The Side Characters

On this episode Jordan Unfortunately chooses to continue reading the modern masterpiece (heavy sarcasm) A Spell for Chameleon. Enjoy~ If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

On this episode Jordan and Leah read and discuss Shadows of the Daemon Realms, the new Hiromu Arakawa manga (writer of Full Metal Alchemist). The two of them read through the first 10 chapters so if you want to read along for this episode stop at chapter 10. Enjoy~   You can check out the podcast on the Educated Mess Network Website: https://educatedmessnetwork.com/ If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

Against all sanity, the Side Characters are back and continuing to read the book " A Spell for Chameleon" Enjoy~ You can check out the podcast on the Educated Mess Network Website: https://educatedmessnetwork.com/ If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

On this episode Jordan and Leah read the book "A Spell for Chameleon", the misogynistic fantasy book written by Piers Anthony back in 1977. It's a fun look at insane writings. New episodes incoming. Enjoy~ You can check out the podcast on the Educated Mess Network Website: https://educatedmessnetwork.com/ If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

One this episode Jordan and Leah talk through what they were in to in 2023. Then they get into topics of explicit internet content that exist in the world of nerd culture. Enjoy~ You can check out the podcast on the Educated Mess Network Website: https://educatedmessnetwork.com/ If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

On this episode the team wraps up the year by talking about another year long project. Jordan goes over his goal to listen to an album a day everyday for the entire year of 2023. They then discuss Racism and misogyny in the world of music. Enjoy~ You can check out the podcast on the Educated Mess Network Website: https://educatedmessnetwork.com/ If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

On this episode Leah talks through her goal of reading through books this year and the books she has read.  Enjoy!~ You can check out the podcast on the Educated Mess Network Website: https://educatedmessnetwork.com/ If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

For this episode Leah forced Jordan to watch the HBO show Our Flag Means Death. They discuss characters, queer relationships in media, colonialism and racism. Enjoy~   You can check out the podcast on the Educated Mess Network Website: https://educatedmessnetwork.com/ If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

Sorry for the massive delay with new episodes. We have both been VERY busy. We will continue releasing semi regularly starting now.  On this Episode Jordan and Leah talk about the table top game Wander Home by Jay Dragon! You can find info on the game here: https://possumcreekgames.com/pages/wanderhome. Enjoy! You can check out the podcast on the Educated Mess Network Website: https://educatedmessnetwork.com/ If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

We are not dead, life just comes first. For this episode we are joined by Jordan's Weebalong cohost Will! Together they talk about the recent release of the Harry Potter game Hogwarts Legacy and the controversial Author of the Harry Potter Books J.K. Rowling.  It's a complicated situation, but there is a lot to say. You can check out the podcast on the Educated Mess Network Website: https://educatedmessnetwork.com/ If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

Hey we are back, kind of. We take a quick second during the hiatus to talk about the reason for the hiatus, Leah's grand adventure to Japan. Leah talks about the good, the bad and ugly of her trip. We take the time to really dive into the subject without the rose colored lenses of nerd culture. Enjoy~   If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

This episode marks the end of Season 2 of the side characters. The Side Characters will be going on a quick hiatus to regroup and live their lives. On this episode they talk about romance in videogames. They discuss the difference in playstyles, and some of the more problematic things about videogame romance. Enjoy~   If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

Jordan and Leah are once again joined by Alex to talk about the nice guy syndrome. They go over what it means to be called a "nice guy" and what effects that has on society and nerd culture. Are you a "nice guy" looking for something in return? Find out on this weeks episode.    If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

On this episode Jordan and Leah take a quick break from the extensive episodes to do another quick media round up. But first they talk about the anime Attack on Titan and it's place in society right now. Enjoy~ If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

On this episode Jordan and Leah are joined by Jordan's friend and cohost Will! They talk about everything Anime, the good, the bad and the ugly. Enjoy~ You can check Will on the anime talk show Weebalong, Wednesdays at 8pm Est 4pm Pst on twitch.tv/somethingiguess00. Will is also on the Friday night talk show Stewin w/ The Beans at 9:30pm Est, 6:30pm Pst on twitch.tv/kylekopp If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/  

On this episode we are joined by Leah's friend Alex to talk about the Ursula K Le Guin book "The Wizard of Earthsea". For once we have an actual expert and we talk about all things Earthsea, including diversity and non-violence. Enjoy~   If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

This episode cause of the closing of the year, Jordan and Leah take the time to just chat about things they have been watching. Since both Cowboy bebop, and Wheel of time released around the same time they take a deep dive into those shows. Leah also talks about going to see Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings! Enjoy!    If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

