An eclectic group of geeks celebrate pop culture with analysis, reviews, opinions, and personal experiences - and an inclusive community where geeks of all kind can 'waffle' about their favorite fandoms. Formerly known as Geeky Girl Gab
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Interview with Realm of Wonders Author Alexandra Monir
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Arezou is joined by Alexandra Monir, author of Realm of Wonders to talk about the third book in the Queen's Council series, and what it was like getting the call to write a Princess Jasmine book. They also talk about the use of Persian influences in the story, and blending the world of Aladdin together with 1001 Nights. Follow Alexandra online: htt…
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The Nutcracker Prince: A Nightmare of a Christmas Movie
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Candace and Arezou, discuss their childhood trauma caused by watching the animated movie "The Nutcracker Prince" as children. From curses, and rats biting toes to creepy magical uncles they breakdown everything that still haunts them from this animated movie.Oleh The Geeky Waffle
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Small Business Saturday: The Romance Era Bookshop
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On this Small Business Saturday, Arezou is joined by owner of The Romance Era Bookshop (and host of The Geeky Waffle Network's Bookmarked and Busy!) Ren, to talk about how they started their romance-focused bookstore, the unexpected challenges, and the community that's sprung up around it. Follow Ren and the Romance Era Bookshop online: https://www…
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The Mystery of Disneyland Paris' Phantom Manor
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Arezou and Candace are joined by their friend Tommy to discuss the story behind the Disneyland Paris' Haunted Mansion: Phantom Manor. They talk about the history, the refurb changes, the fictional backstory, and who is better, Constance Hatchaway or Melanie? Check out Tommy's site http://Radasheck.com and follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/…
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Exorcistic: A Parody Rock Musical Interview with Michael Shaw Fisher
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The Geeky Waffle host Candace talk with EXORCISTIC writer and star Michael Shaw Fisher about his show coming to New York, the art of parody, and the original Exorcist movie and book. Tickets are now available and can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/exorcistic-nyc-2504579 Book, lyrics, and music by two-time Ovation Award winner Mich…
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Interview With Thea Guanzon: Author of The Hurricane Wars
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Arezou is joined on the show by author Thea Guanzon to talk about her upcoming novel The Hurricane Wars, contributing to From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, her writers journey, and of course Reylo. Follow Thea online: https://twitter.com/theagwrites theaguanzon.com Waffle Links: https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin https://twitter.com/spac…
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Before Star Wars Celebration we made a stop Disneyland Paris. We compare the biggest differences between this park and it's American's counterpart.Oleh The Geeky Waffle
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
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Candace and Britt went to the Hollywood premiere of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. They discuss how the movie works as a conclusion to the franchise, the de-aging technology, and Harrison Ford's love of the character. Thank you Lucasfilm for the invite.Oleh The Geeky Waffle
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Interview with Zoraida Cordova: Author of Kiss the Girl & High Republic
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Arezou sits down with author Zoraida Cordova to talk about Kiss The Girl, her modern Little Mermaid retelling. They talk about the process of adapting such a beloved story in a new way, deleted scenes and Easter eggs, and building Ariel and Eric's characters. They also talk about Star Wars: The High Republic and adding a little romance to the Galax…
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Why Do Some Characters Get Shipped with Everyone?
