Food For Nerds

Hello and Welcome to Food For Nerds!

This week Kendra and Jake wanted to take on a topic that was a little more unique and niche. Rather than a "traditional" media fandom, they're going to explore the world of the Tony Hawk Pro Skater series. Their discussion, based on the fabulous documentary "Pretending I'm a Superman," will explore how the games impacted the public's view of skate culture. Also, hear exactly what Kendra and Jake think about the cultural icon himself...Tony Hawk! 

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Find out where you can watch the documentary: https://thpsfilm.com/

Additional Research Articles: 

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-09-03/the-return-of-tony-hawk-pro-skater-video-game-icon

https://www.polygon.com/2020/9/18/21440136/tony-hawks-pro-skater-1-and-2-remake-skateboarding-culture-boys-club

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Hawk

Have a great week and we'll see you all next Saturday! 

Hello and Welcome to Food For Nerds! 

Today's episode is all about one of Kendra and Jake's favorite TV shows: White Collar! The showed aired 2009-2014 and stars Matt Bomer and Tim DeKay as a suave con man and genius detective who must join forces to catch notorious white-collar criminals. The first show of its kind, White Collar branched out from the typical style of cop and crime shows to bring a unique viewing experience to audiences. Kendra often coins this as the show that "made Matt Bomer... Matt Bomer." Join us as we dive deep into how the show changed modern TV, its connection to the psychological... and hear both Kenda AND Jake geek-out about Matt Bomer's' fantastic performance as Neal Caffrey. 

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*Remember this week if we get 20 likes or 20 comments on ANY post Jake will share some embarrassing past "fedora" pictures with all of us!*

Research Links: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Collar_(TV_series)#Reception

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1358522/plotsummary

https://screenrant.com/white-collar-best-episodes-according-imdb/

https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2016/12/pyschology-white-collar-criminal/503408/

https://hbr.org/2016/11/understanding-white-collar-crime

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0093589/

Hello and Welcome to Food For Nerds! 

This week join Kendra and Jake as they dive into the second half of our 2-part discussion on Sherlock Holmes! Last week the two raved about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original short stories and gave reasoning as to why the story of Sherlock continues to dominate fan culture. This week listen as they delve into part 2 of their discussion and break down modern adaptations of the popular stories. From classic adaptations like BBC's Sherlock to more abstract interpretations like House; join us as we take a deeper look into the world of Holmes and Watson. 

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Research Links: 

https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/why-are-we-so-obsessed-with-sherlock-holmes

https://bookriot.com/best-sherlock-holmes-adaptations/

https://screenrant.com/best-adaptations-sherlock-holmes-ranked-worst-to-best/

https://bakerstreet.fandom.com/wiki/Sherlock_Holmes_Adaptations

Hello and Welcome to Food For Nerds!

This week join Kendra and Jake as they tackle their first 2-part episode, and explore one of the world's oldest fandoms: Sherlock Holmes! In this episode, they'll be deep-diving into Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original works and talking about how the stories and their reception illustrate many of the concepts discussed in previous episodes. From fanfiction to stan culture, adaptation, and death of the author... the Sherlock Holmes fandom has it all! 

Join us next week as we discuss the more modern adaptations and interpretations of Doyle's famous stories! 

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Research: 

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-adventures-of-sherlock-holmes-published

https://sherlockholmes.com/history/

https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/why-are-we-so-obsessed-with-sherlock-holmes

Hello and Welcome to Food For Nerds!

This week join Kendra and Jake as they travel back in time to look at the phenomenon of 2010's fan culture! Explore how exactly we define "fan culture" and take a look at the early days of Tumblr and Twitter. Learn more about how social media has changed the way we all interact in fandoms and hear about what Kendra and Jake think might be coming for the future!

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Kendra's Tik Tok: @khawk96

Find the other podcasts we mentioned this week: 

https://www.exactlyrightmedia.com/do-you-need-a-ride

https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/

Research Articles & Other Links: 

https://www.cnet.com/news/tumblrs-a-rare-safe-haven-amid-all-of-the-internets-ugliness/

https://haenfler.sites.grinnell.edu/subcultural-theory-and-theorists/fandom-and-participatory-culture/

https://haenfler.sites.grinnell.edu/subcultural-theory-and-theorists/fandom-and-participatory-culture/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOMhN-hfMtY

Hello and Welcome to Food For Nerds! 

"Water, Earth, Fire, Air... Long ago the 4 nations lived together in harmony..."

