Geek Culture and Raucous Laughter with Roxxy Haze: A Journey Through Pseudo-Intellectualism and Disney Fantasy
Welcome to 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, hosted by Rob Lee, where we unravel the mesmerizing stories of Roxxy Haze, the talented comedian, cosplayer, rapper, and writer, is a true blend of pseudo-intellectualism and raunchy Walt Disney fantasy. Raised by the Disney Channel and PBS, her comedy reflects a mashup of socioeconomic insight, geek culture, and witty observations. With her online content featured on major platforms like Buzzfeed, VH1, and Billboard, Roxxy has gained a cult-like following. She has headlined and featured across the country, sharing stages with renowned comedians like Brian Posehn and Baron Vaughn. Recently, Roxxy showcased her creativity by writing, producing, and directing her own web series, "The Roxxy Haze Show," dedicated to geek and pop culture. In addition, she released her first nerdcore rap mixtape titled "Roxxy Versus: A Roxxy Haze Mixtape." To top it all off, Roxxy Haze hosts the popular podcast "Bedtime B!chinβ with Roxxy," regularly engaging and entertaining her dedicated audience.
As we uncover todayβs episode:
- Expect to hear about Roxxy Haze's rise to social media fame and how it has impacted her convention experiences, with fans recognizing her and showing appreciation for her work.
- She shares her joy in entertaining live audiences and talks about her recent successful performance at Blurcon, a convention celebrating black nerd culture.
- Roxxy opens up about her creative passions, including writing, stand-up comedy, and music, with a focus on how rap has become her favorite medium of expression.
- Tune in to discover more about Blurcon and how it provides a special and inclusive environment for black nerds to connect, feel accepted, and share their love for geek culture.
Don't miss out on this valuable conversation with Roxxy Haze as she joins the interview at Blurcon 2021, a convention celebrating black nerd culture. She discusses her experience coming back to conventions after a year-long hiatus due to the pandemic. Roxxy shares her excitement about being recognized by fans and the joy of performing in front of a live audience again. She also talks about her various creative pursuits, including writing, stand-up comedy, and music. Roxxy emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and finding happiness in pursuing what one loves. She highlights the inclusive and welcoming atmosphere of Blurcon, where black nerds can feel comfortable and accepted.
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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.
About "The Truth In This Art"
If you have a story about art, culture, or community, share it with us at rob@thetruthinthisart.com for a chance to be featured on 'The Truth In This Art' podcast.
Follow The Truth In This Art on Twitter, Threads, IG, and Facebook @truthinthisart
Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.
About "The Truth In This Art"
"The Truth In This Art," hosted by Rob Lee, is a podcast that explores the essence of creativity and its community impact, amplifying artists' voices and their profound stories.
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Host
Rob Lee
The Truth In This Art is an interview series featuring artists, entrepreneurs and tastemakers in & around Baltimore.
Guest
Roxxy Haze
Talented comedian, cosplayer, rapper, and writer, is a true blend of pseudo-intellectualism and raunchy Walt Disney fantasy.