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2013 Parsec Awards Finalists Announced
Yesterday the finalists for the 2013 Parsec Awards were announced (including among them *cough* my own long-running project *cough*). Recognizing excellence in speculative fiction podcasting since...
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At Conventions, Skywalkers, Bagginses, Batmans and Lannisters Provide...
Sci-fi geeks and comic book nerds offer a model of tolerance and acceptance we all can learn from. (Image: Flickr) Now, perhaps more than at any other time in recent memory, we are afraid of “the...
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My First Foamsmithing: Link’s Hylian Shield
Over the past couple of years, I have gotten interested in cosplay, especially cosplay with my son. Coming up with father/son costumes and attending cons together has been a great bonding experience...
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Backyard Blockbusters Tells the History and Art of Fan Films
Nestled among costumes, gamers, robots, and 35,000 (or so) attendees at Dragon*Con is a film festival that has seen a few changes over the years but is as old as the conference itself. This weekend...
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Dragon*Con Diary: First Impressions
Phew! I made it! Pardon the hurried cell phone photo. This was just the beginning of a weekend of intense geekery! Photo: Patricia Vollmer Just call me the Con N00b. Or the Con Virgin. Whatever you...
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Dragon*Con Diary: Taking the Kids to Dragon*Con
Yes, we were one of the very few families at Dragon*Con. While I fully understand why adults want to leave them at home, I can attest that one can still have a fantastic weekend even with the kids!...
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Dragon*Con Diary: A Family Who Cosplays Together Stays Together (at Dragon*Con)
The Dragon*Con parade was definitely the highlight of our family’s weekend. Whether you are a participant or a spectator, it’s a fun way to get into the spirit of the event. Photo: Flickr user TheOtter...
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Jane Espenson and Brad Bell on Husbands, Creating a Web Show, and TV’s Future
Jane Espenson and Brad “Cheeks” Bell. Photo by Ruth Suehle. CC-BY-SA If you haven’t yet discovered Husbands, it’s a charmingly witty, web-based sitcom from Jane Espenson and Brad Bell that launched...
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Dragon*Con Diary: My Two Favorite Science & Space Track Panels
Richard Garriott, moderator June Scobee Rogers and Captain William Shepherd speak at the “Evolution of a Space Station” panel. This panel was part of the Space track at Dragon*Con 2012. Photo: Patricia...
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This Week With The GeekMoms
Dakster Sullivan is looking forward to some Mommy and son time on Saturday. They both are looking forward to visiting the library for comic books and getting some yummy milkshakes. He doesn’t know it...
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This Dragon*Con, the Fans Pick the Charities
Charity auctions and other fundraising events are a mainstay of many fan conventions, including Dragon*Con. In 2012, they raised more than $45,000 for the Georgia Chapter of the ALS Association. The...
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What To Do With Your Kids At Dragon Con
Zombie Mister Rogers from Dragon*Con 2012. All images CC-BY-SA Ruth Suehle. Dragon Con is a huge event, with more than 52,000 attendees last year. Whether or not to bring your kids is a big decision....
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GeekMom Is On Instagram!
Follow us on Instagram. Logo courtesy of Instagram. GeekMom has joined Instagram as @GeekMomBlog! Follow us to see the products we’re loving right now, events we’re attending, great DIYs, and some old...
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DragonCon 2015 Newbie Recap and Cosplay Roundup
I was expecting to be overwhelmed and overjoyed going to my first DragonCon, and boy did DragonCon deliver! DragonCon has been nicknamed NerdiGras, and it is certainly a name they’ve earned. But...
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GeekDad Interviews Felicia Day at DragonCon
Felicia Day was kind enough to reserve some time for a press conference during DragonCon 2015. Fortunately, for me anyway, only two reporters, myself and Eris Walsh, showed up so we were able to have a...
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GeekDad Interviews Scott Adsit at DragonCon
Scott Adsit, best known for 30 Rock and being the voice of Baymax in Big Hero 6, was kind enough to set aside some time for an interview during DragonCon 2015. GeekDad: How are you doing? Adsit: I’m...
View ArticleThe Walking Dead – Renewed for a Third Season
The Walking Dead just started its second season a few weeks ago, but it was announced that the highly popular AMC show has been renewed for a 3rd season. I have to admit that my husband and I didn’t...
View ArticleCostumed Out
I love costumes and usually I take any excuse that I can to wear a costume, including Halloween. But as this Halloween approaches, I’m finding myself reluctant to don a costume. I’m going to be taking...
View ArticleThe Best of Dragon*ConTV
Dragon*ConTV is the insufficiently sung hero of Dragon*Con. It’s the snarky entertainment arm of the con that keeps you laughing while waiting for panels or when you’re lying in your room too tired to...
View ArticleCountdown to Dragon*Con: What’s New For 2012
There are only seven weeks left until Dragon*Con! Here's a bit of what's new so far on this year's agenda and some of the things you can look forward to. Click through to read all of "Countdown to...
View ArticleThis Week With The GeekMoms
This week, the GeekMoms are doing a lot of event travel! Catch up with them here. Click through to read all of "This Week With The GeekMoms." If you value content from GeekDad, please support us via...
View ArticleAn Interview With Dragon*ConTV and Sneak Peek at This Year’s Videos
Get a sneak peak at this year's Dragon*Con TV videos along with an interview with two of the creators. Click through to read all of "An Interview With Dragon*ConTV and Sneak Peek at This Year’s...
View ArticleYour First Dragon Con: Tips for the Weekend
Ready to go to your first Dragon Con? Let us help you get a sense of what you're in for. Click through to read all of "Your First Dragon Con: Tips for the Weekend." If you value content from GeekDad,...
View ArticleScience at Cons
Can you get a good science education at a con? We talk with the head of the science track of Dragoncon to explore this new trend, engaging fans, kids, and parents in the wide world of science. Click...
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