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Previously on Geeks Represent, we've talked about the importance of health especially when it comes to people of color. However, one of the most neglected aspects of health is that of the mind. If the last few years have shown us anything, it's that our mental health cannot be taken for granted, and that people of color have been particularly vulnerable due to both systemic racism and culture norms. That's why it's so important that mental health issues are accurately portrayed in the media in order to spread awareness and understanding. Timestamps   00:00:15 Intro 00:00:48 Dorothy Intro 00:02:03 Jashelle Intro  00:02:37 Why Is It So Important To Discuss Mental Health? 00:08:05 Why Do You Think BIPOC And Other POC Are Especially Vulnerable To Mental Health Issues? 00:19:35 Therapy Being Brushed Off By Minorities    00:33:42 Why Do You Think Positive/Accurate Portrayals Of Mental Health In The Media Is Important? 00:39:50 Examples Of Bad Portrayals Of Mental Health 00:49:31 Examples Of Positive And/Or Important Portrayals Of Mental Health 01:18:47 Outro References https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Trevor Project https://themighty.com/ The Mighty https://themighty.com/u/doryvu/ Dorothy's Blog Posts On The Mighty https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/online-mental-health-startup-cerebral-will-stop-prescribing-controlled-substances  https://www.asianmhc.org/ Asian Mental Health Collective https://www.betterhelp.com/ Better Help Online Therapy https://www.talkspace.com/ Talkspace Online Therapy https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/40390773-i-m-telling-the-truth-but-i-m-lying I'm Telling The Truth But I'm Lying https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1837492/ Thirteen Reasons Why https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4972582/ Split https://www.hulu.com/series/9dc170da-85db-475d-9df4-6572f15ffb00 This Is Us https://www.hulu.com/series/f03f355c-a6cf-4494-83cb-494ccd5afa92 A Million Little Things https://www.disneyplus.com/series/moon-knight/4S3oOF1knocS Moon Knight  https://www.netflix.com/title/80179190?source=35 Never Have I Ever https://www.netflix.com/title/80117540?source=35 Atypical https://www.netflix.com/title/80066227?source=35 Crazy Ex Girlfriend https://tv.apple.com/us/show/ted-lasso/umc.cmc.vtoh0mn0xn7t3c643xqonfzy Ted Lasso https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0875GVR5Z/ref=atv_dp_season_select_s1 Modern Love S1E3 (Episode With Really Good Portrayal of Bipolar)  https://www.brandonsanderson.com/the-stormlight-archive-series/ The Stormlight Archives Series https://www.netflix.com/title/80057281 Stranger Things https://play.hbomax.com/page/urn:hbo:page:GX3ZDNQA_j8LCSgEAAAXR:type:series?source=googleHBOMAX&action=play Young Justice https://play.hbomax.com/page/urn:hbo:page:GYc3xuwu2x5rCFgEAAALb:type:feature?source=googleHBOMAX&action=play The Fallout https://www.hulu.com/series/227de06a-d3d4-42e0-9df1-bb5495e1738d Dopesick https://www.netflix.com/title/80171659?source=35 To The Bone https://www.hulu.com/series/8205c79f-31c1-4901-8ea6-208c60f262b0 Euphoria https://www.netflix.com/title/70300800?source=35 Bojack Horseman

Gun fights. Lawlessness. An inexplicable thirst for justice. When it comes to movies, it doesn't get much more American than the Western genre. It's no surprise Western movies and TV shows have persisted even today in various forms. So grab your hats and let's get into the evolution of the Western. Timestamps 00:00:15 Intro 00:00:38 How Would You Describe A Western? 00:03:07 What Makes Westerns Such An Undying Genre? 00:11:03 What Are Some Great Examples Of Recent Westerns? 00:19:56 What Are Some Bad Examples Of Recent Westerns? 00:21:53 Tropes In Westerns: Protect Kids, Revenge Stories And More! 00:26:35 Tones In Westerns 00:28:27 Final Thoughts  00:29:57 Conclusion and Special Shoutout! References https://pluto.tv/en/on-demand/movies/shane-1953-1-1?utm_medium=textsearch&utm_source=google Shane https://play.hbomax.com/page/urn:hbo:page:GYbI_uAQBXoajwwEAAAA7:type:feature?source=googleHBOMAX Book Of Eli https://www.netflix.com/title/80200267?source=35 Ballad of Buster Scruggs https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9243946/ El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3315342/ Logan https://www.hulu.com/movie/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-101a4170-bff1-44ee-89f2-f919cc911651?entity_id=101a4170-bff1-44ee-89f2-f919cc911651 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1CkZO06Qg4 For A Few Dollars More https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAsZMSOFOjo A Fist Full of Dollars https://www.netflix.com/title/70230640?source=35 Django Unchained https://www.netflix.com/title/80064515?source=35 The Hateful Eight https://www.funimation.com/shows/cowboy-bebop/ Cowboy Bebop https://www.funimation.com/shows/trigun/ Trigun https://www.funimation.com/shows/outlaw-star/ Outlaw Star https://www.disneyplus.com/?cid=DSS-Search-Google-71700000065352001-&s_kwcid=AL!8468!3!610598193330!p!!g!!the%20mandalorian&gclid=CjwKCAjwrNmWBhA4EiwAHbjEQHMjgYQ71iC7jOQJzdfTriOLqp7nj_5T5brLzAAfUgdsbI96SMdGjRoCJA0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds The Mandalorian https://tubitv.com/series/300007905/firefly?start=true&utm_source=google-feed&tracking=google-feed Firefly https://therokuchannel.roku.com/watch/91f8bc30ce2e5bb0ad38f4fe2c8d7d4a?source=google Wind River https://play.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GV7xwpQNK8MJfPwEAAAG_?source=googleHBOMAX&action=play West World https://www.netflix.com/title/80067617?source=35 Into The Badlands https://play.hbomax.com/page/urn:hbo:page:GYF5LGArS1MPDwgEAAABj:type:feature?source=googleHBOMAX Warrior https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/video/8GlT7rfy91Idmi_OddInj3gT2pCYhBmM/ Shanghai Noon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ADeLjX5Tlo Shanghai Knights https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.b0a9f784-2ec3-56f3-0c16-74d94c65415b?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb Once Upon a Time in China and America https://play.hbomax.com/page/urn:hbo:page:GX-IlUgib1sIdmgEAAABv:type:feature?source=googleHBOMAX Mad Max: Fury Road https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPckyFubAms Waterworld https://www.netflix.com/title/81077494?source=35 The Harder They Fall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXijb44EWZE True Grit https://www.hulu.com/movie/an-american-tail-fievel-goes-west-91cddec0-25d0-4915-98b6-08cba79d475e?entity_id=91cddec0-25d0-4915-98b6-08cba79d475e An American Tail: Fievel Goes West https://pluto.tv/on-demand/series/dr-quinn-medicine-woman?utm_medium=textsearch&utm_source=google Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Got a favorite western? Leave your comments on social media!   Thanks for tuning into Geeks Represent! If you've enjoyed this discussion subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and everywhere podcasts can be found. If you want to add to this discussion, visit GeeksRepresent.com. Thanks for listening and sharing with your friends

