NOC Exclusive: Lauren Lola and Ponsi Alfonso Break Down ‘Dasig’

October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 Mike Manalo

As The Nerds of Color, we’ve been given a great many privileges to speak with some of the greatest, most talented individuals in the industries of film, television, music, and comics. But while it’s wonderful to get the opportunity to meet these terrific strangers and learn more about their respective crafts, it’s an even rarer and greater opportunity to work alongside these talents.

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Hard NOC Life 323: Tenth Anniversary Special

August 28, 2023September 14, 2023 Hard NOC Media

To celebrate a decade since the launch of The Nerds of Color and the Hard NOC Life podcast, Keith is joined by Dominic, Lauren, OG NOC Jason, (and a special cameo by Shawn!) to reflect on the last ten years of Nerd Pop.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Star Wars

Hard NOC Life 308: Celebrating Star Wars

April 17, 2023April 17, 2023 Hard NOC Media

Keith is back! And he’s joined by Britney and returning guest co-host Lauren Lola to go over all of the news and reveals from last week’s Star Wars Celebration in London, including the announcement of three new films and first footage from Ahsoka.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Movies

Hard NOC Life 297: Every Oscar Nom Reaction All at Once

January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 Hard NOC Media

Hard NOC Life is back! Keith is joined by guest co-host Lauran Lola to break down the 95th Annual Oscar nominees, including the historic showing by Everything Everywhere All at Once, which leads with 11 overall nominations!

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NOC Spoiler Chat: ‘The Matrix Resurrections’

December 27, 2021December 27, 2021 Mike Manalo

The Matrix is back, baby! Last week The Matrix Resurrections hit theaters and HBO Max just in time for the holidays. And our very own Lauren Lola shared her thoughts on the film in her spoiler free review here on the site. But now that everyone has seen it, it’s time to go deeper, and break down the film and all its kung-fu goodness!

Interview, Podcasts

ShoPowSho Episode 036: Author/Writer, Lauren Lola

May 17, 2021 Patrick Strange

Psst. Psst. Hoy! New episode of the ShoPowSho!

Episode 036: We welcome Author/Writer and fellow member of The Nerds of Color, Lauren Lola! The Author of “A Moment’s Worth” and “An Absolute Mind” shares her unique journey of exploring her mixed FilipinX ancestry.

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NOCs of the Roundtable: Goodbye 2020

December 31, 2020January 20, 2021 The Nerds of Color

Thank god this trash fire of a year is finally over. Still there were some things that made us happy. It’s been a few years, but we’ve reassembled the NOCs of the Roundtable to recount the best nerdy moments of the worst year ever.

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Hard NOC Life: The Lin-Mando Takeover of Disney+

May 18, 2020May 15, 2021 Hard NOC Media

On Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Keith welcome Lauren Lola — who took a moment out of her busy CAAMFest schedule — to talk about Hamilton and Mandalorian season 2 coming to Disney+.

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Hard NOC Life: Concluded, ‘The Clone Wars’ Have

May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 Hard NOC Media

On Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Keith discuss the end of Star Wars: The Clone Wars on Disney+ and how it re-contextualizes the prequel trilogy for the better.

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Hard NOC Life: Zoom NOC Life

May 4, 2020May 4, 2020 Hard NOC Media

This week’s Hard NOC Life is the most ambitious crossover event in history as Dominic, Shawn, and Keith welcome a vast array of friends of the pod for probably the longest episode in the show’s existence.