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Matt, Jonathan, Tony and Jim talk about Tintin, Ender’s Game, Skyrim, Battleship, The Hobbit, and more. Enjoy! GeekDad.com is the parenting blog at Wired.com, edited by Ken Denmead, Matt Blum, Jonathan Liu, Z and Chris Anderson. It is a community of like-minded geeky parents writing about our experiences raising our kids in the digital age, and about our obsessions with technology, family-friendly projects, and pop-culture. The GeekDads podcast is a biweekly discussion of anything and everything that impacts us as geeks and parents.

It’s the 3rd Day of Geekmas, and the prize train just keeps on rolling! Of course today’s winner will receive the Philips Wireless HDMI Net Connect, which boasts a simple plug-and-play setup that allows you to send HD quality content directly to your television without the hassle of wires or complicated software. It comes to us compliments of Philips, the sponsor of the 12 Days of Geekmas 2011. Our winner also walks away with a copy of Book Creator for iPad from Red Jumper Studios, a signed copy of John Landis’s Monsters in the Movies from DK Publishing, a Kre-O Transformers set from Hasbro, a “Batman Takes Flight” Hallmark keepsake ornament, not to mention an Air Swimmers Shark and a bonus $10 off $30 coupon code from our friends at ThinkGeek. Check out today’s GeekDad HipTrax Stocking for more information concerning the Philips Wireless HDMI Net Connect’s effortless installation, and to hear Helen Arney’s delightful musical warning against holiday travel “The Only Way to Spend Christmas Day.” After that

On this 2nd Day of Geekmas we are offering yet another fine selection of holiday delights to one lucky GeekDad reader. Today’s gifts begin with the Philips Wireless HDMI Net Connect, a device that easily allows users to cut the cord of cable television and simply use their laptop to stream video content directly to their HD TVs. It comes compliments of this year’s 12 Days of Geekmas sponsor, Philips. But that’s not all. Also up for grabs are a copy of Book Creator for iPad from Red Jumper Studios, a custom building block from Jeff Bare Design, a Kre-O Transformers set from Hasbro, a Spider-Man Hallmark keepsake ornament, as well as a Portal coaster/cookie cutter set and a bonus $10 off $30 coupon code from our friends at ThinkGeek. Check out today’s GeekDad HipTrax Stocking Stuffer to learn about how the Philips Wireless HDMI Net Connect can reshape the way you think about streaming content, and to hear 8 Bit Weapon and ComputeHer put a chiptune spin on holiday classic “Deck the Halls.” Then toss your nam

It’s the 1st Day of Geekmas, and the GeekDad team has been working overtime to assure that this year’s prizes will make today’s winner the envy of nerds everywhere! It all starts with the Philips Wireless HDMI Net Connect, an ideal way to expand your home entertainment options by streaming content from your laptop directly to your TV. It comes compliments of our esteemed sponsor for the 12 Days of Geekmas 2011, Philips. Add to this a copy of Book Creator for iPad from Red Jumper Studios, a custom kid-size super hero cape from Power Capes, 300 credits for use with the innovative card creation app Sincerely Ink, a Kre-O Transformers set from Hasbro, a Star Wars “Showdown at the Cantina” Hallmark ornament, a deliciously clean bar of Bacon Soap and a bonus $10 off $30 coupon code from our friends at ThinkGeek, and you’ve got a prize pack like no other. Check out today’s GeekDad HipTrax Stocking Stuffer to learn more about these fabulous prizes, and to get an overview of the aforementioned Philips Wireless HDM

Ken, Matt, Jonathan, and Tony talk about the impending Muppet movie, Ken's new book, and more. Enjoy! GeekDad.com is the parenting blog at Wired.com, edited by Ken Denmead, Matt Blum, Jonathan Liu, Z and Chris Anderson. It is a community of like-minded geeky parents writing about our experiences raising our kids in the digital age, and about our obsessions with technology, family-friendly projects, and pop-culture. The GeekDads podcast is a biweekly discussion of anything and everything that impacts us as geeks and parents.

Felicia Day talks with GeekDad's Matt Blum about the finale of her Dragon Age: Redemption web series, The Guild, Eureka, Dr. Horrible, and her favorite video games.

