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  • How Lucas Film partnered with Black anime studio in Japan for Star Wars series

    How Lucas Film partnered with Black anime studio in Japan for Star Wars series
    Feb 8 2024

    I had the pleasure of interviewing the talented creators behind one of the most powerful episodes of the animated anthology series Star Wars Visions Volume 2 . The episode, titled “The Pit” ais from the mind of writer/producer/director Leandre Thomas of Lucasfilm with animation provided by Arthel Isom, founder of of D’ART Shtajio. With an incredible voice cast featuring Daveed Diggs, Anika Noni Rose, and Jordyn Curet, their contribution to the acclaimed anthology series depicts a young man’s rebellion against Imperial oppression.

    Leandre and Arthell shared fascinating insights into their creative collaboration, weaving meaningful real-world themes into this inventive animated Star Wars story. We discussed realizing their vision of Black characters in the Star Wars Universe and how the created a new Black character that uses the Force for the series.

    Arthel Isom of D’ARt Shtajio and LeAndre Thomas of LucasFilm created “The Pit” for Star Wars Visions II LISTEN BELOW OR CLICK HERE TO LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCATCHER

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    45 min
  • How Stephanie Williams conquered the comic book game

    How Stephanie Williams conquered the comic book game
    Nov 16 2023

    Hey everyone! Welcome back to another episode of THEBLERDGURL PODCAST. I’m thrilled about this week’s chat with the talented Stephanie Williams. If you’ve dived into the comic book world, you’ve likely encountered her work in “Nubia: Queen of the Amazons” “Wakanda #1,” “Marvel’s Voices The Family Snikt,” “Magic the Gathering: Planeswalkers,” and “Strange and Unsung All-Stars of the DC Universe.” Keep an eye out for her upcoming “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Wreck N’ Roll.” Also, she’s the host of Prime Video’s Superhero Club and manages the whole wife, mom, and sports enthusiast gig. Now, heads up, this episode is a bit longer than usual, but fear not! You can catch some bonus content over on Patreon. Enjoy the show!

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    Stephanie Williams has magically found a way to balance her full-time career as a comic book writer with being a a wife, mom and sports fan. LISTEN BELOW OR CLICK HERE TO LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCATCHER

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    1 ora e 22 min
  • Sasheer Zamata on Witches, Wokeness and Women

    Sasheer Zamata on Witches, Wokeness and Women
    Nov 8 2023

    According to the National Library of Medicine, video games are more than just play; they’ve been shown to help with various mental disorders, from ADHD to anxiety. That’s the heart of what we’re getting into on this week’s episode of “Theblerdgurl Podcast.” I had the chance to sit down with Derrick Hoard, aka “The Situational Therapist.” He’s a practicing therapist and a gamer, which means he really gets the potential games have for our mental health.

    Derrick and I chatted about how gaming is often misunderstood. It’s not just about addiction or escape—sometimes, it’s a vital social lifeline. (This episode was set for May, but hey, better late than never, right?)

    This episode is packed with insights, but remember, it’s no replacement for one-on-one professional guidance. If you find it resonates, don’t hesitate to seek out a therapist. (I’ve left a couple of resources in the show notes)

    This episode was sponsored by Otaku Noir

    Sasheer Zamata wrote and co-produced her latest stand-up special “The First Woman” before seh was cast in “Agatha: Darkhold Diaries” LISTEN BELOW OR CLICK HERE TO LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCATCHER

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    27 min
  • The Situational Therapist: Gaming Through a Mental Health Lens

    The Situational Therapist: Gaming Through a Mental Health Lens
    Nov 4 2023

    According to the National Library of Medicine, video games are more than just play; they’ve been shown to help with various mental disorders, from ADHD to anxiety. That’s the heart of what we’re getting into on this week’s episode of “Theblerdgurl Podcast.” I had the chance to sit down with Derrick Hoard, aka “The Situational Therapist.” He’s a practicing therapist and a gamer, which means he really gets the potential games have for our mental health.

    Derrick and I chatted about how gaming is often misunderstood. It’s not just about addiction or escape—sometimes, it’s a vital social lifeline. (This episode was set for May, but hey, better late than never, right?)

