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Whitney, Mindy & Deb are 3 best friends who you might think are nerdy, but are actually awesome. Listen in as they discuss all things nerdy in books, television, and fandoms. 📖 Season 6 - Quicksilver by Callie Hart Follow us on Instagram @ournerdiestthing for book club schedules, book reviews, and tons of hilarious fun! Join our patreon at patreon.com/ournerdiestthing Follow us: @ournerdiestthing Contact us: ournerdiestthing@gmail.com Ournerdiestthing.com Currently accepting ARCs, interview & panel moderation requests.

  1. Season 6: Episode 33 - Quicksilver: Dry Humping Fae Bargains

    1D AGO

    Season 6: Episode 33 - Quicksilver: Dry Humping Fae Bargains

    Hello, fellow nerds! We are back with a brand new book club episode and we are reading Quicksilver, chapters 13-15! Listen in as we discuss the following: What does the mythology of shades tell us about this portion of the book? Why does Deb go down a wormhole about space travel? What stories do you know about mistaken identity? Have you ever had an awkward celebrity encounter? Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Quicksilver”. Show links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randall_Dale_Adams https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lethe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shade_(mythology) https://www.space.com/33844-proxima-b-exoplanet-interstellar-mission.html https://www.space.com/what-would-happen-if-you-moved-at-speed-of-light https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQkq_b0zyXw&t=90s https://www.buzzfeed.com/hannahmarder/awkward-celeb-meetings A Touch of Darkness Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we discuss our fave trans and non-binary authors and characters! Spring Book Club Schedule: Quicksilver April 16 - Chapters 16-18 April 30 - Chapters 19-21 May 14 - Chapters 22-23 May 28 - Chapters 24-26 June 11 - Chapters 27-29 June 25 - Chapters 30-34 July 9 - Chapters 35-39 July 21 - Chapters 40-43 July 23 - Chapters 44-45 Want more? Join our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness! Join our monthly live online book club on patreon! Link in bio Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visitingournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

    1h 1m
  2. Author Interview: Kara McDowell

    2D AGO ·  BONUS

    Author Interview: Kara McDowell

    Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Kara McDowell, author of The Heir Apparently and the new release, Write-Off! Kara McDowell is the author of romantic comedies for adults and teens.  Born in the mountains and raised in the desert, Kara spent her childhood swimming, boating, and making up stories in her head. Now she lives in Mesa, Arizona, where she divides her time between writing, baking, playing board games, and wishing for rain with her husband and three young sons. Listen in as we chat more about Kara’s books, stress baking, author conventions and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @karajmcdowellbooks Join our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness!  Join our monthly bookclub on patreon!  Link in bio Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.  Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

    26 min
  3. Season 6: Episode 32 - Trans & Non-Binary Authors and Characters We Love

    3D AGO

    Season 6: Episode 32 - Trans & Non-Binary Authors and Characters We Love

    Hello fellow nerds! Welcome back to season six!  On today’s episode, we’re discussing trans & non-binary authors and characters we love! Join us as we chat about:- Have you watched Murder in Glitterball City, which is set in our hometown? - Whitney is very thankful for Debra, apparently? - We discuss what we're reading, watching and listening to - We recommend our fave trans and non-binary authors & characters Want to vote on what we cover on Tuesday episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠! Book Release News: March 31 Into the Darkness by Navessa Allen The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews Legendborn by Deonn Tracy - Special Edition April 7th Ryder by Jessica Peterson Rites of Starling by Devney Perry The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer Year of the Mer by L. D. Lewis The Escape Game by Marissa Meyer & Tamara Moss The Summer King by Jennifer L Armentrout The Write Off by Kara McDowell Show Links: Ryder by Jessica Peterson Casey McQuiston H. E. Edgmon C. G. Drews Alex Gino Kacen Callender Lee Mandelo You Did Nothing Wrong Murder in Glitterball City Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend The Wild Card  Bridgerton Promise Me audiobook I Heard Her Call My Name: A Memoir of Transition by Lucy Sante Make It Count: My Fight to Become the First Transgender Olympic Runner  It Gets Better…Except When It Gets Worse: And Other Unsolicited Truths I Wish Someone Had Told Me  Miss Major Speaks: Conversations with a Black Trans Revolutionary Into the Darkness  The Night We Met This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me  Legendborn Ryder  Rites of Starling  The Book Witch Year of the Mer  The Escape Game  The Summer King  The Write Off  The Lies that Summon the Night  The Beast Games Kingdom of Ash JR Ward Analeigh Sb is rana Wrath Goddess Sing  Tell Me I’m Worthless Manhunt Felix Ever AfterDreadnought    Listen in on Thursday to our book club episode, where we are covering Quicksilver by Callie Hart! Want more? -Join our ⁠instagram⁠ channel for even more in depth nerdiness! -Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ for monthly book clubs, cocktail hours and more! -Catch up on previous seasons of the show by clicking ⁠here⁠! Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

