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Swapna Krishna and Preeti Chhibber, two Indian lady nerds, talk geek pop culture, with some Bollywood thrown in for good measure. Find us on Patreon or follow us on Twitter @desigeekgirls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lifelong writer and storyteller Jen Giacalone interviews creatives from across disciplines, from authors and actors to songwriters and filmmakers, about the art of storytelling.
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The GCG girls are back!!! Join Bunny & SD Trinity as they talk Gaming, Comics, Movies, TV, Anime, Cosplay and more!
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Nancy Lyons and Meghan Wilker launched the Geek Girls Guide in January 2008 as a place to publish their perspective on the Interactive industry and demystify technology for non-technical audiences. Their mission is to make web technology accessible and exciting and cultivate a movement of empowered women and men online by hosting safe, welcoming places to ask technology questions online and in real life; and educating non-technical audiences on the practical applications of Internet technology.
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Join us Love & Leigh as we discuss all topics of pop culture from music, tv shows to comics, movies & everything geeky.
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Join us as we discuss House of Dragons Season 2.Af LoveLeigh
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The Acolyte and Storytelling in a Shared Universe
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This month, Swapna and Preeti dig into the complete series of The Acolyte, discussing its strengths and weaknesses as a narrative set within the massive Star Wars universe. Desi Geek Girls Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/desigeekgirls Swapna's space newsletter: https://www.adastraspace.com/ Swapna’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/…
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Join us as we discuss our favorite black sitcoms and more.Af LoveLeigh
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Join us as we talk about upcoming comic solo series STORM with writer Murewa Ayodele & fan Antoine Dodson.Af LoveLeigh
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Geekin' about My Adventures with Superman
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Join us as we discuss season 2 of DC Comic's animated series My Adventures with SupermanAf LoveLeigh
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Join us as we geek out about season 1 of The Acolyte on Disney+.Af LoveLeigh
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Join us as we discuss the latest MCU Trailers.Af LoveLeigh
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Join us as we geek out about the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.Af LoveLeigh
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GEEK GIRLS STORY SALON with special guest NICK ROTH
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Nick Roth's "Hanky Panky" is, depending on how you view it, a single-location horror comedy, an alien invasion movie on an extreme budget, or both. Writer-director Nick Roth sits down with Jen to talk about the ins and outs of how he got it made, and the challenges of casting when one of your leads is a napkin. Check out the film for free on Tubi h…
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Join us as we geek out about season of Doctor Who streaming on Disney+.Af LoveLeigh
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GEEK GIRLS STORY SALON - with special guest STAR TREK: PICARD'S MICHELLE HURD
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Actor, activist and the heart and soul behind Star Trek: Picard's Raffi Musiker, Michelle Hurd has a lot to say about a lot of things, and a lot of stories to tell that are good for the soul. She talks about her activism, kindness as an ethos, some of her incredible family stories, and representation in popular culture. We laugh, we cry, it's bette…
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Join us as we geek out about poetry with James C Ellerbe.Af LoveLeigh
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Join us as we geek out with actor J. Alex Brinson about his role on All Rise, life as an actor & more.Af LoveLeigh
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COME AT ME, CROW - TALKING WITH KIRA JANE BUXTON, AUTHOR OF "HOLLOW KINGDOM" AND CROW BEHAVIORAL SCHOLAR DR. KAELI SWIFT
