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Mind Over Matter: Mental Health In The Media

Release Date: 08/24/2022

Mind Over Matter: Mental Health In The Media

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Previously on Geeks Represent, we’ve talked about the importance of health especially when it comes to people of color. However, one of the most neglected aspects of health is that of the mind. If the last few years have shown us anything, it’s that our mental health cannot be taken for granted, and that people of color have been particularly vulnerable due to both systemic racism and culture norms. That’s why it’s so important that mental health issues are accurately portrayed in the media in order to spread awareness and understanding. Timestamps 00:00:15 Intro 00:00:48...

Reach For The Skies! The Undying Western

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Gun fights. Lawlessness. An inexplicable thirst for justice. When it comes to movies, it doesn’t get much more American than the Western genre. It’s no surprise Western movies and TV shows have persisted even today in various forms. So grab your hats and let’s get into the evolution of the Western. Timestamps 00:00:15 Intro 00:00:38 How Would You Describe A Western? 00:03:07 What Makes Westerns Such An Undying Genre? 00:11:03 What Are Some Great Examples Of Recent Westerns? 00:19:56 What Are Some Bad Examples Of Recent Westerns? 00:21:53 Tropes In Westerns: Protect Kids, Revenge Stories...

Dark Elves But No Black Elves?: A Look At Racism in Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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It’s no secret that we love fantasy and science fiction in all its forms here at Geeks Represent not only for its entertainment value but for its rich commentary on our society by reimagining our past, remodeling our present or reshaping our future. However, like anything else good created by mankind, it can be perverted by the specter of racial bias from both creators and fans alike and may lead to our cultural destruction if not addressed. So without further ado, let’s take a look at racism in science fiction and fantasy. Listeners, what are your thoughts on today’s episode? Leave your...

Choose Your Fighter! A Look at Martial Arts Films

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Today, we’ll be talking about martial arts movies. Sure, here at Geeks Represent, we love all kinds of action movies, but there’s just something about the martial arts genre that gets our hearts racing and adrenaline pumping. So let’s jump kick right into it! Timestamps 00:00:13 Intro 00:00:32 What Is It About Martial Arts Films/Shows That Kicks All The Ass? 00:04:09 How Do You Think Martial Arts Have Affected Asian American Stereotypes? 00:07:59 Awesome Philosophies In Martial Arts Films 00:24:09 Martial Arts Spoofs Like Kung Pow: Enter The Fist and Volcano High (MTV Edition) 00:28:31...

Put Some Tiger Balm On It! People of Color and Medicine

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If the past two years have taught us anything, it’s that our lives are heavily dependent on our healthcare. We literally can’t live without it! But this doesn’t eliminate an inherent distrust of our healthcare system in communities of color, especially amongst the older generations. So let’s talk about people of color and their relationship with healthcare. Timestamps 00:00:22 Intro 00:00:43 Introducing Jashelle! 00:01:05 Why Do You Think There’s Such A Complicated Relationship Between POC and Healthcare 00:08:32 Over-Reliance Alternative Medicine and Home Remedies 00:15:38...

...But Not Too Black! Colorism in Film and TV

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We’ve talked a lot about race when it comes to casting choices in movies and television. And aside from some missteps, we are seeing more diversity and representation in the last few years. However, things could still be better, especially when it comes to the divisions between light skin and dark skin members of the same ethnic communities. So let’s talk about colorism! Timestamps 00:00:13 Intro 00:00:36 How Does Colorism Differ From Racism? 00:07:57 Examples of Colorism 00:13:57 Do You Think Colorism Discrimination Is Similar for Both Men and Women? 00:19:48 Lack of Black...

Whoa, Deja Vu! Reboots and Revivals

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Maybe you like seeing stuff you saw ages ago being redone or continuing today. Maybe you feel like some things were great as they were and should be left alone. Either way, if it exists and was successful, you can bet Hollywood’s going to do it over and over and over again for all its worth. Here are our thoughts on reboots and revivals. Timestamps 0:00:14 - Intro 0:00:32 - Definitions of Reboots and Revivals 00:20:38 - what makes a good reboot? 0:31:50 - Reboots done right 0:35:30 - Long Franchise Management 0:38:56 - Do adapations from Movies to TV count as a reboot. 0:50:11 -...

Somewhere Out There We're Sponsored: Diving into the Multiverse

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In honor of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, we wanted to talk about the multiverse as it’s portrayed in our favorite fandoms. Don’t worry, most of us aren’t quantum physicists and the only science we’ll be going into is science fiction. So Geeks, grab your portal guns and let’s jump into the multiverse. Timestamps 00:00:15 Intro 00:00:38 What Is The Multiverse? 00:10:13 Ways The Multiverse Becomes A Popular Sci-Fi Concept 00:12:57 Great Stories Involving The Multiverse 00:32:45 What Perspective Does DragonBall Offer 00:45:56 Any Multiverse Stories In The Realm Of...

Now In Technicolor! Groundbreaking Shows For POCs

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Growing up in the 90s when you turned on the tv at primetime, chances were you’d see very few people of color. For many, it was considered diverse if you had one black guy in the cast if there was one at all. But as time went on, we started seeing awesome shows that reminded us that stories didn’t have to be about white people to be successful. Let’s talk about the groundbreaking shows for people of color. Was there a show you grew up with that you felt was groundbreaking? Please leave it in the comments or review. Timestamps 00:00:15 Intro 00:00:37 Importance for People of Color...

The Fave Four! Winter Wonderland

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Welcome back to Geeks Represent! We hope you had a great holiday season full of binge-able content. We sure did! Here are our Winter 2021 TV picks that we watched during our break! 00:00:17 Intro 00:00:26 The Witcher (Sean’s Recommendation) 00:12:24 The Wheel Of Time (Darryl’s Recommendation) 00:33:29 Arcane (Joe’s Recommendation) 00:49:46 Clickbait (Marshall’s Recommendation) 00:55:24 Shows That Know When To End like One Piece 01:03:08 Conclusion/Outro Got a favorite tv show from this past winter? Leave a comment on our social media! Thanks for tuning into Geeks Represent! If you've...

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