Search for episodes from Lady Blerds Sing The Blues with a specific topic:

Latest episodes from Lady Blerds Sing The Blues

Go Inventory Ya Breast Milk

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 76:58


Is it wild that a respectable traditional man is to shame his girl not praise her? We dive into the discourse of the actual meaning of gender wars and how Keke stay winning. Speaking of which, we realize that students are yet again attacked for doing the right thing...especially the historically disadvantaged ones. We deserve better! Check in as we outline the implications of SCOTUS overturning Affirmative Action and claiming that student debt relief is unconstitutional.

Book Worm Catches The Blerd

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 82:11


Banned books that left us speechless! We're here to honor the literature that influenced the type of person we are today! Are we able to keep it sexy? Hysterically so. Meanwhile, we love to keep our impressions intact. We honor Kim Ly Bui: im Ly Bui known professionally as Bui-Burton was the first Vietnamese-American Library Director in the country, appointed in 2004 to Monterey Public Library . Kim was elected the first Vietnamese American president of CLA in 2010. Believing that libraries, and librarians, belong everywhere, Kim became Monterey's Library and Community Services Director in 2010. She increased the city's economic base with a $60 million conference center renovation and expanded access to library archives and museums through heritage tourism initiatives. After retirement in 2017, as President of the Friends, Kim led a capital campaign to renew the Pacific Grove Library and serves as Chair of Pacific Grove's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force.

AI Is AI'ght

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2023 130:39


Should we embrace AI? I think not! Its a tool and not a solution. These layoffs are wilding with thinking patterns can replace people! Listen in to our impressions.

Mothers Do Know Best

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 119:39


We're giving working mothers their flowers and advocating their agency in their artistry! Prowess the Testament and Shubzilla share their experiences in being a mother in hiphop and the challenges that are endured and how they must stay confident within their lanes. Big Move Monday this week goes to Shubzilla! Please go buy her merch and check out her music on shubzilla.bandcamp.com or noirgrime.bandcamp.com.

MAGFest 2023 Experience With The Lady Blerds

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 102:33


We chat about our MAGFest experience. We had alot of firsts including the first time that Lady Blerds were together in full force!!!! It was a magical time with the community and the nerdy family.

Marriage is a Strategic Plan

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 111:49


We cover some generational disconnect between the elders and millennials. We cover the values of each generation and what is expected in the then is not to be carried in the now. We also go over supplemental in...cum. Teachers get caught using their classroom as as stage. Yes, teachers do deserve to be paid more but not at the cost of conducting their OF business on a student's desk. Big Move Monday goes to Klopfenpop! A producer and pioneer in his work from the Seattle area! Go check out his bops https://klopfenpop.bandcamp.com/album/revenge-of-the-words

Cartoon Network, Girl U Ok

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 85:59


We cover the basis of aging out in means of careers and leadership. Should folks be running shenanigans after retirement age? Speaking of aging out...Cartoon Network the scare of concluding the network. We chat how Cartoon Network molded our childhood and humor. Big Move Monday goes to Gr3ys0n and his launch of Identity Crisis pt 4: Hero Saga!

Holiday Woes And Sweaty Hoes

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 83:53


Lets get sweaty and not stanky. But first, did you vote yet?

Death Isnt Hot

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 85:58


Its spooky season but its weird that some of you spooksters are loving what is truly dark and scary. Meanwhile, what does it mean to age ourselves? What does it mean to carry power but make space for the new? Lady blerds fell into some deep subjects that are more than 6ft.

Staying Firm In Your Power! Feat. Gr3ys0n And His Hero Saga

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 94:31


Bringing back the brotha from another - @Gr3ys0n. We capture his recent release Identity Crisis 4: Hero Saga. Go take a listen and feel inspired. Meanwhile, swole cafes? Have you been to them. Are they really that and a bag of chips. Also, some new video game releases are coming in during November and we're ready to slay and save the day.

We Need A Praise Kink Band

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 77:06


Praise me instead of punish me! Tell me I'm pretty and not naughty....? Nerdy and Dirty covers how affirmations could be the preferred method of receiving your partner. Who would have known! Meanwhile, what is not receivable are these dropped balls with welfare. The rich truly steal from the poor. Veronica's anime picks are pretty darn great as she highlights how Netflix has some good flix...but will they stick around is the question?

