How To Grow Your Geek: Parenting and More! » TV Show Reviews http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net Parenting while being a Geek, and maybe, just maybe, getting your kids to be Geeks too! Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:54:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 ©Susie the Southern Geek howtogrowyourgeek@gmail.com (Susie the Southern Geek) howtogrowyourgeek@gmail.com(Susie the Southern Geek) Family and Hobbies 1440 Kids, family, Parenting, games, hobbies, humor, science fiction Parenting while being a Geek, and maybe, just maybe, getting your kids to be Geeks too! Parenting while being a Geek, and maybe, just maybe, getting your kids to be Geeks too! Not just for parents, HTGYG is for any Geek who really wants to enjoy sharing your favorite geeky pastimes with younger friends or family members. We will discuss games, tv shows, news, and cultural issues, as well as try to have a lot of fun! Come join us! Susie the Southern Geek Susie the Southern Geek howtogrowyourgeek@gmail.com No clean http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/images/HTGYG144x144.jpg How To Grow Your Geek: Parenting and More! http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net 144 144 HTGYG Show #73: Voicemails – Gardening, Girl Genius and Jacques Cousteau http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2010/05/28/htgyg-show-73-voicemails-gardening-girl-genius-and-jacques-coutseau/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2010/05/28/htgyg-show-73-voicemails-gardening-girl-genius-and-jacques-coutseau/#comments Fri, 28 May 2010 20:17:55 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=220 Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting free for 30 days!

Hi everyone! This time, I have a whole lot of great voicemails from Gary and Tim about a lot of recent topics. Gary tells us about his gardening experience with his kids, bemoans the popularity of SillyBands, and calls me out on using the kids as an excuse to collect American Girls stuff and Galactic Heroes figures.  Then I compliment Darcy on the great batch of stuff she sent the kids for Amanda’s birthday, and let her know I swiped the Girl Genius comic (It won a HUGO!).

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After that, Tim discusses what kids are really good for, and thanks Darcy for reminding him of his and Jenny’s first wedding anniversary (Congrats to you!). After I wistfully discuss the oil drilling disaster in the gulf, Tim lets us know of a great opportunity to catch Jacques Cousteau’s great documentary on the oceans, “Under the Sea,” on June 11.

Call or email me if you have any opinion on which video game franchises you think need a break, or just need to die. Wyatt has a rant on this subject that I am going to do a special episode on soon, and we would love your opinions!

Don’t forget – you have until June 1 to nominate your favorite podcasts for a Parsec Award! I’m not eligible, so I’m not asking for me – I’m asking for all those other great shows that you listen to and love!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek – at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309   and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

Promos: MilkCartonTV and The Parsec Awards

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2010/05/28/htgyg-show-73-voicemails-gardening-girl-genius-and-jacques-coutseau/feed/ 3 00:01:01 Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting free for 30 days! Hi everyone! This time, I have a whole lot of great voicemails from Gary and Tim about a lot ... Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting free for 30 days! Hi everyone! This time, I have a whole lot of great voicemails from Gary and Tim about a lot of recent topics. Gary tells us about his gardening experience with his kids, bemoans the popularity of SillyBands, and calls me out on using the kids as an excuse to collect American Girls stuff and Galactic Heroes figures.nbsp; Then I compliment Darcy on the great batch of stuff she sent the kids for Amanda's birthday, and let her know I swiped the Girl Genius comic (It won a HUGO!). After that, Tim discusses what kids are really good for, and thanks Darcy for reminding him of his and Jenny's first wedding anniversary (Congrats to you!). After I wistfully discuss the oil drilling disaster in the gulf, Tim lets us know of a great opportunity to catch Jacques Cousteau's great documentary on the oceans, "Under the Sea," on June 11. Call or email me if you have any opinion on which video game franchises you think need a break, or just need to die. Wyatt has a rant on this subject that I am going to do a special episode on soon, and we would love your opinions! Don't forget - you have until June 1 to nominate your favorite podcasts for a Parsec Award! I'm not eligible, so I'm not asking for me - I'm asking for all those other great shows that you listen to and love! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek - at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309nbsp;nbsp; and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek! Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Promos: MilkCartonTV and The Parsec Awards Book,Reviews,,Cheap,Activities,,Education,,Special,Topics,,TV,Show,Reviews Susie the Southern Geek no No Darcy reviews Mr. Bean! http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2010/05/20/darcy-reviews-mr-bean/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2010/05/20/darcy-reviews-mr-bean/#comments Thu, 20 May 2010 05:30:55 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=218 Hey Guys,
Got a quick one for you this time around, more will be coming this weekend. Maybe even something I have never done before. Hmmmmmm, maybe. :P

