We Are The Geek: The Chroniclers Of Darkness by Uncle Yo

This week, Yo redefines and rebuilds his soapbox to talk about how his perceptions of sexism and the geek community have evolved since he started the Feminsm Block on We Are The Geek.  Please read the blog entries below, as they are cited in this week's episode.

is ONE OF THOSE ANIME, those life-changing symbolic shows that make or break fans. Yo's honored to bring in Utena fans Judith and Natalie to break down some of the larger symbols in this show and a bit of self-revelation.

Shows!  Yo will be at:

(Lancaster, PA - Mar 22 - 24)

(Pittsburgh, PA - Apr 4 - 7)

(April 13)

(Apr 27 - 28)

(Somerset, NJ June 7 - 9)

She is an in a PhD program. How could  NOT be on this week's episode. She and Yo meet for the first time, despite knowing and working with each other for a year. Hear from an up-and-coming game designer how women are changing the playing field of the video game industry, literally.

Links for the people we mentioned

Continuing with Feminism and Fandom: this week, Yo sits down with - founder of the original Geek burlesque troupe, - to discuss the history of the group, the tribulations of cosplay, and the empowerment that can from taking off your clothes in public.  

If you're over 18, you can check out the , updated every Monday morning, and keep up to date with the troupe's goings-ons on their .

The woman whose fanning ability dwarfs even Yo, review and anime con panel host superstar steps back to discuss girl-friendly (and not so friendly) manga and anime.

Show announcements!  Yo will be at the following shows over the next several weeks: , , , , and !

This week, Yo talks to , comic-book podcaster extraordinaire (and avid Uncle Yo cosplayer) about feminism in American comic books - specifically, that Amazonian role model to women everywhere - !  Make sure to check out Aaron's podcast every Wednesday morning!

Karl speaks with , the geek bellydance troupe that's been entertaining and mesmerizing audiences across the con circuit, about what it means to be female and geeky, and how bellydance and feminism are not incompatible.

In 2012, few game met the level of praise that came with , the newest puzzle game from . Music, visuals and co-op gameplay became art, and its story is told without a single word. Uncle Yo dives head-on to review, revel, and prove step-by-step that Journey is more a spiritual experience than anything else.

This week, and the live, weekly wrestling show take center stage to discuss two great tastes that go together - !  (Well, one tastes great, and the other one tastes like a sweaty .)

Yo welcomes his new Youtube page, Youruncleyo. He also sends positive support for the movement originating in Canada but gaining ground in the US as well. But, best of all, he has the convention comedy trio of . Will, Noah and TJ join Yo to discuss the ups and downs of catering to niche comedy, keeping up with the kids, and the pitfalls of pitching yourself.