Our Nerdiest Thing

Hello, fellow nerds! On this week's podcast episode, we’re discussing chapters 2-3 AND the bonus Hawke POV chapter of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout !  In these chapters, Poppy meets Hawke, a guard from the rise who she has covertly watched train several times. Poppy isn’t the only one intrigued though… We’ll also chat about beauty standards, women on the hoods of cars in th...

It's season premiere time, fellow nerds! Our first episode of season two, titled “Cards with Guards” begins our read-a-long of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout ! We’re starting just with chapter 1, but a lot happens when Poppy sneaks into the Red Pearl for a little fun. We are so excited to share this book with you! Did you notice our new theme song?  Thanks so much to Taylor...

Hey nerds!  We are so excited to host a bonus episode of ONT about the book "The King of Battle & Blood" by Scarlett St. Clair!  This was one of our favorite books of 2022 and in this episode we discuss reincarnation, the mythical story of Tristan & Isolde, sex in vampirism, and of course all of the nerdiest things we love about this series. Drink up this week's "Our Nerdiest Coc...

It's time for season 2, nerds!   This season we will be hosting a read-a-long of "From Blood and Ash" by @jennifer_l_armentrout . We’re starting just with Chapter 1, but it’s a chapter that gets right down to it with mystery and intrigue at the "Red Pearl" and ends with Poppy meeting Hawke for the first time.  You know, shirtless.  Season 2 drops on March 7th, so grab a copy of the...

Nerds!  It's time for the season one finale of Our Nerdiest Thing!  We have had so much fun reading “A Court of Thorns & Roses” by @therealsjmaas with all of you! To finish up this season, we're discussing chapters 44-46 of the book. A lot happens under the mountain in these final pages, and we chat in depth about who the “Beast” and who “Gaston” actually are in this retelling. To fi...

Hey Nerds!  We sat down with author Elle Mitchell this week to talk about her new book, "Broken Reverie".  Listen in to learn about Elle's amazing morally gray characters, what her favorite fandom is, and why it is so important to rate indie authors on Amazon.  We also do a lighting round game called "Nerdy & Dirty" and chat more about Elle's new book that will be released this...

Welcome to episode 17, Nerds!  This week, we are discussing chapters 41-43 of “A Court of Thorns & Roses” by @therealsjmaas.  This episode takes place under the mountain where Tamlin is trying to get busy with Feyre instead of helping her escape. Really, Tamlin?  We’ll also be discussing the power of music and ponder if Amarantha was suffering from prolonged grief disorder. Deb...

Hey, nerds! In this episode, we are discussing chapters 39-40 from “A Court of Thorns & Roses” by @therealsjmaas . Since no one had the foresight to teach Feyre to read, she finds Lucien and herself in mortal peril as she tries to complete the second trial. We also chat Feyre’s third trial and how it compares to Psyche’s trials in Greek mythology, what drinking profusely does to your brain, an...

Hi, nerds!  For episode 15 and read-along of “A Court of Thorns & Roses” by @therealsjmaas , Whitney, Mindy and Deb discuss chapters 36-38!  This section of the book is all about the Wyrm trial (terrifying BTW), which is very similar to those of the Roman gladiators. To lighten things up, Mindy tells us what urbandictionary.com has to say about Rhysand. It’s laugh out loud funny and...

Episode 14 is here, nerds! This week, Whitney, Mindy and Deb discuss chapters 33, 34 & 35 of “A Court of Thorns & Roses” by @ therealsjmaas .  In these chapters, Feyre finally makes it under the mountain where she meets the blight, Amarantha! Unfortunately, Feyre also learns about Clare Beddor’s fate, and it is not pretty. Join us while we compare Psyche & Cupid’s trials to Feyre’...

It's time for episode 13, nerds! This week, Whitney, Mindy and Deb discuss chapters 31 & 32 of “A Court of Thorns & Roses” by @therealsjmaas .   This episode dives a little deeper into understanding Nesta's point of view (let's at least try, people!).  And have you ever wondered how evil people are able to come into power? Listen in to learn how many parallels there are between H...

Happy new year, Nerds! In the theme of “new year, new you”, this week's podcast episode and read along of “A Court of Thorns & Roses” by @therealsjmaas (chapters 28-30) is all about Feyre returning home from the Spring Court. Whitney, Mindy and Deb discuss, at length, Nesta’s trauma around Tamlin's glamour not working on her. Nesta suffers through watching her sister get abducted by a beast, a...

Nerds, join Whitney, Mindy & Deb for this week's read along of of “A Court of Thorns & Roses” by @therealsjmaas with chapters 25-27.  Listen in to episode 11 where they ask: are fae fiddlers sexy?  They also discuss the lore behind urisks & will o’ the wisps, and dive deeper into what Rhysand was doing behind the scenes during this time in the book. Drink up this week's "Our...

