A collection of nerdy things done in nerdy ways to break, fix, and learn technology
It’s been 5 years since John White suggested we start a podcast together. In July of 2022, Nerd Journey quietly hit the 4 year mark since initial launch. And now we’ve reached 200 episodes, possibly more than either of us thought we would create when it all started. I missed the chance to reflect on what…
This post marks day 67 of an experiment I decided to do for myself. Consider what follows to be my write up of observations throughout the experimentation process. Instead of trying to convince you to do the same, I’ll tell you my story, the outcome and progress, and let you decide for yourself. Pages…
There’s no place like burnout for the holidays. You can run, but you can’t hide. Perhaps the possibility of being burned out never crossed your mind. Stop for a second, and let’s explore. The answer might be different than you thought. Think back on your personal state of the union during 2021 (mental health, physical…
It’s been 3 years since Nerd Journey‘s official launch, and the time has flown by. I wrote reflection posts at launch, at the one year mark, when we hit 100 episodes…but this one, written at the 3 year mark, somehow seems different. Despite learning from many more people we interviewed and having our first repeat…
It all starts with an idea. A friend approaches you about doing a podcast. You agree, wondering if you really have anything valuable to add to the content. The two of you hash out the idea a little and decide to go for it. So thus John White and I came up with our signature…
When I saw the notification this past Wednesday letting me know the newest episode of Datanauts was available, I was excited. Then I read the title of the episode and was completely bummed. If you’re reading this and are a regular listener, I know you understand the feeling. If you have never listened to Datanauts,…
What would you do if a friend suggested the two of you start a podcast? That’s exactly what happened to me back in December 2017 right before changing jobs. When you’ve never helped create or co-host a podcast, you truly have no idea what it takes. I had been a podcast guest once before, but…
When is the last time you embarked on a journey? A journey is likened to a lengthy adventure with a number of challenges to overcome along the way which result in personal development. Movies like Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey or Journey to the Center of the Earth serve as excellent illustrations of what a journey might…
I’ve seen a number of blogs lately recommending sessions to attend for this year’s VMworld. And then there are a number of blogs people have written for the first time attendee which have been extremely helpful. Since I seem to be deriving a ton of value from various podcasts lately, I thought I would post…