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.

Episode 112: Who is Moon Knight (aka Marc Spector aka Steven Grant aka Jake Lockley aka…)?

March 17, 2022 by Kurt Onstad

In anticipation of the upcoming Disney+ show (and the Deep Dive I’ll be doing with author John Mulhall), it’s time to take a look at the origins of Moon Knight, why some call him “Marvel’s Batman,” and most importantly what makes him completely unique.

Werewolf by Night #32, Moon Knight's first appearance — If he was really clad in solid silver, do you think he’d be able to move?

Moon Knight Vol. 1 #1 — Leaning into the multiple identities idea from the very start.

Like having Spider-Man, Wolverine, and Captain America guest-star in every issue!

Episode 60: D&D On-Screen - Community’s “Advanced Dungeons & Dragons” Episode

June 11, 2020 by Kurt Onstad

Dungeons and Dragons has been seen played in many TV shows and movies. But, what did they get right, and what was totally wrong? A curious listener wants to know specifically about the “Advanced Dungeons and Dragons” episode of Community, and Kurt obligingly breaks it down for her.

As mentioned in the episode, be sure to check Twitter for #comicwriterschallenge for a bunch of great stuff being auctioned off to support Black Lives Matter.

The Caverns of Draconis. Yes, the Dragon is named Draconis. Abed’s not the only one bad at coming up with names.

This is cheating. If you are not the DM, DO NOT LOOK at the module you are currently playing in.