    This episode is packed with insights, but remember, it’s no replacement for one-on-one professional guidance. If you find it resonates, don’t hesitate to seek out a therapist. (I’ve left a couple of resources in the show notes)

    NOTE: DERRICK IS A LICENSED FAMILY THERAPIST NOT A CLINICAL DOCTOR.

    This episode was sponsored by Otaku Noir

    Derrick Hoard is a licensed family therapist also known as “TheSituational Therapist” LISTEN BELOW OR CLICK HERE TO LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCATCHER

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    40 min
  • From the Boondocks to Blacula Rodney Barnes shows us how it's done

    From the Boondocks to Blacula Rodney Barnes shows us how it's done
    Nov 1 2023
    In this episode of THEBLERDGURL® PODCAST Karama welcomes back the multi-talented Rodney Barnes, a seasoned writer with an impressive career spanning from ’90s shows like “The Boondocks” and “Everybody Hates Chris” to his current work, “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” and “Wu Tang: An American Saga.” During their chat, Rodney shares some exciting news about his upcoming comic project, “Florence and Normandie,” which is a cool collaboration with rapper Xzibit. and reveals Todd McFarlane agreed to a SPAWN appeaernce in “Killadelphia” . And just in time for Halloween, Rodney has dropped the trailer for his new horror podcast, “Run Fool.” It’s perfect for horror fans who love creepy anthologies. This was a really fun epsidoe. Please comment and subscribe! Rodney Barnes will launch the new horror podcast ” Run Fool” in November LISTEN BELOW OR CLICK HERE TO LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCATCHER If you enjoyed my chat with JACQUE AYE please subscribe and leave a comment over on iTunes for me if you can, it really helps me out. Or, screenshot your podcatcher and tag theblerdgurl over on IG stories with what you liked about it! Watch this interview on youtube THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS otaku noir DISCOUNT CODE: THEBLERDGURL SHOW NOTES Otaku Noir Mystery BoxKilladelphiaRun Fool podcastFlorence & NormandieBlacula: Return of the King Transcript Email Download New Tab Karama (00:00:00) - Rodney, I am so excited that you are back to join me. It's been a minute. I think the last time I talked to you it was my live stream on Twitch and it was like 2021, which is like 35 years ago. Rodney (00:00:13) - That's way too long. That's way too long. I'm about ten years older. Exactly. Karama (00:00:18) - It's like I keep telling everybody like the pandemic was the blip, so we all lost about a decade. I have some notes about what we talked about last time, and I think this is going to be really fun, sort of walk down memory lane for a second. So you were in the writers room for Winning Time season one the first time we spoke, winning Time The rise of the Lakers. Your hit show on Max now, season two just finished airing, and you've won a Black award and were nominated for an Emmy. Congrats. And you also did a podcast for that show, right? Rodney (00:00:49) - Yes, I did the Winning Time podcast. Yeah. Karama (00:00:52) - You also had just launched your own imprint, Zombie Love Studios, and inked a deal with Substack, where you run your Dark Apocrypha newsletter. Karama (00:01:00) - Full disclosure I'm a subscriber. Nita Hawes: Nightmare blog, the spin off To KillAdelphia, had just come out, and you hinted that you might be doing a little something with Blacula. Yes. And now Blacula and Nita Hauser out kill Adelphia continues. You had another kids comic, I think Monster Monarch. Rodney (00:01:21) - I did a book. Monarch. Yeah, it was a little bloody for kids, but yes. Karama (00:01:25) - And then I saw. Rodney (00:01:26) - Kids in it. Karama (00:01:26) - There were kids in it. Rodney (00:01:27) - Running for their lives. But yes, yes, poor kids. Karama (00:01:31) - It was like anime. You were just killing them. Yeah. Rodney (00:01:33) - There you go. There you go, there you go. Karama (00:01:36) - And then I saw a mandalorian comic in there. Um, and then you recently you announced a comic with exhibit, and then somebody from your team sent me an Alice Cooper comic that features Prince and Michael Jackson in hell with Richard Pryor. Rodney (00:01:53) - There you go. Karama (00:01:54) - Yes. What are. Rodney (00:01:55) - You. Miles Davis is in the background to. Oh my. Karama (00:01:57) - God. So let's start with these comics, man. Uh, and also, since, you know, we're in spooky season and horror is your jam. Yep. Blacula return of the King. Yeah, that dropped January of this year, which also probably feels like 20 years ago. Rodney (00:02:15) - It does. Karama (00:02:16) - For those who don't know what is the premise. Is this tied to the original movie? Rodney (00:02:20) - It is tied to it. I actually do a recap in every chapter is five chapters long and every chapter. I sort of use the movie as motivation and incentive to to sort of say why I did this. It's not literal in that sense, but why Prince Marmalade, aka Blacula is still relevant, why he fits in today's world, and then the ongoing narrative within the story is supporting that idea that he does fit in this world, and that he has a place and a significant place, and hopefully folks dig it. Karama (00:02:59) - Well, it seems like a lot of folks are digging it. I believe that is the hardcover out. Rodney (00:03:04) - The full hardcover comes out this spring that's actually being printed as we speak, but I think it's in previews now. Karama (00:03:13) - And did Jason Shawn Alexander do the art on that or he did. That's your buddy. That's your partner in crime? Rodney (00:03:19) - I don't know how when I ...
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    49 min
  • The Changeling Chronicles: Victor LaValle on Adapting his hit horror novel to the screen

