Welcome all freaks and Geeks! We are The Square Round Table. A collective of Blerds (Black Nerds) discussing all things Anime, Comics, Science and Pop culture related! Please join us for our weekly podcast. Jump right in. Don’t be scared, the water's fine
In this podcast episode, hosts review the first two episodes of the new Star Wars series, Skeleton Crew. We discuss the show's nostalgic adventure vibe, reminiscent of The Goonies, and its fresh take on the Star Wars universe. With adventure, friendship, and discovery themes, the series promises a captivating blend of youthful exploration and classic Star Wars storytelling.
We celebrate our podcast's milestone and dive into a lively debate about the best live-action Batman. We discuss various portrayals from Michael Keaton to Robert Pattinson, touching on key elements like bat suits, Batmobiles, and iconic scenes. The episode also pays tribute to Adam West's Batman and offers a top five ranking of Batman films.
Join hosts Dimitri and Marcus in this nostalgic episode as we reminisce about our favorite Dragon Ball Z moments, characters, and arcs. We discuss the series' impact on modern anime, share personal stories of growing up with Dragon Ball Z, and pay a heartfelt tribute to the late Akira Toriyama. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the franchise, this episode is a must-listen for any Dragon Ball enthusiast. Tune in for engaging conversations, fun memories, and thoughtful insights on one of anime's most beloved series.
Welcome back, freaks and geeks! This week, Dmitri and Marcus delve into the ultimate debate: Who is the best live-action Spider-Man? Join the Square Round Table Podcast as they analyze Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland's portrayals. From discussing Spider-Man's villains to analyzing which actor captured Peter Parker and Spider-Man's essence the best, this episode covers it all! Plus, stay tuned for their thoughts on potential future Spider-Man villains and the state of Tom Holland's Spider-Man in the MCU. Don't miss out on another nerd-filled discussion and join the conversation in the comments below!
In this episode of the Square Round Table Podcast, hosts Demetrius and Marcus return after a brief hiatus to review the anime 'Ray Ranger Reject,' also known as 'Go! Go! Loser Ranger!' They discuss their impressions of this unique twist on the Power Rangers concept, delving into the plot, character dynamics, and the show's thematic elements. The duo shares their thoughts on the Rangers' morally grey portrayals, the intriguing villains, and the show's overall animation quality. They also touch on their expectations for the upcoming season and reminisce about the classic Power Rangers series. Tune in for an in-depth discussion filled with insights and anime recommendations!
In this exciting episode, we celebrate the casting of Aaron Pierre as Jon Stewart in the upcoming live-action Green Lantern series, 'Lanterns.' Dive into discussions of Pierre's past roles, character dynamics alongside Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan, and the show's anticipated 'True Detective' meets 'Men in Black' vibe. Explore speculations on plot twists, character arcs, and potential cameos. Delve into James Gunn's vision for the DC Universe, the impact of this casting on superhero representation, and hopes for future crossovers with iconic characters like Batman and Superman. Tune in for passionate fan insights, storytelling expectations, and thrilling theories surrounding the Green Lantern lore. Don't miss out on engaging commentary, community gratitude, and recommended reading for new fans. Like, share, and subscribe to join the discussion on DC's evolving cinematic journey!
This week, join us as we dive deep into the nostalgic world of Power Rangers to celebrate its 30th anniversary. We explore everything from the impact of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers on our childhood to the intricacies of toys, lesser-known series, iconic Megazords, and memorable theme songs. We also discuss our favorite Ranger teams, evil Rangers, and villains, and share personal top five black Rangers and dream teams. Tune in for a mix of fun, history, and undying love for Power Rangers. Don't miss this memory-filled episode celebrating the legacy and contributions of Power Rangers over the years. It's MorphinTime!
We pay tribute to the legendary James Earl Jones. We discuss his extensive career, spanning over a hundred credits in film, voice acting, and Broadway. Reminiscing about his iconic roles in 'The Lion King,' 'Star Wars,' 'Coming to America,' and more, we reflect on how his powerful voice and commanding presence impacted our lives and inspired countless others. Join us as we share our favorite memories, explore his influence on pop culture, and address the recent use of AI to continue his legacy. This episode is a fitting homage to a man whose contributions to the arts will never be forgotten.
