The Nerd Alternative

Feb 20 2024 89 ep. 72 mins 3

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Hello and welcome to The Nerd Alternative, a sweet melting pot of all things nerdy. Led by host Ram, on this corner of the internet we dive into the depths of films, games, books, and anime through a Black-British lens. Welcome to the dark side…

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S2: Episode 83 - Anime vs Manga ft. Anime Freshman

Feb 20 2024 74 mins

Join Ram and special guests Karto & Prime from Anime Freshmen as they discuss their preferences between Anime and Manga. Make sure to let us know what you prefer in the comments!

Ram's Rambles: A Valentine's Special

Feb 14 2024 9 mins

For valentine's day listen in as I talk about some of my favourite romantic, familial and platonic love stories. You can find us on the following social media platforms for more. Please leave a review and rating if you like what you hear! Twitter: @NerdAlternative Instagram: @TheNerdAlternative TikTok: @TheNerdAlternative

S2: Episode 82 - The Kitchen Review

Feb 06 2024 37 mins

This week Ram is joined by a special but familar guest to discuss Daniel Kaluuya's writing & directorial debut The Kitchen. You can find us on the following social media platforms for more. Please leave a review and rating if you like what you hear! Twitter: @NerdAlternative Instagram: @TheNerdAlternative TikTok: @TheNerdAlternative

Ram's Rambles - How Baldur's Gate 3 Altered My Brain Chemistry

Jan 30 2024 16 mins

In this ramble I talk about Baldur's Gate 3 and the things I learned after playing it last year. Dive into a brief history of RPG's as well as an overview of the game. You can find us on the following social media platforms for more. Please leave a review and rating if you like what you hear! Twitter: @NerdAlternative Instagram: @TheNerdAlternative TikTok: @TheNerdAlternati

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Welcome to the Nerd Alternative a sweet melting pot of all things nerdy!

Ram's Rambles - The Lessons I Learned From Persona 5 Royal

Jan 17 2024 9 mins

Welcome to Ram's Rambles a series where Ram discusses the games, books and films that are feeding her art and soul. This week she's discusses video game Persona 5 Royal and the lessons it left her with.

S2: Episode 81 - A Black Exchange ft Brendon

Jan 16 2024 77 mins

This episode we brought back Brendon (BlerdUp) to do something a little different... Join us as we exchange, a film, a song and a public figure from across the Black Atlantic and discuss some of the differences between African-American and Black British people.

S1: Episode 80 - Boondocks. Did It Age Like Wine or Milk?

Mar 17 2023 78 mins

Welcome to this episode of The Nerd Alternative. This week we discussed the well loved TV show The Boondocks, discussing it's history and creator Aaron McGruder as well as it's impact on both animation and the Black community at large. What's your Boondocks story? You can find us on the following social media platforms for more. Please leave us a review and rating if y

Nerd Corner 1 - DCU, The Fast & Furious Metaverse and more...

Mar 02 2023 39 mins

Welcome to our first Nerd Corner episode. These are the episodes where we discuss the latest news from the geekdom, as well as highlights or disappointments in the daily life of two nerds. In this week's episode we discuss James Gunn's DCU plans, disappointments from the BAFTAs as well as a run down on the recent State of Play presentation. You can find us on the following so

Episode 78 - For Black Boys... ft Manny

Dec 15 2022 78 mins

This episode we dipped into some theatre as we discussed Ryan Calais Cameron's brilliant play 'For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Get too Heavy'. Joined by Manny, we went over the play's impact, some of it's most touching moments as well as the importance of nuanced and varied Black stories. You can find us on the following social media platforms for more