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So your kids didn’t get you what you really wanted for Father’s Day? Don’t panic! We got you covered.

This episode offers 5 gifts any geek dad would love to have. Feel free to get one or more of them for yourself or a geeky dad you know.

Han Solo in Carbonite Beach Towel-$24.95

Geek Dad: Awesomely Geeky Projects and Activities for Dads and Kids to Share-$10.44

“Winter is Coming” Coffee Mug-$12.46

Darth Vader and Son book-$8.51 and/or Vader’s Little Princess book-$9.53

Retro Gamer Cufflinks-$50

 

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What is the best gift you received for Father’s Day?

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Optimus Prime dies

OOPS! Looks like we forgot the spoiler alert. Well, it should be no surprise to any ’80s Kids out there that in 1986’s classic film Transformers: The Movie that Autobot leader, Optimus Prime, dies at the hands of the evil Megatron who leads the Decepticons.

This episode explains the importance of Prime’s death. Jonathan expands the discussion beyond Prime’s death as catalyst for the film. He touches on universal mythology, Star Wars, a bit of religion (not much…we promise), and our own mortality.

If you’ve never seen the film or if you don’t own it, we highly recommend you pick it up. Amazon has it at an affordable price.

Transformers: The Movie

The show winds down with Jonathan telling a story that ties Transformers: The Movie in with the rebirth of Geeks Explicitly! We hope that you like Geeks Explicitly and that you will continue to listen as we bring you new episodes.

 

Reasons Why Optimus Prime’s Death is Important

Characters in kid’s shows/films normally don’t die

Optimus Prime is Autobot leader, protecting and caring for them like a father

Megatron vs Optimus Prime is epic battle of Evil vs. Good

“One shall stand, one shall fall” results in glaring differences on value of life

Death scene is one of the saddest in kid’s film/TV much like Vader cutting down Obi-Wan

 

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On a scale of 1-10 how important do you think the death of Optimus Prime is?

You’ll want to check out Jonathan’s other podcast: Wargaming Recon, a historical wargaming podcast with new episodes every other Monday.

Be sure to tell your friends about Geeks Explicitly. You can contact us by e-mailing [email protected], follow us on Twitter @GeeksExplicitly, or Like our Facebook page.

Also, listen to us on iTunes!

Many thanks to Jeremy Kostiew for creating our logo. Check out his work at MightyNightGaunt.com.

If you like Geeks Explicitly, then you’re sure to like the other shows on the Troll in the Corner Podcast Network.

Our intro song is “I Wish I Were” by Matthew Ebel. Please give his other music a listen at www.matthewebel.com.

This podcast is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Noble Knight Games.

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New Jersey native Kevin Smith debuted as a director when his film Clerks was snatched up at the Sundance Film Festival. The black and white movie was filmed for under $30,000.

This episode lists our top 5 of the films set in the View Askewniverse, which runs parallel to and sometimes within New Jersey.

 

Chasing Amy

Dogma

Clerks

Mallrats

Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back

 

Mailbag

What is your favorite Jersey Trilogy film?

You’ll want to check out Jonathan’s other podcast: Wargaming Recon, a historical wargaming podcast with new episodes on the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month.

Be sure to tell your friends about Geeks Explicitly. You can contact us by e-mailing [email protected], follow us on Twitter @GeeksExplicitly, or Like our Facebook page.

Also, listen to us on iTunes!

Many thanks to Jeremy Kostiew for creating our logo. Check out his work at MightyNightGaunt.com.

If you like Geeks Explicitly, then you’re sure to like the other shows on the Troll in the Corner Podcast Network.

Our intro song is “I Wish I Were” by Matthew Ebel. Please give his other music a listen at www.matthewebel.com.

This podcast is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Noble Knight Games.

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Close your eyes and picture this scene in your mind. A woman wielding a hatchet hovers over a man sleeping on a couch. She prepares to smash into his head with the hatchet. Of what is this a scene? A wedding, of course,

Angelia Parenteau discusses her horror-themed wedding and tells how she geeked out her special day with the things she loves.

We apologize for the audio quality of this episode. Skype suffered technical difficulties that were not evident until after the episode was recorded. We regret the inconvenience this has caused.

 

Places Mentioned in the Episode

Lizzie Borden House Bed & Breakfast Museum

Governor Sprague Mansion, Rhode Island

Governor Sprague Mansion is HAUNTED

 

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How will you geek out your special day?

You’ll want to check out Jonathan’s other podcast: Wargaming Recon, a historical wargaming podcast with new episodes on the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month.

Be sure to tell your friends about Geeks Explicitly. You can contact us by e-mailing [email protected], follow us on Twitter @GeeksExplicitly, or Like our Facebook page.