Hell To The Nah To The Nah Nah

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 112:06


Authenticity! We hear it but what does it ACTUALLY mean? Lady Blerds talk about how our child-like wants mold into the person we are today. You, Me, and PTSD - Whats your relationship like? Does your drama spice your relationship or create wounds that never heal? Remember the anger over Angrboda? Now Ariel? Why does melanin on fictional children in fantasy and lore anger the masses? Is portrayal supposed to satisfy comfort? Tell us more!

Dragon Ball These Sissies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 100:25


Clean up your act! Lady Blerds dive into Sissy Men and maybe a bit on repenting your mistakes? Don't worry, we'll beat it in ya. Dragon Ball Super Hero showed us how to redeem our strengths and not loose ourselves within the school system. Listen now!

Recap Pulling Up Respectively

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 87:36


Been a moment since our last upload! The Lady Blerds are freshly back from MAGWest '22. We dive deep into our first live panel. "Bitch better have my money" - Nelnet: Student loans...what's your thoughts. Meanwhile, as we try to cancel our debts - Netflix is out here cancelling our beloved shows. The ones we love the most often disappear the soonest.

Childhood Woes and Banned Shows

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 124:11


What was in it for you during the last supper? Us ladies recap last thursdays chats about hygiene and whether if Jesus had a palatable charcuterie. Meanwhile, what shows did your parents try to ban you from watching? Prowess had a few "NO WAY" moments as she was banned from the ones we knew and love. Is sex more than penetration? Sure the heck it is! Are you pro-swiping for love? Tell us. Meanwhile, we adult best based on our childhood foundations. We reflect on good habits and maybe some chaotic ones.

Mean Lean Sexy Cusine

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 107:43


Subjects are lookin' hot this time around. How can we get through our baduizm and invoke great zesty flavors while mcsteamy with our lovers. Nothing is sexier than being accountable - how do we build for the better? How do we bounce back without doubling down on an outdated ego. Tell us your thoughts after hearing ours on this episode of Lady Blerds Sings the Blues

Gatekeeping Elon Musk

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 99:19


Early blerd catches the worm! Check out our latest download from our recent twitch episode! Please tell us. When did you discover hentai? Was it innocence or a perverted dive? In the meantime, we have a conspiracy that Elon has an assistant who gives him our favorite anime deets. You tell us if his weeb faith is real or fake news. On this episode of lady blerds sings the blues

Dangerously Drunk Fandoms

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 90:38


V finally returns to us after a few week hiatus. Thank you Davain and Shubz for holding us down the last few weeks. What's your thoughts on larping for work? Is business casual really keeping us in the freedom of expression? Let's hear our takes on taking diversity a little beyond race, gender, but also aesthetics. Is drunk sex too messy? Are fandoms a little too toxic? Lets find out on this episode of Lady Blerds Sings the Blues.

Jewls And Jewls

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 93:05


Jewls And Jewls by Veronica Christie

Dawg's Cha Cha feat. New Acoustic Collective

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 89:49


What would Don't Cast n Drive be without giving another round of applause to our New Acoustic Collective. We're bringing back Jason Keiser, Nathaniel Grohmann, and Rodrigo Ruiz including some special guests including Thomas Cassell hailing from Tennessee and Melissa Garay from the Bay. They share their stories on touring during a time where the pandemic is a little forgiving and their world music influences for their upcoming releases such as Dawg's Cha Cha! Find their music on your favorite streaming platform and support them through bandcamp! https://linktr.ee/newacousticcollective Instagram Handles Jason Keiser, guitar @jasonkeisermusic Nathaniel Grohmann, cello @nathaniel.grohmann Rodrigo Ruiz, bass @rod.ruiz510 Melissa Garay, vocals @themelissagaray Thomas Cassell, mandolin @thomascassellmusic

What is a Grinder? feat. Food for Worms

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 90:37


We got ourselves a full house! Tagging in beloved brothers from the midwest, Darien Washington @legendarien and Sam Sarver @noshirts_noshoes_ join us as the dynamic duo "Food for Worms", a conversational podcast that can go from existential dread and finding the silver linings of a world of uncertainty. Would you hack your body for pleasure? Who is your number one pick for Mario Party and does that make or break your play? Big Move Monday goes to Schaffer the Dark Lord and Lex the Lexicon Artist. Go support them as they travel spreading quirky sexual tension and justice through music ;)

