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Dallas and Celeste just wrapped up Geek'd Con 2025! What were the highs? What were the lows? How did it all go? Join us to find out!

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In this episode of Comm Talk by Geek Devotions, Dallas sits down with Ron McKinney, the creator of Ascension After and founder of Studio Bless, a brand new studio dedicated to pointing people to Jesus through anime. Ron shares how the vision for Ascension After came about, the inspiration behind the characters, and why excellence in Christian media matters. We also talk about his creative influences (Naruto, Erased, Attack on Titan, My Hero Academia), how he’s building a team that’s like a band of brothers, and what it really means to stay grounded as a creative who's tryi...

It’s been a WILD few weeks! In this special episode of Comm Talk, Dallas and Celeste dive into their experiences taking students to Louisiana Student Summer Camp and then leading students as they put on their own kids camp called Hero Academy. From spiritual breakthroughs to marshmallow debates (burned or roasted?!), this episode is packed with stories, laughter, and powerful lessons in discipleship. Whether you're a parent, youth leader, or camp survivor, this one’s for you!

Several times we give a special thanks to Charlie Allo, Director of Next Gen Ministries in Louisiana for the Asse...

In this episode of Comm Talk by Geek Devotions, Dallas and Celeste discuss Marvel’s decision to delay Avengers: Doomsday and how it might help the MCU. They look at what this means for other upcoming projects like Secret Wars, The Fantastic Four, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

They also take time to discuss how choosing quality over quantity applies to real life and why delay is sometimes necessary for long-term growth.

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In this episode of Comm Talk by Geek Devotions, Dallas and Celeste are diving into two stories that surprised them in all the best ways.

First up, Apothecary Diaries. After binge-watching all of Season 1 and catching up on Season 2, they break down what the show’s about, why it grabbed their attention, and some of the deeper stuff going on beneath the surface. From the structure of the palace society to the emotional weight the characters carry, there's a lot more happening here than just solving medical mysteries.

Then after a quick break, they jump in...

Lost File originally aired on: August 13, 2017 - Special thanks to John Harju for helping us recover this.

This week on Comm Talk… Special guest Bryan and Cassie join us as we talk about things that we are nostalgic for and we talk about some of the good aspects of nostalgia and some of the negative aspects. During the course of our conversation we talk about movies, shows, games and music that holds a special place in our hearts and why they hold those positions.

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It's officially the 8th Anniversary of our podcast, Comm Talk by Geek Devotions! To Celebrate we thought we'd do what we did on our very first episode.... GO TO FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!! How was it? What did we get? Listen and find out!

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Picking a favorite anime is hard. Everyone has their personal favorites. For our 200th Episode we have invited our friends The Rushmore Show to join us in listing our top 4 favorite animes!

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It's Saturday morning and you need some anime to watch! Check out Dallas and Celeste's Top 4 Saturday Morning Anime PLUS some suggestions from our discord!

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This week on Comm Talk, Dallas and Celeste list off their top 4 Shoujo Animes!

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As we kick of Anime April of 2025, Celeste and Dallas sit down to give their personal lists of favorite Shonen anime! Join them as they embody the spirit of The Rushmore Show and breakdown what Shonen is and give their list of shows!

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How do creativity and cosplay come together? Join us as Celeste sits down with award winning, maser level cosplayer, Donna Standridge of Midnight Chaos! Donna holds herself to the highest of standards of craftsmanship while always striving to grow in her craft. In this episode, she shares wisdom from her 40 years of cosplay experience!

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What's it like being a Cosplayer? What does it take to be a good cosplayer? how can we work to make the Cosplay community a healthier community to be in? Join us as Dallas sits down with professional cosplayer, John Stout of Kettlebriar's Workshop to discuss these questions and more!

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In this episode,  John is joined by LJ from The Comics and The Cross to talk about 2024 in review of hiphop, and then John shares some big news and reviews albums from Poserectomy, Every Thought Captive, and Glae.

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Today on Comm Talk by Geek Devotions, we sit down with Christian and Raquel of Crafted for the Call to discuss an exciting business they created to help fund missionaries and ministries!

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Celeste and Dallas just wrapped up their annual anniversary Movie Marathon. This time around they watched all SEVEN Bourne movies and they need to talk about it!

