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

Considering how influential they are to all of us, why do so few stories feature mothers at their center? Yo reflects on fan suggestions for the most dedicated Tiger moms and Mama Bears in media today, alive or otherwise, and takes the time to thank the mothers in his life.

Is your Fandom the Real Thing? Ikuhara's works have been tackled on "We are the Geek" before, but never this deep. Prepare to dive into the bait-and-switch honeypot that's neither fanservice nor horror, neither direct or metaphorical, forever separated by the Wall of Severance. It's YuriKuma, available on FUNimation and Hulu. And at 12 episodes, it's a tightly wound ball of sexual frustration and symbolic bear slaughter. Where do you even begin to analyze a transcendental anime like this? Well, to the fans, obviously. LINKS:YuriKuma on AnimeNewsNetworkJudith's Cooking Blog with Plushies, Stuff in FluffJudith's new Pokemon Podcast

Escape From immerses players in an hour-long, themed event centered on solving word puzzles. Recently, they pitted New Yorkers against the Monstrous Titans, in an Attack on Titan-themed event. Yo and Peter Tatara reflect on the logistics, pros and cons of a physical and mental event that challenged and engaged weeaboos in a full, interactive, outdoor setting. Where could they improve? What is the future for Escape From now that they are opening a new event in Brooklyn? The man who shaped the New York Anime Festival and New York Comic Con has some thoughts on immersive promotional events. Also, Yo talks about conserving water as America faces its next resource crisis: staying moist. Links:- Some Info About California's Dry Rub- National Water Crisis? - How much water are you EATING? - More Escape From Events! - Follow Peter on Twitter @NerdYorkCity

Judith, Natalie and Yo sit down for a long talk on Steven Universe, it's tiny conspiracy theories, origins, executions, and anime homages. How does a show flip gender stereotypes on their heads? By making the audience do a headstand of expectations. Steven Universe nurtures a young boy of mixed human/magic/space alien gem origins to becoming a healer and leader. Action, humor, pathos and song; it's the show you didn't know you needed. LINKS: Stuff In Fluff Cooking, where plushies cook for you! [Editor's note: call Yakov Smirnoff, have him re-work that line into a joke about Soviet Russia.]

Rob Carlson has a lifetime behind him of doing radio spots, voice-over work, and stylistic parody songs. His band, Modern Man, rivals Weird Al for lyrical syncopation and humor. Yo talks to Rob about the blues, festivals, and Vikings.

Yo reflects on open-source knowledge, its need to improve a society, and the joys of 3D Printing. LINKS: 3D Printing on Wikipedia Epic 3DP Fail on Tumblr Lisa Harouni on Ted Talks Students build solar car with 3D-printed body

Yo corners Secret of Kells and Song of the Sea director Tomm Moore. The Academy Award-nominated director reflects on Batman, Miyazaki, Don Bluth's legacy in Ireland, and upcoming projects on the world's newest favorite tiny story.

The reviews are in. Shakespeare Shakedown has created a minimalist experience surpassing its previous attempts. Charles Dunbar and Yo reflect on their experience from opening night, where they went, who they accepted quests from, and the power of holding a mad princess by the hand. LINKS:Yo's written review of Shakespeare Shakedown (Hamlet) Charles' GoFundMe campaign for the StudyofAnime trip to Japan

Yo sits down with college friend Teddy Nicholas, New York born and raised, about a life stage-managing and the sacrifices it takes to keep making theater. This goes out to all you bright, starry-eyed kids who think they are ready to face hunger, heartbreak and (dear Lord) inconvenience! Teddy's revival of "This is a Play About Being Gay" is an intense character study happening April 16 and 21 at Stage Left Studio.

Every writer has a world they want to pull their possible customers into, and the best video games and series out there today have done it pitch-first, and developed your favorite details season-by-season. Yo reflects on "The Office," "My Little Pony," "BioShock," and "The Venture Bros" on the importance of mythical world-building, planting reveals, and leaving yourself room to grow as a creator. Remember, Kids, Promo Code POISON gets you $20 off any show at Annie's Shakespeare Shakedown, Hamlet!