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Once Upon A Geek

A blog for The Irredeemable Shag … A place for all things geek, focusing primarily on superheroes & science fiction.

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Anticipating the arrival of Ed, Serv, and Lore (the irredeemable brother)

November 19, 2009November 18, 2009

Great weekend coming up!  Lots of folks coming into town, including Ed, Serv, and Lore (the irredeemable brother).  In case you are wondering, the random

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Star Wars Toys from Kenner Advertisement (1979)

November 18, 2009November 18, 2009

Check out this advertisement for Star Wars toys available from Kenner.  This ad appeared in comic books in late 1979.  I owned nearly all of

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Cube Lube

November 17, 2009November 16, 2009

I can’t make this kind of stuff up.  Here is an advertisement for “Cube Lube” that ran in DC Comics cover dated June 1982.  Though

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Superbaby Outfit!

November 16, 2009November 16, 2009

Here is a cute outfit my daughter wore when she was still itty-bity.  I was so proud to show her off in this!  Well… at

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The Accidental Time Machine by Joe Haldeman

November 13, 2009November 13, 2009

I recently picked up a very good book called The Accidental Time Machine by Joe Haldeman.  In five days I’ve read 240 pages, and I’m

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Possibly the world’s most perfect geek food

November 12, 2009November 12, 2009

Over the weekend I had the opportunity to try a bizarre recipe: Macaroni and Cheese Pizza.  At first I was horrified by the concept.  Then

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Veterans Day: American soldiers versus Dinosaurs

November 11, 2009November 8, 2009

I did this same post last year for Veterans Day, but I thought it was worthy of repeating. In honor of Veterans Day, I thought

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Star Trek DVD and Blu-Ray Retail Exclusives

November 10, 2009November 9, 2009

Next Tuesday (November 17th), Paramount Home Entertainment will release STAR TREK on DVD & Blu-ray!!!  Hot dog!  I loved this movie and can’t wait for

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My Lazy Halloween Costume

November 9, 2009November 8, 2009

I went to a family-friendly party the night before Halloween.  We knew the majority of families through my ten year old step-son’s Cub Scout troop. 

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Astonishing X-Men Motion Comic

November 5, 2009November 5, 2009

Check out this Marvel Motion Comic based upon Joss Whedon and John Cassaday’s Astonishing X-Men #1. Wondering what is a Motion Comic?  Essentially they take

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The Irredeemable Shag's podcast and (former) blog for all things geek! Special focus on comics, sci-fi & pop culture! Including Doctor Who, Star Trek, DC Comics, Star Wars, role-playing games, 80's TV shows, and science fiction in general! Part of THE FIRE & WATER PODCAST NETWORK!

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About Shag

By day, the Irredeemable Shag plays the part of a wealthy industrialist, playboy, and philanthropist. By night, he is a frightening creature that strikes terror into the hearts of criminals!
... or ...
maybe the Irredeemable Shag managed a comic book store for four years, and a movie theater megaplex for three years. Nowadays he's just a really vocal geek on the interwebs. He is the co-founder of the FIRE & WATER PODCAST NETWORK. He hosts the JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL: BWAH-HA-HA PODCAST and the ONCE UPON A GEEK PODCAST. He co-hosts AQUAMAN & FIRESTORM: THE FIRE AND WATER PODCAST and WHO'S WHO: THE DEFINITIVE PODCAST OF THE DC UNIVERSE. You decide...

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