No Ordinary Nerd

This week we hung out with Andy from Monuments! We talk the new album, his perfect self-care day, the most difficult bosses in Elden Ring, and anime! Music featured in this episode: “Makeshift Harmony” “Lavos” “False Providence (feat. Mick Gordon)”

This week we hung out with Boyu! We talk music, the song he was nervous to release, how TikTok changed our attention spans, “liquid happiness,” and his love for Super Mario. Music featured in this episode: “NYC Ate Your Soul” “Miata Trip”

This week we hung out with Alexx Bean! We talk music, the Atlanta Skating Community, “no safety net,” an interesting detail on his LinkedIn profile, and his love for The Lord of the Rings. Music featured in this episode: “Castles” “Young Love”

This week we hung out with Ava Kay! We talk about the new track, “living in the moment,” the Women in the Studio program, her favorite Game of Thrones episode, and surviving the Zombie apocalypse. Music featured in this episode: “Go” “Wild Again” And don't forget to follow our host, Awkward, on Twitch! AwkwardHugger1

This week we hung out with Patty from As It Is! We talk the new album, touring with Set It Off, his #SpotifyWrapped, “the lockdown challenge,” Pokémon, and his newest fandom. Music featured in this episode: “IN THREES (feat. Set It Off & JordyPurp)” “I MISS 2003” “ILY, HOW ARE YOU?” And don't forget to follow our host, Dan, on Twitch! AwkwardHugger1

Streamer Spotlight: Kimmerino We talk about her love for her community,  the importance of “playing what you want,” weird moments on twitch, the reason why she played Fortnite on stream, and Pokemon Unite. (Stay tuned til after the closing outro for bonus “how did that happen?” talk) Follow her on Twitch! Kimmerino And follow our host, Dan, also! AwkwardHugger1

Streamer Spotlight: Jamonisgaming! We talk about why he started streaming, his advice for having an extra long stream, “the raid that crashed his stream,” and how he balances mental health and streaming. (And Jamon meets my fiancee..sort of.) Follow him on Twitch! Jamonisgaming And follow our host, Dan, also! AwkwardHugger1

Streamer Spotlight: RavensReap! We talk about why he started streaming, “bring some tissue,” how Twitch can be therapeutic, his anime recommendations, and how GTA brought him love. Follow him on Twitch! RavensReap And follow our host, Dan, also! AwkwardHugger1

We review Squid Game with Bboy_1981 and Jocelyn(my BFF)! Did we like it? Was it binge-worthy? And what we WOULD have changed in the show! We also discuss our predictions for the next season! Make sure to follow Bboy on Twitch! Bboy_1981 And follow our host, Dan, also! AwkwardHugger1

This week we hung out with Tyler from Saving Vice! We talk music, feeling the energy of a crowd “again,” how he nerded out during pandemic, and the movies EVERYONE needs in their collection. Music featured in this episode: “Somebody Kill Me” “Phantom Pain” “So Safe (Acoustic)” Make sure to follow our host, Dan, on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/awkwardhugger1

This week we hung out with Hailey Knox! We talk music, redefining her career, her dream tour, what shows she loves to binge, and her strong falafel game. Music featured in this episode: “Butterfly Doors” “a boy named pluto” Make sure to follow our host, Dan, on Twitch! AwkwardHugger1

Streamer Spotlight: Daddy_Rev! We talk about the importance of playing what you want to play, why he started streaming, how video games bring people together, and his love for Game of Thrones. Follow him on Twitch! Daddy_Rev And follow our host, Dan, also! AwkwardHugger1

Streamer Spotlight: EnvyDuzIt We talk about how streaming helps him with his mental health, the one question every streamer has to ask themselves, balancing family and Twitch, and Twitch love stories. Follow him on Twitch! EnvyDuzIt And follow our host, Dan, also! AwkwardHugger1

Streamer Spotlight: Andi_Luv We talk about “gettin' Dubs and !lurk,” life as a variety streamer, being mentally ready to stream, her track “Pedestal,” and her advice for new streamers! Follow her on Twitch! Andi_Luv And catch our host, Dan, also! Awkwardhugger1

This week we hung out with Chris from Highwind! We talk music, his “anxiety anthem,” his console collection, how he stayed sane during the pandemic, and his love for anime. Music in this episode: “Sleepless in L.A. (feat. Sierra Binondo)” “Reds & Blues” “Never Sitting Pretty” Make sure to follow our host, Dan, on Twitch! Awkwardhugger1  

This week we hung out with Wrabel! We talk the new album, “bestie etiquette,” why it's impossible for him to “sleep it off,” his love for vintage watches, and the TV show he can't stop binging. Music featured in this episode: “good” “nothing but the love” “back to back” “london”   Guess what?! Our host is now on Twitch! Make sure to follow him! AwkwardHugger1

