Welcome to the Snark Tower Podcast. We focus on social justice and nerd culture through an intersectional feminist lens, presented by husband/wife duo Matt and Bella.
Happy (belated) International Podcast Day! In our inaugural episode, we chat with our pal Jen from "How to Make a Memory" about, what else? Podcasts! What we listen to, how we got into them, and who our influences are. Additionally: our excitement over Captain Marvel, Matt is REALLY into Riverdale, and oh my god, have you heard the new Panic at the Disco album yet?? Facebook: www.facebook.com/SnarkTowerPodcast Twitter: @SnarkTower Patreon: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion
Holy Shirt! It's Here! The long referenced, heavily procrastinated, thoughtfully researched Ready Player One episode! Joined by Bella and Mina of the Geekend Amazons and guest host Keith, the characters and content of the Book "Ready Player One" are dissected. This episode was recorded prior to most of the trailers being released and months prior to the film release. It's a little dated, but not too much. The intro that was added to the beginning of the episode was recorded on the road using my phone and Mina of Geekend Amazons was kind enough to add it to the beginning, even after all the work she did editing this behemoth. This is the last official send-off of "Talk Nerdy to Me" as our intro and outro. We are infinitely grateful to K-Face Rules for allowing these little no-name podcasts to use their song for the past almost 2 years.
The media has a bigger influence than we think over how women and girls look at themselves and each other. In this episode, the Amazons watched the 2011 documentary “Miss Representation” and had a no holds barred discussion about the topics covered - from plastic surgery to “redomestication”, it’s all pretty awful. Facebook: Geekend Amazons Podcast Twitter & IG: @GeekendAmazons Please consider donating to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion
The Geekend Legion has SUPER EXCITING NEWS and I promise, you're going to want to hear it! There's laughs! A new intro! A special guest! Inside jokes! Basically, we're goofballs for about twenty minutes. Enjoy!
In this episode, Matt is joined by Dan of Techquila to drink some super boozy margaritas and discuss some interesting topics. This episode is a little higher on the swear jar dollar total, so listen with headphones at work. Also, we have a new Intro and Outro: We Are Legion, written by Matt Hope you enjoy the episode.
Can a cartoon with a mainly male cast be feminist? Of course it can. Is it perfect? Not quite. Your strong, smart, sensual hosts discuss the feminist aspects of their favorite cartoon, Bob’s Burgers. .....Butts. Facebook: Geekend Amazons Podcast Twitter & IG: @GeekendAmazons Please consider donating to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro: “Talk Nerdy to Me”, K-Face Rules
Geekend Warriors is back with a new format and some very strong thoughts. In this episode (guest starring Yamina from Geekend Amazons), we talk about some highlights from the Oscars, the perfection that is Black Panther, and how to be a better ally. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe! Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/geekendlegion
What white nonsense is this?! The white savior complex is a tired and unnecessary trope that appears time and time again in pop culture, but also in real life. From “Pocahontas” to volunteer tourism, Mina and Bella discuss how obnoxious the white savior trope is, and how white people need to take several seats. Enjoy the promo from one of our favorite shows, “Queens”! Intro & Outro: “Talk Nerdy to Me”, K-Face Rules Patreon: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Facebook: Geekend Amazons Podcast Twitter & IG: @geekendamazons
For a very NSFW Valentine's Day episode, the Amazons have a chat with Claire, AKA Goddess Chloe Luxe, a real life dominatrix. Claire gives us a peek inside the kink community, what the media often gets wrong, and the best way to get into it if you're curious. Plus there's some juicy stories. Hide the kids, it's BDSM time! Intro & Outro: “Talk Nerdy to Me”, K-Face Rules Twitter & IG: @GeekendAmazons Facebook: Geekend Amazons Podcast Please consider donating to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion
Bow down to your Master! The Amazons are back and they’re cautiously optimistic about what 2018 will bring. We talk about what’s coming up in 2018 that we’re looking forward to, and why you should be too! Support our Patreon: https:/www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Facebook: https://facebook.com/geekendamazons Twitter & Insta: @GeekendAmazons
