Stay ConnectedMorgan, a psychologist by day, and a nerd at her core, speaks with fellow nerds, fans, and experts to uncover the magical impact that fandoms have on our lives.
Every episode, you can expect a deep dive into the world of fandoms. We’ll explore our nerdy identities and our personal journeys into specific fandoms, delving into the fandom’s evolution and its life-altering influence on us. Tune in for a nerdy, insightful, and fun-filled exploration.
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In this episode of That Nerd Thing, Morgan interviews Pamela Gocobachi, entertainment journalist and pop culture expert. Pam shares her journey through various fandoms, starting with her early love for Harry Potter and Twilight to now co-hosting #Millennial Podcast.
Pam and Morgan explore different aspects of nerd culture, including the role of music in storytelling, the impact of fandom on professional lives, and Pam’s professional evolution in the world of entertainment journalism. They discuss meeting celebrities (like Daniel Radcliffe), the Taylor Swift fandom, Bridgerton, and so much more. The conversation also covers the dynamics within different fandom communities, media literacy, and the importance of embracing one's nerdiness.
00:18 Introduction and Welcome
01:55 Exploring Pam's Nerdy Identity
03:57 The Impact of Music in Fandom and Entertainment
09:53 Taylor Swift Fandom: A Deep Dive into Music and Tours
11:55 Current Obsessions: Taylor Swift and Fourth Wing
15:02 Bridgerton Anticipation and Fandom Excitement
17:59 The Underrated World of NaNoWriMo and Writing
19:58 Fan Fiction: A Gateway to Fandom and Creativity
24:08 Celebrity Encounters and Professional Fandom
27:11 A Dream Internship and an Awkward Encounter with Daniel Radcliffe
29:39 Celebrity Fangirling: From Paul McCartney to Taylor Swift
31:00 The Art of Interviewing: Seeking Unique Insights
40:49 Embracing Fandom: A Career Built on Passion
43:41 The Essence of Being a Nerd: Identity and Connection
47:39 Geeky Recommendations and Closing Thoughts
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Listen to #Millennial Podcast: https://millennialshow.com
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pamelagocobachi/
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pamelagocobachi
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pamelagocobachi
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In this episode, host Morgan chats with Max and Megan from the Vigilante Vibes podcast and award-winning Facebook group, “MediaVerse: Comics Unwrapped.” They share their individual journeys into nerdom, starting from their first loves in the geek universe, Pokémon and Avatar: The Last Airbender, to their current passions within the Marvel Universe.
The conversation expands to discuss their favorite characters, plot lines, and the importance of non-toxic, inclusive communities within fandoms and the MCU. They also touch on the challenges and gatekeeping within these spaces while emphasizing the significance of finding or creating welcoming communities.
00:18 Introductions
00:53 Unveiling Nerdy Identities
01:44 Diving into Marvel Fandom
03:00 Favorite Characters and Plotlines
04:01 The Magic of Community in Fandom
04:17 Spoiler Alert and Movie Moments
05:54 MediaVerse: Comics Unwrapped
08:37 Nerdiness Beyond Marvel
09:07 Underrated Nerdy Things
11:42 Journey into Fandom and Podcast Creation
20:12 The Marvel Fandom: A Closer Look
25:11 How Fandom Changes Lives
26:48 Favorite Moments in the Fandom
28:45 Discussing a Fun Fandom Moment
30:44 Meeting Celebrities and Attending Conventions
31:55 What Being a Nerd Means
33:50 Geeky Recommendations
39:01 Where to Find Max and Megan
40:15 Final Thoughts and Goodbyes
Don’t forget to check out the Vigilante Vibes podcast where they dissect the latest rumors, announcements, and news from all of your favorite MCU projects!
Listen on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/2bbaBhA074nbMEiQrqlHKJ?si=d38bd0616a9f4fa2
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vigilante-vibes-a-marvel-podcast/id1678136588
Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VigilanteVibesPodcast
Follow Max: @HisNameIsMax
Follow Megan: @MeganTheGangsta
Follow them everywhere @MediaVerseCU/@VigilanteVibes!