    The Changeling Chronicles: Victor LaValle on Adapting his hit horror novel to the screen
    Oct 23 2023

    Just in time for the spooky season, Victor LaValle joins us on theblerdgurl podcast. Renowned for his novels “The Ballad of Black Tom,” and “Lone Women,” Victor’s creativity through horror also shines in his comics such as “Sabretooth: The Adversary,” “Victor Lavalle’s The Destroyer,” and “Eve,” with the latter two being adapted for the screen.

    We talk in depth about the adaptation of his award-winning novel, “The Changeling,” on Apple TV Plus. The series, enriched by standout performances from Lakeith Stanfield, Clark Backo, and Adina Porter, is a must watch. Lavalle also cites “Lovecraft Country” as one of his inspirations for the series.

    For those who recall Victor’s thought-provoking discussion about the legacy of “Candyman” on my “Pop Paranormal” podcast, this conversation is another gem.

    Please comment and subscribe!

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    47 min
  • The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster

    The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster
    Jun 11 2023
    In this episode I speak with writer Director Bomani J. Story about his new film “The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster”. A new horror film out in theaters June 9 and headed to streaming service Shudder. The indie horror film is a remix of on Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” and follows a teenaged genius named Vicaria. Who, after her brother’s murder, decides she’s going to find a cure – for death. Now, I’m not going to lie, this is absolutely a horror movie about Black trauma. However, the bloodletting just for “trauma porn”, instead the entire film serves as a metaphor within the horror genre as a commentary on the effects of intergenerational trauma. BAFTA Award winning actress Laya DeLeon Hayes (God of War: Ragnarok, The Equalizer) is incredible in this film alongside Chad L. Coleman, (The Walking Dead, From) and Denzel Whitaker (Black Panther). There are some mild spoilers in this interview. So if you want to see it fresh, go watch the movie and then come back and check out this interview The Angry Black girl and Her Monster is out now in select theaters and headed to Shudder LISTEN BELOW OR CLICK HERE TO LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCATCHER If you enjoyed my chat with JACQUE AYE please subscribe and leave a comment over on iTunes for me if you can, it really helps me out. Or, screenshot your podcatcher and tag theblerdgurl over on IG stories with what you liked about it! Show Notes: Bomani InstagramFilm InstagramMovie WebsiteFix your Credit with SelfPop ParanormalTBG Patreon Transcript Email Download New Tab 00:00:00:00 - 00:00:07:07 Karama so, Bomani, welcome. I'm so excited to talk to you about this film. 00:00:07:07 - 00:00:14:24 Karama And as all the little moments of horror that I like. But then there's also like an underlying theme, 00:00:14:24 - 00:00:24:18 Karama let's start with where this came from. What was the inspiration for this film and when did you find time to write this? 00:00:24:20 - 00:00:45:15 Bomani You know, I mean, starts starts with the literature, man. Like, I love the book. I'm a huge, huge fan of the book. And I just felt like they were leaving a lot of stuff from the book on the floor. And I wanted to not only do that, but also recapture the focus because a lot of people focus on the monster. 