We Are The Geek by Uncle Yo

We Are The Geek is a weekly podcast featuring that loveable scamp and geek-specific comedian, Uncle Yo. Join us every week as Uncle Yo discusses anime, comic books, movies, and everything pop culture that geeks love!

The Podcasts

The elusive Kroze of Comedy band Random Gibberish FINALLY joins Yo. The two long-time friends engage in trilogies, both movies and video games. Namely, rumors about the future of the Bioshock franchise.

Stay tuned!  There will be a bonus episode this week to ring in the New Year!

Direct download: 56_-_Kroze.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:52 PM

It's the underground theater sensation that entices, arouses and enchants. Sleep No More, the break-out site-specific, interpretive dance retelling of MacBeth, is brought to light by its two biggest fans, Yo and Charles. Also Yo captures and interviews Taiwanese dancer Ching-I Chang, one of the founding dancers of the production to answer his burning fan questions.

Direct download: 55_-_Sleep_No_More.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:41 AM

Pillar of the Anime community down south, Anna May Belle and her website, www.animebelle.com, were a critical resource during the rise of the anime con scene down south. She sits down with Yo to discuss her upcoming con, BelleConin 2013. A fan turned educator turned con chair, we look back on the fandom's past and future.

Direct download: 54_-_AnimeBelle.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:18 AM

Yo brings back Lowell to discuss Oscar season, haunted houses - oh, and Gargoyles!  We're doing it again, baby!

Click here to download Top Dog, a game voiced entirely by Yo!

Click here to watch Demo Reel: Lost In Translation (Bromance Version), featuring Yo!


Direct download: 53_-_Gargoyles_Pt_2.mp3
Category:Ow My 90's! -- posted at: 6:40 AM

Charles joins Yo to tackle one of the most celebrated animated shows of the 90's.  That's right:  Gargoyles.

Also, if you're a fan of independent theater, then check out the Indiegogo campaign for Between Us Productions' 10-Minute Plays Festival.  This is going to be great event, one that is near and dear to Yo's heart.  There are 10 days left to donate - please give and help this awesome event move forward!

Direct download: 52_-_Gargoyles_Pt_1.mp3
Category:Ow My 90's! -- posted at: 9:55 PM

Yo brings in Tekkoshocon's very own Dan to discuss those pint-sized mystery solving rodents from Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers. What makes this show timeless? The theme song? Jim Cummings' amazing character work? Or Gadget's...eyes?

Direct download: 51_-_Chip_n_Dales_Rescue_Rangers.mp3
Category:Ow My 90's! -- posted at: 1:55 AM

Yo shares his thoughts on the beloved magical, bouncing beats of Gummi Glen. Also, Sonic and Knuckles discuss the important issues.

Direct download: 50_-_Gummi_Bears.mp3
Category:Ow My 90's! -- posted at: 4:36 AM

The triplets are back with Duck Tales. James Hatton joins Yo to discuss sexuality in Disney, Duckberg, and all your favorite feathered friends and foes.

Check out The Rev. Hatton's insanely popular webcomic In His Likeness!  And if you're in Tampa the weekend of Nov. 16 - 18, come see Yo and Doug Walker at Shadocon 2012!

Direct download: 49_-_Duck_Tales.mp3
Category:Ow My 90's! -- posted at: 4:29 AM

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Yo turns the only citizens thriving in the post-Atlantean NYC: Duck Mutants. Welcome Quack Pack.

Check out In Between Us Productions' Indiegogo campaign for the 10-Minute Play Festival.

Also, if you're in the DC area this coming weekend (Nov. 9 - 11), check out Anime USA!  Producer Jimmy's other podcast gig - Cosplay Burlesque - will be performing both Friday and Saturday!  

Direct download: 48_-_Quack_Pack.mp3
Category:Ow My 90's! -- posted at: 3:56 AM

This week, we take a break so Yo can teach you how to maximize your shiny metal ass(ets) at cons.

Direct download: 47_-_Saving_Time__Money_Panel_-_Live_at_Toracon.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:54 PM