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Star Wars Twitter is having an interesting discussion about the possibility of Din Dijarin aka the Mandalorian hooking up with Bo-Katan. She is not the first character to be shipped with Din and we doubt she will be the last. And that got us thinking Din Dijarin is shipped with a lot of different characters. There is even a trope for a character th…
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In honor of Titanic's 25th anniversary we look back on the craziest things that happened after the movie became a blockbuster. From Titanic vacations to escape rooms to Adele's themed birthday party, we try to figure out why people seem to be celebrating a historic tragedy.Oleh The Geeky Waffle
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Evil Dolls & Why We Find Them So Scary
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In honor of M3GAN we are talking about famous evil dolls and why we find them so scary.Oleh The Geeky Waffle
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Little Nemo Adventures in Slumberland
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We’re talking about another horror from our childhoods, the animated movie Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland. Netflix recently released a movie, Slumberland based on the same story and it brought back a lot of memories. Candace and Krista share their thoughts about this cult classic.Oleh The Geeky Waffle
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Hocus Pocus 2 and Nostalgia Inspired Media
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It's been 29 years, and the witches are back! Candace, Arezou, and Mack, three life-long Sanderson Sisters fans, have some thoughts about the new sequel.Oleh The Geeky Waffle
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Wanda is not the villain of Doctor Strange
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This week, Candace is joined by friends Noor-Hal and Rachel to insist that Wanda was not the villain of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. They talk about the difference between villain and antagonist and wonder if the Darkhold was the real villain. They also talk about Wanda’s arc between this and WandaVision, and how a few tweaks could …
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Netflix's Heartstopper has stolen the hearts of viewers young and old. Today, Arezou and Chelsea talk about their impressions of the series as a Heartstopper newbie and as a book fan respectively. Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffl…
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Waffle Talk with Amphibia's Matt Braly
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With Disney’s Amphibia coming to an end, Geeky Waffle staff writer Hope sits down with series creator Matt Braly! They take a look back on his journey since his early Gravity Falls days, geek out over favorite fandoms like Digimon and Sonic the Hedgehog, have an important discussion about diversity in all-ages media, and celebrate Amphibia coming t…
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What IP would you want to get the IP treatment? Candace, Bri, Arezou and their friend Krista talk about the Galactic Starcruiser this week and pitch their own ideas for similar experiences. From Disney Villain hotels to Austenland, to Jurassic World, money is no object and nothing is off the table.Oleh The Geeky Waffle
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Bridgerton - The Book Lovers Review
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*spoilers for season two and for every book in the Bridgerton series* To skip discussion of Book 5, To Sir Philip With Love, which includes discussion of a character taking their own life, the time code is: 49:00-51:24 This week, Arezou and Chelsea, longtime Julia Quinn fans, break down the second season of Bridgerton, and look at how it fares as a…
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What makes a good Disney villain? Depends on what era you're looking at. From over the top, to twist reveals, to generational trauma, this week Candace and Arezou are looking at the Disney Villains through the ages and making some surprising discoveries about them along the way. Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waf…
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With "The Batman" out in theaters now, Candace, Bri and Arezou are asking themselves: which Batman was the best Batman? Arezou comes down firm on Batman & Robin being the top pick, to Bri's shock. Candace makes a case for Mask of the Phantasm. Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeek…
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With Uncharted coming out soon, we're asking ourselves: what were the best video game adaptations? Candace, Bri and Arezou talk about the Angelina Jolie Tomb Raider movies, Bri examines the horror movies the other two will never watch, and Arezou gets giddy at the idea of Henry Cavill in the Witcher (and in general). Check out the songs from Donkey…
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If a Rom Com contains magic...does that make it a fantasy film? That's the question Candace, Bri and Arezou ask themselves as they look back at rom-coms with a fantastical twist. From magic crabs, to coma ghosts, these movies were all the rage in the early 2000's, they talk about it all! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/…
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TV Shows Where We Hated All the Characters
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From Breaking Bad to The Sopranos, it seems like more and more shows are filled with characters we just can’t stand. Sometimes it’s fun, like with Seinfeld or Gossip Girl, and sometimes you get something like Glee… This week Candace, Vanessa, and Mack talk which shows they watched where every single character sucked.…
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Favorite Fictional Spies And Why We Love Their Stories
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New Year, New Spies. With the release of The 355 around the corner, Candace, Vanessa, and guest Waffle Mack look at why we love the espionage genre. They talk about favorite fictional spies, and spy stories like Alias and Harriet the Spy. Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaff…
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Hype
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Candace is joined by Rachel to talk all about the sneak peek and hype surrounding Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness! Minor spoilers for Spider-Man: No Way Home.Oleh The Geeky Waffle
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Spider-Man No Way Home Spoiler Filled Review
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We're talking about the long anticipated Spider-Man movie. Is it fan service if it serves the plot and is done well?Oleh The Geeky Waffle
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Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark - The Most Expensive and Dangerous Broadway Show Ever
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Before Spider-Man: Far From Home swings into theaters Candace talks with special guest Rachel Leishman about the most expensive and dangerous Broadway show of all time: Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark. They go deep into the history and lawsuits of the show that broke records and bones.Oleh The Geeky Waffle
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Why Do We Love Cliche Holiday Movies?