Plus Size Women Aren't Your Sneaky Link

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 104:57


Plus Size Women Aren't Your Sneaky Link by Veronica Christie

sneaky women aren plus size women
What is love? Baby don't hurt me

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 111:14


Happy Black History Month and Valentine's Days from the gorls here on the pod. Along with discussing the things that go from lust to attachment to none of the above but we also reveal who got Thomas Jefferson all riled up back in the day day. Tune in and hang out~

Wallet Care

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 101:55


Welcome to Lady Blerds Sing the the Blues! A podcast where Prowess the Testament, Sometimes V, and Kylie Toosmart have nuanced discussions about navigating the world as three plushy Queens of the Global Majority! This episodes discussions range from "Women Supporting Women", "Valentines Faux Pas", and "Anime Characters We Resonate With". Black Lives Matter all year long not just during Black History Month. Please join us in wishing DaRapNerd a speedy recovery! Please enjoy the episode, feel free to write in and tell us how your week is going! As always thanks for tuning in and stay safe friends!

GR3Y-cefully

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 104:11


Welcome to Lady Blerds Sing the the Blues! Prowess the Testament, Kylie Toosmart, and Sometime V welcome Greyson as they traverse some nuanced conversations about honoring the dead, recognizing the living, and holding space for one another Grey-cefully! Hope you all enjoy the episode, feel free to write in and tell us how your week is going! As always thanks for tuning in and stay safe friends! Intro/Outro music composed and produced by @darapnerd. Logo Artwork by https://www.thecolouryellow.art/ @j_brionne.You can find us on Spotify, Apple pods, & our original home Soundcloud. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @LadyBlerdspodcast. For questions and suggestions about the show email us at dontcastndrive@gmail.com spelled Don'tCast N Drive. Find @gr3ys0n on social media and bandcamp! Bandcamp https://gr3ys0n.bandcamp.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/gr3ys0n Twitter https://twitter.com/iamgr3ys0n

New Year New Energy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 66:43


Welcome to Lady Blerds Sing the the Blues! Prowess the Testament, Kylie Toosmart, and Sometimes V are bringing in the New Year right. In this episode we celebrate some real life hero's who left some giant shoes to fill. With new Covid variants cropping up we remind everyone to please get vaccinated, wear your mask, and definitely quarantine if exposed. There have been too many deaths for us to ignore the science and the access to life saving technology and knowlege. We are grateful for each and every one of you that form our community and want to keep you around for a long time! Nerdy and Dirty has us exploring some new prospects in the New Year! We missed Prowess the Testament but she'll be back with MAGfest updates too boot! Our hearts go out to Danielle McRae and her family as they mourn the loss of Donald McRae, her father. Please support her gofundme @DanielleMcVO on twitter

Let's Get Digital...Digital

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 116:32


Welcome to Lady Blerds Sing the the Blues! Prowess the Testament, Kylie Toosmart, and Sometimes V are back again and in the Holiday Spirit! This weeks discussion is centered around respect and conflict resolution. The Verzuz Battle between Three 6 Mafia and Bone Thugs-N- Harmony was the perfect example of what happens when you let a 30 year old beef fester! Nerdy and Dirty has us contemplating what the most respectful way to hop in the DM's might be. What happens when you agree to disagree? Is closure possible? Some Nerdcore artists are embracing the negative stereotypes associated with Hip Hop and we all try to unpack why this is ultimately a respect issue. Major shout outs to all the Nerdcore artists who are out here educating the next generation. Congratulations to Nirvana Soul Coffee on opening a second location! Big Move Monday goes to the entire musical roster for MagFest! Sometimes V and Prowess the Testiment will be there to see you all soon! Thanks for tuning in! Please feel free to reach out to us! We are grateful for each and every one of you that form our community!

Lip Wedgie

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 124:00


Welcome to another episode of Lady Blerds Sing the Blues. Today's episode tackles the nuances of double standards as it pertains to Women. 'Tis the season to give with a reason! Nerdy and Dirty tackles some of the nuances of gifting lingerie! Just nerdy has us contemplating the "live action" trend amongst anime, comics, and video games. Holidays can be a difficult time for many of us. To those who let their lights shine bright as a guide for all those in the dark we thank you! To those needing an extra boost to get through, you are not alone! Thank you for listening to Lady Blerds Sing the Blues. You can find us on Spotify, Apple pods, & our original home Soundcloud. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @LadyBlerdspodcast. For questions and suggestions about the show email us at dontcastndrive@gmail.com spelled Don'tCast N Drive. Lastly, BEATS shout outs : DaRapNerd for our theme and DJ Taiyouken and Mark Cooper sounds keeping us lifted within the show.

