Black Nerd Podcast

Stand up comedian, movie critic and history buff Brandon Collins joins JS-1 Tha Supplier to talk about comedy, movies, touring and drunk history in great detail!! Press play and enjoy all the great conversation!!

Segregation or Sanctuary: Do We Still Need Blerd-Specific Spaces?

• The Controversy: As "Black Cons" grow in popularity, some argue that by creating our own conventions, we are retreating from the main stage and making it easier for "Big Cons" (like SDCC or NYCC) to ignore Black creators.
  

• The Debate: Is "Blerd" a necessary label for protection and networking, or is it becoming a "marketing gimmick" that limits Black creators to a smaller niche?
  

• The Heat: Pose the question: "If San Diego Comic-Con was perfectly inclusive tomorrow, would Blerdcon still need to exist?"
  

News
TNA’s AMC Debut: TNA Wrestling officially debuted on AMC this week (Jan 15) with TNA Genesis 2026. Was the premiere "underwhelming" or a solid first step for a brand trying to reclaim its spot?

As the calendar flips to 2026, JS-1 Tha Supplier, Fame, Jaelyn, and Sloan Tempset are back to discuss the evolution of the "Nerd" identity. In this episode, the crew dives deep into how nerd culture has shifted from a niche subculture to the dominant global engine of entertainment. They explore whether "New Year’s Resolutions" actually work for gamers and collectors, and look ahead at the most anticipated tech and media of the coming year.

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General Talk

1. Weekly Recap 

2. Sign Up For Patreon

3. Baldur’s Gate 3 Sessions!

4. Monday Night Co Op!!

The Precious: 

JS-1: https://amzn.to/4qpiauE

Fame: https://a.co/d/8hHY3Fc

Jaelyn: https://a.co/d/gQs9c0N

Sloan: https://a.co/d/9Qvpzv7 

Commercial #1

Main Topic: New Year, New Nerds:

• The Post-Hype Era: A look at the "superhero fatigue" of 2025 and why 2026 feels like a reset for major franchises.

• The Digital Detox Dilemma: The team debates the "Resolution" of many blerds to spend less time on social media and more time on their "Backlog of Shame."

• Mainstream vs. Gatekeeping: A segment on how the "New Nerd" is more diverse and visible than ever.

• 2026 Tech Forecast: Predictions on the next generation of VR/AR headsets and AI's impact on fan creation.

"The Backlog Burial" > Each host picks one game or series they promise to finally finish by March.

"Blerd Progress Report" > A spotlight on upcoming Black-led sci-fi and fantasy projects slated for 2026.

Riddle Me this: 

Commercial: #2

Games:

1. Scrambled Knights Royale

2. Dragon Is Dead

3. The Killing Stones

News: 

1. Things Invented for different reasons

2. Major losses of 2025

3. Black Folks Hair in Video Games

4. EDU discounts

5. Cassette Tapes from around the world

6. Superman is public domain

7. Kanye Wests Bucket List

8. Actors who turned down iconic roles & the reason

Comic Of The week:

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Join the Black Nerd Podcast for a festive, deep-dive journey through the evolution of nerd culture and the holiday treasures that shaped us. In this special Patreon-exclusive live stream, we’re hopping into the sleigh to explore three distinct eras of gifting:

• The Past: We’re getting nostalgic over the "Grail" gifts of our childhood. From the 16-bit consoles that changed our lives to the iconic action figures we spent all Christmas morning unboxing. What was that one gift that solidified your nerd card?

• The Present: What’s on the wishlist right now? We discuss the hottest tech, the must-have collectibles of the season, and the struggle of being an adult nerd trying to balance the budget between "responsibilities" and "pre-orders."

• The Future: We look into the crystal ball of geekdom. What will the holiday season look like in 10 or 20 years? From VR experiences to holographic collectibles, we’re predicting the next big wave of nerd obsession.

Grab your eggnog, put on your favorite festive gear, and join the conversation live!

Open show: 

December Theme: "Amplify the Merry"

Tagline: Amplify the Merry. Broadcast the fun.

• Core Concept: In a world full of noise, we're turning up the volume on joy. This theme positions love and family as the "sound" we choose to broadcast. It’s an active, defiant celebration, perfect for a media company that "amplifies" messages.