We are now apart of the Educated Mess Network. You can Check them and their other excellent podcast out here: https://educatedmessnetwork.com/ On this episode Jordan and Leah talk about fighting back against the counter arguments of "You are being too nitpicky",  "Nothing in media makes you happy", "why don't you just watch something else". They talk about their experience with these arguments and how to navigate conversations like that.  If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

On this episode Leah and Jordan follow up with Cultural Appropriation Part 2. They talk about the idea being passed around that "nerd culture is being appropriated by non-nerds". Is this concept true, what does actually mean, and where does it come from? These questions are all explored during this episode. Enjoy~   If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

On this episode we are back with our long form episodes to talk about cultural appropriation. Cultural appropriation goes deeper than just being used as a buzz word on twitter. It can exist in many forms, so we take the time to discuss the meaning of cultural appropriation, how it exist and what to do about it. Enjoy this first part of a two part series on cultural appropriation.    Helpful Links: https://www.elitedaily.com/p/what-is-fetishizing-heres-why-this-racist-behavior-isnt-ok-23618836 https://www.vox.com/22338807/asian-fetish-racism-atlanta-shooting https://medium.com/the-lonestar/the-issue-with-fetishization-asian-american-acceptance-93f708c683b6   If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT the Side Characters is now a part of the Educated Mess Network! A podcast network centered around shows that take "deep dives" into their subject matter and utilize quality sources to inform their work. Please check out the network and the other shows here: podcast network centered around shows that take "deep dives" into their subject matter and utilize quality sources to inform their work.   On this episode Jordan and Leah take turns telling eachother about recent nerd news. Jordan covers the Activision Blizzard lawsuit while Leah focuses on Twitches problem with hate raids.  Things in the nerd world are a mess right now, but as always we push forward to a more diverse nerd culture. Here are some helpful links: The video Leah mentions in the episode: https://twitter.com/CriticalBard/status/1425240309353570304 https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2021/08/11/twitch-do-better-hate-raids/ Petition for Twitch:https://www.change.org/p/amazon-twitch-do-better-stop-hate-raids-against-people-of-color-and-marginalized-creators?recruiter=54722272&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial&utm_term=psf_combo_share_initial&recruited_by_id=66c2c240-bf1a-0130-c868-3c764e051fd7 Article about the day off twitch: https://www.pcgamer.com/after-months-of-hate-raids-streamers-plan-adayofftwitch/ Activision Blizzard News: https://www.pcgamer.com/activision-blizzard-lawsuit-controversy-timeline-explained/  https://www.npr.org/2021/07/22/1019293032/activision-blizzard-lawsuit-unequal-pay-sexual-harassment-video-games  https://www.npr.org/2021/07/28/1021828155/activision-blizzard-workers-are-walking-out-after-the-studios-sexual-harassment-    If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

Hey everyone, Jordan here, I MESSED UP BAD. This episode we are releasing was our hiatus announcement and the reason we have not released new episodes in the last few months. I moved and Leah went to focus on her PHD. Despite that we have been planning and writing, and new episodes will be coming out very soon. I am sorry we didn't get this out earlier but please enjoy the episode. If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/  

On this episode we take the time to talk about the Pros and Cons of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel and Disney seem to be taking a bit of a media take over and we wanted to briefly discuss how this effects the nerd world both negatively and positively.    If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

On this episode Jordan talks about an experience he had this week. After reading yet another manga, he ran into a horrible portrayal of an African American character. Upon looking into reactions of this character Jordan kept seeing the phrase, it is the artist right whether or not to include diversity and how they portray their characters. After that the side characters sat down to discuss. Is it up to the artist to decide what goes into a work, and if so how does one handle that responsibility . Enjoy this weeks Side Characters Podcast.    If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

*Trigger Warning, on this episode we talk about sexual violence from minute 25 to minute 42:30.* *Spoiler warning, we spoil Attack On Titan from minute 45 to Minute 62.* On this episode we take the time to vent quite a bit a few tropes in media that make us mad. These are usually things that happen in seemingly normal shows that prevent us from enjoying that media. This episode we talk about the trope "rape to relationship", screen time for black characters in media, and the mildly problematic end of Attack on titan. Enjoy~    If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

