A Sunday Preview With the Wed Mid-Week in Review! Topics on The Table: Explosions in Japan, Black Woman + Reality TV= No Class?, TX Gang rape & More!

First up, we implore our loyal listeners (and readers) to mark your calendars for this upcoming Sunday, March 20th, when former Wall Street portfolio manager and now author, stops by Afronerd Radio to discuss her latest literary effort, I Got the Fever: Love, What's Race Gotta Do With It? If you can't tell, Ms. Davies' book explores her experiences and suggestions pertaining to interracial and intercultural dating-from a "non PC" perspective. Again, we sure this is not the show to miss.

And now, for tomorrow's 90 minute Mid-Week in Review broadcast....stop by at 7pm eastern as Captain Kirk and Dburt wax poetic on the following current event stories: An 11 year old Cleveland, Texas girl of Latin descent is allegedly raped by upwards of 28 men and the town is divided along racial lines; an AOL Black Voices article posits that so-called Reality TV appears to depict (and promote) women of color in a classless way; more on the crisis in Japan including tastless jokes/observations by commedians, rappers and FOX news commentators; recent polling data affirms that the new American beauty standard is a biracial one and lastly, another murder-death-kill tragedy resulting in the "death by party" in Queens, NY....it never ends. Call us live at 646-915-9620 or via email/IM-afronerdradio.com.

Afronerd Radio's Week in Review broadcast!

And for further edification on the Texas controversy, check out the new clip below:

The Comic Shoppe Tues at 7pm-Discussing: Image Comics Morning Glories, Who Continues Mr. McDuffie's Battle, New Conan Trailer & Marvel's Fear Itself

It's Tuesday, folks and that must mean that there's another "pulp flavored" edition of The Comic Shoppe on the horizon or at least at 7pm eastern. The Comic Shoppe Team will employ there "utility belts" to help decipher the following mysteries: Dburt discovers Image Comics' Morning Glories by Nick Spencer; who will take up the the cause for respectful (and accurate) depictions of minorities since comic writer/animator extraordinaire, Dwayne McDuffie is no longer with us; the latest trailer for the Conan reboot (is it considered a reboot?) has just hit the web; predictions for Marvel's next big event storyline entitled, Fear Itself (and will there always be the need to have a annual big crossover storyline?) and if time permits, we will discuss our favorite graphic novel/comic reads from the previous weeks. So join us and call in live at 646-915-9620 or contact us via email/Im at afronerdradio@yahoo.com.

Afronerd Radio Presents The Comic Shoppe!

Oh...and now that Season 3 of Being Human (UK version) has just ended and season 4 has been greenlighted, what happens to our heroes now that one of them has died?...(maybe....but it looks definite).

Tune Into Afronerd Radio 2nite at 7pm-Topics: The Japanese Earthquake, Robots of Color?, NYC Black Muder Rate Rises & Tiki's Return To The Gridiron

Cutting to the chase-Check out Afronerd Featuring Captain Kirk tonight at 7pm as they discuss the following current issues: our thoughts revolving around the tragic and devastating earthquake/tsunami in the Land of the Rising Sun; yet another example of the future of A.I. and robotics in the guise of a creator's wife (who just so happens to be a woman of color); new statistics as reported by last week's Gothamist affirms that the murder rate for minorities has increased exponentially-upwards of 31% for Blacks (and down for Whites at approx. 26%) and lastly in Sports related fare, former Giants running back and news correspondent, Tiki Barber has filed papers with the NFL to return to football. As usual we have a full plate of subjects to get into but feel free to stop by and speak with the Team Afronerd at 646-915-9620 or via email/IM-afronerdradio@yahoo.com. And remember...Be there and Be square-it might just save your life!

Afronerd Radio's Week in Review broadcast!


Oh in reference to the African-American android.....here she is, Bina48:

Stay Tuned for Wed-Our Mid Week in Review: The Oscar F-Bomb Scandal plus Senator Alan Simpson's Hip Hop Rant; GOP vs NPR, Leftover Issues & More!

In our quest to keep matters copacetic and succinct, tune in to Afronerd Radio's Mid Week in Review broadcast to check out Dburt and Captain Kirk discuss the following issues: two examples of an ever coarsening American culture-columnist/jazz critic Stanley Crouch's dead on critique of Oscar winner, Melissa Leo's F-bomb debacle and Senator Alan Simpson's anti hip hop/youth culture rant; minister and college president, Rev. Calvin Butts raises money to help prep schooler turned criminal, Afrika Owes get out of jail (to no avail); the GOP's undercover operation against the progressives at NPR and finally....discussing leftover topics from our previous broadcast (i.e. Matt Damon and the Hollywood elite vs Obama, racist fashion designer fired, etc)....whew! Call us live at 7pm-646-915-9620 or via email/IM-afronerdradio@yahoo.com.

Afronerd Radio's Mid Week in Review broadcast!

Next on Tuesday's Comic Shoppe: Which is Better-The UK or US Vers of Being Human?, An Inhumans Movie?, McDufie On Continuity & More!

The Shoppe opens promptly tomorrow at 7pm eastern. The boys are back and ready to discuss the fiction that is pulp! Our heroes (although anyone of us might choose to be a villain on a subject or two) will be "chopping it up" on the following topics: according to ComicBookMovie.com, there might be an Inhumans film in the works, courtesy of the House of Ideas; thanks to Daryll B. he unearthed an article by the late great Dwayne McDuffie regarding the taboo issue of continuity in the comic book world; a discourse on which version of Being Human is better-UK or US; the maturation of comic book heroes and story lines....what does it all mean? and lastly, our favorite graphic novel reads from the previous week. Call in live at 646-915-9620 or via email at afronerdradio@yahoo.com! Excelsior, folks!

Afronerd Radio Presents The Comic Shoppe!

Next on Sunday's Afronerd Radio Show: Racism as Fashion? (Con't From Last Show), Hollywood vs Obama, Huckabee vs Natalie & More!

Afronerd Radio (dba Afronerd Featuring Captain Kirk) airs this Sunday at 7pm. Set your clocks and bear witness to the team at Afronerd as they use their conservative (and sometimes independent) microscopes to analyze this week's topics de jour: Academy Award winning actor, Matt Damon had some choice words for President Obama (check the video, above) which leads to a larger question of whether the love affair between the President and Hollywood is over; continuing last week's discourse regarding several high profile and racially charged events (the firing of a Christian Dior designer, the absence of Black models for NYC's Fashion Week, the lack of diversity of last week's Oscars); former Arkansas Governor and Fox News commentator, Mike Huckabee made several disapproving statements aimed at actress Natalie Portman pertaining to her out of wedlock pregnancy and lastly, Dburt and The Captain discuss the controversy centered around Brigham Young University basketball player suspended for having consensual relations with his girlfriend. So call us live at 646-915-9620 or contact us via IM/email at afronerdradio@yahoo.com.

Afronerd Radio's Week in Review


And while you wait for tommorow's broadcast, check out this pretty interesting debate between noted Jazz critic, Stanley Crouch and musician/radio host, James Mtume on jazz legend, Miles Davis' electric period:



Part 2


a debate about the music of Miles Davis with Stanley Crouch and James Mtume

Afronerd Radio's Mid Week Show-Ok It has Become Unavoidable...Charlie Sheen, Gaddafi vs His Citizens, Fashion Week in NYC & Much More!

