When you’re ensconced in a culture, you don’t always realize that those around you might not know what you’re talking about. I don’t mean that they’re unfamiliar with a given topic of conversation, for example, the latest Marvel movie or a reboot of a popular sci-fi tv show. I’m talking about the actual words and phrases used to discuss things. I don’t know that many geeks think about it much, but we do have a language of our own. Continue reading Miss Dawn’s Musings – The Language of Geek
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Whatz Your Geek? – Robin
This week I got to interview Heather Hopp’s cousin Robin. Let’s see what her geek is. Continue reading Whatz Your Geek? – Robin
Whatz Your Geek? – It’s Heather Time
This week I got to talk to Heather Hopp. We have had her on the podcast, now let’s learn a bit more about her geek. Continue reading Whatz Your Geek? – It’s Heather Time
Miss Dawn’s Musings – Do Ratings Matter?
On Geek Watch One this week, we briefly touch on the now-defunct Comics Code and the MPAA and the seemingly arbitrary manner in which comics and movies are rated. Yes, this stems from a discussion of Deadpool and R-rated comic book movies. But obviously it’s larger than that. It did, however, get me thinking about whether these ratings or designations really matter at all anymore. Continue reading Miss Dawn’s Musings – Do Ratings Matter?
Whatz Your Geek? – Austin the Ghostbuster
Who are you going call? Ghostbusters! Austin Elam from Northeast Ohio Ghostbusters that is. I got to interview Austin at Oddmall. Continue reading Whatz Your Geek? – Austin the Ghostbuster