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New Year, New Nerds #133
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.
Open show:
Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclife
Grab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.com
General Talk
Weekly Recap
Sign Up For Patreon
Baldur’s Gate 3 Sessions!
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:
Scrambled Knights Royale
Dragon Is Dead
The Killing Stones
News:
Things Invented for different reasons
Major losses of 2025
Black Folks Hair in Video Games
EDU discounts
Cassette Tapes from around the world
Superman is public domain
Kanye Wests Bucket List
Actors who turned down iconic roles & the reason
Comic Of The week:
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Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9
website: http://blacknerdpodcast.com
http://twitter.com/vvcradio
http://instagram.com/js1thasupplier
http://instagram.com/fameplanb
http://instagram.com/jaelynaleise
http://instagram.com/sloan_tempest
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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.
Open show:
Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclife
Grab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.com
General Talk
Weekly Recap
Sign Up For Patreon
Baldur’s Gate 3 Sessions!
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:
Scrambled Knights Royale
Dragon Is Dead
The Killing Stones
News:
Things Invented for different reasons
Major losses of 2025
Black Folks Hair in Video Games
EDU discounts
Cassette Tapes from around the world
Superman is public domain
Kanye Wests Bucket List
Actors who turned down iconic roles & the reason
Comic Of The week:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcast
facebook: http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcast
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9
website: http://blacknerdpodcast.com
http://twitter.com/vvcradio
http://instagram.com/js1thasupplier
http://instagram.com/fameplanb
http://instagram.com/jaelynaleise
http://instagram.com/sloan_tempest
Key Discussion PointsFeatured Segments