Nerd Out Loud

We discuss our feelings about the (at the time of this recording) most recent school shooting (How's that gun control working out for you?). Then we take a turn for the lighter side as we field some listener #AmIAJerk submissions, hear a very special voicemail, and Christy wants you in her drone strike downline. As discussed on the show: - NASA confirms evidence that liquid water flows on Mars today - Read more about Mars 2020

Recorded live on our trip from Chicago "Bean Town" Illinois to Green Bay we interview Jo and Mike McCawley from the Tired and Emotional podcast and talk cuddle parties, street photography, and metal detectors. As discussed on the show: - Check out the Tired and Emotional Podcast - See Mike's photography on his flickr page or his instagram @beingthestreet- This wonderful air freshener from 40s and shorties

We're packing for our trip to Chicago but not before discussing the wedding industrial complex, the repercussions of the ice bucket challenge, and a camera that won't let you take the same photo as everyone else. As discussed on the show: - The ice bucket challenge leads to breakthrough discovery- Nerd Out Loud Episode 59 Philanthropy Feels Like Sex- The camera that won't let you take the same photos as everyone else- Orion capsule clears fabrication phase- NASA releases stunning new photos from Pluto- #FollowFriday @JustSpaceThings and @MadameWoolite

Would you make someone sign a contract to watch sports at your house? We discuss  some of Christy’s superstitions regarding before jumping into an interview with Weedini - The Marijuana Magician As discussed on the show: - This contract that (link) that a local Seahawks fan makes you sign before you watch a game at his house - Be sure to find out more about Weedini - The Marijuana Magician at his website weedinimagic.com- Our streaming picks of the week: Jeremy says to watch ESPN 30 for 30 - Angry Sky (Netflix) and Christy says to watch the Netflix original series Narcos (even though she hasn’t)- If you're in or around Chicago on September 19th come hang out with us! Event info here- Listen to Jo and Mike on Nerd Out Loud #87 and find them on their podcast Tired and Emotional 

We dive in to some listener feedback about Jeremy's idea of cover charges at a wedding (or as some called it "Jeremy embarrassing himself", discuss a video that popped up on Facebook about how social media is ruining our lives, and a special guest submission of "Am I a Jerk" from friend of the show Jeremy Henson. As discussed on the show: - This video: "Can We Auto-Correct Humanity" by Prince Ea- This related Twitter commentary from @Skeletonlungs - This Time magazine article: You Now Have a Shorter Attention Span Than a Goldfish- This show: Eureka Podcast (iTunes) - This event: Oddmall Emporium Of The Weird (November 21-22nd in Everett WA)

We field some listener feedback and have a chat with friend of the show Mark (of Marks Bee Hole) about his experience living with a vegan. Then we dive into some big news from Nerd Out Loud HQ and Jeremy has ideas about how weddings work.   As discussed on the show: - Find Marks Bee Hole on facebook or hear him on Episode #90: Marks Bee Hole and the Royal Jelly - Watch this video from Bite Size Vegan "Is Wool Vegan?"- Hear the full episode of TBTL (and Jeremy's proposal) recorded live here: TBTL #1920

Christy jumps into the shark tank with her anti-selfie innovation, we discuss the merits of selfie sticks, and then we are joined by Emily  AKA: Bite Size Vegan to share some insights on her journey with veganism, it's impact on us, and the planet. As discussed on the show: - Selfie sticks are fine and the people who hate them are broken - Find all of Emily's videos and social media links over at her website www.bitesizevegan.com- Astronauts aboard the ISS eat "space lettuce" 

We open up the NOL vaults for our 100th episode as we travel through NOL history and listen to some of the best (and worst) moments of our first 99 episodes.  Clips Played (in order of appearance on the show) #1: Nerdboners, The Douche Jar, and Fan Questions - http://www.tenseventen.com/nol/nol1 #39: A Sleeping Bag Built for Two - http://www.tenseventen.com/nol/nol-39-a-sleeping-bag-for-two #2: Not Enough Spells, Too Many Tribbles - http://www.tenseventen.com/nol/nol2  #13: Murder and Jobs part 1 - http://www.tenseventen.com/nol/nerd-out-loud-nerd-out-loud-13-murder-and-jobs #93: Is that a Face Tattoo or a Birthmark? - http://www.tenseventen.com/nol/nerd-out-loud-93-is-that-a-face-tattoo-or-a-birthmark #28: Who Wants a Dildo without a Windscreen - http://www.tenseventen.com/nol/nerd-out-loud-nol-28-who-wants-a-dildo #59: Philanthropy Feels Like Sex - http://www.tenseventen.com/nol/nol-59-philanthropy-feels-like-sex #47: Free To Sparkle - http://www.tenseventen.com/nol/we-talk-with-drag-diva-vivian-sapphire-as

We break into your not so regularly scheduled program with a special announcement and to open a mysterious package that appeared at NOL Studios. For our 100th episode we want to hear from you! Have any favorite, not so favorite, compelling moments in nerd out loud history that stick out to you? Drop us a line and let us know, we'll play clips and read your submissions on our next episode. You can find all our contact information as well as a full list of our shows on our website at www.nerdoutloudpod.com

We discuss the recent SCOUTS ruling regarding same sex marriage by discussing it with three individuals. A man that wants the government out of his (and everyone else's) relationships all together, a pastor that believes the ruling was against Gods will, and another pastor that leads a church that is gay affirming. As discussed on the show, Kevin Clancey is a pastor at The Firehouse Church in Bremerton Washington, and Mark Traylor is a pastor at Eastwind Community Church in Boise Idaho.

