As regular readers will know, Geek and Sundry is launching it’s own vlogging channel called, surprisingly enough, Geek and Sundry Vlogs. Having whittled the shortlist of applicants down to 29, the nerdy channel is now, for Round 2, asking it’s audience to vote for the final 10 to vlog regularly alongside Felicia Day and Jeff Lewis.
Since we here at Comedy TV is Dead catalogue web comedy like troubled children catalogue butterflies, we couldn’t help but give you a rundown of who is in the running for the coveted spots. So, for your comedic convenience, here are the lucky things who you might be watching a whole lot more of in the future.
Jennifer Uzokwe
From Pennsylvania, Jannifer Uzokwe’s vlogging focuses mainly on K-pop (that’s Korean pop groups to you and me) and anime.
James Dueling
Vlogging in the guise of a film expert/walrus called Mr Tusk, James Dueling from LA seeks to educate his audience about the step-by-step process of film making in an entertaining way, by creating a film based on viewer suggestions.
Sean Anthony
This British vlogger is all about crafts, wanting the audience to choose craft challenges like paper mache, caricature, painting, sculpture and stop motion animation.
Andrew Zimmerman Jones
Vlogging from Indiana, Zimmerman Jones likes to vlog about science, he wants to educate his audience about the importance and the history of scientific discovery.
Max Perry
Well, technically, Max Perry and a guy called Nick: this vlogging series is all about films and TV based on other media. Speaking from LA, they are aiming for astute cross-media analysis.
Dan O’Malley
Another UK vlogger, fast-talking Dan O’Malley teaches us all about technology, it’s history and the impact it’s had on all of us.
Paul Burrow
Paul Burrow, also from England, but this time, the Northern bit, vlogs as “the scifiartist”. Using pen, oil paint and viewer suggestions, Burrow’s (sped up) painting talent leads to sci-fi fun, with some painting advice for good measure.
Louise D’Leolin
London-based Louise D’Leolin vlogs about video game villians. Combining nerdy big-hitters like Final Fantasy, with media critique, Louise is aiming for interesting discussion on video game baddies. Be warned though, here be spoilers.
Jamie Noguchi
Vlogging about comic books and super sentai shows (what the power rangers franchise was based on), Nioguchi’s high-energy approach also provides songs and drawing segments.
Michael Conterio
Contario, based in Cambridge, makes vlogs about science and how understanding basic concepts can lead to knowing more about… well pretty much everything actually. His series “The Fundamental Interconnectedness of All Things” is sound science, with an approachable tone.
Vaughan de Villiers and Caitlin Papier
This South African pair vlog about computer game music. Featuring 8-bit songs, covers and all sorts of game music facts. Vaughan plays keyboard and samplers, while Caitlin plays violin.
Holland Farkas
Vlogging about her favourite films, Massachusetts-based Holland Farkas is a big fan of Christopher Nolan and post regularly on the Geek and Sundry forums.
Scott Tumulty
A countryman of mine (I won’t let nationality blind me, but you should definitely vote for this guy), Scottish Scott Tumulty makes vlogs around playing retro games in his “Pixel Party”. Including segments about bad games, meditations on the cultural significance of games and 8 bit screen graphics.
Jason McLellan
Vlogging about UFOs and other nerdy subject matter, Arizona-based McLellan, a self-confessed “UFO researcher and journalist” explores UFOs in a sciency and relevant way.
Theresa Litorco
Litorco vlogs about war gaming (think Warhammer). A big nerdy subject matter which is oddly lacking in vlogging talent. Enthusiastic and well-informed Theresa has a lot to talk about and gives advice on war game piece painting.
Andrea Heckler
Based in Illinois and powered by a serious love of books, Heckler vlogs about sci-fi and fantasy, and their relationship acorss differing media and approaches.
Dael Kingsmill
The only Australian on the list, Kingsmill teachers her audience about Greek mythologies and storytelling in an approachable and modern way.
Mitch Hutts
Cleverly creating computer game inspired cocktails, Georgia based Mitch Hutts combines classic geekery to a craft we all love – making tasty booze!
Chad E Allers
Allers is a man who loves to talk about puppets, everything from design, Â to creation, to filming puppets, you can find out about it from him.
Joe Homes
Vlogging about geekery in general, and especially sci-fi, fantasy and RPGs, Homes is interested in discussing what makes geeky things geeky, and why they’re important.
Amanda McGinnis
Based in Toronto, McGinnis runs a vlog called ConsoletoCloset where she makes wearable outfits based on the looks of classic computer game characters.
Paige Lavoie
Vlogging about the art and business of making web comics, Lavoie hopes to inspire her viewers to make web comics of their own.
Akeem A Lawanson
Energetic and talented, Akeem Lawanson vlogs about voice acting and impressions, showing his audience how manipulating your voice can create entertaining effects.
Alyssa Onofreo
Combining baking with geeky fun, Onofreo teaches her viewers how to make geeky themed cakes and other treats.
Jonatan Staaf
Swede Jonatan Staaf introduces his viewers to the wonderful world of bubble art with techniques, props and demonstrations.
Cristina Viseu
Ever wanted to know how to get better at direction and cinematography on a budget? Cristina Viseu from San Francisco is here to help.
Mia Resella and Omar Najam
Better known by their vlogging name as 2 Broke Geeks, and already having been involved in SMBC’s Broke Eats, Resella and Najam vlog about what it’s like to be a geek on a budget and how you can make it bearable.
Kiri Callaghan
Running a vlog called Kiriosity, Seattle based Callaghan vlogs about geekery in general, powered by a great love of learning new things, teaching her audience about the cultural significance of geeky stuff.
Dan Gheesling
Ever fantasised about beating that game boss you just couldn’t kill? Dan Gheesling does, and he vlogs about doing just that. Trying to defeat classic video game bosses in just 30 minutes, Gheesling wants revenge for years of frustration.