Nerds of Prey
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsMeet Shannon, Cameron, Lauren, and Mel. Come hang out with four Black women who are bonded by nerd culture as they discuss all things comics, games, movies, and television. Biweekly podcast.
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OH BOY, IT'S BEEN A MINUTE!
November 12, 2020 01:48 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBBefore The Nerds Of Prey jump back into regular episodes, they need to catch up. NOTE: THIS WAS RECORDED ON 9/28/20 Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Music by: *brandon
NOP Sound-Off: Jessica, Only Child (feat. Bilal) PARASITE SPOILERS
December 02, 2019 06:25 - 1 hour - 34.4 MBBong Joon Ho has done it again! Culture critic Bilal joins Mel and Shannon to chat about Parasite.
Ep. 56 - Oh, The Horror!
October 31, 2019 04:15 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBLauren and Mel give Shannon a necessary horror primer. Also, our nest of four is now down to three.
Ep. 55 - Well, Marvel Had A Lot To Say (feat. Kay-B)
July 31, 2019 16:24 - 2 hours - 63.6 MBThe Nerds of Prey are joined by journalist and friend Kay-B to chat about SDCC, which was basically Marvel's playground. Link: Clarkisha Kent's Euphoria coverage at EW: https://ew.com/tv/2019/07/03/reasons-why-euphoria-rue-may-be-dead/
NOP Quick Caw - To Arrive With Pride
June 26, 2019 15:59 - 59 minutes - 22.6 MBShannon and Mel share their favorite coming out moments in pop culture! HAPPY PRIDE!
Ep. 54 - Club Crow #5: Summer Alive
June 04, 2019 02:51 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBThe Nerds of Prey sip and plan their summer film schedule.
NOP Special Crow-respondance: Baby Love
May 15, 2019 17:17 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBIn a special interview, Lauren chats with the creators behind the film Baby Love, which was featured at this year's SXSW festival. Director Deena Adar and co-writers/stars Danielle Weeks and Miranda Kent chat about the process behind creating the film and, of course, tacos.
Ep. 53 - I'm Sorry, HOW MANY YEARS?! (Spoilers)
May 06, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 25.7 MBEndgame. Music: brandon* Logo: Landon St. Gordon Producer: Natasha L.
Ep. 52 - MC-You Know We Had to Rank 'Em
April 26, 2019 06:12 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBNOP manages to make it through an MCU bracket alive and only slightly burned. Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Producer: Natasha
Ep. 51 - The Nerds of Prey Grow Up
April 12, 2019 12:32 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBKidding. We talk about the "coming of age" genre in media and praise sliders. Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Producer: Natasha L
NOP Sound Off - Us (feat. Stephanie Williams)
March 29, 2019 05:54 - 1 hour - 26.4 MBShannon, Lauren, and Mel just saw Jordan Peele's sophomore thriller Us and are joined by friend of the show Stephanie Williams to dish about it. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SO MANY SPOILERS. Music: *brandon Logo: Landon St. Gordon Producer: Natasha L. Stephanie Williams - "The Monsters to Fear in Aliens 3 Were the Men" https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/the-monsters-to-fear-in-alien-3-were-the-men
NOP Tea Time - SXSW
March 15, 2019 04:46 - 43 minutes - 16.5 MBThis is a new format for our lovely audience as we move into covering more events. Lauren and Mel spill the tea on their time in Austin for one of the biggest entertainment events. Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon
Ep. 50 - The 1st Annual CAW-scars
March 01, 2019 17:10 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBThe Oscars? Played. The CAW-scars? Slayed. Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Producer: Natasha L.
Quick Caw #17 - That Steven Universe Finale, Tho! (feat. @bilalipaup)
February 08, 2019 15:19 - 1 hour - 27.4 MBSo we've got to talk about that Steven Universe season finale, and we've brought none other than good friend of the show Bilal to break it down with Shannon, Cameron, and Mel! Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Producer: Natasha L.
Ep. 49 - So We're, Like, BACK Back
January 25, 2019 15:37 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBHappy 2019! The ladies of NOP discuss what they're cautiously optimistic for in 2019. Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Producer: Natasha L. Visit our Patreon!
