This episode of the GonnaGeek Show was recorded on February 22, 2026

In episode 425 of the official GonnaGeek Show, the episode kicks off with chatter about post-Olympics depression and updates regarding the show’s live stream.

The news segments begin with Chris breaking down the retirement of Phil Spencer from Xbox and the surprising appointment of AI executive Asha Sharma as his successor. SP then provides a detailed analysis of NASA’s ‘Type A mishap’ declaration regarding the Boeing Starliner, citing critical leadership and safety failures within the program. The crew pivots to reaction to the first full trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu, debating the franchise’s shift from Disney+ back to the big screen. Further discussions include Ryan Coogler’s upcoming X-Files reboot, the connection between Vince Gilligan and Bryan Cranston, and an update on the Artemis II launch delays. Finally, Stephen shares a wild story about a UK resident flying to the US to save money on hard drives due to surging global prices, leading to a discussion on personal backup strategies and the future of storage hardware.

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Timestamps:

[00:00] GonnaGeek.com Show #425 – Gonna Be A Week Early (Introduced by: Voiceover)
[00:44] Welcome and Host Introductions (Introduced by: Stephen)
[01:03] Post-Olympics Blues & Hallmark Movies (Introduced by: SP)
[01:38] Streaming Tech Updates & Lazy Podcasters (Introduced by: Stephen)
[03:23] Discord Community & SADDIX Shoutout (Introduced by: Stephen)
[04:30] Phil Spencer Retires & Xbox Leadership Shakeup (Introduced by: Chris)
[07:52] AI in Gaming: Art vs. Utility (Introduced by: SP)
[14:15] NASA’s Starliner Type A Mishap Declaration (Introduced by: SP)
[29:30] The Risks of Forced Space Competition (Introduced by: Chris)
[34:14] The Mandalorian & Grogu Movie Trailer Reaction (Introduced by: Stephen)
[40:30] Dave Filoni’s Grand Star Wars Plan (Introduced by: Chris)
[45:50] Ryan Coogler’s X-Files Reboot Greenlit (Introduced by: Chris)
[60:03] Artemis II Update: Rollback to the VAB (Introduced by: SP)
[62:38] The Great Hard Drive Price Surge (Introduced by: Stephen)
[64:25] UK to US: The $2,000 Hard Drive Flight (Introduced by: Stephen)
[72:05] Personal Backup Strategies & RAID Concerns (Introduced by: Stephen)