Geektastic Dad
By Geektastic Dad
Geektastic DadMay 27, 2022
Appreciate Your Kids (#20)
In this episode, I’m going to lament a little bit because I just experienced a milestone in my daughter’s life and I’d like to talk about it as a parent.
What The Geek!
- Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Teaser: https://youtu.be/KXw3oSSjlp8
- Patrick Stewart Says ‘Star Trek: Picard’ Season 3 TNG Reunion Isn’t A Walk Down Memory Lane: https://trekmovie.com/2022/05/07/patrick-stewart-says-star-trek-picard-season-3-tng-reunion-isnt-a-walk-down-memory-lane/
- The Orville: New Horizons Season 3 Trailer: https://youtu.be/dKCILxahpv4
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Credits
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Geek Parenting (#19)
In this episode I’d like to shift gears a bit and to talk a little bit about Parenting as a Geek including what kind of lessons I’ve learned from my own upbringing as well as some of what I’ve learned raising my daughter to this point.
What The Geek!
- Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Trailer https://www.imdb.com/video/vi2158019097/?ref_=tt_vi_i_1
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Trailer https://youtu.be/Rt_UqUm38BI
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Dream Trailer https://www.imdb.com/video/vi2059125273/?ref_=tt_vi_i_1
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Credits
- Music: Fiddle-De-Dee by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
- Music: https://www.bensound.com
Picard Season 2 Episodes 1-2 (#18)
In this podcast going to talk a little bit about Star Trek Picard. I’ll try to summarize season 1 and then give you my thoughts on the first couple of episodes from Season 2.
I also wanted to include this interesting article on the El-Aurian’s https://www.startrek.com/article/listening-to-the-universe-the-el-aurians
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Credits
- Music: Fiddle-De-Dee by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
- Music: https://www.bensound.com
D&D PHB Ch 10, Ch 11, and Appendices (#17)
In this episode I will wrap up my run on the Player’s Handbook and discuss Chapter 10, Chapter 11, and I’ll summarize the Appendices. I hope you have enjoyed this run, because it’s been fun and educational for me!
What The Geek!
- Review: Star Trek: Picard Season 2 Premiere “The Star Gazer” https://treknews.net/2022/03/03/review-star-trek-picard-201-star-gazer/
- Watch the teaser trailer for Obi-Wan Kenobi https://nerdvanamedia.com/television/obi-wan-kenobi-teaser-trailer/157763/
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Teaser Trailer https://geeknewsnetwork.net/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-teaser-trailer/
Our Links
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Credits
- Music: Fiddle-De-Dee by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
- Music: https://www.bensound.com
D&D PHB Chapter 9 (#16)
Welcome to 2022!! This is the first episode of the new year and it will be dedicated to Chapter 9 of the Player’s Handbook which is focused entirely on combat. We’ll have a lot of fun stuff to discuss and should be super fun, because if you’re anything like me … you’ll love encounters and combat in the game!
What The Geek!
- Bel-Air Review https://geeknewsnetwork.net/bel-air-review-it-actually-works/
- Jurassic World Domination https://youtu.be/fb5ELWi-ekk
- SSD Prices Could Spike After WD Reports Contamination Of 6.5 Billion GB Of NAND Chips https://geekculture.co/ssd-prices-could-spike-after-wd-reports-contamination-of-6-5-billion-gb-of-nand-chips/
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Credits
- Music: Fiddle-De-Dee by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
- Music: https://www.bensound.com
Merry Christmas 2021 (#15)
Both 2020 and 2021 have been rough on us, so I wanted to do an episode where I can just say a few words about Christmas. Christmas can take on different meanings for different people, but I want to tell you what this holiday has meant for me growing up and what it means for me now.
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Credits
- Music: Fiddle-De-Dee by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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- Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
D&D PHB Chapters 7 & 8 (#14)
In this episode, I’m going to combine Chapters 7 and 8 of the Player’s Handbook. Chapter 7 deals with things like your ability scores, advantage and disadvantage, ability checks, and savaging throws. Chapter 8 will guide us through adventuring topics such as the passage of time, movement, your environment, and so on.
What The Geek!
- Moon Knight, She-Hulk, and More: All the MCU Announcements at Disney+ Day: https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/moon-knight-she-hulk-mcu-announcements-at-disney-plus-day/
- Details on G4’s weekly D&D TV series: Invitation to Party: https://nerdvanamedia.com/television/g4-dungeons-dragons-presents-invitation-to-party/155318/
- First Look at Star Trek Prodigy: https://www.startrek.com/videos/watch-first-look-at-star-trek-prodigy
Our Links
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- Leave me a voicemail and I’ll play it on my show: https://geektastic.link/voicemail
Credits
- Music: Fiddle-De-Dee by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
- Music: https://www.bensound.com
Interview with a Noob (#13)
Today’s episode will be focused more on what it’s like being new to D&D, and I have a very close friend who is my guest and she is fairly new to playing D&D.
