Black Nerd Podcast

The crew breaks down the transformation of comic and anime conventions, debating whether ballooning badge prices, VIP velvet ropes, and corporate expo floors have priced out authentic fans and eroded the grassroots community spirit that built blerd culture.Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclifeGrab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.comGeneral TalkWeekly recap and post-Scare-A-Thon wrap-upBNP Nerdy Tour updates and convention schedule planningSunday Baldur's Gate 3 stream highlights with JS-1 & FameCommunity shoutouts and top posts from the /r/blacknerdgang Reddit communityThe PreciousJS-1: https://link.amazon/B05Q0AnGsFame:https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZXujREAHo9/?xtok=MTFsOXM5NXA1Y2d2Mg==Jaelyn: https://a.co/d/00XbrvB7Sloan: https://www.amazon.com/Fireborn-1-Franklin-Jonas/dp/1534330828/ref=sr_1_2?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.n8BwUHTZS2rBEb6nX28O4f-Z_D40cOispezqQmtrccpkFgXUbIvOMijEYwROmOR0rA2by6Uh4VfW-VvHOmfvJw2NWkzLmpJuSSYQv54HtG1qtox9INShh4ygtqY0m_-1HmKLs-Ahh1MBU6fd0wTrJ0gwwDaTNsJb7lHzQ56e-U6cEeFvoYTq3aKfk3SREqEB21vohX0qyNOJrOKoq-Sp7frOvtx2rMxpfe3_zKerPYQ.9JY7LVXljIBi-j_Cp6EoUHsVgNP0ho5L6bt0OPlk57U&dib_tag=se&keywords=fireborn&qid=1794178317&sr=8-2 Commercial #1Main Topic: Has Geek Fandom Lost Its Grassroots Soul?1. At what price point does convention pass inflation and tiered VIP badge access stop being about event security and start actively pricing real fans, families, and indie creators out of the room?What made early comic and anime conventions special that modern commercial megacons have completely lost to brand activations and influencer lines?With dedicated spaces like Blerdcon evolving alongside mainstream cons, how do creators of color protect the culture from corporate dilution while still scaling up?How can Black creators, podcasters, and vendors build sustainable, community-first local spaces that corporate sponsors can't buy out?Commercial #2Anime Watch: Cyborg 009GamesPub SimulatorGrave MistakesDawn Of DefianceWendys GameNewsFree Fortnite EverythinfgWhat type of Gamer are you?Phil CarlsonDOcking SimulatorStripper GameGTA Money AI Tin Foil Hat: Disney ConspiracyComic Of The WeekWould Marvel Do Better in DC or Marvel? A.I. Stuff: The Disney Cover UpShow & Social LinksInstagram: http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcastFacebook: http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcastReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9Website: http://blacknerdpodcast.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/vvcradioHost Instagrams:JS-1: http://instagram.com/js1thasupplierFame: http://instagram.com/fameplanbJaelyn: http://instagram.com/jaelynaleiseSloan: http://instagram.com/sloan_tempest

Welcome to Earth-443, a Marvel Universe where anti-mutant persecution has reached unprecedented heights. After generations of discrimination, mutantkind has secured its own territory along America's East Coast, the abolition of the Mutant Registration Act, and a measure of autonomy from the United States government and the United Nations. At the heart of this territory stands the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters, home to the X-Men. Though they remain heroes, their priorities have changed. Having fought long and hard for their people's survival, they focus their efforts on protecting mutantkind and defending mutant rights. The rest of the world's problems are no longer their responsibility.

