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. 3h ago

    Beyond Trauma — The Rise of Unapologetic Black Sci-Fi [Black Nerd Podcast]

    Open show:  Audiences are burned out on Black trauma narratives disguised as high-concept sci-fi or horror. While works like Lovecraft Country or The Underground Railroad made their mark, a massive cultural shift is happening across streaming, gaming, and publishing. Viewers are demanding forward-looking Afrofuturism, original space operas, and unapologetic Black fantasy—stories where Black characters build cybernetic worlds, wield magic, and explore deep space without their humanity or oppression being the central plot device.  Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclife Grab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.com General Talk Weekly Recap  The Indie Show Mixtape Release July 4, 8pm Sign Up For Patreon BNP Clubhouse/ BlerdPrint/ Games BNP Tour Baldur’s Gate 3 Session 20 at 8pm! Scare-A-Thon 2 Coming!! 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/3SCvW1J Fame: Jaelyn: https://amzn.to/4649rpz Sloan: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4443844464/doctor-doom-inspired-hooded-coat  Commercial #1 Main Topic:  When was the last time you felt true, unmixed escapism watching a Black-led sci-fi or fantasy project?  Why do white characters automatically get to fly through space or fight dragons for fun, while Black leads are almost always fighting systemic oppression in a wig?  Are Webtoons, indie games, and self-publishing officially killing traditional Hollywood when it comes to serving Black nerds?  What’s a tired Black character trope in sci-fi or fantasy that needs to be retired permanently?" (e.g., the magical elder, the first-to-die, the hyper-stoic warrior who never gets a romance).  If you had a $100 million production budget today, what original setting are you building?" (Options: Cyberpunk Megacity in Africa, Deep Space Colony, High-Fantasy Magic Realm, or Retro-Futuristic Mech World).  Commercial: #2 Anime Watch: Vi-vy Games:  Surf Punk Agent 64: Spies never Die Raven Watch News:  Marvel Studios Unveils X-Men Cast  Disney’s “Myth of the Jade Serpent” attraction will feature an animatronic Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones Creating identifiers for A.I. music 3 websites Tin Foil Hat: (Not today) Comic Of The week:  A.I. Stuff 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

    Beyond Trauma — The Rise of Unapologetic Black Sci-Fi [Black Nerd Podcast]

  2. Aug 3

    Normies Invade Nerdland [Black Nerd Podcast]

    Welcome back to Black Nerd Podcast! We’re kicking off Season 7 with an unfiltered look at the shift every longtime fan has felt: the great invasion of "Nerdland." We welcome our special guest @CaliGalMedia to join our discussion and we have to get to know her! but let me expand on What used to be safe havens for outsiders, geeks, and hyper-fixated fans—from comic cons and tabletop groups to niche fandoms and retro gaming scenes—have officially gone mainstream. But with mass popularity comes mass gentrification. In this premiere, we break down what happens when "normies" cross the border into nerd culture, not to appreciate the lore, but to rebrand it, sanitize it, and dictate how it should operate.  Is nerd culture expanding for the better, or are the original architects being priced out of their own sanctuary? Grab your mic, pull up a chair, and let’s talk about it.  Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclife Grab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.com General Talk Weekly Recap  The Indie Show Mixtape Release July 4, 8pm Sign Up For Patreon (The Last Star Fighter) BNP Tour Baldur’s Gate 3 Session 20 at 8pm! Scare-A-Thon 2 Coming!! 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://link.amazon/B08JVydFt Fame: https://a.co/d/05VNNC2d Jaelyn: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1821646206/godzilla-humidifier-atomic-breath-effect?ref=elp_anchor_listing&pro=1&frs=1&sts=1 Sloan: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Warrior-Spider-Man-Original-Manga/dp/B0GV5K33QX Commercial #1 Main Topic: Key Topics Covered: The "Cool Kid" Pivot: How the same hobbies that used to get people bullied are now clout tokens on social media. Tourists vs. Residents: The distinct difference between genuinely falling in love with a subculture versus occupying a space for trends and aesthetics. Sanitizing the Lore: The trend of casual fans entering established fandoms and demanding major shifts in tone, mechanics, or canon to suit mainstream tastes. Gatekeeping: Toxic Barrier or Necessary Defense? A candid conversation on where the line is between protecting subcultural heritage and being unnecessarily exclusionary. Commercial: #2 Games: Lost Arsenal Hotline Miami Birds Of War News:  Tin Foil Hat: Trees To Mountains? 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

