Little Batman and Robin

I like toys and collectibles, especially of the geeky variety, and the Funko POP! mini figures have been on my radar for awhile. They have really taken off in the last few years, covering all sorts of television shows and franchises including Marvel and DC super heroes, Disney characters, The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles just to name a few, and the list keeps growing!

I finally pulled the trigger on picking up Batman and Robin (Tim Drake version, for those in the know) after noticing a serious lack of Bat-representation on my shelves. I also share these with my 1 year old son, who's taken a liking to the Robin figure. Now the trick is not to go overboard and pick up a dozen of these by the end of the year...which my wife will not like.

Documentary on the History of "Final Fantasy"

Check out this detailed 30 minute documentary on the creation of Final Fantasy and how it changed the course of game developer Squaresoft. Also prepare to be overcome with a wave of nostalgia if you ever enjoyed playing a JRPG:

Music: "Kingslayer" by Adam WarRock

Sure, I'm behind a whole season on HBO's Game of Thrones, but with the Season 4 on everyone's mind, I had to post this tasty audio snack by nerdcore rapper Adam WarRock. If you find yourself wanting more, be sure to check out WarRock's website for more FREE nerdy rap tunes:

Music: Tycho - Awake

For some great ambient rock that blends nicely into the background at work, I've really been enjoying the album "Awake" by Tycho. Because, really, I can't rock out to Hall and Oates' greatest hits EVERY day.

I'm hooked on "Pop Culture Happy Hour"

I got the recent podcast recommendation for NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour and I am hooked. I'm doing what I usually do with a new podcast I've deemed "subscription worthy" and catching up on the last few months of content on my daily commute. It's a great feeling to come across a group of folks who's recommendations I can trust because there's a nice mix of shared interests (television shows, musicians, etc.) but also different interests so that I can discover movies or albums I might otherwise be blind to. It also helps there's a good amount of humor and geekiness on the show as well.

Jacob vs. Cupcake

A very happy first birthday to my little boy Jacob