Check out the next installment of Afronerd Radio this Wednesday at 7pm eastern. Join Dburt and captain Kirk as they discuss the following issues: we left Libya on the table this past Sunday, so we will pick up it up at the top of the broadcast-Will Colonel Gaddafi step down before anymore civilians are slaughtered? How much US and international intervention can be expected?; it appears that we must speak about the unavoidable.....Charlie Sheen. Are the media taking advantage of the actor or vice versa? ; Dburt rants about the erecting of yet another Black Church (as opposed to a conventional business) in a neighboring NYC town; another murder-death-kill story centered around a young woman of color's demise over a $20 debt; only in post racial America-("Blackouts" during the Oscars & NYC's Fashion Week, a designer professes his love for Hitler and a White college scholarship)....what does it all mean? Call us "live" at 646-915-9620 or via email-afronerdradio@yahoo.com.

Comic Shoppe's Special 2hr Show at 6pm ET-Late Dwayne McDuffiie '08 Interview, Alex Ross' "Kirby," The Threequel Curse, A Cheap Avengers Movie?

Consider tomorrow's Comic Shoppe broadcast an extended grand opening special! Join the Comic Shoppe team for a special 6pm start time. We will be rebroadcasting our interview with the late great graphic novel author and animator, Dwayne McDuffie at (thecomicshoppe.com or afronerdradio.com). After the rebroadcast, our regularly scheduled show begins with the CS team shedding light on the following pulp flavored issues: the team's expectations for the upcoming Dynamite helmed Kirby: Genesis series; with expectations running feverishly high for The Dark Knight Rises-is it possible that the film might be able to break the "threequel" curse?; taking a page from the above Ifanboy clip, the team will ruminate on the importance of "shippiness" or romance in graphic novels; speculation (or is it concern?) on the cost of the 2012 Avengers film and lastly, our recommendations for comic book must reads. Call us live at 646-915-9620 or via email at-afronerdradio@yahoo.com.


Afronerd Radio Presents The Comic Shoppe!

Afronerd Radio Airs Sun at 7pm-Discussing Kanye The Clown?, WSJ on Male Immaturity, Jeopardy's Watson, Universoul Circus Shock & More!

Let's get to the point as Black History Month comes to a close......Join Captain Kirk and Dburt this Sunday at 7pm (ET) as they bring their customary wit and sharpness to decipher the following weekly data: hip hop artist, Kanye West recent twitter remarks concerning abortion and high finance; picking up last week's forgotten topic pertaining to the Wall Street Journal article on adult male immaturity; Does the debut of the IBM supercomputer dubbed "Watson" on TV's Jeopardy mark the beginning of a Skynet dystopic future?; Atlanta area children get a dose of unwanted Adult subject matter at a recent Universoul Circus event; a parent willing to offer their body parts in a Craigslist ad in order to pay off student loans-fact or fiction and lastly, the latest news on the Libyan revolution. Call in live at 646-915-9620 or via email/IM at afronerdradio@yahoo.com.

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And on a lighter note, check out the latest musical effort by The Foreign Exchange, entitled, Authenticity:

Afronerd Radio's MID-Week in Review! Continuing Last Sunday's Topics, The History of "Uncle Tom," Black "Washingtons" & More!

Keeping it simple-don't forget to check out our Mid-Week in Review broadcast this Wednesday at 7pm eastern. Team Afronerd will have their phasers locked on "stun" as they discuss the following issues: a few topics that were "left on the table" from Sunday's show-internet star, Keenan Cahill's struggles, Oak Bluffs' Black Historical legacy and Super Bowl commercial controversies..finally; a recent article posits whether the term "Uncle Tom" still has meaning in today's society; the checkered history as to why so many African Americans bear "Washington" as a surname; a WSJ article questions whether American men are suffering from a form of extended adolescence and lastly, it appears that President Obama's former chief of staff, Rahm Emmanuel has won the Chicago mayoral race (but you saw that coming, didn't you?). Feel free to call in live at: 646-915-9620 or via email/IM at-afronerdradio@yahoo.com.


Afronerd Radio's Mid Week in Review

And as a virtual prologue while you wait for our show, check out this latest video by one and only Cee Lo Green entitled, Bodies:

The Comic Shoppe Opens Tues at 7pm-Discussing Capt. America film, The Hulk(s) Comic Book, Lady Mechanika, Kevin Costner in Supes? & More!

Check out tomorrow's Comic Shoppe broadcast, when the team discuss the following pulp flavored goodies: a more in depth discourse on expectations for the Captain America film. Will a version of Ken Baker's Truth graphic novel (a send up of the Tuskegee experiment-there was a Black Capt. America before Steve Rogers) make it to the silver screen?; will the current direction of the Hulk mythos remain? How long will there be multiple Hulks in the Marvel Universe?; a brief discourse on Independent/alternative comics from Joe Benitez' Lady Mechanika to Dynamite's Warlord of Mars series, courtesy of Aspen Comics; Dburt review (and addiction) to the new Marvel vs Capcom 3 video game-predictions for downloadable content and whatever happened to the DC vs Capcom talk wayback in '06; Kevin Costner's name has been added to Zack Snyder's Man of Steel film and if time permits, our favorite graphic novel reads from the previous week(s). Again, stop by and call us live at: 646-915-9620 or via email/IM-afronerdradio@yahoo.com. See you at 7pm eastern. Oh and speaking of Marvel vs Capcom 3, here's some footage:

If It's Sunday & 7pm & It's Afronerd Radio Time! Discussing A Real Life "Jaquan" Incident, Egypt in Wisconsin?, More from Last Week & Keenan Cahill!

Well it's time to get into it, folks! It's time (as always) to battle lower tier sentiment and sensibilities on Afronerd Radio, this Sunday at 7pm eastern. But before the battle begins, Dburt and Captain Kirk have their tricorders ready to analyze the following maladies: it appears that the NY media have been locked on a tragic story involving a college bound, prep school scholar from Harlem and her allegiance to a street gang (Jaquan has something to do with this......literally); Wisconsin is under the spotlight with labor unions fighting for survival and why the protests look a lot like Egypt; a commendation goes to a Chicago charter school's 100% Black male student college matriculation rate; a continuation of last week's topics (Oak Bluffs, Super Bowl commercial controversies) and a brief nod to the struggles of internet sensation, Keenan Cahill....whew! So log on to afronerdradio.com and call us up live at-646-915-9620 or contact us via email/IM at-afronerdradio@yahoo.com! And in the immortal words of Bruce Wayne-"Criminals (or progressives of various tiers) are a superstitious, cowardly lot, so my disguise must be able to strike terror into their hearts. I must be a creature of the night, black, terrible... a... a... a bat!(or an educated, well spoken Conservative person of color)"

Afronerd Radio's Week in Review


Oh and speaking of young, Mr. Cahill, check out the other side of his Youtube fame:

Time 4 Afronerd Radio's Mid Week Broadcast Wed at 7pm (ET)-Discussing US Reporter Sexually Attacked in Egypt, The Grammys, NYC Knife Attack & More!

