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whatNerd Team & Contributors

Joel is Managing Editor of whatNerd. He contributes the occasional article and manages overall site operations. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science and is based in Pennsylvania.
Latest Articles:
- The 8 Best Coffee Subscription Services for Coffee Addicts
- The 7 Best Lightweight 2-Player Board Games and Card Games
- The 10 Best Online Stores for Geeky T-Shirts (That Aren’t Amazon)
- The 7 Best Epic TV Series to Watch If Game of Thrones Disappointed You
- 8 Must-Watch K-Dramas on Netflix That Are Deservedly Popular
- Buying Coffee on Amazon? When It’s OK and When to Avoid It
- What’s a Roguelike vs. Roguelite? Is the Difference Really That Important?
- The 15 Best Nintendo Switch Party Games for Maximum Fun
Dave is a staff writer at whatNerd and our resident horror fanatic. When he isn't watching movies or playing video games, he's with his dogs. He's based in Connecticut.
Latest Articles:
- 9 Disney Fan Theories That Are Just Strange Enough to Be True
- The 13 Best Outer Space Movies
- The 7 Best Digital Card Games Worth Playing This Year
- The 10 Best Free Nintendo Switch Games on the Nintendo eShop
- The 10 Best Geeky Hoodies for Nerds (Great as Gifts for Friends Too)
- 10 Geeky Christmas Sweaters Worth Rocking This Year
- The 9 Most Iconic TV Geeks of All Time
- 6 Modern Adventure Games You Can Beat in One Sitting
Kris Wouk is a staff writer at whatNerd. Not only is he an expert in technology, but he's an avid fan of music, comics, coding, and videography. He's based in New York.
Latest Articles:
- Every Leprechaun Horror Movie, Ranked: The Best to Worst
- The Best PS2 Racing Games of All Kinds
- Where to Watch Classic Movies Online: The 7 Best Sites and Services
- The 9 Coolest Spaceships on TV, Ranked: Which One Bests the Rest?
- How to Play PS2 Games on Your PS4
- The 10 Best Nintendo Switch Puzzle Games
- The 9 Best Fantasy Book Series That Are Longer Than a Trilogy
- 7 Failed Gaming Consoles That Were Actually Really Cool
Emma is a staff writer at whatNerd. In addition to being an avid writer and tech geek, she's a fan of games, anime, manga, and more. She's based in Connecticut.
Latest Articles:
- Why Do People Watch Streamers Play Video Games on Twitch and YouTube?
- Where to Sell Your Geeky Gadgets & Collectibles: The 9 Best Options
- 5 Reasons to Watch Avatar: The Last Airbender (And Why It’s So Good)
- The Pokemon Nuzlocke Challenge, Explained: What Are the Pokemon Nuzlocke Rules?
- The 10 Most Brutal Anime of All Time
- The 10 Best Geeky Car Accessories for Ridin’ Nerdy
- 10 Funny Martial Arts Comedy Movies That’ll Have You Cracking Up
- The 8 Coolest Themed Cafes in Japan: Anime, Ninjas, Cute Critters, and More
Shianne Edelmayer was a staff writer at whatNerd. She wields a lot of creative experience, including graphic design, fiction writing, and podcasting at Metamashina. She's based in British Columbia, Canada.
Latest Articles:
- Why Do We Anthropomorphize Robots?
- Where Do All the Fans Hang Out on the Internet? The Best Sites to Check Out
- Which TV Streaming Service Is Best for Geeks?
- Why Do We Give Up on TV Shows? Or Keep Watching TV Shows We Hate?
- How to Curate Your Netflix Feed Using Algorithmic Recommendations
- The Generational Divide in Geeky Fandom: Over and Under 20 Years Old
- How to Search Amazon for the Best Geeky Books to Buy
- Game Review: “Idle Food Truck Tycoon” Is Simple, Mindless, Addictive Fun
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