Dads with Nerdy Ambitions (DNA) is the podcast that combines parenting and nerd culture in the 21st century. We take a look at all aspects of the nerd world, talk to gurus , break stereotypes, and answer your questions. We look at it through the lens of being a nerd parent, being a parent of a nerd, or just a nerd at heart. So come join us on our epic voyage where we know "It's not just a hobby... it's hereditary!"
In this episode, we talk with Scott Edwards about where he came from, how he got started, and why waiting for permission was never part of the plan.
Scott walks us through his origins in comedy, the leap into business ownership, and what it really takes to build and sustain your own comedy club. We dig into stand-up as a craft, the realities of running venues, and how betting on yourself changes the way you approach success and failure.
This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s a conversation about creating opportunities instead of chasing them, learning the business side of creativity, and why longevity often comes from building your own lane.
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15 Jan 2026
Becoming Your Own Wonder Woman with Danielle Orsino
In this high-energy conversation on Dads with Nerdy Ambitions, we’re joined by Danielle Orsino, author, martial artist, lifelong nerd, and unapologetic superfan of Wonder Woman.
We talk about her books, growing up nerdy in spaces full of gatekeeping, and how fandom, martial arts, and storytelling helped her discover confidence, strength, and identity. From embracing the weirdness of nerd culture to finding empowerment through heroes, discipline, and creativity, this episode is about turning passion into fuel.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dads-with-nerdy-ambitions/donations
8 Jan 2026
Blue Sludge Blues: Horror, Heart, and the Creative Grind
In this episode of Dads with Nerdy Ambitions, we sit down with horror author Shannon Lawrence to talk about what it really takes to keep creating in a genre that thrives on discomfort. From her work in short fiction and novels to the long, unglamorous grind of writing, editing, and showing up anyway, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the creative process behind the scares.
We talk about fear as a storytelling tool, why horror resonates so deeply, and how writers balance imagination with discipline. Shannon shares insights on persistence, creative burnout, and the reality of building a writing career without shortcuts or gimmicks
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YouTube views
14,573
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.3 / 5
11 ratings
Spotify
4.2 / 5
5 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100
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Quality
76
Social presence
0
YouTube
76
Engagement
81
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