In today's episode, Kendra and Jake take on one of the most universally beloved fandoms: Avatar the Last Airbender! Explore psychoanalytic concepts as our hosts go in-depth about Zuko and Iroh's relationship, and look at how Zuko and Azula give a tangible example of the great "Nature vs. Nurture" debate. Also hear Jake and Kendra talk about how the show looks at adult themes (like authoritarian government, loss, and mental health) in an easy to digest way. 

Find and watch Avatar the Last Airbender and its sequel Legend of Korra on Netflix! 

Thank you for listening and we'll "see" you next Saturday! 

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Research For This Episode: 

https://bgsp.edu/avatar-the-last-airbender/

https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1500&context=master201019

https://avatar.fandom.com/wiki/Greg_Baldwin

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar:_The_Last_Airbender

Hello and Welcome to Food For Nerds! 

In today's episode, Kendra and Jake are joined by guest star and friend, Jermaine, for an in-depth discussion on representation in media. From TV shows and movies to books and film, we touch on all aspects of media and how representation has evolved over time. Learn more about cognitive dissonance and its role in shaping our opinions on representation. We also take a deeper look at how a variety of fandoms have helped us understand ourselves and others. Sexuality, race, gender, and ethnicity are just a few of the topics we'll be discussing today. 

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Twitter: @klastoskie

Join Kendra on Tik Tok: @khawk96

A big thank you to Jermaine for joining us today! Find him doing fun things online: 

Twitter: @thelichslair

Instagram @thelichslair

Find out more about some of the causes we're passionate about: 

https://blacklivesmatter.com/what-matters-2020/

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

https://www.thebipocproject.org/

https://asiafoundation.org/

https://metoomvmt.org/

https://www.liveyourdream.org/

Thank you for listening and we'll see you next week! 

Hello and Welcome to Food For Nerds! 

This week our co-host Jake takes the reigns and tackles the topic of soundtracks in media. From popular films to TV shows and composers, Jake teaches Kendra the history of soundtracks and music in the entertainment industry. Kendra adds a bit of psychology to the mix as she helps explore how music interacts with the brain and why you may have vivid memories tied to specific types of music and media. Also, uncover a secret love of Phil Collins, learn more than you wanted to about the soundtrack to Shrek, and discover how the soundtracks to movies such as a Streetcar name Desire, James Bond, and Star Wars still have an impact in our society today. 

Today's episode was based mostly on the documentary "Score," watch it on Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/510689/score_a_film_music_documentary

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Learn More About Music & The Brain: 

1. https://www.nammfoundation.org/articles/2014-06-01/benefits-learning-and-playing-music-adults?gclid=CjwKCAjw97P5BRBQEiwAGflV6amxx5RRk9x67_1oG_RYXBKljNEvlvVhNfz4aRdw01_NSpAAGuVf1BoCzqMQAvD_BwE

2. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/music-and-the-brain-2006-09/

3. https://thriveglobal.com/stories/music-and-brain/

4. https://www.ucf.edu/pegasus/your-brain-on-music/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CProfessional%20musicians%20use%20the%20occipital,to%20music%2C%E2%80%9D%20Sugaya%20says.

As always a big thank you to every single one of our supporters and listeners! We love to hear from you and thank you for your continued support!

Hello and Welcome to Food For Nerds! 

Find yourself a pack of Red Vines and settle in for a "Totally Awesome" time because in this episode Kendra and Jake are talking all about Team Starkid! As a long-time fan, Kendra introduces Jake to one of her earliest fandoms as they explore the changing landscape of Youtube, representation in media, and accessibility in musical theatre. Also, get your questions about our last two episodes answered and (of course) hear Kendra talk more about her undying love for Darren Criss. Special thanks to the Team Starkid Fans group chat on Facebook for speaking with Kendra and helping to create the outline for this episode. You guys really got us to "Kick It Up A Notch" this week! 

Credit For our title this week goes to @starkidmemeextreme on insta. You're a "Super Friend!"

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Links/Research/Shoutouts: 

Follow Team Starkid on Instagram: @therealteamstarkid

Follow (some) Team Starkid members on Instagram: @darrencriss @johnyricker @slowpez8 @dylansaunders @brian.holden @curtmega

Follow Tin Can Brothers on Instagram: @tincanbros

Follow CP Coulter on Instagram: @cpcoulter

Link to go Your Own Way: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7222219/1/Go-Your-Own-Way

Link to Dalton: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6515261/1/Dalton

Link to Team Starkid Website: https://www.teamstarkid.com/

Thanks for Listening!