The Luke Cage Podcast by Phantastic Geek

Looking Back at the Marvel/Netflix Era

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Wed, 7 Aug 2019 07:33:00 -0700

In our concluding podcast for Marvel/Netflix, we look forward at the grand experiment involving New York's ground level heroes.

Big thanks to all the listeners of the Luke Cage podcast for these past years. Though this is the end of the Marvel/Netflix era, our podcast adventures continue on PhantasticGeek.com.

--Pete and Matt

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Luke Cage Cancelled by Netflix

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 15:03:00 -0700

The shock of Netflix canceling Luke Cage is just settling in, but Pete and Matt break down the decision and look to the road ahead.

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Looking Back at Season 2

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 11:32:00 -0700

As our podcast wraps up this character-driven season of Luke Cage, Pete and Matt look back over all thirteen episodes... and wonder when season three will be announced!

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213 "They Reminisce Over You"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 12:12:00 -0700

Mariah faces judgment, but it’s Luke who may ultimately pay the price for Harlem’s Paradise. Matt and Pete won’t soon forget episode 213 “They Reminisce Over You."

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212 "Can't Front On Me"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 12:00:00 -0700

In the wake of a bad batch of Bushmaster drugs hitting the streets, nothing brings Harlem together like a free concert. And nobody knows just what will happen when the Unity Jam gets crashed. Matt and Pete wire up episode 212 “Can’t Front on Me."

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211 "The Creator"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 10:55:00 -0700

The city reels in the wake of Mariah’s horrific actions. Meanwhile, Bushmaster’s convalescence fills in the blanks of his past via flashback. Matt and Pete give props to episode 211, “The Creator."

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210 "The Main Ingredient"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 19:53:00 -0700

Has Harlem turned on Luke Cage? Who better than the Immortal Iron Fist to help Power Man get his mojo back! But before they can chow down on moo she pork, the duo must foil Bushmaster’s operation. Matt and Pete hit the streets in search of episode 210, “The Main Ingredient."

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209 "For Pete's Sake"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 12:00:00 -0700

Hunkering down at a Rand Enterprises facility, a motley crew attempts to survive the night as unorthodox solutions are pondered. The slow burn, however, still culminates in explosive reveals. Matt and Pete unravel the threads of episode 209, “For Pete’s Sake."

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208 “If It Ain’t Rough, It Ain’t Right"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 8 Jul 2018 20:08:00 -0700

It’s chaos on the streets and nowhere is safe! Misty is drawn back in to pick up the pieces of the precinct while Mariah survives, somehow. Matt and Pete smooth out episode 208, “If It Ain’t Rough, It Ain’t Right."

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207 "On and On"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 5 Jul 2018 12:00:00 -0700

Luke and Misty team up to track down Piranha as Shades closes in on the identity of a rat. Matt and Pete won’t stop ‘cuz it don’t stop at episode 207, “On and On."

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206 "The Basement"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Tue, 3 Jul 2018 09:54:00 -0700

Luke's hiding almost literally rock bottom with Piranha; elsewhere, Mariah is at an emotional rock bottom. And where's Misty's metaphorical head at? The ground floor. Pete and Matt take the elevator all the way down to Luke Cage episode 206, "The Basement."

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205 "All Souled Out"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 1 Jul 2018 20:00:00 -0700

Head’s up: Bushmaster’s on the war path! Luke puts in a personal appearance to clear a debt while Mariah prepares to open up the Family First clinic. Matt and Pete work up episode 205, “All Souled Out."

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204 "I Get Physical"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 14:55:00 -0700

Bushmaster's beat down of Luke Cage has gone viral and the hits just keep on coming. Meanwhile Mariah has made a bunch of money in her quest to go legit, but she has at least one rat in Harlem’s Paradise. Matt and Pete work out episode 204, “I Get Physical."

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203 "Wig Out"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 18:47:00 -0700

Luke may have gone too far and cost himself Claire. Mariah has her claws into daughter Tilda. And Bushmaster is coming out a… head. Matt and Pete have their hair raised by episode 203, “Wig Out."

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202: "Straighten It Out"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 24 Jun 2018 16:44:00 -0700

As Mariah makes moves to try to go legit, the Bushmaster is pressing for his piece of his Harlem birthright. All the while Luke is out to exterminate a Cockroach. Matt and Pete check out the twists and turns of episode 202, “Straighten It Out."

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201: "Soul Brother #1"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 07:19:00 -0700

Luke’s just looking to do the right thing, but everybody else in Harlem is out to get paid. Matt and Pete size up episode 201, the 100th Marvel Netflix offering, “Soul Brother #1."

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Season 2 Trailer

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Wed, 9 May 2018 13:49:00 -0700

The countdown to season two of Luke Cage has started, and PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt break down the exciting season trailer. Where's Luke headed and what obstacles will he face? Our discussion breaks it all down.

