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Love Your BoddLove Your Bodd99. Anthea Spiteri: Healing Harmful Body BeliefsWhere do harmful beliefs about our bodies come from? How can we work through those beliefs so that we aren't constanty berating our bodies? We answer these questions and more in my interview with Anthea Spiteri, a coach who helps women feel confident in themselves and their body from the inside out. Your body is not the problem! Anthea and I discuss where "blaming your body" might stem from and she gives you tangible tools to work through those harmful thoughts.  Find Anthea: @antheaspiteri on Instagram Anthea Spiteri on Facebook If you'd like t...2022-12-151h 04Love Your BoddLove Your Bodd98. Miss Mai: Breaking the Cycle | Sex Work Stigma, Fatphobia, Generational Trauma & MoreThis week we welcome Miss Mai (they/them) to the podcast! We talk about everything from decriminalizing sex work, to healing generational trauma, to gender dysphoria, to internalized fatphobia. It's a whirlwind and I appreciate Mai's willingness to be open and vulerable and share their experiences with you. There's so much to gain from hearing Mai's story.  Find Mai: https://www.multiverseofmai.com Learn more about Mai's Organization Decrim 305: https://linktr.ee/decrim305   __________________________________________ TRY GEEKNASIUM, SIGN UP FOR A 14- DAY FREE TRIAL: https://sutrapro.com/geeknasium/pricing/checkout/yoQHqsBe0pZfItHQFiHm  ...2022-12-011h 27Love Your BoddLove Your Bodd97. NYCC '22 Cospositivity Panel: Fitness and Body Image in the Cosplay CommunityLIVE from New York Comic Con 2022: Join Heather and panelists Stardust Megu, Patrick Diamond, and Rachel Lauria in a discussion about fitness, body image, and self worth.  The great thing about hosting this panel at different events with different panelists is that each time the discussion is different and new. It's important to talk about cultivating safe spaces, whether that be in the cosplay realm, fitness world, social media, or a combination of all.  Connect with Heather and the panelists below!  Stardust Megu: @stardust_megu  Patrick Diamond: @diamondqualitycosplay  @diamondqualityphotography Rachel Lauria: @rache...2022-11-111h 09Love Your BoddLove Your Bodd95. C2E2 2022 Cosplay InterviewsHeather was out at C2E2 (Chicago Comics & Entertainment Expo) interviewing cosplayers about why they chose their cosplays and how they feel in them.  Here are some of the cosplayers interviewed in this episode:  @histore.uriah & friends @splendidtreasure88 @vampysnow @ivyeyes & @missjoeychell __________________________________________ TRY GEEKNASIUM, SIGN UP FOR A 14- DAY FREE TRIAL: https://sutrapro.com/geeknasium/pricing/checkout/yoQHqsBe0pZfItHQFiHm   __________________________________________ BECOME A LOVE YOUR BODD PATRON for exclusive content, private Discord community, and access to a member only Q&A forum. COMING SOON! FIND LYB: T...2022-09-2951 minThe Restricted SectionThe Restricted SectionThe Egg and the Eye feat. Madeleine Bundy from PuffsHarry takes a very illuminating bath and then gets stuck in a trick staircase and all hell breaks loose. Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of The Egg and the Eye or even what you think of us! We’d love to read your email on the show. Be sure to subscribe to know right away about new episodes, and rate and review! SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/therestrictedsection THANK YOU LOVE YOU BUY OUR MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/restrictedsectionpod/ THANK YO...2022-02-161h 15Lit Wallflowers PodcastLit Wallflowers PodcastBombshell Interview with Sarah MacLeanNew York Times, Washington Post, and USA Today bestselling romance novelist, romance columnist, and podcaster Sarah MacLean spoke to us!This interview was full of spoilers so our fangirl selves including Natalie of @kissandletmetellyou, could ask revealing questions and get the answers that would bring joy to our heart!We dive into writing the book and touch upon topics within the genre.  We talk about historical accuracy and she can prove her ideas happened in the past.  And for pervy human history, we can follow Sarah and listen to Jessica Cale’s Dirty, Sexy History podc...2021-10-021h 23Lit Wallflowers PodcastLit Wallflowers PodcastHell's Belles - Bombshell with @kissandletmetellyou“Bombshell” by Sarah MacLean!  What a great first book of her new series, Hell’s Belles! Caleb Calhoun finds Sesily Talbot hours after stepping onto dry land from Boston.  What he did not expect and witness from the ballroom to the garden was a devious yet just plan.  What he did not foresee was their first kiss after two years of meeting.We find out that Sesily was a part of a girl gang we would love to be in.  She also frequents “The Place” with other badass ladies.  We know Sesily had wit and wiles, however...2021-08-291h 17Geek HerringGeek HerringGeek Interview with The Sartorial Geek Clothing Creator: Jordan Dene Ellis!What's it like starting and running a successful geek brand? We're joined by the incredible Jordan Dene Ellis, of Jordandene NYC and The Sartorial Geek podcast and magazine, to talk about how she's created her own successful geeky brands.About Jordan Dene EllisJordan Dene Ellis is the founder of Jordandene NYC and co-founder of The Sartorial Geek podcast and magazine. She's a badass geek who's created one awesome life for herself - by her own rules.We chat about all things geek in this episode! Especially about creating a successful and thriving...2021-06-1859 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastIt’s a New Year with Liz and JordanThis week’s episode is sponsored by the wonderful geeky illustrator Karen Hallion. Click here to check out her beautiful art and her Patreon!Welcome to the first Sartorial Geek Podcast episode of 2021!We made it, nerds. Everything is still chaos, but 2020 is behind us.This episode is a rambling journey of personal life updates from Liz and Jordan and a little Sartorial Geek news. There’s a lot of moving and renovating in both of our lives. Jordandene just released a very silly birthday collection. The Sart...2021-02-2419 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastAll Things Star Trek with Madeleine BundyAs always, we want to thank our faithful Patreon supporters: Jesseca, Kristen, Virginia, Hillari, Pamela, and Heather. We can’t do anything we’re doing without you.We’d also like to give a big thank you to this week’s sponsor, LoganArch! Check out their Chicago-based shop for all of your geeky and nostalgic needs.This week, we’re celebrating all things Star Trek with Madeleine Bundy! I first met Maddie in the original cast of Puffs, and we got to collaborate on a Jordandene design in February. I...2020-12-1025 minDAMSEL (no distress)DAMSEL (no distress)Boss Ladies with Jordan Ellis, Owner & Founder of jordandenéOn this episode of DAMSEL (no distress) we feature one of our many BOSS LADIES: Jordan Ellis.  Jordan is the Hufflepuff behind Jordandené, a geeky lifestyle brand based in Brooklyn, NY. Jordan is also the co-editor of The Sartorial Geek (a nerdy magazine, podcast, and online community), and she helps geeky businesses navigate internet marketing at Jordandené Social.To learn more about Jordan or to buy any of her nerdy gear you can follow her on IG @jordandenenyc and or visit her website https://jordandene.com/.2020-11-2734 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastShould I Watch Galaxy Quest? With Dr. Erin MacDonaldThank you, thank you, thank you to our Patreon supporters! To join the lovely folks keeping this podcast running (AND get some cool rewards), click here.   This episode is sponsored by Geeklery, the small batch fandom jewelry brand of your dreams. This week’s episode is exciting for two reasons. One, we get to lose our minds reveling in the glory that is Galaxy Quest. And two, we get to announce the new Badass Ladies of Sci-Fi collaboration between Dr. Erin MacDonald and Jordandene!   