The Nerdy Neighborhood

In this episode, Lauren talks with Kevin Bachelder to recap our DragonCon 2026 experiences! Want to know how it was for a newbie and for a veteran of the con? Check it out here!

Tune in for the goods, the bads, and the nerdiness of DragonCon 2026! Hear from both a newbie perspective and the perspective of someone who's been going for over 20 years!

Kevin Bachelder is an amazing podcaster, moderator, and fan who has attended DragonCon for over 10 years, has moderated hundreds of panels with fans and casts, hosts the Wynonna Earp Podcast: Tales of the Black Badge, and encourages positivity and community in all fandoms! He is also a fan of many other sci-fi/fantasy shows such as Battlestar Galactica and Buffy (to name a few).

Be sure to follow Kevin on social media:

⁠linktr.ee/krbachelder⁠

Want to be a guest on the show? Email or @ Lauren Anastasia! 

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Hope, Help, and Nerdiness for all!

A new podcast that mixes nerdiness, mindfulness, and community altogether! 

Talking Comics, Video Games, Movies, TV Shows, Music, & Wrestling .. and that's just the tip of the iceberg!

Hosted by Your Friendly Neighborhood Bi, Lauren Anastasia, and brought to you by nerdiness and hope for a better world <3

Come to talk about your favorite nerdy things; stay to connect with others!

In this episode, Lauren checks in solo with the nerdy neighborhood! Chatting about the latest news, such as Marvel Comics moving offices, Blue Beetle coming back, as well as updating you on some great current kickstarters AND FINALLYYYY coming back to her home.. indie comics and comics as a whole! This is comics-focused with a little bit of movies, tv shows, and video games flavor added in! Can't forget to cry about our X-Men!

Timeline of Audio:

0:00- 3:08- Intro

03:09 - 19:55 - News - Marvel Comics Move, Blue Beetle is Back, Physical Discs Gone Soon

19:56 - 37:50 - Indie Comics

37:51 - 45:13 - Current Kickstarters to check out!

45:14 - 54:53 - X-Men 97 S2E4

54:55 - End - Mindful closing

Kickstarters in this Episode:

CHUTZPAH! A Jewish Celebration In Comics - Issue 2

A comic book anthology celebrating Jewish stories and Jewish joy by Jewish creators!

S.P.I.R.I.T. Issue 4 - Mothman is at the center of it. A Cult. Lovecraftian dimension. A bus full of kids who need saving.

SINK YOUR TEETH IN #1-2: Mature Sapphic Noir Chicago VampireAn undead PI hunts a missing vamp, facing ancient Mob Families, corrupt cops, & a past she buried to survive.

Want to be a guest on the show? Email or @ Lauren! 

@FriendlyNBHDBi - IG, Bluesky

[email protected]

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Hope, Help, and Nerdiness for all!

A new podcast that mixes nerdiness, mindfulness, and community altogether! 

Talking Comics, Video Games, Movies, TV Shows, Music, & Wrestling .. and that's just the tip of the iceberg!

Hosted by Your Friendly Neighborhood Bi, Lauren, and brought to you by nerdiness and hope for a better world <3

Come to talk about your favorite nerdy things; stay to connect with others!

In this episode, Lauren talks with Kevin Bachelder all about Wynonna Earp, DragonCon, Lost Girl, and more!

Tune in for tips on DragonCon, insightful and funny stories around different Sci-Fi shows and casts, and for some fun questions at the end!

Kevin Bachelder is an amazing podcaster, moderator, and fan who has attended DragonCon for over 10 years, has moderated hundreds of panels with fans and casts, hosts the Wynonna Earp Podcast: Tales of the Black Badge, and encourages positivity and community in all fandoms! He is also a fan of many other sci-fi/fantasy shows such as Battlestar Galactica and Buffy (to name a few).

Timeline of Audio:

0:00- 5:10 - Intro

5:10 - 46:20 - DragonCon

46:25 - 01:25 - Wynonna Earp, Clexacon, Lost Girl

01:25- 01:45 - TV Show crossover questions!

01:45 - end: Funny story, mindful focus, end

Be sure to follow Kevin on social media:

linktr.ee/krbachelder

Want to be a guest on the show? Email or @ Lauren! 

@FriendlyNBHDBi - IG, Bluesky

[email protected]

⁠Join the Discord! ⁠

Hope, Help, and Nerdiness for all!

A new podcast that mixes nerdiness, mindfulness, and community altogether! 

Talking Comics, Video Games, Movies, TV Shows, Music, & Wrestling .. and that's just the tip of the iceberg!

Hosted by Your Friendly Neighborhood Bi, Lauren, and brought to you by nerdiness and hope for a better world <3

Come to talk about your favorite nerdy things; stay to connect with others!

In this episode, Lauren talks with Zeddy from The Vigilante 1939 Podcast about Supergirl (2026), the movie!

Both SUPER fans of the Super family, did this film wow our Kara stans? Did this film do more harm than good? Will Lauren begin obsessing over Milly Alcock? Find out here!

Be sure to follow Zeddy on social media:

Twitter

LetterBoxd

Instagram

Hope, Help, and Nerdiness for all!

Join the Discord!

A new podcast that mixes nerdiness, mindfulness, and community altogether! 

Talking Comics, Video Games, Movies, TV Shows, Music, & Wrestling .. and that's just the tip of the iceberg!

Hosted by Your Friendly Neighborhood Bi, Lauren, and brought to you by nerdiness and hope for a better world <3

Come to talk about your favorite nerdy things, stay to connect with others!

Want to be a guest on the show? Email or @ Lauren! 

@FriendlyNBHDBi - IG, Bluesky

[email protected]

Hope, Help, and Nerdiness for all!

A new podcast that mixes nerdiness, mindfulness, and community altogether! 

Talking Comics, Video Games, Movies, TV Shows, Music, & Wrestling .. and that's just the tip of the iceberg!

Hosted by Your Friendly Neighborhood Bi, Lauren, and brought to you by nerdiness and hope for a better world <3

Come to talk about your favorite nerdy things, stay to connect with others!

This episode, Lauren talks: Supergirl Film 2026 Predictions, Wolverine 2026 Video Game, Marvel Rivals, and the queer classic movie But I'm A Cheerleader!

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Want to be a guest on the show? Email or @ Lauren! 

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