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  • The best podcasts of 2022

    Critic Nick Quah share his top five favorite podcasts of the year.

    Dec. 9, 2022 read more
    Listen — 26:36
  • Nerdette Book Club: Hernan Diaz on ‘Trust’

    Hernan Diaz joins us to discuss his elusive novel ‘Trust.’

    Dec. 6, 2022 read more
    Listen — 22:33
  • The story behind the behind

    Radiolab’s Heather Radke gives us a history lesson on the human butt.

    Dec. 2, 2022 read more
    Listen — 26:13
  • Nerdette Book Club: ‘Sweet, Soft, Plenty Rhythm,’ discussed!

    We discuss Laura Warrell’s ‘Sweet, Soft, Plenty Rhythm’ with Sonari Glinton and Jenn White.

    Nov. 29, 2022 read more
    Listen — 35:06
  • Taking joy seriously with Ross Gay

    Poet and delightmonger Ross Gay joins us to talk about his new essay collection, “Inciting Joy.“

    Nov. 25, 2022 read more
    Listen — 21:49
  • ‘She Said’ reignites conversations around #MeToo

    Plus, the hosts of ‘Who? Weekly’ offer their high and lowbrow viewing recommendations.

    Nov. 18, 2022 read more
    Listen — 23:57
  • The holidays, Covid and you

    Nerdette’s “resident epidemiologist” explains everything you need to know about Covid and the holidays, but are too afraid to ask.

    Nov. 17, 2022 read more
    Listen — 16:40
  • Life is stressful, but baking doesn’t have to be

    Claire Saffitz tells us ‘What’s for Dessert,’ which just so happens to be the name of her new cookbook. Plus, we try yodeling!

    Nov. 11, 2022 read more
    Listen — 32:13
  • What would you do with a billion bucks?

    Plus, what are the best TV shows out this fall? We get into it.

    Nov. 4, 2022 read more
    Listen — 31:53
  • Nerdette Book Club: Laura Warrell on ‘Sweet, Soft, Plenty Rhythm’

    Laura Warell joins us to talk about her jazzy debut novel.

    Nov. 1, 2022 read more
    Listen — 22:14
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