If you don’t reme...2020-11-1929 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastKickstarter 2.0 with Liz + JordanThis week’s episode is sponsored by the wonderful geeky illustrator Karen Hallion. Click here to check out her beautiful art and her Patreon! Liz and Jordan are back to chat about the second Sartorial Geek Kickstarter!   We’ve spent most of 2020 trying to pivot/survive this new chaos, and our Kickstarter campaign is our pandemic solution to The Sartorial Geek Boutique. Because we can’t showcase our favorite geeky brands at cons this year, we’re highlighting them in our Editor’s Pick Quarantine Survival Boxes!   Jordan’s box...2020-09-3018 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastShould I Play Animal Crossing: New Horizons? With Mallory ShoemakerBefore this week’s episode, we want to thank some lovely Patreon supporters: Amber, Christina, Jennifer, Kristen, and Jenna. We love you forever!   We’d also like to thank this week’s sponsor, LoganArch! Check out their Chicago-based shop for all of your geeky and nostalgic needs. Last week we debuted our “Should I Watch/Read/Play/Listen to” series, and now we’re back with our second installment! Today we’re chatting with Mallory Shoemaker about . . . Should I play Animal Crossing: New Horizons?   Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a pe...2020-09-1626 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastShould I Watch Charmed? With Rose Del VecchioBefore our episode, we want to shout out some of the wonderful people who are keeping The Sartorial Geek running via our Patreon: Audrey, Sharon, Leslie, Latoya, and Julianne. We love you forever!   This week’s episode is sponsored by the wonderful geeky illustrator Karen Hallion. Click here to check out her beautiful art and her Patreon! Hello and welcome to a new series we’re starting on The Sartorial Geek podcast!   One of the things we hear most from you, our wonderful audience and friends, is that y...2020-09-0926 minHealthy Geek AcademyHealthy Geek Academy11. Airhorn Sounds for Everyone!Quick! Look down and check your OOTD - if you’re wearing a Jordandene shirt it’s kismet! This week (in an interview we recorded in May) Robyn chats with Jordan Ellis, the amazing person behind The Sartorial Geek and the Jordandene geek merch company. The pair talk about how they met and the importance of community as a motivating factor in a wellness journey.   You can follow Jordan and her endeavours @jordandene or @jordandenenyc on twitter and instagram and Facebook; @sartorialgeek on twitter, instagram, and Facebook; or on her sites https://jordandene.com/ and http...2020-09-0243 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastGalactic Coven with Alice + NinaBefore our episode, we want to thank some of our very lovely Patreon supporters for keeping things running at The Sartorial Geek. So thank you Kimberly, Emily, Victoria, Ashlyn, and Maddie!   You all know Alice and Nina as the two lovely humans who co-run our #SGFashionFix challenges, and I’m so excited to have them back today to discuss one of their other nerdy ventures: The Galactic Coven.   The Galactic Coven is a crew of Star Wars-loving friends that evolved from a group chat about The Mandalorian to an entire weekend of d...2020-08-2734 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastFake Geek Girls with Missy and MerriWe’d like to give a big thank you to this week’s sponsor, LoganArch! I’m embarrassed about how long it’s taken me to introduce you all to Missy and Merri, the duo behind Fake Geek Girls podcast.   If you like what we’re doing at The Sartorial Geek (hi, thank you), I think you’ll also want to subscribe to Fake Geek Girls. Fake Geek Girls is a podcast looking at nerdy pop culture from both a fan and critical perspective, encouraging the things we love to do better. 2020-07-3038 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastStyle Tip: When in Doubt, Go FancyThis tip is one of Liz’s go to moves.   When in doubt, go fancier. No need to go overboard here, but it always feels nicer to be slightly over dressed instead of under dressed. And there are so many simple ways to do this, like stepping up your accessory game! Special thanks to our editor + music composer Dan Ison and our executive producers for this episode LoganArch and Karen Hallion.   If you enjoyed this episode, you might love the rest of our episodes! Click here to brow...2020-07-2804 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastEpisode 100: A Celebration with Liz + JordanHoly cow, friends. 100 episodes.   This is a strange time to celebrate things, but it also feels important to take a moment to acknowledge good and exciting moments as they happen.   Liz and I are so thankful for every single person who has allowed The Sartorial Geek to be what it is. This is a community that we’re proud of, that we learn from, and that genuinely supports each other (and us). Thank you.   So without further ado, here are some of the things we’re most proud t...2020-07-2335 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastStyle Tip: Remove Your Thread XRemember how last week I said our mini episode order got crazy? That’s why we’re talking about winter jackets in July. Whoops.   Either way, Liz shares a tip that not everyone knows (and that I certainly didn’t for most of my life). If you buy a coat with tails, there may be a thread in the shape of an “X” keeping them together. That thread is not supposed to be there! Please cut, and enjoy the wonderful, flowing coattails of your dreams. Special thanks to our editor + music composer Da...2020-07-1203 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastForgotten Home with Erica SchultzThis week’s episode is sponsored by the wonderful geeky illustrator Karen Hallion. Click here to check out her beautiful art and her Patreon!   For those of you who don’t already know comics writer Erica Schultz, I am so excited to introduce you to her in this episode.   Erica’s latest comic, Forgotten Home, is now available to read digitally on Comixology and Amazon. Forgotten Home is a story about family dynamics and magical worlds. We go into full detail on the episode, and you can watch a super cool trailer...2020-07-0930 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastStyle Tip: Wear ConfidenceOkay so… our mini episode order got a little weird.    We’re traveling back in time to pre-quarantine, when Liz, Dan, and Jordan were casually chatting fashion tips. This week’s tip is essentially, whatever you wear, do it with confidence. Stand up straight. Be proud. Confidence is the best accessory. Special thanks to our editor + music composer Dan Ison and our executive producers for this episode LoganArch and Karen Hallion.   If you enjoyed this episode, you might love the rest of our episodes! Click here to browse th...2020-07-0703 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastSummer Fashion Fix IIAnd we’re BACK with another fashion challenge!   Summer’s the big one, and boy are we excited for this distraction.   July’s challenge functions a bit differently from the others: each week of July has a general theme, and you can enter as often or as little as you’d like. We dive deeper into the “rules” and explanations of each prompt in this episode with our lovely co-hosts, Alice and Nina!   If you’d like to join, head here for the full description and tag your photos with...2020-07-0129 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastStyle Tip: Quarantine Fashion LessonThis week’s mini episode explores one of the fashion lessons I’ve discovered during quarantine.   