Join your favorite nerdy hosts Reiu and Kinji as they get real about all things love this Valentine's Day! From spilling the tea about their ideal partners to sharing their V-Day plans (or lack thereof 😉), we're keeping it 100% authentic and relatable.Whether you're boo'd up or living your best single life, this episode is packed with laughs, insights, and those 'OMG, same!' moments that make AfroBlerds your go-to source for Black nerd culture conversations.Let's not also forget about more black history facts!Drop a ❤️ in the comments and tell us your Valentine's Day stories!

What's good AfroBlerds fam! 🎮 We're back with another fire episode that's all about dreams, Anime intro 101, and celebrating our beautiful Black queer history!This episode is for every Black nerd who's ever felt like they needed to be heard and they are not alone with their struggles for being nerdy and the shows they watch. Whether you're a day-one anime fan or just curious about what we're all about, come through and vibe with us!

❄️ Bundle up, Blerds! Episode 8 takes us on a chilly adventure through snow days, supernatural encounters, and anime winter wonderlands! Join us as we share our wild experiences during the Texas snowpocalypse, trade spine-tingling paranormal stories that'll make you want to stay under the blankets, and geek out about our favorite snowy anime moments. 🎮❄️👻

❄️ if you've got your own wild snow day story!

n this heart-to-heart episode, hosts Reiu and Xerdica open up about their personal experiences with depression and the critical importance of addressing mental health in the Black community. The duo shares candid stories and coping strategies, emphasizing that seeking help isn't just okay - it's essential. Reiu also shares her frustration about getting Afroblerds Podcasts to be seen and pushed out more on social media. The conversation takes a lighter turn as they dive into how lesbian gamers revolutionized The Sims community, creating inclusive content and pushing boundaries for representation. Who knew saving The Sims would be a queer achievement? 🏳️‍🌈 Wrapping up with their signature nerdy flair, Reiu and Xerdica explore the evolving landscape of diversity in anime, discussing progress and areas that are still growing.

In this intimate episode of Afroblerd, Reiu, and Kinji hold down the fort while Xerdica is away, turning this episode into a powerful heart-to-heart conversation. The two hosts dive deep into their New Year's resolutions, but this isn't your typical 'new year, new me' discussion – it's raw, real, and refreshingly honest. From personal struggles to future aspirations, Reiu and Kinji peel back the layers of their daily lives, sharing insights and experiences that many of us can relate to. They tackle everything from professional goals to personal growth, proving that sometimes the most meaningful conversations happen when you least expect them. Join us for this special two-host episode where vulnerability meets authenticity, and resolutions become real talk. Whether you're setting your own goals or just need some genuine conversation in your life, this episode delivers the perfect blend of motivation and real-world perspective.

Join the AfroBlerds crew for a special holiday episode where we unwrap some real talk about representation in the book world. We're spicing up this Christmas conversation with a candid discussion about the struggles and triumphs of diversity in genre fiction. From paranormal romance to fantasy, we're diving deep into why seeing ourselves in stories matters.Your hosts get personal in this episode, sharing their cherished holiday memories and family traditions. Between laughs and nostalgic stories, we tackle the important conversations about representation in literature and what it means to see ourselves reflected in the stories we love.Warning: Side effects may include sudden urges to buy books and start new holiday traditions! 📚❄️

Join us for a deep dive into the shadows as we explore the darker themes lurking beneath anime's colorful surface. I.E., jumping into the 18+ side of anime.

Get ready to rage as we spill the tea about our biggest gaming pet peeves - those moments that make us want to throw our controllers across the room. Plus, we're getting real about the struggles and triumphs of making friends as adults in the geek community.

As always, we'll continue our journey through Vampire DragQueen, where magic, identity, and chosen family intertwine unexpectedly.

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of mature themes in anime.

Get cozy with your favorite snacks, blerds! This week, we're living our best fantasy life discussing what we'd REALLY do if we hit that lottery jackpot (spoiler alert: it involves a lot of anime merch and probably a gaming room.) Speaking of anime, we're diving into current anime that is popular right now. Along with a Reddit story of the day and reading the part of the first chapter of Vampire DragQueen written by yours truly Reiu Luna.