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
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Music and Guitar: A Life Long Passion
On last weeks Google Hangout we talked a little bit about a couple of my hobbies, music and guitar. So I thought I would talk about it a bit. I want to reflect on how my appreciation of music led me to being able to write and play my own music. I have always loved music. When… Continue reading Music and Guitar: A Life Long Passion
The Gigawatt Jukebox
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. 1. The Longest Road Electronic dance music has become a new love for me over the last decade. Music in… Continue reading The Gigawatt Jukebox
Introduce Yourself (Right On!)
Hi there! I'm Mark. I want to introduce myself and give you my credentials. In short, what makes me qualified to be an ambassador on the Geek Embassy. Like most people, my interests are varied and I have several hobbies that I can talk about. Let me walk you through what sort of things you'll most likely… Continue reading Introduce Yourself (Right On!)
Episode 143 – Year in Review 2014
It's that time of year again. Mark and Ryan join us to discuss some of our favorite media from 2014. We share music, movies, TV shows, books, games, and a personal wild card. Check out the show and share your favorites in the comments! Books "A Dirty Job" by Christopher Moore D&D "Player's Handbook", 5th… Continue reading Episode 143 – Year in Review 2014
The Music of Gaming
Gamers, you may want to show your support for your chosen pastime by watching the Grammys this Sunday. Why? Because for the first time in history, the composer for a video game has been nominated for a major Grammy (officially, Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media). Which game? PS3’s interactive parable, Journey. The composer? Austin Wintory, a… Continue reading The Music of Gaming