Podcasts by Geek Fruit Podcast

Ep. 285: Bulletin #84: Fantastic Farells And Where To Find Them from 2019-11-14T00:30

This week on The Bulletin we're talking about (but mostly around) several things that have been in the news:

• Colin Farell as Penguin! There were rumours it would be Jonah...
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Ep. 284: Terminator: Dark Franchise from 2019-11-11T00:30

Dinkar and Tejas are joined by Abbas to discuss Terminator: Dark Fate. Spoilers for the entire series! Also why do terminators have teeth, you know, all the important questions.

Ep. 283: Bulletin #83: Matrix Redux from 2019-11-07T00:30

Tejas & Abhimanyu talk about the new Matrix movie casting news, and in other news Tejas tries to contain his excitement for the same.

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Ep. 282: Back to the Franchise: Die Hard from 2019-11-04T00:30

Is John Mcclane the essential everyman?
Or a god damn all American hero.
Tejas & Abhimanyu discuss the trials and tribulations of Mr McClane and his charming legacy.

Ep. 281: Actual Halloween Bulletin from 2019-10-31T00:30

Jishnu and Tejas record a special Halloween Bulletin, which was recorded on the actual day. And they talk about the Halloween party that happened last night. It was great. That fire t...

Ep. 280: El pilogue: A Breaking Bad Series Finale from 2019-10-25T17:57:10

Tejas and Jishnu do a spoilerific dissection of Vince Gilligan’s follow up to his critically acclaimed Breaking Bad series. The nerds ask if this movie was necessary and did we even w...

Ep. 279: Bulletin #81: Dinkar's Games: Gettin Jiggy Edition from 2019-10-24T00:30

Dinkar attempts to play one of his classic games with Jishnu Guha, while giving him a lesson in rap history. Jishnu, being the agent of chaos he is, plays spoilsport throughout.

Ep. 278: Sitcom Shenanigans (feat. Kunal Rao) from 2019-10-21T00:30

Sitcoms are foundational pop culture for pretty much everybody, and the form has evolved a lot over time. Kunal Rao joins us to discuss this change, and we run through some all time g...

Ep. 277: Bulletin #80: Doctor Do More from 2019-10-17T00:30

We've got comedian Kunal Rao with us in the studio to join us in dishing out hot takes on the news and not news of the day, including our thoughts on the Dolittle trailer, and Zoe Kra...

Ep. 276: Boyz to Good Omens from 2019-10-14T00:30

Dinkar and Jishnu dive into a spoiler-free breakdown of the Terry Pratchett/Neil Gaiman tv adaptation of Good Omens. Listen in to find out why the boys give it a resounding “sure, why...

Ep. 275: Don't Speak (About News) from 2019-10-10T00:30

Comedian Niveditha Prakasam joins Tejas and Dinkar to talk about the news, but mostly to talk about not the news. This week:

• The Birds of Prey trailer and the viewing of ...
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Ep. 274: The Killing Joker from 2019-10-07T00:30

Clowns to the left of us, Joker to the right, and we're stuck in the middle talking about DC's brand new take on the Batman villain. Joining us to talk about stand up comedian Arthur ...

Ep. 273: Nerd Forecasting from 2019-10-03T00:30

Dinkar and Tejas discuss the new casting rumours on Batman and whether Jonah Hill could play any other role except the Penguin. They also discuss the return of the original Jurassic P...

Ep. 272: Apocalypse...Now?? from 2019-09-30T00:30

We don't know if you've been keeping up with the news, but the world is ending. Thanks to a lifetime spent watching apocalyptic scenarios unfold in fiction, Tejas and Dinkar are bette...

Ep. 271: AVENGERS S.T.A.T.I.O.N from 2019-09-26T00:30

The Geek Fruit boys got an exclusive all access preview to the new travelling exhibition of some of the MCU’s costumes and props at the AVENGERS S.T.A.T.I.O.N.

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Ep. 270: Aliens Exist from 2019-09-23T00:30

The trifecta (Dinkar, Jishnu, and Tejas) have assembled to talk about the US Navy’s recent statement that confirms some of Blink 182’s Tom Delonge’s claims that aliens exist. That and...

Ep. 269: Getting to Know Laxmi from 2019-09-19T00:30

Tejas and Dinkar have a chat with digital human and Geek Fruit fan Laxmi Krishnan about the intersection between pop culture and new media, and how art forms are developing today.

Ep. 268: Sing Like You Can Act from 2019-09-16T00:30

Are musicians better actors than actors are musicians? Tejas and Dinkar discuss this important topic and the musicians who have successfully made the transition. All of this prefaced ...

Ep. 267: Geek Fruit N Nut from 2019-09-12T00:30

Tejas and Dinkar take the scenic route around the non-news of the day, discussing chocolates that promote world peace, the pointlessness of raisins, and KFC's new dating sim

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Ep. 266: Act Like You Can Sing from 2019-09-09T00:30

In the latest edition of our periodic dives into the world of music in films, Tejas and Dinkar take a look at actors who moonlight as musicians, and draw the distinction between vanit...

Ep. 265: Yeah Science! from 2019-09-05T00:30

Jishnu and Tejas discuss the upcoming Breaking Bad spin off film; and the future of Warner Brothers becomes clear to them after a visit to the freshly minted WB World in Abu Dhabi. Listen

Ep. 264: D23 from 2019-09-02T00:30

Tejas and Jishnu round up the greatest hits and misses from the slew of announcements made at Disney’s annual D23 expo. So much to watch so little time.

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Ep. 263: Getting to Know Shlok from 2019-08-29T00:30

Have you ever wondered “What is a Shlok?” Well so have the Geek Fruit boys. This week’s bulletin is all about the ongoing saga of the Geek Fruit Podcast’s latest producer. Listen in t...

Ep. 262: C-List Superstars from 2019-08-26T00:30

The MCU's Collector. Boba Fett from Star Wars. Many of the movies and shows we love feature minor characters who turn onto major highlights. They wouldn't technically qualify for Best...

Ep. 261: Bulletin #72: Spider Can't from 2019-08-22T00:30

Spiderman does whatever a spider can, but the one thing he can't do is be a part of the MCU apparently. We discuss the issue on this edition of the Bulletin, along with:
- Matri...

Ep. 260: The Boys of Bummer from 2019-08-19T00:30

Amazon's The Boys is an edgy, dark comedy set in a world where superheroes are everywhere, and the most powerful are the most corrupt. If this sounds like Watchmen but not good, spolier alert: y...

Ep. 259: Bulletin #71: Maid in Venom from 2019-08-15T00:30

Jishnu will not watch the live-action adaptation of the Little Mermaid and Tejas hates Venom. What can we do to change their minds? Perhaps a Live Stage Adaptation with Shaggy? What about a Serk...

Ep. 258: Soviet Fallout from 2019-08-12T00:30

Jishnu and Tejas could not ignore the beauty that is HBO's Chernobyl and decide to step away from their usual fare to discuss the gripping and haunting mini-series by Craig Mazin and figure out ...

Ep. 257: Bulletin #70: The Conroy Rises from 2019-08-08T00:30

Jishnu and Tejas can only talk about one thing. Kevin Conroy will finally play a live action Bruce Wayne, and that's it. As if this year could not get more epic

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Ep. 256: Marvel: Phased and Confused from 2019-08-05T00:30

Jishnu and Tejas do a quick update on the announced Phase 4 of Marvel's expanding cinematic universe. What are we most excited about? Good guess! It's Hawkeye.

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Ep. 255: Bulletin #69: Lean Machine from 2019-08-01T00:30

Tejas tells Jishnu about lean-in and lean-back content, and why you need to watch Blown Away and Final Table.

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Ep. 254: The Lion Weeps Tonight from 2019-07-29T00:30

Tejas and Jishnu try to keep it together while breaking down their thoughts on Jon Favreau's remake of the Lion King. If you're playing along at home, try to count how many times the words "in t...

Ep. 253: Bulletin #68: Bulletin Roulette from 2019-07-25T00:30

It's a freestyle Bulletin, as Jishnu and Dinkar free associate over some decidedly not news topics, including:

• An email from former guest Ishaan Krishna
• The long-running ba...
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Ep. 252: Stranger Things: Scooper Troopers from 2019-07-22T00:30

Abbas, Alika, and Jishnu dive into the Duffer brothers’ third season of Stranger Things and ask the hard questions like will Eleven inevitably be the cause for the Chernobyl disaster, and why wo...

Ep. 251: Bulletin #67: Emmy Time Will Do from 2019-07-18T00:30

The Emmy nominations are out, and there's good TV, bad TV (cough Game of Thrones cough) and TV we haven't seen yet. A lot of it is that third category, but we still discuss some of the best show...

Ep. 250: Spidey Sense of Humour from 2019-07-15T00:30

Tejas and Jishnu are joined by comedian Rohan Joshi to talk all things Spidey with the release of the final film in Marvel's Phase 3 of the MCU Spider-Man: Far From Home. After 23 films the real...

