“Nerd” used to be an insult lobbed at scrappy underdogs on school playgrounds, shopping malls, and anywhere arguments about the “Who’s the best Star Trek captain?” could be heard. But it’s 2025, and “nerd culture” is steeped in just about every corner of popular culture. “When everyone is a nerd, nobody is.” Except of course, for the die hards like Playboy Club creator model Griffin Maria. She’s not just a self-proclaimed nerd, she lives and breathes nerdom, and has all the accessories to prove it. Here are three nerdy essentials Griffin Maria can’t live without.
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1. Let’s roll (the dice)
There’s nerdy, and there’s “20-sided die” nerdy. Griffin utilizes these bad boys when she plays tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons, which she occasionally plays during her live sessions on PLAYBOY. There are countless 20-sided dice out there, but this handmade version from Yemeko is available in countless eye-catching colors, and perfect for all-night RPG sessions.
2. “CAAAAAAAAAB!”
“Anyone who knows me knows that I love wine and anyone who has been in my live shows knows I’m a huge Star Trek fan,” Griffin told PLAYBOY. “So this is a perfect combination of two things I love.” This bottle of Cab commemorates the 40th Anniversary of what many believe to be the best Star Trek movie of all time. Debate’s still out on that front, but gorgeous bottle aside, this wine is definitely delicious. It’s a tasty blend of blackberries, toasty oak, and rich tannins. If Ricardo Montalban in a chestpiece really ain’t your thing, there are other Trek blends including Klingon Blood Wine and Chateau Picard.
3. A Live-streaming Essential
When putting on a live show on The Playboy Club, creators aren’t just the star of the show, they’re directors, gaffers, and even camera women. Juggling all these hats can be difficult without the right equipment like the Elgato Stream Deck XL. These devices are great for club creators, influencers, live streamers, and creatives of all kinds. It’s a pad with 32 customizable LED keys, and compatibility with countless apps make it perfect for making live events look effortless.
“I think it’s a great one to have,” Griffin says. “It also shows off my techy side, which is definitely an element of my personality!”
Griffin Maria is on The Playboy Club. Talk to her now.
