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GBBP 135: Mo Willems

Posted on 6 June, 2017 by Jamie Greene • 0 Comments
GBBP 135: Mo Willems

On today’s episode, we talk with Mo Willems about the importance of failure, intentionally simple design, what his characters sound like, using picture books to understand the world, and the challenges of putting art into the world. I may or may not have also explained how Willems’s books taught me to be a better father. Read More

Filed Under: Featured, Great Big Beautiful Podcast, Podcasts

Extend the Enchantment With ‘Beauty and the Beast’ on Blu-ray

Posted on 6 June, 2017 by Rory Bristol • 0 Comments
Extend the Enchantment With ‘Beauty and the Beast’ on Blu-ray

Explore hours of bonus features on the Blu-ray release of Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ for sale beginning today. Read More

Filed Under: Entertainment, Geek Culture, Movies, Reviews

GeekDad Daily Deal: Pagico 8.7

Posted on 5 June, 2017 by Darren Blankenship • 0 Comments
GeekDad Daily Deal: Pagico 8.7

Keep on task with Pagico 8.7: 60% off! Read More

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My PaizoCon Annual Tradition

Posted on 5 June, 2017 by Will James • 0 Comments
My PaizoCon Annual Tradition

Memorial day weekend marked the tenth PaizoCon, but it also marked the first anniversary of what I’ve made a tradition: painting a Reaper mini for my daughter on her birthday. Read More

Filed Under: Books, Comic Books, Featured, Geek Culture, Parenting, Tabletop Games

‘The Glass Cannon Podcast:’ Actual-Play Roleplaying at Its Best

Posted on 5 June, 2017 by Ryan Hiller • 0 Comments
‘The Glass Cannon Podcast:’ Actual-Play Roleplaying at Its Best

‘The Glass Cannon’ is an actual-play podcast of ‘Pathfinder’s Giant Slayer Adventure Path.’ This engaging podcast is a must-listen for any RPG fan. Read More

Filed Under: Featured, Tabletop Games

Just How Does the Kiddo Wellness Tracker Work?

Posted on 5 June, 2017 by Ken Denmead • 0 Comments
Just How Does the Kiddo Wellness Tracker Work?

This wearable health monitor for your kids will let you track their well-being help you help them make good choices. Read More

Filed Under: Featured, Products, Technology

Get a Great Electric Toothbrush for Cheap; or Superhero Capes for Girls and Boys – Daily Deals!

Posted on 5 June, 2017 by Ken Denmead • 0 Comments
Get a Great Electric Toothbrush for Cheap; or Superhero Capes for Girls and Boys – Daily Deals!

Get a great deal on an electric toothbrush so advanced, it’ll talk to your phone. And get ready for summer play with these awesome superhero capes and masks, including Wonder Woman! Read More

Filed Under: Daily Deal, Featured, Featured, GeekMom

‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 9

Posted on 5 June, 2017 by Simon Yule • 1 Comment
‘D&D Curse of Strahd’ Player’s Report: Session 9

The monk lit a torch and the gnome started to glow. Out of the silence, a soul-rending screech was heard that got louder as it echoed around the canyon, a damned soul howling into the darkness. Oh dear. Read More

Filed Under: Columns, D&D Adventures, Entertainment, Featured, Gaming, Geek Culture, Tabletop Games

‘Battle Cats’ by Mad Cave Studios

Posted on 5 June, 2017 by Dakster Sullivan • 0 Comments
‘Battle Cats’ by Mad Cave Studios

‘Battle Cats’ is ‘He-Man’ meets ‘Thundercats’ and is full of awesome. Read More

Filed Under: Comic Books, Entertainment, Featured, GeekMom, Reviews

PaizoCon 2017 Invaded by Aliens!

Posted on 5 June, 2017 by Ryan Hiller • 0 Comments
PaizoCon 2017 Invaded by Aliens!

