Beste Geek Girls Podcasts (2024)

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HORROR, HORROR EVERYWHERE: AUTHORS CHUCK WENDIG AND CLAY McCLEOD CHAPMAN VISIT THE SALON! 1:01:37

20d ago1:01:37

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In our first episode back after a lengthy unplanned hiatus, we're pleased to present this fun interview with horror/scifi madmen, Clay McLeod Chapman and Chuck Wendig. We talk about the new prevalence of horror, how it's expanding to cross into different genres, and we learn the meaning of the term "Stingjet"!…

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The Acolyte and Storytelling in a Shared Universe 55:46

3M ago55:46

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This month, Swapna and Preeti dig into the complete series of The Acolyte, discussing its strengths and weaknesses as a narrative set within the massive Star Wars universe. Desi Geek Girls Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/desigeekgirls Swapna's space newsletter: https://www.adastraspace.com/ Swapna’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/…

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GEEK GIRLS STORY SALON with special guest NICK ROTH 59:37

4M ago59:37

59:37

Nick Roth's "Hanky Panky" is, depending on how you view it, a single-location horror comedy, an alien invasion movie on an extreme budget, or both. Writer-director Nick Roth sits down with Jen to talk about the ins and outs of how he got it made, and the challenges of casting when one of your leads is a napkin. Check out the film for free on Tubi h…

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GEEK GIRLS STORY SALON - with special guest STAR TREK: PICARD'S MICHELLE HURD 1:04:46

4M ago1:04:46

1:04:46

Actor, activist and the heart and soul behind Star Trek: Picard's Raffi Musiker, Michelle Hurd has a lot to say about a lot of things, and a lot of stories to tell that are good for the soul. She talks about her activism, kindness as an ethos, some of her incredible family stories, and representation in popular culture. We laugh, we cry, it's bette…

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COME AT ME, CROW - TALKING WITH KIRA JANE BUXTON, AUTHOR OF "HOLLOW KINGDOM" AND CROW BEHAVIORAL SCHOLAR DR. KAELI SWIFT 48:04

5M ago48:04

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Self-described nature nerd, "Hollow Kingdom" author joins us to talk about her fantastical, magical, poignant book about a zombie apocalypse told from the POV of a domesticated crow. She's joined by Dr. Kaeli Swift, science communicator and scholar of crow behavior. We talk about the book, how it's informed by science and nature, and how art and na…

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The Acolyte and Pacing 57:36

5M ago57:36

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This month Preeti and Swapna discuss the first two episodes of Star Wars: The Acoylte through the lens of narrative pacing. They also talk through some of that LEGO Zero Dawn Horizon news and Star Trek: Discovery, Prodigy, and Starfleet Academy! Episodic links: Desi Geek Girls patreon: http://www.patreon.com/desigeekgirls Swapna's space newsletter:…

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GEEK GIRLS STORY SALON with guest ADRIENNE WILKINSON ("Xena", "The Force Unleashed" "Star Trek") 59:11

5M ago59:11

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Many of us saw Adrienne Wilkinson for the first time as Livia/Eve in "Xena: Warrior Princess" in the 90s, but since then, she's become a queen of mocap games, most notably "Star Wars: The Force Unleashed", and has appeared in the Star Trek series "Star Trek: Renegades", among many other roles. We chat about the craft of acting and her experience wi…

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GEEK GIRLS STORY SALON WITH GUEST CARA GEE 50:33

5M ago50:33

50:33

Actor Cara Gee talks about life on the set of "The Expanse" and her upcoming role in Netflix's "Sweet Tooth." We learn about how she accessed her inner grit to embody Drummer, and the secret to how she made her scene with Shohreh Aghdashloo so incredible. Follow her on x at https://twitter.com/CaraGeeeee And don't forget to to check her out in Seas…

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Percy Jackson and the Art of the Adaptation 48:56