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Self-described nature nerd, "Hollow Kingdom" author joins us to talk about her fantastical, magical, poignant book about a zombie apocalypse told from the POV of a domesticated crow. She's joined by Dr. Kaeli Swift, science communicator and scholar of crow behavior. We talk about the book, how it's informed by science and nature, and how art and na…
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Join us as we geek out about our favorite top 10 black superheroes.Af LoveLeigh
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This month Preeti and Swapna discuss the first two episodes of Star Wars: The Acoylte through the lens of narrative pacing. They also talk through some of that LEGO Zero Dawn Horizon news and Star Trek: Discovery, Prodigy, and Starfleet Academy! Episodic links: Desi Geek Girls patreon: http://www.patreon.com/desigeekgirls Swapna's space newsletter:…
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GEEK GIRLS STORY SALON with guest ADRIENNE WILKINSON ("Xena", "The Force Unleashed" "Star Trek")
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Many of us saw Adrienne Wilkinson for the first time as Livia/Eve in "Xena: Warrior Princess" in the 90s, but since then, she's become a queen of mocap games, most notably "Star Wars: The Force Unleashed", and has appeared in the Star Trek series "Star Trek: Renegades", among many other roles. We chat about the craft of acting and her experience wi…
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Geekin' w/ Storybook Artist Sam Tung
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Join us & our guest host Bill as we discover the world of storyboard artistry and the amazing X-men artist Sam TungAf LoveLeigh
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GEEK GIRLS STORY SALON WITH GUEST CARA GEE
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Actor Cara Gee talks about life on the set of "The Expanse" and her upcoming role in Netflix's "Sweet Tooth." We learn about how she accessed her inner grit to embody Drummer, and the secret to how she made her scene with Shohreh Aghdashloo so incredible. Follow her on x at https://twitter.com/CaraGeeeee And don't forget to to check her out in Seas…
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Join us as we geek out about the state of DCEU & its future.Af LoveLeigh
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Geekin' w/ Aisha(@geekxxchic) on X-men 97' season 1
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Geek out with us & fellow geek Aisha (@geekxxchic) as we discuss X-men 97' season 1.Af LoveLeigh
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Geek out with us as we talk to the lovely Natasha Burnett as we discuss her life as an actress and more.Af LoveLeigh
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Join us for a deluxe episode with our co-host Bill as we discuss the MCU phases along with our predictions for MCU future.Af LoveLeigh
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Percy Jackson and the Art of the Adaptation
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Preeti and Swapna dive into what exactly does make a successful adaptation through the lens of Disney+'s Percy Jackson and the Olympians tv series. Episode links: Star Trek Variety article Rick Riordan's letters to the studio Desi Geek Girls patreon: http://www.patreon.com/desigeekgirls Swapna's space newsletter: https://www.adastraspace.com/ Swapn…
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Join us as we talk to the amazing & talented cosplayer Sachi (@chibith0t) about her experiences as a black cosplayer & her other interests.Af LoveLeigh
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Join us as we chat with MasterChef winner Chef Dorian Hunter about her journey to become a chef, compete in national cooking shows & more.Af LoveLeigh
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Join us as we geek out with Chef Diva , the ultimate entrepreneur about her experiences as a chef, author and owner of travel company.Af LoveLeigh
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Feeling Good w/Dabby from thc_thehighcouple
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Geek out with us & our special guest Dabby , a dispensary manager from @thc_thehighcouple_ as we learn about the many facets of cannabis.Af LoveLeigh
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Geek out with Love & Leigh as we discuss the first 3 episodes of Disney + new animated series X-Men '97.Af LoveLeigh
