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Yeah, I agree with mike_le. Lessons learned… Still: w00tstock!
Oh, and anyone looking for the halls and schedule and such can use the handy schedule search dingus on the Comic-Con site: http://sched.comic-con.org/
You can even share your own schedule like so: http://sched.comic-con.org/chris_radcliff (Just sayin'.)
Commented Jul 20, 2010 on The w00tstockSD and comic-con 2010 FAQ at WWdN: In Exile
The w00tstockSD and comic-con 2010 FAQ
In just about 48 hours, I head down to San Diego for w00tstock and Comic-con. Here is my effort to answer questions about both: w00tstock Q: Are tickets available? A: Yes. You can get them from Ticketbastard, or from the box office. Q: Ticketbastard says there aren't any seats! Do I have to sta...
Great! Another square filled in on my Wil Appears On My Favorite Shows bingo card. When you announce a guest appearance on Doctor Who, I win!
Commented Apr 5, 2010 on Eureka! at WWdN: In Exile
Eureka!
I'm heading up to Vancouver later this week to shoot an episode of Eureka! The SyFy (I know they're my new employers, but it still pains me to write that) Channel put out the following press release this morning: Actor, author and blogger Wil Wheaton of the popular television series Star Trek: ...
One of the things I love about Twitter is that it lets me listen in on conversations between my childhood* heroes.
* OK, adulthood heroes. Who am I kidding? I just watched a pair of TNG eps last night.
Commented Oct 23, 2009 on ugly bags of mostly water at WWdN: In Exile
ugly bags of mostly water
I know, I know, posting Twitter conversations is the new posting pictures of your cat, but if you'll indulge me one more time, I think some of you will be glad you did: @levarburton: The Angels have demonstrated genuine character tonite... Unlike the Dodgers who simply punked out!!! @wilw: @lev...
No spoilers! I don't want to go into it with my mind pre-blown.
Seriously, though, I'm looking forward to it. I'll be watching it Tuesday on my... um... television! Yes, that's it! Utilizing approved and not-shady-at-all means to receive the transmission as originally sent, with legal and pre-approved technologies to lovingly and gently time-shift it. No computers involved at all. Nope!
Commented Oct 13, 2009 on Everybody walk the dinosaur. Well, except for you. You're not working out. at WWdN: In Exile
Everybody walk the dinosaur. Well, except for you. You're not working out.
I have no idea what the title of this post has to do with the content of this post. In fact, I think there's no relation at all, other than the fact that I wrote them both. But when your brain compels you to quote Was (not Was), it's best to just do what it says, and slip in a Simpsons reference...
Has anyone noticed the similarity between Admiral Ackbar and Cthulu? Coincidence? I think not!
Commented Sep 25, 2009 on "Don't trust anyone you meet online. You could regret it." at WWdN: In Exile
"Don't trust anyone you meet online. You could regret it."
(from Cory Doctorow by way of John Rogers on Twitter)
Downloadering now...
At first I figured I wouldn't get anything out of these because I've read and re-read the TV Squad articles, but dammit if you aren't entertaining and insightful anyway.
In other words, thanks and keep 'em coming.
Commented Sep 21, 2009 on Memories of the Futurecast: Episode Three at WWdN: In Exile
Memories of the Futurecast: Episode Three
Hey look! It's Monday, and that means it's time for a new Memories of the Futurecast. Memories of the Future, Volume One, covers the first 13 episodes of TNG, so each week, I'm choosing something from one episode, and performing an excerpt for you. It will mostly be from the synopses, which i...
Holy carp! That was awesome. With the Big Bang Theory announcement, my internets are exploding with Wil Wheaton delight.
Commented Sep 8, 2009 on wil wheaton gets lucky ... sometimes at WWdN: In Exile
wil wheaton gets lucky ... sometimes
This was the ultimate highlight of my #PAX 2009, and watching it again just now brought tears to my eyes again. I'm not worthy of something this awesome. Thank you Jonathan, and Paul, and Storm, and Molly for making me feel cool. I <3 you guys.
It's at the top of the iTunes music video charts today, and deserves to be there.
Commented Aug 18, 2009 on oh yeah, this is totally +5 to sexterity at WWdN: In Exile
oh yeah, this is totally +5 to sexterity
Just in case you haven't seen it ... Congratulations to Felicia, the cast of The Guild, and everyone else involved in the creation and production of the Do You Want To Date My Avatar video. Ever since I saw a rough cut of it while we were shooting season three, I knew it was going to be a h...
I shall do all within my power to be there, where "all within my power" involves convincing someone to drive.
Commented Jul 16, 2009 on in which we combine wil wheaton, books, and beer. (mmmm ... beer.) at WWdN: In Exile
in which we combine wil wheaton, books, and beer. (mmmm ... beer.)