Ep. 249: Bulletin #66: Poor Little Mermaid from 2019-07-11T00:30

The internet once again does its thing and proves that it's an idiot. Jishnu and Tejas discuss the casting of the titular character in the Little Mermaid and Jishnu defends his favourite film an...

Ep. 248: Black Mirrors&Polar Bear Sex from 2019-07-08T00:30

Tejas and Jishnu dig into Charlie Brooker’s fifth season of Black Mirror. Has the show maintained its inquisitive look at the impact technology in the modern age has on our lives or has the prem...

Ep. 247: Bulletin #65: Criminal Cases 5 CLASH from 2019-07-04T00:30

Tejas and Jishnu discuss 'Queer Eye' and their favourite of the fab 5. Tejas also tells Jishnu about Mantri Cards, a new fave card game being funded on Wishberry right now!

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Ep. 246: Toy Story 4ever from 2019-07-01T00:30

What does it mean to be alive? Are we born to fulfill a purpose? These aren't the kind of questions you'd expect a kids movie about toys to raise, but here we are. Tejas and Dinkar gush over Toy...

Ep. 245: Bulletin #64: (Insert Tearable Poster Pun) from 2019-06-27T00:30

Back at it again with the news and not news! This week, Tejas and Dinkar get into:

• Why the new Spiderman posters are far from good
• Taika Waititi is making Flash Gordon? Sub...
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Ep. 244: Edgar Gets It Wright from 2019-06-24T00:30

In a relatively short career so far, Edgar Wright has made smart, stylish, and sometimes divisive films. Dinkar and Jishnu discuss what makes his movies special, and where he might go next.

Ep. 243: Bulletin #63: Atithi Dev Patel from 2019-06-20T00:30

In a glorious extended, not news segment Tejas and Jishnu talk about Hotel Mumbai. You're welcome

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Ep. 242: Order of the Dark Pheonix from 2019-06-17T00:30

Tejas and Jishnu talk about the final from 20th Century Fox’s X-Men franchise 'Dark Phoenix'. They ask the hard questions like, does this movie give its fans any closure? Does anyone still care ...

Ep. 241: Bullletin #62: Keanaissance Man from 2019-06-13T00:30

Tejas and IVM personnel Abbas and Jaanam discuss the recent explosion of Keanu Reeves in 2019 and what is a long overdue moment for The One.

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Ep. 240: What's a Godzilla to a Geek? from 2019-06-10T00:30

Our old pal Gojira is back to deal with some mean monsters and pesky people, and we're here to talk about it from a safe distance. Is Godzilla a benevolent monster? Is this movie ridiculous? Do ...

Ep. 239: Bulletin #61: Goodness Cretacrous Me! from 2019-06-06T00:30

Dinkar, Tejas and special guest Abhimanyu talk about Robert Pattinson finally confirmed casting as the caped crusader, but even news as big as that is dwarfed by the new trailer for Hotstar's ad...

Ep. 238: Fresh Prince of Agrabah from 2019-06-03T00:30

Dinkar and Tejas interview special guest and star of last year's hit Disney stage production Aladdin Taaruk Raina and get behind the scenes of what it takes to make a lovable street rat and Abab...

Ep. 237: Bulletin #60: Paul Rudd: King of Youngsters from 2019-05-30T00:30

Ever wonder why some actors like Paul Rudd, Keanu Reeves, and Anthony Mackie never age? Speaking of Anthony Mackie, do you think he would be the right choice to take over Captain America's spot ...

Ep. 236: Pocket MonSTARS! feat. Ishaan Krishna and Alika Gupta from 2019-05-27T00:30

Tejas brings two legendary Pokemon trainers(IVM Likes' Alika Gupta and Bhayanak Maut's Ishaan Krishna) to the Geek Fruit Podcast, where they try their best to discuss Pokemon Detective Pikachu b...

Ep. 235: Game Of Petitions from 2019-05-23T00:30

100,000 people have signed a petition to redo the last season of Game of Thrones. The design of Sonic the Hedgehog is being changed after fan outcry. And somewhere out there is a collection of f...

Ep. 234: Back to the Franchise: The Matrix from 2019-05-20T00:30

It's 20 years since the original science fiction action masterpiece The Matrix released and so Jishnu and Tejas dive back into the dreamworld to challenge it's GOAT status. Is The Matrix woke? I...

Ep. 233: Getting to know (Dar)us from 2019-05-16T00:30

In a Very Special Episode of the GF Bulletin featuring Dinkar and IVM family Jaanam and Alika, we meet new producer Darus, talk about the producers we've loved and lost along the way, and unders...

Ep. 232: Geek Fruit Cantina Strikes Back, Live! from 2019-05-13T00:30

As per our long running tradition (of two years), we held a little soirée for our fellow Star Wars nerds on May the Fourth. On this live podcast from the event, we discuss the present and future...

Ep. 231: Bulletin #57: Naaaaaan from 2019-05-09T00:30

Do you understand the news (and not news) comin' outta my mouth? This week we zip through:

• The dramatic Fresh Prince fan trailer. Did they not see the episode where Will meets his d...
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Ep. 230: ENDGAME 3000 from 2019-05-06T00:30

Tejas, Jishnu and Dinkar gush over the finale to the MCU’s ten-year-long run: Avengers: End Game. It’s over an hour of spoiler-filled retrospection on the life and times of Earth’s mightiest her...

Ep. 229: Bulletin #56: Plugs Away from 2019-05-02T00:30

We've got some exciting things cooking at Geek Fruit HQ, and we get into some details about them today:

• Say hi at Geek Fruit's Cantina Strikes Back!
• Endgame pregame
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Ep. 228: Back To The Franchise - Unbreakable Trilogy from 2019-04-29T00:30

Tejas and Jishnu finally get into Tejas' beloved Manoj Night Shyamalan's superhero trilogy - Unbreakable, Split & Glass. Find out if the final film of the auteur’s take on the superhero genre ma...

Ep. 227: Bulletin #55: Dinkar's Games Edition from 2019-04-25T00:30

Dinkar is in a mood and has some games in store for Jaanam and Jishnu. Robert Downey Jr. is also about to talk to animals in a new Dr. Dolittle movie, but mostly Dinkar’s games.

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Ep. 226: Yer A Wizard, Billy from 2019-04-22T00:30

Dinkar, Jaanam and Jishnu breakdown DC's latest entry into the DCEU: Shazam. Find out why it’s a welcome change of pace in tone, and a DC film that actually makes Jishnu smile for once.

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Ep. 225: Bulletin #54: With or Without U2 from 2019-04-18T00:30

Tejas sparks a fire in Jishnu's heart that he totally denies, when he claims that U2 will come to India this year. They also talk about Rey's parents and the impending disappointment that could ...

Ep. 224: This is Us from 2019-04-15T00:30

Dinkar and Tejas dive into Jordan Peele's latest thriller 'Us' and decode the multiple threads left by the film's layered plot. Dinkar also discovers an eerie connection with the film, as he rec...

Ep. 223: Bulletin #53 Along Came A Snyder from 2019-04-11T00:30

Zack Snyder has a very specific vision of the DC universe, and he's angry at the fans who disagree with him. Does that include us? That's the topic of discussion on this not-news edition of the ...

Ep. 222: Nolan, Bro - Part 3 from 2019-04-08T00:30

Like a Christopher Nolan film, our series discussing his work goes deeper than you think. This time Tejas and Dinkar bring on producer Zoya to discuss Interstellar and The Dark Knight Trilogy, w...

Ep. 221: Bulletin #52: Teenage Mutant Ninja Dora from 2019-04-04T00:30

What's a samurai, and what's a ninja? What's news, and what's not-news? We're trying to figure it all out on this week's bulletin.

• Dora is a teenager in the movie, and there's a jok...
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Ep. 220: Mard Ko Words Nahi Hota from 2019-04-01T00:30

We're at a loss to explain why we have completely opposing views on Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota. Tejas and Dinkar discuss the much talked about movie from director Vasan Bala, and somehow manage to d...

Ep. 219: Bulletin #51: Happiness Is A Warm Gunn from 2019-03-28T00:30

Yup, James Gunn is back from the cold climes he was banished to, and you bet we've got thoughts on it. We expound on his return, what might have changed Disney's stance on the matter, and how pu...

Ep. 218: Love, Death, Robots AKA Monsters n' F#*!@kin' from 2019-03-25T00:30

Love is bigger than anything in its way, but this sci-fi anthology series from Tim Miller and David Fincher throws in some post. Jishnu and Dinkar discuss Netflix's Love, Death and Robots and di...

Ep. 217: Bulletin #50: A Lad in the Middle East from 2019-03-21T00:30

Jishnu and Tejas talk Aladdin and how we're all fine with this new trailer, but reflect on the live-action Disney films. Tejas also tells us about the twitter account that'll tell you if you can...

Ep. 216: The Marvellous Mrs. MCU from 2019-03-18T00:30

Tejas, Abbas and Jishnu recap the highs and lows of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's 21st and penultimate film before the end of the Phase 3- Captain Marvel. Despite Carol Danvers carrying the ma...

