Piercing the Veil
A Geek podcast by the Geeks, specifically FOR the Geeks
This was an idea I’d been kicking around and toying with for a couple of years, before deciding to take the plunge and actually do something about it and recruited my kids Steve and Tiff to co-host.
I figured that seeing as all Steve, Tiff and I talk movies, TV, comic books – basically all the good stuff – most of our waking hours when we’re within earshot of each other, there might be a little bit of entertainment value in just being let loose with a microphone. (Steve came up with the name - we do love a good pun.)
It’s a loosely structured (sometimes VERY loosely) free flowing chat. We’ll be covering all the geek stuff, streaming, gaming, movies and more.
What you’ll get here is stories, news and views from a team of opinionated bozos. What you WON’T get here is politics, sports or religion.
All of our episodes are available by clicking the links on the individual episodes on the episode guide below.
We invite your comments or suggestions on what to cover at the podcast hosting site, or by messaging me. We’ll even give you a shoutout if you want.
You can listen to every episode on our hosting platform - click here.
Episode Guide & Links
Episode 1 (May 25, 2019): Star Wars 42nd anniversary, Farewell Game of Thrones & Big Bang Theory, Detective (Defective) Pikachu and more...
Episode 2 (June 1, 2019): Sharks, Rambo, the rise and fall of the DC television universe and more...
Episode 3 (June 8, 2019): Godzilla, Ma, X-Men, paid videogame content, Christopher Lee and more....
Episode 4 (June 15, 2019): Robin and Steve's invasion of Cardiff, plus Dr. Sleep, The Banana Splits, Resident Evil 2 AND Jokers, Jokers everywhere - the madness continues...
Episode 5 (June 22, 2019): In which Robin tries to say "solstice" correctly, Steve waxes lyrical about Crash Team Racing, plus Men in Black International, James Bond, Toy Story 4, Child's Play and more....
Episode 6 (June 29, 2019): In which Steve and Robin discuss graphic novels, superheroes, killer dolls, Bond titles, casting rumours, sinking cities and Bo makes a cameo appearance.
Episode 7 (July 6, 2019): In which the Pierce Boys chat graphic novels, casting hysteria and meltdowns, Spider-Man, the worst taste TV comedy ever and Airport movies.
Episode 8 (July 13, 2019): In which the Pierce Boys set the world straight on slasher video games, Hollywood news and views, trailers, Midsomer madness, 50 years of Easy Rider and so, so much more.
Episode 9 (July 21, 2019): Ranting and raving about the San Diego Comic Con, plus 20 years of The Phantom Menace.
Episode 10 (July 27, 2019): In which the Pierce Boys ponder The Walking Dead, talking dogs, J.J.Abrams' future, some truly eye widening public health advice for the heatwave and more.
Episode 11 (August 3, 2019): In which the Pierce Boys discuss what's good in games and streaming services and ponder the movie blockbusters that have taken over a billion $$$ worldwide.
Episode 12 (August 10, 2019): In which the Pierce Boys react to Hobbs & Shaw, the week's trailers, discuss the Addams Family vs The Munsters and debate the role of pop culture in violence and crime.
Episode 13 (August 17, 2019) In which the Pierce Boys pick up where they left off last week, trying to figure out what exactly constitutes a horror film, have a lively discussion about Tarantino and more.
Episode 14 (August 24, 2019): In which the Pierce Boys ponder the implications of Spixit, the announcements from D23 and have a ranting moan about the availability of streaming services & more.
Episode 15 (August 31, 2019): In which The Pierce Boys ponder the latest Ep IX trailer, Terminators, Scary Stories, 'gators in the basement and close out summer with a look back at the season's blockbusters.
Episode 16 (September 7, 2019): In which the Pierce Boys throw caution to the winds and host a Stephen King Special. (We all float down here.)
Episode 17 (September 14, 2019): In which the Pierce Boys become the Pierce Trio with the debut of our special guest Tiffany Pierce. Plus, in a radical change - we turn the subject matter over to the audience.
Episode 18 (September 21, 2019): In which the Pierce Boys celebrate Batman Day, ponder Rambo: Last Blood, discuss Kong '76 and make some pretty big announcements.
Episode 19 (October 12, 2019): After a short break, it's the return of the Terrific Trio and the departure of coherence, as we discuss Disney, the Manchester Arena, DC matters and Shocktober.