HipTrax is back with a little post-Halloween treat! This episode features a trio of tracks that, while not our typical spooktastic fare, do have a definite lean toward the eerie and the otherworldly. Cower before: "Skeksis Back" by the great Luke Ski Inspired by the Nerdist podcast, written and recorded by Luke and embraced by Dark Crystal dorks everywhere, this one's got just the right blend of freaky and funny to make it appropriate. Oh, there's also a music video, which you kind of have to see to believe. "After Midnight (feat. Cam the Wizzard)" by The Garthim-Master With the help of German producer DJ Extend, Canadian hip-hopper The Garthim-Master recently released the musical pop culture explosion that is Ghosts of Nostalgia. Taking on all comers, from Star Wars to The Watchmen to Heroes, it's a surreal trip down memory lane that's freely available via Bandcamp. "Frozen" by Supercommuter Seattle chip-hoppers Supercommuter are still riding high on the critical acclaim of their August release Produc

Ken, Matt, and John Booth talk about the Apple iPhone 4S announcement, the Kindle Fire, Real Steel, The Muppets, and more. Enjoy! GeekDad.com is the parenting blog at Wired.com, edited by Ken Denmead, Matt Blum, Jonathan Liu, Z and Chris Anderson. It is a community of like-minded geeky parents writing about our experiences raising our kids in the digital age, and about our obsessions with technology, family-friendly projects, and pop-culture. The GeekDads podcast is a biweekly discussion of anything and everything that impacts us as geeks and parents.

Typically Ken and I reserve our October shows for Halloween merriment. With all our recent scheduling and technical problems, however, we've elected to devote this episode to some unfinished business -- namely spotlighting three new releases that certainly warrant your attention. Suffice it to say you won't be disappointed with: "Critical Hit" by MC Frontalot Frontalots new album Solved promises to answer all of life's nagging questions, to unfurl those pesky enigmas in a manner most musical. Assuming, of course, that the bulk of said questions concern the undead and/or giant, multi-pilot robot. For most other issues you're pretty much on your own. Thankfully the album doubles as a more-than-serviceable soundtrack to your daily, dilemma-filled life. "Good Morning Tucson" by Jonathan Coulton JoCo's latest takes the geek rock troubadour into unfamiliar territory: in this case a real, professional studio with a big name producer. They Might Be Giants' John Flansburgh helped give Artificial Heart some obviou

Ken, Matt, and John Booth talk about the Apple iPhone 4S announcement, the Kindle Fire, Real Steel, The Muppets, and more. Enjoy! GeekDad.com is the parenting blog at Wired.com, edited by Ken Denmead, Matt Blum, Jonathan Liu, Z and Chris Anderson. It is a community of like-minded geeky parents writing about our experiences raising our kids in the digital age, and about our obsessions with technology, family-friendly projects, and pop-culture. The GeekDads podcast is a biweekly discussion of anything and everything that impacts us as geeks and parents.

Ken, Matt, Jonathan and David chat about iPhone lust, Speak With Your Geek Out Week, Spongebob’s effect on kids’ brains, and we celebrate 4 years and 100 episodes of the podcast. Enjoy! GeekDad.com is the parenting blog at Wired.com, edited by Ken Denmead, Matt Blum, Jonathan Liu, Z and Chris Anderson. It is a community of like-minded geeky parents writing about our experiences raising our kids in the digital age, and about our obsessions with technology, family-friendly projects, and pop-culture. The GeekDads podcast is a biweekly discussion of anything and everything that impacts us as geeks and parents.

It's been a long time, HipTrax audience. Too long! I have missed you, as has Ken. Much has changed since we've been gone... Okay, in actuality very little has changed, but I really felt like that added some nice weight to this missive. And now I'm just babbling. Instead, musics: "Man It's So Loud in Here" as covered by Shael Riley and the Double Ice Backfire Shael and the boys come through with yet another inspired cover tune from a brand new tribute album. Mink Car Cover features an interesting take on They Might Be Giants' 2001 source material from 19 uniquely geeky acts. The digital release and its limited edition physical pressing are both available now, and your purchase benefits the FDNY Foundation. "Must See MC" by Adam WarRock Nerd rapper extraordinaire Adam WarRock is currently on an epic fall tour backing up mc chris, MC Lars and Mega Ran. He prepped for the festivities by releasing a free single every week in August. The first of these was called Study Hall (with "Must See MC" serving as the

Ken enjoys a wide-ranging interview with prolific voice actor Tom Kenny (Spongebob Squarepants, Adventure Time, Rocko's Modern Life and more), who's work is featured on a number of new titles coming out from The Shout Factory. Enjoy! GeekDad.com is the parenting blog at Wired.com, edited by Ken Denmead, Matt Blum, Jonathan Liu, Z and Chris Anderson. It is a community of like-minded geeky parents writing about our experiences raising our kids in the digital age, and about our obsessions with technology, family-friendly projects, and pop-culture. The GeekDads podcast is a biweekly discussion of anything and everything that impacts us as geeks and parents.

