On this bonus episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo AKA Kid Licorish (@licorishislegit) welcome award-winning stand-up comedian, writer, and activist Sampson McCormick for a conversation that moves from his upbringing in Southeast D.C. to his role as one of the first openly Black queer male comedians, working alongside Andre Kelly. He traces how growing up in Washington, D.C. during its "Chocolate City" era shaped his commitment to community, and explains why building an authentic stand-up career meant creating his own path in film and content creation rather than waiting on late-night television bookings. They revisit an old side project called The Comics You'll Love, a short-lived comedy group that once, complete with a half-remembered museum photo shoot. Sampson also breaks down his film work, including A Different Direction alongside Miss Laura from Queens of Comedy and Daryl Stevens from Noah's Ark, and Love the One You're With on Amazon Prime.

The conversation turns to Sampson's YouTube series profiling Black gay love, created to fill the absence of a blueprint for Black queer men navigating relationships, family, and identity, and to address representation gaps left by media that centers mostly white or interracial gay couples. He names Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, and Issa Rae as creators he would want to collaborate with going forward. The episode closes with a mental health check-in where Mo discusses managing bipolar II with therapy tools, a Big Mad segment covering everything from crowded midday grocery stores to unsanitary buffet habits, and a Big Happy segment where Sampson credits Black resilience and Mo credits reconnecting with an old friend as sources of joy.

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Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo AKA Kid Licorish (@licorishislegit) welcome Nick and Maurice of the Blerd By Nature podcast for a wide-ranging crossover conversation. The guests trace their friendship back to NYC wrestling watch parties, an AEW show in Washington, D.C., and the pandemic downtime that pushed them to launch their own show covering wrestling, anime, and current television. From there the group dives into DreamCon 2026, recapping the convention's cosplay scene, the Black-owned brand Ashify, and a public debate over whether the event offers the same networking value as TwitchCon. They also unpack Tomi Adeyemi's public distancing from the Children of Blood and Bone film adaptation and the messy, leak-plagued rollout of Paramount's animated Avatar: The Last Airbender movie.

The back half of the episode covers plenty of ground, including apartment heat troubles, an MTA shuttle bus detour, online criticism of comedian KevOnStage, and a stomach virus outbreak tied to fresh produce. On a lighter note, they trade stories about a Philadelphia cheesesteak trip, a new spot called House of Spells, a beach gathering in New Jersey, and encouraging updates on ongoing job searches. Nick and Maurice close things out by sharing where listeners can find Blerd By Nature across social media, YouTube, and podcast platforms, capping off a conversation that spans pop culture debates, personal milestones, and everyday frustrations.

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Come join The Man With The Plan (Maurice) and Mr. Go With The Flow (Nicholas) as we review and react to Anime, Power Rangers and other TV shows. We'll also discuss other various topics all from the perspective of a couple brothas from NYC.

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Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo AKA Kid Licorish (@licorishislegit) open this bonus episode of Black and Snerdy with their mental health check-in segment, joined by Chiquita Johnson. Mo describes managing manic and depressive stretches without health insurance or medication, leaning on years of therapy tools. Chiquita places her mental health at a seven out of ten, naming ongoing work with depression, PTSD, and anxiety after returning to therapy. Ode connects her own difficult stretch to ADHD and trauma responses that surface most in quiet moments. The three then shift into a game called Protag Therapy Session, where they assign mental health diagnoses to beloved television characters.

The diagnoses begin with Martin Payne from Martin, played by Martin Lawrence, whom the group examines for antisocial and narcissistic personality traits alongside his relationship with Gina. Attention turns next to Issa Dee from Insecure, played by Issa Rae, with discussion of avoidant and dependent personality patterns, possible ADHD, and her long friendship with Molly. The episode closes on Blanca Rodriguez from Pose, played by MJ Rodriguez, examined through generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, and PTSD tied to the ballroom community and the HIV/AIDS era. Throughout, they trade commentary on trauma, resilience, and chosen family as reflected in each character's arc.

