Geeky Girls' Night In
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsGeeky Girls' Night In is your chance to talk about the nerdy things in life! Join Leslie as she talks about what is going on in her geeky world, along with guest appearances.
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Leslie Out, Quinzel In
March 06, 2019 18:15 - 27 minutes - 27 MBLeslie's Dungeon has sprung a leak. While she is taking care of that, Quinzel has tookith over. Enjoy her musings and rantings! Send Quinzel (or me!) a note or art for the dungeon!: PO Box 90232 Indianapolis, In. 46290 Would you like to buy me a coffee? Support my podcasting habits and learning? Go Here: Ko-fi.com/geekygirlsni Facebook.com/geekygirlsnightin Instagram.com/geekygirlguide Twitter.com/geekygirlsNI Twitter.com/Geekygirlguide Check out the writings of Quinzel, Melissa, a...
Just an Ordinary Day, Trying to Get By
February 27, 2019 12:30 - 17 minutes - 21.1 MBJust covering a few topics today. A little more lighthearted than last time. Bless Your Heart (Fairy Tales of a Trailer Park Queen) By Kimbra Swain - https://www.amazon.com/Bless-Heart-Fairy-Tales-Trailer-ebook/dp/B0785NMRZS Quinzel's article about Selma Blair: http://geekygirlguide.com/i-hate-using-my-cane-heres-why/ Send Quinzel (or me!) a note: PO Box 90232 Indianapolis, In. 46290 Would you like to buy me a coffee? Support my podcasting habits and learning? Go Here: Ko-fi.com/geek...
Sensitive Subjects
February 22, 2019 03:20 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBWe tried to weave some lightheartedness into this episode, but we are talking about some pretty heavy stuff today. Quinzel and I tackle harassment at cons as well as preying on young people in the gaming community. Trigger Warning for sexual assault and harassment. Thomas Cheung article: https://kotaku.com/when-your-favorite-streamer-turns-out-to-be-a-creep-or-1832734851 Vic article: https://io9.gizmodo.com/one-of-anime-s-biggest-voices-accused-of-sexual-harassm-1832390505 Sims 4 Strange...
Ink Pen Bullshit
February 13, 2019 12:30 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBToday Quinzel joins me in what is one of the weirdest episode of all time. Join us won't you? We talk of work life, going after what you want, the Week in Geek, Hello from the Magic Tavern, and Quinzel smashing (or not smashing) objects. Happy Valentines day! We love you! Whimsy Works Plushy Dice Holder Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/whimsyworks/lord-gelbert-jellington-a-gelatinous-plush-dice-po?fbclid=IwAR3G20d2VaIiNpV779GP4_Mhs4iVg5ugeJEIKFuaE7TpYrFawQ7WCz0ozMg The Bro...
Daniel Powter Isn't the Only One Having a Bad Day.
February 06, 2019 12:30 - 15 minutes - 18.3 MBI am not in the best of spirits this week, and I apologize for that. I do my best to bring you the week in geek. Hug an animal and send me a plant. I'll give you some homemade bread slathered in cherry preserves I canned. Terminally Nerdy: https://twitter.com/terminallynerdy Companion's Tale: https://www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/Companions-Tale-Print-PDF.html Hello From the Magic Tavern: https://hellofromthemagictavern.com/ Their Eyes Were Watching God: https://www.amazon.com/d...
Gaming Bonanza!
January 30, 2019 12:30 - 18 minutes - 20.5 MBA new week, so many things in Geek. Leslie is here to bring you all of the news. Spotify PC Building Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/mrsckugs/playlist/2G0LpTV9WdvgepVwEs4kO0?si=95fiMjsHQSWSlUVZxFkK9A Guardians of Ember closed beta: https://guardiansofember.gameforge.com Guardians of Ember game trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISTPrjxuVcw Joey Delgado PC Building: https://www.youtube.com/user/PeanutButterGetMonEy Birds of Prey Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_F...
