Pop Nerd Lounge

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We had the great fortune of hosting Tobias Ellehammer on our show. You might recognize him from his viral “Jackson Trilogy” series or his brilliant work on “World of Dance” Season 2 with the EZ Twins. He’s also worked with the likes of Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Tom Jones, Jason Derulo, Kylie Minogue. We speak about his why for why he dances, the making of his “Jackson Trilogy,” and he gives his advice on how dancers can know their worth. You can also watch the interview here: https://www...

Happy 50th episode, Nerds! This week I chat with restauranter and Chief Instigating Officer, Nguyen Tran. We chat Vietnamese food, how he opened an underground restaurant out of his apartment and he gives budding entrepreneurs advice. Stay Connected with Nguyen: www.twitter.com/starrykitchen www.instagram.com/starrykitchen

This week I'm joined by the lovely Tristan MacManus. Fans know him from "Dancing With The Stars" (US) and "Strictly Come Dancing" and he's now a judge on Australia's "Dancing With The Stars." We talk about what that experience going from pro to judge has been like and more! Stay Connected with Tristan: www.twitter.com/TristanMacManus www.instagram.com/TristanMacManus

Joining me in the Pop Nerd Lounge this week is rhêtorík. He's an artist, DJ, producer, and vlogger who in recent years released his own music. We chat about being heavily involved in creating his songs, living the van life, and what would be in his TedTalk. Stay Connected with rhêtorík: www.instagram.com/rhetorik www.twitter.com/djrhetorik www.youtube.com/rhetorik

Cynthia Koo is the founder of Wonton In A Million, a delightful crafty collection of stationery, planner items, gifts, and goodies all containing fun dim sum themed characters. What's it like being a creative and entrepreneur? She dishes about starting her business, celebrating her Asian heritage and what creatives can do to practice their craft consistently. Stay Connected with Cynthia: www.instagram.com/wontoninamillion www.wontoninamillion.com

PARTNERSHIP: We want to thank SmartHome for partnering with us on this episode. To check out their website visit www.smarthome.com We're back for another season! Today we have the incomparable choreographer and dancer Phil Wright in the lounge. We talk about The Parent Jam, The Fam Jam, his purpose as a teacher and putting on a production like his The Mask dance remake. Stay Connected with Phil: www.instagram.com/phil_wright_ www.twitter.com/PhilWright7 www.youtube.com/philwright www....

We're very honored to have another "Queer Eye" hero enter the lounge! We speak with Wesley Hamilton about his experience on the show, his physical and emotional healing process, and his foundation Disabled But Not Really. Wesley's Instagram Wesley's Website Disabled But Not Really

Will Breman wowed the world with his funky and fresh take on the Spice Girls' hit "Say You'll Be There" on Season 17 of "The Voice." He earned a spot on Team Legend and made it all the way to the Semi-Finals! We had a great chat about music, his openness about his journey with Aspergers and we talk dreams too. Will's Twitter Will's Instagram Will's Site

Today's guest entering the lounge comes from the world of executive security and bodyguarding. Pepe Araujo has been on the tour life for several years, but recently he started a web series called "Pep Talk." We chat about the impact of family, he maintains a healthy life on the road, and his Foundation, The Future is Latino. Pepe's Instagram Pepe's Web Series