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 GlanceMark Meer is known worldwide for his voice work in video games, especially Commander Shepard in the Massive Effect series. Show Notes:First comicMarvels what ifLife before societal acceptanceRole playing and satanThe advantage of dropping outInsane improvisationFrom discovering performance to voice workGaming as a gaming actorThe biggest influenceTV shows to get you through lockdownAdvice to a 12 yr old then and nowMentioned in this episode:Fundraiser auction site for Michael Hogan of Babylon 5 - https://society6.com/fleetisfamilyhttps://propnomicon.blogspot.com/Find Mark:https://www.cameo.com/markmeerhttps://twitter.com/Mark_Meerhttps://instagram.com/mr.markmeerMessage The Naked Geek to share your experience or insights - david@thenakedgeek,co,uk Continue the conversation in the Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4381495755276770/Donate - https://ko-fi.com/thenakedgeek1This podcast was produced by RogueSpirit Productions - message to see how they can help you produce your podcast - [email protected]

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-inInspiration:  JLA 157 Till Doom do us PartFinally 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.Enter the boudoir of the Naked Geek and David Monteith will share all.Many thanks to Joe Rawlinson-Hunt - https://joerawlinson-hunt.com/ and Siobhan Monteith https://twitter.com/siobhanmonteith for the use of their voices in this episodeContact Email: [email protected] Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4381495755276770Produced by RogueSpirit [email protected]

Ep18: The Lensman: Influence. Legacy & the long gameTipple: George T Stagg - https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/our-brands/stagg/george-t-stagg.htmlInspiration:  Tiriplanetary Bk1 of The Lensman Series from E E 'Doc' SmithDavid reflects on his importance, legacy and influence while trying to con you into buying him a ridiculously expensive bottle of BourbonEnter the boudoir of the Naked Geek and David Monteith will share all.Contact Email: [email protected] Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4381495755276770Produced by RogueSpirit [email protected]

Ep17: Justice League, Love & FoolishnessTipple:  Interstellar Hyperdrive - https://www.liquidlightbrewco.com/Inspiration:  JLA 157 Till Doom Do Us PartOnce again David gets distracted form his purpose by what he learns from the Justice League about Love and FoolishnessEnter the boudoir of the Naked Geek and David Monteith will share all.Links:https://www.relate.org.uk/https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/relationships-and-family/https://thespark.org.uk/relationship-support-for-couples-individuals/relationship-helpline/https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/https://mensadviceline.org.uk/https://www.mind.org.ukhttps://www.safeline.org.ukhttps://www.mankind.org.ukhttps://www.refuge.org.ukContact: Email: [email protected] Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4381495755276770Produced by RogueSpirit [email protected]

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 GlanceAdam 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 creations is Rocket Racoon for Guardians of the GalaxyShow Notes:Stuff Adam has worked on that you love!Epiphany moments and the journey into a careerGeekdom as a companionThe changing face of Comic Conventions and geek films/tvWhat Farscape teaches us about growthThe influence of SpidermanNavigating a relationship with a civilianThe Next GenerationCharting your lifeMentioned in this episode:Hickman X-Men - https://www.comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/jonathan-hickman-x-men-reading-orderThor - https://www.marvel.com/comics/series/28031/thor_2020_-_presentFind Adamhttps://twitter.com/dewhirstadamhttps://www.instagram.com/dewhirstadam/Message The Naked Geek to share your experience or insights - david@thenakedgeek,co,uk Continue the conversation in the Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4381495755276770/This podcast was produced by RogueSpirit Productions - message to see how they can help you produce your podcast - [email protected]

Ep15 - Foundation: The Best Laid PlansTipple: Pink Grapefruit JuiceInspiration:  Foundation by AsimovIn 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 careerEnter the boudoir of the Naked Geek and David Monteith will share all.Email: [email protected] Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4381495755276770Produced by RogueSpirit [email protected]

Title: The Atom: Communication, Relationships & SecretsTipple: Method and Madness - Wild Cherry WoodInspiration:  Justice League 156 - The AtomDavid 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 superheroEnter the boudoir of the Naked Geek and David Monteith will share all.Email: [email protected] Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4381495755276770Produced by RogueSpirit [email protected]

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" transcriptions for each episode. As always, this costs, so If you feel like you can help with this goal then please donate here - https://ko-fi.com/thenakedgeek1

