Entertainment Geekly

When Darren invited his colleague Keith Staskiewicz onto the show, he was expecting a spirited discussion about Paul Verhoeven, the underrated director of the original 'Total Recall.' He wasn't expecting a 'Network'-worthy rant about Comic-Con culture. It's an extra special, extra cantankerous episode of 'Entertainment Geekly'!

Christopher Nolan's third Batman movie is the biggest, messiest, weirdest, and most flat-out ambitious blockbuster movie this summer. Jeff and Darren don't hold back in this lengthy episode, which includes a SPOILER-y conversation about the ending, an attempt to grapple with the movie's politics, and a few theories about where the Bat-franchise can possibly go from here.

Superman, Bilbo Baggins, Guillermo Del Toro, and a Three-Breasted Mutant Prostitute all came to Comic-Con 2012. On this week's episode, Jeff and Darren are joined by EW movie reporter Adam B. Vary for a deep dive into the geekiest films at Comic-Con. Then, Jeff and Darren talk about what they enjoyed about Christopher Nolan's final Batman film...and what they didn't like. (Spoiler Alert!)

This week saw the release of 'Amazing Spider-Man,' Sony's reboot of the web-swinging franchise. Jeff and Darren talk about the new movie, but they also take look back at the original Sam Raimi trilogy, and come to some interesting conclusions. (Could it be that 'Spider-Man 3' is better than you remember?) They also talk about Comic-Con, where Jeff will be hosting a 'Firefly' reunion panel. Browncoats unite!

Everybody has their own angry opinion about 'Before Watchmen,' DC's series of spin-off prequels which dive into the mythology of one of the best comic books ever written. Jeff and Darren have their most vicious debate ever about 'Before Watchmen,' but things take a turn for the philosophical as they remember their first time reading 'Watchmen.' Also discussed: 'Watchmen' writer Alan Moore, who recently made headlines when it was revealed that the ultimate villain of his upcoming graphic novel is none other than Harry Potter.

In our longest and most theory-tastic podcast yet, Jeff and Darren take a deep dive into 'Prometheus,' the sorta-prequel to 'Alien' which has fascinated and infuriated audiences in equal measure. We try to get to the bottom of some of the film's unanswered mysteries, while pondering what a potential 'Prometheus' sequel would look like. We also talk a little bit about our favorite videogames from E3. Hint: One of them involves the Revolutionary War.

Next week, the annual videogame mega-convention will show off the industry's most exciting and disappointing sequels. Jeff and Darren talk E3...but only after decompressing from the sad (or happy?) news that the 'G.I. Joe' sequel has been delayed into 2013.

Two years ago this week, 'Lost' ended six seasons of mystery, thrills, and emotionally-distant fathers with a controversial series finale. Jeff and Darren talk about their memories of 'Lost' and how their perspectives on the show have changed. Then, just to shake things up, they offer their respective Top Three Serialized Dramas That Aren't Named 'Lost.' Expect the unexpected!

Perpetually low-rated cult series 'Fringe' just finished its penultimate season with a finale that was action-packed (Leonard Nimoy! Resurrection! Pregnancy) but also disappointing. Jeff and Darren talk about the noble ambitions of the show's Reboot Season, analyze what makes 'Fringe' great, and try to imagine what's in store in the fifth and final season.

Prepare yourself for a geeky deep-dive into the world's highest-grossing superteam, as Jeff and Darren explore what made the movie so much fun (Hint: Joss Whedon). They also explore their favorite 'Avengers' comics (Korvac shout-out!) and theorize about the future of the franchise.

'Avengers' is in theaters and 'Dark Knight Rises' is just a couple months away. So what better time to pick out the best superhero movies of all time? Jeff and Darren both offer their three favorites. Yes, Christopher Nolan gets a mention, but expect some surprises. Also discussed: DC's new comic books, and the unexpected Terminator-ification of the 'Call of Duty' franchise.

In a very special movie mega-preview episode, Jeff and Darren take the temperature of Hollywood's geekiest movies this summer. Naturally, everyone's excited about 'The Dark Knight Rises,' skeptical about 'Men in Black 3,' and frightened of 'Battleship' ... but prepare yourself for a curiously in-depth defense of 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation.'

Jeff saw 'The Hunger Games' movie and enjoyed it. Darren wasn't so sure. A bloody-yet-thoughtful debate ensues. They also talk about the upcoming premiere of 'Game of Thrones' and the return of the great Brian K. Vaughn to the world of comic books.

Jeff has just one question: What makes 'The Hunger Games' important? Darren struggles to answer. They also talk about the return of 'Fringe,' the controversial ending of 'Mass Effect 3,' and the teaser for 'Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome.'