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The Blerd Spectrum

Hosted by Umbral Starcade · society · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

Umbral Starcade Presents: "The Blerd Spectrum"; a podcast that explores the diverse opinions of Black nerds across various genres, platforms, and concentrations in space devoted to expanding the conversations and ideas in the Black Nerd community.

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33%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about The Blerd Spectrum

What is The Blerd Spectrum about?

Umbral Starcade Presents: "The Blerd Spectrum"; a podcast that explores the diverse opinions of Black nerds across various genres, platforms, and concentrations in space devoted to expanding the conversations and ideas in the Black Nerd community.

Who hosts The Blerd Spectrum?

The Blerd Spectrum is hosted by Umbral Starcade. The show has published 121 episodes to date.

What has The Blerd Spectrum covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Black Fathers in the Community" (15 June 2025, 68 minutes), "Blerd BookClub: Highlighting Manga - Moonlair Studios" (16 January 2025, 120 minutes), and "New Year, New Season" (29 February 2024, 43 minutes).

How often does The Blerd Spectrum publish?

The Blerd Spectrum publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 79 minutes across 121 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Blerd Spectrum?

Booking probability for The Blerd Spectrum is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Blerd Spectrum requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Blerd Spectrum's contact route on record: verified email.

About the host

Umbral Starcade hosts The Blerd Spectrum, a society podcast with 121 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #3

    Black Fathers in the Community

    Jun 15, 20251h 8mS5

    Black history isn’t and shouldn't be limited to just one month—and neither is celebrating Black fatherhood. This week on The Blerd Spectrum Podcast, we’re diving into the impact of Black fathers in our communities...

  • Episode #2

    Blerd BookClub: Highlighting Manga - Moonlair Studios

    Jan 16, 20252 hourS5

    Join us for a dynamic episode exploring the Vibrant Visual Storytelling of Moon Lair Studios as we interview the Co-Founder, Lead Artist, and Writer Pandy O! In this episode we discuss the unique visual style and...

  • Episode #1

    New Year, New Season

    Feb 29, 202443 minS5

    Join us for a dynamic end-of-year wrap-up as our panel reflects on their experiences throughout the past year. From the electrifying conventions they attended to the exhilarating world of cosplay, our panelists delve...

  • Episode #19

    Blerd BookClub: Highlighting Author - Jaurice Smiley

    Dec 30, 20231h 11mS4

    We are going to end off 2023 interviewing an Author and giving a Book review that has our Blerd stamp of approval. For this final week of 2023 we read Jaurice Smiley's Tourian and The Royal Gray Box. “Tourian” which...

  • Episode #18

    The Anti-Holiday Episode

    Dec 21, 202346 minS4

    Join us in this special "Anti-Holiday Episode" as the podcast panel reunites for an in-person recording, bringing back the warmth of shared laughter and lively discussions. Embrace the unconventional spirit as we...

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  • Episode #17

    The Panelist Profiles - MzzSkittles The Interview

    Nov 15, 20231h 3mS4

    The Empress of Cosplay has finally graced us with an interview! Listen in as we praise the talent known as MzzSkittles but also inquire about what makes her tick and her behind her amazing looks. We Do Not Own The...

  • Episode #16

    Spooky Season: Gaslighting in Horror

    Oct 31, 20231h 10mS4

    In this spine-chilling episode, we delve into the sinister world of gaslighting within the realm of horror cinema. Join us as we unravel the twisted narratives, manipulative characters, and psychological horrors that...

  • Episode #15

    Blerd Queue Review: Indie Games

    Oct 19, 20231h 13mS4

    Dive into the vibrant world of independent game development with our podcast! Join us as we discuss the creativity, innovation, and passion behind indie games. From hidden gems to groundbreaking titles, we explore the...

  • Episode #14

    The Panelist Profiles - InuSailorAlchemist The Interview

    Oct 5, 202351 minS4

    How well do you know our panelists? This season we’d like for our audience to get to know us on a different level. From what grinds our gears to what makes us tick, we’ll spill it all! This week meet our new addition to...

  • Episode #13

    The Panelist Profiles - The Doctor The Interview

    Sep 20, 202347 minS4

    How well do you know our panelists? This season we’d like for our audience to get to know us on a different level. From what grinds our gears to what makes us tick, we’ll spill it all! This week we interview The Doctor...

  • Episode #12

    The Panelist Profiles - SayoNay Cosplay

    Aug 23, 202345 minS4

    How well do you know our panelists? This season we’d like for our audience to get to know us on a different level. From what grinds our gears to what makes us tick, we’ll spill it all! This week we interview SayoNay...

  • Episode #11

    Convention Recap: July 2023

    Aug 9, 20231h 30mS4

    This week on the podcast we discuss our pros and cons of the conventions we’ve graced so far in the month of July. We talk about what we didn’t like, what we loved, and what could use improvements at these conventions...

  • Episode #10

    WTF is Wrong With... America?

    Jul 5, 20231h 20mS4

    WTF is wrong with America? But then again, what’s NOT wrong with it? The Supreme Court has been revoking rights as well as rights to our own body autonomy. Check out the extensive list of what we believe is wrong with...

  • Episode #9

    Relationships, There's Levels to this ish...

    May 31, 20231h 44mS4

    Love, dating, and relationships can be such a beautiful thing but it can also be detrimental with the wrong person. This week we discuss our icks, negatives, positives, and advice on relationships of today. Tune in! You...

  • Episode #8

    Let's Talk About Mental Health: Self Care

    May 3, 20231h 57mS4

    Here at the Blerd Spectrum Podcast, we don’t shy away from taboo topics. So let’s talk about mental health! Black mental health specifically. We touch on our triggers and also how our childhoods shaped those said...

  • Episode #7

    Cult-ivating the Church

    Apr 19, 20231h 32mS4

    Let the church say AMEN and the atheist say HELL NA! This week’s podcast we touch up on a very very very sensitive topic…CHURCH. Regardless of the religion, we’ve seen many good, bad, and ugly opinions on the sanctum of...

  • Episode #6

    Tsuchi no Torture: Intimate Dive

    Mar 22, 20231h 36mS4

    This week’s podcast is now LIVE. The Round Robin has returned and Tsuchi no Shogun is giving you the opportunity to get to know some of our panelists a little bit better with deep and intimate questions between the...

  • Episode #5

    Blerds Uncut: Let's Talk About Sex!

    Mar 15, 20232h 9mS4

    Let’s talk about sex baby, let’s talk about you and me! Knocking boots! Birds and the bees! Jumping bones or whatever else you want to call it, let’s just talk about it! We went ahead and touched on consent...

  • Episode #4

    Why aren't Blerds excepted in Black spaces?

    Mar 1, 20231h 26mS4

    Black culture is so vibrant and diverse. But even in our own culture we can be outside looking in. Blerds have existed for a while but have been shamed by both outsiders and insiders. Take a listen to this week's...

  • Episode #3

    A Thin Line Between Appreciation and Appropriation

    Feb 8, 20231h 22mS4

    We seem to have an issue distinguishing between these two sides of fence... The Blerds decided to try and rationalize where this Thin Line lies. Can you find it? We Do Not Own The Rights to the Music in the Episode...

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Pandy O

Moonlair Studios

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Dee

FTO Nerd Talk

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