The Nerds Awaken

The Nerds Awaken
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The Nerds Awaken

Come on now, we all NERD hard over something pop culture. Perhaps it's that show that will never disappear from your "Keep Watching" queue, or that book you stan so much, you can recall the exact page of any given moment. Maybe you nerd out for that actor you have more pictures of in your phone than you have of your actual loved ones. The Nerds Awaken celebrates all things pop culture - from fledging interests to hardcore obsessions - with unabashed joy, laughter, and a passion that our family members would call, "grounds for an intervention." 

  1. The Rings of Power: Season 2 Finale

    OCT 14

    The Rings of Power: Season 2 Finale

    Season 2 of The Rings of Power on Amazon Prime came to a thrilling (ish?) conclusion in episode 8 and we talked through all of our many feelings.We chatted Julie's love for the epic Balrog fight in Khazad-dum, Andee's excitement at Berek's cameo, and the death that absolutely destroyed Janna emotionally. Plus, we repeatedly expressed our frustration at the pitfalls of 8 episode seasons. Stop it, studios! Find us on social media and let us know what you thought of The Rings of Power seaso...

    1h 29m
  2. The Rings of Power Season 2: Episodes 6 & 7

    OCT 3

    The Rings of Power Season 2: Episodes 6 & 7

    It’s hard to believe that The Rings of Power is almost over!Each week The Rings of Power is raising the stakes, and episodes 6 and 7 were no exception. From Celembrimbor’s slow descent into madness under Sauron’s abuse, to Galadriel and Adar’s continued but mysterious chemistry, and the incredible massive battle of Eregion, there was so much to talk about. We covered all the major storylines, compared what we loved with what might have been a miss, and made mostly sad predictions about the se...

    1h 19m
  3. In Conversation with Ashley Hawthorne

    SEP 30

    In Conversation with Ashley Hawthorne

    We welcomed back author Ashley Hawthorne to the Nerds Awaken studio to talk all about her latest release Death Sentence, available now from Creative James Media!We chatted sophmore novel struggles, her first foray into murder mysteries, and the idea for a lighthouse horror romance she just can't get out of her head.Learn more about Ashley at her website.Find The Nerds Awaken on social media.

    44 min
  4. The Rings of Power Season 2: Episodes 4 & 5

    SEP 19

    The Rings of Power Season 2: Episodes 4 & 5

    We are back with more deeply insightful, highly educated and meta commentary on the Amazon Prime fantasy series The Rings of Power. Just kidding...you know we would never. As per usual there is language, lots of commentary on how hot people are, and hoping characters get kicked in the balls (looking at you, Kemen, and maybe Elrond). We broke down episodes 4 & 5, which we unanimously loved. We chat our most/least favorite story arcs, our biggest theories, Julie shows off some newfound LOTR...

    1h 10m
  5. In Conversation with Jennifer L. Armentrout

    SEP 16

    In Conversation with Jennifer L. Armentrout

    We had the great privilege of sitting down with Jennifer L. Armentrout, New York Times #1 bestselling author of over 70 books including the wildly popular Blood and Ash series. Her latest release Born of Blood and Ash, book 4 in the Flesh and Fire series is available now!We asked Jennifer about her long and prolific writing career, from her writing habits and favorite tropes to her upcoming publishing schedule and the earth-friendly way she celebrates completing each book. Plus she gives us s...

    41 min
  6. Review: The Rings of Power Season 2 Premiere

    SEP 7

    Review: The Rings of Power Season 2 Premiere

    After two long years The Rings of Power series is back on Amazon Prime with a three episode premiere. Joined by friend of the pod Andee, we broke down our reactions to the premiere (with lots of spoilers), from Hot Sauron's origins as black goo to Elrond being a dramatic biatch over some little ol' rings. We also play "Would You Rather: Sauron variant addition" and the results may surprise you.Find us on social media and tell us what you thought!

    48 min
  7. Review: Netflix Korean Drama The Frog

    AUG 23

    Review: Netflix Korean Drama The Frog

    In this episode, Janna sat down with Nagier from Big Gold Belt Media to discuss the new Netflix Korean thriller The Frog, which premieres August 23rd.Listen to our discussion of all eight episodes of the sinister and bloody thriller, with spoilers being discussed in the later half of the episode. We had high praise for just about everything in this drama, from the cast performances and music to the twists and turns that kept us on our toes.You can also watch the video review over at Big Gold ...

    37 min
  8. SDCC '24 Real Quick Recap: Saturday & Sunday

    AUG 2

    SDCC '24 Real Quick Recap: Saturday & Sunday

    It's our final real quick recap for San Diego Comic Con! We give a rundown of everything we each did on Saturday-from Julie spending the entire day in Hall H and seeing the big celebrities, to Janna hitting some smaller panels with authors and fulfilling a dream of seeing another member of the LOTR Fellowship (listen to find out who!). We also cover Sunday, which was a lowkey day and the ONLY time we attended a panel together. That panel just so happened to feature some of our favorite author...

    22 min
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Come on now, we all NERD hard over something pop culture. Perhaps it's that show that will never disappear from your "Keep Watching" queue, or that book you stan so much, you can recall the exact page of any given moment. Maybe you nerd out for that actor you have more pictures of in your phone than you have of your actual loved ones. The Nerds Awaken celebrates all things pop culture - from fledging interests to hardcore obsessions - with unabashed joy, laughter, and a passion that our family members would call, "grounds for an intervention." 

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  • Creator
    The Nerds Awaken
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Nerds Awaken
  • Show Website
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