    43 min
  4. Season 6: Episode 31 - Quicksilver: Bros Before Hoes

    MAR 26

    Season 6: Episode 31 - Quicksilver: Bros Before Hoes

    Hello, fellow nerds! We are back with a brand new book club episode and we are reading Quicksilver, chapters 10-12! Listen in as we discuss the following: -Have you ever had an escape room fail? Whitney shares her favorite hilarious stories from across the web. -How is Hell described across different cultures? -How does one give a toe curling kiss? Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Mark Me Down as Scared and Horny”. Show links: https://www.boredpanda.com/escape-room-stories/ https://www.yourtango.com/love/how-to-kiss-well https://www.bustle.com/wellness/how-to-kiss?utm_campaign=gpro26404556&utm_medium=pro&utm_source=google&gad_source=1 https://stationerypal.com/blogs/how-to/how-to-kiss-your-boyfriend-and-drive-him-crazy?srsltid=AfmBOorqyig-eqB9EXjp-ps-kx1-bgih3WxKy61IpLftOoibdab4Eddf https://www.grunge.com/889111/how-different-religions-describe-hell/  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yomi  https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1594422/jewish/Do-Jews-Believe-in-Hell.htm  Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we discuss The People We Meet on Vacation Book vs. Movie! Spring Book Club Schedule: Quicksilver April 2 - Chapters 13-15 April 16 - Chapters 16-18 April 30 - Chapters 19-21 May 14 - Chapters 22-23 May 28 - Chapters 24-26 June 11 - Chapters 27-29 June 25 - Chapters 30-34 July 9 - Chapters 35-39 July 21 - Chapters 40-43 July 23 - Chapters 44-45 Want more? Join our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness! Join our monthly live online book club on patreon! Link in bio Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visitingournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

    1h 1m
  5. Author Interview: Judy Liu

    MAR 25 ·  BONUS

    Author Interview: Judy Liu

    Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Judy Liu, author of The Vending Portal and Synthers and Beasts! Inspired by her love of Marvel, sci-fi, old Taiwanese dramas, and ridiculous anime, Judy scribbles mini-stories wherever she can (and subsequently forgets them!). She graduated from Rice University in Houston, Texas, studying history, Asian studies, and education. Judy is not unfamiliar with extensive writing, having published multiple pieces. She spent some time living in rural Japan before working in the legal and compliance sphere. With her debut novel The Vending Portal, Liu hopes to meaningfully add to Asian American literature to further enrich the YA genre. Outside of work and writing, Judy enjoys dancing with her teammates and friends, exploring unknown spots or cities, caring for her plants, and making nonsense sounds to her sister. Listen in as we chat more about Judy’s books, her love of RL Stine, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @judyliu_author Join our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness! Join our monthly bookclub on patreon! Link in bio. Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

    34 min
  6. Season 6: Episode 30 - The People We Meet on Vacation: Book vs. Movie

