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  • Jessica Hopper: Rock Critic

    Yes, rock critics are nerds too. We talk to Jessica Hopper about finding your voice, busting through barriers and life changing mix tapes.

    June 26, 2015 read more
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  • #11 BONUS Game of Thrones Recap w/ Peter Sagal (S5E10)

    Listener Q&A about the finale of Game of Thrones from our live event at plus a follow up conversation about all the things that happened in Winterfell because, um, there were technical difficulties …

    June 19, 2015 read more
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  • Sarah Mirk: Sex From Scratch

    Sarah Mirk talks relationships, we highlight two women who helped make oral birth control a reality, and there’s homework from Dan Savage.

    June 18, 2015 read more
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  • #10: Game of Thrones Recaps w/Peter Sagal (S5E10)

    Recap of “Mother’s Mercy,” the season 5 finale of Game of Thrones: in which we discuss who is actually dead, who is in trouble, who we couldn’t care less about, and what to read/watch while we wait …

    June 16, 2015 read more
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  • Erik Larson: Journalling

    Erik Larson discusses how he documents his own life, how he makes his own luck, and where he’d go if he had a TARDIS.

    June 11, 2015 read more
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  • #09: Game of Thrones Recaps w/Peter Sagal (S5E9)

    Season 5, Episode 9, The Dance of Dragons: In which we confirm that Stannis is the worst, compare Arya’s new job to the tamale guy, and predict who will die in the season finale. …

    June 8, 2015 read more
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  • Inside Welcome to Night Vale

    We talk to the creators and cast of Welcome to Night Vale. Then we get to know trans women who made history in the fight for LGBT equality.

    June 5, 2015 read more
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  • #08: Game of Thrones Recap w/Peter Sagal (S5E8)

    Recap of Season 5, Episode 8, “Hardhome.” In which we delight in the interactions between Tyrion and Dany, wonder what’s next for Cersei, and realize none of it actually matters because white walkers.

    June 1, 2015 read more
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  • Neil DeGrasse Tyson & Andy Weir

    Andy Weir shares what makes good sci fi believable. Then Neil DeGrasse Tyson explains how pop culture fits in with science.

    May 29, 2015 read more
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  • J’Tia Taylor: Science

    J’Tia Taylor was labeled a ‘mad scientist’ on Survivor. She’s a nuclear engineer working on nonproliferation at Argonne National Laboratory.

    May 21, 2015 read more
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