The crew celebrates Tre Hampton's viral fan-made fighting game Martin: No Filter Fighters, honoring the 90s television classic Martin, while exploring how modern AI tools are empowering indie creators to deconstruct, remix, code, and revolutionize the future of video games.Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclifeGrab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.comGeneral TalkPost-Halloween wrap-up (Pictures & Videos)Scare-A-Thon 2 final takeaways, and what’s next for seasonal streamsTis The Night After Christmas (Gaming Stream)Sunday Baldur's Gate 3 live session highlights with JS-1 & FameAnime WatchThe PreciousJS-1: https://link.amazon/B01omkGfPFame: In the room with him!Jaelyn: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPL5b6fax/Commercial #1Main Topic: Honoring A TV Classic!! The Future is here now!!The Martin Fighting Game Phenomenon: How does Tre Hampton’s Martin: No Filter Fighters capture the humor and energy of the sitcom, and which iconic character (Sheneneh, Jerome, Cole, Tommy, or Bruh Man) has the nastiest combos?AI Breaking & Remaking Games: How are indie developers utilizing AI tools to deconstruct game engines, extract logic, and modify classic mechanics to build entirely new fan games and cross-genre mashups? (Spell Breaker come back)The Democratization of Game Development: Does the emergence of AI code assistants, automated sprite generation, and procedural asset creation mean solo creators can now match the output of small game studios?The Future of Gaming is Now: What classic 90s/2000s Black TV show or movie (e.g., New York Undercover, Blade, Living Single, or Undercover Brother) deserves the next indie video game adaptation using these modern development tools?Commercial #2Anime Watch: Anime Monthly Planner Talk!Games:Spell ChainOnce Human4 Penny CoffinsQuietNews:GTA 6 marketing is over the Top!Google LossesOnline TVA.I. Employee’sAI company purchases ADTShow & Social LinksInstagram: http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcastFacebook: http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcastReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9Website: http://blacknerdpodcast.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/vvcradioHost Instagrams:http://instagram.com/js1thasupplierhttp://instagram.com/fameplanbhttp://instagram.com/jaelynaleisehttp://instagram.com/sloan_tempestFor a look at the project in motion, check out the Martin: No Filter Fighters Showcase. This is the direct link to the game!!

The crew investigates iconic horror cinema ripped straight from real-world headlines, examining how true crime, genuine hauntings, and terrifying historical events inspired Hollywood's most notorious scares. Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclife Grab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.comGeneral Talk • Final Scare-A-Thon 2 recap, Halloween stream highlights, and horror movie marathonsSunday Baldur's Gate stream highlights with JS-1 & FameAnime Watch Thursday 9am (Patreon Exclusive)BNP Clubhouse Monday 10pm (Patreon Exclusive)The Precious JS-1: https://link.amazon/B02DabKmzFame: https://a.co/d/0e1Y1FLfJaelyn: https://www.instagram.com/p/De5FAmMFicd/?exln=MXZtbXc3cmZxMmFmYw== Sloan: https://a.co/d/07HXt8yH Commercial #1Main Topic: Horror Movies Created From Real Life! Where does Hollywood draw the line between genuine true crime and pure fabrication when adapting real-life killers like Ed Gein (Psycho, Texas Chain Saw Massacre)? Do claimed "true paranormal" events like The Conjuring or The Amityville Horror make movies scarier, or does real-world skepticism ruin the suspense? From historical terrors (Jaws, The Hills Have Eyes) to modern psychological scares, which real-life inspiration is actually more terrifying than the film adaptation?Commercial #2Anime Watch: https://youtu.be/3fFSDOvKKoo?is=QTYZEjV7o_ajWMIzNews: 1) Crazy wedding invites2) wwe v hip hop3) Playstation scam4) Sex robots5) 6)Tin Foil Hat / Comic Of The Week: Comic Of The Week: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8DMiHpWzvg4?is=RmiBlBYPJ8EbMMTo Show & Social Links[cite: 2] Instagram: http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcastFacebook: http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcastReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9Website: http://blacknerdpodcast.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/vvcradioHost Instagrams: JS-1: http://instagram.com/js1thasupplierFame: http://instagram.com/fameplanbJaelyn: http://instagram.com/jaelynaleiseSloan: http://instagram.com/sloan_tempest

The crew takes a spooky deep dive into the history of haunted houses, tracing their origins from early theatrical trickery and 19th-century ghost houses to modern-day commercial haunts, horror mazes, and immersive scream parks. Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclife | Grab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.comGeneral TalkScare-A-Thon 2 recap, Halloween stream highlights, and upcoming horror game schedulesSunday Baldur's Gate stream highlights with JS-1 & FameThe PreciousJS-1: https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-duoFame: https://a.co/d/03tJK3EWJaelyn:Sloan: https://www.pepperpiper.com/theseries Commercial #1Main Topic: History Of Haunted HousesWhere did the concept of haunted attractions originate, and how did early "ghost houses" transition into modern commercial scream parks?What are the most iconic classic haunted attraction tropes (animatronics, jump scares, maze layouts), and why do they still work?Personal stories: What are our favorite haunted house experiences, worst scares, and go-to Halloween haunts?Commercial #2Games:Jack The RipperDid you see that?Dawn Of DefianceAnime Watch: Housing Complex C : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT8QtXL4GSsNews:GTA marketing out of controlRussion Data Center blown upHood warfare 2Ikea Drop is hereThe Truth about “Muse”Martian GameTin Foil Hat / Comic Of The Week: Giants!!Comic Of The Week: Black SunShow & Social LinksInstagram: http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcastFacebook: http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcastReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9Website: http://blacknerdpodcast.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/vvcradioHost Instagrams:JS-1: http://instagram.com/js1thasupplierFame: http://instagram.com/fameplanbJaelyn: http://instagram.com/jaelynaleiseSloan: http://instagram.com/sloan_tempest