What The Geek!
- Dune Sequel Confirmed by Legendary: https://www.cbr.com/dune-sequel-legendary-confirmed/
- Cowboy Bebop Tours the Solar System in Live-Action Series’ First Trailer https://www.cbr.com/cowboy-bebop-netflix-live-action-series-first-trailer/
- Cowboy Bebop Fans Wondering About Ed ‘Will be Delighted,’ Netflix Showrunner Says https://www.ign.com/articles/cowboy-bebop-netflix-ed-yoko-kanno
- Link Tank: Stranger Things Season 4 Set to Be the Darkest Yet https://www.denofgeek.com/culture/link-tank-stranger-things-season-4-is-the-darkest-yet/
- Stranger Things Season 4 Trailer Introduces … a Full-on Haunted House? https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/stranger-things-season-4-trailer-creel-house/
Other Links
- Gary Gygax and the Birth of Dungeons & Dragons: https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Imagination-Gygax-Dungeons-Dragons-ebook/dp/B01158JTM0/
This game of Dungeons & Dragons has been going on for 38 years: https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/20/us/dungeons-and-dragons-longest-game-great-big-story-trnd/index.html
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Credits
- Music: Fiddle-De-Dee by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
- Music: https://www.bensound.com
D&D Player's Handbook Chapter 6 (#12)
In this episode we’ll discuss Chapter 6 of the Player’s Handbook which is entitled “Customization Options” but focuses primarily on multiclassing. There are a few caveats you should know about multiclassing and we’ll go over many of those as well as discussing feats.
What The Geek!
- Classic TV Shows That Geeks Will Love https://www.forevergeek.com/classic-tv-shows-that-geeks-will-love/
- Shazam 2 Fury Of The Gods Teaser Trailer https://youtu.be/ASv687MKU80
- Tom Holland Says Spider-Man: No Way Home Marks End of Franchise https://geekculture.co/tom-holland-says-spider-man-no-way-home-marks-end-of-franchise/
Our Links
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Credits
- Music: Fiddle-De-Dee by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
- Music: https://www.bensound.com
D&D Player's Handbook Chapter 5 (#11)
In this episode I’m going to talk a about Chapter 5 of the Player’s handbook which deals with equipment and expenses that your character has to manage. Equipment can be a bit challenging sometimes, but hopefully I’ll help shed some light on the subject.
What The Geek!
- Dune Official Main Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L9w9XUUPy0
- Nerds Candy with 7 custom D&D adventures https://nerdvanamedia.com/gaming/rpg/dungeons-dragons-live-2021-g4/151625/
- The Mighyt ducks Game Changers Trailer: https://youtu.be/OD3UhmRy4lg
- The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers season 2 (Tom’s Guide): https://www.tomsguide.com/news/the-mighty-ducks-game-changers-season-2-everything-we-know-so-far
Our Links
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Credits
- Music: Fiddle-De-Dee by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
- Music: https://www.bensound.com
D&D Player's Handbook Chapter 4 (#10)
In this podcast going to talk about Chapter 4 of the Player’s Handbook which describes how to build your character’s background and personality. If you’re starting on this podcast, I suggest going back and listening to episodes 6 through 9 to get caught up.
What The Geek!
- Owen Wilson joins the MCU: https://youtu.be/7y4-WSywiSY
- Lord of the Rings Anime: https://geekculture.co/lord-of-the-rings-gets-anime-film-at-warner-bros-entertainment/
- What if ‘Sweet Tooth’ Was real Life: https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/crowds-react-to-hybrid-baby-in-Sweet-Tooth-prank-video
Show Links
- Fantasy Name Generator: https://www.fantasynamegenerators.com/dungeons-and-dragons.php
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Credits
- Music: Fiddle-De-Dee by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
- Music: https://www.bensound.com
D&D Player's Handbook Chapter 3 (#9)
Introducing the What The Geek segment, and discussing Chapter 3 of the Player’s Handbook.
Links from the Show
- All Things Drizzt: https://youtu.be/MNMRbRedKic
- Legend of Drizzt: http://LegendofDrizzt.com
- Marvel Studios Loki: https://www.marvel.com/tv-shows/loki/1
- Tom Hiddleston’s Most Memorable Loki Scenes: https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/tom-hiddleston-most-memorable-loki-scenes
- Cobra Kai: Season 4 – Terry Silver Returns: https://youtu.be/zIxKKv8q5W0
Our Links
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Credits
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D&D Player's Handbook Chapter 2 (#8)
Learn a little more about the Player’s Handbook and the different core races, I also throw in four non-standard races that are fun and unique.