Last year, I went to the Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens for an event they call Book and a Beer. It's pretty much what it sounds like: I read from my book while people drank beer. Then I signed my books while I drank beer. Then I ate dinner and had some more beer. Then we drove around loo...
Really well done!
The bit about "As a writer/geek, geek/writer..." was particularly awesome. She was obviously a ringer ;) but it must feel good to have a major media outlet really get it.
Oh, and just think about how much blog-ready humor would come from your braces/invisalign experiences. Might pay for itself!
Commented Apr 24, 2009 on hey, look, that's me! at WWdN: In Exile
hey, look, that's me!
I was really happy with my appearance on KTLA morning news earlier this week, even if the HD really showed off just how profoundly fucked up my teeth really are. If you have a minute and want to see me talking about books and technology and geek stuff, you can watch it at the LA Times Jacket Cop...
Yes, we know! Really, Wil, with all the amazing writing you give us for free-gratis-no-cash-money already, I doubt anyone is really going to kvetch about seeing the same story under two different covers. If they do, I have one word for them: RAWR.
But yeah, OMGhawking! And he's talking about space. And I bet there'll be ponies. It'll suck to drive from SD to Pasadena in Monday rush hour, and we'll need an overnight babysitter, but it's totally worth it!
Commented Feb 19, 2009 on WIRED Review: "Sunken Treasure is full of gems" at WWdN: In Exile
WIRED Review: "Sunken Treasure is full of gems"
Sunken Treasure got a really nice review from Geekdad: Wil Wheaton came up with just the right word to describe his new book, Sunken Treasure. The subtitle is Wil Wheaton's Hot Cocoa Box Sampler, and sampler is an excellent metaphor for what this small, sumptuous snack represents. This is a var...
[singing] Wil and GeekDad, sittin' in a tree... [/singing]
Seriously, though, a short collection is better than no collection, as long as the quality is there. I enjoyed Dancing Barefoot just as much as Just a Geek; length isn't an issue because the basic unit of both books is the story.
Just don't try to get by with a chapbook-length novel and you'll be OK.
On an unrelated note but still awesome, are you going to the Caltech Stephen Hawking lecture next month?
Commented Feb 19, 2009 on WIRED Review: "Sunken Treasure is full of gems" at WWdN: In Exile
WIRED Review: "Sunken Treasure is full of gems"
Sunken Treasure got a really nice review from Geekdad: Wil Wheaton came up with just the right word to describe his new book, Sunken Treasure. The subtitle is Wil Wheaton's Hot Cocoa Box Sampler, and sampler is an excellent metaphor for what this small, sumptuous snack represents. This is a var...
"get crushered in the second round" *eyeroll*
Seriously, though, we already know you can beat Wesley. It's Stephen Hawking you should be worried about.
Commented Dec 30, 2008 on Geek Madness continues, scrabble is played, and the Gabe Bag is packed at WWdN: In Exile
Geek Madness continues, scrabble is played, and the Gabe Bag is packed
I decided that I would take the week between Christmas and New Year off, but the damn Internets keep pulling me back in! Various items for today: Paul and Storm say: ...as the first geek President, Barack Obama would do well to reward this important and influential constituency by creating a ne...
"get crushered in the second round" *eyeroll*
Seriously, though, we already know you can beat Wesley. It's Stephen Hawking you should be worried about.
Commented Dec 30, 2008 on Geek Madness continues, scrabble is played, and the Gabe Bag is packed at WWdN: In Exile
Geek Madness continues, scrabble is played, and the Gabe Bag is packed
I decided that I would take the week between Christmas and New Year off, but the damn Internets keep pulling me back in! Various items for today: Paul and Storm say: ...as the first geek President, Barack Obama would do well to reward this important and influential constituency by creating a ne...
Jonathan Coulton did a shirt contest recently, and the results were amazing. I think he used Pixish, but that's the extent of my half-remembered knowledge.
Commented Jul 2, 2008 on in which wil asks the readers a question at WWdN: In Exile
in which wil asks the readers a question
It's years out of date, so I've been considering either closing or updating the WWdN Cafepress store. I can't design for shit, though, and even if I could, I don't have time to do it. Rather than just close it down, I thought I'd pose a question here: I'm sure there are lots of good designers an...
Jonathan Coulton did a shirt contest recently, and the results were amazing. I think he used Pixish, but that's the extent of my half-remembered knowledge.
Commented Jul 2, 2008 on in which wil asks the readers a question at WWdN: In Exile
in which wil asks the readers a question
It's years out of date, so I've been considering either closing or updating the WWdN Cafepress store. I can't design for shit, though, and even if I could, I don't have time to do it. Rather than just close it down, I thought I'd pose a question here: I'm sure there are lots of good designers an...
Yesss!
And have you seen the awesome Cinema-Display-sized desktop backgrounds on his site? So much of the goodness.
