The WATCHMEN Podcast by Phantastic Geek

The Golden Statues: Emmy Wins for Watchmen

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 23:32:00 +0000

Watchmen came up big at the Emmys, cementing its place not only in pop culture, but as part of the larger national conversation. PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt take one last look at the series.

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The Golden Statue: Watchmen's epic Emmy nominations

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 11:22:00 +0000

Having received the most Emmy nominations out of any television series in the past year, Watchmen looks poised to capture many award statues in September. PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt break down the major nominations and wonder who will walk home with the golden statue.

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In The End (Nothing Ends, Adrian. Nothing Ever Ends.)

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 02:38:00 +0000

Damon Lindelof has decided he won't continue with Watchmen, and HBO has decided it won't either. PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look back at the series that was Watchmen... and offer a glimmer of hope.

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Season 1 Wrap

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Wed, 25 Dec 2019 22:49:00 +0000

Nothing ever ends... but for this season of Watchmen, it's the end. PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look back on the season, count up all the series highs, and wonder what--if anything--is ahead for the series.

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109 "See How They Fly"

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 21:51:00 +0000

Lady Trieu’s origins are explored as the Master reappears. The Millennium Clock strikes midnight. Matt and Pete egg on the season — and possible series — finale episode 109, “See How They Fly.”

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108 "A God Walks Into Abar"

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 22:14:00 +0000

A time-bending odyssey intertwines to reveal Angela’s importance in the grand scheme of things. The Master gets what’s coming to him. Matt and Pete pull up a stool at episode 108, “A God Walks Into Abar.”

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107 "An Almost Religious Awe"

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 03:26:00 +0000

With the Millennium Clock counting down to activation, Angela re-experiences her memories as a child in the 51st state. Agent Blake closes in on Cyclops. And the Master makes his case, explosively. Matt and Pete congregate for episode 107, “An Almost Religious Awe.”

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106 "This Extraordinary Being"

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 21:36:00 +0000

As Angela slips under the influence of Nostalgia, she gets a full dose of Will Reeves’ memories. Matt and Pete marvel at episode 106, “This Extraordinary Being.”

We reference a Vox article, found here.

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105 "Little Fear of Lightning"

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 02:37:00 +0000

When the world holds a mirror up to Detective Wade Tillman, will like what he sees in it? Matt and Pete move quick for episode 105, “Little Fear of Lightning.”

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104 "If You Don't Like My Story, Write Your Own"

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 00:08:00 +0000

Trillionaire Lady Trieu steps into the narrative by acquiring an egg farm. Angela continues her cat-and-mouse game with Agent Blake. And everybody’s talking about Lube Man. Matt and Pete opine about episode 104, “If You Don’t Like My Story, Write Your Own.”

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103 “She Was Killed By Space Junk”

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000

FBI Special Agent Laurie Blake takes a break from busting masks to lead the investigation into the murder of the Tulsa chief of police. Is her journey serious or all part of some gigantic cosmic joke? Matt and Pete open their case for episode 103, “She was Killed by Space Junk.”

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102: “Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship”

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 02:12:00 +0000

As the investigation into the assassination of Angela’s mentor unfolds, a stranger emerges with Earth-shattering information. The Lord of a Country Estate makes his play. Matt and Pete mount up for episode 102, “Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship.”

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101: "It's Summer and We're Running Out of Ice"

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 23:22:00 +0000

The specter of the Tulsa, Okla., racial massacre of 1921 serves as the backdrop to a present where cops don masks to protect their identities and squid rain from the sky. A dangerous white supremacist group calling itself the Seventh Kavalry is about to resurface. Matt and Pete belt out episode 101 “It’s Summer and We’re Running Out of Ice.”

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Countdown to Season 1

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 19 Oct 2019 23:28:00 +0000

With the first season of Watchmen only a day away, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt hope in the Owl Ship and get ready to blast off. Our weekly episodes will drop on Watchmen Wednesdays--so be in touch with your reactions and theories.

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The Graphic Novel: Chapter 12

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 01:36:00 +0000

The clock has struck midnight. As New York City reels in the wake of unfathomable carnage, our masks settle matters in Antartica. Will the horrible secret stay hidden? Matt and Pete revisit Chapter XII: “A Stronger Loving World.”

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The Graphic Novel: Chapter 11

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 14:52:00 +0000

As Rorschach and Nite Owl reach Karnak, Ozymandias reveals his master plan. Matt and Pete revisit Chapter XI: “Look on my Works, Ye Mighty…”

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The Graphic Novel: Chapter 10

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 16:38:00 +0000

As tensions escalate abroad, Adrian Veidt retreats to the sanctity of his Antarctic stronghold. Meanwhile, Rorschach and Nite Owl arrive at a conclusion in their investigation. Matt and Pete revisit Chapter X: “Two Riders Were Approaching…”

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Watchmen at NYCC 2019

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 02:53:00 +0000

With the world premiere of Watchmen to be screened, of course Pete and Matt from PhantasticGeek.com were in the audience to witness this powerful pilot. What more can we say? Take a listen.

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The Graphic Novel: Chapter 9

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:48:00 +0000

Laurie transverses space and time with Dr. Manhattan to learn the truth about her origin. Matt and Pete revisit Chapter IX: “The Darkness of Mere Being.”

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The Graphic Novel: Chapter 8

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 19:00:00 +0000

Ol’ Hollis Mason takes a trip down Memory Lane. Laurie and Dan embark on a mission to spring Rorschach out of prison. And our missing comic writer is found on a private island! Matt and Pete revisit Chapter VIII: “Old Ghosts.”

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The Graphic Novel: Chapter 7

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 20:38:00 +0000

While the world sags around them, Laurie tries to light Dan’s fire. Some costumed adventuring, however, seems to be just what he needs. Matt and Pete revisit Chapter VII: “A Brother to Dragons.”

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The Graphic Novel: Chapter 6

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 20:11:00 +0000

As Walter Joseph Kovacs is placed under the care of Dr. Malcolm Long, the brutal origin of Rorschach comes into view. Matt and Pete revisit Chapter VI: “The Abyss Gazes Also.”

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The Graphic Novel: Chapter 5

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 01:45:00 +0000

Rorschach gets a break in the case, but it’s not all it’s cracked up to be as the campaign against masked heroes ratchets up. Matt and Pete revisit Chapter V: “Fearful Symmetry.”

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The Graphic Novel: Chapter 4

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 15:51:00 +0000

In a landmark issue, Dr. Manhattan’s origin from mild-mannered Jon Osterman to full-fledged super being is detailed. Matt and Pete revisit Chapter IV: “Watchmaker.”

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The Graphic Novel: Chapter 3

phantasticgeek@gmail.com (Matt Lafferty & Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 00:19:00 +0000

A cancer conspiracy closes in on Dr. Manhattan while the world around him comes to grips with what it might be like to live without a super hero. Matt and Pete revisit Chapter III: “The Judge of All the Earth.”

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