https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/neekology101--3678004enLeisureCopyright Gary Avantshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/24d7079e65ecd60ac5e2c542936b7f0b.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/neekology101--3678004Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:20:32 +0000Gary AvantsGary Avantsfeeds@spreaker.comGary, Rudy, and John are the Knights Who Say Neek. Neekology 101 is a peek into our favorite characters from fandom movies, comics, and TV shows with interesting, humorous, and always inspirational thoughts. What's in your fandom universe?false65481b87-2531-53fe-be28-dba70370e79fepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-184-strange-new-worlds-season-4--75976847neekology101.podbean.com/dd52e959-34fc-3188-930d-5e3c209dd0c0Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsThis had to be the strangest season of any Star Trek yet. Horror, comedy, Film Noir,etc. 1949false183fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-183-with-a-rebel-tell--75860693neekology101.podbean.com/62805495-4aec-3003-bfc1-228e49e08c44Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsWhy is the Millenium Falcon a rebel at heart? Because it has a the original rebel droid in its heart, literally. 1567false182fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-182-better-the-first-time-around--75580777neekology101.podbean.com/a25a8d8d-66c0-395c-bb23-fa2980b261efMon, 05 Oct 2026 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsRemakes are everywhere and some are rumored. But what are some pieces of art in film were perfect the first time and never need to be remade? 1801false181fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-181-something-in-the-way-she-moves--75412301neekology101.podbean.com/c1de1f25-eae9-317f-84ad-f48a76a2d6d4Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsWhat is it about The Enterprise that woos a man like James Kirk who is a woman's man, but only has eyes for one unforgettable Federation starship/  1789false180fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-180-spiderman-s-new-day--74769675neekology101.podbean.com/da8e146b-7f3a-3aa0-9640-b1f080b4a6c8Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsPeter Parker has practically put all us people into a perfect presentation of Spiderman then plenty of other persons. 1639false179fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-179-supergirl--74647670neekology101.podbean.com/cf3cb40a-e3fa-3b53-874d-d6516e36ebccMon, 24 Aug 2026 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsThis isn't like Superman at at all. Yet, it is a romp around the galaxy you won't soo forget. 955false178fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-178-good-luck-have-fun-don-t-die--74230770neekology101.podbean.com/8d6e1720-d8b1-3a66-9c8a-b54a701346deMon, 17 Aug 2026 23:26:00 +0000Gary AvantsA time travel tale that turns your time into a trip that you will never forget. 130false177fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-177-welcome-to-the-boroughs-where-you-ll-have-the-time-of-your-lives--73764332neekology101.podbean.com/387ece52-2310-3b85-89b6-dc526aa01f33Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsWelcome to the Boroughs Where You'll Have the Time of Your Lives. But please don't look behind the scenes, thank you. 1689false176fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-176-it-s-a-living-thing--73391466neekology101.podbean.com/a371ca9d-e627-38d0-bba9-a8873d317a57Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsSometimes a character in a movie or TV shows aren't necessarily alive, but they are living things. And if they could talk...3225false174fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-175-the-mandolorian-and-grogu--73194354neekology101.podbean.com/28e2ffe4-4181-32d1-9d0f-51c651b4c9ffMon, 27 Jul 2026 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsIn my opinion a Star Wars solid play. Let's see what you think. 2201false173fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-174-we-re-going-back-to-the-future-again--73069912neekology101.podbean.com/b41ee1de-589e-3685-9e16-75a9ff54432dMon, 20 Jul 2026 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsThis was a conversation I had with some of my students about the Back to the Future trilogy and what was their take away. 4153false171fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-173-my-issues-with-star-trek--72951053neekology101.podbean.com/47355dc9-1964-3b82-928e-98a4af88697aMon, 13 Jul 2026 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsToday I speak with one of my students about some of the bigger life issues brought up in the Star Trek movies. 4153false170fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-171-the-future-of-education--72840454neekology101.podbean.com/4bbc6ddd-9660-368c-8319-41318c41ec92Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsWe talked about how teaching has changed and where it might be going. Being a veteran teacher I have seen a lot as I near retirement so have some stories to tell .  