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Swapna and Preeti return to the mic to talk about the future of Desi Geek Girls. TL;DR: We're sticking around, but not in quite the same way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Top-tier guest and friend of the show Ana K. Wrenn returns to put your host in the hot seat to discuss her own new book "Art of the Chase," a romantic thriller that's as sneakily jam-packed with learning as the Geek Girls Story Salon itself. To get your own copy of "Art of the Chase," go here: https://a.co/d/fB14BUI And of course, to get on the mai…
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WRANGLING BUTTERFLIES - A CHAT WITH BELINDA BROMILOW OF HULU'S "THE GREAT"
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To say that Jen was excited to talk to Belinda Bromilow, Aunt Elizabeth in Hulu’s “The Great,” is putting it very mildly. Elizabeth is one of the most complicated, mercurial and dare we say iconic characters in a series packed with them, and Jen and Belinda get into some of the nooks and crannies of how one finds their way into that type of charact…
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PLANTI-INTELLECTUALISM - CHATTING WITH STEPH MARTIN, CO-HOST OF THE PLANTY PLANTY ZOO ZOO PODCAST
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Self described plant-mom Steph and her "proper zoo nerd" partner Connor have created a podcast that makes learning about nature fun by bringing new species of plants and animals to their audience with each episode as part of a fantasy zoo and botanical garden. Steph and Jen talk about how intellectual gatekeeping can discourage everyday people from…
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MISTRESSES OF THE UNIVERSE - AZA Comics' Jazmin Truesdale talks about her world of superheroines
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You may have seen Jazmin Truesdale on any one of a few dozen Comicon panels or local news pieces, talking about her creation, the AZA Universe, which is populated by superpowered women maintaining peace in the galaxy and offers up some pretty flawless representation in the comics world, which is changing, but has been a traditionally male playgroun…
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ELEMENTS OF STYLE - TALKING PERSPECTIVE IN ART WITH COMIC ARTIST & CREATOR TYLER CROOK
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Comic artist and creator Tyler Crook is behind some of the most gorgeous, instantly recognizable comics and graphic novels of today. We get down in the weeds with what defines an artist's style, why perspective is more important than technique, and why there should be more reprints of comics in black and white. We also talk a lot about how his coll…
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HORROR IS LIFE-AFFIRMING: A CHAT WITH "HARROW COUNTY" COMIC WRITER CULLEN BUNN
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Cullen Bunn is the brilliant mind behind the amazing Southern Gothic horror comic "Harrow County," as well as "The Last Book You'll Ever Read," and some of the best Venomverse comics ever made. We talk about the hopeful undertones of the horror genre, creativity during COVID, and the surprising little spark that got him making up his own stories as…
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TREASURES OF THE GODS -THE XENA MEMORABILIA COLLECTION OF XENA PRODUCER/WRITER STEVEN L. SEARS
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Jen sits down with executive producer/writer of "Xena: Warrior Princess," Steven L. Sears, to peruse his impressive hoard of Xena treasures, hear some of the stories attached to them, and recall some favorite memories of an enduring TV classic.
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THE GENTILITY, THE HUMIDITY: TALKING WITH SOUTHERN GOTHIC HORROR AUTHOR CLAY MCCLEOD CHAPMAN
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Clay McLeod Chapman is a busy guy: a comic writer for some of the most popular Marvel IPs on the planet, the Virginia-born author also has been cranking out Southern-style spooky novels that will leave you wanting to sleep with the lights on. We talk about why horror is the best sandbox for processing trauma and guilt, how ghosts and quarantine wen…
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BOTTOMING FOR GOD: PUNK ROCK, TRAUMA AND RECOVERY WITH AUTHOR/RECORD PRODUCER BARB MORISSON
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Barb Morrison is an accomplished musician and record producer who has worked with the likes of Debbie Harry, Franz Ferdinand and LP. They're also an author, and we sit down to discuss their new novel, "Bottoming for God," part meditation and part memoir of their life in the NYC punk scene in the late 80s and early 90s. We talk about what they mean …
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Tears of the Kingdom, Stargazing, Gambit & Rogue, and more!