00:00:45:17 - 00:01:04:19 Bomani And I wanted to bring it back to, you know, the story is about Frankenstein, Rise and fall, you know, the mad scientist. So I wanted to bring that back. And on top of that, I wanted I grew up with two older sisters who, you know, mentored me my whole life, what I love and adore. And I use them as my muse for this. 00:01:04:19 - 00:01:08:15 Bomani So you mix all that and out comes this. 00:01:08:17 - 00:01:17:13 Karama So, okay, so I got two questions for you. Seven From that by book you mean Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, right? Because it's a bunch of Frankenstein that Oh, yeah. 00:01:17:15 - 00:01:18:21 Bomani Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. 00:01:18:21 - 00:01:40:11 Karama To make sure everybody else. And I don't know how your sisters feel, but I'm the oldest and my brothers are younger, and I don't know how I feel. If they wrote a movie about me chopping people up and trying to turn the neighborhood into monsters. So did you get along with your sister? 00:01:40:13 - 00:01:45:15 Bomani No, I got along with my sisters, you know, I mean, obviously as siblings. So, you know, there's going to be dust ups, but. 00:01:45:20 - 00:01:47:24 Karama It's going to be ill because. 00:01:48:01 - 00:01:48:24 Bomani Yeah, yeah. 00:01:49:00 - 00:01:52:11 Bomani But no, we we all love each other. We're Gucci. Yeah, that's. 00:01:52:12 - 00:01:53:24 Karama Actually, speaking to that, 00:01:53:24 - 00:02:00:22 Karama were there moments that you actually wrote things in the script for Vicaria to say they were like, pulled right out of your life? 00:02:00:24 - 00:02:06:20 Bomani Yes, absolutely. They're record right out of their mouths. You know, 00:02:06:20 - 00:02:07:00 Bomani some. 00:02:07:00 - 00:02:10:05 Bomani Of the parts are more like. 00:02:10:07 - 00:02:15:22 Bomani More obvious to them of just like, oh, I remember saying that, you know, But other. 00:02:15:22 - 00:02:17:06 Karama Parts are quite like that. 00:02:17:11 - 00:02:19:09 Bomani Yeah. I was like, yeah, well, one of them's. 00:02:19:09 - 00:02:21:09 Bomani Exactly what she said. 00:02:21:09 - 00:02:30:16 Bomani And then there are other moments where, you know, they they don't know. So it's like there's Easter eggs on top of Easter eggs for four people in here. 00:02:30:16 - 00:02:34:21 Bomani And even for my sisters, you know, specifically for them, 00:02:34:21 - 00:02:39:17 Bomani don't tell them, like you just have to watch it again. And then you can you can see it for yourself. 00:02:39:17 - 00:02:57:24 Karama well, I'm thinking of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. I'm thinking of Victor Frankenstein being been very wealthy. You know, I come from a ...
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    28 min
  • AI vs IP: Lawyer Wynton Yates weighs in

