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Designated Survivor is an interesting new TV show that posits “What happens if the US government is obliterated?”  Based on an actual procedure of keeping one cabinet member away to act as the designated survivor.  The show dives into this premise with action and a bit of political drama.  Think… Read More» The post GE54: Designated Survivor Totoro appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

Star Wars Dark Empire is an intriguing graphic novel that expands on the Holy Trilogy.  Discover 5 reasons you need to read this graphic novel trilogy. 5) It continues the saga with a focus on the future by paying homage to the past 4) It shows the cyclical nature of the… Read More» The post GE53: 5 Reasons Star Wars Dark Empire Trilogy is AWESOME appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

Star Wars Empire at War is a fun real time strategy (RTS) game you can play on computers running Windows or Mac OSX.  Discover 5 reasons you should play the game. 5) It is affordable ($19.99 via Steam or Mac App Store) 4) Captures the RTS feel of Empire vs Rebel Alliance… Read More» The post GE52: 5 Reasons to Play Star Wars Empire at War appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

  Tristan J. Tarwater is kickstarting her debut graphic novel illustrated by Adrian Ricker.  Shamsee: A Fistful of Lunars is set in the world of Valley of Ten Crescents containing Tristan’s novels Thieves at Heart (FREE eBook from Amazon), Self-Made Scoundrel, and Red Moon Rising found at Back That Elf Up.… Read More» The post GE51: Tristan Tarwater Fantasy Author appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

  Star Wars has some interesting examples of good and bad fathers.  Since Jonathan and his wife are expecting their first child he thought it a good idea to look to Star Wars to see what kind of father he should be. Please note that this episode contains SPOILERS and… Read More» The post GE50: 5 Star Wars Fatherhood Examples appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

  5 great Youtube parody music videos are shared this week.  It was such fun doing the Weird Al episode decided it’d be even more fun to do another.  Hope that you enjoy the picks. 5) The Star Wars That I Used To Know 4) Share it Maybe 3) Minecraft Style… Read More» The post GE49: 5 Great Youtube Parody Videos appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

Weird Al Yankovic has parodied hit songs for more than three decades.  His newest album, Mandatory Fun, is #1 on the Billboard charts.  We celebrate this by recommending five of his great music videos. 5) Perform This Way 4) Smells Like Nirvana 3) White & Nerdy 2) Amish Paradise 1)… Read More» The post GE48: 5 Great Weird Al Music Videos appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

Game Dev Tycoon ($9.99 on Steam) puts you in control of your very own video game company.  Build it up from your parents’ garage into a multi-million dollar corporation behind hit games.  YOU have the power. Mailbag What type of game do you most want to make in Game Dev… Read More» The post GE47: Game Dev Tycoon appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

The black and white indie film, Clerks, by Kevin Smith has much to teach us.  We share five life lessons we can all learn from the film. Never seen the film?  BUY the Clerks 15 anniversary edition for just $6 on Amazon. 5 Life Lessons from Clerks “I’m Not Even… Read More» The post GE46: 5 Life Lessons from Kevin Smith’s Clerks appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

You’re minding your own business at the friendly local game store when someone unleashes a torrent of swears.  All you hear is “^#%*#( this and (&*$* you.  I can’t believe you *#&#^#*&$ all my &^#$* armies” and so forth.  What are you to do? Community organizer Aaron Bostian shares his… Read More» The post GE45: What the BLEEP!?! appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

  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… Read More» The post GE44: 5 Gifts for Geek Dads appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

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… Read More» The post GE43: Optimus Prime Dies appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

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… Read More» The post GE42: Top 5 Kevin Smith Films Part 1 appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

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… Read More» The post GE41: How to Geek Out Your Wedding with Angelia Parenteau appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

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… Read More» The post GE40: 5 Signs Star Wars: A New Hope is a GREAT Film appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

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… Read More» The post GE39: 5 Reasons to Play Prison Architect appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

