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Hard N.O.C. LifeDiamonds Aren't Forever, After AllHard NOC Life is on hiatus, but Keith needed to talk about Diamond Comic Distributors filing for bankruptcy last week, so he asked his former colleague -- and OG NOC -- William Bruce West to come on the pod and talk about their time at the company, why they aren't celebrating its demise like some are, and what the future holds for comics. Read West Week Ever here: http://williambrucewest.com/ Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah Read Unicorn vs. Pegasus on Kindle Vella: https://amzn.to/3x...
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Hard N.O.C. LifeRevenge of the SixthIt's still Star Wars Day on Hard NOC Life! Dominic and Keith celebrate the combination of AAPI Heritage Month and new Star Wars content via the latest Acolyte trailer. Keith also explains why "Revenge of the Fifth" makes zero sense when "Sixth" is the better pun. They also share their initial reactions to the first look at David Corenswet as Superman. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli...
2024-05-0645 minHard N.O.C. LifeAcross the SnyderverseOn this condensed episode of Hard NOC Life, we're sharing the audio from Dominic's interviews with Zack Snyder and the cast of Rebel Moon: Part 2 -- The Scargiver. But first, Keith has some thoughts about Pearl Jam's new album, Atarashii Gakko's Coachella breakout, and why Michael Jordan's Playground is his favorite Snyderverse destination. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all of the podcasts in the Hard NOC Media family on Apple...
2024-04-2228 minHard N.O.C. LifeAt CinemaCon, a Harley is BornDominic returns to Hard NOC Life to tell Keith about his interviews with Zack Snyder and the cast of Rebel Moon: Part 2 -- The Scargiver. Before that, though, the two share their thoughts on CinemaCon and the trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all of the podcasts in the Hard NOC Media family on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, NPR One, and Spotify! Support us on GoFundMe a...
2024-04-1643 min
Hard N.O.C. LifeYou're a Wonder, WonderConAfter spending the weekend at WonderCon, Dominic is back on Hard NOC Life. He tells Keith his time at the convention representing 12 Valentines, and meeting Gail Simone. Then, they talk about how Ghostbusters discourse in 2016 foreshadowed the current pop culture climate. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah the current pop culture climate. Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Try it FREE! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/4058705/1001331/3065 This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at...
2024-04-0157 min
Hard N.O.C. LifeBuilding a 'House of Ninjas' with Creator Dave BoyleOn a special Hard NOC Life, Keith chats with the creator, writer, and director of Netflix's House of Ninjas. They talk about the journey from indie film to the top of the streaming giant and how he has been a champion of centering Asian and Asian American narratives in his work. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Try it FREE! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/4058705/1001331/3065 This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and...
2024-03-2541 min
Hard N.O.C. LifeFields of SteelOn a new episode of Hard NOC Life, Keith has to process his feelings about Justin Fields being traded to Pittsburgh before he and Dominic discuss the re-release of each Spider-Man film and what's next for DC Studios. Then, Keith explains how Atarashii Gakko got him excited for a new Ghostbusters movie, and Dom gives a 12 Valentines update on a Suicide Squad song. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Try it FREE! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/4058705/1001331/3065 This episode is...
2024-03-1855 minHard N.O.C. LifeFrom Musical Theater to the Oscars with Erin QuillHard NOC Life looks back at the highs and lows from last night's Oscars ceremony with Avenue Q original cast member, Erin Quill! She joins Keith and Dominic to discuss their favorite moments from the telecast and what role this year's big movie musicals like Wicked and Joker (allegedly) might play in next year's show. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah Follow Erin on her blog, The Fairy Princess Diaries: https://fairyprincessdiaries.com/ Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Try it FREE...
2024-03-111h 01Hard N.O.C. Life'Superman' BeginsThis week on Hard NOC Life, Keith is excited about the start of production on James Gunn film formerly known as Superman: Legacy. And Dominic shares his takeaways from the weekend's box office champ, Dune: Part Two and what Gail Simone thinks about his Secret Six-inspired song. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Try it FREE! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/4058705/1001331/3065 This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your...
2024-03-0558 minHard N.O.C. LifeAll the Asians on NetflixOn a new Hard NOC Life, Keith and Dominic talk about Awkwafina grand marshalling San Francisco's Lunar New Year parade and the current state of Asian American representation in media, especially the rash of new shows on Netflix like Avatar: The Last Airbender and House of Ninjas! Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Try it FREE! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/4058705/1001331/3065 This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your...
2024-02-2747 minHard N.O.C. LifeIt's Clobberin' Nostalgia TimeKeith and Dominic are back and so are some of your favorite childhood Marvel Memories! For the Boomers, Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four announcement was dripping with '60s sentimentality. Meanwhile, Millennials were mesmerized by the X-Men '97 teaser. Naturally, it'll require a couple of Gen X-ers to break down what it all means! Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Try it FREE! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/4058705/1001331/3065 This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10...
2024-02-1959 minHard N.O.C. LifeDeadpool v Super Bowl Dawn of LoganKeith helps Dominic process his feelings about the 49ers losing Super Bowl LVIII to the Kansas City Chiefs. Then they process their feelings about the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer, as well as some other ads from the big game, before Dom debuts a snippet from his next musical project. Help Dominic crowdfund 12 Valentines: https://ko-fi.com/dommah Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Try it FREE! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/4058705/1001331/3065 This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on...
2024-02-1359 minHard N.O.C. Life'Suicide Squad' Kill the Gaming DiscourseDominic has thoughts about the discourse surrounding the recent release of Rocksteady Games' Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League video game. He explains to Keith why he thinks it's one of the best games ever made, despite the negative reviews it's received. Reade more of Dom's takes on SS:KTJL here and here. Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Try it FREE! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/4058705/1001331/3065 This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at h...
2024-02-0559 minHard N.O.C. LifeNFL Playoffs (NOC's Version)Keith and Dominic recap Championship Sunday of the NFL Playoffs, as the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers advance to Super Bowl LVIII. That's right, Hard NOC Life is a sportsball podcast now! Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Stream Super Bowl LVIII on Paramount+. Try it FREE! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/4058705/1001331/3065 This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli.com/hardnoc All this and more on Hard...
2024-01-291h 14Hard N.O.C. LifeHappy X-Men (Strike is Over)Hard NOC Life is back! Keith gets the band back together as Dominic and Britney break down The Marvels, Loki Season 2, and what was nerd poppin' when they were on hiatus. Later, Keith is joined by Broadway star James Monroe Iglehart to discuss his latest role in Spamalot and what theater has in common with pro wrestling. Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Get lost in new seasons and new series you won't find anywhere else on Paramount+. Try it FREE! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/4058705/1001331/3065 This episode is also...
