The Day of the Doctor Is Coming!
The BBC released a new poster today and announced the title of the episode will be “The Day of the Doctor.” November 23rd seems a long way off.
Continue ReadingThe BBC released a new poster today and announced the title of the episode will be “The Day of the Doctor.” November 23rd seems a long way off.
Continue ReadingNeed an extra boost of confidence to face your nemesis? Here are some of my favorite ego-boosting, up-to-no-good, rebel-without-a-cause quotes to motivate you!
Continue ReadingOne type of product certain to send my geeky heart a-flutter is bakeware. When Lakeland announced their exclusive range of Doctor Who products, I may have danced for joy.
Continue ReadingBBC America has kindly given us three copies of The Doctors Revisited 1–4, a four DVD set with a story from each of the first four Doctors. Enter early and often to win.
Continue ReadingLooking to share a grand adventure with fellow families in your galaxy? These are the Geeklings and Parental Units you have been looking for!
Continue ReadingIt might look like an ordinary police telephone box on a street in London, but according to Google Maps, it’s something far more special.
Continue ReadingSapphire and Steel is a British show from the 1970s about monsters and strange beings who control the forces of time. An absolute classic!
Continue ReadingGeekMom knitters may find the following patterns relevant to their interests – from Portal to Star Trek, Totoro to the One Ring. Plus, bonus Lightsaber Knitting Needles.
Continue ReadingI’ve been thinking about the crafty Doctor Who possibilities. These Spoonflower fabrics are perfect.
Continue ReadingBinge-watching older shows and movies on Netflix inevitably leads to the same question. Who is that guy?
Continue ReadingCan’t go to San Diego for the big Comic Con? Connecticon has a terrific con every July that even has advantages over the big one.
Continue ReadingThis week’s column is turned over to my minions for their thoughts on why Wonder Woman needs a movie and on Doctor Who’s companions.
Continue ReadingI recently discovered some geek-inspired beverages that are perfect for grabbing your favorite cup and settling in to re-watch your favorite TV shows.
Continue ReadingIf your geek side is leaking into your kitchen, you’re going to need to add one of these geeked-up KitchenAid mixers to your counter.
Continue ReadingWhy should t-shirts get all the fun designs? Her Universe is sharing the love with our legs with new Doctor Who leggings in three designs.
Continue ReadingGeekMom Sarah takes a hard look at the in-canon evidence and concludes that while the Doctor could be a woman, he doesn’t want to be.
Continue ReadingI wasn’t even looking for a Kindle/iPad/iPhone cover but when I found this shop I had to have one.
Continue ReadingAvoiding spoilers: Do you work hard at it, or do you not worry about it?
Continue ReadingBroadway Paperbacks is giving five lucky GeekMom readers a copy of Doctor Who: Harvest of Time.
Continue ReadingThanks to Gallifreyan Academy you can learn how to write your messages in the Gallifreyan alphabet.
Continue ReadingWho’s your choice for the next Doctor? The GeekMoms throw out some suggestions, from the popular ideas (Eddie Izzard) to those completely off-the-wall. Like, say, Adam West.
Continue ReadingMatt Smith is going out on top, after having won a BAFTA, Britain’s highest acting accolade for the role, and four years as the Doctor is a pretty good run by anyone’s estimation, with Tom Baker only topping that at a little over 6 years.
Continue ReadingIn case you’re one of the three people left on the planet who are still unaware, November 23rd is the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who first appearing on our screens. The BBC, being the good television network that they are, will not be letting this fact go un-merchandised and so the first limited edition item is now available for pre-order – Doctor Who: Regeneration.
Continue ReadingAny good geek knows that the answer to the great question of life, the universe and everything is 42, but were you aware just how often that number has crept up in pop culture? From apartment numbers to Hurley numbers, dates to car registrations, the number 42 is everywhere when you start looking hard enough. Here are 42 examples of the number turning up in pop culture.
Continue ReadingWhether you are gearing up to watch a finale, a Christmas special or just run a ten hour David Tennant marathon, there are certain culinary delights from across the pond that you should consider adding to any potential menu.
Continue ReadingTonight, we get to see Neil Gaiman’s second outing writing an episode of Doctor Who. Given the popularity of his first episode — “The Doctor’s Wife” — expectations are high, and I can promise you this episode will not disappoint.
Continue ReadingWhen I cosplayed as Wonder Woman for the “come as your genre” party at the Romantic Times Booklovers Convention in Kansas City last week, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I worried the costume wasn’t right, that I was too old to cosplay (I’m 47) and just worried in general. I’m not shy but costumes are a whole ‘nother level.
Continue ReadingToday is Doctor Who’s Impossible Astronaut Day. How many Silence have you seen?
Continue ReadingRecently, I discovered the art of Charles Thurston. He makes some wonderful little parodies of classic children’s tales.
Continue ReadingThanks to all the GeekDad readers who entered our Doctor Who book-and-Blu-ray giveaway, and thanks again to Broadway Paperbacks for providing us with the goodies.
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