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05/08/20 • 33 min
Art is totally subjective, but we're sure you agree - when there's a diverse range of bodies depicted in illustration, it's better for everyone! Creating and sharing body positive and diverse art is what our guest, Siti, does and we have to say... it's amazing.
Siti is a Dutch illustrator who creates wonderful and diverse art that represents a wide variety of body shapes, races, and ages and it gives us all the good feels.
We talk about why representation in art and illustration is so important, not just for the creator, but for everyone who sees that art. By normalising different bodies, we're celebrating everyone and recognising that differences exist... and that being different is a-okay.
Honestly, we love that art is getting more diverse. As a society, we've definitely normalised a certain type of body and race. But that time has well and truly passed and we're welcoming a shift in perspective.
The rise of the body positivity community is honestly THE BEST. Siti's art is basically an extension of this movement. HERE. FOR. IT.
Normalise all bodies! Normalise all body types! Normalise all genders!
We stan Siti's art and we're so excited to share this episode with you.
Let us know what you think!
Find Siti online
Find Siti on Twitter | Patreon
If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please check out some of our others!
- Geeking Out About Sex Education: It’s a Gen Z Miasma of Amazingness! And SEX.
- Geeking Out About Diversity & Representation in Pop Culture: Aladdin, MIB, Shazam!, & More!
- Geek Interview: Passion, Beauty, and Art with Seage
Love Geek Herring, please hop over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!
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Geekily yours,
Amanda & Monika
Special Guest: Siti.
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04/10/20 • 62 min
What do you get when you take the essence of pure positivity and combine it with wit, realness, and talent? You get the awesome being that is Ziggy! Ziggy is the co-co-co-host of 1600 Dust, a Hearthstone podcast, who brings us a totally unique viewpoint as a girl gamer literally surrounded by dudes.
After first regaling us with the best story that starts with Ziggy's life goal of wanting nothing more, and nothing less, than becoming Mickey Mouse, you can already sense the positivity that exudes out of this woman.
Hosting a successful podcast with three guys has been one of the best things to happen to Ziggy. She gives us all the deets about how she started streaming Hearthstone on Twitch, got invited on 1600 Dust, started her Twitter account, and met the love of her life, Spyvey from 1600 Dust, kinda all at once.
The internet, and Twitter in particular, has brougt so much joy and positivity to Ziggy and YES that's EXACTLY what she wants to give back. If you've ever been on her Twitter feed, you know it's all about finding the good and sharing the positive side of everything life throws her way..... because life has a way of throwing EVERYTHING into Ziggy's road.
Ziggy shares her experiences of being surrounded by guys in her gaming life. She's had nothing but a good time, never feeling the discrimination that so many women face every day in the geeksphere. Whether this is because Ziggy is just THAT AWESOME or whether it's because she has a certain level of protection and status thanks to the 1600 Dust dudes (thanks, guys!) -- but it doesn't matter. She's here to tell you that being open and vocal as a gamer girl can be a totally safe and ultimately FUN experience.
We finish this episode by challenging YOU, listeners, to start sharing positive things on your social media. Retweet all the good, share something positive about YOUR DAY, and do everything you can to make the online world a better and safer place.
Share this awesome interview with someone you think needs a dose of Ziggy in their life!
Find Ziggy on Twitter and Twitch
Find 1600 Dust Online and on Twitter
If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please check out some of our others!
- Geek Interview: Life as a Hearthstone Pro & Not Feeding the Trolls with Pathra Cadness
- Geek Discussion: VKLiooon, & the Future of Women in eSports
- Geek Discussion: Hong Kong Protests, Blizzard Entertainment, & Cancel Culture
Love Geek Herring, please hop over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!
Join us on Discord!
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Geekily yours,
Amanda & Monika
Special Guest: ZiggySera.
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Geek Girl in the News: Animal Crossing, Brie Larson is too pure for this world, and Celebs being Awesome!
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04/03/20 • 41 min
Geek Girl in the News looks at the awesome or not so awesome news that will make you go either: "YAY" or "OMG I can't believe that."
