Black Nerd Podcast

Jamal Smith
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Join us every week as we discuss NERD culture, video games, comics, science, technology and much more. This is a safe space for blerds from all walks of life to have fun, learn and find friends!

  1. How to Save Money as a Nerd in 2026 #146 [Black Nerd Podcast]

    6D AGO

    How to Save Money as a Nerd in 2026 #146 [Black Nerd Podcast]

    With the "Asha Sharma era" of gaming officially in full swing and subscription costs reaching an all-time high, being a Blerd isn’t just a hobby anymore—it’s a financial commitment. This week, the crew sits down to break down the "2026 Survival Guide" for your wallet. From the "Great Subscription Purge" to the resurgence of physical media, we’re teaching you how to stay geeky without going broke. Open show:  Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclife Grab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.com General Talk Weekly Recap  Sign Up For Patreon BNP Tour Baldur’s Gate 3 Session 20 at 8pm! Monday Night Co Op “Operation Tango!! Vote For New Game Thursday Morning @9am Anime Watch on our Patreon With Fame & Friday Morning at 9am on TikTok & Twitch as he plays Resident Evil 8  The Precious:  JS-1: https://amzn.to/4s0kAAc Fame: https://a.co/d/093fCm9W Jaelyn: https://a.co/d/0fiqgYHt Sloan: Commercial #1 Main Topic:  Commercial: #2 Tin Foil Hat:   Games: Dark Bizarre Megaton Rainfall Paperhead News:   A 91-Year-Old Just Beat Resident Evil Requiem… His Own Way #residentevilrequiem #gaming #shorts - YouTube  Epstein video game? Free Streamer Software Why did Thanos need those stones? New game controller Biggest Lego things Star Trek is dead? Lego croc’s? Comic Of The week:  Instagram:  http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcast   facebook:   http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcast Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9 website: http://blacknerdpodcast.com http://twitter.com/vvcradio    http://instagram.com/js1thasupplier   http://instagram.com/fameplanb http://instagram.com/jaelynaleise http://instagram.com/sloan_tempest

    1h 41m
  2. When The Game Starts Playing You #145 [Black Nerd Podcast]

    MAR 24

    When The Game Starts Playing You #145 [Black Nerd Podcast]

    Today we are exploring how modern games are designed to influence behavior, control time, and encourage spending—and where the line between fun and manipulation begins.Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclife Grab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.com General Talk Weekly Recap  Sign Up For Patreon BNP Tour Baldur’s Gate 3 Session 20 at 8pm! Monday Night Co Op “Operation Tango!! Vote For New Game Thursday Morning @9am Anime Watch on our Patreon With Fame & Friday Morning at 9am on TikTok & Twitch as he plays Resident Evil 8  The Precious:  JS-1: https://amzn.to/4t1eWia Fame: https://a.co/d/02LsxOUn Sloan:https://share.temu.com/kIVC00yRkdC Commercial #1 Main Topic:  Key highlights of this episode include:SEGMENT 1: TIME CONTROL • Daily logins • Limited-time events • “Miss a day = fall behind” SEGMENT 2: SPENDING PSYCHOLOGY • Alliance pressure • “Keeping up” energy SEGMENT 3: RNG & REWARD LOOPS • Loot systems • “One more try” feeling SEGMENT 4: SOCIAL PRESSURE • Alliances / clans • Competing with spenders • Community influence Commercial: #2 Tin Foil Hat: Who’s Being Played? The Game or You? 5 Conspiracies that are true Reptile people eating kids Games: Defect Jesus Sim Overthrown News:  GTA 6 Money System Your phone tells you how to clean your clothes Sony+? Meta Glasses issue Mirror Fish A.I. Segment:  A.I. Split Humans into 4 categories How often does A.I. use Nukes? Comic Of The week:  Instagram:  http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcast   facebook:   http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcast Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9 website: http://blacknerdpodcast.com http://twitter.com/vvcradio    http://instagram.com/js1thasupplier   http://instagram.com/fameplanb http://instagram.com/jaelynaleise http://instagram.com/sloan_tempest

    1h 47m
  3. 90’s Versus Gen Z Gamer Experience [Black Nerd Podcast]

    MAR 16

    90’s Versus Gen Z Gamer Experience [Black Nerd Podcast]

    The video explores the generational differences between '90s gamers and Gen Z gamers, focusing on how game design choices have shaped player behavior and cognitive approaches to gaming.Open show:  Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclife Grab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.com General Talk Weekly Recap  Sign Up For Patreon BNP Tour Baldur’s Gate 3 Session 20 at 8pm! Monday Night Co Op “Operation Tango!! Vote For New Game Anime Watch With Fame & Friday Show The Precious:  JS-1: https://amzn.to/3P1NJgV Fame: https://a.co/d/0f43kMfm Jaelyn: https://smylelabs.com/products/luna-wand-cart-battery-limited-edition Sloan: https://a.co/d/079Cc2NN Commercial #1 Main Topic:  Key highlights of this episode include:Riddle Me this:  Commercial: #2 Games: Sperm game Gate Guard Simulator Karen Game Phantom Line News:  The importance of video games The Cartels are high Tech? Blerdcon recap & Announcement for 2027 The origins of the imperial walkers in Star Wars Netflix buys A.I. Start up! Comic Of The week: Batman Static Beyond Instagram:  http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcast   facebook:   http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcast Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9 website: http://blacknerdpodcast.com http://twitter.com/vvcradio    http://instagram.com/js1thasupplier   http://instagram.com/fameplanb http://instagram.com/jaelynaleise http://instagram.com/sloan_tempest