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… Read More» The post GE38: 5 Reasons Ray Harryhausen was Incredible appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

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… Read More» The post GE37: 5 Reasons Free Comic Book Day is Awesome appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

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… Read More» The post GE36: 5 Ways to Pass the Time When Sick appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

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… Read More» The post GE35: 5 Ways to Help with Boston’s Marathon Bombing Victims appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

Anyone who owns a mobile device has favorite apps.  We are no different and are sharing 5 fun games that you can play on any Apple device (iPhone, iPad, etc) you own. Some are free, some cost money, but all are a lot of fun to play.   5 Fun… Read More» The post GE34: 5 Fun iOS Games appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

“So I swear I do believe in Nargles.”  This totally clean episode is devoted to a unique musical act known as the Whomping Willows.  If you’re a fan of the Harry Potter books, reading, equality, owning who you are, and using your imagination, then this is an episode to which… Read More» The post GE33: Wizard Rocking with The Whomping Willows appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

Episode 31 covered 5 Highlights from TotalCon 2012.  This time Jonathan tackles his 5 regrets from the con.   5 Regrets from TotalCon 2013 5 – Missed out on some awesome games 4 – Didn’t network as much as desired 3 – Fewer people in attendance at the panels 2… Read More» The post GE32: 5 Regrets from TotalCon 2013 appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

TotalCon is New England’s largest game convention.  2013 marks Jonathan’s 3rd year in attendance.  He recounts his top 5 highlights from the con.   Top 5 Highlights from TotalCon 2013 5 – Getting my press badge courtesy of Angelia Parenteau, TC‘s Promotional Director 4 – Being on Cube of Death… Read More» The post GE31: 5 Highlights from TotalCon 2013 appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

Valentine’s Day can be a tough day for many people.  But, imagine if you’re in need of a gift for that special geek in your life.  EEK!  What are you to do? Ben Gerber, owner of Troll in the Corner, joins Jonathan to share their picks for geeky gifts on… Read More» The post GE30: Valentine’s Gifts for Geeks with Ben Gerber appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

TotalCon is New England’s largest gaming convention.  We highlight 5 reasons why you must make TotalCon your first con.  If you’ve gone to many cons or even been to TotalCon before, you’ll learn something new by listening to this episode.   5 Reasons to Make TotalCon Your First Con 5… Read More» The post GE29: 5 Reasons to Make TotalCon Your First Con appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

Who doesn’t play video games?  While you’re rescuing princess, flinging birds, and shooting bad guys how much attention do you pay to the music in the game? We highlight 5 amazing video game albums that you must get.   5 Amazing Video Game Albums #5 Video Games Live Level 2… Read More» The post GE28: 5 Amazing Video Game Albums appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

The 5 best homes from fandom are ranked.  Bilbo’s house from Lord of the Rings, not in this list, or perhaps Superman’s Fortress of Solitude, also not on this list, might be some of your favorites.   5 Great Fandom Homes #5 Leonard & Sheldon’s Apartment from Big Bang Theory (check… Read More» The post GE27: 5 Great Fandom Homes appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

2012 is drawing to a close and we jumped on the bandwagon. We’re sharing Jonathan’s 5 favorite Geeks Explicitly episodes of 2012.   5 Favorite GE Episodes of 2012 #5 GE11: Top 5 Most Epic Films with Ben Gerber #4 GE5: Whedon, Joss Whedon. Part 1 #3 GE6: Happy 4th… Read More» The post GE26: 5 Favorite GE Episodes of 2012 appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

Aliens and Sci-Fi go together like Peanut Butter and Jelly Time. This episode shares 5 Great Science Fiction Aliens. There’s only so much room in a top 5 list and we’re bound to leave out some of your favorites.  Let us know what you think we got right and what… Read More» The post GE25: 5 Great Sci-Fi Aliens appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

