Why Black Comic Characters Never Get Ongoing Series ft. @KDComics

Why Black Comic Characters Never Get Ongoing Series ft. @KDComics

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 as the greatest teen superhero ever, we run a Static or Cap It trivia round, and dig into Duke Thomas, Marvel vs DC, and giving Black heroes their own universe. Plus real talk on supporting controversial artists, Angela Davis, and Juneteenth.If you love comics, geek culture, and honest Black nerd conversation, this is your show. Subscribe, like, and follow Black Geek Energy, go support @KDComics on TikTok, and tell us which Black hero deserves an ongoing series next. Join the Black Geek Energy community and never miss an episode, newsletter, or bonus content: Subscribe to the Black Geek Energy Newsletter (Substack) [https://substack.com/@blackgeekenergy] Support the Show on Patreon [https://patreon.com/BlackGeekEnergy?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Shop Black Geek Energy Merch [https://www.etsy.com/shop/BlackGeekEnergy] Email your questions to blackgeekenergy@gmail.com [blackgeekenergy@gmail.com] Follow Black Geek Energy Everywhere: YouTube @blackgeekenergy [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7UsKJ2O0Dl-WFtzxeOOJng] TikTok @blackgeekenergy [https://www.tiktok.com/@blackgeekenergy] Instagram @blackgeekenergy [https://www.instagram.com/blackgeekenergy/] Threads @blackgeekenergy [https://www.threads.net/@blackgeekenergy] Bluesky @blackgeekenergy [https://bsky.app/profile/blackgeekenergy.bsky.social] Twitter @bge_pod [https://twitter.com/bge_pod] Facebook @blackgeekenergy [https://www.facebook.com/blackgeekenergy] Spill @blackgeekenergy [https://spill.com/p/blackgeekenergy?_r=JUVCk2Bz&id=f94d742a-3aee-41c5-b793-af6142fd2a18] Twitch @blackgeekenergy [https://www.twitch.tv/blackgeekenergy] Music Produced by @prodbyffsmike [https://www.instagram.com/prodbyffsmike/] Support Our Sponsor Experience the transformative benefits of therapy with the world's largest network of experienced and credentialed therapists, available to you whenever you need it the most. BetterHelp [https://betterhelp.com/bgepod]'s skilled professionals specialize in assisting individuals with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationships. With their flexible approach to communication, you can access therapy on your own terms and connect with a therapist who perfectly suits your needs. As a special offer for our listeners, visit BetterHelp.com/bgepod [https://betterhelp.com/bgepod] to receive 10% off your first month.

We Debated GTA 6's Price and 2026 GOTY | GOTY Watch ft. Joseph of PlayerPlayer Podcast

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 before looking ahead to the biggest contenders of 2026. From Resident Evil Requiem, Forza Horizon 6, Pragmata, Mina the Hollower, and 007 First Light to the games nobody is talking about yet, we make our early predictions and defend our picks.The conversation also dives into the Xbox Showcase, whether Fable's return can live up to expectations, if Spyro still matters in today's gaming landscape, and the ongoing debate around an Ocarina of Time remake. On the PlayStation side, we discuss God of War, Marvel's Wolverine, and what Sony's future lineup could look like. Plus, we share recommendations from across TV, movies, and documentaries, including The Terror, the Michael Jackson documentary, and Widow's Bay. What is your early pick for Game of the Year 2026? Join the Black Geek Energy community and never miss an episode, newsletter, or bonus content: Subscribe to the Black Geek Energy Newsletter (Substack) [https://substack.com/@blackgeekenergy] Support the Show on Patreon [https://patreon.com/BlackGeekEnergy?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Shop Black Geek Energy Merch [https://www.etsy.com/shop/BlackGeekEnergy] Email your questions to blackgeekenergy@gmail.com [blackgeekenergy@gmail.com] Follow Black Geek Energy Everywhere: YouTube @blackgeekenergy [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7UsKJ2O0Dl-WFtzxeOOJng] TikTok @blackgeekenergy [https://www.tiktok.com/@blackgeekenergy] Instagram @blackgeekenergy [https://www.instagram.com/blackgeekenergy/] Threads @blackgeekenergy [https://www.threads.net/@blackgeekenergy] Bluesky @blackgeekenergy [https://bsky.app/profile/blackgeekenergy.bsky.social] Twitter @bge_pod [https://twitter.com/bge_pod] Facebook @blackgeekenergy [https://www.facebook.com/blackgeekenergy] Spill @blackgeekenergy [https://spill.com/p/blackgeekenergy?_r=JUVCk2Bz&id=f94d742a-3aee-41c5-b793-af6142fd2a18] Twitch @blackgeekenergy [https://www.twitch.tv/blackgeekenergy] Music Produced by @prodbyffsmike [https://www.instagram.com/prodbyffsmike/] Support Our Sponsor Experience the transformative benefits of therapy with the world's largest network of experienced and credentialed therapists, available to you whenever you need it the most. BetterHelp [https://betterhelp.com/bgepod]'s skilled professionals specialize in assisting individuals with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationships. With their flexible approach to communication, you can access therapy on your own terms and connect with a therapist who perfectly suits your needs. As a special offer for our listeners, visit BetterHelp.com/bgepod [https://betterhelp.com/bgepod] to receive 10% off your first month.

