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BJGN 10-14-22 "Penguin gets his own series"

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Colin Farrell confirms an HBO Max Penguin series, promising a 'tasty and unusual' story set in New York.
The episode begins with Vicky Barcelona and Joey Dees filling in for BJ Shea, who is out due to a colonoscopy and cold. They open by catching up on geek news from their week off, including Marvel, Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, Andor, and She-Hulk updates. Vicky shares her experience watching Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon, describing a graphic punishment scene that made her hesitant to binge the show. Joey discusses watching the animated Harley Quinn series on HBO Max, praising its lighthearted take on DC villains and comedic elements like Clayface and Bane. The conversation shifts to DC content, with news of an HBO Max Penguin series starring Colin Farrell, set to film in New York in February 2023. They speculate on potential connections to The Batman and Lady Gaga's rumored role as Harley Quinn in Joker 2. Guest Gareth von Kallenbach joins to discuss Marvel Cinematic Universe delays, including Blade's director departure pushing it to September 2024 and affecting other films like Deadpool 3 and Secret Wars. He also covers Halloween season topics, such as Halloween Ends and Friday the 13th rights issues, and video game news about Callisto Protocol and Dead Space releasing close together. The hosts wrap up with movie recommendations for spooky season, including Werewolf by Night on Disney Plus, and end with a geek sheet segment highlighting new releases.

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A loose Halloween-time check-in moves from Batman's trauma to a couch-ready Werewolf by Night recommendation.

With BJ away, Vicky Barcelona and Joey Dees guide BJ Shay's Geek Nation through a loose Halloween-time check-in built around horror season, streaming headaches, and superhero talk.

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You want Batman trauma, DC streaming detours, and a Halloween movie pick you can watch from the couch.

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