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Geeks Represent!

Candid conversations about geeky interests with fellow nerds of color

19 AUG

2024 Update

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1 min
24/08/2022

Mind Over Matter: Mental Health In The Media

Previously on Geeks Represent, we’ve talked about the importance of health especially when it comes to people of color. However, one of the most neglected aspects of health is that of the mind. If the last few years have shown us anything, it’s that our mental health cannot be taken for granted, and that people of color have been particularly vulnerable due to both systemic racism and culture norms. That’s why it’s so important that mental health issues are accurately portrayed in the media in order to spread awareness and understanding. Timestamps 00:00:15 Intro 00:00:48 Dorothy Intro 00:02:03 Jashelle Intro 00:02:37 Why Is It So Important To Discuss Mental Health? 00:08:05 Why Do You Think BIPOC And Other POC Are Especially Vulnerable To Mental Health Issues? 00:19:35 Therapy Being Brushed Off By Minorities 00:33:42 Why Do You Think Positive/Accurate Portrayals Of Mental Health In The Media Is Important? 00:39:50 Examples Of Bad Portrayals Of Mental Health 00:49:31 Examples Of Positive And/Or Important Portrayals Of Mental Health 01:18:47 Outro References https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Trevor Project https://themighty.com/ The Mighty https://themighty.com/u/doryvu/ Dorothy’s Blog Posts On The Mighty https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/online-mental-health-startup-cerebral-will-stop-prescribing-controlled-substances https://www.asianmhc.org/ Asian Mental Health Collective https://www.betterhelp.com/ Better Help Online Therapy https://www.talkspace.com/ Talkspace Online Therapy https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/40390773-i-m-telling-the-truth-but-i-m-lying I’m Telling The Truth But I’m Lying https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1837492/ Thirteen Reasons Why https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4972582/ Split https://www.hulu.com/series/9dc170da-85db-475d-9df4-6572f15ffb00 This Is Us https://www.hulu.com/series/f03f355c-a6cf-4494-83cb-494ccd5afa92 A Million Little Things https://www.disneyplus.com/series/moon-knight/4S3oOF1knocS Moon Knight https://www.netflix.com/title/80179190?source=35 Never Have I Ever https://www.netflix.com/title/80117540?source=35 Atypical https://www.netflix.com/title/80066227?source=35 Crazy Ex Girlfriend https://tv.apple.com/us/show/ted-lasso/umc.cmc.vtoh0mn0xn7t3c643xqonfzy Ted Lasso https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0875GVR5Z/ref=atv_dp_season_select_s1 Modern Love S1E3 (Episode With Really Good Portrayal of Bipolar) https://www.brandonsanderson.com/the-stormlight-archive-series/ The Stormlight Archives Series https://www.netflix.com/title/80057281 Stranger Things https://play.hbomax.com/page/urn:hbo:page:GX3ZDNQA_j8LCSgEAAAXR:type:series?source=googleHBOMAX&action=play Young Justice https://play.hbomax.com/page/urn:hbo:page:GYc3xuwu2x5rCFgEAAALb:type:feature?source=googleHBOMAX&action=play The Fallout https://www.hulu.com/series/227de06a-d3d4-42e0-9df1-bb5495e1738d Dopesick https://www.netflix.com/title/80171659?source=35 To The Bone https://www.hulu.com/series/8205c79f-31c1-4901-8ea6-208c60f262b0 Euphoria https://www.netflix.com/title/70300800?source=35 Bojack Horseman