The latest and greatest geek girl news from March 2020 covers the world's obsession with Animal Crossing, films getting their released dates pushed back, Brie Larson being a true gem, Thor: Love and Thunder's new villain (you might be surprised!), and all these famous people being pretty awesome during this pandemic, especially Elton John and John Krasinski!
Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you know that Nintendo released the latest Animal Crossing for the Switch. Are you O.B.S.E.S.S.E.D!? Because we are. Yes - WE - Amanda predicted she'd have Animal Crossing by the time this episode releases, and what do you know - she does! This is the perfect CUTE game to obsess over with your friends. So good for all this social distancing we need to do right now, right!?
Some pop culture news that's a bit of a bummer, but so many movie release dates are getting pushed back. Like Wonder Woman, which was due to be released in June has been rescheduled for August! There's also talk about doing some big streaming releases instead of red carpet premiers - wouldn't that be wild!? We think doing streaming releases is an awesome way for the film to still make money while keeping to the launch schedule and giving people something amazing and fun to look forward to! Hopefully Black Widow, which is releasing in early May (as of recording) will do this!!
So, really - is there any celeb out there cuter and more perf than Brie Larson? DIDN'T THINK SO. She's being vocal about the awesome women in her circle of support and encouraging other women to raise each other up. HEAR FREAKING HERE, Brie! Our new motto is officially "BE MORE BRIE". Ya dig?
And lastly, we're talking about how all these famous people are being brilliant in this time of crisis. Because isn't that what they're there for? To provide the masses laughs and love and entertainment? THANK YOU so much to people like Elton John, who's orchestrating incredible living room concerts, all those artists on Insta hopping on for impromptu live concerts, and - get ready to sob - John Krasinski and his new "Some Good News" series which talks about, well, good news - ONLY!
Never been more appreciative of the celebs than we are right now. Except Gal Gadot encouraging others to sing 'Imagine' by John Lennon. You can keep that to yourself, kthanks.
What’s your take on these news articles?
In this episode of Geek Girl in the News, we covered these news stories:
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons – the video game where we can still be together
- ‘Wonder Woman 84’ Release Date Pushed 7 Months to 2020
- Gal Gadot on Twitter
- ‘Captain Marvel’ Star Brie Larson Turns to an ‘Incredible Army of Brilliant Women’ for Support
- Thor: Love and Thunder casts Christian Bale as main villain
- Elton John’s 'Living Room Concert' - Full Celebrity Lineup Revealed!
- Watch These Livestreamed Concerts During Your Social Distancing - getting updated for APRIL!
- Some Good News with John Krasinski
- Follow John Krasinski on Twitter
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Geeking Out in Times of Crisis: Rise of the Geek
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03/20/20 • 39 min
COVID-19. It's what's on everyone's minds right now. Because this pandemic that's sweeping the world is impacting everyone. Whether you're staying indoors, business as usual, freaking out, or that asshole who thinks none of these regulations applies to them - you're bound to be experiencing some kind of change.
On this episode of Geek Herring, we're talking about the current (as of Monday March 16th, 2020) government response to Coronavirus is and how it's impacting lives around the world.
While there's some people out there who are not taking it seriously, there's a bigger majority of people who are. We like to call them the saviours of the planet and her people! Just decided that right now.
How are you helping or stepping up in this time of crisis? Or maybe you're taking a step back because it all feels overwhelming and too much? That's okay, too! Honestly, however you're handling quarantine of whatever kind you're in is the right way for you to handle it.
One thing we're doing is playing more games with the Dragon Powered Studio crew! Want to play some too? Come hang out on our Discord channel!
Some other things we're cooking up? A Geek Herring Twitch channel where we'll be doing Twitch Sings. You don't want to miss this, so give us a follow!
We also go through and list a whole load of geeky activities you can get up to while under quarantine.
Share with us in the comments of wherever you see this episode whatever you need to share right now. We got you, fam!
If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please check out some of our others!
- Geek Discussion: Mental Health, Inner Voices, & Video Games
- Geek Interview: Passion, Beauty, and Art with Seage
- Geek Herring & Chill: All The Games We’ve Played
Love Geek Herring, please hop over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!
