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It’s the 3rd Annual Jardo Awards, and Jardo and D’Marcus close out the year with their biggest, funniest, and most chaotic ceremony yet — proudly sponsored by MoviePass. From the best music of 2025 to the year’s standout anime, comics, TV shows, and video games, the duo breaks down every category with humor, debates, and plenty of surprises. They also dive into the biggest disappointments of 2025,...

In our final Let’s Talk episode of the year, Jardo and D’Marcus dive into holiday chaos, cultural marriage traditions, anime updates, and the wildest personal stories of 2025. D’Marcus recaps meeting Shauna’s family in Tennessee, while Jardo breaks down his Thanksgiving cooking, One Piece progress, and Squid Games drama. The duo debates MoviePass, post-apocalyptic shows like Fallout , and a new co...

If you love anime, HBCU culture, and all the nerdy chaos that fuels Black geek life — this episode is for you. 🎺✨ The Black Geek Energy crew is tackling everything from the rise of anime influences in HBCU marching bands to the wild fandom energy driving those viral performances. We break down what makes bands like Southern, Jackson State, and FAMU legends in the game — and how anime soundtracks...

D'Marcus and Jardo kicked off the conversation with updates on life changes and new entertainment obsessions — including D’Marcus settling into a new home and Jardo continuing his One Piece marathon while also diving into Welcome to Derry and Telemasca. They spilled messy details from the latest season of Love Is Blind before jumping into a breakdown of MoviePass and why it remains the ultimat...

In this week’s episode of Black Geek Energy , Jardo and D’Marcus are back with another anime-packed discussion—this time diving deep into One Piece’s Dressrosa arc , exploring manga culture, and sharing updates from real life and the tabletop. D’Marcus gives a life update as he preps for his big move to Hayward, California , gets his pool stick fixed, and talks about running his first Dagger Heart...

Jardo and D’Marcus are back with a wild mix of anime deep dives, Halloween laughs, and hot takes on live-action adaptations. From Jardo’s marathon through One Piece (he’s up to episode 656!) to D’Marcus’s Vash the Stampede Halloween look, the hosts unpack the chaos of the Caesar Retrieval arc, Buggy’s cult-leader power, and why Zoro can’t ever find his way. They dive into streaming culture and mov...

In this jam-packed Black Geek Energy episode, Jardo and D’Marcus dive deep into their quarterly anime roundup—breaking down the hottest shows of the season, debating story versus action, and sharing their must-watch recommendations. From One Piece and Kaiju No. 8 to hidden gems like The Water Magician and To Be Hero X, this episode is a celebration of all things anime, packed with humor, strong op...

In this episode of Black Geek Energy , Jardo and D’Marcus cover everything from One Piece and anime archetypes to color psychology and cultural controversy. D’Marcus kicks things off with updates on apartment hunting, his Dagger Heart campaign, and concert adventures — including Chance the Rapper’s show and the conversations it sparked about race, language, and community. Jardo dives into the One...

In this episode of Black Geek Energy , Jardo and D’Marcus mix real life, fantasy, and the supernatural. D’Marcus recaps his Seattle trip for an Armenian wedding and reconnects with old friends from their D&D crew, while Jardo dives deep into his latest One Piece marathon—covering the Sabayoti, Amazon Lily, Impel Down, and MarineFord arcs. Together, they debate character arcs, favorite moments,...

In this jam-packed episode of Black Geek Energy , Jardo and D’Marcus dive into everything from anime arcs and movie breakdowns to board games and real-life drama. The crew unpacks the emotional twists of One Piece’s Thriller Bark Arc, and breaks down their frustrations with My Hero Academia’s Deku and the “One For All” power dynamic. They also review the Taiwanese found-footage horror film Strange...

In this episode of Black Geek Energy , Jardo and D’Marcus dive into everything from anime binges to Atlanta film legends. Jardo has been tearing through One Piece —from Water 7 to Thriller Bark—while D’Marcus talks about landing a major capstone sponsorship and celebrating the mentorship that comes with it. The crew debates pacing in anime, flashback fatigue, and why One Piece still hits after hun...

