Episode 80 - Nerd Culture

What is nerd culture, and how does it apply to music?  In the '80's there was little worse than having a class mate call you a nerd, now they tend to be celebrated.  Are nerds cool?  How do bands like Weezer fit into this discussion?  Is a nerd simply someone who is passionate about a subject, or does the word connote a myopic obsession that comes with side effects such as ignorance and social awkwardness?  

 

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_{Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.}

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