Burden or delight: Spider-swallowing edition
We play our favorite game and check in on the strikes in Hollywood.
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Justice for night owls
Sleep psychologist Jennifer Mundt says it’s okay to not be a morning person.
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Listen — 22:55Nerdette Book Club: Andrew Leland on ‘The Country of the Blind’
Author Andrew Leland and host Greta Johnsen discuss navigating the loss of one’s sight.
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Listen — 28:08Go romance yourself!
This summer, lean into sweetness, softness, and delight!
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Listen — 31:59Nerdette Book Club: ‘Loot,’ discussed!
This story of creativity and colonialism is historical fiction at its finest.
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Listen — 33:20What to watch and eat this summer
We gather some tasty and fun recommendations for the hot weather.
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Listen — 26:01Simon Pegg, king of the nerds
The actor and writer reflects on an extremely nerdy career and his latest ‘Mission Impossible’ movie.
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Listen — 31:19Please stop throwing cheese on stage
Why are concert-goers in full goblin mode?
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Listen — 33:16Nerdette Book Club: Tania James on ‘Loot’
The author says she “let delight be [her] guide” while writing this historical novel.
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Listen — 19:10“Humanity’s most batsh*t endeavors”
We explore two strange histories: Guinness World Records and ice!
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