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THE 80’S ARE BACK! Sort of…

Join us as Dallas and Celeste sit down to discuss 3 properties that originated in the 80’s but have new properties being made that they’ve been enjoying! Join us as we discuss Dragon Ball Z Kai, Gundam Breaker 4, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice!

Time Stamps

00:00 Intro
1:16 Everything is from the 80's
1:38 Dragon Ball Z Kai Discussion
14:41 Don't Listen to this Part
15:07 Gundam Breaker 4 Discussion
18:31 The Cel Cast -  https://thecelcast.podbean.com/
18:57 Retro Rewind Podcast - https://retrorewindpodcast.com/
19:24 Culture Box Podcast Network...

Join Dallas and Celeste as they dive into their experiences at GeekCon 2024 in Shreveport, Louisiana. From heartwarming encounters with cosplayers to meaningful conversations that left a lasting impact, this episode is filled with stories of community, encouragement, and geek culture. Listen in as they recount their favorite moments, the amazing cosplays they saw, and the connections they made. 

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Welcome to a special episode of Comm Talk by Geek Devotions! In this replay, Dallas shares a powerful sermon on how the Holy Spirit is active in our lives during times of transition. He preached this message at his home church, The Healing Place, in Shreveport, LA. ( https://www.thpshreveport.com/)  Whether you’re navigating a major life change or simply seeking guidance, this message offers hope and clarity.

Dallas explores how the Holy Spirit convicts us, guides us in righteousness, and empowers us through life’s many transitions. Along the way, he reveals how even our most...

What is Batman: Caped Crusader? Is this noir-styled series inspired by “Batman the Animated Series” worth watching? Join Dallas and Celeste as they discuss things they like and dislike about the series.

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Welcome, true believers, to the spectacular debut of the "Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Fan" podcast! Swing into action with our very first episode, where Spider-Fan Branson Boykin teams up with Dallas Mora, Co-Creator of Geek Devotions, for an exciting conversation. Discover the origin story of the FNSF podcast, the passion behind its creation, and all the amazing Spider-Man adventures we have in store for you.

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In 1989, DC Comics published their very first Elseworld's story, Gotham by Gaslight. In 2018 DC comics decided to turn it into an animated movie. Is the movie worth watching? Join us as Dallas and Celeste sit down to examine this Victorian-age story about the Caped Crusader. 

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:55 Plans for the start of Season 9 of Geek Devotions
2:43 Gotham by Gaslight Series
5:17 What is Elseworlds
6:03 What is Gotham by Gaslight?

6:35 Spoi...

Dallas and Celeste just wrapped up 3 weeks of camps! What happened over the last 3 weeks and why is Dallas emotionally scared by a video game? Check out this episode to find out!

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1:19 Film School
7:00 Hero Academy
17:54 Louisians Student Summer Camp
42:22 Commercial Break - Check out Cel Cast Podcast and Culture Box
43:14 Check out the 6 Week Mario Kart Inspired Curriculum for Youth Groups and Small Groups
46:03 Gotham Knights
47:28 Det...

Are you looking for an fun and exciting way to teach your kids about missions and mission giving? Recently, BGMC (Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge), a program created by the Assemblies of God to teach children about Missions, launched a Trading Card Game to achieve this goal! Join us as Dallas sits down with BGMC Director David Alexieff and game creators Lewis and Stacey Lux to discuss what it is, how to play, and how you can get your hands on it!

Learn more about BGMC Trading Card Game: https://www.bgmctradingcards.tv/

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Geekdoms collide as Star Wars Day and Free Comic Book Day land on the same calendar day! Join Dallas and Celeste as they sit down to discuss the new Disney Plus original series, Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, as well as a few new comics they got for free comic book day!

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0:00 Intro
0:55 What are we talking about today
04:30 What is Star Wars: Tales of the Empire
08:02 First Half of Tales of the Empire - Nightsister Morgan Elsbeth 
10:30 Second Half of Tales of the Empire - Jedi Barriss Off...

Join Dallas in episode 182 of Comm Talk by Geek Devotions as he explores the captivating world of "Kaiju No. 8" and its transition from manga to anime. Delve into Kafka's journey from disappointment to determination and discover how the anime adaptation faithfully captures the essence of the original story. From thrilling kaiju battles to heartfelt character moments, this episode delves deep into what makes "Kaiju No. 8" a must-watch for fans of giant monsters, comedy, and drama. Tune in for an engaging discussion on why this series is worth your time!