Quick Caw #16 - Let's Fix It! (Feat. Keah Brown)
December 21, 2018 17:48 - 1 hour - 27.1 MBShannon, Cameron, and Mel hang out with author and #DisabledandCute creator Keah Brown as they attempt to fix some of their favorite properties, like nerds do. Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Producer: Natasha L.
Ep. 48 - Club Crow 4: Pour One More (feat. Vita Ayala)
November 30, 2018 17:04 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBIt's another night at the hottest club in town, Club Crow! This place has everything: comic book darling Vita Ayala, Gina Rodriguez still not acting right, people not understanding what "live action" means, A GIGGLY CHEF EATING SEAWEED STRAIGHT FROM THE DAMN SEA...!!! Have a drink with us. Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Music by: brandon* Producer: Natasha L.
Ep. 47 - With Great Power and Great Adventure (feat. Jeff Trammell)
November 15, 2018 14:13 - 1 hour - 39.9 MBThe ladies hang out with head writer of Cartoon Network's Craig of the Creek, Jeff Trammell! Also, Rest Easy, Stan Lee. Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Music by: brandon* Producer: Natasha L.
Ep. 46 - Take One, Please
October 31, 2018 12:35 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBIt's time for Nerds of Prey's Unpopular Opinions, Halloween Edition! Also, special correspondent Tiffany Smith made some new friends at the NBC Short Film Festival! Listen to her chat with Melissa Barrera (Starz's Vida), Kellee Stewart (Midnight, Texas), and Melissa Fumero (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)! Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Producer: Natasha L. Links: https://soundcloud.com/megasheen https://indoob.com/ https://simplecast.com/s/a56996f2
Ep. 45 - Schur Shot (feat. Kayla Marie Sutton and Constance Gibbs)
October 18, 2018 04:05 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBThe ladies of NOP are joined by Kayla Sutton (Remezcla, Y Tu Bantha Tambien podcast) and Constance Gibbs (writer, #TARBIS podcast) to go really take a look at what makes Mike Schur shows so damn good. Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Become a patron today!
Ep. 44 - Feed Us That New New
October 03, 2018 15:53 - 1 hour - 40.9 MBThe Nerds of Prey are ready for all the cool things the Fall (and 2019, actually) has to bring. Producer: Natasha L. Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Become a Patron today! Links: https://www.techtimes.com/articles/234654/20180929/birds-of-prey-casting-choices-for-black-canary-and-huntress-announced.htm https://ew.com/tv/2018/10/01/marvels-runaways-season-2-teaser/ https://thenextweb.com/gaming/2018/09/24/celebrated-studio-telltale-games-shuts-dow...
Ep. 43 - We're Ready For Your Close-Up, Mr. Choi (feat. Jake Choi)
September 20, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBThe women of Nerds of Prey are BACK for a third season and they are joined by actor/Thirst Trap King Jake Choi (Front Cover) to chat about his journey into acting and his newest gig, Single Parents on ABC. Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Producer: Natasha L. Become a patron today! Links: https://ew.com/movies/2018/09/17/mary-poppins-trailer/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/joker-movie-casts-brett-cullen-as-thomas-wayne-1144117 https://twitte...
Ep. 42 - Good Night, San Diego
July 24, 2018 16:29 - 2 hours - 66.6 MBIn the season 2 finale, Nerds of Prey breaks down the must-see trailers of San Diego Comic Con! Also...sooooo much reboot news. And the most important Harry Potter inquiry of all time. Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Producer: Natasha L. Subscribe and pledge to our Patreon! Links: https://www.cbr.com/she-ra-backlash-controversy/2/ https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/queer-eye-renewed-netflix-1202872814/ https://bust.com/tv/194881-hocus-pocus-sequel.html ...
Ep. 41 - Club Crow 3: The Clubbening (feat. brandon*)
July 11, 2018 16:20 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBGrab your drinks and look your flyest! It's CLUB CROW! The Nerds of Prey are joined by primary composer brandon* to chat about the current state of nerdy affairs, what their resistance army would look like, and to unleash their unpopular Harry Potter opinions. Get into it. Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Music by: brandon* Producer: Natasha L. Support us on Patreon! Links: http://emilymcgovern.com/category/my-life-as-a-background-slytherin/ https://www.kickstarter.com/proje...
