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Cosplaying Capaldi’s Doctor

January 27, 2014Ruth Suehle10

Now that the new Doctor’s costume is revealed, let the cosplay ideas begin!

Peter Capaldi’s Doctor Who Costume ROCKS!

January 27, 2014Ken Denmead2

The BBC has just released an image of new Doctor Peter Capaldi in his proper costume. What do you think?

Adam WarRock Is the Rap Game Doctor Who

January 8, 2014Z

Let the record show that 2013 saw Adam WarRock – AKA: my pal Eugene Ahn – transform from the guy who had never watched Doctor Who to the guy who couldn’t stop watching Doctor Who.

Whovian Holiday Wish List

December 17, 2013November 23, 2017Jason CranfordTeague

Here’s our wish list with a Whovian holiday/winter theme.

The Twelve Whos of Christmas: A Holiday Cookie Guessing Game

December 3, 2013Lisa Tate2

A delicious way to welcome the holiday season and the Twelfth Doctor alike.

Eleven Doctors, all in a row, image from the BBC

Let’s Settle This Once and for All: Who Is the Best Doctor?

November 23, 2013November 23, 2017Jason CranfordTeague5

Vote for your favorite Doctor!

Dashiel and Jocelyn Meet Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Alred

Remembrance of The Doctor: A Personal Journey Through Time and Space

November 23, 2013November 23, 2017Jason CranfordTeague2

We need heroes. I need heroes. In the wake of the death and the disillusionment of living heroes, we make up stories with heroes who live up to our values and expectations, heroes who idealize our aspirations and can only let us down if we let them. The Doctor is, in my opinion, the epitome of the hero archetype.

Google Doodle Celebrates Doctor Who’s 50th Anniversary

November 22, 2013Ken Denmead

The Google Doodles often pay homage to great scientists or other historic events, but today they’ve let their geek flag fly, and are celebrating the Doctor Who 50th anniversary with 8-bit versions of the doctors, and a timed game where you lead the Doctor through levels to collect the letters in Google. But there are Dalek’s about, so be careful, and don’t use up all 12 regenerations!

GeekMom Gift Guide: Books for Grown Ups

November 22, 2013Cathé Post1

Since we already covered books that would be great gifts for kids this year, let’s not forget about the more mature set of individuals who enjoy a good read.

Jason has been searching for his father for twenty years without answer. Now his whole life is about to change.

This Saturday Come for the Doctor, Stay for the Atlantis on BBC America

November 22, 2013November 23, 2017Jason CranfordTeague

Atlantis is a new weekly series from BBC America, premiering after the Doctor Who special saturday night.

Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Google Doodle

November 21, 2013November 22, 2017Jules Sherred

The 50th anniversary of Doctor Who is just around the corner, and Google is celebrating with one of the most amazing Google Doodles, ever!

Ultimate Doctor Who Timey-Wimey Timeline

November 21, 2013Ken Denmead

As part of the extremely enjoyable run up to Saturday’s 50th anniversary, BBC Future has produced (with some crowd-sourced help) a fantastic(!) interactive timline of the various Doctors’ adventures.

The GeekDads Episode #140: The Gallifreyan Elephant in the Room

November 20, 2013Ken Denmead

Ken, Matt, Jonathan, Jason, and Ryan chat about the huge week of Doctor Who, playing RPGs with our kids, and the pending Monty Python reunion. Enjoy!

A Doctor Who Timeline: Fifty Years at a Glance

November 19, 2013November 23, 2017Jason CranfordTeague

Getting ready for the big day this Saturday, but need a quick reminder of what has come before? We are happy to help with this brilliant timeline provided by our friends at Cable.TV.

Doctor Who: Series 1-7 Limited Edition Blu-ray Giftset (2013)

Win a Doctor Giveaway: IMPORTANT UPDATE!

November 19, 2013November 23, 2017Jason CranfordTeague79

We messed up, but in a good way! This week, you can win the Doctor Who: Series 1-7 Limited Edition Blu-ray Giftset (2013).

Holiday Gift Guide #2 — Page After Page of Wonderful Books!

November 18, 2013December 14, 2017Dave Banks1

This week, the GeekDad holiday gift guide turns the page to an area of interest, many of us are fanatical about — books. Check out our list and see some of our favorite choices we found on our bookshelves this year.

Win a Doctor Giveaway: The Ninth Doctor

November 18, 2013November 23, 2017Jason CranfordTeague32

Win the entire Tenth Doctor on Blu-ray DVD. All You have to do is Tweet and/or comment.

More Or Les Brings You Whovian Hip-Hop

November 17, 2013Z

If you’re in the market for yet another way to get hyped for the upcoming Doctor Who 50th anniversary event, “The Day of The Doctor,” I wholeheartedly suggest the latest from Canadian hip-hopper and famed brunch enthusiast More Or Les.

Everything You Didn’t Know In “The Night of the Doctor”

November 16, 2013Ruth Suehle1

Missing a few pieces of information about what happened in the six minutes of “The Night of the Doctor?” We can help you catch up.

The Night of the Doctor Prequel Webisode Hits: WATCH THIS NOW!!!

November 14, 2013Ken Denmead2

My head asplode. Not only does this mini-episode in advance of the 50th anniversary special event explain where the John Hurt Doctor fits in the “timeline” of Doctors, but it also ties up a HUGE loose end from pre-Russel T. Davies era.

Trailer for Doctor Who 50th is Amazing – WATCH THIS NOW

November 10, 2013Ken Denmead

The fact that 99.99% of the YouTube comments are positive, if not downright giddy, says it all.

Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor will b in select theaters November 23rd, simulcast around the world!

JUST RELEASED: BBC America Announces That The Doctor Is Taking Over

November 8, 2013Jason CranfordTeague

News and a teaser clip from the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary special. What more could you ask fo?

3 Books for a Better, Badder You

October 30, 2013Z

I like to think of Halloween as not only a celebration of monsters, but as a holiday that truly gives the bad guys their due. Sure, not all bad guys are monsters, and certainly not all monsters are bad guys. Still, there’s just enough dark, delightful commonality to make villains the veritable toast of the season!

Diary of a Geeky Pregnancy Weeks 1-4: Tales of Very Early Pregnancy

October 28, 2013Kate Kotler7

Comix Chix’s Kate Kotler shares a diary of her “geeky pregnancy” with GeekMom: One early Saturday morning, Kate peed on a stick only to discover she was “up the duff.” Rapidly, the life she shares with her “British Boy” changed as she began to wrap her head around upcoming motherhood.

MORE DETAILS: Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Episode in Movie Theaters on 23 November!

October 25, 2013November 23, 2017Jason CranfordTeague8

Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor will be in select theaters around the US November 23rd, and simulcast around the world! We have details on the locations.

Watch the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Episode in a Movie Theater!

October 24, 2013Ken Denmead2

BBC and Fathom Events partnering to show “The Day of the Doctor” in theaters.

Eleven Doctors, All In A Row

October 19, 2013Nathan Barry1

The BBC has released a new image of all eleven Doctors to support a special 50th Anniversary trailer being broadcast tonight (Saturday, 19 October), plus loads more Anniversary Special info.