We caught up with TJ Sterling, the innovative artist behind RAE Comics, live from Motor City Comic Con! Hear how he’s carving out space for indie Black creators, the origin of Okemus, and why storytelling still matters in a world of reboots and sequels.

Art. Culture. Hustle. This one’s for the real ones.

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We sat down with Marcus at Motor City Comic Con and learned about his journey through the world of animation and character design. We dove into everything from his early start at Cartoon Network to venturing off on his own to create the Tuskegee Heirs. Marcus has a wealth of knowledge on what it takes to be successful while also staying true to your creative direction.

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In this episode of The Curated Culture, I’m breaking down two major headlines that say a lot about where we’re headed—culturally, economically, and creatively.

First up: Donald Trump’s executive order targeting the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Yup, he’s trying to defund PBS and NPR—again. We’ll dig into the decades-long Republican obsession with killing public media, how Congress (and Mister Rogers!) have stopped it before, and why they keep coming for your local puppet-powered news source.

Then we shift to Rockstar Games delaying GTA 6 until May 2026. And trust—it’s deeper than just “polish.” We’re talking next-gen consoles, skyrocketing game prices, industry-wide layoffs, shady AI shortcuts, and real-world tariffs that might make your copy of GTA 6 cost more than a car note.

Big tech. Big egos. Bigger consequences.
Let’s talk about it.

These tariffs are messing up everything y'all.

Also, what is Nintendo smoking with the pricing of the Switch 2 and the GAMES for it?!

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I recently stopped by Cleveland, OH to attend Fan Expo Cleveland. The comic con itself was dope, but the trip turned into something much more than my typical weekend at a con.

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Welcome back to another episode of The Curated Culture, and today we’re diving deep into something near and dear to my heart: the evolution of the Black nerd—aka, the legendary, the revolutionary, the one-and-only...Blerd.

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Hot on the heels (see what we did there?) of John Cena's villainous turn after the Elimination Chamber, we figured we'd smarten you guys up on exactly what a heel is, why they're so necessary, and who our favorite heels of all time are!

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In this episode, we break down why doing the right thing can feel so difficult, why people prioritize themselves over the greater good, and why some folks even vote against their own best interests. But before you throw in the towel and embrace full-on selfish mode, we’ll also dive into how small acts of kindness actually create ripple effects that can change lives.

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