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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.