Our Nerdiest Thing

Hello, fellow nerds! We're excited to share our interview with Jennifer Williams, author of Worth the Risk, Forever Sunshine, and more! Jennifer was born and raised in Ohio, but currently calls Colorado home. A lifelong lover of romance books, Jen felt pulled to write stories with older characters, because "old farts" deserve love too. Jen prides herself on delivering realistic chara...

Hello, Fellow Nerds! This week, we’re discussing the show The Fall of the House of Usher and reading the corresponding Edgar Allan Poe work. Join us by watching episode 6 and reading The Gold-Bug. Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -What’s being discussed each time Roderick sees one of the ghosts? -How does the show compare to the story? -What nutso things hav...

Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we sat down with the brilliant Trisha Wolfe, author of The Hollows Row Series, Born Darkly, Marrow, and more! Trisha Wolfe is a USA Today bestselling dark academia romance and psychological thriller author. From an early age, Trisha dreamed up imaginary worlds and characters and was accused of talking to herself. Today, she lives in South Carolina with her family an...

Hello, Fellow Nerds! This week, we’re discussing the show The Fall of the House of Usher and reading the corresponding Edgar Allan Poe work. Join us by watching episode 5 and reading The Tell Tale Heart. Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -Did you know that true stories inspired Edgar Allan Poe’s work? -What real life criminals have escaped justice? -Do you kn...

Hello, fellow nerds! We're thrilled to welcome Ria Wilde back to the podcast to chat about her new release, River! Ria Wilde is an international bestselling author of dark, steamy & suspenseful romance. She currently resides in the UK where getting lost in her books, and plotting the next best way to break some hearts is a daily occurrence. A lover of all things steamy and sinful, she also...

Hello, Fellow Nerds! This week, we discussing the show The Fall of the House of Usher and reading the corresponding Edgar Allan Poe work. Join us by watching episode 4 and reading The Black Cat. Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -What is your favorite work of fiction with an unreliable narrator? -What does the name Napoleon (Leo) have to do with Poe’s short s...

Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with friend of the podcast Jenni Bara, author of Wild Pitch, Finding Out, More Than a Hero, and more! Jenni Bara is an indie romance writer with a lifelong passion for telling stories. Even as a young child, she would craft tales with her endless imagination; she's improved her skills since the days of scaring younger cousins with ghost stories, but h...

Hello, Fellow Nerds and welcome back to season 5! This week, we discussing the show The Fall of the House of Usher and reading the corresponding Edgar Allan Poe work. Join us by watching episode 3 and reading The Murders in the Rue Morgue! Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -What do you know about the cold cases of Kathy Netherland, Jason Ellis and Crystal Rog...

Hello, Fellow Nerds and welcome back to season 5! This week, we discussing the show The Fall of the House of Usher and reading the corresponding Edgar Allan Poe work. Join us by watching episode 2 and reading The Masque of the Red Death! Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -What are the craziest experiences money can buy? -What do you know about the symbolism o...

Hello, Fellow Nerds and welcome back to season 5! For the next 8 weeks, we will be discussing the show The Fall of the House of Usher and reading the corresponding Edgar Allan Poe work. Join us by watching episode 1 and reading The Raven! Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -Do you know how Edgar Allan Poe’s obituary reads? -Did you know that people have woken...

Hello fellow nerds! On today's episode, we are sharing all of our favorites from 2024! Join us as we discuss the following: -Our fave reads -The books that surprised us the most -The most underrated authors we read this year Show links: Without the Moon Act One When the Rain Falls Ellory Douglas books The Pieces We Try To Forget Priest book Timelessly Ours House of Flame and Shadow Born of Blood a...

Hello, fellow nerds! We are finishing up our holiday rewind with chapters 17-33 of  @tessabaileyisanauthor  book, "Wreck the Halls"! This week, we're discussing these chapters, celebrity paternity scandals and imposter syndrome. Visit ournerdiestthing.com to find Our Nerdiest Cocktail, named "Christmas Eve Kiss". Show links: What is New York Instagram  https://www.choosingtherapy.com/imposter-synd...

Hello fellow nerds! Today, we are re-releasing season 3, episode 13 of Tessa Bailey's Wreck the Halls! In this episode, we have a special guest host, Brian, from the @rocknrollbedtimestories podcast and he’ll be discussing the top three most ridiculous band breakups of all time. Then, we’ll chat more about Fleetwood Mac and how nostalgia can be bad for your mental health. Drink up "Our Nerdiest Co...