    MAR 24

    Season 6: Episode 30 - The People We Meet on Vacation: Book vs. Movie

    Hello fellow nerds!  On today’s episode, we’re discussing The People We Meet on Vacation - the book vs. the movie! ***apparently Debra and Mindy cannot remember anything they read so they get some details wrong about this book in the episode. A gentle reminder to not mix cocktails and details if you host a podcast. *** Join us as we chat about: Which is better?  The People We Meet on Vacation book or the movie? How are Mindy and Deb streamlining their reading goals this year? New book releases What we are reading, watching and listening to Want to vote on what we cover on Tuesday episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠!Book Release News: March 24 More Than Friends by Kat Singleton Wolf Worm by T Kingfisher Hunt the Villain by Rina Kent Dig by JH Markert March 31 Game on by Navessa Allen The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez Starside by Alex Aster   Show links: More Than Friends Wolf Worm  Hunt the Villain Dig  Game on  The Night We Met  Starside  Coldwire Fallout Ice Planet Barbarians You & Me and You & Me and You & Me  All Her Fault (TV series) All Her Fault (book) 52 Book Club 2026 Reading Challenge Catch Her If You Can Marcello Hernandez Netflix special Coldwire audiobook Listen in on Thursday to our book club episode, where we are covering Quicksilver by Callie Hart!  Want more?  -Join our ⁠instagram⁠ channel for even more in depth nerdiness!  -Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ for monthly book clubs, cocktail hours and more!  -Catch up on previous seasons of the show by clicking ⁠here⁠!  Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

    41 min
  7. Author Interview: Amalie Howard

    MAR 17 ·  BONUS

    Author Interview: Amalie Howard

    Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Amalie Howard, author of The Starlight Heir and the sequel, which releases today, Queen of the Night Sky! Amalie Howard is a USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling romance author. Her novels have received national awards, starred trade reviews, and have been featured in The Hollywood Reporter, Screen Rant, Entertainment Weekly, and Cosmopolitan. She also writes young adult fiction as well as books for younger readers, which have been a Kids’ IndieNext pick, a Target Book Club read, a Scholastic Book Fair selection, and on multiple high school state reading lists. When she’s not writing, she can usually be found reading, being the president of her one-woman Harley Davidson motorcycle club, or power-napping. She lives in Colorado with her family. Listen in as we chat more about Amalie’s books, her love of Harley Davidsons, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @amaliehoward Join our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness!  Join our monthly bookclub on patreon!  Link in bio Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.  Subscribe to our YouTube studio feed! Link in bio.  Have something nerdy to share? Message us!

    34 min
  8. Season 6: Episode 29 - Quicksilver: Mad, Mad World

    MAR 12

    Season 6: Episode 29 - Quicksilver: Mad, Mad World

    Hello, fellow nerds! We are back with a brand new book club episode and we are reading Quicksilver, chapters 7-9! Listen in as we discuss the following: -What famous sisters had family rivalry? -Did you know that Quicksilver is a name for Mercury? -What is Mad Hatter’s Disease? Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Labradorescence”. Show links: https://www.businessinsider.com/most-famous-celebrity-sibling-rivalries-2021-4 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Boleyn https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsinoe_IV https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dassler_brothers_feud Quicksilver: A Principal Substance https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/mad-hatters-disease#symptoms https://www.healthline.com/health/mad-hatter-disease#summary Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we discuss characters that just need to get over it! Spring Book Club Schedule: Quicksilver March 26 - Chapters 10-12 April 2 - Chapters 13-15 April 16 - Chapters 16-18 April 30 - Chapters 19-21 May 14 - Chapters 22-23 Want more? -Join our Instagram channel for even more in-depth nerdiness! -Join our monthly live online book club on patreon! Link in bio -Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visitingournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Have something nerdy to share? Message us! #ournerdiestthing #bookpodcast #quicksilver #calliehart #siblingrivalry

    51 min
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Whitney, Mindy & Deb are 3 best friends who you might think are nerdy, but are actually awesome. Listen in as they discuss all things nerdy in books, television, and fandoms. 📖 Season 6 - Quicksilver by Callie Hart Follow us on Instagram @ournerdiestthing for book club schedules, book reviews, and tons of hilarious fun! Join our patreon at patreon.com/ournerdiestthing Follow us: @ournerdiestthing Contact us: ournerdiestthing@gmail.com Ournerdiestthing.com Currently accepting ARCs, interview & panel moderation requests.

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    Our Nerdiest Thing
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    276
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