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In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) and @GrahamNolan discuss the Suicide Squad critic backlash, channel Tim Kaine and wonder if Channing Tatum will make a Splash as a mermaid, and celebrate our Strong Female Character of the Week, Shannon Purser (Barb) as Squirrel Girl.
This Week's Topics Include:
BIG OPENING:
- Kevin: Jason O’Mara cast as the new director of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. plus get a peek at the new season
- Graham: Channing Tatum to star in Splash remake
DOWN AND NERDY:
KEVIN: Paper Girls, Penny Dreadful
GRAHAM: Casual, Uncanny X-Men, Thor, Captain Marvel, working out so idiots continue to treat me better
STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER: Shannon Purser (Barb) from Stranger Things wants to play Squirrel Girl
THE BIG CLIP: First promo for Scream Queens season 2
MOVIES
Suicide Squad is apparently two different movies in one
Avengers: Infinity War may only be one movie instead of two
TV
Powers canceled after 2 seasons on Playstation Network
Adrianne Palicki joins new Seth MacFarlane live action show Orville
50 Cent is developing new superhero show for Starz called Tomorrow, Today
Calista Flockhart returning to Supergirl but only as recurring character
SHILF:
- KEVIN: Dorian Grey from Penny Dreadful
- GRAHAM: Apropos of almost nothing, Actor Steve Zahn; Sabretooth