It's no secret that we love fantasy and science fiction in all its forms here at Geeks Represent not only for its entertainment value but for its rich commentary on our society by reimagining our past, remodeling our present or reshaping our future. However, like anything else good created by mankind, it can be perverted by the specter of racial bias from both creators and fans alike and may lead to our cultural destruction if not addressed. So without further ado, let's take a look at racism in science fiction and fantasy. Listeners, what are your thoughts on today's episode? Leave your comments below! Thanks for tuning into Geeks Represent! If you've enjoyed this discussion subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and everywhere podcasts can be found. If you want to add to this discussion, visit GeeksRepresent.com. Thanks for listening and sharing with your friends   Timestamps 00:00:13 Intro 00:01:02 Importance Of Calling Out Racism Even Amongst Fandoms 00:06:38 Examples Of Problematic Tropes in Sci-Fi/Fantasy  00:27:11 Inherent Racism In Fandoms? 00:33:10 Need To Protect Child Actors/Actresses From Toxic Fandoms 00:37:54 Easy Targets Of Toxic Fandoms In General 00:50:28 Studios Casting Diversity 00:57:20 What Can We Do As Both Creators And Fans To Address Racism In Sci-Fi and Fantasy? 01:05:23 Last Thoughts 01:07:58 Outro References https://web.archive.org/web/20081022123742/http://thisweekinblackness.com/  https://www.slashfilm.com/874074/every-single-star-wars-fan-owes-jake-lloyd-an-apology/  https://www.insider.com/kelly-marie-tran-racist-sexist-trolls-social-media-2021-3 https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/deadpool-2-online-backlash-surrounds-domino-casting-155524577.html https://www.theverge.com/2022/5/31/23148468/star-wars-obi-wan-moses-ingram-third-sister https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a39834637/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-uhura-hair/

Today, we'll be talking about martial arts movies. Sure, here at Geeks Represent, we love all kinds of action movies, but there's just something about the martial arts genre that gets our hearts racing and adrenaline pumping. So let's jump kick right into it! Timestamps 00:00:13 Intro 00:00:32 What Is It About Martial Arts Films/Shows That Kicks All The Ass? 00:04:09 How Do You Think Martial Arts Have Affected Asian American Stereotypes? 00:07:59 Awesome Philosophies In Martial Arts Films 00:24:09 Martial Arts Spoofs Like Kung Pow: Enter The Fist and Volcano High (MTV Edition) 00:28:31 Martial Arts Films and Action Expanding Outside of Just Asians or Even Outside of Jackie Chan/Jet Li References https://www.hulu.com/movie/equilibrium-712af04a-fc4e-437e-87aa-d7ec3f387a8b?entity_id=712af04a-fc4e-437e-87aa-d7ec3f387a8b Equilibrium https://www.amazon.com/John-Wick-Keanu-Reeves/dp/B00R8L51BC John Wick https://www.history.com/topics/china/boxer-rebellion#:~:text=In%201900%2C%20in%20what%20became,Western%20and%20Japanese%20influence%20there. Boxer Rebellion https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/video/WsQks8ESaQyu9QYm69nfJxWwQG36xSWS/ Shaolin Soccer https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.5c4dea18-0d0e-4316-a65b-7dc8a0cac8d2?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb The Protector https://www.hulu.com/movie/never-back-down-f0d8f0e9-0e79-4c1e-a57f-27bb9bc7425d Never Back Down https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.98a9f726-dba8-8767-d129-cbb07de7edd9?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb Undercover Brother https://www.hulu.com/movie/mortal-kombat-7045e326-04ec-4e99-9d74-83735f1a1f9e Mortal Kombat https://www.netflix.com/title/80148162?source=35 The Night Comes For Us https://www.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GXSySgQ5Pe06olAEAAAJr Warrior https://www.amazon.com/Raid-Redemption-Iko-Uwais/dp/B008KNZ4LO The Raid https://therokuchannel.roku.com/watch/0ff6c2708514575ea36c3f56a5fcbdb1?source=google Enter The Dragon https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GYEfQYQD1Lgc6kgEAAAAW Black Dynamite https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GX7hX4Qn4isJApgEAAABu Kill Bill https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.64a9f761-b0b4-d9ed-f4dd-c71f27a6976c?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb Kung Pow: Enter The Fist https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GXwO6xQx5WZpiwwEAAAOP Romeo Must Die https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0301429/ Volcano High https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.b5fc8f6a-d135-49e4-9b2c-4e48b36ec214?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb Once Upon A Time In China https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106936/ Legend Of Fong Sai Yuk https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.aeb869cf-ba0e-1c7a-c4a5-0f57881d3de3?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb Ip Man https://www.amazon.com/Jet-Lis-Fearless-Li/dp/B000M5DRMG Jet Li's Fearless https://play.hbomax.com/page/urn:hbo:page:GYfmxDwyDvzO-wwEAAACT:type:feature?source=googleHBOMAX Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon https://www.hulu.com/movie/bulletproof-monk-0f63d5ae-5cf7-4cd0-aa98-28dbfac1122f?entity_id=0f63d5ae-5cf7-4cd0-aa98-28dbfac1122f Bulletproof Monk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcIuVT3X_UI Shaolin https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.4ca9f79e-9648-3d9a-258a-7934b90bbcf3?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb The Karate Kid https://www.netflix.com/title/81002370?source=35 Cobra Kai https://www.hulu.com/movie/bloodsport-61f7738b-a9a2-483c-be60-f7a4c98d7b09?entity_id=61f7738b-a9a2-483c-be60-f7a4c98d7b09 Bloodsport https://www.hulu.com/movie/kung-fu-hustle-f1f0bc52-ac69-4b85-a316-7ea5badd9743?entity_id=f1f0bc52-ac69-4b85-a316-7ea5badd9743 Kung Fu Hustle https://www.amazon.com/Drunken-Master-Siu-Tien-Yuen/dp/B003LPO1QA Drunken Master  https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GYGQHkQKmf6UEpwEAAAAD Rush Hour https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.10a9f76c-5bef-3f50-b36c-7337e741a3db?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb Shanghai Noon https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B00BU91Y82/ref=atv_dp_amz_c_UTPsmN_1_2 Shanghai Knights Got a favorite martial arts movie? Leave your comments on GeeksRepresent.com! Thanks for tuning into Geeks Represent! If you've enjoyed this discussion subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and everywhere podcasts can be found. If you want to add to this discussion, visit GeeksRepresent.com. Thanks for listening and sharing with your friends

 If the past two years have taught us anything, it's that our lives are heavily dependent on our healthcare. We literally can't live without it! But this doesn't eliminate an inherent distrust of our healthcare system in communities of color, especially amongst the older generations. So let's talk about people of color and their relationship with healthcare. Timestamps 00:00:22 Intro 00:00:43 Introducing Jashelle! 00:01:05 Why Do You Think There's Such A Complicated Relationship Between POC and Healthcare 00:08:32 Over-Reliance Alternative Medicine and Home Remedies 00:15:38 Distrust Due to Historical Experiments and Experiences 00:37:00 Visiting Doctors For Preventative Measures 00:39:23 Ways To Build A Good Relationship With Health Care 00:53:42 Misconceptions of The Merits of African Americans In Health Care Due to Affirmative Action  01:01:22 Model Minority Myth  01:11:58 Other Helpful Tips For Getting the Best Care You Can 01:19:44 Outro References https://www.crunchyroll.com/cells-at-work Cells At Work (Crunchyroll) https://www.crunchyroll.com/cells-at-work-code-black Cells At Work: Code Black (Crunchyroll) https://www.netflix.com/title/60004474 Osmosis Jones (Netflix)

We've talked a lot about race when it comes to casting choices in movies and television. And aside from some missteps, we are seeing more diversity and representation in the last few years. However, things could still be better, especially when it comes to the divisions between light skin and dark skin members of the same ethnic communities. So let's talk about colorism! Timestamps 00:00:13 Intro 00:00:36 How Does Colorism Differ From Racism? 00:07:57 Examples of Colorism 00:13:57 Do You Think Colorism Discrimination Is Similar for Both Men and Women? 00:19:48 Lack of Black Photographers/Color Film's Inherent Bias 00:37:17 Last Thoughts 00:39:41 Conclusion/Outro   References https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/25/lens/sarah-lewis-racial-bias-photography.html https://www.vox.com/21330898/vogue-simone-biles-vanity-fair-viola-davis-cover  https://www.instagram.com/p/CLZqHdPDqDj/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= on Color Correction for BIPOC photography https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-colorism-2834952 https://www.wired.com/story/review-hulu-comedy-woke/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2021/01/22/shonda-rhimes-bridgerton-netflix-has-problem-race-colorism/4173376001/  https://www.netflix.com/title/80232398?source=35 Bridgerton (Netflix) https://www.hulu.com/series/034909c6-8c46-4cad-8d0d-062574a9e5f1 Woke (Hulu) https://www.hulu.com/series/my-wife-and-kids-78e6d3fb-c3c3-47bc-b7f4-ff78c8566aff My Wife and Kids (Hulu) https://www.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GXdLWQgqPHKXCPQEAAAxk?utm_id=sa%7c71700000067634131%7c58700007100246826%7cp70926274633&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-pCVBhCFARIsAGMxhAev4SA6AxFLR88nRununIgx5VqOI0V_ZKwtIGpCVD1qr4XvNnD_RUgaAp_0EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (HBO Max) https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GX6QtHQxBD5nCwwEAAAHM Crazy Rich Asians (HBO Max) https://ecowarriorprincess.net/2019/06/why-asia-obsessed-white-skin-whitening-products/ Skin Whitening In Asia https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1553&context=law_globalstudies India and Colorism: The Finer Nuances Thanks for tuning into Geeks Represent! If you've enjoyed this discussion subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and everywhere podcasts can be found. If you want to add to this discussion, visit GeeksRepresent.com. Thanks for listening and sharing with your friends  

