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Nerdette

Nerdette is a weekly interview show that helps you unwind with fun conversations, inspiring ideas, and delightful recommendations. And join us every month for the Nerdette Book Club!

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Burden or delight: Spider-swallowing edition

Burden or delight: Spider-swallowing edition

This week, Dylan Marron, host of the podcast The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks, and Jo Firestone, comedian and host of the... Read more

11 Aug 2023

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Justice for night owls

Justice for night owls

This week, Daily Fail hosts Maura Currie and Kristen Meinzer join us to unwind from a particularly steamy week! We swap ... Read more

4 Aug 2023

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Nerdette Book Club: ‘Loot,’ discussed!

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Please stop throwing cheese on stage

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Nerdette Book Club: Tania James on ‘Loot’

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