Also, listen to us on iTunes!

Many thanks to Jeremy Kostiew for creating our logo. Check out his work at MightyNightGaunt.com.

If you like Geeks Explicitly, then you’re sure to like the other shows on the Troll in the Corner Podcast Network.

Our intro song is “I Wish I Were” by Matthew Ebel. Please give his other music a listen at www.matthewebel.com.

This podcast is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Noble Knight Games.

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Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope is one of the best pieces of cinema made in all of human history. What are some of the signs to alert viewers of the film’s magnificence?

Jonathan shares 5 signs that show this is a great film.

 

5 Signs A New Hope is a Great Film

Great example of the myth of the hero

Han shot first!

Sets the stage for the entire Star Wars universe.

One of the greatest soundtracks (affiliate link) in the history of film

Groundbreaking special effects

 

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What are other signs that Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope is a GREAT film?

You’ll want to check out Jonathan’s other podcast: Wargaming Recon, a historical wargaming podcast with new episodes on the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month.

Be sure to tell your friends about Geeks Explicitly. You can contact us by e-mailing [email protected], follow us on Twitter @GeeksExplicitly, or Like our Facebook page.

Also, listen to us on iTunes!

Many thanks to Jeremy Kostiew for creating our logo. Check out his work at MightyNightGaunt.com.

If you like Geeks Explicitly, then you’re sure to like the other shows on the Troll in the Corner Podcast Network.

Our intro song is “I Wish I Were” by Matthew Ebel. Please give his other music a listen at www.matthewebel.com.

This podcast is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Noble Knight Games.

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Prison Architect is a fun and challenging game.  It is currently in Alpha but is a stable and enjoyable game for Windows and Mac OSX.

Jonathan apologizes in this episode for confusion he caused last time.  The Ray Harryhausen episode was mistakenly referred to as Episode 39.  It is actually episode 38.  This Prison Architect episode is #39.  Please accept our apologies.

 

5 Reasons to Play Prison Architect

It’s Addicting

It’s Nuanced.

It’s Pretty.

It’s Challenging

It’s Evolving.

 

Also discussed:

On May 18, 2013 Jonathan will walk 3 miles to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  His little cousin Gracie was born with CF and she is a huge inspiration.  If you can afford to do so please consider making a donation.

Mailbag

Share why you will or won’t buy an alpha version of a game.

You’ll want to check out Jonathan’s other podcast: Wargaming Recon, a historical wargaming podcast with new episodes on the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month.

Be sure to tell your friends about Geeks Explicitly. You can contact us by e-mailing [email protected], follow us on Twitter @GeeksExplicitly, or Like our Facebook page.

Also, listen to us on iTunes!

Many thanks to Jeremy Kostiew for creating our logo. Check out his work at MightyNightGaunt.com.

If you like Geeks Explicitly, then you’re sure to like the other shows on the Troll in the Corner Podcast Network.

Our intro song is “I Wish I Were” by Matthew Ebel. Please give his other music a listen at www.matthewebel.com.

This podcast is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Noble Knight Games.

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Ray Harryhausen may not be well known to today’s moviegoers.  But, he was a special effects genius best known for his unique brand of stop motion animation.

Mr. Harryhausen created stop motion characters that explode off the screen.  He was best known for his work with the 1963 film Jason and the Argonauts.  Mr. Harryhausen passed away on May 7, 2013.

In the episode Jonathan says it is Episode 39.  He is wrong.  It is actually episode 38.  Please accept our apologies.

 

5 Reasons Ray Harryhausen was Incredible

Jason and the Argonauts.

Clash of the Titans.

We have Star Wars.

We have Peter Jackson’s LoTR.

Ray’s characters transcend their inanimate state.

 

Also discussed:

Jonathan will be a guest on the Ruthless Diastema video cast hosted by Pete Figtree.  His episode will be Wargaming 101 with Jonathan J. Reinhart.  Some previous episodes have been: How to have a successful gaming blog Ben Gerber, How to make your Fate games awesome with Lenny Balsera, and Fortune’s Fool 101 with Jay Stratton and Jason Keeley.

On May 18, 2013 Jonathan will walk 3 miles to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  His little cousin Gracie was born with CF and she is a huge inspiration.  If you can afford to do so please consider making a donation.

Mailbag

Share why you love Ray Harryhausen.

You’ll want to check out Jonathan’s other podcast: Wargaming Recon, a historical wargaming podcast with new episodes on the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month.

Be sure to tell your friends about Geeks Explicitly. You can contact us by e-mailing [email protected], follow us on Twitter @GeeksExplicitly, or Like our Facebook page.

Also, listen to us on iTunes!