If You Build It, They Will Come And Ask If You Really Built That
January 23, 2019 12:30 - 21 minutes - 27.9 MBThis week I lament the highs and lows of PC building. I'm bringing you Gen Con news, a book recommendation, and I beseech you to send Quinzel a Valentines Day Card. Place you can find me (other than at your baby mama's house) Twitter: @GeekyGirlsNI @Mrsckugs Instagram: @GeekyGirlGuide Blog: Geekygirlguide.com If you would like contribute a dollar or two to help with hosting the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/geekygirlni
A Change Gon Come/Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself
January 16, 2019 13:00 - 2 minutes - 3.04 MBA new year and some big changes over here at Geeky Girls' Guide to Life. I thank you for sticking along for the ride. I hope you enjoy where it goes. Social Media information: Find us on twitter @geekygirlsNI Instagram @geekygirlguide Facebook /geekygirlsnightin Buy a sticker! https://www.redbubble.com/people/GGNI?asc=u Music: LoveChances makaihbeats.net
Last Episode of 2018
December 06, 2018 05:20Hey there, Leslie here. Rebekah was occupado so I wanted to at least send off our lovely and loyal listeners for the year. We love you. I hope you know that. Good Games Gift Exchange: https://www.facebook.com/events/309691839636717/ The Blackalachian Underground Railroad tour: https://youtu.be/q6f3qiesLOk Quinzel's Geeky Sex Toy Review: http://geekygirlguide.com/geeky-sex-toy-review/ Geeky Sex Toys https://geekysextoys.com/ Find Leslie on Fortnite and Hearthstone under the username ...
Bonus Ep - Leslie Dancing by herself
November 28, 2018 17:30 - 22 minutes - 28.8 MBLeslie is on her own this week and brings you news of books, games, and Geekmas! Send us something! PO Box 90232 Indianapolis Indiana 46290 Give us a call and spill your geeky guts: 785-746-2604 Find Leslie on Fortnite and Hearthstone under the username Andewyn www.patreon.com/geekygirlsnightin Find us on twitter @geekygirlsNI Instagram @geekygirlguide Facebook /geekygirlsnightin Buy a sticker! https://www.redbubble.com/people/GGNI?asc=u Music today was LoveChances by MakaihBeat...
Time to Eat Turkey Because It's good.
November 21, 2018 17:30 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBLeisure Suit Larry Review. Happy Turkey Day! Quinzel's Toy Review: https://youtu.be/uAC-u_5HEo4 Find Leslie on Fortnite and Hearthstone under the username Andewyn www.patreon.com/geekygirlsnightin Find us on twitter @geekygirlsNI Instagram @geekygirlguide Facebook /geekygirlsnightin Buy a sticker! https://www.redbubble.com/people/GGNI?asc=u #LeisureSuitLarry
Episiode 25 - Discovering your Passions with Lauren Tom
November 14, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBLeslie and Rebekah are back! And today they have the absolute pleasure of talking with Lauren Tom. From The Joy Luck Club to Supernatural to Andi Mack, she has done it all. Listen in as she talks about some of the things she has learned along the way. If you want to skip to the interview, it starts at about 17:48. Homeboy Industries: www.homeboyindustries.org Find Lauren: LaurenTom.com and on instagram/twitter @laurentom9000 Special thanks to Good Games Indianapolis, @Failnaut, Tabletop ...
Our First Event Success! Plus Geeky Reviews
November 08, 2018 02:14 - 12 minutes - 23.4 MBToday, Rebekah talks about NaNoWriMo, the latest The Good Place and Expanse episodes she watched, and teases next week’s episode. Congrats to Leslie and the Geeky Girls’ Night In podcast for their first live event on 11/4/18: Dungeons and Dragons 101 for geeks of color. Thanks to everyone who made it a success!
Nerdy Podcasting and the Best Fandoms on Earth
November 01, 2018 05:16 - 1 hour - 141 MBBrand spankin new ep! Join us! Emily Timmins is sitting in for Leslie today. We talk about the benefits of nerdy parenting, the pitfalls of watching old Disney movies with your kids, and the latest on Star Wars and Star Trek. Rebekah also interviews Janelle McCammack! (@schoolsoutlaw) Janelle Ureta McCammack is a chicana loud mouth who believes wholeheartedly that stories saved her life as they gave her an escape. She podcasts at Sipping Sisters Podcast with her two sisters about the sh*t t...
Halloween Episode! What to watch! Daredevil Review!
October 24, 2018 10:40 - 37 minutes - 71.4 MBLeslie is living large in Cuba. Rebekah has you covered for Halloween tv recommendations, a review of Daredevil Season 3, a recommendation for cozy fantasy, including the Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett. She also talks The Good Place, NaNoWriMo, and this week's best book giveaways. The Kingdom of Copper by S.A. Chakraborty https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/283851-the-kingdom-of-copper The City in the Middle of the Night by Charlie Jane Anders https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
Episode 24 - Geeky Roundup
October 17, 2018 17:00 - 57 minutes - 108 MBHey there! Welcome back. It is just us today and we are going through our week in geek. Rebekah is having convention FOMO, as well as a little anger over Creation Entertainment's blatant money grab in Vegas ($500 for a picture yall? Really?). She also gives tips on getting those SDCC tickets! Leslie talks about the Babies at the Border fan fiction compilation, and how it is not too late to get your tome of different types of fan fiction! The DnD POC event is a go and we have the information...
