GBBP 161: Mariko Tamaki
Today, we’re spending the day at the Camp for Hardcore Lady Types. That’s right, it’s Friendship to the Max as we chat with Mariko Tamaki about her new middle grade book ‘Lumberjanes: Unicorn Power!’
Continue ReadingToday, we’re spending the day at the Camp for Hardcore Lady Types. That’s right, it’s Friendship to the Max as we chat with Mariko Tamaki about her new middle grade book ‘Lumberjanes: Unicorn Power!’
Continue ReadingBoard Game Bento is a subscription box for tabletop gamers. It has a different theme each month, and they guarantee at least $80 worth of games and accessories in each box.
Continue ReadingCanto Bight is a paradise. A dirty, dangerous paradise where you might die, but a paradise nonetheless. Welcome to ‘Canto Bight.’ Remember to tip your waitress.
Continue ReadingToday, we’re looking to the stars with Bobak Ferdowsi. Ferdowsi first caught the public’s attention in 2012 as NASA’s “mohawk guy.” During Curiosity’s final descent to the surface of Mars, his unmistakable hairstyle nearly stole the spotlight.
Continue ReadingIf you’re a comics reader or are just dipping your toes into the world of graphic novels, you might want to consider today’s sponsor, Comic Bento–a monthly subscription box that delivers a diverse sampling of books to your door.
Continue ReadingToday, it’s an absolute thrill to have Jason Segel on the show. Segel is probably most well known for playing the role of Marshall Eriksen on 10 seasons of ‘How I Met Your Mother.’
Continue ReadingIt’s a distinct pleasure to be able to announce the “mighty” projects on the horizon for Ben Hatke with First Second Books.
Continue ReadingThis month in the Playmobil Playroom, we look at the Pirate Stronghold and Fashion Store Take Along sets.
Continue ReadingToday, we’re honored to be joined by a literal legend: Ed Asner. There’s really not much I can say about him that hasn’t been said, and there’s no introduction that does him justice.
Continue ReadingToday, we’re excited to bring you our conversation with Geof Darrow. Darrow is largely known for his incredibly detailed artwork on graphic novels ‘Hard Boiled,’ ‘Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot,’ ‘Shaolin Cowboy,’ and many more.
Continue ReadingAt NYCC this year, I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down and having an amazing conversation with Jonathan Coulton, Paul & Storm, Patrick Rothfuss, Jean Grae, and Travis McElroy.
Continue ReadingToday, we’re absolutely thrilled to bring your our conversation with Janina Gavankar, who is currently having a bit of a moment with the release of ‘Star Wars Battlefront II.’ In the game, she portrays the main character, Imperial Commander Iden Versio.
Continue ReadingIf you’ve got Andy Weir’s ‘Artemis’ on your to-read list (and you really, really should), then this is a STRONG suggestion that you opt for the Audible-exclusive audiobook version. Why? Rosario Flippin’ Dawson, that’s why.
Continue ReadingToday, we’re getting psyched for the premiere of ‘Big Hero 6: The Series’ with executive producers Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle.
Continue ReadingBefore their “Telling Stories” panel at this year’s NYCC, where they discussed their strategies for storytelling, creating characters, and getting from good idea to finished thing, I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down and having an amazing conversation with Jonathan Coulton, Paul & Storm, Patrick Rothfuss, Jean Grae, and Travis McElroy.
Continue ReadingTo celebrate Season 4 of ‘Voltron: Legendary Defender,’ we’re chatting with not one, not two, but THREE members of the cast! On this episode, we’re chatting with Rhys Darby, Bex Taylor-Klaus, and Blake Anderson!
Continue ReadingWe talk to Anne Wheaton about ‘Piggy and Pug,’ her recent health scare, what she’s taken away from that experience, living life in the public eye, the struggle to maintain “normalcy” and secrecy when kids are involved, and the Foundation to Increase Awesome.
Continue ReadingToday, we’re bringing you the second of two Batman-related episodes from this year’s New York Comic Con: ‘Gotham by Gaslight.’
Continue ReadingOn this episode, we talk to John C. McGinley about his introduction to “comic-con culture,” the creative freedom that being a producer on Stan provides, whether breaking into the industry with films such as ‘Platoon’ and ‘Wall Street’ set up unrealistic expectations, how much he has become an amalgamation of his many characters, and his work with the Global Down Syndrome Foundation.
Continue ReadingThis month in the Playmobil Playroom: the entire ‘Dragons’ line!
Continue ReadingIt’s hard to go wrong with any DK book, and ‘Star Wars Made Easy’ and ‘Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia’ are certainly no exception. Buy them for the ‘Star Wars’ fan–or wannabe fan–in your life.
Continue ReadingThis week, we’re bringing you the first of two Batman-related episodes from this year’s New York Comic Con: a press roundtable interviews for ‘Batman vs Two-Face,’ featuring William Shatner and Burt Ward!
Continue ReadingYep. It’s a brand-new book by Mark Twain. No need to check your calendars; it’s still 2017. And Twain has still been dead for 107 years. But nevertheless, here we are, looking at a new children’s book from one of America’s finest storytellers.
Continue ReadingThis week, we chat with ‘Star Wars’ author Ryder Windham and take a closer look at everyone’s favorite faceless villains: Stormtroopers!
Continue ReadingThis week, we’re thrilled to bring your our conversation with the one and only Felicia Day! Surely, Day needs no introduction.
Continue ReadingAt this point, there’s really not much more I can say about ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ that hasn’t already been said elsewhere. However, after attending the show’s panel and press conference at last weekend’s New York Comic Con, I feel confident in saying one thing: the cast is marvelous.
Continue ReadingThis week, we talk to Max Brooks about zombies and the metaphorical use of zombies (and islands) to discuss disaster preparedness and our future as a species. Intrigued?
Continue ReadingIn anticipation of the second season of ‘Skylanders Academy,’ we’re thrilled to bring you an exclusive clip of Felicia Day’s new character in the show.
Continue ReadingIf you’ll be at NYCC this weekend, take a look at some of the immersive fan “activations” that are available and make a point to swing by a few. Don’t just stand in line for panels and autographs all weekend.
Continue ReadingThis week, we’re joined by the 14th Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden. And what an honor it was. Her role is made even more historic because she’s the first woman AND the first African American to hold the position.
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