3217false169fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-177-movies-that-are-dying-to-be-made--72750015neekology101.podbean.com/5b14d573-d9c4-3dae-b63a-86f38d3ebec9Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:17:40 +0000Gary AvantsOkay, this is just an idea to create movies fandom would love to see and not create the same movies over and over and over again. 1805false175fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-170-darth-maul-the-shadow-lord--72741751neekology101.podbean.com/5a51085e-df70-3f63-8531-4393c947658bMon, 29 Jun 2026 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsDarth Maul is back! This animated series does a great job of telling his story and how he faces his new life. 2597false168fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-169-two-hours-you-didn-t-waste-watching-a-movie--72419831neekology101.podbean.com/edfb6189-e4d4-37c6-84f6-2dcd004b572cMon, 08 Jun 2026 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsSome people feel like after certain movies they comment that those were two hours they can never get back. So to counter this, we present some of our favorite movies and why they AREN'T a waste of your precious time. 1897false167fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-168-watch-one-and-you-ll-know--72279519neekology101.podbean.com/d261c7c0-4b52-3af6-8154-2962f03f5cafMon, 01 Jun 2026 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsWe shared shows we have been watching and challenged each other to at least watch one episode. Then you'll know if it's worth the watch. 1773false166fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-167-out-of-the-silent-planet--72155821neekology101.podbean.com/0f54a8a0-3232-3df0-9748-c142930b9889Mon, 25 May 2026 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsIf you haven't read any of CS Lewis Space Trilogy, you are missing our. Out of the Silent Planet is the first in the series. 869false164fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-166-may-the-4th-be-with-you--72036359neekology101.podbean.com/766904de-f1c6-3d2d-b9b0-09ae7a4111ebSat, 16 May 2026 23:02:44 +0000Gary AvantsMay the 4th be with you. 2265false165fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-165-awaken-thou-awoken--71857755neekology101.podbean.com/b0da3f6d-5ced-3098-8be1-f25d2f9c5cbaMon, 04 May 2026 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsWokeness is in so many fandom things. How would a bit of balance make a difference? 1797false163fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-164-a-little-nonsense-now-and-then--71674522neekology101.podbean.com/130ab0cf-3030-3fc9-98fb-a3b260e994a8Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsThis episode is all over the place but that's how a neek sometimes works. 1529false162fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-163-the-pop-culture-classroom--71133979neekology101.podbean.com/1b5376a0-7b9d-3d8f-9d17-307960ce4439Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsToday Chris and I discuss how education needs a new charge with a mix of old school and pop culture. 2299false161fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rp-161-starfleet-academy-part-2--70830943neekology101.podbean.com/58419c2a-a2ac-3db9-9240-487a6ede4f86Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsToday we talk about four episodes of Starfleet Academy. 2127false160fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-160-thundaar-the-barbarian--70659371neekology101.podbean.com/fc9ed47c-6f1a-3bb6-aa19-2b70c583d0ffMon, 16 Mar 2026 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsThundaar is a classic book made into a cartoon in the 80s. It's classic fantasy book whose time might come around again. 1175false159fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-159-tz-t--70549561neekology101.podbean.com/b342cbe6-c1c1-33ec-a8f6-0f27bcc1dc4fMon, 09 Mar 2026 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsToday we talked to todays teens about Twilight Zone Classics. 1689false158fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-158-darth-maul-shadow-lord--70390601neekology101.podbean.com/1aef8867-a405-394e-b288-4173f649b2faMon, 02 Mar 2026 16:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsYou can't keep a...not really good... Dathomrian down. Well unless he is a underground shadow lord. He likes that. 983false157fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-157-starfleet-academy--70083469neekology101.podbean.com/e0ba112a-5e35-3cd4-bdb4-935d09694677Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsI hope we have picked a winner with Starfleet Academy. Here we talk about the first episode. 1645false156fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-156-foundation--69966324neekology101.podbean.com/b5b84c3d-4a68-383c-8a4b-b67ea047bf86Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsIsaac Asimov's book has come to life in Foundation series. We talked about season one today. 