True North Nerds / Geek Picks
56 recommendationsEvery comic, book, movie, TV show, toy, game, and album the hosts have recommended on the show. Filter by host, category, or year.
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— Kevin's picks —
Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady
"Kevin recommends the Big Bang Theory spin-off, a multiverse comedy following Stuart, Denise, Bert, and Barry Kripke as they try to repair reality after a dimension-breaking device causes chaos. "
— Ryan's picks —
Al Ewing and Iban Coello
"Ryan recommends Marvel's Queen in Black crossover and its blind-bag variants, with Hela, Knull, symbiotes, and Marvel's heroes caught between opposing cosmic threats. "
— Gen's picks —
Matt Dinniman
"Gen echoes Kevin's earlier recommendation for Dungeon Crawler Carl and praises the Audible performance, particularly the range of voices in the audiobook. "
— Gen's picks —
Guy Ritchie
"Gen recommends the Prime Video series about a young Sherlock Holmes and James Moriarty, praising the cast, their competitive friendship, and the show's Guy Ritchie-style energy. "
— Brent's picks —
Michael Mann
"Brent recommends Michael Mann's 1995 crime drama Heat, highlighting its cast, filmmaking, and enduring strength as a crime film. "
— Kevin's picks —
Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone
"Kevin recommends this award-winning romantic science-fiction novella about two rival time agents who begin leaving messages for one another across competing timelines. "
— Gen's picks —
Ariel Lawhon
"Gen recommends this historical murder mystery inspired by eighteenth-century midwife Martha Ballard, praising its narration, layered investigation, and depiction of a small community hiding dangerous secrets. "
— Ryan's picks —
Sportsnet
"Ryan recommends Sportsnet's seven-part documentary series chronicling the Toronto Blue Jays' first fifty seasons through archival footage, former players, management, and behind-the-scenes stories. "
— Brent's picks —
Vice Studios Canada
"Brent recommends the latest season, beginning with a multi-part look at the creation and rise of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and founder Jeff Jarrett. "
— Kevin's picks —
Matt Dinniman
"Kevin recommends the second Dungeon Crawler Carl book, praising the voice acting and the way it deepens the mystery behind the dungeon system and Princess Donut's ongoing adventures. "
— Ryan's picks —
Netflix
"Ryan recommends season 2 of Netflix's live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender, especially the introduction of Toph and the way the season condenses the animated show's Earth Kingdom story. "
— Gen's picks —
Critical Role and Prime Video
"Gen recommends season 4 of The Legend of Vox Machina, enjoying the continuing story and the small connective tissue with Mighty Nein and the larger Critical Role world. "
— Brent's picks —
Kyle Balda
"Brent recommends The Sheep Detectives on Prime Video, calling it a charming detective movie with enough warmth and heart to nearly make him cry. "
— Ryan's picks —
Dan Watters, Pye Parr, Pierluigi Casolino, Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro
"Ryan recommends M.A.S.K. #1 as a strong new addition to the Energon Universe, highlighting how it builds on earlier appearances of Matt Trakker, Miles Mayhem, M.A.S.K., and V.E.N.O.M. "
From Ep. 238 · Nerd Stuff
— Ryan's picks —
Frank Tieri and Ilias Kyriazis
"Ryan also recommends the oversized Godzilla and Odyssey crossover one-shot, enjoying the way Godzilla and other kaiju are inserted into the mythic journey. "
From Ep. 238 · Nerd Stuff
— Kevin's picks —
DC Comics and Penguin Random House Audio
"Kevin recommends the audio adaptation of New History of the DC Universe, describing it as a full-cast chronicle of DC history narrated around Barry Allen's perspective. "
From Ep. 238 · Nerd Stuff
— Gen's picks —
Louis Sachar
"Gen recommends Louis Sachar's The Magician of Tiger Castle as a short, interesting fantasy about a magician, a princess, a kingdom, and a mystery stretching from the 1500s to the present. "
From Ep. 238 · Nerd Stuff
— Brent's picks —
Kenji Tanigaki
"Brent recommends The Furious as a lean martial arts movie with a simple setup, fast pacing, and a heavy focus on well-shot fight choreography. "
From Ep. 238 · Nerd Stuff
— Ryan's picks —
The Nacelle Company / Vice TV
