Geek Culture

9 times David Corenswet’s nerdy side slipped out in interviews

He’s getting in touch with his inner Clark Kent.

On Aug 3, 2025 by Charlotte Colombo

“Dystopian”: Kid races to buy Pokémon cards in viral video—but scalpers already got there

“Pokémon scalpers are happily ruining a children’s game.”

On Jun 11, 2025 by Lindsey Weedston

Mondo’s new Nickelodeon poster art is a must-have for ’90s kids

Still kind of want to get slimed? This gallery show is for you.

On Dec 1, 2016 by Sarah Weber

The 11 best geek culture podcasts to listen to right now

There are so many geeky podcasts that sometimes it’s hard to keep track. Here are 11 of the best.

On Jan 30, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

This man’s elaborate ‘Star Wars’ Lego proposal will melt your heart

Like you’d ever say no with Darth Vader holding the ring.

On Dec 8, 2014 by Aja Romano

Police killed a black man with a toy sword

For the second time in two months, a black man has been shot and killed by police officers while holding a toy weapon.

On Sep 16, 2014 by Aja Romano

Why fans have high hopes (but low expectations) for ‘Supernatural’

Supernatural’s success is intrinsically tied to its fandom—so when will it give the fans what they want?

On May 19, 2014 by Aja Romano

T-shirt company’s response to sexist WonderCon shirt just makes things worse

When write off entire subcultures for “ruining” fandom for everyone else, then the only Bad Fan is you.

On Apr 23, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

The absolute must-watch list of fundamental Anime

Is it possible to make a list of fundamental anime? At Anime Boston, we found out.

On Mar 22, 2014 by Aja Romano

Anime Boston gets proactive on cosplay etiquette

Staffers at this weekend’s Anime Boston convention got proactive about preventing harassment in con spaces.

On Mar 21, 2014 by Aja Romano

How to suppress women’s coding

A guide to understanding sexism in the tech world, for the uninitiated. 

On Mar 21, 2014 by Aja Romano

Is this the new Bechdel Test?

Popular movies still don’t treat women and miniorities equally—here’s a new test to prove it.

On Mar 17, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Here’s every excerpt from George R.R. Martin’s ‘The Winds of Winter’

With the new official tidbit from the next book in A Song of Ice and Fire, fans now know… about as much as they did before, really.

On Feb 28, 2014 by Aja Romano

Apparently, these guys don’t want women to write science fiction

When you’re going to rant about how sci-fi publishing is being invaded by women and minorities, make sure you’re not doing it on a public forum.

On Feb 15, 2014 by Aja Romano

Fans cry sexism over Black Widow’s Photoshop makeover

“Internal organs are not an imperfection.” 

On Jan 31, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw