Please stop throwing cheese on stage
Why are concert-goers in full goblin mode?
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Nerdette 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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Listen — 35:43Nerdette Book Club: ‘The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi,’ discussed!
We dive into the first of Shannon Chakraborty’s fantasy trilogy about a Muslim female pirate captain.
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Listen — 36:30The value of pop culture criticism with Aisha Harris
NPR ‘Pop Culture Happy Hour’ host Aisha Harris explores the film and television that shaped her.
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Listen — 25:12Burden or delight?
Is a million pennies a burden or a delight? Plus, we explore the practice of body neutrality.
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Listen — 30:37A decade of delight
Nerdette is 10 years old!!! We’re celebrating!
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Listen — 32:16Nerdette Book Club: Shannon Chakraborty on ‘The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi’
A retired pirate is called back to her old life on the high seas.
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Listen — 24:04The naked truth about hot dogs
Get ready to never look at a hot dog in the same way again, thanks to Jamie Loftus!
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Listen — 30:20Nerdette Book Club: ‘Take What You Need,’ discussed!
Our May selection is all about relationships, art, and ambiguity.
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