Nerd World Politics

Nerd World Politics

Welcome to Nerd World Politics, where Trinidadian activist nerds Brendon Alekseii and Marlon Thompson bring pop culture from its own fantasy world back to the real one (and preferably the global south). Find Brendon Alekseii on social media - @brendonalekseii Find Marlon Thompson on Twitter - @MarlonT - and Instagram - @guyfromtrinidad

Episodes

  1. Trailer

    Teaser - How Are We Supposed To Remember?

    Brendon Alekseii asks the question, if we can't talk about some of the things that Kobe was accused of doing after his passing...how can we remember to ask the tough questions about those kinds of actions? Want to hear more of this conversation, take in the latest episode of Nerd World Politics, "Looking Back at 2019"...

    1 min

  2. Trailer

    Teaser - The Asian American Actress Scarlett Johannson

    What started off as a conversation about Bong Joon-Ho's "Parasite" became an opportunity for Marlon Thompson to spit this gem... Tune in to our latest episode, "Looking Back at 2019", to hear more.

    29 sec

  3. 02/19/2020

    Looking Back at 2019

    Your boys Marlon and Brendon are back with a new episode for 2020 (after a whole year off), and look back at some of the interesting things that happened from late 2019 - the Blitzchung fiasco, Kobe's passing, and more. Also, a new and crazy story from 2020...with T-Pain in it? He's still around? Check out the latest episode of Nerd World Politics to find out! Check out Brendon on Twitter - https://twitter.com/BrendonAlekseii Check out Marlon on Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarlonT Blitzchung controversy, via Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blitzchung_controversy Kobe's 'Black Mamba' alter ego was a way to get through the lowest point of his career - https://www.businessinsider.com/kobe-bryant-black-mamba-nickname-2015-3 The Lasting Effects of Kobe Bryant's Rape Case - https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/ny-kobe-bryant-sexual-assault-charge-gloria-allred-colorado-20200129-mq77nkjsunctxkwvqsonddeesy-story.html Get your F**k T-Pain Merch! - https://fucktpain.com Yep, Mariah Carey DOES have a song with ODB! - https://www.papermag.com/mariah-carey-ol-dirty-bastard-fantasy-2625132492.html Moonlighter on Steam - https://store.steampowered.com/app/606150/Moonlighter/ Slay The Spire on Steam - https://store.steampowered.com/app/646570/Slay_the_Spire/ Why Synergies are the Secret to Slay The Spire's Fun - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=terD4Bk3L_8 Kipo and the Age of the Wonderbeasts - https://www.netflix.com/tt/title/80221553 October Faction - https://www.netflix.com/tt/title/80221644

    1h 38m

  4. 12/23/2018

    Voltron: Legendary Ending

    Nerd World Politics is back, talking about their favorite animated Netflix show yet again. Marlon and Brendon share their thoughts on the stellar final season of Voltron: Legendary Defender, debate some more about Shiro's sexuality, and much more! For more context on the question of Shiro's representation in the final season of Voltron - https://geekdad.com/2018/12/how-the-end-of-voltron-legendary-defender-exemplifies-the-quarantining-of-queerness-in-animation/ Check out Marlon on Twitter: @marlont (Make sure to ask him for his gamertag for Overwatch...lol) Check out Marlon on Instagram: @guyfromtrinidad Check out Brendon on Twitter and Instagram: @brendonjobrien

    1h 18m

  5. 08/24/2018

    Voltron: Legendary Queerbait?

    There are lots of thoughts about the latest season of Voltron: Legendary Defender. Marlon and Brendon share their own, and have a discussion about the fandom's concerns about queer tropes in Shiro's portrayal in the show. Find Brendon on Twitter - https://twitter.com/BrendonJOBrien Find Marlon on Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarlonT

    1h 19m

  6. 08/17/2018

    Under The Gunn

    For the very first episode of Nerd World Politics, Marlon and Brendon tackle the controversial case of James Gunn, talk about the arc of forgiveness in activist nerd circles, and try to come up with a better approach around who and how to call out inappropriate behaviour.

    1h 1m

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Welcome to Nerd World Politics, where Trinidadian activist nerds Brendon Alekseii and Marlon Thompson bring pop culture from its own fantasy world back to the real one (and preferably the global south). Find Brendon Alekseii on social media - @brendonalekseii Find Marlon Thompson on Twitter - @MarlonT - and Instagram - @guyfromtrinidad

Information

  • Creator
    Nerd World Politics
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2020
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nerd World Politics
  • Show Website
    Nerd World Politics