1h 19m
26/07/2022

Reach For The Skies! The Undying Western

Gun fights. Lawlessness. An inexplicable thirst for justice. When it comes to movies, it doesn’t get much more American than the Western genre. It’s no surprise Western movies and TV shows have persisted even today in various forms. So grab your hats and let’s get into the evolution of the Western. Timestamps 00:00:15 Intro 00:00:38 How Would You Describe A Western? 00:03:07 What Makes Westerns Such An Undying Genre? 00:11:03 What Are Some Great Examples Of Recent Westerns? 00:19:56 What Are Some Bad Examples Of Recent Westerns? 00:21:53 Tropes In Westerns: Protect Kids, Revenge Stories And More! 00:26:35 Tones In Westerns 00:28:27 Final Thoughts 00:29:57 Conclusion and Special Shoutout! References https://pluto.tv/en/on-demand/movies/shane-1953-1-1?utm_medium=textsearch&utm_source=google Shane https://play.hbomax.com/page/urn:hbo:page:GYbI_uAQBXoajwwEAAAA7:type:feature?source=googleHBOMAX Book Of Eli https://www.netflix.com/title/80200267?source=35 Ballad of Buster Scruggs https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9243946/ El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3315342/ Logan https://www.hulu.com/movie/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-101a4170-bff1-44ee-89f2-f919cc911651?entity_id=101a4170-bff1-44ee-89f2-f919cc911651 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1CkZO06Qg4 For A Few Dollars More https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAsZMSOFOjo A Fist Full of Dollars https://www.netflix.com/title/70230640?source=35 Django Unchained https://www.netflix.com/title/80064515?source=35 The Hateful Eight https://www.funimation.com/shows/cowboy-bebop/ Cowboy Bebop https://www.funimation.com/shows/trigun/ Trigun https://www.funimation.com/shows/outlaw-star/ Outlaw Star https://www.disneyplus.com/?cid=DSS-Search-Google-71700000065352001-&s_kwcid=AL!8468!3!610598193330!p!!g!!the%20mandalorian&gclid=CjwKCAjwrNmWBhA4EiwAHbjEQHMjgYQ71iC7jOQJzdfTriOLqp7nj_5T5brLzAAfUgdsbI96SMdGjRoCJA0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds The Mandalorian https://tubitv.com/series/300007905/firefly?start=true&utm_source=google-feed&tracking=google-feed Firefly https://therokuchannel.roku.com/watch/91f8bc30ce2e5bb0ad38f4fe2c8d7d4a?source=google Wind River https://play.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GV7xwpQNK8MJfPwEAAAG_?source=googleHBOMAX&action=play West World https://www.netflix.com/title/80067617?source=35 Into The Badlands https://play.hbomax.com/page/urn:hbo:page:GYF5LGArS1MPDwgEAAABj:type:feature?source=googleHBOMAX Warrior https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/video/8GlT7rfy91Idmi_OddInj3gT2pCYhBmM/ Shanghai Noon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ADeLjX5Tlo Shanghai Knights https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.b0a9f784-2ec3-56f3-0c16-74d94c65415b?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb Once Upon a Time in China and America https://play.hbomax.com/page/urn:hbo:page:GX-IlUgib1sIdmgEAAABv:type:feature?source=googleHBOMAX Mad Max: Fury Road https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPckyFubAms Waterworld https://www.netflix.com/title/81077494?source=35 The Harder They Fall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXijb44EWZE True Grit https://www.hulu.com/movie/an-american-tail-fievel-goes-west-91cddec0-25d0-4915-98b6-08cba79d475e?entity_id=91cddec0-25d0-4915-98b6-08cba79d475e An American Tail: Fievel Goes West https://pluto.tv/on-demand/series/dr-quinn-medicine-woman?utm_medium=textsearch&utm_source=google Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Got a favorite western? Leave your comments on social media! Thanks for tuning into Geeks Represent! If you've enjoyed this discussion subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and everywhere podcasts can be found. If you want to add to this discussion, visit GeeksRepresent.com. Thanks for listening and sharing with your friends

