the consistent rapport that Rym and Scott have built over time. It’s a midweek appointment for dedicated fans.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

GeekNights Wednesday - Comics and Animation
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Twitter Comics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Tonight on GeekNights, rather than talking about traditional webcomics, we consider the ones we stumble upon ad hoc in our social media feeds. Things like False Knees or webcomicname. Hit up the GeekNights Forum to see t…
Tatami Galaxy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review the delightful Tatami Galaxy anime. Adapted from Tomihiko Morimi's novel, it's worth a watch. Especially if you liked The Night is Short, Walk On Girl or Eccentric Family. In the news, Br…
Dororo (2019) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review the Dororo anime that recently came out (as opposed to the one from 50 years ago). It's a telling of Tezuka's Dororo manga with a modern sensibility. In the news, Gundam NT is apparently…
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Tonight on GeekNights we review the triumph of animation that is Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Go see it immediately if you haven't already. In the news, the New York International Children's Film Festival is on, wi…
Mirai (2018) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Mamoru Hosoda's wonderful Mirai (未来のミライ). It's a film about how the imagination of children and the stories they absorb growing up shape them and those around them. It also has the best h…
The Dragon Prince [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Tonight on the 13th anniversary of the launch of GeekNights, we review Netflix's The Dragon Prince. It's pretty good, and it has a hot king. In the news, Bee and Puppycat has some new biz, Sony is pulling Funimation show…
Mr. Tonegawa: Middle Management Blues [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Mr. Tonegawa: Middle Management Blues (中間管理録 トネガワ), also known as The Chronicles of Middle Manager Tonegawa. It's a spinoff from not Akagi, but Kaiji.In the news, there is inexplicably a…
Night is Short, Walk on Girl [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Masaaki Yuasa's phenomenal Night Is Short, Walk On Girl. Just go see it. Don't even wait to listen to our review.In the news, Hanebado is bad, The Dragon Prince is good, Assassination Cla…
Keiichi Arawi's City Manga [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Keiichi Arawi's City Manga. It's delightful, with excellent comedic timing. If you enjoy Nichijou this is definitely up your alley. In the news, Fantastic Four #1 just dropped, we won't b…

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