Episode 41—Book Club - Scythe & Sparrow: Is Barbara Smarter Than Fionn?
Hello, fellow nerds! We're continuing our book club episodes of Scythe and Sparrow, book three of the Ruinous Love Trilogy! The book chapters do not have numbers, so we will be listing chapter titles. This week, we read Sutures → Beast Mode. Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following:
-Did you know that rabies is super scary?
-Do you think Barbara is adorable or feral?
-Apparently, raccoons make for good stories. Whit shares an article with hilarious ones!
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Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we chat about our spring and summer book hopefuls.
Show links:
https://listverse.com/2018/04/24/10-funniest-events-involving-raccoons/
https://www.csiro.au/en/news/all/articles/2017/june/party-animals-wildlife-that-get-drunk-or-high
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/13848-rabies
Scythe and Sparrow Book Club Schedule:
April 17 - Sutures→Beast Mode
April 24 - Reduction→Reckless
May 1 - Descent→Hurdles
May 8 - Confection→Haunted
May 15 - Dark Corners→Battlegrounds
May 22 - Out of Time→Three of Swords
May 29 - Epilogue 1 Maps→ Epilogue 2 Blade of Rage
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Episode 39—Book Club - Scythe & Sparrow: Fisticuffs
Hello, fellow nerds! We're continuing our book club episodes of Scythe and Sparrow, book three of the Ruinous Love Trilogy! The book chapters do not have numbers, so we will be listing chapter titles. This week, we read Left Unsaid-Push to Shove. TW: we talk a LOT about corpses in this episode Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -What do you know about alternative burial methods? -What dumb things have unal!vers done to get caught? -What motivates a serial unal!ver?Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Ta-Da Motherfucker!” Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we chat about non-fiction reads we can get behind. Show links:
https://listverse.com/2020/11/05/top-10-stupid-mistakes-that-ended-a-serial-killers-career-2020/
https://www.charliehealth.com/post/the-link-between-stress-and-vomiting
5. https://uk.news.yahoo.com/red-eye-face-id-works-dead-213912688.html Scythe and Sparrow Book Club Schedule: April 10 - Left Unsaid→Push to Shove April 17 - Sutures→Beast Mode April 24 - Reduction→Reckless May 1 - Descent→Hurdles May 8 - Confection→Haunted May 15 - Dark Corners→Battlegrounds May 22 - Out of Time→Three of Swords May 29 - Epilogue 1 Maps→ Epilogue 2 Blade of Rage Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Subscribe to our YouTube studio feed! Link in bio. Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Have something nerdy to share? Message us!
Episode 37—Book Club - Scythe & Sparrow: Cocktail Skewers
Hello, fellow nerds!
We're back with our book club episodes of Scythe and Sparrow, book three of the Ruinous Love Trilogy! The book chapters do not have numbers, so we will be listing chapter titles. This week, we read Ace of Cups-Prairie Princess.
TW: domestic abuse, eyeball gore
Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following:
-How do you pronounce Scythe?
-What do you know about Sparrows?
-What tends to happen (unfortunately) to those who attack or fight back against their abusers?
-What are the most insane body modifications?
Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Killer Colada”
Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we chat about our fave read of 2025 (so far!)!
Show links:
https://www.thehotline.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=domestic_violence
https://www.cracked.com/article_16853_the-8-most-horrifying-body-modifications.html
Scythe and Sparrow Book Club Schedule:
April 3 - Ace of Cups→Prairie Princess
April 10 - Left Unsaid→Push to Shove
April 17 - Sutures→Beast Mode
April 24 - Reduction→Reckless
May 1 - Descent→Hurdles
May 8 - Confection→Haunted
May 15 - Dark Corners→Battlegrounds
May 22 - Out of Time→Three of Swords
May 29 - Epilogue 1 Maps→ Epilogue 2 Blade of Rage
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2024 Book Superlatives
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:
New read along schedule coming soon!
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Episode 26—Read-Along: Let’s Go Hammurabi!
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 Code of Hammurabi?
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Read Along Schedule: Be on the look out for our re-release of Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey - a perfect spicy holiday read!
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Episode 24—Read-Along: Tossed Salad
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 comfortable in their sexuality?
Visit ournerdiestthing. com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Six Ways to Sunday” Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from last Tuesday, where we chat about Crazy Book Boyfriends! Show links:
https://wondery.com/shows/dr-death/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Duntsch Read Along Schedule: December 5th: Ch 20-22 December 12th: Ch 23-Bonus Chapter Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Subscribe to our YouTube studio feed to hang out with us in person! Link in bio. Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Have something nerdy to share? Message us!
Episode 23—Read-Along: A K!nk is Born
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 themed cocktail recipe, named “D!ckmatized”
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Show links:
Read Along Schedule: November 28th: No Read Along December 5th: Ch 20-22 December 12th: Ch 23-Bonus Chapter
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Episode 21—Read-Along: Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?