2023-11-131h 33Hard N.O.C. LifeThe NOC Tenth Anniversary SpecialTo celebrate a decade since the launch of The Nerds of Color and the Hard NOC Life podcast, Keith is joined by Dominic, Lauren, OG NOC Jason, (and a special cameo by Shawn!) to reflect on the last ten years of Nerd Pop. For a limited time, buy the retro NOC logo design at our TeePublic store! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/49873455-retro-noc-logo?ref_id=2827 Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Get lost in new seasons and new series you won't find anywhere else on Paramount+. Try it FREE! https://paramountplus.qfl...
2023-08-281h 02Hard N.O.C. LifeMega Ran Opens Up 'Buddy's Magic Toy Box'Keith welcomes official Friend of the NOC, Mega Ran back to the podcast to celebrate the release of his forthcoming children's album, Buddy's Magic Toy Box. After catching up a bit, including a brief recap of his recent trip to Comic-Con, they discuss how becoming a new father, and a background in education, inspired his next album. Keith also gushes about his last album, Live 95, and the crossover similarities between jocks and nerds. Ran also shares how the song "Tractor Beam" led to being part of Kevin Smith's inner circle. Hard NOC Life is brought...
2023-07-3132 minHard N.O.C. LifeSNIKT Peek at Wolverine in 'Deadpool III'Keith and Britney are back for a new Hard NOC Life. On today's episode, they break down all the news coming out of the Deadpool III set, including Jennifer Garner's return as Elektra and Hugh Jackman's comic-accurate Wolverine costume! Later, they review the latest episode of Secret Invasion and Britney shares her thoughts on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny before a lengthy conversation about the end of the summer blockbuster. Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Get lost in new seasons and new series you won't find anywhere else on P...
2023-07-1047 minHard N.O.C. LifeArtificial Invasion with Jamie NoguchiKeith and Britney welcome fellow NOC podcaster and comic book artist Jamie Noguchi to Hard NOC Life! Jamie is here to explain what's wrong with the A.I. opening credits to Secret Invasion. They also break down James Gunn's choices for Clark and Lois in the upcoming DC Universe reboot, Superman: Legacy. Later, Keith grills Britney about Fall Out Boy's "We Didn't Start the Fire" cover before Jamie extolls the virtues of colonoscopies and Keith shouts out more Super projects including the Superman & Lois finale and the My Adventures with Superman premiere. Hard NOC Life i...
2023-07-0358 minHard N.O.C. Life'The Flash' Flop ParadoxAfter a dismal box office start, The Flash came crashing down even more this weekend. Keith and Britney pick up the pieces and figure out what went wrong at Warner Bros. and why DC just can't ever seem to get anything right. Later, they break down the first episode of Disney+'s new MCU series, Secret Invasion. All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Get lost in new seasons and new series you won't find anywhere else on Paramount+. Try it FREE! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/4058705/1001331/3065
2023-06-2657 minHard N.O.C. LifeIs 'The Flash' Better Than Ezra?A couple weeks ago, we brought you a non-spoiler review of The Flash on our YouTube channel. Now that the movie is out, Keith and Swara dig into all of the spoilers and top secret cameos they couldn't divulge before on this week's Hard NOC Life! Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Get lost in new seasons and new series you won't find anywhere else on Paramount+. Try it FREE! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/4058705/1001331/3065 This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and F...
2023-06-1955 minHard N.O.C. Life'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' Maximizes the FranchiseOn Hard NOC Life, Keith and Britney roll out a review of the latest Transformers film, Rise of the Beasts. Britney also celebrates the 30th anniversary of Jurassic Park, while Keith previews The Flash. Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Get lost in new seasons and new series you won't find anywhere else on Paramount+. Try it FREE! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/4058705/1001331/3065 This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli.com/hardnoc
2023-06-1238 minHard N.O.C. LifeAcross the Spoiler-VerseOn this Hard NOC Life, Britney brings special guest host Liam King, lead singer of the bands STMNTS and Again in May for a spoiler-filled review of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Get lost in new seasons and new series you won't find anywhere else on Paramount+. Try it FREE! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/4058705/1001331/3065 This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli.com/hardnoc ...
2023-06-0537 minHard N.O.C. LifeGone in 'The Flash'On this episode of Hard NOC Life, Keith and special guest host Swara break down the series finale of The Flash and the end of the Arrowverse. For the first time in over two decades, The CW will not feature any superhero programming in its fall lineup. Swara also shares his thoughts on Disney's remake of The Little Mermaid. In Nerd Poppin, Swara recommends Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai and Keith mourns the passing of Tina Turner. Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Get lost in new seasons and new series you...
2023-05-2932 minHard N.O.C. LifeStreaming to the MaxOn the eve of the launch of Max, Keith and Britney use this episode of Hard NOC Life to look at the changing streaming landscape and the real reason why studios are deleting content off their services. Hint: it's so they don't have to pay people their worth. Which is why the writers -- and maybe soon the actors -- are striking in the first place. Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Get lost in new seasons and new series you won't find anywhere else on Paramount+. Try it FREE! https://paramountplus.qflm.net...
2023-05-2232 minHard N.O.C. LifeWaiting for 'Superman' Casting RumorsIn this truncated episode of Hard NOC Life, Keith and Britney break down the rumored casting list for James Gunn's upcoming Superman: Legacy. Then in #NerdPoppin, Keith reveals how the Chicago Bears got him to finally start watching The Bear on FX. Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Get lost in new seasons and new series you won't find anywhere else on Paramount+. Try it FREE! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/4058705/1001331/3065 This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your...
2023-05-1533 minHard N.O.C. LifeGunn's Goodbye to the 'Guardians'Keith and Britney welcome Mike Manalo back to Hard NOC Life to discuss his review of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and reflect on his conversations with the film's lead hero and villain, Chris Pratt and Chukwudi Iwuji. Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Get lost in new seasons and new series you won't find anywhere else on Paramount+. Try it FREE! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/4058705/1001331/3065 This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli.com...
2023-05-0843 minHard N.O.C. Life'The Flash' Get Nuts + Emma Thompson Loves The NOCKeith welcomes Swara back to the podcast to dish on his recent interview with the legendary Emma Thompson and her new movie, What's Love Got to Do With It. They also break down the latest Flash and Transformers trailers, plus the nightmare fuel that is The Little Mermaid's "live action" animals. Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Get lost in new seasons and new series you won't find anywhere else on Paramount+. Try it FREE! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/4058705/1001331/3065 This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code...
2023-05-0133 minHard N.O.C. Life'Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant'On another special episode of Hard NOC Life, Keith sits down with documentary filmmaker and co-founder of the Asian American Writer's Workship, Curtis Chin, to discuss his new memoir, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant, which will be available in bookstores everywhere this October. Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant is available for pre-order here: https://amzn.to/3JOkdES Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Get lost in new seasons and new series you won't find anywhere else on Paramount+. Try it FREE! https://paramountplus.qflm...
2023-04-1037 minHard N.O.C. LifeDe La Soul is Not DeadOn this special episode of Hard NOC Life, Shawn Taylor returns to join Keith as they look back at the legacy of De La Soul, one month after the group's entire catalog was finally released to streaming platforms and a new generation of hip-hop fans. Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Get lost in new seasons and new series you won't find anywhere else on Paramount+. Try it FREE! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/4058705/1001331/3065 This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free S...
