Black Nerdy Scholars

Black Nerdy Scholars (Darrell & Elia)
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We're Black, we're Nerds, we're Scholars! Join Elia and Darrell, two Black Literature PhD candidates (with AuDHD), as they talk about everything! From anime to video games, to the woes of academic life, to an exploration of the Black cultural experience, expect thoughtful discussions paired a healthy dose of wit and academic cynicism.

  1. 3D AGO

    Was America's Next Top Model Worth the Trauma?

    Darrell and Elia discuss the America's Next Top Model documentary and its impact on American and Internet cultures Black Nerdy Scholars #19 Hosted by Darrell Hughson and Elia Agudo Edited by Peter Prieto Intro music: Fine Sounds - Bus Stop - https://thmatc.co/?l=FD3AA8A1 Outro music: Fine Sounds - Dreamscape Drip - https://thmatc.co/?l=91F0D203 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackNerdyScholars Bluesky: BNS - http://blacknerdyscholars.bsky.social Elia - http://femputer.blacksky.app Darrell - http://professorludo.bsky.social

    55 min

  2. FEB 16

    Black Nerd Culture Used To Be Different

    Darrell and Elia discuss how fashion interacts with gender and race and connect it to the Black nerd culture we grew up with Black Nerdy Scholars #18 Hosted by Darrell Hughson and Elia Agudo Edited by Peter Prieto Intro music: Fine Sounds - Bus Stop - https://thmatc.co/?l=FD3AA8A1 Outro music: Fine Sounds - Dreamscape Drip - https://thmatc.co/?l=91F0D203 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackNerdyScholars Bluesky: BNS - http://blacknerdyscholars.bsky.social Elia - http://femputer.blacksky.app Darrell - http://professorludo.bsky.social

    1h 1m

  3. FEB 9

    Rosa Parks Chicken Jockey

    Darrell and Elia Discuss race with Wuthering Heights and Minecraft before giving out some Black History Month book recommendations Black Nerdy Scholars #17 Hosted by Darrell Hughson and Elia Agudo Edited by Peter Prieto Intro music: Fine Sounds - Bus Stop - https://thmatc.co/?l=FD3AA8A1 Outro music: Fine Sounds - Dreamscape Drip - https://thmatc.co/?l=91F0D203 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackNerdyScholars Bluesky: BNS - http://blacknerdyscholars.bsky.social Elia - http://femputer.blacksky.app Darrell - http://professorludo.bsky.social

    53 min

  4. FEB 2

    The ICE Raids Are History Repeating Itself

    Darrell and Elia connect Black History to ICE raids and the current state of American politics Black Nerdy Scholars #16 Hosted by Darrell Hughson and Elia Agudo Edited by Peter Prieto Intro music: Fine Sounds - Bus Stop - https://thmatc.co/?l=FD3AA8A1 Outro music: Fine Sounds - Dreamscape Drip - https://thmatc.co/?l=91F0D203 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackNerdyScholars Bluesky: BNS - http://blacknerdyscholars.bsky.social Elia - http://femputer.blacksky.app Darrell - http://professorludo.bsky.social

    59 min

  5. JAN 26

    JJK Shows Us The Power of Gender

    Darrell and Elia discuss the ways gender acts as a revolutionary power against conservatism in Jujutsu Kaisen Black Nerdy Scholars #15 Timeline: 0:00 Hellos 2:16 Aristotelian Appeals 5:20 The Importance of Craft 6:15 Generative AI’s Failures 8:08 Booktok and Anti-Intellectualism 11:31 The Value of Romantasy 12:52 The Tropification of Literature 14:39 Identity and Reading Practices 16:27 The Effect of Childhood Trauma on Reading 18:52 Shirley Jackson “The Lottery” 21:06 The Art of Discovery 22:14 Escapism Has Gone Too Far 25:21 Transition to Jujutsu Kaisen 25:51 Gojo x Geto 27:03 The Culling Games 28:32 Yuta and Feminine Masculinity 31:18 Naoya and Red Pill Men 33:18 Brotherhood and the Value of Power 36:06 The Influence of the Eldest Sibling 38:20 Maki’s Performance of Womanhood 41:21 Toji and Maki Gender Presentation 44:58 Traditionalism as Antagonist 47:15 Zenin Family Tree 48:17 Gender Queerness Vs Conservatism  49:18 The Demon Inside You Hates You 51:03 Society Adultifies the Youth 53:24 You Have To Keep Living 55:30 The Thematic Importance of Rules in JJK 59:07 Understanding Writing Rules 1:03:52 Goodbyes Hosted by Darrell Hughson and Elia Agudo Edited by Peter Prieto Intro music: Fine Sounds - Bus Stop - https://thmatc.co/?l=FD3AA8A1 Outro music: Fine Sounds - Dreamscape Drip - https://thmatc.co/?l=91F0D203 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackNerdyScholars Bluesky: BNS - http://blacknerdyscholars.bsky.social Elia - http://femputer.blacksky.app Darrell - http://professorludo.bsky.social

    1h 5m

  6. JAN 19

    Which Disney Characters Canonically Had Sex?

    Darrell and Elia discuss sexuality through the lens of neurodivergence and Disney Films Black Nerdy Scholars #14 Hosted by Darrell Hughson and Elia Agudo Edited by Peter Prieto Intro music: Fine Sounds - Bus Stop - https://thmatc.co/?l=FD3AA8A1 Outro music: Fine Sounds - Dreamscape Drip - https://thmatc.co/?l=91F0D203 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackNerdyScholars Bluesky: BNS - http://blacknerdyscholars.bsky.social Elia - http://femputer.blacksky.app Darrell - http://professorludo.bsky.social

    1h 3m

  7. JAN 12

    Is Fan Service Redeemable?

    Darrell and Elia remember old Internet Culture before debating the ethics of Fan Service Black Nerdy Scholars #13 Hosted by Darrell Hughson and Elia Agudo Edited by Peter Prieto Intro music: Fine Sounds - Bus Stop - https://thmatc.co/?l=FD3AA8A1 Outro music: Fine Sounds - Dreamscape Drip - https://thmatc.co/?l=91F0D203 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackNerdyScholars Bluesky: BNS - http://blacknerdyscholars.bsky.social Elia - http://femputer.blacksky.app Darrell - http://professorludo.bsky.social

    1h 9m

  8. JAN 5

    Pluribus Explains Why AI Is Still Bad

    Darrell and Elia catch up in the new year before analyzing Vince Gilligan's "Pluribus" Black Nerdy Scholars #12 Hosted by Darrell Hughson and Elia Agudo Edited by Peter Prieto Intro music: Fine Sounds - Bus Stop - https://thmatc.co/?l=FD3AA8A1 Outro music: Fine Sounds - Dreamscape Drip - https://thmatc.co/?l=91F0D203 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackNerdyScholars Bluesky: BNS - http://blacknerdyscholars.bsky.social Elia - http://femputer.blacksky.app Darrell - http://professorludo.bsky.social

    1h 4m
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We're Black, we're Nerds, we're Scholars! Join Elia and Darrell, two Black Literature PhD candidates (with AuDHD), as they talk about everything! From anime to video games, to the woes of academic life, to an exploration of the Black cultural experience, expect thoughtful discussions paired a healthy dose of wit and academic cynicism.

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  • Creator
    Black Nerdy Scholars (Darrell & Elia)
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Black Nerdy Scholars (Darrell & Elia)