Some of you may know Rowan Atkinson from the Black Adder series, which is wicked funny. But is geared more towards teens and adults due to the humor. But he also did a tv series where it was just him playing the main character, who seldom talked; but always got into some type of trouble. I am of course talking about Mr Bean. Here are a couple clips you might like.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS1ePEZZCDY&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=717G-A0N4Zo&feature=channel

Funny huh? This reminds me of all those old silent film stars I love like Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd. He takes the simplest things and makes them funny. The TV series is clean and everyone in the family can sit down to enjoy it together. Oh! When you do watch the show, be on the lookout for a little blue car, it shows up time after time and something always happens to it. The best one I saw was the one where he went down to the store to buy a new lounge chair. The car he has is so tiny the chair would never fit into it. (He drive a tiny mini cooper.) Wait until you see how he was able to dive home with the chair, you will be rolling, hehe.

Roland Atkinson also did a stand up video, where he made fun of everything from people winding up in Hell to Schoolboys. (The schoolboys one had some words in it, so parents if you find the live dvd keep that in mind. It’s not TOO bad, but still.)

Here are a couple ones from that as well. The first one he plays the devil, welcoming people to hell. Remember, make sure you go to the bathroom before you take any trip, just a FYI.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UbqZ_oN5do

This one you just have to see. It’s Mr. Bean discovering an invisible drum set.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Sf_pogZ8jE&feature=related

In this last bit of a video clip I found, Mr Atkinson does a interview where he talks about Mr. Bean and how popular it is around the world, and also talks about the Back Adder series.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gr0Fa_QPNU&feature=related

Darcy fun facts:

Rowland Atkinson got his start on radio, doing a show for the BBC where he played a reporter interviewing famous people from history, he would play both sides.

From Wiki: “After university, Atkinson toured with Angus Deayton as his funny man in an act that was eventually filmed for a television show. After the success of the show, he did a one-off pilot for ITV in 1979 called Canned Laughter. Atkinson then went on to do Not the Nine O’Clock News, produced by his friend John Lloyd. He starred on the show along with Pamela Stephenson, Griff Rhys Jones and Mel Smith, and was one of the main sketch writers.

The success of Not the Nine O’Clock News led to his starring in the medieval sitcom The Black Adder, which he also co-wrote with Richard Curtis, in 1983. After a three-year gap, in part due to budgetary concerns, a second series was written, this time by Curtis and Ben Elton, and first screened in 1986. Blackadder II followed the fortunes of one of the descendants of Atkinson’s original character, this time in the Elizabethan era. The same pattern was repeated in the two sequels Blackadder the Third (1987) (set in the Regency era), and Blackadder Goes Forth (1989) (set in World War I). The Blackadder series went on to become one of the most successful BBC situation comedies of all time, spawning television specials including Blackadder’s Christmas Carol (1988) and Blackadder: The Cavalier Years (1988).

Atkinson’s other famous creation, the hapless Mr. Bean, first appeared on New Years Day in 1990 in a half-hour special for Thames Television. The character of Mr. Bean has been likened somewhat to a modern-day Buster Keaton.[10] During this time, Atkinson appeared at the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal in 1987 and 1989. Several sequels to Mr. Bean appeared on television in the 1990s, and it eventually made into a major motion picture in 1997. Entitled Bean, it was directed by Mel Smith, his former co-star from Not the Nine O’Clock News. A second movie was released in 2007 entitled Mr. Bean’s Holiday, the last of the Mr. Bean films.”

Along with his TV work, he did two Mr Bean films, but was seen in the movies for the first time in a small role in the James Bond film, “Never say never again.” He stared as Nigel Small-Fawcett: A bumbling MI6 operative working in the Bahamas who clumsily meets Bond in Nassau. He later did his own comedy take on the Bond films in a funny movie called Johnny English.

All of these I have listed are available on DVD’s. So check them out guys, Mr Atkinson is one of the best slap stick and comic geniuses we have left. He is really funny and you never know what he will come up with next. :)

Darcy

Oh, just don’t ask him to cook you Thanksgiving dinner. Trust me on this.

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In this episode, I review the classic PBS series “Nova,” and discuss some of my favorite episodes, which leads me to talk about GalaxyZoo, the Astronomy Cast, the 365 Days of Astronomy and Pluto. Which then leads me to discuss the book “The Pluto Files” by Neil DeGrasse Tyson, and the Nova episode based on it. Also, you can follow Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Pamela Gay and Mike Brown on Twitter!

