Nerdy Ernie

Bros Book Club

Arts EN ↓ 16 episodes

Just a couple of bros talkin’ books. Hosted by Nerdy Ernie and Ryan ”All” Capps, with the occasional appearance from George (Ernie’s attention-loving golden retriever). On this podcast, the bros will nerd out over their favorite authors, ranging from literary giants like Gene Wolfe, Ursula K. Le Guin, or Jorge Luis Borges; to contemporary, can't-miss bestsellers like Rebecca Roanhorse, Fonda Lee, or Pierce Brown. If you've sensed a pattern, you're probably spot on: we like our science fiction, and we love our epic fantasy. No genre is off-limits however, and you might find a Cormac McCarthy he...

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Apr 30, 2024

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Episodes

016: Good Old Neon by David Foster Wallace 30.04.2024

The bros discuss Good Old Neon , the brilliant short story written by David Foster Wallace.

015: Dune Part 2 01.04.2024

With Dune Part 2 out, the bros return to the world of Arrakis and finish their discussion on Frank Herbert's Dune, as well as its now complete adaptation from Denis Villeneuve. If you missed our first episode on Dune, check out our first discussion where we'll cover more of the book, as well as the Villeneuve's Dune Part 1. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0OG9pkjUuutlZ59H4FBla0?si=rZo...

014: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides 15.02.2024

The bros (along with our first Honorary Bro) discuss The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s act of violence against her husband—and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive. Alicia Berenson’s life is seemingly perfect. A famous painter married to an in-demand fashion photographer, she lives in a grand house with big...

013: The Road by Cormac McCarthy 31.01.2024

The bros discuss Cormac McCarthy's Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Road.

012: Forlesen by Gene Wolfe 12.12.2023

The bros discuss the short story Forlesen by Gene Wolfe, and contemplate the absurdity of corporate America.

011: Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy 30.09.2023

The Bros Meridian episode is here. The bros sit down with Nerdy Ernie to discuss Cormac McCarthy's masterpiece, Blood Meridian; or, The Evening Redness in the West

010: Jorge Luis Borges, Part 5: Pierre Menard, Author of the Quixote; The Approach to Al-Mu'tasim; Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius 29.08.2023

The bros discuss three Jorge Luis Borges short stories:  Pierre Menard, Author of the Quixote The Approach to Al-Mu'tasim Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius

009: Jorge Luis Borges, Part 4: The Circular Ruins; The Lottery in Babylon 26.05.2023

This is Fourges! Our 4th episode on the great Jorge Luis Borges. Ryan and Ernie discuss two more short stories from the master: The Circular Ruins and The Lottery in Babylon.  The Circular Ruins - 1:19 The Lottery in Babylon - 39:20 Follow us on Twitter  @nerdy3rnie @RyanConCapps

008: Jorge Luis Borges, Part 3: The Garden of Forking Paths; A Survey of the Works of Herbert Quain 10.04.2023

The bros continue their Borges education with two more short stories written by the grandmaster: The Garden of Forking Paths; and A Survey of the Works of Herbert Quain

007: Dune by Frank Herbert 24.02.2023

The bros of BBC talk Dune by Frank Herbert; the novel, the movie, and the series as a whole.  NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE directed by Denis Villeneuve, starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, David Dastmalchian, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Chang Chen, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem...

006: Jorge Luis Borges, Part 2: Funes, His Memorious; The Shape of the Sword 24.01.2023

Ryan All Capps and Nerdy Ernie discuss two Jorge Luis Borges short stories: Funes, His Memorious and The Shape of the Sword.  This episode is also dedicated to Coach Buddy Capps. If you'd like to make a donation in his name, please visit the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at https://www.fca.org/donate

005: Red Rising by Pierce Brown 15.12.2022

Nerdy Ernie and the Bros discuss Red Rising, the first book in the Red Rising series written by Pierce Brown.

004: The Library of Babel by Jorge Luis Borges 18.10.2022

Ryan and Ernie begin the Posh Reading series of the podcast with Jorge Luis Borges. They discuss the concept of infinity, the spectrum of reading "popcorn entertainment" novels versus dense literary works and why more bros should read on both ends of the spectrum, as well as the meaning of life. In other words, they discuss Borges.

003: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms by George RR Martin 13.10.2022

Nerdy Ernie sits down with a panel of bros to discuss George RR Martin's collection of prequel novellas, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, set around 100 years before the events of A Game of Thrones.

002: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 28.09.2022

The Bros discuss Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Unfortunately there are no George cameos in this one.    Non-spoilers: 0:30 Spoilers: 14:10

001: Leviathan Wakes by James SA Corey (The Expanse, Book 1) 04.08.2022

Ryan "All" Capps and I discuss Book 1 in the Expanse Series, Leviathan Wakes, by James SA Corey. This is a spoiler-free and spoiler-filled review. Spoilers - 46:30 George Sightings - 1:03:37 , 1:10:33 , 1:25:08

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