Episode 23 - LGBTQ+, Angels, and Demons with Geonn Cannon
October 10, 2018 18:07 - 1 hour - 126 MBToday we talk to Geonn Cannon, author of offical tie-in novels for Stargate SG-1 series and writer of Riley Parra, a series of novels and a webseries on Tello. Geonn can be found on twitter @GeonnCannon and his webseries can be found here: https://www.tellofilms.com/series/riley-parra We also talk about Chris Evans wrapping on Captain America, Rebekah's random act of kindness, as well as some chances for you to win tickets to Hamilton with Prizeo and a SDCC experience! Leslie rants about ...
Episode 22 - Dr Who and You
October 03, 2018 21:09 - 1 hour - 135 MBToday we talk with Allie and Nat. They were part of the BBC America Dr Who surprise at SDCC. We talk about Super Seducer 2, The Dark Phoenix trailer that just dropped, The Good Place, The House with a Clock in its Walls, and more! Also a special Happy Birthday shoutout to Usidore AKA Matt Young. Allie: http://alexandragallant.com twitter: gallantdesigner Instagram: gallantdesigner Nat: Twitter: natica24 https://uglyfacestories.wordpress.com Instagram: youre_a_wizard_natty Events: htt...
Episode 21 - Lazy Day Ninja Fighting
September 26, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB*Our recording apparatus is a goon. I apologize. Special thanks to James Rabic for salvaging the files* Rebekah is Ninja hunting so Quinzel graciously decided to stop by. We have a lazy day chat. The Blackalachian has started his journey. We review books (The Hate U Give) and a few other things. Come on over! Blackalachian info: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsqMJa5ANHcEdU0Vu8rdC5A https://www.gofundme.com/blackalachian https://www.instagram.com/theblackalachian loveandlightgear.stor...
Episode 20 - Allons y with Melissa Slaughter
September 19, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBToday Leslie interviews Melissa Slaughter and Rebekah about Dr. Who to decide if it is something she should watch. Week in Geek: Leisure Suit Larry is back! Leslie isn't thrilled. Rebekah talks abut the Tello Films contest. Leslie is trying to start a POC DnD thing in Indianapolis. HELP HER. Melissa can be found at the following: Twitter: @thehapamag @notallninjaspod @melasia88 Link to Susan Kaye Quinn's Mndjack series and where to get the free book: http://susankayequinn.com/book/op...
Episode 19: Love and Light with The Blackalachian
September 12, 2018 16:00 - 57 minutes - 105 MBToday we talk to The Blackalachian about his journey on the Appalachian Trail, positivity, and his next big adventure. Leslie plays Super Seducer 2: Advanced Seduction Tactics with some interesting results. Rebekah is super excited by the Doctor Who news. Plus book reviews on His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik You can find the Blackalachian here (buy a patch and help fund his next adventure!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsqMJa5ANHcEdU0Vu8rdC5A https://www.gofundme.com/blackal...
Episode 18 - (Red) Rhino Rampage w/ Meg Fitzmartin
September 06, 2018 03:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBToday we talk to Meghan Fitzmartin, Showrunner's Assistant on the long running Supernatural and creator of the new podcast Red Rhino. We discuss the series "A Court of Roses and Thorns by Sara J. Maas, and The Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula LeGuin Leslie is confused by the vitriol from the Overwatch short that just premiered. Our thoughts go out to the victims of the Jacksonville shooting Thank you so much to the Republic of Tea for the thoughtful tea sampler. #SipBySip Meghan's new pod...
Episode 17 - Chopping It Up with Two Squares
August 29, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBToday we talk with Delshon and Terris of Two Squares Podcast about their nerdy life! Week in Geek and more! Glad you joined us! You can find twosquarespodcast on Apple or Soundcloud. They can also be found: Instagram @twosquarepodcast, Facebook @ twosquarepodcast, Twitter@ 2squarespodcast Kelly Tran letter: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/21/movies/kelly-marie-tran.html Naruto live action short: https://comicbook.com/anime/amp/2018/08/22/naruto-anime-live-action-supernatural-osric-chau-...
Episode 16 - Leslie sort of loses it
August 22, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB*Update* The day after this episode was recorded, the hard drive went out on the HP Garden Dreams laptop used as a file server. Leslie's screams could be heard all over Indianapolis. It's just us shooting the breeze today. Talking tech, talking GISH, talking our favorite books! Join us! Felicia Day Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/feliciaday/podcast-1 Hillywood Supernatural Parody 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nsy06n-omrg Find Leslie on Fortnite and Hearthstone under the username An...
