Best Nerdkick Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 040: Mike Matthews, Muscle For Life 1:09:27

11y ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Mike Matthews from Muscle For Life joins us in this episode to talk nerdy about fitness and nutrition programs, including the truth and lies about supplements. This show fits into our mini-series on health and wellness, which kicked off last time with Derek Flanzraich, founder and CEO of Greatist. Mike's insights are a great complement to Derek's b…

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Episode 039: Derek Flanzraich, Greatist 52:13

11y ago52:13

52:13

We're kicking off our latest series on health and wellness with a celebration! Derek Flanzraich kindly joined us on Greatist's second birthday, a site he created to provide reliable, scientifically validated information on health and wellness. It's a topic close to our hearts here at NerdKicks, and Derek gives us excellent insight into the quest to…

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Episode 038: James Clear 1:07:16

11y ago1:07:16

1:07:16

We're thrilled to have James Clear on this very special episode of the NerdKicks Podcast! Why is it special? Because it's our first birthday! Who better to have on for a chat then James, who talks with us about the science and practice of habit formation? It's such geeky fun that Mindy even inadvertently quotes James back to himself. Thank you so m…

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Episode 037: Tim Metzner and Ry Walker, Differential 59:20

11y ago59:20

59:20

We delve deep into our miniseries on tech startups by welcoming Tim Metzner and Ry Walker to the show. Tim and Ry are two co-founders of Differential, a Cincinnati-based startup company that's part incubator, accelerator, consultancy, and angel investor. Uniting their many years of experience working in the tech startup scene, Differential works wi…

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Episode 036: Bill Condo and Michael Waclo, Designer Vs. Developer 1:13:38

11y ago1:13:38

1:13:38

Matt's friends Bill Condo and Michael Waclo joined us in this fun episode to talk about the rise of the Internet and how web technologies influenced all our nerdy origin stories. Bill is a talented developer while Michael is a sharp designer. Together and with the help of other web friends, they produce an interesting video podcast series called De…

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Episode 035: Pat Flynn, Let Go 55:31

11y ago55:31

55:31

If you're a massive podcast connoisseur like Mindy (I'm getting there), then you may have already come across Pat. He's the creator of the remarkably popular Smart Passive Income Podcast, which shares transparent insights into the world of online business and marketing. Pat is kicking off our new miniseries on digital entrepreneurship. We talk with…

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Episode 034: Joseph Rose, Black Heart Letterpress 55:10

11y ago55:10

55:10

Joseph Rose is one interesting guy. Mindy and I wanted to chat him up about all things letterpress. And we did. But little did we know heading into our conversation that Joseph is also quite musically inclined, including singing and playing bass guitar in a band. Letterpress + music = one fascinating show, if we do say so ourselves. Jump onboard th…

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Episode 033: Jeremy Dooley, Chatype 44:20

11y ago44:20

44:20

Can a typeface bring a city together? Jeremy Dooley proved it can, with the highly successful Chatype Kickstarter campaign, which was chosen by the Kickstarter staff as one of the top campaigns of 2012. We talk with Jeremy about the process of designing a typeface, as well as how a typeface can help a community build identity.…

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Episode 032: Joanna Penn, The Creative Penn 58:51

11y ago58:51

58:51

We are so thrilled to have Joanna Penn on the show! Joanna is both a successful fiction writer and an amazing blogger; her site, The Creative Penn, teaches writers the ins and outs of the entire writing process, from idea generation to getting a polished work into the hands of readers. Her advice and experience is truly valuable for both aspiring a…

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Episode 031: Sean Platt, Author Entrepreneur 1:13:28

11y ago1:13:28

1:13:28

Few friends of mine are as creative, giving, and hilarious as my friend Sean Platt. Sean is an amazing fiction author with a number of active series in production, including two being published by Amazon's exclusive 47North division. Sean's imagination is impressive to behold. Our chat with him about being a proud entrepreneur, ambitious writer, cr…