Hey it looks like we're working overtime...today we witnessed the return of The Comic Shoppe and our mid week Afronerd Radio show airs right on the heels of that broadcast! Join Dburt and Captain Kirk tomorrow at 7pm as the following issues are analyzed: CBS journalist Lara Logan is brutally attacked/sexually assaulted in Egypt shortly after the resignation of President Mubarak; a madman's knife wielding rampage in NYC leaving three people dead and others injured; a synopsis of this year's Grammy Awards including Justin Beiber fans cyber attacking noted jazz musician Esperanza Spalding for her Best New Artist win; Janet Jackson's new memoir, Piers Morgan interview and her recent revelations; more thoughts on two controversial Super Bowl commercials and lastly, if time permits more musings on encounters with the "lower tier." Call in for our live broadcast at 646-915-9620 or via email/IM at afronerdradio@yahoo.com. See you guys (and gals) at 7pm!

Afronerd Radio's Mid Week in Review

And speaking of the Grammys, check out why Ms. Spalding won this year's Best New Artist category. One hint? Unmitigated talent. Beiber who?

And Finally...The Comic Shoppe Returns & Is Open 4 Business: Discussing Xmen 1st Class & Cap Trailers, Lex in Smallville Finale & Guitar Hero Gone?

In the immortal words of the legendary hip hop artist, Rakim..."It's been a long time, I shouldn't have left you." Well we're back and in full effect! Join Max, Dburt, Daryll B and designated hitter, Captain Kirk for a new and exciting (Afronerd Radio Presents) Comic Shoppe broadcast, this Tuesday at 7pm. The Comic Shoppe team will be discussing the following: the recent Super Bowl trailers for Thor and Captain America as well as the internet release of X-Men: First Class; after months of speculation, denials and wrangling, Smallville fans will see the return of Lex Luther aka Michael Rosenbaum for the season finale; thoughts on the upcoming release of the Allstar Superman animated DVD; our thoughts on the end of the Guitar Hero franchise, the release of Marvel vs Capcom and the gameplay of DC Universe Online (incl. a new trailer entitled Fractured Future, below) and lastly, our favorite comic book reads from the previous weeks.

Remember that The Comic Shoppe will be broadcasting at the Afronerd.com site, folks!

The Comic Shoppe Has Reopened at a New Place.....At Afronerd!

On Tonight's Afronerd Radio Broadcast-Discussing Dburt's 1st App on Opie & Anthony, Craiglist Congressman, Queens, NY Molestation Case & More!

Keeping it simple, yet again! Stop by Afronerd Radio this evening at 7pm as Dburt and Capt. Kirk discuss the following topics: the connection between the horrific Queens molestation case (news clip, above) and a 9 year old receiving a vulgar and sexually explicit text message; the gossip blog, Media Take Out's "contribution" to Black History month; Dburt's first experience with the Opie and Anthony show; the Craigslist congressman, Christopher Lee and the woman of color that reported his antics and lastly, Rush Limbaugh's weekly and unabated rant about Black women and a certain Pepsi Super Bowl commercial. Whew! I think that's it! Ok...call in live at 646-915-9620 or via email/IM-afronerdradio@yahoo.com. Oh and we'll through in some news from Egypt if time permits; And in remembrance of President Mubarak's reign..."power currupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely." See you at 7pm!


Afronerd Radio's Week in Review Broadcast!

Oh...in the interim, here's the Super Bowl ad in question that Rush Limbaugh thinks encapsulates the "Black female mind."-

Hey! It's Afronerd Radio's Mid Week Broadcast! Discussing The Huffington Post's 315 Million Winfall, Chet Haze & Wiggas & More!

Cutting to the chase-Dburt & The Captain use their conservative (and at times independent) microscopes to analyze the following maladies: Tom Hanks' son decides to rap under the stage name Chet Haze which leads team Afronerd to re-examine the term "wigger"; more "murder-death-kill" stories..first an Ohio college frat party and then a similar occurrence in Queens, NY; revisiting the segregated South by way of the book, "The Help"; The Huffington Post gets bought for 315 million by AOL; Lindsay Lohan in the next Superman film(?) & more at 7pm eastern! Call us live at-646-915-9620 or via email/IM-afronerdradio@yahoo.com!

Afronerd Radio Airs 2nite at 7pm-Discussing Dburt on Opie & Anthony, New Supes Actor, St Albans & Black History Month & Is BHM Still Necessary?

Hey Folks! As you know, since everyone and their grandmother is going to to be glued to their respective 3D flat screens looking at Super Bowl XLV, we decided that it might be prudent to air The Afronerd Featuring Captain Kirk Show (aka Afronerd Radio) this Saturday at 7pm eastern. And in our time honored tradition in keeping matters copacetic and succinct, check out the topics we deemed worthy of discussion: an analysis of my brief (1.20.2011) appearance on The Opie and Anthony Show during their "discourse" on violent crime in Black communities (I succumbed to tribalism..damn!); a new Man of Steel actor has been chosen and he's a Brit!; St. Albans' (NY) contribution to Black History; and speaking of BHM, is it still necessary? (we're just asking) and lastly, it looks like President Mubarak and his administration are resigning but now the question remains-what's (or rather, who's) next? Call in live at: 646-915-9620 or via email at: afronerdradio@yahoo.com. See you guys (and gals) tonight at 7pm!


And in honor of Black History Month, let's take a look see at an important interview or is it a grilling with Malcolm X:

Afronerd Radio's Wed Regimen at 7pm: Friend of the Show, NEFL's Martin Adams Stops By, Egypt's Unrest, A New Supes & Intrusive Exams!

Just when you thought we had enough from Sunday's Afronerd Radio broadcast, we're back to give you a mid week blast! Join Capt. Kirk and Dburt this Wednesday at 7pm eastern as they take out their conservative (and sometimes independent) stethoscopes to diagnosis the following pathogens: Martin Adams-friend of the show and coach of the Adult Amateur (NEFL) football team, The Chippewa Valley Predators stops by to discuss his thoughts on the upcoming Superbowl; our synopsis of the current civil unrest that is occurring in Egypt; a new Superman has been chosen (Henry Cavill) for the Zack Snyder directed Man of Steel flick; Australian medical students are performing procedures on unconscious patients.....without their consent and lastly, the Oscar curse is real.....especially for women. Call us live and dip your toe in the conservative waters...the water is warm (and the lines are open) at 646-915-9620 or via email/IM-afronerdradio@yahoo.com. And remember, in the immortal words of Ben Parker....“With great power comes great responsibility.”

Afronerd Radio's MID-Week in Review Broadcast!

And while you wait with baited breath for the next episode of Afronerd Featuring Captain Kirk, check out the talented and ever engaging, Janelle Monae performing "Sincerely Jane"....




Ah hell....like the inimitable James Joseph Brown, let me hit you two times! Check out this cut as well, J Davey performing Lazey Daze (there's new music out here folks....just turn off your (commercial) radio!

Once Again It's On! Next on Afronerd Radio at 7pm 2nite: A Man's Tragic Encounter With a Real Life Hulk, Gaga Madness, Uganda's Gay Problem & More!