Episode 15 -Poetry and other Nerdy Passions with Hilary Brown
August 15, 2018 16:00 - 41 minutes - 75.5 MBToday we talk to poet Hilary Brown about poetry, nerdiness, and the disabled community. Hilary's book: https://www.amazon.com/When-She-Woke-Open-Field/dp/0998761060 Headmistress Press: https://squareup.com/store/headmistress-press/ The Future of Supernatural Fandom is Female: http://www.zimbio.com/Beyond+the+Tube/articles/K-m8BYVk1Ys/Future+Supernatural+Fandom+Female Abelist Language: https://www.care2.com/causes/40-alternatives-to-these-ableist-and-oppressive-words.html Find Leslie on...
Episode 14 - Gen Con was the place to be!
August 09, 2018 17:45 - 50 minutes - 93.3 MBLeslie is so sorry for screaming into the mic yall. She was just really excited. Extra Special Thank Yous: Battle of the Boy Bands: @Boybandbattle on twitter Guilty Treastures Podcast: @Treasurecast on twitter Hello From the Magic Tavern: @magictavern on twitter Alex Wirges: Pineboxentertainment.com Andi Smith at Whimsy Works: whimsyworks.com Björn thank you so much for the candy! Stacia Kirby for allowing Leslie the opportunity to cover Gen Con Make sure you follow @geekygirlguide ...
Lucky Episode 13 - Getting GISHY with the Fortnite
August 01, 2018 15:30 - 43 minutes - 79.6 MB*Sorry about the audio* Leslie is having an anxious breakdown over Gen Con. Rebekah is getting GISHy with it. Leslie is also discovering the joys and sorrows of gaming as a parent. Plus, Anthony Bourdain in Narnia? It is all here folks! Anthony Bourdain in Narnia: https://archiveofourown.org/works/137185 Did you know we have a Patreon? Throw us a couple of coins and help your faves out! www.patreon.com/geekygirlsnightin Find us on twitter @ggni Instagram @geekygirlguide Facebook /geek...
Episode 12 - Rebekah and the Adventures of SDCC
July 27, 2018 23:51 - 52 minutes - 96.7 MBSDCC! The geek mecca of the US. Rebekah takes us on her experience in Supernatural, Wynnona Earp, and Dr. Who! There is a ton more so tune in! Did you know we have a Patreon? Throw us a couple of coins and help your faves out! www.patreon.com/geekygirlsnightin Find us on twitter @ggni Want our visage on your stuff? Want our dogs on your notebook? Buy a sticker! https://www.redbubble.com/people/GGNI?asc=u Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com
Episode 11 - Fan Fiction, Anita Blake, and Stitch
July 18, 2018 15:50 - 1 hour - 163 MBToday we talk with Stitch, who has an MA in literature, blogs about fan fiction, and is the absolute best. She also reminded us that someone in Black Dagger Brotherhood has a barbed penis. Where to find Stitch: https://stitchmediamix.com/blog/ Stitch's Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/StitchMediaMix/ The fan fiction rec - backslide by blackkat https://archiveofourown.org/works/1382857/chapters/2895346 Fan Studies Recs - Dr. Rukmini Pande (https://twitter.com/RukminiPande) and Dr. Lo...
Episode 10 - Shooting the Breeze
July 11, 2018 17:23 - 58 minutes - 107 MB10th Episode YAY! Rebekah is pumped about San Diego Comic Con. Leslie can't remember if Usidore or Twosidore has a crotch full of bees. She also can't wait to see you at Gen Con. Writing exercises to whet your appetite. Badass Babes Contest: https://www.fanfiction.net/u/10773069/Bad-Ass-Babes Babes at the Border multi fandom compilation: [email protected] Fortnite's weird ass cheeseburger: https://kotaku.com/fortnite-burger-disappears-from-map-reappears-in-real-1827408685 P...
Episode 9 -Writers Workshop with Bryn Donovan
July 04, 2018 18:08 - 1 hour - 142 MBLeslie is back! She is brimming with news on Little House on the Prairie and talks about her unadulterated crush on Usidore the Blue and how she hopes to see him at Gen Con. Rebekah went to one of the many Keep Families Together Rally around the country. We also interview Bryn Donovan, a good friend and author of supernatural romance. She also helps writers on her website bryndonovan.com We now have a Patreon! We hope you considered kicking us a buck or two so we can keep doing what we...