Let's Talk 14 | The Twinning Episode

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 with Rank D's, where Jardo tries to guess D'Marcus' taste in old school R&B legends like Lenny Williams, Confunktion, The Spinners, and DeBarge, plus a book ranking round featuring Dungeon Crawler Carl, He Who Fights Monsters, and Fourth Wing. We also get into the fall movie slate (Supergirl, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Masters of the Universe, Is God Is), the September game drops we're counting down to, D&D and Daggerheart campaign updates, and a real talk moment about AI bias in job applications and how platforms like Workday are scoring candidates behind the scenes. Join the Black Geek Energy community and never miss an episode, newsletter, or bonus content: Subscribe to the Black Geek Energy Newsletter (Substack) [https://substack.com/@blackgeekenergy] Support the Show on Patreon [https://patreon.com/BlackGeekEnergy?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Shop Black Geek Energy Merch [https://www.etsy.com/shop/BlackGeekEnergy] Email your questions to blackgeekenergy@gmail.com [blackgeekenergy@gmail.com] Follow Black Geek Energy Everywhere: YouTube @blackgeekenergy [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7UsKJ2O0Dl-WFtzxeOOJng] TikTok @blackgeekenergy [https://www.tiktok.com/@blackgeekenergy] Instagram @blackgeekenergy [https://www.instagram.com/blackgeekenergy/] Threads @blackgeekenergy [https://www.threads.net/@blackgeekenergy] Bluesky @blackgeekenergy [https://bsky.app/profile/blackgeekenergy.bsky.social] Twitter @bge_pod [https://twitter.com/bge_pod] Facebook @blackgeekenergy [https://www.facebook.com/blackgeekenergy] Spill @blackgeekenergy [https://spill.com/p/blackgeekenergy?_r=JUVCk2Bz&id=f94d742a-3aee-41c5-b793-af6142fd2a18] Twitch @blackgeekenergy [https://www.twitch.tv/blackgeekenergy] Music Produced by @prodbyffsmike [https://www.instagram.com/prodbyffsmike/] Support Our Sponsor Experience the transformative benefits of therapy with the world's largest network of experienced and credentialed therapists, available to you whenever you need it the most. BetterHelp [https://betterhelp.com/bgepod]'s skilled professionals specialize in assisting individuals with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationships. With their flexible approach to communication, you can access therapy on your own terms and connect with a therapist who perfectly suits your needs. As a special offer for our listeners, visit BetterHelp.com/bgepod [https://betterhelp.com/bgepod] to receive 10% off your first month.

