Nerdette

  • Is it a podcast or is it cake?

    We talk to Dylan Marron about his podcast ‘Conversations with people who hate me.’ Plus, are travel guidebooks dead? Or are they cake?

    Listen — 31:44

  • Whole grain flour is in bloom

    Is whole grain flour the secret to the best chocolate chip cookie? Plus, the woman who jumps into Lake Michigan every day.

    Listen — 20:00

  • Free the f-word

    Nerdette’s “resident epidemiologist” answers your questions on the lifting of mask mandates. Plus, we listen to the pop stars singing “F U.”

    Listen — 27:51

  • The beauty of “Big Emotions”

    We talk about the catharsis of crying at the movies and trade recommendations for what to watch this weekend.

    Listen — 32:36

  • Pandemic plot points: a dilemma

    Are you ready to read or watch content about the pandemic? Plus, we take a look at equal pay in soccer and beyond.

    Listen — 29:24