Ep. 40 - You Own EVERYTHING! (feat. Cherra Hampton-Mitchell)
June 28, 2018 18:54 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBTo close out pride, the ladies of NOP are joined by friend of the show/future podcaster Cherra Hampton-Mitchell as they chat about current queer rep in entertainment - the good, they bad, and the "why like this?" Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Producer: Natasha L Visit our Patreon! Links: https://intomore.com/culture/queer-eye-is-still-failing-trans-men
Ep. 39 - Welcome to Detroit (feat. Sam Richardson)
June 13, 2018 06:09 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBShannon and Mel got to hang out with Sam Richardson of Veep and Comedy Central's Detroiters (season 2 drops on June 20th)! Prepare for a lot of Richard Splett love, collective nerdy squealing, and the most shocking unpopular food opinion to date. Also, Lauren nearly loses her wig and Cameron has Sense 8 feels. Producer: Natasha L. Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Music by: brandon* Links: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/geoff-johns-exits-dc-entertainment-writing-producing...
Quick Caw #15 - Dear White People, Season 2 (or, Who the Hell is Connor?!)
May 16, 2018 07:15 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBShannon, Cameron, and Mel take a moment to chat about the sophomore season of Netflix's Dear White People. They also manage to drastically confuse three side characters for a few minutes. Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Music by: brandon* Make sure to support us on Patreon!
Ep. 38 - Bring Us Peter Quill, We Just Wanna Talk (feat. Stephanie Williams)
May 02, 2018 05:02 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBThe women of NOP are joined by long-time friend of the show Stephanie Williams as they try to suss out their Avengers: Infinity War feelings. You can follow Stephanie on Twitter: @Steph_I_Will Please consider becoming a Patron! Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Producer: Natasha L. Links: http://amp.vulture.com/2018/04/fast-and-furious-cartoon-drifts-into-your-netflix-queue.html?__twitter_impression=true https://www.cbr.com/attack-on-titan-season-3-trailer-new-...
NOP Bonus Caw - Britta Lundin Ships It!
April 30, 2018 21:52 - 23 minutes - 13 MBShannon had the opportunity to hang out with Britta Lundin, screenwriter (CW's Riverdale) and author of the newest YA novel, Ship It! You can follow Britta on Twitter: @brittashipsit Ship It will be released May 1st and you can order your copy here! Visit us on Patreon! Music by: *brandon Logo by: Landon St. Gordon
Ep. 37 - NOP Trust Fall 2: Let the Music Play!
April 18, 2018 13:50 - 1 hour - 33.8 MBThe women of NOP put their precious ears in the hands of their co-hosts for another Trust Fall! Listen to the results here! Also: Beychella! A Quiet Place! Reboots that would actually work! Music: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Producer: Natasha L. Donate to our Patreon! Links: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/james-camerons-terminator-reboot-finds-star-colombian-discovery-1099118 https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=n5LoVcVsiSQ https://ww...
Quick Caw #14 - Vita Ayala!
April 04, 2018 06:06 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBShannon, Cameron, and Mel hang out with comic book creator Vita Ayala as they chat about THE WILDS, what it means to be deservedly greedy about representation, and the best superhero universe that the world has yet to see. Make sure to check out THE WILDS, now available from Black Mask Studios. Music by: bradon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Producer: Natasha L. Check out our Patreon!
Ep. 36 - And the Rest is Drag (feat. MEGASheen)
March 21, 2018 13:54 - 2 hours - 46.8 MBThe Nerds of Prey are joined by MEGASheen's Nick and Viktor to chat about the ups and downs of Rupaul's Drag Race. They also open restaurants and call upon their inner avatars for strength. Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Producer: Natasha L. Visit our Patreon and become a patron today! Links: Watch the COLORS series on YouTube today! Favorite episodes: Dean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkNB5AsgZOc Daniel Caesar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GGGliIxp...
Quick Caw #13 - Tracie Thoms!
