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Exploring the wide world of nerd culture from games, news, politics, academia, Harry Potter, Star Wars, comic books, TV shows, history, and even sex brought to by a group made up a genius grad student know-it-all, a world-travelling convention host, and a really cool guy stuck in community college a…

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    • Jul 20, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Apps, Bill Cosby, and Britney Spears

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 53:40


    Ali is slowly starting to join the 21st century. We talk about the use of apps from cash apps to rideshare and food delivery. We talk about the effect on labor and on our daily lives. We discuss the reality of data-collection and how we have opted for convenience over any other consideration. Our tech...

    Batman and Sexuality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 42:29


    In our new episode we talk about the recent discussion about Batman’s willingness as a lover. Twitter was abuzz with news that DC intervened to cut a scene where Batman performed oral sex on Catwoman. We discuss the rationalization of DC specifically in regards to wanting to sell merchandise and how capitalism shapes cultural productions....

    Twitch and Streaming

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 46:42


    In this episode we dive into the world of streaming, vlogging, and twitch. We talk about a recent 24 hour livestream and the potential money generated from it. We discuss the emergence of the phenomenon and the potential sociological reasons for why streaming, vlogging, and similar voyeuristic activities have become popular. Diz talks about watching...

    Anti-Asian Stereotypes in Media

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 42:33


    In light of the recent increase in anti-Asian hate crimes we take the time to explore the role of media in perpetuating stereotypes and bigotry towards those of Asian descent. We discuss the failure in understanding the actual diversity of Asia especially as most Americans don’t even understand the different between varieties in cultures, languages,...

    When good characters go wrong and Live Actions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 42:09


    Spurred by the weird character arc of Tom Branson from Downton Abbey, we examine other characters who have the opposite of a glow up. We add Bron from Game of Thrones to this lit along with Brita from Community. We distinguish the difference between characters that have the opposite of a glow up and horrible...

    Pornhub, Sex Work, and Labor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 40:05


    In this episode we talk about the controversy around Pornhub purging its website of non-verified content creators. We discuss the context of Nicholas Kristof’s article, the role of corporations putting pressure on Pornhub, and the ramification of their decision. We talk about the dangers of user-generated pornography particularly around revenge porn. We discuss the implications...

    Reddit vs Hedge funds, GameStop, & Robinhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 41:34


    2021 is shaping out to be wild. Today we talk about the rise of the redditers against the hedge-funds. We discuss the stockmarket crisis around GameStop, bitcoin, and the impact of apps. We dive into how reddit organized a massive uprising against hedge funds, using their own unfair tactics against them. This leads us to...

    Wrestling, the Undertaking, & QAnon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 38:03


    Today we talk about the the culture of wrestling and the Undertaker. We examine his comments and claims about how wrestling has gotten softer by highlighting the toxic, racist, and cruel working conditions of past years. We talk about the history of masculinity and how it is constructed historically and changes over time. We talk...

    Insurrection and Disney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 56:10


    In our first podcast of 2021 we catch up on all that has happened in the past few weeks. We talk about the failed insurrection, subsequent political quagmire, and the reality that our problems as a nation aren’t going away anytime soon. We discuss the surreal experience of living through the insurrection, we analyze how...

    UFO’s, Aliens, and Intergalactic Federation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 48:55


    We dive into the viral news of possible alien contact. We discuss how in recent years there has been an increased revelation around aliens and UFO’s starting with the the Defense Department revealing video and audio of pilots witnessing UFO’s. We then talk about the latest revelation by an Israeli government official which claims aliens...

    Revisiting Game of Thrones

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 38:23


    Game of Thrones only ended a year ago and yet we’ve collectively agreed to forget about. Today we discuss how the show went from a global cultural phenomenon to disappearing in a short period of time. We compare it with other highly popular series with cultural impacts and debate whether any other show managed to...

    Apps, Spying, and Muslim Pro

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 48:54


    We start this podcast off talking about the WWE situation with Zelina Vega. We discuss how WWE was at the forefront of the current labor situation by designating wrestlers as contractors rather than employees and the relation this has to Uber, Doordash, OnlyFans, and other gig-economy jobs. We chat about the danger of the new...

