Nerdinary: Recent Episodes
Webster Ford
A place to find light, life, love, and levity in a crazy world. Make being a nerd ordinary; make it Nerdinary!
This week, we dive into those pizza loving, crime-fighting teenaged turtles!!! Heroes in a half shell....
...turtle power.
Reading my favourite author is a great way of escapism! My favourite author has released almost 50 novels and today we get nerdy about John Grisham!
Let's get nerdy about walking along a parade route or being on a parade route and celebrating whatever town days that are being celebrated!!!!!
This week, we embrace being imperfect. Every little mistake, screw up, or any other way we think of it... brings us to where we are.
This week, we nerd out about a very nichey thing... chasing baseball stadiums! Find out about my own chase as well as why someone would do such a thing!
The HHH metrodome lived for just over 40 years, housing multiple professional sporting teams as well as countless concerts and special events. This week, we dive into the only place tha thas hosted a large group of INCREDIBLE events and was home to my first baseball and football games that I ever watched!!
10 dolla...founding father without a father...
Join us in welcoming Brad Mariska (Band is Everything podcast) to the show, as we dive into one of the greatest musicals around the world, Hamilton!
Thanks to Big Horn Financial, LLC.
They shoot...THEY SCORE! This episode is getting nerdy about the sport to which my home state claims to be the capitol! I came to find... there's plenty about which to be nerdy!!
Whether it's super Mario, Sonic, Zelda, or Halo... there might be a video game that hits you differently than others. This week's episode, we deep dive into the history of video gaming while also sparking some listener reviews of their own video gaming history!
Now... were you a Sega, Nintendo, or something else?
Hogwarts
Platform 9 3/4
4 Privet Drive
All the things in the Potter world are at the very helm of this episode and get extra insight from one of the greatest Potter-Heads I've ever met in the great Sarah Anderson!!
This episode is graciously brought to us by Big Horn Financial, LLC.
I'm here to NERD YOU OUT :)
Today, we dive into one of my favourite ways to add to my physical health. Don't worry... this episode is for everyone :)
Being in a choir, singing choral music is a lot like being part of a sports team.
What?!
Find out more by taking in this fabulously nerdy episode!!
In the vain of being a nerd, we have to nerd out about who we are, on occasion and this week just so happens to be THAT OCCASION.
This week's episode is brought to you by Kurt and all the people at Big Horn Financial, LLC. Find them on facebook!
The Windy City
The 2nd City
My FAVOURITE American big city.
We nerd out about the city, not the musical, and dive into a LOT about the city with the third highest population in the country!
What is your favourite city?
Spawned from listening to another podcast's episode about morning routines (Band is Everything), I had to jump headfirst into how awesome it is to have a morning routine!!!
You're looking at/listening to one of thee biggest grilling nerds! As we nerd out together about grilling, I want to thank all my contributors to today's episode:
Kyle L, Matt M, Casey W, Jackie M, Angie L, and Jason W!
You want to contribute to future episodes? Jump over to @nerdinarypodcast on Instagram and shoot me a message!!!!
Let's get financial!! This is a topic that basically makes me want to curl up into the fetal position, but it's WORTH nerding out over, because being nerdy about your finances means you're looking at your future nerdiness!!!!
This episode is brought to you by Big Horn Financial, LLC!!!!!!!
May the odds be ever in your favour, as we nerd out about the great book and movie series. Find out about the geography of Panem, how the Hunger Games came to be, and so much more!
The Good Place aired from 2016 to 2020... and it still has my heart and will for quite a long time. Who knew that an ethical philosophy concept could become a comedy? Mike Schur did... find out more on this episode of Nerdinary.
Today was SUPPOSED to be all about taxes, as the release date was the original tax filing date in the States... Yeah, that isn't happening. This episode is all about checking in, figuring out the weight of your backpack...your metaphysical backpack!
You. Matter
Happy Easter! He is risen, indeed.
Little did you know, though, that Easter has long back, well before JC was ever on the earth, origins. Today, we dive in to my favourite holiday on the calendar!
Also, know that if you don't celebrate Easter in any fashion... don't worry, there's stuff for you, too!
Let's get nerdy about playing pranks. Period.
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So much nerdiness that we needed a special guest! We are fortunate enough to be joined by Amanda Gregory, children's author of "Blake Explores Manufacturing", from Make publishing. Today, we dive in to why manufacturing matters and how to talk about it all with everyone (especially kids!).
