Is Censorship Ruining Art? And Other Nerd News

Author: Shannon Talley
Published: Tue 19 Aug 2025
Episode Link: https://sites.libsyn.com/107962/is-censorship-ruining-art-and-other-nerd-news

The Blerds are back brining you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. Shannon, Jaja and James delve into the complexities of Roblox, discussing its vast sandbox environment and the safety concerns surrounding it, particularly for children. They emphasize the importance of parental guidance in monitoring kids' interactions on the platform. The conversation shifts to censorship in gaming, highlighted by PETA's request to remove a character's nose ring in Mario Kart, and the implications of such actions. They also celebrate the success of Red Dead Redemption, explore the significance of sales metrics in gaming, and address the recent plagiarism controversy involving Pokemon. Plus, we're talking the merging of Disney+ and Hulu, and Delta's new partnership with Crunchyroll to offer anime on flights.

Chapter Notes

00:00-Introduction to Nerd Culture

02:38-Personal Updates and Recent Activities

11:20-Jaja's 'Tokopi's Original Sin' Review

17:01-Upcoming Shows and Recommendations

19:28-Comics and Gaming Updates

19:51-Anime Maintenance and Current Shows

22:13-Gaming Experiences and Astro Bot

26:06-Blind Box Culture and Collectibles

32:12-Censorship in Gaming and Cultural Sensitivity

41:43-Understanding Roblox

45:53-The Safety Concerns of Roblox