Maybe you like seeing stuff you saw ages ago being redone or continuing today. Maybe you feel like some things were great as they were and should be left alone. Either way, if it exists and was successful, you can bet Hollywood's going to do it over and over and over again for all its worth. Here are our thoughts on reboots and revivals. Timestamps 0:00:14 - Intro 0:00:32 - Definitions of Reboots and Revivals 00:20:38 - what makes a good reboot? 0:31:50 - Reboots done right 0:35:30 - Long Franchise Management  0:38:56 - Do adapations from Movies to TV count as a reboot.  0:50:11 - Reboots that failed (Jurrasic World, The Matrix Revolutions, Fant4stic ? 1:01:20 - Scream, The Grinch, and Joker 1:10:23 - What do you want to see rebooted 1:16:55- Kobra Kai, Creed and other Reboots of Note 1:36:16 - Conclusion References Geek History lesson https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/episodes/ghl-175-our-batman-chronological-timeline Got something to say about reboots? Maybe you have some you liked more than others? Feel free to leave your comments. Thanks for tuning into Geeks Represent! If you've enjoyed this discussion subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and everywhere podcasts can be found. If you want to add to this discussion, visit GeeksRepresent.com. Thanks for listening and sharing with your friends

In honor of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, we wanted to talk about the multiverse as it's portrayed in our favorite fandoms. Don't worry, most of us aren't quantum physicists and the only science we'll be going into is science fiction. So Geeks, grab your portal guns and let's jump into the multiverse. Timestamps 00:00:15 Intro 00:00:38 What Is The Multiverse? 00:10:13 Ways The Multiverse Becomes A Popular Sci-Fi Concept 00:12:57 Great Stories Involving The Multiverse 00:32:45 What Perspective Does DragonBall Offer 00:45:56 Any Multiverse Stories In The Realm Of Manga/Anime? 00:53:02 Would The Star Wars Books Count As A Multiverse? 01:03:17 Star Trek, Kingdom Hearts, Etc. Handled The Multiverse Well 01:04:13 Joe Is Excited For Chip N' Dale: Rescue Rangers 01:06:26 Final Thoughts On The Multiverse 01:16:26 Conclusion/Outro References https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9419884/ Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness https://www.disneyplus.com/series/wandavision/4SrN28ZjDLwH Wanda Vision https://www.disneyplus.com/series/loki/6pARMvILBGzF Loki https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81002747 Spider-man: Into The Spider-verse https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10872600/ Spider-man: No Way Home https://a24films.com/films/everything-everywhere-all-at-once Everything Everywhere All At Once https://www.dragonball-multiverse.com/en/read.html DB Multiverse https://mobile.twitter.com/herms98/status/811481529142558720 Dragon Ball Timeline/Multiverse After Goku Black Saga https://www.hulu.com/series/steinsgate-1e6bb91f-1b9f-471e-8bd3-ec7cb0de1869 Steins;Gate https://www.crunchyroll.com/rezero-starting-life-in-another-world- Re:Zero Starting Life In Another World https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Many-worlds_interpretation Many World's Interpretation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copenhagen_interpretation Copenhagen Interpretation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XglOw2_lozc PBS Space Time: How Many Universes Are There? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-syaCoqkZA PBS Space Time: Where Are The Worlds In The Many Worlds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzKWfw68M5U PBS Space Time: The Many Worlds Of The Quantum Multiverse Do you have a favorite multiverse story? Leave your comments!   Thanks for tuning into Geeks Represent! If you've enjoyed this discussion subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and everywhere podcasts can be found. If you want to add to this discussion, visit GeeksRepresent.com. Thanks for listening and sharing with your friends

 Growing up in the 90s when you turned on the tv at primetime, chances were you'd see very few people of color. For many, it was considered diverse if you had one black guy in the cast if there was one at all. But as time went on, we started seeing awesome shows that reminded us that stories didn't have to be about white people to be successful. Let's talk about the groundbreaking shows for people of color. Was there a show you grew up with that you felt was groundbreaking? Please leave it in the comments or review. Timestamps 00:00:15 Intro 00:00:37 Importance for People of Color Being On TV 00:03:57 What Shows Broke New Ground For You? 00:22:38 What Shows Could Have Been Groundbreaking But Either Failed or Didn't Even Try? 00:30:26 What DoYou Think About The Sentiment That TV Is Becoming Too Diverse, Straight White Men Are Being Sidelined, Diversity Quota, Etc. 00:37:42 Last Thoughts? 00:42:36 Outro Thanks for tuning into Geeks Represent! If you've enjoyed this discussion subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and everywhere podcasts can be found. If you want to add to this discussion, visit GeeksRepresent.com. Thanks for listening and sharing with your friends

Welcome back to Geeks Represent! We hope you had a great holiday season full of binge-able content. We sure did! Here are our Winter 2021 TV picks that we watched during our break! 00:00:17 Intro 00:00:26 The Witcher (Sean's Recommendation) 00:12:24 The Wheel Of Time (Darryl's Recommendation) 00:33:29 Arcane (Joe's Recommendation) 00:49:46 Clickbait (Marshall's Recommendation) 00:55:24 Shows That Know When To End like One Piece 01:03:08 Conclusion/Outro Got a favorite tv show from this past winter? Leave a comment on our social media! Thanks for tuning into Geeks Represent! If you've enjoyed this discussion subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and everywhere podcasts can be found. If you want to add to this discussion, visit GeeksRepresent.com. Thanks for listening and sharing with your friends.

As geeks, we enjoy all kinds of entertainment. But at Geeks Represent, we especially value stories told from the perspectives of people of all kinds of races and cultures. We feel it's incredibly important to not only have these stories told with sincerity but to tell them well through accurate portrayals of people of color. This is why it's especially disheartening when instead of taking the opportunity to portray these characters as they were meant to be portrayed, they're instead miscast with white actors. So without further ado, let's talk about racebending and whitewashing in Hollywood. Geeks Represent will be taking a small break to prepare for the holiday season. We will see you in 2022! Timestamps 00:00:13 Intro 00:00:50 Defining Racebending and Whitewashing and Why It Can Be Problematic 00:07:22 There Is No Last Airbender In Ba Sing Se 00:34:48 Iron Fist Is Basically A Crappier Batman Begins 00:35:50 Instances Where Racebending Can Make Sense 00:54:07 Casting People of Mixed Heritage/Importance of Mixed Representation 01:03:57 Racebending In Voice Acting 01:11:24 Conclusion References https://thedaoofdragonball.com/blog/news/ben-ramsey-replies-to-dragon-ball-fans/ https://www.cbr.com/wheel-of-time-what-nynaeve-actor-loves-hairstyle/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_Saigon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_in_the_Shell_(2017_film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloha_(2015_film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakfast_at_Tiffany%27s_(film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Wall_(film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Samurai https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Martian_(film) https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dragonball https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/last_airbender https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089461/ The Last Dragon https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1335975/ 47 Ronin https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5463162/ Deadpool 2 https://www.netflix.com/title/80097140 Altered Carbon https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1502712/ Fantastic Four (2015) https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/marvel-studios-iron-man-3/3s4Ihq7P2c6e Iron Man 3 https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/marvel-studios-doctor-strange/4GgMJ1aHKHA2 Doctor Strange https://www.netflix.com/title/80002612 Iron Fist https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GX6QtHQxBD5nCwwEAAAHM?utm_id=sa%7c71700000076010662%7c58700006941171752%7cp62482155584&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-eeMBhCpARIsAAZfxZD2IgGBpy6gmHM2jYdMgRohvDrg2fJaP24iWn2glEOEVpmdIT9yOfQaAuezEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Crazy Rich Asians https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09F5KBXB6/?ref=DVM_US_DL_SL_GO_AST_21WOFT_mkw_syCDbmVyV-dc&mrntrk=pcrid_556441649251_slid__pgrid_135825740624_pgeo_9031199_x__ptid_kwd-296984520456&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-eeMBhCpARIsAAZfxZB1UPVcam6DfqaeRLfxze8Q_fStD84QQ8epzrfGc1sxmfqTh6455lcaAmUoEALw_wcB The Wheel of Time https://www.funimation.com/shows/ghost-in-the-shell-stand-alone-complex/ Ghost in the Shell (Anime)