Find MAKE publishing and purchase a copy of their book at http://www.makepublishing.com
Find MAKE publishing on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook by searching for their name!
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Did you know... spring break wasn't always about making regrettable decisions? As we nerd out about spring break, don't forget to take your own break; with every break, your mind, heart, and soul get a refresh!!!
Erin Go Bragh to you and yours! This week, we get Irish and jump into why St Patrick's Day is a thing and one of the most nerdy holidays you can celebrate!
Slainte!
This week, libraries! Old book stacks, checking out your favourite series, just going to use the internet!! We nerd out about our local library and find out a little history about libraries as a whole!
Thanks to Big Horn Financial, LLC!
Also, big thanks to Isthmus Fitness!
Today, I feel like getting nerdy about something that I need help nerding out over; I'm privileged to be joined by broadcast meteorologist Mandy Thalhuber from the WeatherOlogy Network! Join us as we talk about weather-guy job security, storm chasing, and so much more!
Weatherology:
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Did you know Valentine's Day didn't exactly get a ... romantic start?
Also... find out about what to give and how Web really overdid it :)
Welcome to SEASON 2!! Today, we look back at the year that was in Nerdinary and we revisit our own nerdiness!
Cheers to sponsors and partners as we've already made it a year of making nerdy things ordinary!
Getting nerdy about volunteering means talking about giving back to the world you call home. Whether it's on a big level or a little level, know that giving back in any fashion will leave lasting benefits for you and for the benefactors of your volunteerism!
When you are in a fortunate enough space, find an organization that can allow you to help in ways that fit in your world!
Happy last episode of SEASON 1!!!!!
This episode is brought to you by:
Big Horn Financial LLC, https://www.facebook.com/BigHornLLC/
Martha at Isthmus fitness! http://www.isthmusfitness.com
This week's episode is all about watching movies at the movie theatre, the cinema, the movie house, or whatever you might call it. :)
Tickets for Urinetown: www.northernstarz.org
This episode is all committed to the down, set, hut ;)
Listen in as student-athlete stories are shared as a former football player, but also as a football dad, and a football aficionado!
Bars, breweries, coffee houses, restaurants, pubs.... anywhere can host trivia. This episode is all about the wins and how ultimately nerdy it is to go attend a trivia night!
Featured in the episode:
Urinetown the Musical at Northern Starz.
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This episode is all about finding memories that allow you to keep the idea of someone alive well beyond their passing; it has been a VERY helpful tip that I've taken from my mental health professional. Cheers for mental health, nerds.
For old acquaintance be forgot......
This week we are getting nerdy about new year's, since it's the first podcast we've done all year! :)
New Year's Eve, new year's day, new year's resolutions, new year's goals... all on this episode.
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Podcast shoutout: Band is Everything (formerly Band in Minnesota)
Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad to you and yours from me and all of mine. Today's episode is a Christmas special, featuring all the kids and their views of Christmas. Bonus special... my wife makes an appearance.
Tune in to the very end for a special reading of "The Night Before Christmas".
NERDIN80'S!!!!
This week is another week devoted to THE DECADE. The 1980's were pivotal in so much pop culture that is present even today. Listen in to hear about toys, explosions, walls, and so much more.
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December 11 is my 'new life' day. What does that even mean? Listen to this incredible episode on the value of life and how to make bounce backs from devastating occurrences.
Celebrating the season, Christmas at St John's; though a very niche celebration, it goes to the importance of entering into each season with proper preparation!
Join in nerding out about Christmas at St. John's, a musical celebration at St Ben's and St. John's that properly prepares you for the season of ADVENT!
Highlighted in the episode:
www.csbsju.edu/music
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Martha at isthmusfitness.com !!!!
Ho Ho Ho... getting nerdy about the hap-hap-happiest season of the year!!
Why do I put stuff up so early? Find out in this week's episode!
Biz highlighted:
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As we are approaching a holiday celebrating being grateful here in the states, let's deep dive about gratitude, how to be more grateful, and some Thanksgiving traditions!
This week, we look at a HUGE PART of the 80s; entertainment of movies and TV. What were the best movies? What was the best TV show?
Also... did you know that two of the most quintessential 80s movies live in the SAME universe?
80s movies and TV wails.
