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A Blerd.com Podcast. BlerdUp presents nerd culture from a BPOV - a black point of view Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

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    • Jul 21, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 5m AVG DURATION
    • 94 EPISODES


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    Thank You, And Goodbye...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 55:34


    Brendon and Aly discuss Usher's Tiny Desk, The Boys, Umbrella Academy, Stranger Things, and more BDSM than you'd think. Finally, Brendon has a special announcement for the show. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message

    Thor: Dumb & Dumber

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 69:45


    In this Disney property packed podcast, Brendon and Aly discuss Thor's latest MCU adventure as well get caught up on Obi-Wan and Ms. Marvel. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message

    Anime We Grew Up With Feat. DD4L

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 55:53


    Brendon goes down memory lane with the DragonBall 4 Life Podcast to discuss anime they grew up with as well as their favorite underrated series. Detours and laughs are assured! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message

    BlerdUp Turns 4!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 58:39


    On our 4th anniversary show, we discuss Jurassic World: Dominion, Stranger Things season 4, toxic Star Wars fandom, anime, and we answer a listener question. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message

    Not Reviewing Kendrick Is Self Care

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 60:21


    On the 90th episode, BlerdUp shares why they're not seriously reviewing Kendrick's controversial, new album. They then discuss the 3rd season of Love, Death, & Robots, the Chip N Dale movie, WB's Multiversus, and new anime. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message

    Dr. Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 73:03


    BlerdUp reviews and breaks down the 28th MCU movie. They also discuss some pretty big anniversaries: The Avengers and Sam Raimi's first Spider-Man movie. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message

    Blerdmurai Champloo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 64:31


    In this jam-packed hour, Brendon and Aly play catch up as they discuss Sonic 2, MoonKnight, Bel-Air, and the latest season of Atlanta. At the end, Aly gets surprisingly deep in her anime bag. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message

    The Late, But Great, Batman Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 66:34


    In their first show of the year, BlerdUp discusses their long absence before quickly digging into the latest live-action Batman movie. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message

    Things We Missed In 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 65:05


    Happy New Year! On the last show of 2021, BlerdUp reflects some more on No Way Home, catches up on some shows they missed this year, and yes, *sigh* they discuss Matrix Resurrections… --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message

    Spider-Man: No Way Home Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 39:27


    Brendon does a non-spoiler and spoiler review of the biggest movie of the year, Spider-Man No Way Home! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message

    Justice League: The Animated Series Turns 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 44:24


    Brendon is joined by Dave, from Toon Lore Done Right, and nerds out about the brilliant culmination of the DCAU, Justice League, on its 20th anniversary. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message

    Dune + Eternals Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 64:38


    Brendon shares his quick thoughts on Dune. Later, he is joined by Terril Fields of Blerd.com to discuss Marvel's Eternals. They also talk about America's unscrutinized door problem. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message

    A Bittersweet CandyMan Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 74:09


    BlerdUp celebrates the 30th anniversary of The Low End Theory, reacts to the latest Nintendo Direct, and catches up on the latest "What If" episodes. Then, they finally share their thoughts on Candyman 2021 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Shang-Chi: How Phase 4 Should Have Started

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 72:40


    BlerdUp talks about how everyone loses in the Kanye/Drake beef, why they haven't reviewed Candyman, the latest What If episodes, the upcoming Black Canary movie, and their picks for the next Black MCU movie. Brendon later teams up with Ram from The Nerd Alternative to discuss Shang-Chi! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    ‘What If' We Liked Something?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 66:27


    On this episode, BlerdUp gushes over Marvel's What If series, shares opinions that could get their blerd cards revoked, answers questions from listeners, and shares what they have been watching & reading lately. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message

    The Suicide Squad Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 70:12


    BlerdUp discusses The Suicide Squad, reads a question from a listener, and celebrates the anniversaries of Watch The Throne & N.E.R.D.'s In Search Of... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message

    BlerdUp Turns 3 Years Old!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 71:09


    BlerdUp turns 3! In this 3 year anniversary episode, BlerdUp speculates what Jordan Peele's new movie is about, the Steam Deck vs. the Switch, T-Pain's rap rant, Lil Nas X vs. DaBaby, seasoning around the world, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Is Black Widow The MCU's Biggest Mistake To Date?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 66:39