Ken, Matt, Jonathan and Dave chat about PAX Prime, the nerd date kerfuffle, and the retirement of Steve Jobs. Enjoy! GeekDad.com is the parenting blog at Wired.com, edited by Ken Denmead, Matt Blum, Jonathan Liu, Z and Chris Anderson. It is a community of like-minded geeky parents writing about our experiences raising our kids in the digital age, and about our obsessions with technology, family-friendly projects, and pop-culture. The GeekDads podcast is a biweekly discussion of anything and everything that impacts us as geeks and parents.

Ken, Matt, Jonathan and Jason chat about Google buying Motorola, Conan and Fright Night, and how much fun we're going to have at PAX Prime. Enjoy! Special thanks to our sponsor Maphook, the location-based social network for geeks! GeekDad.com is the parenting blog at Wired.com, edited by Ken Denmead, Matt Blum, Jonathan Liu, Z and Chris Anderson. It is a community of like-minded geeky parents writing about our experiences raising our kids in the digital age, and about our obsessions with technology, family-friendly projects, and pop-culture. The GeekDads podcast is a biweekly discussion of anything and everything that impacts us as geeks and parents.

Simon Jones, the original Arthur Dent, talks with GeekDad's Matt Blum about the upcoming Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy mobile app.

Ken, Matt, Natania, Russ and Michael chat about Comic-Con, Disneyland, and the weather in Ohio. Enjoy! Special thanks to our sponsor Maphook, the location-based social network for geeks! GeekDad.com is the parenting blog at Wired.com, edited by Ken Denmead, Matt Blum, Jonathan Liu, Z and Chris Anderson. It is a community of like-minded geeky parents writing about our experiences raising our kids in the digital age, and about our obsessions with technology, family-friendly projects, and pop-culture. The GeekDads podcast is a biweekly discussion of anything and everything that impacts us as geeks and parents.

Ken, Dave, and Matt chat about Comic-Con, Harry Potter, and the English Tabloid scandal. Enjoy! Special thanks to our sponsor Maphook, the location-based social network for geeks! GeekDad.com is the parenting blog at Wired.com, edited by Ken Denmead, Matt Blum, Jonathan Liu, Z and Chris Anderson. It is a community of like-minded geeky parents writing about our experiences raising our kids in the digital age, and about our obsessions with technology, family-friendly projects, and pop-culture. The GeekDads podcast is a biweekly discussion of anything and everything that impacts us as geeks and parents.

Before I make a beeline to central Florida (and the annual Nerdapalooza festival), allow me the pleasure of kicking some new tunes your way. This edition of HipTrax presents a trio of groove-heavy, danceable, instantly lovable cuts from three of our favorite purveyors of fine, geeky music. Behold: "Super Powered Love" by Kirby Krackle Kirby Krackle's newest full-length Super Powered Love drops on the 19th of this month. Boasting 13 tracks and another fine cover image from Jim Mahfood, it's definitely something to look forward to. In the meantime, you can cop this title single for 99 cents from your vendor of choice. "The NiGHT Has Just Begun… (Under Construction)" by ProtoDome The always amazing fan community at OverClocked ReMix has just released their 26th VGM tribute album. Tackling the highly evocative Sega Saturn classic NiGHTS Into Dreams…, the NiGHTS: Lucid Dreaming collection is 27 songs strong and freely downloadable. "Don't Wear Those Shoes" as covered by MC Frontalot While I know you don't n

With the event itself just around the corner, Ken and I couldn't resist the opportunity to chat up the Nerdapalooza team. Herein we discuss this year's amazing artist lineup, the ever-changing nature of the Nerdapalooza festival and GeekDad's proud sponsorship of this year's iteration. We also play some songs: "That Boy Could Dance" by Insane Ian An auto-tuned and uniquely danceable take on the Weird Al original, this Insane Ian track is one of 21 amazing selections from the new tribute album Twenty-Six and a Half. Ian will be appearing alongside fellow FuMPers Devo Spice, the great Luke Ski and the Consortium of Genius at next month's festival. "Bhost Gusters" by Armcannon This year's Nerdapalooza features an amazing array of geek rock and videogame cover bands. Among my most anticipated is Buffalo's Armcannon. Members of the group will also be performing alongside project creator Stemage as headliner Metroid Metal. Want to hear more? Subscribe to the GeekDad podcast in iTunes (see the button on the si