Episodes
Ep 20: Mark Meer: from dropping out to saving the universeDescription: In this final episode of Season 1 David gets comfortable in the boudoir with voice actor Mark Meer and explores the intricacies of chasing passions both on and off the mic.
Guest at a Glance
Mark Meer is known worldwide for his voice work in video games, especially Commander Shepard in the Massive Effect series.
Show Notes:
First comic
Marvels what if
Life before societal acceptance
Role playing and satan
The advantage of...
Published 03/23/22
Ep 19: Empathy, Bad Guys & The Justice LeagueTipple: Siren Red Ale - One In All In - https://www.sirencraftbrew.com/stories-and-events/blog/granadilla-vs-one-in-all-in
Inspiration: JLA 157 Till Doom do us Part
Finally on his 3rd attempt David gets to the point he meant to when he first started talking about this Justice League comic and it's all about Empathy.
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Many thanks to Joe Rawlinson-Hunt -...
Published 03/16/22
Ep18: The Lensman: Influence. Legacy & the long gameTipple: George T Stagg - https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/our-brands/stagg/george-t-stagg.html
Inspiration: Tiriplanetary Bk1 of The Lensman Series from E E 'Doc' Smith
David reflects on his importance, legacy and influence while trying to con you into buying him a ridiculously expensive bottle of Bourbon
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Published 03/09/22
Ep17: Justice League, Love & FoolishnessTipple: Interstellar Hyperdrive - https://www.liquidlightbrewco.com/
Inspiration: JLA 157 Till Doom Do Us Part
Once again David gets distracted form his purpose by what he learns from the Justice League about Love and Foolishness
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Published 03/03/22
Episode: 16 - Adam Dewhurst: Passion, Growth & FatherhoodDavid and Adam get riff on the the components of the journey that took Adam from watching films on the sofa to being a creative on Marvel Movies and more, while considering how we nurture the next generation.
Guest at a Glance
Adam Dewhirst is a lead modeller at ILM (Industrial light and magic). He has over 17 years experience in VFX spanning Games, film, TV, commercials and children’s television. Perhaps one of his most loved...
Published 02/23/22
Ep15 - Foundation: The Best Laid PlansTipple: Pink Grapefruit Juice
Inspiration: Foundation by Asimov
In this episode David use's the classic sci-fi series from Issac Asimov to reflect and project on the importance an a pointless of a good plan on his life and career
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Published 02/16/22
Title: The Atom: Communication, Relationships & SecretsTipple: Method and Madness - Wild Cherry Wood
Inspiration: Justice League 156 - The Atom
David gets derailed today by a re-read of an old comic, as he learns something he wasn't expecting to and ultimately gets relationship advice from a superhero
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Published 02/09/22
Who Am I Now? - Grief and TransformationTipple: Not a tipple a bar - The Deer's head in BelfastInspiration - WandaVision and What If...Dr Strange...Welcome back to the boudoir and this week, David's pays for a night of excess in Northern Ireland and explores the transformative effect of grief, reliving what it costs the grieving and those around them This is a spoiler heavy episode.
The Naked Geek is trying to be as accessible as it can and has an initial goal of making "accurate"...
Published 02/02/22
Episode: 12
Creativity, Depression & Getting Up Again with Barry Nugent
Description:
David welcomes one of his oldest and closest friends, author and co founder of his other podcast - Geek Syndicate - into the boudoir.
Listen to the banter as they explore their friendship, origins, traumas and dig into how life's mental fallout has affected Barry's creativity.
Guest at a Glance
Barry Nugent is an author of supernatural adventures and the creative force behind the Unseen Shadows...
Published 01/26/22
Blakes 7: Resilience, Oppression & Influence
Tipple: King Korvak's Saga by Stephen Aryan
Inspiration: Blakes 7
It was just another after school sci-fi tv show on the tele box, but what what it taught us in terms of appreciating shades of grey, the importance of sharing who are you and facing your Goliaths was invaluable.
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Blakes 7 dvd - https://amzn.to/3CSloxS
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Published 01/19/22
The Truth, Self Delusion and a SwordInspiration: The Sword of Shannara by Terry BrooksTipple: 1698 from Shepherd Neame Brewery
A book that spawned 11 more books plus a game, a tv series, a comic and several short stories encourages David to assess the importance of truth over his self delusions
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The original trilogy - https://amzn.to/3ilxTdD
The Shannara Chronicles TV...