    Election 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 53:57


    It’s time for our post-election coverage. We discuss the historic 2020 presidential election in all its messy glory. We talk about the campaign leading up to election day, we analyze the polling, and examine the outcome. We discuss Trump’s unwillingness to concede, the experience of living through the painstaking counting in swing states, and the...

    Khabib, Borat, and France

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 50:32


    We take on the popularity of Khabib among immigrant and Muslim communities and discuss his connection to dictators. We analyze the need for strongmen-type heroes and what it reveals about masculinity and feeling powerless. We breakdown Borat and his satire focusing on the ways he reinforces stereotypes even as he’s claiming to expose the powerful....

    Vaccines & Ms. Marvel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 38:09


    As we survive a pandemic we discuss the future of a vaccine. We talk about flu shots and what we would do is vaccines were made available. We then discuss the casting of Kamala Khan in the upcoming Disney+ live action Ms. Marvel. We talk about the role of Muslim and South Asian representation and...

    Youtubers, Debates, & Covid

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 37:15


    We take a trip down memory lane as we discuss the golden age of youtube and where youtubers are today. We examine the rise of youtuber celebrities and whether the platform still has cultural power or not. We then dive into the wild slugfest that was the 2020 Presidential Debate. We discuss Trump’s erratic behavior...

    Licenses, RBG, and Boy Bands

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 47:23


    We start this episode talking about getting our driver’s license when we were younger. Diz managed to escape the whole experience while Ali talks about all the weird driving instructors he had from the dude who wouldn’t stop talking about his friend’s sex life, to the pothead, to the republican instructor. We then check in...

    Climate Change and Mass Delusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 43:43


    The world is burning down, or at least California is. In this episode we discuss climate change and the impact on California. After sharing his personal good news, we dive into the record temperatures in California and the state-wide fires. We discuss how a gender reveal party caused the fires and the bizarre rise in...

    Chadwick Boseman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 42:17


    Today we pay tribute to Chadwick Boseman. After the sudden and tragic passing of the actor who gave us so many iconic performances we spend this episode recounting his legacy, the way he impacted us individually, and the body of work he leaves behind. We marvel at discovering how long he’d been struggling with cancer...

    Military Recruitment and Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 36:22


    Today we explore the militarized culture of the United States. We discuss the way in which the military and militarization is glorified. We explore how Americans see the military in cult-like fashion and the way in which this impacts society particular through tv, movie, and game representation. We then examine the tactics of military recruitment....

    Netflix, Sexual Liberation, and Muslim Representation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 56:02


    In our new episode, we cover the latest controversy with Netflix and the French film, Cuties. We discuss how Netflix’s advertising creating a false impression and the consequence of story or advertisement by algorithm. We dig deeper into the obsession surround Muslim women liberation couched in removing the hijab or veil. We discuss how sexual...

    TikTok ban and Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 51:24


    We’re joined by guest Hena as we discuss Donald Trump’s attempt at banning TikTok. We dive into the ridiculous scaremongering around the app and discuss the way national security scaremongering ignores the real threat of privacy and big tech. Rejecting the premise of the argument against TikTok we dissect both the positive aspects of the...

    Politics, Kpop, & Digital Activism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 54:28


    We are joined by Dr. Nura Sediqe of Princeton University and New American Fellows to discuss her new report on representation in the state legislatures. We discuss her findings and the alarming lack of representation from minority communities. She breaks down the concept of a “new american” and the what her findings mean for the...

    Conspiracy Theories & Wayfair

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 58:21


    *Content Warning for discussion of sex trafficking* In this episode we are joined by Samovar Network Podcast host and friend Weiss H as we take a closer look at conspiracy theories. We talk about why people believe in conspiracy theories and the role of the internet in spreading fringe ideas. We break down pizzagate and...

    Kanye West and Celebrity Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 52:05


    We are joined by the legendary Omar as we dive into the world of celebrity politics. We discuss how the specter of Omar has taken on a life of its on in our podcast lore and his secret side business as an exotic birds dealer. We take on the news of Kanye West running for...

