Geek 101

- Season 1

(2020)

In the pilot episode of this new series, host Charisse Simone shares examples across several mediums which prove that geekdom has something for everyone, no matter where they come from.

Comic book and graphic novel adaptations have dominated the box office in recent memory. In this class, Professor Charisse Simone teaches us about a few slightly lesser-known properties, highlighting the differences--and potential shortcomings--between the adaptation and the source material.

Just like geek culture itself, anime and manga have something for everyone. The Magical Girl subgenre has earned fans among women and men alike, all over the world. This installment of Geek 101 gives us a little taste of what Japan has to offer.

It's the episode you've all been waiting for. The one that will settle most of the disputes between you and your friends. Not only does host Charisse Simone bring the Sci-Fi and Fantasy genres in front of the class, she shares clips that explain the difference between the two beloved mainstays of geekdom.

Once upon a time, only children and hardcore geeks would while away their hours in front of a video game, now the pastime has done more than infiltrate the mainstream. Video games have become a source of entertainment, an educational tool, and evidence of the frontiers of technological innovation. Mostly, though, they're crazy-fun.

Grab your d20 for a Dexterity saving throw, because we've got a whole lotta Dungeons and Dragons hurtling in your direction. In the season finale of Geek 101, host Charisse Simone puts on her Dungeon Master hat to lead us to the treasure that hides within the world's most famous role playing game.