Is that Beyoncé playing on the TARDIS Jukebox? Ever since Freema Agyeman debuted as the Tenth Doctor's companion Martha Jones, I've wondered if we'd ever get a Black Doctor WHO. Could the show, with over 60 years of history, dare to make that … [Read more...] about Doctor Who: Alien Superstar
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Podcast: How Stephanie Williams conquered the comic book game
Hey everyone! Welcome back to another episode of THEBLERDGURL PODCAST. I'm thrilled about this week's chat with the talented Stephanie Williams. If you've dived into the comic book world, you've likely encountered her work in "Nubia: Queen of the … [Read more...] about Podcast: How Stephanie Williams conquered the comic book game
Podcast: Sasheer Zamata on Witches, Wokeness and Women
According to the National Library of Medicine, video games are more than just play; they've been shown to help with various mental disorders, from ADHD to anxiety. That's the heart of what we're getting into on this week's episode of "Theblerdgurl … [Read more...] about Podcast: Sasheer Zamata on Witches, Wokeness and Women
Podcast: Tanya DePass is on the front lines fighting for diverse and safe spaces in gaming
Although my conversation with gamer and activist Tanya DePass was initially recorded at the beginning of 2021 on THEBLERDGURL LIVE, our discussion around diversity in gaming and enduring the harassment that goes with it is still ongoing … [Read more...] about Podcast: Tanya DePass is on the front lines fighting for diverse and safe spaces in gaming
Podcast: Peter Ramsey was in the game long before the Spiderverse
My guest in this episode is Academy-Award Winning director Peter Ramsey. Of course, everyone knows Peter Ramsey is one of the co-directors on Sony's Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse, which won the team an Oscar. This was a historic moment for … [Read more...] about Podcast: Peter Ramsey was in the game long before the Spiderverse
Podcast: Ify Nwadiwe is a professional geek
Continuing my epic throwback series on the podcast is my interview with Ify Nwadiwe. Ify stopped by TBGL in season 2 to talk about how he balances being a writer, actor, comedian, gamer and how he dopes it all so smoothly. In our discussion he talked … [Read more...] about Podcast: Ify Nwadiwe is a professional geek
Podcast: How Xmiramira is unapologetically creating space for Black gamers
If you are an avid player of The Sims, a life simulation game that let’s players design the lives of simulated characters and watch as they “live” out their scripts, then you know that game has change a lot over the last 20 years. This episode I talk … [Read more...] about Podcast: How Xmiramira is unapologetically creating space for Black gamers
Podcast: Vita Ayala takes on the return of Milestone’s Static
If you are a fan of Milestone's most famous character Virgil Hawkins, then this is the episode for you. Vita Ayala ((New Mutants, Shuri), is the new writer on the series Static Season 1, and I talked to them about what it was like updating the … [Read more...] about Podcast: Vita Ayala takes on the return of Milestone’s Static