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Episode 1 - Entering the 3 Body Problem world & China’s Cultural Revolution Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion dive headfirst into Netflix’s 3 Body Problem, as they share their reactions to the opening episodes and welcome their first guests. Jason sits down with 3 Body Problem’s award-winning showrunners Alexander Woo (True Blood), David Benioff, and Dan Weiss (Game of Thrones) to talk about what it was like to adapt the wonderfully complex, hard-sci book “The Three-Body Problem” by Cixin Liu, and what we can expect from the series. Also in this episode, Maggie and Jason are joined by best-selling author and historian, Jung Chang CBE (Wild Swans, Mao: The Unknown Story), as she offers first-hand insights into life during China’s Cultural Revolution, and explains just how close to reality the opening scenes are. SPOILER ALERT: We will be covering the first 2 episodes of 3 Body Problem, so if you haven’t watched that far yet, be sure to catch up on Netflix now. The 3 Body Podcast is produced by Netflix and Sony Music Entertainment.

Find the official MANA Podcast: One Piece here and enjoy a preview of episode 1! Shōnen is one of the most popular categories of anime. Mainly targeting young males, Shōnen stories are often the first things that come to mind when people think about anime, and are known for their tales of heroism, camaraderie, and of course dope fights. On the first episode of the MANA (Manga Anime Netflix Adaptation) Podcast, Matt sits down with actor, and fellow lifelong fan of anime, Tony Revolori (Scream 6, Willow, Spiderman) to talk about their favorite Shōnen anime, including their favorite tropes, and Tony offers his spiciest take on which beloved Shōnen series is better, Naruto or Bleach. Timecodes for potential spoilers: 3:45 – Bleach 7:13 – Jujutsu Kaisen 7:54 – Chainsaw Man 13:00 – Chainsaw Man 21:40 – My Hero Academia 27:12 – Bleach & Naruto 32:51 – One Piece 41:11 – One Piece 42:32 - Bleach The MANA Podcast is produced by Netflix and hosted by Matt Owens. Rae Votta and Josie Kavadoy are executive producers, Marvin Yueh is our senior producer and Sean Cook is our editor. Episodes were recorded earlier this year (2023).

Not sure what to watch tonight? We’ve got you covered! Now on Netflix is your go-to source for what’s premiering this week on Netflix – and why you won’t want to miss it. Presented in collaboration with Tudum.com, the Netflix site dedicated to fans. In this premiere episode of Now on Netflix, executive editor Henry Goldblatt is joined by writer Tara Bitran to preview the upcoming second season of Heartstopper. Plus, they share their recommendations for other great teen dramas and run through the top ten tv shows of the week.

Princess and Tessa delve into the creepy, kooky...and all together ooky world of Wednesday Addams this week, with an inside look from our lovable (spoiler) villain Tyler, played by Hunter Doohan. Our dynamic duo also discuss their favorite parts of the new spooky series that's taking Netflix by storm!

Demon hunters assemble! This week Tessa and Princess don their habits to discuss the wonderful world of Warrior Nun, season 2. Join them as they take a deep dive into Ava's not-so-perfect choices, and take a quiz to decide which Warrior Nun character they are. https://uquiz.com/quiz/bezn5c/which-warrior-nun-character-are-you

This week, our hosts catch up with Sherlock's plucky younger sister, Enola, in their discussion of Enola Holmes 2. They also finally get to decide once and for all who was the greatest iteration of Sherlock (besides Henry Cavill of course).

Tessa and Princess get down and dirty with season 6 of Big Mouth. They discuss all of the dirty jokes, heartfelt character developments, and even figure out their own Rice Purity Scores. Have any guesses? Listen to find out!

Happy Halloween! This week, Princess and Tessa celebrate spooky season with Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities. They cover all the spooks, and in classic Geeked Podcast fashion, play a wholesome game of smash or pass: monster edition.

Tessa and Princess discuss the long-awaited School for Good and Evil adaption with the director himself, Paul Feig. They chat about casting, creating female-led content, and his favorite (or not so favorite) fairytales.

Princess and Tessa kick off #SpookySeason with Mike Flanagan's newest series, The Midnight Club. They gush over the return of actors from the Mike Flanagan cinematic universe, and debate whether or not a DVD could be as haunted as a VHS tape. (No way, VHS tapes are 100x more haunted. It's a horror rule)

Princess and Tessa are BACK BABY! Coming off of a well deserved vacay, our hosts dive right back in with Kid Cudi's animated special, Entergalactic. Listen as Princess schools Tessa on all things Cudi, and Tessa tells Princess her own New York love story.