"Ryan recommends Icons Unearthed after watching the Marvel season and previously checking out the Transformers season, highlighting the documentary approach to franchise history, Marvel's financial struggles, Toy Biz, and the rise of Marvel Studios. "
— Gen's picks —
Jacob Tierney; based on the novels by Rachel Reid
"Gen recommends Heated Rivalry as an emotional hockey romance series that does not require deep hockey knowledge, while noting its focus on closeted players, rival teams, and relationship drama. "
— Brent's picks —
McFarlane Toys; based on Mike Mignola and Dark Horse Comics
"Brent recommends the McFarlane Toys Hellboy action figure, calling it the Hellboy figure he has wanted in plastic form for quite some time. "
— Kevin's picks —
Matt Dinniman
"Kevin recommends the audiobook version of Dungeon Crawler Carl, praising Jeff Hays' performance and the mix of LitRPG mechanics, dark comedy, alien reality television, Carl, and Princess Donut. "
— Gen's picks —
Kyle Balda; based on Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann
"Gen recommends The Sheep Detectives as a cozy, funny, and heartwarming sheep-led mystery movie adapted from Three Bags Full, especially while it is still playing on the big screen. "
— Ryan's picks —
Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland
"Ryan recommends the latest Rick and Morty episode featuring Evil Morty, a bunker dimension, and the usual run of strange multiverse chaos. "
— Brent's picks —
DC Comics
"Brent recommends Absolute Green Arrow #1 for its darker Absolute Universe twist, the presence of Absolute Black Canary, and the mystery around a Green Arrow-style killer targeting corrupt billionaires. "
— Ryan's picks —
Lucasfilm Animation
"Ryan recommends the completed season of Maul: Shadow Lord, calling it a strong Star Wars animated series that works even for listeners who are not fully caught up on every recent Star Wars project. "
— Brent's picks —
Skybound and Image Comics
"Brent recommends the Energon Universe 2026 Special as a strong sampling point for the shared Transformers, G.I. Joe, Void Rivals, and M.A.S.K. comic universe, with teases for where the line is heading next. "
— Ryan's picks —
Multiple Writers and Artists
"Ryan highlights the brand new Marvel release of the massive crossover between the two studios. He describes the issue as being very thick and featuring multiple stories with different versions of Superman and Spider-Man. "
— Gen's picks —
Kelly Thompson & Hayden Sherman
"Gen recommends this reimagined origin story where Diana is raised in hell by the witch Circe rather than the Amazons. She praises the inclusion of darker mythology, the skeleton Pegasus, and the unique artwork, suggesting it is a great read even for those who are not typical Wonder Woman fans. "
— Brent's picks —
Michael Chaves & Matthew Roberts
"Brent names this his favorite book of the week, describing it as a medieval mercenary zombie story from Image Comics. He specifically emphasizes the quality of the artwork and a specific double-page spread that he recommends everyone look at. "
— Brent's picks —
Professor Rex
"Brent picks the latest episode of his music nerd show. He notes that Professor Rex overcame numerous technical difficulties to produce the episode, which Brent promises sounds great and will be available by the end of the week. "
— Ryan's picks —
Chris Black & Matt Fraction
"Ryan dives into the MonsterVerse series on Apple TV+, praising the expanded lore and the "timey-wimey" rift connection between Kurt Russell and his son Wyatt Russell. He compares the show's utility to the MonsterVerse to early Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s relationship with the MCU. "
— Brent's picks —
Timeneon
"Brent highlights this dystopian reality TV show tabletop RPG, drawing parallels to Running Man and Battle Royale. He commends the game's dynamic between players surviving islands and potentially taking down the corporate entities running the show. "
— Kevin's picks —
Mariposa Arts Theatre
"Kevin recommends the stage production of Clue opening April 9 at the Orillia Opera House and shares that he is appearing as Colonel Mustard. "
— Ryan's picks —
DC Comics
"Ryan recommends the new DC and Marvel crossover one-shot featuring Superman and Spider-Man. "
— Gen's picks —
Devney Perry
"Gen recommends the romantasy novel Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry. "
— Brent's picks —
