Curmudgeons For The Culture: A Black Nerd Podcast

Dry Ice Bandit & Other Tales that Probably Didn't Happen

Your favorite curmudgeons, Old Man Wade and Sharmane Fury, are back with another round of chaotic storytelling, pop culture takes, and comic-con confessions. Wade recounts the possibly true, not true story of The Dry Ice Bandit, plus a workplace “incident” that maybe/definitely didn’t happen. The duo chats about missed cons, cosplay memories, comic book love affairs, and what it means to be vulnerable about the things we geek out over. From Zazie Beetz’s shower schedule to Bingo Love and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder, it’s pure curmudgeon culture at its finest. Meet the Hosts: Mark Lynch aka Old Man Wade is a longtime comic book head and pop culture writer for Bam Smack Pow, and host of The Old Man Wade Show. He’s got thoughts. Lots of them. Sharmane Fury, aka The X-Mane, is a Black-Japanese, British-American, award-winning podcaster, cosplayer, cat mom, and widow who brings a thoughtful perspective on identity, fandoms, and everything in between. She hosts Militantly Mixed, BLERDcoMIXed, and Matcha, Masala, & Murder. Listen & Subscribe Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6uJfPfdpMzc7oPf0DTERyj?si=d3a6c2d113014de6 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curmudgeons-for-the-culture-a-black-nerd-podcast/id1829605159 YouTube: https://youtube.com/⁠⁠@curmudgeonsfortheculture⁠⁠ Got thoughts, fan rage, or your own nerdy hot take? Email us at: curmudgeonpodcast@gmail.com Help us grow this curmudgeonly community! If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite podcast platform. Share this episode with your fellow nerds and fandom family.

MANEifesting

Wade calls an audible, and they discuss Sharmane’s engagement at Mixed Asian Day. This leads to a conversation about being Mixed, Wade having a racist last name, and the stigma of being Mixed. After that, butterflies are in the sky as they talk about Lavar Burton being amazing (and fine) and the new Reading Rainbow with host Mychal the Librarian. Meet the Hosts: * Mark Lynch aka Old Man Wade is a longtime comic book head and pop culture writer for Bam Smack Pow, and host of The Old Man Wade Show. He’s got thoughts. Lots of them. * Sharmane Fury aka The X-Mane is a Black-Japanese, British-American, award-winning podcaster, cosplayer, cat mom, and widow who brings a thoughtful perspective on identity, fandoms, and everything in between. Host of Militantly Mixed, BLERDcoMIXed, and Matcha, Masala, & Murder. Listen & Subscribe Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6uJfPfdpMzc7⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/6uJfPfdpMzc7] Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curmudgeons-for-the-culture-a-black-nerd-podcast/id1829605159⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curmudgeons-for-the-culture-a-black-nerd-podcast/id1829605159] YouTube: ⁠⁠@curmudgeonsfortheculture⁠⁠ [https://youtube.com/@curmudgeonsfortheculture] Got thoughts, fan rage, or your own nerdy hot take? Email us at: curmudgeonpodcast@gmail.com Help us grow this curmudgeonly community! If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite podcast platform. Share this episode with your fellow nerds and fandom family.