31 min
15/07/2022

Dark Elves But No Black Elves?: A Look At Racism in Sci-Fi/Fantasy

It’s no secret that we love fantasy and science fiction in all its forms here at Geeks Represent not only for its entertainment value but for its rich commentary on our society by reimagining our past, remodeling our present or reshaping our future. However, like anything else good created by mankind, it can be perverted by the specter of racial bias from both creators and fans alike and may lead to our cultural destruction if not addressed. So without further ado, let’s take a look at racism in science fiction and fantasy. Listeners, what are your thoughts on today’s episode? Leave your comments below! Thanks for tuning into Geeks Represent! If you've enjoyed this discussion subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and everywhere podcasts can be found. If you want to add to this discussion, visit GeeksRepresent.com. Thanks for listening and sharing with your friends Timestamps 00:00:13 Intro 00:01:02 Importance Of Calling Out Racism Even Amongst Fandoms 00:06:38 Examples Of Problematic Tropes in Sci-Fi/Fantasy 00:27:11 Inherent Racism In Fandoms? 00:33:10 Need To Protect Child Actors/Actresses From Toxic Fandoms 00:37:54 Easy Targets Of Toxic Fandoms In General 00:50:28 Studios Casting Diversity 00:57:20 What Can We Do As Both Creators And Fans To Address Racism In Sci-Fi and Fantasy? 01:05:23 Last Thoughts 01:07:58 Outro References https://web.archive.org/web/20081022123742/http://thisweekinblackness.com/ https://www.slashfilm.com/874074/every-single-star-wars-fan-owes-jake-lloyd-an-apology/ https://www.insider.com/kelly-marie-tran-racist-sexist-trolls-social-media-2021-3 https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/deadpool-2-online-backlash-surrounds-domino-casting-155524577.html https://www.theverge.com/2022/5/31/23148468/star-wars-obi-wan-moses-ingram-third-sister https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a39834637/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-uhura-hair/

1h 8m
05/07/2022

Choose Your Fighter! A Look at Martial Arts Films

Today, we’ll be talking about martial arts movies. Sure, here at Geeks Represent, we love all kinds of action movies, but there’s just something about the martial arts genre that gets our hearts racing and adrenaline pumping. So let’s jump kick right into it! Timestamps 00:00:13 Intro 00:00:32 What Is It About Martial Arts Films/Shows That Kicks All The Ass? 00:04:09 How Do You Think Martial Arts Have Affected Asian American Stereotypes? 00:07:59 Awesome Philosophies In Martial Arts Films 00:24:09 Martial Arts Spoofs Like Kung Pow: Enter The Fist and Volcano High (MTV Edition) 00:28:31 Martial Arts Films and Action Expanding Outside of Just Asians or Even Outside of Jackie Chan/Jet Li References https://www.hulu.com/movie/equilibrium-712af04a-fc4e-437e-87aa-d7ec3f387a8b?entity_id=712af04a-fc4e-437e-87aa-d7ec3f387a8b Equilibrium https://www.amazon.com/John-Wick-Keanu-Reeves/dp/B00R8L51BC John Wick https://www.history.com/topics/china/boxer-rebellion#:~:text=In%201900%2C%20in%20what%20became,Western%20and%20Japanese%20influence%20there. Boxer Rebellion https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/video/WsQks8ESaQyu9QYm69nfJxWwQG36xSWS/ Shaolin Soccer https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.5c4dea18-0d0e-4316-a65b-7dc8a0cac8d2?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb The Protector https://www.hulu.com/movie/never-back-down-f0d8f0e9-0e79-4c1e-a57f-27bb9bc7425d Never Back Down https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.98a9f726-dba8-8767-d129-cbb07de7edd9?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb Undercover Brother https://www.hulu.com/movie/mortal-kombat-7045e326-04ec-4e99-9d74-83735f1a1f9e Mortal Kombat https://www.netflix.com/title/80148162?source=35 The Night Comes For Us https://www.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GXSySgQ5Pe06olAEAAAJr Warrior https://www.amazon.com/Raid-Redemption-Iko-Uwais/dp/B008KNZ4LO The Raid https://therokuchannel.roku.com/watch/0ff6c2708514575ea36c3f56a5fcbdb1?source=google Enter The Dragon https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GYEfQYQD1Lgc6kgEAAAAW Black Dynamite https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GX7hX4Qn4isJApgEAAABu Kill Bill https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.64a9f761-b0b4-d9ed-f4dd-c71f27a6976c?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb Kung Pow: Enter The Fist https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GXwO6xQx5WZpiwwEAAAOP Romeo Must Die https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0301429/ Volcano High https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.b5fc8f6a-d135-49e4-9b2c-4e48b36ec214?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb Once Upon A Time In China https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106936/ Legend Of Fong Sai Yuk https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.aeb869cf-ba0e-1c7a-c4a5-0f57881d3de3?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb Ip Man https://www.amazon.com/Jet-Lis-Fearless-Li/dp/B000M5DRMG Jet Li’s Fearless https://play.hbomax.com/page/urn:hbo:page:GYfmxDwyDvzO-wwEAAACT:type:feature?source=googleHBOMAX Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon https://www.hulu.com/movie/bulletproof-monk-0f63d5ae-5cf7-4cd0-aa98-28dbfac1122f?entity_id=0f63d5ae-5cf7-4cd0-aa98-28dbfac1122f Bulletproof Monk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcIuVT3X_UI Shaolin https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.4ca9f79e-9648-3d9a-258a-7934b90bbcf3?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb The Karate Kid https://www.netflix.com/title/81002370?source=35 Cobra Kai https://www.hulu.com/movie/bloodsport-61f7738b-a9a2-483c-be60-f7a4c98d7b09?entity_id=61f7738b-a9a2-483c-be60-f7a4c98d7b09 Bloodsport https://www.hulu.com/movie/kung-fu-hustle-f1f0bc52-ac69-4b85-a316-7ea5badd9743?entity_id=f1f0bc52-ac69-4b85-a316-7ea5badd9743 Kung Fu Hustle https://www.amazon.com/Drunken-Master-Siu-Tien-Yuen/dp/B003LPO1QA Drunken Master https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GYGQHkQKmf6UEpwEAAAAD Rush Hour https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.10a9f76c-5bef-3f50-b36c-7337e741a3db?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb Shanghai Noon https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B00BU