I’ve been fortunate enough to rarely have to leave my house during this pandemic, which means I’ve been able to dress basically however I want. Because you all know how I feel about fashion, I honestly expected this to be the season of sweatpants and old tees. While I’ve definitely had my fair share of days I just don’t care about getting dressed (as I type this in lounge pants and a comfy t-shirt), I have learned...2020-06-1507 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastQueen’s Peril with E.K. Johnston and Annalise OphelianTHANK YOU to this week’s Patreon supporters: Natasha, Elizabeth, Erin, Katelyn, Sara, and Kira. We love you.   We’d also like to give a big thank you to this week’s sponsor, LoganArch! This week’s episode is coming out a week later than scheduled because we wanted to leave space for important conversations to happen last week (because #BlackLivesMatter).    I am so excited to introduce you to our very special guests: E.K. Johnston and Annalise Ophelian.   Annalise is the filmmaker behind Looki...2020-06-1148 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastSG: Do GoodInstead of a fashion tip this week, we’re talking about something much more important.   We’ve been considering how to best use Sartorial Geek’s platform in times like this, when people are being hurt, when systems are broken, when our community is in pain.   Our main goal with Sartorial Geek has always been taking care of our community, and we’re gathering resources on our site and in our Discord for how you (and we) can take action.    Thank you to those who are standing up for human...2020-06-0104 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastWhite Squirrel with Andrea DemonakosThis week’s episode is sponsored by the wonderful geeky illustrator Karen Hallion. Click here to check out her beautiful art and her Patreon!   Geeky brands and artists, this week’s episode may be the answer to your prayers.   Unfortunately, as an artist, honing your creative talents is only a fraction of the skillset you need to make a profit from your craft. For many small businesses and creative artists, especially those of us who live in not-so-giant housing, fulfillment and shipping is the largest barrier to being able to actually sell o...2020-05-2930 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastIntroducing The Sartorial Geek Book Club!Everything is crazy right now, but we do have some exciting digital news.   The Sartorial Geek Book Club is coming to Discord!   Kristin from @superspacechick (and her bookish YouTube) is leading an open book club starting this June. Our first book choice is The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins.    Join us for digital chats and all kinds of bookish goodness.   Stay safe, and stay nerdy.  Join our Patreon for bonus gifts and content!Support this show http://supporter.acast...2020-05-2406 minThe Darling RevolutionThe Darling RevolutionFinding Your People & Building Geeky Community Online with Jordan EllisToday on the show, I'm talking with Jordan Ellis! Jordan Ellis is the Hufflepuff behind Jordandené, a geeky lifestyle brand based in Brooklyn, NY. Jordandené is a leader in geek fashion, using hand-lettered designs to celebrate pop culture with clothing you can wear every day. Jordan is also the co-editor of The Sartorial Geek, a quarterly magazine, blog, and podcast promoting nerd culture, girl power, and general good vibes.  We chat about Jordan's journey from running a geek fashion company,  realizing that there was a potential for so much connection through a community, and even creating a magaz...2020-05-0743 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastWestworld Season 3 with Liana + JazzlynWe’ve never really done anything like this before, but in these crazy times, anything goes! And with that, a very important disclaimer:   THIS EPISODE IS FULL OF WESTWORLD SPOILERS THROUGH SEASON 3.   We start the episode with a bit of fangirling about the show and why everyone who isn’t yet watching Westworld should be (so if you need a little convincing, Jazzlyn and Liana are here for you). And then, we dive straight into unpacking the show in general, especially season three and its finale.   I’m not goi...2020-05-061h 02The Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastSG Fashion Challenge UpdateHello, Sartorial Geeks!   Thanks to you, our spring fashion challenge was a wild success. You all looked amazing, and I haven’t crunched the final numbers, but I’m pretty sure more people entered than ever before. We’re working to get all of your photos up on the site and get all of your prizes out in the mail.   We had so much fun this time and heard from so many of you that it was a welcome distraction, that we decided to keep a smaller version of this challenge going ye...2020-04-2805 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastSartorial Geek Spring Challenge: Quarantine EditionHi, friends! If you could use a fun pick-me-up in these trying times, we have something for you.   I’m so happy to finally be joined by Alice and Nina, the two fashion goddesses behind our Sartorial Geek Fashion Fix challenges.    We talk about how Alice and Nina got started in geeky fashion blogging and then dive into our next fashion challenge!   If you’re listening on time, you can find all the details here: sartorialgeek.com/sartorial-geek-fashion-fix-spring-challenge   If you’re listening late, you can che...2020-04-1830 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastSocial Distancing: Staying Active from HomeWe’re back with Robyn Warren from Geek Girl Strong who is the exact perfect person to talk about how to stay active while staying at home. We chat about all kinds of tips including:    Take dance breaks (Robyn made the perfect quarantine playlist) Try out 60 second workouts Walk the stairs in your home or building Look for online challenges Do an at-home workout video (there are SO MANY free resources) Remotely work with a professional (like our fave Geek Girl Strong)   What are your favorite ways to stay active at home? Mine is ni...2020-04-1616 minInfinityJulesInfinityJulesEpisode 6: Do You Even Have an Inkling?We're back! We just saw Jordan Peele's latest film Us. So naturally, we talk about it. Ludwin and I also talk about aliens (and are they already among us?), hurrication, Grimes, and the Tooth Fairy.  Enjoy! Here is the magazine I wrote for! Definitely check it out and support them because I think they are doing something incredible and every issue is so fun and worth the read! Issue 005: https://jordandene.com/products/the-sartorial-geek-magazine-spring-2019-issue-005?variant=16259160604706 All Issues: https://jordandene.com/collections/magazine Sartorial Geek...2020-04-141h 35The Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastGet a Virtual Pen PalThis week’s episode is sponsored by the wonderful geeky illustrator Karen Hallion. Click here to check out her beautiful art and her Patreon! This week, we’re joining forces with two favorite organizations: International Geek Girl Pen Pals and Geek Girl Brunch. I’m so thankful for Heidi and Joanna who partnered with me on this virtual pen pal project.    Things are super hard right now, and we need to be there for each other (even though we can’t physically be there for each other). Thankfully there are so many digit...2020-04-0932 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastSocial Distancing: Staying Sane while Staying InsideThanks to Robyn Warren (aka Geek Girl Strong), we have another social distancing mini episode for you! This week we’re talking about how to sneak outdoor benefits when a lot of us can’t really enjoy the outdoors. Some of our suggestions include:    Sit or stand by a window Go on your balcony/porch/roof/anything you legally have access to in your home Stand in a yard or garden if you can safely get to one Take a solitary walk or bike ride   What are your favorite ways to get some sun whi...2020-04-0412 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastEverything Isn’t Terrible with Dr. Kathleen SmithThis week’s episode had to be re-recorded due to an audio error, but I was honestly really glad to talk to Dr. Kathleen Smith again in these wild times.   