From the hair to the colour, from the synthesizers to the driving beats, to the amazing soundtracks... the 80s was one of THEE greatest decades for music because of all the new chances being taken! Nerd out with me and hear about the 1 hit wonders and all the great that came from the 80s.
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We did a live podcast recording from Cowboy Jack's in Bloomington, MN; I had guests nerd out about baseball, wrestling, and Star Wars. We went full on NERD and it was the first of future Nerdinary live events!
Much thanks, again, to Cowboy Jack's in Bloomington, MN!
Growing up, I had dreams of being like Mike, or at least... being close to Mike. My high school basketball coach squashed those dreams, but it didn't take away from my love of basketball! Today's episode is devoted to nerding out about the game created by Dr. James Naismith in 1891. What is your favourite sport?
This week, we take a deep dive into Web's wedding anniversary; in doing so, you're encouraged to look at the dates that mean something in your life! Every day that has brought you joy or achievement is worth celebrating!
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One of the few things I've been my entire life, being a brother is just part of who I am. If you are listening and are an only child, guess what... you're still a sibling. Not sure what I mean... find out about other fraternal bonds!
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Canon in D
Bridal March
Flowers
Pictures
Wedding party
RECEPTION!
Today, we nerd out about all things weddings; I've been lucky enough to have officiated over 400 weddings and want to share some stories and lessons from such a beautiful day for so many!
Fall. Autumn. Is there a difference? What kind of clothes and activities do you associate with that season? What's your favourite season? Let's nerd out together about my Web's favourite season and find out some nerdy stuff about it!!!
Scranton, PA. Site of the greatest show in the history of shows; NBC's The Office. This episode is devoted to my favourite show that has ever aired. If you don't like the show, that's fine... relate along with me as you think about your favourite show.
We'll find out the notion of single cam, mockumentary, and cringe comedy!
Woah, heavy topic... Yeah, nerding out about a terroristic event is a little heavy, but there are lessons here, there is nerdiness here, and in being nerdy we find out a lot out about human nature and about some cool psychology stuff!!
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School days, school days, good old fashioned school days. This week, we nerd out about school. Namely, the first days of school! Bonus nerdy content, thinking about the 100th day of school and a little extra about Labour Day!!
Make sure to gas up the car, rotate the tires, and have a good plan ready for a road trip! This week, we nerd out about windshield time, why we road trip, and where you can go! Don't worry, if you've never taken a road trip, we'll give you some good, solid tips on how to make it successful, too!
PJ pants, or as the Ottoman Empire referred to them... garments of the legs! They're comfy, they're worth it, they're fun. Nerd out about the history of PJ pants... yes they have pj pants. While you're at it... change into your faves right now! :)
In the fall of 2003, I went on a study abroad trip during my junior year in college to London, England. Since, I've been enamoured with traveling.
As I nerd out about my experience and share lessons learned from that experience, I encourage you to get nerdy about your own traveling experiences, your own study abroad experiences, or to just live vicariously through those that have done so in their lives.
Traveling gets you the chance to see other cultures... and to break away and find a lot about yourself!
Join Web in nerding out about college life, picking colleges, or just thinking about colleges. Realized that you want nothing to do with college? That's cool... trust that there is a tie into your life, no matter what, nerds!
Pie day? Yep, Pie Day. And no, we're not nerding out about March 14 (3/14... referring to the mathematical PI), but the first Friday in August in the small town of Braham, MN.
This is just one small town festival; as we nerd out together about this one, think of your favourite one and identify with it as we can nerd on all things kitchy festivals.
Thank you to Rose Arrowsmith for adding in extra audio for the show today!
Tattoos, ink, body art... whatever you call it, join Web as he takes a deep dive into the history of tats, gets nerdy about his own, and shares why so many folks have gotten tattoos!!
Listen in as Web gives you some great tips and pointers on dealing with, coping with, and identifying mental health issues. As we nerd out about mental health, we nerd out about LIFE!
Happy birthday, America. Join in nerding about the history of how the US of A became a country; we also nerd out about fireworks and enjoy stories of independence and encourage you to nerd out about your homeland and for progress in that land!
Join us today when Web breaks down brewing, beers, and breweries! Many thanks to all that reached out, special thanks to Lynnette Carlson from OREGON for sending in an audio clip about her favourite brewery AND SHE DOESN'T EVEN DRINK!
After listening, was your brewery involved?