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Geekily yours,
Amanda & Monika
02/28/20 • 36 min
VULNERABLE EPISODE ALERT, PEOPLE!
This week, we're talking about our personal mental health journeys and how video games have helped us.
From using them as a very welcome distraction in our lives to actually processing our thoughts and problems while playing, video games are so much more than colourful videos.
We also go WAY off topic and talk about internal monologues and those weird people (cough*AMANDA*cough) who don't really have them!? So what does she have? SONGS. Songs in her head all. the. time. And the only way she can actually process her thoughts is by writing/journalling about them, distracting her brain with something else, or talking about them out loud. COOL? WEIRD?
Monika also shares some of the tips and help her therapist has given her for coping and taking care of her mental health.
We think video games get a lot of shit for being addictive and harmful - and while we're not denying that that CAN happen, it's the minority. The benefits of playing far outweigh any harm: community and friendship, distraction when you really need it, healthy processing, and just plain FUN.
How do video games help you with your mental health? Let us know in the comments of wherever you see this episode!
If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please check out some of our others!
- Geek Interviews: Mental Health and Real Life Rep Grinding with Thyst
- Geek Girl Stereotypes: Identify, Self-Reflection, and Toxic Femininity
- Geek Herring & Chill: All The Games We’ve Played
Love Geek Herring, please hop over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!
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Geekily yours,
Amanda & Monika
02/14/20 • 59 min
If you've ever felt like the odd one out, seen mathematical sequences that help you understand life, know you're destined for more, or are ready, or already, to embrace your absolute nerdy self - this episode is for YOU. Kate Wiswell, author of Full Frontal Nerdity, joins us to talk about embracing your inner nerd, letting your smart girl out to play, and being unapologetically yourself!
Kate is a mathematician and logician turned comedy writer living in LA who has figured out that you don't have to hide any part of yourself in order to be happy and successful. In fact, for Kate, it was only once she embraced and loved both sides of herself, as an analytical nerd and comedic writing genius.
Kate's recent memoir, Full Frontal Nerdity, is a collection of essays she's written over the years. From using math formulas to help figure out who your soul mate is to sharing her absolute LOVE of gingers (we TOTALLY get it) to the rampant misogyny present in Hollywood and more, we guarantee you'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll commiserate with her words. Could this be one of the realest and funniest books we've ever read? IT'S LIKELY, YO.
If you get one thing out of this interview, it's how honest, down-to-earth, and freaking hilarious Kate is. Pretty sure we're best friends for life, now!
You can buy Full Frontal Nerdity wherever you normally get your books, or right here on Amazon for all that ease.
Buy it. Love it. Share it with your friends!
You can find Kate
Online | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please check out some of our others!
- Geek Girl Community: Support, Sisterhood, and Friendship
- Geek Girl Stereotypes: Identify, Self-Reflection, and Toxic Femininity
- Geek Herring Reviews Feminists: What Were They Thinking?
Love Geek Herring, please hop over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!
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Geekily yours,
Amanda & Monika
Special Guest: Kate Wiswell.
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Geeking Out About Diversity & Representation in Pop Culture: Aladdin, MIB, Shazam!, & More!
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12/13/19 • 45 min
There's a subtle (sometimes) and encouraging movement happening in Hollywood and we are so here for it. From classics getting remade with strong and kick-ass women in the lead to biopics of famous gay men to disability and gender representation... hooo yeah! These changes are making the gentle waves that will lead to some damn diversity for a change!
Despite that fact that all the freaking incredible female directors were totally and rudely overlooked at the Golden Globes, we are getting a bit closer to some actual, honest to goodness, recognition and representation on the big screen.
Believe it or not, this episode started out as a Geek Girl in the News.... but we were having so much fun chatting about what was new in our lives - and for Amanda who flew 10 hours across the ocean - it was all sorts of movies!
HAVE YOU SEEN ALADDIN!??! Okay, so Amanda is like, a year late to this party, but she finally got to enjoy it and holy shit, what a game changer. We geek out about it and what it means for the future of not only Disney films, but strong female characters ligting up the big screen.