 We've talked about a variety of topics in season one, including some pretty complex and serious issues. And while those are great to talk about, sometimes it's nice to talk about simple things. This brings us to tonight's topic, time travel! It's one of the most popular and used aspects of science fiction and fantasy and there are so many ways it's been portrayed. And yet anytime it shows up it drives us crazy! Here are our thoughts on time travel. Timestamps 00:00:14 Intro 00:00:40 Why Do You Think Time Travel Is So Popular? 00:03:51 What About Time Travel Drives Us Crazy? 00:15:31 Are There Any Good Time Travel Examples You Like? (Enter Naruto Tangent) 00:31:01 What Are Some Bad Examples of Time Travel 00:40:11 What Are Some Movies/Stories That Almost Got It Right? 00:50:01 What Are Some of Your Favorite/Least Favorite Time Travel Stories 00:52:11 More Movies/Stories That Almost Got It Right 01:10:51 More Favorite/Least Favorite Time Travel Stories 01:29:56 Outro References https://www.hulu.com/series/steinsgate-1e6bb91f-1b9f-471e-8bd3-ec7cb0de1869 Steins; Gate  https://www.netflix.com/title/70155599 Star Gate SG1 https://www.hulu.com/movie/tenet-c35f0d06-74bc-43b1-a7b8-cf7b2bc90139?entity_id=c35f0d06-74bc-43b1-a7b8-cf7b2bc90139 Tenet https://www.crunchyroll.com/boruto-naruto-next-generations Boruto https://www.disneyplus.com/series/loki/6pARMvILBGzF Loki  https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/x-men-days-of-future-past/12X4W0gKaZr4 X-Men Days Of Future Past https://youtu.be/PPm_Dqy1Hpk Kamen Rider Den-O https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/marvel-studios-avengers-endgame/aRbVJUb2h2Rf Avengers End Game https://www.netflix.com/dz-en/title/60010110 Back To The Future https://www.hulu.com/series/future-man-6771f12e-3195-4844-b489-f21732aa789b Future Man

Since the world is STILL crazy, it's nice to have an outlet to escape every once in a while whether it's manga, books, tv shows or movies. Here are our summer 2021 TV picks! Thanks for tuning into Geeks Represent! If you've enjoyed this discussion subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and everywhere podcasts can be found. If you want to add to this discussion, visit GeeksRepresent.com. Thanks for listening and sharing with your friends Timestamps 00:00:14 Intro 00:00:28 Darryl's Recommendation (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) 00:14:18 Joe's Recommendation (The Chair) 00:25:32 Marshall's Recommendation (Moonlit Fantasy) 00:36:32 Sean's Recommendation (What We Do In The Shadows (TV Show)) 00:47:23 Outro   References https://kotaku.com/it-s-time-for-brooklyn-nine-nine-s-cops-to-quit-their-j-1844070430 https://www.hulu.com/series/daf48b7a-6cd7-4ef6-b639-a4811ec95232 Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Hulu) https://www.netflix.com/title/81206259 The Chair (Netflix) https://www.crunchyroll.com/tsukimichi-moonlit-fantasy- Tsukimichi Moonlit Fantasy (Crunchyroll) https://www.hulu.com/series/0b10c46a-12f0-4357-8a00-547057b49bac What We Do In The Shadows (Hulu) https://myanimelist.net/manga/120177/Isekai_Ojisan Isekai Uncle/Uncle from Another World 

Here at Geeks Represent, we feel it's important to support up-and-coming content creators, especially those of color with stories and art to share with the world. And since it is the Halloween season, we thought it'd be fitting to talk about the art form that is cosplay and to introduce to you a super dope artist making waves in the cosplay community. So without further ado, please allow us to give a warm welcome to Banzai Wolf Burger! Timestamps 00:00:14 Intro 00:00:50 Origin of the Name Banzai Wolf Burger 00:02:04 What Got You Into Cosplay? 00:03:54 What Was Your First Cosplay? 00:04:57 What Fandoms, Characters or Art Are You Following To Inspire You For Projects? 00:05:30 Has There Been A Cultural Shift in Cosplay/Anime? Has It Been A Positive Change? 00:07:05 What's Your General Process For Choosing A Character to Cosplay? 00:09:12 Thoughts on Buying vs. Making Cosplay 00:10:20 Getting Awesome Deals At Spirit of Halloween After Halloween 00:12:36 Tips For Beginners to Get Into Cosplaying 00:14:34 Tips For Breaking Into the Cosplay Community and Finding Groups to Cosplay With 00:15:23 How Early Do You Plan Ahead For Your Cosplays? 00:16:11 Are There Any Characters From This Upcoming Season That You're Looking Forward to Cosplaying? 00:17:39 Thoughts On Recycling Cosplay 00:19:58 Do You Ever Cosplay Outside of Cons, Like For Halloween? 00:23:00 What Has Been Your Favorite Experience Cosplaying, and How Was Winning The Squad Up: Suicide Squad Cosplay Contest 2016/Meeting Will Smith? 00:26:35 How Have You Stayed Involved With Cosplay During The Pandemic When Most Cons Were Cancelled? 00:29:33 What Has Been Your Favorite Con To Go To? How Do You Like Small vs. Big Cons? What Cons Would You Like To Go To In The Future? 00:31:45 How Has Cosplay Positively Impacted You? 00:33:20 How Long Have You Been Video Game Streaming? 00:34:48 Lo-Fi Cosplay And Chill Stream With Banzai Wolf Burger 00:37:28 Do You Line Up/Plan Shoot Ideas For Dope Cosplay Photos? 00:40:36 How Can People Reach You? IG, Twitter, Twitch, Facebook 00:41:22 Racial Gate Keeping In The Community 00:43:05 Peace, Love and Positivity 00:46:08 Outro References https://twitter.com/BanzaiWolf_FC Banzai Wolf Burger's Twitter https://www.facebook.com/BanzaiWolfBurger Banzai Wolf Burger's Facebook Fan Page https://www.tiktok.com/@banzai_wolf_burger Banzai Wolf Burger's TikTok https://www.instagram.com/banzai_wolf_burger.fc/ Banzai Wolf Burger's IG https://myeverydaylifestyle.com/fashion/2016/7/28/recap-san-diego-comic-con-2106-suicide-squad-up-cosplay-contest SDCC 2016 Suicide Squad Squad Up Cosplay Contest Recap! https://www.worbla.com/?page_id=6730 Various Tutorials to Worbla and Armor/Weapon Crafting with Worbla

