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 her podcast, emphasizing the empowering effect of embracing one’s passions. The conversation also touches on Morgan's experiences interviewing idols from her favorite fandoms, like Andrew from MuggleCast, Nicole from Fantasy Fangirls, and Nik Walker from Hamilton on Broadway. Morgan answers questions from listeners, plays a fandom-themed F, Marry, Kill game, and reflects on how the podcast has enriched her life. With emotional and heartfelt moments, this episode provides a behind-the-scenes look at Morgan's dedication to nerd culture and her podcast journey.
00:25 Kaylan's Introduction
01:04 Morgan's Nerdy Beginnings
05:48 Starting the Podcast
10:33 Challenges and Inspirations
22:41 Memorable Podcast Moments
33:21 F, Marry, Kill: Fandom Edition
41:02 Listener Questions
46:00 Reflecting on the Podcast Journey
51:38 Emotional Reflections and Farewell
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