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Nerd Profile #2: Maria Popova, the Brain Behind Brain Pickings

Posted By: Christine Balanon: April 28, 2021In: Books, FeaturesTags: Maria Popova, NerdNo Comments

Over the past few decades, Google and similar search engines have virtually eliminated the practice of perusing the library for knowledge in the serendipitous ways of old. At a glance, this system of information-gathering seems not just harmless but ideal in our society of forever-dwindling windows of time—after all, when we want […] Read more

Full-Frontal Nerdity: Lessons in Loving and Living with Your Brain Review

Posted By: Erin Haganon: January 26, 2020In: Books, News, ReviewsTags: BookReview, NerdNo Comments

I recently had the pleasure of reading Full-Frontal Nerdity, which was recommended to me by a colleague. The book left me with the amazing feeling that I had been understood by a person who I’d never met, and that this person had understood things I didn’t know I couldn’t say. This book was well worth the […] Read more

An Interview With Author Kate Wiswell of Full-Frontal Nerdity

Posted By: Erin Haganon: January 24, 2020In: Books, Exclusives, Features, Interviews, NewsTags: Books, Nerd1 Comment

Looking to get a basic grasp of the intersection between quantum theory, battling impostor syndrome, fractals, relationships, and yoga, then look no further than the new book by Kate Wiswell, Full-Frontal Nerdity. We were lucky to interview with the funny and charming Kate Wiswell. During this interview, we talked about the formation, processes, and experiences […] Read more

collectibleGEEK: Universal Monsters Review

Posted By: Robin Harrison: November 09, 2015In: Tags: collectiblegeek, Geek, Nerd, Subscribe, UnboxingNo Comments

Collectible Geek‘s has a monthly offer for that collectible-loving geek out there! They call their box a “Cache” and this Collector’s Cache comes with five items, with a connected theme, that includes items such as t-shirts, Funko products, nerdy toys from the staff at collectibleGEEK. We recently received their October box and thought we would […] Read more

Game Releases for April 2015

Posted By: Luke Collingon: April 01, 2015In: Tags: 2015, April, game, GTA V, Kombat, Mortal, Nerd, Releases, Stash, The, VideoNo Comments

Mortal Kombat X, GTA V (PC), Xenoblade Chronicles 3D and Titan Souls are just a handful of games coming out in April. With Mortal Kombat returning for its tenth instalment and its debut on both PS4 and Xbox One. While Rockstar’s popular open world game, GTA V makes it way to the PC. Though theres more […] Read more