Chronicles of a Virgo

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In this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo AKA Kid Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) are joined by fellow podcaster and friend of the show Chiquita Johnson (Chronicles of a Virgo Podcast) to share her podcast origin, therapy-driven mission, and recent health and grief struggles that shaped her return. Together, they honor the legacy of Georgie E. Johnson, tracing how Johnson Products Co. and brands like Afrosheen and Just for Me helped shape Black hair care and Black entrepreneurship before being sold to Procter & Gamble.

They move into a close look at the Nolan Xavier Wells case while laying out the July Fourth timeline, the family’s retention of Ben Crump, the ongoing autopsy, and troubling questions about a lone Black teen among a white friend group that have raised concerns about transparency and racial dynamics. The conversation shifts to viral pool and boat clips showing Black children being taunted, life-jacket failures, and the wider pattern that includes cases like Tamia Horsford. The group also touch on a Stanford study about AI hiring tools that disadvantage Black and Asian applicants, weave in astrology comments and show drops, and surface the tension between topical news and personal vulnerability throughout the episode. Truly an episode worth checking out.

Chronicles of a Virgo

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On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo AKA Kid Licorish (@licorishislegit) sit down with Wordplay T. Jay and Icarus Gray for a bonus conversation that starts with the origins of their podcasting lane and quickly moves into hip hop culture, generational perspective, and the pressure of staying authentic in a changing media landscape. The discussion moves through Vince Staples’ Cry Baby, Tierra Whack, Rapsody, J. Cole, and a full-throttle Drake critique before turning to the 2000 documentary Backstage and the 1999 Hard Knock Life tour.

The review of Backstage highlights Jay-Z, DMX, Ja Rule, Method Man, Redman, Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel, and Dame Dash, while digging into backstage energy, performance legacy, and the uneasy truth behind some of the film’s most memorable scenes. Black boy joy, hip hop maturity, performance history, and the difference between then and now all collide in a conversation that mixes sharp commentary, laughter, and plenty of pointed opinions.

No Rhyme or Reason

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In this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) talk with Supreme Sensai about DreamCon hosting, creator finances, and postpartum pressures. The panel react to the Pooh Shiesty leaked footage and the Gucci Mane connection, break down the Ray J versus Orlando Brown viral clip and the “show all the hundreds” moment, and the Yu-Gi-Oh hygiene issue that caused a tournament to be suspended. Supreme Sensai opens up about the logistical realities of convention life and being a new parent while balancing creator work.

The episode moves into a We Big Mad segment that covers invoice headaches and customer-support frustration, as well as a candid mental-health check-in on postpartum stress. A baby cameo provides an emotional beat amid the banter making for a landmark episode.

Supreme Sensai is a content creator, host, and community builder known for blending gaming, culture, and entertainment. Known throughout the gaming and anime community as “Mother”, she has partnered with brands including Nike, Fortnite, and Mountain Dew while hosting major gaming events and conventions. She is also the founder of The Island, a creator community dedicated to helping the next generation of creators grow.

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In this episode, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo aka Kid Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) welcome Jared and D'Marcus of the Black Geek Energy podcast for a Pride‑themed round of “This or That” that pits queer icons head‑to‑head. The conversation names and weighs Ryan Wilder versus Renee Montoya, North Star versus Iceman (Bobby Drake) and the implications of legacy characters coming out, Garnet’s Ruby & Sapphire origin and marriage (with shoutouts to Rebecca Sugar and Estelle), and the Korra & Asami relationship versus William Clockwell and Rick Sheridan from Invincible. The show moves into Sailor Uranus & Neptune and Yuri & Victor from Yuri on Ice, and closes the bracket with One Piece favorites Bon Clay and Emporio Ivankov, including a fandom theory about Crocodile and Luffy’s mother. The episode also threads in cultural moments including New York Pride, a Dyke March shoutout, a Zendaya / Spider‑Man and representation debates.