 As we said in a previous episode, there's a notion that geeks are unfit and have unhealthy habits. Hopefully, you learned a lot about fitness in that episode, and today we'll be talking more about the food and cooking side of staying healthy both physically and even culturally. So without further ado, here's NomNom! Cooking with Geeks! Timestamps 00:00:15 Intro 00:00:24 Importance of Having Cooking Skills 00:11:34 If You Eat Pork You Know What A Human Tastes Like?! 00:13:20 Our Relationship With Food 00:17:32 Joe: “What Is My Instagram?!” 00:22:15 Eating Out vs. Eating In: How Often During A Pandemic? 00:40:45 Cooking Food From Our Cultural Background.  Important? 00:48:45 Good Ways To Start Cooking 01:04:16 Outro References https://www.instagram.com/joedtran21/ Joe's Instagram with lotsa Food Pics https://www.reddit.com/r/52weeksofcooking/ https://www.reddit.com/r/52weeksofcooking/comments/kx6311/week_2_meat_substitute_general_tsos_tempeh/ Flawless, Effortless, Slow-Roasted Salmon https://www.youtube.com/c/foodwishes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LVo3UUMu0k How Two Guys are the Reason We Eat What We Eat for Breakfast https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodPorn/ https://www.netflix.com/title/81034518 High On The Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America https://www.facebook.com/buzzfeedtasty/ Buzzfeed's Tasty FB Group Full of Recipes https://www.recipetineats.com/vietnamese-chicken-pho-soup-pho-ga/ Chicken Pho Recipe https://www.rachaelrayshow.com/ Rachael Ray Show https://www.netflix.com/title/80201866 The Final Table (Cooking Competition with great ideas from amazing chefs) https://www.crunchyroll.com/food-wars-shokugeki-no-soma Food Wars (Cooking Anime) https://www.crunchyroll.com/yakitate-japan Yakitate!! Japan (Bread Making Competition Cooking Anime) https://www.youtube.com/c/CHEFPKR Chef PK's Youtube Channel (Pro Chef Makes Anime Food) https://www.youtube.com/c/HellthyJunkFood Fun Junk Food Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcVVVQVQnXk&list=PLa2n85qq-JcgcCtRny9Ut6wygS12oofDZ Celebrity Kitchen w/ Christy Carlson Romano https://www.youtube.com/user/MindofaChef Chef Sean https://www.youtube.com/c/internetshaquille Internet Shaquille Cooking Channel https://www.netflix.com/title/81261669 Way of the House Husband  

As more people are getting vaccinated (as should you!) and restrictions are getting looser, we're slowly starting to travel again and getting to enjoy the events we loved to go to. Our very own fellow podcaster Sean got to go to this year's New York Comic-Con last weekend and if you follow his Instagram, it looks like he had a blast. Here's Sean and his recap of New York Comic-Con 2021! Timestamps 00:00:23 Intro 00:00:34 Post Pandemic New York City 00:02:18 Feeling Safe At A Large Event During A Pandemic 00:05:34 Pre vs Post Pandemic New York Comiccon 00:14:57 Big Cons vs Small Cons 00:22:08 Getting into the Recap  00:22:20 Day 1: Exhibitors/Artist Alley 00:25:15 Day 1: Funimation Panel w/ Guapdad 4000 00:29:04 Day 2: First Day of Cosplay (Mortal Kombat) 00:31:11 Day 2: The Wheel Of Time Panel 00:36:17 Day 2: The Boys Panel 00:46:23 Day 3: Second Day of Cosplay (Sasuke Yashitori from Two Swords Meet Over A Bridge/Zhang Li Wu from A Tale of Two Kingdoms/Soo Won Cho and the 8 Trials of the Octopus) 00:50:23 Visiting the New York Harry Potter Store 00:51:55 Day 4: The Con Wind Down (Missing the What We Do In The Shadows Panel) 00:53:06 Day 4: Crunchyroll Industry Panel 00:58:21 Some Things NYCC Could Improve  01:03:18 Did Sean and Jess Make or Buy Their Costumes? 01:07:38 Conclusion? Definitely Go to NYCC! References https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/en-us.html New York ComicCon's Home Page https://www.instagram.com/shnreardon/?hl=en Sean's IG (includes some pics of his cosplay + friends and family's cosplays) https://lostchildrenofandromeda.com/ The Lost Children of Andromeda Series (Jason Primrose -Sci-Fi/Fantasy Author) https://www.cerecerenniemurphy.com/ Cerece Rennie Murphy (Awesome Black Female Sci-Fi/Fantasy Author) https://www.andrearosewashington.com/ Andrea Rose Washington (Another Awesome Black Female Sci-Fi/Fantasy indie Author) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trekkie-beyond-a-star-trek-podcast/id1586146503 Andrea Rose Washington's Podcast https://www.instagram.com/guapdad4000/?hl=en Guapdad 4000 (The Hypebeast from the Funimation Panel) https://www.comic-con.org/ San Diego Comic-Con's Home Page https://www.otakon.com/ Otakon's Home Page (Anime Con Now in DC) https://www.katsucon.org/ Katsucon's Home Page (Anime Con in the beautiful Gaylord Hotel, National Harbor, MD) https://www.anime-expo.org/register/ Anime Expo (LA Anime Con) https://www.dragoncon.org/ Dragoncon (Anime/Comic-con in ATL) https://awesome-con.com/ Awesomecon (Big Pop Con/Comic-Con in DC) https://super.magfest.org/ Magfest (Music and Gaming Convention aka 24/7 con also in the beautiful Gaylord Hotel, National Harbor, MD)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Fus4Xb_TLg The Wheel of Time Teaser Trailer https://www.amazon.com/The-Boys-Season-1/dp/B0875THX53 The Boys https://thepopinsider.com/features/nycc-the-boys-retrospective/ The Boys Retrospective at NYCC https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenFukuhara Karen Fukuhara's Youtube Channel https://www.crunchyroll.com/muv-luv-alternative Muv-Luv-Alternative (Crunchyroll) https://www.crunchyroll.com/platinum-end Platinum End (Crunchyroll) https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2021/01/03-1/magi-authors-battle-fantasy-manga-orient-to-get-tv-anime-adaptation Orient (new anime to be featured on Crunchyroll) https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2021/08/06-1/love-of-kill-coming-to-crunchyroll-in-2022 Love Of Kill (new anime to be featured on Crunchyroll) https://comicbook.com/anime/news/kamen-rider-w-anime-fuuto-pi-2022-funimation/ Fuuto Pi (Kamen Rider's first anime adaptation to be featured on Funimation) https://animenewsandfacts.com/vampire-dies-in-no-time-release-schedule-episode-1-12-next-episode-release-date-and-time/ Vampire Dies In No Time (new anime to be featured on Funimation) https://www.crunchyroll.com/the-worlds-finest-assassin-gets-reincarnated-in-another-world-as-an-aristocrat The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated In Another World As An Aristocrat (Crunchyroll)  Thanks for tuning into Geeks Represent! If you've enjoyed this discussion subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and everywhere podcasts can be found. If you want to add to this discussion, visit GeeksRepresent.com.  Thanks for listening. Thanks for listening and sharing with your friends

When you think of geeks, what body types do you normally think of? Chances are, due to decades of stereotyping in the media, you think of generally unfit nerds with unhealthy habits. But here at Geeks Represent, we believe a healthy geek is a happy geek and that we should all do our best to keep fit and live sustainable lifestyles. Today, we'll be consulting our very own fitness buff (pun intended) Sean for fitness tips. Timestamps 00:00:52 - What's the most important factor in staying fit? 00:05:14 - How does your diet factor in? 00:09:32 - Using Apps to track Calories 00:11:02 - Sean's Bona Fides 00:13:20 - Advice for those looking for a lean cut - Maingaining 00:16:00 - Advice for those dealing with chronic pain while losing weight 00:20:42 - What other mistakes do you find people do when dealing with their diet? 00:24:27 - Snack Substitutions & Fad diets & Vegan foods 00:33:29 - Sodium and our Bodies  00:40:06 - Favorite workouts (HITT, Workout timing, & Pokemon Go) 00:47:10 - Final thoughts References https://www.instagram.com/shnreardon/ - Sean's Instagram Global Cycling Network YouTube Channel https://www.instagram.com/tv/CTarLPWAZqL/?utm_medium=copy_link Dr. Stefi Cohen on Sodium Intake https://youtu.be/DjEnkzhz5T4 Greg Doucette Bulking vs Maingaining  https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180809202057.htm Pass the Salt: Study Finds Average Sodium Consumption Safe For Heart Health https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(19)30151-2/fulltext Cardiometabolic Benefits of a Long Term Caloric Deficit https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3014770/ More Benefits of a Sustained Caloric Deficit  https://www.funimation.com/shows/how-heavy-are-the-dumbbells-you-lift How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift (awesome hilarious anime about fitness with great tips, DUB highly recommended due to English nuances)   Do you have a favorite way to keep fit? Leave your comments below. Thanks for tuning into Geeks Represent! If you've enjoyed this discussion subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and everywhere podcasts can be found. If you want to add to this discussion, visit GeeksRepresent.com.  Thanks for listening. Thanks for listening and have a great summer.