54 min
25/06/2022

Put Some Tiger Balm On It! PeoplePut Some Tiger Balm On It! People of Color and Medicineof Color and Medicine

If the past two years have taught us anything, it’s that our lives are heavily dependent on our healthcare. We literally can’t live without it! But this doesn’t eliminate an inherent distrust of our healthcare system in communities of color, especially amongst the older generations. So let’s talk about people of color and their relationship with healthcare. Timestamps 00:00:22 Intro 00:00:43 Introducing Jashelle! 00:01:05 Why Do You Think There’s Such A Complicated Relationship Between POC and Healthcare 00:08:32 Over-Reliance Alternative Medicine and Home Remedies 00:15:38 Distrust Due to Historical Experiments and Experiences 00:37:00 Visiting Doctors For Preventative Measures 00:39:23 Ways To Build A Good Relationship With Health Care 00:53:42 Misconceptions of The Merits of African Americans In Health Care Due to Affirmative Action 01:01:22 Model Minority Myth 01:11:58 Other Helpful Tips For Getting the Best Care You Can 01:19:44 Outro References https://www.crunchyroll.com/cells-at-work Cells At Work (Crunchyroll) https://www.crunchyroll.com/cells-at-work-code-black Cells At Work: Code Black (Crunchyroll) https://www.netflix.com/title/60004474 Osmosis Jones (Netflix)

