Ep. 20 – Girls, Girls, Girls: The Geek-Girl Experience

20-Wizard 34 Cover
http://traffic.libsyn.com/matinghabitsofthemoderngeek/Ep420_MHMG.mp3

This is The Episode to beat all episodes!

We’ve got a historic All-Female host panel consisting of podcast favorites, Paris and Trish, and introducing Laurel in her MHMG debut!

Find out what what happens when four intelligent, charismatic, attractive, and incredibly geeky women are given an open forum to talk about what it’s like being a female in today’s Geek-i-verse. If you’ve ever wondered, “What’s the deal with chicks?” we’re going to let you have it.

AND THAT’S NOT ALL! I sit down with Chiki of the D20 Girls and discuss what it’s like first-hand as a professional cosplayer and an ambassador for one of the hottest and female-forward geek groups in the nation.

Secrets are shared, the nitty-gritty gotten down to, and tables are flipped – you aren’t going to want to miss this one.

Show Notes of DOOM:

D20 Girls: http://d20girls.com/
Felicia Day Controversy:
http://geekout.blogs.cnn.com/2012/07/02/its-probably-not-wise-to-be-a-jerk-to-felicia-day/
Aisha Tyler Controversy: http://gamerant.com/ubisoft-host-aisha-tyler-responds-critics-curt-154704/all/1/
The “Danger” of Print Media: http://www.upworthy.com/the-people-who-approved-these-ads-have-a-lot-of-explaining-to-do-6?g=2&c=ufb1
Mountain Dew Ad: http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/video/mountain-dew-pulls-racist-ad-19097728

Ep.19 – Collateral Damage: Relationships Can’t Exist in a Vacuum

broda

http://traffic.libsyn.com/matinghabitsofthemoderngeek/Ep419_MHMG.mp3

This episode, Alpha Counter’s Sean Ryan helps me discuss the sometimes surprising reactions of your friends and family when you start dating someone new. We share our experiences and try to explain why the people who should be the happiest about your new-found love may be giving your grief or being more honest than you’d like. Your new relationship has a ripple effect that touches every aspect of your life, flowing out to your old relationships and potentially causing teh_dramaz. Sean and I experience this first-hand during recording when a member of our studio audience gets rowdy and shows her true feelings. Hissing ensues.

We ship every possible iteration on How I Met Your Mother, and Sean and I flip tables over “Vague-booking” on Facebook and people who don’t understand how names work. Listen, just don’t call him Ryan, okay?

Don’t Listen to Grumpy Cat!

grumpy cat

We’ve reached another milestone in episode downloads and blog subscribers. Thanks to everyone who is keeping up with the show and listening through to the end – you’re making my stats look great. I am thrilled that so many of you are at least entertained, if not helped by the podcast. Keep Downloading and Subscribing!

Ep.18 – Adventure, Risk, & Genius: Why We Love Dangerous Loners (i.e. Sherlock and The Doctor)

sherlockDoctorFood

http://traffic.libsyn.com/matinghabitsofthemoderngeek/Ep418_MHMG.mp3

Paris and I discuss our favorite fandoms and why we adore fictional men who fall on the spectrum somewhere between raging asshole and sociopath. We get into the difference between fantasizing about these larger-than-life characters, and what you might learn about women from the fanfic, tumbl-ing, and general ramblings of fandom. We kibitz over The Doctor/Rose/River and flip tables over spoiler-phobes and trigger warnings. Spoilers and Triggers – Get You Some!

So, c’mon and read some fanfic, explore fandom, and find out what’s going on in the minds of the people you want to date.

Ep. 17 – The Break-up Break Down – Take Your XP and Level Up!

breakup-letter

Ep. 17 – The Break-up Break Down – Take Your XP and Level Up!

http://traffic.libsyn.com/matinghabitsofthemoderngeek/Ep417_MHMG.mp3

Break-ups are the absolute worst, but never fear – William and I are here to help you get through it with the first episode of Cycle 4!

We discuss different types of break-ups, ways of distracting yourself from the heartache, and how to sally forth and find the next love of your life. We also introduce two new recurring segments to the show, one where we examine a famous fictional relationship and one where we flip tables over something that has us riled up.

The person you fall in love with isn’t necessarily the person you break up with, and remember: You’re not broken, your heart is, so grow from rejection and join in on the fun!

NB – William and I are aware that while most of Europe uses the Euro, England, in fact, uses the Pound. We’re worldly and all that – save your correction emails for something else. 😉

Episode 16 – The Sex Episode: You Heard Me

72736360

WARNING: This episode contains incredibly NSFW discussions and possible trigger topics. Please listen at your own risk!

http://traffic.libsyn.com/matinghabitsofthemoderngeek/Ep316_MHMG.mp3

You asked the questions, and we rolled the dice and answered them. Join me, Sean Ryan, The Business, and Paris as we share our own views and experiences, discuss our opinions, and tirelessly pick through my research (thanks, Internet!)

We’ll navigate the tricky labyrinth of SEX with topics including (but not limited to) dirty talk, the truth about stamina, and mythical animal replica penises. There’s no such thing as TMI in this episode, so let your freak flag fly with us – we’re a real bunch of weirdos.

Show Links:
http://www.swingular.com/
https://fetlife.com/
http://frolicon.hugme.org/
http://www.zoofur.com/

Today is the Day!

catwoman

You have until 5:30 today (EST) to submit your questions for the MHMG SEX EPISODE!

Thank you to all of you who have already sent in questions – we’re going to have a LOT to discuss tonight 🙂

It’ll be me, Sean from Alpha Counter, along with “The Business” and “Paris” discussing anything and everything you want to know about the “Mating” part of Geek Dating. You’ve got until Tuesday, Feb. 26th to submit your questions via FB message or to:

moderngeekcast@gmail.com

We promise to keep your identity confidential – unless you want to be exposed…hey, maybe you’re into that sort of thing 😉