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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Time for our favorite mushy holiday movies! This week, Candace and Arezou sit down to dive into “The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star,” and discuss how it ties into the Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe. Simon spin-off when? They also talk about some of the other hits (LoveHard) and misses (Father C…
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The Unknown Jim Henson Thanksgiving Movie Turkey Hollow
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What do you get when you have a dad going through an "uncoupling," two kids who have never been outside the city, and one giant mystery in the forest - which happen to involve some muppets? You get Turkey Hollow. When searching for a topic for this Thanksgiving, Geeky Waffle's Candace, discovered a hidden gem, a Lifetime Channel Jim Henson muppet m…
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What Makes the Scream Franchise so Endearing.
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What’s your favorite scary movie? The question that defined an entire generation of horror fans ignited once again with the release of the Scream 5 trailer, promising another installment of bloody kills and frightening thrills as beloved Final Girl Sidney Prescott and her friends face off against another Ghostface Killer. Bri and Geeky Waffle write…
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It's that time of year for all things spooky and that includes vampires. Whether you think they are spooky or romantic, vampires are nonetheless a horror icon in pop culture. Join Bri, Candace, and Arezou, as we discuss who we think, are the hottest vampires. From discussing the very first hot vampire - not Dracula, The Lost Boys, Brad Pitt in Inte…
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Happy Halloween Waffles, in this spooky edition of the Geeky Waffle we discuss what movies we would like to see Jim Henson's Muppets recreate since Disney Plus is coming out with the Muppets Haunted Mansion movie on October 8th for their Hallowstream. Join Bri, Candace, and Arezou for this Muppet eccentric episode as they talk about which films the…
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Weirdest Board Games from Our Childhood
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In this week’s nostalgic episode, Candace, Bri and Arezou reminisce about the weirdest board games from their childhoods. They question the messages behind games like Mystery Date and Mall Madness, wonder if Knives Out was inspired by 13 Dead End Drive, and relive traumas both personal (Pretty Pretty Princess) and universal (Don’t Wake Daddy).…
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What If Wishlist: Harry Potter wasn't the Chosen One, Gilmore Girls with Zombies and more
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Marvel's "What If" has got the Waffles thinking... This week, Candace, Bri, Vanessa, and Arezou ask themselves the important questions: what if Nevill was the chosen one? What if Bella chose Jacob? What if Boo fell in love with a monster? What if Gilmore Girls...had zombies? Links What Once Was Mine: What Once Was Mine: A Twisted Tale by Liz Braswe…
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Candace and Bri tackle Camila Cabello’s Cinderella in a special bonus episode, Amazon Prime’s new jukebox musical. Despite the talented people involved, nothing about the movie resonated with either of them. From anachronistic details like plastic and Singer sewing machines to a world that feels like a giant set, no one is spared the Waffles wrath.…
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With Cinderella back in the news because of Amazon Prime's upcoming adaptation, Candace, Bri, and Arezou break down what they consider the best Cinderella adaptations. Is Ella Enchanted a good movie even if it's nothing like the book? Is Ever After the best Cinderella movie ever? Which movie did Arezou have a life-size poster of? All these question…
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When you think about it, are we really supposed to root for Rory Gilmore? A lot of the characters we thought were the protagonists might actually be the worst. Candace, Bri and Vanessa dive into which fan faves might not actually be all that great (Jim Halpert, anyone?) Also, Candace tries to ruin Bri and Vanessa's childhoods by bringing up Harry P…
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Though reboot fatigue seems to be all the rage, sometimes they can hit just the right spot. This week Candace and Arezou are joined by their friend and Geeky Waffle writer Hope to talk about their favourite reboots and what they did right. They also dive into the benefits of bringing an old story to a new generation, and try to decide what actually…
