Dive into the world of Black Nerd culture with "Longboxing While Black Presents: Blerding While Dad." This podcast delves deep into the nuances of Black Nerd (Blerd) culture, discussing everything from comics to pop culture and beyond. With the tagline "#Blerdgang," listeners can expect engaging conversations, insights, and a celebration of Black geekdom. Whether you're a seasoned Blerd or just curious about the culture, this podcast offers a unique perspective that's both entertaining and e ...
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LBWB Vol 2 Ep 9 - Marvel's Wolverine Problem
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I know we got sick of Deadpool but let me tell you why and how Wolverine started all of this. Get your Podcast started with Buzzsprout by clicking the following link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1184486 Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I …
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LBWB Vol 2 Ep 8 - Please Power Scale these MFs!
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In this episode, I talk about the problems created by not having a power scale in comic universes and the arms race it creates when coming up with crossover threats.By A Blerdgang Joint: Longboxing While Black
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LBWB Vol 2 Ep 7 - Blerding While Dad - For Black Parents Who Have Considered Catching a Case when the Puberty was Enuf Pt 1
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This is the first part of a series of Blerding While Dad where I discuss our journey through the tween years. We just trying to survive this. If you want to get started with podcasting, try Buzzsprout by clicking here. They can get you started quickly and it helps support the program.By A Blerdgang Joint: Longboxing While Black
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LBWB Vol 2 Ep 6 - Blerding While Dad - Food Wars - Battle of the Snacks
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The Battle of the Snacks presents a challenging battlefront for parents with children home during the pandemic. This is how we took control and turned the tide against these ravenous children. Start your Podcast journey with Buzzsprout by following this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1184486…
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LBWB Vol 2 Ep 5 - Life in the Mojoverse - The Trump Years
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I know a comic book supervillain when I see one! You cannot convince me that Trump isn't the real-life version of Mojo. In this, episode, I revisit an article I wrote in 2017 and discuss why Trump the closest thing to Mojo walking around. I will also tell you about how an article about humanizing Black characters introduced me to the world of getti…
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There's difficult and there is Nintendo HARD. For an entire generation of gamers, our gaming life was riddled with games of such astonishing difficulty, they were as close to impossible as you can get. This episode discusses Nintendo HARD and how it helped us adjust to life's trials and tribulations. Looking to start your own Podcast? Buzzsprout gi…
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LBWB Vol 2 Ep 3 - Blerding While Dad - Homeschool/Remote Learning
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We don't trust any of this, so when given the option of remote learning with our kid's school, we took it. Here's how we are surviving and here are some general things we are doing to make the transition to our new reality easier. Today is a fantastic day to get started with your podcast! Use this link to get started with Buzzsprout, get a $20 gift…
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LBWB Episode 15 - Quick History of IDW Transformers Universe - Types of Transformers
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This is an episode from the first run in 2017. We give a brief history of the IDW Transformers books up until that point. I recommend starting with the "Last Stand of the Wreckers" miniseries if you want to get a sense of the tone of the other stories.By A Blerdgang Joint: Longboxing While Black
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LBWB Episode 31 - Blerding While Dad 5 - WASHED
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I had an epiphany in 2018. I realized that the things that motivated me as a youngish guy didn't really motivate me anymore. Phonte made me realize that being WASHED isn't a bad thing. As a matter of fact, being WASHED was a very liberating experience that allowed me to charge into the next phase of my life. As a Black Dad embracing being WASHED wa…
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For the unacquainted, you’ve crossed a very specific threshold when a Black person says, “You gotta chill”. It means you are 9 and a half toes across the line of no return. The only thing that can save you, is to cease all forward fuckminded motion and, in the words of our ancestors, “Set down somewhere.” Vince needs to sit his ass down somewhere. …
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LBWB Vol 2 Ep 1 - Normalize Batman Slander
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I say this with love, Batman is terrible and he deserves all of the delicious slander he gets on Black Twitter. This podcast is an update to one of my earliest written pieces: http://longboxingwhileblack.com/2015/07/27/this-is-why-batman-sucks/ It's time we as fans embraced the slander Batman gets so we can all build a better Bats.…
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LBWB Episode 41 - Blerding While Dad 7 - Full Contact Hip-Hop
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Old Head musings on current Hip-Hop events and the history of youth in Hip-Hop.By A Blerdgang Joint: Longboxing While Black
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LBWB Episode 40 - That time when the Season Finale of CWs Flash ran into a Brick Wall
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The Season Finale of the Flash on CW was not good. But we can fix it. Here's how.By A Blerdgang Joint: Longboxing While Black
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LBWB Episode 39 - In Defense of Superhero Movies and Obligatory Infinity War Episode (Spoilers)
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AD Defends the Superhero Film Genre and gives some impressions of Infinity War (with Spoilers)By A Blerdgang Joint: Longboxing While Black
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LBWB Episode 38 - White Like Moby, Infinity War, Stan Twitter
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Poor take from Moby, thoughts about Infinity War and Stan Twitter is weird.By A Blerdgang Joint: Longboxing While Black
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Top of mind impressions of DC's Dark Knights: Metal.By A Blerdgang Joint: Longboxing While Black
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