The Top Five

In this exciting episode, Frank Lourence welcomes the hilarious and passionate hosts of Distance Nerding, Phil and James, to celebrate their show joining the Geek Freaks Network! The trio dives into the origins of Distance Nerding, their journey from pandemic podcasting to hosting live shows and conventions, and how they built a welcoming community for fans of all fandoms. They share behind-the-scenes stories, favorite moments from interviews, and their mission to make nerdiness a verb, not just an identity. Plus, they tease upcoming convention appearances, big-name interviews, and plans for their growing YouTube channel! ⏱️ Timestamps and Topics: 00:00 – Welcome to Phil and James of Distance Nerding 00:40 – How Distance Nerding started and the meaning behind the name 02:06 – Switching to live podcasting and the perks of real-time chaos 04:13 – Lessons learned from Hardly Heroes and their positive nerdy approach 05:48 – The four pillars of Distance Nerding: Nerdy, Positive, Funny, Energetic 07:56 – Favorite