In 2016, Warner Bros released Suicide Squad, DC's attempt to introduce the comic book team to the movie universe. This isn't about that movie. Today we'll be talking about “The” Suicide Squad currently available in theaters and on HBO Max. It's almost the exact same premise: criminals get extorted into doing high-risk missions for the government. And yet, James Gunn manages to give us a completely different movie. So let's get into it. Timestamps 00:00:19 Intro 00:00:50 How We Felt About the Sequel 00:07:53 What Makes The Sequel Better Than The Original? 00:17:15 Any Criticism of the Sequel? 00:19:30 Favorite Moments 00:28:11 Favorite Characters 00:37:14 Amanda Waller Better in the Original? 00:42:00 Question for the Guys and the Audience: Who Would You Cast in a Future Suicide Squad (DC Character) or Thunderbolts (Marvel Character)? 00:43:51 Feelings About the Peace Marker Spin-Off 00:47:09 Outro   References https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6334354/?ref_=tt_ch The Suicide Squad (No Longer on HBO Max) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicide_Squad_(film) Suicide Squad (First Movie) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birds_of_Prey_(2020_film) Harley Quinn Movie https://www.gamesradar.com/peacemaker-tv-show-release-date-trailer-hbo-max-suicide-squad/ Peacemaker Spin-Off Series https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderbolts_(comics) Marvel Thunderbolts

 Since the world keeps acting crazy, it's nice to have an outlet to escape every once in a while whether it's manga, books, tv shows, or movies. Here are our picks for movies that made an impact on our lives. Thank you for joining us for our first season of Geeks Represent! This has been an incredible first run and we can't wait to give you more content after our summer break. We will see you in the fall! Timestamps 00:00:15 Intro 00:00:28 Marshall's Recommendation (Netflix's Love Guaranteed) 00:02:52 Darryl's Recommendation (Rush Hour 2) 00:08:12 Sean's Recommendation (Jet Li's Fearless) 00:19:19 There Was A Rush Hour TV Show?! 00:19:57 There Was A Live Action Tekken?! 00:20:39 Joe's Recommendation (Better Luck Tomorrow) 00:28:28 “Protest Peacefully, But Not Like That…” 00:34:53 The Damaging Myth of the Model Minority 00:36:58 Pluto TV?! What Are All These Online Subscription Services, Darryl?! 00:37:39 Conclusion/Preview of Season 2 00:38:09 Outro References https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/rush-hour-2 https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/better-luck-tomorrow https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/jet-lis-fearless https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/love-guaranteed   Got a recommendation for us? Send us your picks in the comment section. Thanks for tuning into Geeks Represent! If you've enjoyed this discussion subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and everywhere podcasts can be found. If you want to add to this discussion, visit GeeksRepresent.com.  Thanks for listening. Thanks for listening and have a great summer.

On our last episode, we started discussing the difference between cultural appropriation and appreciation. As you can imagine, it was a very long conversation, so long that we had to split it into two episodes. Here is Part Two. Timestamps 00:00:11 Intro 00:00:30 Asians Being Drawn to Black Culture 00:03:26 Pop Culture Comes from Black Culture 00:04:14 A Universal Message: Personally Relating to Black Culture 00:10:46 Appreciating Black Culture vs. Placation/Guilt 00:16:56 Appropriating Your Own Culture? 00:28:12 Have You Ever Felt Not Black/African/Asian/Vietnamese/American Enough? 00:39:00 Division in the Asian Community (Specifically the Vietnamese Community) Leading to Different Views on Black Culture 00:45:41 How Can You Avoid Appropriation? 00:48:00 Don't Be A Weeboo 00:50:48 Avoiding Saviorism When Appreciating: Cultural Colonization 00:53:50 Conclusion 00:54:38 Outro  References https://external-preview.redd.it/ilZTLcatBn8sT_wDAWW9JyOXHKw7ygwDM7lOBpo_SAY.jpg?auto=webp&s=8cda21af12b169c51187dca8dba3417ee4762f6a The Evolution of African American Music https://www.hulu.com/series/fresh-off-the-boat-b3bab1c6-c54b-4564-bf9d-badc7aa16094 Fresh Off The Boat https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minstrel_show History of Minstrel Shows/Vaudeville https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/gracesu/im-an-asian-american-actor-but-i-cant-do-the-accent I'm An Asian American Actor But I Can't Do The Accent https://www.netflix.com/title/80199128 Kim's Convenience https://www.npr.org/2021/05/25/999874296/6-charts-that-dismantle-the-trope-of-asian-americans-as-a-model-minority 6 Charts That Dismantle the Asian Model Minority Myth https://www.urban.org/urban-wire/model-minority-myth-hides-economic-realities-many-asian-americans Model Minority Myth Hiding Disparity Amongst the Asian Community https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/weeaboo/ Definition of Weeaboo

Diversity of cultures is one of the things that makes America truly beautiful. Depending on where you are, you're able to immerse yourself into your neighbor's cultural identity while also sharing your own. This leads to greater empathy and understanding between people whose ancestors may have lived oceans apart. But when does appreciation turn into appropriation? Timestamps 00:00:16 Intro 00:00:35 Geeks What Is Your Definition of Appropriation 00:03:46 K-Pop Guilty of Appropriation? 00:08:07 BTS Appropriating Fashion/Culturally Insensitive/Culturally Ignorant? 00:11:58 Treading the Fine Line Between Appropriation and Appreciation: the Case of Jeremy Lin 00:17:56 Blackfishing: From Kim K to Elvis 00:30:11 Western Culture Influences on Anime and other Asian Media: Appreciation or Appropriation? 00:51:48 “With Voice Acting There Is No Race” - Phil LaMarr; Difference between Casting Opportunities for Minorities 00:59:37 Her Parents Named Her After A Guy's Name?! & White Washing Names for Better Opportunities 01:04:03 Eastern Influences on Western Cartoons and Media: Appreciation or Appropriation? 01:13:16 Conclusion References Portrayal of Black Anime Characters Throughout History Anna Akana's video on benevolent racism Blackfishing: The women accused of pretending to be black Bon Appetit's Kimchi Video Rachel Dolezal on being black: ‘I didn't deceive anybody' Martina Big Racism in Chinese Laundry Commercial Avatar the Last Airbender- Creating The Legend- Bending Toxicity Levels Rising! Maintaining Healthy Online Hygiene What About Mr. Popo?! Portrayal of Black People in Anime Stand Proud! Portrayal of LGBTQIA+ People of Color  

 Our podcast was formed to talk about the representation of people of all backgrounds, whether it be race, gender or sexual orientation. To celebrate Pride Month, we will talk about the portrayal of LGBTQIA+ in entertainment, particularly but not limited to those of color. Timestamps 00:00:19 Intro 00:00:37 The Importance of Watching/Listening to Stories of LGBTQIA+ People of Color 00:10:24 Why Some Immigrant Parents Have Trouble Understanding 00:13:16 What Are Some Good Portrayals of LGBTQIA+ People of Color 00:25:02 What Are Some Examples of Portrayals That Could Be Improved (Tokenization to Censoring Out of Fear of Audience/Country Backlash) 00:35:25 Old Shows That Made Huge Strides 00:37:48 Old Shows Joking About the Division In The Queer Community (Gays vs. Bi vs. Lesbians) 00:38:40 Other Good Portrayals of LGBTQIA+ Stories 00:52:07 Outro References Disclosure (Netflix) Pose Sense8 Paris Is Burning She-Ra and the Princess of Power Steven Universe Moonlight Orange Is The New Black Master of None Love Victor Black Lightning The Upshaws The Half of It Schitt's Creek Thanks for tuning into Geeks Represent! If you've enjoyed this discussion subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and everywhere podcasts can be found. If you want to add to this discussion, visit GeeksRepresent.com.  Thanks for listening.