WE DID IT. IT'S THE LAST FULL EPISODE OF NPPM! Keith leads the Legion into a lightning round of "songs that make you _____". It's a mixed bag of everything from LL Cool J to Kesha to Pantera to Ariana Grande. There's a little bit of something for everyone! Please consider donating to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro: "Talk Nerdy to Me" - K-Face Rules
The penultimate Music Week episode! We're almost there, guys! This was a little bit of a longer one but it was a really fun one! We discuss our top five favorite albums. Please consider donating to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro: "Talk Nerdy to Me", K-Face Rules
Short and sweet is the name of this game! We are super tired, you guys. Music Week! Songs! Memories! You get the idea. The theme for this episode is, what’s a song you associate with a particular person? Please consider donating to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro: “Talk Nerdy to Me” - K-Face Rules
Tonight, we are in the final throes of National Podcast Posting Month, so hold onto your earbuds and get ready. Music Week continues with the Legion talking about songs they recall from childhood. Because you too have resisted the urge to sing "Sweet Caroline" in public without adding the "BA BA BAAAA". Please consider donating to the Patreon page: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro: "Talk Nerdy to Me", K-Face Rules
Ohhhh it's been a long night. Here's episode #25, the fourth we are releasing in a single night in a frantic dart to the finish line of National Podcast Posting Month. For the third episode of Music Week, the Legion discusses the way the media and pop culture affected our tastes in music! Please consider donating to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro Music: "Talk Nerdy to Me" - K-Face Rules
Video killed the radio star? Not quite - but we do have a lot to say about our favorite music videos. Whether obscure or iconic, animated or live action...you’ve been hit by, you’ve been struck by the Geekend Legion! Please consider donating to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro: “Talk Nerdy to Me” - K-Face Rules
Oh hey and welcome back to Geekend Warriors, and we are in the home stretch of national podcast posting month, and it’s music week! We start by discussing our favorite movie or TV soundtracks - from Star Wars to Garden State, from Birdman to Whip It! It’s a mixed bag. Please check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro: “Talk Nerdy to Me”, K-Face Rules
Take a walk down memory lane one last time as the Legion closes out Nostalgia Week by talking about our favorite fond memories. Bella is too old for concerts, Keith recalls an IRL video game quest, Mina tells of a family road trip, and Matt talks of his favorite time with his grandfather. It’s a little heavy but totally sweet, we promise! Please consider donating to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro: “Talk Nerdy to Me”, K-Face Rules
To quote LL Cool J, “Don't call it a comeback”. But this nostalgia packed episode is all about it - we are talking about our favorite celebrity comebacks/reinventions. We’ve got a former boy band member, one of the Avengers, one that finally snagged an Oscar, and a midnight cowboy. Who are they? Listen and find out! Please contribute to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro Music: “Talk Nerdy to Me”, K-Face Rules
In this Nostalgia Week episode, the Legion looks back at the people they used to be and talk about the things from pop culture that ultimately shaped our personalities and made us the nerds we are today! Please consider donating to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro: “Talk Nerdy to Me”, K-Face Rules
Holy Furbies on fire! It’s NPPM episode #19! This time we talk what was trendy when we were kids - and a couple of them are still around and some are even making a comeback! Stash your trapper keeper and cuddle up with your Beanie Babies, and have yourself a listen! Please consider donating to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro: “Talk Nerdy to Me”, K-Face Rules
Hello darkness my old friend. Nostalgia week continues with our favorite reboots! Yes, what’s old is new again and it looks like a lot of our old favorites are coming back in a big way! Please consider donating to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro: “Talk Nerdy to Me” - K-Face Rules
Fashion! Turn to the left! Fashion! Fashion! We are the goon squad And we're coming to town Beep-beep! That’s right we’re talking about nostalgic fashion in this episode of NPPM! It was all pretty bad, you guys. Please consider donating to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro: “Talk Nerdy To Me” - K-Face Rules