    Brendon is joined by the fanboy fighter Fantastic Frankey to do a spoiler filled review of Black Widow! Is the latest entry in the MCU their biggest mistake? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    20 Years Of The Cold Vein Feat. Vast Aire

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 64:10


    Brendon talks with legendary Harlem MC Vast Aire about the 20th anniversary of The Cold Vein. Vast shares some history about the making of the underground rap classic. He also gives an update on when to expect new music from Cannibal Ox (spoiler: very soon) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Hot Wings & Hot Takes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 76:33


    In our 75th episode, BlerdUp shares some spicy takes surrounding the finale of Captain America & The Winter Soldier. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Mortal Kombat 2021 Review - A Flawless Victory?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 38:26


    BlerdUp gives a spoiler-free review of the heavily anticipated cinematic reboot of Mortal Kombat! We also have a small spoiler discussion. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Godzilla vs. Kong Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 75:31


    BlerdUp reviews the monster brawler epic, Godzilla vs. Kong! We also get caught up on Falcon & The Winter Soldier as well as the Amazon Prime animated series, Invincible! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Was The Snyder Cut Worth The Wait?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 94:27


    BlerdUp share's our thoughts on Zack Snyder's Justice League. BlerdUp also discusses the first episode of Falcon & The Winter Soldier! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Coming 2 America Didn't Come Correct

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 96:45


    BlerdUp reviews the sequel to Eddie Murphy's comedy classic Coming to America that has sparked an intense debate online. BlerdUp lets you know what our real thoughts are about Coming 2 America. Then, we discuss the finale of WandaVision and what it means for the future of the MCU. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Judas And The Black Messiah Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 96:26


    BlerdUp reviews Judas And The Black Messiah as well as its soundtrack. We also get caught up on Wandavision and answer some fan questions! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Black TV Is Starting 2021 Off Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 106:06


    In BlerdUp's first episode of the year, Brendon is joined by Sky and Draper to discuss the first viral meme sensation of the year, One Night In Miami, Lupin, Outside The Wire, and Wandavision. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Wonder Woman 1984 Review: A White Feminist Bore

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 57:50


    BlerdUp roasts Wonder Woman 1984 aka WW84, discusses Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, and gushes over Pixar's Soul! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Our Favorite Rap Albums Of 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 85:47


    Brendon is joined by JackZilla to discuss the rap albums that moved them the most in 2020 and some honorable mentions. They also talk about who they're excited for in 2021. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Does Jingle Jangle Clink or Clang?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 68:24


    Is Jingle Jangle the Black Christmas classic we've been waiting for? Check out our review! Afterwards, BlerdUp celebrates several anniversaries, including Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and Erykah Badu's Mama's Gun. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Oh, The Horror!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 75:23


    BlerdUp reviews the series finale of Kipo & the Age Of Wonderbeasts and the season finale of Lovecraft Country. We also review three movies: Vampires vs. The Bronx, His House, and The Craft Legacy. Lastly, we share our thoughts on the 2020 election and some lessons to be learned --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Lovecraft Country - Going Back To Tulsa Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 57:42


    BlerdUp gets caught up on everything Lovecraft Country leading up to the season finale, as well as how some character relationships have affected them personally. This episode explores the significance of the real life Tulsa Race Massacre and how the fictional episode depicts the tragedy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Lovecraft Country - I Am Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 55:04


    BlerdUp discusses Lovecraft Country Episode 7 "I Am.", but first the team talks about the new Netflix documentary "High Score" and how it explores the first console war between Nintendo and Sega. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Why Microsoft Is Going To Beat Sony

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 32:27


    In this episode, BlerdUp breaks down the PS5 Showcase and Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda Softworks. We discuss rumors and the different strategies of all three major consoles manufacturers and how Microsoft will rise to the top. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Antebellum Review: Was Kanye Right?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 67:48


    BlerdUp reviews and spoil the controversial new slave film Antebellum! Afterwards, we break down the latest episodes of Lovecraft Country! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Mulan Is The Get Out Of Asian Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 68:48