The hosts and guests shift into segments that mix pop culture history and hot takes: debates about mentor/mentee dynamics in Yuri on Ice, the legacy of early Marvel representation (North Star), and the emotional stakes in Invincible’s William & Rick arc. Interstitial segments include “We Big Made” complaints (from grocery prices to spam from Tractor Supply Co.) and “What’s Making Us Happy” notes about Beacon website work and podcast cross‑promotion (JP Morgan VP mention appears in guest plugs). The tone throughout is celebratory and argumentative in equal measure. This is a bonus episode you dont want to miss.

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Black Geek Energy is a weekly podcast celebrating geek culture through a Black lens. Co-hosts Jared McCullough and D'Marcus discuss comics, anime, gaming, movies, television, sci-fi, fantasy, and pop culture while spotlighting creators, actors, authors, and industry professionals from across the geek community. Every episode blends thoughtful conversations, humor, games, and unapologetic fandom.

Jared is a marketing professional, lifelong geek, and co-host of Black Geek Energy. His passions include comics, anime, gaming, film, and amplifying diverse voices across geek culture.

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In this episode, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) take on a week of viral culture and personal moments: Lil Nas X’s update after a three‑month rehab stay and his public discussion of a bipolar diagnosis, Beyoncé’s short documentary about Jay‑Z’s multiday hair‑unlocking process prompted by Blue Ivy’s insecurity, and the strange Knicks‑parade saga in which JPMorgan Chase executive Angie Baez emptied and attempted to walk off with a limited‑edition orange‑and‑blue trash can. They examine the human sides of those headlines, discuss fines tied to the trash‑can stunt, and reflect on how celebrity kids and social media factor into those stories.They also remember the late producer Tay Keith and run through standout credits, reconnect over music moments like “Holiday” and “Before I Let Go,” and serve up a comedic Ode's Anime Breakdown of Rooster Fighter that lands surprising beats. The hosts close with candid frustration about job-search algorithm ads and heartfelt teacher moments, creating an episode that mixes accountability, grief, and offbeat pop‑culture fun.

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In this bonus Watch Out Now episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (⁠@thatsod.e⁠ / ⁠@thatsod_e⁠) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (⁠@licorishislegit⁠) break down Gore Verbinski and Matthew Robinson’s film Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die with scene‑level attention: the diner setup at Norm’s, Sam Rockwell’s time‑looping man from the future, and vignettes centered on teachers Janet and Mark, Ingrid’s Wi‑Fi allergy, and a grief‑and‑clone subplot. The hosts map the film’s major themes including sentient AI, tech addiction and VR escape, time‑loop mechanics, and the social resonance of school violence. All while noting Black Mirror echoes of the film's story.

Ode and Mo trace how the movie ties each character’s backstory to the team’s mission, discuss casting highlights (Sam Rockwell, Haley Lou Richardson, Zazie Beetz, Michael Peña, Juno Temple), and debate narrative choices such as the clone‑with‑ads concept and the rats/plague metaphor. The episode ends with both hosts rating the film and reflections on rewatch value.

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On this episode of Black and Snerdy, Ode (@thatsod.e / @thatsod_e) and Mo "Kid" Licorish (@licorishislegit) celebrate Father’s Day by ranking the most legendary Black dads in pop culture history. They are joined by guests Matt Scott (@MattScottGW) and Mari Forth (@MariTalks2Much) from the Wrestling Kickback Podcast to breakdown the legacy of icons like Uncle Phil from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Carl Winslow from Family Matters, and the comedic brilliance of Michael Kyle from My Wife and Kids. They debate which fathers provided the best life lessons and which ones, like Lucius Lyon from Empire or the real-life Joe Jackson, left a more complicated mark on the culture.

The group explores a wide range of archetypes, from the authoritative warmth of Mufasa in The Lion King to the relatable neighborhood energy of Ray Campbell and Floyd Henderson. They highlight specific moments of Black excellence in parenting on screen while also touching on the influence of massive stars like Beyoncé and Michael Jackson. This conversation is a deep dive into the TV characters who shaped a generation, offering a mix of nostalgia, humor, and sharp cultural analysis.

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