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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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Jan 25, 2026
Jan 25, 2026
1 hr 46 min
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 @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com
You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/
Jan 11, 2026
Jan 11, 2026
1 hr 14 min
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 @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com
You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/
Jan 4, 2026
Jan 4, 2026
1 hr 55 min
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 @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com
You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/
Feb 16, 2025
Feb 16, 2025
1 hr 54 min
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 @: sidecharacterspod@gmail.com
You can check Jordan out on his other podcast World Shop @: https://worldshoppodcast.podbean.com/
Feb 4, 2024
Feb 4, 2024
1 hr 27 min
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/
Dec 28, 2023
Dec 28, 2023
1 hr 15 min
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/
Dec 14, 2023
Dec 14, 2023
1 hr 22 min
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/
Jun 22, 2023
Jun 22, 2023
1 hr 17 min
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/
Jun 8, 2023
Jun 8, 2023
1 hr 23 min
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/
Feb 21, 2023
Feb 21, 2023
2 hr 9 min
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/