March 07, 2018 10:04 - 42 minutes - 36.2 MBThe Devil Wears Prada. Falsettos. Send Me. 9-1-1. RENT. Shannon, Cameron, and Lauren hang out with the magnificent Tracie Thoms. Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Producer: Natasha L. Support our Patreon! Follow Tracie on Twitter! Links: Check out Tracie's Emmy-nominated web series, SEND ME - http://sendmebacktoslavery.com/
Ep. 35 - My Panther is Black, My Lambo's Blue
February 21, 2018 15:07 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB... You know exactly what this is. Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Producer: Natasha L. Support our Patreon! patreon.com/nerdsofprey Make sure to donate to the Nerds of Prey robotics team of Lake Minneola High School! : https://lake.revtrak.net/lake-minneola-high-school/lmh-clubs/lmhs-robotics/#/v/robotics-club-donation Links: https://geektyrant.com/news/the-live-action-lion-king-will-only-use-four-songs-from-the-original-and-scars-be-prepared-isnt-one-of...
Quick Caw #12 - Give It Up For Black People!
February 07, 2018 07:17 - 59 minutes - 22.4 MBShannon, Cameron, and Mel kick off their Black History Month by celebrating standout Black moments in entertainment. They also manage to come up with a mixtape name, should Nerds of Prey ever decide to dabble in music. Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Producer: Nathasha L.
Ep. 34 - Two Thousand AYYYYYYE!teen
January 23, 2018 15:58 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBIt's the year we've been waiting for. The women of Nerds of Prey are back to chat about what they're excited to experience in 2018. Also, it's the Nerds Wanna Know question that they've been dying to answer. Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Producer: Natasha L. Please support us on Patreon and don't miss our Patreon-only series, The Thunda Bolt! Links: http://ew.com/tv/2018/01/13/walking-dead-renewed-season-9/?utm_campaign=entertainmentweekly&utm_source=twitter.c...
Quick Caw #11 - Star Wars: Unpopular Opinions Edition!
January 10, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBShannon, Lauren, and Mel chat about Star Wars:The Last Jedi and some opinions about the franchise that could fluster even Yoda. Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Producer: Natasha L.
Ep. 33 - Holiday Beat Drop (feat. brandon*)
December 06, 2017 06:33 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBIt's the last episode of 2017, and the Nerds of Prey are wrapping up the year with a chat their incredible gem of a primary composer, brandon*! The ladies also talk about freshly fired men and holiday unpopular opinions. Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Support our Patreon! Visit brandon*'s website! eyelovebrandon.com
Ep. 32 - Bad As You Wanna Be
November 22, 2017 18:24 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBSome movies are bad, and the Nerds of Prey like them that way. Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Producer: Natasha L. Support our Patreon!
Ep. 31 - Runaway Angels (feat. Angel Parker)
November 10, 2017 14:15 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBThe Nerds of Prey had the privilege of hanging out with actress Angel Parker (The Strain, American Crime Story: The People vs. OJ Simpson, Grand Theft Auto), who will seen in Marvel's Runaways on Hulu. Listen to Angel chat about auditioning, becoming Catherine Wilder, and getting to work on Grand Theft Auto! Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Become a patreon today: patreon.com/nerdsofprey Links: Check out the new webseries Sensitive: https://www.youtube.com/watc...
Quick Caw #10 - Halloween TV! (feat. Kayla Sutton)
October 25, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBShannon and Mel are joined by friend of the show Kayla Sutton (Director of Online Marketing for Black Girl Nerds) to discuss their Top 5 Halloween episodes of television. Make sure to check out Kayla's Twitter and Black Girl Nerds! Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Producer: Natasha L.
Ep. 30 - Club Crow 3: Booooo, Bih. (feat. Cameron Airen)
October 13, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBNerds of Prey is joined by the creator of Real Feminist Stories, Cameron Airen, for a drink and a chat about a feud that is a little too fast and furious, Hollywood's White Powerful Men problem, NYCC happenings, Halloween, and the mystery of Guy Fieri. Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Music by: brandon* Please support our Patreon! Links: The timeline of the Fast & Furious feuds: http://uproxx.com/movies/fast-and-furious-cast-feud-timeline-the-rock-tyrese-vin-diesel-instagram/ ...