Gobble Gobble Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 128:22


Welcome to Lady Blerds Sing the the Blues! Prowess the Testament, Kylie Toosmart, and Sometimes V are back again fresh from the holidays with some much needed conversations around gendered violence specifically aimed at Black Women, responsibilities that we have to one another in relationships and why celebrities have certain responsibilities to the public. This episode also contains a wonderful discussion on cultural appreciation vs appropriation! Don't worry though we always mix in some lighthearted topics and this one is no exception! Nerdy and Dirty is all about the intimacy of sharing food! Speaking of food many sercice workers in the fast food industry are going on strike in order to gain a livable wage. Big Move Monday goes out to Wordsmith Philly for his latest collection of poems "Voices of the Fallen"!Thanks for tuning in! Please feel free to reach out to us! We are grateful for each and every one of you that form our community! Intro/Outro music composed and produced by @darapnerd. Logo Artwork by https://www.thecolouryellow.art/ @j_brionne.You can find us on Spotify, Apple pods, & our original home Soundcloud. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @LadyBlerdspodcast. For questions and suggestions about the show email us at dontcastndrive@gmail.com spelled Don'tCast N Drive.

Tis the Seasonal Depression

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 120:58


Welcome to Lady Blerds Sing the the Blues! The Ladies are back at it again! Prowess the Testament, Kylie Toosmart, and Sometimes V are fresh from their MagWest Panel "Representation Matters" . The discussion centered around the progression of positive representations of Blackness in Anime and how Black Content Creators have sparked a new era of inclusivity. We definitely needed that spark of joy before the onset of Seasonal Depression. Speaking of sparks of joy, Brittney Spears is finally free from her conservatorship! We couldn't be happier for her or for her biggest fan Cara Cunningham, formerly known as Chris Crocker as we celebrate the "Leave Brittney Alone" star during Transgender Awareness Week. Lil Nas X breaks the internet once again on the set Maury! Now is the time for Cowboy Bebop fans to rejoice in the new live action. Gobble Gobble Day is upon us and we'd like to take the time to ask that people remember to support small business's when Black Friday rolls around. We have quite the treat waiting for us for Big Move Monday thanks to Bill Beats x Shubzilla, Mega Ran, and Jon Borca. Thanks for tuning in! Please feel free to reach out to us! We are grateful for each and every one of you that form our community! Intro/Outro music composed and produced by @darapnerd. Logo Artwork by https://www.thecolouryellow.art/ @j_brionne.You can find us on Spotify, Apple pods, & our original home Soundcloud. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @LadyBlerdspodcast. For questions and suggestions about the show email us at dontcastndrive@gmail.com spelled Don'tCast N Drive.

Happy Indigeneous Day

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 138:51


This episode, much like life itself, is filled with some dark moments, light humour, and lots of love. This is a friendly reminder that your existence is valid and you have impacted more people than you know. Happy Indigenous People's Day! Dave Chappelle is taking it on the chin once again! Free the Nip and slip into some fun conversation about intimacy and touch! Have no fear Eve comic is here! Work smart and play hard! Remember to invest in yourself! Health is Wealth. Wealth starts with the Environment! The Children are rising up! This is the perfect time to get to know us and for us to get to know you too.

Hottie Sauce In My Bag, Swag

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 104:44


Welcome to Lady Blerds Sing the the Blues! V is back in action. Love that chicken from Popeye's and so does Meg! Tooshort shows us some tall growth. Say it loud! We're out and we're proud. Did you know that Superman was into interspecies erotica? Sora has finally made the jump from our hearts and joins the battle in Super Smash Bros. Speaking of heart please support Rasar's family at gofundme.com/f/support-rasars-family, no amount is too small.