PaizoCon 2017 was another weekend full of gaming, seminars, and interacting with ‘Pathfinder’ fans and Paizo staff. See how this GeekDad filled his Memorial Day weekend with gaming and fun! Read More

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‘Life of the Party’ for June 5, 2017

Posted on 5 June, 2017 by Travis Hanson • 0 Comments
‘Life of the Party’ for June 5, 2017

Chaotic what? ‘Life of the Party: Realities of an RPG’er.’ Read More

Filed Under: Life of the Party Comic

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Go Head to Head in ‘Dome Crushers’

Posted on 5 June, 2017 by Jonathan H. Liu • 0 Comments
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Go Head to Head in ‘Dome Crushers’

Saddle up your giant beasts and enter the Caldera Dome, if you dare. ‘Dome Crushers’ is a tiny game about massive battles from Floodgate Games. Read More

Filed Under: Reviews, Tabletop Games

Re-Spawn: This Week’s Video Game News

Posted on 5 June, 2017 by Samantha Fisher • 0 Comments
Re-Spawn: This Week’s Video Game News

GeekMom and GeekDad recap what caught their eye in recent video gaming news. Read More

Filed Under: Featured, GeekMom, Video Games

In Space, No One Can Hear a GeekDad Scream…

Posted on 4 June, 2017 by James Floyd Kelly • 0 Comments
In Space, No One Can Hear a GeekDad Scream…

If you call yourself an ‘Alien’/’Aliens’ fan, then you’re going to love some of the recent book releases concerning our favorite xenomorph. So, gather all the supplies, weld up the doors, and hunker down with any or all of these three entertaining books. Read More

Filed Under: Books, Entertainment, Movies

Latest ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ Toys Reveal New Characters, Old Favorites

Posted on 4 June, 2017 by Anthony Karcz • 0 Comments
Latest ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ Toys Reveal New Characters, Old Favorites

I thought it would never happen, but Hasbro has released toys that are compelling enough to make me consider lifting my 10 year ban on ‘Transformers’ films. Read More

Filed Under: Movies, Toys

Get These ‘Star Trek’ Wireless Earbuds for $40; Save on Tabletop Game Expansions in Daily Deals!

Posted on 4 June, 2017 by Ken Denmead • 0 Comments
Get These ‘Star Trek’ Wireless Earbuds for $40; Save on Tabletop Game Expansions in Daily Deals!

Celebrate your love for the Amazonian princess with these great Daily Deals on Wonder Woman gear from, where else? Amazon! Read More

Filed Under: Daily Deal, GeekMom

Keep Aware of Your Kids’ Health and Safety With the Kiddo Wellness Tracker

Posted on 4 June, 2017 by Ken Denmead • 0 Comments
Keep Aware of Your Kids’ Health and Safety With the Kiddo Wellness Tracker

Keep an eye on your kids’ health and well-being with this wearable that you’ll all have fun using! Read More

Filed Under: Products, Technology

OV Headphones – Everywhere Sounds Smart

Posted on 4 June, 2017 by Michael Kaufman • 0 Comments
OV Headphones – Everywhere Sounds Smart

Built-in Amazon Echo and smart sound customization lets OV Headphones create the “connected everywhere” we always wanted. Read More

Filed Under: Architechnologist, Audio Gear, Electronics, Gadgets, Internet

‘Life of the Party’ for June 4, 2017

Posted on 4 June, 2017 by Travis Hanson • 0 Comments
‘Life of the Party’ for June 4, 2017

Chaotic what? ‘Life of the Party: Realities of an RPG’er.’ Read More

Filed Under: Life of the Party Comic

Find Your Way Home in ‘Lunar Landing’

Posted on 4 June, 2017 by Jonathan H. Liu • 0 Comments
Find Your Way Home in ‘Lunar Landing’

Get your shuttle back to the mothership with the help of your trusty helper-bots in ‘Lunar Landing,’ a clever puzzle game from Thinkfun. Read More

Filed Under: Featured, Gaming, Reviews, Toys

Will “Wonder Woman” Truly Change Hollywood?

Posted on 3 June, 2017 by Corrina Lawson • 2 Comments
Will “Wonder Woman” Truly Change Hollywood?