    BlerdUp reviews the 2020 remake of Mulan and discuss how problematic it is. Then, we discuss the latest episode of Lovecraft Country, 'A History Of Violence'. Finally, Brendon catches everyone up on his Black women reading challenge. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Honoring Chadwick Boseman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 91:55


    On this week's beefy show, BlerdUp pays tribute to Black cultural icon Chadwick Boseman. We also discuss John Boyega airing out Disney over Star Wars, why we may be too woke for Batman, and Lovecraft Country. Brendon also reviews New Mutants! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Tenet Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 15:04


    Early Tenet review by Brendon of BlerdUp. Is Tenet worth seeing? Tenet is a spy film written and directed by Christopher Nolan and stars John David Washington (Ballers, BlacKkKlansman, The Book of Eli). Check out this episode of BlerdUp to find out. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Kipo & The Age Of Wonderbeasts Helps Normalize Blackness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2020 56:09


    We discuss Kipo & The Age Of Wonderbeasts, the Wonder Years getting rebooted with a Black cast, the latest Candyman teaser, and Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Black Men, It's Bigger Than Noname & J. Cole

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 18:51


    In our shortest show yet, Brendon breaks down the Noname/J. Cole situation and issues a challenge to his male listeners. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    How Should Pop Culture React to Black Protests?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 62:48


    On our 2nd anniversary episode, we discuss the PS5 "Future of Gaming" event, our hope and cynicism concerning the recent global uprisings, how pop culture could react to our current crises, Dave Chappelle's "8:46", and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    #BlackAF is #BoringAF

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 71:12


    BlerdUp discusses three Netflix releases: #BlackAF, Ghost in the Shell: SAC 2045, and The Midnight Gospel. They also celebrate the 10th anniversary of Flying Lotus's Cosmogramma and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    In Living Color Turns 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 91:01


    BlerdUp celebrates the 30th anniversary of the debut of In Living Color! We discuss its history, behind the scenes drama, our favorite characters, trivia, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Tribe's Debut Album & Fear Of A Black Planet Turn 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 68:58


    BlerdUp discusses the delay of The Last of Us Part II , Resident Evil 3 impressions, the PS5 controller, and Steven Universe. In the latter half of the show, we discuss the 30th anniversary of A Tribe Called Quest's debut album & Public Enemy's "Fear Of A Black Planet"! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Like Water For Chocolate Turns 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 93:57


    BlerdUp discusses some new, problematic Marvel comic book characters, Rosario Dawson in Star Wars, positive news amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the 10th anniversary of Kick-Ass, and the 20th anniversary of Common's Like Water For Chocolate. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Life After The Coronavirus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 81:05


    BlerdUp discusses how the coronavirus has affected the entertainment industry & the world at large. BlerdUP also talks Kingdom Season 3, Jay Electronica's new long-awaited album, and specs on the PS5 and Xbox Series X! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Does Castlevania Season 3 Miss The Mark?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 69:42


    BlerdUp reviews Castlevania season 3 & The Invisible Man . Then, we discuss a Tupac bio-musical..with an all-Korean cast. Lastly, we answer our first fan question! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Episode 48: Coronavirus, Candyman, & Super Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 74:32


    We discuss how the Coronavirus has affected us in Korea, our thoughts on the new Candyman trailer, and our reactions to the Super Tuesday results! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Jim Carrey Runs Rings Around Sonic

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 57:53


    In this jam-packed episode, we review Sonic The Hedgehog & the much buzzed-about performance of Jim Carrey's Dr. Robotnik. We also discuss the reveal of the next generation of Samsung Galaxy phones, Parasite at the Oscars, the Democratic primaries, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Birds Of Prey Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 97:22


    We give a non-spoiler review of the new female-led comic book movie, Birds Of Prey! Then, we break down the series finale of Bojack Horseman. We also give our take on the coronavirus, given our proximity to China, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Favorite Albums Of The '10s

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 80:26


    Brendon is joined by up and coming Black actor in Korea, Jack Zilla, and discuss the albums that made the most impact on them from the previous decade. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

    Bad Boys for Life Review...More Like Mediocre Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 38:26


    Did Will Smith and Martin Lawrence wait too long to make another Bad Boys movie? Does Bad Boys 3 hold up to its two predecessors? We review and briefly spoil the latest in the Bad Boys Franchise. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blerdup/support

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