    AI vs IP: Lawyer Wynton Yates weighs in
    May 19 2023
    A.I. is everywhere, and although it can be used as a creative tool, what’s making the headlines is how generative AI tools like midjourney and ElevenLabs ca mimc everything from fake everything from a picture of the Pope to an entire Frank Ocean album. In In this episode, I’m joined by entertainment and social media lawyer Wynton Yates as we discuss intellectual property, the media and the legal and ethical issues surrounding AI-generated content. We cover topics such as contracts, ownership, copyright, and the potential dangers of generative AI being used for malicious purposes. We also discuss the challenges of developing a system that protects everyone’s rights and gives them an equal voice. (Even how an actual monkey is helping redefine IP!) Be prepared to take notes! Wynton drops some serious knowledge in this one. Wynton Yates regularly breaks down legal terms for content creators on Tiktok @lawyerwynton #fanart and #fanfiction is awesome! Just stay safe out there y’all #lawyerwynton #tiktokattorney #copyrightattorney ♬ Blade Runner 2049 – Synthwave Goose Wynton sharing his knowledge (for entertainment purposes) on Tiktok LISTEN BELOW OR CLICK HERE TO LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCATCHER If you enjoyed my chat with JACQUE AYE please subscribe and leave a comment over on iTunes for me if you can, it really helps me out. Or, screenshot your podcatcher and tag theblerdgurl over on IG stories with what you liked about it! Show Notes: Follow Wynton YatesTBG Podcast Media Kit TemplatesPop ParanormalTBG Patreon Transcript Email Download New Tab 00:00:00:00 - 00:00:07:24 Karama Hey, folks, welcome back to THEBLERDGURL PODCAST. I'm Karama horne a.k.a. “theblerdgurl” And today we're going to talk about intellectual property. 00:00:07:23 - 00:00:13:01 Karama Everybody right now is talking about creative ownership and intellectual property. 00:00:13:00 - 00:00:25:22 Karama from the Writers Strike and their request for residual rights on streaming content to the air creators out here, reproducing music in the likeness of artists like Frank Ocean and Drake and even the weekend. 00:00:25:23 - 00:00:29:22 Karama Well, today I'm talking to a real entertainment lawyer about all this. 00:00:29:22 - 00:00:34:12 Karama Wynton Yates joins me today and he's going to give us details on how creators can protect themselves. 00:00:34:13 - 00:00:45:07 Karama we talked about so much stuff today, but the discussion about I think is the most important, especially coming from an intellectual property entertainment lawyer. 00:00:45:07 - 00:00:50:03 Karama I can't wait to share this one with you. But first, let's pay some bills. 00:00:50:03 - 00:01:02:16 Karama Now, I first found Wynton over on Tik-tok because he's got this incredible channel where he regularly looks at litigation that's happening in entertainment and like breaks it down in layman's terms for the rest of us. 00:01:02:17 - 00:01:07:10 Karama Yates now has a thriving practice, as get this, a social media lawyer. 00:01:07:09 - 00:01:10:20 Karama He's representing a lot of people out there doing exactly what we do. 00:01:10:20 - 00:01:14:17 Karama So up next, my chat with entertainment lawyer Winton Yates. 00:01:14:17 - 00:01:24:19 Wynton right before we started this podcast, something new kind of clicked. My name is Wynton, and I'm named after the jazz artists Wynton Marsalis. 00:01:24:19 - 00:01:25:24 Karama Wynton Marsalis Oh wow! 00:01:26:01 - 00:01:48:05 Wynton So I didn't even just kind of collect that. Like entertainment Arts has been me since I was born because I was born with, you know, an entertainer's name. But then after that, you know, growing up at the age of two, my siblings and I started doing commercials and catalog shoots and movies and all that kind of stuff. I really loved that growing up. 00:01:48:05 - 00:01:59:09 Wynton And then my best friends and I were doing photography and shooting short films and all kinds of stuff. And then when I did, you know, undergrad, I grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. 00:01:59:15 - 00:02:02:04 Karama Oh, okay. So yes, you were in the Mecca. 00:02:02:06 - 00:02:20:07 Wynton Yeah. So we were we were all over the place, just, you know, sneak it into concerts and shoot and concert photography and short films and all kinds of stuff. And then after, you know, after high school ended up going to undergrad at Georgia Southern. And then while I was there, I actually thought I was going to grow up to be a large animal vet. 00:02:20:07 - 00:02:23:01 Wynton I really wanted to be like the black Steve Irwin. 00:02:23:03 - 00:02:24:13 Karama Oh my God. 00:02:24:18 - 00:02:55:20 Wynton But I couldn't pass chemistry. So I actually ended up in the communications department, and the staff over there fell in love with me and they just like handed me a camera and they were like, No, no, no, this is what you're going to do. So I went through that program and then came out and ended up being a ...
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