Published 01/12/22
Influential Comics: Fantastic Four 109Tipple: Singleton of Dufftown
Inspiration: Fantastic Four 109; The Matrix Revolutions
A 50 yr old comic, a much maligned movie and the value of self sacrifice. David explores how and what the Fantastic Four imprinted on his childhood brain. His wife also makes an appearance and it's glorious.
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The Battle for the Dock from The Matrix Revolutions - I cannot get enough of...
Published 01/05/22
Title: Grief, Mental Health and Superpowers with Courtney Charlton
Description:
In this episode David chats with Courtney, an incredibly creative geek and fellow parent to a dead child. There's lots of laughter while exploring grief, mental health, children ,geekdom and asking the question - "What geeky artefact would you sell to pay the rent?"
Guest at a Glance
A life long geek and founder of Mother of Mayhem UK Courtney is a friendly and highly creative London-based retoucher who has worked...
Published 12/15/21
Title: Naming The Next Generation
Tipple: Prosecco
Inspiration: Vixen, Black Canary, The Question, Hawkgirl; Valerian & Laureline; My Children
Description:
When geekdom is embedded in your soul, it's hard to resist the urge to make the Next Generation part of the picture. So meet David's daughters and discover one of the indicators of the perfect partner, how to choose geeky but meaningful names and discover the benefits of a home birth.
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Published 12/08/21
Title: Going Inside with The Question - exploring mindfulness and mindset
Tipple: Beers52.com
Inspiration: The Question
What does a faceless, trench-coated vigilante created by Spiderman co creator Steve Ditko and modernised by Denny O'Neil at DC comics have to teach us about mindfulness, mindset, self actualisation and the practices that make us better people.
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Who is The Question?
Investigative reporter Vic Sage strives...
Published 12/01/21
Title: Earthsea, Diversity and Me
Tipple: Time Travelling Taxi from Brew York
Inspiration: [2m23s] A Wizard of Earthsea; Motherhood: Fort Salem (Freeform; BBC iPlayer)
Today David shares one of the most influential books from his young years - A Wizard of Earthsea ( in fact the whole Earthsea saga by Ursula LeGuin. Discover what set this book apart, how it relates to a tv show about modern day witches and what exactly is stealth diversity.
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Published 11/24/21
David talks with prolific science fiction author Adrian Tchaikovsky about his journey from childhood to successful author. We explore his influences, methodology, mindset and discover the book that made him cry.
Bio:
Adrian Tchaikovsky is the author of the acclaimed Shadows of the Apt fantasy series, from the first volume, Empire In Black and Gold in 2008 to the final book, Seal of the Worm, in 2014. In civilian life he is a lawyer, gamer and amateur entomologist.
Tchaikovsky's novel Children...
Published 11/17/21
Tipple: Glen Scotia Double Cask Single Malt Whisky inspired by the Raid on St Nazaire
You can watch a brilliant documentary about the raid here - The Greatest Raid of all Time
Inspiration: Raised by Wolves (HBO; SKY Atlantic; NOW TV)
04m:15s - In this episode David explores the Ridley Scott produced sci-fi series Raised by Wolves. When you have a dead baby in your history, it becomes important that any tv show that touches on the subject does it right. Did a story about Androids called...
Published 11/12/21
Tipple: Rhubarbra Streisand from Brew York
Inspiration: The Witcher; Siren; Ghosts
Description:
02:02 - This week David takes his inspiration from The Witcher (Netflix), Siren (freeform; Amazon) & Ghosts (BBC iPlayer). We also make mention of The Man from Uncle and my other fantastic podcast Geek Syndicate.
What links a tale of mutant monster hunters, dangerous mermaids and a comedy of inept spirits. What is about them that leads to the growth of bitterness?
Enter the boudoir of the...
Published 11/11/21
Tipple: Dradas ( The Battlestar Galactica Tribute) from Brew York
Inspiration: Doctor Who
What is it about a being travelling around in a Police Box that could create such an enduring and loved for show for almost 60 years? How could a show that started out with shaky sets form the template for a life journey.
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The Naked Geek is a RogueSpirit...
Published 11/10/21
Welcome to the Podcast where I invite you on journey to explore meaning, vulnerability and purpose through the lens of a life lived in geekdom.
I'm David Monteith, Veteran podcaster (16 years) and lifelong Geek.
I am the Naked Geek
Published 07/12/21