    Name Changes & Avatar the Last Airbender

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 54:46


    We are joined by special guest Hena as we dive into the world of politics and nerddom. We discuss the recent decision to change the name of the Red Skins football team. We talk about how it took corporate pressure before the decision was made. We link this to high school name changes and our...

    Saving Face, Bon Appetit, & CrossFit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 73:20


    In this episode we talk about the fall out from the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter protests. We discuss the information failure around covid-19 and the dangers of conspiracy theories in a global health crisis. This leads us to talk about celebrities making public statements about Black Lives Matter. We discuss the structural problems...

    Black Lives Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 53:55


    In this episode we talk about the murder of George Floyd and the nation-wide uprising against racism and police brutality. We discuss the events surrounding the video-taped murder of George Floyd and the long history of police violence caught on camera. We then break down the nation-wide protests. We talk about the deep-seated racism in...

    TikTok, OnlyFans & Coup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 63:36


    We start this episode by talking about the resurgence of interest in the greatest show of all time Avatar: The Last Airbender. We then discuss Diz’s dangerous foray into TikTok and his employment chances. This leads us to talking about the recent stories of employees getting fired for having OnlyFans accounts. We discuss the nuances...

    Overstimulation, Fantasy, and Gothic Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 54:52


    We dive deep into our need for overstimulation . We discuss the way in which quarantine has uncovered the nature of our entertainment. We chat about how social media and streaming work hand-in-hand to provide constant stimulation and the time-passing coping strategies. We muse over the consequences of the death of boredom. This leads us...

    Elon Musk & Racist Tik Tok

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 52:46


    Whoever said billionaires were smart clearly never met one. We discuss the latest stupidity from Elon Musk as he continues to flirt with covid-19 trutherism. We talk about how he tries to brand himself as an internet edgelord, but really is a pampered rich kid who’s been sheltered most of his life. We discuss how...

    Karens & Dune

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 67:38


    Diz has taken up reselling. With chat about his adventures in trying to hustle during the pandemic with forays into fast food guilty pleasures. We discuss the mysteries of Mountain Dew Baja Blast before diving into internet culture’s use of “Ok boomer” and “Karen.” We examine the history of “karen” as a stand-in for a...

    Bernie Sanders, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and The Clone Wars

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 61:59


    Together we mourn the end of the Bernie Sanders campaign. We talk about Sander suspending his campaign and what this mean for American politics. We discuss how the particular historical situation makes many of the issues he championed more important than ever before. We then talk about the resurgence of old TV shows. We reflect...

    Social Distancing & Binge Watching

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 38:01


    Reporting once more from withing the Covid-19 world, we talk about the experience of social distancing. We discuss the entitlement and stupidity of celebrities who manage to mess up their response to social distancing. When then spend the rest of the episode discussing the various shows we are bingewatching. We talk about the shows available...

    Covid-19 Reports

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 58:39


    We dive into all the craziness happening while we are in Covid-19 lockdown. We discuss the failures of some Americans to practice social distancing and why some are still going out and hanging out in crowds. We talk about the lag in response. We dive into retail arbitrage and price gouging schemes that have popped...

    Oprah, Conspiracy Theories, and Corporations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 62:09


    Coming to you from inside the madness of the COVID-19 virus we tackle the insanity that has gripped some people. We discuss why Oprah was trending and the crazy conspiracy theory spread through the internet. We break down the nature of conspiracy theories, their function in society, and the brokenness of our information and education...

    Coronavirus & Marvel Phase 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 58:23


    The world is coming to an end and we are still here podcasting. As large segments of society shut down and people self-quarantine we offer a bit of light discussion to ease the boredom. We start by talking about the state of the Democratic Primary and then discuss the pandemic COVID-19 more commonly known as...

    Super Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 48:40


    In this episode we put on our political nerd hats and dig down on Super Tuesday. We discuss the history of Super Tuesday, where it came from, and the effect it has on the primaries. We talk about the outcome of Super Tuesday and the division between the so-called “moderates” and progressives. We break down...

