Black Nerd Podcast
Black Nerd Podcast

Black Nerd Podcast

Jamal Smith

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Join us every week as we discuss NERD culture, video games, comics, science, technology and much more. This is a safe space for blerds from all walks of life to have fun, learn and find friends!

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Super Hero’s We Can Do Without [Black Nerd Podcast]
JUN 15, 2026
Super Hero’s We Can Do Without [Black Nerd Podcast]
<html><p>Pop culture is completely saturated with capes, cowls, and multi-million-dollar cinematic universes—but let’s be honest, not every hero deserves a spot on the roster. This week, the crew dives deep into the comic book vault to weed out the worst of the worst in an episode they're calling <strong>"Super Heroes We Can Do Without."</strong> </p><p>Join Our Patreon: <u><a href="http://patreon.com/vvclife" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/vvclife</a></u></p><p>Grab Some Gear: <u><a href="http://vvcmerch.com" target="_blank">http://vvcmerch.com</a></u></p><p>General Talk</p><ol><li><p>Weekly Recap </p></li><li><p>Sign Up For Patreon</p></li><li><p>BNP Tour</p></li><li><p>Baldur’s Gate 3 Session 20 at 8pm!</p></li><li><p>Monday Night Co Op “Operation Tango!!</p></li><li><p>Vote For New Game</p></li><li><p>Thursday Morning @9am Anime Watch on our Patreon With Fame &amp; Friday Morning at 9am on TikTok &amp; Twitch as he plays Resident Evil 8 </p></li></ol><p>The Precious: </p><p>JS-1: <u><a href="https://amzn.to/4uGJsOV" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4uGJsOV</a></u></p><p>Fame:<u><a href="https://a.co/d/04gctW4F" target="_blank"> https://a.co/d/04gctW4F</a></u></p><p><br/>Jaelyn: <u><a href="https://a.co/d/07KeGvKR" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/07KeGvKR</a></u></p><p>Sloan: <u><a href="https://animeape.com/product/hogwarts-legacy-slytherin-harry-potter-varsity-jacket/" target="_blank">https://animeape.com/product/hogwarts-legacy-slytherin-harry-potter-varsity-jacket/</a></u></p><p><em><strong>Commercial #1</strong></em></p><p><strong>Main Topic:</strong><strong><br/></strong><strong><br/></strong></p><p>From multi-billionaires who choose to beat up petty criminals instead of funding community social programs, to heroes with powers so useless or bizarre they make you wonder how they ever got past an editorial board (looking at you, Arm-Fall-Off-Boy and Section 8), no one is safe.</p><p>The team breaks down:</p><ul><li><p>The Overrated Icons: Why certain A-list heroes have overstayed their welcome, and how their repetitive storylines are causing severe "superhero fatigue" in theaters.</p></li><li><p>The Problematic Favs: A look back at legacy characters with origins or gimmicks that have <em>not</em> aged well, examining how outdated tropes and tokenization still plague the comic book industry.</p></li><li><p>The "Could-Be" Greats: Which heroes have incredible potential but are consistently ruined by bad writing, terrible reboots, or corporate mismanagement?</p></li></ul><p>Grab your headphones as the crew matches their signature blend of unfiltered comedy, sharp critique, and deep Blerd culture knowledge against the comic book elite. It’s time to separate the true legends from the heroes who desperately need to hang up the tights for good.</p><p>What superhero do <em>you</em> think we can do without? Hit us up<strong> in the comments and let us know!</strong></p><p><em><strong>Commercial: #2</strong></em></p><p><strong>Games:</strong></p><ol><li><p><strong>Anra Demon Core</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>You are the monster</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Star Trek Game</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Omen of Cthulhu </strong></p></li></ol><p><strong>News</strong>: </p><ol><li><p>Countries that have solved problems!</p></li><li><p>X-Box turn around</p></li><li><p>Get Graduation Gifts</p></li><li><p>Space X IPO</p></li><li><p>New Nerd Order</p></li><li><p></p></li></ol><p><strong>Tin Foil Hat: The Aliens are coming?