The Geeky Waffle

Mar 10 2025 159 ep. 31 mins 8
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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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The 10th Kingdom 25th Anniversary

Mar 10 2025 60 mins  
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of NBC's 10th Kingdom, longtime fans Candace and Chelsea, and Arezou who first watched it as an adult, talk about the fairy tale miniseries. They talk about their memories of first watching, favorite plot points, Wolf and Virginia's relationship, and the new takes on fairy tales.Waffle Links:https://bsky.app/profile/arezouamin.bsky.socialhttp://bsk

Cinderella 75th Anniversary: Impact on Cinema, Disney and Storytelling

Mar 03 2025 22 mins  
We're celebrating the 75th anniversary of Disney's classic film, Cinderella. We discuss the movie's impact on Disney, its iconic scenes, and its role in the survival and direction of the Walt Disney Company post-World War II.

Interview with The Legend of Meneka author Kritika H. Rao

Jan 20 2025 19 mins  
Arezou is joined by The Legend of Meneka author Kritika H. Rao to discuss her new book, which puts a spin on a classic, yet underrepresented, figure from Hindu mythology. They talk about the process of putting a new spin on an old story, the scene that was key to the story as a whole, and why romance is so important in character development.Find Kritika online:https://www.kritikahr

Wicked: The Best Musical Adaptation?

Dec 21 2024 47 mins  
No one mourns the wicked, but we sure do like talking about it. This week, Candace and Arezou discuss Jon Chu’s movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Wicked. They celebrate how the movie embraces its musical theater roots, and praise the casting of Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey. They also speculate on what to expect in Part 2, what they think will change

Hot Frosty and the Born Sexy Yesterday Trope

Dec 17 2024 31 mins  
Things are getting “frosty” on The Geeky Waffle as Candace and Arezou sit down to discuss Netflix’s Christmas rom-com Hot Frosty, starring Lacey Chabert and Dustin Milligan. They discuss the “born sexy yesterday” trope, the growing Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe, and the comfort the predictable stories offer at this time of year.Waffle Links:https://bsky.app/profile

Interview with A Monsoon Rising Author Thea Guanzon

Dec 10 2024 32 mins  
She's back! To celebrate the release of A Monsoon Rising, author Thea Guanzon returns to chat with Arezou about her new book. They chat about the standout scenes - hint, they're spicy - what the last whirlwind year has been like since publication, and Thea's next project, the Critical Role tie-in, Tusk Love!Find Thea online:theaguanzon.comhttp://instagram.com/theagwriteshttp://twit

Agatha All Along Series Reaction: Romances, Fandom and Music

Oct 30 2024 50 mins  
Candace, Noor-Hal, and Alex as they break down the limited series Agatha All Along. They explore the show's twists, character arcs, and outstanding performances.

Batman: Resurrection Author John Jackson Miller Interview

Oct 29 2024 34 mins  
Host Candace interviews John Jackson Miller about his new novel, Batman Resurrection. Miller discusses his Batman journey, bringing characters to the Burton universe and the evolution of Batman in pop culture.

The Rings of Power Season 2 Review

Oct 10 2024 83 mins  
The Rings of Power Season 2 may have wrapped up, but that doesn't mean we still don't have thoughts. Join Arezou and Chelsea as they break down character arcs for the second season, talk about what worked and what didn't, and speculate where things will go in Season 3.Check out Chelsea's Rings of Power Season 2 recaps on the site here.

Exclusive Percy Jackson Author Rick Riordan on his new book, season 2 and more!

Sep 24 2024 18 mins  
Arezou had the chance to sit down with author Rick Riordan to talk about his latest book Wrath of the Triple Goddess, the seventh book in the Percy Jackson series. They talked about revisiting Percy's world, writing heavy themes for younger readers, and what aspects of mythology Riordan still wants to write about. They also talk about whether we'll ever see Magnus Chase again and h