Calling All Nerds
Mike Thayer just walked away from $10,000,000 to dedicate himself to his dream of writing children's fantasy novels. Join him as he talks to all people "interested and interesting" about writing, movies, video games, books, UFC, hunting, business, politics, and a whole lot more as he tries to figure out life and how to achieve his dreams.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 101 minutes
- Episodes
- 31
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2020
#11 - Creative Entrepreneurship with Designer/Builder Kristie Wolfe
Kristie has built a hobbit hole in Washington, a tree house in Hawaii (one of Airbnb's top 10 most wish-listed properties), a lookout tower getaway in Idaho, and is working on giant livable potato...…
#10 - Magic Systems In Depth with Engineer and Blogger Clark Rowenson
Every fantastical story has extraordinary elements and whether you realize it or not these elements each belong to their own "system." I talk to magic system expert, Clark Rowenson, about the science…
#9 - The Secret to a Superhero Physique with Health and Fitness Coach Sean Stosich
Sean Stosich is a fitness and health coach who specializes in helping people get the physique they've always wanted. We chat about Sean's personal journey to getting ripped and the nuts and bolts of …
#8 - The Wonderful World of Acting with Actress and Dramatic Arts Professor Emmelyn Thayer
Emmelyn Thayer is a brilliant actress, dialect coach, theatre director, and Dramatic Arts professor. We chat about all things acting, from the catharsis of shedding your inhibitions, to the effect it…
#7 - Preconceived Barriers & UFC 229 with Dr. Michael and Monica Hill
Dr. Michael Hill is surgeon, neighbor, and friend who recently adopted a lifestyle of intermittent fasting including doing a fast for 7 DAYS! We talk about the lifestyle and what preconceived barrier…
#6 - The Power of Integrity with Trainer and Life Coach Bruce Pitcher
Bruce Pitcher, a dear friend of mine since the 7th grade, was a contestant on ABC's Extreme Weight Loss and dropped over 200lbs. After five years he's kept it off, helps others do the same, and is no…
#5 - The Origins of Creative Culture with LTUE Founder Dave Doering
Why do so many successful science fiction and fantasy authors come from Utah? I get to the bottom of it as I speak with Dave Doering, one of the founders of LTUE (Life, The Universe, and Everything) …
#4 - Finding Strength in Loss with Dr. Steve Thayer
Dr. Steve Thayer discusses finding strength from loss on the one year anniversary of our father's passing. My dad's death was what kicked off me quitting my job, writing fulltime, starting the podcas…
#3 - Chasing Your Dreams with Filmmaker Stephen Groo
I talk to filmmaker Stephen Groo, founder of Utah Wolf Productions (www.UtahWolf.com) and subject of the upcoming documentary The Insufferable Groo. We chat about pursuing your passion in the face of…
#2 - Achieving Your Dream with Painter Greg Olsen
In my 2nd podcast episode, I talk world famous painter, Greg Olsen (www.GregOlsen.com) about his path to success, similarities between painting and writing, and what it feels like to live the dream.
#1 - Following Your Dreams with Psychologist Steve Thayer
I just walked away from $10,000,000 to follow my dreams! In my first ever episode I talk with my brother, psychologist Steve Thayer, about everything from movies we like to whether I have a shot at m…