Video Games, Pro Wrestling, and so much more with Will from The Nerd Federation Podcast

That Nerd Thing

Jul 08, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 27

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Episode description

Morgan interviews Will from The Nerd Federation Podcast. They delve into the intersection of pro wrestling and video games and discuss the emotional connections and storytelling elements in both. Will shares his background as a journalist and his journey in starting his podcast, emphasizing his passion for nerdy interests. They chat about classic video games, earth science (volcanoes and earthquakes!), and the never ending list of movies, TV shows, games, and books that they want to check out.

00:18 Introducing Will from The Nerd Federation Podcast
01:05 The Intersection of Pro Wrestling and Video Games
02:14 Will's Journey into Podcasting
04:43 Early Gaming Memories
08:18 Nostalgia and Favorite Nerdy Things
13:33 Balancing Nerdy Interests
19:56 Underrated Nerdy Fascinations
23:35 Fascination with Earth and Space
25:25 Financial Technology Geek-Out
28:18 Journey into Nerdiness and Fandom
35:42 Podcasting Challenges and Passion
41:32 Geeky Recommendations