Black Geek Energy

06/24/2026

Would you really pay $120 for GTA 6?This week on Black Geek Energy, that question sparks one of our biggest gaming debates yet. Jardo and Black are joined by Joseph, creator of the PlayerPlayer podcast and the Can'tPaus newsletter, to break down everything happening across gaming, geek culture, and beyond.

We kick things off with a Game of the Year trivia challenge covering 2021 through 2025 before looking ahead to the biggest contenders of 2026. From Resident Evil Requiem, Forza Horizon 6, Pragmata, Mina the Hollower, and 007 First Light to the games nobody is talking about yet, we make our early predictions and defend our picks.The conversation also dives into the Xbox Showcase, whether Fable's return can live up to expectations, if Spyro still matters in today's gaming landscape, and the ongoing debate around an Ocarina of Time remake. On the PlayStation side, we discuss God of War, Marvel's Wolverine, and what Sony's future lineup could look like.

Plus, we share recommendations from across TV, movies, and documentaries, including The Terror, the Michael Jackson documentary, and Widow's Bay.

What is your early pick for Game of the Year 2026?

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06/17/2026

Jardo and D'Marcus pull up to break down everything hitting our queues right now, from Marvel's Wolverine on PS5 to the music ranking debate that got way too heated.

We look back at our favorite interviews so far (shout out Sean of the Chained Saints and Jamal Sims), then dive into the Put You On segment with MoviePass and whether Mortal Kombat 2 actually delivered. Things get competitive with Rank D's, where Jardo tries to guess D'Marcus' taste in old school R&B legends like Lenny Williams, Confunktion, The Spinners, and DeBarge, plus a book ranking round featuring Dungeon Crawler Carl, He Who Fights Monsters, and Fourth Wing. We also get into the fall movie slate (Supergirl, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Masters of the Universe, Is God Is), the September game drops we're counting down to, D&D and Daggerheart campaign updates, and a real talk moment about AI bias in job applications and how platforms like Workday are scoring candidates behind the scenes

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06/10/2026

This week on Black Geek Energy, we break down the history, impact, and legacy of John Stewart Green Lantern. Was he originally a token character? Why did an entire generation grow up thinking he was THE Green Lantern? And why did Hollywood wait so long to put him front and center?

We talk about his background as an architect and Marine, the destruction of Xanshi in Cosmic Odyssey, his role in Justice League Unlimited, and the upcoming Lanterns series.

Along the way, we also debate robot companions, superhero emergency scenarios, One Piece, MoviePass, and whether we'd actually survive with a Green Lantern ring.

If you're a DC fan, Green Lantern fan, comic book reader, or just love conversations about Black representation in geek culture, this episode is for you.

06/04/2026

Sean talks about being an unapologetically black member of a Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated

06/03/2026

He sang opera in a classical choir before he ever screamed into a mic, and now Sean Sterling and the Chain Saints are headed to Europe to open for Slaughter to Prevail.

Sean pulls up to Black Geek Energy to talk real metal. Why the band refuses to write throwaway TikTok tracks, where a song actually starts (hint, it's the riff), and why "Demon Inside" is about beating your own head, not rage. He gets honest about being a Black man in metal, keeping burnout off the tour bus, and how cutting his hair changed his whole stage presence.

We also get into the wild Tina Bell and Bam Bam story, his School of Rock roots, the EP that's dropping, and a Rock or Rap game he ran the table on.

If you love Music or you're in a band trying to do this for real, this one's for you. Watch now on Spotify and YouTube, or listen on your favorite podcast app! 🤘🏿
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05/20/2026

Jardo and D'Marcus talk everything from One Piece Egghead Island to Fire Force, Frieren, Hell's Paradise, Re:Zero, Witch Hat Atelier, Dorohedoro, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, and way too many new anime for two grown men to realistically keep up with.

We also get into anime hot takes, One Line One Anime trivia, underrated manga, weird protagonists, and why some anime fans absolutely refuse to learn character names. Plus Jardo talks cooking, Black culture conversations, and the chaos of trying to explain anime plots out loud.

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05/20/2026

05/20/2026

We asked Jordan what was harder to write dialogue or world building?

05/19/2026

When Jordan talks about Atagun İlhan, you can tell the vision isn’t just business… it’s personal.

05/18/2026

What's in store for the future of Ancestral Recall? 👻👻👻