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Preeti and Swapna are back with a few updates on quite a few things! They dig into their Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom* experiences, Swapna's new book STARGAZING, and fun comics things with Love Unlimited: Gambit & Rogue Part One out on Marvel Unlimited now! *No actual spoilers for the Tears of the Kingdom discussion despite their assumptio…
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LIFE, THE UNIVERSE, & EVERYTHING: SCIENCE COMMUNICATOR & AUTHOR LEAH ELSON MAKES SCIENCE COOL AGAIN
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When you think scientist, you probably don't picture a blond woman with a sleeve of tattoos, who lifts weights, surfs, skates, and writes and illustrates clever, quirky books about science. But Leah Elson, author of "There are No Stupid Questions in Science," is exactly that person. We talk about what it's like to be a "fringe scientists," how scie…
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WHAT'S IN A NAME? MOTHERLAND FORT SALEM'S TONY GIROUX TALKS FILMMAKING, PHILOSOPHY, AND FITTING IN
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Actor Tony Hiu Jong Giroux is probably best known for his role as Adil in Freeform's "Motherland: Fort Salem," but he's also a dancer and filmmaker. His most recent directing effort was a documentary series titled "My Name Is," which examines the pitfalls and struggles of navigating a Western culture with a non-Western name. We get into what storie…
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CANON REIMAGINED - A CHAT WITH BEST-SELLING AUTHOR UNA MCCORMACK
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Una McCormack is the NY Times Bestselling author of over two dozen novels, many of them building upon the canons of beloved IPs like Trek, Blake's 7, Doctor Who and Firefly. We talk about the unbelievable story of how she made the jump from writing fanfic to writing for accepted canon, and what it was like to suddenly be part of the universes that …
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ACTOR, ARTIST, BLACKSMITH, COP - TREK'S RACHAEL ANCHERIL ON THE VARIED LIFE OF THE CREATIVE
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Rachael Ancheril, best known as Commander Nhan in Star Trek: Discovery and Maddie the Blacksmith in Wynonna Earp, sits down with us to talk about the unexpected stops on her career, the variety of experiences she had before becoming an actor, and how those experiences inform the roles she's played. We also find out which of her characters she'd mos…
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REMEMBERING OUR OWN MAGIC, WITH "THE MAGICIANS" ACTRESS JADE TAILOR
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Jade Tailor knocked our socks off as the tough-skinned, tender-hearted Kady Orloff-Diaz in Syfy's "The Magicians". But she's a multi-talented, multi-dimensional artist who expresses across many disciplines, including writing, directing, songwriting and more. We talk about why storytelling is important to her, how different creative disciplines hit …
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TIME, TRIALS AND THE PERILS OF MIDDLE-AGED FILM-MAKING WITH MULTIDISCIPLINARY CREATIVE ADAM KONTRAS
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It's hard to sum up Adam Kontras in one word. He's a documentary maker, a comedian, a singer-songwriter, and a Guinness World Record holder for being the first ––and longest-running–– vlogger. As the owner of the Back to the Future DeLorean time machine, he documented the emotional trials of rebuilding it to be the Fastest DeLorean in the World. Af…
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PREGNANT ON MARS - TALKING REPRESENTATION IN SCI-FI WITH FILMMAKER DANI MILTON
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Indie filmmaker Dani Milton sits down with us to talk about "The First Martian," a sci-fi short that centers a Black doctor in her late 40s who becomes unexpectedly pregnant in the first years of a budding Mars colony, and in the process challenges the audience's beliefs about choice and bodily autonomy. We talk about the virtues of crowdfunding ca…
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AWKWARD GAYS AND LOVABLE JERKS WITH AUTHOR GREGORY ASHE
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SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE STORYTELLING CONTENT! Author Gregory Ashe is well known for his tightly plotted, gripping mysteries, but he's also the author of the current "Flint and Tinder" series, about young gay people with strange superpowers and little to no skill at navigating their own emotions. (Check it out here! https://a.co/d/8csRz2B ) We have a gre…
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SARAH COOKE - BACKSTORY, BIAS AND BATMAN
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Screenwriter and comic book writer Sarah Cooke talks about her jump from the world of screenwriting to comics, how she weaves representation and inclusivity into her works, and her personal rankings of onscreen Batmans from Adam West to Robert Pattinson. She discusses the process of creating her magic-laced noir comic "No Spell Lasts Forever," and …
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DESI VALENTINE - MUSIC AS A HEALING ART
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R&B singer-songwriter Desi Valentine has been popping up everywhere, his songs appearing in the finales of shows like "Suits" and "Bel Air", and his smooth, modern-throwback R&B Soul sound hits us right where we live. But Desi is also a healer and shamanic practitioner, and in this interview, we talk about the unexpected crossover between these two…
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