Home Depot Is A Fandom

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 116:32


Welcome to Lady Blerds Sing the the Blues! This episode, much like life itself, is filled with some dark moments, light humour, and lots of love. This is a friendly reminder that your existence is valid and you have impacted more people than you know. Also "Squid Games" has nothing to do with tentacles! Lolz! We air out some plus size complaints about size inclusivity (for men and women). And we dole out some plus size love for our fandoms....despite their problematic creators. This podcast is pro Black Women not anti Man and don't you forget it! This is the perfect time to get to know us and for us to get to know you too. Ending track - I Am by The Lique We love you, Rasar. Rest Easy

Take Care Of Yourself

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 88:22


Welcome to Lady Blerds Sing the the Blues! Trigger warning! This episode is a little more serious as we delve into Michaela Coel's speech regarding sexual assault and trauma. But don't worry we won't leave you down in a rut because there's plenty of giggles to be had for sure. Less stress more Fantasy Mario League please! Arcades may fade but our love for them will never die! Plus did you know that Prowess brings the heat? Just wait till they drop the beat! Join us for a nutty good time!

The Power Of Three

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 92:05


Welcome to Lady Blerds Sing the the Blues! This episode we are excited to introduce @prowessthetestament to the family, making our awesome duo a trio! Buckle up Buttercups we are going on a wild ride! Blaccents and Birth Announcements! Lizzo and Vampires! God of War...more like God of Woke! Tune into Lady Blerds Sing the Blues for more nerd news.Intro/Outro music composed and produced by @darapnerd @djtaiyouken @itsmarkcooper . GO LISTEN TO MAVERICK BY @gr3ys0n . Also VOTE VOTE VOTE for @wreckthesystem during their Opening Act Campaign. Logo Artwork by https://www.thecolouryellow.art/ @j_brionne.You can find us on Spotify, Apple pods, & our original home Soundcloud. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @LadyBlerdspodcast. For questions and suggestions about the show email us at dontcastndrive@gmail.com spelled Don'tCast N Drive.

ClickBait And Body Weight

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 110:50


Kylie encounters Trolls on the Gram! Click Bait had Sometimes V checking out Thor's sweet new Dad Bod in God of War. Has Serena Williams been pulling a Clark Kent this whole time? Spooky season is upon us, can't wait for all that Candy...Man! Can't wait for Neo's most excellent adventure? Neither can we! Tune into Lady Blerds Sing the Blues for more nerd news. Music in the podcast composed and produced by @darapnerd @itsmarkcooper @djtaiyouken . Logo Artwork by https://www.thecolouryellow.art/ @j_brionne.You can find us on Spotify, Apple pods, & our original home Soundcloud. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @LadyBlerdspodcast. For questions and suggestions about the show email us at dontcastndrive@gmail.com spelled Don'tCast N Drive.

The BoxCare and Quality Care feat. Chasmin Moses

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 46:27


Don't Cast n Drive features Ms. Chasmin Moses - founder of The BoxCare. At The Box Care's mission is to empower children to have autonomy over their bodies. They provide families with the tools to celebrate their child's development and have proactive conversations with their children. Its such as great resource for us regular menstruators to look forward to! Visit TheBoxCare at www.boxcare.com and check out their instagram @TheBoxCare

We Out Ch'yeh feat. Chasmin Moses and The Boxcare

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 119:39


Welcome back to Lady Blerds Sings the Blues with your girls Sometimes V and Kylie Toosmart! We are two big beautiful black women sharing our experiences and thoughts on nerd culture, local and national news, sexual health and wellness, and everything inbetween. Sometimes V is a busy trombonist with lots of exciting projects on the horizon. Kylie Toosmart is a social working poet and neuromuscular therapist. This week we are so lucky to have Chasmin with us to talk about the incredible work that she is doing with "The Box Care" . "The Box Care" helps children who menstruate navigate the journey of puberty. Kylie Toosmart discovers that child marriage is still legal in 19 states. Our hearts go out to Seyesha Mercado and her family as she and her husband continue to fight against the legal kidnapping of their children! Sometimes V gives us her opinion on "Suicide Squad" and the axe she has to grind with Batman films and the James Bond Franchise. Big Move Monday goes out to "SJ not for sale" a project dedicated to raising awareness about the damage that Tech Companies do to the local communities while at the same time uplifting the individuals that make San Jose a home. Thank you for listening to Lady Blerds Sing the Blues.Intro/Outro music composed and produced by @darapnerd. Logo Artwork by https://www.thecolouryellow.art/ @j_brionne.You can find us on Spotify, Apple pods, & our original home Soundcloud. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @LadyBlerdspodcast. For questions and suggestions about the show email us at dontcastndrive@gmail.com spelled Don'tCast N Drive.

