Nerds That Talk Good

Nerds That Talk Good
Podcast Description
What's the secret to delivering a technical talk or introducing a complex idea to non-experts? How do you get their attention, engage their brains, and build trust?
That's what Nerds That Talk Good tries uncover! Bringing together smarty-pant communicators from across all kinds of subject areas (computers to chemistry, physics to futurism, and archeology to anthrozoology) about how they bring their technical talk to life and overcome those "blank stare" moments.
When it comes to tech-talk that just works without overwhelming or dumbing down, you don't have to speak well. You only have to talk good!
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Content Themes
The podcast explores a range of themes including technical communication, marketing strategies in tech, empathy in design, storytelling techniques, and the intersection of creativity and science. Episodes like Developer Marketing Does Not Exist and Visual Storytelling & The Hero’s Journey in Motion focus on how to engage non-expert audiences while addressing complex subjects.

What’s the secret to delivering a technical talk or introducing a complex idea to non-experts? How do you get their attention, engage their brains, and build trust?
That’s what Nerds That Talk Good tries uncover! Bringing together smarty-pant communicators from across all kinds of subject areas (computers to chemistry, physics to futurism, and archeology to anthrozoology) about how they bring their technical talk to life and overcome those “blank stare” moments.
When it comes to tech-talk that just works without overwhelming or dumbing down, you don’t have to speak well. You only have to talk good!
This episode is pure chemistry—bonded with brains and humor. Joel interviews Chem Thug—a PhD chemist, science communicator, and internet-famous explainer of all things chemical and practical. With a loyal following across TikTok, YouTube, and beyond, Chem Thug is known for translating complex science into everyday logic, debunking viral pseudoscience, and reminding the world that science is as much about curiosity as it is about correctness.

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