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In this episode, Morgan interviews fantasy author Brooklyn Quintana, known for her beloved Fynneas Fog series. Brooklyn discusses her journey of becoming an author, starting her own publishing company, and her perspective on embracing nerdiness. She explains her philosophies around the creative process and shares her love for fantasy, anime, Harry Potter, and music. Brooklyn also offers a refreshing perspective on life, encouraging listeners to embrace their unique quirks and interests, regardless of perceived societal norms.
00:18 Introduction and Welcome
02:01 Brooklyn’s Nerdy Identity
02:05 Anime Influence and Favorites
03:15 The Harry Potter Fandom
04:26 Art of Writing and Avoiding Influences
05:26 Writing a Fantasy Book
07:19 The Role of Music in Writing
09:27 The Love for Pens
11:44 Starting a Publishing Company
17:39 Journey into Fandom and Writing
22:35 Inspiration and Process of Writing the Book
26:55 Embracing Individuality: Lessons from The Crown
27:52 Is the Fynneas Fog Fandom Right for You?
29:22 Hot Topic Merchandise
30:13 The Daunting Process of Editing
32:09 How Writing Changed My Life
34:38 The Power of Authenticity and Passion
40:49 Embrace the Weird: What Being a Nerd Means
42:53 Geeky Recommendations and Final Thoughts
Fynneas Fog Book One Amazon Link
Fynneas Fog Book Two Amazon Link
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Instagram: @brooklyn.quintana // @official_fynneas_fog
Author Site: https://www.brooklynquintana.com
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In this episode, Morgan interviews Professor Julian Wamble, known for his viral TikTok videos, new top-rated podcast Critical Magic Theory, as well as his course on Harry Potter and Social Identity at George Washington University.
Professor Wamble shares insights on Greek mythology, music, fanfiction, and the resilience of the Harry Potter fandom. He also discusses the inception of his podcast, which provides a platform for more profound and critical examinations of Harry Potter characters and themes. In addition, Julian shares his thoughts about turning passion into work, the role of perfectionism in creativity, and his perception of what it means to be a nerd.
00:18 Introduction and Thanking the Listeners
01:02 Guest Introduction: Professor Julian Wamble
01:45 Exploring Nerdy Identities
01:52 Diving into Greek Mythology
05:45 Joy of Teaching Harry Potter
09:02 Magic of Music and Instruments
12:43 Nerdiness of Knowledge
14:02 Teaching Harry Potter: A Dream Come True
15:38 Journey into Fandom and Virality
28:33 The Unplanned Approach to Podcasting
28:52 Surprising Lessons from Podcasting
29:49 Role of Self-Reflection in Character Analysis
31:51 Importance of Critical Love in Fandom
36:34 The Reality of Making Your Passion Your Job
37:29 Journey of Creating a Podcast
39:09 Role of Fan Fiction in the Fandom
43:21 Healing Power of the Fandom
45:50 Meaning of Being a Nerd
47:46 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
Follow Professor Julian Wamble!
Tiktok: @profw
Instagram: @prof.jw
Listen to Critical Magic Theory:
Spotify // Apple Podcasts // Audible
Also mentioned on the show:
Greek Mythology Podcast - Let’s Talk about Myths, Baby!
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In this special episode, Morgan welcomes her nieces and the hosts of the Long Live Taylor podcast, Kaylan and Leanna, for an in-depth conversation about their Taylor Swift fandom and their journey into hosting a Swiftie podcast.
They explore what it means to be a nerd and how their nerdy identity aligns with their love for Taylor Swift and her music. They share their initial draw to the music icon, the journey through different phases of Swift's career, as well as the highs and lows of being a diehard Taylor Swift fan. The episode is filled with hilarious moments, personal stories, and lots of love for Taylor Swift.
