Sweet Dreams! Join me and my guest this week, my friend and Dream Buddy, Allison as we take a nerdy look into the world of dreams, and more importantly our dreams. We will try to decipher the meaning of dreams and share our own fresh out of our dream journals. Along the way  we'll conduct a few exercises: - What's the Word (Word Association exercise) - Dream On (Show and Tell segment) - Attack of the Nerds (Trivia Game) These exercises and games will give you further insights into her...

Shut up and Drive! Join me and my guest this week, my friend and mechanic, Eric as we take a nerdy look at his love of cars, and discuss his newest car, the Tesla. We'll talk everything from car parts, to proper car maintenance, to some of his favorite cars.  Along the way  we'll conduct a few exercises: - What's the Word (Word Association exercise) - Best in Class (Ranking Dream Cars) - Attack of the Nerds (Trivia Game) These exercises and games will give you further insights into his...

Kamusta! Join me and my guest this week, my Filipina twinsie Krystina as we take a nerdy look at what it means to be Filipino.  We'll talk everything family, food, and even karaoke. Along the way  we'll conduct a few exercises: - What's the Word (Word Association exercise) - Rate and Debate (Filipino Ranking Segment) - Attack of the Nerds (Trivia Game) These exercises and games will give you further insights into her Filipino - ness. "Nerd Out!" Follow the show's Instagram page to see...

Whats good with the Wood? Join me and my guest this week, Pody, as we take a nerdy look at his hobby of woodworking.  We'll talk everything timber, from his background, the process he takes to create one of his works of art as, well as give you a run down on the tools that make it all possible. . Along the way  we'll conduct a few exercises: - What's the Word (Word Association exercise) - How Much Wood (Q&A about his creations) - Attack of the Nerds (Trivia Game) These exercises and...

Happy Holiday Weekend! Join me on a very special episode of the I Am Nerd Podcast, as I conduct the second installment of Nerds of the Round Table. This week I am excited to be joined by the Ladies of Smut Girl Summer, a hilarious and accurately named book club, as we discuss the series that started it all, A Court of Thrones and Roses by Sarah J Masse. We'll go over what gotten them hooked on the series, give you a little description of the books that are currently out, and why you should...

Charge that Chakra! Join me and my guest this week, my future brother in law, Brandon, as we take a nerdy look at at the anime/manga Naruto.  We'll talk everything ninja, from our backgrounds recap some of the story to date, and why you should give this anime/manga series a try. . Along the way  we'll conduct a few exercises: - What's the Word (Word Association exercise) - Team 3 Assemble/Building Hokage Rock(Ranking Segment) - Attack of the Nerds (Trivia Game) These exercises and games...

Join today's host, Jake Gatsby, and cohost, Orlando, as they take the other side of the mic for a little nerd reversal where they interview yours truly for my nerdy background. We touch upon a few of the activities I nerd out on, and take a look back on how it all got started where I let my nerdiness out of the cage. Along the way  we'll conduct a few exercises: - What's the Word (Word Association exercise) - Nerd Archy - Attack of the Nerds (Trivia Game) These exercises and games will...

Run With the Bulls! Join me and my guest this week, my brother Orlando as we take a nerdy look at Chicago's favorite NBA team, the Chicago Bulls. Together we'll take at his Chicago Bulls origin story, his real thoughts on the Michael Jordan/Lebron James debate. Along the way  we'll conduct a few exercises: - What's the Word (Word Association exercise) - Let's Draft - Attack of the Nerds (Trivia Game) These exercises and games will give you further insights into his fandom. "Nerd...

Get Your Sweat On! Join me and my guest this week, my coworker and friend,  Kayla as we take a nerdy look at working out specifically at Orange Theory. Together we'll take a look at what you can do at Orange Theory, different exercises, and even explore her workout playlist.  Along the way  we'll conduct a few exercises: - What's the Word (Word Association exercise) - Rip, Shredded, or Swoll?  - Attack of the Nerds (Trivia Game) These exercises and games will give you further insights into...

Join me as I recap the first episodes of the quarter thus far. In this episode you will get some of my favorite samples from all the previous episodes in the format that you have grown accustomed to. Thank you for all the love and support. Stay tuned as the next quarter will be full of new and nerdy guests.   "Nerd Out!" Follow the show's Instagram page to see pictures regarding this week's topic: What is your favorite episode thus far? Who is the nerdiest guest? Is there a particular...

Calling All Tarnished! Join me and my guests this week Jay, Scott, and Orlando, for the first installment of Nerds of the Round Table(hold). The four of us will take a nerdy look at Namco Bandai's newest open world RPG and front runner for game of the year, Elden Ring. Together we will give you a taste of what this game is by talking about our characters, some of the story(warning for spoilers), and provide our reviews. Along the way  we'll conduct a few exercises: - What's the Word (Word...

Roll Out! Join me and my guest this week, my coworker and friend,  Sarah as we take a nerdy look at a dish that you either hate or love, Sushi. We will see what she loves so much about this delicacy that she can eat it multiple times a week. In doing so she will also explain why you should give it a try. Along the way  we'll conduct a few exercises: - What's the Word (Word Association exercise) - Sushi Superlatives - What's on the Menu? (Translation Game) These exercises and games will...

