Nerdette

  • Caitlin Doughty: Ask a Mortician

    Caitlin Doughty hosts the popular YouTube series Ask a Mortician. We talk about the history and present of how cultures handle death.

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  • Simon Rich: SNL & Spoiled Brats

    We talk with Simon Rich, the youngest staff writer ever on Saturday Night Live. His book ‘Spoiled Brats’ is a collection of funny stories.

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  • Karen Abbott: Lady Spies

    Karen Abbott, author of ‘Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy’ uncovers maverick women of the Civil War. Then, a campfire with war reenactors.

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  • Hank Green & Cameron Esposito

    The history of women’s missing pockets and super nerd Hank Green on the evolution of YouTube. Then, homework from comedian Cameron Esposito.

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  • Hopscotch, Lucius & Serial

    We celebrate Ada Lovelace day with Jocelyn Leavitt, talk with indie pop singer Lucius, and go behind-the-scenes of Serial with Sarah Koenig.

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  • Judah Friedlander & Will Shortz

    Turns out comedian Judah Friedlander, Frank from 30 Rock, and New York Times Crossword editor Will Shortz both really, really love ping pong.

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  • Lydia Netzer: Space & Books

    An out of this world conversation with author Lydia Netzer and a pretty powerful nerd confession from our intern Patrick.

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  • Rob Delaney: Comedy & Mental Health

    Comedian Rob Delaney on being open about mental health without glorifying the ‘tortured artist’ trope, and being a Twitter superstar.

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  • Tavi Gevinson & Tracy Letts

    Tricia and Greta gush over their favorite name on the new MacArthur genius grant list. We revisit our talk with Broadway star Tavi Gevinson.

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  • Intergalactic Interviews

    We revisit a history lesson on lady astronaut Sally Ride and an interview with Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield.

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