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The Nerd Cantina Show The Nerd Cantina

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 42 Ratings

Where Nerd culture and society intersect. Weekly news and interview shows to help keep you well informed

    Introducing the Cantina Book Club Podcast

    Introducing the Cantina Book Club Podcast

    In today's episode, Megan bids farewell to The Nerd Cantina Show to develop a "spin-off" show, called Cantina Book Club! 
     
    The Cantina Book Club Podcast will be the new home for author interviews previously featured on The Nerd Cantina Show Podcast. Tune in to hear more!
     
    Read book reviews on the Cantina Book Club Website. 
     
    Be sure to follow Cantina Book Club on social media to stay connected: 
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    • 1 min
    Cantina Conversation with Marty Ohlhaut and Grace Ly - TNCS Ep 304

    Cantina Conversation with Marty Ohlhaut and Grace Ly - TNCS Ep 304

    In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes father-daughter author duo Marty Ohlhaut and Grace Ly. They talk about their book, Tent for Seven: A Camping Adventure Gone South Out West, available now. 
     
    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
     
    Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg 
     
    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
     
    Website: https://www.gracelyauthor.com/            
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grace.ly_author/  
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/gracelyauthor  
    Link to purchase: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tent-for-seven-marty-ohlhaut/1143614193

    • 47 min
    Cantina Conversation with Vanessa Riley - TNCS Ep 303

    Cantina Conversation with Vanessa Riley - TNCS Ep 303

    In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Vanessa Riley. They talk about her book, Murder in Drury Lane, the sequel to Murder in Westminster. Both books are available now. . 
     
    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
     
    Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg 
     
    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
     
    Website: https://vanessariley.com/          
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessarileyauthor/  
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/VanessaRiley/    
    Link to purchase: https://vanessariley.com/ladyworthing.htm#Drury

    • 41 min
    Cantina Conversation with Sharina Harris - TNCS Ep 302

    Cantina Conversation with Sharina Harris - TNCS Ep 302

    In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Sharina Harris. They talk about her book, Sign of the Slayer, available now. 
     
    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
     
    Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg 
     
    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
     
    Website: https://sharinaharris.com/         
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharinawrites/ 
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/sharinawrites   
    Link to purchase: https://sharinaharris.com/books/sign-of-the-slayer/ 

    • 35 min
    Cantina Conversation with Jessica Hendry Nelson - TNCS Ep 301

    Cantina Conversation with Jessica Hendry Nelson - TNCS Ep 301

    In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Jessica Hendry Nelson. They talk about her book, Joy Rides Through the Tunnel of Grief, available now. 
     
    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
     
    Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg 
     
    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
     
    Website: http://jessicahnelson.com/        
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhnelson427/  
    Link to purchase: http://jessicahnelson.com/joy-rides-through-the-tunnel-of-grief-a-memoir

    • 44 min
    Episode 300

    Episode 300

    Join us for the celebration of our 300th episode and also say farewell to Steve and Ken. The Nerd Cantina Show has been a fantastic experience and we thank anyone who has listened, supported, or joined in on the conversations. 

    • 1 hr 17 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
42 Ratings

42 Ratings

lalosmom ,

Just a good time!

This podcast gives you all the nerd info you need for the week. The interviews are always fun, natural, and leaves you wanting more!

DJZ00M ,

What a great podcast!

This show is awesome! There is great banter between the two hosts and each bring a great personality to the table. I listen to this on my way to class and when I’m walking across campus.

KTandOti ,

Solid recommendation!

You need to add this podcast into your rotation. Especially if you are looking for a weekly entertainment round up. I also enjoyed hearing their thoughts on Joker film. Subscribe and listen now!

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