From the website, Nerdist appears to be a blog. The blog has a “about” section that says, “Nerdist is a media and pop culture blog founded by Chris Hardwick in 2007.” The “about” section also says, “Nerdist is the go-to destination for entertainment news, commentary and analysis. We cover everything from movies and TV to video games and beyond.
” The website also has a “blog policy” that says, “All original content on Nerdist must be written by a staff member or guest contributor. All outside links must have been approved in advance by an editor.” Therefore, it appears that Nerdist is a blog.