Dr. Kathleen Smith is a licensed therapist and author of the book Everything Isn’t Terrible: Conquer Your Insecurities, Interrupt Your Anxiety, and Finally Calm Down. If there’s any book worth reading right now, I highly recommend this one. She explores different situations and how to manage your anxiety through them, which makes this a great choice to re-read through different points of your life or...2020-04-0225 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastSocial Distancing: Staying Social while Stuck at HomeWe have a special guest for this week’s mini episode!   Robyn Warren at @GeekGirlStrong has been posting tips for staying sane and healthy while being ordered to stay at home, and I’m excited to have her here to share some of those tips with you.   For this episode, we’re talking about how to stay social while you can’t actually be around other people.   Tips include:   Reach out to your loved ones Take D&D online with a program like Roll20 Set up FaceT...2020-03-3011 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastKnives Out with Kerry FrancesThis week’s episode is sponsored by the wonderful geeky illustrator Karen Hallion. Click here to check out her beautiful art and her Patreon!   This week’s episode features maybe the most fangirl smiling (from me) yet. I am so pleased to introduce you to Kerry Frances, fangirl and actor in Rian Johnson’s Knives Out.   So, I freaking loved Knives out. It truly felt like it was made just for me: a whodunnit murder mystery, directed by one of my faves, starring Chris Evans. If you took everything that holds a specia...2020-03-2637 minWhatchYA Readin?WhatchYA Readin?V.E. Schwab Fangirling with JordandenéLife is wild right now, friends. I didn't want to let another week go by with no upload, and since Jordan is here for what would have been ECCC, we sat down to have a quick fangirling sesh about V.E. Schwab. The timing on this fangirl session is perfect because Victoria has a new book, "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" coming out with Tor this October.  Jordan and I have both read a smattering of Victoria's work and are both big fans of her work (and her as a p...2020-03-1426 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastPractice Getting Out of Your Comfort ZoneThis week’s mini episode is a follow up to our last mini… if you’re still a little bit scared.   Sometimes, you want to step out of your comfort zone. But that first step is scary. You can take a baby step!   If you want to wear more animal print, test it out with an accessory. If you want to wear more bold colors, try a bright necklace or belt.    For me, I wanted to try out Dr. Martens, but I was nervous, so I started with a pre...2020-03-1406 minWhatchYA Readin?WhatchYA Readin?Books and Web Comics with JordandenéJoin me as I make my good friend and fellow homeschooler, Jordan Ellis, introduce herself and me (#badhost?!) We chat about books, webcomics, Webtoon, audiobooks, her bookish clothing, and more! Follow Jordan: Jordan – @jordandene Her nerdy clothing brand – @jordandenenyc Her magazine / podcast – @thesartorialgeek Bookish things mentioned: Books mentioned: Graphic novels mentioned: Webcomics mentioned: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...2020-02-0142 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastA Gentleman’s Guide with Mackenzi LeeIf you love books and aren’t yet following Mackenzi Lee, please allow me to introduce you to your new favorite person.   Mackenzi Lee is the author of such wonderful books as The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue series, Marvel’s Loki: Where Mischief Lies, and The History of the World in Fifty Dogs.    Mackenzi is also deeply involved in the world of publishing and book sales and is a fount of knowledge about what’s out and what’s coming soon. She shares specific book recommendations through her Instagram Sto...2019-12-1938 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastSelf Care Tip: Settle Down with a Coloring BookThis week’s self care tip might seem a little weird, but we promise it works.   Spend some time with a coloring book! Grab some crayons, or colored pencils, or water color markers, and go to town. It’s such a good, relaxing, creative activity that you can do alone or with friends.   If you’re looking for some geeky coloring options, may we recommend:   Jordandene Karen Hallion Fandom Specific Books! Special thanks to our editor + music composer Dan Ison and...2019-12-0904 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastIt’s Quiet Uptown with Kaitlin CzuryloBefore the episode, we have a special shoutout for our newest Patreon supporters: Kaitlyn, Karman, Esti, Alina, and Mandy! We’ve really leveled up our Patreon rewards if you haven’t checked them out in a while - to join our latest sponsors (and earn our eternal thanks), head to patreon.com/sartorialgeek.   AND thank you to this week’s sponsor, LoganArch!   This week I’m so excited to chat with one of our community members, Katlin Czurylo.   I first met Kaitlin through Jordandene’s ambassador program, and I quickly...2019-12-0532 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastFated Mates with Sarah MacLeanThis week’s episode is sponsored by the wonderful geeky illustrator Karen Hallion. Click here to check out her prints and her Patreon!   Before we get started, we want to shout out our newest Patreon supporters: Aylin, Jordan, Stacey, Rebecca, and Jessica. We’ve really leveled up our Patreon rewards if you haven’t checked them out in a while - to join our latest sponsors (and earn our eternal thanks), head to patreon.com/sartorialgeek.    For the final episode in this year’s NaNoWriMo podcast series, we’re so excited to introduce...2019-11-2730 minEnglishman In San DiegoEnglishman In San DiegoGGC19: In Conversation with Jordan Ellis THE SARTORIAL GEEK (GeekGirlCon, 16th November 2019)Over the weekend of 16th/17th November 2019, GeekGirlCon 2019 set up shop at The Conference Center in downtown Seattle, WA, celebrating women in science, tech, gaming, comics and more, working to empower women and girls to pursue their passions—whether they love science and technology, comics, literature, gaming, or anything else. "Everybody is a geek at heart, in one way or another." The Convention Collective had boots on the ground for the duration of the event with writer/correspondent Ali Raphael taking in all the sights and sounds of the show, as well as taking time to talk with some incredible cr...2019-11-2722 minLearning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastLearning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastThe Earl Takes All by Lorraine Heath (w/ Sarah MacLean), Episode 48This week we had the wonderful and talented author Sarah MacLean (Fated Mates Podcast) in the studio to talk about The Earl Takes All by Lorraine Heath! Sarah gives us the inside scoop on Romance cover photo shoots, Erin plays "Bad Cop" and we talk about why there aren't more Gorilla maulings in Romance. It's super fun!    Find Sarah - Instagram @sarahmaclean Twitter @sarahmaclean Website http://www.sarahmaclean.net   Listen to Sarah and Jen's podcast Fated Mates!   Buy Sarah MacLean Merch: https...2019-11-271h 37Plaid Skirts & Basic BlackPlaid Skirts & Basic BlackOur Big Fat Greek Podcast!Shannon and Marcia dive into their favorite quotable movie this side of Mount Olympus: My Big Fat Greek Wedding! They talk all things Portokalos, Miller, Rodney, Harry, and Greek Orthodox in our newest episode. OffertoryMarcia: Caramel Brulee Latte from StarbucksConnie and Carla Are you like, holy? PodcastJordandene (www.jordandene.com) all of your geek chic needs and I have all the feels with this month’s Doctor Who inspired shirt (travel hopefully!) -use code stylishlycia to save 15% on your $20+ purchaseShannon:Fuzzy blanketsaveeno lotion 2019-11-1457 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastA Darker Shade of Magic with V.E. SchwabBefore the episode, we have a special shoutout for our newest Patreon supporters: Shelby, Chelsea, Eleanor, Stephanie, and Cara. We’ve really leveled up our Patreon rewards if you haven’t checked them out in a while - to join our latest sponsors (and earn our eternal thanks), head to patreon.com/sartorialgeek.    