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World-class software development requires far more than language/platform expertise and steady sprints. Join us as we describe time-tested, industry-proven software best practices at the team, organization, and leadership levels, sharing examples from recent engagements with software teams of all sizes. Construx is led by industry leader Steve McConnell, author of Code Complete and More Effective Agile. Software experts first and software trainers and consultants second, our team has seen wh ...
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The Nerd Nexus

James Bullough

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Dive into the ultimate geek haven with The Nerd Nexus! Hosted by James Bullough, this podcast is your gateway to everything nerdy—from video games and trading cards to Dungeons & Dragons, fantasy novels, and collectibles. Whether you're ranking the best games, imagining epic team battles, or exploring fictional worlds in-depth, each episode offers engaging discussions, expert tips, and a touch of humor. Join James and special guests as they explore the stories, strategies, and passions that ...
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Send us a text In this sibling showdown, James is joined by his “younger, cooler, and allegedly more handsome” brother, Brandon Bullough. They dive deep into Brandon’s hidden (but undeniable) nerdiness—from his Halo Mega Construx obsession and miniature painting hobby to his disc golf deep dive. Whether you’re curious about the decline of Mega Blok…
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Total Project Quality, Construx's course on how to insert quality throughout a work effort, hasn't always gotten the traction it deserves. Why not? In this podcast, we examine the subject of quality and our (perhaps poorly-named) Total Project Quality seminar. Join Construx's Steve Tockey, Earl Beede, and Mark Griffin as they Inspect & Adapt the To…
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Send us a text In this jam-packed episode of The Nerd Nexus, host James Bullough is joined by brother-in-law and certified Star Wars mega-nerd Thomas Walton for a wildly entertaining ride through fandom, footwear, and one unforgettable Facebook Marketplace deal gone wrong. From growing up on the original Star Wars trilogy to obsessing over Clone Wa…
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Send us a text From Captain Planet to Hereditary, High School Musical to Spider-Punk Stitch, storyboard artist and cartoonist Jonathan Hallett has seen—and drawn—it all. In this episode, James sits down with the creative powerhouse behind StitchToons.com, FastStoryboards.com, and Cartoonist.MyPortfolio.com to talk about breaking into animation, dra…
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Send us a text What happens when a die-hard Cowboys fan and a lifelong Niners sympathizer sit down to talk sports? A surprisingly heartfelt and hilarious conversation that blurs the lines between traditional nerd culture and sports fandom. In this episode, James is joined by his friend Josh Erickson—a self-proclaimed sports nerd—to explore how spor…
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Send us a text In this mind-bending episode of The Nerd Nexus, James welcomes magician, AV tech wizard, and negotiation nerd Ben Brown! 🎙️✨ From conjuring Coke bottles and setting wallets ablaze to tactfully talking your way to a better salary, Ben shares stories and strategies that blend the mystique of stage magic with the science of persuasion. …
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How should you spend your always-limited testing resources? Is one part of the product more important to test than another? Construx's Steve Tockey and Earl Beede join host Mark Griffin in looking at one approach to answering those questions: risk-based testing. Steve and Earl look at how to do risk-based testing along with its pros and cons.…
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Send us a text With no guest this week, James takes you on a solo journey through his latest geeky adventures. From roguelike potato mayhem and Old West outlaws to 3D printer disasters and obscure Pokémon knockoffs, this episode is packed with updates, opinions, and surprises. Plus, hear about a front-row seat at a Utah Hockey Club game, and a retu…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Nerd Nexus, we’re joined by Chellie Bowerman—partner in crime to past guest Marshall Bowerman! A lifelong Star Trek fan and a passionate creator, Chellie has crafted her very own Pokémon region, and she’s here to share all the details. From the inspirations behind her designs to the creative process that brough…
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