Episode 128: NerdAbsurd does Christmas!
Merry Christmas to all of our listeners! Click here to listen!
Partial Transcript: Episode 28 (Open Mic)
Virginia: I’m really dragging right now. Nick: Cause we’re going to do an open mic. We’ve recorded two podcasts tonight, and we’re running out of ideas for the third. Virginia: Everyone is going to realize how little planning we put into this. Nick: Sometimes you gotta lift up the curtain, pull up the dress. Andrew: That sounds awful. Virginia: That image, and the gesture you just did… Nick: Open mic. Read More...
Episode 28: Open Mic
Open Mic Jan 2 The Nerd Absurd team shoots the breeze on this podcast. Nick and Andrew fret over potential new gun laws. Virginia complains about turning 30 in 2013 (and reveals just how boring her 20-something existence has been). Andrew has finally learned how to cook, and he brags about his pulled pork baked potato. Finally, we complain about the holiday season and discuss our hopes for 2013. Click Read More...
Partial transcript: Episode 13 (Gifting)
Virginia: We’re approaching the holiday season. I’m interested in hearing all of your best strategies for giving the best gifts. Andrew: Know your target. Virginia: We’re talking about gift giving, not hunting. Andrew: They’re roughly the same thing, right? Nick: I think the key is to not set an arbitrary dollar amount. That’s the easiest way to completely wreck gift giving. Virginia: What’s the most you’ve ever spent on a Read More...
Episode 13: Gifting
As usual, the nerds take a decidedly scientific approach to gift giving. Nick prefers to buy really thoughtful, sometimes extravagant gifts. Andrew prefers to give gifts that he’ll be able to use as well. Virginia tries to maximize the happiness by spreading gift giving across several days. (Here’s the science behind happiness. Use it at your own discretion this holiday season.) Finally, the team discusses the optimal strategy for white elephant exchanges and how to Read More...