</strong></p><p><strong>Comic Of The week: Mr Terrific</strong></p><p>Instagram:  <a href="http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcast" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcast</a>  </p><p>facebook:   <a href="http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcast" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcast</a></p><p>Reddit: <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9" target="_blank">https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9</a></p><p>website: <a href="http://blacknerdpodcast.com" target="_blank">http://blacknerdpodcast.com</a></p><p><a href="http://twitter.com/vvcradio" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/vvcradio</a>   </p><p><a href="http://instagram.com/js1thasupplier" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/js1thasupplier</a>  </p><p><a href="http://instagram.com/fameplanb" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/fameplanb</a></p><p><a href="http://instagram.com/jaelynaleise" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/jaelynaleise</a></p><p><u><a href="http://instagram.com/sloan_tempest" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/sloan_tempest</a></u></p></html>
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111 MIN
Public Domain #155 [Black Nerd Podcast]
JUN 8, 2026
Public Domain #155 [Black Nerd Podcast]
<html><p>If you created a character people loved, would you want that character to one day become part of the world’s creative playground?</p><p>Or should creators and their families be able to control their work forever?</p><p>Tonight on Black Nerd Podcast, we’re talking about public domain, the franchise machine, nerd culture, Hollywood, and what happens when the stories of the past become building blocks for the future.</p><p>Join Our Patreon: <u><a href="http://patreon.com/vvclife" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/vvclife</a></u></p><p>Grab Some Gear: <u><a href="http://vvcmerch.com" target="_blank">http://vvcmerch.com</a></u></p><p>General Talk</p><ol><li><p>Weekly Recap </p></li><li><p>Sign Up For Patreon</p></li><li><p>BNP Tour</p></li><li><p>Baldur’s Gate 3 Session after show</p></li></ol><ol><li><p>Thursday Morning @9am Anime Watch on our Patreon With Fame &amp; Friday Morning at 9am on TikTok &amp; Twitch as he plays Resident Evil 8 </p></li></ol><p>The Precious: </p><p>JS-1: <u><a href="https://amzn.to/4e4rTSv" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4e4rTSv</a></u></p><p>Fame: <u><a href="https://a.co/d/0fGt2CuB" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/0fGt2CuB</a></u></p><p>Jaelyn: <u><a href="https://a.co/d/01UCH33D" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/01UCH33D</a></u></p><p>Sloan:</p><p><strong>Main Topic:</strong><em><strong> </strong></em></p><p><em><strong>Public Domain: The Franchise of Nerd</strong></em></p><p>If you created a character people loved, would you want that character to eventually belong to the world? Or should creators and their families be able to control their work forever?</p><p><em><strong>Debate Starter: </strong></em></p><p>Is public domain good for culture, or bad for creators? How do you guys feel about this?</p><p><strong>Question 1:</strong></p><p>If you created the next legendary character, would you be okay with people using it freely 100 years from now?</p><p><strong>Question 2:</strong></p><p>Do we actually care about old public domain characters because they matter, or do we only care when someone makes a new version that hits?</p><p><strong>Riddle of the Week:</strong></p><p><strong>Games:</strong></p><ol><li><p>The Alters</p></li><li><p>Quack Hunters</p></li><li><p>The Garden’s Between</p></li></ol><p><strong>News:</strong></p><ol><li><p>3 Phase Nasa Plan</p></li><li><p>Secret Black Codes</p></li><li><p>Comic Vs Anime</p></li><li><p>Build Your team</p></li><li><p>The Black Box</p></li><li><p>Harvard Teaches Magic?</p></li><li><p></p></li></ol><p><strong>Comic Of The Week:</strong></p><p><strong>Tin Foil: </strong>Are DMT entities real?</p><p><strong>Closing Question: For viewers to answer in comments [post show]</strong></p><p>What public domain character, monster, myth, or story would you turn into a modern nerd franchise, and what would your version look like?</p><p><strong>Shout-Outs!</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcast" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcast</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcast" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcast</a></p><p>Reddit: <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9" target="_blank">https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9</a></p><p>Website: <a href="http://blacknerdpodcast.com" target="_blank">http://blacknerdpodcast.com</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/vvcradio" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/vvcradio</a></p><p>JS-1: <a href="http://instagram.com/js1thasupplier" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/js1thasupplier</a></p><p>Fame: <a href="http://instagram.com/fameplanb" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/fameplanb</a></p><p>Jaelyn: <a href="http://instagram.com/jaelynaleise" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/jaelynaleise</a></p><p>Sloan: <a href="http://instagram.com/sloan_tempest" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/sloan_tempest</a></p></html>