6M ago48:56

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Preeti and Swapna dive into what exactly does make a successful adaptation through the lens of Disney+'s Percy Jackson and the Olympians tv series. Episode links: Star Trek Variety article Rick Riordan's letters to the studio Desi Geek Girls patreon: http://www.patreon.com/desigeekgirls Swapna's space newsletter: https://www.adastraspace.com/ Swapn…

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We're Back! 14:48

7M ago14:48

14:48

Swapna and Preeti return to the mic to talk about the future of Desi Geek Girls. TL;DR: We're sticking around, but not in quite the same way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ART OF THE CHASE 59:36

10M ago59:36

59:36

Top-tier guest and friend of the show Ana K. Wrenn returns to put your host in the hot seat to discuss her own new book "Art of the Chase," a romantic thriller that's as sneakily jam-packed with learning as the Geek Girls Story Salon itself. To get your own copy of "Art of the Chase," go here: https://a.co/d/fB14BUI And of course, to get on the mai…

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WRANGLING BUTTERFLIES - A CHAT WITH BELINDA BROMILOW OF HULU'S "THE GREAT" 54:03

11M ago54:03

54:03

To say that Jen was excited to talk to Belinda Bromilow, Aunt Elizabeth in Hulu’s “The Great,” is putting it very mildly. Elizabeth is one of the most complicated, mercurial and dare we say iconic characters in a series packed with them, and Jen and Belinda get into some of the nooks and crannies of how one finds their way into that type of charact…

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PLANTI-INTELLECTUALISM - CHATTING WITH STEPH MARTIN, CO-HOST OF THE PLANTY PLANTY ZOO ZOO PODCAST 48:21

12M ago48:21

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Self described plant-mom Steph and her "proper zoo nerd" partner Connor have created a podcast that makes learning about nature fun by bringing new species of plants and animals to their audience with each episode as part of a fantasy zoo and botanical garden. Steph and Jen talk about how intellectual gatekeeping can discourage everyday people from…

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MISTRESSES OF THE UNIVERSE - AZA Comics' Jazmin Truesdale talks about her world of superheroines 50:37

12M ago50:37

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You may have seen Jazmin Truesdale on any one of a few dozen Comicon panels or local news pieces, talking about her creation, the AZA Universe, which is populated by superpowered women maintaining peace in the galaxy and offers up some pretty flawless representation in the comics world, which is changing, but has been a traditionally male playgroun…

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ELEMENTS OF STYLE - TALKING PERSPECTIVE IN ART WITH COMIC ARTIST & CREATOR TYLER CROOK 1:13:54

1y ago1:13:54

1:13:54

Comic artist and creator Tyler Crook is behind some of the most gorgeous, instantly recognizable comics and graphic novels of today. We get down in the weeds with what defines an artist's style, why perspective is more important than technique, and why there should be more reprints of comics in black and white. We also talk a lot about how his coll…

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HORROR IS LIFE-AFFIRMING: A CHAT WITH "HARROW COUNTY" COMIC WRITER CULLEN BUNN 51:08

1y ago51:08

51:08

Cullen Bunn is the brilliant mind behind the amazing Southern Gothic horror comic "Harrow County," as well as "The Last Book You'll Ever Read," and some of the best Venomverse comics ever made. We talk about the hopeful undertones of the horror genre, creativity during COVID, and the surprising little spark that got him making up his own stories as…

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TREASURES OF THE GODS -THE XENA MEMORABILIA COLLECTION OF XENA PRODUCER/WRITER STEVEN L. SEARS 30:58

1y ago30:58

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Jen sits down with executive producer/writer of "Xena: Warrior Princess," Steven L. Sears, to peruse his impressive hoard of Xena treasures, hear some of the stories attached to them, and recall some favorite memories of an enduring TV classic.