2023-04-0340 minHard N.O.C. Life'Shazam' Fury of the PodOn this episode of Hard NOC Life, Keith and Britney say the magic word while breaking down the latest DCEU entry, Shazam! Fury of the Gods and its place in the dysfunctional DC Movie Universe(s). Britney also shares her thoughts on last week's Academy Awards and the latest episode of The Mandalorian. Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Get lost in new seasons and new series you won't find anywhere else on Paramount+. Try it FREE! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/4058705/1001331/3065 This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code...
2023-03-2046 minHard N.O.C. LifeAward TourOn Hard NOC Life, Keith and Britney take a look at how Everything Everywhere All at Once is doing during the current awards season on its way to the Oscars ceremony in March. Hard NOC Life is brought to you by Paramount+. Get lost in new seasons and new series you won't find anywhere else on Paramount+. Try it FREE! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/4058705/1001331/3065 This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli.com/hardnoc
2023-02-2729 minHard N.O.C. Life288. The NOC Says, IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT THE CRITICS THINK... about 'Black Adam'This week, Britney and Dominic are out, so Keith brought in his brother Raymond to review Dwayne Johnson's first foray into superhero films, Black Adam and incorporate as many WWF Attitude-era Rock catchphrases as possible. They also talk about Henry Cavill's future as Superman... for some reason. This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go.goli.com/hardnoc All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all of...
2022-10-2457 minHard N.O.C. Life273. Happy Colonizer CotillionKeith and Dominic are still off, so Brother Nate is back with Britney to share the latest news from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and break down the latest Ms. Marvel on this Fourth of July edition of Hard NOC Life. Friends of the NOC get their first month of podcast hosting for free when they sign up at https://libsyn.com and use the code FRIEND Get a FREE one-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND five FREE travel packs with your first purchase of Athletic Greens by visiting https://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING ...
2022-07-041h 06Hard N.O.C. Life266. One Year of the 'Shelf Conscious' Action Figure PodcastExactly one year ago, Keith launched the latest addition to the Hard NOC Media podcast family: Shelf Conscious. To celebrate that anniversary, we're sharing that initial episode -- featuring fellow NOC toy collector William Bruce West -- here on the Hard NOC Life feed. Get a FREE one-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND five FREE travel packs with your first purchase of Athletic Greens by visiting https://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING This episode is also sponsored by Goli. Use the code HARDNOC to get 10% off and Free Shipping on your order at https://go...
2022-05-161h 04Hard N.O.C. Life227. 'Snake Eyes' Speaks (with Henry Golding)Keith is solo on Hard NOC Life this week as he talks to Snake Eyes star, Henry Golding from an interview recorded in May (for this article). Then, he's joined by FDI Cast's Jamie Noguchi and Brandon Chalmers, plus fellow NOC, Will West to share their instant reactions at a private Snake Eyes screening this weekend before Keith offers some extended thoughts on the movie he's been waiting 40 years for. All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all of the podcasts in the Hard...
2021-07-2621 minHard N.O.C. Life218. Hard NOC Life: The Animated SeriesDominic, Britney, and Keith break down all of the recently announced animated series, including a slate of DC series on HBO Max and a trio of Asian American-led series on Netflix. They also discuss Kevin Feige's revelation that whitewashing is bad, and Dominic speaks with author Claire Light about her upcoming book, Monkey Around, and the pop culture relevance of the Monkey King. What's Nerd Poppin': Barbie-branded makeup, Asian Americans on the pop charts, and Marvel Legends action figures! All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and...
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Noc KsięgarńKsiążka na nieprzespaną noc. Seria powieści Jorna Liera Horsta. Podcast literacki Big Book Cafe (odcinek specjalny)Odcinek Specjalny #3 JORN LIER HORST – seria 14 książek O WILLIAMIE WISTINGU czyli książka na bezsenną noc! Podcast literacki Big Book Cafe Książka w pięć pytań i pięć minut Odcinek specjalny. Z okazji Nocy Księgarń 2020, czyli drugiego ogólnopolskiego festiwalu księgarń i czytelników, prezentujemy książkę, która nie pozwoli Wam zasnąć.
Szefowa naszego centrum literackiego – Anna Król jest poważną konsumentką kryminałów i thrillerów. Połyka je całymi seriami. Tak jak swoje ulubione książki o Williamie Wistingu, norweskim śledczym z Larviku. W powieściach kryminalnych zakochała się późno – dlaczego i co ją przekonało? C...
2020-11-1912 min
Noc KsięgarńKsiążka na nieprzespaną noc. "Sapiens" Yuval Noah Harari. Podcast literacki Big Book Cafe (odcinek specjalny)Odcinek Specjalny Podcastu literackiego Big Book Cafe # 2 HOMO SAPIENS. OD ZWIERZĄT DO BOGÓW Yuval Noah Harari czyli książka na bezsenną noc! Podcast literacki Big Book Cafe Książka w pięć pytań i pięć minut Odcinek specjalny. Z okazji Nocy Księgarń 2020, czyli drugiego ogólnopolskiego festiwalu księgarń i czytelników, prezentujemy książkę, która nie pozwoli Wam zasnąć.
Szefowa naszej księgarni – legendarna księgarka Julka opowiada o jednej z najpopularniejszych i najważniejszych książek ostatnich lat. Jakim cudem homo sapiens przejął władzę nad światem, co o tym zdecydowało i dlaczego nasz gatunek wyewoluował t...
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Noc KsięgarńKsiążka na nieprzespaną noc. "Jesień" Ali Smith. Podcast literacki Big Book Cafe (odcinek specjalny)Odcinek Specjalny Podcastu literackiego Big Book Cafe # 1 NOC KSIĘGARŃ „JESIEŃ” - ALI SMITH, czyli książka na nieprzespaną noc! Podcast literacki Big Book Cafe Książka w pięć pytań i pięć minut
Odcinek specjalny. Z okazji Nocy Księgarń 2020, czyli drugiego ogólnopolskiego festiwalu księgarń i czytelników, prezentujemy książkę, która nie pozwoli Wam zasnąć. Bartek Kamiński, specjalista od promocji i komunikacji w Big Book Cafe, zawsze trzyma rękę na pulsie wydawniczych nowości. Na bezsenną noc wybrał wydaną właśnie w Polsce „Jesień” Ali Smith. Pytania zadaje Julia Rzemek, kierująca autorską księgarnią w Big Book Ca...
2020-11-1911 minHard N.O.C. LifeBonus: Drawing Marvel Representation in Pop Culture, Presented by ScholasticHard NOC Life is still on hiatus; however, we have an exciting bonus episode to bring you! Last week, Keith was asked to moderate a panel as part of Scholastic's "Power of Story" speaker series. Two artists, Eric Wilkerson and Pablo Leon, speak about the important of representation in comics and children's lit. You can also watch the original panel on Scholastic's YouTube channel and Facebook. All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all of the podcasts in the Hard NOC Media...
