RadioNerd Castos https:// Exploring the progressive and not-so progressive sides of Nerd Culture with a focus on learning and talking about the ways we can be better within a sub-culture that is slowly becoming more part of dominant pop culture. Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000 en-US © 2024 Radio Laurier https://episodes.castos.com/radiolaurier/49b1dc84-9d2c-47c9-8da1-ee9c82a93a86-RadioNerd-Logo-Good.jpg RadioNerd https:// Exploring the progressive and not-so progressive sides of Nerd Culture with a focus on learning and talking about the ways we can be better within a sub-culture that is slowly becoming more part of dominant pop culture. Radio Laurier episodic Exploring the progressive and not-so progressive sides of Nerd Culture with a focus on learning and talking about the ways we can be better within a sub-culture that is slowly becoming more part of dominant pop culture. Radio Laurier station.manager@radiolaurier.com false https://feeds.castos.com/248rq yes <![CDATA[RadioNerd Ep 14 - The Author is Dead?]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000 Radio Laurier https://radionerd.castos.com/podcasts/59747/episodes/radionerd-ep-14-the-author-is-dead https://radionerd.castos.com/episodes/radionerd-ep-14-the-author-is-dead We talk today about Death of the Author, what that means and what pop culture thinks it means. Additionally, we broach subjects like censorship, boycotting, Harry Potter and Orson Scott Card. There's a lot here so buckle in.

]]> false We talk today about Death of the Author, what that means and what pop culture thinks it means. Additionally, we broach subjects like censorship, boycotting, Harry Potter and Orson Scott Card. There's a lot here so buckle in.

]]> 00:58:58 <![CDATA[RadioNerd Ep. 13 - Fanfiction Interview with Becca]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000 Radio Laurier https://radionerd.castos.com/podcasts/59747/episodes/radionerd-ep-13-fanfiction-interview-with-becca https://radionerd.castos.com/episodes/radionerd-ep-13-fanfiction-interview-with-becca Today we're doing a RadioNerd first, we have a guest. We're talking with Becca about Fan-made content including cosplay and fanfiction while discussing cartoons, representation and issues in the fanfic community. Note: There was an error with my audio, and using a new style of recording for this interview, I apologize for the difference in quality and it should return to normal next week.

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]]> 01:01:06 <![CDATA[RadioNerd - Ep. 12]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2022 20:00:00 +0000 Radio Laurier https://radionerd.castos.com/podcasts/59747/episodes/radionerd-ep-12 https://radionerd.castos.com/episodes/radionerd-ep-12 Today we are talking about depictions of mental health in pop culture, and within nerd media. We discuss the good and the bad, as well as the consequences of both, finishing off with some ideas of how to be better as a creator.

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]]> 00:59:28 <![CDATA[RadioNerd Ep. 11 - Down the Rabbit Hole]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2022 20:00:00 +0000 Radio Laurier https://radionerd.castos.com/podcasts/59747/episodes/radionerd-ep-11-down-the-rabbit-hole https://radionerd.castos.com/episodes/radionerd-ep-11-down-the-rabbit-hole Today we're discussing Pipelines, specifically Alt-Right pipelines, what they are, how to spot them, and perhaps how to prevent them from infiltrating your nerdy communities.

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]]> 00:56:38 <![CDATA[RadioNerd Ep. 10 - Hey, That's Like Me]]> Tue, 01 Feb 2022 20:00:00 +0000 Radio Laurier https://radionerd.castos.com/podcasts/59747/episodes/radionerd-ep-10-hey-thats-like-me https://radionerd.castos.com/episodes/radionerd-ep-10-hey-thats-like-me Today we’re taking a look back at the topic of the first episode and discussing some more about Queer Representation and Visibility, addressing diverse topics and media within.

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    RadioNerd Ep. 9 - Holiday Watch List Part 2

    Jan 25, 2022 • 00:58:36

    Today we’ll be going back over the things I checked out during the Winter Holidays. I’ll discuss the good, the bad and the meh parts in plenty of detail.

  • RadioNerd Ep. 8 - The Holiday Watchlist Part 1

    RadioNerd Ep. 8 - The Holiday Watchlist Part 1

    Dec 7, 2021 • 00:57:24

    For the last episode before the holiday break, I discuss some of the media I plan on watching over the break and what expectations, hopes and biases I have towards many of them. I also discuss plans to talk about and review them all in the new year.

  • RadioNerd Ep. 7 - Capital 8 Eighties

    RadioNerd Ep. 7 - Capital 8 Eighties

    Nov 30, 2021 • 00:58:09

    A bit of a rambling episode this week, where I discuss the 80s, Remakes, Capitalism and how they fit together and influence nerd culture to this day. Asking some interesting questions this time, and really asking about how we should be critical of the things we love.

  • RadioNerd Ep. 6 - The Planet of Hats

    RadioNerd Ep. 6 - The Planet of Hats

    Nov 23, 2021 • 00:52:35

    An examination of Science Fiction and Fantasy depictions of culture, race and sexuality, using Dungeons and Dragons, Star Trek and other media examples.

  • RadioNerd Ep. 5 - Dungeons, Dragons and Diversity

    RadioNerd Ep. 5 - Dungeons, Dragons and Diversity

    Nov 16, 2021 • 00:55:33

    A conversation about inclusion in Tabletop Roleplaying Games, focusing on streaming, creators and the world’s oldest RPG, D&D.

  • RadioNerd Ep. 4 - Black Cats and Blow-Up Dolls

    RadioNerd Ep. 4 - Black Cats and Blow-Up Dolls

    Nov 2, 2021 • 00:56:29

    An examination of poor corporate culture and terrible employee treatment by companies within video gaming. The first of three episodes discussing gaming and related topics.

  • RadioNerd Ep. 3 - Oops, Did You Miss the Point?

    RadioNerd Ep. 3 - Oops, Did You Miss the Point?

    Oct 19, 2021 • 00:53:49

    Examining times when people have missed the underlying point of media, through the lens of two fandoms and a literary genre.

  • RadioNerd Ep.2 - Crying Dogs

    RadioNerd Ep.2 - Crying Dogs

    Oct 5, 2021 • 00:57:36

  • RadioNerd Ep. 1 - A Tale of Two Bis

    RadioNerd Ep. 1 - A Tale of Two Bis

    Sep 28, 2021 • 00:57:46

]]> ]]> 00:56:34 <![CDATA[RadioNerd Ep. 9 - Holiday Watch List Part 2]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2022 20:00:00 +0000 Radio Laurier https://radionerd.castos.com/podcasts/59747/episodes/radionerd-ep-9-holiday-watch-list-part-2 https://radionerd.castos.com/episodes/radionerd-ep-9-holiday-watch-list-part-2 Today we’ll be going back over the things I checked out during the Winter Holidays. I’ll discuss the good, the bad and the meh parts in plenty of detail.

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