Mon, 13 May 2013
Yo sits down with real-life geek couple Jessi Bavolack and Matt Pascal to discuss their webcomic The Geeks Next Door. |
Mon, 6 May 2013
Today's solo-Yo explores energy sources, both commercial and creative. After a pause, You talks about his ten favorite cosplay masquerade skits over the last few years from hosting countless cosplay masquerades. Links: |
Sun, 28 April 2013
Queen of the Fairies and founder/director/producer and star of Shakespeare Shakedown, Annie Arthur, joins Yo to discuss the process for creating an immersive theater space. Yo monopolizes the conversation to talk about dinosaurs and cloning Mr. Rogers.
Direct download: 75_-_Annie_Arthur_of_Shakespeare_Shakedown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:55 PM |
Mon, 22 April 2013
Yo and Charles Dunbar dive into the rise of immersive theater in New York City, touching on two Shakespeares, a Carroll, and a wardrobe. Sleep No More, Then She Fell, and Shakespeare Shakedown compared and contrasted as we explore world-building in live theater.
Direct download: 74_-_Immersive_Theater_with_Charles_Dunbar.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:44 AM |
Fri, 19 April 2013
Yo reviews "Cold War," the ninth episode of the seventh season of that long-running staple of British sci-fi, Doctor Who. |
Mon, 15 April 2013
The kid gloves are off as Yo tackles to review the second episode of Doctor Who's newest season, "The Rings of Akhaten." Will it ring true or is this just a looping the same ol' same ol'? |
Mon, 8 April 2013
Staple of the convention scene, Greggo produces game shows for anime conventions all over the place. Yo caught up with him at Zenkaikon 2013, duct-taped him to a chair, and extracted this interview with a pair of dental pliers. Enjoy! Check out episodes of Greggo's Game Shows! |
Mon, 1 April 2013
Upstate NY local boys Peter Gerkman and Patrick M Seymoure have resumes larger than many other voice actors. So how come you've never heard them on TV? Join Yo in this live panel discussion from Genericon 2013 as we learn the tricks and trades of underground video game and visual novel voice acting. |
Mon, 25 March 2013
This week, Yo redefines and rebuilds his soapbox to talk about how his perceptions of sexism and the geek community have evolved since he started the Feminsm Block on We Are The Geek. Please read the blog entries below, as they are cited in this week's episode. 6 Ways to talk to Your Son About Male Violence and Healthy Masculinity The Border House Blog: Harassment in nerd spaces, and encouraging honesty |
Mon, 18 March 2013
Revolutionary Girl Utena is ONE OF THOSE ANIME, those life-changing symbolic shows that make or break fans. Yo's honored to bring in Utena fans Judith and Natalie to break down some of the larger symbols in this show and a bit of self-revelation. Shows! Yo will be at: Zenkaikon (Lancaster, PA - Mar 22 - 24) Tekkosho-con (Pittsburgh, PA - Apr 4 - 7) Washington, DC Sakura Matsuri (April 13) Brooklyn Sakura Matsuri (Apr 27 - 28) AnimeNext 2013 (Somerset, NJ June 7 - 9) |
We Are The Geek by Uncle Yo
We Are The Geek is a weekly podcast featuring that loveable scamp and geek-specific comedian, Uncle Yo. Join us every week as Uncle Yo discusses anime, comic books, movies, and everything pop culture that geeks love!