    1h 51m
  4. The Ultimate Con-Goer’s Cheat Sheet: Don't Leave Without This! [Black Nerd Podcast]

    MAR 9

    The Ultimate Con-Goer’s Cheat Sheet: Don't Leave Without This! [Black Nerd Podcast]

    The long winter is over, and the convention floor is calling! In this episode Black Nerd Podcast, we’re breaking down the ultimate survival guide for the upcoming Con Season. From the mad dash of securing badges to the precision engineering of a last-minute cosplay, we cover everything you need to know to survive the exhibit hall without losing your mind (or all your savings).Open show:  Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclife Grab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.com General Talk Weekly Recap  Sign Up For Patreon BNP Tour Baldur’s Gate 3 Session 20 at 8pm! Monday Night Co Op “Operation Tango!! Vote For New Game The Precious:  JS-1: https://amzn.to/47jwCx8 Fame:  Jaelyn: https://www.planetnerdtees.com/product/the-real-justice-league-tee/RLLSPH4BBVSRD2BGULVO33CZ?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=JVPWJVTYKQMVPXJD5MPWIJ7M&fbclid=PAVERFWAQaxIRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadLUSPGFc8of1R_FW1b-HKwU_hU1G0aYhPJ5CEBNzi6587SZdYdM1Gnhlb22Q_aem_hCPKWH0RIfd0aGk8psAuqw Sloan: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVlZ2CaE1xB/?igsh=ZXE0aDY4NnN5emd4 Commercial #1 Main Topic:  Key highlights of this episode include: The "Con-Budget" Reality Check: How to hunt for exclusive variants and autographs without ending up on a diet of instant noodles for the rest of the year. Cosplay Crunch Time: Tips for finishing that suit, handling "con-funk" in crowded spaces, and why comfortable shoes are more important than screen-accurate boots. Panel Strategies: How to navigate the schedule, which hall lines are actually worth the wait, and the art of the "snack-and-dash" to keep your energy up. The Blerd Community: A look at the meetups, parties, and networking events that make con season the best time of year for the culture.Riddle Me this:  Commercial: #2 Games: Dead Zone Phantom Line Species Unknown News:  Netflix Bought something from Ben Afleck X Box moves Shadow Ecomony’s XAI CO Founder Quite Invest In Pokemon Cards Sauce Walka Has a video coming? Comic Of The week: Monsters We Make  Instagram:  http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcast   facebook:   http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcast Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9 website: http://blacknerdpodcast.com

    1h 40m
  5. "The End of the Box? Phil, Sarah, and the AI Takeover of Xbox" [Black Nerd Podcast]

    MAR 3

    "The End of the Box? Phil, Sarah, and the AI Takeover of Xbox" [Black Nerd Podcast]

    In this episode of the Black Nerd Podcast, we’re breaking down the earthquake that just hit the gaming world. Longtime Xbox savior Phil Spencer is officially hanging up the jersey, but the real shocker? Sarah Bond, the woman many of us expected to take the throne, is also out. We’re diving deep into the "Asha Sharma era" and what it means when Microsoft puts an AI veteran in charge of our favorite franchises. Is the console era officially over? Between the massive drop in hardware sales and the pivot to a multi-platform future, we ask the hard question: Is Xbox "dead," or is it just evolving into something we don’t recognize anymore? Topics we’re tackling: The Sarah Bond Exit: Why did the industry’s most prominent Black female executive leave just as the top spot opened up? Asha Sharma & The "AI Slop" Fear: Can an AI expert who isn't a "gamer" actually run the house that Halo built? The 25th Anniversary Crisis: Xbox is turning 25 this year, but with sales down and exclusives going to PS5, is there even a party to throw? Project Magnus: Is the rumored 2027 "PC-Console Hybrid" enough to save the brand, or is it too little, too late?

    1h 32m
  6. Digital Blackness": The New Frontier [Black Nerd Podcast]

    FEB 23

    Digital Blackness": The New Frontier [Black Nerd Podcast]

    Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclife Grab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.com General Talk Weekly Recap  Sign Up For Patreon Baldur’s Gate 3 Session 20 at 8pm! Monday Night Co Op “Green Hell!! The Precious:  JS-1: https://amzn.to/46j8xpP Fame: https://a.co/d/03XYio1g Jaelyn: https://a.co/d/0eztCO4t Sloan: https://a.co/d/06UaMi5m Commercial #1 Main Topic:  Key Discussion PointsRiddle Me this:  Commercial: #2 Games: Don’t Panic, It’s Just Turbulance The Eternal Life Of Goldman Yakuza Kiwami 3 Pax Autocratica Croak News:  Xbox CEO leaving with a friend? Takedra Brings In Billions For Waymo Super Hero Trading Cards How To Unredact The Epstein Files The Entire Financial System is flipping Life is a video game A.I./ robot Segment: Military Robots are here Dance robots are here Others Biggest robot developers Comic Of The week: Gago Instagram:  http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcast   facebook:   http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcast Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9 website: http://blacknerdpodcast.com http://twitter.com/vvcradio    http://instagram.com/js1thasupplier   http://instagram.com/fameplanb http://instagram.com/jaelynaleise http://instagram.com/sloan_tempest