2020-10-0547 minHard N.O.C. LifeBonus: 'Hamilton' as Fan-Fiction (From 2016)Hard NOC Life will go on a brief hiatus as we prepare for our landmark 200th episode. However, in honor of the streaming debut of Hamilton on Disney+, we're digging into the archives to bring you this conversation of the musical phenomenon. Back in November 2016, we recorded a live edition of Hard NOC Life from the NOC Reading Lounge at CTRL+ALT — the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center's pop-up culture lab in the former Pearl River Mart location in SoHo. Hamilton superfans Constance Gibbs, Kendra James, and Kevin T. Morales joined Keith to nerd out over the sm...
2020-07-0342 minHard N.O.C. Life199. Batman Pride ForeverOn the last Hard NOC Life of Pride Month, Shawn, Dominic, and Keith re-contextualize Joel Schumacher's contributions to the legacy of Batman. In the wake of Schumacher's passing, the hosts look back at the late director's mid-90s Batman sequels with a new lens. Was the negative reaction to the Schumacher era the beginnings of the toxic fandom that permeates the internet today? How much of that backlash was couched in (cis male) homophobia due to the films' (not-so-subtle) queer subtext? In addition, they look at the character's inherent adaptability and why multiple interpretations of Batman is a...
2020-06-2959 minHard N.O.C. Life198. Virtual Con SeasonFrom Comic-Con at Home to DC FanDome, on Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Keith discuss the transition to a virtual con season this summer. They also talk about the trend of political books aping pop culture for their titles (looking at you, John Bolton) and the recent PS5 event and confusion about the Spider-Man: Miles Morales game. Nerd poppin' this week: John Boyega Rebel Leader (and a possible Attack the Block sequel) and the anniversaries of several Batman movies. All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and...
2020-06-2259 minHard N.O.C. Life197. Lynn Chen 'Will Make You Mine'This week on Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Keith are joined by the writer, director, producer, and star of I Will Make You Mine, Lynn Chen! After eight years, the Surrogate Valentine trilogy is complete thanks to Lynn's determination, and the backing of dozens of Kickstarters. Now available to stream on every digital platform, as well as for purchase on blu-ray and DVD, Lynn tells the guys how she convinced Dave Boyle to take over the reins and her experience as a first-time filmmaker. Before Lynn, joins, Keith and Dom discuss DC Comics' split with Diamond, the...
2020-06-1556 minHard N.O.C. Life195. DC Celebrates APA Heritage Month with Gene Yang, Sarah Kuhn, and Minh LêOn a special Asian Pacific American Heritage Month edition of Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Keith are joined by a trio of authors -- Gene Luen Yang, Sarah Kuhn, and Minh Lê -- who all have AAPI-themed graphic novels out now from DC Comics! In just the last few months, DC Comics has published a series of middle-grade and YA-focused graphic novels that not only appeal to new comics readers, but also feature Asian American characters in the lead. Yang's Superman Smashes the Klan, Kuhn's Shadow of the Batgirl, and Minh Lê's Green Lantern: Legacy -- no...
2020-05-251h 15Hard N.O.C. Life194. The Lin-Mando Takeover of Disney+On Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Keith welcome Lauren Lola -- who took a moment out of her busy CAAMFest schedule -- to talk about Hamilton and Mandalorian season 2 coming to Disney+. Over the last few weeks, Disney+ announcements have turned the nerd world upside down. In addition to all of the casting news surrounding season 2 of The Mandalorian -- namely, Rosario Dawson, Temuera Morrison, and Katie Sackhoff potentially bringing animated characters to live action -- the Mouse House also announced exclusive streaming rights to the filmed version of Broadway's Hamilton which was originally scheduled for a...
2020-05-1858 minHard N.O.C. Life193. Concluded, 'The Clone Wars' HaveOn Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Keith discuss the end of Star Wars: The Clone Wars on Disney+ and how it re-contextualizes the prequel trilogy for the better. Before diving in to the Clone Wars finale, they discuss Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez adding to her NOC cred by her recent embrace of Animal Crossing. What's #NerdPoppin this week: Dominic reminisces about Into the Badlands on the anniversary of its series finale, and Keith talks about being part of a webinar about getting out the vote created by the 2020 Project. All this and more on Hard NOC Life...
2020-05-1138 minHard N.O.C. Life192. Zoom NOC LifeThis week's Hard NOC Life is the most ambitious crossover event in history as Dominic, Shawn, and Keith welcome a vast array of friends of the pod for probably the longest episode in the show's existence. Joining the regulars on Zoom for this special event are NOC contributors Lauren, Raymond, and Jason (plus NOC cub reporter Emi), Black Girls Create co-founders Bayana and Robyn, Middle Geeks co-host Swara, Fuckin' Do It Cast co-host Jamie, and special guest from the For All Nerds podcast, DJ BenHaMeen! Be prepared for extended discussions on fandom in a post-virus...
2020-05-041h 54Hard N.O.C. Life191. We Love The '90sThis week on Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Keith take a time machine to the 1990s and discuss Bobby Brown's Ghostbusters 2 opus, new jack swing, and the Chicago Bulls documentary, The Last Dance. First, they debate the merits of Ghostbusters II and Bobby Brown's singular theme song before breaking down the Instagram Live battle between Babyface and Teddy Riley. Speaking of that VERZUZ battle, they also question the tendency to pit two factions against one another and turning fandom into sports. Speaking of sports, since Keith has been obsessed with ESPN's Michael Jordan documentary, he revisits his r...
2020-04-2745 minHard N.O.C. Life190. 'Dune' and the Post-Virus FutureThis week on Hard NOC Life, Dominic schools Keith on Dune mythology as they attempt to predict what the post-coronavirus world will look like. They also dive into the Spider-Man movie debate from twitter, with Dom once again coming to the defense of the Marc Webb-directed Amazing movies. Speaking of Spider-Man directors, they also discuss the rumor that Sam Raimi is taking the reins of Doctor Strange 2 and why horror directors make good superhero movies. Finally, what's #NerdPoppin for Dominic is reading Ta-Nehisi Coates last run on the Black Panther books and for Keith, it's blowing his s...
2020-04-2036 minHard N.O.C. Life186. 'Birds of Prey' and the Fantabulous Isolation of Self QuarantineThis week on Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Keith are joined by fashion photographer and Birds of Prey superfan Lauren Nakao Winn. Back in February, Lauren's Birds of Prey twitter appreciation thread went viral when it was retweeted by Cathy Yan. Now that the entire world has gone viral with COVID-19, Warner Bros. is releasing Birds of Prey on digital this Tuesday -- months earlier than previously planned -- so Lauren joins the crew to share her thoughts on Birds of Prey and the state of pop culture in a time of coronavirus. Also, check out our P...
