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Pop culture chaos and cleverness from your new favourite Black & Queer nerds! If we’re in it, behind it or with it, me and a guest are there.

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CREATOR INTERVIEW: I sit down with DJ, podcaster, comic critic and creator DJ Benhameen for an hour of exploring the history and the panels of Jimi Hendrix: Purple Haze.

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I'VE MISSED YOU!! We've upgraded to being a 'face on the thumbnail' podcast. Welcome to thee first episode of Ash& where I sit and get grilled by Khalid about new formats, upcoming episodes, how redecorating can make you realise you need to move, and... more

Welp! and welp! Here's some great reasoning then about 7 minutes of everything else...Get in here!

Fine, French, and Flawed

Ethical Delusion

Mess & Main characters.

Bodysnatch or bodyswap?

I can’t believe they did that (I can)

MI BREDDA! EVERYBADDI AFFI DEAD!

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DJ Benhameen
DJ, host of Before All Nerds show
Before All Nerds
Episode: ASH& DJ Benhameen: Jimi Hendrix Purple Haze and being a Black comic creator!
Kieron Gillen
Comic writer known for his work on Marvel Comics and original works like Wiccan Divine and Die.
Self-employed comic writer
Episode: What shaped The Power Fantasy and what's next? (ft Kieron Gillen)
Josh Awol
Artist who specializes in character design and is passionate about the X-Men series.
Episode: How do you style Black Mutants (ft @JoshAwol)
Murewa Ayodele
A comic book writer from Nigeria, currently writing the Storm ongoing series for Marvel Comics.
Marvel Comics
Episode: Let's talk about the upcoming Storm book! (ft @Murewayodele)
Kenneth Laster
Author and artist of Zeta Galaxy Outlaws, involved in indie comics
Episode: What's the story behind new indie Zeta Galaxy Outlaws (ft @disasterlaster)
Evil Jeff
Co-host of Comic Book Queers
Comic Book Queers
Episode: X-Men 97: Tolerance is Extinction (ft @comicbookqueers)
Marvin Britt
Storyboard artist known for his work on X-Men 97
X-Men 97
Episode: X-Men 97: Tolerance is extinction pt.1 (ft @marvinbritt4)
Valentine Smith
Co-creator of Blade Maidens, a comic project
Blade Maidens
Episode: X-Men 97: Bright eyes (ft @ValentineSm1th & @SundiInThePark)
Tiffie Starchild
A prominent nerd fandom figure and returning guest
Episode: X-Men 97: Lifedeath pt.2 (@tiffiestarchild)

Host

Ashley Alleyne
Your host, who facilitates engaging discussions around comic culture and Black Queer identity.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 177 ratings
  • Volume

    Very good podcast but I wish the audio wasn’t so low. Running through my playlist I always have to stop and turn this one up. Then I have to stop and turn it down when it’s over or I have someone screaming in my ear.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ericho247365
    United States3 years ago
  • X of joy

    Short, smart, very funny and insightful takes on our merry band of Mutants!

    Love

    @NSnikt on Twitter

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jelcander
    Sweden4 years ago
  • WindDance Forever

    She is the BEST! The world needs MORE OF HER

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wind Dancer 5Ver
    United States4 years ago
  • Quick and engaging

    Host Ash and guest provide insightful and thought provoking discussion on the X-Men in a quick format podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ke222222
    United States4 years ago
  • Fantastic!!!!

    Love it! Great concept, quality and execution. FUN banter with interesting topics and questions. Would love it if it went longer, since discussions are so enticing to hear further! 30 minutes to 1 hour would be a dream!! ;)))) PS LOVE ACADEMY X = WIND DANCER FOREVER ALSO the host has a HOT voice

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WindDancerForever
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the show's insightful and engaging discussions, often highlighting the charismatic presence of the host.
The humor and relatability in the conversations resonate deeply, making the podcast enjoyable for both casual listeners and avid comic enthusiasts.
Many find the bite-sized format perfect for quick yet meaningful consumption, although some desire longer episodes to explore topics more thoroughly.

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SPECIAL: There can only be 3 omegas, who do you keep? (ft @idreaminviolet, @christoperXCI_, @shemaybeawitch)
Q: Can you give a quick recap of your choices?
Alex chose Iska, Storm, and Franklin Richards, while Chris opted for Lactua, Stubnar, and Zylo, and Julio selected Storm, Tuca, and Jean.
What's it like being a Black content creator (ft @tiffiestarchild)
Q: What are you watching now that you think, like if you had to give me a, you need to watch this list of like three?
I recommend Castlevania, Intergalactic, and Craig Of The Creek for their unique storytelling and nostalgia.
What's it like being a Black content creator (ft @tiffiestarchild)
Q: As somebody who creates loads of sort of Black, nerdy, fandom space content, what's the experience like for you?
It's been a lot of fun. I started posting pictures of my food and grew my audience by sharing my nerdy life and experiences.
X-Men 97: Motendo/LifeDeath pt.1 (ft @ugly_knees)
Q: How have you been feeling about X-Men 97?
It's been a roller coaster of emotions. I kind of loved it at first. And then as it's gone on, I've kind of had more and more criticisms.
Is X-Men 97 living up to the hype? (guest hosted by @jordonaught).
Q: Has X-Men 97 lived up to the hype?
X-Men 97 does live up to the hype, but it's also a nostalgia project that could benefit from exploring new storylines.

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2. Kieron Gillen
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4. Murewa Ayodele
5. Kenneth Laster
6. Evil Jeff
7. Marvin Britt
8. Valentine Smith

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