I think being an outcast is what sort of strengthens the nerd movement, because you're isolated, so you have time.

When I was in grade school I was into chess club, Latin club, D&D, computer camp - everything that made vaginas go away.

I don't really read reviews and comments that much. There just isn't a lot to be gained from it.

It's very easy to attack ourselves. Even comforting in its familiarity, but you must resist this urge at all costs. Dwelling on the past or your perceived flaws will do nothing but keep you under emotional house arrest and hamper your progress. Commit yourself to growth and reward yourself with kindness for choosing to do so!

Nerdists, unlike nerds, tend to be creators as much as consumers. They're creative consumers.

I think doing the podcast may have been one of the best career decisions I've ever made in my life.

While the liberal media elite depict the bowler as a chubby guy with a comb-over and polyester pants, the reality is that bowling is one of the most tech-heavy sports today. Robotic pinsetters and computerized scoring were just the beginning.