Episode:  12Creativity, Depression & Getting Up Again with Barry NugentDescription: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 GlanceBarry Nugent is an author of supernatural adventures and the creative force behind the Unseen Shadows Universe, which expands the world and characters from his novels across multiple platforms. Barry is also the co-host on the Geek Syndicate podcast, that takes a humorous look at pop culture. The success of the podcast led him to co-present two documentaries for the BBC.Barry lives in sunny Northampton (well sometimes it is) with his wife and two cats. Show Notes:Early  influences Family & GeekdomInfluential CharactersMums & Raiders - The inspiration for creativityFalling of the bus - an origin storyImposter syndrome  depression and hungerDealing with geek prejudice The importance of musicTrail of the Cursed CobrasThe role of geekdom in your life Music Mentioned in this episode:Raiders March - https://youtu.be/ojZ0k9ymdU0Victory March from Star Wars - https://youtu.be/BjDaPOWdx6sOne of Barry's favourite moments from Indy - https://youtu.be/v1VkhCF8zV4GetTrail of the Cursed Cobras Find Barry:[email protected]://www.barrynugent.comhttps://twitter.com/unseen_shadowshttps://instagram.com/geeksyndicateHelp David improve accessibility with transcripts by donating here - https://ko-fi.com/thenakedgeek1Message The Naked Geek to share your experience or insights - [email protected] Continue the conversation in the Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4381495755276770/This podcast was produced by RogueSpirit Productions - message to see how they can help you produce your podcast - [email protected]

Blakes 7: Resilience, Oppression & InfluenceTipple: King Korvak's Saga by Stephen AryanInspiration:  Blakes 7It 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.Enter the boudoir of the Naked Geek and David Monteith will share all.Links:Blakes 7 dvd - https://amzn.to/3CSloxSContact Email: [email protected] Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4381495755276770Produced by RogueSpirit [email protected]

The Truth, Self Delusion and a SwordInspiration:  The Sword of Shannara by Terry BrooksTipple: 1698 from Shepherd Neame BreweryA 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 delusionsEnter the boudoir of the Naked Geek and David Monteith will share all.Links:The Sword of Shannara - https://amzn.to/3op8G65The original trilogy - https://amzn.to/3ilxTdDThe Shannara Chronicles TV trailer -https://youtu.be/2cbLfgM5z7MDonate: To pay for transcription services to improve the accessibility of the podcast - https://ko-fi.com/thenakedgeek1Contact Email: [email protected] Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4381495755276770Produced by RogueSpirit Productions - [email protected] the boudoir of the Naked Geek and David Monteith will share all.

Title: Grief, Mental Health and Superpowers with Courtney CharltonDescription: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 GlanceA life long geek and founder of Mother of Mayhem UK Courtney is a friendly and highly creative London-based retoucher who has worked with  clients such as ADIDAS, ITALIA VOGUE, RED, ELLE MAGAZINE, NET-A-PORTER, and more. She's an Artist, Quad Skater & Longboarder. She loves all things 80s n Retro, is a  Mother, Film Geek and probably loves Tom Welling a little more than she should!Subjects we talked about in this episode:Where it beganSmallvilleGeekdom and Isolation Finding your tribeBabyloss, anger and BatmanNaming a dead babyMental Health, Grief and GeekdomIdentifying with The JokerNaming  The Next GenerationBedtime Stories and "indoctrinating" The Next GenerationBelongingPaying the rent!Mentioned in this episode:SmallvilleHarley Quinn Animated Series trailerTron Legacy Trailer The Mummy ReturnsDC Superhero Girls JokerInvincible Trailer  Invincible ComicThe BoysFind Courtney:https://www.courtneycharlton.co.uk/[email protected] The Naked Geek to share your experience or insights - david@thenakedgeek,co,uk14:45 - 15 Continue the conversation in the Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4381495755276770/This podcast was produced by RogueSpirit Productions - message to see how they can help you produce your podcast - [email protected]

Title: Naming The Next GenerationTipple: ProseccoInspiration:  Vixen, Black Canary, The Question, Hawkgirl; Valerian & Laureline; My ChildrenDescription: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.Enter the boudoir of the Naked Geek and David Monteith will share all.Links:Vixen - animated movieVixen: Return of the Lion (comic)The Black Canary: Bird of Prey - Old school Black CanaryBirds of Prey - Any BoP title written by Gail Simone is worth reading for Black Canary goodness...maybe on kindle thoughCrime Bible: The Five Lessons of Blood - The QuestionEarth : The Gathering - Hawkgirl can be found all over the place but I particularly enjoyed her in this storyValerian and Laureline - The ComicValerian - The Movie trailerContact Email: [email protected] Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4381495755276770Produced by RogueSpirit [email protected]

