Building Community Through Live Podcasting | Distance Nerding Interview Part 2

In this episode of Geek Freaks, we continue our conversation with the crew from Distance Nerding. Liam, Jen, and Matt (aka Graveyard) join us to share how their live show has evolved since its start in 2020, the importance of networking in the podcasting world, and how community engagement fuels their growth. From their origins in online fandoms to running a safe space for geeks to hang out, the team opens up about the challenges and benefits of going live, their favorite fandoms, and their ambitious future plans. We also wrap things up with some fun “Geek Box” questions, revealing the fictional worlds they’d live in, the franchises they’d reboot, and their ultimate comfort shows.

00:00 Introductions to the Distance Nerding crew
01:00 Lessons learned from years of podcasting
02:00 Networking and building a geek community
04:00 How the hosts joined the show and their unique backgrounds
06:00 What makes Distance Nerding’s community different
07:00 Balancing niche passions like horror and sci-fi
09:00 The benefits of going live and engaging with chat
11:00 Conventions and in-person fan interactions
12:00 Live streaming vs. pre-recorded content
14:00 Handling live show challenges and improv moments
16:00 In-person vs. online podcasting dynamics
18:00 Post-pandemic podcast advantages
19:30 Future goals for Distance Nerding
23:40 “Geek Box” question – Fictional universes they’d live in
28:40 “Geek Box” question – Franchises they’d reboot or continue
33:38 “Geek Box” question – Comfort TV shows and movies
39:10 Closing thoughts and where to find Distance Nerding

• Networking is essential to building and sustaining a podcast community.

• Live streaming encourages organic bits, ongoing jokes, and strong audience connections.

• The team blends niche fandoms, from horror to sci-fi, creating a well-rounded geek space.

• In-person convention appearances help expand their reach beyond the live chat.

• Post-pandemic podcasting has opened doors for remote hosting without losing audience engagement.

• Creative future plans include live play RPG content with immersive sound design.

• “Networking is so vital, especially when you’re trying to build community. That’s a big part of podcasting nowadays.” – Liam

• “We’re a lot more casual… it’s how you talk to your geek friends about random matchups.” – Matt (Graveyard)

• “Live is better for off-the-cuff moments. That’s when we’re at our most ourselves.” – Jen

• “I want the terror back in Nightmare on Elm Street. Bring back the fear.” – Matt (Graveyard)

• “Ted Lasso is my go-to feel-good show when I’m feeling down.” – Liam

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Apple Podcast Tags:
Distance Nerding, geek culture podcast, live podcasting, podcast community building, networking for podcasters, horror fandom, sci-fi fandom, comic book fandom, convention culture, post-pandemic podcasting, live streaming tips, geek interviews, podcast improv, comfort TV shows, fictional universes

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