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Jon Myers, Friend of the Podcast, joins the conversation for this week’s episode.   Jon Myers, Friend of the Podcast, joins Josh and Jaimee this week to talk about E3 and the latest from Apple. This week’s question of the week is all about reboots and remakes, and you don’t want to miss the opportunity to submit your responses over on Twitter. In this episode you’ll hear lots about E3, iOS8, the leaked iPhone 6, as well as some Silicon Valley discussion. Don’t miss it! Here’s lots of things you can also do: Subscribe to the JustUs Geeks YouTube Channel today! […] The post Episode 116: He’s No Pied Piper appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

Don’t miss this episode’s discussion about the latest X-Men movie, as well as a closer look inside the JustUs Geeks Podcast.   The latest episode of the podcast opens with another Blast From The Past!, featuring a look back at Apple’s WWDC 2012 keynote address, thanks to the Founders. (Note: this is all the WWDC you get this week!) This week’s Featured Topic is X-Men: Days of Future Past, and why the Geeks love and hate it! …or do they? After the break, Jaimee interviews Josh?!?! What??? Find out lots of insider information about the JustUs Geeks Podcast in the […] The post Episode 115: Days of Future and Past appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

Whitehead talks about the social media firestorm surrounding Comics4Kids. Click here to listen to our one-on-one interview with Comics4Kids founder Michael Whitehead! Michael Whitehead is the founder of Comics4Kids, which we featured in an interview previously on the podcast. In the last few days Whitehead and Comics4Kids has come under fire after a social media inquiry about a photo posted to the official Comics4Kids Twitter account resulted in Bleeding Cool article that set the online comics community in an uproar. In this interview you’ll hear Whitehead’s account of the past few days, and what has lead him to close his non-profit and reopen Comics4Kids as a […] The post An Interview with Michael Whitehead of Comics4Kids appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

Local comic convention show-runners join the JustUs Geeks this week to talk about all things geek and cosplay. John and Cori join Josh and Jaimee this week to talk about the upcoming Geek Gathering, a new and local comic convention that is taking the Shoals by storm. This week’s #TweetTheGeeks question of the week is one of the best in quite a while, and you can still leave your answers in the comments below. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! John and Cori talk about how the convention was started, what all it takes to run a small con, and […] The post Episode 114: A Very Geeky Gathering appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

Author B.J. Keeton sits in for the latest installment of the JustUs Geeks Podcast. In this week’s episode of the JustUs Geeks Podcast author B.J. Keeton gets into the mix, as Josh and Jaimee talk about e-books, stories, and…..Godzilla! #TweetTheGeeks RETURNS this week! Didn’t get your answer in to be featured on the show? Listen to the question of the week and leave your answer in the comments. Don’t miss the conversation about Keeton’s work, as well as the pros and cons of the newest Godzilla film. Make sure you go and check out B.J.’s website, featuring ways to purchase […] The post Episode 113: The Writer appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

We have finally unleashed the Just Us Teens upon the world this week, and feature them in this week’s episode of the podcast. In this week’s episode of the JustUs Geeks Podcast, Jaimee and Josh are joined by Lily, Miles, and Carter, three of the hosts of the first episode of the Just Us Teens Podcast (Note: this is very difficult to say after over two years of saying ‘JustUs Geeks’), a collaboration between JustUs Geeks and the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library’s Teen Program.  The kids talk about the library, their favorite pop culture topics, and what it’s like to create […] The post Episode 112: The Geeks Will Inherit The Earth appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

Stephenie Walker from RocketCityMom.com  joins the conversation this week for an episode all about books.   In this week’s episode of the JustUs Geeks Podcast Jaimee and Josh are joined by Stephenie Walker, co-editor of RocketCityMom.com and a former youth services librarian, to talk about some of their favorite books from childhood, what they are reading, and how teen culture can shape teen literature. As always, we want your feedback! Let us hear from you about this week’s episode, and about some of the awesome books you read/read as a kid or young adult! Follow along with Stephenie and Jen at […] The post Episode 111: books. appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

