Nerdonomy: Nerds on History

Nerdonomy: Nerds on History


Latest Episodes

The Wheel Gets to the Point
March 21, 2016

Eric Bryan & Sarah welcome back a far more physically hazardous form of the Wheel of History as they discuss interesting facts around pointy objects. Click Here to download the podcast file. PHOTO CREDIT: Space Needle with skyline and Mount Rainier at ...

The Golden Gate Chutzpah Committee
March 07, 2016

Eric returns (cue the applause)! This episode, the gang discusses the story behind one of the most recognizable structures in the world: The Golden Gate Bridge. And plus, we have open with a great sketch. Enjoy!

Through One’s Eyes: The Mortensen Files Part II
February 22, 2016

With Eric taking some time off, Sarah and Bryan continue their experiment: history from a living person’s perspective. Listen to Part 2 of an on-site interview with Larry Mortensen, as he continues discussing his service in the Navy during the Korean W...

Through One’s Eyes: The Mortensen Files Part I
February 08, 2016

With Eric taking some time off, Sarah and Bryan wanted to try something different: history from a living person’s perspective. Listen to Part 1 of an on-site interview with Larry Mortensen, a man who’s seen a lot. Enjoy!

Nerds on Words
January 25, 2016

With Eric gone, Bryan and Sarah decide to do something different, and pilot an entirely new podcast!  Enjoy! Click here to download the podcast file. PHOTO CREDIT: “Dictionary” by greeblie

The Thing About Napoleon – Part II
January 11, 2016

Sarah and Bryan chime in while Eric leads and concludes their discussion about The Little Corporal. Click here to download the podcast file.

The Thing About Napoleon – Part I
December 28, 2015

As the holidays wind down,  Eric, Bryan, and Sarah begin discussing the life of one of history’s most eminent conquerors. Click here to download the podcast file.

Older Than Kwanzaa
December 14, 2015

This week, we prepare our audience for the coming of Kwanzaa, as well as discuss the roots of it’s traditions.  Click here to download the podcast file. PHOTO INFO: The Kwanzaa kinara and the holiday’s founder, Maulena Karenga,

Latitude is Fatitude
November 30, 2015

With Eric out sick, Sarah and Bryan talk about the several explorations that have taken place in the Amazon, and go on several tangents along the way. Click here to download the podcast file. PHOTO CREDIT: Neil Palmer/CIAT

Nobody Knows Where King Tut’s Junk Is
November 16, 2015

In a not-so-shocking turn of events,  Eric goes back to Egypt and discusses all things related to the most famous pharaoh in history: Tutankamun. Click here to download the podcast file. PHOTO CREDIT: Steve Evans