‘From a Certain Point of View’: A Fresh Perspective of the Many Truths We Cling To
‘From a Certain Point of View’ is a wholly original collection of short stories from 40 of today’s most prolific and talented writers.
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Author: Jamie Greene
Jamie is a publishing/book nerd who makes a living by wrangling words together into some sense of coherence. When he's not knee deep in a convoluted grammatical mess of a sentence, he's likely on an adventure with his two adorable ragamuffins. You can check out more of his ramblings on The Roarbots, StarWars.com, Syfy Wire, and Babble.
GeekDad Giveaway: Mickey Mouse Merry & Scary Prize Pack
To celebrate the DVD release of ‘Mickey Mouse: Merry & Scary,’ GeekDad has partnered with Disney to offer up this spooky (and merry!) prize pack to one of our lucky readers.
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JoCo Cruise Drops Anchor at New York Comic Con
It’s no secret that we here at GeekDad HQ are big fans of Jonathan Coulton, Paul & Storm, and their annual JoCo Cruise. So it’s with much excitement that we’re announcing that a number of JoCo Cruise regulars will be at NYCC in some capacity.
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Get on the Case with Ada Lace
Emily Calandrelli’s Ada Lace books are a brand-new science-based children’s book series about an 8-year-old third grader with a knack for science and math and for solving mysteries with technology.
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The Rumpus Room: Funko ‘Trollhunters’ Mega Unboxing
With their new line of ‘Trollhunters’ toys, Funko has seriously upped their game.
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GBBP 145: Cameron Esposito & Rhea Butcher
On this episode, we chat with comedians Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher about the importance of support when pursuing a creative career, how much of ‘Take My Wife’ is pure documentary, their current tour, too much of a good thing, and why we need comedy—especially now.
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GeekDad Travels: Red Wall Garden Hotel Is an Oasis in Beijing’s Insanity
Stay at the Red Wall Garden Hotel in Beijing, and it will likely be the touchstone property that you compare every other hotel to during your visit to China. It’s just that good.
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Kenneth Lacovara Tells Us ‘Why Dinosaurs Matter’
‘Why Dinosaurs Matter’ is a fascinating insight into our collective history with prehistory and how humanity has managed to use our scant allotment of time to understand what came before. It’s also a vital call to arms for humanity to wake up and recognize what we’re doing to ourselves and our planet.
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Nick Offerman Tangles with Twain and Narrates the Original Time Travel Story
Released this week is a brand-new recording of Twain’s classic time travel story ‘A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court,’ narrated by Ron Swanson himself – Nick Offerman. And it’s just as great as you think it is.
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GBBP 144: Mary Robinette Kowal
This week, we’re chatting with the incomparable Mary Robinette Kowal. Kowal is a (multiple) Hugo Award-winning novelist who is perhaps best known for the Glamourist Histories series of books, which is probably best described as “Jane Austen with magic.”
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GBBP Extra #12: An Honest Discussion of China’s Disney Parks
On this episode, we primarily chat about Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland–the differences between them, the pros and cons of both, a look at some of their rides and attractions, and Jamie’s honest and unfiltered opinions of both parks.
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Yamaha’s DTX400K Is a Sanity-Saving Solution for Parents of Aspiring Drummers
We take a look at the Yamaha DTX400K from a beginner’s point of view. How good is it for a total newb? As a parent, is this a good choice for your kids?
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GBBP 143: Janet Varney
We’re back! After our summer hiatus, The Great Big Beautiful Podcast is back on the air, and we’re thrilled to return with the amazing Janet Varney!
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Shanghai Versus Hong Kong: An Incredibly Detailed Breakdown and Comparison of China’s Disney Parks
The purpose of this post is to give a detailed comparison between Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disney Resort. How do they compare? How are they different? If you can only visit one, which should it be?
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Playmobil Playroom: Ranger Station with Animal Area
The Playmobil Playroom goes on an African safari with the Ranger Station and Animal Enclosure. And it’s all kinds of awesome.
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GBBP 142: ‘DuckTales’
We’re joined by ‘DuckTales’ executive producers Matt Youngberg and Francisco (Frank) Angones to talk all things Duckburg.
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Playmobil Playroom: Cruise Ship
This month in the Playmobil Playroom: The Family Fun Cruise Ship (6978)!
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GBBP 141: Lisa Yee
We’re taking a trip to Super Hero High. You can thank us later. We’re talking to Lisa Yee, author of the DC Super Hero Girls middle grade novels.
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Keeping Tech in Check: Go Old School with Cricket Magazines
Seriously, do your kids a favor and get them a subscription to a real, honest-to-goodness magazine. They’ll thank you for it.
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GBBP 140: Hope Larson & Rebecca Mock
This week, we’re joined by Hope Larson and Rebecca Mock: the dynamic duo responsible for ‘Compass South’ and ‘Knife’s Edge,’ which really should be on your reading list if they’re not already.
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Free Your Verbal Imagination with ‘Krazy Wordz’
‘Krazy Wordz’ is a game about making your own silly words to match various definitions in the hopes that other players will match the two together. In a nutshell, it’s a bit of ‘Apples to Apples’ crossed with ‘Balderdash.’
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Music as a Tool for Cultural Understanding: Béla Fleck’s Banjo Crosses Galactic Barriers
We talk to Béla Fleck and Sascha Paladino about bringing music (specifically, the banjo) to outer space on Disney’s ‘Miles From Tomorrowland.’
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GBBP 139: Mark Gagliardi & Hal Lublin
This episode is an absolute treat. We’re joined by Mark Gagliardi and Hal Lublin to talk about their podcast, We Got This! with Mark and Hal, along with a discussion sampler platter that covers a bit of their diverse careers.
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What’s Better Than Coffee and Chocolate – Delivered to Your Door?
I know that subscription boxes are all the rage right now, and odds are more than a few of you get at least one or two delivered to your door each month. But let’s face it, after a while, all of those plastic trinkets and cute t-shirts just begin to pile up. The novelty begins to wear off. Am I right?
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GBBP 138: Christian Lee
Christian Lee has a background in stand-up comedy and is the guy behind the YouTube channel DadSews, where he is teaching himself how to sew on camera (and making a lot of mistakes and revelations along the way).
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Soak up Our National Treasures With Smithsonian Sleepovers
The Smithsonian Associates runs their sleepover program in three different museums: the Natural History Museum, American History Museum, and the Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center. Each provides a different experience and focus, so which you choose really depends on your interests (and schedule).
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Exclusive LEGO Reveal of New Sets for ‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie’
Debuting today are the first wave of sets for ‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie,’ including these five incredible sets.
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Let It All Hang Out with the TreePod Hanging Treehouse
TreePod: the idea is pretty simple. Secure the tent to a tree (that’s large enough to support the weight), let it hang, and then hang out in the tent, suspended a few feet above the ground.
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GBBP 137: Maz Jobrani
On this episode, we chat with Maz Jobrani and look at the world through a lens of comedy. We talk about the importance of inclusivity, free speech, cultural understanding, and immigration.
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Comics Take the Spotlight at the Library of Awesome
Timed to coincide with this weekend’s Awesome Con here in Washington, DC, the Library of Congress is embracing its geeky side with its Library of Awesome pop-up exhibit.
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