Category Archives: GeekDad

Crocs clogs have become well-nigh ubiquitous as a sort of un-fashion statement: lightweight, comfortable, slip-on, colorful fun. But of course every brand has to expand these days, and Crocs is no different. They’re trying out a new line of retro-styled sneakers with their “7-Ounce Bounce” technology, and sent me a pair to review.
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We’ve been writing about our love for the Disney animated series Phineas and Ferb for well-nigh three years now. It’s a smart, funny show for kids celebrating a couple geeky half-brothers who think big and have the best summer vacation ever. We’ve even had the lucky break of interviewing the creators of the show, Dan […] Continue reading →

From the dawn of time to the end of the universe, the one thing Man (as in humanity) can depend upon is his best friend, the dog. A dog’s devotion is unwavering, their loyalty unfaltering (except, perhaps, in the presence of steak), and the value of their friendship cannot be overstated. And so, to honor […] Continue reading →

Ken, Matt, John, and Russ chat about the “Hop” press junket and how to cook a perfect steak in a cooler. Enjoy!
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GeekDad.com is the parenting blog at Wired.com, edited by Ken Denmead, Matt Blum, Jonathan Liu and Chris Anderson. It is a […] Continue reading →

As we posted yesterday, geek artist Len Peralta has a new project: 50 Heros and 50 Villains drawn based on the buyer’s choice of name, power, and weakness. Well, we at GeekDad could not let such an opportunity pass us by, and so we commissioned our own GeekDad superhero. Enjoy! Continue reading →

One of our favorite geeky artists, Len Peralta (of Geek-a-Week collectable card fame) has been invited to the San Diego Comic-Con, and to pay his way, he’s started an awesome new project: 50 vs. 50. For the low price of $50, you send him the name of your imagined hero or villain (must be an […] Continue reading →

Read all the Dork Towers that have run on GeekDad.
Find the Dork Tower webcomic archives, DT printed collections, more cool comics, awesome games and a whole lot more at the Dork Tower Website Continue reading →

As a proper geek and dad I’ve been looking for the one perfect answer to streaming media to a TV. Indeed, there are at least six different ways to get Netflix to our living room right now that I can think of, so it’s no wonder many nights, that’s what we’re watching (“Buffy” FTW!). But […] Continue reading →

The photographer, Terje Sorgjerd, braved -25C temperatures, lugging 40kg of gear around the wilderness for a week. But the result is magical.

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Just a nudge that our friends over at O’Reilly are doing something special today. For the Deal of the Day, they’re offering 50% off any O’Reilly, No Starch or Tidbits title and using all of the proceeds to benefit the Red Cross Society of Japan.
And don’t forget our own GeekDad page of geeky charities helping […] Continue reading →