The Blerd View
By The Blerd View Crew
The Blerd ViewAug 12, 2018
STATIC IS BACK!!! Milestone Returns! In Depth Review of Static and Icon & Rocket
MILESTONE IS BACK!! The history, the art, the writing, the culture, the fandom, and everything else that is the new Dekotaverse; @thedccomics_fanatic goes live on instagram to talk about Static: Season 1 #1&2 and Icon & Rocket: Season 1 #1 get your copies at your local comic shop now!!!
#milstone #milestonereturns #milestonecomics #static #staticshock #icon #iconandrocket #dccomics #dcsuperheroes #thejusticeleague #justiceleagueunlimited #theblerdview #comics #superheroes #reviews #discussions #podcastersofinstagram #podcast #blackpodcast
Why a Black person SHOULDN'T be Captain America ll The Falcon & The Winter Soldier ep. 4 & 5 Review
#thefalconandthewintersoldier #marvel #disneyplus
for our weekly review, we went live on instagram to discuss The Falcon & The Winter Soldier episodes 4 & 5, broke down each character who's taken up the shield and determined why a Black person could not and SHOULD NOT be Captain America. Check out our other review episodes on our youtube channel!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsR7AOU_Sh5wVgc4SkqDPcA
Ep.82: Ashley Davenport: Author & Artist
we chat with @ashwriteslots about her latest Sci-fi/cyberpunk novel, Predator fetish, undercover erotic writing, and MORE!
Instagram: @ashwriteslots
Twitter: @ashwriteslots
Facebook: @ashwriteslots
Ep. 81: Meet Kendall Tyrone
We sat down with Entreprenuer & humanitarian Kendall Tyrone, who spoke about his Bye Ashi skin care product, He is Valuable, Resiliency as a member of the LGBTQ community, and more!
Ep.80: Women's History Month Recap
#womenshistorymonth #blackgirlmagic #girltalk
The ladies got together to wrap up Women's History Month (3/31/21) with the achievements black women reached throughout the month. From the Grammy Awards to first responders, check out how these women are inspiring women and changing the game for all of us.
Ep.79: J.K. Rowling Presents: Derrick Jaxn & The Misogynistic Audacity
It takes a special kind of man to lead people astray with relationship advice he didn't follow, but then again, who better to teach a woman what to NOT tolerate than someone with the audacity to be that very wrong? We take a look at the fall of Derrick Jaxn, EX relationship guru, and how his most recently exposed sins at the hands of Tasha K. mark the end of his influencing career.
Ep.78: WHM: The Ladies of The Blerd View: Ashtheconqueror & Burningstar 141
For Women's History Month we sat down with the twitch streamers of The Blerd View, Ashtheconqueror202 & Burningstar141 speaking on how they influence the gaming community, who inspires them, and MORE
Ep. 77: The Women Who Inspire Us pt.1: Mermaid Moonchild & Nekoyasha09
In celebrating Women's History Month, we decided to celebrate the women of The Blerd View, starting with Nekoyasha09 & Mermaid Moonchild. The Ladies of The Blerd View talk about what it means to be a black woman in a nerd space, the women that inspire them, and MORE!
