Original Geek
Original Geek is a Bi-weekly geek culture podcast hosted by Gen X nerd veterans and stand-up comic Steve Scarfo with co-host Jeff Shaw. We dive deep into Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Dungeons & Dragons, sci-fi, fantasy, comic books, tabletop gaming, retro video games, classic horror, and modern pop culture—all served with sarcasm, nostalgia, and zero gatekeeping.
We’re the geeks who rolled our first D20 before the internet could tell us we were playing it wrong. From MCU debates and Star Trek canon wars to the resurgence of ’80s nostalgia and today’s fandom controversies, we break down what still matters, what doesn’t, and why people are way too mad about fictional universes.
This podcast is for Gen X geeks, millennial nerds, and anyone who loves movies, TV shows, gaming, comics, cosplay, sci-fi, fantasy, and fandom culture. Whether you’re a tabletop beginner, a lifelong dungeon master, a horror movie junkie, or someone who still knows Han shot first, Original Geek explores the evolution of geek culture—from VHS to streaming, Atari to next-gen consoles, Dragonlance to Baldur’s Gate 3.
If you’re looking for a funny, opinionated geek podcast with real personality, heated debates, and unapologetic nostalgia, you’re in the right basement.
🎙️ New episodes weekly.
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Original Geek
Latest Episodes
Which Star Wars Trilogy Did the Most Damage? (May the 4th Special) | Original Geek | S1E32
May the 4th be with you… but we’ve got a problem.In this special episode of Original Geek, we put Star Wars on trial:👉 Did George Lucas wreck the saga with the prequels?👉 Or did J. J. Abrams and Rian Johnson finish the job w...
Daredevil: Born Again, Kingpin’s Evolution, and the Case for Ben Affleck’s Daredevil | Original Geek | S1E31
This week on Original Geek, we head into Hell’s Kitchen to talk all things Daredevil — especially Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+.Steve and Jeff break down what’s working in the new series, why Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin is still one ...
Why We Love Competence Porn | Project Hail Mary, Sherlock Holmes & Smart Heroes | Original Geek | S1E30
Why are stories about highly capable, hyper-competent characters so satisfying to watch?In this episode of Original Geek, Steve and Jeff explore the oddly perfect geek culture concept of “competence porn” — the movies, shows, and charac...
Galaxy Quest Reunion & Our First Convention in 30 Years... We Weren't ready | Original Geek | S1E29
What happens when two Gen X geeks walk into their first convention since the 80s?They realize geek culture didn’t just survive… it took over.In this episode of Original Geek, Steve and Jeff dive into their experience at Northeas...
Manga Is Beating American Comics… And We Didn’t See It Coming | Original Geek | S1E28
Two Gen X geeks finally sit down with One Piece — and realize they've been anime fans since childhood without knowing it. Steve and Jeff review Netflix's One Piece Season 1 (no spoilers for season 2!), flashback to Star Blazers and Voltron, and...