We also want to shout out our friends at Crying at Disney - hit subscribe on their podcast if you love the Mouse, and the parks, and getting super emotional about it all. Friends, I am beyond excited for th...2019-11-0621 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastLIVE from SDCC with Sam MaggsThank you so much, San Diego Comic Con, for inviting us back for a second year to do a live podcast recording!   This year we were so excited to chat with one of our favorite humans, the lovely Sam Maggs.   If you don’t know Sam from her best-selling books like The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy and Wonder Women, or her videos on Nerdist, or her work with video games, or her Fangirl Galaxy collection with Jordandené, you may know her from her new job writing Captain Freaking Marvel! And a f...2019-08-2943 mingeektitudegeektitudeEpisode 152 – Using Fandoms in Therapy with Justine and Larisa from Starship Therapise WeeklyGeekery (The geeky stuff we did this week) Feature – We rewrite the DCU! Coming Up Next week: Part 2 of our DCU Rewrite! All the music in this episode is by Bensound and is being used under a Creative Commons license. You can find more music by Bensound at www.bensound.com. Geektitude is a proud member of the Geek to Geek Network. Check out other Geek to Geek shows such as the Geek to Geek Podcast, Geek Fitness Health Hacks, The Comic Box, and Tea Time with Katie and Chelsea! Also, ch...2019-08-221h 16The Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastCadavre Exquis with Jesse CorinellaBefore the episode, we have a special shoutout for our newest Patreon supporters: Riley, Jess, Margot, Nicole, Daniele, Natasha, Warpedinside! We’ve really leveled up our Patreon rewards if you haven’t checked them out in a while - to join our latest sponsors (and earn our eternal thanks), head to patreon.com/sartorialgeek.   Our sponsor for this week’s episode is Kith and Kin Travels. Dina at Kith and Kin travels is here to take the stress out of your next vacation, especially if you’re traveling with kids. Dina specializes in Disney vacations and helpi...2019-08-0835 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastBuilding Your Own Themyscira: SDCC LIVEThis is a very special episode that we’re very excited to finally be able to present to you. For the past few years, we’ve been hitting the con circuit with a panel called Building Your Own Themyscira (Thank you, Chavon Coleman, for being the brains behind this!). We have a rotating lineup of guests who talk about networking in their niche, building community, and actually supporting each other. We were finally able to record this for real at San Diego Comic Con, and we’re so excited to finally share this with you!   Please...2019-08-0151 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastMagic Hour with Che GraysonHello, Sartorial Geeks! I’m so excited to introduce you all to my friend Che Grayson.    Che is an incredible writer who just finished her masters degree in NYU’s film program. She’s been a TED resident, wrote for Bitch Planet, and is now working on her latest project: Magic Hour.   Magic Hour is a TV anthology series that features magical and mystifying stories with Queer & POC folks at the center. The show explores identity through the lens of fantasy, science-fiction and horror.    Similar to Black Mirror or T...2019-07-2626 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastSupercluster with Joey EllisBefore the episode, we have a special shoutout for our newest Patreon supporters: Kate, Erin, Amy, Kaleigh, Shelby, Allison, Jennifer, Bria, Tiffany, and Meghan! We’ve really leveled up our Patreon rewards if you haven’t checked them out in a while - to join our latest sponsors (and earn our eternal thanks), head to patreon.com/sartorialgeek.   Our sponsor for this week’s episode is Kith and Kin Travels. Dina at Kith and Kin travels is here to take the stress out of your next vacation, especially if you’re traveling with kids. Dina specializ...2019-05-2339 minSecrets of The SireSecrets of The SireEP 169: Spider-Man FFH Trailer Truth or Trash, Report Cards: Avengers, Hellboy, Shazam, Captain MarvelPODCAST | Is this the Mysterio we all now and love? Or is he ... a hero?? We play 'Trailer Truth or Trash' with Jordan Ellis from Jordandene & The Sartorial Geek to help breakdown the new Spider-Man: Far From Home Trailer2019-05-0900 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastFemiNERD with Kit CronkFirst off, some important announcements:   We’ll be at Emerald City Comic Con and C2E2! If you’ll also be there, please come say hi or visit one of our panels.   Second, our Patreon is newly revamped and has an EXCLUSIVE gift for anyone who joins in March: An “And Peggy” enamel pin! Head to patreon.com/sartorialgeek to get your hands on that.   This week we’re chatting with someone all the way on the other side of the world: our friend Kit Cronk! Her shop is like...2019-03-0738 minThe Dream Achieve PodcastThe Dream Achieve PodcastEtsy and Geek Chic Queen Jordan Ellis // Ep. 54Jordan Ellis is the founder of the popular geek chic brand, Jordandené, as well as co-founder of Sartorial Geek, which is focused on pop culture and girl power! Jordan started her bookish and nerdy girl Etsy store 7 years ago and she's created a community for girls all over the world to obsess over their favorite pop culture mediums and fandom families (something she wished for when she was younger). Listen for some major business inspo! Jordandene: https://jordandene.com/ Sartorial Geek: http://sartorialgeek.com/2019-03-0100 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastIt’s a Party with Liz and JordanThis episode is sponsored by Starship Therapise and Jordandene.   Hello and welcome to our 50th episode! Thank you for being along for the ride and for supporting us all the way to this milestone.   This episode is pretty wild. It starts with a celebration of Issue 004 of The Sartorial Geek magazine (which you can get a digital copy of for free on our mailing list OR subscribe to receive every issue in the mail!). We fawn over our cover lady Kelly Sue DeConnick and all of the wonderful art featured in th...2019-02-1556 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastDungeons and Dragons with Kait Disney-LeugersThis episode is sponsored by Starship Therapise and Jordandene.   Welcome back, Sartorial Geeks! This week I totally nerd out about my new favorite hobby, Dungeons and Dragons, with Kickstarter backer Kait Disney-Leugers.   Kait is a second generation DnD player (whose dad wouldn’t let her play as a kid because his game nights were too “grown up”). I loved chatting with Kait about her DnD experiences because we got into it in very different ways. Kait grew up playing with dice as a kid and joined what turned into a two-year campaign...2019-02-0735 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Geek Life with DJ ArchangelThis episode is sponsored by Starship Therapise and Jordandene.   We’re back with another of our Kickstarter interviews (thanks again to everyone who helped support our magazine!), DJ Archangel. We chat about all kinds of geekery, ranging from geeking out over music to pop culture to using similar interests to bring people together.   