Ep. 215: Bulletin #49: I'm a Sucker for Views from 2019-03-14T00:30

Jishnu and Tejas extend their chat on Revivals and discuss the incoming news of a Scooby Doo reboot with an interesting cast. They also talk about 2 years of Nintendo Switch and Mark Hamill's ne...

Ep. 214: Revival of the Fittest from 2019-03-11T00:30

Tejas and Jishnu run through a gamut of TV and film franchises over the years that should or shouldn’t have been given a second life, and a third and a fourth.

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Ep. 213: Bulletin #48 Happy Name Day IVM from 2019-03-07T00:30

Tejas and Jishnu celebrate four years of IVM podcasts by subjecting you to their hot takes on as many of the various IVM podcasts that they could get through. Oh and the number they were looking...

Ep. 212: Russian (Russian (Russian Doll) Doll) Doll from 2019-03-04T00:30

Russian Doll is a fresh take on a familiar trope and we're here to peel back the many layers of depth that Natasha Lyonne and friends add to a moving and funny story. Plus, the greatest listener...

Ep. 211: Bulletin #47 She is the Captain Now from 2019-02-28T00:30

Dinkar, Jaanam and Tejas discuss the impending release of Captain Marvel and the politics of hate groups and fan clubs. Also, Dinkar tells animal jokes.

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Ep. 210: What A Cartoon Episode 8: Dreamworks from 2019-02-25T00:30

DreamWorks Animation has a long history of releasing animated movies that we've all seen (trust us, you'll be surprised how many of them you seen) but don't really care much about. Tejas and Din...

Ep. 209: Bulletin #46: Face Your Doom from 2019-02-21T00:30

We use our weekly news/not-news show to dissect the trailer for DC's 'Doom Patrol', a show that looks both ridiculous and fun. Also we check in with Gwenyth Paltrow!

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Ep. 208: Nolan, Bro - Part 2 from 2019-02-18T00:30

Listen to Jishnu regale Dinkar with the tale of the time he believes he saw a wild Christopher Nolan grazing outside a Raymond’s store in South Bombay. They also talk about Tarantino for some re...

Ep. 207: Bat The Last Man from 2019-02-14T00:30

We take the scenic route while discussing the geek happenings this week:

• I'm (not) Batman (anymore) says Ben Affleck
• Legion will be leavin'
• Y: The Last Man will be...
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Ep. 206: Nolan, Bro - Part 1 from 2019-02-11T00:30

It's Nolan on the horizon, as the gang discusses the mind-effing films of the famous Christopher. We talk about Christopher Nolan's beginnings, his first films, and the moment where he became th...

Ep. 205: Bulletin #44: Birds Be Cray from 2019-02-07T00:30

This week, Jishnu and Tejas talk about:
- Aquaman's billions of blistering barnacles (and dollars at the box office)
- Birds of Prey's terrible title and excellent cast
- Antho...

Ep. 204: Back To The Franchise: Brosnan's Bond from 2019-02-04T00:30

Tejas and Jishnu deep dive into Pierce Brosnan's seven-year run as James Bond and nitpick at the best set pieces, casino scenes, Bond girls, favourite theme songs and predictions for how the fra...

Ep. 203: Bulletin #43: I Just Cannot Deal from 2019-01-31T00:30

Nothing but quality news and not-news for y'nerds! This week:
- Is Galaxy's Edge the Westworld of the real world?
- Can no director deal with the Gambit movie? Because it's about car...

Ep. 202: Straight Up Action from 2019-01-28T00:30

Cool guys don't look at explosions and cooler guys talk about action movies on their podcast! It's us. And special guest Abhimanyu. We're the cool guys. We talk straight up action movies from th...

Ep. 201: Bulletin #42: And The Oscar Noms Go To from 2019-01-24T00:30

We breeze through the list of Academy Award nominations and give our hot takes on them all, and the idea of an 'awards bait' movie.

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Ep. 200: What A Cartoon Episode 7: Stop! Motion Time from 2019-01-21T00:30

Creating stop motion is slow and painstaking, but listening to us talk about it on this episode is a breeze! We go over some classics of the style, such as Wallace and Gromit, and discuss why st...

Ep. 199: Bulletin #41: Animators Get What They Deserved (Whether They Like It Or Not) from 2019-01-17T00:30

This week, Jishnu, Jaanam and Abbas are talking:
- Ex-Pixar CEO John Lasseter's move to Skydance Animation and the allegations that lead to his leaving
- Spider-Man: Into The Spiderv...

Ep. 198: Bandersnatch: Choose Your Own Episode from 2019-01-14T00:30

Jishnu, Jaanam and Abbas do a spoiler filled breakdown of Black Mirror's stab at choose your own adventure storytelling in Bandersnatch. Whether you've watched just one 'play through' or worked ...

Ep. 197: Bulletin #40: Beasts, Bears, Bandersnatch Galactica from 2019-01-10T00:30

News year, not-news me! This week we're talking:

• Momoa in Lego Movie 2. Makes sense, the man's abs are like bricks.
• Holmes and the Rotten Rotten Tomatoes Score
• If ...
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Ep. 196: 2018 In The Rearview Mirror, 2019 Is A Go from 2019-01-07T00:30

Tejas, Jishnu and Dinkar take a look back at their movie highlights from 2018, and while you might think there are obvious choices, Jishnu makes some truly surprising picks. Then they run throug...

Ep. 195: Bulletin #39: How To Enjoy New Things from 2019-01-03T00:30

We take a step away from our typical recommendations here and talk about the non-movie-and-TV-pop-culture we've enjoyed over the previous year. There are books, games, and this exciting new medi...

Ep. 194: The Little Momoamaid from 2018-12-31T00:30

Aquaman finally rises to the surface of the DCEU, and with James Wan at the helm can it actually shed its campy reputation and return to glory? Dinkar and Tejas discuss the bizarre choices that ...

Ep. 193: Bulletin #38: This Is Us (And Others) from 2018-12-27T00:30

The year is ending, but we're looking ahead with our news in this bulletin:
- Jordan Peele's Us trailer drops, and we can't wait for the movie to get out
- Adam McKay wants to make a...

Ep. 192: Into The Spider-Best from 2018-12-24T00:30

The new animated Spider-Man movie might just be the best version(s) of the character yet. Tejas and Dinkar discuss how putting Miles Morales, Peter Parker, and several other bizzaro versions of ...

Ep. 191: Bulletin #37: Sonic Boom from 2018-12-20T00:30

We're going world-wide on the bulletin this week, as we discuss:
- The furry Sonic the Hedgehog is scurry
- Benicio del Toro will pause dramatically in the Dora movie while kids shou...

Ep. 190: Merry Geekmas? from 2018-12-17T00:30

'Tis the season to be jolly, so Dinkar and Jishnu get into a nostalgic discussion about the Christmas movies they've enjoyed over the years, and learn a little bit about their friendship along t...

Ep. 189: Bulletin #36: Endgame from 2018-12-13T00:30

Trailers and announcements as usual on this week's Bulletin, and also an apology? Yup, we never make mistakes here at Geek Fruit, but when we do, we issue a correction. Also on this podcast:
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Ep. 188: Two Point Oh No from 2018-12-10T00:30

We delve into the phenomenon that is Superstar Rajni's 2.0, and try to figure out if it lives up to the insane hype behind it.

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Ep. 187: Bulletin #35 (eagle screech) from 2018-12-06T00:30

We're talking some non-newsy news on this week's bulletin:
- Birds of Prey (and the discussion of it by one Geek Fruit)
- Will Roald Dahl's BFG be a BFD?
- Dinkar's comprehensi...

Ep. 186: Ralph Breaks The Sequel from 2018-12-03T00:30

Wreck-It Ralph was a surprise favourite when it came out, and the new sequel takes it to a whole new level. Tejas and Dinkar discuss why Ralph Breaks The Internet is perfect for its time, before...

Ep. 185: Bulletin #34: Meeple Kaun from 2018-11-29T00:30

On a special Bulletin, gaming enthusiasts Prashant and Karan join us to talk about their event, Meeplecon - the first large-scale board game convention in India. Plus, they discuss creating a bo...

Ep. 184: The Crimes of The Crimes of Grindelwald (Spoilercast) from 2018-11-26T00:30

Tejas and Dinkar slowly lose their minds while trying to process just how much they were disappointed by the Fantastic Beasts sequel.

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Ep. 183: Bulletin #33: Aai Zouwu from 2018-11-22T00:30

On the Bulletin this week are some interesting pieces of news and further explanations of Grey's Anatomy canon from Dinkar.

• Jon Cryer will be playing Lex Luthor on Supergirl. He...

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Ep. 182: Derren Brown from 2018-11-19T00:30

Illusionist / Mentalist Derren Brown has been a household name in the UK for over a decade and is now looking to take over the United States by way of a new Netflix special Sacrifice. Tejas and ...

Ep. 181: Bulletin #32: Stan The Man, Pokemon and MIB 4 from 2018-11-15T00:30

This week on the bulletin:

• Tejas and Jishnu reflect on Stan Lee's passing and legacy
• Deadpool is now a Pokemon
• MIB 4 might focus on the British division

Ep. 180: Sci-Fi Hi-Fi Mix Vol. 1 from 2018-11-12T00:30

Sci-fi inspired music is a weird and wonderful world. From one off songs from artists you'd never suspect, to full blown concept albums, there's a lot to unpack. Jishnu an...