Fred Kennedy and James Edward Clark
"Brent recommends the Mad Cave Studios comic The Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre by Fred Kennedy and James Edward Clark. "
— Ryan's picks —
Joe Kelly, Al Ewing, Charles Soule, Ed McGuinness, Carlos Gomez, and Jesus Saiz
"Ryan recommends the current Spider-Man and Venom crossover, Death Spiral, highlighting the story involving Mary Jane as Venom, Eddie Brock, Carnage, Peter Parker, and the threat of Torment. "
— Brent's picks —
Nine Inch Nails
"Brent recommends revisiting Nine Inch Nails' The Downward Spiral, specifically after listening to the vinyl version and reflecting on how well the album still works as a complete piece. "
— Ryan's picks —
Chris Black and Matt Fraction
"Ryan recommends the return of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, highlighting the Season 2 premiere, Kong content, a new Titan, and the expanding Monsterverse mythology. "
— Kevin's picks —
DC Comics
"Kevin recommends the current Superman line, especially the way the books are using Superboy Prime, young Clark Kent in Action Comics, the Legion, and Silver Age-inspired Supergirl storytelling. "
— Gen's picks —
Yorgos Lanthimos
"Gen recommends Bugonia, praising the Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons film as a thought-provoking conspiracy thriller that keeps viewers guessing. "
— Brent's picks —
Patrick Horvath
"Brent recommends Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees and its follow-up series Rite of Spring, calling out the darkly funny, cozy-horror setup and Sandy's memorable crossover-style appearance. "
— Ryan's picks —
Ted Humphrey and David E. Kelley
"Ryan recommends The Lincoln Lawyer on Netflix, especially the new season where Mickey Haller starts off framed for murder and has to work through the case from the inside. "
— Gen's picks —
Ryan North and Erica Henderson
"Gen recommends reading The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl on Webtoon, noting that it is a convenient way to revisit or discover Squirrel Girl's solo adventures. "
— Brent's picks —
Mark Fischbach
"Brent gives a shoutout to Iron Lung, praising the production value, visual design, effects, and ambition of Markiplier's independent science-fiction horror film. "
— Brent's picks —
Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour
"Brent recommends this oral history of Lollapalooza for fans of 1990s alternative music, highlighting its interviews with performers, managers, promoters, and crew. "
— Ryan's picks —
Aaron Sorkin
"Ryan recommends revisiting The West Wing, which he has started watching again from the beginning through Rogers On Demand/DTOUR. He highlights it as a good pick for viewers who enjoy political drama and older network television. "
— Gen's picks —
Sangu Mandanna
"Gen recommends the cozy fantasy novel A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping, describing it as a sweet magical romance about a witch trying to regain her powers while running a magical inn. "
— Brent's picks —
Griffin Newman, David Sims, Jason Mantzoukas, and Paul Scheer
"Brent recommends the Big Trouble in Little China episode of Blank Check with Griffin and David, especially for listeners who enjoy John Carpenter, Kurt Russell, and thoughtful film discussion. "
— Ryan's picks —
Joss Whedon
"Ryan recommends revisiting Firefly, calling it a still-fun outer-space western with a strong cast, memorable tone, and a mix of sci-fi adventure and frontier storytelling. "
— Kevin's picks —
IDTV
"Kevin recommends The Traitors, especially the UK and US versions, for viewers who enjoy Werewolf-style social deduction, paranoia, strategy, and reality-TV mind games. "
— Brent's picks —
Jason Pettigrew
"Brent recommends the 33 1/3 book on Ministry's The Land of Rape and Honey, praising it for interviewing multiple people around the album and presenting several perspectives on the band's industrial-rock turning point. "
— Brent's picks —
Nefarious Media Network
"Brent also plugs his appearance on Super Salad, where the panel discusses Allison Mack's recent podcast interviews, Wonder Man, and fandom resolutions. "
— Brent's picks —
Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jiménez
"Zdarsky's run is finally cooking. Opened it on a plane and missed the announcement about the seatbelt light."
— Gen's picks —
HBO
"Lauren LeFranc made a Scorsese movie for television."