Blerd Empire Blerd Empire
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comedian Sinbad and son Royce host Blerd Empire representing two generations of black nerds as they talk tech & pop culture.
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Ep. 23 - Fantastic Frankey Collab (What It Means To Be A Blerd)
We join forces with the amazing Fantastic Frankey to talk about what it means to be a Blerd from three different perspectives. Royce also breaks down his new comic book Legend of Althea and how it all got started.
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Check out Legend of Althea on Webtoon
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Ep. 22 - Miguel Wilson (Illustrator/Toy Maker)
The incredibly talented Miguel Wilson makes a special guest appearance in our latest episode. With experience working for companies like CAPCOM and Hasbro, Miguel shares his knowledge in illustration and his journey making his own custom action figures. He's also responsible for designing our awesome Sinbad pins. This is a highly recommended listen for artists looking to take their skills to the next level.
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Visit Miguel Wilson's website to see more of his work
TECH USED:
- Cameras: Various Web Cams & Lumix GH5S
- Recording Software: Switcher Studio
- Editing Software: Final Cut Pro
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Ep. 21 - Gerald Kaye (Marvel Animation)
We had a great conversation with artist Gerald Kaye who currently works as a storyboard revisionist at Marvel Animation Studios. He breaks down his journey that led him to working with Marvel and gives a lot of great advice. So all aspiring artists and animators should listen to this episode!
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Visit Gerald Kaye's website for more info on Dancing' Machine, Phenomenal Star Force Album, and his Blog
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- Camera: Various Web Cams & Lumix GH5S
- Recording Software: ZOOM App
- Editing Software: Final Cut Pro
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Ep. 20 - Sanford Greene: Part 1 (The Journey)
Fo our 20th episode, we are honored to share our interview with the insanely talented Sanford Greene, co-creator and illustrator of the now Eisner Award nominated comic book series BITTER ROOT! We had such a blast with this episode that it went a bit longer than planned so we broke the interview up into two parts. Part 1 is a breakdown of Sanford's journey as an artist and how he put himself the a position to create BITTER ROOT. A must listen/watch for every up and coming artist looking to make it big in the comic book industry! Once you've finished Sanford's journey, continue to Part 2 where we dive into all the BITTER ROOT goodness!
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- Camera: Various Web Cams & Lumix GH5S
- Recording Software: ZOOM App
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Ep. 20 - Sanford Greene: Part 2 (BITTER ROOT)
Part 2 of our Sanford Greene interview is all about BITTER ROOT! We take a deep dive into the historical significance and hidden messages in this action packed and thought provoking comic book series. Sanford's journey in Part 1 was a necessary one to co-create this groundbreaking and necessary piece of art.
Learn More About BITTER ROOT
OTHER PROJECTS MENTIONED:
- The Hated - Kickstarter
- 1000 - Webtoon , 1000 - Animated Trailer
- EXCELLENCE - Comic Book Series
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- Recording Software: ZOOM App
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Ep. 19 - Lessons From A Black Father To His Son
#BlackLivesMatter
As we continue the fight against police brutality and for absolute equality for all, Sinbad and Royce have deep father/son conversation about how to prepare the next generation of black children. Share your thoughts with us in the comments. My apologies for the squeaky chair! 😅
Want to get involved but don't know where to start? Hit these links to get you started.
- Donations For Change
- Petitions For Change
Artist Credit: Ariel Sinha
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- Camera: Panasonic GH5S
- Recording Software: Streamlabs OBS (Mac), Streamlabs OBS Switcher (iOS)
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