That Nerd Thing

In this episode, Morgan interviews musician and composer Henry Koperski. Together, they discuss Henry's journey in the music industry, his love for jazz, and the impact of being a music nerd. They discuss Henry's experience performing with Alan Cumming, his early influences in music, and his favorite nerdy things (like Sex and the City, baked goods, and music). The conversation touches on...

In this special episode, host Morgan is interviewed by her niece and Long Live Taylor podcast co-host, Kaylan. The unscripted episode covers Morgan's personal journey as a nerd from childhood to her current role as a podcast host. Morgan and Kaylan share anecdotes, like pretending to travel through time and attending book premieres. She discusses the inspiration and challenges behind starting...

In this episode, Morgan interviews Tiara, a content creator focused on fashion and midsize representation who also has a deep passion for various fandoms. They discuss the personal impact of podcasts, Tiara's deep connection to horror, Formula 1, and Harry Potter, favorite books and genres, and the inclusive power of fandoms. Tiara shares her journey into fandom, her favorite books by Sarah J....

Join Morgan as she interviews Nik Walker, the actor who portrayed Aaron Burr in Hamilton (on tour and on Broadway) and is one of her dream guests (!!!). Nik is also known for his roles in Spamalot and Ain’t Too Proud. In this candid and heartwarming episode, Nik shares his experiences from his Hamilton Tour days, his favorite nerdy things, such as Mark Twain's work, Jurassic Park, and theme pa...

In this episode, host Morgan, a psychologist and self-proclaimed nerd, interviews humor and pop culture writer Terrence Crawford. They discuss Terrence's journey into fandoms, including his early love for the Power Rangers and current obsessions with Spider-Man and The Boys. Terrence shares his experiences working on popular properties like Harry Potter and Marvel's Miles Morales, and offe...

Join Morgan and special guest Pam from Millennial Podcast for an engaging and *spoiler-filled* discussion on the first four episodes of Bridgerton Season 3. In this bonus episode, they explore character developments, romantic tropes, and scene breakdowns, including the much-anticipated and juicy carriage scene. They explore the evolving dynamics and character development, particularly focusing on...

This week, Morgan chats with Chloe Laverson, known for her work as a social media manager for multiple podcasts and her passion for everything girly, pink, and nerdy. They discuss Chloe's early connection to fandom through Harry Potter and Webkinz and how fandom served as a refuge and source of joy. They explore Chloe's professional journey in the world of fandom, experiences with celebrit...

In this episode, Morgan interviews Andrea Towers , an accomplished author, editor, and writer with extensive experience in the entertainment industry, having worked with TV Guide Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Nerdist, and Marvel Entertainment. Andrea shares her journey through various fandoms, from her early obsession with The Phantom of the Opera and The X-Files to Rent and writing Geek Girls D...

In this episode, Morgan interviews author Carly Anne West about her journey as a writer. Carly shares her nerdy passions, like Star Trek: The Next Generation, and dives deep into her love of office supplies. She talks about her passion for scary stories, the writing process, finding an agent, and the different paths to publishing. Carly also encourages everyone to embrace their nerdy identity and...

In this episode, Morgan interviews Allissa AKA shebereadinthembooks, a popular Black BookTok activist and a Literary Activist of the Year nominee for the 2024 AAMBC Literary Awards. Allissa discusses her advocacy for literary diversity, challenges faced by BIPOC authors, and the positive influence of social media in amplifying diverse voices and stories. They discuss the transformative impact of b...

In this episode, Morgan interviews Dean Ravenola , Narrative & Creative Director of Neopets. Also known as TNT Aesop, Dean’s writing has appeared in video games, short stories, books, graphic novels, animated shorts, and much more! Dean shares his journey from being a book and video game enthusiast to shaping the stories of Neopets and being the “lore keeper.” He discusses the importance and f...

Journey into the world of fandoms, writing, and body positivity as Morgan interviews YA fantasy author Ria Parisi. The discussion covers Ria's inspirations, experiences in cosplay, writing journey, and advocacy for plus-sized inclusivity. They discuss Disney Parks, young adult (YA) literature, the transformative experience of cosplay, and the intricacies of writing. Ria also shares their initi...

In this episode of That Nerd Thing, Morgan interviews horror author Eric Otero and they discuss his journey as a writer and his passion for horror. They explore the influence of his blue-collar job on his writing and his journey into becoming a horror author.  Eric even shares a SPOOKY experience from when he was a teenager!  Eric also goes deep into sharing his fascination with the Japanese milit...

Surprise! In this special episode of That Nerd Thing, Morgan, the show's host, has an in-depth and candid conversation with her friend Tamara, delving into the podcast’s inception and growth. Morgan, a therapist by profession and a podcast enthusiast, shares her journey towards embracing her nerdy interests openly and creating a podcast as a platform for others to celebrate their nerdy identit...

In this episode, Morgan interviews award-winning and bestselling storyteller Matt Eicheldinger. Transitioning from a teaching profession to a full-time author, Matt opens up about embracing his creative side, the significant changes it brought into his life, and his aspirations to give back to the community through storytelling. Matt discusses his love for storytelling, gaming, and even whittling...

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 profe...

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 favor...

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 refreshi...

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, wh...

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 ico...

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 fascinate...

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 tech...

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 surpris...

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...

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 a...