Ep. 179: Bulletin #31: The Problem with Fett (and Apu) from 2018-11-08T00:30

There's a couple things stirring in the nerd pop-culture world, and we're here to dissect them for you. This week:

• The Boba Fett movie is cancelled, but don't boba fret because we'v...
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Ep. 178: Back to the Franchise: Harry Potter from 2018-11-05T00:30

Leading up to the release of the second installment of the Fantastic Beasts franchise, Dinkar and Jishnu revisit their origin stories of the Potterverse.

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Ep. 177: Bulletin #30: Of Space Stations&Museums from 2018-11-01T00:30

It's another week in geek news and not news with the Bulletin. We're talking:

• NASA uses Sci-Fi references to name new constellations
• The Harley Quinn animated series has be...
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Ep. 176: The Bad Guys from 2018-10-29T00:30

For a special Halloween episode, Jishnu and Tejas discuss the unsung heroes of most of our favourite pop culture movies and TV shows: The Villains! From Disney to Marvel to DC, they discuss what...

Ep. 175: Bulletin #29: Tom&Jerry Lives, Iron Fist Does Not from 2018-10-25T00:30

In this weekly dissection of news/not-news, we talk about:

• Tom & Jerry is getting a second life in a live action / mixed reboot
• Much to Tejas' dismay, Netflix's Iron Fist b...
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Ep. 174: Big Willie Style from 2018-10-20T06:15:14

Jishnu and Tejas embark on a hot take fiesta of Will Smith's entire career and give the definitive ranking of all his movies and public endeavours while also debating on whether Hitch is a good ...

Ep. 173: Bulletin #28: Gunns, Grey and The Walking Dead from 2018-10-18T00:30

Some new developments on old news on today's bulletin:

• DC has hired Gunn for Suicide Squad 2
• The Walking Dead trudges on
• Grey's Anatomy 101, up to 1501
• St...
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Ep. 172: I Are Venom from 2018-10-15T00:30

The old gang is back! Jishnu, Tejas and Dinkar are all in the studio to discuss Venom, a movie that is missing most of the old gang. Like everyone else in the Spiderverse. We're torn about wheth...

Ep. 171: Bulletin #27: Spiderthings, Star Warsings from 2018-10-11T00:30

A bunch of Spider-Man related news has dropped on the web (heh) and we're all over it like a... spider? We discuss:

• The Into The Spiderverse trailer drops and we have thoughts
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Ep. 170: Unlocking Spider-Man with Hoezaay from 2018-10-08T00:30

In a special gaming episode, Tejas and special guest and closet nerd Hoezaay (Jose Covaco) discuss Marvel's Spider-Man for the PS4 by Insomniac Games. They discuss the story, their favourite mis...

Ep. 169: Bulletin #26: Harshvardhan Kapoor Talks Bhavesh Joshi from 2018-10-04T00:30

On this (non-news edition of the) Bulletin we have a treat for you! Hear the unedited audio of our chat with Harshvardhan Kapoor, where we discuss:
- Bhavesh Joshi Superhero as a Netflix s...

Ep. 168: Back To The Franchise: X-Men from 2018-10-01T00:30

The original X-Men trilogy was far from perfect, but pioneered many tropes that are common in superhero movies to this day. We take a look back at what made the X movies great in the first insta...

Ep. 167: Bulletin #25: Fresh Faces from 2018-09-27T00:30

Dinkar and Tejas discuss the newest additions and first looks to the MCU and DC movie franchises including Joaquin Phoenix's take on the Clown Prince of Crime as well as Brie Larson's Captain Ma...

Ep. 166: Where The Strees Have Nunames from 2018-09-24T00:30

Dinkar and Tejas and special guest and Geek Fruit producer Jaanam dig into WOMEN IN HORROR; a unique week in pop-culture where two films are centered around female-lead scaries. They discuss Str...

Ep. 165: Bulletin #24: 48 FPS vs. 25 FPS from 2018-09-20T00:30

Christopher Nolan is unhappy with how his films look on TV. Do you even give a damn? Does Captain Marvel's introduction to the MCU pave the way for Nova?
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Ep. 164: Ghoulness Gracious from 2018-09-17T00:30

Tejas and Jishnu deconstruct Netflix India's first horror feature in Patrick Graham's 'Ghoul'.

Also, Faulad Singh is a funny guy.

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Ep. 163: Bulletin #23: Ubisoft Opens its Mumbai Office, Assassin's Creed Odyssey from 2018-09-13T00:30

It's another week in geek news and not news with the bulletin. We're talking: 
- Tejas attends Ubisoft preview for Assassin's Creed
- Henry Cavill as Geralt in Netflix's The Witcher ...

Ep. 162: What Is A Quiz Show? (Quarterfinals Edition) from 2018-09-10T00:30

Which long running Indian quiz show now only exists as an app? Which stern quizmaster went on to a career as a game show mogul? What is the primary difference between American and British quiz s...

Ep. 161: Bulletin #22: Todd Phillips' Joker, Listen to Oscar Isaac from 2018-09-06T00:30

It's another week in geek news and not news with the Bulletin. We're talking:

• Alec Baldwin is playing Thomas Wayne!
• Alec Baldwin is not playing Thomas Wayne!
• Every...
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Ep. 160: Luke Cage, Netflix's Hero? from 2018-09-03T00:30

Is Luke Cage Season 2 the best Marvel TV show yet? Tejas thinks it could be, Dinkar thinks it's either the greatest or the worst and he can't tell which. Listen to our heroes discuss the highlig...

Ep. 159: Bulletin #21: Dora The Explorer, Steam Games from 2018-08-30T00:30

Tejas and Jishnu share the news of Dora The Explorer getting a live action remake starring Micheal Pena & Eva Longoria, because of course it is. They also have something to say about Steam games...

Ep. 158: How to Get Your Kids into Sci-fi feat. Saurabh Kanwar from 2018-08-27T00:30

Jishnu and Tejas interrogate Dinkar's boss, Flarepath founder and "Cool Dad" Saurabh Kanwar about being a nerd with kids. Also find out about the super powers that he developed to either score m...

Ep. 157: Bulletin #20: Holy Cage, Holy Pratt from 2018-08-23T00:30

Jishnu and Dinkar round up a slow news week with special guests Mickey Mouse and Goofy.

• The Lady and the Tramp being remade in live action
• Nicolas Cage goes noir in the Spi...
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Ep. 156: JJ Abrams and Centipedes from 2018-08-20T00:30

We're taking a look at the life and career of one of our heroes, JJ Abrams this week. Jishnu and Dinkar talk about Lost, Star Trek, Star Wars and other highlights from JJ like Super 8 and MI:3. ...

Ep. 155: Bulletin #19: Hashtag Oscars So Popular from 2018-08-16T00:30

This week's Bulletin is buzzing with news and not news:
- And the Oscar goes to... desperate lengths to regain its popularity
- Ruby Rose is bullied off Twitter after being cast as B...

Ep. 154: So Bad, It's Good from 2018-08-13T00:30

We all know those movies that are so over the top ridiculously bad that they actually become really fun to watch. Dinkar and Tejas talk about some of their favourite examples of these beautiful ...

Ep. 153: Bulletin #18: Star Wars 9, Topher Grace's Hobbit from 2018-08-09T00:30

In this weekly dissection of news/not-news, we talk about:
- Luke, Leia and Lando return in Episode 9
- Linda returns in Terminator 6
- Topher Grace returns with a reedit of a ...

Ep. 152: Mission: Impossible Fall: Outstanding from 2018-08-06T00:30

The latest installment in the M:I franchise might just be the best yet. Tejas and Dinkar (but it's actually Jishnu in an MI mask) go into the studio to discuss how these movies just keep getting...

Ep. 151: Bulletin #17 from 2018-08-02T00:30

Jishnu and Tejas discuss other weirdisms this week on the Bulletin, including Calpurnia, a regular indie band we wouldn't otherwise consider if it weren't for frontman and breakout Stranger Thin...

Ep. 150: Comic Con 2018 from 2018-07-30T00:30

This year's Comic Con saw the release of a ton of trailers for films and TV shows, both new and old. Tejas and Jishnu give you the greatest hits from this SDCC.

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Ep. 149: Bulletin #16 from 2018-07-26T00:30

You know what we don't have enough of in the nerd universe? MAN-WOMAN movies. Jishnu and Tejas dedicate this bulletin to movies where men and women have an equal lead role. They also talk about ...

Ep. 148: AntWasp: The Sequel from 2018-07-23T00:30

The sequel to Marvel's lightest movie is here and is exactly the breath of fresh air that MCU needed after Infinity War's heroes bit the dust. Jishnu and Tejas discuss why comedy was more import...

Ep. 147: Bulletin #15 from 2018-07-19T00:30

On this week's edition of the bulletin, Jishnu and Tejas enlighten you with some news over not-news. This week's hot takes include the Rugrats and why a baby cat is not much bigger than a toddle...