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THE GENTILITY, THE HUMIDITY: TALKING WITH SOUTHERN GOTHIC HORROR AUTHOR CLAY MCCLEOD CHAPMAN 49:26

1y ago49:26

49:26

Clay McLeod Chapman is a busy guy: a comic writer for some of the most popular Marvel IPs on the planet, the Virginia-born author also has been cranking out Southern-style spooky novels that will leave you wanting to sleep with the lights on. We talk about why horror is the best sandbox for processing trauma and guilt, how ghosts and quarantine wen…

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BOTTOMING FOR GOD: PUNK ROCK, TRAUMA AND RECOVERY WITH AUTHOR/RECORD PRODUCER BARB MORISSON 53:56

1y ago53:56

53:56

Barb Morrison is an accomplished musician and record producer who has worked with the likes of Debbie Harry, Franz Ferdinand and LP. They're also an author, and we sit down to discuss their new novel, "Bottoming for God," part meditation and part memoir of their life in the NYC punk scene in the late 80s and early 90s. We talk about what they mean …

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Tears of the Kingdom, Stargazing, Gambit & Rogue, and more! 44:40

1+ y ago44:40

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Preeti and Swapna are back with a few updates on quite a few things! They dig into their Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom* experiences, Swapna's new book STARGAZING, and fun comics things with Love Unlimited: Gambit & Rogue Part One out on Marvel Unlimited now! *No actual spoilers for the Tears of the Kingdom discussion despite their assumptio…

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LIFE, THE UNIVERSE, & EVERYTHING: SCIENCE COMMUNICATOR & AUTHOR LEAH ELSON MAKES SCIENCE COOL AGAIN 50:15

1+ y ago50:15

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When you think scientist, you probably don't picture a blond woman with a sleeve of tattoos, who lifts weights, surfs, skates, and writes and illustrates clever, quirky books about science. But Leah Elson, author of "There are No Stupid Questions in Science," is exactly that person. We talk about what it's like to be a "fringe scientists," how scie…

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WHAT'S IN A NAME? MOTHERLAND FORT SALEM'S TONY GIROUX TALKS FILMMAKING, PHILOSOPHY, AND FITTING IN 1:01:37

1+ y ago1:01:37

1:01:37

Actor Tony Hiu Jong Giroux is probably best known for his role as Adil in Freeform's "Motherland: Fort Salem," but he's also a dancer and filmmaker. His most recent directing effort was a documentary series titled "My Name Is," which examines the pitfalls and struggles of navigating a Western culture with a non-Western name. We get into what storie…

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CANON REIMAGINED - A CHAT WITH BEST-SELLING AUTHOR UNA MCCORMACK 1:05:08

1+ y ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Una McCormack is the NY Times Bestselling author of over two dozen novels, many of them building upon the canons of beloved IPs like Trek, Blake's 7, Doctor Who and Firefly. We talk about the unbelievable story of how she made the jump from writing fanfic to writing for accepted canon, and what it was like to suddenly be part of the universes that …

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ACTOR, ARTIST, BLACKSMITH, COP - TREK'S RACHAEL ANCHERIL ON THE VARIED LIFE OF THE CREATIVE 59:22

1+ y ago59:22

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Rachael Ancheril, best known as Commander Nhan in Star Trek: Discovery and Maddie the Blacksmith in Wynonna Earp, sits down with us to talk about the unexpected stops on her career, the variety of experiences she had before becoming an actor, and how those experiences inform the roles she's played. We also find out which of her characters she'd mos…

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REMEMBERING OUR OWN MAGIC, WITH "THE MAGICIANS" ACTRESS JADE TAILOR 1:08:04

1+ y ago1:08:04

1:08:04

Jade Tailor knocked our socks off as the tough-skinned, tender-hearted Kady Orloff-Diaz in Syfy's "The Magicians". But she's a multi-talented, multi-dimensional artist who expresses across many disciplines, including writing, directing, songwriting and more. We talk about why storytelling is important to her, how different creative disciplines hit …

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TIME, TRIALS AND THE PERILS OF MIDDLE-AGED FILM-MAKING WITH MULTIDISCIPLINARY CREATIVE ADAM KONTRAS 1:10:31

