Episode 6.26: Rum Sawyer: This week the guys are all over the map... literally.

Garrick kicks things off with a visit to the brand-new Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas. From the attractions to the overall experience, the guys discuss Universal's newest park, who it's really for, and what it says about the future of family entertainment.

Next, Greg shares stories from a whirlwind trip to Chicago, including a deeply moving visit to the Anne Frank exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry. The conversation turns to how great storytelling can educate, inspire, and leave a lasting emotional impact. They also talk about the newly opened Obama Presidential Center and why they're looking forward to seeing how it evolves.

Then it's back to Los Angeles for Rush's opening night of their latest tour. The guys break down the show, the band's newest drummer, and why seeing one of your favorite bands live never gets old.

Finally, they wrap up the California adventure with a stop at the Petersen Automotive Museum to geek out over incredible cars before making one last pilgrimage to the iconic Bradbury Building, forever etched into sci-fi history as one of the unforgettable locations from Blade Runner.

Theme parks, museums, rock concerts, architecture, movie locations... and somehow it all makes perfect sense. Well... at least to Greg and Garrick.

Two rambling idiots—Greg and Garrick—bring you the *Rum & Nerdy Podcast*, a weekly dive into the world of nerd culture through the eyes of late 40s/early 50s dads who still can't get enough of their favorite movies, TV shows, and theme parks. With a deep love of all things nerdy and a shared passion for good rum, these two buddies mix laid-back humor, nostalgic memories, and plenty of laughs as they discuss everything from classic sci-fi to the latest pop culture trends.

Episode 6.25: Impressions of Nerd: This week, Greg and Garrick have the privilege of sitting down with one of the true legends of themed entertainment, Bob Rogers, founder of BRC Imagination Arts, for what became one of their favorite conversations they've ever recorded.

Broadcast from the BRC offices, the discussion explores Bob's remarkable career, the experiences that shaped his approach to storytelling, and the lessons he's learned from decades of creating some of the world's most memorable attractions, museums, and branded experiences.

The conversation also dives into Bob's upcoming book, Deep Story, releasing September 8, 2026, exploring why meaningful stories resonate so deeply and how great experiences connect with audiences on a profoundly human level.

Along the way, Bob shares incredible stories from his career, offering behind-the-scenes insights, wisdom, humor, and the kind of perspective that only comes from a lifetime spent creating unforgettable experiences.

Whether you're a fan of themed entertainment, storytelling, creative leadership, or simply love hearing fascinating life stories, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Two rambling idiots—Greg and Garrick—bring you the *Rum & Nerdy Podcast*, a weekly dive into the world of nerd culture through the eyes of late 40s/early 50s dads who still can't get enough of their favorite movies, TV shows, and theme parks. With a deep love of all things nerdy and a shared passion for good rum, these two buddies mix laid-back humor, nostalgic memories, and plenty of laughs as they discuss everything from classic sci-fi to the latest pop culture trends.

Episode 6.24 - Rum and Villainy: This week Greg and Garrick record live from the legendary Scum & Villainy Cantina in Hollywood, California, proving once again that if there's a nerdy location nearby, they will eventually find a way to podcast from it.

Recorded in the middle of a California adventure, the guys soak in the atmosphere of one of the most immersive nerd bars around while discussing everything from Star Wars and fandom to themed entertainment, travel stories, and whatever other topics happen to wander into the cantina.

As always, the conversation takes a few unexpected turns, a few questionable opinions are shared, and there is a very real possibility that the background noise is more on-theme than anything the hosts actually say.

Pull up a chair, order something from the outer rim, and join Greg and Garrick for an episode filled with rum, nerdery, and just a little villainy.

Two rambling idiots—Greg and Garrick—bring you the *Rum & Nerdy Podcast*, a weekly dive into the world of nerd culture through the eyes of late 40s/early 50s dads who still can't get enough of their favorite movies, TV shows, and theme parks. With a deep love of all things nerdy and a shared passion for good rum, these two buddies mix laid-back humor, nostalgic memories, and plenty of laughs as they discuss everything from classic sci-fi to the latest pop culture trends.