Tis the Season!

Congratulations to Adrian Smith, winner of our 11th Day of Geekmas giveaway! Adrian got a set of Musician’s Dice, a Star Wars iPhone case and a $50 Sears gift card. I will simply assume that those helped to make Adrian’s holiday season a little brighter. If that’s not the case, just don’t tell me. It would totally spoil my holiday high.

On our final day of Geekmas, we have pulled out all the stops. Once again we’ve got a Star Wars iPhone case and a set of Musician’s Dice on the line, but today it’s joined by a $200 Sears gift card! But wait; there’s more. Today’s winner will also take home an HP MediaSmart Server EX490.

Yes, you read that right. All these phenomenal prizes can be yours with a simple email. Because we are the GeekDads, and that is how we roll.

To get the skinny on these grand Geekmas treats, give today’s GeekDad HipTrax Stocking Stuffer a listen. There you’ll discover the secret code word needed to enter today’s contest drawing. Use it as your message title when you email your submission to geekdad.hiptrax@gmail.com by 11:59 PM EST, and you’ll be in the running for all the aforementioned swag! You’ll also get to hear Jonathan Coulton’s “Chiron Beta Prime;” so, in that regard, everyone is a winner.

Subscribe to the GeekDad podcast in iTunes (see the button on the sidebar), or directly through the RSS feed. You can also download GeekDad HipTrax Stocking Stuffer #12 via this link, or simply listen in the embedded player below.

The official HipTrax theme song was created by Snake Eyes. He has a corncob pipe, a button nose and two eyes made out of coal.

Tis the Season!

Congratulations to Adrian Smith, winner of our 11th Day of Geekmas giveaway! Adrian got a set of Musician’s Dice, a Star Wars iPhone case and a $50 Sears gift card. I will simply assume that those helped to make Adrian’s holiday season a little brighter. If that’s not the case, just don’t tell me. It would totally spoil my holiday high.

On our final day of Geekmas, we have pulled out all the stops. Once again we’ve got a Star Wars iPhone case and a set of Musician’s Dice on the line, but today it’s joined by a $200 Sears gift card! But wait; there’s more. Today’s winner will also take home an HP MediaSmart Server EX490.

Yes, you read that right. All these phenomenal prizes can be yours with a simple email. Because we are the GeekDads, and that is how we roll.

To get the skinny on these grand Geekmas treats, give today’s GeekDad HipTrax Stocking Stuffer a listen. There you’ll discover the secret code word needed to enter today’s contest drawing. Use it as your message title when you email your submission to geekdad.hiptrax@gmail.com by 11:59 PM EST, and you’ll be in the running for all the aforementioned swag! You’ll also get to hear Jonathan Coulton’s “Chiron Beta Prime;” so, in that regard, everyone is a winner.

Subscribe to the GeekDad podcast in iTunes (see the button on the sidebar), or directly through the RSS feed. You can also download GeekDad HipTrax Stocking Stuffer #12 via this link, or simply listen in the embedded player below.

The official HipTrax theme song was created by Snake Eyes. He has a corncob pipe, a button nose and two eyes made out of coal.

Tis the Season!

Congratulations to Jessica Augustson, winner of our 10th Day of Geekmas giveaway! Magnificent prizes from our friends at Adafruit are now yours, Jessica, as is the bitter jealousy of your fellow GeekDad readers.

As we enter the home stretch, we are kicking things up the proverbial notch. Therefore, in addition to the requisite Star Wars iPhone case and Musician’s Dice set we’ve been happily distributing throughout the Geekmas season, we’re also throwing another $50 Sears gift card into the pot for our 11th day!

For more information on these amazing prizes, check out today’s GeekDad HipTrax Stocking Stuffer. Therein you’ll also discover the secret code word needed to enter today’s contest drawing. Use that bad boy as your message title when you email your submission to geekdad.hiptrax@gmail.com by 11:59 PM EST. You’ll also have the pleasure of hearing deim0s’s epic Donkey Kong Country OverClocked ReMix “Christmas Cave.”

Subscribe to the GeekDad podcast in iTunes (see the button on the sidebar), or directly through the RSS feed. You can also download GeekDad HipTrax Stocking Stuffer #11 via this link, or simply listen in the embedded player below.

The official HipTrax theme song was created by Snake Eyes. I laugh when I see him, in spite of myself.

Tis the Season!

Congratulations to Sheila Meidell, winner of our 9th Day of Geekmas giveaway! She scored a copy of EA’s Brutal Legend, as well as a set of Musician’s Dice. Sheila likes music and games, so it seems only fitting that she won.

Today is our 10th Day of Geekmas, and it’s delightfully techy. Up for grabs are Drawdio and MiniPOV modules from our friends at Adafruit. The former is an electronic pencil that makes music when you draw. The latter helps you learn how to solder, program microcontrollers and make LED blinky toys. Both are made of the fabled awesome-sauce.

