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• LISTEN: Olympics, Aliens And Joy Revolution

  The Olympics are still on! Aliens could be real! David and Nicola Yoon have a new publishing imprint! Join us!!!

  July 23 read more

  Listen — 36:17

• The Billionaire Space Race Is Yawn! I Mean On!

  Plus, a new anthology reclaims King Arthur and Anna North joins to dispel the myth of lockdown as sabbatical once and for all.

  July 16 read more

  Listen — 32:23

• Somehow It’s July! Are You Delighted Yet?

  We’re halfway through the year! It’s the perfect time to revisit two of our favorite segments from 2021: delights and ice cream!

  July 9 read more

  Listen — 22:47

• Nerdette Book Club: David Yoon On ‘Version Zero’

  Best-selling YA author David Yoon joins us to talk about his first book for “grown ups.“

  July 6 read more

  Listen — 25:00

• Heat Waves, Fun Games, And Weird Plays

  We unpack the week that was, preview a delightfully strange play, and check in with the new leader of NYT Games.

  July 2 read more

  Listen — 36:13

• SCOTUS: It’s Okay To Say ‘F*** School’

  We unpack the week that was with Jazmin Aguilera and B.A. Parker. Plus, Michael Greyeyes joins to talk about his new TV show ‘Rutherford Falls!‘

  June 25 read more

  Listen — 31:50

• Nerdette Book Club: ‘Great Circle’

  This month, Bethanne Patrick and Laurie Muchnick join to talk about Maggie Shipstead’s sweeping novel. Join us!

  June 22 read more

  Listen — 51:51

• LISTEN: Summer Reads And The Soundtrack For Them

  Dive into summer fun with a glorious stack of books and a playlist full of beachy vibes.

  June 18 read more

  Listen — 26:48

• Don’t Get FOMO, Get JOMO

  Heather Havrilesky and Daniel Lavery join today to unpack the week that was. Plus, we talk to a drug-using drug researcher!

  June 11 read more

  Listen — 31:53

• Nerdette Book Club: Maggie Shipstead On ‘Great Circle’

  We discuss feminism, “scale,” and the price of an extraordinary life with the celebrated author.

  June 8 read more

  Listen — 30:47