Synopsis: Continuing our Scare-A-Thon 2 season, the crew tackles digital rights, ownership in the modern gaming era, and the terrifying reality of losing access to games, digital media, and virtual purchases overnight.Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclifeGrab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.comGeneral TalkScare-A-Thon 2 updates, co-op horror stream highlights, and October exclusive dropsBlerd-Print Album Available Now!Sunday Baldur's Gate 3 stream with JS-1 & FameAnime Watch Thursdays 9amBNP Clubhouse Mondays 10pmThe PreciousJS-1: https://www.geeksoutfit.com/products/sci-fi-space-vessel-toile-seamless-pattern-geek-ugly-cardigan-sweaters?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=23859270405550795&utm_term=23859270801040795&utm_content=23859270800990795&utm_id=23859270405550795&fbclid=PAb21jcAU4yrFleHRuA2FlbQEwAHBkb2YCYWRpZABUw-Fg2m4bc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTY3MDY3MzQzMzUyNDI3AAGn7yc-y-GSvaW1DeqPvJL1fwkG5m5_kVF98Mkd4fTN-9bVabfbEDBklDYzNVM_aem_RueJaIKG3WSmC_bG37wz9A&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0BMABwZG9mAmFkaWQAVMPhYNpuG3NydGMGYXBwX2lkDzU2NzA2NzM0MzM1MjQyNwABp-8nPsvhkr2ltQ3qj7yS9X8JBuZuf5FRffDJHeH0zfvW1Wm32xAwZJQ2MzVT_aem_RueJaIKG3WSmC_bG37wz9AFame: https://a.co/d/0hdRx7B6Jaelyn: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdgKhgSAfIW/?cplk=MWVvNm93bzh2b21vZQ==Sloan: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4473434252/cyberpunk-anubis-mask-black-resin?ref=user_profileCommercial #1Main Topic: If You Can't Own It, It Can't Be StolenDigital Licensing vs. True Ownership: When a digital marketplace shuts down or revokes access to a game or movie you bought, is it actually stealing, or did we just sign away our rights in the Terms of Service?The Always-Online Era: How do server shutdowns, DRM (Digital Rights Management), and physical media disappearing impact game preservation and gamer trust?NFTs, Crypto & Digital Collectibles: Did the promise of "true digital ownership" through Web3 fail, or is there still a future where digital assets actually belong to the buyer?Personal Horror Stories: What is a piece of digital content, game, or account you lost access to that made you realize "buying" digitally isn't actually owning?Commercial #2Comic Of The Week:Games:MilitsionerBruiser's 2D BoxingSilver PinesNewsMario Bros HackSome new websitesD&D x Star Wars collab?ZodiacGOGGTA 6 Radio stations!Riddle of the WeekA.I. Stuff:AI on usbAgents For BusinessShow & Social LinksInstagram: http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcastFacebook: http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcastReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/Website: http://blacknerdpodcast.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/vvcradioHost Instagrams:http://instagram.com/js1thasupplierhttp://instagram.com/fameplanbhttp://instagram.com/jaelynaleisehttp://instagram.com/sloan_tempest

Continuing our Scare-A-Thon 2 season, the crew dives deep into the history and evolution of survival horror. We trace the genre from its earliest pixelated foundations like 3D Monster Maze, Sweet Home, and Alone in the Dark up through the iconic golden era (Resident Evil, Silent Hill) and into modern-day scares. Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclife Grab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.comGeneral TalkRecap of Scare-A-Thon 2 co-op streams, cosplay contest entries, and October dropsHighlights from the Sunday Baldur's Gate stream with JS-1 & FameCommunity shoutouts and highlights from the /r/blacknerdgang Reddit communityThe PreciousJS-1: https://amzn.to/4hFeRwOFame: https://a.co/d/04cahhSAJaelyn:Sloan: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4528662494/iron-fist-faceshell?ref=share_ios_native_control Commercial #1Main Topic: The Genesis Of Horror GamesThe Early Foundations: What were the true ancestors of horror gaming? (From 3D Monster Maze and Capcom's Sweet Home to Infogrames' Alone in the Dark).The Golden Era: How did Resident Evil coin the term "Survival Horror," and how did Silent Hill shift the genre toward psychological dread?Mechanics of Fear: How have gameplay loops (limited ammo, awkward camera angles, inventory management) evolved to create tension across generations?Personal Scares: What was the first horror game that genuinely terrified each host, and what makes a horror game work today?Commercial #2Games:News:Star War’s Jedi game leak?Social Media CapWarp DriveX-Men ZodiacRiddle of the Week *A.I. Stuff: Show & Social LinksInstagram: http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcastFacebook: http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcastReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/Website: http://blacknerdpodcast.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/vvcradioHost Instagrams:http://instagram.com/js1thasupplierhttp://instagram.com/fameplanbhttp://instagram.com/jaelynaleisehttp://instagram.com/sloan_tempest