Salutations to our loyal listeners/readers (and consistent detractors)! We welcome you all to yet another "star trek" (or is it a fantastic voyage?) through Afronerd Radio! Join Team Afronerd tonight at 7pm as we shed light on the following newsworthy issues: a truly horrorific event involving a real life Hulk-a 33 year old African MBA is fighting for his life after trying to sell his luxury vehicle to a 6'8" thug; Lady Gaga's upcoming fragrance might just be called Blood and Semen...whoa; a Ugandan gay activist is murdered; Rush Limbaugh is at it again (trust me, he is no conservative brethren of mine...) by insulting China's president Hu Jintao. And to make matters worse, a Limbaugh supporter sends a racist fax to CA State Senator, Leland Lee...whew! Just an FYI...we will be in rare form this evening! A hint? The "Hulk" story serves as a perfect example of what can happen when the mid/upper tier crosses paths with a "no tier" person...nuff said! Call us live at 646-915-9620 or via email/IM at afronerdradio@yahoo.com.

Afronerd Radio's Week in Review Broadcast!


And on a lighter note, while you wait for tonight's broadcast-check out this Stevie Wonder documentary tweeted to our attention from one of our supporters, "Ohsokool"...

Check Out Afronerd Radio's Wed Show at 7pm-Discussing Oprah's Big Reveal, Possible Matrix Sequel(s), Flava Flav Chicken?, Obama's SOU Address & More!

It's another mid-Week in Review broadcast folks, so set your clocks! Stop by tomorrow evening at 7pm eastern as Dburt and Captain Kirk use their trusty analytical scalpels to wax poetic on the following topics: our impressions of President Obama's State of the Union address-his performance and reactions from the peanut gallery (aka Dems and Repubs..); Oprah's family secret was revealed during Monday's episode of the self-titled Oprah Show; new millennium minstrel, William Drayton aka Flava Flava is planning to open the first in a franchise of chicken restaurants...starting in Iowa; Keanu Reeves may be donning black once (or twice) again for 2 possible Matrix films and lastly, why are some lower tier folks "cutting up" in family restaurants with reckless abandon? Let me call your attention to exhibit A:



And then there's exhibit B:



Wow! Call us live at 646-915-9620 or via email/IM-afronerdradio.com and remember, the fight against ignorance is never an easy one.....but we must prevail!

OK...It's Disgusting But We MUST Discuss This For Our Show! Insanity: Oral Sex Amongst 2nd Graders In Oakland School! It Must Be Armageddon, Folks

Sticking With Our NFL Non Compete Clause-Afronerd radio Airs 2 Nite at 7pm-Olbermann Out!, No Critical Thought in College? Afronerd on O & A! & More!

Well, in delineating tonight's issues for discussion, let's try uphold the time-honored KISS acronym for our readership-Keep it simple, stupid! Join Capt. Kirk and Dburt this Saturday (again, Sunday is the game) at 7pm as they shed some light on the following newsworthy issues: MSNBC parts ways with its unabashedly progressive firebrand, Keith Olbermann; recent news articles are positing that many US colleges are failing to impart critical thinking on their students-leading to further questions concerning the value of higher education; Dburt calls in on Sirius-XM's Opie and Anthony show discussing (or was it yelling) about inner city crime stats; more comic book/fantasy film news; a story so crazy, I can't even explain it (but I'll try) and if time permits, Tiger/Chinese vs Western mothering standards. As always, we'll try our best to hit all cylinders on the aforementioned topics. Call us live at 646-915-9620 or via email/IM-afronerdradio@yahoo.com.


Afronerd Radio' s (Pre Game) Week in Review Broadcast!


And speaking of Tiger Moms, here more info courtesy of YouTube:

Part 2, Folks! Join Us Wed at 7pm for Our Mid-Week in Review! More on ESPN's Content of Character, Japan's No Sex Dilemma, The Green Hornet & More!

We just couldn't close the deal from the last broadcast so we'll take a crack at it tomorrow during our Mid-Week in Review show. Let's keep it simple, shall we? Join Dburt and Capt. Kirk this Wednesday at 7pm (eastern) as they use their analytical periscopes to peer through the following issues: our continuation of a discussion on ESPN's Content of Character townhall show which highlighted the perception of the modern Black athlete; recent news that Japanese men and women are dramatically losing interest in sex; my review of last weekend's release of The Green Hornet (finally); a harrowing example of how some "entertainers" celebrated MLK day and lastly, how did The Office's (UK version) Ricky Gervais become the darling of the conservatives after his hosting of this year's Golden Globes. Whew! Don't be shy folks...call us live at 646-915-9620 or via email/IM at afronerdradio@yahoo.com.


Afronerd Radio's MID-Week in Review!


And speaking of the Golden Globes, here a taste of what all the "hubbub" concerning Gervais' performnace:

Don't Miss Our Special Dr. King B-Day Broadcast! Mon. at 7pm ET-LT's Plea Deal, Spike Lee on Black Athletes, Are Our Pets Killing Us? & More!

First off, we know better not to compete with an important football game....go Jets, BTW! Anyway, Afronerd Radio will air live this Monday for a special MLK Day broadcast, so join Capt. Kirk and Dburt this MONDAY at 7pm to discuss the following topics: are we any closer to Dr. King's dream as we approach almost 43 years post his assassination?; after hearing of stories of ferrets and pit bulls mutilating innocents....is America's overindulgence and anthropomorphization of pets killing us?; football legend Lawrence Taylor avoids jail but gets permanently labeled a sex offender for his troubles, Dburt's review of the new Seth Rogan film, The Green Hornet and lastly our thoughts on the recent airing of ESPN's Content of Character town hall meeting that delved into the current image and/or perception of the African-American athlete. Ok...that was a mouthful! Stop by and drop us a line "live" at 646-915-9620 (and via email/IM-afronerdradio@yahoo.com) or leave a comment in our chat room at afronerdradio.com.

Afronerd Radio's MLK Day Birthday Show!



And speaking of ESPN's Content of Character broadcast....check out this snippet:

Check Out Afronerd Radio's Mid-Week in Review Broadcast! Pt 2 of Ted Williams' Rise, More on the AZ Shooting, Radio Host Attacks MLK legacy & More!

Well we certainly do not want to do a disservice to our supporters/listeners when it concerns the dissemination of information through our weekly broadcasts. Unfortunately, we left a few topics on the table from our last show, so we intend to pick these issues back up for tomorrow's Mid-Week in Review airing. Join us tomorrow at 7pm (ET) as we use our special brand of analysis to wax poetic on the following topics: the Ted Williams story just keeps chugging along as Dr. Phil has successfully sunk his media fangs into the "homeless announcer's" neck; was the infamous AZ shooter a liberal or psychotic or both? Are the political parties jockeying for political access or taking the moral high ground; a pirate radio host has been speaking negatively about Dr. Martin Luther King and his legacy as we approach the holiday named in his honor and if time permits, an audio mash up relating to falling birds, Pres. Obama's flip flops and the passing of Jazz great, Dr. Billy Taylor...whoa! Again, feel free to call us "live" at 646-915-9620 or via email/IM-afronerdradio.com.


Afronerd Radio's MID-Week in Review!

And in remembrance of the late, great Dr. Billy Taylor, check out a special clip from The David Frost Show with Dr. Taylor performing with a "little support" from Duke Ellington and Willie "The Lion" Smith....

Breaking News! Of Course It's Afronerd Radio Sun at 7pm But We Must Talk About: AZ Shooting of Congresswoman, Ted Williams, Birds Dying & More!

