Geek Herring
Geek Herring is the podcast talking about feminism in geek culture. Each week, we bring you geeky discussions and debates, news that matters to geek feminists, and interviews with inspirational folks in geek culture. Hosted by incorruptible women, Monika Rabensteiner and Amanda Sloan.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 53 minutes
- Episodes
- 183
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2023
Geek Interview: Plus Size Nerding it up with Nancy Basile!
For years, being plus size and nerdy has been linked to being unpopular and super uncool. Not anymore, friends! We are joined by the Plus Size Nerd herself, the wonderful Nancy Basile, to talk about …
Geek Characters: Peach Please! Is Princess Peach an Inspiration or Irritation?
Voted number 48 in a list of video game's hottest female characters, Princess Peach definitely evokes a LOT of feelings. Some good, some negative, and all definitely valid. We talk about what we actu…
Geek Girl in the News: #BlackLivesMatter
Geek Girl in the News looks at the awesome or not so awesome news that will make you go either: "YAY" or "OMG I can't believe that."
The latest and greatest geek girl news from May 2020 is not happen…
Geek Interview: Life as a Professional Feminist with Virginia Mendez from The Feminist Shop
You've heard us fangirl about the website and what it stands for. Now, we're absolutely freaking JAZZED to welcome Virginia Mendez, co-founder of The Feminist Shop, onto Geek Herring to talk all thin…
Geek Girl Reviews Hannah Gadsby's Nanette - Stand-Up Comedy that hits DEEP
Whew. This week on Geek Girl Reviews, we checked out Hannah Gadsby's stand-up comedy Nanette on Netflix. Whaaaat an INCREDIBLE and freaking powerful stand-up. It's an emotional rollercoaster and hone…
Geek Herring & Chill: Gettin' Cheesy With It
In this episode of Geek Herring & Chill, Monika and Amanda are getting all down with their vulnerable selves using a card game one of Amanda's clients gifted her! This is the first episode recorded L…
Geek Interview: Diverse Art & Illustration with Siti
Art is totally subjective, but we're sure you agree - when there's a diverse range of bodies depicted in illustration, it's better for everyone! Creating and sharing body positive and diverse art is …
Geek Girl in the News: Cyberpunk 2077 championing Sex Workers Rights, Ezra Miller did WHAT?, & latest celeb crush Olivia Munn
Geek Girl in the News looks at the awesome or not so awesome news that will make you go either: "YAY" or "OMG I can't believe that."
The latest and greatest geek girl news from April 2020 covers the …
Geeking Out About Animal Crossing: The CUTEST game you've played in years
If you're living, breathing, and dreaming all things Animal Crossing - you are NOT alone. We're all in this together. Playing with breakfast, sneaking in some island clean-up at lunchtime, and, obvio…
Geeking Out About Sex Education: It's a Gen Z Miasma of Amazingness! And SEX.
Sex Education is the best show on Netflix right now. It has everything: sex, education, all the laughs, and talking about so many important issues that face our society. From bullying to fetish to co…
Geek Interview: Literally Surrounded by Dudes with ZiggySera
What do you get when you take the essence of pure positivity and combine it with wit, realness, and talent? You get the awesome being that is Ziggy! Ziggy is the co-co-co-host of 1600 Dust, a Hearths…
Geek Girl in the News: Animal Crossing, Brie Larson is too pure for this world, and Celebs being Awesome!
Geek Girl in the News looks at the awesome or not so awesome news that will make you go either: "YAY" or "OMG I can't believe that."
The latest and greatest geek girl news from March 2020 covers the …
Geek Discussion: The Hogwarts Problem with Lark & Jessie from The Gayly Prophet
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past year (hey, no judgement - the world's a hard place right now!), you've definitely witnessed J.K. Rowling tumble from her throne. We're pretty sure …
Geeking Out in Times of Crisis: Rise of the Geek
COVID-19. It's what's on everyone's minds right now. Because this pandemic that's sweeping the world is impacting everyone. Whether you're staying indoors, business as usual, freaking out, or that as…
Geek Interview: Women in Warcraft Podcasting with Ali
Being a woman in podcasting can feel like a really isolating experience sometimes. But being part of the minority in a super open and welcoming community makes it so much easier. Ali from Dungeon Fab…
Geek Girl in the News: Saying no to dick pics, Raising The Game, & The Witcher 2!
Geek Girl in the News looks at the awesome or not so awesome news that will make you go either: "YAY" or "OMG I can't believe that."
The latest and greatest geek girl news from February 2020 covers…
Geek Discussion: Mental Health, Inner Voices, & Video Games
VULNERABLE EPISODE ALERT, PEOPLE!
This week, we're talking about our personal mental health journeys and how video games have helped us.
From using them as a very welcome distraction in our lives to ac…
Geeking Out About The Witcher: Monster Hunters, Witches, and the Duality of Humankind
Binging The Witcher is some of the best TV watching we got done over our Christmas break. The Witcher is a Netflix series starring Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, and Freya Allan, adapted by Lauren Schm…
Geek Interview: Smart is the New Sexy with Kate Wiswell
If you've ever felt like the odd one out, seen mathematical sequences that help you understand life, know you're destined for more, or are ready, or already, to embrace your absolute nerdy self - thi…
Geek Girl in the News: Media's racist hot takes, Professor Umbridge is WHO?, & Australia dominating eSports
Geek Girl in the News looks at the awesome or not so awesome news that will make you go either: "YAY" or "OMG I can't believe that."
The latest and greatest geek girl news from January 2020 covers Au…