Mermaid Moonchild:
IG: @mermaid.moonchild
facebook: @mermaid.moonchild
twitter: @mermaidmoon444
Nekoyasha09
IG: @nekoyasha09
Facebook: @nekoyasha
Twitter: @nekoyasha09
The Blerd View:
IG: @theblerdview
Facebook: @theblerdview
Twitter: @theblerdview
youtube: The Blerd View
Ep. 76: Meet Nadria Tucker || Life After the CW & Black Representation in Media
We're kicking off International Women's History Month (International Women's Day is 3/8/21) by sitting down with former CW, but longstanding TV Writer, Producer, and fellow Blerd @nadriatucker to discuss being a black content creator in mainstream TV. She shares her experiences working for different networks & and the factors that made those shows & experiences different. Piggybacking off of the latest The Blerd View episodes on the CW being trash, we spend some time discussing the controversy surrounding black narratives in media and then specifically in the superhero genre. And of course, we had to get the scoop on what actually went down in the Superman & Lois Writer's Room. And listen, there are quire a few problematic "faves" discussed on this episode. Tune in & stay tuned because we will definitely be bringing Nadria back to discuss some of her upcoming projects promoting positive & powerful black images in the media! 🎙: @thedccomics_fanatic & @burningstarofficial • • • #womenshistorymonth #superman #supermanandlois #thecw #blackwriters #blacknerds #blerdgirl #blacksuperheroes #blacksuperheroesmatter #theblerdview #podcastersofinstagram #podcasters #podcasting #blackgirlmagic #blerdgirlmagic
Ep. 75: CW Ruins Black Characters pt 2: Black Lightning
The worst part about black superheroes: The lack of realism behind their writing. For part 2 of 2 Nekoyasha09 and Johnny D went on air to talk about the problems with the all black CW superhero show Black Lightning, giving a brief review of the series and dissecting the many issues the show faces when it comes to writing its black characters.
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Facebook: @theblerdview
Twitter: @theblerdview
www.youtube.com/theblerdview
Ep. 74: How The Cw Ruins their Black Characters pt.1
In time for the new season of CW shows, the crew decided to take a look at the black characters of the arrowverse. The best, the worst, and the absolute terrible, we take a comedic look at each of them in part one, and in part two, we'll be looking at Black Lightning.
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Twitter: @theblerdview
youtube.com/theblerdview
Ep.73: Texturism & the War on Black Beauty Standards
The ladies take over The Blerd View talking the history & cultural impact of texturism, beauty standards vs reality, who REALLY has good hair, and why everyone has it.
WandaVision Ep 3 Discussion: House of M, Agents of Shield, phase 4 easter eggs, & Future predictions
***SPOILER ALERT*** We take a look at the 3rd episode installment of WandaVision, as well as easter eggs from "The House of M", Agents of Shield, Captain America: Winter Soldier, and speculate exactly what's going to happen in future episodes.
Ep. 72: Mr. AJ Cosplay Interview talking history of anime dubs, voice acting, Hentai, & MORE!
How much do you care about the intricacies of dubbed anime? Not nearly as much as this guy. Nekoyasha went live with MrAJCosplay about the dubbed anime industry, speaking on everything from voice acting to discrimination, to hentai, & MORE!
MrAjCosplay:
Instagram: @mrajcosplay
Facebook.com/mrajcosplay
youtube: The Cartoon Cypher
twitter: @mrajcosplay
The Blerd View:
IG: @theblerdview @tbvafterdark
Facebook.com/theblerdview
twitter: @theblerdview
Youtube: The Blerd View
Marvel's WandaVision Ep. 1 & 2 Recap, House of M, Multiverse of Madness, Spider-Man 3, & MORE!
****SPOILER ALERT**** The crew took a deeper look at the Marvel Studios/ Disney+ new series WandaVision including easter eggs, and tie ins to past, present, and future Marvel projects!! We'll be dropping reviews every week, so tune in and stay tuned!
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Ep. 71: The Legend of Zelda & Chill
The Twitch team Ashtheconqueror202 & Burningstar141 take over the show to talk all things ZELDA!!
Twitch:
@theblerdview
@ashtheconqueror202
@burningstar141
ep.70: 2020: A Year in Review
We got the squad together to talk about the most notable moments of the year 2020, From Kobe Bryant, to covid 19, the civil rights movement, and beyond, we take a dive into how far we've come, and how much further we have to go
TBV: After Dark: The Love Language Series 2: Physical Touch
Coming from our sister podcast, The Blerd View: After Dark, we talked about the the do's don'ts, likes and dislikes, and sexual aspects of physical touch.
Ep.69: WTF was Wonder Woman 1984!?
Johnny D SWEARS WW84 is one of the best superhero movies of all time, but the some of the squad disagrees. Check out our review of Wonder Woman 1984 & head over to our Instagram and facebook (@theblerdview) and let us know what you thought about the movie!!