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Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek – at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309  and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

Promos: The Parsec Awards and Podculture

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2010/04/30/htgyg-show-70-nova-neil-degrasse-tyson-and-the-pluto-files/feed/ 1 30:51 Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting free for 30 days! In this episode, I review the classic PBS series "Nova," and discuss some of my favorite episodes, which leads ... Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting free for 30 days! In this episode, I review the classic PBS series "Nova," and discuss some of my favorite episodes, which leads me to talk about GalaxyZoo, the Astronomy Cast, the 365 Days of Astronomy and Pluto. Which then leads me to discuss the book "The Pluto Files" by Neil DeGrasse Tyson, and the Nova episode based on it. Also, you can follow Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Pamela Gay and Mike Brown on Twitter! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek - at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309nbsp; and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek! Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Promos: The Parsec Awards and Podculture Education,,Shows,,Special,Topics,,TV,Show,Reviews Susie the Southern Geek no No HTGYG Show#69: Incan Gold and Meteorite Men http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2010/04/21/htgyg-show69-incan-gold-and-meteorite-men/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2010/04/21/htgyg-show69-incan-gold-and-meteorite-men/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:06:28 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=211 Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting free for 30 days!

In this episode, we review a card-based game Amanda got for her birthday, Incan Gold. I recommend it for kids – it is quick, easy, and you can work on their simple math skills without them complaining much! Next, I review the Science Channel show Meteorite Men, which I recommend for hardcore rock hounds and meteorite buffs. Finally, Wyatt calls in with a discussion of motion control platforms in gaming, a commentary on  Army Men, and a comment on Bioshock.

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Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek – at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

Promos: The Parsec Awards and the Safe Haven Podcast

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2010/04/21/htgyg-show69-incan-gold-and-meteorite-men/feed/ 3 00:01:01 Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting free for 30 days! In this episode, we review a card-based game Amanda got for her birthday, Incan Gold. I recommend it for ... Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting free for 30 days! In this episode, we review a card-based game Amanda got for her birthday, Incan Gold. I recommend it for kids - it is quick, easy, and you can work on their simple math skills without them complaining much! Next, I review the Science Channel show Meteorite Men, which I recommend for hardcore rock hounds and meteorite buffs. Finally, Wyatt calls in with a discussion of motion control platforms in gaming, a commentary onnbsp; Army Men, and a comment on Bioshock. Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek - at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek! Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Promos: The Parsec Awards and the Safe Haven Podcast Board,Game,Reviews,,TV,Show,Reviews,,Video,Game,Reviews Susie the Southern Geek no No Darcy recommends “Pigeon Impossible” http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2010/01/12/darcy-recommends-pigeon-impossible/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2010/01/12/darcy-recommends-pigeon-impossible/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:11:17 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=186 Hey Guys,
As I said earlier, Jenny and I watch a lot of you tube. I wanted to share something really cool I found. We was flipping though stuff and we found this.

http://www.youtube.com/v/jEjUAnPc2VA

It’s a animated movie called Pigeon Impossible, and it’s really funny. It’s real short, like a few minutes, so can’t say too much without spoiling it. Let’s just say this is one spy who is having a really bad day. hehe. And one greedy pigeon.

:)

Hope you guys like it.

Darcy

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2010/01/12/darcy-recommends-pigeon-impossible/feed/ 0 HTGYG Show #50: Warehouse 13 and 50th Show! http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2009/09/22/htgyg-show-50-warehouse-13-and-50th-show/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2009/09/22/htgyg-show-50-warehouse-13-and-50th-show/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:51:37 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=162 Sponsor: Try GotoAssist Express free for 30 days!

This episode, I review one of our favorite new shows on the SyFy channel, Warehouse 13, and Gary also helps to review it! Then Gary tells us his favorite things about DragonCon, Tim warns Darcy what happens if she gets out of line, and Gary reminds us all that cooler weather is coming, at least in the Northern Hemisphere where I live!

This is our 50th episode, and if you would like to call or email your best wishes and favorite things to do with your little geeks, please do! I would love to do a special show soon! Thanks for all the input, and keep it coming!

Don’t forget to check out the 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek – at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter!

Promos: The Dollhouse Podcast and Tuning in to SciFi TV!

Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2009/09/22/htgyg-show-50-warehouse-13-and-50th-show/feed/ 3 00:01:01 Sponsor: Try GotoAssist Express free for 30 days! This episode, I review one of our favorite new shows on the SyFy channel, Warehouse 13, ... Sponsor: Try GotoAssist Express free for 30 days! This episode, I review one of our favorite new shows on the SyFy channel, Warehouse 13, and Gary also helps to review it! Then Gary tells us his favorite things about DragonCon, Tim warns Darcy what happens if she gets out of line, and Gary reminds us all that cooler weather is coming, at least in the Northern Hemisphere where I live! This is our 50th episode, and if you would like to call or email your best wishes and favorite things to do with your little geeks, please do! I would love to do a special show soon! Thanks for all the input, and keep it coming! Don't forget to check out the 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek - at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter! Promos: The Dollhouse Podcast and Tuning in to SciFi TV! Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Shows,,TV,Show,Reviews Susie the Southern Geek clean No HTGYG Show #48: The Colony and I Fight Dragons http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2009/08/21/htgyg-show-48-the-colony-and-i-fight-dragons/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2009/08/21/htgyg-show-48-the-colony-and-i-fight-dragons/#comments Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:42:49 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=159 This week, I review the new reality/experiment show on the Discovery Channel, The Colony. Next, I have a great song for you from the group I Fight Dragons, who use old video game music in their songs. Their song is a cover of Jonathan Coulton’s “The Future Soon,” which I use as my theme song. Finally, we have an email from listener Joe, who recommends the following RPGs as being kid-friendly!

Mouse Guard Game and a Mouse Guard Review

Update – Mouse Guard recently won ENie awards for Best Production Value, and Product of the Year!

Misspent Youth

Inspectres

And don’t forget, our friend Doug is at sea on the JOIDES Resolution expedition, and is blogging and Twittering back his experiences as a science teacher witnessing lots of scientists studying the sea floor. Check out Doug’s blog!

Thanks for all the input, and keep it coming! And, if you have some time, I would appreciate a review on iTunes!

Don’t forget to check out the 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast! We had a show on Aug. 18, all about helium and the Sun!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek – at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter!

Promos: The Dollhouse Podcast and Angel Between the Lines

Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2009/08/21/htgyg-show-48-the-colony-and-i-fight-dragons/feed/ 3 00:01:01 This week, I review the new reality/experiment show on the Discovery Channel, The Colony. Next, I have a great song for you from the group ... This week, I review the new reality/experiment show on the Discovery Channel, The Colony. Next, I have a great song for you from the group I Fight Dragons, who use old video game music in their songs. Their song is a cover of Jonathan Coulton's "The Future Soon," which I use as my theme song. Finally, we have an email from listener Joe, who recommends the following RPGs as being kid-friendly! Mouse Guard Game and a Mouse Guard Review Update - Mouse Guard recently won ENie awards for Best Production Value, and Product of the Year! Misspent Youth Inspectres And don't forget, our friend Doug is at sea on the JOIDES Resolution expedition, and is blogging and Twittering back his experiences as a science teacher witnessing lots of scientists studying the sea floor. Check out Doug's blog! Thanks for all the input, and keep it coming! And, if you have some time, I would appreciate a review on iTunes! Don't forget to check out the 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast! We had a show on Aug. 18, all about helium and the Sun! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek - at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter! Promos: The Dollhouse Podcast and Angel Between the Lines Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Board,Game,Reviews,,Cool,Music,,Shows,,TV,Show,Reviews Susie the Southern Geek clean No HTGYG Show#42: Time Warp, SYTYCD, and Clean House http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2009/07/07/htgyg-show42-time-warp-sytycd-and-clean-house/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2009/07/07/htgyg-show42-time-warp-sytycd-and-clean-house/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:19:38 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=149 In this show, Amanda and I tell you about some of our favorite summer TV shows. First we discuss the Discovery Channel show Time Warp, then we wax poetic about So You Think You Can Dance on Fox, and finally we cover our guilty yet extremely helpful pleasure from the Style Network, Clean House. There are cool and interesting things about each of these shows that Amanda and I want to share with you!

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Thanks for all the input, and keep it coming! And, if you have some time, I would appreciate a review on iTunes! And if you appreciate this show and other great Farpoint Media shows, please visit my website and contribute to the campaign to help Farpoint Media!

Don’t forget to check out the 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek – at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter!