While Princess and Tessa are away, enjoy a special Cobra Kai edition of Netflix Geeked: Unlocked hosted by Alanah Pearce. Be sure to tune in next week, where our hosts dive back into the world of geekdom with Kid Cudi's Entergalactic!

While Princess and Tessa are on vacay, enjoy a special Stranger Things edition of Unlocked, hosted by Felicia Day!

This week Tessa and Princess don their best fighting gear and get down and dirty for Cobra Kai season 5. They go over 80s nostalgia, hot dads, and the importance of rivalries with Peyton List, who plays Tory on the show!

Are your vocal chords warmed up yet? This week, Tessa and Princess discuss their love of the business that we call show -- show business, baby! They get into their respective theater backgrounds, their mutual love of tick, tick...BOOM! and Bo Burnham's Inside, and what hit songs they would put in the musicals of their lives.  Also, be sure to check out Cobra Kai (Season 5 premieres tomorrow!) because we've got Peyton List aka Tory on the show next week!

Our hosts head back into the Dreaming this week, with the release of a brand new Sandman two-part bonus episode! Princess and Tessa discuss their love of cats (animated or otherwise), why you shouldn't trap a goddess, and their lingering thoughts on The Sandman as a whole. ALSO major birthday shoutout to our lovely co-host, Tessa!! Send her love @TessaNetting on Instagram, TikTok, or Twitter. You can even leave a 5 star review below as a birthday gift!

Today on The Geeked Podcast, Tessa and Princess calmly, rationally, and without passion (lolz) discuss their favorite Netflix Originals through the ages. And as a fun bonus, they've got a sneak peak at the Tudum fall preview for 2022. Take it from them, there are shows you will NOT want to miss.

Get your keyholes ready, folks, because Tessa and Princess are unlocking all of the great mysteries of Locke and Key Season 3! Our hosts recap the story so far, discuss their favorite keys, and talk with Connor Jessup (who plays Tyler Locke) about his experience filming the final season, being a director, and his all-time favorite anime series.

Wipe the sand from your eyes, because this week Princess and Tessa dive into the world of the Dreaming -- they're talking The Sandman y'all. GET. READY. They break down all the sandy lore, swoon over Morpheus, and even sit down with the creator Neil Gaiman himself to talk about what it was like to finally bring this beloved comic series to life. Massive !!SPOILER WARNING!! for the entire first season of The Sandman -- go watch it and we'll be here when you get back.

Which is better, book or movie? Princess and Tessa attempt to answer the question in this week's episode all about book adaptations. They cover The Gray Man, Persuasion, and many other fan favorite (and not-so-favorite) adaptations of years past. Let the bookish battles begin!

What's that? Zombie apocalypse you say? That's no match for our hosts, Princess and Tessa, as they tackle Resident Evil this week. They talk zombie survival, the new RE canon, and how to tame a zombie crocodile. And if that's not enough, Princess sits down with Ella Balinska who plays Jade Wesker to talk all things gaming and horror content.

This week, Princess and Tessa chat about the awesome, and sometimes divisive, adaptations of video games into TV and movies. They get into the nitty gritty of what makes a good video game adaptation – from The Witcher to Arcane to Cuphead, they talk about it all and much more!

This week, Princess and Tessa complete their Stranger Things 4 conversation, a bittersweet ending to our current Stranger Era. They play a spicy game of kiss/marry/kill, make mixtapes for all of our beloved children, and discuss all of their juicy theories for the series finale. !!SPOILER WARNING!! for episodes 8 and 9 of Stranger Things 4!

Grab your kleenex and your mixtapes, because this week, Princess and Tessa are talking Stranger Things 4, Volume 2. They’ll get into THAT PART (you know the one), Vecna and El’s prom date, and who should be on the Mount Rushmore of the Stranger Things universe. A big ol’ !!SPOILER WARNING!! for episodes 8 and 9 of Stranger Things 4. If you haven’t watched them yet, we’ll be here when you get back.

We heard a rumor that Princess and Tessa are gonna talk about The Umbrella Academy season 3…and they DO!! Join our hosts as they take a ride to an alternate timeline and deep dive into all of their Season 3 thoughts. Also, you get to hear Allison Hargreeves herself, Emmy Raver-Lampan, talk about how she got into her role this season, the trauma and hard choices her character makes, and her geeky interest in all things DIY.

This week, Tessa and Princess are overjoyed to dive into the lesbian love that is sweeping the geekdom: First Kill. Calliette 4 EVER!! You’ll get to hear all about Princess and Tessa’s firsts, along with their season 1 hot takes. Also, Tessa and Princess sit down with leading ladies  Sarah Catherine Hook (Juliette) and Imani Lewis (Calliope) to gab about their on-screen love, what has them geeked, and who they would take with them to the vampire afterlife.

