The Nerd Out With Me podcast is now a thing, and I have no idea why

The Nerd Out With Me podcast is now a thing, and I have no idea why

Posted inGeek Stuff, Videos, Works by Eric
I've been doing Youtube videos for a little over a year now, and by "doing" I mean sitting in my attic drinking beer with a friend and letting him turn them into fun video nonsense about board games, toys, movies, and whatever else suits our fancy. They've been fun and, for me, low impact -- which is exactly what I wanted when I signed up for it, because the last thing I needed was another project. So I don't know what the hell was going through my head when I suggested we do a podcast. What a terrible idea. See,…
Top Considerations For Those Considering A Move Abroad

Top Considerations For Those Considering A Move Abroad

Posted inContributed Posts
Contributed post Image source Moving overseas has to be one of those things we’ve all dreamed about at some time or another in our lives. It may have been a fleeting thought just recently or it might be something that has niggled away at the back of your head for some years now. The reason we say this is because so many people move abroad every year. What we call these people is a little biased, but whether you use the word immigrants or expats is up to you. The point is, more and more people are choosing to advance…
Lorde’s sophomore effort is a surprising triumph and an instant favorite

Lorde’s sophomore effort is a surprising triumph and an instant favorite

Posted inMusic
The new Lorde record is a surprising dose of satisfaction cloaked in misleading party garb. I was among those totally sucked into the Lorde orbit when she first hit the scene a few years back. “Royals” was catchy, sure, but the full record was miles better than one catchy single, packed with minimalist music, subversive lyrics of the kind only a teen could write – and while that sounds like a subtle insult, it’s not – and anti-pop pop. I loved it. But man, I had misgivings about the new record. The first single, “Green Light,” lived and died on…
Busting 5 Persistent Beer Myths

Busting 5 Persistent Beer Myths

Posted inCraft Beer
Beer = serious business. It would be an outrage to let misinformation float around beer circles, just an OUTRAGE, so rather than risk hordes of beer nerds taking to the streets or me having a small conniption or panic attack or something after hearing someone get something wrong about beer (see also), I'm going to debunk a few common beer myths that get passed around even in today's Beer! Beer! Beer! world. Because the only thing better than sharing your love for something like beer, hopefully with some good friends, is getting a chance to play "I told you so"…
How To Pest-Proof Your Garden

How To Pest-Proof Your Garden

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Contributed Post Image Source Having a garden gives you your own private escape into nature where you can watch the birds and squirrels and foxes and other wonderful wildlife. However, gardens also attract other unwanted critters. These ‘pests’ are the types that want to eat your plants or bite and sting you or steal food from your kitchen. Getting rid of them may require hiring pest control, such as by visiting a site like https://www.pestcontrolexperts.com/local/california/fresno/, but there are many DIY approaches to getting rid of such pests. Here are a few ways of getting rid of the most common critters…