To hear me futilely try to describe these prizes, listen to today’s GeekDad HipTrax Stocking Stuffer. You’ll also discover the secret code word needed to enter our contest drawing. Use it as your message title when you email your submission to geekdad.hiptrax@gmail.com by 11:59 PM EST, and you may find yourself to be the chosen one. In keeping with our technological theme, you’ll also get to hear Nullsleep’s amazing 8-bit rendition of “Silent Night.”

Subscribe to the GeekDad podcast in iTunes (see the button on the sidebar), or directly through the RSS feed. You can also download GeekDad HipTrax Stocking Stuffer #10 via this link, or simply listen in the embedded player below.

The official HipTrax theme song was created by Snake Eyes. Though the weather outside is frightful, Snake’s beats are so delightful.

Tis the Season!

Congrats to Steven Crawford, winner of our 8th Day of Geekmas giveaway! Steven scored an Entertainment Earth exclusive Star Trek TOS Golden Phaser and Communicator set, as well as a $50 Sears gift card. Ain’t that something?

On this, our 9th Day of Geekmas, we’re giving away prizes related to my two great passion: animal husbandry and medieval architecture. Wait. That’s not right.

On the 9th Day of Geekmas we’re actually giving away prizes relating to both music and gaming! First up is another set of those magnificent Musician’s Dice. On top of that, today’s winner also gets a copy of Tim Schafer’s rocktastic Brutal Legend for the Xbox 360: a game that features the vocal talents of Lemmy Kilmister, Rob Halford, Ozzy Osbourne, Lita Ford and Tim Curry. And also that guy from Tenacious D: Kyle Gass.

Damnit! I messed up again!

For more information on these fabulous prizes, check out today’s GeekDad HipTrax Stocking Stuffer. That’s the only way to find the secret code word needed to enter today’s contest drawing. Use it as your message title when you email your submission to geekdad.hiptrax@gmail.com by 11:59 PM EST, and you’ll find yourself in the running. This ‘cast also gives you a chance to rock out with 8 Bit Weapon & ComputeHer’s ” Hanukkah (Festival of Lights).” It’s from their recently released It’s a Chiptune Holiday EP, which is an ideal stocking stuffer itself.

Subscribe to the GeekDad podcast in iTunes (see the button on the sidebar), or directly through the RSS feed. You can also download GeekDad HipTrax Stocking Stuffer #9 via this link, or simply listen in the embedded player below.

One foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say “Yo, Snake Eyes, HipTrax needs a theme song.”

Tis the Season!

Congratulations to Chris Morrell, winner of our 7th Day of Geekmas giveaway! Chris won a Dual Core prize pack and a set of Musician’s Dice. Sadly, this means that everyone who isn’t Chris did not win, but there’s still hope!

Today is our 8th Day of Geekmas, and it’s out biggest yet. This year we welcomed a number of new sponsors to 12DoG, with two of the coolest being collectibles super store Entertainment Earth and that bastion of old school geekery Sears. So we have decided to close out the work week with a double-shot of top-shelf prizes. Today’s winner will receive and Entertainment Earth exclusive Star Trek TOS Golden Phaser and Communicator set, as well as a $50 Sears gift card.

What can I say? I am positively drunk with the holiday spirit. (And also eggnog.)

For more info on these prizes, listen to today’s GeekDad HipTrax Stocking Stuffer. Therein you’ll also discover the secret code word needed to enter our contest drawing. Use that bad boy as your message title when you email your submission to geekdad.hiptrax@gmail.com by 11:59 PM EST, and you may find yourself to be the chosen one. It’ll also give you a chance to hear Marc with a C’s “Stairway to Rudolph,” which is, in and of itself, a Christmas miracle.

Subscribe to the GeekDad podcast in iTunes (see the button on the sidebar), or directly through the RSS feed. You can also download GeekDad HipTrax Stocking Stuffer #8 via this link, or simply listen in the embedded player below.

The official HipTrax theme song was created by Snake Eyes. He is firmly opposed to any and all reindeer games.

Tis the Season!

Congratulations to Luke McKean, winner of our 6th Day of Geekmas giveaway! Luke took home a pair of amazing accessories, an Adafruit MintyBoost kit and a Star Wars iPhone case. I know you’re all bummed because you didn’t win, but fear not; we’ve still got six days to go!

On the 7th Day of Geekmas, the GeekDads could give to you a prize pack from nerdcore luminaries Dual Core. It includes a copy of their new release Next Level and a Dual Core t-shirt. On top of that, we’ll even toss in a set of Musician’s Dice. Why? Because you’re special. Don’t ever let anyone tell you otherwise.