Princess and Tessa are  live from Netflix Geeked Week with a recap of all the panels, games, series sneak peaks and live reacts of upcoming Netflix trailers! Check out what Princess and Tessa have to say about: The Umbrella Academy The School for Good and Evil The Sandman Masters of the Universe Wednesday The Imperfects Stranger Things Poinpy (Game) First Kill And another edition of FIGHT CLUB featuring characters from the Netflix Geek-o-verse!!!

Get your tissues ready: today, Princess and Tessa squee and cry over Netflix’s newest and gayest teen romance: Heartstopper! !!SPOILER WARNING!! for season 1 of Heartstopper. Go watch it, you won’t regret it!

Your podcast feed didn't deceive you, this is in fact part two of Tessa and Princess' conversation all about Stranger Things 4, Vol 1!  !!SPOILER WARNING FOR EPISODE 7!! In this episode, Tessa and Princess go over all of their WTF moments they had while watching the finale of Stranger Things 4 Vol 1. They get into the nitty gritty of Eleven’s storyline, what the heck is going on in Russia, and their theories for Volume 2 and beyond.

Is that a bicycle in the distance? Did I just roll a nat 20? And is that yet another creepy monster terrorizing Hawkins?? That can only mean one thing: Princess and Tessa are ready to dive into the Upside Down and talk all about Stranger Things Season 4, Volume 1!!  !!WARNING: SPOILERS ABOUND!! In this episode, Tessa and Princess discuss episodes 1-6 of Stranger Things Season 4, so !!SPOILER WARNING!! for all who haven’t watched that far yet! They will be going over episode 7 of Stranger Things 4 in a special double feature, coming out tomorrow. Also, Tessa sits down with Eddie Munson himself, Joseph Quinn, to talk all about what it was like to play the king of Hellfire Club (and our hearts).

To kick off The Geeked Podcast, Tessa and Princess talk pilots. That's right. They’re doing a pilot episode about pilots, baby, because they are just. that. meta. Pilots Mentioned:  Charmed Stranger Things The Witcher Supernatural Lost Girl Elementary Sherlock Black Mirror The Vampire Diaries Riverdale Did Princess and Tessa overlook any iconically epic/epically awful pilots? Let us know @NetflixGeeked on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok!

Each week hosts Tessa Netting and Princess Weekes will skim the surface of what’s popular and deep dive into the lore of Netflix worlds bigger than our own. Worlds like: Stranger Things, The Umbrella Academy, The Witcher and many more! You’ll also get to hear from some of your favorite actors and creatives on fun behind-the-scenes tidbits and, of course, what they are geeking out about. The Geeked Podcast is your geeky safe haven – come and get hyped with us! Produced by @NetflixGeeked and Spoke Media Follow our hosts: @TessaNetting, @WeekesPrincess To stay updated on all things Geeked, follow @NetflixGeeked on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok

It’s October 2020. A pandemic is raging. And 603 people enter a bubble in Boston. Their mission? Make a movie. Their world? Chaos. It feels like it might be... The Last Movie Ever Made. This is a podcast about what happened when the cast and crew of the movie Don’t Look Up created a story about one crisis – while living through another.   Episode 1: A question is rolling inside Adam McKay’s brain: If danger comes, will people respond? He writes a comet disaster comedy, and sets off to make it. Then, a pandemic hits.  A new question haunts McKay: Am I out of my mind?

The Witcher Season 2 has finally arrived, and Netflix Geeked is providing fans with a spoiler-filled destination to reveal behind-the-scenes secrets, explore the adaptation process, and answer all your burning questions about The Witcher's new season. Welcome to THE WITCHER: UNLOCKED.  Hosted by Felicia Day, the Netflix Geeked official after show includes brand new interviews with stars Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, Anya Chalotra as Yennefer of Vengerberg, Freya Allan as Ciri, Joey Batey as Jaskier, Kim Bodnia as Vesemir, Paul Bullion as Lambert and Yasen Atour as Coen, alongside showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich. The cast and showrunner join together to discuss their characters' Season 2 journeys, spoilers from the end of Season 2, and what's still to come in Season 3 and beyond. Watch the full episode on YouTube.

In our last episode, we focus on the final episodes 7 and 8 of Shadow and Bone, where we discover the birth of the Shadow Fold and enter it for a final battle between light and dark. We hear from the folks behind the creation of the Fold, and the monsters that live within it, from VFX, to sound, to the backstory of our resident sad boy that everyone is literally dying to know.