Then we talk about Men In Black: International and how Tessa Thompson SLAYED in it, alongside Chris Hemsworth, and the nods to taking down the patriarchy were REAL. And, after a lot of himming and hawing because WHAT was the last movie Amanda watched on that 10-hour? SHAZAM! was phenomenal. Representing disabilities, foster care, different sizes and races in such a POSITIVE LIGHT. Also what about those toxic masculinity vibes!?
We also talk about Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocketman helping normalise gay men in our households. Even though Freddie Mercury and Elton John have been household names for literal decades, it was always with that caveat - but he's gay.
We're LOVING all these films out right now are making positive waves for diversity and representation. As always, what happens in Hollywood will trickle into our households and start helping society make the changes we so desperately are ON BOARD FOR.
Tell us what movies are giving you LIFE in the comments of wherever you see this episode!
If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please check out some of our others!
- Geek Herring Reviews Feminists: What Were They Thinking?
- Geeking Out About Disney+: Star Wars, Marvel, The Simpsons, & 90s Feminist Cartoons
- Geek Discussion: Rising Representation and Diversity in Video Games
Love Geek Herring, please hop over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!
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Geekily yours,
Amanda & Monika
Geek Girl in the News: Game of Thrones AXED, Sacha Baron Cohen is woke, & Trans Lead Characters
Geek Herring
12/06/19 • 43 min
Geek Girl in the News looks at the awesome or not so awesome news that will make you go either: "YAY" or "OMG I can't believe that."
The latest and greatest geek girl news from November 2019 covers the cancelled prequel to Game of Thrones, the next Star Wars trilogy (yes, trilogy!), Sacha Baron Cohen being an incredible human being, the 14-year-old girl who solved the blind spot problem plaguing drivers, the first leading trans character in a video game, and the game developers focussing on mental health problems in their releases.
Are we a little bit gutted that HBO have cancelled Naomi Watts' Game of Thrones prequel that was 3 years in the making? Uh - yeah! They've axed this progressive, super interesting sounding prequel in favour of one about the Targaryens. Sounds like just what the last 8 seasons were about. Snooze fest!
Speaking of Game of Thrones - you remember how the showrunners royally f#cked up the last season so they could go work on the next Star Wars trilogy? Well, they've bailed out of that one, too! So who's making the next trilogy? And why are they making another trilogy so soon after the last one? We dunno!?
Whether you've been a fan of Sacha Baron Cohen in the past or not has suddenly become irrelevant. His controversial characters have always had political and racial undertones meant to make society examine their belief system - and now, Sacha is gunning for justice for all walks of life. Take some time to listen to his absolutely scathing speech. Trust us when we say you won't regret it!
Submitted by Marty over at Sleepless in Copenhagen, we take a look at the 14-year-old girl who used simple technology that's already available to create a way to see through (yes through) the blind spot created by the passenger seat pillar. How inspirational is she!?
We finally have a game developer creating a lead character who is trans! In Tell Me Why, we're introduced to twins who have grown up with very different lives. French developer Dontnod has had input and support from GLAAD and trans beta testers to make sure the game remains sensitive and realistic to the issues facing transgender people in today's society. We dunno about you, but we cannot WAIT to play this one.
And finally, game makers Ninja Theory, who brought us the psychosomatic lead in Hellblade, are tackling mental health issues in their latest release, The Insight Project. Working with clinical neuroscientists and psychologists, The Insight Project will not only help people understand mental health problems, it will work as a tool for those going through a tough time. We love where the gaming industry is taking video games and are so excited for the future.
What’s your take on these news articles?
In this episode of Geek Girl in the News, we covered these news stories:
- HBO confirms Game of Thrones prequel with Naomi Watts is canceled
- A New Star Wars Movie Is Coming in 2022, but We Don’t Know Who’s Making It
- Sacha Baron Cohen Tears Into Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg In Scathing 24-Minute Speech
- 14-Year-Old Genius Solves Blind Spots
- 'This raises the bar': Microsoft introduces first lead trans character in a major video game
Support Geek Herring on Patreon!
If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please check out some of our others!