One of my favorite parts of the conversation is discussing how communities can form around similar interests. DJ Archangel uses music in a similar way that we use The Sartorial Geek - to bring like-minded people together for fun...2019-01-3141 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastJanuary Recommendations with Liz + JordanThis episode is sponsored by Starship Therapise and Jordandene.   January can be a rough month (especially when you’re a federal employee and the government is shut down). There’s a lot going on in the world right now, and we’re trying to wind down. And we’re here to tell you how we do it.   In this episode we tackle all of the important issues like: 1.What’s your favorite thing you’ve watched on Netflix recently? (Liz says The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell and Midsomer M...2019-01-2437 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastGeek Say What? With JPGReady, Set, Geek!   This episode is sponsored by Little Petal (use code SARTORIAL for free shipping!) and Jordandene.   Thanks for coming back, Sartorial Geeks! This week we’re chatting with JPG, the owner of Geek Say What? Network. Geek Say What? Network is a collection of podcasts, websites, and social media outlets that connect with nerds at all levels. They speak to “Beginner Geeks” as well as “Pop Culture Experts” while highlighting the introduction, engagement, and intellectualism of geek and pop culture. Basically, they have something for everyone!   Ready Set G...2019-01-1737 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastHobbiton with Kim RogersThis episode is sponsored by Little Petal (use code SARTORIAL for free shipping!) and Jordandene.   Have you ever dreamed of going to Hobbiton? Kim Rogers from Head Over Feels went there and back again and is here to tell us all about it.   If you didn’t know, Hobbiton is a real life place you can visit in the beautiful country of New Zealand. Kim traveled with Red Carpet Tours, which sounds like a truly amazing experience. Not only is this tour group endorsed by Peter Jackson, they’ve also been leadin...2019-01-101h 11The Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastWhat a Year with Liz + JordanThis episode is sponsored by Jordandene.   Hello, Sartorial Geeks! Welcome to our first ever year-end review.   2018 has been a wild one. For better or worse, it happened, it’s almost over, and there’s a lot to recap!   Liz had the wedding of the century, Jordan traveled all over the country spreading the good news of Jordandene, and we started The Sartorial Geek! It’s hard to believe that one year ago this was just the beginning of an idea, and now it’s three (almost four) finished ma...2018-12-2927 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastPoldark Love with Amanda-Rae PrescottThis episode is sponsored by Jordandene.   Have you checked out Poldark, the British period drama television series starring Aidan Turner and Eleanor Tomlinson? If not, we’re here with Amanda-Rae Prescott who may have made it one of her life’s missions to spread the good news of this show.   Amanda-Rae is your resource for everything related to British period dramas. She has her own podcast discussing the wonders of all Mammoth Screen shows. She cosplays. She truly seems to know everything about every show. (And  she loves helping people navigate the wid...2018-12-2352 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastOctober Recommendations with Liz and JordanThis episode is sponsored by Logan Arch and Jordandene. Hi, Sartorial Geeks! Jordan and Liz here, back with some recommendations for the month of October! In this recommendations episode we discuss: 1. Top ways we practice self care 2. Favorite spooky show of the moment 3. Favorite place to shop for accessories  4. Books we're currently reading Thanks again for hanging out with us, and please help us out by subscribing, leaving a review, or checking out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/sartorialgeek.   Stay nerdy. Join our Patreon for bonus gifts and content!S...2018-10-2838 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastCosplay Love with Cate BroomheadThis episode is sponsored by LoganArch and Jordandené.   Welcome back, Sartorial Geeks!   This week, we’re chatting with Cate Broomhead of the Rebel Legion and Cos & Effect. Cate wears many hats, pun fully intended, and we were lucky enough to hear about a few of them! Seamstress, cosplayer, Broadway wig connoisseur— she’s done it all.   Have any questions about how to get involved in cosplay or just interested in the details of the process behind it all? This is the episode for you, and Cate answers all the qu...2018-10-1130 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastProfessional Fangirl with Sage YoungThis episode is sponsored by Logan Arch and Jordandene.   You may recognize Sage Young’s name from Issue One of The Sartorial Geek magazine, where she wrote a wonderful piece about our favorite female characters and their predecessors. Sage is also the movies editor at Bustle and runs a fangirl blog, Head Over Feels, with her best friend Kim Rogers.   This episode is full of advice for giving your best interview and finding a niche to thrive in, even if your audience is small. And, because I know our audience will love...2018-10-0430 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastFriction with Dani HedlundThis episode is sponsored by Jordandene.   Of the two editors at The Sartorial Geek, I (Jordan) have proven that I’m not the big reader of the group. I’ve actually never looked at a literary journal in my life, but I heard about F(r)iction at BookCon this year, and I’m actually super into it. Dani Hedlund is the CEO behind Brink Literacy Project, which is a non-profit dedicated to helping creatives reach their potential. They do all kinds of amazing work to foster a love of literacy, increase literacy rates...2018-09-1326 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastOrphan Black with Miriam SalzmanThis episode is sponsored by Jordandené and Bombsheller. Get 20% your first Bombsheller order with promo code: SARTORIALGEEK at https://shop.bombsheller.com/. Happy September, Sartorial Geeks! This week, we’re chatting all things Orphan Black with superfan Miriam Salzman. Not only will our next issue of the magazine feature all things sci-fi and STEAM, but the back to school season is really putting us in the mood for anything science-y. Needless to say, now is the perfect time to binge all five seasons of Orphan Black if you haven't yet. (Even if it's just to distract yourself from the fact tha...2018-09-0535 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek's First KickstarterThis episode is sponsored by Jordandené. Hi, Sartorial Geeks! We’ve got some exciting news for you this week! As most of you already know, in addition to this podcast, we're also a daily blog and quarterly magazine. After successful launches of our first two issues of the magazine, we're excited to announce that we've launched a Kickstarter campaign for issue 3!  In this issue, we're excited to share our love of sci-fi and STEAM with the geek community. Our contributors pulled together some incredible and unique articles that we can't wait for you to en...2018-08-2923 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastBookBeau with Benita BotelloThis episode is sponsored by Jordandené.   Welcome back, Sartorial Geeks! This week, we sat down to chat with Benita Botello, founder of Book Beau.   Commuters, we’ve all been here: you have a long train or bus ride ahead of you. All you want is to sit down and get lost in your current read for the next half hour or so, but when you take it out of your bag, the cover is bent, the pages are crushed, and your precious book is ruined. What’s a bookworm to do?  ...2018-08-2329 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastLIVE from LeakyCon with Taekia BlackwellThis episode is sponsored by Jordandene.   