Black Geek Energy

Christopher and Steffon from The Creative Extreme join Black Geek Energy to discuss building their original comic universe Project 365, creating Alpha Initiative Zero, collaborating as creative partners, and turning big ideas into reality. We also dive into X-Men '97, Star Wars, world building, writing advice, independent comics, our Name That Universe game, and plenty of geek culture along th...

Why do Black comic characters keep getting mini-series while everyone else gets ongoing runs? Comic creator Kaden Smith (@KDComics) pulls up to Black Geek Energy to break it down. Jardo and D'Marcus get into the DC Blackout movement, why Static's 12 issue plan got cut to 7, and whether white writers can really write Black characters better than Black writers. Kaden makes his case for Static Shock...

Would you really pay $120 for GTA 6?This week on Black Geek Energy, that question sparks one of our biggest gaming debates yet. Jardo and Black are joined by Joseph, creator of the PlayerPlayer podcast and the Can'tPaus newsletter, to break down everything happening across gaming, geek culture, and beyond. We kick things off with a Game of the Year trivia challenge covering 2021 through 2025 befor...

Jardo and D'Marcus pull up to break down everything hitting our queues right now, from Marvel's Wolverine on PS5 to the music ranking debate that got way too heated. We look back at our favorite interviews so far (shout out Sean of the Chained Saints and Jamal Sims), then dive into the Put You On segment with MoviePass and whether Mortal Kombat 2 actually delivered. Things get competitive...

Before Aaron Pierre suits up as Jon Stewart in HBO's Lanterns, we're taking a deep dive into one of DC Comics' most important heroes. This week on Black Geek Energy, we break down the history, impact, and legacy of John Stewart Green Lantern. Was he originally a token character? Why did an entire generation grow up thinking he was THE Green Lantern? And why did Hollywood wait so long to put him fr...

He sang opera in a classical choir before he ever screamed into a mic, and now Sean Sterling and the Chain Saints are headed to Europe to open for Slaughter to Prevail. Sean pulls up to Black Geek Energy to talk real metal. Why the band refuses to write throwaway TikTok tracks, where a song actually starts (hint, it's the riff), and why "Demon Inside" is about beating your own head,...

This episode gets ridiculous fast. We sat down with director Will Adams, the creator of Tube-E Movie, the comedy where the characters realize they’re trapped inside their own movie and completely lose their minds. It’s giving Tubi chaos, fourth-wall breaks, and the kind of jokes that make you laugh because you cannot believe somebody actually put this on screen. We get into Black movies, anime, st...

The anime streets are FEEDING right now, so we had to do another quarterly anime check-in episode. Jardo and D’Marcus talk everything from One Piece Egghead Island to Fire Force, Frieren, Hell’s Paradise, Re:Zero, Witch Hat Atelier, Dorohedoro, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, and way too many new anime for two grown men to realistically keep up with. We also get into anime hot takes, One Line One An...

Jordan Clark is back on Black Geek Energy for the third time, and this episode gets deep, funny, and a little chaotic all at once. The writer behind Aquaman, Star Wars Adventures, and the new sci fi graphic novel Ancestral Recall joins us to talk Black history, mental health, comics, horror, D&D, and the power of storytelling. We get into the inspiration behind Ancestral Recall, authentic Blac...

We got Arsene Lakpa from the Player Player podcast in the building, and he comes in talking fatherhood, hitting a 225 bench, celebrating his wife, and somehow we still arguing about a dairy free birthday cake like it’s a court case. Life updates one minute, chaos the next. Then it’s straight into BGE mode. “Put You On” goes crazy with anime and manga picks, from Baki to some deep cuts you probably...

Choreographer and director Jamal Sims joins Black Geek Energy for a conversation about Black dance culture and RuPaul’s Drag Race. From Hairspray, Step Up, Aladdin, and Encanto to his Directorial Debut When the Beat Drops, Jamal breaks down how choreography becomes storytelling and how movement shapes the way we experience film, TV, and music. The Gang also gets into the making and impact of of hi...

