For The Blerds

The show starts off with our favorite Cartoon Network cartoons(00:30). The guys get into the usual topic of anime shows starting off with “Fire Force”(11:40). Memorizing names in shows can be tough (23:50). Quan checked out DoroHedoro’s first season on Netflix(25:45). Kezo introduces “Brand New Animal” from Netflix(31:18). QUAN FINALLY GOT A PS4(39:00)! Quan played a Steam game called “High Score Boy” (41:00). The guys chat about gaming controllers and Sony’s process with the upcoming console release (42:40). A bit of a Horizon Zero Dawn update from Kezo and some Madden 20 talk (49:00).Musi starts here with some Kanye talk(56:15). Quan introduces the artist named Babymuva (59:25). Quan decided to check out some August Alsina music...(1:03:20). Sexy x Joeville ain’t bad despite the overplays on Tik Tok(1:05:20)! The guys talk about the difficulty of listening to Posthumus albums, starting with Juice World’s recent project(1:07:15). Kezo enjoyed Masego’s music this week and you should check him out (1:10:20). Kezo introduces a great “local” artist, Heyzeus from South Bend (1:13:00). Lupe Fiasco dropped “Shoes”(1:26:55). Defending T-Pain’s honor(1:37:03). Quinn XCII is very mehh(1:41:55).

Quan suggests a book during the catch-up portion called “The Richest Man in Babylon” (8:00). We finally kick off the usual topics with some music starting with a local highlight from the artist Lil’ Indiana (19:00). Shegue Remix is FIRE (21:20). The guys talk about the Giveon EP and how they take in sad songs and r&b as a whole (24:55). An update on the Jay-Z album journey from Kezo (27:49). Summer Walker talk...boy did she deliver (36:00)! IT’S ANIME TIME starting with “The Garden of Words,” a Netflix film (42:05) Hunter x Hunter update from Quan...who needs some alternative means to watch the rest of the show (53:38). Kezo is enjoying his start-up of One Piece (55:50)! The guys talk about the ps5 controller event, which version of the system they might prefer, and the digital future of games(1:04:50).  The much-anticipated entanglement talk...(1:18:00).   The guys talk about the documentary “13th”  on Netflix (1:28:03). The guys talk about the Far Cry 6 trailer and the slight controversy involving Giancarlo Esposito’s role in the game (1:18:35). You should check out “See You Yesterday” on Netflix (1:53:00).

Music starts off with “Colors” x Black Puma, some new Kanye, new Ty Dolla $ign, and Pop Smoke (07:15). A Pop smoke deep dive starts here (16:40). Quan gets into his fav Drake ft. Wayne songs of all time (33:00). The guys switch over to anime starting with “Grave of the Fireflies” (49:55). Thoughts on the movie “Mirai” from Kezo (1:05:00). Sadly Kezo ain’t feeling Inuyasha all that much (1:10:28). Quan gives us a Naruto Shippuden update and we talk about the growth of the series overall (1:16:00). A bit of a gaming update from Kezo with Horizon Zero Dawn! (1:33:30).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ASHLEY (2:50)! Catching up on the week and talking a bit about the Christopher Dormer story (3:10). Music starts off real jazzy with Attica Blues x Archie Shepp (13:05). A self-titled modern jazz album: Ill Considered x Ill Considered (17:19). Quan introduces us to space rock (19:00). Spotify playlists can be half-assed...(23:10 ). Pandering and social justice (29:00). Quan was not feeling the Naeem project at all (31:13). 6lack’s EP was so good (32:42). The beauty in the patience Kendrick Lamar EP from will on the soul from youtube is pretty dope (36:43)! Best things Kezo heard this week: Reality Check x swae lee and 2 Steppin x Jon Givez (44:30). Rap Caviar sucks (52:11). The  Flying Lotus v Thundercat debate comes to a close (55:41). How do u fee about getting married x Dijon (59:30). Lil Baby Deluxe album (1:02:30). Vinland Saga update(1:11:30). A brief Hunter x Hunter update from Quan (1:25:28). Kanye and Kid Cudi are dropping an anime (1:27:41). The Last of us[part 1]wrap up from Kezo (1:36:30).

The show kicks off with a long music section where the guys chat about the Wale EP, “Rose Rogue” x Jorja Smith, the RMR album, and more (4:25). The guys have a chat about Anderson .Paak (8:00). A deep dive on “The Imperfect Storm” Wale (9:41). “Black Parade” x Beyonce is pretty cool (21:00). Kezo checked out the RMR album “Drug Dealing is a Lost Art” (22:30). Kezo shouts out Sada Baby (23:32). The guys chat a bit on Run the Jewels 4 (24:50). The guys give Teyana Taylor all her flowers for her 2020 project “The album” (26:20). The long winded yet necessary J Cole chat is here.. (33:13). FINALLY IT’S ANIME TIME with Quan’s thoughts on subbed Naruto (1:14:45). A sidebar chat about the existence of blerds and blerd visibility over the years (1:16:49). Qan gives us an update on his first time running through “Hunter x Hunter” (1:27:43). Kezo has watched a lot more “One Piece” now that the dubbed version is on Netflix (1:37:50). The “Vinland Saga” chat is right here (1:50:27). Mostly random, yet anime related chatter happens here (2:16:00). The boys talk a little on some video games starting with the Crash Bandicoot 4 announcement (2:27:24). Kezo had fun with “Clubhouse games” on Switch (2:32:07). Finally, some “Resident Evil 7 VR” talk (2:49:53).