We honestly had the intent to focus on the rise and continued rise of the golden voiced announcer/homeless gentleman, Ted Williams. It appears that our upcoming broadcast will also have to make room for an unconscionable act of terror involving congresswoman, Gabrielle Giffords. If you haven't been residing under a rock the last 24 hours, I'm sure you have heard that there was a mass shooting at a Arizona store, where a town "meet and greet" took place between AZ politicos and their constituents. Upwards of 12 people (including a 9 year old child) were injured with Gifford being one of the victims. Join Capt. Kirk and yours truly tonight at 7pm to discuss the following: the aforementioned tragic AZ shooting....is this a result of the level of adversarial partisan politics that has reached an apex with President Obama's leadership?; more on Ted Williams' sudden rise to fame with golden voice and diction; why are the birds and fish dying in Arkansas (and beyond)?; should the racial epithet "nigger" (or is it nigga?...who knows nowadays) be removed from classic American lit like Huckleberry Finn?; the passing of Jazz legend and academician, Dr. Billy Taylor; President Obama and his vacation flip flops and if time permits, Oprah's latest OWN media cable project.....whew! Feel free to give us a buzz "live" at 646-915-9620 or via email/IM-afronerdradio@yahoo.com! And in rememberance to the victims of yesterday's AZ shooting, let's embrace the immortal words of one of my heroes, the indefatigable Adam Clayton Powell, Jr....Keep the faith, baby!

And then there's always Ted Williams....12 million views (before the original clip was removed due to copyright infringement) and rising:

Happy New Year! And it's Afronerd Radio Time!-Sun at 7pm: More on Dburt at the Prince Concert; Katie Couric Wants A Muslim "Cosby Show" & More!

Wow it's 2011! Time stops for no one and certainly not for the Afronerd broadcast team! Join Capt. Kirk and Dburt this Sunday at 7pm eastern as they discuss the following topics: more on Dburt partying like it's 1999 at Prince's Welcome 2 America concert this past Wednesday; thoughts on news anchor, Katie Couric's remark denoting that perhaps the development of an Islamic Cosby Show analog might assuage American prejudice toward Muslims; Conservative pundit/media personality, Tucker Carlson's belief that Eagles' quarterback, Michael Vick should have been executed; more on President Obama's recent signing of the repeal of the Don't Ask Don't Tell (DODT) policy as it relates to military personnel; predictions (or resolutions for 2011) and if we're lucky, a discussion regarding a grade school principal that developed a unique way to compel his male student body to stop wearing sagging pants (and it has something to do with a famous Afronerd). So stop by for a new show for the new year! Call us live at: 646-915-9620 or via email/im-afronerdradio@yahoo.com.


Afronerd Radio's Week in Review-The New Year's Edition!


Oh...let's not keep you guys in suspense....meet the principal responsible for "urkelizing" his students:

Check For A Special Thurs Afronerd Radio Show-5pm ET-The Passing of Iconic Soul Songstress Teena Marie; Are Placebos Real? Our Year End Wrap Up!

Once again, it appears that the culture and in this case Black culture will be at a loss with the passing of Mary Christine Brockert aka Teena Marie aka Lady T. One of our deepest regrets is that we didn't get an opportunity to interview Ms. Marie. If you pay close attention to what has been touted as her last interview (above), she definitely had a keen awareness as it relates to the current music scene and how muscianship has been degraded. Teena Marie once described herself as a Black artist with White skin and no one could describe her any less accurately. We are losing are greats, folks....and I don't see anyone on the horizon or an upcoming cultural shift that will realign this current musical malaise. We will delve into "Lady T's" history and musical legacy this Thursday at 5pm in addition to to discussing new evidence that placebos work (even when the person knows they're taking a fake drug) and our estimation of this year's biggest stories. Feel free to join Capt. Kirk and yours truly "live" by calling in at 646-915-9620, the chat room located at afronerdradio.com or via email/IM-afronerdradio@yahoo.com. In the interim, let's take a look at Teena Marie (along with the incomparable Rick James) doing what she did best:

Join Us at 7pm for Our Post Xmas Broadcast! Discussing The Demise of Urban & Music Mags; A Serial Killer in NYC; Miley's Salvia; & More!

Join us, AGAIN....this Sunday at 7pm eastern as Dburt and Capt. Kirk bring their analytical scalpels in order to dissect the following topics: a continuation of our inner city crime discourse stemming from this morning's 98.7 KISS-NYC radio show concerning the surge of violence in Newark, NJ; the decline and/or demise of urban culture and music magazines; is there a NYC-Long Island serial killer on the loose? Has the Son of Sam returned?; after the Miley Cyrus salvia debacle, should the drug be banned?; and if time permits-a discussion on the state of the African-American fashion standard. Feel free to call us "live" at 646-915-9620 or contact us via our chat room at afronerdradio.com or by email/IM-afronerdradio@yahoo.com. And in the immortal words of Prince Namor....Imperius Rex!


Afronerd Radio's Week in Review



And although we are in the throws of the Holiday Season, check out this macabre blaxploitation gift to our loyal listeners-Scream Blacula Scream, courtesy of Afronerd Cinemas:

Maybe It's A Flashback! A Giants vs Packers Discussion With NEFL/Chippewa Valley Predator Coach, Martin Adams! And Our Mid-Week in Review!

Never let it be said that there not enough Afronerd Radio programming! Stop by for our "Pre-Xmas" and numero dos interview with NEFL/Chippewa Valley Predator coach, Martin Adams. Yes...even on a self avowed hobby-based, sci-fi, political, graphic novel, urban alternative music show, we can make room for the sport geeks! We will pick Mr. Adams' brain regarding the football season thus far (including the upcoming Packers vs Giants battle). And for the second half of the broadcast, we will have our regularly scheduled Mid-Week in Review (a continuation of the Google Ngram men vs women dilemma, NY Governor Paterson's 62K fine for copping World Series tickets and the reality of Net Neutrality..hey that rhymes!). This time stop by for a mid-week tete a tete by calling us "live" at 646-915-9620 or via email/IM-afronerdradio@yahoo.com. Don't miss it!

Tune in 2nite at 7pm (ET) for Afronerd featuring Capt. Kirk! Discussing the Heidi Jones scandal, Racists vs Thor Movie. Martial Law in NJ? & More!

Happy Holidays, folks! We have yet another fiery, fun flavored and fully packed show for all our listeners to enjoy. Set your timers for 7pm this evening as Captain Kirk and yours truly use our conservative (and sometimes, independent) microscopes to analyze the following issues: WABC's weather anchor gets suspended for filing a false rape accusation; White supremacist group boycotts the upcoming Thor Movie over actor, Idris Elba's portrayal of the "white god," Heimdall (and they have a problem with the African superhero, Black Panther .....go figure); a Harlem inventor creates an anti-pants sagging device ; according to the new Google Ngram app , the term "men" is losing ground in usage while "women" is on an uptick and lastly, has martial law finally come to New Jersey due to the surge of crime in "Joisey" locales such as Newark, Orange, East Orange and Irvington? Again, whew! Feel free to give us a buzz "live" at 646-915-9620 or via email/IM-afronerdradio@yahoo.com. Nuff' said!


Afronerd Radio's Week in Review


And to keep up with the upcoming Holiday season, take a look at this cover version of Wham's Last Christmas, courtesy of Mar:

Listen Up! New Broadcast-Afronerd Featuring Capt. Kirk! 2nite at 7pm-More Pop Culture talk, Blade Goes To Jail & More in Current Events!

