Mugs, Musicals, and Marvel: Andrea Towers’ Nerdy Journey

In this episode, Morgan interviews Andrea Towers, an accomplished author, editor, and writer with extensive experience in the entertainment industry, having worked with TV Guide Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Nerdist, and Marvel Entertainment. Andrea shares her journey through various fandoms, from her early obsession with The Phantom of the Opera and The X-Files to Rent and writing Geek Girls Don’t Cry and the Gamer Girls series. She offers insights into the intersection of her professional life and nerdy interests, highlighting how her genuine fan perspective enriches her work. Andrea's story is a testament to how fandoms can impact one's identity and lead to fulfilling careers and lifelong friendships. 00:25 Meet Andrea Towers: Entertainment Journalist 02:06 Andrea's Professional Journey: From Marvel to TV Guide 03:08 Nerdy Identity: From Broadway to X-Files 08:38 The Transformative Power of Fandoms in Andrea's Life 16:54 Embracing Nerdiness: Mugs, Memorabilia, and More 21:39 Andrea's Professional Journey: Writing, Fandom, and Finding Her Path 26:08 Cosplay: A Creative Outlet for Fandom Love 33:22 Living the Dream: Reflecting on a Life Shaped by Fandom 36:13 Fandom Today: A Mix of Exhaustion and Fulfillment 45:21 Geeky Recommendations and Embracing Your Nerdiness Follow Andrea Towers: Website: http://www.andrea-towers.com/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/_atowers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_andreatowers/ Check out Andrea’s books: http://www.andrea-towers.com/books 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!