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Live, Loud, and Nerdy: Behind the Mic with Distance Nerding | Interview
Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:33:47
Publish Date: 2025-04-10 12:00:00
Description:

In this exciting episode, Frank Lourence welcomes the hilarious and passionate hosts of Distance Nerding, Phil and James, to celebrate their show joining the Geek Freaks Network! The trio dives into the origins of Distance Nerding, their journey from pandemic podcasting to hosting live shows and conventions, and how they built a welcoming community for fans of all fandoms. They share behind-the-scenes stories, favorite moments from interviews, and their mission to make nerdiness a verb, not just an identity. Plus, they tease upcoming convention appearances, big-name interviews, and plans for their growing YouTube channel!

⏱️ Timestamps and Topics:

00:00 – Welcome to Phil and James of Distance Nerding 00:40 – How Distance Nerding started and the meaning behind the name 02:06 – Switching to live podcasting and the perks of real-time chaos 04:13 – Lessons learned from Hardly Heroes and their positive nerdy approach 05:48 – The four pillars of Distance Nerding: Nerdy, Positive, Funny, Energetic 07:56 – Favorite past topics and interviews, "Growing Up Geeky" segment 09:13 – Making every guest relatable, from indie creators to celebrities 12:08 – Creating a safe space for fandoms and avoiding toxicity 13:07 – The importance of fostering fandoms for future generations 14:46 – Appreciating Star Wars across generations and respecting all fandoms 16:26 – Con life! Hosting panels, interacting with fans, and building experiences 18:47 – Being fans first: The heart of every Distance Nerding interview 20:19 – Interviewing high-profile guests and bucket-list moments 21:08 – Expanding their podcast with The Download and Comic Conversation 22:48 – YouTube goals: Long-form interviews, Lego builds, and lively debates 24:42 – Building a nerdy community and engaging listeners worldwide 26:35 – Nationwide community and the importance of sharing opinions 27:25 – The podcast as a modern-day recess for fandom discussions 28:42 – Upcoming interviews, conventions, and special guests like Sean Gunn 31:49 – Where to find Distance Nerding online (with plenty of humor!)
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