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In honor of the upcoming Jungle Cruise movie, Candace, Arezou and Bri discuss which theme park rides they would like to see get the big screen treatment. A justification for why the Space Mountain Travelers are headed to space? Another take on the Haunted Mansion using Paris’s Phantom Manor as inspiration? Plus what other theme parks have rides wor…
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Turns out we were wrong: Black Widow is a real movie! Candace is joined by Waffle Network host Catrina to talk about what it felt like to go back to the theater for the first time in a year to see the MCUs newest entry. They also agree one two key points: they love Yelena, and Clint Barton is the worst. Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ http…
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Who doesn't love a good himbo? This week, Candace Bri and Arezou dive into the history of the term, and reflect on the morbid reason why they might find himbos so appealing. They also show love to their favourite pop-culture himbos like Kronk, George of the Jungle, and Jason Mendoza, and try to answer the all-important question: Is Thor a himbo too…
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Interview with Hamilton's Carleigh Bettiol
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In honor of the year anniversary of Hamilton coming to Disney+ we talk to Broadway star and original cast member Carleigh Bettiol. She spoke about the filming of the show, working with Lin Manuel Miranda and how it is performing knowing Tom Hanks is in the audience.Oleh The Geeky Waffle
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25th Anniversary The Hunchback of Notre Dame
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Today Candace and Arezou are joined by their friend Alice to celebrate the 25th (!) anniversary of Disney animated classic The Hunchback of Notre Dame. They reminisce about seeing the movie for the first time and what it meant to them, they try to make sense of the light marketing contrasted with the dark tone of the movie, and they dive into what …
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Vanessa and Candace watched Disney's latest live action remake Cruella and they have thoughts. They talk about that "twist," Emma Stone's portrayal of the titular character and is Cruella really cruel? Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeeky…
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Today, Candace, Bri, Vanessa and Arezou reminisce about the last 100 episodes of the show. They talk about the geekiest things they’ve ever done - from conventions, to nerd events, to real life touches - and take some time to mourn a childhood geeky staple that just doesn’t feel the same these days. Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://…
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It was the night before Star Wars day.. .and all through twitter... Marvel unleashed chaos when they dropped their Phase 4 preview-slash-ode to to the moviegoing experience. Today, Candace, Bri and Arezou discuss which Marvel projects they're most looking forward to, get nostalgic about movie theaters and speculate about whether Black Widow is a re…
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In honor of the 20th anniversary of the highly-stylized jukebox musical, Candace, Bri and Arezou share memories of Moulin Rouge. Candace and Arezou love it, Bri hates it, though they can all agree Ewan McGregor is extremely hot in it. They talk about the parts that didn’t age well, the parts that still hold up, and the differences between the movie…
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Josie and the Pussycats' 20th Anniversary
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Dujour means going rogue! This week, Bri and Arezou take over the show to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fourth-wall-breaking, increasingly relatable commentary on capitalism masked as a musical comedy: Josie and the Pussycats.Oleh The Geeky Waffle
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Embarrassing Childhood Fictional Crushes
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In one of their more giggly - and embarrassing - episodes to date, Candace, Bri and Arezou discuss which fictional characters completely captured their childhood hearts. From the expected like Aladdin, to the strange like Goliath from Gargoyles, or Basil of Baker Street, they leave no stone unturned. And Star Wars comes up too. Because of course it…
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