In this episode, Morgan interviews Andrea Towers, an accomplished author, editor, and writer with extensive experience in the entertainment industry, having worked with TV Guide Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Nerdist, and Marvel Entertainment. Andrea shares her journey through various fandoms, from her early obsession with The Phantom of the Opera and The X-Files to Rent and writing Geek Girls Don’t Cry and the Gamer Girls series. She offers insights into the intersection of her professional life and nerdy interests, highlighting how her genuine fan perspective enriches her work. Andrea's story is a testament to how fandoms can impact one's identity and lead to fulfilling careers and lifelong friendships.

00:25 Meet Andrea Towers: Entertainment Journalist
02:06 Andrea's Professional Journey: From Marvel to TV Guide
03:08 Nerdy Identity: From Broadway to X-Files
08:38 The Transformative Power of Fandoms in Andrea's Life
16:54 Embracing Nerdiness: Mugs, Memorabilia, and More
21:39 Andrea's Professional Journey: Writing, Fandom, and Finding Her Path
26:08 Cosplay: A Creative Outlet for Fandom Love
33:22 Living the Dream: Reflecting on a Life Shaped by Fandom
36:13 Fandom Today: A Mix of Exhaustion and Fulfillment
45:21 Geeky Recommendations and Embracing Your Nerdiness

Follow Andrea Towers:
Website: http://www.andrea-towers.com/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/_atowers
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_andreatowers/

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http://www.andrea-towers.com/books
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