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General Talk

1. Weekly Recap 

2. Christmas w/vvclife (Patreon Specials)

3. Baldur’s Gate 3 Sessions!

The Precious: 

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Fame: https://ee-bike.com/aiwargod-electric-bike-for-adults-samsung-48v-30ah-battery-with-750w-motor-32mph-80-120-miles-long-range-ebike-step-thru-foldable-electric-bikes-20-x-4-0-fat-tire-electric-bicycles-2-seater/

Commercial #1

Main Topic:  Christmas Gifts Past, Present, & Future

Commercial: #2

Games:

1. Taxi Horror

2. Old Lady Game

3. Star Wars Racer

News: 

1. Die Hard BTS

2. Pokemon updates?

3. Stranger Things Radio

4. Oscars moving to youtube

5. Trailers:

   1. Lanterns

   2. Super Girl: https://youtu.be/YqdAEdkHrwo?si=H8PpDWqHhc_7sk1K

   3. Street Fighter: https://youtu.be/tV2qoDVnfxs?si=gAeRGqecPI9oFbAp

   4. Last Air Bender: https://youtu.be/oZoZ1ivUdjU?si=ufSjBuSwYvM3iGrv

   5. GOT: https://youtu.be/sItUCKJQLTU?si=BNh8PxP7cyCwlE2g

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Grab your ugly sweaters and power up your lightsabers—it’s the holiday special! In this festive episode of the Black Nerd Podcast, the crew tackles a debate hotter than a heat vision blast to a roasted chestnut: Is Christmas inherently nerdy? Why is Santa an Omega-Level Mutant? Is Christmas A Sci-Fi or Fantasy genre event? We also peel back the wrapping paper on the holiday season to analyze the "lore" of the North Pole, the tech specs of Santa’s sleigh, and why gift-giving is essentially just real-life loot dropping. From the Omega-level mutant abilities of Saint Nick to the undeniable cyberpunk vibes of modern holiday decorations, we’re finding the geek DNA in the most traditional time of the year.

Open show: 

December Theme: "Amplify the Merry"

Tagline: Amplify the Merry. Broadcast the fun.

• Core Concept: In a world full of noise, we're turning up the volume on joy. This theme positions love and family as the "sound" we choose to broadcast. It’s an active, defiant celebration, perfect for a media company that "amplifies" messages.

Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclife

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General Talk

1. Weekly Recap 

2. Christmas w/vvclife (Patreon Specials)

3. Baldur’s Gate 3 Sessions!

The Precious: 

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Fame: https://skechart.com/collections/spray-paintings/products/batman-son-of-gotham

Jaelyn: https://amzn.to/4oWG2ou

Sloan: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1811954038/life-size-black-myth-wukong-ruyi?ls=r&external=1&rec_type=cs&ref=pla_similar_listing_top-6&pro=1&content_source=6c1b8012e339c0d7c4e6468d3ade0c47%253ALT0d3d92f0c76c2a4904594594b60116c40d39f2d6&logging_key=6c1b8012e339c0d7c4e6468d3ade0c47%3ALT0d3d92f0c76c2a4904594594b60116c40d39f2d6

Commercial #1

Main Topic:  Santa is an Omega-Level Mutant: Is Christmas Sci-Fi & Fantasy??

Riddle Me this: 

Commercial: #2

Games:

1. Dawn Of Defiance

2. The Knightling

3. Orbitals

News: 

1. WWE Ends an Era

2. Mary Poppins Dark Secret

3. Batman college course?

4. The history of Santa Clause

5. Who invited the spotify wrap?

6. Stranger things real beginnings?

7. Biggest trend of 2026?

8. 2026 Shows

9. 5 objects

10. Nakatomi Tower lego set?

Comic Of The week: Daughters Of The Dragon

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Fame & JS-1 received a copy of the comic novel "Musa: Lion Of Mali". We sat down with the creators and authors TJ Sterling & Ade Heru to get into deep details of how book came about, characters and much much more!!

Join the team as they fire up their nostalgia machine and venture into the "Upside Down" of their own lives. They'll share hilarious, baffling, and maybe slightly embarrassing stories of real-life events that felt ripped straight out of an '80s sci-fi movie. From encountering genuine glitches in the matrix while deep into a DnD campaign, to unexplained phenomena that only manifest around a pristine comic book collection, and the genuinely strange way non-nerds react to their passion—it seems stranger things really do happen to nerds!

• This episode includes: Discussions on the new season (spoiler-free until the final act!), listener submitted "strange stories," and a debate on which piece of tech is the most likely portal to another dimension.

Open show: 

December Theme: "Amplify the Merry"

Tagline: Amplify the Merry. Broadcast the fun.

• Core Concept: In a world full of noise, we're turning up the volume on joy. This theme positions love and family as the "sound" we choose to broadcast. It’s an active, defiant celebration, perfect for a media company that "amplifies" messages.

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General Talk

1. Weekly Recap (Party pictures)

2. 
   