2020-03-2352 minHard N.O.C. Life185. Reflections on the CoronapocalypseThis week on Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Keith continue to discuss how Coronavirus is upending the nerd pop landscape. For the next several weeks, life across the globe is changing fundamentally, and pop culture is no different. From the suspension of pro sports to the indefinite delay of blockbuster movie releases, the hosts discuss the impact COVID-19 is having and how they're coping. One of those big movie delays, of course, is Disney's Mulan remake. Even though the film isn't coming out for a while, they dig into some of the controversies behind the film's production...
2020-03-1649 minHard N.O.C. Life184. No Time to Go ViralThis week on Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Keith discuss the effect Coronavirus panic has had on the nerd pop landscape. Since the episode was recorded on Friday afternoon, events such as Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle and South by Southwest in Austin have been indefinitely postponed. MGM has moved the opening of the anticipated 007 movie, No Time to Die, from April to November, and theaters around the globe are shutting their doors while the epidemic spreads. Meanwhile, Asian Americans are having to find ways to deal with the anti-Asian racism that's spreading faster than the...
2020-03-0944 minHard N.O.C. Life183. The Episode IX That Could Have BeenThis week on Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Keith dig deeper into the leaked script for the original version of Star Wars Episode IX. First, the hosts consider Lucasfilm's latest storytelling initiative, Star Wars: The High Republic and what it means for the future of the franchise. Then, they spend the rest of the podcast discussing details from Colin Trevorrow's original take on Episode IX, titled Duel of the Fates. After having read the script themselves, they each long for the movie we could have -- or should have -- gotten instead of the film that was ul...
2020-03-021h 01Hard N.O.C. Life182. Toy Fair and What's Nerd Poppin'Shawn returns to once again join Dominic and Keith to talk about what's #NerdPoppin, this week on Hard NOC Life! The hosts catch up on what they've been nerding out about. Of course, these leads to a brief discussion about the Birds of Prey movie because that's all this podcast wants to talk about. Then Shawn discusses the launch of John Jennings' Megascope imprint for Abrams, as well as DC Comics' Superman Heroes #1, before Keith and Dominic enter an extended discussion about Toy Fair, which Dominic attended last year, and Keith's unhealthy action figure habit. Also, Cassandra...
2020-02-2456 minHard N.O.C. Life181. Sir Gawain and The Dark KnightThis week on Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Keith continue their discussion of Birds of Prey and share their thoughts on Robert Pattinson as Batman. Later, Friend of the NOC Preeti Chhibber returns to the show to talk about a couple of new Dev Patel movie trailers. The hosts continue to heap praise upon Cathy Yan's sort of retitled Birds of Prey while digging in to some of the criticisms levied against the film, including its depiction of Cassandra Cain. Then, they break down Matt Reeves' The Batman tease allowing Keith to explain his favorite moments in...
2020-02-171h 02Hard N.O.C. Life180. 'Birds of Prey' and a Fantabulous Night at the OscarsOn a brand new episode of Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Keith celebrate the best DC movie ever made, Birds of Prey (that's right, we said it!) Dominic explains why BoP is the Asian American superhero movie he's always wanted while Keith battles against many of the criticisms against the film. They also try to understand why the movie didn't resonate with the moviegoing audience and why that's fueling some bad faith arguments on the internet. They also celebrate Parasite's historic Oscar wins. All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your scr...
2020-02-1154 minHard N.O.C. Life179. Welcome to the Cassandra Cain-aissanceWith Birds of Prey ready to break box office records, and a brand new YA graphic novel from DC Comics, the shadow of Cassandra Cain descends upon a brand new episode of Hard NOC Life! Dominic and Keith share their excitement for this weekend's premiere of Birds of Prey in theaters by recounting their favorite Asian Batgirl stories. Then, Keith sits down with novelist Sarah Kuhn, author of the Heroine Complex series, to discuss writing Shadow of the Batgirl, and realizing her dream to write a Cassandra Cain Batgirl story. All this and more on Ha...
2020-02-0453 minHard N.O.C. Life178. Engaging with 'Star Trek: Picard'On a new episode of Hard NOC Life, Dominic, Shawn, and Keith return to the Final Frontier and review the CBS All Access Original Series, Star Trek: Picard. Before they dive into their thoughts on Picard, the crew share some news -- Shawn just completed the sixth annual Black Comix Arts Festival in San Francisco, while Dominic gives an update on the podcast, Occupy Me. Then they get into more info about the leaked details from Colin Trevorrow's Episode IX script, including the concept art. This naturally leads to a discussion about JJ Abrams and his film-making st...
2020-01-281h 02Hard N.O.C. Life177. Podcast on Infinite EarthsIt's a Post-Crisis Hard NOC Life this week as Dominic and Keith break down the epic, five-episode crossover on The CW. Last week, The CW pulled off one of the most improbable events in recent memory. Mashing up five different superhero shows (six, counting Black Lightning), the annual crossover event not only tied all of the CW-verse shows into a single universe, it also canonized nearly every live action incarnation of DC Comics characters from across the decades. The CW was basically able to pull off the DC Cinematic Multiverse that Keith has been championing for years...
2020-01-2058 minHard N.O.C. Life176. Oscar Snubs and Super VillainsOn Hard NOC Life this week, Dominic and Keith share their thoughts on the Academy Award nominations and break down the latest superhero movie trailers. Since Hollywood is obsessed with reboots, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences decided to reboot "Oscars So White" after a couple years of progress. And while Black Panther broke the superhero glass ceiling last year, the Academy's love for Joker feels a little retrograde. Still, if you were an actor of color or a female director, chances are you weren't invited to the Oscar party. After the awards talk, the...
2020-01-1450 minHard N.O.C. Life175. Star Wars EndgameHard NOC Life is back and all-new for 2020! Dominic and Keith return to wrap up their tour through the galaxy far, far away by sharing their thoughts on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Instead of breaking down the film's plotholes and shortcomings, they decide to compare and contrast Rise of Skywalker to other 2019 pop cultural landmarks. Jumping off a recent post by Keith, they examine how TROS and Watchmen on HBO share a lot of overlap in approach, if not execution. Similarly, Rise is the culmination of a nine-movie saga, but was it as effective as...
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Southern Fried AsianJamie Noguchi | DCHappy Holidays! Not only is it Christmastime, but this is also Jamie Noguchi week on Hard NOC Media! Before he appears on a special Rise of Skywalker focused edition of Hard NOC Life, Jamie is also Keith's guest on this month's Southern Fried Asian. Jamie and Keith start by negotiating the southern bona fides of the DC-Maryland-Virginia region, otherwise known as "The DMV" (1:15). Jamie then reflects on what it was like growing up in Montgomery County in a less-than-diverse school (5:30), how nerd culture went from being welcoming to being toxic (8:30), and when he started to interrogate his...