1+ y ago1:10:31

1:10:31

It's hard to sum up Adam Kontras in one word. He's a documentary maker, a comedian, a singer-songwriter, and a Guinness World Record holder for being the first ––and longest-running–– vlogger. As the owner of the Back to the Future DeLorean time machine, he documented the emotional trials of rebuilding it to be the Fastest DeLorean in the World. Af…

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PREGNANT ON MARS - TALKING REPRESENTATION IN SCI-FI WITH FILMMAKER DANI MILTON 53:31

1+ y ago53:31

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Indie filmmaker Dani Milton sits down with us to talk about "The First Martian," a sci-fi short that centers a Black doctor in her late 40s who becomes unexpectedly pregnant in the first years of a budding Mars colony, and in the process challenges the audience's beliefs about choice and bodily autonomy. We talk about the virtues of crowdfunding ca…

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AWKWARD GAYS AND LOVABLE JERKS WITH AUTHOR GREGORY ASHE 55:40

1+ y ago55:40

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SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE STORYTELLING CONTENT! Author Gregory Ashe is well known for his tightly plotted, gripping mysteries, but he's also the author of the current "Flint and Tinder" series, about young gay people with strange superpowers and little to no skill at navigating their own emotions. (Check it out here! https://a.co/d/8csRz2B ) We have a gre…

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SARAH COOKE - BACKSTORY, BIAS AND BATMAN 49:32

1+ y ago49:32

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Screenwriter and comic book writer Sarah Cooke talks about her jump from the world of screenwriting to comics, how she weaves representation and inclusivity into her works, and her personal rankings of onscreen Batmans from Adam West to Robert Pattinson. She discusses the process of creating her magic-laced noir comic "No Spell Lasts Forever," and …

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DESI VALENTINE - MUSIC AS A HEALING ART 58:20

1+ y ago58:20

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R&B singer-songwriter Desi Valentine has been popping up everywhere, his songs appearing in the finales of shows like "Suits" and "Bel Air", and his smooth, modern-throwback R&B Soul sound hits us right where we live. But Desi is also a healer and shamanic practitioner, and in this interview, we talk about the unexpected crossover between these two…

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GEEK GIRLS STORY SALON - S1, E2 - LOVE & CHAOS: AUTHOR ANA K WRENN 1:32:07

1+ y ago1:32:07

1:32:07

Jen sits down with author Ana K. Wrenn to talk about her debut novel "Strange Attractors," a psychological thriller/romance with its roots in the much-misunderstood science of chaos theory. Check it out on Amazon at: https://a.co/d/9atwRI2

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GEEK GIRLS STORY SALON - S1, E1 - GOING HOPE-PUNK: SCI-FI AUTHOR SUSAN KAYE QUINN 51:24

1+ y ago51:24

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Jen sits down with Susan Kaye Quinn, author of the "Nothing Is Promised" sci-fi series, to talk about her transition from scientist to storyteller and why she's gone all-in on a relatively new subgenre called "hope-punk." Check out Susan's latest work here and visit her website to read more about her philosophy here. And as always don't forget to l…

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Preparing for Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom with Heeral Chhibber 1:07:23

1+ y ago1:07:23

1:07:23

Preeti is joined by guest and Zelda aficionado Heeral Chhibber to detail all the information it might be good to know before getting into that Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom play on May 12. Heeral takes us through what we should pull from Skyward Sword, Ocarina of Time, Twilight Princess, Wind Waker, Breath of the Wild and how all the games …

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Star Trek: Picard (Episodes 5 - 6), Supernatural, Tears of the Kingdom, and more! 1:21:20

1+ y ago1:21:20

1:21:20

Swapna and Preeti go through the thematic successes of Picard season 3, and dive into all things episodes 5 and 6 (including that legacy Next Generation character's appearance!. They also talk through the new Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gameplay footage (sans spoilers), and gleefully get into some of Swapna's thoughts about season one of …