Salutations, crumpets & Happy Holidays to all our listeners, readers and supporters! Join Team Afronerd tonight at 7pm as we discuss the following topics: a continued (or addendum) conversation highlighting the latest in pop culture (sci-fi, comic/fantasy centered) news as 2011 approaches; Blade actor, Wesley Snipes starts his 3 year incarceration for failing to stake those darned government tax vamps; fallout over President Obama's extension of the Bush tax cuts; more audio tapes are released from the Nixon Archives and if time permits, a discussion regarding the bleak outlook for a more balanced depiction of minorities in the world of media and entertainment (and the deleterious toll this has taken on the American citizenry and beyond). Whew! Don't forget to give us a call "live" at-646-915-962o or contact us via email/IM-afronerdradio@yahoo.com. See you all at 7pm sharp! Imperius Rex!


Afronerd Radio's Week in Review



And while you wait for the show, check out this performance by the inimitable Janelle Monae, singing "Tightrope":

Hey We're Opening Shop on Wednesday's As A Regular Gig! Join Us at 5pm Wed to Discuss New Pop Culture Info, NYC Cabbie Shot & Dorian Gray Mice?

Well, first off, The Comic Shoppe will be returning in less than 2 weeks...however, in the interim, we will be shoring up our Afronerd show this Wednesday with a brief discussion centered on current pop/pulp cultural trends. Secondly, we will be discussing yet another tragic narrative pertaining to a hard working taxi driver who is on the mend after being horrifically shot 4 times by a skell who managed to get away with $100!! And lastly, perhaps in uptempo news, Harvard scientists appear to be one step closer in really being able to turn the aging clock backwards. Join Capt. Kirk and yours truly, Wednesday at 5pm-the call in number is: 646-915-9620 or via email/IM-afronerdradio@yahoo.com.

And for a music interlude.....check out these musical giants, doing what they do best, from July of this year (Paris)-Stevie Wonder and Prince, performing Mr. Wonder's classic, Superstition:

Oh yeah...we implore you to expand this clip....par excellence-



And then there's the talented freshmen class, Andreya Triana:




Afronerd Radio's MID-Week in Review

A Truly Crucial Lesson to Be Learned....."Bring Your 'A' Game"

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First off, the message from this Mario Van Peebles produced project is one that we tout here at Afronerd ad infinitum. The message is on point, I'm just not sure about some of the folks displayed in this piece actually being in a position of authority to propogate it! Case in point-Ice Cube, P. Diddy, Russell Simmons and Kevin Liles, just to name a few, are some of the individuals (again, some not all) who are the image makers responsible for the minstrel aesthetic that is infecting the Hip Hop industry that this doc seeks to critique. But what say you? Are we off base? Can we ignore some of the messengers in this one?

Stop by Sunday's Afronerd Radio Show at 7pm As We Discuss: WikiLeaks 2.0; NYC Well Dressed Cabbie & Stern Goes 2 Itunes? & More!

Let's keep it concise, simple and plain! Join Captain Kirk and yours truly tomorrow evening at 7pm to shed some light on the following issues: how does anyone verify facts in today's media-case in point: Did a gay male actually have a "weird accident" wile being patted down during TSA search? Probably not....but it went through a brief news cycle anyway!; our opinion on the latest "secrets" being exposed, courtesy of Wikileaks; a NYC cabbie gets noticed because of his professional style of dress and lastly, is the King of All Media going to Itunes or is it pure speculation? Feel free to call in at-646-915-9620 or via email/IM-afronerdradio@yahoo.com.

Afronerd Radio's Week in Review

And here's more music while you wait for tomorrow's broadcast.....Cerebral Ballzy:

The Boys Are Back 4 Another Wed Show! CNN Journalist Soledad O'brien Stops By Afronerd Radio at 5pm & Another MID-Week in Review!

It appears that our podcast supporters will be in for a treat this Wednesday at 5pm eastern. Noted CNN Correspondent and journalist/author, Soledad O'brien stops by to discuss her new memoir, The Next Big Story: My Journey Through the Land of Possibilities. The Next Big Story is a candid look at Ms. Obrien's trek-starting from her Long Island roots, through her time as a Harvard student as well as her struggle and perseverance in gaining respect in the media industry. If time permits, we may be able to squeeze our current events segment for the second half-The (Mid) Week in Review (i.e. a Harvard/Yale alumni function that was cut short for fear of it attracting a gang presence; the second act for WikiLeaks, etc). So don't be scuurred-call us live at 646-915-9620 or via email/IM-afronerdradio@yahoo.com. And remember-Be there and Be square-it might just save your life!


Afronerd Radio Interviews CNN Journalist and Author, Soledad O'brien

Check Out Afronerd Radio's "Armageddon" Broadcast-Sun at 7pm-Issues w/Facebook, The Pope & Angry Vets!

Don't let the title of this entry/show promotion fool you....Armageddon might be the word that's appropriate to describe this week's latest stories. Stop by this Sunday at 7pm (eastern) as Captain Kirk and yours truly use our unique brand of conservative (and sometimes independent) analysis to the following issues: Pope Benedict's recent capitulation toward condom use for male prostitutes (and then a subsequent retraction); our qualms with Facebook as well as a New Jersey's minister's recent decree to his congregation to delete their accounts from the social networking service (oh..but there's more to this story...); a 78 year old White veteran was recently arrested for making threats against President Obama claiming that the POTUS wasn't doing enough to help Black people and if there's time, perhaps a discussion rebuking the madness called Black Friday. Feel free to call us "live" at: 646-915-9620 or via email/IM-afronerdradio@yahoo.com. Meanwhile check out this killer performance by Alecia Chakour and the Osrah interpolating Burt Bacharach (although late Isaac Hayes' version can't be forgotten) classic, "Walk on by":

An SNL Skit That Was Actually Funny! Special Hump Day-Pre Turkey Day Show, Wed at 7pm-TSA Shenanigans, Racial Profiling & Obama Critic Loses Job!

Some topics are so hot, we just couldn't wait for the Sunday broadcast to discuss them! Join Captain Kirk and yours truly tomorrow evening (at 7pm) to pick up on an issue that we failed to cover due to time constraints on Sunday's broadcast-racial profiling. But let's go one step further....what happens when the specific profile is that there isn't a profile? Hence, the present controversy revolving around alleged probative tactics employed by the TSA toward prospective airplane passengers-irrespective of race. Does this put the issue of profiling in a different context? Maybe. Maybe not. And if there's enough room on our conservative table, our thoughts on the firing of Obama supporter, Velma Hart, who you might remember confronted the President in a rather personal and provocative manner during a town hall meeting a few months back. So let's dip our feet into the fire and chop it up in a Mid-Week in Review broadcast. Feel free to give us a buzz at 646-915-9620 or via email/IM at-afronerdradio@yahoo.com!

Oh, and least we forget...mark your calendars (coincidentally) for December 1st (special 5pm airing) as CNN journalist/author, Soledad O'brien joins us to discuss her latest literary endeavor, The Next Big Story: My Journey Through the Land of Possibilities. Treat this clip of Ms. O'brien as a teaser...



Afronerd radio Mid-Week in Review broadcast

We Interrupt This Broadcast......For a 2hr Show! Jay-z on Stern Show for the 1st Part & The Week in Review for the 2nd! 7pm 2nite!