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Episode 030: Marisa Lynch, New Dress a Day 1:05:03

11y ago1:05:03

1:05:03

NerdKicks, meet Marisa! Marisa is quite the darling. She is so lovely and bubbly. And her project, New Dress a Day, is a bright ray of sunshine. Marisa started her project almost four years ago and is still going strong today, making a beautiful new dress each day out of scary garments found at thrift stores. More than the wonder of her creations, …

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Episode 029: Jodi Ettenberg, Food Traveler Extraordinaire 1:10:16

11+ y ago1:10:16

1:10:16

Jodi has an impressive worldview has been shaped from amazing experiences as a traveler, lawyer, writer, freelancer, foodie, author and more. Determined and charismatic. Energetic and witty. Thoughtful and informed. Jodi is a delightful firecracker.By Matt Gartland & Mindy Holahan

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Episode 028: Jeff Smith, Stella B and the Busted League 1:08:34

11+ y ago1:08:34

1:08:34

From the creative mind of Jeff Smith comes Stella B and the Busted League, a comedy web series about comic book nerds. Stella Botticelli is a twenty-something comic book artist who publishes her own book about the courtship and dating of two superheroes. Stella is navigating her way through life with the help of her closest friends, a tight-knit gr…

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Episode 027: I Have A Bad Feeling About This 1:27:12

11+ y ago1:27:12

1:27:12

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away...(Liverpool, England)...two nerds set upon an epic quest to write, produce and share their own feature film. We chat with Alan Donohoe and Jamie Williamson, two nerds with a shared love of screenwriting, about their adventure to produce "I Have A Bad Feeling About This," including their collaborative writi…

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Episode 026: Brittany Partridge, The Red Thread Movement 45:58

11+ y ago45:58

45:58

Brittany Partridge doesn't just talk about making a positive difference in the world. She does it. And she's been doing it since age 17. At 17, Brittany went on a mission trip to Romania where she met other girls her age. These girls, however, were among the millions of young people around the world being bought and sold through a global network of…

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Episode 025: Eugene Korsunskiy, SparkTruck 57:30

11+ y ago57:30

57:30

What do you get when you mash up a passion for making, education and technology, then put it on wheels? SparkTruck! SparkTruck was born to revitalize hands-on learning for kids by introducing them to design challenges and empowering them with some cutting-edge tools like a laser cutter and some 3D printers. Infused with a spirit of curiosity, disco…

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Episode 024: Megs Yunn, Beverly's Birthdays 1:00:12

11+ y ago1:00:12

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Everybody has a birthday, but not every family can afford to give their kid a birthday party. Megs Yunn is working to change that, bringing birthday celebrations to kids in homeless shelters and transitional housing within the city of Pittsburgh. A little girl named Beverly deeply moved her, and Meg set out to make the world a bit happier and a bit…

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Episode 023: Trade School 55:50

11+ y ago55:50

55:50

Today's guests are from Trade School! Part education, part art experience, Trade School brings people together to learn from each other, using barter as the means of payment. We have a fantastic conversation about the movement and its spread from New York City to cities around the world.By Matt Gartland & Mindy Holahan

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Episode 022: Gui Cavalcanti, Project Hexapod 47:58

11+ y ago47:58

47:58

What could be cooler than a real-life giant robot spider? For real. How about a giant robot spider that you can drive! That's precisely what Gui Cavalcanti and his team of 18 roboticists, engineers, designers, and fabricators are doing: building a 4,000 pound, 18 foot diameter rideable 6-legged robot named Stompy.…

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Episode 021: Georgia Guthrie, The Hacktory 1:00:38

11+ y ago1:00:38

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We're thrilled to have Georgia Guthrie on the show to talk about The Hacktory, Philly's hackerspace dedicated to promoting the intersection of arts and technology. We had a great chat about benefits of supportive environments for nurturing artistic growth. This is the first in our series on collaborative workplaces.…