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Star Trek: Picard (Episodes 3 - 4), The Oscars, and more! 1:29:02

1+ y ago1:29:02

1:29:02

Swapna and Preeti work their way through episodes 3 and 4 of Star Trek: Picard season 3. They also squeal over those Oscar wins for Everything Everywhere All At Once, talk through the Axiom space suit reveal (?), and have feelings about the news of Star Trek: Discovery coming to an end. Potential spoilers if you know episode titles by episode numbe…

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Star Trek: Picard (Episodes 1 - 2), The Mandalorian, Tears of the Kingdom, & more! 1:21:08

1+ y ago1:21:08

1:21:08

This week Swapna and Preeti dive into the first two episodes of Star Trek: Picard's final season. They also dig into that Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom trailer and talk about the How to Train Your Dragon news. Episode Links: Desi Geek Girls patreon: http://www.patreon.com/desigeekgirls Swapna's WIRED column: https://www.wired.com/author/swa…

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Getting Ready for Star Trek: Picard, DC, Jedi: Survivor, Forspoken, and more! 1:03:57

1+ y ago1:03:57

1:03:57

This week Swapna and Preeti dive into some Star Trek episodes to prep for this month's premiere of Star Trek: Picard. They also chat through some of that DC news, go through the 2023 video game slate, including Jedi: Survivor, Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Final Fantasy, and more. Star Trek Episodes discussed: Next Generation: “Elementary,…

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The Rings of Power, NYCC, Gotham Knights & more! 1:16:58

2y ago1:16:58

1:16:58

This week, Swapna and Preeti break down season one of The Rings of Power -- Hot!Sauron weighing heavily on their minds -- dig into some NYCC news (Star Trek, The Wheel of Time), and talk about their experiences with Gotham Knights! Episode Links: Desi Geek Girls patreon: http://www.patreon.com/desigeekgirls Swapna's WIRED column: https://www.wired.…

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Interview: Sandeep Parikh & Jasmine Bhullar, DesiQuest 31:30

2y ago31:30

31:30

Creators, writers, actors, and all around desi geek icons Jasmine Bhullar & Sandeep Parikh stop by the podcast to talk all about DesiQuest. DesiQuest is a high-quality actual play Dungeons & Dragons show featuring an all South Asian cast, Support DesiQuest on Kickstarter Sandeep Parikh is a multidisciplinary entertainer and filmmaker. As an actor h…

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The Rings of Power (1-3), She-Hulk (1-3), D23, and more! 1:57:34

2y ago1:57:34

1:57:34

This week Swapna and Preeti talk through news they're most excited about from Star Trek Day and D23, plus they want to see Danny Pudi's movie RUNNING -- shout out to the Chicago South Asian Film Festival! Then, they talk through the first few episodes of She-Hulk before diving into Tolkien with their indepth discussion of the first three episodes o…

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Ms. Marvel, Andor, and more! 1:06:25

2y ago1:06:25

1:06:25

This week Swapna and Preeti go through the many, many highs (and very minor nitpicks) of Disney+'s Ms. Marvel series. Plus, they dig into the Andor trailer, highlight Thirsty Suitors, and more! Episode links: Islam inspires Ms. Marvel’s show and comics in different ways: https://www.polygon.com/23271779/ms-marvel-islam-context Desi Geek Girls patre…

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Spider-Man's Social Dilemma, SDCC 2022, Star Trek, Marvel, & more! 1:09:38

2+ y ago1:09:38

1:09:38

This week Swapna and Preeti talk about Preeti's book, SPIDER-MAN'S SOCIAL DILEMMA. Then they dive into all that SDCC 2022 news, including: The Dragon Prince season 4, Shazam: Fury of the Gods!, Star Trek, Wakanda Forever, and more! Episode links: SPIDER-MAN'S SOCIAL DILEMMA EVENTS: Print Bookstore, Thursday 7/28: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/reg…

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Interview: Sona Charaipotra, How Maya Got Fierce 18:27

