The Nerdologues

As a performer and teacher in Chicago, Tim continues to define and redefine what success means to him as an actor and person. A lifelong cinephile, he thought for sure he would spend three years studying in Chicago before shipping off to be a big time movie star in LA. He's now passed the ten year mark here and has a world of friends and experience he never could have fathomed. We discuss striving for success (and happiness) in whatever forms your career and personal life take and how his goals were shaped as a young person, an actor with representation, and now as an improv teacher.

We're heavy on the nostalgia in today's Talking Games as we discuss the big video game news of last week -- a reissued Nintendo, kind of!

Puck & Grind is a really sweet fundraiser for LGBT players in sports. This episode, we're spotlighting the work they do -- and featuring stories from some of their organizers plus other awesome people!

Halfway through the baseball season, Mary Beth has some thoughts about where things stand and where they might land.  The Joe renames the Cleveland MLB team; and Hooli shares with us who's, "making that Mozgov money."  All that, plus more Poké-jokes than you can handle!  #GottaTellThemAll

Mom and I break down nearly every branch of the Braverman family tree as we discuss her favorite TV show, Parenthood. We mostly focus on how the casting, writing, and even music of the show make it such a strong, emotional exploration of a variety of hardships and heartfelt moments in the life of a big family.

On this week's Talking Games, we're covering the phenomenon everyone's talking about: Uncharted! Also a little something on that Pokemon Go thing.

The second part of our collaboration with Postloudness brings more stories from the fringe!

Cher has loved Thom York's Radiohead since she heard a track from Kid A on a joy ride with her dad during a difficult time in middle school. We talk her emotional attachment to their work, how internet culture has changed how fans of a band interact, and being a fan of something as an atypical member of its demographic.

This week, Tim, Clayton, and Kellen tap into their patriotic side with this discussion of games that are truly AMERICAN.

The first part of our team-up with Postloudness brings some fantastic stories from the fringe.