    1h 19m
  7. The Architects of the Matrix — Top 10 Nerdiest Black Tech Creations #139 [Black Nerd Podcast]

    FEB 16

    The Architects of the Matrix — Top 10 Nerdiest Black Tech Creations #139 [Black Nerd Podcast]

    We love our gadgets, our high-frame-rate gaming, and our crystal-clear Discord calls—but how often do we look under the hood to see who wrote the code? In Episode 139, the Black Nerd Podcast is geek-diving into the "Source Code" of modern life. We’re counting down the Top 10 Nerdiest Tech Creations from Black Inventors. This isn't your average history lesson. We’re talking about the high-level engineering, mathematical modeling, and "mad scientist" energy that gave us everything from the interchangeable video game cartridge to the 3D holographic tech being used in NASA labs today. If you've ever called yourself a gamer, a coder, or a tech-head, this episode is a tribute to the pioneers who built the playground we play in every single day. Open show:  Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclife Grab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.com General Talk Weekly Recap  Sign Up For Patreon Baldur’s Gate 3 Session 20 at 8pm! Monday Night Co Op “Green Hell!! The Precious:  JS-1: https://amzn.to/3MGQYJH Fame: https://a.co/d/02DawUMp Jaelyn: https://www.chessnutech.com/collections/robotic-chessboard/products/chessnut-move-advanced-robotic-chessboard-with-plastic-pieces Sloan:  Commercial #1 Main Topic:  Key Discussion PointsThe Gaming Genesis: How Jerry Lawson saved us from being stuck with just Pong forever. CGI & Dinosaurs: The "Geometry Engine" that made Jurassic Park possible and changed cinema history. The Math of the Map: Why Gladys West is the reason you never actually get lost (even when your GPS tells you to turn left into a lake). The Lonnie Johnson Paradox: How one man mastered both the Stealth Bomber and the Super Soaker. Riddle Me this:  Commercial: #2 Games: Project Windless Leatherfall The House Always Wins The Worlds Most Chaoctic Terminal News:  DC/ Marvel Releases of this year. China’s new A.I. Generator? TMNT Pizza Store’s? Soda Machine Data Where does time come from? Stolen TV? Comic Of The week: Instagram:  http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcast   facebook:   http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcast Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9 website: http://blacknerdpodcast.com http://twitter.com/vvcradio    http://instagram.com/js1thasupplier   http://instagram.com/fameplanb http://instagram.com/jaelynaleise http://instagram.com/sloan_tempest

    1h 30m
  8. Blerdly Beloved: The Power Couples Of Culture #138 [Black Nerd Podcast]

    FEB 10

    Blerdly Beloved: The Power Couples Of Culture #138 [Black Nerd Podcast]

    In this episode of the Black Nerd Podcast, we’re heading to the altar to celebrate the unions that defined our childhoods and shaped our imaginations. We’re moving beyond the "struggle tropes" to highlight the intellectual, adventurous, and high-powered love stories that prove Black Love is a Superpower.Open show:  Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclife Grab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.com General Talk Weekly Recap  Sign Up For Patreon Baldur’s Gate 3 Session 20 at 8pm! Monday Night Co Op “Green Hell!! The Precious: “What A Nerd Wants For Valentine's Day?” JS-1: https://amzn.to/4tq6kmc Fame:  Jaelyn: https://a.co/d/09UjyMo5 Sloan: https://a.co/d/0a0XAqVy Commercial #1 Main Topic:  Key Discussion PointsWhether they’re fighting off alien invasions together or just debating the ethics of the Multiverse over dinner, these couples represent the "Endgame" we all root for. Grab your cape, your rings, and your favorite comic—it's time to get Blerdly Beloved. Why is your couple important to you? What space do they occupy within the culture? What makes their union different from other marriages within the culture? Riddle Me this:  Commercial: #2 Games: War If The Worlds Fear The Time Loop News:  Star Trek Writers Superhero real life back stories The A list is dead? Getting paid to be petty? Comic Of The week: Instagram:  http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcast   facebook:   http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcast Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9 website: http://blacknerdpodcast.com http://twitter.com/vvcradio    http://instagram.com/js1thasupplier   http://instagram.com/fameplanb http://instagram.com/jaelynaleise http://instagram.com/sloan_tempest

    1h 40m
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Join us every week as we discuss NERD culture, video games, comics, science, technology and much more. This is a safe space for blerds from all walks of life to have fun, learn and find friends!

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  • Creator
    Jamal Smith
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Black Nerd Podcast