Continue the nerding out.. shoot an email to webster@nerdinarypodcast.com
Dad, daddy, bruh, father, pops; however you talk of your dad or how you are talked of as a dad, let's nerd out about it, eh?! This episode will all about being a dad, having kids, and having or being a positive male figure in life!
Get nerdy about your favourite town; Web's favourite in his home state is Duluth. Join in and find out cool stuff about his town and be challenged to go search out nerdy stuff about YOUR town!
As we nerd out about the Minnesota Lynx, a women's pro basketball team in Minnesota, know that we jump into betting on women, supporting women, and finding worthy causes that deserve your support.
The Lynx are the most decorated sports franchise in the whole state of Minnesota. :)
For any information regarding the Lynx, including going to a game in Minneapolis, MN, visit www.wnba.com/lynx
In this episode, we jump into the 90s, the decade. From AquaNet to Lisa Frank, from Gloria Estefan to to the Spice Girls, and so many other topics, let's get nerdy about the decade in which Web spent most of his formative years!
Not a 90's kid? That's cool; get nerdy about your decade as we nerd out about ours!
Let's deep dive and nerd out about collecting; hear from Web as he breaks down his collections and why it's completely ok to have collections and how it shows our potential status!
Special thanks to the record holder for largest Berenstain Bears collection, Brad Mariska!
Take me out to the ballgame... etc etc. What was your THING growing up? For Web, it was baseball. Let's nerd out about the national past time and see how it can tie to your life even if you think baseball blows!
Can you believe we're already 14 episodes in?! Have you followed on Instagram? Find Nerdinary on the instagram at @nerdinarypodcast.
Join the self-proclaimed, everyone proclaimed momma's boy break down mothers, nerd about all types of mothers, pay homage to his mom, and encourage that we can all learn something from mothers out there.
Within the ads, there was a shoutout to Band in Minnesota; find that podcast hosted by Brad Mariska and Erin Holmes wherever you can find your podcasts. It's a podcast made for than just band/music teachers in Minnesota.
Bonus episode this week as we deep dive farther into birthdays with a special guest Melissa Schmitz. Melissa talks about having a birthday that she can only ACTUALLY celebrate once every four years; that's right, she's a LEAP DAY baby!
Melissa's podcast, 101 stage adaptations can be found here: https://101stageadaptations.buzzsprout.com/
Find her on the instagrams at @101stageadaptationspodcast
The book we referenced, the birthday book can be found on the Amazon, here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Language-Birthdays-Complete-Personology/dp/0525426884
This week, Web will be turning 40; far be it from him to nerd out about birthdays, both his and yours! Don't worry, if you don't celebrate birthdays, he's got a little in this episode just for you, too!
Radio? Like.... Radio on... the radio? Find out about Web's history with the industry and how being nerdy about it can help you look at your career choices both present, past, and future!
We dive in and get nerdy about comics and movies and weigh out the age old question of "which would you pick; Marvel or DC?" Web has guests and input from various folks to gather various takes!
As you're listening, think about where you lie in the spectrum?!
Didn't we just talk about fitness last week? Not totally... in this week's episode, We get nerdy about ALL types of fitness; physical, mental, financial, and even spiritual (don't worry... it doesn't get preachy!!)
Take a dive into Web's weight loss journey, while also finding a safe space to think about your own journey, be it weight loss or otherwise. You can be nerdy about YOUR weight loss OR someone else's journey!
Join Web as we nerd out about all things math, maths, or mathematics! We're getting into the real nerdy stuff, now! Math is everywhere; find out why it's alright to be the biggest math nerd you know!
Get nerdy as Web talks about all types of dating; dating your partner, your family, your friends, and yourself! We'll uncover plutonic and romantic dating!
Join your resident nerd as we nerd out about all things theatre! You'll find that even non actors can find nerdiness in the theatre!
Join along with Web in talking about the magic of singing. Can you talk? Then you can sing? Find out how being nerdy about singing can tie to any part of your life!
Come along on a journey of how being nerdy about running can translate to your life even if you don't run races. Web talks about his racing life and applies it to how you can have long play goals!
Join us as we dive into our favourite teachers from school and how they make us the nerds we are!
In this episode, we look at the originator of Nerdinary, Webster Ford, and what makes him nerdy; we'll invite you to take a look at you and how you can be nerdy about YOU!
Nerdinary, a podcast about embracing your inner nerd while bringing light, love, life, and levity to your life, drops on Monday 13 February, 2023!