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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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Words and Nerds Podcast is an entertaining and conversational podcast that aims to get inside a writer's mind. We discuss books, the social and political influences of a writer's work and how literature has the power to change the world.
The podcast digs deep to bring you an in depth and sometimes humorous analysis of the author's book and its influences. Join us for a new way of looking at literature.
Dani Vee your host, English teacher, podcaster, reader, book enthusiast and over-thinker. Dani is joined by various guest co-hosts and has a number of spin off episodes including the Feedback Sessions, Summer Series Takeover, Bite-Size Episodes, livestreams, mash-ups and cross-overs.
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S2 E8 Date With A Debut with Brydie Lee-Kennedy and Nick Wasiliev on Go Lightly
Date With A Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books and their journeys to publication.
For the eighth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Brydie Lee-Kennedy, author of Go Lightly. They discuss the book, exploring the chaos of your twenties, how you present yourself to other people, comparing screenwriting to literature, and more..
BOOKS:
Debut Feature:
* Go Lightly by Brydie Lee-Kennedy: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/xkgNZ3
Other Books Mentioned:
* A Real Piece of Work by Erin Riley: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/QyM6b9
* White Teeth by Zadie Smith: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/rQm2Xd
PRODUCTION NOTES:
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Brydie Lee-Kennedy
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 2:8
Episode Number: #21
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Holly Jeffery (Hachette Australia)
© 2024 Nick Wasiliev and Breathe Art Holdings
‘Date With A Debut’ is a Words and Nerds and Breathe Art Podcasts co-production recorded and edited on Awabakal Country, and we pay our respects to all elders past and present. -
677. Kirsten Hunter and Dani Vee - Murder at the Narcissus Gardening Club
Kirsten Hunter and Dani Vee - Murder at the Narcissus Gardening Club. We chat about psychology and narcissism. Interesting chat.
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S2 E7: Date With A Debut - Carly-Jay Metcalfe and Nick Wasiliev on Breath
Date With A Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books and their journeys to publication.
For the seventh episode of series two, Nick sits down with Carly-Jay Metcalfe, author of Breath. They discuss the book, a childhood of living in hospital, surviving cancer, cystic fibrosis and a lung transplant, the value of humour to get through the hard times, and more.
TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains strong coarse language, strong themes and descriptions of surgery and addiction. Reader and listener discretion is advised.
BOOKS:
Debut Feature:
• Breath by Carly-Jay Metcalfe: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/Kjb7zx
Other Books Mentioned:
• Water by John Boyne: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/DKo73n
• Sufficient Grace by Amy Espeseth: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/rQMYXR
OTHER LINKS:
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PRODUCTION NOTES:
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Carly-Jay Metcalfe
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 2:7
Episode Number: #20
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Sarah Valle (University of Queensland Press)
© 2024 Nick Wasiliev and Breathe Art Holdings -
676. TAKEOVER: Zanni Louise and Adrian Beck - Cora Seen and Heard
Zanni chats to Adrian about her big-hearted Tasmanian middle grade mystery and how she taps into authenticity in her writing. Meanwhile, Adrian discusses scallop pies.
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675. Siang Lu and Dani Vee: Ghost Cities
A great conversation with Siang Lu and Dani Vee about Ghost Cities, the absurdity of modern life and wild imaginations.
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674. TAKEOVER: Deb Abela and Adrian Beck - The Kindness Project
TAKEOVER: Deb Abela and Adrian Beck - The Kindness Project