Black Nerd Fridays

Black super heroes are nothing new but many of them are not prominent to people in a mainstream way. The Protector is a super hero that you need to know. The crew sits down with the creator and write of "The Protector Saga" Branson Grant to discuss part 1, the focus on Jamaica, the choices characters have made in the story so far, and personal experiences that influenced the characters. This novel is a must buy and a world you will be immersed in the first few pages. Get the book on Amazon. 

Fans have a dichotomy with entertainers that can give way to love, anger, insecurities, aggression, and violence. In the anime movie Perfect Blue, the main character Kirigoe Mima is face with with fans and her own persona as a pop idol. The crew takes a deep dive in to how Mima is faced with psychological trauma and isolation along with how the depiction of the pop idol industry in the movie holds true in all forms of entertainment. This movie is a must watch!    

He-Man is a symbol of protection but without him does that protection go away? In this episode the crew discusses the good, bad, and ugly, of Masters of The Universe Revelation, and if He-Man is needed.

Gods have looked down on mankind for far too long. In this episode the crew discusses the good, bad, and ugly of Record of Ragnarok, and what Gods would truly do without humanity.

The vampire hunter that everyone knows isn't the one that all vampires fear. In this episode the crew discusses the good, bad, and ugly of the 1988 anime movie Vampire Hunter D with guest OG Mike from ThatNerdSoul. From characters to world building we discuss it all. Be sure to follow ThatNerdSoul on all social media platforms.

Is the Avatar all powerful and does mastering all of the bending techniques every truly happen? The crew and guest Clayton discuss our perspective along with the good, bad, and ugly, of The Legend of Korra.

The Wayans family is the epitome of the saying "Putting Everybody On". Their comedy, directing, production, and presence on the "Big Screen" and television influenced a generation. There was never a time where you didn't see one of the family members involved in some aspect of the business. The movie "Don't Be A Menace To South Central While Drinking Your Juice In The Hood" is pure comedy as it takes several movies and combined them into a memorable mash up that ages well. The crew is joined by Swanka Burnette: The Quick Critic, whose reviews of movies and television shows are thoughtful, concise, and provoking. Thank you Wayans family for creating and showing what family can achieve.

Kite is an anime movie that brings you into a common reality of our society where a young girl is manipulated and taken advantage of. The young girl becomes a young women while being forced into becoming a seemingly emotionless assassin. The art work is memorable, but the story is one that confronts the way young girls, young ladies, and women are seen within our society.  Join the discussion on how this movie still pulls at heart strings today.

Currently anime has become something that mainstream must mention, yet the timeless anime are no where in the conversation. Princess Mononoke is an anime movie that all who are interested or new to anime must watch. The artwork, voice actors, story, and the music all create a age old discussion on humanity vs nature. Enjoy the discussion and watch the movie.

Berserk as an anime and a manga has not only spawned a generation of creators, but has set the standard for what it means to blend character development and artwork onto a page. Rae Comics Founder and Lead Creator T.J. Sterling joins the crew as we discuss the significance of Berserk, the die hard fan base, the characters, the source material used to create the world, and the longevity of this intellectual property.