Our listeners should be in store for a special 2 part/2hr treat! Afronerd Radio airs 1hr earlier to highlight special airing of a November 15th Jay-Z interview with Howard Stern; For the second hour the usual "Afronerd featuring Capt. Kirk" broadcast will resume its regularly scheduled programming. We will analyze the Jay-z interview as well as discuss racial profiling and the concept of perception vs. reality. So stop by at 6pm for the "Jay Z tapes" and feel free to converse with Dburt and the Captain at 7pm....call us live at: 646-915-9620. In the interim, check out this local NY (Channel 9) special on Long Island police and racial profiling. Can anyone say "politically incorrect set up?" Judge for yourselves....

Driving While Black News Report

The Jay Z tapes & Afronerd Radio's Week in Review

Discussing George Bush's New Book, The Concept of Adaptability in America & Tyler Perry on Afronerd Radio-2nite at 7pm ET!

It's Sunday, Folks and that means that it's time for another fiery and informative broadcast from Afronerd Radio. Stop by this evening and join Capt. Kirk and Dburt as they bring their own brand of analysis to the following issues: a discussion regarding former President Bush's incredible revelations stemming from his latest literary effort, Decision Points; how Americans are adapting (or not) in a "post-racial" and diminished economic landscape and if time permits, thoughts on Tyler Perry's new film, For Colored Girls. See you all at 7pm ET. Don't forget to call us live at: 646-915-9620 or via IM/email-afronerdradio@yahoo.com

Afronerd Radio's Week in Review: The George Bush Media Tour


And while you're waiting for this week's show, consider this our prologue. Enjoy!

Even Afronerd Radio Isn't Immune to the New Football Season! Interviewing The NEFL Predators' Head Coach, Martin Adams & Our Week in Review!

The ensuing days weeks just keep rollng and rolling along! Join Dburt and Captain Kirk as they discuss the latest in the world of Adult Amateur football with the NEFL Chippewa Predators coach, Martin Adams. I'm sure the discussion will address the latest rule changes in professional football as it pertains to player safety. The remaining portion of the broadcast, The Week in Review segment will try to highlight this past week's midterm elections (including more inane is Pres. Obama Black enough talk), blackface Halloween costumes and if time permits-a conversation centered on an initiative currently being promoted by Dburt's alma mater, Hampton University. Hampton's launch of the Center on African American Marriages and Parenting seeks to promote the importance of marriage while discouraging out of wedlock births in the Black community. Feel free to call in live at: 646-915-9620 or via IM/email-afronerdradio@yahoo.com

Afronerd radio Interviews Chippewa Valley Predators' coach, Martin Adams

Another Show Not 2 Miss! Afronerd Radio Welcomes Multi Media Journalist, Farai Chideya For a Tete a Tete & If There's Time Our Week in Review!

Hey Folks, it's that time again and we implore you to pull up a chair and listen to yet another fun & informative Afronerd Radio broadcast. Journalist and multi media "polymath" Farai Chideya stops by to discuss her latest endeavor, "Pop + Politics with Farai Chideya: A Look at Race, Rage and Reconciliation In the 2010 Midterm Elections." You may remember Ms. Chideya from her NPR News & Notes show (where yours truly was a frequent guest) and we look forward to conversing with her regarding her new haunting grounds at WNYC Radio. And for the second act, perhaps we can address some matters that were left on the table from the previous show. See you this Sunday at 7pm eastern!

Afronerd radio Welcomes Journalist & Author, Farai Chideya to the Sunday broadcast!


And while you wait for tomorrow's show, let's take a walk down memory lane-Afronerd on NPR's News & Notes with Ms. Chideya, circa June 2008:

Roundtable: What's Next for Obama?

The Comic Shoppe Show! More on the NY Comic Con, Smallville X & Lex returning?, Back 2 The Future Blu ray & More!

Hello Comic Shoppe listeners & prospective "no prize" winners! The Comic Shoppe returns for season 3, episode 2 to discuss the following pulp culture issues: Is Michael Rosenbaum aka Lex Luther returning to Smallville or what; Has it really been 25 years since Back to the Future I?; left over NY Comic Con observations, Daryll B's blog blast, new comics and much much more....Stop by and call us live with your concerns, questions and/or contributions at-646-200-0104 or via IM/email-afronerdradio@yahoo.com tonight at 7pm eastern!

And now for Daryll B's blog blast......

We'll call this blog "Daryll B, the Fall TV edition"....

Inspired casting on last night's Chuck. No not Linda Hamilton as his mother, but Robert Englund as the Scarecrow like scientist with a fear toxin. 6 days before Halloween and Chuck already gave me something better than candy.

Thank You Newsarama and iFanboy for this news: Jane Badler is going to be in this season's V. YESYESYESYESYES...*ahem* I mean inspired casting for us oldtime fans....

http://www.newsarama.com/common/media/video/player.php?section_id=18#playerTop

...and look in their video "tv" section for their interview with immortal "Diana" along with Laura Vandervoort and Morena Baccarin

Walking Dead is going to be big folks. I have people who usually frown at my comics addiction coming up to me asking about the show because of the buzz. Halloween Night 10pm EST...

Stargate Universe and Sanctuary both started this season running with the tension up high while Caprica was blah to tell the truth... (although I really liked the "cyber-life" daughter confrontation...) But according to Spinoff Online, SyFy is greenlighting ANOTHER BSG prequel. Talk about killing the property with information overload!

http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2010/10/24/no-more-bsg-please/

I know South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker stole lines from collegehumor.com for their Inception parody "Insheeption", but it was still funny and on point... and I loved Inception.

http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2010/10/25/south-park-apologizes-for-stealing-inception-parody/

Finally, the five reasons I am totally loving Avengers on Disney XD so far....

1) The Past is Prologue: Did you see those mini episodes? Connections to no less than 8 important Marvel Storylines set up AND that was before episode 1!

2) We are all family: In addition connection were made not only to Avengers history but to the recently departed Black Panther and Wolverine & the X-Men cartoons... Also with tangents to the Spider-Man and Fantastic Four Universes....

3) No G.I. Joe/Transformers lasers: There were actual off screen (and two on screen) deaths. Bloodless of course but it reminds you characters are playing for keeps.

4) Hank Pym is likable.... come on...outside of Mighty Avengers, how many books in the last 5 years have done this? The cartoon does it in 2 episodes!!!

5) Hulk cracks jokes AND uses his brain when fighting: Dudes! Who needs Spidey on the Avengers when you have that?

Link Dump Time!!!!

Once again AfroNerd Readers, you are going to have to read this one yourselves. I speak on this, I'll be banned somewhere...

http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/10/19/the-99-muslim-islamic-superhero-comic/

But on a lighter note AND in time for Halloween, check out this analysis from Chris Sims at Comics Alliance about the Tomb of Dracula Cartoon...

http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/10/20/dracula-sovereign-damned-anime/

Here is an old article by Rich Johnson about Mark Waid's comments about High Rollers. What is significant about this are the different reactions from retailers. This indicates there isn't just one cause to the problem.... (which I am not going to let you in on so you'll have to READ the article. See? I can be sneaky too!)

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/09/08/racism-comic-retailers-mark-waid-and-high-rollers/

OKIES, that it for me this week folks.... Until next time, Keep Fantasizing!!!!

