Our Nerdiest Thing

Nerds - do you like dark comedy with a touch of dark romance? What are your thoughts on cookies and cream ice cream? This week, we start our read along of The Ruinous Love Trilogy with Butcher & Blackbird, prologue - chapter 5! Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -What do you know about serial unaliver profiling? -The media has assigned some quite silly mon...

Hello, fellow nerds! We had the best time chatting with Gina L Maxwell, author of the Deviant Kings series and Seducing Cinderella! Gina L. Maxwell is a New York Times , USA Today , and #1 International bestselling author living in the upper Midwest, despite her scathing hatred of snow and cold weather. As a lifelong romance novel addict, she began writing as another way of enjoying her love of Ha...

It’s SEASON FINALE time, nerds! We’re wrapping up our read along of Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas with chapters 90-102. Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -How is Lidia related to Aelin from Throne of Glass? -How do stags come into play in the Maasverse? -How did a character with so little page time change the entire Crescent City,...

Hello fellow nerds! On this week’s Our Nerdiest Thing episode, we discuss our fave 2024 reads (so far), what it's like being a woman, and watching television from the early 2000’s. We also discuss: -Release news -What we are reading, watching and loving -Our Nerdiest Thing of the week Show links: The Dead Guy Next Door Buffy the Vampire Slayer Butcher and Blackbird/Leather & Lark House of...

Hello fellow nerds! This is our next to last week of our read along of Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas with chapters 78-89! Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -Is the Under King from the Throne of Glass world? And what does that have to do with Bryaxis from ACOTAR? -Do the names of Lidia’s sons, Actaeton and Brann, tell us anything ab...

Hello fellow nerds! On this week’s Our Nerdiest Thing episode, we discuss how hot Keanu Reeves is, the overly aggressive dodgeball game in the hyena episode of Buffy, and in our own awkward, giggly way, chat about our fave books with BIG D!CK ENERGY. Join us at the (64:50) mark for our interview with Kia Carrington-Russell. Australian Author Kia Carrington-Russell is known for her recognizable sty...

Hello fellow nerds! This week we’re continuing our read along of Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas with chapters 65-77! Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -What happens when Ember and Randall go to Prythian? - Can fae hear when someone gets a boner? - Where do superstitions originate from? Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s them...

Hello fellow nerds! On this week’s Our Nerdiest Thing episode, we discuss Pride and Prejudice sticker puzzles, Book Bub emails, renaissance fairs, and our top Book Convention tips! We also discuss: -Release news -What we are reading, watching and loving -Our Nerdiest Thing of the week Show links: Not in My Book Tell Them You Love Me Middle of the Nigh t Body Check Sticker Jigsaw Pride and Prejudic...

Hello, fellow nerds! Have you had the opportunity to read books by Amy Award yet? You might recognize some of her very catchy book titles, including:The Cock Down the Block, The Weiner Across the Way, and P&ssy Around the Block! We had the best and most hilarious time chatting with her so be sure to check out this interview! More about Amy: Amy Award is a curvy girl who kind of has a thing for sto...

Hello, fellow nerds! We had the opportunity to chat with the hilarious Steffanie Blais, author of Ever the Same, Strange Love, and her new book Tainted Love, which releases next Thursday! You can listen/watch this entire episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on YouTube. Link in bio. Steffanie Blais is a sarcastic overachiever who attempts to find humor in all situations. She loves to write ro...

Hello fellow nerds! This week we’re continuing our read along of Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas with chapters 54-64! Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -What do Thanatos and Eris have in common? -What does urine have to do with Hunt’s Dad? -What do you know of Ley Lines? -Whitney compiled a list of revelations; which was the most sho...

Hello fellow nerds! On this week’s Our Nerdiest Thing episode, we give you our queer book recs, Whitney gets fired up about the end of Bridgerton, and we convince you to read Manacled. We also discuss: -Release news -What we are reading, watching and loving -Our Nerdiest Thing of the week -Interview with Antoine Bandele at the (62:45) mark! Antoine Bandele is an amazon bestselling author in action...

Hello fellow nerds! This week we’re continuing our read along of Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas with chapters 45-53! Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -Did you have an awkward wedding night? Whitney shares some hilarious stories that she found online! - Did you know that modern birthing positions are highly influenced by King Louis...