Tweeting the songs of angry men. On this episode we take a deep dive into cancel culture to explore what it means, and if we think it is necessary. Cancel culture has been in the public eye recently due to incidents such as Gina Carano's firing from Disney. Is cancel culture necessary? Does it actually mean anything? Does cancel culture do more harm than good? Tune into this weeks episode!~ If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/ Helpful Links and Citations : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhrDmrG_3I4 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1527476420918828?casa_token=PI78ws_7XcsAAAAA%3A4w32Clyp5xalddcPUKSJeR1M-b7wosW7OYLnSV_FQFefpThFP69Qvq7I_bksprFbe6wrT3jVU04 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211695820300647?casa_token=sE9FrZ5TY08AAAAA:1txWuu50bAbOa2RaRxw9KaMB9r4D-_9G_f_BhRZqW_kz_pXK2PJ7CJaJ9AGeHUWr24mh5llP https://www.frieze.com/article/outrage-over-hiring-white-woman-african-art-curator-misunderstands-expertise Bouvier, G., 2020. Racist call-outs and cancel culture on Twitter: The limitations of the platform’s ability to define issues of social justice. Discourse, Context & Media, 38, p.100431. Bouvier and Cheng, 2019. Understanding the potential of twitter for political activism. I. Chiluwa, G. Bouvier (Eds.), Activism, Campaigning and Political Discourse on Twitter, Nova, New York, pp. 1-16 Ott, B.L., 2017. The age of Twitter: Donald J. Trump and the politics of debasement. Critical studies in media communication, 34(1), pp.59-68. Papacharissi, Z., 2016. Affective publics and structures of storytelling: Sentiment, events and mediality. Information, Communication & Society, 19(3), pp.307-324.

On this episode we take the time to dive into the concept of separating the art from the artist. Is separating the art from the artist necessary and responsible, or should you completely cut ties from artist you know have hurt others. We take the time to deep dive in our own personal experience with this idea and talk about how situations where the artist turned to be problematic affected us. Afterwards we discuss separation and how to talk to others about works you like that are made by problematic artist.    If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

On this episode of Side Characters, we take the time to check in with each other about different topics that we have covered over the last year.  If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/  

Once again we are back with more awful tropes for female characters. We discuss the Smurfette principal which is where there is a singular female character amongst multiple male characters. Then we move to the Ms. Male character trope, most commonly found with Ms. Pacman, in which the female character is just a copy of the male character or his powers. We take time to discuss why we hate these tropes, how they've gotten better (or worse) over the years and what we can do to move forward. Enjoy the episode~ If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/    

On this episode, we take a break from the heavier topics to talk about something that excites us. Recently the Dungeons and Dragons 5e expansion Tasha's Cauldron of Everything was released. We take the time to do a deep dive into this expansion and how it further diversifies the world of Dungeons and Dragons. Enjoy~ Jordan's recommendation of the week: Laura Jane Grace autobiography Leah's recommendation: Bridgerton   If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/        

This episode we cover a topic that encompasses most of what we have been talking about up to this week. Tokenism, the act of adding representation just in-order to check off a box. Does tokenism just mean African American characters who are seemingly out of place, or is it much deeper than that? Enjoy this weeks episode!~ If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/   Jordan's recommendation of the week: Webtoon Crumbs Leah's recommendation: Alice in Border lands  Some Helpful Links: https://medium.com/the-volume-collective/tokenism-and-representation-a-fine-line-in-popular-media-6fa803dc939b https://www.media-diversity.org/tribute-or-token-lgbtq-media-queer-black-activism/ https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2014/03/-em-star-wars-em-and-the-4-ways-science-fiction-handles-race/359507/

As part of the push for a consistent schedule we are recording shorter less involved episodes while we prepare our much bigger episodes. This episode we are taking a look back at one of our favorite series and putting it to the scrutiny of current times. Does Full Metal Alchemist still hold up based on current values, or does it fall short? Find out our opinions on this weeks Side Characters .  If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

This week we are joined by guest and friend of Leah to talk about mental health in nerd culture. We cover topics such as how mental health is portrayed in media and how we would like to see it portrayed. Thank you for listening! Media mentioned: Gris, Night in the woods, Breath of the wild, Bojack Horseman, Leah has been watching: Schitts Creek Jordan has been playing: Spiderman: Miles Morales, Mariane has been consuming: The His Dark Materials Series, Legend of Zelda Age of Calamity, Star Wars Clone Wars Series. If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

Quick Update! There is no new episode this week, but we are working hard to make sure we can hold a more consistent schedule in the future! Thanks for listening!!   If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