1761false155fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-155-what-we-see-in-the-series--69742393neekology101.podbean.com/df8c6d40-9851-346e-bf43-b139bbc21148Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsChris and I discuss the TV shows and series that we are still watching. 1883false153fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-154-stranger-things-finale--69507468neekology101.podbean.com/302d1a66-16cb-36d5-9c12-27468b56f07cMon, 19 Jan 2026 16:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsUpside down boy, you turn me, inside out and...here is the end of Stranger Things. What a crazy ride. 3127false152fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-153-khan--69402885neekology101.podbean.com/ee1399a6-9528-32e5-ae50-b6e19960571eMon, 12 Jan 2026 16:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsThis episode connects the OG Star Trek, and the Wrath of Khan with a podcast about the life of Khan in between. 1389false151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-152-star-trek-the-department-of-temporal-investigation--69293192neekology101.podbean.com/64c26fa7-6637-35cf-b4e3-8e3c8036ef18Sun, 04 Jan 2026 02:29:54 +0000Gary AvantsThis was a book review that surprised me. If you like to hear about a time travel in the Star Trek universe you will love it. 761false150fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-151-oh-my-ai--69161819neekology101.podbean.com/4445158e-47a5-3f66-a69b-752670c4020aMon, 22 Dec 2025 00:30:17 +0000Gary AvantsWith the advent of AI in our lives, we both love and hate its place in the world. 1713false148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-150-your-next-stop-the-twilight-zone--69161818neekology101.podbean.com/e660e240-5450-3058-b4d0-c2759387da2aMon, 22 Dec 2025 00:29:48 +0000Gary AvantsDid you know that if your listen to podcasts your a hear some of the most classic Twilight Zone episodes? You can. 1799false149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-149-seconds-anyone--68733187neekology101.podbean.com/14f3c929-8318-3e98-940c-72ec1328f11cTue, 25 Nov 2025 02:33:00 +0000Gary AvantsSometimes, second place isn't so bad. Today we discuss how some second movie, TV shows and books, are actually better than the first. 3037false147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-148-the-movie-soundscape-contest--68610860neekology101.podbean.com/92bb46c9-73bf-3aaf-afbd-44857da3e59dTue, 18 Nov 2025 02:24:00 +0000Gary AvantsChris, his wife, Katy and I compete to see who can recognize the most movie theme songs. 2511false146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-147-severance-season-1--68548084neekology101.podbean.com/dda4987b-198b-32ce-b33b-70ad101831b9Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:48:37 +0000Gary AvantsSeverance, what a trip. I loved the show and pray my innie and outie aren't at odds, like Mark S. 1039false145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-147-marvel-zombies-everywhere--68126553neekology101.podbean.com/1490794b-8fc8-3219-8744-f57b18b05b7fTue, 14 Oct 2025 02:06:30 +0000Gary AvantsYeah, it's a What If episode of its own and people are dying to see it come to life. 1521false144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-145-why-so-far-far-away--67767248neekology101.podbean.com/31404643-1a6e-375d-9641-a6a221da0e64Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsHow far away are the next Star Wars movies? 2026 or 2027. Why is it taking so long and in the time being what would we like to see? 1887false143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-144-willy-wonka-wisdom-in-a-golden-ticket--67746731neekology101.podbean.com/ecf10f53-f9ee-30df-8af6-9513725207cdSat, 13 Sep 2025 16:21:13 +0000Gary AvantsWilly Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was meant to be a commercial to sell chocolate, but it became life lessons that are stickier than gum, bigger than TV, bigger than greed, and a heavyweight still today. And that's the honest truth. 1905false142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-143-that-magic-moment--67554166neekology101.podbean.com/c93b79e6-5d55-3e42-a98a-74ee3d8db7eeFri, 29 Aug 2025 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsMovies are made of moments and many magic moments make most movies memorable. 4287false141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-142-do-or-do-not-finish-there-is-no-try--67507437neekology101.podbean.com/69bed9a7-760f-38d4-a124-6c0a824365fcMon, 25 Aug 2025 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsWe are in progress in watching series on most major platforms. It's sort of a watch or not watch deal.1540false140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-141-the-fandom-replacement-theory--67416260neekology101.podbean.com/ca914a7a-00e9-3f01-b472-8dc030cc32ecMon, 18 Aug 2025 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsWould you like to see Indiana Jones, Dr. Brown, or even James Bond rebooted with a,l new actors?  Let's talk about that. 2237false139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-140-jurrasic-world-rebirth--67332193neekology101.podbean.com/1657ad24-1b30-3124-8133-614ed740351fMon, 11 Aug 2025 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsWhat's new to add to the ewws, ahhs, and AHHHS? Dinos that didn't make the cut, but they sure take a bite out of human kind, again, 1959false138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-139-that-s-super-man--67246298neekology101.podbean.com/98d6bb38-0601-3b59-8900-5dca7a77f707Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsJames Gunn has another winner with a new and improved Man of Steel. 3228false137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-138-may-the-swartz-be-with-you--67202842neekology101.podbean.com/f8dd13ff-0da4-30a5-9e7c-1552ab6fb2baThu, 31 Jul 2025 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsAfter 30 years Space Balls 2 is returning. We discuss what it could be like. 2089false136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-137-aye-aye-captain--66975139neekology101.podbean.com/9ca20974-5451-3136-837d-55f4afe5f97aMon, 14 Jul 2025 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsToday we visit the long history of Star Trek through the lens of their valiant captains.4509false135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-136-where-did-you-go-elio--66884553neekology101.podbean.com/74590199-00cc-360b-9d37-49832bb142c3Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsI love it. Pixar hasn't done Sci-Fi since Wall-E. Elio does have a story to tell as well.1773false134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-135-summer-blockbuster-2025--66694226neekology101.podbean.com/81023607-b13f-3837-be77-63b6e8b423b6Sun, 22 Jun 2025 14:57:00 +0000Gary AvantsThe summer of 2025 looks like a movie fest with all kinds of films for all kinds of people. 2903false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-134-andor-season-2--66552612neekology101.podbean.com/bb789e1a-e64d-30da-8989-af85acde07afFri, 13 Jun 2025 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsWhat an amazing conclusion to a Star Wars show that hit all cylinders that a good rebellion against an evil empire should have. 4691false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-133-the-thunderbolts--66305235neekology101.podbean.com/946bbc4f-1e7b-397d-8728-83c61b8ca263Wed, 28 May 2025 02:14:44 +0000Gary AvantsMarvel has a winner with the Avengers B team fighting depression and learning how to be a team. Hey. my neighbor Chris is with me today. 1853false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-124-waaaaleeee-eeeva--64892655neekology101.podbean.com/4a766567-e7ce-3745-9e80-25bf25597afbSat, 15 Mar 2025 02:06:43 +0000Gary AvantsPixar had a real winner with Wall-E. This Sci-Fi trek was our 4th movie for our newbie, Enrique. 1615false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-131-the-silmarillion--64790959neekology101.podbean.com/6f59c4cf-0e14-3623-a904-43217a48ca67Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsWhere did Tolkien's work begin? Here with The Silmarillion. 873false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-130-mad-max-s-fury-road--64694379neekology101.podbean.com/a6efc6cb-1ee1-3cba-b191-a05904087161Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsThis is Enrique's Sci-Fi Pick. Mad Max Fury Road is a wild post-apocalyptic adventure full of blood, sweat, and tears, mate. 1703false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-129-back-to-2001--64553931neekology101.podbean.com/71446855-8e5b-3821-9639-5c82d80ad7b2Tue, 25 Feb 2025 03:09:40 +0000Gary AvantsWell, this is our second movie review for our Sci-Fi Newbie, Enrique. This is a classic that still is relevant, great effects, and deep meanings. 1489false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-127-aye-it-be-a-skeleton-crew-you-have-ye--64301097neekology101.podbean.com/6de4ef8e-b5a0-3654-bba4-887a8d327040Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsStarting Season 7 Aaron and I sit down and talk about Disney's Skeleton Crew. 1753false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-127-stellar-interstellar--64271720neekology101.podbean.com/14c6356e-aafe-355c-9b29-096152cd41d8Sat, 08 Feb 2025 16:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsInterstellar was re-released to whole new fanbase. In this episode we talk about the movie and how it bent time and space in the process. 3524false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-126-teachers-students-and-ai--64024531neekology101.podbean.com/ae621685-595b-3d2a-a17e-3abcb7b544f6Thu, 30 Jan 2025 02:37:33 +0000Gary AvantsAaron and I talked about being a new and an old teacher. We discussed things have happened this week that was memorable.  2779false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-125-war-of-the-rohirrum--63538193neekology101.podbean.com/148d761a-a012-3e3a-a65d-d4bc75ff9f8bWed, 01 Jan 2025 21:32:25 +0000Gary AvantsLord of the Rings animated? It's been a long time. Alexis a fellow teacher and myself did a quick review of the movie and shared out thoughts about it's impact. 