Hard N.O.C. Life

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UPDATED WEEKLY

“Hard NOC Life” is the flagship podcast of The Nerds of Color and Hard NOC Media. We cover pop culture with a different perspective. Watch it on your screen, hit “play,” and check this.

OCT 28

Vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz

What the title says. Also, Dominic and Keith get into what's wrong and what's right with fandom -- whether it be comics or sports or music. They also share Dominic's 12 Valentines song inspired by the Harris campaign. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah Read Unicorn vs. Pegasus on Kindle Vella: https://amzn.to/3xXL8wh All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all of the podcasts in the Hard NOC Media family on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, NPR One, and Spotify! Support us on GoFundMe and Patreon! Buy merch on TeePublic! Subscribe to our YouTube channel! As always, our official theme music is brought to you by the super team of Adam WarRock and Chops.

1h 10m
OCT 19 · BONUS

Gabbing About Ghastly Grins with ‘Smile 2’ Star Naomi Scott

The term “triple threat” is rare these days in Hollywood. However, not only does Smile 2 star, Naomi Scott, embody the very definition of that term, as a gifted singer, dancer and actor, she reinvents it completely. With her performance in the terrifying new sequel to Parker Finn’s Smile, Scott proves to everyone she is a dynamic force of charismatic nature to be reckoned with. And we were fortunate enough to chat with her about this stellar performance in the critically acclaimed horror film. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah Read Unicorn vs. Pegasus on Kindle Vella: https://amzn.to/3xXL8wh This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli.com/hardnoc All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all of the podcasts in the Hard NOC Media family on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, NPR One, and Spotify! Support us on GoFundMe and Patreon! Buy merch on TeePublic! Subscribe to our YouTube channel! As always, our official theme music is brought to you by the super team of Adam WarRock and Chops.

8 min
AUG 26

To the Caleb Williams, To the Harris-Walz

Last week, all eyes were on Chicago... because the Bears, the subject of HBO's Hard Knocks, went undefeated in the preseason! Oh, and the Democrats officially nominated Kamala Harris' presidential candidacy. On Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Keith react to it all, as well as Disney's cancellation of The Acolyte. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah Read Unicorn vs. Pegasus on Kindle Vella: https://amzn.to/3xXL8wh This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli.com/hardnoc All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all of the podcasts in the Hard NOC Media family on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, NPR One, and Spotify! Support us on GoFundMe and Patreon! Buy merch on TeePublic! Subscribe to our YouTube channel! As always, our official theme music is brought to you by the super team of Adam WarRock and Chops.

1 hr
AUG 5

Is the MCU Doomed to Repeat Itself?

Hard NOC Life takes a delayed look back at all the announcements from San Diego Comic-Con, including RDJ's return to the MCU. Then, Dominic and Keith share what they liked and didn't like about Deadpool & Wolverine before singing the praises of Prime Video's Batman: Caped Crusader. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah Read Unicorn vs. Pegasus on Kindle Vella: https://amzn.to/3xXL8wh Get this new t-shirt design: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/63064585-be-like-mike-imanaga-ii?store_id=2690 This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli.com/hardnoc All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all of the podcasts in the Hard NOC Media family on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, NPR One, and Spotify! Support us on GoFundMe and Patreon! Buy merch on TeePublic! Subscribe to our YouTube channel! As always, our official theme music is brought to you by the super team of Adam WarRock and Chops.

1h 6m
JUL 22

'Star Wars: The Acolyte' and the Rise of Darth Bortles

Hard NOC Life is back... for now. This episode, Dominic and Keith share their thoughts on Star Wars: The Acolyte as a whole and what it was like to see two Asian actors duel with lightsabers, Then they react to a bunch of new Marvel trailers, including Captain America 4 and Deadpool & Wolverine before speculating about DC's Comic-Con plans for Superman. Lastly, they make a pitch to Mina Kimes to join the podcast if we decide to change formats and only cover HBO's Hard Knocks with the Chicago Bears. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah Read Unicorn vs. Pegasus on Kindle Vella: https://amzn.to/3xXL8wh Get this new t-shirt design: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/63064585-be-like-mike-imanaga-ii?store_id=2690 All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all of the podcasts in the Hard NOC Media family on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, NPR One, and Spotify! Support us on GoFundMe and Patreon! Buy merch on TeePublic! Subscribe to our YouTube channel! As always, our official theme music is brought to you by the super team of Adam WarRock and Chops.

