In the latest Nerd-Out: * Conversation with Ann Apps - co-op governance expert and researcher from the Newcastle Law School * What happened at the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) Congress? * Co-op local and/or general update - from Anthony Taylor of the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM).

We talk about a history conference (Academic Association of Historians in Australian and New Zealand Business Schools). A little bit more about an intro to co-ops course (An Introduction to Co-operatives and Mutuals – by the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals). Oh, and the International Co-operative Alliance is coming up! Also, a gathering to honour the life of Fr. José María Arizmendiarrieta Madariaga (22 April 1915 – 29 November 1976) led by Earthworker Cooperative in Australia and Solidarity Hall in the Americas. Get early releases and suscriber only content via our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/coopcauseway

According to one definition to 'nerd-out' is to, "engage in or discuss a technical field obsessively or with great attention to detail." Here you can nerd out on pro-tips that build and sustain member-driven enterprises in the social and solidarity economy.  Join co-op developer Antony McMullen and co-operative researcher Garry Cronan, as they summarise the latest research, reports, and practical developments, so you don’t have to.  Enjoy oh-so-nerdy observations and inspiring interviews with both seasoned and emerging leaders and practitioners. In relation to our pilot episode, we will post up links and related material in our Patreon. In the meantime have a listen .... and as Garry says we certainly welcome ideas and critique.  In our first episode we meet Sarah Howe who is starting a co-op think tank - an interest group in the Fabian Society. Go to Patreon to support us - and hear our other podcasts here: https://www.patreon.com/coopcauseway