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Black Nerd Podcast

Black Nerd Podcast

Written by: 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! Science Fiction
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  • The Architects of the Matrix — Top 10 Nerdiest Black Tech Creations #139 [Black Nerd Podcast]

    The Architects of the Matrix — Top 10 Nerdiest Black Tech Creations #139 [Black Nerd Podcast]
    Feb 16 2026
    We love our gadgets, our high-frame-rate gaming, and our crystal-clear Discord calls—but how often do we look under the hood to see who wrote the code? In Episode 139, the Black Nerd Podcast is geek-diving into the "Source Code" of modern life. We’re counting down the Top 10 Nerdiest Tech Creations from Black Inventors. This isn't your average history lesson. We’re talking about the high-level engineering, mathematical modeling, and "mad scientist" energy that gave us everything from the interchangeable video game cartridge to the 3D holographic tech being used in NASA labs today. If you've ever called yourself a gamer, a coder, or a tech-head, this episode is a tribute to the pioneers who built the playground we play in every single day.Open show: Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclifeGrab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.comGeneral TalkWeekly Recap Sign Up For PatreonBaldur’s Gate 3 Session 20 at 8pm!Monday Night Co Op “Green Hell!!The Precious: JS-1: https://amzn.to/3MGQYJHFame: https://a.co/d/02DawUMpJaelyn: https://www.chessnutech.com/collections/robotic-chessboard/products/chessnut-move-advanced-robotic-chessboard-with-plastic-piecesSloan: Commercial #1Main Topic: Key Discussion PointsThe Gaming Genesis: How Jerry Lawson saved us from being stuck with just Pong forever.CGI & Dinosaurs: The "Geometry Engine" that made Jurassic Park possible and changed cinema history.The Math of the Map: Why Gladys West is the reason you never actually get lost (even when your GPS tells you to turn left into a lake).The Lonnie Johnson Paradox: How one man mastered both the Stealth Bomber and the Super Soaker.Riddle Me this: Commercial: #2Games:Project WindlessLeatherfallThe House Always WinsThe Worlds Most Chaoctic TerminalNews: DC/ Marvel Releases of this year.China’s new A.I. Generator?TMNT Pizza Store’s?Soda Machine DataWhere does time come from?Stolen TV?Comic Of The week:Instagram: http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcast facebook: http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcastReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9website: http://blacknerdpodcast.comhttp://twitter.com/vvcradio http://instagram.com/js1thasupplier http://instagram.com/fameplanbhttp://instagram.com/jaelynaleisehttp://instagram.com/sloan_tempest
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Blerdly Beloved: The Power Couples Of Culture #138 [Black Nerd Podcast]

    Blerdly Beloved: The Power Couples Of Culture #138 [Black Nerd Podcast]
    Feb 10 2026
    In this episode of the Black Nerd Podcast, we’re heading to the altar to celebrate the unions that defined our childhoods and shaped our imaginations. We’re moving beyond the "struggle tropes" to highlight the intellectual, adventurous, and high-powered love stories that prove Black Love is a Superpower.

    Open show:

    Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclife

    Grab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.com

    General Talk

    1. Weekly Recap

    2. Sign Up For Patreon

    3. Baldur’s Gate 3 Session 20 at 8pm!

    4. Monday Night Co Op “Green Hell!!

    The Precious: “What A Nerd Wants For Valentine's Day?”

    JS-1: https://amzn.to/4tq6kmc

    Fame:

    Jaelyn: https://a.co/d/09UjyMo5

    Sloan: https://a.co/d/0a0XAqVy

    Commercial #1

    Main Topic:

    Key Discussion Points

    Whether they’re fighting off alien invasions together or just debating the ethics of the Multiverse over dinner, these couples represent the "Endgame" we all root for. Grab your cape, your rings, and your favorite comic—it's time to get Blerdly Beloved.

    1. Why is your couple important to you?

    2. What space do they occupy within the culture?

    3. What makes their union different from other marriages within the culture?

    Riddle Me this:

    Commercial: #2

    Games:

    1. War If The Worlds

    2. Fear The Time Loop

    News:

    1. Star Trek Writers

    2. Superhero real life back stories

    3. The A list is dead?

    4. Getting paid to be petty?

    Comic Of The week:

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    facebook: http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcast

    Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9

    website: http://blacknerdpodcast.com

    http://twitter.com/vvcradio

    http://instagram.com/js1thasupplier

    http://instagram.com/fameplanb

    http://instagram.com/jaelynaleise

    http://instagram.com/sloan_tempest
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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • “Top 10 Strongest Black Love Affairs in Nerd Culture?” #137 [Black Nerd Podcast]

    “Top 10 Strongest Black Love Affairs in Nerd Culture?” #137 [Black Nerd Podcast]
    Feb 2 2026
    Love isn't just a subplot; in the multiverse, it’s a superpower. As we kick off Black History Month 2026 & speed closer to Valentines Day, we’re moving beyond the "struggle" and centering on Black Joy and Connection.In this episode, we’re counting down the Top 10 Strongest Love Affairs in Nerd Culture. We aren't just talking about "ships"—we’re talking about the ride-or-die partnerships that have survived cosmic reboots, zombie apocalypses, and the high-stakes world of public education. From the royal union of T'Challa and Storm to the slow-burn "nerd-meets-nerd" chemistry of Janine and Gregory, we explore why these couples resonate so deeply with the Blerd community.Join us as we analyze how these relationships challenge historical stereotypes, celebrate vulnerability, and prove that in every timeline, Black love is a radical and necessary force.Open show: Join Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/vvclifeGrab Some Gear: http://vvcmerch.comGeneral TalkWeekly Recap Sign Up For PatreonBaldur’s Gate 3 Sessions!Monday Night Co Op!!Lor Travis Invitational TournamentThe Precious: JS-1: https://amzn.to/4tcesqlFame: https://a.co/d/ghVl7sbJaelyn: https://a.co/d/0njXVQbSloan: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4390724824/?ref=share_ios_native_controlCommercial #1Main Topic: Key Discussion PointsThe Blueprint: Why A Different World’s Dwayne and Whitley still define "Goals" in 2026.Multiversal Bonds: The evolution of Miles Morales and the strength of his comic-book connections.Revolutionary Romance: How Black sci-fi and fantasy are finally giving us "soft" love stories without the trauma.Riddle Me this: Commercial: #2Games:Police SimulatorStars Of IcurusDue ProcessArms Of GodNews: Power Rangers UniverseCat cellphoneSocial Media Platform only for A.I.Chuck NorrisJudge Dred RebootGundam on Netflix?Disney Afternoon CollectionCalculate How much a ood chucksHumans will return to the moon next week Highlander rebootComic Of The week:Instagram: http://instagram.com/blacknerdpodcast facebook: http://facebook.com/blacknerdpodcastReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/blacknerdgang/s/uftLsO0Ad9website: http://blacknerdpodcast.comhttp://twitter.com/vvcradio http://instagram.com/js1thasupplier http://instagram.com/fameplanbhttp://instagram.com/jaelynaleisehttp://instagram.com/sloan_tempest
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    1 hr and 30 mins
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