From Dinosaurs to Harry Potter Deep Dives: The Power of Fandom with Laura Tee from MuggleCast

In this episode of That Nerd Thing, host Morgan, welcomes Laura Tee, a beloved podcast host known for her work on MuggleCast and #Millennial. Laura shares insights into her beginnings as a Harry Potter fan, which led to her journey into fandoms and podcasting. She discusses her lifelong love of dinosaurs, her passion for linguistics, and her propensity to dive deep into any subject that fascinates her. Laura also shares the importance of embracing nerdiness, giving oneself time to explore hobbies, and the impact of Harry Potter and fandom on her personal and professional life. 00:18 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:45 Getting to Know Laura’s Nerdy Identity 01:53 Laura's Love for Dinosaurs and Jurassic Park 06:49 Exploring Laura's Fascination with Horror and True Crime 16:43 Laura's Linguistic Skills and Love for Languages 27:10 Laura's Journey into the Harry Potter Fandom 30:22 The Impact of Harry Potter 31:26 The Joy of Being a Nerd 31:43 The Influence of MuggleCast 34:41 Lifelong Fandom Friendships  36:27 Mutual Love of Green Day 47:53 The Impact of Fandom on Life 49:58 The Joy of Podcasting 50:22 The Experience of Having Fans 54:24 The Meaning of Being a Nerd 58:17 The Importance of Time for Passion 01:03:04 Final Thoughts Mentioned on the Show: https://www.sporcle.com/ Follow MuggleCast and #Millennial!  Tiktok: @millennialpod @mugglecast Instagram: @millennialshow  @mugglecast https://mugglecast.com https://millennialshow.com Follow Laura! Instagram: @laumtee Threads: @laumtee Twitter: @laurrrrrrrrita 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!