The Blerd Spectrum
Umbral Starcade Presents: "The Blerd Spectrum"; a podcast that explores the diverse opinions of Black nerds across various genres, platforms, and concentrations in space devoted to expanding the conversations and ideas in the Black Nerd community.
Episodes
119 episodes
New Year, New Season
Join us for a dynamic end-of-year wrap-up as our panel reflects on their experiences throughout the past year. From the electrifying conventions they attended to the exhilarating world of cosplay, our panelists delve into their most memorable m...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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42:53
Blerd BookClub: Highlighting Author - Jaurice Smiley
We are going to end off 2023 interviewing an Author and giving a Book review that has our Blerd stamp of approval. For this final week of 2023 we read Jaurice Smiley's Tourian and The Royal Gray Box. “Tourian” which Jaurice wrote ba...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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1:11:02
The Anti-Holiday Episode
Join us in this special "Anti-Holiday Episode" as the podcast panel reunites for an in-person recording, bringing back the warmth of shared laughter and lively discussions. Embrace the unconventional spirit as we navigate through a unique blend...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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45:58
The Panelist Profiles - MzzSkittles The Interview
The Empress of Cosplay has finally graced us with an interview! Listen in as we praise the talent known as MzzSkittles but also inquire about what makes her tick and her behind her amazing looks. We Do Not Own The Rights to the Musi...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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1:02:35
Spooky Season: Gaslighting in Horror
In this spine-chilling episode, we delve into the sinister world of gaslighting within the realm of horror cinema. Join us as we unravel the twisted narratives, manipulative characters, and psychological horrors that haunt your favorite films. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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1:09:53
Blerd Queue Review: Indie Games
Dive into the vibrant world of independent game development with our podcast! Join us as we discuss the creativity, innovation, and passion behind indie games. From hidden gems to groundbreaking titles, we explore the stories and insights that ...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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1:13:26
The Panelist Profiles - InuSailorAlchemist The Interview
How well do you know our panelists? This season we’d like for our audience to get to know us on a different level. From what grinds our gears to what makes us tick, we’ll spill it all! This week meet our new addition to the Blerd fa...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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51:25
The Panelist Profiles - The Doctor The Interview
How well do you know our panelists? This season we’d like for our audience to get to know us on a different level. From what grinds our gears to what makes us tick, we’ll spill it all! This week we interview The Doctor. From Microbi...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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46:53
The Panelist Profiles - SayoNay Cosplay
How well do you know our panelists? This season we’d like for our audience to get to know us on a different level. From what grinds our gears to what makes us tick, we’ll spill it all! This week we interview SayoNay Cosplay. G...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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45:07
Convention Recap: July 2023
This week on the podcast we discuss our pros and cons of the conventions we’ve graced so far in the month of July. We talk about what we didn’t like, what we loved, and what could use improvements at these conventions. Take a listen...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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1:29:33
WTF is Wrong With... America?
WTF is wrong with America? But then again, what’s NOT wrong with it? The Supreme Court has been revoking rights as well as rights to our own body autonomy. Check out the extensive list of what we believe is wrong with this country in this week’...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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1:19:48
Relationships, There's Levels to this ish...
Love, dating, and relationships can be such a beautiful thing but it can also be detrimental with the wrong person. This week we discuss our icks, negatives, positives, and advice on relationships of today. Tune in! You may hear a message meant...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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1:43:42
Let's Talk About Mental Health: Self Care
Here at the Blerd Spectrum Podcast, we don’t shy away from taboo topics. So let’s talk about mental health! Black mental health specifically. We touch on our triggers and also how our childhoods shaped those said triggers. Thi...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:56:45
Cult-ivating the Church
Let the church say AMEN and the atheist say HELL NA! This week’s podcast we touch up on a very very very sensitive topic…CHURCH. Regardless of the religion, we’ve seen many good, bad, and ugly opinions on the sanctum of these glorified building...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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1:32:20
Tsuchi no Torture: Intimate Dive
This week’s podcast is now LIVE. The Round Robin has returned and Tsuchi no Shogun is giving you the opportunity to get to know some of our panelists a little bit better with deep and intimate questions between the crew! We Do Not ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:36:16
Blerds Uncut: Let's Talk About Sex!
Let’s talk about sex baby, let’s talk about you and me! Knocking boots! Birds and the bees! Jumping bones or whatever else you want to call it, let’s just talk about it! We went ahead and touched on consent, relationships, preferences, and what...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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2:08:43
Why aren't Blerds excepted in Black spaces?
Black culture is so vibrant and diverse. But even in our own culture we can be outside looking in. Blerds have existed for a while but have been shamed by both outsiders and insiders. Take a listen to this week's episode to understand Blerds an...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:26:26
A Thin Line Between Appreciation and Appropriation
We seem to have an issue distinguishing between these two sides of fence... The Blerds decided to try and rationalize where this Thin Line lies. Can you find it? We Do Not Own The Rights to the Music in the Episode!Check out the...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:21:35
Blerd Queue Anime Review: Fall to Winter 2023
This winter season gave us some amazing new anime as well as renewed seasons! Come hang out with the panel as we discuss our favorite anime, the episodes, and what we’re looking forward to that will air this year. We Do Not Own The ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:36:16
Welcome to 2023: The Blerd Spectrum 2022 Wrap Up
Saddle up as the gang gets back together again to talk about 2022. We’ll be touching up on special topics such as mental and sexual health as well as our goals and what we hope for in this new coming year! What topics would you like to hear in ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:32:02
Halloween: Costume vs Cosplay
As the spookiest season approaches its climax filled with shrieks and screams, there's another issue (so it seems) that our panelist have discovered. What are the horrors we'll take to the mics to soon discuss you may ask? Halloween costumes, C...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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1:26:53
Blerd Queue Anime Review: Summer to Fall 2022
Autumn leaves and temperature aren't the only things dropping this season! This week the crew rakes up all the anime from this season and the new anime coming through this Fall, and it's gonna be a busy viewing season! We Do Not Own...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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1:14:50
2022 Melinated Solstice: Black Content Creators and Business Owners Part 2
There was so much to take from our Black Content Creators, that it had to be turned into a two part finale of the Melinated Solstice! We Do Not Own The Rights to the Music in the Episode!Check out the track and producer:
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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1:12:46
2022 Melinated Solstice: Black Content Creators and Business Owners Part 1
The seasons change but melanin always stays just as sweet as ever when the crew gathers some beautiful black content creators and business owners to unpack what it means to be at the center of Black creativity, production, and the elevation of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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1:17:43
2022 Melinated Solstice: Underrated Black Characters
Bringing back the Black characters from back of the bus, this week the crew visits melinated muses both old and new that miss out on the credit they're rightfully due! That's right: we're talking about the Black characters that are understated ...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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1:40:51