Ep. 146: OST: Best Movie Soundtrack Albums from 2018-07-16T00:30

What happened to all the albums? Dinkar and Tejas discuss the reason why exclusive movie soundtracks have dwindled in the last decade, when before we had an era of questionably awesome soundtrac...

Ep. 145: Bulletin #14 (Pixar Shorts) from 2018-07-12T00:30

Pixar short films are always fun, and often great. In this companion piece to our Pixar episode, we discuss the best shorts, such as Geri's Game, Sanjay's Super Team, and Day & Night.

Lis...

Ep. 144: What a Cartoon Episode 6: The Incredible World of Pixar from 2018-07-09T00:30

(The) Incredibles 2 doesn't quite live up to the original, but we did enjoy it. This episode, we discuss the movie, followed by a deep dive into all the Pixar movies with a highly unscientific r...

Ep. 143: Bulletin #13 from 2018-07-05T00:30

Space is a vacuum, but nerd-dom is full of happenings! This week on the Bulletin, we discuss:
- Batman is getting married. Why didn't he invite us?
- Quentin Tarantino's Star Trek mo...

Ep. 142: OST: What's The Score? from 2018-07-02T00:30

In celebration of the FIFA World Cup, we're talking about scores this week. Only, we're talking about film scores and nothing to do with football. In the first of this two part series, Tejas and...

Ep. 141: Geek Fruit Bulletin #12 from 2018-06-28T00:30

We're talking some news and a lot of not-news on this edition of the Bulletin. This week:
- New Age Content Ninja Turtles? A new TMNT movie is in the works.
- So Long, A Star Wars St...

Ep. 140: Continue Watching? from 2018-06-25T00:30

Jishnu and Tejas do a retread of a topic (or a sequel if you will) that always has them wondering about the future of pop-culture franchises. Have we crossed the golden age of sci-fi and fantasy...

Ep. 139: Geek Fruit Bulletin #11 from 2018-06-21T00:30

Tejas, Jishnu and IVM Likes host Alika discuss the recent mammoth gaming expo E3 and some of the titles that caught their attention. Meanwhile, Jishnu cannot understand the physics of Aquaman. A...

Ep. 138: Jurassic World is not enough from 2018-06-18T00:30

Jishnu and Tejas have differing stances on the new Jurassic World movie, but both agree that it is at best an average film, which falls short of its big ideas. Is it time for the Dinosaurs to be...

Ep. 137: Geek Fruit Bulletin #10 from 2018-06-14T00:30

Some things are news, some are not. We discuss it all on The Bulletin! This week:
- Jared Leto's standalone Joker movie. Why so... seriously?
- The Addams Family movie is on it's way...

Ep. 136: B Joshi Gets An A from 2018-06-11T00:30

Bhavesh Joshi Superhero is the Indian superhero movie we've been clamouring for. Tejas, Dinkar and Jaanam discuss why the movie feels fresh and original, what they loved about it, and why everyo...

Ep. 135: Geek Fruit Bulletin #9 from 2018-06-07T00:30

There have been some odd happenings in the world of geek this week, and we're here to give you our hot takes on:
- James Marsden is doing a Sonic the Hedgehog movie, but who is more handso...

Ep. 134: Solo 2: Duo from 2018-06-04T00:30

Solo has landed to a (relatively) muted box office and mixed reactions. Best friends Jishnu and Dinkar discuss why this might be, and search their own feelings about the movie.

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Ep. 133: Geek Fruit Bulletin #8 from 2018-05-31T00:30

On this edition of news/non-news, Jaanam and Tejas dive into a mini review of Blue Planet that just released in theatres recently. They also turn their gaze toward Andy Serkis' new Mowgli traile...

Ep. 132: New DP from 2018-05-28T00:30

Deadpool 2 has a big reputation to live up to after the success of the first movie, but we weren't too enthused by it, and the movie just about met our expectations. Listen to us discuss why we ...

Ep. 131: Geek Fruit Bulletin #7 from 2018-05-24T00:30

What's in the news? What's not in the news? We talk about it all on this week's Bulletin! Or at least that was the plan.
- Jake Gyllenhaal will be Mysterio in Spiderman 2. Will he wear a f...

Ep. 130: What a Cartoon Episode 5: DC from 2018-05-21T00:30

Our feature series on the cartoons of our lives returns, and this time we're talking about the greatest version of DC, the animated universe.

Tejas and Dinkar discuss the two latest entra...

Ep. 129: Geek Fruit Bulletin #6 from 2018-05-17T00:30

We're back with our hot takes on the happenings in the nerd ether! This week:
- Marvel's Cloak and Dagger, and also how are Marvel TV and movies connected anymore?
- The Case of the ...

Ep. 128: Geek Fruit: Origins (Special Episode) from 2018-05-16T00:30

In this clip from our live Star Wars Day show, the Geek Fruit Cantina, we share the Geek Fruit origin story - how it began, and how our love for Star Wars was the key to our start.

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Ep. 127: Geek Fruit Cantina Live from 2018-05-14T00:30

On this live episode from our Star Wars celebration on May the 4th, Aakash Mehta joins us to discuss the legacy of the prequels, followed by an animated discussion with Kunal Rao about the merit...

Ep. 126: Geek Fruit Bulletin #5 from 2018-05-10T00:30

In this week's edition of news/non-news, we discuss:
- How does Ant-Man and the Wasp fit into the MCU? Pretty well, cause it can change in size.
- Arrested Development Season 5: Is i...

Ep. 125: Infinity Hour from 2018-05-07T00:30

Here's an hour and change of us gushing, goofing and geeking out about the cinematic event of our generation, Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War. Enjoy a thorough spoilerific discussion with Navin,...

Ep. 124: Geek Fruit Bulletin #4 from 2018-05-03T00:30

On today's bulletin, we talk about some little known franchises such as:
- Avengers, in which we spoil nothing
- Star Wars, in which we discuss the upcoming new show from Dave Filoni...

Ep. 123: Nerd Collusion Course from 2018-04-30T00:30

Sometimes there are geeks in places you wouldn't expect. On this episode, Tejas, Jishnu and Dinkar discuss unlikely collaborations between nerd realms. Comedians writing comics, musicians making...

Ep. 122: Geek Fruit Bulletin #3 from 2018-04-26T00:30

In our new weekly news/non-news segment, Tejas and Jaanam discuss why it's difficult to say the word Venom when you're a symbiote, James Cameron's sulking over the Avengers' movies and Blue Plan...

Ep. 121: Science Minus Fiction from 2018-04-23T00:30

We're getting real with our science this week, with Tejas, Dinkar and Jaanam discuss their love for science documentaries and the people who make them. Travel through the Cosmos, journey through...

Ep. 120: Geek Fruit Bulletin #2 from 2018-04-19T00:30

On the Bulletin, we talk nerdy stuff in the ether!
This week:
- Psst. Did you hear what Steven said about Stephen? (Spielberg and King respectively)
- Do we really care about A...

Ep. 119: Keeping up with the Joneses from 2018-04-16T00:30

Jishnu and Jaanam dive into the second season of Jessica Jones. Between juggling some exemplary themes and subject matter to struggling with inconsistent story pacing, has the all-female directe...

Ep. 118: Geek Fruit Bulletin #1 from 2018-04-12T00:30

Welcome to the Geek Fruit Bulletin! Here we discuss the nerd news floating in the ether. This week: 
- Why are Ready Player One screenings getting cancelled in India? We're pressing A to S...

Ep. 117: Altered Annihilation from 2018-04-09T00:30

Netflix dropped the expansive new Sci-Fi show Altered Carbon, and the much talked about Sci-Fi horror movie, Annihilation on us last month. Amit and Jaanam join us to discuss.
Warning: Spo...

Ep. 116: Yer A Magic Episode, Harry! from 2018-04-02T00:30

We're putting a spell on you this episode, as we discuss magic in movies, and also legit real life magicians. Listen in for our definitive ranking of the Harry Potter movies, our opinions on Dav...

Ep. 115: What a Cartoon Episode Part 4 from 2018-03-26T00:30

Can The Simpsons predict the future? Can Futurama move you to tears? Can Rick and Morty fans just back off please? Listen to Tejas and Dinkar address all these questions and more, as we discuss ...

Ep. 114: Summer Preview Review from 2018-03-19T00:30

From Solo to Skyscraper, Tejas and Jishnu blaze through their hot takes on this summer's upcoming big screen releases in 3 minutes or less.

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Ep. 113: Yas Queen Kathleen from 2018-03-05T00:30

Kathleen Kennedy, creative overlord of the Star Wars universe has had a greater role in your life than you know. Jishnu and Dinkar get into her storied history as the producer of all your favour...

Ep. 112: Black Panther For President from 2018-02-26T00:30

Does MCU: Wakanda live up to the hype? Yes, and then some.

Tejas and Dinkar get into Black Panther: The Movie, with some discussion of Black Panther: The Album thrown in. Listen to them t...

