Once upon a time, animation had heart, heroes had arcs, and Hollywood had imagination. Now? It’s all algorithms and reboots. Join the Geeks as they fire up the mics to ask: what happened to creativity in America? From Hollywood decline to the rise of anime (which is still cranking out awesome original entertainment) and indie creators, they break down the cultural crash and how creativity could get a reboot (no pun intended).  

In the final chapter of our Disney Trilogy, we step into the glory days — the Renaissance era that gave us The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, and more. It was a decade of unforgettable music, groundbreaking animation, and cultural dominance that made Disney feel unstoppable. But what happens when a studio (or any empire) grows too big for its own good? From direct-to-video sequels to mega-franchise acquisitions, we explore how Disney’s growth brought both triumph and trouble — and what that teaches us about pride, purpose, and faith. Join us as we celebrate Disney’s brightest moments, reflect on the dangers of bigness without depth, and connect it all back to the biblical call to faithfulness over fame.

Parental Note: This episode explores darker themes and imagery in Disney history. Still family-friendly, but parents may want to preview first. IT'S OUR 50TH FIRST EPISODE!!! From graveyard gags to genuine nightmare fuel, Disney has always danced with the dark. In Part 2 of our Disney Trilogy, we trace the macabre thread from early shorts of the early "silly symphonies" of the 1920s all the way through modern Disney. Why did Disney lean into fear, loss, and moral consequence—and why does it work? We unpack the cultural roots, storytelling purpose, and how these shadows make the light mean more along with some Biblical connection to all of it, and a brief discussion of Halloween. 

It was bound to happen. The Geeks are diving into Disney discussion with the Disney Trilogy! Part One takes us back to The Disney Afternoon (1990–1997), that glorious weekday block of animated adventures that defined childhoods. From DuckTales and Gummi Bears to Darkwing Duck, Gargoyles, and Goof Troop, we’ll walk through the entire lineup of shows that made after-school TV a magical event. Chris and Brian share their favorites, debate the Mount Rushmore of Disney Afternoon, and uncover spiritual lessons hidden within these cartoons. Along the way, we’ll see how Disney used stories of treasure, teamwork, and heroism to capture imaginations—and how those themes connect to timeless truths from God’s Word.

Today the Geeks talk about what makes us geeks....fandoms!  We also have Godly Geeks superfan Drew Regan joining us as we wrap up the camp trilogy!    buckle up, it's gonna be a fandom overload! 

In this episode of Godly Geeks, we welcome our first RETURNING special guest—Kyle Gray, camp director of Word of Life: The Coast for part 2 of our camp trilogy! We dive into some of our all-time favorite camp games, share hilarious stories from summers past, and chat about the unique role camps play in both fun and faith. Plus, we shift gears to geek out about the upcoming Superman movie—what we hope to see, what we’re cautiously optimistic about, and what makes this reboot one to watch. Whether you’ve been to camp a hundred times or just love a good superhero flick, this episode has something for you!

In this weeks episode of Godly Geeks, we begin the camp trilogy live from Word of Life the Coast in Hudson, Florida! Join us as we welcome special guest Andy Kohls, a board game enthusiast and ministry leader, to the table! We dive deep into the growing world of board games—from Settlers of Catan to Gloomhaven—and how gaming can strengthen friendships, spark creativity, and even bring families closer together. Whether you're a hardcore strategist, a party game junkie, or just trying to survive a game of Monopoly without flipping the board, there's something in this episode for you. We also explore how tabletop gaming can be used as a tool for outreach, discipleship, and fellowship in your church and community. So grab your meeples, shuffle those cards, and join us for some holy dice-rolling action!

What if your church’s VBS week played out like a full-blown RPG? In this episode of Godly Geeks, we level up through skit rehearsals, snack quests, memory verse encounters, and boss battles with the copy machine. Chris and Brian dive into what each VBS "class" might look like, discuss XP-earning challenges, and explore how to survive the chaos (and maybe even enjoy it). Whether you’ve served, survived, or barely escaped VBS week, this one’s for you.

🎬 Not every movie needs a sequel... and certainly not a trilogy!In this episode of Godly Geeks, we explore beloved films that probably should have quit while they were ahead. From epic one-hit wonders to franchises that lost their magic by movie three, we dive into the cinematic "what-ifs" with a little bit of sarcasm and a lot of geeky love.   Also in this episode:📰 Godly Geeks News – Brian brings you the latest updates from the geekiverse🎮 What Have You Been Playing? – Our recent gaming obsessions🗿 Mount Rushmore of Indy Comics! Chris and Brian's favorite non main stream comics.📜 Devotional Thought – From Hebrews 12:1-3 on finishing strong (and not dragging out the story)

🚗💨 Moses in a boat… with wheels? You heard that right. In this chaotic and hilarious episode of Godly Geeks, we imagine what would happen if Bible characters entered the world of Mario Kart. Who’s behind the wheel? What power-ups do they bring? And which biblical hero has the most broken item in the game? We’re talking Elijah outrunning lightning, Jonah on a whale car, and yes—Moses, parting sea-level hazards in a seaworthy kart. From custom tracks like “Walls of Jericho Circuit” to divine items like the “Loaves & Fishes Multiplier,” this episode is pure Bible geek gold. Join us for laughs, clever crossovers, and a surprisingly meaningful devotional reminder: run the race to finish well. 🎮 Faith. Fun. Full throttle. 

Today, the Geeks show off their collections as audibly as they can, triggering fun memories and the nostalgia of collecting.   

The Switch 2 Direct has dropped! So we went back to see if our predictions were right from a previous episode! 

On a day celebrated by fools, the geeks discuss the creative properties that fooled us by becoming FRANCHISES!  They also talk some news, and upcoming features as well too. 

“Whosoever holds this hammer, if they be worthy, shall possess the power of…Thor." The real question here is, WHO could be worthy outside of the Superhero realm? Well that is the topic at hand today as the Geeks dive in! 

a lot of things on the table in this weeks episode! Chris' struggle with his mic! shows/movies/comics that would make great cartoons! Upcoming video games! Is Pokemon TCG pocket dead? 

Today the Geeks travel down memory lane discussing their favorite space ships!  Also some Marvel Snap news, updates and more! 

It can't end like this! Remember when your favorite hobby/TV show/game/ comic series ended abruptly, and you had no idea what to think about it? The geeks, struggling from their favorite app game going down, reflect on times of change. 

With the excitement about the unveiling of the Switch 2, the Geeks reflect on some consoles that failed to live up to the hype. 

A.I. is taking over! But before all that, let's talk about our favorite robots today :-) 

New Year, new episode! The Geeks reflect on 2024 and look forward to 2025. From all of us here at Godly Geeks (which is just Chris and Brian right now) We wish you a very Happy 2025!