This week’s episode starts off with ps5 chatter and thoughts on the recent games showcase (9:30). The guys discuss GTA V still hanging on after all this time (24:00). Kezo gives an update on his play though of The Last of Us [pt 1]. Quan tells us how he really feels about his first JRPG, Persona 5 (44:33). The boys start the anime chat off with Digimon (51:10) and Naruto (54:15). Quan recommends “Nijiro Days” (55:15). Quan wraps up his recent viewing of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” on Netflix (57:49). The guys talk “Hunter x Hunter” (1:01:50). Man, do the guys love “Vinland Saga” so far (1:04:55). Haikyuu delivered (1:10:14). The guys discuss the impact of the Dave Chapelle special “8:46” (1:24:07). Music chat kicks off with the Chloe x Halle “Ungodly Hour” project (1:43:30). Let’s talk about how fire “Centipede” x Childish Gambino is… (1:53:51). Jamie Foxx vs. Donald Glover[for whatever reason] is a thing… (2:07:00). Kezo’s musical highlight this week is “Stone Harbor” by Naeem (2:15:00). The guys start off a new music segment called 1t half/ 2nd half with the Travis Scott song 90210 (2:16:30).

Quan highlights some of the black excellence in his family and some inspiration it's brought him in these trying times(1:54). The guys transition into gaming updates, starting with Kezo's first impressions on the original Final Fantasy 7(26:40). Quan's voice starts to echo(50:00). Kezo talks The Last of Us 1(41:08).  Kezo talks about the delayed ps5 game presentation(1:05:18). Time for some anime talk(55:38). What anime world would you live in(1:18:15)? Quan' gives us thoughts on his Avatar: The Last Airbender re-watch(1:25:25). Quan's updates us on Sailor Moon(1:12:00). Quan gets into the Hulu series "Ramy"(1:21:40). A great bit of tech news about mobile gaming in Africa (1:28:22).

The show starts with a moment of silence for the lives lost unjustly in America and reflects on how these events are affecting how they move. This week the guys fight through heavy hearts to recount the songs that got them through the week and beyond(23:35). Quan finally listens to CHIKA and the guys fantasize about a female rapper all-star tape(26:35). Quan wasn't feeling the Freddie Gibbs music video so much(30:00). Is Watch the Throne a perfect album(33:50). Lil Yachty's Lil Boat 3 had some worthwhile tracks(37:30). Check out the "Roses" remix from St. Jhn ft. Future(46:20). Dear Silas is one artist that is 100% FOR THE BLERDS(49:38). Kezo enjoyed "Everything's for Sale" by Boogie(1:01:41). The guys make a  transition into gaming updates starting with Quan's initial thoughts on Persona 5 (1:04:30). The guys talk shooters and battle royale games a bit(1:26:50). Kezo FINALLY caught up on Attack on Titan(1:36:30). Why does everyone hate Naruto(1:49:00)? Avatar is BACK(2:06:00)! The guys talk movies outside of anime starting with "Bumblebee" and imagine the possibilities for a Ben-10 live-action film(2:13:25). 

This week, Kezo and Quan tackle recycled music and themes in American media and globally. Kezo gets into the best songs he's heard this week "Loyal" x Twelve'len and "Someone/Aguita" x Gabriel Garzon-Montano(19:01). Gunna drops WUNNA (and drops the ball in the process) (20:00). Go Crazy" x Chris Brown is the song of the summer (24:00). Kezo really wasn't feeling the Kota the Friend project.. the guys get into it for a while (32:00). The boys get into black music's use in games and other media (47:45). The guys get into a discussion about how film, culture and music interact when trying to please broader audiences or not trying to do that at all(1:00:00). The music chat starts with Khelani's new album "It was good until it wasn't" and Kiana Lede's "KIKI"(1:09:34). A bit of gaming chat starts off with The Last of Us 1 briefly and right into some Apex Legends updates (1:17:30). Quan kicks off the anime talk(1:31:20). There are some...interesting themes in anime, and the guys discuss how that relates to different audiences( 1:43:00). The guys do their due diligence to defend dubs over subs again (1:50:17). Kezo talks a little "Vinland Saga" (1:56:00). Who are your favorite anime heroes(2:14:45)? The boys ramble about other shows they've seen (2:49:30).  

In the fifth week, the guys start off with a lot of video game talk, past and present. The guys question if Nintendo has fallen off (10:35). The guys update their recently played games (23:12). The boys dive deep into video games they wish they played growing up (24:00). It was tough being a broke gamer (27:03). The boys talk about identity in video games (40:11). NCAA football video games NEED to come back  (51:00). Kezo finished the game Journey finally (58:44). The boys switch over to anime, starting with Quan's thoughts on "Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood" (1:03:25).  It's important when actions have consequences in shows (1:15:50). Kezo talks about the anime film "A Silent Voice". Kezo started Darling in the Franxxx (1:43:00). It's time for a music update (2:01:19). Kali Uchis doesn't miss on her 2018 project "Isolation"(2:02:30). The guys talk about how they enjoy their R&B differently (2:0430). Quan updates us on how muc DVSN he's heard (2:07:00). Isiah Rashad comes out of nowhere with "Why Worry" (2:20:00). Quan was quite whelmed with the latest Future project "High off Life". Smino blesses us with new music on "She Already Decided" (2:27:00).  The guys talk about some younger rappers (2:27:30). OMG...Meg ft. Beyonce (2:32:01)!