Demond Does it All: Podcasts, Tabletop Games, Wrestling

In this episode, Morgan is joined by Demond from the Demond Does podcast. The discussion begins with Demond sharing the origins and focus of his podcast, which centers around six fixed questions that reveal unique stories from various creatives. The conversation delves into Demond's personal nerdy interests, such as martial arts, professional wrestling, Star Wars, and tabletop role-playing games. Demond recounts his journey into professional wrestling and his WWE experiences. He emphasizes the importance of community within fandoms and how his fandom experiences have enriched his life and connections with others, especially his children. The episode concludes with valuable advice on embracing and pursuing one’s nerdy interests, the significance of being patient and kind to oneself, and the communal aspects of fandom. 00:55 Welcoming Demond 03:49 Martial Arts and Early Influences 04:56 Pro Wrestling Adventures 07:56 Current Nerdy Interests 10:18 Podcasting and Community 12:58 Role-Playing Games and Subcultures 17:30 WWE Experience and Reflections 29:39 Fandom and Family 31:28 Embracing Your Nerdiness 36:48 Final Thoughts and Recommendations Listen to Demond’s Podcast, Demond Does: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rzZtk6w0Qw2PtIm5cWHUf?si=adb84e24aea546ea https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/demond-does/id1501532377 Follow Demond on social media: https://www.instagram.com/demonddoes/ https://www.threads.net/@demonddoes https://www.tiktok.com/@demonddoes Follow That Nerd Thing at: ⁠⁠TikTok: @thatnerdthingpod ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @thatnerdthingpod⁠⁠ YouTube: @thatnerdthingpod⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to share this podcast with your nerdy friends!