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The Road to the Defenders

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 16:25:00 -0700

With Luke Cage about to join in on the Defenders miniseries, Pete and Matt look at what its taken to get here. We hope you'll join us for the Defenders Podcast by Phantastic Geek, or the Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek!

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Season 2 News & the Stephen Hill Interview

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 15:03:00 -0800

As we get caught up with the latest news for Luke Cage, actor Stephen Hill stops by the podcast to discuss playing Bert Hill, son of "Pop" Hunter in the series. Listen as Stephen shares stories not only about his time on set, but about life as an actor and interactions with his professional peers!

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Season 1 Wrap Up

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 14:00:00 -0800

With Luke Cage's inaugural season (and accompanying Phantastic Geek podcast in the books), join Pete and Matt as they take a look back!

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113 "You Know My Steez"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 7 Nov 2016 15:27:00 -0800

It's the season one finale of Luke Cage, and Pete and Matt take you all the way through the episode!

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112: "Soliloquy of Chaos"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Fri, 4 Nov 2016 14:55:00 -0700

Misty tries harder to get to the truth as neighborhood power players leave the city in chaos. Meanwhile, Pete and Matt try and make sense of it all as they cover episode 112, "Soliloquy of Chaos."

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111 "Now You're Mine"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 15:43:00 -0700

A friend makes a bold move that puts Luke on the defensive, Misty in trouble and the safety of Harlem in jeopardy. Making pieces of it all are Pete and Matt, with their analysis of episode 111, "Now You're Mine."

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110 "Take It Personal"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 15:16:00 -0700

Luke's recouping in Georgia, but will Harlem be the same when he gets home again? Pete and Matt break down it all down--including the episode's exploration of police violence and its effect on the community.

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109 "DWYCK"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:54:00 -0700

Everyone's in trouble: Luke's injuries are worsening, Misty's standing in the police department is souring, and Mariah trying to get out of the family business, who's to make sense of it all? Join Pete and Matt as they delve into episode 109, "DWYCK."

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108 "Blowin Up the Spot"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 14:03:00 -0700

Luke Cage is wounded, with the new man in charge set to leave our hero lost. Will anyone save the day? Pete and Matt ponder that and more in the podcast for episode 108, "Blowin Up the Spot."

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107 "Manifest"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 17:31:00 -0700

With Cottonmouth flashbacks in sight and Mariah on the razor's edge, will Luke Cage skip town? Pete and Matt break down episode 107 that ends with quite a twist, "Manifest."

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106 "Suckas Need Bodyguards"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 17:08:00 -0700

With Scarfe stuck and Cottonmouth cornered, will Luke Cage and company finally see justice? Pete and Matt come in from all sides in analyzing episode 106, "Suckas Need Bodyguards."

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105 "Just to Get a Rep"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 17:58:00 -0700

With Cottonmouth out for revenge and Luke Cage questioning how to be responsible, join Pete and Matt as they break down episode 105, "Just to Get a Rep."

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104 "Step in the Arena"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Fri, 7 Oct 2016 14:35:00 -0700

After rescuing a victim of Cottonmouth's vengeance, Luke thinks about his earlier life and the conspiracy that led to his abilities. Breaking it all down is Pete and Matt as they look at episode 104, "Step in the Arena"

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103 "Who's Gonna Take The Weight?"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Wed, 5 Oct 2016 15:27:00 -0700

It's time to step up and be counted--but where will that take Luke Cage? Pete and Matt find out for episode 103, "Who's Gonna Take The Weight?"

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102 "Code of the Streets"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 3 Oct 2016 18:40:00 -0700

With a gun to his head, you won't believe the day Luke Cage has had. Join Pete and Matt as they break down episode 102, "Code of the Streets!"

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101 "Moment of Truth"

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 13:19:00 -0700

New times call for a new hero: join Pete and Matt as Phantastic Geek kicks off its timely, thoughtful take on the Marvel / Netflix series Luke Cage.

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San Diego Comic Con Update

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Fri, 5 Aug 2016 04:09:00 -0700

As we get closer and closer to Luke Cage dropping on Netflix, Pete and Matt bring all the latest on the series!

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Previewing the Cast of Luke Cage

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Tue, 7 Jun 2016 18:19:00 -0700

Though September seems far away, join Pete and Matt as they run down the cast list for Luke Cage!

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Coming Soon: The Luke Cage Podcast by Phantastic Geek

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 17:00:00 -0800

When Luke Cages launches on Netflix this September 30th, Phantastic Geek will be there for every episode with our characteristic analysis!

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Welcome!

PhantasticGeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 14:14:00 -0700

Our Luke Cage podcast will originate from here. Stay tuned!