Ep. 29 - It's Dark and Fall Is Hot
September 27, 2017 15:45 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBThe women of Nerds of Prey discuss Fall happenings, what they're excited about, and what we can just leave behind, forgotten. *** Brief Marvel Legacy spoilers 22:44 - 24:00*** Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Check out our new website: nerdsofpreypodcast.com Please support our Patreon: patreon.com/nerdsofprey Links: http://www.cbr.com/gambit-plot-details-mr-sinister/?utm_source=CBR-TW&utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_campaign=CBR-TW&view=list htt...
Quick Caw #9 - Janine Sherman Barrois!
September 08, 2017 17:18 - 56 minutes - 52.9 MBThe ladies of NOP are BACK and they're talking to the phenomenal Janine Sherman Barrois, the Executive Producer of our favorite new show of 2017, Claws! If you're not watching TNT's new hit...what are you doing? Find Janine on Twitter @jsbarrois Producer: Natasha L. Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Check out our Patreon, please! www.patreon.com/nerdsofpreycast
Ep. 28 - S-D-C-See Y'all Real Soon!
July 26, 2017 13:17 - 1 hour - 101 MBThe ladies of NOP talk about their take-aways from San Diego Comic Con just before they break for Con Season! Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon [email protected] nerdsofpreypodcast.com Twitter: @nerdsofpreycast Support our Patreon! patreon.com/nerdsofprey Links: KELOID WEBSERIES TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DWCWTlQsAk&list=PLnYYrPkmE4EHiex0MdDf6eQtGZ4jD1Cal&index=7
NOP Sound-Off : Spider-Man: Homecoming
July 11, 2017 17:21 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBNerds of Prey saw Spider-Man: Homecoming, y'all. Producer: Natasha L. Music: brandon* Logo: Landon St. Gordon Twitter: @nerdsofpreycast IG: @nerdsofpreypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/nerdsofpreycast PATREON: patreon.com/nerdsofprey
Ep. 27 - Finale, It Has Happened To Me
June 28, 2017 15:13 - 1 hour - 102 MBNOP talks the good, the bad, and the WTF with some or this Fall's TV finales. Proceed with caution, minor to major spoilers abound! Producer: Natasha L. Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Check out our patreon! : patreon.com/nerdsofprey Links: https://www.serialbox.com/serials/geekactually https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxgU9oMP8IA https://www.buzzfeed.com/alannabennett/sofia-coppola-beguiled-power-dynamics?utm_term=.pgYnWp30Y#.jjJREPBvg http://heroichollywood.com/spider-man-maris...
Quick Caw #8 - Kelly Sue DeConnick!
June 14, 2017 11:38 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBPretty Deadly. Captain Marvel. BITCH PLANET. The women of Nerds of Prey hang out with the legendary Kelly Sue DeConnick as she chats candidly about making comics, creating TV, her cool kids, comic con life, and rage-quitting TV. Early (but major) Bitch Planet spoilers start around 28:45 and end at 37:00. Producer: Natasha L. Music: brandon* Logo: Landon St. Gordon Check out our Patreon! : patreon.com/nerdsofprey Links: Milkfed Criminals : http://milkfed.us/ To donate supplies to soldiers: htt...
Ep. 26 - I Can't Stand The 'Splain (Against My Window) feat. Stephanie Williams
May 30, 2017 15:58 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBMen are mad and Nerds of Prey is tired. The women chat with friend/podcast host extraordinaire Stephanie Williams (The Lemonade/Misty Knight's Uninformed Afro) to talk about toxic fanboy behavior, mansplaining, and all that stop at any time. Producer: Natasha L. Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Nerd of Prey's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nerdsofprey The Lemonade's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelemonade Links: http://www.lovecircuits.com/ https://www.patreon.com/tanekaan...
Ep. 25 - Club Crow 2: Electric Bug-A-Boo
May 17, 2017 13:23 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBWe just talkin'. Music by: brandon* Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Producer: Natasha L. Check out our Patreon: patreon.com/nerdsofprey Links: https://www.validvictorianproductions.com/ https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/23-16-9-a-short-film#/ https://www.good.is/articles/who-gets-to-be-a-bad-mom http://hellogiggles.com/party-girl-can-also-be-phenomenal-mom/