3. Christmas w/vvclife

4. Baldur’s Gate 3 Sessions!

5. Tha Revival 2 

The Precious: 

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Fame: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/templates/systems/3d-roguelike-rpg-complete-kit-for-mobile-and-pc-tps-enemy-ai-puz-249430

Jaelyn: https://a.co/d/ggGKCKO

Sloan: 

Commercial #1

Main Topic:  Stranger Things Happen To Nerds 

Riddle Me this: 

Commercial: #2

Games:

1. Majjam

2. Light Up The Town

3. Last Flag

4. mio

News: 

1. Columbia Clothing x Star Wars Collab: https://www.columbia.com/starwars/?srsltid=AfmBOooh5hrT6q6hLy8uufGulVNqkbwd-Rk2dEzQbCvIHJ4yPOWePqg_

2. Netflix is acquiring Warner Brothers

3. Official Avengers Doomsday line up

4. Stranger Things x mc donalds

5. RIP- Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

6. Stranger Things animated series

7. Secret Stanger things Gate?

8. Influencer Drama

9. Why can’t we go up in space?

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The Black Nerd Podcast crew is back for their annual pre-Thanksgiving tradition! This week, the hosts take a break from the usual deep dives into comics, gaming, and genre film to focus on the things that truly matter. Join them as they share personal stories and hilarious hot takes about everything they're grateful for—from representation in media (finally!) and the latest generation of gaming consoles that kept them sane, to the simple blessings like Auntie's mac and cheese and the power of a perfectly timed viral Black Twitter moment.

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General Talk

1. Joy HQ

2. Baldur’s Gate 3 Sessions!

3. Tha Revival 2 

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Fame: https://a.co/d/3HVq28o

Jaelyn: https://a.co/d/f3J7htt

Sloan: https://amzn.to/4p9syqf

Commercial #1

Main Topic:  What A Black Nerd Is Thankful For!

Riddle Me this: 

Commercial: #2

Games:

1. Kingdoms Of The Dump

2. Kyju Cleaner simulator

3. Errosion

4. Beasts Be Gone

5. God Breakers

News: 

1. Tech that will completely change in our lifetime

2. Digital Credit Card

3. Nep-Hero’s?

4. New Black Tech Bros?

5. DeadMau5 has a game?

6. Black Spades ?

7. 
   

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This week, we're plugging into the mainframe to explore how the tech revolution has fundamentally reshaped the comic book industry—from the way we read and create to the very stories we tell. The "Tech Era" isn't just coming; it's here, and it's changing everything.

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General Talk:“Be honest — if AI could perfectly draw your ideas exactly how you picture them, would you use it? Or would that feel like cheating?”

(The lead in to our main topic later)

The Precious: 

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Commercial #1

Guest: TJ Sterling & Ade Heru: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tjsterling/musa-lion-of-mali

MUSA: LION OF MALI - A 120 PAGE HISTORICAL EPIC FANTASY! 

(Kickstarter Campaign) 

Riddle Me this: 

Commercial: #2

Games:

1. Next Soul Please

2. Zeverland

3. Irene The Window 

Main Topic:  

Drawn to the Future: Comic Books in the Tech Era

1. What tools every comic artist should try in 2025

Sketchpad    https://help.sketchbook.com/docs

Apple Pencil   https://a.co/d/2MPVk93

1. How tech can help indie creators publish and market their comics

1. Canva (graphic design & social media visuals) 

2. Mailchimp (email marketing/newsletter)

3. Hootsuite or Buffer (social media scheduling + analytics) — Manage posts, schedule ahead, and keep up with engagement.

4. Notion or Trello (project-/content-planning) — Organize your campaign, coordinate art + promos + timelines without cost.

5. Google Analytics (tracking performance) 

6. Kickstarter or Patreon (platforms to fund + engage audience) 

1. Does AI threaten or empower comic book artists?

Faster Creative Workflow but Copyright & Artistic Integrity Risks

Accessible Inspiration & Collaboration but Job Displacement & Devaluation

News: 

1. The use of the word “Black”

2. Bringing Back Vine

3. Playstation Shutdown

4. Flying Car

5. The science of witch craft?

6. Stephen King Universe

7. Meta will read emails

8. Future debit card

9. Steam Hardware

10. Humanoid robot

11. Google Text books

12. Autonimous racing league.

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How to do the holidays without supporting the trump presidency!! Celebrate & Revolt!! VI VA LA America!!

Open show: 

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General Talk

1. Joy HQ

2. Baldur’s Gate 3 Sessions!

3. Tha Revival 2 

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Fame: https://a.co/d/gdzcKEX

Jaelyn: https://a.co/d/hCimr4T

Sloan: 

Commercial #1

Main Topic:  How To Have Thanksgiving & Protest Trump!

Riddle Me this: 

Commercial: #2

Games:

News: 

1. Harry Potter Spin Off

2. Crazy Space Events in November

3. GTA 6 npc upgrades

4. Indie Game goes viral

5. Millinium Falcon

6. Movie Drops For 2026

7. Nasa Gift

8. Get tickets

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