00:18 Introduction and Welcoming the Guests
01:53 Discussing Nerdy Identities
02:04 Childhood Fandoms and Obsessions
05:53 Unusual and Random Nerdy Facts
13:47 Journey into the Taylor Swift Fandom
19:46 Exploring the Swiftie Fandom
20:28 The Struggle for Concert Tickets
21:04 The Excitement of Attending a Concert
21:47 Emotional Connection to Taylor Swift's Music
24:35 Taylor Swift Fandom as a Community
25:32 Kindness in the Swiftie Community
26:12 Starting a Taylor Swift Podcast
27:27 Impact of the Taylor Swift Fandom on Personal Lives
28:27 The Challenges of Being a Taylor Swift Fan
29:40 The Joy of Anticipating New Taylor Swift Content
30:19 Personal Connection to Taylor Swift Songs
35:27 Meaning of Being a Nerd
37:04 Geeky Recommendations and Final Thoughts
Follow Long Live Taylor Podcast!
Tiktok: @longlivetaylorpod
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Listen to Long Live Taylor Podcast:
Spotify // Apple Podcasts // YouTube
Check out Kaylan’s music!
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2CCEZ3n1uQkvtNZ51CTylL?si=XP_6x4zeRc2dKMNk9mvkmA
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In this episode of That Nerd Thing, host Morgan, welcomes Laura Tee, a beloved podcast host known for her work on MuggleCast and #Millennial.
Laura shares insights into her beginnings as a Harry Potter fan, which led to her journey into fandoms and podcasting. She discusses her lifelong love of dinosaurs, her passion for linguistics, and her propensity to dive deep into any subject that fascinates her. Laura also shares the importance of embracing nerdiness, giving oneself time to explore hobbies, and the impact of Harry Potter and fandom on her personal and professional life.
00:18 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:45 Getting to Know Laura’s Nerdy Identity
01:53 Laura's Love for Dinosaurs and Jurassic Park
06:49 Exploring Laura's Fascination with Horror and True Crime
16:43 Laura's Linguistic Skills and Love for Languages
27:10 Laura's Journey into the Harry Potter Fandom
30:22 The Impact of Harry Potter
31:26 The Joy of Being a Nerd
31:43 The Influence of MuggleCast
34:41 Lifelong Fandom Friendships
36:27 Mutual Love of Green Day
47:53 The Impact of Fandom on Life
49:58 The Joy of Podcasting
50:22 The Experience of Having Fans
54:24 The Meaning of Being a Nerd
58:17 The Importance of Time for Passion
01:03:04 Final Thoughts
Mentioned on the Show:
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Instagram: @laumtee
Threads: @laumtee
Twitter: @laurrrrrrrrita
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Welcome to That Nerd Thing where we uncover the magical impact that fandoms have on our lives! In this episode, host Morgan speaks with Julian Raymond, a multi-Grammy Award winning and Academy Award nominated record producer and songwriter who is currently the Senior Vice President of A&R at Big Machine Label Group.
They discuss Julian's journey in the music industry, his love for the technical side over performing on stage, working with a variety of artists (like Dolly Parton), and navigating the ever-changing music landscape. Julian also shares about some current artists he's working with and his thoughts on the future of music. He emphasized the importance of a good song, the role of the internet in shaping the industry, and the exciting prospects for new artists.
00:18 Introduction and Welcome
01:02 Julian's Journey and Passion for Music Production
01:48 Behind the Scenes of Record Production
03:26 Current Projects and Achievements
04:38 Career Evolution and Experiences
05:27 Working on Film Music vs Radio Music
06:20 Challenges and Rewards of Being a Producer
11:10 Encounters with Famous Artists
22:46 Entering the Music Industry and Career Reflections
27:07 Managing Conflict in the Music Industry
29:11 The Impact of Social Media on Music
30:41 The Resurgence of Vinyl
31:51 The Constant Evolution of the Music Industry
37:24 The Importance of Passion and Hard Work
41:16 The Future of the Music Industry
42:16 Final Thoughts and Advice
Visit Julian’s website at https://julianraymond.net/
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Morgan interviews New York Times #1 bestselling editor and author Erinn Pascal about her journey in the fandom world. The conversation covers Erinn's work for notable companies like Simon & Schuster, Scholastic, Disney, and Andrews McMeel Universal. Erinn discusses her affinity for fandoms like Neopets and Pokémon and she also shares advice about entering the publishing industry. A surprise revelation about their shared Neopets past brings laughter and nostalgia. Enjoy interesting discussions from fandom identities to the art of being professionally annoying.
