Sometimes it’s Embarrassing to Live in America

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Sometimes people do questionable things. Apply your term of choice- whether it’s ‘cringeworthy’, ‘douche chills’, or ‘just plain awkward’, when we see it or hear about it we usually wish we hadn’t. Sunday night was one of those moments. I went to a national chain sports bar/restaurant with a friend to watch a WWE Pay-Per-View event. […]

Kap-El casts the Justice League movie (and it’s not who you think)

by Kap El

One of the best geek debates going right now surrounds who will be cast in the much anticipated (and somewhat dreaded) Justice League movie coming from Warner Brothers in 2015. I have a lot of things at stake with this project. I’m a life-long DC fan, and Marvel has been wiping the floor with us […]

8 Christmas Songs That Put Me in the Holiday Spirit (Seriously)

by Corey Chapman @chapmanrunner

It’s been said that the Christmas season officially kicks off on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, with the big early bird sales and local radio stations changing their format to holiday music 24/7. Over the last few years, retailers have started their sales early, and radio stations have forgone the unwritten rule that “The […]

Celebrating 12/12/12 – with 12 Lists of 12!

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Two things you must know about these 12 lists:   1. Each list will contain 12 items, in no particular order. 2. There will be limited links & images, because we got a late start on this (the 50 Greatest G.I. Joes was a huge undertaking, people!). Corey, Joe, Howie & Tank  literally cranked these […]

G.I. Joe Caption Contest Winner

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Yo Joe! Last week, we offered a Zag Toys prize pack to the funniest and most original caption for this G.I. Joe image:     Thank you to everyone who entered and shared the contest! The image obviously didn’t lend itself to “originality” as it seems almost all of us thought the same thing – […]

Sunday Cosplay – Candy Keane

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Welcome to the second edition of what will be a weekly look at some of the best cosplayers from around the world.   Check out the premiere of Sunday Cosplay here, highlighting Lacy Von Voorhees, and our interview earlier this year with Maria Palafox. This week we had the chance to chat with “small biz owner by […]

The Ten Holiday Movies You Should Watch Every Year

by Corey Chapman @chapmanrunner

Yes, Die Hard is a Christmas movie.

Toy Review – Nog’nz

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Heads will roll!   -that’s the tag line for the latest offering from Zag Toys, the same line that brings us Avengers & Marvel Grab Zags and Nitro Mites, Marvel Nog’nz are a GREAT stocking stuffer this Christmas! You can pick up Marvel Nog’nz in 2 pack blind bags. If you have a Marvel fan in your […]

Podcast #55 – On Social Media, Spoilers & Geek Culture (feat. William B West)

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

At last.   A guest that we should have brought in 25 episodes ago finally joins us to discuss… just about everything. Corey and Howie have an impromptu & informal discussion with William B West about social media, spoilers and the fabric of today’s geek community. Visit WilliamBruceWest.com – a unique and entertaining pop culture […]

Sunday Cosplay – Lacy Von Voorhees

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Welcome to the first in what will be a weekly look at some of the best cosplayers from around the world. Today we highlight Pin-Up/Alternative/Fashion/Cosplay Model and Make-Up Artist Lacy Von Voorhees. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @LacyVonV. We had a chance to catch up with Lacy recently to chat about her cosplay beginnings, and what […]

The Geekie Awards to Celebrate Indie Geek Creators

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

At last!   The first ever geek-genre awards show has arrived- The Geekie Awards! From The Geekie Awards Facebook page: Founded in 2011 on the principle that independent Geeks needed to be celebrated too! In 2013, The Geekie Awards will celebrate the best in everything Geekie! The current goal is to conduct The Geekie Awards as […]

Troops of Doom webcomic celebrates 500th issue

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

This Wednesday, the Troops of Doom webcomic will reach 500 episodes.   In Troops of Doom, G.I. Joe battles Star Wars for Lego technology. Written by Kraig Furtado, the webcomic launched in February 2008 and is updated as often as possible Monday to Friday. Check out the all-star cast of the comic here. Check out the “Become […]

Joseph Gordon-Levitt to Play Batman in Justice League Movie?

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

The Justice League might have two of its “big three”.   On the heels of Zack Snyder intimating that his Man of Steel (Henry Cavill) will be The Justice League’s Superman, we now have news from HitFix that the League has their Dark Knight as well. From ComicBook.com: Now, HitFix is reporting that their sources are telling […]

Mr. Serious Presents: Confessions of a Black Friday Shopper

by Corey Chapman @chapmanrunner

It started out as nothing more than perfect timing. My fiancé and I had just moved into our first apartment, armed with hand-me-down furniture and two 13 inch color televisions we had from our college years. It was mid November 2000, and we desperately needed an upgrade on our home entertainment system. At Thanksgiving dinner […]

Happy Tweetsgiving! The 10 Tweeters We’re Most Thankful For

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Much like the Jelly of the Month Club, Twitter is the gift that keeps giving the whole year ’round.   These tweeters constantly fill our timeline with nuggets of humor, insight, or valuable information – but mostly humor –  in 140 characters or less. If you’re on Twitter, these are 10 accounts who we consider […]

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