2019-12-1856 minHard N.O.C. Life173. The Last Rogue Force Awakens One Solo JediWith Rise of Skywalker and the end of the Skywalker Saga at the end of the month to look forward to, Hard NOC Life is going to be a Star Wars podcast for the month of December. Because there aren't enough Star Wars podcasts on the internet! Each week, Dominic and Keith will be breaking down a different trilogy that make up the beloved Star Wars franchise. This week, they are joined by Britney Monae to break down the Star Wars films in the Disney canon. Well, that's what they were going to do. Instead, the episode i...
2019-12-1659 minHard N.O.C. Life172. Return of a New Empire Strikes the Jedi Hope BackWith Rise of Skywalker and the end of the Skywalker Saga at the end of the month to look forward to, Hard NOC Life is going to be a Star Wars podcast for the month of December. Because there aren't enough Star Wars podcasts on the internet! Each week, Dominic and Keith will be breaking down a different trilogy that make up the beloved Star Wars franchise. This week, they rewind the clock four decades to 1977 and the film that started it all! How did Star Wars change the movie industry and the way movies are marketed...
2019-12-091h 17Hard N.O.C. Life171. The Phantom Attack of the Sith Menace Revenge ClonesWith Rise of Skywalker and the end of the Skywalker Saga at the end of the month to look forward to, Hard NOC Life is going to be a Star Wars podcast for the month of December. Because there aren't enough Star Wars podcasts on the internet! Each week, Dominic and Keith will be breaking down a different trilogy that make up the beloved Star Wars franchise. And because they decided to go in numerical order instead of chronological order, they're starting with Episodes I-III, otherwise known as the Prequels. How excited were they to return to...
2019-12-0258 minHard N.O.C. Life170. Fancasting the ImpeachmentFor the last two weeks, the most riveting show on television was actually the impeachment hearings. So naturally, Dominic and Keith convened an episode of Hard NOC Life to talk all about it. In addition to an analysis of the hearings, both the real one and the Bizarro World one -- as well as the Democratic Debate one-off in the middle of everything -- they also take a shot at fancasting the major players like Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, Ambassador Gordon Sondland, and Dr. Fiona Hill, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. All...
2019-11-2547 minHard N.O.C. Life169. 'The Mandalorian is Not MaclunkyDominic and Keith weigh the pros and cons of Disney+ and review The Mandalorian on this week's Hard NOC Life. Before they get into the first ever live action Star Wars series, Keith and Dominic reveal their first non-Mando watches on Disney+, which both still included Star Wars content. In addition to the Fox Fanfare returning to the classic trilogies, they also try to figure out what "maclunky" means in yet another tweak to the Han/Greedo scene in A New Hope. Keith also goes on another rant about HBO Max after reading about Warner Bros.' r...
2019-11-181h 01Hard N.O.C. Life168. Jamie Noguchi's 'Dark Fate'On a special Hard NOC Media crossover, Jamie Noguchi of the Fuckin' Do It Cast joins Keith on Hard NOC Life to figure out why Terminator: Dark Fate failed at the box office. In what is arguably the best Terminator movie since 1991's T2, Dark Fate still failed to register at the box office. Since Keith and Jamie were big fans of the movie, they question whether the vocal backlash from toxic fans contributed to its soft opening. There is also a brief sidebar about Keith's twitter thread about Matt Damon starring alongside Batman actors. Speaking of B...
2019-11-131h 06Hard N.O.C. Life167. Encore Presentation of 'Occupy Me'Occupy Me is the first fictional podcast from Hard NOC Media. In anticipation for the premiere of the second episode -- coming next week! -- we are presenting a special encore of the first episode, "Roxanne Met an Alien" on the Hard NOC Life podcast feed. Subscribe to Occupy Me on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or listen at the official Hard NOC Media portal. --------------------------- written & directed by Dominic Mah co-producers: Michael Ouyang, Keith Chow music: Timo Chen sound design: Andres Coca cast Roxanne: Br...
2019-11-1131 minHard N.O.C. Life166. Begun, The Streaming War HasThis week on Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Keith attempt to make sense of all of the new streaming platforms. On the heels of Apple TV+ debuting with several high-profile shows, the hosts look at the future of streaming. With new entries like the aforementioned Apple TV+, HBO Max, and Disney+ taking aim at legacy services Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon, will fans and viewers be able to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of content consumption? Also, Keith goes on an extended rant about why HBO Max is confusing, plus they wonder why Apple doesn't sell actual...
2019-11-0445 minHard N.O.C. Life165. Watching the 'Watchmen'On a new episode of Hard NOC Life, Shawn returns and joins Dominic and Keith to break down HBO's Watchmen adaptation. Before they get into Watchmen, though, the three hosts revisit the final trailer in the Star Wars Skywalker Saga and reveal what they're most excited about (and not) in Episode IX. What's #NerdPoppin this week (48:30): Shawn finally found a rare MF Doom vinyl figure, Dominic is digging Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross' Watchmen score, and Keith has changed his mind about DC Universe's Titans. All this and more on Hard NOC Life...
2019-10-2854 minHard N.O.C. Life164. Casting Cat and Breaking BadOn this week's Hard NOC Life, Dominic gets Keith through his very own "flu game" to score all the points on the week in Nerd Pop. First, they marvel at the amazing casting announcements for Matt Reeves' upcoming The Batman, including Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon, Paul Dano as The Riddler, and Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman. This leads into an extended conversation about what to expect in Reeves' take on the Dark Knight and whether we should reevaluate some of the campier takes on the mythos -- such as Batman & Robin and Halle Berry's Catwoman. Then, the...
2019-10-211h 04Hard N.O.C. Life163. Why So Cinema?Hard NOC Life welcomes back Dominic to weigh in on Martin Scorsese and the battle between superhero nerds and film nerds. First, be sure to subscribe to NOC's upcoming fictional narrative podcast, Occupy Me, which is dropping this week! Also, Keith shares some of his New York Comic-Con thoughts and does a compare/contrast with San Diego Comic-Con. Then, the two hosts discuss the box office record-breaking Joker which is the perfect segue into Martin Scorsese's beef with the Marvel Studios machine. What's #NerdPoppin this week (46:30): Dominic is re-reading Warren Ellis' run on Moon Knight...
2019-10-1454 minHard N.O.C. Life162. Arune Singh's Fandom: Then, Now, ForeverHard NOC Life this week features an extended interview with comic book industry veteran Arune Singh! Keith and Dominic will be back next week for the latest in the world of nerd pop. Arune is a writer and the Vice President of Marketing for Boom! Studios. After knowing each other for about a decade, this is the first time Keith and Arune have had such a wide ranging conversation that touches on everything from working in comics to the evolution of fandom to love of sports to growing up in Canada, and wrestling with identity. Speaking of...
2019-10-0752 minHard N.O.C. Life161. The Force is Not Far From FeigeHard NOC Life is switching up the schedule! On the first Monday episode of the pod, Keith and Dominic do their best to keep up with all the news in nerd pop. To start off, they continue the discussion of the "Crisis on Infinite Earths" crossover on The CW, including the casting of Osric Chau as Ryan Choi. After that, they return to the world of Spider-Man and break down the latest developments in the Marvel Studios-Sony Pictures dance (just in time for the Far From Home blu-ray release, natch). Making up with Sony isn't the only...