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 week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Constantine” Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our Tuesday Our Nerdiest Thing episode, where we chat about the movie and comic, Constantine! Show links:
https://museumreplicas.com/the-spear-of-destiny?srsltid=AfmBOoq2_brYG4FL5tXdaEWKtTEjMLF3xNRAdtbEQQk7Am08onTu-VhT
https://www.goodcatholic.com/discover-st-longinus-and-the-spear-of-destiny/#:~:text=Longinus%20and%20the%20“Spear%20of,still%20remains%20shrouded%20in%20mystery.
https://www.si.edu/es/object/yt_2GyyYKAfXcs?TSPD_101_R0=083ccf6c57ab200055cd7ed625c64f39c92e65e10065bc969632f8f87ba6eb2fe4dd882e019de59608e6c0c6ef14300082de5a18d4dd3c40c7f51f7c4f1126dacc3ba6e7547520776a2ec27c98a8377c4d1bdc6970bd20352e341d38f1cf79cf Read Along Schedule: Leather and Lark November 21st: Ch 16-19 November 28th: No Read Along December 5th: Ch 20-22 December 12th: Ch 23-Bonus Chapter Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Subscribe to our YouTube studio feed to hang out with us in person! Link in bio. Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Have something nerdy to share? Message us!
Episode 19—Read-Along: Gold Star Trophies
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 Montaque have to do with symbolism in the book?
-What are the most unhinged IRL serial unaliver trophies?
-How do criminals distance themselves from their crimes with words/deceptive 911 calls?
- How can you use crafting as a catharsis?
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Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our Tuesday Our Nerdiest Thing episode, where we recommend our fave sports romance books!
Show links:
https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2016/10/14/monstrous-mementos-seven-creepy-serial-killer-trophies/1227805
Read Along Schedule: Leather and Lark November 14th: Ch 13-15 November 21st: Ch 16-19 November 28th: No Read Along December 5th: Ch 20-22 December 12th: Ch 23-Bonus Chapter
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Episode 17—Read-Along: Glitter Parade of Revenge
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 favorite revenge pranks?
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Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our Tuesday Our Nerdiest Thing episode, where we interview the AMAZING Raven Kennedy!
Show links:
Read Along Schedule:
Leather and Lark
November 7th: Ch 10-12
November 14th: Ch 13-15
November 21st: Ch 16-19
November 28th: No Read Along
December 5th: Ch 20-22
December 12th: Ch 23-Bonus Chapter
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Episode 16—Read-Along: Pizza, Beer, and Extra Calcium
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 lovers stories?
-What exactly does a crime scene cleaner do?
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Show links:
https://www.aftermath.com/content/becoming-a-crime-scene-cleaner-what-are-the-qualifications/
https://www.spauldingdecon.com/blog/all-about-crime-scene-cleaning
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-become-crime-scene-cleaner
Read Along Schedule:
Leather and Lark
October 31st: Ch 6-9
November 7th: Ch 10-12
November 14th: Ch 13-15
November 21st: Ch 16-19
November 28th: No Read Along
December 5th: Ch 20-22
December 12th: Ch 23-Bonus Chapter
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Episode 14—Read-Along: What’s Going On At Burger King?
Hello fellow nerds! This week, we continue our read along of The Ruinous Love Trilogy with Butcher & Blackbird, chapters 23-Epilogue!
TW: this episode has references to SA, r@pe, and body mutilation.
Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following:
-What careers can you have with a severed tallywacker?
-What do you know about revenge unalivers?
-What are the weirdest proposal stories you have heard?
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Show links:
1. Buzzfeed quiz
2. Weird Proposals
Read Along Schedule:
Leather and Lark starts next week!
October 24th: Prologue-Chapter 5
October 31st: Ch 6-9
November 7th: Ch 10-12
November 14th: Ch 13-15
November 21st: Ch 16-19
November 28th: No Read Along
December 5th: Ch 20-22
December 12th: Ch 23-Bonus Chapter
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Episode 12—Read-Along: SoCal Unalivers
Hello fellow nerds! This week, we continue our read along of The Ruinous Love Trilogy with Butcher & Blackbird, chapters 20-22!
Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following:
-Why are there so many Serial Killers in Southern California?
-Who is Mel Ignatow?
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Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our Tuesday Our Nerdiest Thing episode, where we discuss “The Lost Boys”!
Show links:
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Serial_killers_from_the_San_Francisco_Bay_Area
Butcher & Blackbird Read Along Schedule:
-October 10th: No Read Along
-October 17th: Ch 23-Epilogue/Bonus Chapter
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Episode 10—Read-Along: We’re Not Allowed To Have Gin Anymore
Hello fellow nerds! This week, we continue our read along of The Ruinous Love Trilogy with Butcher & Blackbird, chapters 16-19!
Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following:
-What are the benefits to reading romance?
-Do you know how to safely and pleasurably participate in an@l play?
-What has Rose experienced that she can sleep through screaming s3xcapades in the next room?
