Join Morgan as she interviews Nik Walker, the actor who portrayed Aaron Burr in Hamilton (on tour and on Broadway) and is one of her dream guests (!!!). Nik is also known for his roles in Spamalot and Ain’t Too Proud.In this candid and heartwarming episode, Nik shares his experiences from his Hamilton Tour days, his favorite nerdy things, such as Mark Twain's work, Jurassic Park, and theme parks, and his recent projects. Morgan and Nik also explore what being a nerd means, the impact of fandom, and the importance of curiosity and rest. It's an in-depth and heartfelt conversation celebrating shared passions and the magic of fandom.
00:28 Meeting Nik Walker aka Morgan fangirls out
01:45 Hamilton Memories and Fort Lauderdale Stories
07:11 Nerdy Beginnings: Jurassic Park
12:30 Theme Park Adventures and Nostalgia
15:16 Mark Twain and the Magic of Play
19:12 Current Nerdy Interests and TV Shows
23:54 Harry Potter Fandom and House Sorting
25:30 Halloween Horror Night
26:45 Nerdy About Naps
30:02 Disney Song Bangers
31:56 Journey into Fandom
45:39 Starstruck by Matt Damon
50:32 The Power of Fandom
52:28 Embracing Nerdiness
54:49 Conclusion and Farewell
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