The Geek Side of LifeThe Geek Side of Life http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife An exploration of geek culture, one episode at a time Fri, 17 May 2013 02:49:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Copyright © The Geek Side of Life 2012 tim@timdodgestories.com (Tim Dodge) tim@timdodgestories.com (Tim Dodge) Arts and Entertainment 1440 http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/geek-side-logo-sm.gif The Geek Side of Life http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife 144 144 An exploration of geek culture, one episode at a time geek, books, music, games, science, fiction, fantasy, horror, writing Tim Dodge Tim Dodge tim@timdodgestories.com no no Episode #21 — Patrick Scaffido http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/timdodgestories/dGmp/~3/x68XMJL8Y00/ http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=267#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 02:49:58 +0000 Tim http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=267 The HordeAn interview with author, podcaster, and Balticon social media track coordinator Patrick Scaffido.

00:00 Summertime is Geek Time!
04:10 Promo: The Dunesteef
05:16 Interview with Patrick Scaffido
54:50 Promo: Fullcast Podcast
56:53 Hope to see you at Balticon!

 

 

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Storyteller Chronicles: The Horde
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]]> http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?feed=rss2&p=267 0 0:58:57 An interview with author, podcaster, and Balticon social media track coordinator Patrick Scaffido. 00:00 Summertime is Geek Time! 04:10 Promo: The Dunesteef 05:16 Interview with Patrick Scaffido 54:50 Promo: Fullcast Podcast 56:53 Hope to see you at[...] An interview with author, podcaster, and Balticon social media track coordinator Patrick Scaffido. 00:00 Summertime is Geek Time! 04:10 Promo: The Dunesteef 05:16 Interview with Patrick Scaffido 54:50 Promo: Fullcast Podcast 56:53 Hope to see you at Balticon!     Find Patrick online: Web site Storyteller Chronicles: The Horde Twitter Leave a Comment Podcast Tim Dodge no no http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=267 Episode #20 — Jennifer R. Povey http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/timdodgestories/dGmp/~3/wcPmWvh9HGU/ http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=260#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 08:00:01 +0000 Tim http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=260 Transpecial

An interview with Jennifer R. Povey, author of the new sci-fi novel TRANSPECIAL

00:00 Why I haven’t been podcasting
03:52 Promo: Walk the Fire 2 Kickstarter campaign
05:08 Interview with Jenna Povey
36:55 Promo: Beyond the Wall Podcast
39:12 I’ve figured out how to use Google +

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]]> http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?feed=rss2&p=260 3 0:41:37 An interview with Jennifer R. Povey, author of the new sci-fi novel TRANSPECIAL 00:00 Why I haven’t been podcasting 03:52 Promo: Walk the Fire 2 Kickstarter campaign 05:08 Interview with Jenna Povey 36:55 Promo: Beyond the Wall Podcast 39:12 [...] An interview with Jennifer R. Povey, author of the new sci-fi novel TRANSPECIAL 00:00 Why I haven’t been podcasting 03:52 Promo: Walk the Fire 2 Kickstarter campaign 05:08 Interview with Jenna Povey 36:55 Promo: Beyond the Wall Podcast 39:12 I’ve figured out how to use Google + Find Jennifer Povey online Web site Blog – Jennifer’s Den LiveJournal – Thoughts On Life and Writing Twitter Facebook Google+ Goodreads Smashwords Buy the TRANSPECIAL ebook Musa Publishing Amazon Barnes & Noble Smashwords Leave a Comment Podcast Tim Dodge no no http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=260 Episode #19 — The Truth About Pyecraft http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/timdodgestories/dGmp/~3/twMxtTeiESE/ http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=253#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:30:21 +0000 Tim http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=253 Photo by Joe Shlabotnik. Used under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 license.

Photo by Joe Shlabotnik. Used under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 license.

