NerdKicks Podcast

Matt Gartland & Mindy Holahan•nerdkicks.libsyn.com

Do you believe that nerdy skills are superpowers? We do! With the help of our amazing nerdy guests, we investigate our theory by celebrating our nerdy identities, examining our alter egos, and learning what it takes to be a truly influential and accomplished nerdy sidekick. Join us as we seek truth, ignite possibilities, and occasionally blow things up. NerdKicks, for the win!

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Episodes

Episode 010: Open Kindness

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!

Jun 25, 2012•48 min

Episode 009: Laura Miller, Secret Agent L

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 revealed her true identity to the world.

Jun 18, 2012•57 min

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

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 follow." Their message strikes very close to home as NerdKicks is about examining our personal hero's journey, our quest to become better nerds. Speaki...

Jun 10, 2012•1 hr 8 min

Episode 007: Nerding Out in Gotham

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.

Jun 03, 2012•55 min

Episode 006: Jenny Blake, Life After College

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 motivating others through her Make Sh*t Happen coaching program.

May 28, 2012•45 min

Episode 005: The Dark Side of Nerdiness

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.

May 20, 2012•45 min

Episode 004: Steve Kamb, Nerd Fitness

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.

May 15, 2012•54 min

Episode 003: The Art and Science of Making Your Future

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!

May 07, 2012•53 min

Episode 002: Ken Denmead, GeekDad

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.

Apr 29, 2012•48 min

Episode 001: What the Heck Is a NerdKick?

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.

Apr 22, 2012•8 min

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