This episode of the GonnaGeek Show was record on Monday, February 9, 2026.

In episode 424 of the official GonnaGeek.com, the episode opens with a look back at the CW’s Arrowverse, specifically the show Arrow.

The news segments begin with a deep dive into the Artemis 2 mission’s wet dress rehearsal failures, leading to a discussion about NASA’s low flight rates and the potential pivot toward using private rocket systems like Blue Origin’s New Glenn instead of the SLS. Moving on, discussion ensues over the ‘new’ Mandalorian & Grogu movie trailer during the Super Bowl. In typical geeky fashion, a lengthy tangent occurs regarding Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, ship designs in the Discovery era, and the state of modern fandom. Tech news covers Discord’s controversial new age verification policy for NSFW content, which requires users to provide video selfies or government IDs, prompting concerns about data privacy and previous security breaches. The conversation then shifts to space-ready technology as NASA prepares to allow astronauts to bring personal iPhones on missions to capture media, despite concerns over cosmic radiation and battery safety. The team also discusses Apple’s end-of-support for the original HomeKit architecture and the necessity of upgrading smart home setups. Finally, the episode concludes with a bizarre report on ‘PE-gate,’ involving rumors of male ski jumpers using cosmetic injections to gain an aerodynamic advantage in their suits.

This Week’s Hosts: Stephen Jondrew, Chris Ferrell and SP Rupert. When we record live, we stream to GonnaGeek.com/live. Full show information can be found at https://www.geeks.link/424.

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