Old Man Blerd - A Black Nerd Podcast

John W. Combs
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A new podcast discusses the intersection of Nerd Culture with gender, racial, and sexual orientation. Interviews, news, reading lists, and discussions on topics regarding identity, fandoms and geekdom in general. Occasional asides to Buddhist Practice and Philosophy.

  1. Jan 5

    Old Man Blerd - Episode 26 "Back From the Dead" (or cyrofreeze, or Earth 2 whichever you like!)

    John and Terrance are back!  A health emergency with John derailed the pod for a bit, but we're back with some ramblings and such! The usual rambling on all subjects and thanks for your patience! Like and subscribe if you can!

    56 min

  2. 06/01/2025

    Old Man Blerd Episode 25 - May the Fourth/Force/LaForge be with you catch-up!

    We recorded this awhile ago and may not have uploaded episode 24!  You'd think we weren't professionals or something! (Oh, yeah, WE AREN'T!) We discuss whether you can separate the art from the artist, all of those problematic sorts that create entertainment for us.   Like and subscribe if you can!

    1h 44m

  3. 04/07/2025

    Old Man Blerd Episode 23 - Our 5 'Ride or Die' Intellectual Properties!

    Terrence and John get together to discuss their top 5 "RIDE OR  DIE!" properties!  These are the lads' top-tier properties that they'll give a chance, REGARDLESS of how many times they have been burned!   These properties span sci-fi, TV, comics, genres, and more; you know, the stuff you would see or read and may be the only one in the theater or have to special order.   Please like, subscribe, and thanks for listening!

    1h 14m

  4. 04/07/2025

    Old Man Blerd Episode 22 - The Blackness of Horror - (Not Always the First Killed, you know!)

    Terrence and John delve into black actors and creators of horror!  What are some of the must-see films?  Being black in America has its trials and tribulations; horror allows for storytelling within the experience.  It's a way not to have to dwell in the darkness with some fun and excitement! Also, because this was AWHILE ago, some Fantastic Four talk! Please like, subscribe and join us for this horror hootenanny!

    1h 34m

  5. 04/06/2025

    Old Man Blerd Episode 21 - The New Captain America Movie is Fine - RELAX!

    Terrence and John are back with a BUNCH of opinions—some hot takes and some lukewarm ones, too!   The Blerd lads ramble as they are wont to do! Follow along...IF YOU DARE! (ooh!  ominous!)   Like and Subscribe if you can...It helps!

    1h 34m

  6. 02/17/2025

    Old Man Blerd Episode 21 - "We're Coming to Get You Barbara!" The Blerds and Horror! Horror Noire

    This episode ended up all about horror.  Black people in it, watching it, dying early or late.   John and Terrance go through their favorites and give flowers to the late great Tony Todd!   We have lists because N(Bl)erds love lists! Check out some of the titles we reference.   Like and subscribe if you could. We'd sure appreciate it!

    1h 34m

  7. 02/17/2025

    Old Man Blerd Episode 20 - Neurodiversity is Our Strength! (and certain people are more Lex Luthor than Tony Stark!)

    We're back again with more ramblings.  This time a bit about what neurodic\versity is and ISN'T in comics and other world at large. Both Terrance and John's daughter were diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and now that the world at large has a term for folks with these traits, it might be interesting to look at characters in fiction with some of these same traits. If you like, subscribe!  (And feel free to tell your friends!)

    1h 3m

  8. 01/14/2025

    Old Man Blerd Episode 18 - These Are the Pros and Cons of Cons

    Whew! It's been awhile since the blerds were together but life always has other plans...   After a not-so-brief hiatus, John and Terrance talk about their convention season. There are some diversions, but we (mostly) stick to the topic!   Like and subscribe and have mercy on us!

    1h 6m
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A new podcast discusses the intersection of Nerd Culture with gender, racial, and sexual orientation. Interviews, news, reading lists, and discussions on topics regarding identity, fandoms and geekdom in general. Occasional asides to Buddhist Practice and Philosophy.

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