The nerds behind some of the things you love most
What do a game designer, a professional binge-watcher and knitwear designers have in common?
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Nerdette Book Club: Michael Bennett on ‘Better the Blood’
We talk to the author about his page-turning detective novel that explores the lasting scars of colonialism in New Zealand.
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Listen — 21:30How to be a lazy cook (in the best possible way!)
Tamar Adler shares her new cookbook. Plus, we examine the Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial.
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Listen — 26:58Nerdette Book Club: ‘I Have Some Questions for You,’ discussed!
What happens when three podcast hosts read a murder mystery about a podcast host?
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Listen — 39:26I want those three years back!
Mae Whitman tells us about starring in Hulu’s new musical series ‘Up Here.’ Plus, has it really been three years of COVID?!
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Listen — 27:59It’s gonna be ok!!!!!!
How to find hope in difficult circumstances.
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Listen — 29:05How old do you feel?
Age is just a vibe. Plus, have you ever thought about the dark side of credit card rewards?
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Listen — 29:07Nerdette Book Club: Rebecca Makkai on ‘I Have Some Questions for You’
We talk to the author about her boarding school mystery novel.
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Listen — 19:11Brown butter FTW
We ask two bakers for their best cake and cookie recipes. Plus, is this the end of the English major?
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Listen — 27:29Nerdette Book Club: ‘How Far the Light Reaches,’ discussed!
We gush about Sabrina Imbler’s sparkling essay collection.
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