Podcasts by The Nerd Alternative

Episode 80 - Boondocks. Did It Age Like Wine or Milk? from 2023-03-18T00:00:06

Welcome to this episode of The Nerd Alternative. This week we discussed the well loved TV show The Boondocks, discussing it's history and creator Aaron McGruder as well as it's impact on...

Nerd Corner 1 - DCU, The Fast & Furious Metaverse and more... from 2023-03-03T00:00:23

Welcome to our first Nerd Corner episode. These are the episodes where we discuss the latest news from the geekdom, as well as highlights or disappointments in the daily life of two nerds.

Episode 78 - For Black Boys... ft Manny from 2022-12-16T00:00:15

This episode we dipped into some theatre as we discussed Ryan Calais Cameron's brilliant play 'For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Get too Heavy'. Joined by Manny, we went ov...

Episode 77 - Black Panther Wakanda Forever ft. Blerd Up from 2022-12-02T00:00:17

This week we managed to rope Brendon back in for a breakdown of one of Phase 4's better outings from marvel, Black Panther Wakanda Forever!

Join us as we breakdown the good the bad and ug...

Episode 76 - Games, Sequels & Innovation from 2022-11-11T00:00:21

On the cusp of some huge sequel releases like God of War Ragnarok and Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, we thought what better time to sit down and discuss sequels in gaming!

Join us as we br...

Episode 75 - Horror: Who Does It Best? from 2022-10-27T23:00:30

Halloween is almost upon us and with it all manner of terrifying delights to sink your nerdy teeth into! 

Join us as we review Marvel's new creature feature Werewolf By Night and bre...

Episode 74 - House of Darkness Review from 2022-10-13T23:00:15

This episode we discussed horror-comedy House of Darkness featuring Justin Long and Kate Bosworth. Join us as we talked about our favourite awkward moments in the film as well as it's bloody end...

Episode 73 - Does Social Media Ruin Everything? Ft. Brendon of BlerdUp from 2022-09-29T23:00:43

This week we had the pleasure of Brendon of BlerdUp joining us to talk about the way in which social media has impacted our nerdom. From leaked trailers, to toxic fans we discussed our personal ...

Episode 72 - The Sandman Review from 2022-09-15T23:36:56

Join us this week as we breakdown the Netflix Adaptation of Neil Gaiman's seminal graphic novel, The Sandman

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Episode 71 - Beast Review from 2022-09-01T23:10:29

Join us this week as we breakdown Universal's latest action packed blockbuster BEAST starring Idris Elba, Sharlto Copley, Iyana Halley & Leah Jeffries!

You can find our interview of I...

Episode 70 - Nope Review from 2022-08-18T23:00:05

Jordan Peele's done it again with his latest directorial outing Nope, starring Daniel Kaluuya & Keke Palmer! Join us as we break down this tense and engrossing cinema spectacle!

You c...

Episode 69 - Does the Games Industry Hate Single Player Games? from 2022-07-28T23:00:57

With the current gaming landscape dominated by battle royales, live services and microtransactions we thought what better time to ask, does the industry hate single player experiences? Join us a...

Episode 68 - The Boys Season 3 review from 2022-07-14T23:00:12

Butcher and the boys are back! Join us as we break down the highs, lows and down right insane moments of season 3 of Amazon Primes The Boys

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Episode 67 - Not E3 (AKA Keigh3) With Streamcast! from 2022-06-30T23:00:59

This week we were joined by Andy & Isaac from Streamcast to discuss the recent gaming showcases replaced the gap left by E3. From our favourite previews to the ones we were missing, we touch...

Episode 66 - Maurice on Mars With Tim Barnes from 2022-06-16T23:00:53

This week we were joined by Tim Barnes a Comedian, Writer and all round multi-talented human being. We discussed his brand new show 'Maurice on Mars' which dropped on the Comedy Central Animated...

Episode 65 - Love Death & Robots Vol. 3 With 4EyesAcademia from 2022-06-02T23:00:20

It was so much fun breaking down Volume 2 With the 4eyes crew that we couldn't tackle volume 3 without them! Join us this week for our review of the third instalment of Netflix hit anthology ani...