1367false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep124-pangea-earth-1-0--63108013neekology101.podbean.com/6a2e3ca5-bc2c-34f1-9206-c4a16bb40d36Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsWay back when Earth was a different place. Today we discuss the world before, after and in the future and what we can learn from it. 2647false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-123-what-s-up-with-the-1950-s--62968253neekology101.podbean.com/4217c29c-b2ed-3131-85fa-ff412d3fe9e0Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsIt's time for a little traveling to the 1950s. Why are so many modern shows and movies all based there? Let's find out. 331false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-121-the-rings-of-power-season-2-finale--62557923neekology101.podbean.com/13d11bd7-ab77-37b7-b7c3-6466e2d87a23Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:57:47 +0000Gary AvantsThe end of season 2 for The Rings of Power. Jacob and I discuss the end of another great season and what it really did right. 3830false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/p-120-selling-strange-new-worlds--62300804neekology101.podbean.com/80c1cd0f-ff15-377d-a44f-295a752d467cWed, 09 Oct 2024 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsToday I was talking with Jacob about why he might like Star Trek Strange New Worlds. 2173false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-119-rings-of-power-season-2--62174331neekology101.podbean.com/57668c62-f15e-319b-b212-4170dfb05d20Tue, 01 Oct 2024 02:30:46 +0000Gary AvantsToday we had special guest Jacob A. for a discussion of Ring s Power Season 2. The road goes ever, ever on. 3977false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-117-wonkamania--59700404neekology101.podbean.com/49026f0b-e920-362b-864a-397356014a8dMon, 29 Apr 2024 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsMy daughter and I discuss Willy Wonka, past, present, and future. Sedona Jeanne might make a comment here and there as well. 1356false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-116-what-s-in-netflix--59471878neekology101.podbean.com/85813448-b154-374c-93fb-dde55b95073fMon, 15 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0000Gary AvantsWhat's on Netflix? All sorts of great shows, well what we have seen anyway. Check out some of our recommendations and tell us what you think. Da dunk. (Insert Netflix opening here) 2015false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-115-rings-of-power--59248720neekology101.podbean.com/1f3518a1-0fac-3ce5-825f-447c5c1ee69bMon, 01 Apr 2024 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsThe Lord of the Rings has a new series on Amazon. The Rings of Power is a worthy successor to Tolkien's classic work. 1571false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-114-deadpool-wolverine--59114047neekology101.podbean.com/865820de-80b8-3f83-8add-87c609c67842Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsDeadpool is back and he brought friends. This is the third movie and it looks like the X-Men will be entering the Marvel Universe full throttle. 2371false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-113-for-the-love-of-books--58985911neekology101.podbean.com/5253698f-b8bf-315a-9729-8d37f830c991Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:40:50 +0000Gary AvantsGoing solo on this one. Do you love books? Here is an episode highlighting some fun fandom reading. 2317false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-110-picard-season-3--54307306neekology101.podbean.com/247b81ff-6511-33e3-9b69-34b513e10c71Mon, 12 Jun 2023 23:45:00 +0000Gary AvantsGo where fee have gone before. To the end of a Star Trek era. We talk about the end of Star Trek the Next Generation and what we loved about the series. 2411false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-109-the-mandolorian-season-3--54108094neekology101.podbean.com/ba033ec1-1c50-3ca1-9e11-8c66cb2cccadTue, 06 Jun 2023 01:46:00 +0000Gary AvantsThis is the way we like our Star Wars. Today we talked about the further adventures of Din Djarin, Grogu and the Mandorians next steps. 2790false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-108-dungeons-dragons-the-movie--53991143neekology101.podbean.com/9303b81b-f6ef-3c9d-bb28-01e74ba749bbThu, 25 May 2023 01:03:25 +0000Gary AvantsI bet all of you D&D players are excited about this. Your game is now live action and looks like a great adventure. 2672false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-107-a-sci-fi-galaxy-near-and-far-far-away--52939102neekology101.podbean.com/00936f5e-d9b2-388a-9dc0-5be566263bd2Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:54:00 +0000Gary AvantsWe shoot off into the Sci-Fi universe this week. You have your choice of Star Trek, Star Wars and anything else that might send your imagination to the stars. 