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The CGS crew release episodes Monday through Friday. Over 1,230 episodes have been released, ranging from regular shows on current comic books and comic events, to more focused discussions. These discussions include:

 

A reading club designed to get listeners interested in and exposed to books they may not have been exposed to otherwise. The categories of books rotate from month to month, [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]], [[DC Comics|DC]], [[Small press|Indie]], [[Manga]], and Host Choice. Currently on hiatus.

 

Showcases various independent and [[small press]] comics, as well as the companies and creators behind these titles.

 

A discussion about comics and the industry with different retailers and comic book store owners.

 

A discussion of three comics (one Marvel, one DC, and one independent) that the Geeks choose during Previews episodes. They all read and discuss the issues.

 

*Episode 384: Book of the Month - DMZ sparked the debate of whether or not [[DMZ (comics)|DMZ]] by [[Brian Wood (illustrator)|Brian Wood]] is a good series. Bryan Deemer and Jamie D got into a heated discussion on the book, which the listeners carried over to the forums and sparked a line of custom buttons for fans to wear to show "which side they are on".

 

==Segments==

 

A trivia contest. Listeners submit three trivia questions, one for [[DC Comics|DC]], one for [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]], and one for Independent comics. If host, Peter Rios, cannot answer at least one of the three questions, the submitter will win a prize. The rules for Stump the Rios, came about because Peter was once asked 3 questions all about [[Scrooge McDuck]], and so after this the rules were set that it had to be one Marvel, one DC, and one Independent Comic. Stump the Rios came to an end with Peter Rios leaving the show.

 

Hosts list their five favorites in a variety of categories, such as animated movies, villains, and cliffhangers.

 

The idea for a TV trivia contest featuring co-host Brian Christman was initiated by Matt when he coined the term "Iron the Pants," the original name for the contest. Listeners submit three trivia questions dealing with American TV shows from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Pants must successfully answer at least one question or he is considered "Ironed." No prizes are awarded. The name of the contest was later changed to "Smarty Pants" to match the segment's theme music, "Smarty Pants" performed by First Choice.

 

This segment takes the place of "Stump The Rios" in regular rotation. Here, listeners submit three questions to try and defeat Adam Murdough. Each question must fit under the criteria of one DC, one Marvel and one Independent. The twist comes with the second set of criteria: one question must come from the Golden Age of comics (anytime before 1970), one from the Silver and Bronze Age (1970-2000), and finally, one from present day (2000-today). If Adam Murdough is unable to answer at least one question correctly he is considered "muddled," and the contestant wins a prize.

 

==Spin Off Podcasts==

 

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Where the hosts of CGS take an in-depth, page by page look at some classic comic series and discuss them.

 

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Hosted by Shane Kelly and Brian "Pants" Christman. A discussion of newly released [[toys]] as well as an in depth look at the [[toys]] of yesterday.

 

Hosted by Adam "Murd" Murdough. Being behind in his current comics reading by at least eight years, Murd discusses the comics that he is catching up on and his thoughts on the stories.

 

Hosted by Jamie D. An extensive look at each [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] character, their "must read" stories, and how they got to where they are now in current [[Continuity (fiction)|continuity]].

 

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