Give Her Those Flowers!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 85:03


Welcome back to Lady Blerds Sings the Blues with your girls Sometimes V and Kylie Toosmart! We are two big beautiful black women sharing our experiences and thoughts on nerd culture, local and national news, sexual health and wellness, and everything inbetween. Sometimes V is a busy trombonist with lots of exciting projects on the horizon. Kylie Toosmart is a poet and neuromuscular therapist. If your Spidey senses are tingling it might be because we recorded this episode on the 59th National Spiderman Day. With great power comes great responsibility and nobody embraces that mantle like Black Women! We give flowers and support Simone Biles, Sha'caari Richardson, Naomi Osaka, and Surya Bonaly. Nerdy and Dirty has us contemplating alcohol and hookups. Thanks to the "Cinderella Law" Minecraft is now rated-R in South Korea. King Vader is the gift that keeps on giving with "Hood Dragon Ball Super" pt 2 so check that out on Youtube. This weeks call to action is for Friend of the Cast Mega Ran who had his equiptment stolen! Please support him if you can at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/megaran. Big Move Monday goes to Rainmaker, poet and author of "To My Future Wife". Thank you for listening to Lady Blerds Sing the Blues.Intro/Outro music composed and produced by @darapnerd. Logo Artwork by https://www.thecolouryellow.art/ @j_brionne.You can find us on Spotify, Apple pods, & our original home Soundcloud. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @LadyBlerdspodcast. For questions and suggestions about the show email us at dontcastndrive@gmail.com spelled Don'tCast N Drive.

Theres a Snake in My Boo

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 65:28


Welcome back to Lady Blerds Sings the Blues with your girls Sometimes V and Kylie Toosmart! We are two big beautiful black women sharing our experiences and thoughts on nerd culture, local and national news, sexual health and wellness, and everything inbetween. This weeks episode has us catching up with one another after taking a mini hiatus. Sometimes V is a busy trombonist with lots of exciting projects on the horizon. Speaking of exitement Blerdcon had it's share of highlights and controversies, especially when it came down to the cosplay contest so don't miss out on that convo! This episodes Nerdy and Dirty segment is a sexual health conversation centered around IUD's and Kylie Toosmarts recent uterine surgery. Don't worry though because it's not all weird science! Congratulations to Blerd Queen Linda Guillory for her two world records for having the largest collection of LCD and playable gaming systems. Big Move Monday goes to DJ Taiyouken for dropping his newest album "Lessons" it is out on Bandcamp! More convention conversations to come so stay tuned! Thank you for listening to Lady Blerds Sing the Blues.Intro/Outro music composed and produced by @darapnerd. Logo Artwork by https://www.thecolouryellow.art/ @j_brionne.You can find us on Spotify, Apple pods, & our original home Soundcloud. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @LadyBlerdspodcast. For questions and suggestions about the show email us at dontcastndrive@gmail.com spelled Don'tCast N Drive.

Harriet Tubman and Cookies

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 63:33


Happy Juneteenth!...sorta. Please engage with us as we are troubled yet cheery over some weird steps taken for the Black Community. Racism isn't cured! Work still needs to continue for us to see true equality within society. Davain Peterson, an old friend, joins us and reminisces on his podcast days and what Vegas was like during the pandemic. Like & Follow for all episodes new and old.

Millenials At Work

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 70:42


Welcome back to Lady Blerds Sings the Blues with ya girls Sometimes V and Kylie Toosmart! We are two fabulous fat femme queer Queens giving our fresh takes on the world around us. This week's episode we break away from our traditional layout and just have a good ole gab fest! Fanime 2021 was lit! Lady Blerds had a virtual panel called "Representation Matters" where we discussed what it's like being a blerd or poc watching Anime and not seeing ourselves in a positive light, but also about the improvements that have happened over time and how we can maintain this positive trajectory. Whew, what a sentence! Tune in to hear all about how we cope with the struggles of adulthood in a capitalist heteronormative society whilst being Black and a woman. Of course we couldn't get away with not having some sort of Blerd update so if you want to hear us laugh and cry about some weeb ish we got you covered. Last but never least we discuss some of the topics that literally have us singing the blues, among those being the case of Ryan Le-Nguyen, an Asian man in Michigan whose bail was set at a lowly $10,000 after he shot 6 year old Coby Daniel for retrieving his bike from his yard after Ryan chased him with a sledgehammer for playing in the area. The community rallied and his bail was adjusted to 100k. We discuss some tragedies that hit closer to home, SJPD's muder of Demetrius Stanley, and what we can do to help. Thank you for listening to Lady Blerds Sing the Blues, we appreciate each and ever one of you! You can find us on Spotify, Apple pods, & our original home Soundcloud. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @LadyBlerdspodcast. For questions and suggestions about the show email us at dontcastndrive@gmail.com spelled Don'tCast N Drive.

