Geektales Podcast Update
Aloha readers, listeners, and lost folks who took a wrong turn, this is a public service announcement from your friendly neighborhood geek. When I began the journey to start a […]
What Defines a Great Artist?
“It’s like everyone tells a story about themselves inside their own head. Always. All the time. That story makes you what you are. We build ourselves out of that story.” […]
Change and the Worth of Words
For those who have been paying attention, you may have noticed a small change on the ol’ website as of today. Geeksnbarbells, which has graced the URL for the past […]
Balance vs The Geek Life
One of the most difficult struggles I have had over the years is choosing which aspect of my geekhood to focus on. Should I play more games? Read more books? […]
When Someone Expresses How you Feel(The Misery Tax)
Sometimes you know something in your heart yet no one has ever put down the words for you to connect with. Sometimes someone does though, and it is a magical […]
The Problem With Kids in Anime(and How to do it Right)- Animode
Are protagonists in anime too young? Or just unrealistically portrayed? As an avid fan of anime, this critique may come off as too strict or harsh, but I believe it […]
Why You Need to Control Your Media
We are overwhelmed with entertainment choices these days. Thousands upon thousands of different mediums are screaming for attention 24/7, just hoping to catch a bit of our time so that […]
Shifting the Cultural Narrative on Nature
There has been a tremendous attempt over the last few decades to convince people that the natural world is something to be protected and cherished. We have tried to show […]
Kuromukoro s1-So Much Potential Wasted- Animode Review
The first season of Kuromukoro falls into many of the same issues throw away anime series do these days. Way too many nonsensical children, and way too little background story. […]
The Madness of One Punch Man-Review
One Punch Man may be one of the most ridiculous, beautiful, and stunningly well choreographed action anime of the last decade. Let’s explore.
Why Harem in Anime is Problematic- 2020 beatdown
Harem in Anime has been a source of constant irritation to me. Here is my rant on why we should boycott this foolishness.
Should You Watch The Irregular at Magic High School ?-Animode Review
Animode Time! Today we Review the Irregular at Magic High School! Tune in
Parasyte: What Does it Mean to be Human?
Delving into the world of Parasyte and what the questions it raises in regards to the meaning of human life and being part of the food chain.
Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest- Review
Is Arifureta worth a watch? Let’s explore this tropey harem anime.
What’s Keeping Anime from Going More Mainstream- My Opinion
Anime and the mainstream, eternal enemies or just an issue of translation? Let’s talk.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Review- I Might Be in Love
Another meandering review, this time focused on the hit show Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