1h 6m
JUN 17

Predicting 'AfroFutures' with Troy-Jeffrey Allen

With Dominic out this week, Keith welcomes Troy-Jeffrey Allen as a special co-host on Hard NOC Life. They discuss Troy's latest project, AfroFutures, a 17+ magazine collecting comics and articles that fall under the wide umbrella of Black speculative fiction -- from sci-fi and fantasy to action, drama, and beyond. Back AfroFutures on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/afrofuturesmag/afrofutures Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli.com/hardnoc All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all of the podcasts in the Hard NOC Media family on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, NPR One, and Spotify! Support us on GoFundMe and Patreon! Buy merch on TeePublic! Subscribe to our YouTube channel! As always, our official theme music is brought to you by the super team of Adam WarRock and Chops.

45 min
JUN 10

Maybe it's Time for the Jedi to End After All

After an extended break, Dominic and Keith are back for a new episode of Hard NOC Life. This week, they're diving into the new Star Wars series, The Acolyte, and why Keith thinks the Jedi kind of suck. They also unpack the Venom: The Last Dance trailer and whether superhero fatigue is real. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli.com/hardnoc All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all of the podcasts in the Hard NOC Media family on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, NPR One, and Spotify! Support us on GoFundMe and Patreon! Buy merch on TeePublic! Subscribe to our YouTube channel! As always, our official theme music is brought to you by the super team of Adam WarRock and Chops.

1h 2m
MAY 20

Ant-Man and the NBA Playoff Mania

After Dominic shares his experience at the Pearl Jam concert, Keith looks back at the weekend's NBA Playoff matchups and the superhero battle between Ant-Man and the Joker. Then, they look at the dismal state of the summer box office season. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli.com/hardnoc All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all of the podcasts in the Hard NOC Media family on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, NPR One, and Spotify! Support us on GoFundMe and Patreon! Buy merch on TeePublic! Subscribe to our YouTube channel! As always, our official theme music is brought to you by the super team of Adam WarRock and Chops.

47 min

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'Shelf Conscious' Trailer

Coming soon to Hard NOC Media, Shelf Conscious is a brand new podcast all about the world of toy collecting. Join host Keith Chow as he discusses action figures with fellow collectors and industry professionals. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and YouTube! Shelf Conscious, where we always come collect! Art and theme music by Jamie Noguchi.

05/18/2021

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22 Ratings

Batman FTW

07/01/2020

Arconna

Yup. I listened to the recent episode on Batman. Yup. I loved it. Nerds of Color is full of awesome conversation, diverse points of view (even ones where the hosts don't agree), and a whole lot of totally dorky nerdery! Their recent shows on what is happening around us are also essential listening, and I appreciate so much that they explored these things while still flying that geek flag (our community needs the wake-up call!). This show deserves your earholes. So click that button! :D
A can’t-miss for me each week

03/09/2020

ERLibrarian

Mondays are only bearable because of this podcast. Every episode is like a mini-comic-con with Keith, Don and Shawn (we miss you!!)
So good

01/10/2019

vulco187

Man. Shawn and Keith Jeep it light but intelligent. Good fun and positive vibes. This is great!
Love the new format!

07/20/2018

Jessie'sgirl35

Great discussions. Thank you for offering diverse perspectives on nerdom. Cheers.

“Hard NOC Life” is the flagship podcast of The Nerds of Color and Hard NOC Media. We cover pop culture with a different perspective. Watch it on your screen, hit “play,” and check this.