Episode 20 (October 26, 2019) : In which Robin tries (and fails) to keep control of Steve & Tiff, plus Joker, obnoxious cinema patrons, the new Star Wars trailer and the most expensive movies ever made.
Episode 21 (November 9, 2019): The trio ponder the implications of a new Scream film, Princess Leia, remember the Sci-Fi Weekender, Jack Whitehall and more (as soon as they sort out who gets top billing).
Episode 22 (November 23, 2019): In which we catch up with the Pierces, watch The Watchmen and celebrate 56 years of Doctor Who.
Episode 23 (December 7, 2019): In which the Pierces ponder Frozen 2, Jumanji: The Next Level, Christmas video games and favourite Christmas movies while also wandering aimlessly off-topic.
Episode 24 (December 21, 2019): As it's the last show of the year, it's our Star Wars Holiday Special - not to be confused with the other Star Wars Holiday Special, which is best left forgotten.
Episode 25 (January 11, 2020): The Geek Squad Returns! It's the first show of the new decade, so we look back at some of our movie hits and misses of last year and look forward to what lies ahead.
Episode 26 (January 25, 2020): In view of the release of Jay & Silent Bob : The Reboot, the Terrific Trio cast an eye on their favourite Kevin Smith movies, and a whole lot more.
Episode 27 (February 8, 2020): In which the trio brave the raging storm to remember Kirk Douglas, discuss The Grudge, the history of Harley Quinn, The Birds of Prey AND predict an Oscar winner or two.
Episode 28 (February 22, 2020): It's all going down - Mad Love, The Stranger, Picard, and some new rodent friends - before we take a deep dive into the murky depths of the Marianna Trench. (Phew)
Episode 29 (March 7, 2020): In which we remember Loki, there's a Scoob controversy, we cast a glance at the Invisible Man, the Coronavirus and choose between The Addams Family and The Munsters.
Episode 30 (March 21, 2020): Apocalypse Special. In these trying World War Z times, despite the Outbreak and Contagion, we haven't gone Omega Man yet. We're hoping this episode will go Viral, though.
Episode 31 (September 12, 2020): The gang's back in action for a Post-Apocalypse/Hiatus Special episode in which we catch up and look ahead.
Episode 32 (September 24, 2020): The horror of Courage, the Cowardly Dog, The Flintstones ahead of their time, Batman '66, Shocktober 2020 AND blonde moments from Tiff - we've got it all this time.
Episode 33 (October 10, 2020): Possibly another pre-lockdown show. More childhood TV memories, more insanity, and the strange case of Alan Moore sawing the branch he's sitting on.
Episode 34 (November 14, 2020) It's the Re-Return of the Unholy Three as we're out of another lockdown. We catch up, reflect, opine and give our thoughts and hopes looking forward to Marvel's Phase IV releases.
Episode 35 (November 28, 2020) Pondering Wonder Woman '84 at Christmas, the PS5 release, and the retirement of wrestling legend The Undertaker as well as the usual unscripted nonsense and shenanigans.
Episode 36 (December 12, 2020) It's the last episode of the year and the Unholy 3 look forward to Christmas, while pondering the latest streaming and gaming news. With added Star Wars and Marvel, of course.
Episode 37 (May 16, 2021) - We're finally back in a reunion/catchup special where we catch up on the blockbusters we had to watch on streaming services and munch some donuts.
Episode 38 (May 29, 2021) - The One With the Friends Reunion
Episode 39 (June 12, 2021) - Might as well call this one Unveiling the Pierce as we get the live reveal of Steve's new tattoo in stunning stereo - plus all the usual stuff - AND Loki.
Episode 40 (June 26, 2021) - Fab at forty, we look at sequels better than their predecessors, Luca, F9, Army of the Dead and UFOs - fact, fiction, or wishful thinking?
Episode 41 (July 17, 2021) - A summer sizzler filled with Glorious Purpose as we take a spoiler free look at Loki, other streaming offerings, Black Widow, Freaky and maybe a Vespa.
Episode 42 (July 30, 2021) - The trio gather once again to mull the past, present and future of Doctor Who, the Ghostbusters trailer, Dead Space, politically correct (and tepid) Looney Tunes and more.
Episode 43 (August 14, 2021) - In which the trio take a look at THE Suicide Squad, wrestlers in movies, Jungle Cruise, and do some Netflixin'.....
Episode 44 (August 28, 2021) - the trio celebrate Steve's upcoming 30th, look at Free Guy, Spenser Confidential, Sweet Girl, some streaming shows and a hot handful of trailers from Marvel's upcoming slate.