Oh hey welcome back to Geekend Amazons and National Podcast Posting Month! It’s the kickoff of Nostalgia Week! We’ll be talking about things we grew up with that made the biggest impacts. Part one - actors! Matt goes old school, Bella goes new school, Keith goes obscure, and Mina takes the whole damn cake! Please donate to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro: “Talk Nerdy to Me”, K-Face Rules
Probably the cutest episode we've ever done! This episode, we steal the idea from the charming podcast "Can I Pet Your Dog" - except, not all of us here at the Geekend Legion have dogs, so let's call it, "Can I Pet Your Pets?" Keith talks about becoming a first-time cat dad to Stevie; Mina recounts the journey of bringing her Boston terriers over from Puerto Rico; and Matt and Bella tell their joint story about going from zero to three cats in a matter of a few short years! Also, we play "Name That Dog"! We are getting closer to solving the issue with the audio drifting - thanks to those who have stuck it out. We are a work in progress! Instead of Patreon, please consider donating to any of the following rescue organizations: Brandywine Valley SPCA: http://bvspca.org Rabito Kontento: https://rabitokontento.org Huellitas De Amor, Inc: https://www.facebook.com/HuellitasdeAmorInc/ Eleventh Hour: http://www.ehrdogs.org Poor Paws: http://www.poorpawsrescue.com Intro & Outro: "Talk Nerdy To Me", K-Face Rules
Let's crack into another episode of Geekend Legion Steals Your Idea! This time it's "And That's Why We Drink", a delightful comedy podcast about true crime and the paranormal. Matt recounts his most traumatizing ghost encounter, Keith talks about a serial killer from his home county, Mina goes OG with a tale of murder and deception from her family in Puerto Rico, and Bella recounts the sad death of a girl she used to work with - and *that's* why we drink! Please donate to our Patreon? www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro: "Talk Nerdy to Me", K-Face Rules
As we continue our theme of "Legion Steals Your Idea", Keith leads us in a couple of games from the podcast "Julian Loves Music" where we get confused by metal music, and share embarrassing childhood stories. Then, Keith invents his own offshoot, "Keith Loves Video Games". There's an amusing cat anecdote in between. Please consider donating to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro: "Talk Nerdy to Me" - K-Face Rules
We are keeping this episode short and sweet! We steal an idea from friend Jennifer Tierney and her lovely podcast "How To Make a Memory", and talk about things we've made that mean the most to us, or things that we are proud of. Bella discusses a coveted family recipe, Mina talks about crafting outside her comfort zone, and Matt reveals the steps to becoming more woke. You can listen to "How To Make a Memory" on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-make-a-memory/id1266316130?mt=2 Happy Veterans Day to those who served! Please consider donating to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro: "Talk Nerdy to Me", K-Face Rules
Episode 10 of NPPM brings us to some dark places as "Legion Steals Your Idea" continues and we honor our new favorite podcast, Techquila! Keith made us all watch the new cult classic "The Room", and then we recorded our reactions while taking a shot every ten minutes. Sorry in advance for all the yelling and beatboxing. Please consider donating to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro: "Talk Nerdy To Me" - K-Face Rules
The Geekend Legion loves movies - so this is Geekend Legion Loves Doug Loves Movies! This is week 2 of National Podcast Posting Month, and the theme for the week is "Geekend Legion Steals Your Idea". Today, Keith leads the rest of us in three games from one of his favorite shows, Doug Loves Movies! Please consider donating to our Patren: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro: "Talk Nerdy to Me", K-Face Rules
We have reached the end of the writing prompts theme! We did it! We end on a strong note! What do you want your future and/or potential children and/or niblings to learn from you? And, what’s something in your life that’s kicking ass right now? We apologize in advance for Keith’s horrible fake Russian accent. Please consider donating to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro: “Talk Nerdy to Me”, K-Face Rules
Oh boy, this one is a good one. The Legion reveals three little known facts about themselves - all of them have at least one embarrassing one, so don't worry. Then they talk about one thing that they're excited about. **THIS EPISODE HAS AUDIO ISSUES AND WE ARE WORKING ON FIXING IT** Please consider donating to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/geekendlegion Intro & Outro: "Talk Nerdy to Me" - K Faced Rules