Hi, Sartorial Geeks! The Sartorial Geek Podcast is back with our second ever live episode! This week, we’re live from LeakyCon, an amazing Harry Potter-themed con for fans in Dallas, TX. We’re chatting with Taekia Blackwell, COO of Mischief Management: the convention company that makes LeakyCon possible!   Mischief Management has been producing fan events since 2009. Their event lineup caters to a wide range of fandoms, from BroadwayCon to Con of Thrones. Taekia takes our questions and tells us all about what goes i...2018-08-1551 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastAugust Recommendations with Liz and JordanThis episode is sponsored by Jordandene.   Hi, Sartorial Geeks! Jordan and Liz here, back with some August recommendations!   Want to have a say in the kinds of things we recommend? Let us know! Leave a comment, sent an email, comment on Instagram, anything! We’re listening!   This month, we’re telling you all about our favorite:   1. Articles on our blog. Check us out on sartorialgeek.com! 2. Beverages. Do you love beer and lattes as much as we do? 3. Geeky hobbies. Yes, binging on your favorite TV shows counts. 4. Geeky subscriptions. If you’re interested in joining the recommended Book of the...2018-08-0838 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastComic Book Love with Raven SmithThis episode is sponsored by Jordandene.   Even though it’s four hours away, Fantom Comics was the first local comic book shop that felt like home to me. Raven Smith was one of the first people I met there, and I’m so glad to talk to her about all things comics!   Fantom Comics is a really special place that hosts all kinds of incredible events. They have trivia nights, book clubs, signings, and tons of other themed parties. They even run a kid’s convention once a year!   Rav...2018-08-0231 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastLIVE from SDCC with Whosits and WhatsitsThis episode is sponsored by Jordandene.   We’re so excited to release our first live episode! We talked with Tiffany Mink and Matt Newman from Whosits and Whatsits all about Disney love on stage at San Diego Comic Con.   Thank you so much to everyone who came out, and be on the lookout for more live episodes!   Please check out Whosits & Whatsits on Instagram, Twitter, and their online shop! whositswhatsits.com Thanks again for hanging out with us, and please help us ou...2018-07-2647 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastJuly Recommendations with Liz and JordanThis episode is sponsored by Jordandene and Bombsheller.   Hi, Sartorial Geeks! We're back, and we've got some more recommendations for you! This month we're discussing: 1. Favorite guilty pleasure TV show (We have little to no shame, so hold on to your butts!) 2. Favorite beach read (Liz's rec is...maybe the worst "beach read" in the history of beach reads, but so it goes.) 3. Favorite horror film (for two self-proclaimed scaredy-cats we have SO MANY horror films to recommend, including one with evil gingerbread men, and T...2018-07-1934 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastCouple Cosplay with Mallory and Emily CohenIf you picked up issue two of The Sartorial Geek magazine, you might recognize Mallory and Emily Cohen. They’re an adorable cosplay couple who walked us through their process of picking cosplay options and splitting up the tasks to create each outfit. If you’ve ever thought about cosplaying by yourself or with a partner, we cannot more highly recommend checking out the magazine and reading their tips!   This episode is full of insider cosplay moments, pros and cons of attending conventions in full cosplay, and tons of tips about Disney and Disneybounding.  2018-07-1336 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastPodcast Sommelier with Ashley WarrenThis episode is sponsored by Jordandene.   You may recognize Ashley Warren from a few places. If you’ve been to any of our Sartorial Geek events, she’s the person making sure everything runs smoothly and actually happens. You may also know her from her podcast, The Kindred Spirit Podcast. Or, if you hang around sartorialgeek.com, you’ve probably seen Ashley’s column “Podcast Sommelier,” where she combines a podcast with a cocktail.   Who listens to podcasts? When do you listen? What are your favorite genres?   Ashley is known...2018-07-0641 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastJune Recommendations with Liz and JordanThis episode is sponsored by Jordandene.   Liz and I are back with another episode full of recommendations!   If you want to have a say in the kinds of things we recommend, let us know what you want to hear about! Leave a comment. Send an Email. Comment on Instagram. We’re listening!   This month Liz and I are each recommending:   What music we’re listening to right now Our favorite new movie A great British TV show A graphic novel we love Something to watch ju...2018-06-2731 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastNerdy Couples Who Like Different Things with Chris and BeccaFrom Harry Potter to board game night   This episode is sponsored by Jordandene and Bombsheller. Chris and Becca are one of my favorite nerdy couples from college. They’re a great photography team (you may have seen some of their photos on the Jordandene website) and also throw THE best themed parties. We talk about their annual Harry Potter holiday party, which is in a different location every year (like the Slytherin dungeon or Weasleys’ house) and is complete with paper invites, tons of cosplay, and on point food and drinks.   ...2018-06-2337 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastFandom is Fandom with Kara DennisonThis episode is sponsored by Jordandene and Logan Arch.   If you’ve been hanging out on The Sartorial Geek blog or reading our magazine, the name Kara Dennison might sound familiar to you. She’s one of our favorite blog contributors and wrote an article about gatekeeping called “Fandom is Fandom” in issue two of our magazine.   Kara, Liz, and I all love Doctor Who, and we come from different places in the Doctor Who fandom. Kara has interviewed the Doctor himself, Doctor Who is Liz’s favorite show, and I’m a super casu...2018-06-2040 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastBlack Magic with KMSxCOThis episode is sponsored by Jordandene   My studio is filled with super cute plush dolls from KMSxCO. If you haven’t checked out her shop, Andrea Gilletti creates all kinds of spooky products from tombstone pillows to serial killer Valentine’s to really sweet enamel pins.   Andrea and I chat about not being boxed in to just one thing. It’s okay to love horror and Disney villains and Sailor Moon and My Little Pony. One of our favorite things is when companies and brands combine seemingly-unrelated fandoms to create something new and...2018-06-1733 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastIntroducing the Summer Issue of The Sartorial GeekThis episode is sponsored by Jordandene and Logan Arch.   The summer issue of The Sartorial Geek Magazine is out! We’re so proud of our second issue and all the amazing stories and people we were able to feature.   First, we just have to say that this issue is beautiful. We are so thankful to Jen Bartel for letting us interview her and feature so much of her art inside the magazine and on the front cover. She’s a magical unicorn, and we want to rip out every page and wallpa...2018-06-1328 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Fangirl Galaxy with Sam MaggsThis episode is sponsored by Jordandene and Logan Arch.   Jordandene’s latest collection, The Fangirl Galaxy Collection, is a collaboration with best-selling author Sam Maggs. My little fangirl heart exploded at the chance to chat with Sam while she was in New York to celebrate her upcoming book, Girl Squads, at Book Expo and BookCon.   