Synopsis: The crew explores the ancient origins of Halloween, tracing its roots from the Celtic festival of Samhain to modern trick-or-treating, costumes, and pop culture scares.Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclifeGrab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.comGeneral TalkRecap of Scare-A-Thon 2 updates and upcoming horror streamsBaldur's Gate Sunday stream highlights with JS-1 & FameCommunity highlights from the /r/blacknerdgang Reddit communityThe PreciousJS-1: https://amzn.to/4yl7e5KFame:Jaelyn: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcIRNAAMys-/?stkn=MXVmZ3luenN2cDdpYw==Sloan: https://www.midtowncomics.com/p/2576667-marvel-mangaverse-ghostlocke-1-one-shot-cover-a-regular-yuji-kaku-cover/ Commercial #1Main Topic: How Did Halloween Start?What are the ancient origins of Halloween, and how did Samhain transition into modern trick-or-treating?Why do we dress up in costumes, and how did horror pop culture embrace the holiday?What are our favorite personal Halloween memories, movies, and scary tropes?Commercial #2Anime Watch:Games:Sleeping DogsRock Paper SeveredThe RoadNews:Mahershala Ali explains a lot on his new interviewMeta Quest VR Headset 4 look promising. Introducing Meta VR Glasses | Spring 2027Zeus Network adding streaming a chat to their app?Blerdcon raised their prices & people are flipping out.OSIRISTin Foil Hat:Comic Of The Week:A.I. Stuff:Show & Social LinksInstagram: http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcastFacebook: http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcastReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9Website: http://blacknerdpodcast.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/vvcradioHost Instagrams:http://instagram.com/js1thasupplierhttp://instagram.com/fameplanbhttp://instagram.com/jaelynaleisehttp://instagram.com/sloan_tempest

Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclifeGrab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.comGeneral TalkWeekly Recap The Indie Show Mixtape Release November 10th 8pm “The International Incident!!Sign Up For Patreon BNP Clubhouse/ BlerdPrint/ GamesBNP TourBaldur’s Gate 3 Session 20 at 8pm!Scare-A-Thon 2 Coming!!Thursday Morning @9am Anime Watch on our Patreon With Fame!The Precious: JS-1: https://amzn.to/3SMMowGFame: Jaelyn: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVJBLkkAH6N/?stkn=MWdzly7cmZxZGJhNGVwcA==Sloan: https://www.konkretcomics.com/product-page/akolyte-bundle-pack Commercial #1Main Topic: Commercial: #2Games: RewindedPro Ship SimulatorFright TrainNews: A.I. raceSZA Got Vans Coming Out?Friend QuestionFree SoftwareTin Foil Hat: Psychic/ Gnomes or Magic Cult? Comic Of The week: Gago the Imperial AlphaInstagram:  http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcast  facebook:   http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcastReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9website: http://blacknerdpodcast.comhttp://twitter.com/vvcradio   http://instagram.com/js1thasupplier  http://instagram.com/fameplanbhttp://instagram.com/jaelynaleisehttp://instagram.com/sloan_tempest

Scare-A-Thon 2What is The Scare-A-Thon?Why are we Raising MoneyAnnounce The New Scare Season!!Announce the New Gamers & gamesBreakdown the rules of the scare-a-thonJoin Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclifeGrab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.comGeneral TalkWeekly Recap The Indie Show Mixtape Release July 4, 8pmSign Up For Patreon BNP Clubhouse/ BlerdPrint/ GamesBNP TourBaldur’s Gate 3 Session 20 at 8pm!Scare-A-Thon 2 Coming!!Thursday Morning @9am Anime Watch on our Patreon With Fame & Friday Morning at 9am on TikTok & Twitch as he plays Resident Evil 8