Ep.68: From Furlough to Fame The Story Of Chef Mary Lou
Love/Lust Language Series Ep 1: Words of Affirmation
The Blerd View crew teamed up with Shebad Cosplay of The Blerd View: After Dark for a 5 part series on The five love languages. This episode we take a look at Words of Affirmation, and how they can make or break someone mentally, emotionally, spiritually, physically, and sexually
Shebad Cosplay:
@shebadcosplay
The Blerd View:
@theblerdview
The Blerd View: After Dark:
@tbvafterdark
Ep. 67: Avengers: Endgame was absolute TRASH
We decided we were going to take a deeper, more comedic look into the 10 year run of the Marvel cinematic universe, particularly the last 3 marvel movies in the Infinity Saga. The conclusion is that 10 years worth of movies, did not add up to the amazingness we thought it did, we were all just hype off of Spider-man and Black Panther.
Ep. 66: The Importance of the Black Vote
We went live on facebook (11/5/2020) to talk about the history and the importance of the black vote, and how it effected elections past and present.
Ep. 65: Have You Seen it? Black Horror
We went live on facebook for Halloween 2020 to talk about Black Horror films from the last 40 years.
Ep.64 Dissecting the Cultural Issues of Lovecraft Country
We went live with Mz. Mels of L.A.N. Party to breakdown the cultural issues addressed within the first season of the Hbo Max hit show Lovecraft Country including LGBTQ acceptance, Generational abuse, police brutality, and MORE!
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Ep.60: JG the Traveler talks Giant Mechs, Dr. Who, new books, and upcoming album
Author and stop motion animator JG the Traveler stopped by to talk about his projects, "The Travelers' Frontier" series, "Powerland" series, "Super Mecha Madness" show, "Rayloria's Memories", and his upcoming album titled "Goodman Legacy"
Ep.59: Entanglements: Will & Jada in August not July?!
The Blerd View & Over 30 cross collab in the first episode for the Over 30 podcast! We went on air last night talking about the "Entanglement" of Jada Pickett Smith & August Alsina, the strength of Will & Jada's relationship, how ppl maintain relationships over 30, and the Clermont Lounge
Ep.57: DC's Greatest Volunteer Organization
@dam_dad_bod interviews Rakeem Ranger of the Capital Area Reach Program to speak on the #blacklivesmatter movement, ways to volenteer, reaching out to, and inspiring the black youth in Washington, D.C., & MORE!
"At the end of the day, it's not about what you have or even what you've accomplished...it's about who you lifted up, who you've made better, it's about what you've given back." -Denzel Washington
Ep.56: Anime Vs Comics: What's More Relatable? Sailor Moon was TRASH!?
The whole squad came through for the season 3 opener where we talk about comicbook vs anime relatability, as well as Sailor Moon, and how the flaws are the anime are as timeless as the anime itself
Ep. 55: C. Visionary talks Goku Fan boys, her web mini series, new music, Comedic Ethics, & MORE!
Writer, Comedian, actress, model, and cosplayer C. Visionary drops by the studio to tell us what motivates her, nerd origins, her youtube series "The Perfect Boyfriend", upcoming music projects, & MORE!
@C.Visionary
Logo: Gadgets & Geekery
Intro: "Look At Me" by Deenyo
Ep.54: FTONerdTalks on "Blerd", DC & Marvel's Shady business tactics, The Disney Conspiracy, & MORE!
Demetrius of FTONerd Talk sits down with us & talks about nerd origins, what his page is about, feelings behind the word "Blerd", the Disney, Marvel, & DC Comics, lack of creator credit, & MORE!
@FTONerd Talks
intro: MKXL Crazy 8 The Great
Ep.53: Entrepreneur Geralda Boone reviews The Joker, history of Cosplay & Blackface
We went live on instagram with Entrepreneur Geralda Boone drops by the studio to review the highly anticipated and highly grossed "Joker" movie, give us a history lesson on Blackface, and black cosplay, and MORE!