- Geek Interviews: Mental Health and Real Life Rep Grinding with Thyst
- Geek Discussion: Rising Representation and Diversity in Video Games
- Geeking Out About Game Of Thrones
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11/22/19 • 30 min
eSports history has been made when VKLiooon won the Hearthstone Grandmasters during Blizzcon. Not only was she the first woman to win an international Hearthstone tournament, she was the first woman to win an international eSports tournament ever!
So first of all: BIGGEST CONGRATS TO VKLIOOON! You're incredible and a true inspiration.
Just check out her speech:
“I want to say for all the girls out there who have a dream for esports competition, for glory. If you want to do it and you believe in yourself, you should just forget your gender and go for it. This is the best way to strike back at those people who doubted me only because I am a girl. It proves that girls can be strong pro players, just as guys do.”And we're totally feeling this. All of this.
Not only this, VKLiooon said that at one of her first Hearthstone tournaments, a guy told her she didn't belong there and to leave. What bullshit is that even?? VKLiooon has obviously proven herself and shown that women do belong in eSports.
As we've talked about with previous guests, girls were never nurtured to play video games the same way the boys were. But we're out there. We play video games. And we're down with eSports.
Women playing professional eSports is on the rise. We already have legends like VKLiooon and past guest Pathra, a whole host of badass women playing Hearthstone in smaller tournaments, and women joining professional Overwatch and NBA2K teams.
The future of eSports is bright for women and we are HERE. FOR. IT.
If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please check out some of our others!
- Geek Discussion: Hong Kong Protests, Blizzard Entertainment, & Cancel Culture
- Geek Interview: Life as a Hearthstone Pro & Not Feeding the Trolls with Pathra Cadness
- Geek Interviews: Mental Health and Real Life Rep Grinding with Thyst
Love Geek Herring, please hop over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!
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Geekily yours,
Amanda & Monika
Geek Herring & Chill: Gettin' Cheesy With It
Geek Herring
05/15/20 • 41 min
In this episode of Geek Herring & Chill, Monika and Amanda are getting all down with their vulnerable selves using a card game one of Amanda's clients gifted her! This is the first episode recorded LIVE on TWITCH! And it's DEEEEEP, friends.
Let's play a game!
Ask Deep Questions is a card game that consists of 48 thoughtful questions that go below the surface to create meaningful connections with ANYONE.
Honestly, this was the most fun we've had recording together in a long time! Not that we don't enjoy the topics we normally talk about, but getting to ask each other these deep AF questions and learn more about each other was super interesting.
We had a LOT of laughs, some himming and humming (LOOKING AT YOU, AMANDA!), and a few moments getting totes emosh, all while sharing our answers LIVE with our Twitch audience!
So if you want to know our answers to some of these questions:
- How do you fix a broken heart?
- What is something you're struggling with in your relationships?
- What do you value most in friendship?
- When should you quit?
- What is something you've always wanted to learn?
- When have you felt one of the biggest adrenaline rushes in your life?
- AND MORE!???!!!
Then this episode of Geek Herring & Chill is for YOU. Get to know your Geek Herring hosts better than you ever have before.
Oh - and we will ABSOLUTLEY being doing this live on Twitch again, so make sure you follow us! Every Tuesday at 7pm UK time. See you there!
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Love Geek Herring, please hop over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!
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If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please check out some of our others!
- Geeking Out About Animal Crossing: The CUTEST game you’ve played in years
- Geek Discussion: Rising Representation and Diversity in Video Games
- Geek Discussion: The Hogwarts Problem with Lark & Jessie from The Gayly Prophet
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Geekily yours,
Amanda & Monika
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How many episodes does Geek Herring have?
Geek Herring currently has 183 episodes available.
What topics does Geek Herring cover?
The podcast is about Geek, Nerds, Leisure, Hobbies, Feminism, Geek Culture, Podcasts and Video Games.
What is the most popular episode on Geek Herring?
The episode title 'Geek Girl Reviews Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Geek Herring?
The average episode length on Geek Herring is 53 minutes.
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Episodes of Geek Herring are typically released every 7 days.
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The first episode of Geek Herring was released on Oct 5, 2018.
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