Episode #9 | Best Things In Geekdom 2019

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Episode #9 | Best Things In Geekdom 2019

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Dec 19, 2019

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Arris and Tim talk about their favorite things from Geekdom in 2019, along with a few honorable mentions. Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel @ Youtube.com/VariantThePodcast

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Dec 19, 2019

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Geek fandom is a vast and constantly growing space, and Variant covers nearly all of it. From the perspective of hosts Arris Quinones and Tim Connolly, this weekly Podcast talks Comics, Movies, TV, gaming, and collectibles, as well as the latest geek news, rumors and whatever else they feel like.

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Episode #9 | Best Things In Geekdom 2019

Episode #9 | Best Things In Geekdom 2019

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