    Normies Invade Nerdland [Black Nerd Podcast]

  3. Jun 15

    Super Hero’s We Can Do Without [Black Nerd Podcast]

    Pop culture is completely saturated with capes, cowls, and multi-million-dollar cinematic universes—but let’s be honest, not every hero deserves a spot on the roster. This week, the crew dives deep into the comic book vault to weed out the worst of the worst in an episode they're calling "Super Heroes We Can Do Without."  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/4uGJsOV Fame: https://a.co/d/04gctW4F Jaelyn: https://a.co/d/07KeGvKR Sloan: https://animeape.com/product/hogwarts-legacy-slytherin-harry-potter-varsity-jacket/ Commercial #1 Main Topic: From multi-billionaires who choose to beat up petty criminals instead of funding community social programs, to heroes with powers so useless or bizarre they make you wonder how they ever got past an editorial board (looking at you, Arm-Fall-Off-Boy and Section 8), no one is safe. The team breaks down: The Overrated Icons: Why certain A-list heroes have overstayed their welcome, and how their repetitive storylines are causing severe "superhero fatigue" in theaters. The Problematic Favs: A look back at legacy characters with origins or gimmicks that have not aged well, examining how outdated tropes and tokenization still plague the comic book industry. The "Could-Be" Greats: Which heroes have incredible potential but are consistently ruined by bad writing, terrible reboots, or corporate mismanagement? Grab your headphones as the crew matches their signature blend of unfiltered comedy, sharp critique, and deep Blerd culture knowledge against the comic book elite. It’s time to separate the true legends from the heroes who desperately need to hang up the tights for good. What superhero do you think we can do without? Hit us up in the comments and let us know! Commercial: #2 Games: Anra Demon Core You are the monster Star Trek Game Omen of Cthulhu  News:  Countries that have solved problems! X-Box turn around Get Graduation Gifts Space X IPO New Nerd Order Tin Foil Hat: The Aliens are coming? Comic Of The week: Mr Terrific 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

    Super Hero’s We Can Do Without [Black Nerd Podcast]

  4. Jun 8

    Public Domain #155 [Black Nerd Podcast]

    If you created a character people loved, would you want that character to one day become part of the world’s creative playground? Or should creators and their families be able to control their work forever? Tonight on Black Nerd Podcast, we’re talking about public domain, the franchise machine, nerd culture, Hollywood, and what happens when the stories of the past become building blocks for the future. 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 after show 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/4e4rTSv Fame: https://a.co/d/0fGt2CuB Jaelyn: https://a.co/d/01UCH33D Sloan: Main Topic:  Public Domain: The Franchise of Nerd If you created a character people loved, would you want that character to eventually belong to the world? Or should creators and their families be able to control their work forever? Debate Starter:  Is public domain good for culture, or bad for creators? How do you guys feel about this? Question 1: If you created the next legendary character, would you be okay with people using it freely 100 years from now? Question 2: Do we actually care about old public domain characters because they matter, or do we only care when someone makes a new version that hits? Riddle of the Week: Games: The Alters Quack Hunters The Garden’s Between News: 3 Phase Nasa Plan Secret Black Codes Comic Vs Anime Build Your team The Black Box Harvard Teaches Magic? Comic Of The Week: Tin Foil: Are DMT entities real? Closing Question: For viewers to answer in comments [post show] What public domain character, monster, myth, or story would you turn into a modern nerd franchise, and what would your version look like? Shout-Outs! Instagram: http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcast Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9 Website: http://blacknerdpodcast.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/vvcradio JS-1: http://instagram.com/js1thasupplier Fame: http://instagram.com/fameplanb Jaelyn: http://instagram.com/jaelynaleise Sloan: http://instagram.com/sloan_tempest

    Public Domain #155 [Black Nerd Podcast]

  5. May 26

    Black Comic's [Blerd Print]

    Album releases May 31, 2026 Blerd Print releases May 31st!! Here is the first single black comics!! This is Black Nerd Podcasts dedication to Black comics, black comic creaters and black culture at large!!! Let's stand up and be proud of our art, culture and skin!! Created, written & Conceptualized By: @js1thasupplier put together by: A.I.