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Episode 020: Kenneth Lim, International Nerd 1:13:10

11+ y ago1:13:10

1:13:10

Kenneth Lim proves that there are many sides to being a nerd. For starters, Ken is a whiz marketing data analyst. (He loves data.) He's also connected into the European indie music scene. (He lives in Amsterdam. Yes, the Amsterdam.) Ever the internationalist, he adores American fantasy football. (He REALLY loves data!) And he's something of a gamer…

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Episode 019: Tony Alexander, Traveler's Joy 1:39:45

11+ y ago1:39:45

1:39:45

Ever seen commercials of the Dos Equis' Most Interesting Man in the World? Tony Alexander reminds me of him. Tony's bio is a little hard to describe. Web entrepreneur. Travel aficionado. Technologist. Angel investor. Gamer. Nerd. Well, maybe that wasn't so hard.By Matt Gartland & Mindy Holahan

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Episode 018: Benny Lewis, Fluent In Three Months 1:18:00

11+ y ago1:18:00

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Meet Benny Lewis, the Irish Polyglot! Benny is fluent in 11 languages--and here's the best part--he says you can be, too. Benny insists that he is not, indeed, a magical language genie, and that you don't have to spend hundreds (thousands) on a fancy set of software or a class. Take a listen to our chat and learn about languages, traveling, and the…

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Episode 017: Transitions 58:03

11+ y ago58:03

58:03

Time for another Pittsburgh Special: hanging out in the Gartland family basement. This episode of the show is guest-less; it's just Matt and me taking a low-key saunter through the changes in our lives. It's also got updates on a couple of our past guests and their projects.By Matt Gartland & Mindy Holahan

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Episode 016: Mastermind, Nerd Style 1:06:08

11+ y ago1:06:08

1:06:08

In last week's episode, Kim and Jason referenced the impact their mastermind group has had on their growth as business people. This week, we take a deeper look at mastermind groups by crashing Matt's weekly mastermind with Brandon Sutton and Jonathan Wondrusch. Brandon and Jonathan are both businessmen, creative entrepreneurs, and...wait for it...n…

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Episode 015: Kim and Jason, Escape Adulthood 1:13:31

11+ y ago1:13:31

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Escape adulthood is the rallying cry that energizes Kim and Jason Kotecki and empowers their delightful community of fellow rebels fighting against adultitis.By Matt Gartland & Mindy Holahan

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Episode 014: Steve Swanson, Muppetcast Part 2 1:08:33

12y ago1:08:33

1:08:33

Muppet lovers, the wait is over! Here is part two of our conversation with Steve Swanson from The MuppetCast Podcast, in which we continue our discussion of Muppet movies, toys, and the impact that Jim Henson and team has had on an entire generation of children.By Matt Gartland & Mindy Holahan

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Episode 013: Steve Swanson, Muppetcast Part 1 1:11:15

12y ago1:11:15

1:11:15

We are thrilled to have Steve Swanson, host of the Muppetcast Podcast, on the show! In fact, we had more fun than we could fit into a single episode! This is the first of two episodes, in which we talked for a good bit about his show and his amazing guests, who have included insiders of the Jim Henson family and original Muppet cast and crew. Steve…

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Episode 012: Mignon Fogarty, Grammar Girl 43:15

12y ago43:15

43:15

We are delighted to have Mignon Fogarty on the NerdKicks Podcast! Mignon is the host of the immensely popular Grammar Girl Podcast, where she shares her love of the intricacies of the English language. We discuss her podcast, the Quick and Dirty Tips Podcast Network, and her latest book, 101 Troublesome Words You'll Master in No Time.…

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Episode 011: Casey Weber, Weber's Deck 52:57

