Words with Nerds: Wisconsin Science Festival Edition

Join us for Words with Nerds! It's like TED Talks, but way funnier. A great show for information sponges who love to laugh!

At this special edition of Words with Nerds during the Wisconsin Science Festival, we present three fascinating talks by touring comedians and local experts.

Artist and visual communications instructor Emmalee Pearson brings us into the world of practical effects and sculptural storytelling.

Cavin Eggleston, comedian and creator of the live RPG comedy show "Tales of Viscous Mockery", presents "The Devil and D&D", a history of the satanic panic surrounding table top roleplaying games.

Crucible co-owner Dr. Greg Kveberg, PhD relays a cautionary tale regarding his specialty, Russian history: "The Rise of Putin (Which Is Actually about Us)".

Hosted by data scientist-turned stand-up comedian Sasha Rosser, the 2025 winner of Madison's Funniest Comic Competition at Comedy on State.

Tickets are $15 advance, $20 DOS.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/words-with-nerds-tickets-1414437403349

SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR STUDENTS (CASH ONLY): $5 cover with a student ID.

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Seating is first come, first served. It is suggested that you arrive at the venue when doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime in order to get your pick of seats.

Recommended for ages 18+. Per venue rules, attendees under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You will be asked to show a photo ID upon check-in.

Lineup subject to change.We do not offer refunds, but if you purchase a ticket and are unable to attend, please contact Cheshire Cat Comedy at cheshirecatcomedyco@gmail.com to redeem for free admission to a future show of your choice. Refunds are issued automatically in the event of a show's cancellation.

Words with Nerds mixes TED Talks with stand-up by bringing together local specialists and comedians to present on a topic of their choice. Come for the laughs and walk away with strange new knowledge – previous performers have regaled audiences with presentations about dinosaur rib anatomy, a principal component analysis of the Taco Bell Menu, nipple equality activism in Madison, how people misuse statistics, what can be learned from watching 100 Hallmark movies, how to perform self-surgery, and much, much more.

Past presenters span local entrepreneurs, professors, researchers, activists, union organizers, surgeons, engineers and stand-up comedians with an itch to nerd out on stage.

Parties interested in presenting at Words with Nerds are invited to send their pitches to cheshirecatcomedyco@gmail.com.