Streamer Spotlight: Nasplay4fun We talk about how she started streaming, “video games = yoga,” the one movie EVERYONE should have in their collection, and why we need to “take the mask off.” Catch her on Twitch! Nasplay4fun And catch our host, Dan, too!! AwkwardHugger1

This week we hung out with Andy from Clarity! We talk music, “beach balls to the face,” his love for Yuna, Genshin Impact, the importance of finding your “triggers,” and social anxiety. Music featured in this episode: “A Monster Calls' “True Believer” “Serenade”

This week we hung out with Izza! We talk music, “needing to get away,” how music has helped her mentally, her love for Mario Kart, what she's binging on Netflix, and the importance of “self check-ins,” Music featured in this episode: “LAX to JFK” “Crying in Silver Lake”   Our host is now on Twitch! Make sure to follow him! AwkwardHugger1

This week we received an early copy of Horizons/East, the 11th studio album from Thrice! Is it worth your time? Press play and let's find out!

Streamer Spotlight: Avatarthelastlightbender and LoveAugust22 We talk about streaming as a couple and how they grow together, Flow Art, difficulty levels in games, scary movies/anime picks, and maintaining your mental health as a streamer. Follow them on Twitch! AvatartheLastLightBender LoveAugust22 And catch our host Dan, too! AwkwardHugger1  

This week we hung out with Ariel Bellvalaire! We talk music, “awkward relationship questions,” Aerial Gymnastics, her dream tour, and her love for Nintendo 64. Music featured in this episode: “Diamonds or Coal” “Elastic”   Guess what! Our host is on Twitch now! Follow Dan! AwkwardHugger1

Streamer Spotlight: FiyahPapaya We talk about how she got into streaming, what she loves about Twitch, her gamer husband, “social batteries,” and maintaining your mental health as a streamer! Follow her on Twitch! FiyahPapaya And check out Dan too! AwkwardHugger1

This week we hung out with Andrew from Grayscale! We talk the new album, hitting the road again, our experiences streaming on Twitch, “Cadet Kyne,” and “Duck Hunt Honesty.” Music featured in this episode: “Carolina Skies” “Dirty Bombs” “Without You” Follow Andrew on Twitch! Grayscalepa And catch our host Dan, also! AwkwardHugger1

Streamer Spotlight: We hang out with Nof_Sumo! We talk about why he started streaming, Pixar films, his love for Dragon Quest, streamer struggles, and we go deep on anime. Catch him on #Twitch: Nof_Sumo Sumoooooo! And catch our host, Dan! AwkwardHugger1  

This week we hung out with A Few Too Many! We talk music, how Minecraft helped them with a music video, playing shows again, and we nerd out on Star Wars. Music featured in this episode: “Someday” “Unhealthy” “History” “Haze” We are now on Twitch! Follow AwkwardHugger1

This week we hung out with High Shores! We talk music, “being let down,” the importance of mental health days, “improv with mythical creatures,” and what a Persona 5 movie would look like. Music featured in this episode: “Fall for You” “Let Me Down” “Ready to Fall” Make sure to follow High Shores on Facebook! Like the page! And catch our host on Twitch(He sucks, honestly)! We stream on Twitch now!

This week we hung out with Anthony Russo! We talk the new album, why “going to sleep angry” can be ok, believing in his dream, streaming on Twitch, World of Warcraft, Music featured in this episode: “Midnight” “Morning” “Anyone (But You)” “Do Better” Follow Anthony and Dan on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/anthonyrusso314 https://www.twitch.tv/awkwardhugger1    

This week we hung out with Flight Club! We talk the new album, “Non-Dairy Very Hairy Cherry,” streaming our gaming, learning how to be “normal” again, and “being a pirate.” Music featured in this episode: “Two Tongues” “High Roller” “I've Been Kicked Out of Better Homes Than This” “Visitors” (We mentioned our Twitch streams!) https://www.twitch.tv/alexflightclub https://www.twitch.tv/awkwardhugger1

This week we hung out with latewaves! We talk the new album, “putting friends first, instead of yourself,” nefarious hotel meetings, how dumpsters brought them joy, and The Red Wedding. Music featured in this episode: “Sympathy (and Validation)” “Enough is Enough” “Extra Pale”

This week we hung out with Calica! We talk music, flipping tracks on TikTok, her love for Animal Crossing, and how she balances her mental health. Music featured in this episode: “Superficial Love (feat. Magdalena Bay)” “Letting Go” “Drive Slow” “Little Girl”

This week we hung out with Bert from Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! We talk the new album, “Rose and Jack,” appreciating life, how he stayed sane in 2020, and why The Mandalorian was better than the last few Star Wars movies. Music featured in this episode: “Blame It On This Song” “Bitter” “Gone Are The Good Days” “Complete You”

