Often in life, nerds (or geeks) come under fire for not "fitting into the norm". In episode 17 of Life Through a Dram, I talk about how I used to be one of those who laughed at nerds, and how I came to the realization nerds are pretty cool (and became one myself).

Topics on the menu include:

• Remembering happier times in an otherwise shitty childhood
• Being a mean kid before I knew any better
• Finding love and appreciation for nerdiness
• How an awakening to alternatives to "normality" changed my life mindset
• Why we all need to be more accepting if we truly wish to be the best we can be

Resources:

• Burntisland
• National Museum of Scotland
• The Forth Rail Bridge
• The Flying Scotsman
• Gideon Sundback
• National Ocean Service

My equipment:

• Blue Snowball iCE Condenser Mic
• On Stage DS7200B Adjustable Desk Mic Stand
• Dragonpad Pop Filter

This week's whisky is the Toki Japanese whisky from Suntory. Slainte var.

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