This week we have the pleasure of chatting with Alison Carrier, a bona fide Renaissance Woman and female geek hero. Alison works for EA at the Red Crow Austin studio as a UI/UX designer. Hear some stories about working in the game industry, cosplaying Wonder Woman, and all about her fantastically geeky hobbies. We WRaP… Continue reading Episode 136 – Alison Carrier – Renaissance Woman
I've told this story several times on the podcast but I've never taken the time to write it down. I'm inspired to now because of the #WhyWonderWoman hashtag that started trending earlier this week. I wanted to tell my story on Twitter, but I really couldn't do it in 140 characters. Almost the entirety of… Continue reading #WhyWonderWoman: How the Amazon Princess Fits Into My Story
In our latest episode, editor extraordinaire Ryan joins us as we show and tell our top three favorite geeky toys. Check out the video and share your favorite toys in the comments. Regina Buffy action figure Wonder Woman action figure Rosie the Riveter Rhonda Lego Alien PvZ plush Zombie The New 52, Justice League, Wonder… Continue reading Episode 114v – Show & Tell: Our Fav Geek Toys
Well, gamers, we've finally done it! We've gone and produced a video podcast. Check out parts one and two of our newest headline show where we talk about the latest in geek culture news and share some of our favorite geek memorabilia. Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel! LINKS Star Wars Episode… Continue reading Episode 112: The VIDEO Headlines Show
WW Linda Carter by Dennis80 on DevitantArt Starting with the newsworthy casting of Wonder Woman in the upcoming "Superman vs Batman" movie, we discuss the movies we are looking forward to in 2014. Our discussion is inspired by these two articles about the casting of Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman. "Gal Gadot is History's First… Continue reading Episode 91: 2014 Films and Wonder Woman on the Big Screen
We have an eclectic show for you this week. We take on several different topics in one show! Introducing a new segment, we talk about gender stereotypes in commercials. "Gender Sells" will become a regular segment and one we'd love to hear your suggestions about. Then we talk about two short Wonder Woman videos shared… Continue reading Episode 82 – Wonder Woman Short Films, Game Narratives, & Gender Sells! Oh my!
We introduced you to the documentary Wonder Women and the companion game Wonder City in episode 65. This week, we take our love of the documentary one step further by interviewing the director, Kristy Guevara-Flanagan. Kristy takes us through her inspiration for the documentary, the process to make it, and what it's like to interview some of the big name supporters… Continue reading Episode 73 – Kristy Guevara-Flanagan
Occasionally, there is a movie or a documentary that changes your entire world view. This is not one of those times. The PBS Independent Lens documentary, Wonder Women, reaffirms everything we talk about on Game on Girl. Women (and men!) want strong heroes of both genders. Even better than that, they have a game for you… Continue reading Episode 65 – Wonder Women
