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The GeekDads Episode #61: He Shoveled 15 Tons of Snow Feb 17, 2010

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The GeekDads talk about snow, Buzz, and raising racist kids. Enjoy!

GeekDad.com is the parenting blog at Wired.com, edited by Ken Denmead, Matt Blum and Chris Anderson. It is a community of like-minded geeky parents writing about our experiences raising our kids in the digital age, and about our obsessions with technology, family-friendly projects, and pop-culture. The GeekDads podcast is a bi-weekly discussion of anything and everything that impacts us as geeks and parents.

GeekDad HipTrax #43 Feb 10, 2010

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Romance is in the air! And that can mean only one thing; our HEPA filter needs to be changed.

Oh wait…

Valentine's Day! Yeah, that totally explains it!

Cuddle up with that special someone and check out this ultra-romantical edition of GeekDad HipTrax featuring:

"To Have and to Hold" by temp sound solutions

Shawn Phase (AKA: temp sound solutions) is a titan in the chiptune, VGM and demoscene communities. He also has the most classic Konami logo tattoos of any single individual in recorded history. Check out the re-release of his amazing Xylox LP for free compliments of our friends at Pause Records.

"Romantic Cheapskate 2.0" by MC Frontalot

Since you obviously already own this track from Front's 2007 release Secrets From the Future, why not head over to the SPIN Magazine site to pick up the first single from his forthcoming Zero Day album. It's a song about Wil Wheaton, and that is the very definition of nerdcore.

"With You" by I Fight Dragons

Please join me in congratulating I Fight Dragons, as the band has just been signed to Photo Finish/Atlantic Records! I'm not sure how major label support will affect our ability to play their future releases, but hope springs eternal.

The GeekDads Episode #60: iPadCast Feb 03, 2010

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The GeekDads are back with everyone who wasn't watching the LOST season opener to talk about the iPad, and National Black History Month. Enjoy!

GeekDad HipTrax #42 Jan 27, 2010

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It's HipTrax time again, boys and girls! Aren't you excited? I know we are. So gather 'round while we serve you up a trio of nerdy tracks sure to please.

This episode features:

"Heroes in the Snow" by arcadecoma.

Chiptune artist arcadecoma. hales from Edinburgh, home of the Burke and Hare murders (-100 true crime points for those who don't know Burke and Hare) and Wattie Buchan (-100 punk rock points to those who don't know Wattie.) Only, y'know, arcadecoma. is much less scary. He's also a member of geek-centric netlabel Pterodactyl Squad, so head over to there to score the sweet, chippy goodness.

"Group with You" by The Four Eyes

The Four Eyes have recently redesigned their web site. Check out their new digs for a brand new crop of freely downloadable songs, including this one. You do like free stuff, right?

"On Your Six " by Ultraklystron

Karl Olson's new album Romance Language 2 is now available for super-cheap download via Bandcamp. Pick it up and share it with someone you love. Preferably while discussing your favorite fansubs.

Interview: Nathan Fillion Talks Firefly, Dr. Horrible, and Why Kids Need to Read Jan 21, 2010

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The GeekDads Episode #59: Please Give Generously to the GeekDad Haiti Relief Fundraiser Jan 20, 2010

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The GeekDads are back with a huge crew to talk about all the geeky news of the last two weeks, including smoking in Avatar, GeekDads on TV, and our fundraiser for Haiti relief. Enjoy!

GeekDad HipTrax #41 Jan 13, 2010

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HipTrax celebrates the New Year by looking back on the old. Specifically, we reflect on a trio of 2009 releases that fell near year's end, and thus, unfortunately, may have stayed under your radar.

This episode features:

"Autobeat Airbus (live)" by Optimus Rhyme

I hosted Optimus Rhyme's posthumous Live Vol. 1 as a free download at Hipster, please! for the week between Christmas and New Year's. This amazing live EP features a classic performance on Seattle's KEXP from back in 2004. Those who missed it as a free download are encouraged to keep an eye open for the impending iTunes release.

"Tsundere 2x4" by Rai

Rai Kamishiro's Electric Sheep was surely one of the brightest and most eclectic releases of 2009. Long in production under a number of different names, the final product boasts tons of Rai's unique charm and some phenomenal production by Karl "Ultraklystron" Olson. Fans of J-pop, nerdcore and otaku culture are heartily encouraged to check out the full release.

"Summer Glau" by John Anealio

I enjoy John Anealio's new album so much that we're giving away a copy to a lucky HipTrax listener! Just leave a comment to this post listing your favorite science fiction property (film, television show, videogame or book), and you'll be entered to win your own Sci Fi Songs CD. In the meantime, explore John's blog of the same name for tons of filk-flavored freebies.

The GeekDads Episode #58: And Now Back to Voltron Defender of the Universe Jan 06, 2010

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The GeekDads are back for the New Year with a holiday wrap-up. They re-cap the Wired Holiday Store, and discuss Avatar and what geeky presents they got. Enjoy!

12 Days of GeekDad #12 Dec 22, 2009

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12Dog #12: 12 Days, 12 geeky songs, and 12 giveaways! Make sure you listen to the whole podcast to learn the secret word and get entered in the giveaway drawing!

12 Days of GeekDad #11 Dec 21, 2009

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12Dog #11: 12 Days, 12 geeky songs, and 12 giveaways! Make sure you listen to the whole podcast to learn the secret word and get entered in the giveaway drawing!

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