Collective Snark

#metooIn which the Snarkers discuss the number of powerful people brought down by accusations of sexual misconduct. We talk about consent and share some of our own #metoo stories. Sorry for the long delay, folks. It’s been a rough couple months for your Snarkers, but we’re back now!.If you enjoyed this episode, consider buying us a coffee? Thank you to Spinning Merkaba for use of the track Urbana Metronica (The Woo-Yeah Mix)#popculture #nerds #geeks #life #CollectiveSnark #SnarkCasts #NerdyPodcast #Podcasts #Nerdcasts #nerdytalk #talknerdytome #AdreanMessmer #Donna Leahey #A’isha #gumbiecatnetworks

In which the Snarkers do a panel at Tulsa Pop Culture Expo and a great time was had by all! Snarker-Emeritus Michele returns as moderator of a panel about women in Sci-Fi and Fantasy. We talk about the importance of Wonder Woman, James Cameron’s comments on Wonder Woman, who’s getting it right, who’s maybe not getting it as right, and more!.If you enjoyed this episode, consider buying us a coffee? Thank you to Spinning Merkaba for use of the track Urbana Metronica (The Woo-Yeah Mix)#popculture #nerds #geeks #life #CollectiveSnark#SnarkCasts #NerdyPodcast#Podcasts#Nerdcasts #nerdytalk #talknerdytome #AdreanMessmer #Donna Leahey #A’isha #gumbiecatnetworks

In which the Snarkers decide to celebrate who’s getting diversity right. Movies, TVs, even a little bit of comics. Hey, I’m not gonna rehash the episode here, go listen!.If you enjoyed this episode, consider buying us a coffee? Thank you to Spinning Merkaba for use of the track Urbana Metronica (The Woo-Yeah Mix)#popculture #nerds #geeks #life #CollectiveSnark#SnarkCasts #NerdyPodcast#Podcasts#Nerdcasts #nerdytalk #talknerdytome #AdreanMessmer #Donna Leahey #A’isha #gumbiecatnetworks

-raven image by artist Bill Fisher (not the one squawking. That one's by Donna, but she doesn't really want credit for that). In which the Snarkers discuss content creation with guest Mac Boyle. His audio-play The Fourth Wall releasing TODAY (Sept 27, 2017). Mac talks with us about creating all kinds of content, finding time to be creative, how one goes from an idea to a fully realized project. Also, the complications caused by small humans, love of old movies, and other bonding moments in the life of internet content creators!.If you enjoyed this episode, consider buying us a coffee? Thank you to Spinning Merkaba for use of the track Urbana Metronica (The Woo-Yeah Mix)#popculture #nerds #geeks #life #CollectiveSnark#SnarkCasts #NerdyPodcast#Podcasts#Nerdcasts #nerdytalk #talknerdytome #AdreanMessmer #Donna Leahey #A’isha #gumbiecatnetworks

In which the Snarkers discuss the idea of “gaze” in movies and TV. We define it, give examples of male gaze (everything Michael Bey has ever done), female gaze (Brendan Frasier’s George of the Jungle) and neutral or duel gaze (Wonder Woman)..If you enjoyed this episode, consider buying us a coffee? Thank you to Spinning Merkaba for use of the track Urbana Metronica (The Woo-Yeah Mix)#popculture #nerds #geeks #life #CollectiveSnark#SnarkCasts #NerdyPodcast#Podcasts#Nerdcasts #nerdytalk #talknerdytome #AdreanMessmer #Donna Leahey #A’isha #gumbiecatnetworks

In which the Snarkers discuss Cyberbullying. Victims of bullying are up to nine times more likely to consider suicide. It’s serious business.We share stories with our own experiences with online bullying and in person bullying, stats and advice, and what parents can do to help.Content warning: this episode contains discussion of suicide, bullying both online in person, threats of sexual assault and other potentially difficult topics.Some advice and information:11 Facts about cyber-bullying from dosomething.orgCyber-bullying from nobullying.comCyber-bullying Stats from bullyingstatistics.orgCyber-bullying information from NHS.ukTeen Vogue on cyber-bullying, identification and how to deal.   Thank you to Spinning Merkaba for use of the track Urbana Metronica (The Woo-Yeah Mix)#popculture #nerds #geeks #life #CollectiveSnark#SnarkCasts #NerdyPodcast#Podcasts#Nerdcasts #nerdytalk #talknerdytome #AdreanMessmer #Donna Leahey #A’isha #gumbiecatnetworks#NOHATE #STOPBULLYING 

The Snarkers discuss Supernatural!We discuss our favorite characters, the show’s problematic but dramatically improving treatment of female characters, the relationships, the acting, and Jared doing chin-up shirtless. Also, learn the terrible things Donna has done to Pops.Also, Snark is saying goodbye to Michele. After over a year as a Snarker, Michele is leaving the protective Snarkcasts cocoon. We will miss you, Michele!Thank you to Spinning Merkaba for use of the track Urbana Metronica (The Woo-Yeah Mix)#popculture #nerds #geeks #life #CollectiveSnark#SnarkCasts #NerdyPodcast#Podcasts#Nerdcasts #nerdytalk #talknerdytome #AdreanMessmer #MAChiapetta #MicheleChiapetta #Donna Leahey #gumbiecatnetworks

