Altered Geek

Netflix/Warner Bros. Deal Shakes Hollywood! Franchise Sequels & Theatrical Release Wars

Dive into a massive Geek News Smorgasboard with Altered Geek host Steve Phillips! We break down the biggest pop culture headlines of the week, including the historic news of the Original Power Rangers (Super Sentai) officially ending after 50 years. Get the scoop on the surprising Gremlins 3 announcement, the cosmic teaser for the new Supergirl DCU movie, and Brendan Fraser's latest comments on his potential return in The Mummy 4. Plus, we cover the mysterious Sonic the Hedgehog Spinoff Movie, the latest on Nicolas Cage's Spider-Man variant, a Terminator 7 script update from James Cameron, and the status of a new Men In Black sequel. You'll get all the essential details and discussion on these top stories in one place. Don't miss this massive adventure into Geekdom! Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!

iHeartMedia's Human Guarantee, Black Friday Meh, Batman Batcave, and YouTube Collabs Frustrations

Join host Steve Megatron Phillips and guest TFG1Mike on a brand new adventure into Geekdom! This week, we dive into the biggest stories and topics, including a breakdown of iHeartMedia's new "Guaranteed Human" branding and what it means for audio marketing. We also discuss why the Black Friday shopping weekend felt underwhelming, check out the incredible Macfarlane Batman Batcave, and sound off on the frustrating way YouTube handles their YT Collabs feature. You'll get all the essential geek news and discussions to keep you up-to-date on everything in the world of pop culture. Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!Update: This episode was recorded BEFORE the Warner Bros Discovery purchase by Netflix. We'll cover that next week!

Streaming Wars, Old Movies, & Star Trek Legacy

Dive into the latest geekdom with Steve Megatron Phillips! This week, we explore the surprising shift in streaming, where old movies are becoming major moneymakers for platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and Max. Discover why licensed library titles are generating two-thirds of movie revenue and how streamers are prioritizing classic films over expensive original series. Plus, we tackle the burning question: Do you really want a computer in your mattress? Get all the insights, discussions, and geeky takes you crave. Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!

Streamer Ads, Instagram Ratings, MTV's End, and YouTube Shorts!

Join Steve Megatron Phillips on Altered Geek as he dives into the latest in Geekdom! This week, we're talking about California's stance on noisy streamer ads, Instagram's new PG-13 rating, the end of an era as MTV shuts down its music channels, and the new "Pause the Feed" feature on YouTube Shorts. Plus, we explore how old movies are becoming streamers' biggest moneymakers. Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!

Amazon's James Bond Debacle, Increased Gaming Costs & Podcasting Responsibly

In this week's Altered Geek, join Steve Megatron Phillips and TFG1Mike as they dive into the latest geek news! They'll discuss Amazon MGM's controversial decision to remove guns from James Bond art, the rising costs and confusion in the video game market, Emily Blunt's reaction to AI actresses, and Disney+'s plans to integrate Hulu globally. Plus, listener feedback and more! Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!