2019-09-3053 minHard N.O.C. Life160. Crisis of Infinite SupermenOn a new episode of Hard NOC Life -- which was recorded before the reveal of Brandon Routh as Superman! -- Keith and Dominic get excited about all of the Superman, especially the inclusion of Smallville in this fall's "Crisis on Infinite Earths" crossover on The CW. In addition to reviewing Tom Welling's time as Clark Kent, they spend time recapping the Nerd Pop-related Emmy winners and speculating about the Birds of Prey plot after seeing the movie's one-sheet and teaser. Speaking of teasers, Dominic reveals the trailer for NOC's upcoming fictional narrative podcast, Occupy Me.
2019-09-2756 minHard N.O.C. Life159. 'Suicide Squad' BingoThis week on Hard NOC Life, Keith and Dominic try to guess the characters who will be in James Gunn's Suicide Squad sequel. They also speculate about Hailee Steinfeld's potential casting as Kate Bishop in the Disney+ Hawkeye series while discussing her star turn as the lead of Bumblebee. Of course, they also talk about Saturday Night Live and the racist guy they hired/fired. What's #NerdPoppin this week (50:00): Dominic's nerdcore rapper friend Lexi the Lexicon Artist is on tour. He's also tuning in to Radiotopia's Passenger List narrative podcast starring Kelly Marie Tran. Keith, me...
2019-09-2058 minHard N.O.C. Life158. Crazy Rich LegacyOne year after Crazy Rich Asians was released to the world, Keith and Dominic look back at the film's legacy on this week's Hard NOC Life. Before that, though, they recap the latest casting news around the latest Mortal Kombat adaptation -- which features a majority Asian cast of actors not associated with Crazy Rich Asians. Then they go into the post-Crazy Rich careers of the film's alumni and break down the salary disparity between the film's co-screenwriters on the proposed sequels. Then they end once again on a brief history of G.I. Joe and the casti...
2019-09-1354 minHard N.O.C. Life157. 'Joker' to the RightShawn Taylor makes his triumphant return to Hard NOC Life, joining Keith and Dominic as they break down the week in Nerd Pop. The show kicks off with a news roundup of items that didn't get covered last episode -- including Kevin Smith's He-Man reboot on Netflix, Ewan McGregor returning to play Obi-Wan on Disney+, and Keanu Reeves reloading once again for The Matrix. Then, the three hosts share their complicated thoughts about the new Joker trailer and the exhaustive discourse surrounding the movie in the run up to its theatrical debut next month. What's #N...
2019-09-061h 08Hard N.O.C. Life156. Spider-Man, Star Wars, and Snake EyesSince Keith is no longer Far From Home, Hard NOC Life is officially back from hiatus! And boy did he miss a lot of news. Fortunately, Dominic fills him in on what happened the last three weeks. They start off with the biggest news that broke during hiatus: Disney and Sony's split over Spider-Man. They weigh the pros and cons of an MCU independent Spider-Man and what it means for the entertainment industry writ large. Then they go over some of the reveals from D23 -- including new Disney+ shows for She-Hulk, Moon Knight, and Ms. Marvel...
2019-08-301h 00Hard N.O.C. Life153. Marvel's Fantastic Phase FourAfter a grueling week in San Diego, Dominic and Keith return to take stock of all of the bombshells that dropped during Marvel Studios' lauded Hall H presentation. Plus, Keith speaks to A Wave Blue World VP of Sales and Marketing Lisa Wu and illustrator Steenz -- who's working on an upcoming anthology for AWBW this fall -- live at the annual NOC Comic-Con meetup. From Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings to Mahershala Ali as Blade, Marvel's return to Comic-Con did not disappoint! Which films and Disney+ shows are Dom and Keith most e...
2019-07-261h 13Hard N.O.C. Life148. Across the DC UniverseDominic Mah returns to guest co-host Hard NOC Life as he and Keith speculate about the future of DC Entertainment! They kick-off the discussion by lamenting Warner Bros. Pictures' decision to skip their annual Hall H presentation at Comic-Con, despite having an intriguing slate of DC movies -- like Wonder Woman 1984, Birds of Prey, The Joker, and New Gods -- to promote. A Hall H appearance isn't the only thing DC canceled last week. After a lot of fanfare, and a highly praised debut episode, DC announced it was canceling Swamp Thing from its streaming service. What...
2019-06-1459 minHard N.O.C. Life147. 'Detective Pikachu' Writer Dan HernandezThis week on Hard NOC Life, Keith is joined by Dan Hernandez, one-half of the screenwriting duo behind Pokémon: Detective Pikachu. Keith and Dan have a wide-ranging conversation about the tricky process behind adapting a video game franchise like Pokémon into a well-received live action film. They also discuss creating Netflix's Latinx reboot of the classic Norman Lear sitcom One Day at a Time, being a nerd of color in Hollywood, the pros and cons of nostalgia and fandom, and why people will never fully grasp the beauty and wonder that was 1600 Penn. Al...
2019-06-071h 20Hard N.O.C. Life146. King & Queen of the 'New Gods'Shawn Taylor returns to the podcast to talk about the week comic book writer Tom King just had! If you follow King's career as closely as the hosts of this podcast do, it was a hell of a week for the award-winning comic scribe. From announcing the premature end of his iconic run on DC Comics' flagship Batman book to wrapping up the controversial mini-series Heroes in Crisis and finally being named screenwriter for Ava DuVernay's upcoming New Gods movie, it was a hell of a week to be Tom King! Shawn and Keith share their hopes...
2019-05-3140 minHard N.O.C. Life145. Zack Stentz at the 'Rim of the World'With the premiere of the new Netflix original movie Rim of the World debuting this Memorial Day weekend, the film's screenwriter Zack Stentz joins Hard NOC Life to talk about its origins and the current state of pop culture fandom. Zack and Keith discuss why Rim of the World is simultaneously a throwback to the kinds of kids adventure movies of the '80s and a contemporary reflection of the reality of today's world -- albeit against the backdrop of an alien invasion! They also talk about the nature of fandom in the age of the internet...
2019-05-2428 minHard N.O.C. Life144. A Whole New PodcastWith Disney's live action remake of Aladdin about to hit theaters worldwide, Keith is joined by Swara Salih and Mae Abdulbaki to discuss the film's issues with representation and announce The Middle Geeks their new podcast on the Hard NOC Media network! All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all of the podcasts in the Hard NOC Media family on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, NPR One, Spotify, and now on Stitcher Radio! Support us on Patreon! As always, our official theme music i...
2019-05-1727 minHard N.O.C. Life143. 'Spider-Man' Into the MultiverseThis week on Hard NOC Life, Dominic Mah returns as guest co-host to join Keith for additional spoilery Endgame thoughts. This time with more Spider-Man: Far From Home! The release of the new Far From Home trailer prompted Keith and Dominic to discuss their favorite incarnations of live action Spider-Man (spoiler: it isn't Tobey) and explore the possibilities of a multiverse for the MCU. They also break down the time travel logic in Avengers: Endgame some more and lament the ending of Into the Badlands on AMC before Dom plugs the upcoming staged reading of his play, W...
