Maintaining a balance between your creative passions and the "real world" is a challenge every blerd (black nerd) faces when they decide to hit record. In this episode, we’re peeling back the curtain on the business, the hustle, and the mental health required to survive as an independent nerdy content creator.

Whether you're a cosplayer, a YouTuber, or a comic book writer, being "independent" means you are the CEO, the intern, and the talent all at once. We’ll discuss how to build a brand that stays true to your geeky roots while navigating an industry that doesn't always have a blueprint for us.

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General Talk

1. Weekly Recap

2. Sign Up For Patreon

3. Baldur’s Gate 3 Sessions!

4. Monday Night Co Op!!

5. Lor Travis Invitational Tournament

6. Pokemon Competition

The Precious:

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Commercial: #2

Games:

1. Duel Fire Walled City

2. Magical Academy

3. Loot Bound

4. Semi

News:

1. Nights everyone should plan with their friends

2. Samsung is top dog!

3. If buying doesn’t count as ownership then…..

4. Demolition Man 2 in production

Comic Of The week: Ordeal

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