Promos: The Chronic Rift and The Weird Show

Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2009/07/07/htgyg-show42-time-warp-sytycd-and-clean-house/feed/ 3 00:01:01 In this show, Amanda and I tell you about some of our favorite summer TV shows. First we discuss the Discovery Channel show Time Warp, ... In this show, Amanda and I tell you about some of our favorite summer TV shows. First we discuss the Discovery Channel show Time Warp, then we wax poetic about So You Think You Can Dance on Fox, and finally we cover our guilty yet extremely helpful pleasure from the Style Network, Clean House. There are cool and interesting things about each of these shows that Amanda and I want to share with you! Sponsor: Try GotoAssist Express free for 30 days! Thanks for all the input, and keep it coming! And, if you have some time, I would appreciate a review on iTunes! And if you appreciate this show and other great Farpoint Media shows, please visit my website and contribute to the campaign to help Farpoint Media! Don't forget to check out the 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek - at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter! Promos: The Chronic Rift and The Weird Show Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Shows,,TV,Show,Reviews Susie the Southern Geek no No HTGYG Show #36: SpellQuizzer, Plants vs. Zombies, and Castle http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2009/05/25/htgyg-show-36-spellquizzer-plants-vs-zombies-and-castle/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2009/05/25/htgyg-show-36-spellquizzer-plants-vs-zombies-and-castle/#comments Tue, 26 May 2009 01:20:52 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=135 Sponsor: Try GotoMyPC free for 30 days! For this special offer, visit www.GotoMyPC.com/tech podcast

Reviews Galore!  Today we have a review of the spelling program/software SpellQuizzer, with I found very useful in helping the kids practice their spelling words both for class and for the school spelling bee. You can visit their site and download a free 30 day trial to see if you find it useful too!

Next we review the new downloadable Popcap game, Plants vs. Zombies. This game is well worth the $10 price, as it is cute, entertaining, addictive, and offers many variations to make it replayable for a very long time.

Finally, we have my review of the TV show Castle, on ABC. It isn’t scifi or fantasy exactly, but it is a well-written, well-acted mystery/police drama, and portrays a great family relationship between the title character Rick Castle, played by fan favorite Nathan Fillion from Firefly/Serenity, and his teen daughter, as well as his mother who has moved in with them. Rick Castle is a best-selling murder mystery author who works with the police to get ideas for his novels, and his unique perspective helps Detective Kate Beckett and her team solve murders in creative, unconventional ways. I totally recommend catching it on Hulu.com or when it comes out on DVD this summer, and when it returns next season.

Also, Kevin Cumming’s son Evan has also written and is producing an audio drama, The Airship Diaries, and I encourage you all to check it out. Kevin is a proud dad, and Evan’s work sounds great!

Thanks for all the input, and keep it coming! And, if you have some time, I would appreciate a review on iTunes! And if you appreciate this show and other great Farpoint Media shows, please visit my website and contribute to the campaign to help Farpoint Media!

Don’t forget to check out the 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek – at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums.And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter!

Bumpers: Love Long and Prosper

Promos:  The Parsec Awards and The One Tree Hill Podcast

Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2009/05/25/htgyg-show-36-spellquizzer-plants-vs-zombies-and-castle/feed/ 2 00:01:01 Sponsor: Try GotoMyPC free for 30 days! For this special offer, visit www.GotoMyPC.com/tech podcast Reviews Galore!nbsp; Today we have a review of the spelling ... Sponsor: Try GotoMyPC free for 30 days! For this special offer, visit www.GotoMyPC.com/tech podcast Reviews Galore!nbsp; Today we have a review of the spelling program/software SpellQuizzer, with I found very useful in helping the kids practice their spelling words both for class and for the school spelling bee. You can visit their site and download a free 30 day trial to see if you find it useful too! Next we review the new downloadable Popcap game, Plants vs. Zombies. This game is well worth the $10 price, as it is cute, entertaining, addictive, and offers many variations to make it replayable for a very long time. Finally, we have my review of the TV show Castle, on ABC. It isn't scifi or fantasy exactly, but it is a well-written, well-acted mystery/police drama, and portrays a great family relationship between the title character Rick Castle, played by fan favorite Nathan Fillion from Firefly/Serenity, and his teen daughter, as well as his mother who has moved in with them. Rick Castle is a best-selling murder mystery author who works with the police to get ideas for his novels, and his unique perspective helps Detective Kate Beckett and her team solve murders in creative, unconventional ways. I totally recommend catching it on Hulu.com or when it comes out on DVD this summer, and when it returns next season. Also, Kevin Cumming's son Evan has also written and is producing an audio drama, The Airship Diaries, and I encourage you all to check it out. Kevin is a proud dad, and Evan's work sounds great! Thanks for all the input, and keep it coming! And, if you have some time, I would appreciate a review on iTunes! And if you appreciate this show and other great Farpoint Media shows, please visit my website and contribute to the campaign to help Farpoint Media! Don't forget to check out the 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek - at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums.And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter! Bumpers: Love Long and Prosper Promos:nbsp; The Parsec Awards and The One Tree Hill Podcast Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Shows,,TV,Show,Reviews,,Video,Game,Reviews Susie the Southern Geek no No HTGYG Show #15:TV and Games – How Much? http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2008/09/30/htgyg-show-15tv-and-games-how-much/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2008/09/30/htgyg-show-15tv-and-games-how-much/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:53:57 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=61 This week we hear a few voicemails from Tim and Gary, and discuss how much tv, computer and video games is too much. Actually, I think you hear me tell that my kids watch too much! Anyhow, I would love to hear your take on this topic – I want to do a follow-up show with more comments!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek – at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. You can also see our super cute t-shirts, mugs and bags at our Zazzle store link, if you are interested. I love the logo so much that I thought it would be great on shirts, etc.!

