Nerdist is a multimedia entertainment company that focuses on geek culture, including topics like comics, video games, movies, and science fiction. Founded in 2012 by Chris Hardwick, it offers a variety of content through podcasts, videos, and articles, catering to fans of all things nerdy. The company gained popularity with its flagship podcast, "The Nerdist Podcast," where Hardwick interviews celebrities and creators. Over time, Nerdist expanded to include a website and a YouTube channel, providing a platform for discussions, reviews, and news related to the nerd community.