We’ve Been Here the Whole Time: Women in Nerd Culture | UYNC S2 Ep 12

Who built nerd culture?If you’ve ever been made to feel like women “entered” comics, fandom, or nerd spaces late, this episode is here to gently (and not-so-gently) correct the record.Because women didn’t just show up—we’ve been reading, writing, editing, organizing, and sustaining nerd culture from the beginning.This week, CiCi and AM Diaz dig into the history that gets overlooked, from the rise of romance comics in the 1940s and 50s, to the steady presence of readers who kept shops afloat, to the fandom spaces where women created the stories they weren’t being given. We’re talking about the editors, writers, and fans who helped shape the industry, even when they weren’t centered in it.We also highlight the impact of creators like Naoko Takeuchi, whose work expanded global fandom, and the legacy of Lucille Ball, whose support helped Star Trek become one of the most influential franchises in sci-fi history. And yes—we talk about the “Women in Refrigerators” trope, but more importantly, we look at how women in comics have always been more than just plot devices.This episode is less about “women entering nerd culture” and more about recognizing the people who were always here.Follow the HostsCiCi: @ciracdavisAM Diaz: @amdiazFollow the ShowInstagram: @UpYourNerdCredPodSupport the show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/UpYourNerdCredPod#WomenInComics, #NerdCulture, #ComicsHistory, #WomenInFandom, #SailorMoon, #NaokoTakeuchi, #StarTrek, #LucilleBall, #ArchieComics, #ComicBooks, #GeekCulture, #Fandom, #WomenInGeekCulture, #PopCulturePodcast, #Marvel, #DCComics, #UYNC