Don't Miss Afronerd Radio This Sunday As We Interview NY Village Voice Columnist, Steven Thrasher! And If Time Permits NPR's Firing of Juan Williams

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

My, how quickly the days and weeks progress! Since we are still getting our "footing" back in the online broadcasting game, we are stepping up the pace with stellar interviews, which were an Afronerd Radio routine, pre-hiatus. Anyway, we would implore our readers/listeners/detractors to join Captain Kirk and yours truly as we interview NY Village Voice journalist, Steven Thrasher regarding a timely yet provocative article entitled, White America Has Lost Its Mind. I discovered Mr. Thrasher's piece stemming from his recent appearance on NY's Open Line program which airs every Sunday on 98.7 Kiss-FM...so, we're happy that he decided to do our show as well. Time constraints, notwithstanding-we will also attempt to shed some light on NPR's firing of long time journalist (and Afronerd spiritual mentor...in my head), Juan Williams. Again, this is not the show to miss...we're broadcasting "live" this Sunday-give us a call at 646-915-9620 with your thoughts or concerns or leave a message in our chat room located at afronerdradio.com. Bring your fire extinguisher because this show promises to be a fiery one!

And Finally (Not To Be Outdone)....The Comic Shoppe is Back in Full Effect! NYC Comic Con Talk & A Daryll B Blog Blast 4U!

Well the The Comic Shoppe is back from hiatus just in time to talk "shop" relating to a variety of pulp inspired issues, including NY's recent Comic Con, the latest in graphic novel /film news and reviews. Feel free to call in live at: 646-200-0104 with questions, concerns and comments or via email-thecomicshoppe@yahoo.com.

And Now.....Here's Daryll B's blog blast:

Hiya AfroNerd Blog readers! After a long hiatus and seeing my Yankees go down 7-0 in this game 3 vs the Rangers, I had to blog about my likes and dislikes at New York Comic Con this year.

LIKE & DISLIKE: New York's has turned into EXACTLY a carbon copy of San Diego's. Meaning, the press coverage and the Hollywood/TV/Movies stuff was all over... however for a "comic con", there was little big news about actual comics. This is cool for the mass media applications but for guys like me who are still more interested in the printed page, it sucks and is a harbinger of things to come.

LIKE: The reemergence of $2.99 as a price point for comics at both DC and Marvel. But I do fear it is too little too late for most comics.

DISLIKE: The ruining of Shadowland and The Return of Bruce Wayne by teaser posters and shipping schedules. What is worst than that, creators on these books getting pissed at fans who got pissed at the companies for this. Talk about a disconnect....

LIKE: The Cos-players stepped their game up this year with amazing costumes with few missteps. Several sites have awesome picture galleries and recaps, including my usual vices at Comics Alliance, CBR, and 4th Letter. Speaking of which....

One of the fun moments I had at NYCC was getting to the end of this funny/awesome moment:

http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/10/16/x-men-rap-dancing-nycc/

DISLIKE: I not even going to waste my breath on this one and just why this idea is stupid because David Brothers over at 4th Letter beat me to it AND did it in a much better fashion... (plus he has cool GIFs!!!)

http://www.4thletter.net/2010/10/ten-point-program-on-black-panther-513/

Speaking of 4th Letter, Esther Inglis-Ankell gives good reason just why The Return of Bruce Wayne has gone into the realm of the stupid. This prompted commentators to give even more reasons:

http://www.4thletter.net/2010/10/three-things-that-came-out-of-the-road-home-batgirl/

We all wondered when Disney would make their power play and well...

http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/10/18/disney-to-distribute-iron-man-and-the-avengers/

LIKE: This mashup is simply awesome:

http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/10/13/spider-man-calvin-and-hobbes-mashup-comic/

DISLIKE: I have a challenge for all of the AfroNerd readers. Go to

http://www.weeklycrisis.com/2010/10/comic-book-moments-of-week-for-101310.html

...and when reading the parts involving JMS' Superman: Grounded, tell me how a black comic fan ISN'T supposed to be pissed off about our race's description.

Wow I so negative in my return back....so I'll leave on 2 good notes:

Picked up the G-Man Cape Crisis trade and Chris Giarusso knocked the ball out of the "fun" park again. I am waiting for the G-Man/MiniMarvels crossover now in the same vein as Tiny Titans/Lil' Archie that Art Balthazar is handling.

RED was very good and for Bruce Willis, almost makes up for The Surrogates. If your liked Losers and The A-Team remake, this will definitely have you entertained.

In closing, it is good to be back and I'll try to keep myself from wandering again.... well after the playoffs and my writing campaign to get that Wolverine and the X-Men: Age of Apocalypse movie finale made! This is Daryll B. and until next time readers, Keep Fantasizing!

Season 4, Episode 6-Afronerd Featuring Capt. Kirk-Is Eminem The Truth?, Michelle Rhee's Resignation & Obama's Ipod Selection

My, how quickly the week progresses! It's that time again, so pull up a chair and check out S4/E6 (Season 4, Episode 6-for the uninitiated) of Afronerd Radio's Week in Review broadcast tomorrow at 7pm eastern. Join Captain Kirk and your truly as we shed light on the following topics: Is Eminem the Truth? Is he the Savior of Hip Hop or the 21st century Elvis or both; our thoughts concerning the resignation of the chancellor of the Washington, D.C public school system, Michelle Rhee and lastly, does President Obama really have Lil' Weezy and Hova on his ipod playlist? (noted jazz critic and Daily News columnist, Stanley Crouch seems to think Obama's playlist is a bit much). So call us live with your thoughts, concerns, questions and/or protestations at 646-915-9620.

Afronerd Featuring Captain Kirk-Afronerd Radio's Week in Review

Afronerd radioThis Sunday at 7pm-Live Call in Show! Check Out Our Week in Review!

Keeping it simple and succinct-Join Afronerd & Captain Kirk tonight at 7pm to discuss this week's latest issues: Recent polls show that President Obama's support appears to be split along racial lines (91% of Blacks approve of the Prez versus 36% for Whites); Is an Obama/Clinton ticket possible for 2012?; Urban/Street fashion standards culminate in a 45 yr old male shooting a Black teen in the buttocks because of sagging jeans and misleading gossip blog entries. Call in with your opinions at 646-915-9620!

Afronerd Radio-7pm Tonight! Capt Kirk & Dburt Discuss-Rutgers' Student suicide & Cyberbullying, Demise Of Urban Radio & An Ex Whore Teaching Kids?

The above clip may be jarring to your senses but it is certainly pretty typical as to what Black (or "Urban") looks and sounds like in our present day. Perhaps Afronerd Radio is the counter balance that the public needs in order to offset such aberrant minstrelsy-I'm just sayin'. Anyway...What's up folks! Tune in tonight at 7pm as Capt Kirk & yours truly attempt to use their acute discernment skills in order to discuss the following issues: the tragic death of a Rutgers University student who committed suicide as a result of alleged cyber-bullying; a Bronx HS art teacher's job may be in question due to her previous life as a stripper/sex worker and lastly, the sorrowful state of Urban Radio and how Afronerd Radio may be its cure! Feel free to call us live at 646-915-9620 or via email/Im at-afronerdradio.com. See You at 7!

And here's a cool quote to occupy your time pre-broadcast:

A fool sees not the same tree that a wise man sees. William Blake "Proverbs of Hell" (1790)