Geeky Dads talk about Geeky Things!

JJ Johnson
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Superheroes! Comic Books! And Saturday morning cartoons! Some of us dads have great memories, and a continuing love for anything we can geek out about! Each week I’ll have a special guest on to chat about all the geeky things we love. We’re just a bunch of dads sitting around chatting about our love for science fiction, fantasy, gaming, and maybe even our top five cereals!

  1. Mar 17

    EP: 50 Story telling in Video Games with Ted Atchley

    Join me and Ted Atchley as we dive into one of my favorite topics: video games as storytelling devices. My first gaming system was an Atari. After that came the NES, then the Super Nintendo, and from there the long march of consoles and PCs that many of us grew up with. Back in those early days, games weren’t really about storytelling. They were about chasing high scores, beating the next level, or figuring out the pattern that finally let you defeat the boss that had been destroying you for the last hour. We chat about the games that made us think, made us care about the characters, and sometimes even hit a little harder emotionally than we expected. We’ll be swapping memories, comparing favorites, and probably going down a few nostalgic rabbit holes along the way. Because if you’ve been gaming long enough, there are always a few titles that left a permanent mark—games that proved storytelling in games can be just as powerful as anything in books or film. So if you’re into games, storytelling, or just enjoy listening to a couple of geeky dads talk about the things they love, come hang out with us

    45 min

  2. Mar 3

    EP: 49 Star Trek and it's influence with author Steve Rzasa

    On Geeky Dads Talk About Geeky Things, author Steve Rzasa returns to the show to talk about his brand-new cyberpunk heist novel, The Null Razor Heist, now live on Kickstarter. We dive into cyberpunk worldbuilding, corporate corruption, indie publishing, Kickstarter launches, and how Star Trek became a major influence on Steve’s storytelling. If you love science fiction, space opera, futuristic crime stories, and honest conversations about writing and geek culture, pull up a chair and join us. You can back Steve's kickstarter here. Visit his website to learn more about his work at https://www.steverzasa.com/ Again thanks for joining the show. Join my newsletter and the on Mondays at https://jjjohnson.substack.com/

    42 min

  3. Feb 17

    EP: 48 The Fandoms that Inspired Us

    Geeky Dad’s Talk About Geeky Things is back! In this first episode back, JJ is joined by Jason C. Joyner and Josh R. Smith for a nostalgia-packed conversation about the fandoms that shaped us growing up. From GI Joe and Star Wars to The Wheel of Time and beyond, we’re diving into the stories, characters, and worlds that sparked our imaginations as kids—and still inspire us today. Whether you grew up with action figures, lightsabers, epic fantasy novels, or late-night reruns of your favorite adventures, this episode is a celebration of the geeky stuff that made us who we are. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and let’s talk about the fandoms that started it all. You can follow the live stream each month by going to jjjohnson.substack.com You can follow Jason's launch here.

    40 min

  4. 07/26/2023

    Ep 47: Discussing Galahad’s Doom with Author David Wright

    Today on the show David Wright joins me to sit down and chat about his fantasy novel Galahad’s Doom!!! You can learn more about David and his work by visiting his website: https://www.galahadsdoom.com

    51 min

  5. 07/19/2023

    Ep 46: Battlestar Galactica with J Hall

    On today’s show I have fellow Oklahoma Author and podcaster J. Hall. J is the author of “God Help Me I’m a Young Dad” and he is the host of the Okie Book Cast that showcases Oklahoma authors. Today J and I sit down to chat about Battlestar Galactica!!! You can learn more about J Hall’s book here https://www.amazon.com/God-Help-Young-Dad-Essentials-ebook/dp/B0BX5WZTRP/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=90INLXCB7O0L&keywords=God+Help+Me+Im+a+young+dad&qid=1689729047&sprefix=god+help+me+im+a+young+dad%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1 And also list to the Okie Bookcast https://www.okiebookcast.com

    55 min

  6. 07/02/2023

    Ep 45: Favorite Foods for the 4th with Josh Smith & Ashley Johnson

    On today’s episode I have Josh Smith and Ashley Johnson joining me to chat about our favorite 4th Backyard BBQ Dishes!!! Josh is a short story writer and a YouTuber. You can follow his YouTube channel and enjoy watching some minecraft. https://youtube.com/@mrdiscoman Ashley is a book blogger and the owner of Wick & Sarcasm Candles. Go check out her summer sale going on right now!!! https://www.wickandsarcasm.com

    39 min

  7. 06/29/2023

    Ep 44: What Makes a Good Superhero Movie with D.A. Randall

    Today on the show I have author D.A. Randall joining me to chat about what makes a good superhero movie! Randall Allen Dunn is a thriller writer who was raised on a steady diet of Batman, Indiana Jones, and Rambo. You can learn more about Randall and his books by clicking the link below. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Randall-Allen-Dunn/author/B009BQGC6U?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

    54 min

  8. 06/21/2023

    Ep 43: The Big Reveal!!! With Jason Joyner & Steve Rzasa

    Today I welcome back on the show Jason Joyner and Steve Rzasa as we announce our Big Reveal!!!!

    46 min
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Superheroes! Comic Books! And Saturday morning cartoons! Some of us dads have great memories, and a continuing love for anything we can geek out about! Each week I’ll have a special guest on to chat about all the geeky things we love. We’re just a bunch of dads sitting around chatting about our love for science fiction, fantasy, gaming, and maybe even our top five cereals!

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