I’m your nerd host, Chris Hardwick
Nerdist is a place where we nerds come together and share the nerdery that we find. It's also my home to various elements of the Nerdist Empire. You might recognize me from TV. You don't realize that's where you know me from, but it is. You think you went to college with me or I look like your cousin's friend, but that is not the case. At one time or another you stumbled upon me on your moving picture box in such cerebral gems as MTV's "Singled Out" and Noam Chomsky's "Shipmates." and so much more...
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Hey Gil!
I’m a former archaeologist who enjoys listening to your show and I just wanted to let you know that there are two types of scientists who study old things- the ones who study super old animals and ecosystems, like dinosaurs,are called paleontologists and the ones who study people and our ancestors are called archaeologists. If you ever meet a paleontologist or an archaeologist and remember the difference, they’ll be really impressed.
Also, Otzi, the Iceman in the Alps, might freak out more than your typical unfrozen Iceman if you called anyone with weapons since it looks like he was running away from trouble up into the mountains.
Fun podcast!
Gil, you could not be any cuter. You’re a great interviewer. Adorable!