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104 MIN
A Nerds Summer To Do List #154 [Black Nerd Podcast]
MAY 24, 2026
A Nerds Summer To Do List #154 [Black Nerd Podcast]
<html><p>As the temperatures rise and the "Con Season" frenzy hits its peak, the crew gathers to map out the ultimate survival guide for the summer months. Forget beach bodies and boardwalks—we’re talking about the <strong>optimal strategy</strong> for tackling your ever-growing backlog of games, movies, and unread volumes. </p><p>Join Our Patreon: <u><a href="http://patreon.com/vvclife" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/vvclife</a></u></p><p>Grab Some Gear: <u><a href="http://vvcmerch.com" target="_blank">http://vvcmerch.com</a></u></p><p>General Talk</p><ol><li><p>Weekly Recap </p></li><li><p>Sign Up For Patreon</p></li><li><p>BNP Tour</p></li><li><p>Baldur’s Gate 3 Session 20 at 8pm!</p></li><li><p>Monday Night Co Op “Operation Tango!!</p></li><li><p>Vote For New Game</p></li><li><p>Thursday Morning @9am Anime Watch on our Patreon With Fame &amp; Friday Morning at 9am on TikTok &amp; Twitch as he plays Resident Evil 8 </p></li></ol><p>The Precious: </p><p>JS-1: <u><a href="https://amzn.to/4dpwFeo" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4dpwFeo</a></u></p><p>Fame: <u><a href="https://a.co/d/0jgwI4e4" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/0jgwI4e4</a></u></p><p><br/>Jaelyn: </p><p>Sloan: <u><a href="https://share.temu.com/o2Ky8lQwvfC" target="_blank">https://share.temu.com/o2Ky8lQwvfC</a></u></p><p><em><strong>Commercial #1</strong></em></p><p><strong>Main Topic:</strong><strong><br/></strong><strong><br/></strong></p><ul><li><p>The Backlog Battle: We break down how to prioritize your "Summer of Gaming" without succumbing to the dreaded burnout. Is it finally time to finish that 100-hour RPG, or is this the season of the "Indie Palette Cleanser"?</p></li><li><p>Cinema &amp; Stream Survival: From the high-octane blockbusters hitting the theaters to the niche sci-fi series dropping on streaming platforms, we curate a "must-watch" list that ensures you won't miss a single cultural touchstone.</p></li><li><p>Things To Do: Disney? A New comic store? A convention? A Festival? Maybe A Renfair? Whats on your list of places to see with your own eyes? </p></li><li><p>The "Touch Grass" Initiative: A lighthearted debate on the best ways to enjoy the outdoors while still keeping it geeky—think Pokémon GO excursions, outdoor movie screenings, and reading comics at the park.</p></li></ul><p><em><strong>Commercial: #2</strong></em></p><p><strong>Games:</strong></p><ol><li><p><strong>Space Craft</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Agents 404</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Anomaly President</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Prison pocket patrol</strong></p></li></ol><p><strong>News</strong>: </p><ol><li><p>Choose a mask and gain it’s powers &amp; Limitations</p></li><li><p>Lego Pinball</p></li><li><p>Weird Hospital</p></li><li><p>Learn to play music</p></li><li><p>Static Returns (<a href="https://dcsowhite.com/)" target="_blank">https://dcsowhite.com/)</a></p></li><li><p></p></li></ol><p><strong>Tin Foil Hat: </strong></p><p><strong>Comic Of The week: </strong><u><a href="https://www.midtowncomics.com/product/2448644#DC-Finest-Static-Playing-With-Fire-TP" target="_blank">https://www.midtowncomics.com/product/2448644#DC-Finest-Static-Playing-With-Fire-TP</a></u></p><p>Instagram:  <a href="http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcast" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcast</a>  </p><p>facebook:   <a href="http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcast" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcast</a></p><p>Reddit: <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9" target="_blank">https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9</a></p><p>website: <a href="http://blacknerdpodcast.com" target="_blank">http://blacknerdpodcast.com</a></p><p><a href="http://twitter.com/vvcradio" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/vvcradio</a>   </p><p><a href="http://instagram.com/js1thasupplier" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/js1thasupplier</a>  </p><p><a href="http://instagram.com/fameplanb" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/fameplanb</a></p><p><a href="http://instagram.com/jaelynaleise" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/jaelynaleise</a></p><p><u><a href="http://instagram.com/sloan_tempest" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/sloan_tempest</a></u></p></html>
