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Bruchim ha-baim to Associated Geekery Episode 53!

It’s a special episode, because Matt is back with us- and oh, yeah- Ryan is reaching that age.

We’re talking Book Nook first- with more on the twists and turns in the Amazon vs. Hachette debacle. Did Amazon blink first?

Next, more Movie news- Marvel taps Scott Derrickson to tackle directing duties on Doctor Strange, while Disney evicts Captain EO in the Disney theme parks for a preview of Guardians of the Galaxy.

A quick Tech story with a sexist mis-step and an honest apology by the owners of Atlassian. Speaking of apologies- let’s talk about Jonah Hill, too.

In Etc., LEGO Ideas (formerly Cuusoo) has announced their next custom LEGO set- Female Scientist Minifigures! Joining other awesome sets like the Mars Curiosity Rover and Back To The Future are 3 all new small playsets featuring female minifigures doing SCIENCE!

Convention news, Ryan goes over his visit to LA Cosplay Con, and Carrie discusses her book club’s recent Skype call in with Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky!

Our Recommendations this week include: Mario Kart 8, Transistor, Figment #1, and Lumberjanes.

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