    Black Comic's [Blerd Print]

  6. May 24

    A Nerds Summer To Do List #154 [Black Nerd Podcast]

    As the temperatures rise and the "Con Season" frenzy hits its peak, the crew gathers to map out the ultimate survival guide for the summer months. Forget beach bodies and boardwalks—we’re talking about the optimal strategy for tackling your ever-growing backlog of games, movies, and unread volumes.  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/4dpwFeo Fame: https://a.co/d/0jgwI4e4 Jaelyn:  Sloan: https://share.temu.com/o2Ky8lQwvfC Commercial #1 Main Topic: The Backlog Battle: We break down how to prioritize your "Summer of Gaming" without succumbing to the dreaded burnout. Is it finally time to finish that 100-hour RPG, or is this the season of the "Indie Palette Cleanser"? Cinema & Stream Survival: From the high-octane blockbusters hitting the theaters to the niche sci-fi series dropping on streaming platforms, we curate a "must-watch" list that ensures you won't miss a single cultural touchstone. Things To Do: Disney? A New comic store? A convention? A Festival? Maybe A Renfair? Whats on your list of places to see with your own eyes?  The "Touch Grass" Initiative: A lighthearted debate on the best ways to enjoy the outdoors while still keeping it geeky—think Pokémon GO excursions, outdoor movie screenings, and reading comics at the park. Commercial: #2 Games: Space Craft Agents 404 Anomaly President Prison pocket patrol News:  Choose a mask and gain it’s powers & Limitations Lego Pinball Weird Hospital Learn to play music Static Returns (https://dcsowhite.com/) Tin Foil Hat:  Comic Of The week: https://www.midtowncomics.com/product/2448644#DC-Finest-Static-Playing-With-Fire-TP 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

    A Nerds Summer To Do List #154 [Black Nerd Podcast]

  7. May 11

    Should Comics Be Fun? #152 [BLack Nerd Podcast]

    Comic books without a doubt have become more mainstream in recent years but recently due to several internal & external issues, their public perception of them had somewhat gone downhill especially the rise of Japanese comics. A lot of people state the rising success of manga over comics is due to the balance of a fun story alongside a story with depth. Certain companies have adapted to these critiques while others have continued the stereotypical comic path. Some may feel comics are fine the way they are, others may feel this change is needed. Do comics need to take themselves less seriously & have some fun or does the audience need to change? Let’s see. Guest: Nd.Mangaka  Resolve Comics  Whyt Manga  Vashmere Valentine  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/4eEwDAj Fame:  Jaelyn: https://a.co/d/02xLCoUD Sloan: https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/marvel-legends-series-xmen-97-cyclops-premium-roleplay-visor/G20635L00 Commercial #1 Main Topic: Should Comics Be fun? Commercial: #2 Games: Undefeated Marvel Cosmic Invasion Koshmar News:  Kingdom of Zod Avengers: Armageddon  Image’s Gritty Return to horror The Theft of African Lor for comics Streamers & Podcasting changing the entertainment landscape Tin Foil Hat: Comic Conspiracy Theories? Comic Of The week: X Genasys 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

    Should Comics Be Fun? #152 [BLack Nerd Podcast]

  8. May 4

    You Still Scared To Be A Nerd? [Black Nerd Podcast]

    Why We’re Still Hiding Our Power Levels In an era where The Mandalorian is mainstream and anime is the most-streamed genre in the world, the "Blerd" should be at peak confidence. But for many of us, the trauma of the "blerd-calling" era hasn't fully healed. Whether it’s hiding the manga volumes when company comes over or "code-switching" our interests to fit a specific image of Blackness, the fear of social exile is real. Today, we’re peeling back the layers on the internal and external pressures that make us hesitate to go "Full Weeb." Are we afraid of being nerds, or are we afraid of losing our connection to the culture? It’s time to level up. 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/4tboIhu Fame: https://a.co/d/0hjW4ykx Jaelyn: https://a.co/d/002bt8eb Sloan: https://www.midtowncomics.com/search?rel=0&cfr=t&q=batman+static+tp Commercial #1 Main Topic:  Commercial: #2 Games: Claude Whisper Of The Swallows Wreck Runners The Cabin News:  X-Box Game Pass update Crypto update Indoor bathrooms invented by Black people? Google Museum? Sandbox Game Development Solar Punk Nasa officially announces …. Tin Foil Hat: No nose, No Ghosts? 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

    You Still Scared To Be A Nerd? [Black Nerd Podcast]
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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
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Black Nerd Podcast

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