5 Random Questions

Pancake Perfection, Pop Culture is Life, and More with Tim Truax


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On this week's Five Random Questions is Tim Truax, a pop culture podcaster, nerd, and founder of the Canadian podcasting event, PodSummit.

Tim's topics include a visceral reaction to a movie scene, why he doesn't like Houston, Texas, how the pandemic ruined his Star Wars moment, and more. Let's jump in!

Answering the questions this week: Tim Truax

In 2015, Tim began his podcast journey as he turned his passion for Pop Culture (Star Wars and Marvel) into his first Podcast, called The Nerd Room. As the host, producer, and editor of The Nerd Room, Tim has refined his podcasting skillsets as a pop culture commentator across over 450 episodes. Since launching The Nerd Room he has seen many big changes to the podcast industry giving him a unique insight into the past, present, and future of podcasting.

Tim is the CEO of PodSummit and is focused on delivering unparalleled Podcast Events in Canada.

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Further reading for this episode

  • PodSummit - Canada's Podcast Event
  • The Nerd Room Podcast

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