What's "nerd culture" all about? (w/ Rick of RAD Studio) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 2

What does being a gamer mean? Who is welcome? Comics, conventions, and art combine.Guest: Rick of RADStudio, 🎨 see his art here: https://www.instagram.com/radstudio_/https://www.threads.com/@radstudio_https://radstudioart.com/⏩ Chapters ⏩00:00 Start Countdown00:05 Intro & Guest: Rick of RAD Studio01:43 Quick Fire Questions04:50 Compliments Only: Frieren Art (Beyond Journey's End)08:54 Curmudgeon Corner09:59 Nostalgic Game Memories (Mario, Zelda, Punch Out, Kirby, TMNT)17:32 Story-Lead Gaming (Detroit: Become Human, The Last of Us )18:42 The Last of Us 2 Spoilers21:17 Accessible Gaming and Inclusivity21:43 Gatekeeping in Gaming22:49 Safe Spaces in Gaming Communities23:30 Games Done Quick: Charity & Inclusion24:12 Toxicity Online (League of Legends & Marvel Rivals)29:24 Inclusivity: The Arts & Comic Cons31:07 Cosplay31:59 Representation in Comics (Miles Morales)34:03 "Wokeness" (Superman, Batman, Star Trek, X-Men)36:17 Absolute Batman & Comic Art38:56 Comic Art Inspiration (Jim Lee, David Finch, Jorge Molina, Dan Mora)39:31 Pursuing Art as a Career41:38 Conclusion and Social Media Plugs42:23 Outro🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help. If you've got a marketing puzzle, or need words written about stuff, reach out!💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: [email protected] 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: [email protected] along on: ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amythecopywriter/✨ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/AmytheCopywriterFB📺 Watch the video version on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@WordsAboutStuffPodcast⁠🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/