Monthly Archives: May 2015

Episode 34: Live from Austin Texas

In our last episode, we heard Drew and Jeff talk about what PBS Kids will be debuting in the 2015-2106 television season. Today, the guys talk live from the Hyatt Place in Downtown Austin TX about some of the food, music, and sights they enjoyed while in the Texas capital and also dish on the

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Episode 33: What’s New From PBS Kids Live from the PBS Annual Meeting

On this special ‘live’ episode of Dad.fm from the Hyatt Place in downtown Austin, TX, Drew and Jeff report on the two remarkable new shows coming soon from PBS Kids. You’ll hear why we’re so excited for Nature Cat, from the Rudman Brothers (Jack’s Big Music Show, voice of Cookie Monster) and Ready Jet Go!

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Episode 32: The Rise of All Girl Superhero Franchises

On this episode the Dad.fm trio tackle the rise of all girl superhero franchises as Transformers, DC comics and … introduce media content and toys to placate young ladies and cash in on the ‘play pattern’ of girls. This fall, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Bros. Consumer Products, and Mattel will launch DC Super

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Episode 31: Disney Infinity 3.0 Star Wars Announcement

The Dad.fm guys talk excitedly about this week’s announcement from Disney Infinity that this fall’s 3.0 Infinity system will be Star Wars themed. It’s not all rosy though, as Jeff can’t help but wonder if the sci-fi/fantasy/superhero/Star Wars takeover of American society, the multiplex, and childhood is all just a bit too much. What say

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Episode 30: TTPM 2015 Spring Showcase

TTPM (Time to Play Magazine) had their Spring Showcase of the must have toys for this season.  Adam and Jeff discuss each of the booths at the showcase and their great offerings walking walking the noisy room. MOVIES THAT PACK THE MULTIPLEX With the arrival of summer 2015 comes some of the biggest blockbusters of

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Episode 29: Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron

Marvel’s Avengers 2 –Avengers: Age of Ultron is finally out! We’ve waited two years to see this film and boy do Adam and Drew dig into it. Make sure you check out Drew’s amazing posts about the cast interviews over on BenSpark.com. Avengers Spoiler-Free Review Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Elizabeth Olsen

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