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Welcome to the Side Characters Podcast, a podcast about diversity in nerd culture. Every week we take a deep dive into a different topic involving diversity and nerds.
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Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
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 @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com
You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
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 @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com
You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
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 @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com
You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
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 @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com
You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
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 @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com
You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
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 @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com
You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
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 @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com
You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
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 @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com
You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/
Saturday Mar 05, 2022
Saturday Mar 05, 2022
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 @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com
You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
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 @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com
You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/