In the Grishaverse, relationships are complicated: sun versus shadow, Grisha versus non-Grisha, state versus border. And relationships -- whether romantic or platonic -- are just as complicated, if not more when small science is involved. We’ll hear from writers, directors, and the man behind the mayhem, actor Ben Barnes (General Kirigan), on how light and dark often live side by side. Plus, we’ll talk with sound designers Craig Henigan and Brad North about how they used their craft to highlight the differences between good and evil.

We’re going even deeper into the Shadow and Bone Grishaverse as host  Brandon Jenkins sits down with the ultimate heist crew from Ketterdam -- The Crows -- played by Freddy Carter, Amita Suman, and Kit Young. The actors share how they brought their characters to life  and stories about one of their favorite guest castmates, who truly is the G.O.A.T. We’ll also hear how showrunner Eric Heisserer put together his own crack team of writers to combine the worlds of the Shadow and Bone and Six of Crows books.

Before it was a Netflix series, Shadow and Bone was a book by author Leigh Bardugo. This season of Behind the Scenes takes a tour of the world she created, called The Grishaverse. We’ll hear from Shadow and Bone’s Executive Producer/Showrunner/Writer Eric Heisserer, the author and Executive Producer Leigh Bardugo, as well as writer Christina Strain and lead actor Jessie Mei Li. They share how they combined the Shadow and Bone series and storylines from Six of Crows to present an alternate and even more inclusive Grishaverse for the screen. Plus, we provide you with all the backstory and  never-before-heard stories that you won’t want to miss.

Netflix is releasing a new fantasy series, and it’s time for another season of Behind the Scenes to get into how it all happens. This time, we’re diving head first into the epic world of Shadow and Bone. Starting April 28th, host Brandon Jenkins (Mogul; Complex) will sit down with the folks behind the scenes of the show. We’ll hear from showrunners and writers, actors and designers, special effects and more. Put on your shades because we’re summoning a lot of sun this season.

On this season of Behind the Scenes, we’ll dive deep into the making of Shadow and Bone. Get ready to learn how the characters and worlds from Leigh Bardugo’s best-selling books come to life on the screen. Find out how it all happens starting on April 28th. Hosted by Brandon Jenkins.

Welcome to the world of Castlevania: a show adapted from a Japanese video game set in a gothic world of vampires, demons and monsters. We’ll speak with the Deats brothers about how they turned the original video games into an exciting animated series. We’ll also speak with Adam Connaroe, the technical director/key lighting about what goes into making this dark show come to life.

Learn all about the wild world of Simpson creator Matt Groenig’s Disenchantment. We hear from comedy legends Abbi Jacobson, Eric Andre, and Nat Faxon who voice Dreamland’s quirky characters. The trio gives us a sneak peek into the wacky antics and chaotic offscreen dynamic that bring their animated characters to life. It’s a wild ride complete with fake falls, true friends, and a lot of laughter.

Lauren Montgomery and Joaquim Dos Santos, the team that brought you Avatar: The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra, join us on the podcast to talk about their reboot of the 1980s franchise, Voltron. We’ll talk to them about growing up with the original run of the show, how animated series influenced them as kids, and how that influence inspired them when they were tasked with creating their own rendition of this animated classic.

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power aren’t just for 80s kids - they’re back for a new generation. We’ll hear from showrunner Noelle Stevenson and from actor Aimee Carrero who voices She-Ra on how they updated the series for the current day while staying true to the show’s roots.

We’re kicking off this season of Behind the Scenes with Nick Kroll, Mitra Jouhari and Brandon Kyle Goodman, some of the masterminds behind the animated series Big Mouth, a show that captures growing pains like no other. We’ll talk to them about code-switching, camp showers, on-screen moments from their real lives, the gross-out stuff that makes us cringe, and so much more. It’s a peek behind the scenes of a show with big laughs and big feelings that will make you glad you aren’t in middle school anymore.

We’re back! And this time, it’s animated. Starting December 7th, host Brandon Jenkins will take you behind the scenes of five hit animated Netflix series. We’ll hear from showrunners, voice actors, animators and more to get the inside story about how show like Big Mouth, She-Ra, and Disenchantment go from script to screen.

The heart of this show is a family drama. In this episode we’ll be talking with actors Aidan Gallagher (Five), Justin H. Min (Ben), Tom Hopper (Luther) and Kate Walsh (The Handler) to find out what their audition process was like, what they thought of the comics, and what external forces influenced their characters.

When you’ve got super powers, you’re going to get into fights. Whether it’s a tight hallway match, or a major outdoor battle, the Academy gets into their fair share of scuffles. We talk to the stunt coordinator who choreographs these fights, the actors who perform them, and the VFX team who adds that superhero flair.

