Fandom Magic with Broadway’s Nik Walker

Join Morgan as she interviews Nik Walker, the actor who portrayed Aaron Burr in Hamilton (on tour and on Broadway) and is one of her dream guests (!!!). Nik is also known for his roles in Spamalot and Ain’t Too Proud. In this candid and heartwarming episode, Nik shares his experiences from his Hamilton Tour days, his favorite nerdy things, such as Mark Twain's work, Jurassic Park, and theme parks, and his recent projects. Morgan and Nik also explore what being a nerd means, the impact of fandom, and the importance of curiosity and rest. It's an in-depth and heartfelt conversation celebrating shared passions and the magic of fandom. 00:28 Meeting Nik Walker aka Morgan fangirls out 01:45 Hamilton Memories and Fort Lauderdale Stories 07:11 Nerdy Beginnings: Jurassic Park 12:30 Theme Park Adventures and Nostalgia 15:16 Mark Twain and the Magic of Play 19:12 Current Nerdy Interests and TV Shows 23:54 Harry Potter Fandom and House Sorting 25:30 Halloween Horror Night 26:45 Nerdy About Naps 30:02 Disney Song Bangers 31:56 Journey into Fandom 45:39 Starstruck by Matt Damon 50:32 The Power of Fandom 52:28 Embracing Nerdiness 54:49 Conclusion and Farewell Follow Nik Walker at:  https://www.instagram.com/nikkywalks https://www.threads.net/@nikkywalks 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!