The Side Characters

On this episode Jordan and Leah read the book "A Spell for Chameleon", the misogynistic fantasy book written by Piers Anthony back in 1977. It's a fun look at insane writings. New episodes incoming. Enjoy~ You can check out the podcast on the Educated Mess Network Website: https://educatedmessnetwork.com/ If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

One this episode Jordan and Leah talk through what they were in to in 2023. Then they get into topics of explicit internet content that exist in the world of nerd culture. Enjoy~ You can check out the podcast on the Educated Mess Network Website: https://educatedmessnetwork.com/ If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

On this episode the team wraps up the year by talking about another year long project. Jordan goes over his goal to listen to an album a day everyday for the entire year of 2023. They then discuss Racism and misogyny in the world of music. Enjoy~ You can check out the podcast on the Educated Mess Network Website: https://educatedmessnetwork.com/ If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

On this episode Leah talks through her goal of reading through books this year and the books she has read.  Enjoy!~ You can check out the podcast on the Educated Mess Network Website: https://educatedmessnetwork.com/ If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

For this episode Leah forced Jordan to watch the HBO show Our Flag Means Death. They discuss characters, queer relationships in media, colonialism and racism. Enjoy~   You can check out the podcast on the Educated Mess Network Website: https://educatedmessnetwork.com/ If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

Sorry for the massive delay with new episodes. We have both been VERY busy. We will continue releasing semi regularly starting now.  On this Episode Jordan and Leah talk about the table top game Wander Home by Jay Dragon! You can find info on the game here: https://possumcreekgames.com/pages/wanderhome. Enjoy! You can check out the podcast on the Educated Mess Network Website: https://educatedmessnetwork.com/ If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

We are not dead, life just comes first. For this episode we are joined by Jordan's Weebalong cohost Will! Together they talk about the recent release of the Harry Potter game Hogwarts Legacy and the controversial Author of the Harry Potter Books J.K. Rowling.  It's a complicated situation, but there is a lot to say. You can check out the podcast on the Educated Mess Network Website: https://educatedmessnetwork.com/ If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

Hey we are back, kind of. We take a quick second during the hiatus to talk about the reason for the hiatus, Leah's grand adventure to Japan. Leah talks about the good, the bad and ugly of her trip. We take the time to really dive into the subject without the rose colored lenses of nerd culture. Enjoy~   If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

This episode marks the end of Season 2 of the side characters. The Side Characters will be going on a quick hiatus to regroup and live their lives. On this episode they talk about romance in videogames. They discuss the difference in playstyles, and some of the more problematic things about videogame romance. Enjoy~   If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

Jordan and Leah are once again joined by Alex to talk about the nice guy syndrome. They go over what it means to be called a "nice guy" and what effects that has on society and nerd culture. Are you a "nice guy" looking for something in return? Find out on this weeks episode.    If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

On this episode Jordan and Leah take a quick break from the extensive episodes to do another quick media round up. But first they talk about the anime Attack on Titan and it's place in society right now. Enjoy~ If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

On this episode Jordan and Leah are joined by Jordan's friend and cohost Will! They talk about everything Anime, the good, the bad and the ugly. Enjoy~ You can check Will on the anime talk show Weebalong, Wednesdays at 8pm Est 4pm Pst on twitch.tv/somethingiguess00. Will is also on the Friday night talk show Stewin w/ The Beans at 9:30pm Est, 6:30pm Pst on twitch.tv/kylekopp If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/  

On this episode we are joined by Leah's friend Alex to talk about the Ursula K Le Guin book "The Wizard of Earthsea". For once we have an actual expert and we talk about all things Earthsea, including diversity and non-violence. Enjoy~   If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

This episode cause of the closing of the year, Jordan and Leah take the time to just chat about things they have been watching. Since both Cowboy bebop, and Wheel of time released around the same time they take a deep dive into those shows. Leah also talks about going to see Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings! Enjoy!    If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

We are now apart of the Educated Mess Network. You can Check them and their other excellent podcast out here: https://educatedmessnetwork.com/ On this episode Jordan and Leah talk about fighting back against the counter arguments of "You are being too nitpicky",  "Nothing in media makes you happy", "why don't you just watch something else". They talk about their experience with these arguments and how to navigate conversations like that.  If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

On this episode Leah and Jordan follow up with Cultural Appropriation Part 2. They talk about the idea being passed around that "nerd culture is being appropriated by non-nerds". Is this concept true, what does actually mean, and where does it come from? These questions are all explored during this episode. Enjoy~   If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

On this episode we are back with our long form episodes to talk about cultural appropriation. Cultural appropriation goes deeper than just being used as a buzz word on twitter. It can exist in many forms, so we take the time to discuss the meaning of cultural appropriation, how it exist and what to do about it. Enjoy this first part of a two part series on cultural appropriation.    Helpful Links: https://www.elitedaily.com/p/what-is-fetishizing-heres-why-this-racist-behavior-isnt-ok-23618836 https://www.vox.com/22338807/asian-fetish-racism-atlanta-shooting https://medium.com/the-lonestar/the-issue-with-fetishization-asian-american-acceptance-93f708c683b6   If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT the Side Characters is now a part of the Educated Mess Network! A podcast network centered around shows that take "deep dives" into their subject matter and utilize quality sources to inform their work. Please check out the network and the other shows here: podcast network centered around shows that take "deep dives" into their subject matter and utilize quality sources to inform their work.   On this episode Jordan and Leah take turns telling eachother about recent nerd news. Jordan covers the Activision Blizzard lawsuit while Leah focuses on Twitches problem with hate raids.  Things in the nerd world are a mess right now, but as always we push forward to a more diverse nerd culture. Here are some helpful links: The video Leah mentions in the episode: https://twitter.com/CriticalBard/status/1425240309353570304 https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2021/08/11/twitch-do-better-hate-raids/ Petition for Twitch:https://www.change.org/p/amazon-twitch-do-better-stop-hate-raids-against-people-of-color-and-marginalized-creators?recruiter=54722272&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial&utm_term=psf_combo_share_initial&recruited_by_id=66c2c240-bf1a-0130-c868-3c764e051fd7 Article about the day off twitch: https://www.pcgamer.com/after-months-of-hate-raids-streamers-plan-adayofftwitch/ Activision Blizzard News: https://www.pcgamer.com/activision-blizzard-lawsuit-controversy-timeline-explained/  https://www.npr.org/2021/07/22/1019293032/activision-blizzard-lawsuit-unequal-pay-sexual-harassment-video-games  https://www.npr.org/2021/07/28/1021828155/activision-blizzard-workers-are-walking-out-after-the-studios-sexual-harassment-    If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

Hey everyone, Jordan here, I MESSED UP BAD. This episode we are releasing was our hiatus announcement and the reason we have not released new episodes in the last few months. I moved and Leah went to focus on her PHD. Despite that we have been planning and writing, and new episodes will be coming out very soon. I am sorry we didn't get this out earlier but please enjoy the episode. If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/  

On this episode we take the time to talk about the Pros and Cons of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel and Disney seem to be taking a bit of a media take over and we wanted to briefly discuss how this effects the nerd world both negatively and positively.    If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/