Blerd Grounds
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A weekly discussion from a group of African American staff members of On Comics Ground talking about Black Nerd Culture. From its history, its characters in comics, video games, and more, to his complexities and more series notes.
Starring: Aaron Jones, Jasmine Brown, James Portis, Travis Tucker, and Marcus Freeman.
Theme song created by Dvvmfvc in partnership with Shoot The Breeze Media.
Starring: Aaron Jones, Jasmine Brown, James Portis, Travis Tucker, and Marcus Freeman.
Theme song created by Dvvmfvc in partnership with Shoot The Breeze Media.
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In our first preview episode, we talk about the cultural significance of Black Panther. The character, the comic, the movie, and the characters that were changed for the modern audiences.
In this second preview episode, castmates James and Travis talk about black legacy heroes and how they can be done wrong and how they can done the right way
And we're finally here! Episode 1 of this brand new show where starting off we ask the question, why there is a lack of solo titles for people of color in comic books? We go over some history and dig into the discussion and also give you a hint at the next episode!
On this second episode of Blerd Grounds, we sit down and just chill. We talk about how we got into the nerdy things we love and talk about how many of the black nerd community struggle when it comes to loving the things they do.
James gets to nerd out as on the first character spotlight episode we talk about the half man, half machine that is Cyborg! Plus we talk a bit of news like the new Netflix Exclusive anime Cannon Busters, the current Spider-Man news, and the Avengers Video Game trailer!
We bust through with the cannon at the hoe down as we gush about the Netflix anime Cannon Busters! We also talk about the idea of a Black Batman and some Super Smash Bros!
This week, we talk about black representation in video games! From CJ to Bayek of Siwa, we dig into it and the stereotypes of black characters, and the capitalistic tactics from developers.
This week, Travis, Jasmine, and James revisit the Netflix exclusive anime Cannon Busters as cast members Mela Lee, Kenn Michael, and Kamali Minter join for a special episode talking about the series, the struggle of being a person of color in voice acting, and more!
Special Outro song:
Regardless by Bradley Denniston and Kevin Beggs.
Cover performed by:
Jayn @littlejayney & Master Andross @masterandross
Theme song created by Dvvmfvc in partnership with Shoot The Breeze Media.
Make sure to follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram @blerdgrounds
Changing a character's race is a very controversial subject. That doesnt stop us from diving straight into it and talking about what we think is the pros and cons of changes like that taking place! From MJ to Kid Flash we dig into it and a couple of other good things as well like Space Wakandans!
You're about to get lit up! Cast members Travis, James, and Aaron come together to talk about Jefferson Pierce aka Black Lightning, his history, his lack of support from DC, as well as his tv show, the political and racial impact!
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This week we dig deep into the premiere of HBO's Watchmen! The continuation of the Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons that has shattered all expectations with is commentary on historical events and racial issues in its first episode. James, Aaron, and Travis break down their thoughts and the impact that has been made by the new chapter in the Watchmen tale.
Black people seem to always die first in horror movies! But why? We call in our resident dramatic brother and social media manager Andre' Drew to hang out with us this episode as we talk about the history of African Americans in horror movies!
WARNING: HARSH LANGUAGE IS USED THIS EPISODE DUE TO DISCUSSED MATERIAL.
With our social media manager Andre returning to guest host, in honor of the amazing John Witherspoon, we decide to talk about the groundbreaking animation television program The Boondocks. From our favorite episodes to those moments that speak to us most. With a little bit of news discussion sprinkled in, this episode is one you don't want to miss.
The struggle to get our stories out there has gotten better. To explain how we sit down with writer Jordan Clark to talk about his work on Elk Mountain as well as The Black Experience and his thoughts on black representation on and off the comic page! Come hang out with us on this week's episode of Blerd Grounds!
We back y'all! With tv shows continuing, Netflix drama popping off and Pokemon to be caught, we out here once again together so come out and hang with us on this weeks Blerd Grounds
It's our penultimate episode! Join Marcus, Aaron, and James as they complain about Titans and rave about Watchmen! Plus hear Jasmine educate on the history of Dungeons and Dragons and the lack of people of color in it as we prepare for our season finale next week!
Blerd Grounds is committed to helping amplify black voices. So, we're offering advertising space on this podcast for black creators to help get their projects the attention they deserve. If you would like to advertise on the Blerd Grounds podcast please email us at bgpodcast@on-comics-ground.com for more information.
The Season Finale of Blerd Grounds is here folks. the past 15 episodes have been an amazing start but now we see it all culminate in Jasmine leading the team through an epic campaign through the Winding Tower. A Dungeons and Dragons campaign fully created by her and the start of an ongoing tradition here on this podcast. Get ready as laughs are had, monsters are slain, and dwarves are eaten.
Blerd Crusade logo created by: Martie Abd @lemonssplice on Twitter
Blerd Crusade theme song produced by: Robert Tar @robert.tar on Instagram
Winding Tower intro background music was free to use and was produced by: SmokU Beats
We return to the ongoing quest of the Crusaders! After the defeat of the Shambling Mound, they venture deeper into the Winding Tower for the jewel that will help in their search for Lucian's partner Nima!
Blerd Crusade logo created by: Martie Abd @lemonssplice on Twitter
Blerd Crusade theme song produced by: Robert Tar @robert.tar on Instagram
Blerd Grounds is committed to helping amplify black voices. So, we're offering advertising space on this podcast for black creators to help get their projects the attention they deserve. If you would like to advertise on the Blerd Grounds podcast please email us at bgpodcast@on-comics-ground.com for more information.
The third chapter of the Crusader's journey into the Winding Tower! With Floating platforms, Stone Giants, and requests to rage all around. Will Lucian's friend Nima be found? Only time will tell as The Blerd Crusade continues!
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