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  • Nerdette Book Club: ‘Pachinko’

    Our panel discusses the multigenerational epic and whether or not the television adaptation measures up.

    April 26 read more
    Listen — 43:48
  • Grow along with us

    There’s a new “it” houseplant! ‘Russian Doll’ is back, and we’re conflicted!! Plus. Harry Styles and Shania Twain were the combo we didn’t even know we needed!!!

    April 22 read more
    Listen — 16:27
  • Vibe shift, anyone?

    The planets are aligning. Are you ready for a new vibe? Plus, Jennifer Egan’s new novel ‘The Candy House.’

    April 15 read more
    Listen — 33:30
  • April is the cruelest month. Make a smoothie.

    Emily St. John Mandel tells us about her new book ‘Sea of Tranquility.’ Plus, we dig into the significance of an Amazon warehouse union.

    April 8 read more
    Listen — 35:14
  • Nerdette Book Club: ‘Notes on an Execution’

    Our book club dives into ‘Notes on an Execution’ by Danya Kukafka and contends with our cultural obsession with crime stories.

    April 5 read more
    Listen — 29:34
  • Is it a podcast or is it cake?

    We talk to Dylan Marron about his podcast ‘Conversations with people who hate me.’ Plus, are travel guidebooks dead? Or are they cake?

    April 1 read more
    Listen — 31:44
  • Whole grain flour is in bloom

    Is whole grain flour the secret to the best chocolate chip cookie? Plus, the woman who jumps into Lake Michigan every day.

    Mar. 25 read more
    Listen — 20:00
  • Hearts and crafts: Nerdette live!

    Listen to our live event on crafting and activism with Shannon “Badass Cross Stitch” Downey.

    Mar. 18 read more
    Listen — 22:40
  • Free the f-word

    Nerdette’s “resident epidemiologist” answers your questions on the lifting of mask mandates. Plus, we listen to the pop stars singing “F U.”

    Mar. 11 read more
    Listen — 27:51
  • The beauty of “Big Emotions”

    We talk about the catharsis of crying at the movies and trade recommendations for what to watch this weekend.

    Mar. 4 read more
    Listen — 32:36
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