Ep. 111: What a Cartoon Episode Part 3 from 2018-02-19T00:30

In this episode, Tejas and Dinkar talk about cartoons from the modern era. Take a trip down memory lane as they discuss the cartoons that the 80s and 90s kids grew up watching, and how Cartoon N...

Ep. 110: Love Transcends Space&Time from 2018-02-12T00:30

On this Valentine's special, Tejas, Jishnu, Navin and Jaanam get together to talk about falling in love with Artificial Intelligence, what romance in the future could look like, and their take o...

Ep. 109: January Round-Up: Jumanji, Electric Dreams, Black Mirror and Oscars from 2018-02-05T00:30

Tejas, Dinkar and Navin sit down to rewind what they consumed in sci-fi and films over the month of January and give you the lowdown.
What are your thoughts on Jumanji, Electric Dreams, Bl...

Ep. 108: What a Cartoon Episode Part 2 from 2018-01-29T00:30

Animation blew up in the 80's, with the rise of toy and comic based shows. Tejas, Dinkar and Navin discuss the big hits of the era - He Man, Thundercats, Spiderman, G.I. Joe, and also try to fan...

Ep. 107: Streamocalpyse 2020 from 2018-01-22T00:30

In the wake of Disney announcing their acquisition of Fox and their plans to launch a streaming service, the landscape of film and television is on the verge of a major change. Listen to Jishnu ...

Ep. 106: Dear Stan from 2018-01-15T00:30

In celebration of his 95th birthday Tejas and Jishnu deep dive into the life and times of Stan Lee. This is not the Stan Lee your mother remembers.

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Ep. 105: What a Cartoon Episode from 2018-01-08T00:30

Cartoons were the gateway to geekdom for most of us, so in the first part of a series, Tejas and Dinkar discuss the beginnings of animation, from early Disney and Warner Bros to The Flintstones....

Ep. 104: The Lastest Jedi from 2018-01-01T00:30

The Last Jedi takes the Star Wars franchise in brand new directions, and not everyone is a fan. Are they right though? Tejas, Dinkar, Navin and Abbas search their feelings to discuss the movie a...

Ep. 103: See You Around, 2017 from 2017-12-25T00:30

It's the end of 2017, so we're reflecting on the year that was. Listen to Dinkar, Siddhant and special guest Abbas talk about all the movies and TV of 2017. Yes. ALL OF THEM.
Also, watch o...

Ep. 102: Punish 'Em and Then Some from 2017-12-18T00:30

In this episode of the Geek Fruit podcast, Sid Navin and Tejas take on the least superhero of all superheroes, The Punisher, which concludes his exceptional story arc that was set up in the seco...

Ep. 101: We Ain't Afraid Of No Ghosts from 2017-12-11T00:30

Geek Fruit takes a step out of the science-fictional into the metaphysical, as Jishnu and Dinkar discuss ghosts in cinema, pop culture, and real life. And also the new U2 album.

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Ep. 100: Geeking Out Live! from 2017-12-04T00:30

Geek Fruit goes live for it's 100th episode spectacular! Listen to the gang (try to) remember their greatest hits, talk about the state of geekdom with Abhijit Kini, and play some games with ver...

Ep. 99: Justice Weak from 2017-11-27T00:30

DC's tent pole cinematic event 'Justice League' has come out to a resounding sigh and a shrug from our team. Listen in as Dinkar, Siddhant and Navin discuss their thoughts and play a round of 1 ...

Ep. 98: Nostalgia Things: Ragnarok from 2017-11-20T00:30

Siddhant, Jishnu and Navin dive into Stranger Things Season 2 and Thor: Ragnarok, and ask how long the '80s nostalgia trip will dominate our favourite tent pole films and television shows.

Ep. 97: Ma Universe, Ma Rulz from 2017-11-13T00:30

Fictional universes have been around for a long time, and there's many worlds beyond the MCU, Start Wars and DCEU that we love. So Tejas, Dinkar and Navin take this episode to discuss their favo...

Ep. 96: VFX, Why FX from 2017-11-06T00:30

Special effects have completely changed movies and TV over the last two decades, so Tejas and Dinkar discuss the history and progress of VFX, why they can't carry a story anymore, and weigh in o...

Ep. 95: Theme for John Williams from 2017-10-30T00:30

We've talked directors and actors before on Geek Fruit, but today Jishnu and Dinkar go into the life and career of someone just as important - legendary composer John Williams. Listen to them di...

Ep. 94: Meet Joe Replicant from 2017-10-23T00:30

Tejas, Siddhant and Jishnu try to answer the question laced through Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049: what does it mean to be human.

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Ep. 93: Tick Tick Boom! from 2017-10-16T00:30

Cult superhero parody 'The Tick' has returned, old chums! But is it still a parody? Dinkar, Siddhant, Navin and guest Josh discuss the new tone and their opinions on the Amazon Prime webseries.<...

Ep. 92: Rediscovering Star Trek, Orville We? from 2017-10-09T00:30

Dinkar and Jishnu review the first episode of Star Trek Discovery and it's counterpart of sorts, Seth MacFarlane's The Orville, and ask if stories of man's never ending explorations in space are...

Ep. 91: Bojacking Around from 2017-10-02T00:30

Dinkar, Siddhant and special guest Sharanya sit down to talk about the hilarious highs and soul crushing lows of the latest season of our favorite talking horse cartoon. Listen in, neigh-sayers ...

Ep. 90: Death Naught from 2017-09-25T00:30

Death Note was already a highly popular manga and anime series, and it has now been adapted into an American movie. Dinkar, Siddhant and Navin take the chance to discuss the appeal of the origin...

Ep. 89: IT is what IT is from 2017-09-18T00:30

Clowns are terrifying, but we ventured out to watch IT anyway, just for you. Listen to Dinkar, Navin and special guest Nick Saraf discuss the movie, the 90s mini series, the book, AND the Hindi ...

Ep. 88: Game of Tropes from 2017-09-11T00:30

Jishnu Tejas and special guest and GoT expert (cause he read the books) Aalok Padhye discuss the hotly debated seventh season of Game of Thrones and recall their favourite and least favourite mo...

Ep. 87: Haters Gonna Hate? from 2017-09-04T00:30

Here at Geek Fruit, we're lovers and not fighters. So Tejas, Dinkar and producer Navin take this episode to defend some movies that hold a special place in their hearts, though the world hates t...

Ep. 86: Who Defends the Defenders? from 2017-08-28T00:30

Netflix's Marvel heroes come together in The Defenders, and Tejas, Dinkar, Siddhant and Navin come together to discuss it. And much like the Defenders, they don't always see eye to eye. Listen i...

Ep. 85: Pirate Bae from 2017-08-21T00:30

This week, Jishnu sits down with Siddhant and Navin to discuss how the HBO hacks and the subsequent leake of Game of Thrones affects the fans of the show. In a world of rampant piracy, can you b...

Ep. 84: Apes in the Time of War from 2017-08-14T00:30

Tejas and Jishnu dig into two films that deal with war: Dunkirk and War for the Planet of the Apes. Spoiler alert: Apes is a whole lot better than Dunkirk.

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Ep. 83: The Book was Better from 2017-08-07T00:30

Jishnu and Tejas are joined by producer Navin Noronha to discuss how some of their favourite nerdy franchises have fared after being adapted to screen. Spoiler alert for the Twilight saga, Harry...

Ep. 82: For The Love Of American Gods from 2017-07-31T00:30

Jishnu and Siddhant are joined by special guest Anuya Jakatdar from Books On Toast to talk about the latest page to screen adaptation in Neil Gaiman's American Gods and ask why his most hyped no...

Ep. 81: Jagga and the Mystery of Disney India from 2017-07-24T00:30

Tejas and Dinkar take a break from Hollywood to talk about Jagga Jasoos as well as how Disney India has been faring. Also Shiamak Davar.

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Ep. 80: Spider-Boy from 2017-07-17T00:30

Tejas, Jishnu and Siddhant talk about the latest iteration of Spider-Man, and whether this one's for keeps. Spoiler: he totally is.

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Ep. 79: Fanboi-ing Ain't Easy from 2017-07-10T00:30

Siddhant and Jishnu talk about the upcoming Han Solo film's change of director from Lord & Miller to Ron Howard, and how sometimes knowing too much about what goes on behind the curtain of the f...

Ep. 78: Tale of Graphic India from 2017-07-03T00:30

Dinkar and Tejas take a deeper look into Indian comic book company Graphic India. They analyze the company's origin story, as well as discuss their own stories and characters like Devi, Avatarex...

Ep. 77: Mummy Issues from 2017-06-26T00:30

The Mummy returns! But why? Tejas and Dinkar discuss the roller coaster ride that is the Mummy reboot, taking some detours into Rotten Tomatoes scores and the Dark Universe.

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Ep. 76: Curse of the Franchise from 2017-06-19T00:30

Jack's back again! But this time, it's Jack Sparrow returning for the 5th installment of Pirates. Is it worth it? Tejas and Dinkar discuss with special guest Amit Doshi.

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Ep. 75: Diana: Warrior Princess from 2017-06-12T00:30

Wonder Woman is a win for DC, but it's got issues too. Special guests Mae and Navin join Tejas and Dinkar to discuss what they loved and what they could ha...

