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Awkward Meeting Sparked A Podcast
- Greta and Tricia became co-hosts after an awkward, indirect first interaction about Star Wars at WBEZ that confirmed mutual humor.
- That initial laugh led to a decade-long collaboration and the creation of Nerdette.
Podcasting Lacked Female Voices
- In 2013 only nine of the top 100 podcasts were hosted solely by women, revealing a stark gender imbalance.
- Greta and Tricia saw an opportunity to create authentic female-led conversations rather than nicheing themselves into stereotypical topics.
Enthusiasm Is The Show's Core
- Tricia says the show's core is unashamed enthusiasm and curiosity about niche passions.
- That ethos allowed them to interview people obsessed with topics like competitive jigsaw puzzling authentically.