12y ago52:57

52:57

We are thrilled to welcome Casey Weber, our first music aficionado, to the NerdKicks Podcast. Casey has channeled his love of music and love of community into Weber's Deck, transforming his backyard into a live concert venue nine weeks each summer. He truly embraces a sidekick role, supporting independent musicians and giving to his neighbors witho…

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Episode 010: Open Kindness 47:49

12y ago47:49

47:49

This episode is fun for a few more reasons. One, it's another in-person recording from Pittsburgh (alas, our last for now). Two, it's number 10...as in double digits! Yaaay! Three, we're still on our special Secret Agent L + NerdKicks kindness mission. We've already received a few wonderful submissions!…

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Episode 009: Laura Miller, Secret Agent L 57:22

12y ago57:22

57:22

Be kind. No exceptions. That's the mantra of the Secret Agent L Project, founded and governed by the lovely Laura Miller. Her project began cloaked in anonymity; special, little acts of kindness were popping up all over the towns of Pittsburgh. The locals were grateful, and curious. So too was the media. Finally, after a year of missions, Laura rev…

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Episode 008: Adam Baker; I'm Fine, Thanks 1:08:14

12y ago1:08:14

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Say hello to Adam Baker: online entrepreneur, blogger, speaker, family man, nerd, all around swell guy, and (now) documentarian. I'm Fine, Thanks is the documentary Adam and team have been working tirelessly at for the last many months. The film is "a collection of stories about life, the choices we all make, and the paths we ultimately decide to f…

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Episode 007: Nerding Out in Gotham 55:21

12y ago55:21

55:21

We rally in Gotham--AKA Pittsburgh--for the first in-person episode! There's no substitute for a face-to-face geeky conversation and we take a break from our normal schedule to nerd out over our favorite books, movies, and superheroes.By Matt Gartland & Mindy Holahan

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Episode 006: Jenny Blake, Life After College 45:14

12y ago45:14

45:14

Jenny Blake is one cool nerd. We positively love her, and know you will too! From blogging to books, from Google to Geek Yoga--and much in between--Jenny personifies what it takes to construct an accomplished geeky lifestyle. At her core, Jenny is motivated to become a better nerd everyday. She channels that energy into her every project, including…

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Episode 005: The Dark Side of Nerdiness 44:54

12y ago44:54

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Geeking out is fun, but there's a dark side to nerdiness--sometimes we take our nerd superpowers too far. In today's episode, we build off of our chat with Steve Kamb and explore what happens when a hobby turns into an obsession--and how to pull ourselves out.By Matt Gartland & Mindy Holahan

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Episode 004: Steve Kamb, Nerd Fitness 54:21

12y ago54:21

54:21

Today on the show, a great friend and inspiring nerd, Steve Kamb! Steve runs NerdFitness.com, an incredible resource for assisting nerds of all shapes, sizes, and abilities in the quest to level up our lives through health and fitness.By Matt Gartland & Mindy Holahan

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Episode 003: The Art and Science of Making Your Future 53:07

12y ago53:07

53:07

Today on the NerdKicks Podcast, we dig into the overarching theme from last week's chat with Ken Denmead: seizing opportunity and exploring curiosity. We recount how these themes have played out in our own lives, and we travel down a few geeky tangents. Join us, and feel free to tell us how these themes have played out for you in the comments below…

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Episode 002: Ken Denmead, GeekDad 47:58

12y ago47:58

47:58

Ken Denmead from GeekDad.com has his finger firmly on the pulse of all things geeky, creative, and educational. He absolutely understands both what it means to be a good nerd and what it means to be a good sidekick—in parenting, in work, and in hobbies. We are thrilled to have him as the first guest on the NerdKicks Podcast.…

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Episode 001: What the Heck Is a NerdKick? 8:16

12y ago8:16

8:16

Step in to our secret lab! We believe that nerdy skills are superpowers, and we've created a podcast that examines how to develop these superpowers for the advancement of the greater good, to become faster, stronger, swifter nerds.By Matt Gartland & Mindy Holahan

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