This episode is a full-on celebration of R&B music, Black culture, and timeless classics, featuring a special return from Kedryck of the Khaotic Kulture Podcast. If you’ve been tapped into his work, you already know he brings deep knowledge, real opinions, and a passion for the culture that makes every conversation hit different. From his journey stepping away from Amazon to pursue voice actin...

Filmmaker DuBois Ashong joins the show for a deep conversation about Black storytelling in horror, sci-fi, and Afrofuturism , breaking down how genre films can explore identity, power, and cultural perspective in ways traditional dramas often cannot. From discussing the impact of directors like Ryan Coogler to examining film tropes in classics like Candyman , Get Out , and Us , the conversation di...

It’s time for another Let’s Talk episode — the special format we drop every ten episodes where the conversation is driven by whatever we’ve been watching, playing, and debating lately. Jardo and D’Marcus tap into anime, comics, gaming, movies, and streaming content , sharing recommendations, testing each other with competitive ranking games, and debating everything from storytelling to fandom opin...

The GOAT is back! TJ Stukes returns and the conversation goes everywhere — from the reality of pushing through 100+ acting rejections to the never-ending Samsung vs iPhone debate. The crew breaks down the real differences between the Galaxy and Apple ecosystems, including customization, camera quality, external storage, stability, and the everyday features that actually matter when choosing a smar...

Gaming nostalgia, comic book debates, and Black nerd culture collide in this episode of Black Geek Energy . Jardo and D’Marcus talk about some of their favorite brutal video game bosses from Kingdom Hearts, Legend of Dragoon, and Dark Souls, while breaking down how the internet changed gaming forever. Walkthroughs and guides might give you the answers, but the real question is whether that actuall...

Jardo and D'Marcus are back with an episode dedicated to the culture of gaming! The fellas kick things off with D'Marcus's recent travels and Jardo showing off his new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra before diving into a hilarious video game trivia challenge where they guess games based on wild plot summaries. From Super Mario Bros. and Pokemon to God of War and Halo, they're testing thei...

Has binge-watching ruined TV… or made it better? 🤔 In this episode of Black Geek Energy , D’Marcus and Jardo break down the evolution of television consumption — from the classic weekly broadcast era to today’s streaming age of binge drops and batch releases . We explore how platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max changed the way audiences watch shows, how cliffhangers and anticipation used to...

Jardo and D'Marcus reunite with day one OG Loronta for a special Founders Day episode that's all vibes and real conversation! This episode hits different as the crew catches up on life, love, and everything in between. Loronta shares updates on his daughter preparing to graduate high school and navigate the HBCU vs PWI decision with schools like Spelman, Georgia Tech, and Hampton on the table, plu...

Jardo and D'Marcus are back with another episode packed with the heat! This week kicks off with D'Marcus sharing his Bay Area concert adventures and Super Bowl weekend vibes, plus some real talk about post-birthday buffet life and body transformations. Jardo breaks down Exit 8, an innovative Japanese subway psychological thriller that's redefining horror with its fresh labyrinth concep...

In this episode of Black Geek Energy , we dive deep into the world of Jujutsu Kaisen and tackle some of the biggest unanswered questions that keep the fandom talking. From cursed techniques and power systems to character motivations and story mysteries, we break down the theories, the confusion, and the “wait… what?” moments — and give our takes on what it all really means. We also tap into anime...

This week on Black Geek Energy , Jared and D’Marcus catch up on real life, relationships, and the ongoing challenge of communication when everyone’s grown and busy. From nights out and job-hunting frustrations to navigating boundaries in friendships, the conversation stays honest and unfiltered. They dive into MoviePass , subscription culture, and debate whether AI belongs in creative spaces after...

This week on Black Geek Energy, Jardo and D’Marcus catch up on real life and real nerd stuff. From apartment upgrades, relationship routines, and job-hunting frustrations to LinkedIn venting and Dungeons & Dragons chaos, the convo starts personal and gets geeky fast. The duo dives into what they’re watching and playing, including One Piece (Big Mom, Gear 5 Luffy, and post–episode 800 feelings)...

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