Episode 199: Lanterns Deep Dive (Ep 3)

September 06, 2026 by Kurt Onstad

How do you make a Green Lantern? That’s the question that John Stewart’s parents have in this episode of the show Lanterns, and that guest Woody Gaertner and I discuss for this episode of the podcast. We also touch quite a bit on John (and Woody’s) experience as a Black man in America, as that is a very important theme of this episode of Lanterns.

John Stewart’s first appearance in a Green Lantern costume. Rebelling from day one.

Once a Marine, always a Marine (unless it’s retconned into your history).

Episode 198: Lanterns Deep Dive (Ep 2)

August 30, 2026 by Kurt Onstad

Continuing the Lanterns Deep Dive with my guest Woody Gaertner, we discuss Manhunters, Kanes, Mogo, and Sinestro. Find out the significance of all of those and more by taking a listen to this latest episode!

“No man escapes…the Manhunters” (Be prepared to hear that multiple times this series)

Well, look, maybe he does occasionally socialize, but it’s rare.

Any relation, Sheriff? (Probably not, but it’s fun to theorize)

Episode 197: Lanterns Deep Dive (Ep 1)

August 23, 2026 by Kurt Onstad

Welcome Back to Welcome to Geektown! We return with a Deep Dive into the DC show Lanterns, currently airing on HBO. This first episode gives us mysteries aplenty, as well as the opportunity to discuss lots of comic book history. Take a listen!

Wake up, Junior.