Short story: The Truth About Pyecraft by H.G. Wells

00:00 – I’m a geek both at home and at work!
04:50 – Promo: Irish & Celtic Music Podcast
05:20 – The Truth About Pyecraft
28:55 – Promo: Geek Radio Daily
30:01 – No shortcuts!

Music: “Sneaky Snitch”, “Flighty Theme”, “Scheming Weasel faster”, “Fensters Explanation” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?feed=rss2&p=253 0 0:31:56 Photo by Joe Shlabotnik. Used under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 license. Short story: The Truth About Pyecraft by H.G. Wells 00:00 – I’m a geek both at home and at work! 04:50 – Promo: Irish & Celtic Music Podcast 05:20 [...] Photo by Joe Shlabotnik. Used under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 license. Short story: The Truth About Pyecraft by H.G. Wells 00:00 – I’m a geek both at home and at work! 04:50 – Promo: Irish & Celtic Music Podcast 05:20 – The Truth About Pyecraft 28:55 – Promo: Geek Radio Daily 30:01 – No shortcuts! Music: “Sneaky Snitch”, “Flighty Theme”, “Scheming Weasel faster”, “Fensters Explanation” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Leave a Comment Podcast Tim Dodge no no http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=253 Episode #18 — Patrick Hester http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/timdodgestories/dGmp/~3/rjHSP6Bztgk/ http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=244#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:00:17 +0000 Tim http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=244 2011_10_atfmb_001

An interview with author and podcaster Patrick Hester

00:00:00 – How do you make time for geek activities?
00:04:04 – Promo: SUBVERSION by John Mierau
00:05:02 – Patrick Hester interview
01:22:40 – Promo: The Dunesteef
01:23:47 – Wrap up

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Music: Chipper Doodle and Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?feed=rss2&p=244 2 1:25:52 An interview with author and podcaster Patrick Hester 00:00:00 – How do you make time for geek activities? 00:04:04 – Promo: SUBVERSION by John Mierau 00:05:02 – Patrick Hester interview 01:22:40 – Promo: The Dunesteef 01:23[...] An interview with author and podcaster Patrick Hester 00:00:00 – How do you make time for geek activities? 00:04:04 – Promo: SUBVERSION by John Mierau 00:05:02 – Patrick Hester interview 01:22:40 – Promo: The Dunesteef 01:23:47 – Wrap up Find Patrick online: All Things From My Brain Functional Nerds Twitter Facebook Music: Chipper Doodle and Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Leave a Comment Podcast Tim Dodge no no http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=244 Episode #17 – Interview With Veronica Giguere http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/timdodgestories/dGmp/~3/40UP5nklCIA/ http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=235#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:05:43 +0000 Tim http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=235 Veronic Giguere

  • A discussion of Lauren Harris’s recent blog post “Does Talent Matter?” and why my writing career isn’t as far along as I’d like
  • Promo: All Games Considered
  • An interview with voice actress, narrator and aspiring Ph.D. candidate Veronica Giguere
  • Promo: Toasted Cake
  • The topic I forgot to ask Veronica about

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]]> http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?feed=rss2&p=235 0 0:43:44 A discussion of Lauren Harris’s recent blog post “Does Talent Matter?” and why my writing career isn’t as far along as I’d like Promo: All Games Considered An interview with voice actress, narrator and aspiring Ph.D. [...] A discussion of Lauren Harris’s recent blog post “Does Talent Matter?” and why my writing career isn’t as far along as I’d like Promo: All Games Considered An interview with voice actress, narrator and aspiring Ph.D. candidate Veronica Giguere Promo: Toasted Cake The topic I forgot to ask Veronica about Find Veronica online: Web site Blog Twitter G+ Facebook LinkedIn   Leave a Comment Podcast Tim Dodge no no http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=235 Episode #16 — Cards Against Humanity http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/timdodgestories/dGmp/~3/Rxvq2HGPZFk/ http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=220#comments Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:00:12 +0000 Tim http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=220 Screen Shot 2013-01-23 at 9.12.07 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The first episode of 2013 features an interview with Eli Halpern and Max Temkin, two of the creators of the seriously twisted but indescribably fun card game, Cards Against Humanity.