In this episode of Black Geek Energy , Jardo and D’Marcus sit down with filmmaker William Anderson , director of the Lake Lanier horror film Lanier , to talk about the grind of indie filmmaking, Black history in horror, and staying true to your creative vision. We kick things off with updates from the crew—new fatherhood, family stories, and anime obsessions ( One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Inuyasha ). Fro...

In this episode of Black Geek Energy , Jardo and D’Marcus dig into the culture of anime piracy, the history of torrenting, and how streaming changed the game. From Naruto , Bleach , and One Piece to Game of Thrones and Attack on Titan , we explore how piracy built fandoms, shaped communities, and still lingers in the streaming era. We kick off with weekend updates, rooftop skating adventures, One...

In this live episode of Black Geek Energy , Jardo and D’Marcus celebrate the brilliance and impact of women—especially Black women—across anime, TV, movies, music, comics, and video games. From Beyoncé’s groundbreaking achievements to the powerful legacy of Black women in science and literature, this episode shines a light on the contributions that too often go unrecognized. The hosts share person...

In this episode of Black Geek Energy , Jardo and D’Marcus cover everything from car accidents and cosplay plans to the evolution of anime streaming and the future of their podcast projects. We start with updates from real life—including D’Marcus’s car mishap—and then dive into anime history , from VHS tapes and fan subs to Crunchyroll’s shady beginnings and today’s streaming dominance. We debate p...

In this episode of Black Geek Energy, we sit down with comic book writer Sheldon Allen to dive into his groundbreaking work, including Crucified, Concrete Jungle, and his latest project, They Choose Violence. We explore how his stories tackle themes of social justice, privilege, and cultural identity, while pushing the boundaries of modern comics. From the dark reality of hair trafficking in Snatc...

In this episode of Black Geek Energy , Jardo and D’Marcus sit down with special guest NeoSoulGod to talk all things tabletop and geek culture. From the rise of Critical Role’s new TTRPG Dagger Heart to the importance of diversity in gaming spaces , we dive deep into how rules, creativity, and community shape the future of RPGs. NeoSoulGod shares his vision of building a crew of Black gamers at Gen...

This week on Black Geek Energy , Jardo and D’Marcus dive into everything from pool league rivalries to superhero debates. We kick things off with D’Marcus’s Monterey trip recap and Jardo’s latest movie finds, including a spotlight on the all-Black sci-fi comedy Damascus (streaming free on Tubi). Then, it’s game time: Jardo takes on the ultimate Superman storylines trivia challenge, followed by a h...

Jardo and D’Marcus bring another wild ride of geek culture and anime reviews! This week, the duo shares their latest anime obsessions —from Soul Eater and My Hero Academia to hidden gems like Teagonia , The Silent Witch , and Onmyo Kaiten . They debate whether Bleach is really an anime about rivals, explore anime with strong female leads , and give shoutouts to quirky picks like Reborn as a Vendin...

What happens when you mix therapy, comics, and unapologetically Black geek culture? In this episode of Black Geek Energy , hosts Jardo and D'Marcus are joined by therapist and dance queen Babs for a deep yet hilarious dive into superhero psychology, therapy stigmas in the Black community, and the latest in nerdy media. We unpack Marvel’s new Fantastic Four movie, critique character development...

In this high-energy, hilariously insightful episode of Black Geek Energy , hosts Jardo and D'Marcus are joined by special guest Peyton Hundley—reality TV connoisseur, AKA queen of the quickfire hot takes. The trio dives deep into the world of reality TV with a focus on RuPaul’s Drag Race and Love Island , dishing out honest critiques, fandom favorites, and messy contestant drama (looking at you, H...

This week on Black Geek Energy , Jardo and D'Marcus go head-to-head in one of our most chaotic and hilarious episodes yet. We dive deep into Superman: Legacy , Marvel's upcoming Fantastic Four reboot , and the evolution of anime theme songs from Naruto to Wind Breaker . Think you know your superhero logos? We put Jardo to the test in “Logo No Go,” and let’s just say—Static Shock would NOT be proud...