This episode we continue down the line of talking about wanting characters with agency. This time we cover the trope of fridging, in which a female character is brutalized in order to forward the plot or motivate a mail character. This term was coined after Green Lantern #54 in which green lanterns girlfriend was killed and stuffed into a fridge in order to create a plot point and motivation against a villain. This same idea continues in media today, with the murdering or kidnapping of female characters.    What have we been consuming: Leah- The Gardens Between Jordan- The Old Guard by Image Comics and on Netflix   Below are some helpful links: https://www.lby3.com/wir/ Jordan Recommends: Among Us, Dorohedoro and Saga Leah Recommends: Cherry Magic....... Howl's Moving Castle and Terry Pratchet      If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

Genki Girl Wikihow as mentioned in the episode: https://www.wikihow-fun.com/Be-a-Genki-Girl We continue down the line of exploring tropes in media, focusing on tropes that funnels women into a singular  idea, including the "Manic Pixie Dream Girl" and the "Genki Girl". The Manic Pixie Dream girl is an idea of a women who exist in order to enlighten a man's life. The Genki Girl is a female character with the singular personality trait of being enthusiastic. How have these tropes damaged female representation in media, and what do we really want out of our nerd media representations.    What have we been consuming: Leah- The Gardens Between Jordan- The Old Guard by Image Comics and on Netflix   Below are some helpful links: http://www.bdcwire.com/the-definitive-list-of-manic-pixie-dream-girls-in-film-and-television/ https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/manic-pixie-dream-girl/ https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2020/03/what-is-a-manic-pixie-dream-girl/ https://www.popmatters.com/166677-no-manic-pixie-dream-girl-for-video-games-2495788784.html   If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

This week we cover something a little more topical. The topic is the 2020 Mulan Live action remake and the nefarious underworking behind the scenes. Turns out the movie was less about representation and more about capitalism and pleasing China. Then the discussion turns to the question of should we support media that has representation, even if it that representation is through negative means? There may not be a solid answer for this question, but we discuss so we can receive more insight.    Below are the articles mentioned, and the Rotten Apples site. https://rabblerouse.substack.com/p/why-on-screen-representation-is-absolutely?fbclid=IwAR3JHqQOa7GCANcDPp9chnete93B3qHKf-Ui8drwtcu0uHZWrBirsgyJmK4 https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/09/07/why-disneys-new-mulan-is-scandal/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2ZVH_gyVhsDjR6QTFpFHq2BaOGgwdFjjXsK25dUerdStCyNrYKyH9kxag https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/09/09/mulan-backlash-disney-xinjiang/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook https://therottenappl.es/     If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/

We are back from a short break with a new episode! This week we decided to change things up and focus on happy things, diving deep into nerd nostalgia. We talk about beloved properties of the past and give a little bit of insight on who we are as nerds.  Properties mentioned in this episode: Reboot, Hey Arnold!, Cousin Skeeter, Doug, Dragonball Z, Smart Guy, Gundam, Rurouni Kenshin, Full Metal Alchemist, Meteor Man, Recess, Arthur, Fruits Basket, Bleach, Naruto, Kare Kano, Mars, Skip Beat, Cho Bits, Harry Potter, Blue Sword, Wizard of Oz, Terry Prachett Novels, Dragonriders, Lord of the Rings, Red Wall, Soul Calibur, Gauntlet, Pokemon, Static Shock, Atlantis, Wish Bone.   If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/ Logo design by gfx_mania

"You mad?" Did this question trigger your anger as much as it did ours? Have you ever had your feelings invalidated, called crazy , or even your entire argument crushed based solely on your race or gender? Then you might be a hysterical person just like us. This week we deconstruct more stereotypes, focusing on the "Angry black man" "Sassy Black woman" and "Hysterical woman" stereo type.    If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/ Logo design by gfx_mania  

Sometimes the Scariest thing in a horror movie isn't the demon possessed psychopath or the evil sludge monster. Sometimes the true horror comes from the tropes that define the genre and have a negative impact on diverse representation. That's where the Side Characters step in to discuss negative tropes in Horror. On this episode we will take a deep look at the tropes: The black guy dies first, hellish mental hospitals and sexy horror killers. Will our Side Characters survive the night of the living horror trope? Find out here!   If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/ Logo design by gfx_mania Recommendations from this episode: Get Out Us Ready or Not Alien Hush The Babadook  Last of us/ Last of Us Part 2 Where your eyes Linger

