Michael J., Author at GeekDad

Michael J.

Michael is an engineer who likes to build with LEGO bricks and fly model rockets, when not chasing his two boys around, or more when helping to wrangle Cub Scouts.

Breaking Atmo: Recent Space News and 2019 Look Ahead

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Michael J. • 0 Comments

A look back of some Space News that happened late in 2018, and some of the exciting events coming in 2019. Read More

It’s Christmas Time in ‘The LEGO Movie 2’s Apocalypseburg

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Michael J. • 0 Comments

Can Emmet Brickowski bring holiday cheer to The LEGO Movie 2 gang in Apocalypseburg? Read More

It’s a Brick New World – Exploring the World of Adult LEGO Fandom

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Michael J. • 1 Comment

Building with LEGO bricks isn’t just for your kids! There are a whole bunch of adult fans of LEGO out there to meet and build with! Read More

Hurricane Maria – A Study in LEGO

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Michael J. • 0 Comments

An interview with Nathan C MOCS, who built a powerful LEGO creation depicting Hurricane Maria. Read More

‘Good Eats’ – A Delicious Reload?

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Michael J. • 1 Comment

Does Alton Brown’s rework of classic ‘Good Eats’ episodes leave us hungry for more? Read More

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