Nerdonomy: Nerds on History

By Bryan Moriarty, Eric Bricmont & Sarah Ashley

History is full amazing stories. Join hosts Bryan Moriarty, Eric Bricmont, and Sarah Ashley as they explore the most inspirational, terrifying and hilarious events in history. Everything from the crea... more

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The podcast currently has 165 episodes available.

Nerdonomy: Nerds on History episodes:

December 10, 2012 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Lyceum
Education is essential to our society’s survival. Join us as we discuss the history of educational institutions, and the problems with education today. Listen, subscribe, and follow us on Facebook, or Twitter @Nerdonomy!
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1h 8min
December 03, 2012 He’s Kind of A Big Deal
Eric and Bryan discuss the origin of St. Nicholas, a.k.a. Santa Claus.
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59min
November 26, 2012 I Want My Hover Board
This week, Nerds on Film co-host Sarah Ashley is our guest as we discuss the most ambiguous of historical topics: The Future. Listen, subscribe, and follow us on Facebook, or Twitter @Nerdonomy!
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1h 10min
November 19, 2012 That’s a Sexy Turkey…Minus the Kale Part I
This week we have something very special for our listeners, a two-part crossover! Listen as Nerds on Film co-hosts Sarah Ashley and David McGuire guest star and help us discuss the history of Thanksgiving. Listen, subscribe, and follow us on Facebook, or Twitter @Nerdonomy!
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53min
November 12, 2012 The Demise of Floppy The Rabbit
Due to listener feedback, we decided to do an episode of the history of domesticated and tamed animals; and we shared some hilarious stories about our pets as kids.
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58min
November 05, 2012 Hail to the Nerds
On the cusp of the 2012 Presidential Election, we look back at factoids from past presidents, and how/why the Electoral College exists. Listen, subscribe, and follow us on Facebook, or Twitter @Nerdonomy!
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1h 6min
October 29, 2012 The Curse of the Podcast
Eric and Bryan explore the origins behind one of America’s most anticipated and celebrated holidays: Halloween.
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56min
October 22, 2012 Imhotep’s a Badass
Given the season, we could not go through October without devoting episode to a Halloween icon: the mummy. We also discuss how mummification has evolved throughout the centuries. Listen, subscribe, and follow us on Facebook, or Twitter @Nerdonomy!

Photo Credit: Albany Museum Grahamstown (RSA), egyptian mummy (Schönland collection); Photo by Lysippos, CC BY-SA 3.0
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1h 5min
October 15, 2012 It’s a Grabber!
This week we barely scratch the surface on a topic very close to Bryan’s heart: Theatre. Join us as Eric, Bryan, and Special Guest Kaila Prins explore the fascinating history of one of the world’s most dynamic artforms. Listen, subscribe, and follow us on Facebook, or Twitter @Nerdonomy!
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1h 3min
October 08, 2012 It Keeps the Doctor Away
Every culture has so many attributes in common. One of them is drinking. We, as nerd historians, felt obligated to share a brief, but insight look into the history of alcohol.
PHOTO CREDIT: John DeWerd
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38min

FAQs about Nerdonomy: Nerds on History:

How many episodes does Nerdonomy: Nerds on History have?

The podcast currently has 165 episodes available.