    Real Life Superheros & True Crime Documentaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 65:22


    We start this podcast with a conversation with Diz relating the Kobe memorial for those of us that didn’t watch. We then talk about the real life superhero movement. Vy tells us about his famous persona while Ali gives us the history of the real life superhero movement with the very first person to don...

    Superbowl

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 50:41


    In a wide-ranging new episode we cover the superbowl and all its shenanigans. Diz tests Ali’s knowledge of who was playing and we remark on the controversy over the half-time show. We discuss the nature of trolling and the Iowa Caucus and viral tweets. We talk about Puerto Rico and how badly Americans misunderstand it....

    Drag Shows & Kobe Bryant

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 74:45


    We start this episode with Vy and Ali regaling us with tales of their first time at a drag show. They share their experiences and what they learned. We dedicate the rest of the episode to discussing the sudden death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and the other victims of the helicopter crash. We...

    College Humor, Facebook, & Clearview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 56:10


    Facebook has done it again. We discuss the latest controversy around Facebook and their metrics with respect to the damage it’s done to small media companies. We talk about the case of College Humor and the consequences of Facebook’s lack of transparency. This leads us to talk about the new app, Clearview which will eliminate...

    Women in Wrestling, Terry Gilliam, & Accountability

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 60:32


    In this episode we take a look at women in wrestling in light of Tessa Blanchard, We discuss the way in which wrestling was made for a particular audience and the structural obstacles that women face in the industry. This leads us to a conversation about accountability in celebrity culture. We discuss Terry Gilliam’s comments...

    Decade in Review & The Rise of Skywalker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 59:16


    The 2010’s have come to an end. We discuss the past 10 years and how we’ve been shaped by the events of history and our personal lives. We talk about how the 2010’s were the first decade where we were fully adults and what we experienced. When then dive deep on The Rise of Skywalker...

    UPS rebrand, JK Rowling, & TERFs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 49:25


    On this podcast we talk about the UPS shooting and the sudden rash of uplifting UPS viral videos/images. We discuss the use of social media and guerrilla advertisement that uses fake “authentic” moments. We debate how sometimes these PR stunts exploit what’s already out there by curating and elevating posts. We then talk about JK...

    Peloton Ad & American Gods

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 62:19


    In this episode we discuss the controversy of the Peloton ad. We break down all the ways this ad was crazy. We talk about the response to the Peleton ad and how it fits within the history of advertisement. We break down the way corporate advertisement create need by selling lifestyles, shaping our ideas of...

    Black Friday, Black Widow, & Reylo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2019 54:50


    We start this episode off talking about the horrors of Black Friday and the hyper consumerism of America. We then talk about the new Black Widow trailer. Most of us are really lukewarm towards the movie. We discuss the role of Hawkeye and Black Widow in the Avengers. Finally, we discuss shipping culture and Disney’s...

    Child labor, Tik Tok, & Censorship

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 54:14


    In this episode we talk about your childhood and the various scams of raising funds for schools. We talk about selling gift wrap, magazines, and chocolates as school fundraiser. This leads into a brief foray into standardized testing. We then talk about Tik Tok and a girl who went viral for cleverly raising awareness on...

    Uber & Baby Yoda

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2019 59:36


    We start this episode off with a discussion of Diz’s latest tussle with racists in the pool bar. We then talk about the Uber CEO’s unusual explanation for Saudi Arabia’s murder of Jamal Khashoggi. We discuss how corporations, even one’s that claim to be moral, are fundamentally dedicated to profits and investment. Finally we dive...

    Logan Paul vs KSI, Disney + and Streaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 57:23


    With two UFC and boxing fans, we talk about Logan Paul vs KSI and celebrity matches. We discuss the way influencers exploit the hype to make money. We then talk about Disney + and that exciting original programming like Mandalorian. We talk about the classics coming out of the Disney Vault like Darkwing Duck, X-Men,...

    Ok Boomer, Diablo 4, Benioff & Weiss

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 49:29


    We start this episode marveling at the language of the internet and the phenomenon of “ok boomer.” We discuss how the response to the phrase has revealed the depth of fragility among older generations. We then discuss Blizzcon and the failure of Blizzard’s non-apology. We talk about the Diablo 4 trailer and how Diablo as...

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