Episode 8 - Non-Binary and Trans Inclusion in Feminist Geek Spaces
June 28, 2018 02:27 - 1 hour - 154 MBLeslie is out of town and Rebekah's sister Michele is sitting in. They celebrate Lucifer being renewed and hold out hope for Wayward Sisters! They thank celebrities speaking out against the separation of families. (yesss Mish, yesss Felicia) They talk about the implications of the Chris Hardwick allegations. For the GGNI interview this week, Rebekah talks to delightful af actor, writer, activist, and your boi next door, Terran Pierola. They talk about non-binary/trans inclusion in fandom...
Episode 7 - The Sickening
June 20, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBRebekah is sick with a capital S, so we are pulling from our vault. Leslie talks about her love for NSYNC. Rebekah tolerates her blatant fangirling. We're confused over the word "Cocky" Hilarity ensues. #ByeFeleena Find us at these places: www.facebook.com/geekygirlsnightin www.instagram.com/geekygirlguide www.twitter.com/geekygirlsNI Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com The Instagram of "Fuck yo cupcakes!" www.instagram.com/2andfro Find my Sims 4 creations under mrsckugs on the Sims...
Episode 6 -Media that Gets Mental Illness Right
June 13, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 177 MBQuinzel is back with us along with Geeky Girl Guide blogger, Michele Lynn. Since we believe it's important that art/entertainment addresses topics of mental illness in a thoughtful, respectful way, we highlighted our picks for media that did it right. We talked about Law and Order SVU, Tony's PTSD in Iron Man III, and the complicated codependence of Sam and Dean Winchester. Also, with the tragic deaths of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade, we felt we should take a step back and talk a litt...
Episode 5 - Radical Queer Inclusion with Supernatural Wiki
June 06, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBThis week we talk to Jules Wilkinson, administrator of the Supernatural Wiki and creator of Wayward Cocktails. She explains how a fandom wiki is a radical act of inclusion. Leslie would give her left vagina lip to go to E3 for the Fallout 76 announcement. Quinzel Lee, blogger from Geeky Girl's Guide to Life, joins us and makes Leslie jealous by having gone to E3, only wait, she was pregnant and it wasn't pretty. Hilarity ensues! Welcome Back Kotter. Find us at Facebook, Twitter, and Ins...
Episode 4 - How Scifi-Fantasy Can Help us Process Trauma with Judi Siklos
May 30, 2018 11:30 - 1 hour - 135 MBRebekah gives you the "Week in Gay." Leslie's Sims have spun out of control and she chokes up over Mr. Holland's Opus. Win San Diego Comic Con tickets from Traveling Stories Where to reach us: facebook, instagram, twitter: \geekygirlguide Call in and let us know how you feel: 785-746-2604 Judi can be found on twitter @JudiSiklos and on her website www.Judisiklos.com Check out thepipsqueakery.org and help them rescue more small animals Also congratulations to Doe Moon for her lovely litt...
Episode 3 - Putting Black People in Space - Being an LGBTQQ Author of Color
May 23, 2018 17:27 - 1 hour - 154 MBToday we interview Christopher Johnson, author of Blackwelder 2164. Chris talks about how important it is that queer fans of color tell their own stories. Also we extend you a royal invite to join us. Rebekah wants them to make Queen movie (the band, not The Queen) Gay. Leslie just wants you to buy a sticker. We are sorry about the audio quality of the interview. We are working on it. www.facebook.com/geekygirlguide www.instagram.com/geekygirlguide www.twitter.com/geekygirlguide Buy an...
Episode 2 - Leslie's Black Panther Religious Experience
May 21, 2018 18:00 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBLeslie talks about her Black Panther religous experience as a Black Woman. Rebekah gets shamed for never seeing the best Disney movie on the block. Could Sheng have made a man out of both of us? www.facebook.com/geekygirlguide www.instagram.com/geekygirlguide www.twitter.com/geekygirlguide Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com Leave your answer to the question at 785-746-2604 or respond on twitter with the #GeekQOW. What is your favorite queer ship?
Episode 1 - The Startening
May 17, 2018 19:59 - 55 minutes - 79.1 MBWe introduce ourselves. Leslie lives out her imaginary Love and Hip Hop life via the Sims 4. Rebekah weeps over a taco tragedy in front of Lisa Berry. Here is where you can find us on the web: www.facebook.com/geekygirlguide www.instagram.com/geekygirlguide www.twitter.com/geekygirlguide Background for ‘describe yourself like a male author would’: https://electricliterature.com/describe-yourself-like-a-male-author-would-is-the-most-savage-twitter-thread-in-ages-60d145d638d6 Buckout R...