01:28 Getting to Know Erinn
01:43 Erinn’s Love of Pokémon
04:44 Dragon Ball Z
07:21 Erinn’s History of Cosplay
08:18 Journey into Book Editing
14:48 Exploring Neopets
17:00 Morgan and Erinn’s Shared Neopets History
24:34 Be Professionally Annoying
27:25 Sense of Community in Fandoms
33:33 Meaning of Being a Nerd
35:02 Geeky Recommendations
38:26 Closing Remarks
Order Neopets: The Official Cookbook: Amazon /Barnes & Noble / Books a Million / Bookshop / Target / Walmart
Personal Twitter/X: @ErinnPascal
Personal Website: https://erinnpascal.com/
Pinterest: Books edited / books authored
Andrews McMeel Publishing: Website / Main Twitter / Kids Twitter / TikTok / YouTube / Main IG / Kids IG / Newsletter Sign-Up
What if we kissed by the Giant Omelette?
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Welcome to That Nerd Thing where we uncover the magical impact that fandoms have on our lives! In this episode, host Morgan speaks with multi-talented guest, Michael Metzner, a medical doctor, artist, musician, and Producer on popular TV shows 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Station 19'.
They discuss Michael’s journey from physician to Grey's Anatomy and Station 19 Producer. Michael also shares insights into the Grey's Anatomy fandom, his personal nerdy interests, and the impact fans have had on his life and career. The conversation touches upon why it's important to follow one's passion, even if it diverges from the traditional path. They also delve into the importance of pursuing one's passion and how fandoms and shared experiences have the power to change lives.
Listen in for some fun behind-the-scenes stories from Grey's Anatomy!
00:18 Introduction and Welcome
01:30 Meeting the Guest: Getting to Know Michael Metzner
01:38 Michael’s Fascination with Airplanes
03:32 Exploring the Passion for Cooking
06:43 The Unexpected Journey into TV Production
09:30 Experiences with Celebrities and the Impact of Grey's Anatomy
11:08 Michael’s Role in TV Production and Behind-the-Scenes Stories
18:07 Michael’s Personal Journey and Embracing Passions
23:05 The Power of Fandoms and Their Impact
32:20 The Meaning of Being a Nerd and Embracing Passions
33:15 Geeky Recommendations
35:18 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
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https://twitter.com/michaeljmetzner
Don’t forget to catch Season 20 of Grey’s Anatomy on March 14th, 2024 on both ABC and Hulu!
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Welcome to That Nerd Thing where we uncover the magical impact that fandoms have on our lives! In this episode, host Morgan speaks with Andrew Sims from the renowned podcasts, MuggleCast and #Millennial!
Andrew and Morgan discuss the powerful impact of fandoms, dive deep into the Harry Potter fandom, and explore how it has shaped their lives. Andrew also opens up about his journey, from starting as a fan in fourth grade to hosting one of the most significant Harry Potter podcasts. Morgan shares her personal experiences as a fan while Andrew provides his take on what it means to be a nerd. He touches on the magic of fandoms, how they create a sense of belonging, and how they provide an outlet for shared passion.
00:18 Introduction and Welcome
01:33 Meeting the Guest: Getting to Know Andrew Sims
10:06 Andrew's Journey into the Harry Potter Fandom
14:49 The Impact of Fandom and Podcasting
21:45 Understanding the Harry Potter Fandom
22:36 The Longevity of Harry Potter
24:42 The Role of Podcasting in Fandom
25:31 Reminiscing Harry Potter Conventions
28:30 The Impact of the Fandom on Personal Life
34:29 The Meaning of Being a Nerd
37:04 The Experience of Having Fans
39:01 Geeky Recommendations
40:59 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
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Mentioned on the show:
Andrew’s Podcast Consulting and Editing Website:
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