Dave is joined by Domingos for another chaotic buffet of TV, film and streaming chat. Expect assassins, politicians, medieval monarchs, body-swapping mums and one very busy Tom Cruise.

• 00:01 – Intro
• Dave and Domingos reunite after the summer break. Spoiler: they’ve been watching a lot of telly.
• 00:03 – The Assassin (Prime Video)
• Keeley Hawes retires to Greece but accidentally signs up for the Jason Bourne lifestyle package. Freddie Highmore joins in for some awkward mother-son bonding, with explosions.
• 00:08 – Hostage (Netflix)
• Suranne Jones runs the country, Julie Delpy runs France, and both of them run out of patience when kidnappers get involved. Political drama with actual bombs instead of just metaphorical ones.
• 00:12 – Freakier Friday (Disney)
• Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are back, dragging daughters and a granddaughter into magical body-swap mayhem. Features more heart than expected and, most importantly, Manny Jacinto dancing.
• 00:17 – Wednesday (Netflix)
• Jenna Ortega returns, joined by Joanna Lumley, Billie Piper, Steve Buscemi and Lady Gaga. At this point Nevermore Academy needs a bigger staffroom.
• 00:20 – I Know What You Did Last Summer 2025 (Cinema)
• Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. relive their trauma while a new generation learns that living in their town is basically a death sentence.
• 00:25 – Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning (Home release)
• Tom Cruise waves goodbye to Ethan Hunt by clinging to planes, diving underwater and ignoring the concept of retirement.
• 00:31 – King and Conqueror (BBC)
• A shiny retelling of 1066 with James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. Less Chernobyl, more fanfic with swords.
• 00:35 – Peacemaker Season 2 (Sky/Now)
• John Cena returns with new helmets, new chaos and a fresh multiverse twist. The new intro sequence is already a contender for “greatest nonsense on TV.”
• 00:40 – TV & Film News
• Netflix cancels Wolf King. Dexter gets chopped in half, with Original Sin gone but Resurrection still twitching. Renewals galore, including The Institute, Department Q and Gangs of London. Edinburgh TV Festival drops news on Sky’s War and Channel 4’s Number 10 and Army of Shadows. The Beatles are back too, because they never left.
• 00:52 – Air Date Highlights
• This week brings The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, Atomic, My Life With The Walter Boys Season 2, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 17, The Guest on BBC One and boxset comfort food in the form of Parks & Recreation and Superstore.
• 01:04 – Outro
• Where to find Domingos, Dave, Matt and Darryl online. Spoiler: everywhere.

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We’re back with Geektown Radio 469! Dave is joined by Matt to review new shows 'Alien: Earth' and 'Butterfly', chat about the final season of 'The Handmaid’s Tale', and dive into Paramount+’s post-merger strategy. Plus the latest TV news and UK air date highlights.

Timestamps:

• 01:16 – Intro chat
• 01:45 – Review: 'Foundation' (latest season)
• 07:15 – Review: 'The Handmaid’s Tale' Final Season
• 11:55 – Review: 'Alien: Earth' (new series)
• 17:10 – Review: 'Butterfly' (new series)
• 20:10 – What else we’ve been watching, 'Scandal', 'Dexter: Resurrection', 'Outlander: Blood of My Blood'
• 23:30 – TV News begins, cancellations and renewals
• 35:00 – The Big Industry Story, Paramount+ post-merger plans
• 52:00 – Other TV news, Channel 4 comedy slate, 'Highlander' remake
• 57:15 – UK Air Date Highlights, 'MudTown', 'Hostage', 'Invasion', 'Peacemaker', 'Stargirl', 'King & Conqueror', 'Upload'
• 01:03:00 – Outro & where to find us online

Listen now for reviews, news, and your weekly fix of TV, film, and geeky goodness!

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Welcome to a new episode of the Geektown Behind The Scenes podcast! This time, we’re diving into the award-winning comedy-drama 'Hacks', joined by the show’s production designer Rob Tokarz.

Rob takes us behind the curtain of creating the visual world of Deborah Vance — from filming in Singapore and building a full-scale late-night TV studio, to modular office spaces, wild Vegas sparkle, and a pool constructed for just two shots. We also discuss the devastating Altadena wildfires, how LA became a character in the show, and Rob’s dream of designing for 'The Last of Us'.

If you’re a fan of Hacks, production design, or just love hearing how TV magic is made, this is an episode not to miss.

00:00 – Intro

01:10 – Rob’s journey into production design

04:10 – Joining Hacks in season 2 and becoming lead designer

06:00 – Designing and filming in Singapore

09:40 – Building Deborah’s late-night TV set

13:20 – Hidden Easter eggs and references in the talk show design

15:30 – The Altadena wildfires and the loss of Deborah’s mansion

17:50 – ScoutPhotos.org and helping homeowners with insurance

19:10 – Filming in real LA locations and keeping them authentic

20:40 – Jimmy & Kayla’s modular office build

25:00 – Constructing a pool on stage for one key scene

27:30 – Why TV production design is all about creative problem-solving

29:10 – What Rob is watching now

30:00 – Dream project: (a possible Hacks zombie spinoff?)

32:00 – Outro

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