Cards Against Humanity

More info about Max:

Eli’s Web site

John Anealio’s “23 in ’13″ Challenge

Promos:

Music by Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com)

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]]> http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?feed=rss2&p=220 0 0:49:08                 The first episode of 2013 features an interview with Eli Halpern and Max Temkin, two of the creators of the seriously twisted but indescribably fun card game, Cards Against Humanity. Cards Aga[...]                 The first episode of 2013 features an interview with Eli Halpern and Max Temkin, two of the creators of the seriously twisted but indescribably fun card game, Cards Against Humanity. Cards Against Humanity Web site Tumblr Twitter More info about Max: Web site Tumblr Twitter Eli’s Web site John Anealio’s “23 in ’13″ Challenge Promos: Fullcast Podcast Guild of the Cowry Catchers Music by Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com)  Leave a Comment     Podcast Tim Dodge no no http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=220 Special Episode #12: The 12 Drabbles of Christmas — Drabble the 12th http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/timdodgestories/dGmp/~3/_eWUYq7OxVo/ http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=209#comments Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:00:58 +0000 Tim http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=209 12_drabbles

The last part of my holiday series The 12 Drabbles of Christmas.

Who wants to party with this bunch?

Promo:

The Guild of the Cowry Catchers

Music:

Deck the Halls (B), Silent Night, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?feed=rss2&p=209 0 0:05:47 The last part of my holiday series The 12 Drabbles of Christmas. Who wants to party with this bunch? Promo: The Guild of the Cowry Catchers Music: Deck the Halls (B), Silent Night, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com[...] The last part of my holiday series The 12 Drabbles of Christmas. Who wants to party with this bunch? Promo: The Guild of the Cowry Catchers Music: Deck the Halls (B), Silent Night, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Leave a Comment Podcast Tim Dodge no no http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=209 Special Episode #11: The 12 Drabbles of Christmas — Drabble the 11th http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/timdodgestories/dGmp/~3/EHgS_e1_YCs/ http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=206#comments Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:00:18 +0000 Tim http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=206 12_drabbles

Part 11 of my holiday series The 12 Drabbles of Christmas.

A Day After Christmas Story

Music:

Deck the Halls (B), Angels We Have Heard On High, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?feed=rss2&p=206 0 0:03:22 Part 11 of my holiday series The 12 Drabbles of Christmas. A Day After Christmas Story Music: Deck the Halls (B), Angels We Have Heard On High, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Leave a Comment Part 11 of my holiday series The 12 Drabbles of Christmas. A Day After Christmas Story Music: Deck the Halls (B), Angels We Have Heard On High, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Leave a Comment Podcast Tim Dodge no no http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=206 Special Episode #10: The 12 Drabbles of Christmas — Drabble the 10th http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/timdodgestories/dGmp/~3/lKbn0hlXv94/ http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=204#comments Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:00:12 +0000 Tim http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=204 12_drabbles

Part 10 in my holiday series The 12 Drabbles of Christmas.

Even among misfits, they’re misfits.

Music:

Deck the Halls (B), it Came Upon a Midnight Clear, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Part nine in my holiday series the 12 Drabbles of Christmas.

How to meet girls.

Music:

Deck the Halls (B), Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairies, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?feed=rss2&p=201 0 0:02:49 Part nine in my holiday series the 12 Drabbles of Christmas. How to meet girls. Music: Deck the Halls (B), Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairies, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Leave a Comment Part nine in my holiday series the 12 Drabbles of Christmas. How to meet girls. Music: Deck the Halls (B), Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairies, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Leave a Comment Podcast Tim Dodge no no http://www.timdodgestories.com/thegeeksideoflife/?p=201