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74 MIN
Should Comics Be Fun? #152 [BLack Nerd Podcast]
MAY 11, 2026
Should Comics Be Fun? #152 [BLack Nerd Podcast]
<html><p>Comic books without a doubt have become more mainstream in recent years but recently due to several internal &amp; external issues, their public perception of them had somewhat gone downhill especially the rise of Japanese comics. A lot of people state the rising success of manga over comics is due to the balance of a fun story alongside a story with depth. Certain companies have adapted to these critiques while others have continued the stereotypical comic path. Some may feel comics are fine the way they are, others may feel this change is needed. Do comics need to take themselves less seriously &amp; have some fun or does the audience need to change? Let’s see.</p><p>Guest:</p><ol><li><p>Nd.Mangaka </p></li><li><p>Resolve Comics </p></li><li><p>Whyt Manga </p></li><li><p>Vashmere Valentine </p></li></ol><p><strong>Open show</strong>: </p><p>Join Our Patreon: <u><a href="http://patreon.com/vvclife" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/vvclife</a></u></p><p>Grab Some Gear: <u><a href="http://vvcmerch.com" target="_blank">http://vvcmerch.com</a></u></p><p>General Talk</p><ol><li><p>Weekly Recap </p></li><li><p>Sign Up For Patreon</p></li><li><p>BNP Tour</p></li><li><p>Baldur’s Gate 3 Session 20 at 8pm!</p></li><li><p>Monday Night Co Op “Operation Tango!!</p></li><li><p>Vote For New Game</p></li><li><p>Thursday Morning @9am Anime Watch on our Patreon With Fame &amp; Friday Morning at 9am on TikTok &amp; Twitch as he plays Resident Evil 8 </p></li></ol><p>The Precious: </p><p>JS-1: <u><a href="https://amzn.to/4eEwDAj" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4eEwDAj</a></u></p><p>Fame: </p><p><br/>Jaelyn: <u><a href="https://a.co/d/02xLCoUD" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/02xLCoUD</a></u></p><p>Sloan: <u><a href="https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/marvel-legends-series-xmen-97-cyclops-premium-roleplay-visor/G20635L00" target="_blank">https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/marvel-legends-series-xmen-97-cyclops-premium-roleplay-visor/G20635L00</a></u></p><p><em><strong>Commercial #1</strong></em></p><p><strong>Main Topic:</strong> Should Comics Be fun?</p><p><em><strong>Commercial: #2</strong></em></p><p><strong>Games:</strong></p><ol><li><p><strong>Undefeated</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Marvel Cosmic Invasion</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Koshmar</strong></p></li></ol><p><strong>News</strong>: </p><ol><li><p>Kingdom of Zod</p></li><li><p>Avengers: Armageddon </p></li><li><p>Image’s Gritty Return to horror</p></li><li><p>The Theft of African Lor for comics</p></li><li><p>Streamers &amp; Podcasting changing the entertainment landscape</p></li></ol><p><strong>Tin Foil Hat: Comic Conspiracy Theories?</strong></p><p><strong>Comic Of The week: X Genasys</strong></p><p>Instagram:  <a href="http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcast" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcast</a>  </p><p>facebook:   <a href="http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcast" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcast</a></p><p>Reddit: <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9" target="_blank">https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9</a></p><p>website: <a href="http://blacknerdpodcast.com" target="_blank">http://blacknerdpodcast.com</a></p><p><a href="http://twitter.com/vvcradio" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/vvcradio</a>   </p><p><a href="http://instagram.com/js1thasupplier" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/js1thasupplier</a>  </p><p><a href="http://instagram.com/fameplanb" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/fameplanb</a></p><p><a href="http://instagram.com/jaelynaleise" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/jaelynaleise</a></p><p><u><a href="http://instagram.com/sloan_tempest" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/sloan_tempest</a></u></p></html>
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115 MIN