We always save the best for last; check out our LCTC 2014 interview with Christopher McDonald!   Here’s our short interview with Shooter McGavin himself, Christopher McDonald! Christopher McDonald very well may be one the most underrated actors of our time. As an actor, Christopher McDonald cannot be defined by a simple role that pitted him against Adam Sandler as golf’s greatest villain. He’s also more than a quiz show host, lawyer, Starship lieutenant, and a voice actor. There aren’t very many actors with the range that McDonald has in television and film. We had the opportunity to talk with Chris briefly […] The post A JustUs Geeks Interview with Christopher McDonald appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

McNutt returns to the podcast for this pre-Free Comic Book Day episode. In this week’s episode of the JustUs Geeks Podcast Ronnie McNutt returns to join Jaimee and Josh for an comic book fueled episode. This week’s discussion covers a variety of comic-related topics, such as current readings, favorite issues, and comic book movies and television shows. Make sure you also go and check out Josh appearing on I Heard That Was Good Episode 73! Here’s lots of things you can also do: Subscribe to the JustUs Geeks YouTube Channel today! Don’t forget to Like Us On Facebook and to follow us […] The post Episode 110: We Have Issues appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

Break out your D20 for the latest episode of the JustUs Geeks Podcast! In this week’s episode of the JustUs Geeks Podcast Josh and Jaimee welcome a new clan into the studio to learn all about D&D! Kicking off the show this week is a Blast From The Past!, featuring a short from an early episode of the podcast! Hear the origin story of our D&D clan, and learn all about the essentials to getting started with D&D! This is an episode you don’t want to miss! Check out our new Instagram! Here’s lots of things you can also do: Subscribe […] The post Episode 109: A Beginner’s Guide to Dungeons and Dragons appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

Fandoms collide for this week’s episode: Fandom Fridays! In this week’s episode of the podcast Josh and Jaimee dive right into the heart of geekdom: fandoms. Thanks to all of you JUGheads for making this week’s #TweetTheGeeks our most successful yet! This week also comes with a huge reveal for the Florence-Lauderdal Public Library Teen Program as well! After the break, the discussion turns toward TV, with discussion about the latest episode of Game of Thrones, as well as the all-new Fargo. We need your feedback on this episode. Leave it in the comments below; we want to hear from […] The post Episode 108: Fandom Friday appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

The latest episode of the podcast smells a lot like teen spirit.   Episode 107 returns you to a time when music was better and no twerking was involved. Thanks to our recent LexCon videographer Corey Hannah for joining the podcast this week for a discussion on all things 90’s music related. #TweetTheGeeks also returned – listen for your answer! We need your feedback! Leave it in the comments below or on Twitter; we want to hear from you! Here’s lots of things you can also do: Subscribe to the JustUs Geeks YouTube Channel today! Don’t forget to Like Us On […] The post Episode 107: Now That’s What I Call 90’s appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

SURPRISE: The JustUs Geeks Podcast returns to Fridays! Check out the latest episode! Episode 106 features the return of Dan Marsh to the podcast! Josh, Jaimee, and Dan get things going in this episode by talking about geeky spring cleaning, and removing some things from your life. This episode’s Featured Topic is The Walking Dead season finale! Don’t miss the conversation about this episode of everyone’s favorite walker stalkers. Did you get a chance to check out our interview with Jason from The Walking Dead ‘Cast? Make sure you listen to it here, and go and subscribe to their podcast; […] The post Episode 106: Some Talking Deadcast appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