Sponsor: Try GotoMyPC free for 30 days! For this special offer, visit www.GotoMyPC.com/podcast

Logo Art by Tim Coffey

Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton
Sound effects and other music courtesy of pacdv.com

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2008/09/30/htgyg-show-15tv-and-games-how-much/feed/ 0 00:01:01 This week we hear a few voicemails from Tim and Gary, and discuss how much tv, computer and video games is too much. Actually, I ... This week we hear a few voicemails from Tim and Gary, and discuss how much tv, computer and video games is too much. Actually, I think you hear me tell that my kids watch too much! Anyhow, I would love to hear your take on this topic - I want to do a follow-up show with more comments! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek - at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. You can also see our super cute t-shirts, mugs and bags at our Zazzle store link, if you are interested. I love the logo so much that I thought it would be great on shirts, etc.! Sponsor: Try GotoMyPC free for 30 days! For this special offer, visit www.GotoMyPC.com/podcast Logo Art by Tim Coffey Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Sound effects and other music courtesy of pacdv.com Shows,,TV,Show,Reviews,,Video,Game,Reviews Susie the Southern Geek clean No HTGYG Show #14: When to Introduce Your Kids to Sci-Fi, etc? http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2008/09/23/htgyg-show-14-when-to-introduce-your-kids-to-sci-fi-etc/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2008/09/23/htgyg-show-14-when-to-introduce-your-kids-to-sci-fi-etc/#comments Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:56:31 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=60 In this episode I open the can of worms that is “When to expose your kids to scifi, etc?” I begin this discussion with an email from Angie and a voicemail from Tim, and begin to tackle the subject by dividing the speculative fiction genre into fantasy, sci-fi, action and horror, and give some of my suggestions about how and when to introduce those types of shows and movies. I realize that this topic can go on a while, so I didn’t try to finish it today! Next time we can tackle how much time spent on games, movies and tv is appropriate!

I also would like you to send in your comments and opinions on the topic – when do you expose kids to different levels of action in tv, movies and games, and how much do you let them watch or play such programs? Please tell me what you do in your home, and what works for you.

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek – at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. You can also see our super cute t-shirts, mugs and bags at our Zazzle store link, if you are interested. I love the logo so much that I thought it would be great on shirts, etc.!

Sponsor: Try GotoMyPC free for 30 days! For this special offer, visit www.GotoMyPC.com/podcast

Logo Art by Tim Coffey

Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton
Sound effects and other music courtesy of pacdv.com

Also, check out this article in Time about the new statistics on kids and video games! I will mention this next week!

