Nerdonomy: Nerds on History

Nerdonomy: Nerds on History

By Bryan Moriarty, Eric Bricmont & Sarah AshleyScienceArtsHistoryNatural Sciences
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Nerdonomy: Nerds on History episodes

  • The Golden Gate Chutzpah Committee
    Eric returns (cue the applause)! This episode, the gang discusses the story behind one of the most recognizable structures in the world: The Golden Gate Bridge. And plus, we have open with a great sketch. Enjoy!
    1 hr 4 min
  • Through One’s Eyes: The Mortensen Files Part II
    With Eric taking some time off, Sarah and Bryan continue their experiment: history from a living person's perspective. Listen to Part 2 of an on-site interview with Larry Mortensen, as he continues discussing his service in the Navy during the Korean War, his two decades of police work, and witnessing the birth of Silicon Valley.
    53 min
  • Through One’s Eyes: The Mortensen Files Part I
    With Eric taking some time off, Sarah and Bryan wanted to try something different: history from a living person’s perspective. Listen to Part 1 of an on-site interview with Larry Mortensen, a man who’s seen a lot. Enjoy!
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    49 min
  • Nerds on Words
    With Eric gone, Bryan and Sarah decide to do something different, and pilot an entirely new podcast!  Enjoy!
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    PHOTO CREDIT: “Dictionary” by greeblie
    40 min
  • Older Than Kwanzaa
    This week, we prepare our audience for the coming of Kwanzaa, as well as discuss the roots of it’s traditions.
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    PHOTO INFO: The Kwanzaa kinara and the holiday’s founder, Maulena Karenga, at a Kwanzaa celebration at the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2003.
    55 min
  • Latitude is Fatitude
    With Eric out sick, Sarah and Bryan talk about the several explorations that have taken place in the Amazon, and go on several tangents along the way.
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    PHOTO CREDIT: Neil Palmer/CIAT
    1 hr 9 min
  • Nobody Knows Where King Tut’s Junk Is
    In a not-so-shocking turn of events,  Eric goes back to Egypt and discusses all things related to the most famous pharaoh in history: Tutankamun.

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    PHOTO CREDIT: Steve Evans
    1 hr 22 min
  • Mayflower 2: Cruise Control
    With Thanksgiving approaching, Eric Bryan and Sarah thought it would be nice to explore the Mayflower expedition and talk about several of its common misconceptions.  Enjoy!
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    PHOTO CREDIT: “Mayflower II” by Paul Keleher
    57 min

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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…