For more information on these prizes, check out today’s GeekDad HipTrax Stocking Stuffer. Therein you’ll also discover the secret code word needed to enter today’s contest drawing. Use that sucker as your message title when you email your submission to geekdad.hiptrax@gmail.com by 11:59 PM EST, and you’ll find yourself in the running. You’ll also get a chance to hear John Anealio’s new Christmas masterpiece “Batman Smells (A Rebuttal).” It’s positively geekalicious.

Subscribe to the GeekDad podcast in iTunes (see the button on the sidebar), or directly through the RSS feed. You can also download GeekDad HipTrax Stocking Stuffer #7 via this link, or simply listen in the embedded player below.

The official HipTrax theme song was created by Snake Eyes. He is part snowman, on his father’s side.

Tis the Season!

Congratulations to Keith McCleary, winner of our 5th Day of Geekmas giveaway! Ever the lucky one, Keith took home an amazing Uncle Monsterface prize pack. Aren’t you positively green with envy?

Our 6th Day of Geekmas should appeal directly to you Apple fanboys out there. Up for grabs is yet another Star Wars iPhone case. (You know; on account of them being awesome.) And we’re also thrilled to add an Adafruit MintyBoost kit to the mix! Use it to make your own USB charger for your iPod/iPhone/GPS/other device that charges via USB.

To hear Ken and me talk all crazy about the joys of DIY electronics, hit up our newest GeekDad HipTrax Stocking Stuffer. Unsurprisingly, it contains the secret code word needed to enter today’s contest drawing. (You will, of course, use that as your message title when you email your submission to geekdad.hiptrax@gmail.com by 11:59 PM EST.) You’ll also get to rock out to Skantily Clad’s fantastic rendition of “Deck the Halls.”

Subscribe to the GeekDad podcast in iTunes (see the button on the sidebar), or directly through the RSS feed. You can also download GeekDad HipTrax Stocking Stuffer #6 via this link, or simply listen in the embedded player below.

The official HipTrax theme song was created by Snake Eyes. He hails from the Island of Misfit Toys.

Tis the Season!

Congratulations to Michelangelo Grigni, winner of our 4th Day of Geekmas giveaway! Michelangelo scored a Star Wars iPhone case. And also a friggin’ robot! Because this is GeekDad, son, and you know how we do.

For the 5th Day of Geekmas, how about some swag from the delightful Uncle Monsterface?

I thought you’d like that.

Up for grabs are a pair of UMF CDs for your ever growing geek rock collection, as well as one of those brand new, ultra snazzy Uncle Monsterface t-shirts that all the kids are talking about. And to kick things up the appropriate notch, there’s also a trio of Marty’s famed sock puppet portraits. This particular series is called “Three Guys Named Charles” and features plushy likenesses of intellectual giants Charles Darwin, Charles Dickens and Scott Baio. (He was Charles in Charge.)

To get properly hip to these amazing prizes, peep today’s GeekDad HipTrax Stocking Stuffer. Therein you’ll also discover the secret code word needed to enter today’s contest drawing. Use that bad boy as your message title when you email your submission to geekdad.hiptrax@gmail.com by 11:59 PM EST. You’ll also have the pleasure of hearing Monsterface’s Wizard Rock counterpart Cousin Wizardface with “In My Room of Requirement (It’s Always Christmas).”

Subscribe to the GeekDad podcast in iTunes (see the button on the sidebar), or directly through the RSS feed. You can also download GeekDad HipTrax Stocking Stuffer #5 via this link, or simply listen in the embedded player below.

The official HipTrax theme song was created by Snake Eyes. He has a very shiny nose.

Tis the Season!

Congratulations to Andrew Maier, winner of our 3rd Day of Geekmas giveaway! Andrew Maier took home a signed copy of Lev Grossman’s The Magicians and a set of Musician’s Dice. That, kids, is Geekmas magic!

On the fourth Day of Geekmas, we are going all high-tech on your collective keister. We’ve got another one of those ultra-geeky Star Wars iPhone cases up for grabs, as well as a WowWee Joebot compliments of our friends at Discovery Channel.

What other blog would give you a personal robot companion controlled via voice or an easy-to-use joystick this holiday season?

Seriously. I’m asking for real. We’re the only one, right?

To hear Ken and me get all jealous of these prizes, peep today’s GeekDad HipTrax Stocking Stuffer. There you’ll also find the secret code word needed to enter today’s contest drawing. (You will use it as your message title when you email your submission to geekdad.hiptrax@gmail.com by 11:59 PM EST.) In addition, you’ll get to hear Sephfire’s “Carol of the Bells” from the 2007 An OverClocked Christmas compilation.

Subscribe to the GeekDad podcast in iTunes (see the button on the sidebar), or directly through the RSS feed. You can also download GeekDad HipTrax Stocking Stuffer #4 via this link, or simply listen in the embedded player below.

The official HipTrax theme song was created by Snake Eyes. He is like an awesome Christmas robot in his own right.