Fandom Magic with Broadway’s Nik Walker

That Nerd Thing

Jun 03, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 22

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Episode description

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