‘Wonder Woman’ won’t change things in Hollywood until women are making the decisions behind the scenes. Read More

Filed Under: Entertainment, GeekMom, TV and Movies

Gotham City Garage Wonder Woman Is a Masterpiece Worthy of the (Demi)Gods

Posted on 3 June, 2017 by Anthony Karcz • 0 Comments
Gotham City Garage Wonder Woman Is a Masterpiece Worthy of the (Demi)Gods

This limited edition, cold-cast resin statue packs in over 75 years of lore and at the same time delivers an astonishingly fresh interpretation of our favorite Themyscirian Princess. Read More

Filed Under: Comic Books, Geek Culture, Movies, Reviews

The More You Know: Wonder Woman

Posted on 3 June, 2017 by Melissa Rininger • 1 Comment
The More You Know: Wonder Woman

A couple of months ago I knew very, very little about Wonder Woman, which is why I chose to look into her history and evolution. Read More

Filed Under: Comic Books, Featured, GeekMom, TV and Movies

Celebrate #WonderWomanDay With These Powerful Daily Deals!

Posted on 3 June, 2017 by Ken Denmead • 0 Comments
Celebrate #WonderWomanDay With These Powerful Daily Deals!

Celebrate your love for the Amazonian princess with these great Daily Deals on Wonder Woman gear from, where else? Amazon! Read More

Filed Under: Daily Deal, GeekMom

Share Healthy Fun and Play With Your Kids With the Kiddo Wearable

Posted on 3 June, 2017 by Ken Denmead • 0 Comments
Share Healthy Fun and Play With Your Kids With the Kiddo Wearable

The Kiddo wearable will help you raise your kids with healthy habits, ensure their well-being, and give them hours of fun and enjoyment. Read More

Filed Under: Products, Technology

4 Lessons I Learned From Lynda Carter’s ‘Wonder Woman’

Posted on 3 June, 2017 by Karen Walsh • 0 Comments
4 Lessons I Learned From Lynda Carter’s ‘Wonder Woman’

At 39, I finally understand all the lessons that Lynda Carter’s ‘Wonder Woman’ taught me. And they’ve made me a stronger, better woman. Read More

Filed Under: Featured, GeekMom, TV and Movies

‘Life of the Party’ for June 3, 2017

Posted on 3 June, 2017 by Travis Hanson • 0 Comments
‘Life of the Party’ for June 3, 2017

Chaotic what? ‘Life of the Party: Realities of an RPG’er.’ Read More

Filed Under: Life of the Party Comic

Wonder Woman Eats: A Collection of Wonder Woman Recipes for Wonder Woman Day

Posted on 3 June, 2017 by Nivi Engineer • 0 Comments
Wonder Woman Eats: A Collection of Wonder Woman Recipes for Wonder Woman Day

Excited about the upcoming Wonder Woman movie? Why not express your joy through food? We’re here to help. Here are some Wonder Woman recipes to try. Read More

Filed Under: Cooking and Recipes, GeekMom

Cosplay Family Spotlight: The Cosplay Kid

Posted on 2 June, 2017 by Will James • 0 Comments
Cosplay Family Spotlight: The Cosplay Kid

Cosplay Family Spotlight is a new recurring segment where I interview and spotlight a cosplay family. This week, I interview The Cosplay Kid and his family. Read More

Filed Under: Comic Books, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Geek Culture, Movies, Parenting, Television, Videogames

Reaping the Rewards: ‘Saga of the Northmen’

Posted on 2 June, 2017 by Jonathan H. Liu • 0 Comments
Reaping the Rewards: ‘Saga of the Northmen’

In “Reaping the Rewards,” I take a look at the finished product from a crowdfunding campaign. Today’s title: ‘Saga of the Northmen,’ which was funded in October 2016 and delivered to backers in March 2017. Read More

Filed Under: Reviews, Tabletop Games

Play a Piece of Nintendo History at SFGE 2017

Posted on 2 June, 2017 by Z • 0 Comments
Play a Piece of Nintendo History at SFGE 2017

‘Sky Skipper,’ a long lost Nintendo arcade cabinet, will be available for play at next weekend’s Southern-Fried Gameroom Expo. Read More

Filed Under: Events, Gaming

UE Wonderboom: Waterproof Mini Bluetooth Speaker Delivers

Posted on 2 June, 2017 by Brad Moon • 0 Comments
UE Wonderboom: Waterproof Mini Bluetooth Speaker Delivers

UE Wonderboom is a very capable little speaker that can play all day, take some rough treatment, survive a dunking in water, and even float. Read More

Filed Under: Audio Gear, Reviews
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