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Hosted by Joel Benge · technology · EN-US · 30 episodes
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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Signup to Generate a PitchWhat'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!
Nerds That Talk Good is hosted by Joel Benge. The show has published 30 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "EP030: Cult Tactics, Brand Devotion, and the Business of Belief with Dr. Mara Einstein" (2 February 2026, 63 minutes), "EP029: From Fired to Famous: John Follis on Big Ideas and Marketing Therapy" (1 December 2025, 55 minutes), and "Ep 028: Delete Your F***ing Meetings: Building the Virtual Office: with Katmai’s Erik Braund" (3 November 2025, 56 minutes).
Nerds That Talk Good publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 30 episodes.
Booking probability for Nerds That Talk Good is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Nerds That Talk Good requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Nerds That Talk Good's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Nerds That Talk Good are Business & Management Consulting and Marketing, Advertising & PR. Nerds That Talk Good has a technology audience.
Joel Benge hosts Nerds That Talk Good, a technology show with 30 episodes published.
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Episode #30
EP030: Cult Tactics, Brand Devotion, and the Business of Belief with Dr. Mara Einstein Watch on YouTube or click below: Episode Summary: In this episode of Nerds That Talk Good, Joel sits down with Dr. Mara Einstein...
Episode #29
S02 Ep029: From Fired to Famous: John Follis on Big Ideas and Marketing Therapy Watch on YouTube or click below: Episode Summary: What do you get when you cross Madison Avenue, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and...
Episode #28
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...
Episode #27
S02 EP027: 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...
Episode #26
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...
Episode #25
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...
Episode #24
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...
Episode #23
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...
Episode #22
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...
Episode #21
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...
Episode #20
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...
Episode #19
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...
Episode #18
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...
Episode #17
In this episode of Nerds That Talk Good, host Joel sits down with Jon Selig, a former tech sales professional turned stand-up comedian and corporate comedy trainer. Jon shares his journey from selling enterprise...
Episode #16
Cultural ecologist Rina Atienza joins Nerds That Talk Good to explore play, media, and meaning-making. From McLuhan’s media ecology to the power of card decks, we unpack how constraints fuel creativity and why...
Episode #15
Episode Summary: Jeffrey Wheatman, a cyber risk leader, strategist, storyteller, and former VP at Gartner, joins me to talk about bridging the gap between security, risk, and business leadership. Jeffrey shares his...
Episode #14
Cybersecurity, food safety, and gorillas collide in this conversation with Kristin Demoranville. In this episode of Nerds That Talk Good, host Joel speaks with the founder of AnzenSage and Bytes and Bites podcast host...
Episode #13
Episode Summary: In this high-energy episode of Nerds That Talk Good, Joel talks with Zac Hyde, a former Army Ranger, CISO, and now a powerhouse email copywriter who helps brands cut through the noise with bold...
Episode #12
Adam DuVander of EveryDeveloper breaks down why developer marketing should feel invisible. Learn how to earn developers’ trust, avoid BS marketing traps, and craft content that actually gets results. Plus: Why “there is...
Episode #11
Motion Director Joel Loukus breaks down visual storytelling, creative pitches, and why technical messaging needs myth and structure. Hear insights on the Hero’s Journey, motion design for high-stakes audiences, and the...
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marketing scholar, media professor, and author, Netflix
award-winning ad man, documentary filmmaker, creator of Marketing Therapy
founder and CEO, Katmai
Business Coach for Solopreneurs, Sales Mindset Strategist, Author, Host of "Conversations That Convert", Get It Done Coaching
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