You probably have a geek in your life and maybe you can use some ideas for what to buy them this holiday season.  This episode covers 15 gifts perfect for any geek. The idea of the holiday gift guide started in 2006 with Jonathan’s other show Wargaming Recon.  You can… Read More» The post GE24: 15 Geeky Gifts for the Holidays appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

What game lets you dig for diamonds, build a home, and battle monsters?  Minecraft of course. Minecraft is sweeping the internet with its sandbox style of play, which allows players to build fantastic creations before hiding from the monsters that appear at night.  Everyone from Wil Wheaton on down love… Read More» The post GE23: Minecraft Resources for Beginners appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

If you came here looking for the show notes for our episode covering Minecraft, Jonathan gave you the wrong URL. We are very sorry for this. Please go to GE23: Minecraft Resources for Beginners. Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc and devastation across a multitude of communities.  It killed people.  It caused… Read More» The post GE22: 5 Geeky Things to Do During a Hurricane appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

In the Simpsons Reverend Lovejoy’s wife Helen is known for saying “What about the children?!  Won’t somebody please think of the children!?”  This is exactly what Ben Gerber, Scott Lazzari, and I did on October 20, 2012.  We participated in the Extra Life 24 Hour Game-a-thon to raise money for… Read More» The post GE21: 24 Hour Game-a-Thon appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

Star Wars. Those two words are more evocative than many in the English language. Episode 20 goes Star Wars crazy with 5 of Jonathan’s favorite Star Wars novels. So, take this list with you to your local library, favorite book store, or online ebook vendor. 5 Favorite Star Wars Novels:… Read More» The post GE20: 5 Favorite Star Wars Novels appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

NOTE: IF YOU CAME HERE BY GOING TO TROLLITC.COM/GE19 EXPECTING TO FIND THE SHOW NOTES FOR JONATHAN’S 5 FAVORITE STAR WARS NOVELS, YOU’RE GONNA HAVE A BAD TIME. JONATHAN IS A GOON WHO MESSED UP. EPISODE 20 CONTAINS HIS 5 FAVORITE STAR WARS NOVEL. JUST CLICK THE LINK AND YOU’LL… Read More» The post GE19: Favorite Sci-Fi Shows with Brent Newhall appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

Akira Kurosawa defined the American western film and he did so with his Sengoku-jidai samurai films. This episode pays him homage. Jonathan reveals the Top 5 Kurosawa Westerns. These are cinematic masterpieces. 5-Throne of Blood Kagemusha The Hidden Fortress Yojimbo Seven Samurai TCPN Newsletter Each month, or thereabouts, our newsletter… Read More» The post GE18: Top 5 Kurosawa Westerns appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

Ben Gerber & Brent Newhall cover for Jonathan while he’s engaged with real life stuff for his first home. Brent and Ben sneer at real life, preferring to spend our time on the internet. Where it’s virtual, and friendly. They do what comes naturally, which is talk about themselves. They… Read More» The post GE17: Meet Ben and Brent appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

Not everyone movie has a great soundtracks. Bad movies can have amazing soundtracks and amazing movies can have sucky soundtracks. Stay tuned til the end for the Mailbag segment. Jonathan reveals 5 Great Soundtracks. These soundtracks should appeal to various types of geeks. Star Wars Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog Juno… Read More» The post GE16: 5 Great Soundtracks appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

What do you picture when you combine reading and Geeks Explicitly? Graphic novels of course. 5 Great Graphic Novels to be more precise. Jonathan reveals 5 Great Graphic Novels. They contain no superheroes, are not manga, and steer clear of non-fiction. Bone by Jeff Smith FABLES by Bill Willingham Usagi… Read More» The post GE15: 5 GREAT Graphic Novels appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

BRAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIINS! Ever play Zombie Dice or its sequel Zombie Dice 2 – Double Feature? Jonathan gives his recommendation. Watch Wil Wheaton and others play Zombie Dice on his video podcast TableTop. You can buy Zombie Dice from your friendly local game store for $13.13 and Zombie Dice 2 – Double… Read More» The post GE14: Zombie Dice Review BRAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIINS appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