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D&D Player's Handbook Chapter 1 (#7)
Join me while we delve into the wonderful world of D&D and the famed Player’s Handbook. Starting with Chapter 1 where we discuss basic character creation and what we need to know for good role play as you devise your first (or next) character.
Fantasy Name Generator: https://www.fantasynamegenerators.com/dungeons-and-dragons.php
Music: Fiddle-De-Dee by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Introducing Dungeons & Dragons (#6)
This is a short episode to do a brief introduction into the wonderful world of Dungeons & Dragons. We’ll talk about what D&D is, a brief history of D&D, as well as how to get started.
Things mentioned in the show
- Geek & Sundry Satanic Panic Articles: https://geekandsundry.com/tag/satanic-panic/
- 60 Minutes “Is Dungeons and Dragons Evil?”: https://youtu.be/yShqF1YSfDs
- Critical Role Handbooker Helper Videos: https://critrole.com/filter/handbooker-helper/
- Critical Role YouTube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpXBGqwsBkpvcYjsJBQ7LEQ
- Critical Role Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole
- D&D Beyond Basic Rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules
Special Thanks
- Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
- Music: Fiddle-De-Dee by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Christmas, WW84, and Three Great Shows (#5)
I this short episode we’ll discuss my thoughts about Christmas, Wonder Woman 1984, and three shows I’m excited for January including Cobra Kai, Batwoman, and Resident Alien.
Wonder Woman timeline: How to watch the Wonder Woman movies in order: https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/scifi/2020-12-16/wonder-woman-timeline/
Cobra Kai: Season 3 Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/LcDQqGJG8pA
Resident Alien First Look Tailer: https://youtu.be/26wdrAj8DmE
SyFy @ The Con Resident Alien Panel: https://www.syfy.com/syfy-at-the-con/videos/103-syfy-the-con-resident-alien-nycc-2020-panel-syfy
Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
Music: Fiddle-De-Dee by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Bill & Ted and the PS5 (#4)
A summary of the Bill & Ted movies (as told by your Geektastic Dad) and the new trailer for Bill & Ted Face the Music. Plus Going to talk about the new PS5 and what I know.
Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
Music: Fiddle-De-Dee by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Raising a Geektastic Son (#3)
I though it would be exciting and fun to make my first interview episode be with someone I admire and someone who is very special to me. So, I decided to invite my Dad onto the show to chat with me for a bit and entertain you with his amazing stories. Click play and enjoy!
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Coronavirus, Kindness, and Innoviation (#2)
There is a lot of sadness and fear surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, and we see the worst of humanity during these circumstances. These hardships also allow us to see the best in humanity in terms of kindness and innovation, and as Dumbledore said, “Happiness can be found in the darkest times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”
Examples of kindness
- Arizonans show random acts of kindness during coronavirus pandemic
- Kingman Police Department gives 5-year-old boy birthday surprise during COVID-19
- Neighborhoods spreading love, positive messages through sidewalk chalk
- Ahwatukee Kindness Rocks Facebook Page
- 16 heartwarming ways everyday heroes are helping people affected by coronavirus
- Apartment residents surprise Charo
- Beautiful acts of kindness in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak
- Acts of kindness amid coronavirus: Girl Scout cookies sent to hospitals, a neighborly note, more
- Small Acts of Kindness That Can Be Done from Your Home During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Innovation
- Six Forms Of Business Innovation During The Coronavirus Crisis
- Doubling down on digital transformation during the coronavirus pandemic
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The most amazing Principal Letter! (#1.5)
I discovered this amazing letter from an amazing (unknown) principal and I wanted to share it. Short but sweet, and stay tuned for more episodes.
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=822819344486819&story_fbid=2405756179526453
Let's Get Geektastic - #1
In this episode, I talk about what it means to be a geek, the difference between geeks and nerds, and a little bit about geek culture.
Evermore
https://evermore.com/
Today I Found It, “Where the words ‘Geek’ and ‘Nerd’ came from”
http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2010/09/where-the-words-geek-and-nerd-came-from/
Computer Hope, “Geek”
https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/g/geek.htm
Wired, “Great Geek Debates: ‘Geek’ vs ‘Nerd’”
https://www.wired.com/2009/07/great-geek-debates-geek-vs-nerd/
Grammarist, “Nerd, dork, or geek”
https://grammarist.com/interesting-words/nerd-dork-or-geek/
Slackpropogation, “On ‘Geek’ Versus ‘Nerd’”
https://slackprop.wordpress.com/2013/06/03/on-geek-versus-nerd/
Battlefieldsports.com, “It’s Hip to be Square – The Rise & Rise of the Geek”
https://battlefieldsports.com/blog/the-rise-and-rise-of-geek
Wired, “So What Does It Mean to Be a Geek?”
https://www.wired.com/2012/05/so-what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-geek/
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