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2008/09/23/htgyg-show-14-when-to-introduce-your-kids-to-sci-fi-etc/feed/ 0 00:01:01 In this episode I open the can of worms that is "When to expose your kids to scifi, etc?" I begin this discussion with ... In this episode I open the can of worms that is "When to expose your kids to scifi, etc?" I begin this discussion with an email from Angie and a voicemail from Tim, and begin to tackle the subject by dividing the speculative fiction genre into fantasy, sci-fi, action and horror, and give some of my suggestions about how and when to introduce those types of shows and movies. I realize that this topic can go on a while, so I didn't try to finish it today! Next time we can tackle how much time spent on games, movies and tv is appropriate! I also would like you to send in your comments and opinions on the topic - when do you expose kids to different levels of action in tv, movies and games, and how much do you let them watch or play such programs? Please tell me what you do in your home, and what works for you. Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek - at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. You can also see our super cute t-shirts, mugs and bags at our Zazzle store link, if you are interested. I love the logo so much that I thought it would be great on shirts, etc.! Sponsor: Try GotoMyPC free for 30 days! For this special offer, visit www.GotoMyPC.com/podcast Logo Art by Tim Coffey Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Sound effects and other music courtesy of pacdv.com Also, check out this article in Time about the new statistics on kids and video games! I will mention this next week! Movie,Reviews,,Shows,,TV,Show,Reviews Susie the Southern Geek clean No HTGYG Show #11: Good Food and Giggles http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2008/08/11/htgyg-show-11-good-food-and-giggles/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2008/08/11/htgyg-show-11-good-food-and-giggles/#comments Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:40:04 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=49 Hi again, everyone! We are hopefully back on schedule, with a show that was inspired by a great voicemail by Gary from Jacksonville about cooking with his kids. I enlist the aid of my daughter Amanda in reviewing 3 great shows from Food Network: Good Eats with Alton Brown, How’d That Get On My Plate, and Food Detectives.

We were pretty relaxed and more than a little goofy recording this one, so we hope you enjoy it!

Thanks so much for listening!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek – at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. You can also see our super cute t-shirts, mugs and bags at our Zazzle store link, if you are interested. I love the logo so much that I thought it would be great on shirts, etc.!

I would also love your comments, family stories and questions!

Promo: What the Cast?

Logo Art by Tim Coffey

Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton
Sound effects and other music courtesy of pacdv.com

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2008/08/11/htgyg-show-11-good-food-and-giggles/feed/ 1 00:01:01 Hi again, everyone! We are hopefully back on schedule, with a show that was inspired by a great voicemail by Gary from Jacksonville about cooking ... Hi again, everyone! We are hopefully back on schedule, with a show that was inspired by a great voicemail by Gary from Jacksonville about cooking with his kids. I enlist the aid of my daughter Amanda in reviewing 3 great shows from Food Network: Good Eats with Alton Brown, How'd That Get On My Plate, and Food Detectives. We were pretty relaxed and more than a little goofy recording this one, so we hope you enjoy it! Thanks so much for listening! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek - at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. You can also see our super cute t-shirts, mugs and bags at our Zazzle store link, if you are interested. I love the logo so much that I thought it would be great on shirts, etc.! I would also love your comments, family stories and questions! Promo: What the Cast? Logo Art by Tim Coffey Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Sound effects and other music courtesy of pacdv.com Shows,,TV,Show,Reviews Susie the Southern Geek clean No HTGYG Show#9: Kung Fu Panda, Spore & Kids http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2008/07/02/htgyg9-kung-fu-panda-spore-kids/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2008/07/02/htgyg9-kung-fu-panda-spore-kids/#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:25:22 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=42 Hi everyone!

Today, I am aided by my daughter Amanda and my son Kevin, who wanted to discuss some of their favorite things, new and old. We discuss Kung Fu Panda, the Spore Creature Creator, Portal, Star Wars Galactic Hero figures, iCarly, The Wizards of Waverly Place and Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

Big thanks and hugs to Darcy Low, who has kept us going with content on the web page during my break. Please check out her book and movie reviews! We love you Darcy!

Thanks so much to all of you for hanging in there and waiting on me! Between being sick, painting the basement (which didn’t help my being sick) and going out of town, it has been a busy month of June! We plan to be back on schedule now, and hope you are still liking us. Let us know what you want to hear! You can also send us your family-friendly reviews, just like Darcy!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek – at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums.

I would also love your comments, family stories and questions!

Logo Art by Tim Coffey

Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton
Sound effects and other music courtesy of pacdv.com