Don’t miss our interview with Jason from The Walking Dead ‘Cast, iTunes Number 1 rated Walking Dead podcast! Here’s our interview with Jason from The Walking Deadcast, iTunes Number 1 rated Walking Dead podcast! Jason from The Walking Dead ‘Cast is ready to lead you through every aspect of The Walking Dead! It was a huge pleasure to get to speak with Jason, who talks about all things TWD, horror movies, interviewing the cast of The Walking Dead, and Walker Stalker Con! Don’t miss this interview! You can find out lots more about Jason and Karen from The Walking Deadcast over at their […] The post A JustUs Geeks Interview with Jason from The Walking Dead ‘Cast appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

There’s a new voice in this week’s episode, PLUS an interview with the founder of Comics For Kids!   This week’s episode signals a shift in the JUG-o-sphere as a new voice is welcomed onto the show, and also the return of the First Lady of JustUsGeeks.com (which you can find out lots more about over at emylibef.com)! #TweetTheGeeks returns this week with a question about geeky literature. Featured in this week’s show is an interview with Michael Whitehead, founder of the amazing grassroots comic and literacy program, Comics For Kids. You can find out more about Comics For Kids on Twitter […] The post Episode 105: Mean Girls appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

Don’t miss our interview with Kimleigh Smith featured in Jason Bateman’s Bad Words.   Don’t miss our interview with Kimleigh Smith, featured in Jason Bateman’s Bad Words! I had the incredible pleasure of speaking with Kimleigh Smith, who’s talents are featured in Jason Bateman’s directorial debut, Bad Words. Kimleigh’s story is more than just that of an actress; it’s a story of determination and positivity as she encourages everyone to “embrace your cape”. You can find out lots more about Kimleigh over at her website, www.embraceyourcape.com. You can also follow Kimleigh on Twitter! Bad Words stars Jason Bateman, and is also […] The post A JustUs Geeks Interview with Kimleigh Smith appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

Don’t miss out of these interviews from LCTC 2014!   This week’s episode is a sampling of 4 interviews from Lexington Comic and Toy Convention 2014, featuring Robert Carradine, Big Tiny – Theodus Crane, Jason David Frank, and Paris Themmen – the original Mike Tee Vee from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory! Like and share this episode today! Be on the look-out this week for interviews with Curtis Armstrong and Christopher McDonald! Don’t miss out on the video interviews as well! Subscribe to the JustUs Geeks YouTube Channel today! Don’t forget to Like Us On Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and […] The post Episode 104: LexCon 2014 Interviews appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

It’s really just a toss up with this one.   Fresh back from LexCon 2014, The Geeks talk about whatever they want this week, and it’s still a pretty decent episode. Even more important than this week’s episode is our YouTube channel! Go subscribe, comment, let us know what you want to see from The Geeks! Check out our LCTC2014 coverage, and look for more from LexCon 2014 this week! Don’t forget to Like Us On Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and give us a call any day or night on the JustUs Geeks Hotline [1 (707) OK-GEEKS]! Here are a few ways […] The post Episode 103: A Grab Bag Episode appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

Going to a convention anytime soon? This episode is for you! (Even if you aren’t going to a convention, this episode is still for you.) The Geeks gear up for LCTC 2014 this week with great conversation about what they’re expecting from LexCon 2014. The conversation begins this week with a discussion about lost episodes of television shows, and what the guys would like to see more of. The Featured Topic this week isn’t just primarily for LexCon-goers, but all convention goers everywhere, as the Geeks talk about what is important in heading out to a convention. After the break, […] The post Episode 102: A Con-Goers Guide to LexCon 2014 appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

They call themselves the Guardians of the Geekery. What a bunch of…   The Guardians of the Geekery assemble this week with one Mikey Burgett to take the JustUs Geeks Podcast into the next galaxy. In their continued pursuit of intergalactic truth and justice….oh no, wait; no justice, just chicken wings. The conversation kicks off this week with a small tribute to the late Harold Ramis, followed by this week’s #TweetTheGeeks question of the week. The Featured Topic this week, as you might could’ve guessed, is a discussion about the trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy. After the break, the conversation […] The post Episode 101: Guardians of the Geekery appeared first on JustUs Geeks.