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The LEGO Ninjago Movie
As we all know, I’m a self-professed Lego fanboy. I’m also involved with an RLUG (an official club recognized by Lego, with some access to certain perks), and got an invite to see all three Lego franchise films before they … Continue reading
Dragon Award Bundle
The Dragon Awards are still open. To vote now, go to the Dragon Awards website, register to vote, and your ballot will end up in your email. Feel free to vote for me, while I’m there. HOWEVER…. To celebrate the … Continue reading
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Podcast: Attack of the Silver Empire
The Catholic Geek: Attack of the Silver Empire 07/30 by We Built That Network | Books Podcasts://percolate.blogtalkradio.com/offsiteplayer?hostId=533877&episodeId=10161751 AT 7PM, EASTERN, Russell Newquist of Silver Empire publishing joins host Declan Finn, discussing the launch of his novel War Demons, his Lyonesse … Continue reading
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A Pius Man: What is it?
The other day, it was mentioned that A Pius Man: A Holy Thriller was coming soon from Silver Empire Press. At which point, I’m certain that the first question on everyone’s mind is simple … starting with, “Why is pious spelled … Continue reading
Why Is St. Patrick’s Day a Big Deal?
Is St. Patrick’s Day just an excuse to pretend to be Irish? Or is there more to it for Catholicism in America? Continue reading
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It’s a Booknado!
Originally posted on Conservative-Libertarian Fiction Alliance:
The March 2017 CLFA Booknado blasts into town on the wings of an epic nation-wide tempest! Howling winds of freedom sweep away the dull, the didactic, and the formulaic offerings from Big Publishing. Read freely! Click on any…
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Legendary: Deadpool Expansion
The rapidly growing popularity of Marvel’s most famous mercenary, capped by a highly successful solo film in 2016, inspired Upper Deck to base an entire small box expansion around the mouthy anti-hero. Featuring characters from Deadpool’s more recent adventures, and … Continue reading
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Legendary Villains: Fear Itself Expansion
Two years after the release of Legendary: A Marvel Deck-Building Game, Upper Deck introduced another core set, Legendary Villains. In this spin-off version of the game the roles are reversed, with players acting as the villains and brawling against various … Continue reading
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Battle of the Dragons
The Catholic Geek: Battle of the Dragons. 01/29 by We Built That Network | Books Podcasts: https://percolate.blogtalkradio.com/offsiteplayer?hostId=533877&episodeId=9765109 At 7PM, EST, host Declan Finn has a new book out, and will discuss it with co-host Dawn Witzke. In the second hour, … Continue reading
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Midseason Review: Legends of Tomorrow and Invasion!
On the one hand, this show has improved since last season. Last season, the writing was so uneven, some episodes were great, and some felt like they were a failed writing class. …. Yes, I am ignoring the episode in … Continue reading
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Tagged Legends of Tomorrow, Superhero
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Berlantiverse Review: Flash and Supergirl
This will be a two-for-one review for reasons that shall become apparent as we go along. Item the First: It’s a puff piece, it’s agit-prop, no, it’s Supergirl! Dear, God, SOMEBODY SAVE THIS SHOW. ….Sigh. Too late. Let’s break this down … Continue reading
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Tagged DC, DC Comics, Flash, Supergirl
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The Catholic Geek: Mythic Orbits and Christian SciFi
The Catholic Geek: Mythic Orbits and Christian SciFi 01/15 by We Built That Network | Books Podcasts: Sunday, January 15, at 7PM, EST …. //percolate.blogtalkradio.com/offsiteplayer?hostId=533877&episodeId=9745959
Review: Stealing Jenny
I Ellen Gable wrote a book called Stealing Jenny, and mentioned that it would be free on Kindle early last week, and we could grab a copy and review it. I shrugged, figured “If she likes my book, how bad … Continue reading
How To Make Catholics Look Stupid: A Lethal Force Fisk
I love fisks; writing them and reading them. Most of the time, I like to fisk people who are being dopey about a particular fandom, or on writing, or something like that. But every now and then, there’s a Catholic … Continue reading
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Tagged Catechism of the Catholic Church, Church Teaching, Guns, Heresy, Morality, Politics, Scripture, Sin, St. Joan of Arc, Violence, Voting
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It’s the October CLFA Booknado!
Originally posted on Conservative-Libertarian Fiction Alliance:
Right about now, who couldn’t use the age-old reliable escapism that can only be found in a good book? Just in time to address Silly Season malaise, the CLFA is proud to present our October Booknado. Shop through…
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Fall 2016 TV Review: Bull
This is going to be a quick review, because I’m not entirely certain what to make of this yet. Dr. Jason Bull (played by NCIS‘ Michael Weatherly) is a jury consultant. Supposedly, he’s based off of the life of Doctor … Continue reading
Even more Firefly Guests @DragonCon, 2016
This one is a completely different panel from yesterday. This has Alan Tudyk and only Adam Baldwin in addition.Enjoy
Butcher discusses Peace Talks at DragonCon
Jim Butcher is deeply enamored with DragonCon. After multiple signings where no one showed up, or panels at conventions where he was the only one in the room, DragonCon is where he started to feel like an author. In fact, … Continue reading
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Tagged Captain America, DragonCon, Harry Dresden, Jim Butcher, Marvel, Steampunk, The Dresden Files
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The Catholic Geek: Hugo Award Nominee, Brian Neimeier 07/24 by We Built That Network | Books Podcasts
http://percolate.blogtalkradio.com/offsiteplayer?hostId=533877&episodeId=9113391 This Sunday, July 24, at 7:00 PM EST, Hugo Award Nominee (John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer), Brian Neimeier, joins us to discuss his books, and perhaps discussing his experience with the Hugo Awards. We’ll also … Continue reading
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