Smart Nonsense
We make nerdy stuff cool.
Latest episodes
Jan 20, 2025 • 37min
We’re Juggling a Lot of Businesses..
Episode #300 with Henry and Dylan
Recorded September 25, 2024
Jan 19, 2025 • 43min
Our Trip to the Azores (Part 3)
Episode #299 with Henry and Dylan
Recorded September 24, 2024
Jan 18, 2025 • 47min
Our Trip to the Azores (Part 2)
Episode #298 with Henry and Dylan
Recorded September 20, 2024
Jan 17, 2025 • 35min
Our Trip to the Azores (Part 1)
Episode #297 with Henry and Dylan
Recorded September 18, 2024
Jan 16, 2025 • 37min
Inventing the Next Tamagotchi
Episode #295 with Henry and Dylan
Jan 15, 2025 • 39min
Making a Billion Dollar SAT Company
Episode #294 with Henry and Dylan
(00:00) Intro & NYC 9/11 Tribute Lights(01:36) The Challenge of Creating a Viral Short(04:58) Coraline’s 3D Reboot Disappointment(10:11) Stink Bug, 4D Experiences & Bob’s Furniture Memories(14:44) Reinventing SAT Prep: Vision & Challenges
Recorded September 12, 2024
Jan 14, 2025 • 33min
I Should Have the Best Job in the World
Episode #293 with Henry and Dylan
(00:00) Intro & 9/11 Reflection(01:46) CEO Challenges & Creative Ads(04:12) Loneliness, Shorts, and Fun Comparisons(08:07) Move Fast and Make Things Philosophy(14:07) Fashion Changes and Style Inspirations
Jan 13, 2025 • 20min
Finding a Wife With YouTube Shorts
Episode #292 with Henry and Dylan
(00:00) Intro & Recording Mishap(02:39) The Time Capsule Reflection(08:58) Tennis, Ambition, and Life Lessons(14:34) The Shorts-to-Wife Pipeline(19:16) Sports Injuries & Work Challenges
Jan 10, 2025 • 19min
I’m Embarassed to Be a Youtuber
Episode #290 with Henry and Dylan
(00:00) Intro
(01:31) Inventing a Cartoon
(03:21) The YouTuber Identity Crisis
(06:30) The Elevator Story
(10:08) Dad’s Fitness Journey
(13:01) Cartoon Character Chaos
Dec 27, 2024 • 47min
The Problem With Every Cartoon
Episode #288 with Henry and Dylan
(0:00) Intro
(2:24) Reflecting on cartoon inspirations: South Park, Family Guy, and SpongeBob
(6:30) The first concept: Bureaucracity
(11:53) Problems with human characters and the need for unique silhouettes
(14:08) IP is king: The brilliance of SpongeBob's world
(20:10) Pivotal characters from history as Derd’s friends
(27:30) Exploring the Pangea concept and rethinking the show's world
(33:04) How history and curiosity interact on Derd’s island
(39:19) Concept evolution: Mixing historical accuracy with creative freedom
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