"Nerds At Work with TsundEri" is a podcast hosted by journalist-turned-YouTuber and anime nerd Erica Santiago (aka TsundEri), who interviews other self-proclaimed nerds who managed to turn their nerdy passions into thriving careers. Learn how a comic book nerd became a part of a studio collaborating with Disney, or how a videogame nerd became a psychologist who uses games to help her clients. You're never too old to be a nerd. In fact, your nerdiness can be your biggest strength!
The Globalization of Shinto with Anthropologist Kaitlyn Ugoretz
Kaitlyn Ugoretz is an anthropologist, writer, editor, consultant, and educator who specializes in the history and globalization of Shinto, a religion originating from Japan and whose influence can be seen in all sorts of media ranging from anime to gaming and more. I sat down with Kaitlyn to learn about her career and research as well as some interesting findings she's come across while studying Shinto abroad in Japan.
Follow Kaitlyn Ugoretz on:
X: @KaitlynUgoretz
Instagram: kugoretz
YouTube: @EatPrayAnime
https://ugoretzresearch.org/
Follow TsundEri on:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTsundEri
Instagram/Threads: @thetsunderi
Twitter: @itsthetsunderi
TikTok: @the_tsunderi
https://tsunderi.com/ (https://tsunderi.com/)
7 Mar 2024
Gaming and Blackness with Dr. Akil Fletcher
Dr. Akil Fletcher is an anthropologist and gamer who researches the connections between race and online gaming and their influences on each other. Most recently, Dr. Fletcher taught a course at Princeton called “Gaming Blackness: The Anthropology of Video Games and Race.” In Season 2, Episode 2 of Nerds at Work w/ TsundEri, Dr. Fletcher shares his love of video games, the connections he's found between Blackness and gaming, and using games to teach his students.
Follow Dr. Fletcher on:
X: @AkilFletcher
https://www.akilfletcher.com/
Follow TsundEri on:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTsundEri
Instagram/Threads: @thetsunderi
Twitter: @itsthetsunderi
TikTok: @the_tsunderi
https://tsunderi.com/ (https://tsunderi.com/)
21 Feb 2024
Translation Theory with Localization Producer Katrina Leonoudakis
Katrina Leonoudakis is a localization producer who has translated various forms of media from Japanese to English, ranging from anime to video games to TV shows and more. In the first episode of Nerds At Work w/ TsundEri: Season 2, Katrina walks us through her career and explains the various theories applied to translating and localizing your favorite series.
Follow Katrina on:
X: @katrinaltrnsl8r
https://katrina-l-translation.online/about/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-leonoudakis-b1066b76/
Follow TsundEri on:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTsundEri
Instagram/Threads: @thetsunderi
Twitter: @itsthetsunderi
TikTok: @the_tsunderi
https://tsunderi.com/ (https://tsunderi.com/)
9 Aug 2023
A Journey Through Voice Acting with A.J. Beckles
A.J. Beckles is a voice actor known for roles such as Takemichi Hanagaki (Tokyo Revengers), Shiki (Kemono Jihen), and Kona (Heavenly Delusions). A.J. shares how he forged his own path into the voice-acting industry as well as the importance of being proactive, self-reliant, and a little unconventional.
Follow A.J on:
Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @AJBecklesVO
https://ajbecklesvo.com/
Follow TsundEri on:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTsundEri
Instagram/Threads: @thetsunderi
Twitter: @itsthetsunderi
TikTok: @the_tsunderi
https://tsunderi.com/ (https://tsunderi.com/)
2 Aug 2023
How to be a Professional Geek with Cheyenne Ewulu
Cheyenne Ewulu is an actress, writer, producer, and content creator who has carved her own niche in the entertainment industry as a self-proclaimed professional geek. Cheyenne shares her journey from discovering her passion for acting and hosting to collaborating with top brands, working red carpet events, and later writing the pilot for her comedy show "The Comic Shop."
Follow Cheyenne on:
Instagram/Threads/TikTok/Twitter: @cheyennethegeek
http://www.cheyenneewulu.com/
Keep up with The Comic Shop on:
Instagram: @thecomicshopseries
Follow TsundEri on:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTsundEri
Instagram/Threads: @thetsunderi
Twitter: @itsthetsunderi
TikTok: @the_tsunderi
https://tsunderi.com/ (https://tsunderi.com/)
26 Jul 2023
A Peek Behind the Curtain of Conventions with Vice Con Chair Alaya Richardson
If you're a nerd, you've likely been to anime and comic conventions — but what goes into putting these huge events together? What little fires happen behind the scenes that con attendees might not see? I sat down with Zenkaikon Vice Con Chair Alaya Richardson to get the details.
3 Apr 2023
The Psychology of Video Games with Kelli Dunlap, PsyD.
Practicing psychologist Kelli Dunlap, PsyD. shares how she combines her lifelong love of video games with psychology as well as navigating the controversy and misconceptions surrounding video games and mental health.
23 Mar 2023
Navigating Africa's Growing Comic Book Scene with Artist Bill Masuku
Comic book and storyboard artist Bill Masuku discusses his career, navigating Africa's growing comic book industry, and how he started working with companies like Netflix and Disney+.
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