Pet the Dog feat. Natasha Singha

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 83:27


From returning to the classroom to protest music. Natasha is the leading example of how teachers should mentor their students transitioning from such a weird year. She also dives into her asexuality with a dash of bi-romatic. Shout out to her for giving some light to the asexual community. Also designing a dog in your next game? make sure we can pet it - the crowd will go wild.

dogs singha
Nerd on Nerd Crime feat. Kingsize the Vet

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 70:12


A true gem to the nerd culture KINGSIZE THE VET looks out for us all. From snacks to conflict, he keeps it real about rap and keeping us in check about how to go about sustaining identity. Check him out on Spotify and Youtube @KingsizetheVet

THIGH MASTER

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 80:40


Welcome back to Lady Blerds Sings the Blues with your girls Sometimes V and Kylie Toosmart! We are two big beautiful black women sharing our experiences and thoughts on nerd culture, local and national news, sexual health and wellness, and everything inbetween. This week's episode has us dishing on the physical adventures of being 30, flirty, and thriving! Did you know about the American Negro Baseball Leagues? Well you are about to find out in this weeks Black History Segment! Sometimes V spills the tea about Cynthia Kao's short "Groundhog Day For A Black Man" and the subsequent award winning Netflix film that failed to recognize her work as source material. We have a treat for y'all in todays Nerdy and Dirty Segment because it's all about Eproctophilia aka the flatulence fetish. Yasuke is finally here and we dish relatively spoiler free about our first impressions. We have some Fanime and Blerdcon updates for you as well so stay tuned. This podcast supports trans people and is devasted by the death of local Drag Queen Natalia Smut Lopez, please support "Help Bring Justice to the Beautiful Natalia Smut" gofundme. In more positive local news go check out 831lifestyle on Insta for family fun popups centered around food, art, and fun! Thank you for listening to Lady Blerds Sing the Blues. You can find us on Spotify, Apple pods, & our original home Soundcloud. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @LadyBlerdspodcast. Don't forget to like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel as well to see our beautiful expressive faces! For questions and suggestions about the show email us at dontcastndrive@gmail.com spelled Don'tCast N Drive

Don't Cast N Drive Woman Of Her Word Feat. Aliyah D. Qualls (320 Kbps)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 62:11


Listen, I've interviewed alot of folks but I bet yall never thought I'd be conversational with the baddest marching band and musical arranger, Aliyah Qualls! She's a french hornist who hails from Wisconsin but has placed her mark in everyone's hearts with her instrumental arrangements for band of pop music, musicals, and...Disney Channel songs!? Check her out on social media as @quallzilla but also on YouTube as Aliyah Danielle! She'll be flying to Espana soon to start her adventures with the Berklee School of Music...but don't worry - always catch her virtually.

Fuck Around and Find Out feat. Shubzilla

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 79:50


Welcome Back to Lady Blerds Sings the Blues! Thanks for hanging out with ya girls Sometimes V and Kylie Toosmart! This week's episode is the soul and embodiment of "F*ck around and find out!" with guest star Shubzilla aka The Side-eye Queen (known as "Shubzilla" on all platforms) as we talk about our week, the sadness that everyone in the hip hop world felt with the loss of DMX, Black Rob, and Shock G all the while dealing with the case of George Floyd;s murderer Derek Chauvin (guilty on all counts!) and the consequential murder of Ma'Khia Bryant by Officer Nicholas Reardon. While the topics of this weeks episode may be heavy at times just remember that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. And that light is the "Nerdy and Dirty" segment where we discuss sexual health and wellness to the best of our derpy abilities! Once you've recovered from "Nerdy and Dirty" it's smooth sailing with Nerdcore and News updates as Shubzilla blesses us with her VPC Judge knowledge and knowhow. Do you believe in M.A.G.I.C? Thats More Active Girls In Computing! If you do and you are a woman working in a S.T.E.M field please go check out getmagic.org and possibly join the Ministry of Magic! Thank you for listening to Lady Blerds Sing the Blues. You can find us on Spotify, Apple pods, & our original home Soundcloud. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @LadyBlerdspodcast. For questions and suggestions about the show email us at dontcastndrive@gmail.com spelled Don'tCast N Drive.

