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Zoinks! The Classic 'Scooby Doo Where Are You!' Comes to Blu-ray
Believe it or not, Scooby-Doo turns 50 this year. (And he hardly looks a day over 3.) And double believe it or not, but the original show – Scooby-Doo Where Are You! – has finally arrived on Blu-ray for the first time ever. And really, when most people… ahem, of a certain age… think of … → Read More
GBBP 218: Evangeline Lilly
We chat with Evangeline Lilly about The Squickerwonkers, acting versus writing, The Hobbit, and her place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. → Read More
GBBP 217: Lamar Giles
This week, we're chatting with author Lamar Giles about his newest book, The Last Last Day of Summer, and the brand-new Versify imprint it's helping launch. → Read More
GBBP 216: Alan Oppenheimer
This week, a conversation with Skeletor himself: the one and only Alan Oppenheimer! → Read More
GBBP 215: Ronald L. Smith
On this episode, we talk to Ronald L. Smith about growing up as a military brat, why bullying recurs as a theme throughout his books, the role of adults in kids’ stories, playing in the Marvel sandbox, and Baltimore. → Read More
GBBP 214: Tom Angleberger
On this episode, I geek out with Tom Angleberger about his criminally underappreciated 'The Mighty Chewbacca in the Forest of Fear.' And the 10th anniversary of Origami Yoda. And what else he’s got up his sleeve. Buckle up! → Read More
Playmobil Playroom: Tiny Paws Pet Hotel
This month in the Playmobil Playroom, we take a look at Tiny Paws Pet Hotel (9275) in the City Life theme. → Read More
GBBP 212: Hena Khan
This week, we're talking to author Hena Khan, whose book 'Amina's Voice' was one of the launch titles for Simon & Schuster's Salaam Reads imprint. → Read More
GBBP 211: Rhett Miller
This week, we're talking children's poetry through the lens of rock and roll, baby! We welcome Rhett Miller, lead singer of the Old 97s, to the show to talk about his new book of, yep, children's poetry! → Read More
Why Evangeline Lilly loved The Hobbit, was meh on the Lost ending, and wanted to be in Star Wars
"I see myself as a writer who has a fantastic day job." Talk to Evangeline Lilly for more than three minutes, and one thing become remarkably clear. She's positively overflowing with stories she wants to tell, and Hollywood isn't necessarily where she wants to tell them. So when you sit down with her for nearly an hour, as we recently did, the insight is profound. → Read More
GBBP 210: Robin Cook
We’re gettin’ nerdy this week, people! We’re donning our lab coats and venturing into a scientific conversation we have no business discussing: CRISPR/Cas9. → Read More
Exclusive Reveal: Playmobil's 'How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World'
The third wave of Playmobil 'Dragons' sets connects to the upcoming 'How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.' And we have the exclusive reveal of what's included! → Read More
GBBP 209: Gary Whitta & Darick Robertson
This week, we’re marking the release of Oliver #1 with the creative team responsible for bringing this hopeful dystopia to life. → Read More
7 Things Parents Should Know About 'The Kid Who Would Be King'
Seven things parents should know before watching director Joe Cornish's 'The Kid Who Would Be King.' → Read More
GBBP 208: J.C. Cervantes
This week, we're entering the world of myth. The mythological world of the Maya gods through the lens of J.C. Cervantes's 'The Storm Runner,' to be exact. → Read More
GBBP 207: Chuck Wendig
Prolific on the page, vocal online, and just a damn fine gentleman, I can think of no better way to kick of 2019 than with Chuck Wendig. Enjoy! And Happy New Year! → Read More
Playmobil Playroom: Magical Fairy Forest
Playmobil's Magical Fairy Forest is undeniably pretty, and it immediately appealed to both me and my son. Neither of my kids is a fan of fairies in general, so I wasn't sure how this one was going to go over. So let's take a look, shall we? → Read More
Become a Budding Guitar Hero with Yamaha's GigMaker Electric
If you're going the electric route, Yamaha's Pacifica is a great entry-level guitar that'll get you feeling like a rock god right off the bat. And if you're a total newb, the GigMaker Electric kit contains everything you need to get started. → Read More
24 Things I Learned While Watching the Rambo Trilogy
The original Rambo trilogy didn't just raise the bar for all action films to come. As the quintessential '80s action films, they set the standard and created an entire subgenre. → Read More
Hot Wheels Wednesdays: December Drive Ahead! Giveaway
Hot Wheels is more than just awesome little cars. Recently, the brand has made headway into the digital space on several fronts. The latest effort is in the massively popular Drive Ahead! mobile app (available for iOS and Android). The app is basically a one-on-one gladiator car battle featuring all kinds of vehicles. Imagine a cross between a … → Read More