About this podcast
Morgan, 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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 52 episodes
- Author Chat with Marina Laurendi · 28 min · Season 2 Episode 3Morgan welcomes back author Marina Laurendi to discuss the impact of fandoms and the journey as an indie author. Marina shares insights on writing her second book, Chains of Fate…
- Stranger Things 5 Vol 2 Reactions: Vec-daddy for president · 1 h 10 min · Season 2 Episode 2Morgan, Chevelle, Jenna, and Kim dive deep into Volume 2 of Stranger Things Season 5. They discuss their initial reactions, favorite moments, and controversial character…
- Stranger Things Season 5 Thoughts: Long Live King Steve, Come Back Home Eddie · 1 h 27 min · Season 2 Episode 1Morgan returns to the podcast after a year-long hiatus, kicking off the revival with an episode dedicated to Stranger Things with special guests Jenna, Kim, and Chevelle. The…
- From Bestsellers to Nerdy Adventures: Catching Up with Matt Eicheldinger · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 45Morgan welcomes back Matt Eicheldinger, the acclaimed author of the Matt Sprout series. They discuss the successes and challenges Matt has faced since their last conversation…
- Finding Friendship and Fandoms: A Chat with Agent Palmer · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 44*We are back after a brief hiatus! Thank you all for your patience!* In this episode, Morgan welcomes Jason, aka Agent Palmer, from The Palmer Files podcast. They discuss…
- Beyond Reality TV With Survivor’s Liz Wilcox · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 43In this episode, Morgan welcomes special guest Liz Wilcox. They dive into Liz's journey and experience becoming a contestant on Survivor. Liz shares her nerdy origins with Teddy…
- Happy Halloween!!! · 2 minIn this special Halloween message, Morgan shares her love for the season, highlighting Halloween's blend of fun, imagination, and community. She emphasizes how Halloween allows…
- Fantasy Worlds and Creative Journeys with Marina Laurendi · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 42In this episode, Morgan welcomes Marina Laurendi, an author and musician, to discuss her debut book Heir of Blood and Fire. The episode explores Marina's rapid journey from…
- More Fandom Magic with Broadway’s Nik Walker · 1 h 4 min · Season 1 Episode 41Nik Walker is BACK for his second episode on That Nerd Thing! Join Morgan and Nik as they dive into the enchanting world of fandoms and theme parks. Nik shares his experiences…
- Fandoms and Folklore with Ben Stimpson · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 40In this episode, Morgan chats with Ben Stimpson, a therapist and author specializing in folklore and spiritualism, to discuss the intersection of therapy, fandom, and nerd…
- Podcasting and Fandom with Micah Tannenbaum from MuggleCast and What the Hype?! · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 39Yes - the set is now complete and ALL of the MuggleCast hosts have now been on That Nerd Thing!! In this episode, Morgan delves into the world of podcasting and fandom with…
- The Magic of Book Clubs: Behind the Scenes with BookClubs.com and Spine Benders Society · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 38In this episode, Morgan delves into the transformative power of book clubs with guests Ileana, founder of the Spine Benders Society Bookclub, and Carrie, Community and…
- Nerding Out with Food and Fiction with Rachel from The Menuscript Podcast · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 37In this episode, Morgan interviews Rachel, the host of The Menuscript Podcast which combines love for books and food. Rachel shares the journey of starting her podcast, balancing…
- Discovering Music Nerdiness: A Chat with Maggie from Childfree Communities · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 36In this episode, Morgan is joined by her friend Maggie known for her work in the childfree community. Maggie delves into her childfree life and community, highlighting meetups…
- Combat Robotics with Christine Giver from the Outside of the Box Podcast · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 35In this episode, Morgan chats with Christine Giver, the host of the Outside of the Box podcast. Christine shares her journey into combat robotics, a niche within the larger STEM…
- From Fairies to Book Clubs: Suzanne's Nerdy Journey · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 34In this episode, Morgan chats with Suzanne, one of the current leaders of the South Florida Chapter of the Spine Benders Society Bookclub. They discuss the impact of book clubs…
- Building a Romance Empire: The Story of Steamy Lit with Mel Saavedra · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 33In this episode, Morgan interviews Mel Saavedra, the founder of the Steamy Lit bookstore and the host of the Romance Unleashed podcast. They discuss Mel's journey from being an…
- Unveiling the Magic: Leanna’s First Steps into the Harry Potter Series (Books 1 - 4) · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 32Morgan welcomes back her niece Leanna, co-host of the Long Live Taylor podcast to discuss Leanna's experience reading the first four Harry Potter books for the first time. They…
- Demond Does it All: Podcasts, Tabletop Games, Wrestling · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 31In this episode, Morgan is joined by Demond from the Demond Does podcast. The discussion begins with Demond sharing the origins and focus of his podcast, which centers around six…
- Building Book Club Magic with Ileana: The Story of the Spine Benders Society · 51 min · Season 1 Episode 30In this episode, Morgan welcomes Illy, the founder of the Spine Benders Society book club. The discussion centers around the creation, growth, and profound impact of book clubs…