Join Us as we dive deep into a comprehensive review of Alien: Romulus, the new film bridging the story between Alien and Aliens. We discuss the movie's impact, character arcs, and the significance of the Sci-fi horror franchise. From sound mixing to practical effects, we leave no stone unturned. Tune in for engaging conversations, behind-the-scenes insights, and a thought - provoking analysis that every Alien fan will love!
Join Us as we discuss the new Batman: Caped Crusader!
Join us as we discuss the State of the DC Cinematic Universe. Is it too late to bounce back?
Join us as we give our thoughts on the new Deadpool Movie and the RDJ casting!
Join Us as we discuss the new star wars series The Acolyte
We take a deep dive into the MCU's progress. If it could recover and if so how. The best movies and the worst movies. Which actors/ actresses did the best with their characters
As Acolyte approaches its final episodes, We took a step back to ask whether we are still invested.
Join us as we discuss what we thought about the tv show based on the popular game, Fallout. This review will contain spoiler for the show! We discuss possible routes for season 2 as well as what we thought of the main three characters( Lucy, Maximus and The Ghoul)
Join us as we give our thoughts on the series as a whole and discuss possible options moving forward! _______________________________Squareroundtable Host social media Dmitri: @d_m33chiChad: @Stem.advocate.chadJosh: @input_output.JoshMarcus: @professorx_91Square Round Table social mediaInstagam: @squareroundtable1Twitter:@TheSquareround1
Hey freaks and geeks! We are back with our reviews! Us being big X-Men fans we had to give our review of the X-Men '97 ( first 3 eps) Being that we grew up with the original 90s show and loved it, we were excited to see if this show could recapture the essence of the original.
Being that the last day of Black History Month is upon us, you already know we had to end out the month with a fire
Join The Square Round Table Pod this week for our conversation with our good friend :3LON ( @_goths ). :3LON is an autodidact singer/songwriter/producer based in Baltimore, Maryland, specializing in electronic soundscapes as well as multimedia. :3LON explores themes that examine the state of humanity from a futuristic lense with nods to classic anime and fantasy rpg. t we will deep dive into Afrofuturism and how Anime, Videogames and Sci-fi play a big part in music
Joining us as we chat with Rodney Barnes. Rodney Barnes is an American screenwriter and producer. Barnes has written and produced The Boondocks, My Wife and Kids, Everybody Hates Chris, Those Who Can't, Marvel's Runaways, American Gods, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, and is currently an executive producer/writer on HBO's Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.
Join us as we talk with Henry Bonsu about his work with the hit show lazor Wulf!
Join us as we talk with Marice about his career
Listen to us discuss our opinions on the Ahsoka Season 1
Tune in for a VERY SPECIAL episode. This is the perfect way to end the spooky season!!! Our good friends over at @goosebumpsseries and @sptv were nice enough to send us some Goosebump's Goodies in honor of The new @disneyplus Goosebump's Series! As a horror fanatic and a long-standing Goosebump's fan it means the world to receive these wonderful gifts and accolades from a series so close to our hearts
For this year's Square Round Table Halloween Episode we are honored to sit down with The Queen of Black Horror Manga gigi_murakami ‼️‼️‼️‼️Gigi Murakami is an NYC native manga artist, illustrator, writer, content creator, and small creative business owner at the intersection of horror media, alt + nerd culture, and (schlocky) film. Her work blends Japanese manga art and vintage American comic and pulp aesthetics. She specializes in traditional ink and color illustrations, and manga art focusing on dark, fantastical, and dramatic themes!
We are honored to chat with Some gentlemen that are doing HUGE things in the world of Anime and Afro-Futurism! We sits down with Patrick Stout(@stoutsaiyan) and Asa Palmer(@eyeofmasai ) The Co-Creators of The HIGHLY ANTICIPATED Anime Series “Sentinel Six”
This week we chat with Writer, StoryTeller and Comic Book Creator, Jaromir François ( @sky_surfer117 )‼️Jaromir is known for pushing the boundaries of Sci-Fi and Fantasy while simultaneously creating grounded and relatable narratives. Tune in for our chat about comics, diversity, anime, and more‼️if you want to show support for his work his kickstarter is : https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/59729099/napoleon-from-the-machine-2
Tune in as we deep dive into the amazing adaptation that is the One Piece Live Action
Join us as we chat with Kyle Harvey AKA SuperDuperKyle(@superduperkyle) about his early life, what got him into music, anime that impacted him and many more!
