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Follow hosts Dan and Alice as we explore the weird and wonderful. From technology to history, each episode delves into a new topic that's sure to fascinate! New episodes are released every Friday at 12pm PST (unless otherwise specified). Follow us on Twitter @nerdhourspod or email us at nerdhourspodcast@gmail.com.

  1. 09/30/2022

    Creation Story XVIII: Fulani

    Dan and Alice return to retelling creation stories, beginning with Africa. In this story, we discuss a cycle of creation and hubris. Find our sources @nerdhourspod.

    8 min

  2. 09/25/2022

    Creation Stories: Halfway Discussion Part III

    Dan and Alice finish the discussion about Season 1 creation stories. In this part, we review the creation of humans, as well as more common trends in the creation stories that we’ve covered.

    20 min

  3. 09/16/2022

    Creation Stories: Halfway Discussion Part II

    Dan and Alice continue the discussion about creation stories covered in Season 1. We discuss the themes of gods and pantheons, in addition to concepts like the often chaotic state of the universe in creation story prologues.

    16 min

  4. 09/09/2022

    Creation Stories: Halfway Discussion Part I

    In the inaugural episode of Season 2, Dan and Alice discuss what they've noticed about the creation stories thus far. This episode dissects the four elements discussed in every creation story.

    20 min

  5. 05/28/2022

    Creation Story XVII: Inca

    In the last creation story of the season, Dan and Alice review a myth from the Incan empire. We learn about the main god and his many trials in creating humans. Find our sources on twitter @nerdhourspod.

    19 min

  6. 05/20/2022

    Creation Story XVI: Aztec

    Dan and Alice delve into one of the creation stories from the ancient Aztec civilization. In it, we find some parallels to other creation stories we've covered, as well as the Aztecs' beliefs about doom and the need for sacrifice. Find our sources on twitter @nerdhourspod.

    14 min

  7. 05/13/2022

    The Six Servants

    Dan and Alice look into the Dutch version of a lesser-known Brothers Grimm story. Join us for a standard fairy tale with some characters who have interesting abilities, the likes of which you likely have never heard of before! Find our sources on twitter @nerdhourspod.

    13 min

  8. 05/08/2022

    Creation Story XV: Mayan

    Dan and Alice look into a creation story from the Mayan civilization. We talk about their belief in different levels of the world, as well as the creation of humans and some of the gods who were pivotal in the creation of their world. Find our sources on twitter @nerdhourspod.

    15 min
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Follow hosts Dan and Alice as we explore the weird and wonderful. From technology to history, each episode delves into a new topic that's sure to fascinate! New episodes are released every Friday at 12pm PST (unless otherwise specified). Follow us on Twitter @nerdhourspod or email us at nerdhourspodcast@gmail.com.

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  • Creator
    Nerd Hours
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Nerd Hours 2021
  • Show Website
    Nerd Hours