Title: Going Inside with The Question - exploring mindfulness and mindsetTipple: Beers52.comInspiration:  The QuestionWhat 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.Enter the boudoir of the Naked Geek and David Monteith will share all.Who is The Question?Investigative reporter Vic Sage strives to tell his viewers the truth - and philosophical, trenchcoated hero The Question, whose face is a featureless blank - uncovers what Sage can't. But with deadly martial artist assassins and political intrigue to contend with, will one man be able to make a difference?Links:The Question by Steve Ditko - read a collection the original version of The Question by Steve Ditko (1967-1968)The Question #1 - read the 1st issue of the DC version of The Question on KindleThe Question Omnibus - coming April 2022 collecting the late 80's run of The Question Comic and more. I cannot recommend this highly enoughContact Email: [email protected] Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4381495755276770Produced by RogueSpirit Productions - [email protected]

Title: Earthsea, Diversity and MeTipple: Time Travelling Taxi from Brew YorkInspiration: [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.Enter the boudoir of the Naked Geek and David Monteith will share all.Links:The Book of Earthsea: The Complete Illustrated Edition - https://amzn.to/3BX992C ( This is the 50th anniversary edition and is beautiful)Do me a favour:Let me know what books were influential in your development, what books had a huge impact on you?Contact Email: [email protected] Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4381495755276770Produced by RogueSpirit [email protected]

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 of Time won the 30th Arthur C. Clarke Award on 24 August 2016.Show Notes:2:00 Octopussies or Octopi?3:15 - Adrian's Doctorate4:20 - Adrian's journey from University to working in blood spattered offices9:15 - Landmark geeky influences11:42 - The significance of role play and how it relates to insect segmentation!15:59 - Being edited and navigating his love of words22:42 - writing methodology - for the audience vs writing for yourself27:24 - What scares Adrian about his own writing29:55 - Engaging with your version of the future31:45 - Autism, Being an outcast and reactions from your 12 yr old self33:23 - The Book that made Adrian cry34:53 - What's next for Adrian 38:00 - My thoughts and farewellBooks written by Adrian mentioned in this episodeWalking To Aldebaran - https://amzn.to/38NPiq3Bearhead - https://amzn.to/3tn4sfwDoors of Eden - https://amzn.to/3zXUpA1Children of Time - https://amzn.to/2X3o8ZWChildren of Ruin - https://amzn.to/3jQxLUKDogs of War - https://amzn.to/3BOXwefThe Expert Systems Brother - https://amzn.to/3nfRjnwShards of Earth - https://amzn.to/38PSWQpOther books mentioned in the podcastBecky Chambers: Wayfarers series - https://amzn.to/3nhPMgGWheel of Time - https://amzn.to/3he55U1The Infinite - Patience Agbabi - https://amzn.to/3yOuslaFind Adrian:https://shadowsoftheapt.com/twitter - @aptshadowfacebook - https://www.facebook.com/adrian.tchaikovskyMessage The Naked Geek to share your experience or insights - david@thenakedgeek,co,ukContinue the conversation in the Facebook Group This podcast was produced by...

Tipple: Glen Scotia Double Cask Single Malt Whisky inspired by the Raid on St NazaireYou can watch a brilliant documentary about the raid here - The Greatest Raid of all TimeInspiration:  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 Mother and Father, hit the mark? Why is  a song so important?Enter the boudoir of the Naked Geek and David Monteith will share all.Stillbirth Links:If you or anyone you know has been affected by Babyloss, here are a few links that may be helpfulSANDSDaddy's With AngelsGrace in ActionJoel The complete PackageCruse - Bereavement CounsellingI Pause - A spoken Word piece about babylossPlease contact [email protected] if you need any specific advice or signpostingContact Email: [email protected] the conversation in the Facebook GroupProduced by RogueSpirit [email protected]

Tipple: Rhubarbra Streisand from Brew YorkInspiration:  The Witcher; Siren; GhostsDescription: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 Naked Geek and David Monteith will share all.Contact:Email: [email protected] the conversation in the Facebook GroupProduced by RogueSpirit [email protected]

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