That's A Rap! After a two week break, the I Am Nerd Podcast is back with new and nerdy content! Join me and my guest this week,  JakeGatsby as we take a nerdy look at a passion that he pursued and now has multiple songs released. We will learn about how his musical background influenced his passion, the inspiration to his lyrics, and the all the work it takes to release a song. Along the way  we'll conduct a few exercises: - What's the Word (Word Association exercise) - What does that...

Say Cheese! Join me and my guest this week, the lovely Cara June of Cara June Photography as we take a nerdy look at a hobby that she is so passionate about and so skilled at that she decided to monetize it. We will learn about how she got into this hobby, what makes a good picture, and the extent of her nerdiness, and why you(if you haven't done so already) should give this hobby a try. Along the way  we'll conduct a few exercises: - What's the Word (Word Association exercise) - A Picture...

"Glory Glory Man United!" Join me and my guest this week, Andy aka Hambone as we take a nerdy look at soccer fandom. A sport so popular world wide, but doesn't get enough love in the US of A. We will learn about how he got into this sport, why he chose Manchester United, and the extent of his nerdiness, and why you(if you haven't done so already) should give the sport of soccer(football) a try. Along the way  we'll conduct a few exercises: - What's the Word (Word Association exercise) - ...

"With great power comes great responsibility." Join me and this week's guest, Tom aka Axel aka Jelly as we take a nerdy look at at a superhero who swung in from the cartoons and into our hearts, our friendly neighborhood Spiderman.  We will learn about how, and why he chose Spiderman over any other Superhero, and the extent of his nerdiness, and why you(if you haven't done so already) should give the Spiderman franchise a try. Along the way  we'll conduct a few exercises: - What's the Word...

Ever wonder how and why gamers can invest so much time on CoD? Join me and this week's guest, Tim AKA CaptainClutch206 as we take a nerdy look at the highs and lows of this popular battle royale game.  We will learn about how and why he got into this game, and the extent of his nerdiness, and why you(if you haven't done so already) should give this game a try. Along the way  we'll conduct a few exercises: - What's the Word (Word Association exercise) - Roll Call (Ranking exercise) - Attack...

What is all that noise behind the sport of golf? Why do people put themselves through torture for four hours a round? Join me and my special guest, a golfer of 20 years, and my coach, my dad as we take a nerdy look at the sport of golf.  We will learn about how and why he got into this particular activity, and the extent of their nerdiness, and why you(if you haven't done so already) should give this frustratingly beautiful sport a chance. Along the way  we'll conduct a few exercises: -...

Join me and two of my friends and fellow D&D adventurers Vince and Fro as we take a nerdy look at board games.  We will learn about how and why they got into this particular activity, and the extent of their nerdiness, and why you(if you haven't done so already) give some of these games a chance. Along the way you'll get a taste of some of the their favorite boardgames, as well as we playing  a few games: - What's the Word (Word Association exercise) - Taking Initiative (Ranking...

Join me and my special guest, Sam, as we take a nerdy look at the popular Anime/Manga, One Piece.  We will learn about how and why he got into this series, the extent of his nerdiness, and why you(if you haven't done so already) should give it a chance. Along the way we'll have some fun and play some games: - What's the Word (Word Association exercise) - Picking Up the Pieces (Ranking exercise) - Attack of the Nerds (Trivia Round) These exercises and games will give you further insights...

Join me and my special guest, a Pokémon master, my mom, as we take a nerdy look at the famous mobile game Pokémon Go.  We will learn about how and why she got into this game, the extent of her nerdiness, and why you(if you haven't done so already) should give it a chance. Along the way we'll have some fun and play some games: - What's the Word (Word Association exercise) - I Choose You! (Ranking exercise) - Attack of the Nerds (Trivia Round) These exercises and games will give you further...

Do you like sports? Would you like to increase your blood pressure for the off chance to make some money? Well then this episode is for you. Join me and this week's guest, Greek, as we take a nerdy look at Sports Betting.  We will learn about how and why he got into sports betting, the extent of his nerdiness, and why you(if you're thinking about putting a few bucks down) should indulge(responsibly) . Along the play we will play some games: - What's the Word (Word Association exercise) - I...

Do you like reality shows? Do you live for the drama? Well then this episode is for you. Join me and this week's guest, Kristi, as we take a nerdy look at Bravo's Real Housewives Series.  We will learn about how and why she got into this series, the extent of her nerdiness, and why you(if you haven't done so already) give it a chance. Along the play we will play some games: - What's the Word (Word Association exercise) - Personality Check (Which housewife Kristi and I would be) - Check the...

Join me and my buddy and  fellow Dungeon Master, Jay, as we take a nerdy look at the famous table top role playing game, Dungeons and Dragons.  We will learn about how and why he got into this game, the extent of his nerdiness, and why you(if you haven't done so already) give it a chance. Along the way you'll get a taste of the role playing experience, as well listen in as we play some games: - What's the Word (Word Association exercise) - Taking Initiative (Ranking exercise) - Attack of the...