2019-05-1047 minHard N.O.C. Life141. Remembering WICOMICON One Year LaterOne year ago this weekend, WICOMICON rose from the ashes of Universal FanCon and saved the day for hundreds of vendors, guests, and attendees who were making their way to Baltimore. On this episode of Hard NOC Life, Keith reunites Uraeus, one of the organizers of the event, to reminisce about what went in to pulling off a convention with one-week's notice. All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all of the podcasts in the Hard NOC Media family on Apple Podcasts, Google Play...
2019-04-2638 minHard N.O.C. LifeEpisode 137: Desi Geek MiraclesIt a Hard NOC crossover as Desi Geek Girls' co-host (and YA author) Preeti Chhibber joins in on Hard NOC Life to talk about South Asian representation and more! Keith and Preeti start by praising the new TBS sitcom Miracle Workers starring Daniel Radcliffe and Geraldine Viswanathan, who's also a standout in the crop of films featuring Indian American actresses and directors at Sundance. Then, they break down even more Desi representation including the trailer for Danny Boyle's new movie Yesterday, Hannah Simone's upcoming biographical sitcom, and Preeti's own brother Vinny Chhibber starring in a CBS drama. F...
2019-02-1536 minHard N.O.C. LifeEpisode 133: Hard NOC Live From OaklandRecorded live at The Hatch in Downtown Oakland, Hard NOC Life is back! Joining Keith are Robyn from TARBIS and YOMYOMF's Dominic. Since the show has been on hiatus, the panel takes time to remember Stan Lee and share their favorite cameos from the last two decades of comic book movies (2:30), with a brief detour into an epiphany Robyn had about Joss Whedon (6:00). They also break down the pros and cons of Marvel Studios developing a Shang-Chi movie (12:30) and reflect on the death of Marvel on Netflix (17:30). Then, NOC contributor Julie Kang joins in for a discussion a...
2018-12-0754 minHard N.O.C. LifeEpisode 125: Tracking Trailers with Melissa SlaughterThis week on Hard NOC Life, Shawn and Keith are joined by We're Not All Ninjas co-host Melissa Slaughter to run down all the trailers that just dropped this week (there are so many, we didn't get to talk about Creed II or X-Men: Dark Phoenix)! Shawn, Keith, and Melissa start the show sharing their favorite trailers before deep-diving into each of them (2:00). They start off discussing last week's trailer for Captain Marvel (4:30). Then, Keith shares how he's coming around on the Joaquin Phoenix Joker movie, especially after seeing the haunting teaser director Todd Phillips shared on tw...
2018-09-271h 00Hard N.O.C. LifeEpisode 124: Kickstart Their Art with Greg Pak and Lynn ChenIn this bonus edition of Hard NOC Life, Keith speaks to two Friends of the NOC about their respective Kickstarter projects. Up first, comic book creator Greg Pak returns to discuss the launch of his Kickstarter for The Princess Who Saved Her Friends (1:00). Later, actress and filmmaker Lynn Chen returns to Hard NOC Life to talk about crowdfunding her directorial debut I Will Make You Mine (30:00). All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all of podcasts in the Hard NOC...
2018-09-171h 08Hard N.O.C. LifeEpisode 112: This is Donald Glover's AmericaComing off the heels of wrapping the second season of Atlanta on FX and a successful stint hosting SNL -- as well as being the musical guest -- he captivated the internet with the release of the music video "This is America." Now, he's currently portraying a young Lando Calrissian in Solo: A Star Wars Story before going on to voice Simba in the live action Lion King adaptation for Disney. It may be safe to say that 2018 is shaping up to be the year of Donald Glover. On Hard NOC Life, Keith and Shawn Taylor talk...
2018-05-2554 minHard N.O.C. LifeEpisode 110: Lewis Tan Shatters Through the BadlandsIt's been a hell of a year for Lewis Tan. And for the next seven days, it's going to be one hell of a week! An O.G. and official Friend of the NOC, Lewis Tan is back on Hard NOC Life. Keith and Lewis talk about the amazing run he's on, making his debut on Into the Badlands on Sunday May 6, then following up that debut with a starring role as Shatterstar in next weekend's Deadpool 2! Lewis shares how he booked both roles -- while Keith takes full credit for his part on Badlands. Lewis also...
2018-05-1123 minHard N.O.C. LifeEpisode 107: Al Letson Reveals ErrthangThis week on Hard NOC Life, Peabody-winning journalist, poet, and podcaster extraordinaire Al Letson joins the pod! Keith and Al engage in a wide-ranging conversation that touches on, well, Errthang: how comics taught him to read, the ways nerd culture predicted the rise of Trumpism, his time in DC Comics' Talent Development program, Superman's red trunks, why he sobbed during Black Panther, and what to look forward to in the second season of Errthang! All this and more on Hard NOC Life! Watch it on your screen, hit "play," and check this. Subscribe to all o...
2018-04-2053 minHard N.O.C. LifeEpisode 104: Making 'Puerto Rico Strong'Out in comic shops this week is Puerto Rico Strong, a new anthology from Lion Forge Comics created to aid in the recovery efforts in Puerto Rico. On Hard NOC Life, we speak to one of the book's co-editors, and fellow NOC, Desiree Rodrguez. Keith and Desiree discuss the work that went into turning a massive project like this around in a matter of months, and why it's important that the book be seen as an educational tool for readers to understand the history, culture, and people of Puerto Rico. They also go on a brief tangent ab...
2018-03-1639 minHard N.O.C. LifeEpisode 100: Behind the Scenes at 'DC in D.C. 2018'Over the Martin Luther King holiday weekend in the Nation's Capital, Warner Brothers and DC Entertainment held the first ever "DC in D.C." event, bringing together the stars and creators of television and comics to celebrate and honor the diversity of the DC Universe's superheroes. We also finally announce a Patreon and ask you for your support! The Nerds of Color was lucky enough to get invited to participate, along with our friends from Joe and Patrick from New Release Wednesday. So for this special 100th episode of Hard NOC Life, we're giving you the sounds f...
2018-01-2043 minHard N.O.C. LifeEpisode 097: How Janina Gavankar Became the NOC Face of Star WarsSince the NOC launched in 2013, actress Janina Gavankar has been one of the community's biggest celebrity boosters. Now, finally, Janina is able to join us on Hard NOC Life! In the intervening years, she has racked up the nerd bona fides by starring in Arrow, True Blood, and Sleepy Hollow. But now, she is part of the biggest nerd franchise of them all: as Iden Versio in the blockbuster game franchise Star Wars: Battlefront II. Keith and Janina discuss her upbringing in an immigrant household in Illinois and her initiation as a drum corps geek as a...
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