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2008/07/02/htgyg9-kung-fu-panda-spore-kids/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Hi everyone! Today, I am aided by my daughter Amanda and my son Kevin, who wanted to discuss some of their favorite things, new and old. ... Hi everyone! Today, I am aided by my daughter Amanda and my son Kevin, who wanted to discuss some of their favorite things, new and old. We discuss Kung Fu Panda, the Spore Creature Creator, Portal, Star Wars Galactic Hero figures, iCarly, The Wizards of Waverly Place and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Big thanks and hugs to Darcy Low, who has kept us going with content on the web page during my break. Please check out her book and movie reviews! We love you Darcy! Thanks so much to all of you for hanging in there and waiting on me! Between being sick, painting the basement (which didn't help my being sick) and going out of town, it has been a busy month of June! We plan to be back on schedule now, and hope you are still liking us. Let us know what you want to hear! You can also send us your family-friendly reviews, just like Darcy! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek - at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. I would also love your comments, family stories and questions! Logo Art by Tim Coffey Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Sound effects and other music courtesy of pacdv.com Movie,Reviews,,Shows,,TV,Show,Reviews,,Video,Game,Reviews Susie the Southern Geek clean No HTGYG Show #3: Parenting Styles and Lego Star Wars http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2008/04/21/htgyg-show-3-parenting-styles-and-lego-star-wars/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2008/04/21/htgyg-show-3-parenting-styles-and-lego-star-wars/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:28:44 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=15 Hi everyone!

This week we have a patchwork quilt of a show. I present an article from Parenting.com about parenting styles, then my husband John comments on his theory of getting young kids to game. Next I review one of our favorite games to play with older children and adults, Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game. Then I interview my 5 year-old son Kevin about his favorite games, which include Lego Star Wars, and I review the Discovery Channel’s outstanding DVD set Planet Earth.

What do you think is the biggest challenge to being a geek parent? Please email us at howtogrowyourgeek – at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number 206-202-7309.

I would also love your comments, family stories and questions!

Logo Art by Tim Coffey

Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton
Sound effects and other music courtesy of pacdv.com

Subscribe using iTunes! and show us some iTunes love!

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2008/04/21/htgyg-show-3-parenting-styles-and-lego-star-wars/feed/ 0 25:04 Hi everyone! This week we have a patchwork quilt of a show. I present an article from Parenting.com about parenting styles, then my husband John ... Hi everyone! This week we have a patchwork quilt of a show. I present an article from Parenting.com about parenting styles, then my husband John comments on his theory of getting young kids to game. Next I review one of our favorite games to play with older children and adults, Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game. Then I interview my 5 year-old son Kevin about his favorite games, which include Lego Star Wars, and I review the Discovery Channel's outstanding DVD set Planet Earth. What do you think is the biggest challenge to being a geek parent? Please email us at howtogrowyourgeek - at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number 206-202-7309. I would also love your comments, family stories and questions! Logo Art by Tim Coffey Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Sound effects and other music courtesy of pacdv.com Subscribe using iTunes! and show us some iTunes love! Board,Game,Reviews,,Shows,,TV,Show,Reviews,,Video,Game,Reviews Susie the Southern Geek clean No HTGYG Show #2: Great Games for Kids http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2008/04/14/htgyg-show-2/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2008/04/14/htgyg-show-2/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:00:43 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=8 In this episode, I present the new hands-only method of CPR. More information is available at the American Heart Association.

Then my husband John joins me to comment on last episode’s topic of what to do when you bring your little geek home. Then I review one of our favorite Discovery Channel shows, “Dirty Jobs.”

Finally, I present four of my favorite board games for playing with my little geeks, starting at 4-5 years old. The games I present are Apples to Apples Jr., Uno Attack, The Amazing Labyrinth, and Battleground: Crossbows and Catapults.

Please send in your recorded comments and emails to Howtogrowyourgeek -at- gmail.com or call 206-202-7309 and leave me a voicemail! I would love your comments, family stories and questions!

Logo Art by Tim Coffey

Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton
Sound effects and other music courtesy of pacdv.com

Subscribe using iTunes! and show us some iTunes love!

]]> http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2008/04/14/htgyg-show-2/feed/ 0 26:52 In this episode, I present the new hands-only method of CPR. More information is available at the American Heart Association. Then my husband John joins me ... In this episode, I present the new hands-only method of CPR. More information is available at the American Heart Association. Then my husband John joins me to comment on last episode's topic of what to do when you bring your little geek home. Then I review one of our favorite Discovery Channel shows, "Dirty Jobs." Finally, I present four of my favorite board games for playing with my little geeks, starting at 4-5 years old. The games I present are Apples to Apples Jr., Uno Attack, The Amazing Labyrinth, and Battleground: Crossbows and Catapults. Please send in your recorded comments and emails to Howtogrowyourgeek -at- gmail.com or call 206-202-7309 and leave me a voicemail! I would love your comments, family stories and questions! Logo Art by Tim Coffey Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Sound effects and other music courtesy of pacdv.com Subscribe using iTunes! and show us some iTunes love! Board,Game,Reviews,,Shows,,TV,Show,Reviews Susie the Southern Geek clean No