Are you ready to enter the CUBE OF DEATH? Peter “Blix” Bryant, of the Tri Tac Games Podcast, sent this review copy of his game Cube of Death. Game mechanics are discussed followed by an analysis of the components. Thinking about purchasing this game? Jonathan gives his recommendation. Learn more… Read More» The post GE13: Cube of Death Review appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

Jeremy Kostiew, of MightyNightGaunt.com, discusses being a graphic designer, a LARPer, and World of Warcraft gamer. We also spend a bit of time discussing wine. Geeks Explicitly is the #1 show on the Troll in the Corner Podcast Network! You’ll want to check out Jonathan’s other podcast: Wargaming Recon, historical… Read More» The post GE12: Jeremy Kostiew, Graphic Designer appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

Ben Gerber, owner of Trollitc and host of Indie Talks, is the special guest helping to count down the Most Epic Films. Geeks Explicitly is the #1 show on the Troll in the Corner Podcast Network! Ben’s Top 5 5 – Monty Python and the Holy Grail 4 – Ben-Hur… Read More» The post GE11: Top 5 Most Epic Films with Ben Gerber appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

First ever graphic novel review on Geeks Explicitly this episode. Drew left the show to pursue other interests. Iron, or the War After by S.M. Vidaurri is reviewed. Check it out on Barnes & Noble or Amazon. Upcoming guests Jeremy Kostiew of Mighty Night Gaunt and Ben Gerber, Trollitc head… Read More» The post GE10: S.M. Vidaurri’s Iron, or the War After appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

NO new show this week. Jonathan J. Reinhart explains why Trollitc was down this week. He also discusses the free iPhone app, iTalk, which he used to record episode #8.5. Read Yes, we’re open again! A very brief history of what he hell happened by Ben Gerber for more on… Read More» The post Geeks Explicitly #9: Why the Troll Moved appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

There is NO new show this week. Jonathan J. Reinhart explains why. Many apologies for the poor audio quality. The audio notice was recorded on his iPhone while commuting to work. Please listen to Episode 8: Top 5 Fantasy Films and TELL US your FAVORITES. A new episode will be… Read More» The post Geeks Explicitly 8.5: Show in Reruns appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

Geeks Explicitly is here yet again! Co-hosts Drew McCarthy & Jonathan J. Reinhart shoot out another episode for the Troll in the Corner network. The guys share their Top 5 Fantasy Films lists. Stay for the end of the show to hear about the other shows on the Troll in… Read More» The post Geeks Explicitly #8: Top 5 Fantasy Films appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

Geeks Explicitly is here yet again! Co-hosts Drew McCarthy & Jonathan J. Reinhart shoot out another episode for the Troll in the Corner network. The dynamic duo chat with Brian and Curtis of The Game Night Guys fame. Stay for the end of the show to hear about the other… Read More» The post Geeks Explicitly #7: Meet the Game Night Guys appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

Geeks Explicitly is here yet again! Co-hosts Drew McCarthy & Jonathan J. Reinhart shoot out another episode for the Troll in the Corner network. The dynamic duo Mike Wick of The Hot Dog I Ate fame. Hope you prepare yourself for the multitude of juvenile jokes about encased meat, sausages,… Read More» The post Geeks Explicitly #6: Happy 4th of July with the Hot Dog I Ate appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.

Geeks Explicitly is here yet again! Co-hosts Drew McCarthy & Jonathan J. Reinhart shoot out another episode for the Troll in the Corner network. The dynamic duo discuss, evaluate, review, and chew the fat about Joss Whedon and his works from Buffy to Firefly/Serenity. Stay for the end of the… Read More» The post Geeks Explicitly #5: Whedon, Joss Whedon. Part 1 appeared first on Geeks Explicitly.