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Hard N.O.C. Life

“Hard NOC Life” is the flagship podcast of The Nerds of Color and Hard NOC Media. We cover pop culture with a different perspective. Watch it on your screen, hit “play,” and check this.

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142. We're in the 'Endgame' Now

142. We're in the 'Endgame' Now

After it demolished box office records around the globe, we finally talk about Avengers: Endgame! Though the film has be... Read more

3 May 2019

1hr 50mins

Ranked #2

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Episode 118: Asian August

Episode 118: Asian August

This week on Hard NOC Life, Laura Sirikul fills in for Shawn and joins Keith for another week in Nerd Pop and celebrate ... Read more

3 Aug 2018

50mins

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175. Star Wars Endgame

175. Star Wars Endgame

Hard NOC Life is back and all-new for 2020! Dominic and Keith return to wrap up their tour through the galaxy far, far a... Read more

7 Jan 2020

1hr 2mins

Ranked #4

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155. Once Upon a Racist Hollywood

155. Once Upon a Racist Hollywood

Before news broke about Shannon Lee's issues with the way Quentin Tarantino depicts her father in his latest film, Domin... Read more

2 Aug 2019

1hr 6mins

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165. Watching the 'Watchmen'

165. Watching the 'Watchmen'

On a new episode of Hard NOC Life, Shawn returns and joins Dominic and Keith to break down HBO's Watchmen adaptation. Be... Read more

28 Oct 2019

54mins

Ranked #6

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171. The Phantom Attack of the Sith Menace Revenge Clones

171. The Phantom Attack of the Sith Menace Revenge Clones

With Rise of Skywalker and the end of the Skywalker Saga at the end of the month to look forward to, Hard NOC Life is go... Read more

2 Dec 2019

58mins

Ranked #7

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153. Marvel's Fantastic Phase Four

153. Marvel's Fantastic Phase Four

After a grueling week in San Diego, Dominic and Keith return to take stock of all of the bombshells that dropped during ... Read more

26 Jul 2019

1hr 13mins

Ranked #8

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151. A Spectacular Spider-Man Podcast

151. A Spectacular Spider-Man Podcast

With Spider-Man: Far From Home in theaters everywhere, Dominic and Keith look at what works -- and what doesn't -- about... Read more

5 Jul 2019

1hr 5mins

Ranked #9

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Episode 139: When 'Captain Marvel' Met 'Shazam'

Episode 139: When 'Captain Marvel' Met 'Shazam'

There are two superhero movies dominating the box office right now, and they both happen to have the same name -- well, ... Read more

12 Apr 2019

34mins

Ranked #10

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Episode 119: Crazy Random Acts of Convenience

Episode 119: Crazy Random Acts of Convenience

Shawn returns to Hard NOC Life as he and Keith break down the week that was in Nerd Pop. This week, Shawn talks more abo... Read more

10 Aug 2018

50mins

Ranked #11

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174. The Reaction to 'Skywalker'

174. The Reaction to 'Skywalker'

After 42 years, the Skywalker Saga comes to a close with the release of The Rise of Skywalker. Keith was joined by Jamie... Read more

23 Dec 2019

16mins

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Episode 115: Bathing in Fanboy Tears

Episode 115: Bathing in Fanboy Tears

Welcome to a new era of Hard NOC Life! Starting with this episode, Shawn Taylor joins as the permanent co-host alongside... Read more

13 Jul 2018

54mins

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Episode 120: A New Era of Representation

Episode 120: A New Era of Representation

Hard NOC Life with Shawn Keith return from a brief hiatus to share what's Nerd Poppin' this week. This week, Keith revea... Read more

24 Aug 2018

35mins

Ranked #14

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Episode 136: Oscars So Complex

Episode 136: Oscars So Complex

Hard NOC Life this week to break down the news of the 2019 Oscar nominations! Keith and Valerie kick it off by discussin... Read more

26 Jan 2019

46mins

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173. The Last Rogue Force Awakens One Solo Jedi

173. The Last Rogue Force Awakens One Solo Jedi

With Rise of Skywalker and the end of the Skywalker Saga at the end of the month to look forward to, Hard NOC Life is go... Read more

16 Dec 2019

59mins

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156. Spider-Man, Star Wars, and Snake Eyes

156. Spider-Man, Star Wars, and Snake Eyes

Since Keith is no longer Far From Home, Hard NOC Life is officially back from hiatus! And boy did he miss a lot of news.... Read more

30 Aug 2019

1hr

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Episode 116: Remixing the Classics

Episode 116: Remixing the Classics

On a new episode of Hard NOC Life, Shawn and Keith Chow have another talk about the week in Nerd Pop, with a special foc... Read more

20 Jul 2018

49mins

Ranked #18

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166. Begun, The Streaming War Has

166. Begun, The Streaming War Has

This week on Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Keith attempt to make sense of all of the new streaming platforms. On the heels ... Read more

4 Nov 2019

45mins

Ranked #19

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Episode 124: Kickstart Their Art with Greg Pak and Lynn Chen

Episode 124: Kickstart Their Art with Greg Pak and Lynn Chen

In this bonus edition of Hard NOC Life, Keith speaks to two Friends of the NOC about their respective Kickstarter projec... Read more

17 Sep 2018

1hr 8mins

Ranked #20

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Episode 129: The Show That Shall Not Be Renewed

Episode 129: The Show That Shall Not Be Renewed

Iron Fist is cancelled, Titans is launched, and Superman returns to The CW! All this and more on a new episode of Hard N... Read more

19 Oct 2018

53mins

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