Episode 64 - Wanda and the Multiverse of Madness! from 2022-05-19T23:00:58

This week we're joined by Josh to discuss the latest Phase four MCU film, Dr Strange and the Multiverse Madness. Listen to us to talk highlights, lows and a few possibly controversial takes. Hav...

Episode 63 - The Streaming Wars (Not the Netflix one) from 2022-04-07T23:00

This week we dove into the streaming wars *record scratch* the video game one. With the future of gaming starting to become more apparent we discussed where the next generation of console might ...

Episode 62 - Room 101 2021 Edition from 2022-03-25T00:00

This week we are catching up on all of the good bad and ugly content we missed on our hiatus in our very own Room 101 style gauntlet! Join us as we put a season of anime, TV, video games and mov...

Episode 61 Black Rain, An Interview With Munyira Douglas from 2022-03-11T00:00

WE ARE BACK!!! Hope you haven't missed us too much. And he we are returning to you with a great episode. Hassan and Ram sat down with Muniyra Douglas from vortex Corp, a creative company that ex...

Episode 61 Black Rain, An Interview With Muniyra Douglas from 2022-03-11T00:00

WE ARE BACK!!! Hope you haven't missed us too much. And he we are returning to you with a great episode. Hassan and Ram sat down with Muniyra Douglas from Vortex Corp, a creative company that explo...

Episode 60 - Spring Anime Highlights from 2021-07-30T02:21:51

This week we discussed our three anime standouts from this year's Spring season. We expressed our thoughts on To Your Eternity, Tokyo Revengers and the eclectic Odd Taxi. With the summer season ...

Episode 59 - Black Widow, Too Little Too Late? from 2021-07-22T23:01:46

This week we got into the MCU's first phase four film, Black Widow. As well as what we thought of the film, we talked about its place in the wider universe as well as it what it may or may not h...

Episode 58 - Glorious Purpose! A Loki Review from 2021-07-15T23:00

This week we dove into the MCU's third show Loki! With the last episode having dropped this Wednesday we discussed what we thought of the series, characters and the stories' impact on the wider ...

Episode 57 - Accessibility in Gaming from 2021-07-08T23:00

In this week's episode we discussed all things accessibility in the gaming industry. From the barriers you might face as a new gamer, gatekeeping and more importantly the lack of inclusivity whe...

Episode 56 - Fast and Furious Was Never Good from 2021-07-01T23:00

This week we discussed the box office smash hit franchise Fast & Furious. With the release of the 9th film F9, we review the latest instalment as well as discussing the franchise as a whole....

Episode 55 - Is Animation for Kids ft. Luca Review from 2021-06-24T23:00

This week we decided to talk all things animation as well as review Disney Pixar's newest film Luca. Whilst Animation has been commonly associated with kids there has been a steady stream of adu...

Episode 54 E3 2021 extravaganza from 2021-06-17T23:00

After being cancelled in 2020, E3 is back with a bang! from Halo infinite multiplayer to Elden ring, Metroid dread to Starfield, recurring guest Josh joins us as we unpick all of the E3 goodness...

Episode 53 - 9th Generation so far from 2021-06-10T23:00

With E3 on the horizon, We decided to talk alot about games! Joins us as we speculate a little bit about what we expect over the next week, and reflect on the 9th generation with some honest tho...

Episode 52 - Love, Death & a review ft 4EyesAcademia from 2021-06-03T23:00

We enjoyed the 4Eyes crew so much on our 50th ep quiz episode that we decided to invite them backfor a proper chat! Tudz and Manny rejoin us and speak about their origin and journey so far. Also...

Episode 51 - Do all games need a remake? from 2021-05-27T23:00

The long awaited mass effect legendary edition has released, so we thought we would talk about all of our favourite, as well as some of our least favourite remakes and remasters! We also reach i...

Episode 50 - A Celebratory Quiz ft Streamcast, 4 Eyes Academia & Black Anime Pods from 2021-05-20T23:00

Unfair questions? Dodgy scorekeeping? All the things that make a great quiz if you ask us!    

To celebrate our 50th episode we decided to host a quiz show and invite some ...

49 - Invincible & The New Age of Superheroes from 2021-05-06T23:00

In 8 short episodes, Invincible was well...Invincible. In this episode we review the Robert Kirkman created series, discussing the epic finale as well as where it fits in the cinematic age of su...

Episode 48 - Falcon & The Winter Soldier + Mortal Kombat from 2021-04-29T23:00

Since the MCU's second TV series 'Falcon & The Winter Soldier' has now come to end we decided to review the show in its entirety. Touching on some heavy themes such a race, patriotism and PT...

Episode 47 - The Problem with Franchises... from 2021-04-22T23:00

With sequels and franchises slowly taking over mainstream cinema we discussed the way they've instilled themselves into our visual methods of storytelling. We also debated the best and worst of ...

Episode 46 - Monsterverse Ranked: Godzilla vs Kong from 2021-04-15T23:41:54

In this episode we ranked Warner Bros. Monsterverse films, which featured pop culture monster icons Godzilla and King Kong. As well as their respective solo films we also reviewed the recently r...

Episode 45 - Marvel for Social Justice from 2021-04-09T09:49:46

Inspired by some of the social commentary happening in Falcon and The Winter Soldier, we decided to look back at some of the social issues that have been explored in the MCU so far. We discussed...

Episode 44 - Black Excellence.... & Coming 2 America from 2021-04-01T23:00

This week we discussed two much discussed "black films"; Coming 2 America and the critically acclaimed Judas and The Black Messiah. We reviewed the two, contemplating the stories they told and t...

Episode 43 - The Snyder Cut: A DCEU Reboot? from 2021-03-26T00:00

It's finally here! All four hours and 1 minute of the Snyder Cut dropped so we sat down with DC fan Josh to discuss what we thought of the hyped, Snyder Cut of Justice League. Have you watched i...

Episode 42 - Alternative Voices: Buildcasters/Black Anime Podcasters from 2021-03-19T00:00

This week we sat down with Ash co-founder of Buildcasters: A Gundam Podcast and Black Anime Podcasters a directory for black anime content creator. We interviewed Ash, discussing his love for Me...

Episode 41 - WandaVision Review (Pt.2) from 2021-03-12T00:00

Now that WandaVision has come to an end, we came back to discuss the final episodes as well as how the series held up in general. We were joined once more by honorary member Josh. What did you m...

Episode 40 - Women in Pop Culture from 2021-03-05T11:52:52

This week we discussed women in pop culture, analysing some of the most tiresome tropes that female characters are subject to as well what makes a good female character. Happy Women's history mo...

Episode 39 Gatekeepers & Gems from 2021-02-26T01:00

In this episode we dove in to the topic of gatekeeping, unpacking the motivations and mindset behind it all. We also discussed some ‘hidden gem’ anime for you to watch, and placed our bets on wh...

Episode 38 - Malcolm & Marie Review + More... from 2021-02-19T00:00

This episode we reviewed the polarising film Malcolm & Marie, starring Zendaya and John David Washington, which dropped on Netflix earlier this month. We delve into our thoughts and whether ...

Episode 37 - WandaVision Review (Pt.1) ft. Josh from 2021-02-12T00:00

This episode we discussed some news in relation to the nerd world, from new film trailers to the latest update in Ray Fisher's fight against Joss Whedon's toxic work culture on the set of Justic...

Episode 36 - Best Anime Protagonists? Ft. Anime While Black from 2021-02-05T11:04:49

We're at it again! In a room 101 style debate we pitch our best and worst anime protagonists, as well as discussing what makes them good and oh so bad. This episode features Regina from Anime Wh...

Episode 35 - We Fixed Star Wars: An Episode 9 Review... from 2021-01-29T01:07:18

Anyone who has listened to the podcast knows how much the recent Star Wars trilogy has both grated on and disappointed us. This week joined by honorary podcast member Josh, we decided to finally...

Episode 34 - One Night In Miami: A Glowing Review from 2021-01-22T00:00

This week we reviewed the amazing One Night in Miami, written by rising star Kemp Powers and directed by the Queen Regina King (It's in the name). Listen in as we talked about the film's importa...

Episode 33 - Star Trek vs Star Wars: Discovery & The Mandalorian from 2021-01-15T00:00

In this episode we debate the age old question... Star Wars or Star Trek? With two flagship shows, we took a dive away from the films and explored some of our favourite things and gripes about T...

Episode 32 - Disney Pixar's 'Soul' Review from 2021-01-08T01:01:55

This week we reviewed Disney Pixar's latest animation venture. Notably Pixar's first black lead and also first black Co-director and writer, the film is an important step in the right direction....

Episode 31 - A 2020 Retrospect from 2021-01-01T00:00

We made it to the end of the craziest year in the a while! Though there was a lot of uncertainty, there were also some small wins to cushion the losses. In this episode we discuss some of our fa...

Episode 30 - Christmas & Things: A Jingle Jangle Review from 2020-12-25T00:00

Merry Christmas All! In this episode three Grinches try our best to give you some Christmas cheer. We discuss some industry news at length before reviewing Jingle Jangle, a black Netflix Christm...

Episode 29 - Support Black Creators: A Games Developer Showcase from 2020-12-18T14:42:20

This week we welcome back our guest Xanohano to discuss some Black games developers. As games are starting to get more representative we decided to show some support to up and coming black games...

Episode 28 - Alternative Voices: Xanohana from 2020-12-11T00:00

In this episode we sat down with twitch streamer, graphic designer and all round cool guy Xanohana. We discussed the challenges and joys of streaming, as well as the state of the streaming spher...

Episode 27 - Lockdown Recommendations from 2020-11-20T00:00

With the UK back in lockdown we thought we'd do an episode on some underrated gems to keep you busy over lockdown. From games and books to anime we give you a mini pitch for a bunch of nerdy thi...

Episode 26 - PS4, XBox One & Nintendo Switch: The Best & Worse of Generation 8 from 2020-11-13T00:42:18

To celebrate the release of latest generation of consoles -namely the Xbox Series X and Playstation 5- we thought we revisit some of the best and worse parts of the last generation of gaming. We...

Episode 25 - The Big Three Debate from 2020-11-06T00:00

This week we discuss Shonen Jump's much debated 'Big Three'.  As well as talking about the influence anime such as Naruto, One Piece and Bleach had on the scene, we define what exactly make...

Episode 24 - Blorror?! Black Horror in the Making... from 2020-10-30T00:00

Celebrating both Black History Month and Halloween in this episode we discuss the tumultuous relationship between horror and black people. From some of the shameless tropes that have boxed us in...

Episode 23 - The Boys Season 2 Review from 2020-10-22T23:00

In this episode we discuss season 2 of The Boys, an Amazon production based on a graphic novel of the same name by Garth Ennis.

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Episode 22 - A Blerd Story from 2020-10-15T23:00

As part of black history month we wanted to dedicate an episode to blerd stories, from our own personal journeys to the not so well known black innovators who paved the way for games, films and ...

Episode 21 - Tropes We Hate 101 from 2020-10-08T23:00

In this episode we vent about the tropes that get under our skin, some of them we've talked about before and some will probably be a little controversial... spanning films, books, games and anim...

Episode 20 - Support Black Creators: A Nerd Alternative Comics Showcase from 2020-10-01T23:00

It's October in the UK and that means Black History Month has arrived! As a podcast made up of three black people, we wanted to dedicate some real space to discuss some of our favourite black co...

Episode 19 - The Dark Side of the Gaming Industry: Crunch from 2020-09-24T23:00

We all love the feel of a new game, loading it up to see flawless graphics and a story that just sweeps you off your feet, but have you ever thought about the blood, sweat and tears that go into...

Episode 18 - East vs West: The Battle of the RPGs from 2020-09-18T10:02:04

This week we bring you another East VS West discussion. In this segment we explore the way in which Western RPGs namely American and Japanese RPGs are both similar and different. Whilst both rol...

Episode 17 - Is Shonen Overrated? Ft. A Mini Tenet Review from 2020-09-11T10:49:43

This week we bring you a jam packed episode! For our main topic we discuss whether or not the Shonen genre is overrated as well as some of our favourite Shonen G.O.A.Ts as well as our least favo...

Episode 16 - The Dark Side of the Sci-Fi & Fantasy Genre from 2020-09-04T07:23:24

Join us this week as we discuss some of the downfalls of the Sci-fi and Fantasy book community, including this year's Hugo Awards controversy with George RR Martin. We get into the racist, sexis...

Episode 15.5 - A DC Fandome Discussion from 2020-08-27T23:00

Following the well organised DC Fandome event last week we couldn't help but hop on a zoom and hash out our thoughts with DC super fan and honorary member Josh! Join us on this bonus episode as ...

Episode 15 - The Umbrella Academy Season 2 Review from 2020-08-20T23:00

Whether you started off reading the graphic novel or were drawn in watching season 1 of The Umbrella Academy, it 's safe to say that the series and its unique characters take you on a ride. This...

Episode 14 - Toxic Fandoms from 2020-08-06T23:00

Fandoms can be warm spaces filled with knowledge, passion and friendship until they're not... In this episode we discuss some of the characteristics of toxic fandoms, and why fans turn toxic in ...

Episode 13 - The Great Console War Debate: Xbox Series x VS PS5 from 2020-07-30T23:00

Over the course of this year, Microsoft and Sony have both been slowly revealing their next generation consoles, from design to new gameplay and more. In this episode we discuss their most recen...

Episode 12 - Race, Gender, & (Air) Bending from 2020-07-23T23:00

The casting of actors has always caused controversy but none more so than those that are race bent or gender swapped. In this episode we take a look at some examples, exploring the terms raceben...

Episode 11 - The House of Ghibli from 2020-07-16T23:00

Forget the House of Mouse, this episode is about the House of Ghibli! Join us as we discuss and rank ALL 22 of Studio Ghibli's films, from our favourite classics, newly discovered gems and the m...

Episode 10 - Battle of the Sims from 2020-07-09T23:00

This episode we discuss some of our favourite simulation games including; Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley and The Sims. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane with these franchises. Let us k...

Episode 9 - #Stronggirlfriend from 2020-07-02T23:00

Join us this episode as we discuss some our thoughts on the recently released and slightly controversial The Last of Us Part II. We talk about some of the outrage surrounding the story and also ...

Episode 8 - Would Batman Back It Though? from 2020-06-26T08:00

In this episode we catch up on some of the latest news from the nerdom, as well as delve into the hypothetical question of whether Batman would be an advocate or adversary of the Black Lives Mat...

Episode 7 - A Quarantine Catch Up from 2020-06-24T15:05:16

We're back! In our first episode since the beginning of lockdown we welcome special guest Josh to catch up on life during and after lockdown. We discuss some of the nerdy things that have kept u...

Episode 6 - A Noughts & Crosses Review from 2020-03-20T09:00

In this episode we cover some of the latest news including the unavoidable hot topic Covid-19, as well as exploring our thoughts about BBC's adaption of Malorie Blackman's much loved book series...

Episode 5 - The Thing About B Movies from 2020-03-13T09:00

In this episode we take a deep dive into the history of b movies, whether you love to trash watch them or enjoy the way they subvert and innovate 'a-movies' we talk about it all! From their humb...

Episode 4 - The Great Manga versus Comics Debate of 2020 from 2020-03-06T12:58:25

In the first of a new series looking at the east versus the west in popular culture, we explore our own experiences engaging with comic books, graphic novels and manga.

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Episode 3 - Afrofuturism ft. The opening of Pundora's box... from 2020-02-29T15:18:27

Join us as we discuss Afrofuturism. In this episode we define the term, discussing some recent examples of Afrofuturistic work as well as some of the nuances that comes with the ever evolving te...

Episode 2 - Queen & Slim from 2020-02-21T15:48:25

In this episode we delve into Queen & Slim which was recently released in the UK, in our review we delve into our thoughts on the film drawing on the political landscape of telling black sto...

Episode 1 - A 2019 recap...kind of from 2020-02-07T15:41:45

 In  our first Actual episode  we give you a LATE recap of the weird and wonderful year that was 2019. We share some of our great and not so great moments, and talk about what we ...

Episode 0.5 - Origin story from 2020-01-31T14:52:23

Our very first episode!!!!...kind of. Join us as we tell you a little bit about ourselves, and what to expect from our podcast. 

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