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  • 2021 Is A Mess. Here’s How To Stay Positive

    We were all super ready to close the book on 2020 and start out fresh in 2021. But the universe had other plans.

    Jan. 8 read more
    Listen — 28:39
  • 2020 Was Weird. But There Was Good Stuff, Too

    The year is almost over, which means top 10 lists are rolling in. But what’s it like to pick favorites in such an emotionally intense year?

    Dec. 24, 2020 read more
    Listen — 17:42
  • Nerdette Book Club: Tana French’s ‘The Searcher’

    Author Sarah Vowell and comedian Maeve Higgins visit the Nerdette Book Club for a spoiler-filled discussion about a plodding murder mystery.

    Dec. 22, 2020 read more
    Listen — 36:56
  • The Best Books Of 2020 … According To Nerdette’s Greta Johnsen

    At-home living inspired WBEZ bookworm Greta Johnsen to read 95 books this year (over 25 more than last year). Here are her 10 favorites.

    Dec. 21, 2020 read more
  • This Is Your Brain. This Is Your Brain Eating The Year’s Best Holiday Cookie This Weekend.

    How much does your brain work just moving your body? We ask a neuroscientist. Plus, we debate cookie of the year and look back at the week.

    Dec. 18, 2020 read more
    Listen — 30:22
  • The Gift Of Dessa

    Singer, rapper, writer Dessa talks with Nerdette about her memoir, a breakup and, of course, her music.

    Dec. 11, 2020 read more
    Listen — 24:44
  • Tana French Describes Her New Mystery Novel, ‘The Searcher’

    A retired Chicago cop moves to rural Ireland to escape the daily grind. But duty calls when a local boy goes missing.

    Dec. 8, 2020 read more
    Listen — 23:29
  • Your Weekend Starts Here: ‘Saved By The Bell,’ Seasonal Songs And Sprinkles

    Nerdette analyzes the week in disappearing monoliths and talks with Andrew Bird about his Christmas album. Plus: the history of sprinkles!

    Dec. 4, 2020 read more
    Listen — 32:09
  • LISTEN: Happy Zoomsgiving From Nerdette To You

    Nerdette asked about the things you’re grateful for this year. From cookies to game shows to Zoom conference calls, here’s what you told us.

    Nov. 26, 2020 read more
    Listen — 15:00
  • Nerdette Book Club: ‘The Invisible Life Of Addie LaRue’

    We unpack this epic literary fantasy with cultural critic Eva Recinos and Book Riot podcast host Liberty Hardy.

    Nov. 24, 2020 read more
    Listen — 52:46
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