The National Podcast Posting Month train keeps on chugging along! Our questions tonight: what's a lesson you learned the hard way, and what's a superhero movie you never get tired of watching? We get heavy, we get funny, and we surprise each other. Please support our Patreon: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro Music: "Talk Nerdy to Me" - K Face Rules
The theme of Writing Prompts continues! Keith comes out as a Brony, Mina wants to try a Flaming Moe, Bella is highly amused by subversive cross stitch, and Matt needs to keep his day job and not pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a foley artist. Our discussion topics today: three fictional places we'd each like to visit, and what's something in your life that you'd like to improve? Please consider donating to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/geekendlegion Intro & Outro: "Talk Nerdy to Me", K-Face Rules
This episode of NPPM gets a little mushy, as the Writing Prompts theme continues. The topics at hand - things that make us happy, and ways to win our hearts. Can't you just feel the love? Please consider donating to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro: "Talk Nerdy to Me", K-Face Rules
Day 3 of NaPodPoMo brings us a second day of the Writing Prompts episode, and the Legion delves into some deep questions that take them off the rails: what is something someone told you about yourself that you never forgot? What are three of your pet peeves? We go off topic a lot, and there's a lot of raw content because we are NOT about editing. Please consider donating to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro: "Talk Nerdy to Me", K-Face Rules
We've entered into the first week of National Podcasting Month, and our topic is: writing prompts! We choose two writing prompts at random and in turn, we will each answer them and have some good laughs in between. Our questions tonight: What makes you laugh out loud? What fictional character inspires you? This episodes contains Harry Potter spoilers, Game of Thrones spoilers, Charles Dickens spoilers, and, strangely, New Testament spoilers. Links to funny videos discussed in the episode: Mina's Jurassic Park Video: https://youtu.be/-w-58hQ9dLk Bella's Highlight From the Li'l Sebastian Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUvkyBH--D0 Keith's Strongbad Video: http://homestarrunner.com/sbemail101.html Matt's Dog Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRAsACqvswc Game Grumps, Battlekid/"Jennifer Dumped Me": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDQOEXNzGPw Please consider donating to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/geekendlegion Thanks to K-Face Rules for letting us use their song "Talk Nerdy to Me" for our intro & outro. Schedule for the month: 1) Warriors 2-8)Amazons 9-15) Warriors 16-22) Amazons 23-29)Warriors 30) Amazons nanopodmogeekendlegiongeekendwarriorslookgoodfeelgoodgeekendamazonslegionstelsyourideaswritingpromptsnostalgiaweekmusicweektvmoviesgames90s
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Legion participating in National November Podcasting Month. Every day for the next thirty days, the Legion will post an episode. What will they be? Well, you're gonna have to listen to find out! Keith, Matt, Mins, and Bella have a quick discussion about what the next month will bring, and what you can look forward to! Wubba Lubba Dub Dub! Thanks to K-Face Rules for allowing us to use their song "Talk Nerdy to Me" as our intro and outro. Schedule for the month: 1) Warriors 2-8)Amazons 9-15) Warriors 16-22) Amazons 23-29)Warriors 30) Amazons
Happy Halloween!! It’s time for getting cozy under blankets, sipping hot cider, and getting the bejeezus scared out of you! The horror film genre is a confusing one - is it feminist, or is it misogynist? It’s...a little of both actually. Mina talks about her favorite horror films while Bella just tries to keep it together (because scary movies are scary), but they also examine why horror is now truly a woman’s game and how women are taking it back. Please consider donating to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro Music: "Talk Nerdy to Me", K-Face Rules
In this episode, Matt and Keith discuss videogames that have been made into movies. The good, the bad, and the worse. Take a trip down memory lane, from Super Mario Bros to Mortal Kombat and (almost) everything in between. Thanks to K-Face Rules for allowing us to use their song "Talk Nerdy to Me" as our intro and outro.