2+ y ago18:27

18:27

Preeti interviews YA Author Sona Charaipotra all about her latest release, HOW MAYA GOT FIERCE. They talk about all the important things: publishing, writing, representation, and of course, FOOD. About the HOW MAYA GOT FIERCE: How Maya Got Fierce (Fiewel & Friends/Macmillan) follows 17-year-old California farm girl Maya, who should be at Cow Camp b…

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Obi-Wan Kenobi, Episodes 3 - 5; Tim Drake, & more! 1:21:13

2+ y ago1:21:13

1:21:13

This week, Swapna and Preeti dive deep into episodes 3 - 5 of Obi Wan on Disney+. There are a lot of feelings about that flashback scene, horror at some of those fights, and in general a lot of (good) stress about where it's going. Also, they talk about disaster characterization, Tim Drake, Peter Parker, Star Trek 4, that Joker 2 news and more. Spo…

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Ms. Marvel, Episode 1! 56:07

2+ y ago56:07

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This week, Swapna and Preeti dive into the premiere of Disney+'s Ms. Marvel! Spoiler alert: they love it. Episode links: Desi Geek Girls patreon: http://www.patreon.com/desigeekgirls Swapna's WIRED column: https://www.wired.com/author/swapna-krishna/ Preorder Signed copy of Spider-Man’s Social Dilemma: https://www.littleshopofstories.com/book/97813…

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Obi Wan Kenobi (Episodes 1 & 2), Star Wars: Celebration, & More! 1:18:08

2+ y ago1:18:08

1:18:08

This week, Swapna and Preeti are all way in on Disney+'s Obi Wan Kenobi. They also chat through the big news out of Star Wars: Celebration, give some light, non-spoilery Ms. Marvel reactions, and talk about the new Thor: Love & Thunder trailer. Plus, Preeti asks Swapna a bunch of questions about her new show on PBS digital: Far Out! Episode links: …

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Star Trek: Picard (Season 2, Eps 9 - 10), the new Obi Wan trailer, & more! 1:11:24

2+ y ago1:11:24

1:11:24

This week, Swapna and Preeti obsess over the Picard & Q journey, and break down all that incredible character work in the last two episodes of Star Trek: Picard season 2. They also talk about the Percy Jackson casting, that horrible Saved by the Bell reboot news, and the last Obi Wan trailer. Episode links: Episodic links: Erasing the Orientalist y…

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Star Trek: Picard (Season 2, episodes 6 - 8), Thor: Love & Thunder, The Batman, and more! 59:04

2+ y ago59:04

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This week Swapna and Preeti go all in on Picard, Season 2 with a deep dive into Jean-Luc's trajectory and Q's in episodes 6 - 8. They also discuss the Thor: Love & Thunder trailer, that Percy Jackson casting news, The Batman, and more. Picard discussion is full of spoilers for the episodes listed from the get go. Desi Geek Girls patreon: http://www…

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Star Trek: Picard (Season 2, episodes 3 - 5), Moon Knight, Bridgerton, & more! 1:12:58

2+ y ago1:12:58

1:12:58

This week Swapna and Preeti dig into episodes 3 - 5 of Star Trek: Picard's second season, are very into Moon Knight's premiere episode, get into Bridgerton season 2, Young Justice season 4's mid-season return, and more! Spoilers throughout the conversation for Picard & Moon Knight. Episode links: Desi Geek Girls patreon: http://www.patreon.com/desi…

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Spider-Man: No Way Home, Ms. Marvel, & more! 1:32:40

2+ y ago1:32:40

1:32:40

Swapna and Preeti go all in on Spider-Man: No Way Home, cry their way through the Ms. Marvel trailer, and more. Spoilers throughout for Spider-Man: No Way Home! Desi Geek Girls patreon: http://www.patreon.com/desigeekgirls Swapna's WIRED column: https://www.wired.com/author/swapna-krishna/ Preorder Spider-Man’s Social Dilemma: https://www.printbook…

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