Characters We Hate

We wouldn’t be true curmudgeons if we didn’t have things to hate, and this week, we’re diving all in with the characters from pop culture that make our blood boil! Sharmane and Wade bring their signature mix of humor, rant, and reflection. Along the way, Sharmane shares the big news about getting into law school (and ranks the most racist cities they’ve lived in), while Wade recounts his wild Jazz Fest adventures. It’s part nerd rage, part therapy session, and 100% Curmudgeons for the Culture. Meet the Hosts: Mark Lynch, aka Old Man Wade, is a longtime comic book head and pop culture writer for Bam Smack Pow, and host of The Old Man Wade Show. He’s got thoughts. Lots of them. Sharmane Fury, aka The X-Mane, is a Black-Japanese, British-American, award-winning podcaster, cosplayer, cat mom, and widow who brings a thoughtful perspective on identity, fandoms, and everything in between. Host of Militantly Mixed, BLERDcoMIXed, and Matcha, Masala, & Murder. Listen & Subscribe Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6uJfPfdpMzc7⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/6uJfPfdpMzc7⁠⁠⁠] Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curmudgeons-for-the-culture-a-black-nerd-podcast/id1829605159⁠⁠ [⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curmudgeons-for-the-culture-a-black-nerd-podcast/id1829605159⁠⁠] YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com@curmudgeonsfortheculture⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com@curmudgeonsfortheculture⁠⁠⁠] Got thoughts, fan rage, or your own nerdy hot take? Email us at: curmudgeonpodcast@gmail.com Help us grow this curmudgeonly community! If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite podcast platform. Share this episode with your fellow nerds and fandom family.

I Can't Believe I Love Fantastic Four

This week, the Curmudgeons go full curmudgeon on the death of Hulk Hogan, R.I.P to Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and react to the latest Fantastic Four film FILLED with SPOILERS. Plus, we're diving into what we've been watching lately. Bring your opinions and your snacks to this one. Meet the Hosts: * Mark Lynch aka Old Man Wade is a longtime comic book head and pop culture writer for Bam Smack Pow, and host of The Old Man Wade Show. He’s got thoughts. Lots of them. * Sharmane Fury aka The X-Mane is a Black-Japanese, British-American, award-winning podcaster, cosplayer, cat mom, and widow who brings a thoughtful perspective on identity, fandoms, and everything in between. Host of Militantly Mixed, BLERDcoMIXed, and Matcha, Masala, & Murder. Listen & Subscribe Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6uJfPfdpMzc7⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/6uJfPfdpMzc7] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curmudgeons-for-the-culture-a-black-nerd-podcast/id1829605159 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curmudgeons-for-the-culture-a-black-nerd-podcast/id1829605159] YouTube: ⁠@curmudgeonsfortheculture⁠ [https://youtube.com/@curmudgeonsfortheculture] Got thoughts, fan rage, or your own nerdy hot take? Email us at: curmudgeonpodcast@gmail.com Help us grow this curmudgeonly community! If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite podcast platform. Share this episode with your fellow nerds and fandom family.

Superman and the Curmudgeons of Steel

Welcome to the debut episode of Curmudgeons for THE Culture — the unapologetic, nerdy, no-holds-barred podcast where two pop culture blerds go all in on the movies, comics, TV shows, and fandoms that shape The Culture. This week, your friendly neighborhood curmudgeons dive into the latest Superman film, released July 11, 2025.  Is the Man of Steel still flying high… or is it SuperMEH? Spoiler alert: Sharmane Fury ain't impressed, and Old Man Wade is pleasantly pleased.  In this episode, we discuss the highs and lows of the new Superman film with hot takes, petty gripes, and maybe even a compliment or two. Meet the Hosts: * Mark Lynch aka Old Man Wade is a longtime comic book head and pop culture writer for Bam Smack Pow, and host of The Old Man Wade Show. He’s got thoughts. Lots of them. * Sharmane Fury aka The X-Mane is a Black-Japanese, British-American, award-winning podcaster, cosplayer, cat mom, and widow who brings a thoughtful perspective on identity, fandoms, and everything in between. Host of Militantly Mixed, BLERDcoMIXed, and Matcha, Masala, & Murder. Listen & Subscribe Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uJfPfdpMzc7 [https://open.spotify.com/show/6uJfPfdpMzc7] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curmudgeons-for-the-culture-a-black-nerd-podcast/id1829605159 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curmudgeons-for-the-culture-a-black-nerd-podcast/id1829605159] YouTube: @curmudgeonsfortheculture [https://youtube.com/@curmudgeonsfortheculture] Got thoughts, fan rage, or your own nerdy hot take? Email us at: curmudgeonpodcast@gmail.com Help us grow this curmudgeonly community! If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite podcast platform. Share this episode with your fellow nerds and fandom family.