http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net Parenting while being a Geek, and maybe, just maybe, getting your kids to be Geeks too! Thu, 03 May 2012 11:05:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 2008-2012 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/ howtogrowyourgeek@gmail.com (Susie the Southern Geek) howtogrowyourgeek@gmail.com (Susie the Southern Geek) Family and Hobbies 1440 http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/images/HTGYG144x144.jpg http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net 144 144 http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/feed/podcast/ 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! Kids, family, Parenting, games, hobbies, humor, science, fiction Susie the Southern Geek Susie the Southern Geek howtogrowyourgeek@gmail.com no clean http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/04/27/htgyg-show-128-world-book-night-and-kevins-favorite-books/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/04/27/htgyg-show-128-world-book-night-and-kevins-favorite-books/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:37:54 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=322 http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/04/27/htgyg-show-128-world-book-night-and-kevins-favorite-books/feed/ 0 0:00:01 TweetThe Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons & Oracle of Ages This episode, we celebrate World Book Night, and welcome new members to our HTGYG team - Laith Preston and his daughters. Laith does a lot of reviewing over at The Dragon Page, an[...] TweetThe Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons & Oracle of Ages This episode, we celebrate World Book Night, and welcome new members to our HTGYG team - Laith Preston and his daughters. Laith does a lot of reviewing over at The Dragon Page, and they’ll be joining us to review kids’ books! They call in to tell us about their experience handing out copies of Ender’s Game to random folks for World Book Night. Then, my son Kevin entertains us with reviews of some of his favorite books: the manga books The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages; the kids’ novel Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist Book One:Flight of the Phoenix, the young adult novel Star Wars:The Wrath of Darth Maul, and the graphic novel Star Wars Omnibus: Boba Fett. Then he discusses how Ender’s Gameis a book he’s started but hasn’t finished yet – he thinks that he should be older to understand the story better. We’re also looking forward to the movie version slated to come out next year. Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist Book One: Flight of the Phoenix & Ender's Game If you have book, movie, board or video game reviews that you’d like to share, write or record them and send them to me! We’re interested in anything kid-appropriate! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my voicemail number at  (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.  And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek, or on Goodreads as SusietheGeek! Star Wars Omnibus:Boba Fett & The Wrath of Darth Maul Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Promo:  The Parsec Awards and Tuning in to SciFi TV Shows Susie the Southern Geek clean no http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/04/13/htgyg-show-127-goodreads-cheap-books-and-the-parsec-awards/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/04/13/htgyg-show-127-goodreads-cheap-books-and-the-parsec-awards/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:27:04 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=303 http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/04/13/htgyg-show-127-goodreads-cheap-books-and-the-parsec-awards/feed/ 0 0:00:01 TweetIn this episode, I discuss using Goodreads as a resouce for book reviews, and Alibris as a place to buy and sell used books. I mention that Amanda loves the series that starts with I’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have to [...] TweetIn this episode, I discuss using Goodreads as a resouce for book reviews, and Alibris as a place to buy and sell used books. I mention that Amanda loves the series that starts with I’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have to Kill You (Gallagher Girls, #1) by Ally Carter. We have a couple of voicemails about iPad apps and thrift stores as good places to buy books. And finally, it is the beginning of Parsec Nominating Season, and I play promos for the Parsec Awards from Clinton of comedy4cast and Chuck & Kreg from Technorama. Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my voicemail number at  (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.  And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek, or on Goodreads as SusietheGeek! Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Promo:  The Parsec Awards and  Technorama Shows Susie the Southern Geek clean no http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/03/23/htgyg-show-126-the-hunger-games-movie-review-spoilers/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/03/23/htgyg-show-126-the-hunger-games-movie-review-spoilers/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:49:47 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=302 http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/03/23/htgyg-show-126-the-hunger-games-movie-review-spoilers/feed/ 0 0:08:42 TweetThe Hunger Games This episode is my unabashed lovefest discussing the move version of The Hunger Games. If you haven’t read the book or seen the movie, don’t listen past the first few minutes!  Otherwise, enjoy my unusual gush[...] TweetThe Hunger Games This episode is my unabashed lovefest discussing the move version of The Hunger Games. If you haven’t read the book or seen the movie, don’t listen past the first few minutes!  Otherwise, enjoy my unusual gushing over a book-to-movie adaptation done right! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my voicemail number at (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.  And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek! Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Promo: Technorama Promo: Tuning in to SciFi TV Shows Susie the Southern Geek no no http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/03/02/htgyg-show-125-libraries-and-ereaders/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/03/02/htgyg-show-125-libraries-and-ereaders/#comments Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:12:40 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=301 http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/03/02/htgyg-show-125-libraries-and-ereaders/feed/ 0 0:00:01 TweetThis episode, I discuss how school and public libraries are integrating support for eReaders, and places you can get low or no cost books for you and your kids! Links: Smashwords and Project Gutenberg Facebook page for Free eBooks from Ama[...] TweetThis episode, I discuss how school and public libraries are integrating support for eReaders, and places you can get low or no cost books for you and your kids! Links: Smashwords and Project Gutenberg Facebook page for Free eBooks from Amazon Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my voicemail number at  (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.  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: comedy4cast and Marc Gunn’s Irish & Celtic Music Podcast Shows Susie the Southern Geek clean no http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/02/17/htgyg-show-124-9-essential-skills-kids-should-learn-and-homeschooling-revisited/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/02/17/htgyg-show-124-9-essential-skills-kids-should-learn-and-homeschooling-revisited/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:39:18 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=300 http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/02/17/htgyg-show-124-9-essential-skills-kids-should-learn-and-homeschooling-revisited/feed/ 0 0:00:01 TweetThis week, I found a couple of articles that I wanted to discuss with you. The first is “9 Essential Skills Kids Should Learn” by Leo Babauta on his blog Zen Habits. I agree completely that these 9 skills are essential to every[...] TweetThis week, I found a couple of articles that I wanted to discuss with you. The first is “9 Essential Skills Kids Should Learn” by Leo Babauta on his blog Zen Habits. I agree completely that these 9 skills are essential to every kid’s success in life. The second article is “Liberals, Don’t Homeschool Your Kids: Why teaching children at home violates progressive values,” (not the best title, but some good points) by Dana Goldstein, in the blog Slate.com. There are some very good points in these articles about the kinds of skills and lessons that our kids should learn to be successful, as well as to be good influences in their lives. Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my voicemail number at  (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.  And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek! Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Promo: The Critical Myth Podcast Promo: Technorama Shows Susie the Southern Geek clean no http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/02/09/htgyg-show-123-gary-speaks-and-hunger-games-revisited/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/02/09/htgyg-show-123-gary-speaks-and-hunger-games-revisited/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:14:39 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=299 http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/02/09/htgyg-show-123-gary-speaks-and-hunger-games-revisited/feed/ 0 0:00:01 TweetThis episode, I’m joined by Jake the whining dog and lots of my own sneezes, which I hopefully edited out! Also, we have a number of voicemails from Gary on topics ranging from our show on Internet security, reading, crafts and Origa[...] TweetThis episode, I’m joined by Jake the whining dog and lots of my own sneezes, which I hopefully edited out! Also, we have a number of voicemails from Gary on topics ranging from our show on Internet security, reading, crafts and Origami Yoda. Then I revisit the Hunger Games trilogy with my recommendations on the final two books. Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my voicemail number at  (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.  And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek! Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Promo: Technorama and Podculture Shows Susie the Southern Geek clean no http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/01/23/htgyg-show-122-neil-degrasse-tyson-and-trek-nation/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/01/23/htgyg-show-122-neil-degrasse-tyson-and-trek-nation/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:55:45 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=298 http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/01/23/htgyg-show-122-neil-degrasse-tyson-and-trek-nation/feed/ 4 0:00:01 TweetIn this episode, I discuss Neil DeGrasse Tyson, his place as a wonderful science communicator and his fantastic podcast StarTalkRadio. His interviews with Whoopi Goldberg and Nichelle Nichols leads to my discussion of the documentary Trek [...] TweetIn this episode, I discuss Neil DeGrasse Tyson, his place as a wonderful science communicator and his fantastic podcast StarTalkRadio. His interviews with Whoopi Goldberg and Nichelle Nichols leads to my discussion of the documentary Trek Nation, from the Science Channel. Trek Nation is the journey of discovery that Rod Rodenberry went on to discover his father Gene’s vision and place in history as the father of Star Trek. Have your kids watch a few episodes of  Star Trek TOS and Next Generation, then watch this documentary together! And finally, send us your recommendations for iPad apps we should try out, now that we’ve gotten one! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my voicemail number at  (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.  And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek! Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Promo: SofaDogs and Great Hites Shows Susie the Southern Geek clean no http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/01/18/im-protesting-sopapipa-and-you-should-too/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/01/18/im-protesting-sopapipa-and-you-should-too/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:01:01 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=297 http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/01/18/im-protesting-sopapipa-and-you-should-too/feed/ 0 http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/01/12/htgyg-show-121-jimi-isaac-school-project-materials-and-having-a-good-craft-closet/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/01/12/htgyg-show-121-jimi-isaac-school-project-materials-and-having-a-good-craft-closet/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:40:16 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=296 http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2012/01/12/htgyg-show-121-jimi-isaac-school-project-materials-and-having-a-good-craft-closet/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Tweet In this episode, the first thing I do is review the new book by Phil Rink – Jimi & Isaac 1a: School Soccer. This book is a wonderful story of how trying something new and changing up habits is a good thing which can lead you to [...] Tweet In this episode, the first thing I do is review the new book by Phil Rink – Jimi & Isaac 1a: School Soccer. This book is a wonderful story of how trying something new and changing up habits is a good thing which can lead you to discovering talents you didn’t know you had! You can pick it up here at Amazon – please support independent authors that you like! Thanks to Phil for the book, and we look forward to more in this fun series, aimed at upper elementary and middle schoolers. Air-dry clay, cardboard, acrylic craft paints and printed pictures Then I discuss two different topics that work well together – supplies for school projects and having lots of craft supplies for cold, dreary afternoons with bored kids. I list basic supplies to have on hand that are good for all ages, and then talk about how we’ve used some more advanced supplies in craft projects and how that can be helpful for those school dioramas and models. Check out these pics for some of the projects I mention. Geronimo Stilton puppet made from polymer clay, pipe cleaners, construction paper, tape and a wooden dowel Polymer clay organelles in a glycerin soap cell model Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my voicemail number at  (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.  And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek! Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Promo: Technorama and Tuning in to SciFi TV Shows Susie the Southern Geek clean no http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/12/21/htgyg-show-120-happy-holidays-hunger-games-and-ebenezer-scrooge/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/12/21/htgyg-show-120-happy-holidays-hunger-games-and-ebenezer-scrooge/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:50:34 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=295 http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/12/21/htgyg-show-120-happy-holidays-hunger-games-and-ebenezer-scrooge/feed/ 0 0:00:01 TweetThis week, I recommend the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, rant a bit about SOPA, wax poetic about the accents in a production of A Christmas Carol, and give advice about remembering others less fortunate in this holiday season! [...] TweetThis week, I recommend the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, rant a bit about SOPA, wax poetic about the accents in a production of A Christmas Carol, and give advice about remembering others less fortunate in this holiday season! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my NEW voicemail number at  (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.  And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek! Theme music and Chiron Beta Prime courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Shows Susie the Southern Geek clean no http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/12/12/htgyg-show-119-need-a-gift-ya-books-and-some-video-games-for-the-holidays/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/12/12/htgyg-show-119-need-a-gift-ya-books-and-some-video-games-for-the-holidays/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:55:58 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=294 http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/12/12/htgyg-show-119-need-a-gift-ya-books-and-some-video-games-for-the-holidays/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Tweet In this episode, I recommend a number of YA books and a couple of video games, in case you need a few gift ideas for your little geek! Here’s the list of books reviewed (not all pictured above): Leviathan, Behemoth and Goliath (The [...] Tweet In this episode, I recommend a number of YA books and a couple of video games, in case you need a few gift ideas for your little geek! Here’s the list of books reviewed (not all pictured above): Leviathan, Behemoth and Goliath (The Leviathan Series #1-3) by Scott Westerfield Incarceron and Sapphique by Catherine Fisher The Alchemist ( The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel #1) by Michael Scott The Red Pyramid (Kane Chronicles #1) and The Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles #2) by Rick Riordan The Summoning (Darkest Powers Series #1) by Kelley Armstrong And these games I recommend – I’ve not played them yet, but the reviews are good, and we’re getting them! Little Big Planet 2 by Sony (PS3) The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Swordby Nintendo (Wii) Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my NEW voicemail number at  (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.  And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek! Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Promo: Adventures in SciFi Publishing and Tuning in to SciFi TV Shows Susie the Southern Geek clean no http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/12/02/htgyg-show-118-keeping-our-kids-safe-at-home-and-online/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/12/02/htgyg-show-118-keeping-our-kids-safe-at-home-and-online/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:11:14 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=293 http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/12/02/htgyg-show-118-keeping-our-kids-safe-at-home-and-online/feed/ 0 0:37:23 TweetThis episode, I once again tackle a sensitive subject – keeping our kids safe. With all of the press about child predators and sexual abuse, we need to teach our kids what is appropriate behavior with other people, and what shouldn[...] TweetThis episode, I once again tackle a sensitive subject – keeping our kids safe. With all of the press about child predators and sexual abuse, we need to teach our kids what is appropriate behavior with other people, and what shouldn’t be tolerated and should be reported. Also, our kids need to know how to be safe online, both using the internet safely, whether observed or using a parental control program like SafeEyes. Finally, how to teach kids in order to protect their privacy while being online, in both social media sites, chats and gaming. *Correction – I stated that SafeEyes had been purchased by Norton, but it actually was purchased by McAfee. I also see that it has been given the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval, so it has some really good recommendations out there! The national Sex Offender registry can be found here, but you should also search for registries in your specific area! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my voicemail number at  (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.  And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek! Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Promo: Technorama and Podculture Shows Susie the Southern Geek clean no http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/11/14/htgyg-show-117-talking-about-sexuality-respect-and-growing-up-gulp/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/11/14/htgyg-show-117-talking-about-sexuality-respect-and-growing-up-gulp/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:48:38 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=292 http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/11/14/htgyg-show-117-talking-about-sexuality-respect-and-growing-up-gulp/feed/ 0 0:00:01 TweetThis episode, I start to tackle how to talk to your kids about sexuality, respect, and growing up, and how to know when your kids are ready to talk about this stuff! Yup, I mean talking about not only where babies come from, but also how t[...] TweetThis episode, I start to tackle how to talk to your kids about sexuality, respect, and growing up, and how to know when your kids are ready to talk about this stuff! Yup, I mean talking about not only where babies come from, but also how they get there, what kids whisper about on the playground, and laying the groundwork for keeping communication going as your kids grow. This discussion is based on my experience with my own life and kids, as well as what I learned studying developmental psychology in college and grad school. I welcome your comments, stories, and suggestions – especially with tweens and teens, since I’m getting to that stage! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my voicemail number at  (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.  And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek! Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Promo: The Babylon Podcast and Tuning in to SciFi TV Shows Susie the Southern Geek clean no http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/10/29/htgyg-show-116-halloween-fun-costumes-makeup-and-pumpkins/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/10/29/htgyg-show-116-halloween-fun-costumes-makeup-and-pumpkins/#comments Sat, 29 Oct 2011 23:51:08 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=291 http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/10/29/htgyg-show-116-halloween-fun-costumes-makeup-and-pumpkins/feed/ 1 0:00:01 TweetIn this episode, I share some ideas for Halloween costumes, makup tips, including a great intro makeup voicemail from our friend and makeup artist Lizzie, and some cool pumpkin ideas. We got some great ideas, including no-sew and last minu[...] TweetIn this episode, I share some ideas for Halloween costumes, makup tips, including a great intro makeup voicemail from our friend and makeup artist Lizzie, and some cool pumpkin ideas. We got some great ideas, including no-sew and last minute options here at Family Fun magazine, and some fun geeky costume ideas using boxes here. There are also some fun ideas here at Costume Idea Zone Here are a few links to some cool pumpkin videos, including a steampunk jack-o-lantern how-to and some freaky falling and smashing pumpkins below! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my voicemail number at  (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.  And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek! Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton Promo: The Signal and The ScapeCast Film was made by Devin Graham, with music by Stephen J. Anderson Shows Susie the Southern Geek clean no http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/10/14/htgyg-show-115-buffy-dr-horrible-dark-matters-and-rocky-horror/ http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/10/14/htgyg-show-115-buffy-dr-horrible-dark-matters-and-rocky-horror/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:52:59 +0000 susiethegeek http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/?p=290 http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/2011/10/14/htgyg-show-115-buffy-dr-horrible-dark-matters-and-rocky-horror/feed/ 0 0:00:01 TweetGetting ready for Halloween? Want some good scary media to share with your geeky kids – and to know for what age groups are these media appropriate? Here, I discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blo[...] TweetGetting ready for Halloween? Want some good scary media to share with your geeky kids – and to know for what age groups are these media appropriate? Here, I discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, H.P. Lovecraft’s stories, the Arkham Horror board game and even Rocky Horror Picture Show. And at the end, I review the new Science Channel TV show Dark Matters:Twisted but True, which tells scary stories and the science and history behind them. Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my  voicemail number at  (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.  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: Marc Gunn’s Irish & Celtic Music Podcast and The Chronic Rift Shows Susie the Southern Geek clean no