It's time for a holiday bonus episode, nerds!  Whitney, Mindy and Deb watched Season 3, Episode 8 of the television show "Supernatural" and discuss "A Very Supernatural Christmas" .  Learn all about the traditions of St. Nicolas and his evil twin brother, the Krampus, the herb Wintersweet and what Santa’s kink is, according to this episode anyway.  Whitney, Mindy and Deb also share...

Welcome to episode 10, nerds!  Mix up a cocktail and listen in as Whitney, Mindy and Deb discuss chapters 22-24 of "A Court of Thorns and Roses" and break down all of their favorite bookish tropes in relation to 80's and 90's rom com movies!  They’ll then discuss the “She’s All That” effect and the “boys will be boys” behavior of Lucien and Tamlin, as well as the fact that Feyre legit fa...

In episode 9, Whitney, Mindy and Debra continue their read along of "A Court of Thorns and Roses" with chapters 20-21, discussing the VERY fae nature of Calanmai, solstice celebrations that are still celebrated today, and Deb makes Whitney feel very uncomfortable about underwear. Oh, and remember that time Tamlin completes the rite and then bites Feyre? We talk all about that too. TRIGGER WARNING:...

Thanks for joining us for episode 8, nerds!  Whitney, Mindy and Debra continue their read along of "A Court of Thorns and Roses" with chapters 18-19.  Listen in to find out more about fae fiddlers (it’s actually a thing and quite interesting) and how we think Feyre might be acting like a brat. Also, do you think the fae males wear underwear? Follow ONT at instagram.com/ournerdiestthin g....

It's a holiday week in America, but instead of skipping an episode, Whitney, Deb and Mindy read "A Light in the Flame" by Jennifer Armentrout and recorded a very special bonus episode!  Join in on the conversation as they share their review of the book, their favorite and least favorite twists (spoiler alert, they effing hate Veses) and some nerdy deep dives into the lore behind Gods, prophes...

It's time for episode 7, nerds!  Whitney, Mindy and Debra continue their read along of "A Court of Thorns and Roses" with chapters 15-17.  Listen in to hear about a few of Tamlin’s redeeming qualities (yes, we still like him right now) play our Glamour/Mandela Effect game, and to find out what’s up with the cookie in Mindy’s bra! Follow ONT at instagram.com/ournerdiestthin g.  Have...

Guess what, nerds?  It's time for episode 6!  Whitney, Mindy and Debra continue their read along of "A Court of Thorns and Roses" with chapters 13 and 14.  We have a lot to say in this episode about Tamlin, Prythian’s top social weirdo, as well as the Tea Spiller himself, the Suriel. Then, we drop a mind blowing theory that will have you questioning everything you know about these b...

Fellow nerds, it's time for episode 5!  Whitney and Debra continue their read along of "A Court of Thorns and Roses" with chapters 11 and 12.  This week our discussion ranges from the growing feelings of Feyre and Tamlin, to the lore of the Puca, to which animals like to get stoned.  Join us for all of this and our nerdiest things of the week.  And don't worry, Mindy will...

Welcome fellow nerds!  It's time for episode 4!  This week, Whitney, Mindy and Debra continue their read along of "A Court of Thorns and Roses" with chapters 8-10.  Listen in as we chat about foreshadowing, the fear of the unknown, and what's the difference between high and lesser fae anyway?   Join us for all of this and our nerdiest things of the week. Follow ONT at inst...

In Episode three, Whitney, Mindy and Debra continue their read along of "A Court of Thorns and Roses" with chapters 5, 6 and 7.  This week, they compare Tamlin and Rhysand, discuss Lucien's character and the symbolism of use of masks in the Spring Court.  Oh, and Tamlin wants Feyre to eat, but at least he doesnt want her to throw up!  Join us for all of this and our nerdiest things of the week. Fo...

In this bonus episode, Whitney, Mindy and Deb share their thoughts, reactions, and very long list of questions after watching "The Winchesters" pilot, a prequel to "Supernatural".  Hear more about our love of cons, what we think of John and Mary, and Whitney's love of cheap wine.  Join us for all of this and our nerdiest thing. Follow ONT at instagram.com/ournerdiestthing.  Have som...

In Episode two, Whitney, Mindy and Debra continue their read along of "A Court of Thorns and Roses" with chapters 3 and 4.  Listen in to hear discussions around the lore of wolven and lycanthropes, the cultish tendencies of The Children of the Blessed and holy crap, a beast like creature shows up at Feyre's door!  Thank goodness Feyre had just spoken with a mercenary about how to kill fa...