TANKSHIT feat. Yonex Jones

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 46:36


Welcome to Lady Blerds Sings the Blues! Its V's Birthday ~ YEEE YEEE! This episode - we brush on the ol' mess that is police brutality. Its absolutely exhausting and tragic that police thing they can just casually resign after killing another black and/or POC person. Though, lets celebrate Yonex - who don't give any fucks. He owns TankShitBox Truck which is your neighborhood friendly convenient store of limited edition snacks and street wear. You can find him on Youtube as Yonex Jones or on other social media as @Tankshitboxtruck. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Lady Blerds - we'll see yall next week.

Bonding Over Beef feat. Twill Distilled

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 89:11


Don't Cast n Drive always bringing in folks near and definitely far. Hailing from the East Coast - we have Twill Distilled - an overall artist, fashion designer, illustrator, director, rap artist and musician! We dive into being a right proper ally for the black community, her upbringing, her surgence with Wreck the System, and VPC. You can find Twill on most channels including WebToon @TwillDistilled Check out her webcomic StarHopper and Husky on Webtoon And check out for SailorDoom - a grand duo with Johnny Hacknslash competing in this year's Vocal Producer Challenge (VPC) nerdcorevpc.com You can find Don't Cast n Drive under LadyBlerdsPodcast on IG/Facebook. You can listen to just audio on Apple Pods, Spotify, & our original home Soundcloud.

THERE ARE NO SHOES

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 89:40


Welcome to another episode of Lady Blerds Sing the Blues with your girls Sometimes V and Kylie Toosmart. Donald Williams testimony at Derek Chauvin's trial is a game changer for sure. Steve Harvey is hosting the verzuz battle of a lifetime, The Isley Brothers vs Earh, Wind, and, Fire. Lil Nas X is all out of Satan Shoes, what will Nike do now? Martin Luther King Jr deserves another holiday. Happy Birthday to Maya Angelou, such a phenomenal woman! Worried you might be a fuckboi? Have no fear LadyBlerds are here to set the record straight. Congratulations to Tim Fox for being Gotham's first Black Batman! Will Mary Papazian finally recognize Gregory Johnson's murder at SJSU for the modern day lynching it was? Big Move Monday goes to WeHope for providing much needed services, find out how you can help at WeHope.org. Thank you for listening to Lady Blerds Sing the Blues. You can find us on Spotify, Apple pods, & our original home Soundcloud. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @LadyBlerdspodcast. For questions and suggestions about the show email us at dontcastndrive@gmail.com spelled Don'tCast N Drive. Intro/Outro music composed and produced by @darapnerd #TYGN Logo Artwork by https://www.thecolouryellow.art/ @j_brionne

Not Singing Happy Birthday

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 101:28


Welcome to Lady Blerds Sings the Blues, a podcast from two black besties who know how to boost eachother up when the going gets tough. Sometimes V and Kylie Toosmart get vulnerable about the obstacles that life can throw at you and some coping mechanisms to get through it. Rest in power Jessica Walters! Racism rears it's ugly head again in the current events section. Kylie Toosmart talks about the impact that Ramona Quimby had on her early years, rest in power Beverly Cleary. Happy Happy Birthday to the Supreme Queen Diana Ross. The Ladies have a blast talking about Acomophilia in this episode's Nerdy and Dirty segment. Lil Nas X is back at it again and better than ever! Netflix is releasing "Zero" on April 21, a story about a Black Italian Superhero! Sometimes V gives a wonderful update on how Grandma Xie is doing after she was targeted in a racist attack on the streets of San Francisco. Big Move Monday goes to Mariana Dorsey for her wonderful incorporation of ASL into her yoga platform. Follow her on Insta @signingsoul. Thank you for listening to Lady Blerds Sing the Blues. You can find us on Spotify, Apple pods, & our original home Soundcloud. Follow us on Instagram @LadyBlerdspodcast. For questions questions and suggestions about the show email us at dontcastndrive@gmail.com spelled Don'tCast N Drive.

Claim Lady Blerds Sing The Blues

In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

Claim Cancel