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
- Geeking Out About Marvel’s Phase 4
- Geeking Out About Captain Marvel: Higher, Further, Faster, Feminist
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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
Love Geek Herring, please hop over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!
Support Geek Herring on Patreon!
If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please check out some of our others!
- Geeking Out in Times of Crisis: Rise of the Geek
- Geeking Out About Marvel’s Phase 4
- Geeking Out About Captain Marvel: Higher, Further, Faster, Feminist
If you want to start your own podcast, check out
Previous Episode
Geek Discussion: The Hogwarts Problem with Lark & Jessie from The Gayly Prophet
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past year (hey, no judgement - the world's a hard place right now!), you've definitely witnessed J.K. Rowling tumble from her throne. We're pretty sure she's living in a place of hatred and judgement right now. We're joined by Lark and Jessie from The Gayly Prophet to talk about The Hogwarts Problem and how we can still appreciate our magical home without giving its creator another penny of our hard-earned money.
As the hosts of the queer and intersectional Harry Potter podcast you've always wanted - trust us, you've always wanted this, it's badass - Lark and Jessie set the record straight on what it means to be queer and trans and still in love with Harry Potter.
Because when its creator comes out with Tweets that make you and your peers feel unwelcome at Hogwarts, you have a few choices:
- Ignore it. She's JK Fucking Rowling and can do whatever she wants. She is your queen.
- Sulk because you've been kicked out of your fancy magic school.
Or, and our personal fave:
- Reclaim Hogwarts. Hogwarts is YOUR HOME.
Yeah, sure, J.K. created it, but we've all made it what it is. It's been in most of our hearts for over 20 years. We've been roaming these halls for most of our lives. Let's face it - they don't belong to her anymore.
So here's some practical advice on how we can still feel at home in our magical castle! HINT: You never have to give a penny to J.K. ever again. That's right, delete alllll your official apps and accounts, buy your books from used book stores (or even better, from The Second Shelf books in London who give the profit of all their HP book sales to Mermaids - a charity helping gender-diverse kids, young people, and their fams), and SUPPORT INDEPENDENT ARTISTS who, let's face it, make WAY COOLER HP merch than WB do.
We also talk about how to REALLY find out what your Hogwart's house is - because the Pottermore "test" is, well, shit.
Oh, and did you know that Ron is a mysoginst?
Find out ALL the hot Hogwarts goss in this ep.
How do you feel? We're here for you 💔💛💙💚
Talk to us in the comments of wherever you see this episode.
Mentioned Resources
- Sorting Hat Chats
- Trans Affirming Magical Care - Harry Potter FanZine
- Rainbow Rowell - Author of Carry On (the book without Ron)
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If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please check out some of our others!
- Geek Characters: Badass Witches of Harry Potter
- Geek Girl Reviews: The Mask You Live In (Exploring Toxic Masculinity)
- Geek Girl Stereotypes: Identify, Self-Reflection, and Toxic Femininity
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Amanda & Monika
Special Guest: The Gayly Prophet.
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Geek Interview: Literally Surrounded by Dudes with ZiggySera
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
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Geekily yours,
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