That Nerd Thing

Welcome to That Nerd Thing where we uncover the magical impact that fandoms have on our lives! In this episode, Morgan, a psychologist by trade, and a nerd at her core, speaks with Nicole from the renowned podcast, ⁠Fantasy Fangirls⁠! 

Nicole and Morgan discuss their shared passion for romantasy (romantic fantasy) literature, particularly the Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros, and its transformative effect on their lives. This episode celebrates the profound sense of community among fans and book lovers.

They also discuss some behind-the-scenes insights into Fantasy Fangirls’ success, the importance of fandoms, the positive impact of nerdom on their identities, and so much more!

00:18 Introduction and Welcome

00:40 Meeting the Guest: Nicole from Fantasy Fangirls

02:21 Exploring Nicole's Nerdy Identity

10:55 Nicole's Journey into the Fandom

15:51 The Impact of Fantasy Fangirls

21:00 The Power of Fandoms and Community

26:36 Analyzing the Romantasy Fandom

28:46 The Magic of Midnight Release Parties

32:45 The Joy of Theorizing in Fandom

34:35 How Fandoms Change Lives

35:54 Nicole’s Suggested Reading Order in the Maas-verse

41:31 The Impact of Romantasy on Personal Relationships

47:14 Power of Exploring Ideas

49:48 Geeky Recommendations

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Welcome to That Nerd Thing! Before we kick off the show, Morgan, a psychologist by day, and a nerd at her core, takes a few moments to talk about the origin of the show, the purpose of the podcast, and what you can expect to hear in future episodes!

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