The Negative Nerds Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-negative-nerds Nate and Matt are two relatively non-toxic, non-confrontational Gen Xers working in the arts and tech industries. They consider themselves "good guys"—often to a fault. But in a world that's more science fiction than fact, more dystopian than utopia, will Good Guys actually Finish Last? F&%k that! They have a better idea: to sit around and bitch about all the worst clients, terrible software, stupid stupid current events, people with narcissistic personality disorder, and more. Will they find a positive spin amidst the piles and piles of lame? Tune in to find out. 2021 © the negative nerds 7e1a4aed-ef98-5a67-bda5-30beeeed7931 no en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:06:25 -0600 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:09:10 -0600 https://img.transistor.fm/uGc23t7upPNmfCAIbVylgllsD8XMLoLvIivsuuFtrtI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI0MzgxLzE2MzIz/NTA1MjEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg The Negative Nerds episodic the Negative Nerds Nate and Matt are two relatively non-toxic, non-confrontational Gen Xers working in the arts and tech industries. They consider themselves "good guys"—often to a fault. But in a world that's more science fiction than fact, more dystopian than utopia, will Good Guys actually Finish Last? F&%k that! They have a better idea: to sit around and bitch about all the worst clients, terrible software, stupid stupid current events, people with narcissistic personality disorder, and more. Will they find a positive spin amidst the piles and piles of lame? Tune in to find out. Nate and Matt are two relatively non-toxic, non-confrontational Gen Xers working in the arts and tech industries. chat, technology, art, humor, therapy, business Matt Bivins No Yes Negative Nerds s1e5: Is Trump a Cryptid? 5 5 Negative Nerds s1e5: Is Trump a Cryptid? full 5ea03325-da82-4e48-9dd9-6d18fb1c005e https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c2c615e The ATEM Extreme is extremely difficult for Matt to utilize; Trump and the plague of stupidity; a new upcoming podcast about Cryptids!

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]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:04:50 -0500 the Negative Nerds the Negative Nerds 2751 The ATEM Extreme is extremely difficult for Matt to utilize; Trump and the plague of stupidity; a new upcoming podcast about Cryptids! The ATEM Extreme is extremely difficult for Matt to utilize; Trump and the plague of stupidity; a new upcoming podcast about Cryptids! chat, technology, art, humor, therapy, business No Negative Nerds s01e04: Rock and Roll and Hijinks 4 4 Negative Nerds s01e04: Rock and Roll and Hijinks full cb66691b-ae69-4ad1-8db8-da44bf2603d0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0177af8a Matt went to see Sleigh Bells yesterday and it restored his enjoyment of music, for one night, at least. Nathan continues to plot ways to delight and surprise the citizens of his town. Matt suggests to Nate that Nathan Fielder and his new show, "The Rehearsal", might be a worthy muse.

]]> Matt went to see Sleigh Bells yesterday and it restored his enjoyment of music, for one night, at least. Nathan continues to plot ways to delight and surprise the citizens of his town. Matt suggests to Nate that Nathan Fielder and his new show, "The Rehearsal", might be a worthy muse.

]]> Sat, 06 Aug 2022 15:35:49 -0500 the Negative Nerds the Negative Nerds 2602 We are the Negative Nerds: a former musician that doesn't like music, and a visual artist that just wants to see a genuine reaction to something, please! Here are things we like and don't this week! We are the Negative Nerds: a former musician that doesn't like music, and a visual artist that just wants to see a genuine reaction to something, please! Here are things we like and don't this week! chat, technology, art, humor, therapy, business No The Negative Nerds s1e3: The Nihilist Nerds? 3 3 The Negative Nerds s1e3: The Nihilist Nerds? full 617fcc96-95d2-4d0b-9690-117845ab1f80 https://share.transistor.fm/s/de3f910b Is Matt a Nihilist, a Cynic, or Pessimist? None of the above? And what do you do when you have a great experience in a job that you're trying to quit? The "Last Gasp Gig"?

This podcast was recorded and (barely) edited by the incredible app called Descript. We're not sponsored by them, but that link you just passed is an affiliate, and we think you'd really like it.

Also, we referenced this article: https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/what-nihilism-is-not/

The music that begins and ends this episode, entitled Apocalyptica, is from the incredibly talented musician/producer/entrepreneur/fellow negative nerd Michael Winger.

]]> Is Matt a Nihilist, a Cynic, or Pessimist? None of the above? And what do you do when you have a great experience in a job that you're trying to quit? The "Last Gasp Gig"?