Why Jon Stewart Matters More Than Ever

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 front and center? We talk about his background as an architect and Marine, the destruction of Xanshi in Cosmic Odyssey, his role in Justice League Unlimited, and the upcoming Lanterns series. Along the way, we also debate robot companions, superhero emergency scenarios, One Piece, MoviePass, and whether we'd actually survive with a Green Lantern ring. If you're a DC fan, Green Lantern fan, comic book reader, or just love conversations about Black representation in geek culture, this episode is for you. Join the Black Geek Energy community and never miss an episode, newsletter, or bonus content: Subscribe to the Black Geek Energy Newsletter (Substack) [https://substack.com/@blackgeekenergy] Support the Show on Patreon [https://patreon.com/BlackGeekEnergy?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Shop Black Geek Energy Merch [https://www.etsy.com/shop/BlackGeekEnergy] Email your questions to blackgeekenergy@gmail.com [blackgeekenergy@gmail.com] Follow Black Geek Energy Everywhere: YouTube @blackgeekenergy [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7UsKJ2O0Dl-WFtzxeOOJng] TikTok @blackgeekenergy [https://www.tiktok.com/@blackgeekenergy] Instagram @blackgeekenergy [https://www.instagram.com/blackgeekenergy/] Threads @blackgeekenergy [https://www.threads.net/@blackgeekenergy] Bluesky @blackgeekenergy [https://bsky.app/profile/blackgeekenergy.bsky.social] Twitter @bge_pod [https://twitter.com/bge_pod] Facebook @blackgeekenergy [https://www.facebook.com/blackgeekenergy] Spill @blackgeekenergy [https://spill.com/p/blackgeekenergy?_r=JUVCk2Bz&id=f94d742a-3aee-41c5-b793-af6142fd2a18] Twitch @blackgeekenergy [https://www.twitch.tv/blackgeekenergy] Music Produced by @prodbyffsmike [https://www.instagram.com/prodbyffsmike/] Support Our Sponsor Experience the transformative benefits of therapy with the world's largest network of experienced and credentialed therapists, available to you whenever you need it the most. BetterHelp [https://betterhelp.com/bgepod]'s skilled professionals specialize in assisting individuals with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationships. With their flexible approach to communication, you can access therapy on your own terms and connect with a therapist who perfectly suits your needs. As a special offer for our listeners, visit BetterHelp.com/bgepod [https://betterhelp.com/bgepod] to receive 10% off your first month.

Why Chained Saints Refuse to Write Songs for TikTok | Sean Sterling Interview

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, not rage. He gets honest about being a Black man in metal, keeping burnout off the tour bus, and how cutting his hair changed his whole stage presence. We also get into the wild Tina Bell and Bam Bam story, his School of Rock roots, the EP that's dropping, and a Rock or Rap game he ran the table on. If you love metal or you're in a band trying to do this for real, this one's for you. Subscribe, like, and follow Black Geek Energy so you don't miss Sean's return when the new project drops. 🤘 Join the Black Geek Energy community and never miss an episode, newsletter, or bonus content: Subscribe to the Black Geek Energy Newsletter (Substack) [https://substack.com/@blackgeekenergy] Support the Show on Patreon [https://patreon.com/BlackGeekEnergy?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] Shop Black Geek Energy Merch [https://www.etsy.com/shop/BlackGeekEnergy] Email your questions to blackgeekenergy@gmail.com [blackgeekenergy@gmail.com] Follow Black Geek Energy Everywhere: YouTube @blackgeekenergy [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7UsKJ2O0Dl-WFtzxeOOJng] TikTok @blackgeekenergy [https://www.tiktok.com/@blackgeekenergy] Instagram @blackgeekenergy [https://www.instagram.com/blackgeekenergy/] Threads @blackgeekenergy [https://www.threads.net/@blackgeekenergy] Bluesky @blackgeekenergy [https://bsky.app/profile/blackgeekenergy.bsky.social] Twitter @bge_pod [https://twitter.com/bge_pod] Facebook @blackgeekenergy [https://www.facebook.com/blackgeekenergy] Spill @blackgeekenergy [https://spill.com/p/blackgeekenergy?_r=JUVCk2Bz&id=f94d742a-3aee-41c5-b793-af6142fd2a18] Twitch @blackgeekenergy [https://www.twitch.tv/blackgeekenergy] Music Produced by @prodbyffsmike [https://www.instagram.com/prodbyffsmike/] Support Our Sponsor Experience the transformative benefits of therapy with the world's largest network of experienced and credentialed therapists, available to you whenever you need it the most. BetterHelp [https://betterhelp.com/bgepod]'s skilled professionals specialize in assisting individuals with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationships. With their flexible approach to communication, you can access therapy on your own terms and connect with a therapist who perfectly suits your needs. As a special offer for our listeners, visit BetterHelp.com/bgepod [https://betterhelp.com/bgepod] to receive 10% off your first month.