Lovecraft Country: theblerdgurl talks the power of nerds in the series
By Mia Johnson
We talk to theblerdgurl on Lovecraft Country Chronicles about diversity and fandom.
Some people like to think that it’s the geek who shall inherit the Earth, and more and more lately, aspects of fandom and “geekdom” have been prominent all throughout the zeitgeist. Genre TV shows, books and movies once looked down upon or cast aside all have their time in the spotlight, and as that prominence grows, so does the revelation that nerds actually do. come from all backgrounds and walks of life.
That’s what makes Lovecraft Country so fascinating — because every single one of the main characters displays this trait of nerdiness. And what’s more, their visibility helps to show the world that “Blerds” (Black nerds) do exist! That’s what Lovecraft Country Chronicles discussed in our latest podcast, and we chose the best person to join along in the discussion: theblerdgurl herself, Karama Horne.
She’s done so much to build her brand and spread awareness to others about the diversity of nerdiness. Plus, she talks to us about not only diversity in fandom, but diversity in the people who create the works of art they enjoy. How will the industry change once writers’ rooms and other areas have fair representation? Listen to our newest podcast below to hear her answers on that and more!
Listen to the newest episode of the Lovecraft Country Chronicles podcast
Lovecraft Country Chronicles chats with theblerdgurl!
In this bonus episode, Mia and Natalie are joined by Karama Horne, a.k.a., theblerdgurl. She tells us what she loves most about Lovecraft Country, why Blerds rule, and what the future of geekdom looks like with diverse voices.
A weekly recap/reaction podcast to the new HBO show, Lovecraft Country. Join hosts Mia Johnson and Natalie Zamora as they break down each episode and interview weekly guest experts.
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