Hello fellow nerds! On this week’s Our Nerdiest Thing episode, we discussed Regency Romance and our thoughts about this season of Bridgerton! We also discuss: -Release news -What we are reading, watching and loving -Our Nerdiest Thing of the week Listen in to our interview with Brindi Quinn (106:00), author of A Crown of Echoes and the Come True series! Brindi Quinn is a Minnesota-based author kno...

Hello fellow nerds! This week we’re continuing our read along of Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas with chapters 36-44! Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -Exactly who is Jesiba? Or WHAT is she? - Is SJM’s incorrect use of necromancy in this section foreshadowing? - What’s up with Tharion’s and Ithan’s guilt complex? Visit ournerdiestth...

Hello fellow nerds! On this week's Our Nerdiest Thing episode, we discussed The Idea of You - Book vs Movie! We also discuss: -Release news -What we are reading, watching and loving -Our Nerdiest Thing of the week -Stay tuned at the (60:10) mark for our interview with Allie Shante! Allie Shante was born and raised in Georgia, but now gets to move around with her military husband and her two fu...

Hello, fellow nerds! This week we completely nerded out with Elise Kova, author of A Trial of Sorcerers, Married to Magic, and the upcoming A Dawn with the Wolf Knight! Elise Kova is a USA Today bestselling author. She enjoys telling stories of fantasy worlds filled with magic and deep emotions. She lives in Florida and, when not writing, can be found playing video games, drawing, chatting with re...

Hello fellow nerds! This week we’re continuing our read along of Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas with chapters 24-35! Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -Exactly who is Enalius? Whitney breaks down his background from “A Court of Silver Flames” - Notice the similarities to Star Wars in this book? Is Bryce a Jedi? - Do Rhysand and Bryc...

Hello fellow nerds! On this week's Our Nerdiest Thing episode, we discussed our summer TBR!We also discuss:-Release news (visit instagram.com/ournerdiestthing for more info)-What we are reading, watching and loving-Our Nerdiest Thing of the week. Join us at the 50:30 mark for our interview with Sophie Kim! Sophie Kim has a penchant for writing stories that feature mythology, monsters, mystery, and...

Hello fellow nerds! This week we’re continuing our read along of Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas with chapters 16-23! Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: - What reveals and connections can be made from the tunnel monologues? It is a lot, so check out our graphic at instagram.com/ournerdiestthing -What do you know about cases of self am...

Hello fellow nerds! On this week's Our Nerdiest Thing episode, we discussed our fave books with epic adventures! We also discuss: -Release news -What we are reading, watching and loving -Our Nerdiest Thing of the week Show links: Outlander Ready Player One Divergent Looking For Alaska That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon Bound by Ravens Daughter of the Drowned Empire Aperture Alphaletes ser...

Hello fellow nerds! This week we’re continuing our read along of Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas with chapters 7-15! Listen in to this week's podcast episode where we discuss the following: -What do you know about hags and their lore? -The bonus chapter with Bryce, Azriel, and Nesta, which can be found in the Wal-Mart edition of CC3 (linked below) -Does telepathy exist IR...

Hello fellow nerds! On this episode, we discuss our fave romance tropes! On today's episode we also discuss: -Release news -What we are reading, watching and loving -Our Nerdiest Thing of the week. -Interview with Author Jessica Cage (54:20) More about Jessica Cage: Jessica Cage is an International Award Winning, and USA Today Best Selling Author. Born and raised in Chicago, IL, writing has always...

Hello fellow nerds! It's time to start our read along of Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas with the Prologue-Chapter 6! Listen in to this week's podcast episode where we discuss the following: -Did you know that some people are actually addicted to snake venom, just like those under the thumb of the venom queen? - Whitney breaks down the bonus chapter of Danika and...

Hello fellow nerds! On this episode, we discuss our favorite book female main characters over the age of 25! Why? Because we get a little miffed at the amount of 19 year old queens and virgin FMCs in the books we read! On today's episode we also discuss: -Release news -What we are reading, watching and loving -Our Nerdiest Thing of the week Show Links: Descended The Choice ELLE Kennedy Off Cam...