Ep. 74: Jack's Back from 2017-06-05T00:30

Tejas, Dinkar and Geek Fruit Editor Siddhant do a comprehensive analysis of Samurai Jack, what made the show stand out when it began, and why its Season 5 ...

Ep. 73: Joss Whedonverse from 2017-05-29T00:30

Jishnu and Tejas take an hour to pay tribute to one of the most beloved writer/directors in the nerdverse- Joss Whedon, covering some of his greatest works in TV, cinema and even web series.

Ep. 72: Science. Fiction. Horror. from 2017-05-22T00:30

This week, Jishnu and Tejas discuss their picks in the horror-sci-fi subgenre, after a quick spoiler-free review of Alien: Covenant.

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Ep. 71: Geeks of the Galaxy from 2017-05-15T00:30

We've been excited about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 for ages, so we pulled out all the stops on this one. Listen to Tejas, Dinkar, Jishnu, Navin, and Siddhant (in hologram form) air their su...

Ep. 70: My Neighbour Ghibli from 2017-05-08T00:30

The films of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli are cultural touchstones in animation, and cinema in general. Siddhant and Dinkar, with the help of Ghibli su...

Ep. 69: Ex-Kids: Coming of Age from 2017-05-01T00:30

In this very special episode Dinkar, Geek Fruit Editor Siddhant and Producer Navin discuss coming of age movies, talk about their favorites, and grow up to...

Ep. 68: Time Travelogue from 2017-04-24T00:30

Jishnu and Tejas discuss the favourite facets of time travel in sci fi and talk about the movies that made them love the genre. They also discuss the curre...

Ep. 67: Rebel Revolution from 2017-04-17T00:30

Jishnu and Tejas discuss Disney XD's 'Star Wars Rebels', the animated show set between Star Wars Episodes 3 and 4. They cover the show's recently completed ...

Ep. 66: Summer Movie Spectacle 2017 from 2017-04-10T00:30

Jishnu and Dinkar watched all the movie trailers so you don't have to. On this episode, they give you the lowdown on what movies are coming out this summer ...

Ep. 65: Iron Douche from 2017-04-03T00:30

Netflix's Iron Fist is being trashed by critics, but is it really that bad? Tejas, Dinkar and Geek Fruit editor Siddhant investigate the good, the bad and ...

Ep. 64: Beast Mode from 2017-03-27T00:30

Tejas and Jishnu discuss Beauty and the Beast and Kong: Skull Island and figure whether these two films are worth your time.

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Ep. 63: Young Man Legion from 2017-03-20T00:30

This week, Tejas and Jishnu discuss the critically acclaimed FX series, Legion, which is based on the character from the X-Men universe. How good is it really? The geeks find out.

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Ep. 62: Sir Swagneto from 2017-03-13T00:30

With all the talk about Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart's latest outing in the X-Men universe Tejas, Dinkar and Jishnu decided to take some time out and look at the life and times of Ian McKell...

Ep. 61: Old Man Logan from 2017-03-09T00:30

Tejas and Geek Fruit editor Siddhant Mehta and producer Navin Noronha discuss the epic finale to the Wolverine saga. We discuss Hugh Jackman's role in the X-Men as well as Patrick Stewart and tr...

Ep. 60: Fanboying with Abhijeet Kini from 2017-03-02T00:30

Tejas and Jishnu chat with comic author Abhijeet Kini, best known as the creator of Angry Maushi and Fanboys. Apart from continuing the dissection of the Indian comic book industry they look at ...

Ep. 59: The Lego Dark Knight from 2017-02-23T00:30

Jishnu and Tejas finally get to discussing the highly anticipated 'The Lego Batman Movie', and how it compares to previous iterations of both Bat films and The Lego Movie. They also talk about B...

Ep. 58: The Snooze Between Us from 2017-02-16T00:30

This week Jishnu and Tejas kill time as they eagerly anticipate The Lego Batman film... by discussing The Space Between Us.

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Ep. 57: DC After Dark from 2017-02-09T00:30

Tejas and Jishnu review the latest addition to the DC animated universe, Justice League Dark. Listen in on how it manages to juggle very grim themes and somehow work in a poop monster. There's n...

Ep. 56: Wild Wild Westworld from 2017-02-02T00:30

Dinkar, Tejas and Geek Fruit Podcast producer Navin Noronha discuss HBOs hit show Westworld. Whether it's the nature of reality or the Bicameral mind, they discuss the all the big hits and revel...

Ep. 55: Sherlock and Wats On Our Mind About It from 2017-01-26T00:30

This week Jishnu and Dinkar have a spoiler-free discussion about the 4th season of BBC's Sherlock, and why it might be losing its charm. Plus, they talk about why shows like Sherlock often eithe...

Ep. 54: Masala Horror with Shamik Dasgupta from 2017-01-19T00:30

Dinkar and Jishnu interview comic book author Shamik Dasgupta best known for his works with Speech Bubble Entertainment, Yali Dreams Creations and Virgin Comics just to name a few. The nerds get...

Ep. 53: Assengers Creed from 2017-01-12T00:30

Tejas and Jishnu try and explain the plots of two completely average films to each other. In this case, Assassin's Creed and Passengers. Does it help that they have similar letters? Nope.

Ep. 52: Sci-Fly Under the Radar from 2017-01-05T05:30

Dinkar and Tejas discuss the sci fi movies that deserve way more love than they get, their plots and the reasons they shine outside the spotlight.

Ep. 51: 2016 Year in Focus from 2016-12-29T05:30

Jishnu Dinkar and Tejas wrap up the year by giving their final hot takes on some of the favourite and not so favourite movies of the year. We also time tra...

Ep. 50: Rogue One, Geek Fruit Fifty from 2016-12-22T05:30

On the 50th episode of the Geek Fruit Podcast, Jishnu and Dinkar bring it all back to where they began - Star Wars. They discuss the first of the SW anthol...

Ep. 49: The Daughters of Disney from 2016-12-15T05:30

This week Dinkar and Tejas watch and review Moana and rank amongst the previous Disney Princesses adventures, while also marking the evolution from it's own stereotypes.

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Ep. 48: Arrival and the Story of Your Life from 2016-12-08T05:30

Jishnu and Tejas don't think an hour is long enough to discuss Arrival, Denis Villeneuve's cerebral science fiction drama; but they give it a shot anyway. Whether its the use of the visuals to d...

Ep. 47: The Machines are Coming! from 2016-12-01T05:30

Jishnu and Tejas take a break from science fiction to discuss the real world. Benefit or assumed 'threat', AI technology is the future. Along with the much more knowledgeable Amit Doshi, owner o...

Ep. 46: Fantastic Beasts and how to fund them. from 2016-11-24T05:30

This week Dinkar and Tejas talk about Harry Potter prequel Fantastic Beasts, and its immense potential to be a breakthrough franchise. With a very decent first entry into a five installment saga...

Ep. 45: How technology Will Kill You from 2016-11-17T05:30

Acclaimed writer and overall paranoid social commentator Charlie Brooker gives us his latest fears of technology via a new series of Black Mirror. After an emotional and depressing slog we got t...

Ep. 44: Doctor CumberStrange from 2016-11-10T05:30

The 14th installment to the Marvel Cinematic Universe is no low-key-Ant-Man style addition. With an expensive cast and VFX budget, Dr. Strange opens up interesting doors for the Marvel Multivers...

Ep. 43: Thanks, T. Hanks from 2016-11-03T05:30

This week Jishnu and Dinkar discuss the reason behind the existence of the latest Dan Brown-Ron Howard-Tom Hanks film Inferno. In a selfless gesture of charity to you listeners they break down t...

Ep. 42: Comic Con and the Chariotverse! from 2016-10-27T05:30

This week Jishnu and Tejas dissect comic con India and the Indian comic book publishing scene with Chariot Comics benevolent overlord Aniruddho Chakroborty, to answer some pertinent questions ab...

Ep. 41: Tim Burton's Home for Peculiar Movies from 2016-10-20T05:30

In this episode, Tejas and Jishnu discuss the relatively low-key release of Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children. With a star-studded cast and interesting source material, we expected a r...

Ep. 40: What Do You Got Left 2016? from 2016-10-13T05:30

Jishnu and Dinkar thought that there weren't too many movies of interest left to release in 2016. They could not have been more wrong. This week they go through nearly 20 movie trailers slated f...

Ep. 39: How Bulletproof is Luke Cage? from 2016-10-06T05:30

This week Jishnu and Dinkar marathon-ed through season 1 of Marvel's Luke Cage in 72 hours to bring you an hour long analysis of the Bulletproof Hero's first stand alone series. They discuss wha...

Ep. 38: Space Jokes! from 2016-09-29T05:30

This week Jishnu, Tejas and Dinkar talk of all things comedic in the realm of science fiction. Are all sci-fi comedies self aware parodies of the genre? Or are there films that are funny stories...