Episode 45 (September 11, 2021) - In which the Pierce trio look back and remember how we saw the events of Sept 11, 2001 before taking a look at Worth, Cruella, the PS5 and more.
Episode 46 (October 9, 2021) - One last appearance by Miss Pierce before she becomes Mrs Pierce-Jones. All this plus Netflix, films, an opinion on the new Sky Glass tech, Playstation games and so much more.
Episode 47 (November 13, 2021) - An episode we call "Five Weeks Later" More film reviews, catch-up and chat, and a look forward to the newly announced Marvel shows on Disney+
Episode 48 (January 15, 2022) - Well, we warned you. The team is back for the first show of 2022, looking back at our favourite films and series of 2021 and looking forward to what's ahead.
Episode 49 (January 29, 2022) - Featuring Steve's adventures on Far Cry 6, Tiff's take on Eternals, Venom: Let There be Carnage, plus we look forward to our fiftieth show- and a whole lot more.
Episode 50 (February 12, 2022) - catches us in a reflective mood, reminiscing our favourite show memories and answering your questions.
Episode 51 (March 12, 2022) - Close Encounters of the Covid Kind, bingeing Star Wars series, playing WWE 2K22 - and The Batman!
Episode 52 (April 9, 2022) - Now in a longer, monthly format, the team looks at The Peacemaker, Morbius, games, an Oscar controversy and we take questions from listener Paul Stevenson.
Episode 53 (May 7, 2022) - A trimmed down two thirds of the team this time. With Tiff absent, we try our best to look at Chucky, Picard, Young Rock, Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness and pay tribute to the late titan of the comic book industry, Neal Adams.
Episode 54 (June 2, 2022) - As the UK celebrates The Queen's Platinum Jubilee, the team assembles to record the podcast where the ONLY royal family mentioned hail from the planet Alderaan.
Episode 55 (July 22, 2022) - The Pierces' take on Obi Wan Kenobi, Solo, Ms Marvel, Jurassic World: Dominion, Lightyear, Spiderhead. Also, is traditional scheduled broadcast TV like BBC, ITV and C4 now redundant in the age of streaming?
Episode 56 (August 13, 2022) - The Pierces chat Prey, Black Phone, Thor: Love & Thunder, Bullet Train, Legion of Super Pets, Ms Marvel and a whole lot more are covered. Plus, where does Warners/DC go after cancelling the Batgirl movie?
Episode 57 (May 6, 2023) - We proudly present the return of Piercing the Veil, covering streaming, gaming and movies PLUS- incessant teasing and mocking when the brats take an unauthorised look at my sacred notebook. (Damn kids!)
Episode 58 (June 3, 2023) - Another monthly round-up of geeky goodness from the Pierces, WWE2K23, Disney Speedstorm, Seal Team, FUBAR, Fast X and a ton more.
Episode 59 (July 1, 2023) - Steve covers the latest wrestling games, Tiff streams Harry Potter and The Menu, I weigh in on The Flash & Indiana Jones - all this and a whole lot more.
Episode 60: (August 12, 2023) - In this episode, we salute our late broadcast companion Bo, and welcome newcomer Harley Quinn. Tiff reports on the Tim Burton exhibition, we look at Disney's Dreamlight Valley game, & revisit our trip to see Barbie, and more.
Episode 61: Shocktober Special 2023 (October 7, 2023) - The Pierce Boys are back, with 20 must see horror movies to help you through the spooky season - plus special guest, Maria Pierce.
Episode 62: Christmas Special (December 20, 2023) - The team discuss their favourie 30 movies to watch during the holidays in a two hour special.
Episode 63: Piercing the Veil- Resurrected (July 13, 2024) After a long hiatus, The Pierce Boys bring the dormant Piercing the Veil back in a special reboot episode featuring the filling in of some blanks and answering questions from the listeners.
Episode 64 (August 10, 2024): The Pierce Boys are back in town, catching up with the events of the past month and answering some listeners' questions.
Episode 65: The Cyber Edition (September 7, 2024) Entering Cyberspace with a look at movies based on video games, PLUS - Steve's Conjuring a trip to the Dissection Room, and we revisit some recent adventures.
Episode 66: Shocktober Special 2024 ((October 16. 2024) - The Pierce Boys count down their ten all-time favourite Hammer movies, and for the hell of it, their three worst.