*episode was recorded live on instagram on 10/10/19
logo: @gadgetsandGeerkery
intro: "Sunlight" by Deenyo
ep. 52: Author Allison Whitmore talks "Love University" comic, past projects, nerd origins, & MORE!
Author, teacher, screenplay write, and comic book creator Allison Whitmore joins us along with special guest co-host Melanin Squared to talk about Allion's new comic "Love University", past screenplay projects, nerd origins, and MORE!
Melanin Squared:
IG @melanin_squared
Allison Whitmore:
IG: @allisonwhitmoreauthor
ep.51: Lifeline actress Obiageliaku Anusionwu talks Blerd origins, Apex Legends, Modeling, & MORE!
Nigerian actress, Model, Entrepreneur, and philanthropist Obiageliaku Anusionwu speaks to us about voicing the Apex Legends character Lifeline & Bloodhound for season 3 of the videogame, her modeling & acting career, gate keeping in the gamer community, dating, & MORE!
intro: "Look At Me" by Deenyo
Logo: Gadgets & Geekery
NinjaSenpai Presents: Kyotoani Summer Anime Selection
With the season almost over, NinjaSenpai Cosplay discusses the hottest anime of the summer!
#blackmendontcheat Panel
WE went live with Papa Bear Cosplay, Ashlie Victoria, Teejay Robinson of dam_dad_bod, & Brooklynrasta to talk about the significance of the #blackmendontcheat movement, what men need in a relationship, why men would cheat (if we did), the ramifications of cheating from a man's perspective, & MORE!!!
Ep.43: Deenyo Talks Hiphop/Nerd Origins, new ep, & the deeper meanings of his artistry
Johnny D & Shebad went live with Baltimore rapper Deenyo to talk hiphop & nerd origins, new music, influences, the importance to the deeper meaning to art & MORE! Also peep the exclusive release of his song, "Sunlight" only to be heard HERE FIRST!!
Sunlight: 58:26
The Blerd View:
logo: Gadgets & Geekery
Intro: Mr. Ledji
ep.46: trackheadbree on colorism & racism surrounding Nessa, & whether or not Reparations are needed
WE sat down with Trackheadbree of @blackgirlsanime to talk about the colorism & racism surrounded the new pokemon character Nessa, the lack of acceptance of dark skin as a beauty standard, why blacks are calling for reparations, and whether or not we need them.
logo: artist4hiredesigns
intro: Mr. Ledji
Ep.46: Queen_Goddess2u on being goth, self acceptance, social views & MORE!
We went live with Goth Queen & cosplayer Queen_goddess2u to talk about her being Goth in an unaccepting society, social views, spirituality, self awareness and acceptance, and MORE!
Logo: Gadgets & Geekery
Intro: Mr. Ledji
Ep. 45: Father's Day Episode Special - the Ins & Outs of Fatherhood
For the debut episode of Shebad Cosplay's "Love, Mother" podcast, The Blerd View crew discussed Single Moms claiming Father's day, Fatherhood/single dad struggles, fatherly influences, & MORE!
ep.44: DC Comics Review: Swap Thing, Robert Pattinson, The Arrow-verse & DC Black Label
We went live on Instagram and discussed Robert Pattinson's casting as The Dark Knight in the upcoming movie, "The Batman", the new Wonder Woman movie, the Crisis on Infinite Earths Arrow-verse crossover, and the latest DC Black Label title: "Batman: Last Knight on Earth"
Ep.42: Crazy8TheGreat talks Industry, Nerd Rap, Hip-Hop & Anime Vibes, New Music, & MORE!
Cleveland native Rapper and MC Crazy8TheGreat drops in to talk about his experience in the music industry, new music, hip-hop and anime, nerd rap, & MORE!
