By: Terra Clarke Olsen This is a great week for Seattle geeks (and visitors). ECCC shenanigans have the city in a blissful nerd frenzy, and I love it. Yes, there are a lot of events happening…so many that you might be overwhelmed. But whatever you do, clear your Saturday night and buy tickets to the […]
Category Archives: Interviews
October 18
Interview with Chaka Cumberbatch, Cosplayer Extraordinaire
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Interview with Chaka Cumberbatch, Cosplayer Extraordinaire Interview by Sabrina Taylor OK everyone, let’s be frank. I’ve been told enough times in my life that I’m “unique” that I suspect there’s some truth to that statement. I’m a black girl from Iowa who loves anime, LOTS of anime, and read comics when she should be studying. […]
September 11
Featured Nerd: Tara Theoharis
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Featured Nerd: Tara Theoharis Interview by Terra Olsen What are you nerdy for? I’m nerdy for blogging! It’s the perfect mix of writing, social media, and wasting time on the internet. 😉 Plus it gives me a fantastic way to tell like-minded folks about all of the cool things I find. How did you discover blogging? […]
July 05
Meet the Staff
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Meet the Staff: Andrea Cole Interview by Terra Olsen What are your favorite things to nerd out on? A better question might be “What don’t I nerd out on?” But seriously, I love all things Disney, food and cooking, and Roman history. You can read all about my love of Disney in my Nerd of […]
May 31
Meet the Staff
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Meet the Staff: Virginia Eader Interview by Terra Olsen What are your favorite things to nerd out on? Organizing things and making lists (I’m a type ‘A’ personality so it comes with the territory). John Hughes Films. Star Trek. FASHION. Thrifting. Analyzing old (and new) television shows for sexism, racism, heterosexism, American egocentrism, etc. Arts […]
April 26
Nerd Guy of the Month
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Meet Patrick, a Voice Nerd Interview by Terra Olsen Although you’re a nerd for many things (science, video games, etc), some people might be surprised to discover that you’re a voice nerd (that’s right, we’re coining a new term). How did you discover your love for singing and doing voices? Funny thing, I always wanted […]
April 19
Interview with Marina, Founder of Girly Geeky Clothing
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Interview with Marina, Founder of Girly Geeky Clothing Interview by Terra Olsen Tell me about yourself. My name is Marina Eichenberg. I am the Girly Geek. Currently I live in Issaquah and work as a Toddler teacher. I spend my days making messes (but mostly cleaning them up) and love it! It’s so much fun […]
April 12
Interview with Jenny, Founder of “Not in the Kitchen Anymore”
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Interview with Jenny, Founder of “Not in the Kitchen Anymore” Interview by Terra Olsen Today’s interview is a little different. Normally we feature a nerdy lady and discuss their nerdy passion. However, for today we are featuring an awesome nerdy lady and a project she started called “Not in the Kitchen Anymore.” I really wanted to feature […]
April 05
Meet the Staff
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Meet the Staff: Meg Humphrey Interview by Terra Olsen What are your favorite things to nerd out on? Star Wars, obviously. Specifically within Star Wars I focus on ewoks, Hoth, Jabba’s Palace, LEGO sets, and fan-made collectables. I’m also crazy about Stargate (the movie, SG-1, and Atlantis), criminology, sea creatures, Kirby, Disney, delicious food, shoujo […]
March 29
Nerd Guy of the Month
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Meet Balogun, a Steamfunk and Steampunk Nerd Interview by Terra Olsen What are you nerdy for? I am a total nerd for Steampunk, Steamfunk and Sword and Soul, which is African-inspired Epic and Heroic Fantasy. I think a lot of people are familiar with Steampunk, but not necessarily Steamfunk. Can you please elaborate on what […]
March 22
Nerd of the Week
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Meet Kiri, a Shakespeare Nerd Interview by Terra Olsen You’re a fantasy writer, but you are also a complete Shakespeare nerd. How did Shakespeare spark the nerd in you? Shakespeare’s writing is all about layers; layers of meaning, layers of reference, layers of intent and I’ve always had an extreme natural curiosity (earning me the nickname of […]
March 20
Interview with Ruby Mimosa, Founder of The Burlesque Boutique
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Interview with Ruby Mimosa, Founder of The Burlesque Boutique Interview by Terra Olsen Tell me about yourself. My name is Ruby Mimosa and I am known as The Island Flower. I am a burlesque performer here in Seattle with The Atomic Bombshells. I also teach burlesque classes at Miss Indigo Blue’s Academy of Burlesque. I […]