Join Us as we talk with Sam Hauge(@samhaugemusic) about his incredible first album Out of Isolation. His album was created all by himself( he is a one-man band!) his website if you want to check out his album is samhaugemusic.com
Join us as we review Across the spiderverse. Also giving our thoughts on all of the characters and how they were handle in the movie and what we think is going to happen in the follow up movie!
Join Us as we discuss the new Transformers movie.
Join us as we give our thought on the new Flash Movie
Join us as we talk with Noel MacNeal who is famous for his roles in Bear in the Big Blue House and Sesame Street.
Join us as we try the new KFC chicken sandwich and talk about current nerd new
Carl is one of , if not the most influential person in Animation today! He has produced countless game changing cartoons including The Boondocks, BlackDynamite, Sugar & Toys and much more. Carl is also The Co-Founder of @wearemartianb ! We have him on the show to talk about all this and much more!!!!
Join us as we talk with Clay McLeod Chapman(@claymcleod) about working with Monkey Paw Productions and writing his book (Whisper Down the Lane).
Join Dmitrius and Marcus as we give our thoughts on the Antman movie!
Greetings Square Round Table Family! This week we have a truly special episode. As a horror fanatic this is very close to my heart. This week we have the honor of chatting with A Legend responsible for being the FIRST to bring nuanced Black Representation to The Horror Genre on a MASSIVE scale . This week we interview William Crain , Director of Blacula
Greetings Wizards and Muggles!!! This week The Square Round Table Boys are getting a peek inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter ⚡️⚡️⚡️This week we are honored to chat with Mary Grandpré, The Artist responsible for bringing Harry Potter to life.Mary Grandpré is an Award Winning American illustrator/Visual Artist best known for her cover and chapter illustrations of the Harry Potter books in their First U.S. editions published by Scholastic!
. Join us with Educator, Stop Motion Puppeteer, and Award Winning Animation Director @bonadona ✨✨✨Bona has a wide range of credits in commercial, feature, and television animation(Robot Chicken, Crossing Swords, etc ). Her primary focus is stop-motion animation and directing. While typically found in the animation department, she has experience as a seamstress, puppet/set fabricator, and production designer!
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Everybody Loves a Clown
Greetings Freaks and Geeks! Get ready for another AWESOME PODCAST from The Square Round Table Boys! This week we are taking it way way back to the 80s and the 90s. In recent years these eras have been the backdrop for many creative works including Stephen Kings It,Paper Girls and Stranger Things. This week we investigate what makes these time capsule shows so special and we discuss what retro sci-fi show trumps all the rest!
We are honored to to chat with @damionpoitier !!! Damion is an Award winning Actor known for portraying a wide array of diverse characters. Damion has appeared in countless cult classic films including Star Trek, Black Dynamite and Captain America:Civil War. Damion is also the FIRST Actor to portray THANOS in MCU's The Avengers
Join us this week with George Paul Knapp ( @georgepaulknapp )! George is a Filmmaker, Documentarian, and Award Nominated Actor, Best known for his portrayal of Kick-Ass in The @sleepwalk_studios Film “Kick-Ass: The Reboot”
In July of 1992 Horror Novelist R. L. Stine and Visual Artist/Illustrator Tim Jacobus would forever change the trajectory of children's literature with the Horror Fiction Series Goosebumps!!!! With over 400 million books sold, Goosebumps is the second-best-selling book series in history!This week we have the honor of chatting with ( @timjacobus ),The Artist responsible for creating the vibrant and terrifying cover art for the original Goosebumps series!
Welcome to The Square Round Table Podcast Halloween Special Pt. 2 with Special Guest: Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman !!!!!! First we examined Horror through a Black lens. Now we are taking a look at how popular culture has portrayed Black Characters in Horror throughout the inception of this divisive genre! After all, “We've always loved horror, it's just that horror, unfortunately, hasn't always loved us.” -Tananarive Due
Greetings Ghosts and Ghouls! Join The Square Round Table Podcast this week for Part 1 of our Halloween Special!!! This week we will chat with Award Winning Horror Novelist Brandon Massey! We will cover topics such as horror through a Black Perspective , the state of Black Horror narratives in media, And how Brandon made history with “Dark Dreams” ,the first horror anthology written and curated by black authors to be published by a major publishing house!
Join Us as we discuss our thoughts on Star Wars and the MCU moving forward. We discuss our thoughts on Andor (so far), She hulk( daredevils introduction to the MCU) and where we thing the Star Wars universe should focus more on moving forward!