If you haven’t heard of Sam Maggs, please let me introduce you. Sam is a freelance writer who is currently working on some comic books for IDW (Star Trek and Jem and the Holograms). She also w...2018-06-0627 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastBehind All the Scenes with Caitlin MachakThis episode is sponsored by Jordandene and Logan Arch.   Caitlin Machak is a fellow nerd who I bonded with immediately over our mutual love of Harry Potter, My Favorite Murder, and good movies. Our circles overlap so much, and I’m excited to see how those connections keep growing!   I truly love talking to people who know everything about things I know very little about. Caitlin knows SO much about film in every sense. She’s worked on projects in basically every area: theater, TV, movies, web, and some commercials.  2018-05-3042 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastHealth Tips for Nerdy People with GeekGirlStrongThis episode is sponsored by The Colorful Geek and Jordandene.   First, we want to announce a GeekGirlStrong x Jordandene collaboration! Geek Girl Power shirts are now for sale at both geekgirlstrong.com and jordandene.com.   If you’re interested in leveling up your health and wellness with Robyn and you don’t live in NYC, she has online options as well!   Being fit and being a nerd have not always appeared to align. We’ve all seen the movies where the nerdy kid with big glasses sits on the bl...2018-05-2634 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastSartorial Geek Recs with Liz + JordanThis episode is sponsored by Jordandene and LoganArch.   Thank you so much for your sweet reviews! Not only do they help us look good to the iTunes gods, they also help us realize what you most enjoy hearing from our show.   One of the most common reviews we’ve seen so far is that you love all the cool nerdy things that get recommended here. So, we’re doing an entire recommendations episode!   Liz and I chat about:   A favorite book we’re reading Podcasts w...2018-05-2338 minThe Darling RevolutionThe Darling RevolutionRadAF Women: Getting Geeky with Jordan of Jordandene ✌️🤓🦄In this episode of the #RadAFWomen series, I chatted with Jordan, creator of the successful geeky lifestyle brand, Jordandene! She is also co-creator of The Sartorial Geek - a geeky lifestyle magazine and podcast highlighting nerdy fashion, pop culture, and really cool people 😎 Jordan has a fantastic story to share, and I loved getting to know her better. I’m sure you will too! #geekygirls2018-05-2134 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastReedPOP Takeover: BookCon 2018This episode is sponsored by GeekGirlStrong.   Rhiannon Gupta and Andrew Esposito are the resident BookCon experts, handling the marketing and content for the show.   If you’ve never heard of BookCon, it’s basically comic con for readers. There’s an exhibitor floor, panels, author signings, and tons of cool stuff! Even if you aren’t a huge reader, there’s probably something for you at BookCon. Tons of celebrities debut their new books, podcasters come chat about their shows, and you can pick up free advanced reader copies. There’s also a BookCon...2018-05-1923 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastLifelong Batman Obsession with Joey EllisThis week we’re chatting with lifelong nerd, designer of everything at Jordandene, and my husband Joey Ellis. In addition to doing all of the hand-lettering, branding, and design work at Jordandene, Joey and his two partners run the agency GrandArmy. They’ve done lots of cool design work (does the lettering in Taco Bell’s Live Mas look familiar?), and people have even gotten tattoos of some of their branding projects.   Joey has been a pretty big nerd for his entire life, carrying his comic books, drawings, and action figures around in a briefcase as an e...2018-04-1139 minStrategy Hour | Online Marketing for Business GrowthStrategy Hour | Online Marketing for Business GrowthCultivating Diversity and Creating Community for the Geek Chic with Jordan Ellis of JordandeneToday on the podcast we welcome our good friend, Jordan Ellis of Jordandené. She is an amazing woman who has a geeky lifestyle brand based in Brooklyn. She sells things that are juts subtly nerdy, from T’s, to tanks, to mugs, to phone cases and more. Jordan also recently started the Satorial Geek, a quarterly magazine and now a podcast all about girl power and promoting that nerd culture. Jordan is so amazing that it’s no wonder that this is our third time having her on the show!We’ll give you an overview of the oth...2018-04-0238 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastBlack Panther Love with Robyn Warren + Chavon ColemanThere’s so much to talk about in Black Panther, and I was so excited to chat with Robyn Warren of Geek Girl Strong and Chavon Coleman of Geeky and Creepy.   Since seeing Black Panther together opening night (along with Robyn’s mom and Chavon’s nephew), we haven’t really been able to stop talking about it. There’s just so much to say about the story and the characters and the way everything looks, and each viewing makes you notice something new.   We start with the incredible women in this movie...2018-03-2830 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastLetter from the EditorsMeet Jordan and Liz, the editorial team behind The Sartorial Geek: a nerdy publication highlighting cool stories by cool people.   Jordan Ellis runs Jordandene, a geeky home goods and apparel brand. Liz, a law librarian in her muggle life, is our resident creative literary genius.   This team of college besties actually makes the perfect pair to produce this geeky editorial project. Both homeschooled as kids, Jordan and Liz grew up as big nerds, just in slightly different ways. Jordan played Pokemon and watched all the TV shows while Liz spent every sp...2018-03-1913 minThe Sartorial Geek PodcastThe Sartorial Geek PodcastWelcome to The Sartorial GeekThe latest project from Team Jordandene is a geeky lifestyle magazine (that you can get for free at sartorialgeek.com), which seemed like the perfect time to start an accompanying podcast. Our hope with The Sartorial Geek is to tell really cool stories from really cool people in the geeky community. We want a place to chat about important themes in the latest MCU release and then nerd out over our new favorite geeky fashion brand. A place to show unique points of view and discuss what we're concerned and excited about. If that sounds...2018-03-1601 minStrategy Hour | Online Marketing for Business GrowthStrategy Hour | Online Marketing for Business GrowthPrepping Your Product Based Business for the Holidays with Jordan EllisToday on the podcast we welcome back one of our BFF’s, Jordan Ellis, of Jordandené. Jordan owns a geek chic apparel company where she sells all the nerdy, girly stuff you could ever imagine – all across the country and the world. Jordan also does live events and sells her products online, making almost half of her annual revenue during the three to four-week holiday season! That’s right, ‘tis the season for sales!So today, we are talking products and how to not miss out on opportunities and stress yourself out when it comes to the crazy hol...2017-12-0647 minStrategy Hour | Online Marketing for Business GrowthStrategy Hour | Online Marketing for Business GrowthHow to Create a 1:1 Experience When You Sell Physical Products Online with Jordan Ellis of JordandeneToday on the podcast, we have Jordan Ellis of Jordandené. Oh my gosh, this girl! She is so awesome. We have known Jordan for what feels like forever, but really it has only been two years. She was the first student ever for both of us, and since then, Jordan has gone on to grow a giant geek-chic business where she sells goods of all different types. She has shirts and aprons and the cutest little kids clothes ever and it just warms our hearts to see how much she has been able to accomplish in just two years, a...2017-05-1950 min