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Kissing Butt (Ant Butt, That Is…): Cast of Dads Episode 57

The Cast of Dads finally got together again for another gabfest about fatherhood and then some.  There is always something for us to talk about, and as usual, we cover a wide (and not necessarily logical) range of topics – in this episode everything from the serious (the Boston Bombings) to the sublime (licking the butts of [...]

“If Marriage Is a Duel at 10 Paces”

Click the arrow on the audio player to hear Traci Brimhall read this poem. You can also download the recording or subscribe to Slate's Poetry Podcast on iTunes.

Super Bowled Over: Cast of Dads Episode 56

  Ok, I admit it.  I am a male, and I am not much of a football fan.  So, once again I am the butt of the “big game” jokes as the Cast of Dads gathered for our own little “pre-game” show. Of course, as is typically the case, this being the Cast of Dads we talk [...]

Talking About Tragedy: Cast of Dads Episode 55

As the Cast of Dads gathered for our Holiday show, we shared our collective sadness and thoughts on the terrible tragedy in Newtown Connecticut, and how we’ve been discussing the events with our kids.  Since we’re dads of kids from toddler to the 20?s we have different circumstances and thus different approaches to how to address the [...]

Happy Thanksgiving from the Cast of Dads! (Episode 54)

We’re baaack!  Yes, it has been a while since the Cast of Dads got together to shoot the proverbial sh.  In truth we recorded a show a few weeks ago that was “lost” due to technical difficulties… but enough excuses… let’s get on with the show! Before you click the link below to listen to Episode 54, [...]

Listen Here!: GeekDad HipTrax #99

6 months agoParenting / Fatherhood : Geekdad

As we creep slowly toward our landmark 100th episode (not to mention this year's 12 Days of Geekmas), Ken and I take a moment to catch up on three recent notable releases from 8 Bit Weapon, Adam WarRock and Shnabubula.

Weekly Rewind: GeekDad HipTrax #98

7 months agoParenting / Fatherhood : Geekdad

In this edition of GeekDad HipTrax we take a break from our regularly scheduled Halloween merrymaking to talk with a very special guest, musician-comedian Mike Phirman!

Listen Here!: GeekDad HipTrax #98

7 months agoParenting / Fatherhood : Geekdad

In this edition of GeekDad HipTrax we take a break from our regularly scheduled Halloween merrymaking to talk with a very special guest, musician-comedian Mike Phirman!

Listen Here!: GeekDad HipTrax #97

7 months agoParenting / Fatherhood : Geekdad

Halloween comes early on this edition of GeekDad HipTrax! Receive ample tricks and/or treats from Videogame Orchestra, Zombie Lou and Sam Haynes.

Listen Here!: GeekDad HipTrax #96

8 months agoParenting / Fatherhood : Geekdad

Some podcasts are content to simply take over the world, but here at HipTrax we have grander designs; we are gunning for the entire universe! Reach for the heavens with The OneUps, Jake Kaufman and Tribe One.

Listen Here!: The GeekDads Episode #120: Joss Runs Everything Now

8 months agoParenting / Fatherhood : Geekdad

Ken, Matt, and Jonathan chat about PAX Prime, Thor 2 casting rumors, and make a few Apple announcement predictions. Enjoy!

Weekly Rewind: GeekDad HipTrax #95

8 months agoParenting / Fatherhood : Geekdad

With PAX Prime and DragonCon now behind us, we can finally get back to… whatever it was we were doing. I mean, I'm sure it was important. Or something. Well, at least we can memorialize the bygone con season with music from The Doubleclicks, Andrew Allen and Dual Core.

Listen Here!: GeekDad HipTrax #95

8 months agoParenting / Fatherhood : Geekdad

With PAX Prime and DragonCon now behind us, we can finally get back to… whatever it was we were doing. I mean, I'm sure it was important. Or something. Well, at least we can memorialize the bygone con season with music from The Doubleclicks, Andrew Allen and Dual Core.

Weekly Rewind: The GeekDads Episode #119: You Can Say That on Network TV Now

8 months agoParenting / Fatherhood : Geekdad

Ken, Matt, and Jonathan chat about the loss of Neil Armstrong, the Apple/Samsung verdict, and our excitement about the new Joss Whedon TV announcement. Enjoy!

Listen Here!: The GeekDads Episode #119: You Can Say That on Network TV Now

9 months agoParenting / Fatherhood : Geekdad

Ken, Matt, and John Jonathan chat about the loss of Neil Armstrong, the Apple/Samsung verdict, and our excitement about the new Joss Whedon TV announcement. Enjoy!

Listen Here!: GeekDad HipTrax #94 (GeekDad Weekly Rewind)

9 months agoParenting / Fatherhood : Geekdad

As the summer draws to a close a young man’s thoughts turn to GeekDad HipTrax episode 94. Or maybe that’s just me.

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