Iyaz Akhtar from Queens, New York

from Where I'm From · host Bill Meeks

Geek out with Iyaz Akhtar, host of This Old Nerd/former host on TWiT.tv and CNET, as we dive into his upbringing in Queens. Discover how he developed his critical thinking skills at a Catholic school and how he became a tech enthusiast, including his love for the early days of the internet with CompuServe, America Online, and a healthy appriciation for Teri Hatcher's place in history. And let's not forget about his swerve into the tech world after studying to be a lawyer in Boston! This episode is packed with fascinating insights and Iyaz's infectious enthusiasm for all things tech. SPONSORED BYSUBSCRIBEApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazonRSSYouTube (Live Streams)YouTube (Episodes) LINKSFull Uncut Interview (Livestream)Where I'm From YouTube ChannelThis Old NerdFinite ComedyIyaz on Twitter

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