WhitewashingCasting a white actor in a role that should be played by an actor of color. Death Note, New Mutants, Dr. Strange, Gods of Egypt, Aloha, Ghost in the Machine are just a few examples. With guests A’isha and Luke, the Snarkers discuss this historical problem..Thank you to Spinning Merkaba for use of the track Urbana Metronica (The Woo-Yeah Mix)#popculture #nerds #geeks #life #CollectiveSnark#SnarkCasts #NerdyPodcast#Podcasts#Nerdcasts #nerdytalk #talknerdytome #AdreanMessmer #MAChiapetta #MicheleChiapetta #Donna Leahey #gumbiecatnetworks

In which the Snarkers rave over Wonder Woman. We talk about what it meant to us to see this strong, powerful woman portrayed on screen as a warrior. We talk about Antiope and Amazon warriors and Steve Trevor and the multi-cultural team and that amazing, empowering, inspiring, emotional walk into no-man’s lands. We embrace, once again, the sexualization of the Chrisses. (we are for it).You guys, we loved this movie. Is it perfect? No. But, just like Wonder Woman’s thigh jiggle does not make her less strong, this movie’s imperfections don’t make it less inspiring. Wonder Woman! Thank you to Spinning Merkaba for use of the track Urbana Metronica (The Woo-Yeah Mix)#popculture #nerds #geeks #life #CollectiveSnark#SnarkCasts #NerdyPodcast#Podcasts#Nerdcasts #nerdytalk #talknerdytome #AdreanMessmer #MAChiapetta #MicheleChiapetta #Donna Leahey #gumbiecatnetworks

In which the Snarkers discuss Daniel Gabriel’s now infamous quote regarding the effect of diversity on comic sales. With our guests Billy and A’isha, we talk about comics, what is a comic, the context of the original quote, the importance of representation, babies, how fantastic the 2018 Black Panther looks, Diamond Comics and its monopoly over comic distribution, and give a spontaneous review of Baby Driver.Nerdists post on the subjectThank you to Spinning Merkaba for use of the track Urbana Metronica (The Woo-Yeah Mix)#popculture #nerds #geeks #life #CollectiveSnark#SnarkCasts #NerdyPodcast#Podcasts#Nerdcasts #nerdytalk #talknerdytome #AdreanMessmer #MAChiapetta #MicheleChiapetta #Donna Leahey #gumbiecatnetworks #Diversity #comics #danielgabriel #ironheart #blackpanther #thor

In which the Snarkers discuss compliments, hair, and moose.Inspired by this buzzfeed article (don’t judge), the Snarkers along with guests Alison and Brianna have a fun conversation that starts with compliments and ends with battling moose and bears for guns? I dunno, you had to be there.Thank you to Spinning Merkaba for use of the track Urbana Metronica (The Woo-Yeah Mix)#popculture #nerds #geeks #life #CollectiveSnark #SnarkCasts #NerdyPodcast #Podcasts #Nerdcasts #nerdytalk #talknerdytome #AdreanMessmer #MAChiapetta #MicheleChiapetta #Donna Leahey #gumbiecatnetworks #GCN

Inspired by this insightful article: The Most Popular Movie in America Right Now Is All About Toxic Fatherhood the snarkers discuss parenting adorable baby Groot, the relationship between Nebula and Gamora, Peter and Ego, Peter and Yondu, Drax and Mantis, Rocket and his own self-acceptance, the impact of the music, and finished off with a deeply personal story from our guest Brianna.  Thank you to Spinning Merkaba for use of the track Urbana Metronica (The Woo-Yeah Mix)#popculture #nerds #geeks #life #CollectiveSnark #SnarkCasts #NerdyPodcast #Podcasts #Nerdcasts #nerdytalk #talknerdytome #AdreanMessmer #MAChiapetta #MicheleChiapetta #Donna Leahey #GumbieCatNetworks

In which the Snarkers went to CollectorCon and did a panel about Storytelling. We talk with our friend Caroline about plotting vs pantsing, characters who refuse to do what they’re told, where we find inspiration, and strategies for finishing what you started.Thank you to Spinning Merkaba for use of the track Urbana Metronica (The Woo-Yeah Mix)

In which the Snarkers gather to talk about our mutual love of SyFy's The Magicians. This dark fantasy pays homage to classic fantasies like The Chronicles of Narnia and Alice in Wonderland.It can be a little hard to learn to love, but if Penny's eyes don't draw you in, maybe it's Elliot and Margo, or maybe Quentin and Alice's bumbling relationship, or Julia's dark path to find her way to magic.Guests Rob and Lyz join us for the conversation.Warning: This episode addresses topics like rape and abortion.

In which the Snarkers discuss the costs and benefits of living a creative life, with a focus on self care.

Which the Snarkers discuss the iconic costume that has fueled a thousand geek fantasies... Leia Organa in that gold bikini. From Rolling Stones 1983 Return of the Jedi "Beach Shoot."

In which the Snarkers discuss how to find your voice, your people, your tribe, your audience.Extra notes from Adrean:Since I stole the idea for our first podcast from Richard Thomas's article, I wanted to make sure to give him proper credit.The original article can be found here at Lireactor, along with a bunch of other great stuff. He blogs at What Does Not Kill Me, and is the editor in chief of Gamut Magazine and Dark House Press.Our guest was the intrepid Robert Soul. He blogs at The Soul Fiction Factory. He's also been putting together what promises to be a really fantastic writing conference in November. Find out more about that at Writing Well.