A Gigawatt Jukebox Themed Work Day Playlist Today's geeks work hard and play hard. Some are studying, eyes crossed from hours of endless reading. Some are earning a wage in the office after a long commute. Others are at home, exhausted from running a household. Whatever you've been slaving away at lately, you deserve an extra… Continue reading A New 9 to 5: Music for the Modern Geek’s Work Day
So for anyone who has been wondering if Metallica was ever going to release another album, there has finally been some good news. Well, better than just news. Metallica released "Hardwired" a few days ago! This is the first track for their upcoming November release “Hardwired… to Self-Destruct.” For anyone concerned that Metallica might have slipped backwards… Continue reading Metallica Releases New Single “Hardwired”
A Gigawatt Jukebox themed playlist From Rockabilly to Reggae, Movie Scores to Soul, our Gigawatt Jukebox is out of control. In true geek style, we submit a never-ending playlist that is not concerned with genre, popularity, or album release date. Since 1966, Star Trek has entertained generations of fans with its space adventures into the future. … Continue reading Music… The Final Frontier: A Star Trek Playlist
Admit it, you're a Trekkie. You've seen Star Trek Beyond, okaym maybe more than once, and now you're jonesing for more. You've busted out your DVDs of the previous movies. You've put on your headset and tried the latest Star Trek Online: Agents of Yesterday. You've even changed your cell phone notification to that communicator… Continue reading Live Long and Party: An Epic Star Trek Game Night
Unfortunately, I was unable to attend this month's hangout about our musical autobiographies due to some family issues. However, Regina and I talked a bit and thought it was a good idea for me to share them here in writing. I know it's not the same as a back and forth discussion, but I guess it's… Continue reading Autobiography Told Through Music
A Gigawatt Jukebox themed playlist From Rockabilly to Reggae, Movie Scores to Soul, our Gigawatt Jukebox is out of control. In true geek style, we submit a never-ending playlist that is not concerned with genre, popularity, or album release date. With Summertime Barbecue season in full gear, it is only appropriate to introduce a special edition of… Continue reading 10 Classic Tunes to “Liven” up your Barbecue
Most geeks I know, despite the stereotype of science and math nerds who think only in abstract precepts, have an artsy side. They detect patterns others miss like peanuts triggering migraines. They create stuff like Velcro. And they think outside the table the box lies on. Yet if we work too hard, laboring through the… Continue reading The Importance of Doing Nothing
Greetings, Geeks! We had a great hangout for July! New ambassadors Julie and Dante joined me and Rhonda to talk about how our experience and enjoyment of music has changed throughout our lives. We start with our first memories of seeking out music on our own, venture into junior high favorites, and first crushes. From… Continue reading TGE Ep 7 – July 2016 LIVE Podcast
Greetings, Geeks! We are live this Sunday, July 10th at 2 PM PST. We’re all looking forward to geeking out with you this weekend! Our theme this month is musical histories - we'll be discussing our favorite music and individual music styles. Regina will also update us on her Inkshares campaign for Mothering: The Game and the Nerdist video games contest… Continue reading July 2016 LIVE Google Hangout
It is not hard to get young kids interested in "screen time." Kids find screens just as captivating as the adults who carry them around in their pockets. I admit to using my screen as a distraction for lots of diaper changes when my daughter was barely old enough to hold it. It certainly cut down… Continue reading Game on Mom: My Daughter’s First Games
