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NerdKicks PodcastEpisode 039: Derek Flanzraich, GreatistWe'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 live a healthy life.
2013-05-0152 minNerdKicks PodcastEpisode 038: James ClearWe'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 much for making our show part of your weekly habit! To say thank you, we're running a fun prize giveaway. Enter any time before 5:00 p.m. CDT on April 28, 2013.
2013-04-221h 07NerdKicks PodcastEpisode 030: Marisa Lynch, New Dress a DayNerdKicks, 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, Maria's story is delightful. Down in her luck and ready for a lifestyle pivot, she embraced her inner nerd and leaned forward into her craft. Fast forward to today and Marisa's popularity...
2013-02-031h 05NerdKicks PodcastEpisode 012: Mignon Fogarty, Grammar GirlWe 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.
2012-07-0943 minNerdKicks PodcastEpisode 011: Casey Weber, Weber's DeckWe 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 without asking for anything in return.
2012-07-0152 minNerdKicks PodcastEpisode 010: Open KindnessThis 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!
2012-06-2547 min
NerdKicks PodcastEpisode 008: Adam Baker; I'm Fine, ThanksSay 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 follow."
Their message strikes very close to home as NerdKicks is about examining our personal hero's journey, our quest to become better nerds.
Speaking to Adam about the film's essence, creative process and special...
2012-06-101h 08
NerdKicks PodcastEpisode 003: The Art and Science of Making Your FutureToday 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!
2012-05-0753 min
NerdKicks PodcastEpisode 002: Ken Denmead, GeekDadKen 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.
2012-04-2947 min