This podcast was recorded and (barely) edited by the incredible app called Descript. We're not sponsored by them, but that link you just passed is an affiliate, and we think you'd really like it.

Also, we referenced this article: https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/what-nihilism-is-not/

The music that begins and ends this episode, entitled Apocalyptica, is from the incredibly talented musician/producer/entrepreneur/fellow negative nerd Michael Winger.

]]> Fri, 27 May 2022 18:28:59 -0500 the Negative Nerds the Negative Nerds 2443 Nathan and Matthew talk about those strangely great experiences you have just when you're trying to let something go, and how that ties into Nihilism. Matt feels like maybe he's a Nihilist, and that's OK. Nathan and Matthew talk about those strangely great experiences you have just when you're trying to let something go, and how that ties into Nihilism. Matt feels like maybe he's a Nihilist, and that's OK. chat, technology, art, humor, therapy, business No The Negative Nerds Sort of Get To the Point 2 2 The Negative Nerds Sort of Get To the Point full 782f3fa5-8149-44c4-9083-f31c04bebe06 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1a518ae Nathan and Matthew are two friends and nerds that escape the worries of the world by building new things. This week, Nate built a HEPA filter, Matt shuts everyone off while meditating, and both dream of having the Perfect Panic Room. To escape the worrisome world, of course.

Also: Matt crushes another one of Nathan's entrepreneurial dreams by reviewing a RODE Wireless Go 2 charger, and the time Nate was cured by moonshine.

Music:
Sexy Fashion Beats by Coma-Media

Links: 
RODE Wireless Go 2 Charger: https://amzn.to/3IYXq7M

]]> Nathan and Matthew are two friends and nerds that escape the worries of the world by building new things. This week, Nate built a HEPA filter, Matt shuts everyone off while meditating, and both dream of having the Perfect Panic Room. To escape the worrisome world, of course.

Also: Matt crushes another one of Nathan's entrepreneurial dreams by reviewing a RODE Wireless Go 2 charger, and the time Nate was cured by moonshine.

Music:
Sexy Fashion Beats by Coma-Media

Links: 
RODE Wireless Go 2 Charger: https://amzn.to/3IYXq7M

]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:33:12 -0600 the Negative Nerds the Negative Nerds 2514 Nathan and Matthew are two friends and nerds that escape the worries of the world by building new things. This week, Nate built a HEPA filter, Matt shuts everyone off while meditating, and both dream of having the Perfect Panic Room. To escape the worrisome world, of course. Nathan and Matthew are two friends and nerds that escape the worries of the world by building new things. This week, Nate built a HEPA filter, Matt shuts everyone off while meditating, and both dream of having the Perfect Panic Room. To escape the worriso chat, technology, art, humor, therapy, business No We Meet the Negative Nerds 1 1 We Meet the Negative Nerds full 66ead5b1-8855-469c-a7ab-575dc466e084 https://share.transistor.fm/s/178c2c07 Nate and Matt are nice guys that own their own businesses. This means that they always have to act professionally and are never allowed to talk about the horror stories that can happen when you own a business. But sometimes you need an outlet before you go postal. Welcome to the Negative Nerds.

This week with the Nerds:

  • A proper introduction to the Nerds
  • Why clients really shouldn't make us angry
  • Gen X vs. Boomers, and why we really kinda are the Lost Generation
  • Does everyone need to be cancelled?
  • We definitely think that we're smarter than you, sorry
  • …and other unpopular and negative comments!
]]> Nate and Matt are nice guys that own their own businesses. This means that they always have to act professionally and are never allowed to talk about the horror stories that can happen when you own a business. But sometimes you need an outlet before you go postal. Welcome to the Negative Nerds.

This week with the Nerds:

  • A proper introduction to the Nerds
  • Why clients really shouldn't make us angry
  • Gen X vs. Boomers, and why we really kinda are the Lost Generation
  • Does everyone need to be cancelled?
  • We definitely think that we're smarter than you, sorry
  • …and other unpopular and negative comments!
]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2021 17:55:20 -0500 the Negative Nerds the Negative Nerds 3793 Nate and Matt are nice guys that own their own businesses. This means that they always have to act professionally and are never allowed to talk about the horror stories that can happen when you own a business. But sometimes you need an outlet before you go postal. Welcome to the Negative Nerds. Nate and Matt are nice guys that own their own businesses. This means that they always have to act professionally and are never allowed to talk about the horror stories that can happen when you own a business. But sometimes you need an outlet before you g chat, technology, art, humor, therapy, business Yes