Many thanks to Jeremy Kostiew for creating our logo. Check out his work at MightyNightGaunt.com.

If you like Geeks Explicitly, then you’re sure to like the other shows on the Troll in the Corner Podcast Network.

Our intro song is “I Wish I Were” by Matthew Ebel. Please give his other music a listen at www.matthewebel.com.

This podcast is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Noble Knight Games.

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Free Comic Book Day is Saturday, May 4, 2013. Learn why Free Comic Book Day is Awesome!

 

5 Reasons Free Comic Book Day is Awesome

FREE Comics.

Meet artists.

Support local entities.

Experience something new.

Geek out.

 

Also discussed:

Jonathan will be a guest on the Ruthless Diastema video cast hosted by Pete Figtree.  His episode will be Wargaming 101 with Jonathan J. Reinhart.  Some previous episodes have been: How to have a successful gaming blog Ben Gerber, How to make your Fate games awesome with Lenny Balsera, and Fortune’s Fool 101 with Jay Stratton and Jason Keeley.

On May 18, 2013 Jonathan will walk 3 miles to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  His little cousin Gracie was born with CF and she is a huge inspiration.  If you can afford to do so please consider making a donation.

Mailbag

Share why you love Free Comic Book Day.

You’ll want to check out Jonathan’s other podcast: Wargaming Recon, a historical wargaming podcast with new episodes on the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month.

Be sure to tell your friends about Geeks Explicitly. You can contact us by e-mailing [email protected], follow us on Twitter @GeeksExplicitly, or Like our Facebook page.

Also, listen to us on iTunes!

Many thanks to Jeremy Kostiew for creating our logo. Check out his work at MightyNightGaunt.com.

If you like Geeks Explicitly, then you’re sure to like the other shows on the Troll in the Corner Podcast Network.

Our intro song is “I Wish I Were” by Matthew Ebel. Please give his other music a listen at www.matthewebel.com.

This podcast is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Noble Knight Games.

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Ever feel ill and wish that you would hurry up and get better so you could do something fun?

Being sick doesn’t mean you need to languish in boredom.

 

5 Ways to Pass the Time When Sick

Discover a new film/TV show

Local Library

Redbox

Netflix

Hulu

iTunes

Network Websites

Catch up on your reading

Amazon.com (Affiliate Link)

BN.com

Free Comics apps for mobile devices

Internet Archive for FREE ebooks

Listen to a favorite musician/album

Create your own game

Get creative

Draw, write, or paint

 

Mailbag

What are your favorite things to do when ill?

You’ll want to check out Jonathan’s other podcast: Wargaming Recon, a historical wargaming podcast with new episodes on the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month.

Be sure to tell your friends about Geeks Explicitly. You can contact us by e-mailing [email protected], follow us on Twitter @GeeksExplicitly, or Like our Facebook page.

Also, listen to us on iTunes!

Many thanks to Jeremy Kostiew for creating our logo. Check out his work at MightyNightGaunt.com.

If you like Geeks Explicitly, then you’re sure to like the other shows on the Troll in the Corner Podcast Network.

Our intro song is “I Wish I Were” by Matthew Ebel. Please give his other music a listen at www.matthewebel.com.

This podcast is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Noble Knight Games.

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On Patriot’s Day 2013 multiple bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Three people were murdered and over 170 other innocent victims were injured in this cowardly terrorist act. Jonathan J. Reinhart lives less than 24 miles from the bombing site and his wife works less than a 10 minute walk to that spot.

This episode tells how you can help the victims of this dastardly tragedy and how you can help those in need in your own communities.

 

5 Ways to Help with Boston’s Marathon Bombing Victims

Give Blood.

Donate to an appropriate charity. One Fund Boston is a great choice.

Thank 1st Responders for all they do.

Stay reliably informed before passing information on to others. Boston Police’s Twitter account and the FBI Boston’s Twitter account are great resources.

Live your life normally.

 

Mailbag

Share your favorite ways to help. We’d love to hear about them.

You’ll want to check out Jonathan’s other podcast: Wargaming Recon, a historical wargaming podcast with new episodes on the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month.

Be sure to tell your friends about Geeks Explicitly. You can contact us by e-mailing [email protected], follow us on Twitter @GeeksExplicitly, or Like our Facebook page.

Also, listen to us on iTunes!

Many thanks to Jeremy Kostiew for creating our logo. Check out his work at MightyNightGaunt.com.

If you like Geeks Explicitly, then you’re sure to like the other shows on the Troll in the Corner Podcast Network.

Our intro song is “I Wish I Were” by Matthew Ebel. Please give his other music a listen at www.matthewebel.com.

This podcast is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Noble Knight Games.

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