This week we hung out with Roberto from Lakes! We talk the new album, band auditions, why he needed to hit the “reset” button, and being a “Gryffin-Puff.” Music featured in this episode: “Retrograde” “Start Again” “Matches”  

This week we hung out with Scott from Capstan! We talk music, the inspiration for the new album, “improving yourself today,” Call of Duty, and video game movies that CAN'T happen. Music featured in this episode: “alone (feat. Shane Told)” “shades of us” “abandon”

This week we hung out with Emma Negrete! We talk music, “too much work in a relationship,” being stuck in China, missing avocados, and her love for reality TV shows. Music featured in this episode: “Strawberry Moon” “Magma” “Lost in Translation”

This week we hung out with Liz from All Good Things! We talk music, starting their music career “in reverse,” Rockville, how she stayed sane in 2020, and “binging everything.” Music featured in this episode: “Fight” “For the Glory (feat. Hollywood Undead)” “Kingdom”

This week we hung out with Michael from Written by Wolves! We talk music, changing the way we look at mental health, how it felt playing their first show since the pandemic, and his favorite Superhero movie of all time, Music featured in this episode: “Any Second” “Help Me Through the Night (feat. Kellin Quinn)” “Oh No”

This week we hung out with Nick from Off Guard! We talk music, “aggressive handball,” what he learned in 2020, Fortnite, and what's going to happen on Stranger Things. Music featured in this episode: “Caught in the Rain (Live)” “Sincere” “Lights”

This week we hung out with Total Brutal! We talk music, the right way to eat a Pop Tart, the importance of finding your own joy, playing Zelda, and why we don't go camping. Music featured in this episode: “Egypt” “Had a Feeling” “Choosy Moms”

This week we hung out with VÉRITÉ! We talk music, NFTs, “showing all sides of a relationship,” how mental illness affects dating, Anatomy of an Artist, and murdering friends. Music featured in this episode: “save up” “by now” “best of me”

This week we hung out with Lacuna J! We talk music, “balance and ketchup,” toxic relationships, “just asking for a friend,” the importance of FaceTime, and Mario Kart. Music featured in this episode: “Taurus” “Fool (For Loving You)” “Red Wine” “Confessions”

We have some extra special guests on this episode, Jada and Lainy, two of my crazy kids! We review the movie, ask some crazy kid questions, and talk about what they would do if they were invisible for one whole day! Warning: Fart Jokes and Goofiness are all over this episode.

This week we hung out with Kristopher Pooley, Music Director for American Idol! We talk music, working on American Idol, the importance of human contact, his love for Avengers, and “being kind to yourself.”

This is a special bonus episode! This is our show that was live on Twitch for the Livestream for the Cure Event last month! Francis and Dan shared their lists for our Top 10 Superhero Movies Ever! It was crazy. It was hilarious. But before all of that, a short message from Dan. Here's the link he talked about: https://sociallydistantsince21.wordpress.com

This week we hung out with Paul from Reisender! We talk the new album, “hiding our true selves,” video games that need “pandemic expansions,” being a Twin Dad, and his day job service that you probably use all day. Music featured in this episode: “Asthmatic” “Generation 1099” “Naked Eyes”

This week we hung out with Coda Meraki! We talk music, how one of his favorite movies inspired him, TikTok trends, what 2020 taught him, and his love for a web-slinging superhero. Music featured in this episode: “Can’t Escape (feat. Landon Tewers)” “Spotless Mind” “13” “Trigger”

This week we hung out with Beth Whitney! We talk the new album, “butterfly kisses and sneezes in the face,” the song that almost didn’t make the album, how gardening helps her, and time travel. Music featured in this episode: “Thunder” “Moonlight” “In Another Life”

This week we hung out with Christian Cantrell! We talk about his new book, what makes a “hero,” the animated TV show he considers to be one of the most creative shows of all time, and Mass Effect Legendary Edition. Scorpion is out today! Grab it now!

This week we hung out with Alex from Quiet Like a Thief! We talk music, “being your own person,” the future of the band, how he would survive a zombie invasion, and Hotel Cecil. Music featured in this episode: “Travel in TIme” “Window Pain” “Lak”

This week we hung out with Josh Malerman, New York Times bestselling author! We talk about his latest release, “the power of talking about what you do,” The High Strung, why he needed a getaway car when he left the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and mental health. We also talk about his love of basketball and horror video games! Music featured in this episode:   “The Luck You Got”

This week we hung out with Good Terms! We talk music, what “emo” is, being the good guy and bad guy in a relationship, a vow they made, and how the pandemic has affected our TV standards. Music featured in this episode: “All I Can” “Pedestal” “Useless Things” “More Than I Deserve”