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Syndication

First up is an interview with Ken Denmead, Editor and Publisher of GeekDad.com and Publisher of GeekMom.com about his latest book The Geek Dad Book for Aspiring Mad Scientists. Then Nicole is joined by GeekMom Rebecca Angel who wrote the show's theme music!  She talks about how to encourage kids in their musical explorations and how it's never too late to give music a try.

Direct download: GMP_Episode_8.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:52 PM

This time Nicole is joined by Corrina Lawson, GeekMom Editor and Amy Kraft, GeekMom Core Contributor to talk about the fun of making unique Halloween costumes and our personal strategies for snagging the best treats.  They also discuss the DC reboot and how the portrayal of superheroes is important for our kids.  Lastly, big book announcements for the site and for Corrina. Questions? Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us podcast@geekmom.com

Direct download: GMP_Episode_7.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:53 PM

The show kicks off with an interview with Amber Love about Women of Wonder Day, an annual auction and in-store event where you can bid on beautiful art and collectibles in support of domestic violence charity programs. Then Nicole is joined once again by GeekMom Cathe Post to talk about her weekend with her husband and daughter at the first ever GeekGirlCon in Seattle, Washington. This new entry on the convention scene drew some big Geek Girl names to help promote a positive attitude toward all geeks, men, women and especially kids. And you'll also hear how the GeekMoms took a stab at the Google+ Hangout feature and ended up having a chat with Felicia Day. Questions? Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us podcast@geekmom.com

Direct download: GMP_Episode_6.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:24 PM

This episode I'm joined by GeekMom Jules Sherred to talk about World Lupus Awareness Month and how it affects her as someone who deals with Lupus every day.  We then attempt to settle the eternal debate of Kirk vs. Picard and finish up with a little braiiiiins! Questions? Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us podcast@geekmom.com.

Direct download: GMP_Episode_5.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:59 AM

In episode four I'm joined by fellow GeekMom.com writer Kristen Rutherford who just spent some time at the Mecca that is Skywalker Ranch. She also talks about working on the pilot for Chris Hardwick's new The Nerdist television show airing on BBC America on September 24th.  There's even talk of a special, super-secret guest, kinda sorta. Questions? Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us podcast@geekmom.com.

Direct download: GMP_Episode_4.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:29 AM

Nicole Wakelin talks with Cathe Post about her fabulous PAX Prime adventure, including the latest kids games and favorites that never grow old. They also discuss a recent post on Gizmodo that ridiculed a World Champion Magic player, and the fantastic response posted on GeekMom.com by Ruth Suehle.

Direct download: GMP_Episode_3.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:15 PM

In episode two Nicole Wakelin and "Chaos" Mandy Horetski talk about the perils and benefits of exposing your kids to zombie cosplay, attending Dragon*Con while pregnant (it can be done) and the fun of collecting autographs.

Direct download: GMP_Episode_2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:58 AM

In the premier episode of The GeekMoms podcast, Nicole Wakelin and Helene McLaughlin talk about InterventionCon, the upcoming Music Week on GeekMom.com and Science!

Direct download: GMP_Episode_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:34 AM