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A reading of an excerpt from Dune by Frank Herbert.

"Fear is the mind-killer." So many great quotes from this epic novel but this episode focuses on one defining moment for Paul Atreides. Word Nerd geeks out about Dune and shares her thoughts on the Fremen of Arrakis, their water practices, and Paul's acceptance into their culture.  

A reading of The Deepest Breath by Alok V. Menon

How long has it been since you've breathed deeply and thought about your place in this world? To Word Nerd this poem feels like a cathartic exhale, a hope-renewing inhale, a lesson on what we owe each other, and a reminder that we all breathe the same air.  

A reading of a conversation from The Midnight Gospel's eighth episode - Mouse of Silver. What if love, aliveness, and reality were all just one powerful and vast force? Word Nerd gets existential and a little non-sensical as she attempts to strip away the definitions and labels of these forces to reshape them into one form. 

A conversation from That Thing Called Tadhana written and directed by Antoinette Jadaone.
Magaling ka ba o marunong lang? Word nerd introduces herself and talks about the frustration of being 'marunong lang', learning to enjoy the gap between marunong and magaling, and pursuing passions and interests regardless of the results.  

A reading of the poem Bugtong by Edgar Calabia Samar. Some people cross paths, some go on separate journeys, and others lose their way. In this episode we got word nerdy, translating Tagalog to English and discovering what gets lost in translation while trying to find our way just like the two lost lovers of the poem.

A reading of the short story Lunch with Person Who Dumped You by Raphael Bob Waksberg.
What would you do if the person who dumped you invited you to lunch? Prepare a long, bulleted list of all their mistakes, of course. Word Nerd preps for the hypothetical Loaded Weapon Lunch, ready to feel some intense feelings.