Ep. 37: Delete This Episode! from 2016-09-22T05:30

On this episode, Jishnu and Dinkar discuss deleted scenes, bonus features and director's cuts of movies. With alternate cuts and 'ultimate' editions becoming increasingly common in the superhero...

Ep. 36: Spidey Sensibilities from 2016-09-15T05:30

On this episode, Tejas, Dinkar and special guest Siddhant Mehta discuss a big question for any spidey fan: Whatever happened to the web head? From being the coolest superhero to being rebooted t...

Ep. 35: Harry Potter and the Mid Life Crisis from 2016-09-08T05:30

Tejas, Jishnu and special guest Neha discuss the hotly anticipated final chapter of the acclaimed Wizarding saga, the two-part play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Did it match our expectatio...

Ep. 34: Queens of the Sci-Fi Age from 2016-09-01T05:30

Jishnu and Tejas take a break from doing a movie of the week review to talk about the greatest women in science fiction.

From Sigourney Weaver to Zoe Saldana, they talk about how some sto...

Ep. 33: The Strangest Thing from 2016-08-25T05:30

Jishnu and Tejas finally have the chance to review a brand new show which is not a reboot, sequel, prequel or from a shared universe; but in many ways stil...

Ep. 32: Suicide Squad Goals from 2016-08-18T05:30

In the hotly anticipated third installment of the DCEU, David Ayer (Training Day, Fury) directs the story a motley crew of supervillains contracted by the government to undertake a near impossib...

Ep. 31: The Killing Joke from 2016-08-11T05:30

Tejas, Jishnu and Dinkar deconstruct the myth and controversy behind the 1988 Eisner award-winning graphic novel The Killing Joke by Alan Moore and Brian Bo...

Ep. 30: Kralling All Trekkies from 2016-08-04T05:30

The 13th overall Star Trek Movie has an interesting creative team in Simon Pegg and Justin Lin (Fast & Furious series) behind it. Tejas, Dinkar and Jishnu b...

Ep. 29: Jim Gordon's Gotham from 2016-07-28T05:30

In this episode, Jishnu and Tejas take on the laborious task of finishing the whole second season of Fox's Gothamin in a week, and to their surprise, it's n...

Ep. 28: Pokemon Go Away, I Need to Work from 2016-07-21T05:30

Jishnu and Tejas take a look at the ultimate time killer of them all, Pokémon Go. They also take a look at Marvel's Contest of Champions and Star Wars Galax...

Ep. 27: Fish n' Ships: Resurgence from 2016-07-14T05:30

In this episode, Jishnu and Tejas review two movies which have absolutely no reason to be clubbed together! Nevertheless they discuss how even Bill Pullman...

Ep. 26: Iron Throne Primaries from 2016-07-07T05:30

Long have we now crossed the books from which the record-breaking hit HBO series Game of Thrones was adapted from. Readers and viewers alike are making the...

Ep. 25: War Games from 2016-06-30T05:30

Video Game movie adaptations have never had much luck at the cinema. Is it truly something that cannot be properly adapted? Adding to the evidence is this year's Angry Birds and Warcraft: two ga...

Ep. 24: Turtle Power from 2016-06-23T05:30

As millennials growing up in the '90s, a mainstay of our cartoon programming included one seemingly bizarre concept of four anthropomorphic turtles trained by rat sensei. How did this concept tu...

Ep. 23: The Fastest Man Alive from 2016-06-16T05:30

On this episode, Jishnu, Dinkar and Tejas are talking about the Scarlet Speedster of the CW (and Colours Infinity) variety. If you are mega fans of this iteration, then you know that season 2 wa...

Ep. 22: Interwebz Killed the TV Star from 2016-06-09T05:30

On this episode, the nerds focus not on the characters or the stories, but the very vessels that carry them for the process of distribution. But in particular, the internet as a form of distribu...

Ep. 21: Han YOLO from 2016-06-02T05:30

On this episode, the geeks look into the life and times (and deaths) of nerd legend Harrison Ford! Erstwhile roadie and professional carpenter, Ford's life has been full of bizarre experiences b...

Ep. 20: Age of Apocalypse from 2016-05-26T05:30

On this episode, the nerds break down the third installment of the prequel trilogy X-Men: Apocalypse. Whether you're a fan of the series or not, it is impossible to deny the X-Men's influence on...

Ep. 19: Legend of the Game Show from 2016-05-19T05:30

This week's episode of the Geek Fruit Podcast has us throwback to the times of adventure shows. No, not reality shows, not survivor, not idol, just plain good old fashioned adventure game shows,...

Ep. 18: Avengers Disassemble from 2016-05-12T05:30

MCU's very own Anthony Mackie AKA Sam Wilson AKA Falcon casually gave this movie the title of 'Avengers 2.5', and damn was he on the money about that one. Filled to the brim with heroes fighting...

Ep. 17: This is for my Meeples from 2016-05-05T05:30

Jishnu and Tejas talk to Ceto and Vikas and dive into the wonderful world of Tabletop Board Gaming. If you are someone who has always wanted a 101 on board games and its beautifully nerdy cultur...

Ep. 16: Prolonged Exposure to Chemical X from 2016-05-01T05:30

Jishnu and Tejas talk about the return of the beloved Powerpuff Girls to Cartoon Network. This reboot has new voice talent, updated animation and graphics, but the same infectious charm of the o...

Ep. 15: The Evolution of Man-Cubs from 2016-04-18T05:30

We return to our childhood favourites this week as Jishnu and Tejas discuss the live action adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book made famous by Disney originally in 1967. They talk ab...

Ep. 14: Rebel One from 2016-04-11T05:30

After many episodes far far away from the home of the Star Wars Universe, Jishnu and Tejas return to discuss the incredible season finale of Star Wars Rebels, the animated television show set be...

Ep. 13: Geek Fruit v Snyder: Dawn of Outrage from 2016-04-04T05:30

In what is going to be probably the most divisive movie in the year for fans and critics alike, the resident nerds at Geek Fruit, Jishnu Tejas and Dinkar, breakdown what was really going on in t...

Ep. 12: A Season In Hell's Kitchen from 2016-03-28T05:30

In this special episode, break down season2 of Marvel's Daredevil made for Netflix.
In no particular-ish order they discuss what worked, what didn't and discus the zany ending to the seaso...

Ep. 11: A XXX Parody from 2016-03-21T05:30

This week Tejas and Jishnu boldly go where all men have gone before, despite what your conveniently empty browser history might say. The guys stop for a moment to draw attention to the behemoth ...

Ep. 10: Mirror is the new Black from 2016-03-14T05:30

A fictional series that is far closer to reality than we would like, Black Mirror has been hailed as the modern day Twilight Zone, as well as the dark look into the consequences if we ever weren...

Ep. 09: Recon Mission: IMAGICA from 2016-03-07T05:30

Last year at an undisclosed time the Geek Fruit team went on a black ops mission not to be revealed until now: a clandestine visit to the theme park known as IMAGICA. Did it hold up against thei...

Ep. 08: Recon Mission: Comic Con Express Pune 2016 from 2016-02-29T05:30

In our first ever outstation visit, the Geek Fruit team explored the recently held Comic Con Express in Pune. We broke the bank scoring some cool merch, but also got a chance to meet the indepen...

Ep. 07: The Return of Schmuckin Deadpool from 2016-02-22T05:30

In this first of kind spoiler free episode, Jishnu and Tejas are joined by fellow Geek Fruit member Dinkar as they discuss the brilliant but slightly frustrating premiere that was Deadpool. Almo...

Ep. 6: Love In The Time Of Multiverse from 2016-02-15T05:30

This weeks episode deals with the emotion that eludes most nerds: Love! A valentines day special, Jishnu and Tejas discuss their favourite nerdy couples who totally Ross + Rachel-ed the hell out...

Ep. 05 The First Lady Of S.H.I.E.L.D from 2016-02-08T05:30

Jishnu & Tejas discuss what they feel is probably one of the more underrated shows of last year: Agent Carter and how Hayley Atwell's performance as the titular character is one of the best we'v...

Ep. 04 Small Screen Heroes from 2016-02-01T05:30

Jishnu and Tejas take a break from movies to discuss television and how superhero shows like Flash, Daredevil and Agents of Shield have navigated their respective networks to tell the best stori...

Ep. 3 By Grabthar's Hammer Alan Rickman will be avenged from 2016-01-26T05:30

This week Tejas and Jishnu pay homage to the late Alan Rickman with a little help from fellow Geek Fruit member Dinkar Dwivedi, and further delve into why science fiction keeps getting snubbed e...

Ep. 2 2016: Age of Franchise from 2016-01-19T05:30

In this episode Jishnu and Tejas take on the impossible task of discussing every single movie franchise release of this year in super detail. They fail spectacularly but cover enough for you to ...

Ep. 1 The Geek Fruit Menace from 2016-01-04T05:30

In the first episode of Geek Fruit Tejas & Jishnu take a deep dive into Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Listen to what they loved, what they hated and how they felt about events in the movie.

Ep. 0 - The Origin Story from 2015-12-23T11:07:50

On Episode 0 of Geek Fruit Tejas and Jishnu introduce themselves and talk about their obsession with Star Wars.