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Have you ever played Pokemon the Trading Card Game? Join us as Dallas and Celeste talk about their very first time playing it as well as the importance of playing games within a community. 

Time Stamps:

00:00 Intro
01:07 Welcome
01:39 Why are we getting into Pokemon TCG
05:01 Our First Pokemon TCG Game
06:50 Perfect Pokemon TCG Set for Beginners
11:04 Why playing games is essential in the context of community
16:34 Things we liked about Pokemon TCG
26:02 Final question for listeners who are Pokemon players: What cards should we look for?

True Crime Podcasts have become very popular in recent years. In a recent conversation about this topic the question was asked "If True crime podcasts were a thing in the days of Jesus, how would they respond the missing tomb of Jesus?" Join us as Dallas and Celeste look to answer that very question.

Scriptures Referenced in this episode: Luke 21:37-38, John 11:11-26, Luke 4:14-28, Luke 11:14-23, Matthew 4:23-25, Matthew 9:1-8, John 10:22-42, John 11, John 19, John 20, Acts 7:59-60, 

Timestamps:
0:00 What if true crime podcasts had been around during the crucifixion
0:54 A c...

With the passing of famed manga/anime writer Akira Toriyama, Dallas and Celeste decided to revisit the Dragon Ball franchise. This is part one of this journey. Join them as they discuss episodes 1 through 10 of Dragon Ball Z

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Recently Netflix dropped a new series called House of Ninjas. Dallas and Celeste are sitting down today to discuss the show and hopefully answer the age old question of "Does it deserve a second season?"

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Recently, Demon Slayer; Kimetsu no Yaiba - The the Hashira Training was released in theaters. But is it a movie? Is it worth seeing in theaters? Check out Dallas' thoughts.

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In light of many major YouTubers “retiring,” a lot of conversation has come up about “burnout.” What causes someone to get burnt out? Is there a way to avoid it? We reached out to Devoted Geek and Licensed Professional Counselor Damara Mora and asked her to send us some information to help answer these questions, and today we are going to talk about them.

Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
0:26 Why are we talking about Burnout?
1:01 What happened to Matt Pat over at Game Theory?
2:07 Reality of Being a Content Creator
5:40 Professional Advice from a REAL LPC...

A few weeks ago, Dallas had the opportunity to preach about the Body of Christ at our home church, The Healing Place. We wanted to share the Online Gathering version with you devoted geeks today!

If you'd like to invite Dallas and Celeste to speak at your church or an event, feel free to reach out!

For more information about The Healing Place, visit https://www.thpshreveport.com/ 

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Have you heard about the newest Godzilla film and wondered if it's worth seeing? Today Dallas and Celeste unveil the mystery behind the film and discuss if it's worth watching. But it's not just their opinions! This episode contains special commentary from Branson Boykin, Drew Dodgen, and Nathan Marchand!

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Check out more of Nathan over at Monster Island Film Vault: https://monsterislandfilmvault.com/ 

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This is a special mini episode of The Loft where John takes some time to share his experiences with Mondegreens.

As we kick off "Geekmas 2023: Mythical Mayhem" Dallas and Celeste sit down to discuss their favorite mythologies and how they are handling the theme this month.

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This week on Comm Talk, we are bringing you devoted geeks one of our Lost files. This one dates back to July 30th, 2017 and features a conversation with author, Timothy A Taylor.

Original description from 2017

On Today's podcast we interview the author of "A Last Singer" series. We talk about the series and specifically his new novella, "Shadows and Light." Find out more about Timothy by checking out his bio on his website, http://www.timothyataylor.com/bio

Also check out his facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorTimothyATaylor 

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Welcome to The Loft, a new segment of Comm Talk by Geek Devotions, hosted by John Harju. In this episode, John is joined by fellow Culture Box members Francisco (Retro Rewind Podcast) and Drew (The CelCast Podcast) to discuss music, life, faith, and their interconnectedness. 

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Writer and Director Brock Heasley of Angel Studio's latest film, The Shift, sits down with Dallas to discuss his Sci-Fi Faith Based film. What is the story of The Shift? What inspired it? What was the road from short story to feature length film like? Join us for this full length conversation.

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This week on Comm Talk, Dallas and Celeste sit down to discuss the newest MCU film, The Marvels. Is it worth watching? Check out our thoughts.

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