The Nerd Perspective podcast

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Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…

The Nerd Perspective

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Young, black, and nerdy. Freddy, CJ, and I Am Nation give insight to the struggles and adaptation of growing up and how their nerd fandoms shaped them into the trio you'll grow to love. Tap in as these three "blerds" speak on life in the eyes of the nerd.

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The Nerd Perspective

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10 episodes

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10: Why Entertainment? 1:00:21

2 years ago1:00:21

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In this second part of a mega episode we dive into why each of us are here in the entertainment industry. What drives us? why did we choose this path to go down knowing how difficult and challenging can be. how did that shape us and lead us to forming Your Favorite Trio? join the conversation below!

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9: Saddest Moments in Anime 53:37

2 years ago53:37

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This episode is a dual powerhouse of an episode. In part one we discuss some of the saddest moments in anime alone with the ones that makes us the most emotional! Pt 2 comes next week!

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8: The Main Character Flaw 1:26:23

2 years ago1:26:23

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This week we discuss what we feel is our biggest character flaw. then we dive deeper, are we able to recognize this flaw? If so, do we have ways to combat and suppress that flaw, or do we lean into that flaw in a way that one could argue it's no longer a flaw? Join the conversation below!

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7: Navigating Platonic Friendships 1:28:20

2 years ago1:28:20

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This week the crew talks about how to navigate and the importance of platonic Friendships, we break the ice talking about Ocean Gate and conspiracy theories. Join us for a great conversation with Your Favorite Trio!!

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6: Fandom Solutions for Practical Problems 1:11:46

2 years ago1:11:46

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Today "Your Favorite Trio" discusses what their favorite fandoms have done to help them in their real lives, we discuss what is something we've taken from our fandoms and how we've applied them to our induvial journeys.

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5: The Hero/Villain's Journey 1:09:31

2 years ago1:09:31

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This week the crew takes a deep dive to figure out what journey are they currently on...the journey of the hero, or the villain? Analyzing where we currently are in our lives and which path more aligns with us right now. Do we like the path? Do we want to change? Or....if you're listening to this it's too late.…

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4: The Power of Friendship 1:04:35

2 years ago1:04:35

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In this weeks episode the crew get together and bring the vibes. Together they discuss how their specific upbringings shaped them and how they use their experiences together. Be sure to leave a comment, to like and subscribe. Stay tuned for another episode next week.

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3: Sheltered Childhoods 1:09:34

2 years ago1:09:34

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This week the crew talks about how certain aspects of our favorite fandoms helps us get through real life, we then dive into how growing up sheltered effected our growth and social lives.

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2: Our Origin Stories Pt.2 1:11:46

2 years ago1:11:46

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Freddy, CJ, and Nation continue the conversation from last week and discuss how anime, Star Wars, etc. shaped how they looked at friendships in high school.

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1: Our Origin Stories 1:07:56

2 years ago1:07:56