From Mickey Rooney's Mr. Yunioshi in Breakfast at Tiffany's to Marty McFly inventing Rock'n'roll to Scarlett Johansson's suddenly white Major Kusanagi, media has been painting the town white for far too long. While some things get better, there are still a bunch of white folks saving everyone who isn't them and sometimes pretending to be people who don't belong to them. Let's talk about repainting some fences in something other than a white wash and discuss cultural appropriation.   If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/ Logo design by gfx_mania   Here are a few links to check out: https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/19/21142702/video-game-voice-actors-diversity-uncharted-wargroove-gears-of-war Recommendations and Mentioned Properties: The Personal History of David Copperfield Overwatch Parasite All you need is kill manga Ghost in the shell Descender  Unraveled 

*Disclaimer/Trigger Warning* Around minute 57 through about 1 hour minute 13 the gang talks about sexual violence. We take this topic very seriously but do think it is necessary to talk about during a talk about consent.  On this episode Jordan and Leah are joined by guest Glynn to talk about the portrayal of romance and consent in nerd culture. This is a topic we all care about but know that nerd culture does not always handle romance and consent in the best way.  If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/ Logo design by gfx_mania  

Hey guys sorry for the late release this was 100% my fault - Jordan On this episode we are joined by special guest Ryan and Karleen from InstantThreePlay to talk about gaming and the different perspectives that exist in gaming. It's a fun romp with some amazing guest, enjoy! You can check out Ryan and Karleen at Twitch.tv/instantthreeplay If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/ Logo design by gfx_mania Here are a few links to check out: https://cs.wellesley.edu/~hcilab/publication/gender-games.pdf

This week we talk about female armor and costuming in video games and other media. We cover the over sexualization of female characters and define what is meant by the "male gaze"   If you have any questions, comments or want to continue the conversation you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/ Logo design by gfx_mania Here are a few links to check out: https://www.filminquiry.com/film-theory-basics-laura-mulvey-male-gaze-theory/ https://theconversation.com/explainer-what-does-the-male-gaze-mean-and-what-about-a-female-gaze-52486

Sorry guys there was a minor tech issue, the episode is now fully there! Thanks for letting us know there was a problem.  This week to break up all of the heavy topics we take time to talk about media that too us stands out.  This media includes: She-Ra, Steven Universe, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Marvel Rising, Avatar the last air bender, D&D, Beastars, Horizon zero dawn and many many more.  There is so much diverse media out there, it is our jobs to support and celebrate the media that gets it.   If you have any questions you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/ Logo design by gfx_mania

Representation in media is a topic that is constantly talked about these days. Some people say that things are fine, groups are equally represented in the media. Others think they are under-representation or the representation that they do receive in media is negative. So what does it mean to be represented? What does good representation look like? Where are we today when it comes to representation. All of these topics and more will be covered on today's Side Characters.  Sources/articles to check out: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/zmwq3x/why-diversity-on-screen-is-important-black-panther https://today.yougov.com/topics/entertainment/articles-reports/2018/03/06/representation-film-matters-minorities https://variety.com/2018/film/news/yougov-survey-film-diversity-1202719655/ https://www.medialit.org/reading-room/long-way-go-minorities-and-media https://web.stanford.edu/class/e297c/poverty_prejudice/mediarace/portrayal.htm https://web.stanford.edu/class/e297c/poverty_prejudice/mediarace/mass.htm https://glaad.org/files/WWAT/WWAT_GLAAD_2018-2019.pdf   If you have any questions you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/ Logo design by gfx_mania

Have you ever been told you weren't a real fan of something because you didn't fit another person's qualifications. Have you ever had to prove to someone that you like something? This week on Side Characters we are talking about gate keeping in nerd culture. What does it mean to gate keep, and what can we do when someone is gate keeping? A few handy links: https://www.kotaku.com.au/2012/08/the-gatekeepers-of-video-game-culture/?fbclid=IwAR0JD1fe3mjHFu5u5EAt6k_094ULXZkwVfwJ_qrH3Yb6qoHaMFu_zhWenOI https://www.d10again.com/posts/2019/5/5/decolonizing-the-dungeon-gatekeeping http://www.guidetoallyship.com/   If you have any questions you can email us @: [email protected] You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/ Logo design by gfx_mania

Welcome to the side characters podcast. This podcast will be focused on talking about diversity in Nerd Culture. On this first episode we take the time to introduce ourselves and introduce the topics of diversity, nerds, culture and then nerd culture. We will be releasing episodes every two weeks, and further cover topics including but not limited to, gaming, gate keeping, and representation.  If you want to shoot us an e-mail with questions, comments, stories, experiences, or suggestions you can hit us up at: [email protected]   You can find Jordan on : https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/ Logo design by gfx_mania Supplemental links: