Thursday Special Blend - Geek On
Thursday September 12th, 2013 with Kiernan Mac
Geek On! Has Nerd And Geek Culture Become The Mainstream?

From Trekkers to Whovians; To Star Wars fanatics to Marvel-lovers. The idea of what it is to be a “geek” and a “nerd” has always had a considerably negative societal image; being one that displays geeks as socially inept outcasts rather than social individuals of the mainstream. However, this image has changed considerably over recent years to represent a societal culture in which being a geek or a nerd is, indeed, being the mainstream. Relive the discussion as host Kiernan Mac delves into whether or not geek and nerd culture has become the mainstream. Are people wearing superhero shirts proof of a societal change? How has Robert Downey Jr. contributed to the “geekizing” of popular and societal culture? Will Kiernan Mac ever have anything good to say about “The Big Bang Theory”? Find out only on, the inaugural episode of, Geek On!