Since the world keeps acting crazy, it's nice to have an outlet to escape every once in a while whether it's manga, books, tv or movies, so here are each of our favorite adaptations based on books from this year so far! Timestamps 00:00:20 Intro 00:00:33 Jashelle's Recommendation (Stumptown) 00:07:24 Joe's Recommendation (Invincible) 00:10:17 Secret Identity Trope Outdated? 00:13:22 Wait, You Haven't Seen Iron Giant?! 00:21:00 Marshall's Recommendation (Solo Leveling) 00:27:06 Sean's Recommendation (Shadow and Bone) 00:34:24 Darryl's Recommendation (Jujustu Kaisen) 00:35:30 Jujustu Kaisen has a better Sasuke, Sakura and Kakashi Than Naruto w/ Strong Women Characters 00:41:09 But He Can't Beat Goku Though: Goku Vs. Omniman, Who's the Worse Father? 00:43:50 Bad Dads in Anime 00:49:07 Question of the Week: What Show Would You Want Us To Watch? 00:49:24 Outro Links https://www.hulu.com/series/70cc8703-43db-4d87-96ae-146a4ed81d3f Stumptown (Hulu) https://www.amazon.com/INVINCIBLE-SEASON-1/dp/B08WJMRHYZ Invincible (Amazon Prime) https://www.hulu.com/watch/b7d8d666-1064-41fb-a18f-497661997a66 Iron Giant (Hulu) https://levelingsolo.com/ Solo Leveling https://www.netflix.com/title/80236319 Shadow and Bone (Netflix) https://www.crunchyroll.com/jujutsu-kaisen Jujutsu Kaisen (Crunchyroll) http://www.runningonrooftops.com/ Running on Rooftops: The Comic Book Adaptation Podcast (Darryl's Old Podcast)

You knew this was coming. We love it, you love it. There was no way we were not going to talk about the global phenomenon that is anime. For the last half century, anime has gone far beyond the borders of Japan to reach audiences all around the world. That includes black people, so much so that anime has become a valid part of black American culture. And as anime stories evolve and diversify, so have anime characters. However, some portrayals are obviously better than others. Today we're going to talk about how anime has portrayed black people and the ever-changing relationship between black viewers and anime. Timestamps 00:00:14 Intro 00:00:45 Why the Popularity of Anime? 00:01:57 Examples of Bad Portrayals of Black People in Anime 00:05:42 But What About Mr. Popo?! 00:07:28 Black Characters in Asian Media (Live Actions Included) 00:09:45 Examples of Good Portrayals of Black People in Anime 00:20:27 Black People Having Electrical Powers Trope 00:23:56 Gray Area Portrayals and How to Improve Character Designs to Become A Good Portrayal 00:39:02 Examples of Black Culture and Anime Influencing Each Other 00:45:32 The Line Between Influence, Appreciation and Appropriation 00:52:50 Final Thoughts 00:53:29 Outro Links Image Gallery https://www.vox.com/2015/3/17/8230783/japan-racism-blackface https://www.theguardian.com/culture/video/2020/oct/01/anime-has-a-race-problem-heres-how-black-fans-are-fixing-it-video https://www.cbr.com/anime-black-representation/

 In many ways social media has brought the world together, but it has also been a toxic source of division. Even before the pandemic, it's hard to get away from the awfulness in the world. Because we're forced to quarantine and keep our interactions online, it just seems like something horrible is happening every day. It can feel like the world is full of hate, ignorance and overall toxic behavior, even from our own family. Today, we'll be talking about how to maintain healthy online hygiene. Timestamps 00:00:15 Intro 00:00:48 Defining Online Hygiene and Its Importance for Mental Health 00:03:29 Negative Impacts of Social Media 00:07:32 Maintaining A Healthy Online Hygiene While Staying Up To Date of Current Events 00:13:53 Productive Online Commentary?! 00:17:21 Backing Away from Toxicity 00:21:40 Arguing People's Points Vs People Themselves 00:23:27 Control What You Can Control 00:24:21 Other Ways to Promote A More Positive Online Environment or Find a Healthy Balance 00:26:38 Recognizing Possible Calls for Help 00:30:00 The Pitfalls of Social Media Archiving Our Experiences 00:33:00 The Value of Therapy 00:38:44 Conclusion References I'm Telling the Truth, but I'm Lying by Bassey Ikpi - Book Recommendation www.psychologytoday.com  Congressional Dish - Dope News Podcast with Congressional Breakdowns GetCerebral- Online Mental Health Care Service (medicine + therapy options) https://www.youtube.com/c/MeetKevin/ - Youtuber that teaches Investing but covers news from multiple sources to discuss how it impacts the economy Next Shark - Good Asian American Newsource (usually where AsiansWithAttitude pulls from w/o being as emotionally charged)

Back we recorded this episode, we just finished a wild election, so  we all needed a nice distraction from all the craziness going on social media. So here some more of our favorite shows we recommend from 2020! Timestamps:  00:00:14 Intro 00:00:28 Darryl's Recommendation: Taskmaster  00:08:04 Marshall's Recommendation: Schitt's Creek 00:18:22 Sean's Recommendation: The Boys 00:27:04 Joe's Recommendation: Bad Hair 00:30:16 Wrap up and Conclusion   References: Taskmaster Entire Series (Youtube) Taskmaster - Make the Biggest Mess and Clean It Up (Darryl's recommended task to start with) Schitt's Creek (Netflix) The Boys Season 1 (Amazon Prime) Bad Hair (Hulu)

Today we will be discussing one of the panels from the first DC Fandome event. Great content dropped that day including trailers and behind the scenes for Wonder Woman ‘84, The Batman and Suicide Squad, but one stood out: BAWSE Females of Color. As actresses of color from across the DC universe, these women discussed their personal experiences, the impact of their characters and what it means to be a boss. Special shoutout to Emmy winners Regina King for best lead drama actress in Watchmen and Zendaya for being the youngest woman to win an Emmy for best lead drama actress in Euphoria! May they and other women of color continue to push boundaries and inspire us all.   Timestamps: 00:00:17 Intro 00:00:38 Which Panelist's Experiences Did We Resonate with Most? 00:05:43 Thoughts on the Backlash towards POC being Cast in Typically White Roles 00:11:32 What About Characters Whose Ethnicity is Integral to their Identity 00:17:24 The Availability of Roles for POC 00:19:37 The Fetishization of Women of Color in Media 00:27:16 The Importance of Seeing Women of Color in Media 00:34:02 Power Rangers Groundbreaking? 00:36:38 Catherine Sutherland and Nakia Burrise's Power Rangers Playback YouTube Channel 00:37:36 Beyond Acting: Need for POC in Styling, Make-Up, Photography, Writing, etc. 00:42:06 Jashelle, What Does Being A Boss Woman Mean to You? 00:47:35 Guys, How Can You Be An Ally to Women? 00:51:02 Shoutouts and Conclusion   References:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CroZXz2maCM BAWSE Females of Color Stream  https://www.youtube.com/c/PowerRangersPlayback - Power Rangers Playback w/ Catherine Sutherland and Nakia Burrise https://www.insider.com/simone-biles-vogue-cover-photos-photographer-backlash-2020-7 - Fans Applaud Simon Bile's Vogue Cover Story, But Many Argue Her Photos Are Proof That Magazines Need to Hire Black Photographers https://www.instagram.com/p/CLZqHdPDqDj/?igshid=iryfajp7v78b - Black Photographer w/ Great Content For Photographing Black People and Post Shoot Edits

Today we will be discussing the legacy of Chadwick Boseman who tragically passed on August 28, 2020 at the age of 43. The world probably knows him best from portraying iconic superhero The Black Panther in four MCU films, but he's also portrayed real life black heroes such as Jackie Robinson in 42 and the titular character in Marshall, amongst other characters who've inspired us all.   Timestamps: 00:00:16 Intro 00:00:40 Why Chadwick's Death Hit So Hard 00:03:31 Chadwick's Commitment to Portraying Strong Black Characters in Media  00:08:08 Importance of Black Panther for Black People and Other POC 00:09:00 Comparing Black Panther to Previous Black Superhero Movies Like Blade, Hancock, Steel and Meteorman 00:13:30 Chadwick, the Second Denzel? Nah, the First Chadwick! 00:14:37 The Brilliance of His Performance as T'Challa 00:18:26 He Was a King of the People Even Outside Film 00:19:49 Black Panther to Shang-Chi: Opening the Doors for Other POC 00:20:43 POC Unite! BLM and Black Civil Rights Movements the Main Driver For All POC Rights 00:21:38 Importance of Large Culturally Authentic Movies Creating Opportunities Beyond Just Actors (Writers, Fashion Designers, etc.!) 00:22:26 Final Thoughts on Chadwick Boseman (Thanks for Everything, Chadwick!) 00:24:17 Conclusion   References: https://www.netflix.com/watch/80155475 (Message From the King) https://www.netflix.com/watch/70301646 (Get On Up) https://www.netflix.com/watch/81045635 (Da 5 Bloods) https://www.hulu.com/movie/21-bridges-574b438b-43a6-454c-9812-ecc7e790f17b (21 Bridges) https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/marvel-studios-black-panther/1GuXuYPj99Ke (Black Panther https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/09/01/why-chadwick-bosemans-fight-african-accents-black-panther-was-so-important/ (Chadwick's Fight for Use of African Accents in Black Panther) https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2018/02/why-fashion-is-key-to-understanding-the-world-of-black-panther/553157/ (Fashion in the World of Black Panther) https://www.vulture.com/2018/02/black-panther-costume-designer-ruth-e-carter-on-8-looks.html (Ruth E Carter's Explanation of 8 Looks in Black Panther) https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/31/entertainment/denzel-washington-chadwick-boseman-tribute/index.html (Denzel and Chadwick)   Thanks for tuning into Geeks Represent! If you've enjoyed this discussion subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and everywhere podcasts can be found. If you want to add to this discussion, visit GeeksRepresent.com.  Thanks for listening.

With all the craziness going on in the world, it's nice to be able to escape every once in a while. Here are each of our favorite shows of Summer 2020! *This episode was recorded in August 2020 Joe: The Umbrella Academy S2 Marshall: Sword Art Online Alicization Sean: Kingdom (S2) Darryl: Bob's Burgers Timestamps:  00:00:20 Intro 00:00:23 Joe's Recommendation (Umbrella Academy S2 on Netflix) 00:01:03 Season 2: Relevant to Today's Current Events 00:03:30 Diversity in Cast 00:05:20 Keeping Track of the Characters 00:06:17 Marshall's Recommendation (Sword Art Online: Alicization - on 4anime.to, Crunchyroll, VRV) 00:06:42 NPCs: They HAVE EMOTION! 00:08:42 How Does this Arc Compare to the Other Arcs? 00:10:46 But What About Asuna Though?! 00:11:43 Mother's Basement (Anime Youtuber) Analysis on SAO 00:13:02 Darryl's Recommendation (Bob's Burgers on Hulu) 00:13:51 Shoutout to Running on Rooftops! (Darryl's Old Podcast) 00:15:20 Well Written Kids 00:16:18 Connecting With Bob 00:18:41 RIP KissAnime 00:19:18 Sean's Recommendation (Kingdom S2 on Netflix) 00:20:37 Political Zombies?! 00:23:00 Similarities with Attack On Titan 00:24:01 Based on Kingdom of the Gods (Korean Manwa) 00:24:24 Where to Read Manga (Viz.com, Crunchyroll.com) 00:25:03 Highschool of the Dead, Best Zombie Piece of Cinema Ever?! 00:26:25 Conclusion   References: https://www.netflix.com/title/80186863 (Umbrella Academy) https://www.crunchyroll.com/sword-art-online (Sword Art Online) https://www.hulu.com/series/bobs-burgers-fdeb1018-4472-442f-ba94-fb087cdea069 (Bob's Burgers) https://www.netflix.com/title/80180171 (Kingdom) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiA-wx1wjaKqUNqnKfoWkg4TPC6xYYbPy (All of Mother's Basement's SAO related videos) http://www.runningonrooftops.com/ (Running on Rooftops Podcast - Darryl's Old Podcast) https://www.viz.com/read (Viz.com's Manga Database) https://www.crunchyroll.com/comics/manga (Crunchyroll.com's Manga Database)  

The world has gotten so much smaller thanks to high speed internet and social media. Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, said “Nothing travels faster than the speed of light, with the possible exception of bad news, which obeys its own laws.” Social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and Reddit have made it easier than ever to form communities, but they've also made it easier for society to collectively pass judgment and publicly shame someone for allegedly doing something wrong. And if the internet dictates it, that could mean the cancelling of someone's image and even their career. And that is what we'll be talking about today: cancel culture. Timestamps: 00:00:20 - Intro 00:00:56 - Defining Cancel Culture 00:02:50 - When is Cancel Culture OK? 00:08:55 - Private Incidents Revealed 00:09:20 - Hulk Hogan, Liam Neeson, Donald Sterling 00:16:36 - Public Vs Private Incidents 00:17:21 - James Gunn, Kevin Spacey, Louis C.K, Kevin Hart 00:22:42 - Forgiveness, Grace  00:25:12 - Mark Wahlberg, Eminem 00:28:24 - Is cancel culture effective? What culture is doing the cancelling? 00:42:56 - Kathy Griffin, Eminem, and Double Standard 00:48:03 - Can you Separate the Art from the artist? 01:02:12 - Conclusion References: https://www.billboard.com/articles/events/oscars/8492982/kevin-hart-oscar-hosting-controversy-timeline https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hulk-hogan-fired-wwe-reports-810894 https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2019/02/05/liam-neeson-cold-pursuit-red-carpet-canceled-after-racist-story/2781538002/ https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27414482/when-donald-sterling-saga-rocked-nba-changed-forever https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/09/arts/television/louis-ck-sexual-misconduct.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Wahlberg https://kotaku.com/accusations-of-sexual-predation-shake-pokemon-youtube-c-1833781260 https://www.nfl.com/news/drew-brees-facing-intense-criticism-for-comments-on-flag-disrespect https://www.forbes.com/sites/isabeltogoh/2020/06/08/reebok-and-athletes-cut-ties-with-crossfit-over-founder-greg-glassmans-george-floyd-tweet/?sh=112920034c83 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-25412675 https://boundingintocomics.com/2020/08/11/act-age-officially-cancelled-following-mangaka-tatsuya-matsukis-arrest/ https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-11-21/rurouni-kenshin-hokkaido-arc-manga-goes-on-hiatus-due-to-creator-child-porn-charge/.124313 https://deadline.com/2016/06/jace-alexander-resigns-dga-vp-child-porn-charges-1201490738/

A long time ago (in 2019), four not so young men of color congregated for the first time. Fun was had, and they parted with the promise that they would soon see one another again. But it was not to be, for a pandemic had swept the nation and they were forced to stay apart for the foreseeable future. These four men did not give up, and with the aid of modern technology and a sense of duty to the world, these four formed a plot to commune every week and discuss the things that matter to them: racial injustice, anime, representation in media, comic book shows and movies, cultural appropriation, sci fi and fantasy, the fight for equality, and so much more.   We are Geeks Represent! And we invite you to join us on this adventure.