On this episode of The Joy of Geek Podcast, we take a look at the current state of streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu, and explore the incredible rise and recent explosion of this increasingly dominant way to enjoy television. This is a medium that is growing and evolving so quickly that we actually had to break out an iPhone to record an additional news segment (which you'll find at the end of the podcast) to discuss a few big news stories that broke since we recorded.
Therefore, we start and end the podcast by talking about some of the latest streaming-related news stories - including the new trailer for David Fincher's Mindhunter, the debate over the size of Netflix's current debt, and the latest Stranger Things news, as well as some late-breaking stories about Disney's streaming plans, Netflix's acquisition of Millarworld, and Robert Kirkman's decision to take his future TV projects to Amazon.
And for the main topic this week, we count down our current favorite original shows from the big three streaming sources (although the majority of our choices come from Netflix, as it happens). We each offer up our top-five favorites, along with some honorable mentions (and one or two shows to be avoided at all costs). Oh, and shows that joined Netflix later in their runs like Black Mirror and The Killing are also fair game, in case you were wondering.
So join us, as we celebrate the best that TV has to offer, even when it's not technically "TV". This...is the Joy of Geek!
EDITOR'S NOTE: As you may have noticed, the numbering scheme of the episodes has recently changed - we will explain why on a future episode. Also, stay tuned after the end of the episode for some late-breaking news stories.
The Joy of Gaming Podcast, Episode 75 - Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, Super Mario Party and Our Multiplayer Gaming History
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 73 - Venom Review, Titans Episode 1 and a Tour of the DC Streaming App
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 72 - The Best of Spider-Man (in Movies, TV and Comics)
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Special Edition - Frontier Interview with Filmmaker Elliot Brady
The Joy of Gaming Podcast, Episode 74 - Insomniac's Spider-Man Review and Spoilercast and September Nintendo Direct
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 71 - Fall Film Season 2018 Preview
The Joy of Gaming Podcast, Episode 73 - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (Finally), Plagiarism at IGN, and Nintendo Smash Direct
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 70 - Mission: Impossible - Fallout Review and Franchise Retrospective
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 69 - San Diego Comic-Con 2018 Featuring Aquaman, Shazam, Glass and Titans
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 68 - Ant-Man and the Wasp Review
The Joy of Gaming Podcast, Episode 72 - E3 2018 Press Conference Round-Up and Hollow Knight Review
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 67 - Exploring the Halls of Junior High Horrors with Rob Potchak, Rob Retiano and Billy Parker
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 66 - Best Summer Blockbusters and Incredibles 2
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 65 - Solo: A Star Wars Story Review and Westworld Season 2 Update
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 64 - Fall TV Upfronts 2018: Trailers, Renewals and Cancellations
The Joy of Gaming Podcast, Episode 71 - God of War Spoiler-Free Discussion, Resident Evil Zero and More
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 63 - Avengers: Infinity War Review and Westworld Season 2 Premiere
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 62 - Ready Player One Review, A Quiet Place, Unforgotten and More
The Joy of Geek Podcast, Episode 61 - YA Author Scott Reintgen on his Novel Nyxia and How To Get Published
The Joy of Gaming Podcast, Episode 70 - Monster Hunter World, Celeste and March 8th Nintendo Direct
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