1h 20m
13/06/2022

...But Not Too Black! Colorism in Film and TV

We’ve talked a lot about race when it comes to casting choices in movies and television. And aside from some missteps, we are seeing more diversity and representation in the last few years. However, things could still be better, especially when it comes to the divisions between light skin and dark skin members of the same ethnic communities. So let’s talk about colorism! Timestamps 00:00:13 Intro 00:00:36 How Does Colorism Differ From Racism? 00:07:57 Examples of Colorism 00:13:57 Do You Think Colorism Discrimination Is Similar for Both Men and Women? 00:19:48 Lack of Black Photographers/Color Film’s Inherent Bias 00:37:17 Last Thoughts 00:39:41 Conclusion/Outro References https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/25/lens/sarah-lewis-racial-bias-photography.html https://www.vox.com/21330898/vogue-simone-biles-vanity-fair-viola-davis-cover https://www.instagram.com/p/CLZqHdPDqDj/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= on Color Correction for BIPOC photography https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-colorism-2834952 https://www.wired.com/story/review-hulu-comedy-woke/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2021/01/22/shonda-rhimes-bridgerton-netflix-has-problem-race-colorism/4173376001/ https://www.netflix.com/title/80232398?source=35 Bridgerton (Netflix) https://www.hulu.com/series/034909c6-8c46-4cad-8d0d-062574a9e5f1 Woke (Hulu) https://www.hulu.com/series/my-wife-and-kids-78e6d3fb-c3c3-47bc-b7f4-ff78c8566aff My Wife and Kids (Hulu) https://www.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GXdLWQgqPHKXCPQEAAAxk?utm_id=sa%7c71700000067634131%7c58700007100246826%7cp70926274633&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-pCVBhCFARIsAGMxhAev4SA6AxFLR88nRununIgx5VqOI0V_ZKwtIGpCVD1qr4XvNnD_RUgaAp_0EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (HBO Max) https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GX6QtHQxBD5nCwwEAAAHM Crazy Rich Asians (HBO Max) https://ecowarriorprincess.net/2019/06/why-asia-obsessed-white-skin-whitening-products/ Skin Whitening In Asia https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1553&context=law_globalstudies India and Colorism: The Finer Nuances Thanks for tuning into Geeks Represent! If you've enjoyed this discussion subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and everywhere podcasts can be found. If you want to add to this discussion, visit GeeksRepresent.com. Thanks for listening and sharing with your friends

40 min
08/06/2022

Whoa, Deja Vu! Reboots and Revivals

Maybe you like seeing stuff you saw ages ago being redone or continuing today. Maybe you feel like some things were great as they were and should be left alone. Either way, if it exists and was successful, you can bet Hollywood’s going to do it over and over and over again for all its worth. Here are our thoughts on reboots and revivals. Timestamps 0:00:14 - Intro 0:00:32 - Definitions of Reboots and Revivals 00:20:38 - what makes a good reboot? 0:31:50 - Reboots done right 0:35:30 - Long Franchise Management 0:38:56 - Do adapations from Movies to TV count as a reboot. 0:50:11 - Reboots that failed (Jurrasic World, The Matrix Revolutions, Fant4stic ? 1:01:20 - Scream, The Grinch, and Joker 1:10:23 - What do you want to see rebooted 1:16:55- Kobra Kai, Creed and other Reboots of Note 1:36:16 - Conclusion References Geek History lesson https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/episodes/ghl-175-our-batman-chronological-timeline Got something to say about reboots? Maybe you have some you liked more than others? Feel free to leave your comments. Thanks for tuning into Geeks Represent! If you've enjoyed this discussion subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and everywhere podcasts can be found. If you want to add to this discussion, visit GeeksRepresent.com. Thanks for listening and sharing with your friends

1h 37m

08/01/2021

Geeks Represent Trailer

A long time ago (in 2019), four not so young men of color congregated for the first time. Fun was had, and they parted with the promise that they would soon see one another again. But it was not to be, for a pandemic had swept the nation and they were forced to stay apart for the foreseeable future. These four men did not give up, and with the aid of modern technology and a sense of duty to the world, these four formed a plot to commune every week and discuss the things that matter to them: racial injustice, anime, representation in media, comic book shows and movies, cultural appropriation, sci fi and fantasy, the fight for equality, and so much more. We are Geeks Represent! And we invite you to join us on this adventure.

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Candid conversations about geeky interests with fellow nerds of color

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Geeks Represent Group
Years Active

2021 - 2024
Episodes

32
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