Nerd Out Loud

We discuss our feelings about the (at the time of this recording) most recent school shooting (How's that gun control working out for you?). Then we take a turn for the lighter side as we field some listener #AmIAJerk submissions, hear a very special voicemail, and Christy wants you in her drone strike downline. As discussed on the show: - NASA confirms evidence that liquid water flows on Mars today - Read more about Mars 2020

Recorded live on our trip from Chicago "Bean Town" Illinois to Green Bay we interview Jo and Mike McCawley from the Tired and Emotional podcast and talk cuddle parties, street photography, and metal detectors. As discussed on the show: - Check out the Tired and Emotional Podcast - See Mike's photography on his flickr page or his instagram @beingthestreet- This wonderful air freshener from 40s and shorties

We're packing for our trip to Chicago but not before discussing the wedding industrial complex, the repercussions of the ice bucket challenge, and a camera that won't let you take the same photo as everyone else. As discussed on the show: - The ice bucket challenge leads to breakthrough discovery- Nerd Out Loud Episode 59 Philanthropy Feels Like Sex- The camera that won't let you take the same photos as everyone else- Orion capsule clears fabrication phase- NASA releases stunning new photos from Pluto- #FollowFriday @JustSpaceThings and @MadameWoolite

Would you make someone sign a contract to watch sports at your house? We discuss  some of Christy’s superstitions regarding before jumping into an interview with Weedini - The Marijuana Magician As discussed on the show: - This contract that (link) that a local Seahawks fan makes you sign before you watch a game at his house - Be sure to find out more about Weedini - The Marijuana Magician at his website weedinimagic.com- Our streaming picks of the week: Jeremy says to watch ESPN 30 for 30 - Angry Sky (Netflix) and Christy says to watch the Netflix original series Narcos (even though she hasn’t)- If you're in or around Chicago on September 19th come hang out with us! Event info here- Listen to Jo and Mike on Nerd Out Loud #87 and find them on their podcast Tired and Emotional 

We dive in to some listener feedback about Jeremy's idea of cover charges at a wedding (or as some called it "Jeremy embarrassing himself", discuss a video that popped up on Facebook about how social media is ruining our lives, and a special guest submission of "Am I a Jerk" from friend of the show Jeremy Henson. As discussed on the show: - This video: "Can We Auto-Correct Humanity" by Prince Ea- This related Twitter commentary from @Skeletonlungs - This Time magazine article: You Now Have a Shorter Attention Span Than a Goldfish- This show: Eureka Podcast (iTunes) - This event: Oddmall Emporium Of The Weird (November 21-22nd in Everett WA)

We field some listener feedback and have a chat with friend of the show Mark (of Marks Bee Hole) about his experience living with a vegan. Then we dive into some big news from Nerd Out Loud HQ and Jeremy has ideas about how weddings work.  

As discussed on the show: - Find Marks Bee Hole on facebook or hear him on Episode #90: Marks Bee Hole and the Royal Jelly - Watch this video from Bite Size Vegan "Is Wool Vegan?"- Hear the full episode of TBTL (and Jeremy's proposal) recorded live here: TBTL #1920

Christy jumps into the shark tank with her anti-selfie innovation, we discuss the merits of selfie sticks, and then we are joined by Emily  AKA: Bite Size Vegan to share some insights on her journey with veganism, it's impact on us, and the planet. As discussed on the show: - Selfie sticks are fine and the people who hate them are broken - Find all of Emily's videos and social media links over at her website www.bitesizevegan.com- Astronauts aboard the ISS eat "space lettuce" 

We open up the NOL vaults for our 100th episode as we travel through NOL history and listen to some of the best (and worst) moments of our first 99 episodes. 

Clips Played (in order of appearance on the show)

#1: Nerdboners, The Douche Jar, and Fan Questions - http://www.tenseventen.com/nol/nol1

#39: A Sleeping Bag Built for Two - http://www.tenseventen.com/nol/nol-39-a-sleeping-bag-for-two

#2: Not Enough Spells, Too Many Tribbles - http://www.tenseventen.com/nol/nol2 

#13: Murder and Jobs part 1 - http://www.tenseventen.com/nol/nerd-out-loud-nerd-out-loud-13-murder-and-jobs

#93: Is that a Face Tattoo or a Birthmark? - http://www.tenseventen.com/nol/nerd-out-loud-93-is-that-a-face-tattoo-or-a-birthmark

#28: Who Wants a Dildo without a Windscreen - http://www.tenseventen.com/nol/nerd-out-loud-nol-28-who-wants-a-dildo

#59: Philanthropy Feels Like Sex - http://www.tenseventen.com/nol/nol-59-philanthropy-feels-like-sex

#47: Free To Sparkle - http://www.tenseventen.com/nol/we-talk-with-drag-diva-vivian-sapphire-as-she

#48: Luna City Or Bust! - http://www.tenseventen.com/nol/this-week-we-are-joined-by-christopher-carson-of

#12: There Is A Time For All cheese Under Heaven - http://www.tenseventen.com/nol/nerd-out-loud-nerd-out-loud-12-there-is-a-time

#42: The Steve Jobs of Crappy Ideas - http://www.tenseventen.com/nol/nol-42-the-steve-jobs-of-crappy-ideas 

Other episodes we discussed: 

Jen’s recommendations:#46: The Poopcast #2 - http://www.tenseventen.com/nol/we-are-once-again-joined-by-friends-of-the-show

#35: Superfan Jenn and Christy Kick Jeremy Off The Show - http://www.tenseventen.com/nol/nol-35-superfan-jenn-and-christy-kick-jeremy-off-the-show

#26: Special Guest Matt Baca - http://www.tenseventen.com/nol/nerd-out-loud-nol-26-special-guest-matt-baca

Chris’s recommendations:#65: We’ve Got The Runs - http://www.tenseventen.com/nol/nol-65-weve-got-the-runs

#98: I Don’t Even Like To Drive 100 Miles - http://www.tenseventen.com/nol/episode-98-i-dont-even-like-to-drive-100-miles

We break into your not so regularly scheduled program with a special announcement and to open a mysterious package that appeared at NOL Studios. For our 100th episode we want to hear from you! Have any favorite, not so favorite, compelling moments in nerd out loud history that stick out to you? Drop us a line and let us know, we'll play clips and read your submissions on our next episode. You can find all our contact information as well as a full list of our shows on our website at www.nerdoutloudpod.com

We discuss the recent SCOUTS ruling regarding same sex marriage by discussing it with three individuals. A man that wants the government out of his (and everyone else's) relationships all together, a pastor that believes the ruling was against Gods will, and another pastor that leads a church that is gay affirming.

As discussed on the show, Kevin Clancey is a pastor at The Firehouse Church in Bremerton Washington, and Mark Traylor is a pastor at Eastwind Community Church in Boise Idaho.