Intro: 00:25
Ultra Instinct: 11:40
Struggles in the Industry: 15:30
"I Am the Gr8est": 30:00
Industry Beef: 33:20
"rANdoM": 44:40
Closing: 48:00
Crazy8TheGreat:
www.instagram.com/Crazy8theGreat
www.facebook.com/Crazy8theGreatFans
@Crazy8theGreat
www.youtube.com/Crazy8theGreat
Logo: Gadgets & Geekery
Intro: Mr. Ledji
How MCU phase 4 will effect the DCEU
We went live with Player 1 of L.A.N. Party Asura Crimson, Artist & Cosplayer Nekoyasha09, and Fantastic Frankey to discuss the potential of DC Comics' cinematic universe amid the MCU reset!
Ep.41: High Schooler & Business Owner Lee Juaso Talks Black Art, Entrepreneurship, & Fashion
High Schooler Lee Juaso graces us with his talents in business, fashion, art, and schools us on the rules of these industries from a nerd perspective.
www.juasographics.com
https://www.instagram.com/lee_juaso/
www.instagram.com/juaso.graphics
Ep.40: Magical Black Girl Cosplay talks Body Positivity, Mental Health Struggles, MORE!
We went live with Magical BLACK Girl Cosplay talking about Body Positivity, being plus sized, confidence, Mental Health Struggles, her DMs, & MORE! TUNE IN!!
Magicalblackgirl Cosplay:
www.facebook.com/magicalblackgirlcosplay
www.instagram.com/magicalblackgirlalia
Logo: Gadgets & Geekery
Intro: Mr. Ledji
Ep.39: PapaBear Cosplay Talks R. Kelly, Winston Duke, Blerd Contributions, & MORE!
We went live with big bro Papa Bear on R. Kelly, Leaving Neverland, Jussie Smollet, meeting Winston Duke, founding the Chocago POC Cosplayers group, & MORE!
PapaBear Cosplay:
www.instagram.com/papabearcosplay
www.facebook.com/papabearcosplay
www.twitter.com/papabearcosplay
Ep.38: SailorLeone Cosplay on Gentrification, African Diaspora, & the importance of Culture
Ep.40: SailorLeone Cosplay stops by talking Growing up in Sierra Leone & America, Self Hate, Gentrification, African Diaspora, the importance of Culture in the Art of Cosplay & MORE!
Sailor Leone Cosplay:
www.instagram.com/sailorleonecosplay
www.facebook.com/Sailorleonecosplay
www.twitter.com/sailorleonecosplay
Intro: Mr. Ledji
Graphics: Gadgets & Geekery
Ep.37: Fantastic Frankey talks Her new Youtube Show, DC vs Marvel, Blk Women in Journalism, & MORE!
We sat down with Fantastic Frankey to talk about her new youtube channel, DC vs. Marvel, the importance of Black Women in journalism, and more!!
(HAD to post the pic of her in socks! tune in for the inside joke!)
Fantastic Frankey:
www.instagram.com/fantasticfrankey
www.youtube.com/fantasticfrankey
The Blerd View:
intro: Mr. Ledji
Logo: Gadgets & Geekery
Ep.35: BlackSh33p.Cosplay talks Male Sexuality & Lewds, Mental Health, & MORE!
We went live with BlackSh33p.Cosplay to talk about misleading lewd posts, male sexuality and acceptance, the importance of marketing your image, and how to be more to self and community.
BlackSh33p.Cosplay:
www.instagram.com/blacksh33p.cosplay
www.instagram.com/the_blacksh33p
www.facebook.com/blacksh33p.cosplay
www.twitch.tv/theblacksh33p
Intro: Mr. Ledji
Logo: Gadgets & Geekery
Ep.34: Quirkless Cosplay on the art of female sexuality, Artistic Inspirations, & Crazy DMs
We sat down with Quirkless Cosplay to talk about the art behind female sexuality, cosplay, her artistic inspirations, and more!
Quirkless Cosplay:
www.instagram.com/quirklesscosplay
www.twitter.com/quirklesscos
Logo: Gadgets & Geekery
Intro: Mr. Ledji