Music is a character in the world of Umbrella Academy, and it takes different forms. There's the score, needle drops, an original song. It even makes its way into the script. In this episode, we talk to the people who chose the music of the show, and we’ll talk to them about some of your favorite musical moments of season two.

In this episode,  we learn how a little Canadian town was transformed into the show’s bustling backdrops. From negotiations with farmers and shop owners to creating spaces for the show’s more eccentric characters, we’ll hear from the crew about how they created the world of Umbrella.

Season two of Umbrella Academy is a period piece. When the gang lands in 1960s Dallas, just days before the assassination of JFK, they face a whole new set of challenges. We’ll hear from writer Rob Askins about the rules of time travel, and from writer Aeryn Michelle Williams and actor Emmy Raver-Lampman about how going back in time as a modern black woman can have dangerous consequences.

Behind the Scenes is back, and this season, we’re time traveling with the Umbrella Academy. Creator Gerard Way, of My Chemical Romance, illustrator/co-creator Gabriel Ba, and showrunner Steve Blackman walk us through how this dysfunctional family of anti-heroes ended up on our screens.

Starting July 29th, host Brandon Jenkins takes you back in time with the cast and crew of The Umbrella Academy, Season 2. Over five episodes, find out how this superhero family went from graphic novel to hit TV series, how it went from modern day to a period piece, and how the team worked through a global pandemic to bring you this show.  Make sure to watch the series in its entirety, and then come back to hear how the writers, art department, stunt supervisor, and so many more brought you the world of The Umbrella Academy.

A global pandemic couldn’t stop the Umbrella Academy from hitting your screens on July 31st. And we’ve been working hard, recording with the cast and crew, to bring you this podcast, straight from our homes. Behind the Scenes: The Umbrella Academy Season 2 lands on July 29th. Hosted by Brandon Jenkins.

In this special bonus episode, host Brandon Jenkins breaks down the score of The Witcher, including Jaskier's infamous ballad, "Toss A Coin To Your Witcher." First Jenkins is joined by the series' composers, Sonya Belousova and Giona Ostinelli, and then by Jenny Klein, who wrote the catchy lyrics of "Toss A Coin."

Princess Cirilla might think she’s an ordinary royal. But there are secrets that, when revealed, change her whole life. Actress Freya Allan, showrunner Lauren Hissrich and the team behind The Witcher tell just how Ciri survives.

Yennefer of Vengerberg goes from being a hunchback sleeping in a pigsty, to a powerful, beautiful mage. But what is the cost of her transformation? Actress Anya Chalotra, director Alex Garcia Lopez, and the crew of The Witcher walk us through Yennefer’s 70 year story.

Geralt of Rivia is our favorite monster hunting mutant on The Continent. Find out how the writers, producers, and crew adapted the iconic character– from his yellow eyes to his monster fights.

Starting January 8, host Brandon Jenkins takes you on a journey to The Continent with the cast and crew of The Witcher. Over three episodes, find out how Geralt of Rivia, Yennefer of Vengerberg, and Cirilla the Lion Cub of Cintra were all brought to life. Make sure to watch the series in its entirety, and then come back to hear how the writers, production designers, armourer, and so many more adapted the Witcher saga.

This podcast is leaving Hawkins, for now, and traveling to the world of The Witcher. It’s a world of magic, monsters, and mutants where the line between good and evil is sometimes hard to find. Hosted by Brandon Jenkins. Make sure to stay subscribed to this feed for more behind the scenes stories from Netflix Original series.

The Mind Flayer has taken a new host and a new form. In our final episode, you’ll get up close and personal with The Mind Flayer; from the people who created his monster, to the people he flayed. To hear more from actor Dacre Montgomery, look for his podcast DKMH on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

This is a Code Red! The Russians have infiltrated Hawkins, bringing The Cold War with them. In this episode, you’ll explore the underground lab with the Scoops Troop and experience the final brawl between Grigori and Hopper.

It’s summer 1985 and Starcourt Mall just opened its air conditioned doors. In this episode, you’ll find out how the Stranger Things crew renovated a dilapidated mall, restoring it to its 1980's glory. But don’t be fooled by the shiny new Orange Julius and Sam Goody, this mall is hiding some major secrets.

Starting July 11th, Host Dan Taberski will take you deep into Stranger Things 3 universe with help from the cast and crew. After watching the series, head back here to dive into The Starcourt Mall, The Red Scare and The Mind Flayer.

Stranger Things co-creator Ross Duffer gets a call from VFX supervisor Paul Graff. Behind The Scenes: Stranger Things 3 launches July 11th. Hosted by Dan Taberski.