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It's been a rough week in the Blerd World.
We're in Philly saying goodbye (for now!) to Amalgam Comics. 
We also say our goodbyes to our friend, supporter, and BlerdCon co-founder, Haas Parish and comic book store owner Lashawn Colvin. Rest in Blerd Peace!
 
Thanks to Ariell Johnson, owner of Amalgam for letting us record there and we look forward to her next big thing! 

Our favorite event of the year is back! Listen to our adventures at Blerdcon 2022.
Special Guest Co-host Elden of WebsterStyle!
 
For info on the Chronicles of J'Lia visit: astridcomics.com/jlia
 
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Will and Sabrina discuss their favorite on screen Blerds. Plus, what exactly IS a nerd.
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Get your Blerdcon tickets at: Blerdcon.com
 
Great Breakdown of "We Don't Talk about Bruno" from Encanto:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3O28uSZxyEw
 

We finally hash it out...is Die Hard a Christmas Movie? (spoiler alert: Will is wrong. lol)
Excuse my voice...my kid gave me a cold. (Just a cold.)
 
Our products:
Antidote is available at Capitol Comics in Annapolis and also at astridcomics.com
The Entrepreneur's Diary is available on Amazon
Blerdmom Journals by Astrid Digital
 
Other links from the show:
IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/is-die-hard-a-christmas-movie
CNN: https://www.cnn.com/style/article/die-hard-costume-bruce-willis/index.html
Sacramento Bee: https://www.sacbee.com/entertainment/article256720232.html
The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/nine-reasons-why-die-hard-really-is-a-christmas-film-173801

Will's favorite all time book series, Dune by Frank Herbert comes to the big screen FINALLY in a much better way than the 1980s version did. Hear our thoughts.
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Tonight's cocktails:
Pear Elderflower Martini
(from: https://kitchenswagger.com/pear-elderflower-martini-recipe/)
2 ounces pear vodka (Grey goose La Poire is definitely best. I tried the Absolute Pear for a while and there really is no comparison.)
1/2 ounce St. Germain Elderflower Liquer
1 ounce lemon juice
1 ounce simple syrup
Pour all ingredients into a shaker with some ice. Shake well. Strain into glass. Garnish with a slice of pear if you'd like, but I never have pears on hand, so I rarely do that.
 
Will's Favorite Martini
2 ounces Uncle Nearest 1856 Whiskey
1 ounce Dolin Rouge Sweet Vermouth (the red one)
2 drops (DROPS not dashes) Angostura bitters
1 drop (again DROP) Orange bitters
Luxardo Original Maraschino Cherries (not those hot mess super red cherries you can buy anywhere)
I usually start with the bitters because if you get too much it make the whole drink WAY too bitter. This way, If I get too much in, I start over. Add in the Whiskey and Vermouth. Add 2 cherries, plus just a little of the syrup they come in. Stir gently. (Sorry Bond, no shaking here.) Traditional is without ice (neat), but add a cube or 2 of ice if you prefer. When we have them, we use the large slow melting ice spheres.

It's our favorite month here at BlerdMom and probably not for the reason you think. It's not the costumes. It's the old, terrible Halloween movies we love to watch. Vincent Price, Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee are in constant rotation around here all October.
Links from today's episode:
'80s Blerd Baby Journal
The Entrepreneur's Diary
Astrid Comics - pre-order Will's comic, Antidote #1
Movies TV Network - Over the air station where we watch our horrible old Halloween Movies