3572false109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-106-a-whole-heap-of-heroes--52939063neekology101.podbean.com/ffd2dab9-2944-326d-9a0b-976efcd8cb67Sat, 19 Nov 2022 14:24:29 +0000Gary AvantsOnce more we explore the world of heroes. We discuss what is up and coming in Marvel, DC, etc. 3727false108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eo-105-it-s-all-a-fantasy--52938878neekology101.podbean.com/4cebca29-4395-3c90-851f-40aed85cd2efSun, 02 Oct 2022 02:00:11 +0000Gary AvantsWow it's been a while. We talked today about a number of Fantasy films and features coming our way. 1833false107fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-104-are-you-ready-for-the-summer--46456078neekology101.podbean.com/02faa6a5-4fe0-3ca6-bbe1-3eb7c69e5cb7Wed, 16 Jun 2021 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsWhere has the school year gone? Like any school, Neekology 101 has to sadly break for the summer. Don't worry we will be back by the time school starts again in August. So, this is sort our closure until we meet again, get caught up, and we will see...732falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-100-fan-fiction-chronolocity-a-fistful-of-chronotons-audio-book-sample--46456079neekology101.podbean.com/05141073-1930-34a1-9210-f83b3d0fed9bWed, 21 Apr 2021 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsWow! We hit Season 5 and our 100th episode. The celebrate this milestone we wanted to share a sample from an audio book we are currently working on. Let us know what you think about this short demo for Chronolocity: A Fistful of Chrontons. 1954falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-98-go-team-mando-the-mandalorian-season-2-review--46456083neekology101.podbean.com/d03d93e4-887f-35be-bb9c-657e267dab6fWed, 24 Mar 2021 15:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsIt's been a long time coming to review The Mandalorian Season 2. But here it is. 3144falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-97-the-neek-peak-of-the-week-a-neek-s-emotional-health--43877557neekology101.podbean.com/8e8d6905-9aac-3923-a9d3-b7c7eb32f0ebWed, 10 Mar 2021 16:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsWelcome to a peek in to our Facebook Live with our Monday Neek Peak of the Week. This is a fun look into how to help neeks have a healthier look into managing emotions. 1409falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-96-john-dexter-s-sci-fi-laboratory--43660473neekology101.podbean.com/e1b92a8e-ba0e-3e01-a0a7-193764126518Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsIt's nice to have family pop on the show from time-to-time. Today, Gary's brother John stopped by to talk about some of his favorite old and new Sci-Fi features. 3030falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-95-robert-pattinson-s-dark-knight--43414675neekology101.podbean.com/f2a8fbe5-e579-3f9e-a6f8-a2a43f7f08e5Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsBatman is coming to town. In this episode we discuss Robert Pattinson's new incarnation of the Dark Knight. 2303falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-94-a-fandom-public-forum--43158525neekology101.podbean.com/4bb92146-edf3-3cd0-87cb-9b816134ed11Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsToday we talked with Joel Ryan, an actor, creative content developer, and teacher about the need for a fandom public forum. 3125falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-93-the-neek-peak-of-the-week--42918510neekology101.podbean.com/0502a212-e133-335c-ae4f-174fdb5ba555Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsWe took a little pause as we started 2021 to introduce a new online segment. Every Monday we host a Monday afternoon 15 minute encouragement for all our neeks. Check it out on Facebook live every week. 639falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-92-the-star-wars-lego-holiday-special--42653367neekology101.podbean.com/8b47bda1-0c0d-3235-bd02-65e7f44a4e07Thu, 24 Dec 2020 16:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsWe did a quick episode after watching the new Lego Star Wars Holiday Special. Thanks, Autumn and Eli for giving your thoughts on this fun Life Day/ Christmas animated feature. Legos aren't just for kids. 2036falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-91-the-boys-are-back-in-town--42642886neekology101.podbean.com/5019a221-b47c-381b-8559-976d248fe23bWed, 23 Dec 2020 16:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsRudy and John share their thoughts on Season 1 of the Amazon show, The Boys. It is a very different take on the superhero genre. This show is for more mature audiences even with the character content. 1501falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-90-the-lone-wolf-fan-fiction--42399020neekology101.podbean.com/ae610bfd-ef71-391f-a5ad-8f81515d96d1Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsOur own Master John Pepe has a new book release, The Lone Wolf. To advertise his fantasy adventure tale we created a fan-fiction that shares two of the main characters, Caladin and Remence, discussion Orcs and their place in the world. 842falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-89-season-2-preview-the-mandolorian--42039772neekology101.podbean.com/b0066855-826c-330c-8c46-168db82463deWed, 18 Nov 2020 16:08:00 +0000Gary AvantsYes, we are excited about seeing Star Wars The Mandolorian Season 2. Aren't you? We will see  if our predictions are true 1557falsefull