Commented Jun 4, 2008 on i'm just sayin' at WWdN: In Exile
i'm just sayin'
Yesss!
And have you seen the awesome Cinema-Display-sized desktop backgrounds on his site? So much of the goodness.
Commented Jun 4, 2008 on i'm just sayin' at WWdN: In Exile
i'm just sayin'
Signing at Mysterious Galaxy!
Signing at Mysterious Galaxy!
Signing at Mysterious Galaxy!
I'm totally there, dude. It's been *years* since the last one. Be sure to remind them that you and your 76 closest SD friends will descend upon them, so they need to have lots of copies on hand.
Commented Jun 20, 2007 on so about my new book . . . at WWdN: In Exile
so about my new book . . .
Earlier this morning, I called Bowker to make sure my ISBNs still worked. Shortly after that, I called the printer I used for Dancing Barefoot to get a quote, and make sure I'll have my books in my hands as soon as possible. Shortly after that, I got in touch with my friend Russ to make sure Mon...
Signing at Mysterious Galaxy!
Signing at Mysterious Galaxy!
Signing at Mysterious Galaxy!
I'm totally there, dude. It's been *years* since the last one. Be sure to remind them that you and your 76 closest SD friends will descend upon them, so they need to have lots of copies on hand.
Commented Jun 20, 2007 on so about my new book . . . at WWdN: In Exile
so about my new book . . .
Earlier this morning, I called Bowker to make sure my ISBNs still worked. Shortly after that, I called the printer I used for Dancing Barefoot to get a quote, and make sure I'll have my books in my hands as soon as possible. Shortly after that, I got in touch with my friend Russ to make sure Mon...
Definitely use in-blog pages. They're amazingly convenient. I recently created a friend's site entirely in Wordpress even though it's not technically a blog, because it was so simple to use and easy to style. It took care of the hard bits, and I was free to work on the style and organization. I was even able to create her an account so she could manage content on her own. Nice!
Commented May 21, 2007 on closer to home at WWdN: In Exile
closer to home
TypePad has this nifty new feature that lets users build stand alone pages using the TypePad interface that so many of us love, so building a more complex and complete website to go with our TypePad blogs just got a whole lot easier. This is really good news, because it means I'll be leaving Exil...
Definitely use in-blog pages. They're amazingly convenient. I recently created a friend's site entirely in Wordpress even though it's not technically a blog, because it was so simple to use and easy to style. It took care of the hard bits, and I was free to work on the style and organization. I was even able to create her an account so she could manage content on her own. Nice!
Commented May 21, 2007 on closer to home at WWdN: In Exile
closer to home
TypePad has this nifty new feature that lets users build stand alone pages using the TypePad interface that so many of us love, so building a more complex and complete website to go with our TypePad blogs just got a whole lot easier. This is really good news, because it means I'll be leaving Exil...
Congrats, Wil! You're an awesome speaker, and they're lucky to get you. Just concentrate on the three pillars of public speaking (monkeys, pirates, and robots) and you'll do fine.
I added you to the PAX 2007 event on Eventful and updated the Seattle demand to match. Enjoy, Seattle!
Commented May 3, 2007 on so i'm going to be the keynote speaker at PAX . . . at WWdN: In Exile
so i'm going to be the keynote speaker at PAX . . .
Back in February, I recounted the first time I met Gabe and Tycho from Penny Arcade at Comicon: I have always enjoyed Penny Arcade, because -- like pVp and Dork Tower -- it has characters I can care about and relate to while I'm laughing at myself, or them, or (usually) both. I talked to Gabe a...
Congrats, Wil! You're an awesome speaker, and they're lucky to get you. Just concentrate on the three pillars of public speaking (monkeys, pirates, and robots) and you'll do fine.
I added you to the PAX 2007 event on Eventful and updated the Seattle demand to match. Enjoy, Seattle!
Commented May 3, 2007 on so i'm going to be the keynote speaker at PAX . . . at WWdN: In Exile
so i'm going to be the keynote speaker at PAX . . .
Back in February, I recounted the first time I met Gabe and Tycho from Penny Arcade at Comicon: I have always enjoyed Penny Arcade, because -- like pVp and Dork Tower -- it has characters I can care about and relate to while I'm laughing at myself, or them, or (usually) both. I talked to Gabe a...
Wow. Just wow.
I sometimes wonder why I'm so diligent about reading every WWDN entry, even when my feed reader piles up. This story answered that by knocking me on my butt.
Thanks, Wil, for sharing that so eloquently. And personal thanks for opening my eyes about the butterfly trees my son will face someday.
Commented May 1, 2007 on the butterfly tree at WWdN: In Exile
the butterfly tree
When I took my walk yesterday, I passed a set of twins who live up the block from me. They're girls, and I think they're in first or second grade. They're painfully adorable little kids who call me "Mr. Wheaton" and always smile and wave when they drive by with their parents. Their names aren't i...
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