You may not know Bob Alley’s name, but you know his work. I guarantee it. Working under the name R.W. Alley, he’s been the sole illustrator of Paddington Bear (in all formats, on both sides of the Atlantic) for 20 years! Not many people are privileged enough in their careers to be the sole caretaker of a national icon, but Alley assumes the role with perfect grace and kindness.
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Jane Yolen is a force to be reckoned with. If you have kids, odds are you’re familiar with her ‘How Do Dinosaurs…’ books. But she’s written much more than that. So much more. An obscene number of books, actually. She recently published her 366th (!!) book, ‘On Gull Beach.’
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‘Otrio’ is a solid choice for younger gamers and a good stepping stone to more strategic and complex abstract games. Games are also quick, so it’s easy to squeeze a couple in when you’ve got a few minutes.
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Let’s admit it, none of us thought we’d ever see a ‘Star Wars’ movie as divisive as ‘The Phantom Menace.’ Love it or hate it (apparently, there’s no middle ground), ‘The Last Jedi’ is finally out on Blu-ray.
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On this episode, we talk to Charles Soule about ‘The Oracle Year,’ his unique path to writing success, living in China, jumping between the various headspaces required to be as incredibly prolific as he is, and how he makes it all work.
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Today, we’re saying goodbye (maybe?) to winter and looking back at last month’s Winter Olympics with the Playmobil Family Fun Ski Lodge.
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Enter our giveaway below to win a family 5-pack of tickets to Awesome Con 2018 in Washington, DC!
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oday on the show, we chat about ‘Muppet Babies’ with executive producer Tom Warburton (aka Mr. Warburton to fans of ‘Codename: Kids Next Door,’ which he created).
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We take a look at how this new Signature Collection release of ‘Lady and the Tramp’ compares to the previous Diamond Edition Blu-ray release from 2012.
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Today, we put on our party hats and embrace the great big beautiful party known as life with Andrew W.K. (See what I did there?)
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This incredible giveaway is perfect for Easter morning, any other occasion you have coming up, or – really – for no reason whatsoever. Do you really NEED a reason to indulge in some ‘Star Wars’?
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Today, it’s a geekout love fest with Orlando Jones! For Valentine’s Day this year, Jones teamed up with Syfy to marry a bunch of geeks (to each other) and celebrate their mutual passions and love.
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On this episode, we talk to the Archivist of the United States about his mission to further the principles of Open Government, how the National Archives is free from the swinging pendulum of partisan politics, collaboration with the Library of Congress and Smithsonian Institution, the value of a liberal arts education, and the merits of Wikipedia!
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Today, we’re talking magic. Lev Grossman is the author of – among other things – ‘The Magicians’ trilogy, which recently made the jump to the small screen with The Magicians on Syfy (Seasons 1-2 on Netflix and Season 3 on the air now)!
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GKIDS Films distributes some of the most original and breathtakingly beautiful animated films from around the world. One of the more recent additions to the GKIDS library is the relatively unusual ‘A Town Called Panic: The Collection.’ Why unusual? Read on.
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National Geographic Kids has been reliably putting out some of the best – and most inspiring – kids books on the market today. Today, we take a look at three titles that further that inspiration and help kids ask the age-old question, What do you want to be when you grow up?
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What if you want to fill the time before the release of ‘The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance’ with more ‘Dark Crystal’? What’s a Podling to do? I’m so glad you asked. Turns out, there’s a number of ways.
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Today, we’re looking to the stars…and back to Earth. Commander Terry Virts joins us to talk about his career, his 210+ days in space, and his new book ‘View From Above: An Astronaut Photographs the World.’
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Today, we’re talking giant robots (and other cool stuff) with Greg Pak! On this episode, we talk about his academic background in politics (he was a Rhodes Scholar!), his transition to graphic storytelling, ‘Mech Cadet Yu,’ and Asian American representation.
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Funko’s blind-box Mystery Minis are quickly becoming some of my favorite things. The boxes we’ve had the pleasure of tearing into so far have been fantastic.
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Today, we’re talking to one of the most exciting literary voices I’ve personally discovered in the past year. Daniel José Older is the best-selling author of the ‘Bone Street Rumba’ urban fantasy series and the young adult series the ‘Shadowshaper Cypher.’
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Christopher Golden’s new ‘Runaways’ novel is a fun take on the characters and is refreshing in that it’s a great “jumping on” point for new fans without rehashing an origin story. Whether you’re a fan of the original comics, the current run, or the Hulu show—or if you’re not familiar with the characters at all—the book is exactly your speed.
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Today in the Playmobil Playroom, we’re taking our first look at the History line with the Pharaoh’s Pyramid set. I first saw this huge set at last year’s Toy Fair, and it’s fair to say that it made an impression.
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Today, we welcome legendary musician and DJ Paul Oakenfold to the show. Oakenfold is one of the progenitors of electronic dance music, and if you know EDM at all, you know Oakenfold and his sound.
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Is what you love about ‘Star Wars’ the exotic locales, weird aliens, and snarky characters who have nothing to lose? Do you want to see what might happen if ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ had a love child? Boy do I have good news for you: Michael Moreci’s ‘Black Star Renegades.’
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‘Teen Titans’ is, surprisingly, 15 years old this year. That’s right; it premiered in 2003. It’s almost old enough to drive, but before we hand over the keys, it’s only fair the gang gets an upgrade. And right on cue, the complete first season of the landmark show is finally out on Blu-ray, thanks to Warner Archive.
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Cecil Castellucci’s ‘Don’t Cosplay with My Heart’ is an ode to the glorious and brutal reality of being a young nerd today. Which is a totally different thing from being a young nerd in the ’80s and ’90s, which hits much closer to home.
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Today, we’re taking a trip down memory lane with one of the all-time greatest newspaper comic strips, Lynn Johnston’s ‘For Better or for Worse.’
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This month in The Rumpus Room, we’re tearing into a box of Funko Disney Afternoon Mystery Minis and action figures. And boy, let me tell you, these things are amazing.
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Today, we’re talking sports. And when we branch into a new topic with a new guest, we don’t cheap out. That’s why we’re talking to arguably the best player in the history of basketball.
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