The Thanh Report

NOLA and the “nerd” economy


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Nerding out in NOLA. From Hollywood blockbusters to the t-shirts worn by kids, comic book heroes and science fiction are big business. At the recent Fan Expo New Orleans, people packed the city’s convention center to celebrate a culture that may have once been reserved for “nerds”. Since the time I was reading comics in the 80’s, that nerd culture has exploded into a bankable economy. In this episode, I take a look at the unique world of fandom and how twin sisters from the New Orleans area are trying to build a career around it. 

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