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In Episode 1 of Original Geek, Steve Scarfo and Jeff Shaw roll back time to explore the secret lives of Gen X geeks who survived the satanic panic, comic book bans, and parental paranoia—all for the love of Dungeons & Dragons.

🎲 Was D&D really satanic?
📼 What was it like to roll dice in hiding?
🧙‍♂️ Why did comic books and RPGs feel like contraband in the ‘80s?

From underground campaigns and Monster Manual shame to Dragon Magazine hacks and awkward multi-class geek identities—we go deep into what it meant to be an Original Geek.

Plus:

• The real story behind Mazes and Monsters
• The first time you rolled a 1 and lost a teammate
• How Critical Role, Stranger Things, and TikTok brought it all back

Whether you’re a lifelong DM or a recovering stealth geek, this episode is a celebration of resilience, imagination, and the roots of modern fandom.

🗣 Got a geek confession or D&D war story? Hit us up at OriginalGeekPodcast@gmail.com or visit OriginalGeekPodcast.com

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Welcome to Original Geek—the podcast for anyone who rolled their first d20 on shag carpet, waited hours for a comic book JPEG to load on dial-up, and wore the label “geek” back when it got you mocked, not monetized.

Hosted by stand-up comic Steve Scarfo and Forever DM Jeff Shaw, we dive deep into what it meant to be a geek in the '70s and '80s—and how that underground culture became the mainstream multiverse we live in today.

🎙️ Subscribe for weekly episodes on Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, comic book chaos, geek court debates, and critical hits from your childhood basement.

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If you ever hid a Monster Manual like it was porn, you’re not alone. You’re an Original Geek. Welcome home.