Nerds - it's time for our final read along episode for Leather and Lark, book two in the Ruinous Love Trilogy! Join us by reading chapters 23-Bonus Chapter. Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -What does blimmin mean in Irish Slang? -What do you know about industrial batch ovens? -Where does an “eye for an eye” come from? And what does that have to do with the...

Hello fellow nerds! Join us for today's episode as we discuss the following: -Do you prefer cozy or baby making books on snowy days? -What’s your snowy day book recommendation? -Need a recommendation to make you feel like you aren’t isolated in the cold weather?  Mindy gives us her recs! James Setter is the author of the queer young adult romance novels Darkhearts and The Ghost of Us, as well as t...

Hello fellow nerds! This week, we are continuing our read along of Leather and Lark, book two in the Ruinous Love Trilogy! Join us by reading chapters 20-22. Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -Who is Doctor D3ath? -What do you know of Corenza Townsend? -How are biometrics used and how can they be controversial? -Is butt stuff liberating women to be comfortabl...

Hello fellow nerds! This week, we are continuing our read along of Leather and Lark, book two in the Ruinous Love Trilogy! Join us by reading chapters 16-19. Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -What is your favorite Irish slang? -What is the psychology behind doing the deed in public? -Are there benefits of choking during sexy times? Swipe for this week’s them...

Hello fellow nerds! Join us for today's episode as we discuss the following: -What are the most psycho scenes from book boyfriends? -What are your favorite panty dropper book boy/girl friend moves? -What are your unique special talents? Release news: A Better Engagement Ellory Douglas Nov 25 (Whit) When the Rain Falls Rea Riley Nov 15 (Whit) The Songbird & the Heart of Stone by Carissa Broadbe...

Hello fellow nerds! This week, we are continuing our read along of Leather and Lark, book two in the Ruinous Love Trilogy! Join us by reading chapters 13-15. Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -Have you ever been dickmatized? -Have you heard of the Gary Plauche revenge k!ll!ing? -What do you know about the Spear of Destiny in religious lore? Swipe for this wee...

Hello fellow nerds! Join us for today's episode as we discuss the following:-All our favorite parts of the Constantine movie -How does Constantine the movie differ from the comic? -Does Gavin Rossdale cut it as a demon? -What we are reading, watching and loving Release news: Is She Really Going Out With Him? By Sophie Cousens - November 19 My Favorite Holidate by Lauren Blakely Nov 12 The Penalty...

Hello fellow nerds! This week, we are continuing our read along of Leather and Lark, book two in the Ruinous Love Trilogy! Join us by reading chapters 10-12. Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: - What do the names Covachi and Montague have to do with symbolism in the book? -What are the most unhinged IRL serial unaliver trophies? -How do criminals distance them...

Hello fellow nerds! Join us for today's episode as we discuss the following: -Our favorite sports balls books -Books & Bourbon Spooky Soiree -Winning a chili cook off and at the art of small talk -What we are reading, watching and loving Tune in at the (52:00) mark for our interview with Ellory Douglas, , author of the Bluebird Sky series, including A Lucky Shot! Ellory Douglas writes swoo...

Hello fellow nerds! This week, we are continuing our read along of Leather and Lark, book 2 in the Ruinous Love Trilogy! Join us by reading chapters 6-9. Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -What do Craic, Meadowlark, and Leviathan mean in relation to this book? -What do 9 years & 9 months and Helen Keller have to do with a dog named Hachiko? -What are your...

Hello, fellow nerds! We had the BEST time chatting with Raven Kennedy, author of The Heart Hassle and The Plated Prisoner series, which includes her new release, Goldfinch!   Raven Kennedy is an International Bestselling Author who writes in a range of genres, including fantasy, paranormal, contemporary, dark romance, and romcoms. ​Whether she makes you laugh or cry, she loves creating worlds and...

Hello fellow nerds/orb weavers! It's time to start Leather & Lark from The Ruinous Love Trilogy with the Prologue through chapter 5! If you love pizza and beer, you are in for a treat with these chapters. Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -How does the Leather and Lark timeline match up with Butcher and Blackbird? -Do you know any real life enemies to lov...