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Show links:
https://time.com/7006518/romance-novels-sexual-benefits-essay
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Butcher & Blackbird Read Along Schedule:
-October 3rd: Ch 20-22
-October 10th: No Read Along
-October 17th: Ch 23-Epilogue/Bonus Chapter
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Episode 8—Read-Along: The Incredible Mary Vincent
Hello fellow nerds!
This week, we continue our read along of The Ruinous Love Trilogy with Butcher & Blackbird, chapters 13-15!
Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -
Cartomancy and Tarot
- Survivor Mary Vincent
- The Funeral Practices of the Torajan People
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Not into this book? No problem! You can join us for Our Nerdiest Thing episode this Tuesday, where we are blind rating book boyfriends, plus all of our nerdiest things!
Show links:
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2019/09/29/764638760/photos-the-dead-live-with-their-loved-ones-on-this-indonesian-island
Butcher & Blackbird Read Along Schedule:
-September 26th: Ch 16-19
-October 3rd: Ch 20-22
-October 10th: Ch 23-Epilogue/Bonus Chapter
-October 17th: No Read Along
Episode 6—Read-Along: Butt Beef
Nerds - this week, we continue our read along of The Ruinous Love Trilogy with Butcher & Blackbird, chapters 10-12! Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following:
-What is Skullduggery?
-Who is Issei Sagawa?
-What are the craziest types of ice cream one can consume?
-What do you know about lobotomies and Rosemary Kennedy? Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Goddess of Chaos” Not into this book? No problem! You can join us for Our Nerdiest Thing episode this Tuesday, where we are discussing our Nerdy Fall Favorites, plus all of our nerdiest things! Show links:
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/awesome-8/article/weird-ice-cream
https://rollicecream.com/6-most-bizarre-ice-cream-flavors/
6. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/51703/12- strange-real-ice-cream-flavors Read Along Schedule: -September 12th: Ch 13-15 -September 19th: Ch 16-19 -September 26th: Ch 20-22 -October 3rd: Ch 23-Bonus Chapter -Leather and Lark schedule coming soon! Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Subscribe to our YouTube studio feed to hang out with us in person! Link in bio. Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Have something nerdy to share? Message us!
Episode 4—Read-Along: Seeing Red
Nerds - this week, we continue our read along of The Ruinous Love Trilogy with Butcher & Blackbird, chapters 6-9! Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -Who is Richard Ramirez? And how does this relate to organized and unorganized serial unaliving?-What does it mean to “see red”?-Is hanging from the front of a vehicle actually something you can do while a car is careening wildly? Deb deep dives into the craziest stunts that have been completed. Visit ournerdiestthing.com for this week's themed cocktail recipe, named “Karma for Creeps” Not into this book? No problem! You can join us for Our Nerdiest Thing episode this Tuesday, where we are discussing It Ends with Us, book vs. movie, plus all of our nerdiest things! Show links: Seeing red articlehttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201806/organized-versus-disorganized-serial-predatorshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_Stalker:_The_Hunt_For_a_Serial_Killerhttps://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/crazy-movie-stunts/ Read Along Schedule:-August 29th: Ch 6-9-September 5th: Ch 10-12-September 12th: Ch 13-15-September 19th: Ch 16-19-September 26th: Ch 20-22-October 3rd: Ch 23-Bonus Chapter-Leather and Lark schedule coming soon! Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Subscribe to our YouTube studio feed to hang out with us in person! Link in bio. Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Have something nerdy to share? Message us! #ournerdiestthing #butcherandblackbird #brynneweaver #richardramireznightstalker #idomyownstunts #seeingred #bookpodcast #readalong
Episode 2—Read-Along: Big Glass of Buttermilk
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 monikers to serial unalivers, and they aren’t as cool as the nickname Blackbird, trust us.
-Have you heard of any real life vigilantes? Some are sweet, and others, well, are definitely not. Visit Ournerdiestthing.com for this week’s themed cocktail, named “The Blackbird”.
Show links:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201909/understanding-what-drives-serial-killers
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/murderous-mementos-the-trophies-of-famous-serial-killers/ss-AA1lRIXj#:~:text=In%20the%20context%20of%20a,is%20proof%20of%20their%20skill.
https://www.toptenz.net/10-notorious-cases-of-vigilantism.php
https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/scariest-creepiest-weirdest-serial-killer-nicknames
https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/the-dumbest-serial-killer-nicknames-714a4e0d00cf
Reminder- if you aren’t interested in this specific read along, you can still join us for our Tuesday Our Nerdiest Thing episodes. This week, we chatted about the Dramione fanfic, Manacled.
Read Along Schedule:
-August 27th: Ch 6-9
-September 3rd: Ch 10-12
-September 10th: Ch 13-15
-September 17th: Ch 16-19
-September 24th: Ch 20-22
-October 1st: Ch 23-Bonus Chapter
-Leather and Lark schedule coming soon! Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness!
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This podcast episode will be spoiler heavy.