No doubt about it, the true crime genre is a woman’s game! From entire TV networks to countless podcasts, women participate in droves! The Amazons have a chat with their friends from Wine & Crime to talk about why we think we as women are so drawn to it, including some personal experiences. This episode is NSFW. Thanks to K-Face Rules for allowing us to use their song "Talk Nerdy To Me" as our intro and outro.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand we're back. For real this time! In this episode we welcome Keith to the show, learn what the Amazons have been up to, talk about upcoming episodes, and remind you where to find us on social media! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Thanks to K-Face Rules for letting us use their song "Talk Nerdy to Me" as our intro and outro.
It's the golden age of television and the summer of 2017 has pretty great to us gals. Between Wonder Woman kicking ass on movie screens, and GLOW slamming the feminism down on our Netflix queues, boy have we been #blessed. Let's crank up that AC and end the summer with a binge watch! Pass the snacks. Please donate to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro Music: "Talk Nerdy to Me", K-Face Rules
The term "toxic masculinity" can be taken out of context, and often misunderstood. What exactly makes toxic masculinity the worst? How can we identify it? How can one avoid falling into its pitfalls? Is there one right way of being a man? (Spoiler alert: no). Get ready as the Amazons tackle toxic masculinity and discuss about their favorite male pop culture role models. *Listen with headphones* Please consider contributing to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro Music: "Talk Nerdy to Me", K-Face Rules
We are closing out Pride Month with a discussion on the invisible orientation: asexuality. Bella and Mina have a chat with their friend Monica, who identifies as ace, about what it is, how relationships work, and dispel a few myths. Consider donating to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro: "Talk Nerdy to Me", K-Face Rules
Happy Pride!!! It's time to get BabaSHOOK as Mina and Bella discuss their favorite (and, let's face it, least favorite) queer representations on television. Head's up: it's about to get really, really gay. PS: due to audio issues we can't fix, please listen to this episode with headphones or an aux output! VISIT OUR PATREON PAGE: https://www.patreon.com/GeekendLegion Intro & Outro: "Talk Nerdy to Me", K-Face Rules
She's beauty, she's grace, she'll kick you in the face. In this episode, we are honoring the lady badasses, the action girls, the warrior women. From Xena, Warrior Princess to Zoe Washburne ("Firefly"), from fantasy kingdoms to outer space, here's a small sampling of the brave and bold female fighters who inspire us. Intro & Outro Music: "Talk Nerdy to Me", K-Face Rules
Betty and Veronica. Jackie and Marilyn. Sandy and Rizzo. Examples of the saint-slut dichotomy (or the madonna-whore complex) are rampant in pop culture. But what exactly is it, and how is it harmful? Time to get nerdy and Freudian, folks! Intro and Outro Music: "Talk Nerdy to Me", K-Face Rules
In the conclusion of our evolution of gaming series we talk about the rise in popularity of retro style gaming and new versions of retro games. Keep an eye out for a new way to enjoy geekend warriors, our new twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/geekendwarriors ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- We also talked about comebacks...specifically these: Game: Street Fighter 3: Third Strike Tournament: EVO 2004 Players: Daigo Umehara vs Justin Wong https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS5peqApgUA Game: Marvel vs Capcom 2 Tournament: EVO 2007 Players: Yipes vs Justin Wong https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAdtFRs2yhA Game: Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo Tournament: ? Players: ? vs Daigo Umehara https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-mEn9QprLI Game: Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo Tournament: EVO 2006 Players, Afrolegends vs Daigo Umehara https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3wdoe2qFqo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks to K-Face Rules for allowing us to use their song "Talk Nerdy To Me" as our intro and outro.