In this episode, Ophira Eisenberg sits down with author, cultural critic, and father Ryan Britt for a fascinating conversation that blends geek culture, parenting, and life transitions. They reflect on their early days performing live at Moth storytelling shows in NYC and explore Ryan's journey as a writer of celebrated nonfiction books like Luke Skywalker Can't Read and Phasers on Stun.Ryan also shares his experience moving from New York to Maine to raise his daughter, deciding to homeschool, and discovering that the best way to fit in writing—or any creative project—is to let a little panic drive your schedule. Together, they dive into the impact of children's media, the importance of creativity in parenting, and the influence of sci-fi and fantasy on their lives. And here's a great takeaway: 7-year-olds love The Hobbit!Follow Ryan Britt: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.britt/See Ophira LIVE: https://www.ophiraeisenberg.com/events SUBSCRIBE so you never miss O thing: https://www.ophiraeisenberg.com/sign-upFollow PIAJ: https://www.instagram.com/parentingisajoke/https://parentingisajoke.substack.com/ Follow Ophira:https://www.instagram.com/ophirae/https://www.facebook.com/OphiraEisenberg/https://www.tiktok.com/@ophiranyc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices