Nerds That Talk Good

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Joel Benge

28 episodes

1 day ago

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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Episodes (20/28)

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S02 EP028: Delete Your F***ing Meetings: Building the Virtual Office: with Katmai’s Erik Braund

What if the future of work isn’t another meeting—but a place to actually be together? In this episode, Joel Benge sits down with Erik Braund, founder and CEO of Katmai — a virtual office platform on a mission to delete your f*ing meetings.

5 days ago

55 minutes 56 seconds

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S02 EP027: Taking Back Control of Your Business Narrative with Anti-Algorithm Coach Lidia Axe

Taking Back Control of Your Business Narrative with Anti-Algorithm Coach Lidia Axe Watch on YouTube below: Episode Summary: In this Season 2 kickoff, Joel Benge sits down with Lidia Axe, an executive-turned-entrepreneur whose career leapt from PWC’s boardrooms to the front lines of personal transformation. After thirteen years in corporate finance and risk management, Lidia […]

2 weeks ago

56 minutes 8 seconds

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EP026: Headlining Bands and Writing Headlines that Land with Anthony Pierri

EP026: Headlining Bands and Writing Headlines that Land with Anthony Pierri Watch on YouTube below: Episode Summary: After a book-launch hiatus, Joel returns In this high-energy and insight-packed conversation with Anthony Pierri, co-founder of Fletch PMM, a product marketing consultancy that has helped more than 400 venture-backed B2B startups clarify their product positioning and bring […]

2 months ago

58 minutes 26 seconds

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EP025: Cut the Bullshit, Keep Believing with Guy Kawasaki

In this episode of Nerds That Talk Good, we sit down with tech evangelist, author, and Silicon Valley legend Guy Kawasaki to unpack what it really means to make people believe in your big idea. From his early days evangelizing the Macintosh at Apple to empowering the non-technical with Canva, Guy reveals how true influence doesn’t come from complexity—it comes from clarity, conviction, and cutting through the noise.

5 months ago

42 minutes 18 seconds

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EP024: Take Your Content From Borrowed Attention to Owned Authority with Matthew Rawle

In this empowering episode of Nerds That Talk Good, Joel sits down with Matthew Rawle, an owned-media consultant who helps B2B consultants build newsletters and podcasts that drive trust, pipeline, and authority—without relying on the algorithm.

5 months ago

43 minutes 44 seconds

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EP023: Algorithms, Activism, & the Cost of Eggs, Political Psychology with Abby

Political psychology researcher Abby joins Nerds That Talk Good to unpack what really drives political decisions (hint: it’s not just messaging), why she started a YouTube channel to explain hostile and benevolent sexism, and how to bring science to activism without the burnout.

5 months ago

46 minutes 1 second

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EP022: Kintsugi to Cognitive Biases with Re:Mind Creator Juan Carlos

Episode Summary: In this reflective and inspiring episode of Nerds That Talk Good, Juan Carlos joins Joel to unpack the power of mental models as tools for strategic thinking, healing, and personal growth. A former indie filmmaker turned nonprofit founder and product strategist, Juan shares how his journey through creativity, collapse, and clarity led him […]

6 months ago

51 minutes 23 seconds

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EP021: Don’t Mix Bleach & Bullsh*t with Chem Thug

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.

6 months ago

48 minutes 5 seconds

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EP020: Thank You & a Book Preview with Joel Benge

In this solo episode, Joel Benge previews his upcoming book Be a Nerd That Talks Good, shares his nerd origin story, and invites listeners to join the Book Army for an early look at the frameworks behind powerful technical messaging.

7 months ago

14 minutes 28 seconds

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EP019: Mic Check, Math Check: The Flow of Hip hop & Learning with Professor Lyrical

Episode Summary: What happens when an elite battle rapper becomes a math professor? In this episode of Nerds That Talk Good, Dr. Peter Plourde—better known as Professor Lyrical—breaks down how he uses hip hop and academic rigor to reshape how we teach and learn STEM. We talk about Lyrical’s dual life in freestyle battles and …

7 months ago

50 minutes 58 seconds

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EP018: From Judo to JavaScript, & Fighting for What Matters with AnnMaria De Mars

Episode Summary: In this episode of Nerds That Talk Good, Joel sits down with Dr. AnnMaria De Mars—world judo champion, educational psychologist, four-time tech founder, and game developer—whose life story reads like a cross between a TED Talk and an action movie. From a troubled high school upbringing to becoming the first American to win …

7 months ago

52 minutes 49 seconds

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EP017: Laughing Your Way to Better Sales with Jon Selig

7 months ago

47 minutes 16 seconds

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EP016: Cards, Culture, & Chaos with Cultural Ecologist Rina Atienza

8 months ago

56 minutes 49 seconds

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