We talk with friend of the show and ultra runner Chris Schultheiss who recently got into the Western States 100 Endurance Run, a 100 mile footrace which is often called Super Bowl of ultra-marathons. After that Jeremy and Jesse Dollemore chat about the confederate flag and debate in the internet age. As discussed on the show: - You can hear Chris's other appearance on Episode #65 We've Got The Runs- Track Chris live on Ultralive.net (he is #341)- Watch live coverage of the race at Ultrasportslive.tv- You can find more about Jesse Dollemore, including his podcast "I Doubt It With Dollemore" over at Dollemore.com

Does it make a difference? In light of recent events (Caitlyn Jenner, Rachel Dolezal, and the recent shooting in South Carolina) we discuss what happens when discussing controversial topics online goes awry.  We wrap up the show with a heaping serving of rad space news as Philae wakes up and we learn how to sail on solar rays. 

One final green grasshoppers update before Christy and Jeremy hang up the coaching hats for good (or will they?), Jeremy's daughter outed him at school, we're joined by DJ Moffett the chex mix master to discuss all things chex mix related, and then we discuss the political system, voting, and our civic duty in another round of think critically with Jesse D.  As discussed on the show, I really want you to come see this documentary about LARPing with me (buy tickets here: https://www.tugg.com/events/23416), find more of Jesse Dollemore at Dollemore.com, and if you or someone you know nerds out about something please drop us a line nerdoutloudpod.com.  

After missing a week we return to tell NOL does NOLA the final chapter and where it all went wrong. Jeremy get's his feelings hurt, snacks are for baseball players, telling someone not to litter almost lead to a fist fight with a stranger, and we debut our new segment "think critically with Jesse D". As discussed on the show be sure to check out Jesse's podcast "I Doubt It With Dollemore" and see the upside down American flag shirt from PacSun for yourself.

Coming at you thousands of miles from nerd out loud HQ with a very special travel edition of the nerd out loud podcast. We talk a bit about our vacation adventure, Jeremy cries about space, and is Christy a jerk? As discussed on the show we visit Stennis Space Center, and if you're in the greater Seattle area or feel like a drive come on out  and RSVP for the LRB, NOL, TDP, meetup! 

Nerd out loud swipes right, on this very special episode we are joined by Sara and Courtney as they share some of their adventures with Tinder and being a single person in this year of our lord two thousand and fifteen.As discussed on the show you can find Courtney on twitter @Cdub30 and Sara is @SaraBeeber, if you'd like some help setting up a dating profile of your own you can find Courtney on OkCupid at www.OkCupid.com/Profile/Cdub35. You can view the photos discussed on the episode on our website here. 

We went to a wedding and had some feelings about it, Jeremy got to fly a plane and did it totally wrong, how old is your selfie?, and drinking in space. As discussed on the show, we’d love to hear your submissions for “am I a jerk” and your listener feedback in general, you can find all the way’s to contact us at www.nerdoutloudpod.com! Updates on the Russian cargo craft discussed last week, enjoy a little taste of home in orbit with the ISSpresso, and drinking in space, it's harder than you think!

We chat with OC and hear his story of getting a tattoo saying the Seahawks won the superbowl right before they lost the superbowl, talk about dealing with things that don't go as you'd hoped, and field some listener questions. Then we jump right into a T-Ball update, is Christy a jerk, and news from spaaaaaaace. As discussed on the show you can connect with OC in 6 seconds or less on vine, @OCasHughJhazz, or find his standup on youtube. You can also use his code "geez2" in the rideshare app Lyft to get a $25 credit on your first drive. See what it looks like when you write a message to space in the desert and read the most recent update about the failed launch of the Russian cargo ship. 

We return after our extendo break to discuss some police activity going on near nerd out loud HQ, chat about our foray into being sports coaches, and then have a chance to talk with Mark about his Bee Hole and all things that buzz. As discussed on the show: Visit Mark's Bee Hole on facebook at Facebook.com/MarksBeeHole, be sure to check out what is being billed as "Women's answer to the mancave" the She Shed, and watch a spaceX rocket attempting to land on a robotic drone barge but not quite making it. 

Our scheduled guest was not able to make it last minute but Jeremy from the Eureka Podcast was kind enough to step in for a chat. In a moment brought to you by the New Orleans tourism board we talk travel to NOLA, then digress into food stamps, review the votes for "Am I a Jerk" theme songs, try and figure out if we're jerks, and wrap it up as always with some space news.As discussed on the show: - Check out Eureka Podcast at their shiny new URL http://www.eurekapodcast.com- Space X set to launch their 6th resupply mission to the ISS (and attempt to land the rocket on a robot barge afterwards) - Some scientists believe that signs of alien life will be found by 2025- Follow Jeremy on twitter @AintNoSwayze, find Craig @AnAverageGatsby, or their show @EurekaPodcast