Episode 9: The Hand Job

Hello, fellow nerds! Welcome to episode 9 of season 2 of Our Nerdiest Thing!

This week we’re reading chapters 17-19 of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout, and discussing the conspiracy theory of the Ascended presented by the descenters and what theories in the real world have actually turned out to be true. We also hear Atlantia's battle cry, "From Blood & Ash, We Will Rise" for the first time, and have some fun discussing other battle cries in popular culture. Read these chapters and then join us to hear this and all of our nerdiest things! Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "I Need Better Shoesl". It can be found here! Get 20% off at ⁠makeandmuddle.com ⁠by using the code OURNERDIESTDISCOUNT at checkout.

Fave Quote from the Episode: “If you had called it a bundle of nerves we would have kicked you off the podcast" - Deb

Show Links:

• Check out the Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure for tons of 80's goodness

  1. Listen to "Yellow" by Coldplay 

  2. Read the Hawke POV chapter here

  3. Speaking of the 80's, check out the Karate Kid movie 

  4. If you don't understand the reference "O'Doyal rules!", you need to watch "Billy Madison" 

  5. Here is the "Pride and Prejudice" movie we discuss

  6. Watch the "Friends" episode with the Hand Twin

  7. Check out "The Greatest Showman" 

  8. We spoke about Henrietta Lacks, who had her cervical cells stolen and used for research

  Come see us at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Imaginarium Book Festival⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on May 20-21 in DC! We will be moderating the panels and have a table on Saturday with bookish merch!

Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.

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This podcast is spoiler heavy across the "From Blood and Ash" and “Flesh & Fire” series, both written by @jennifer_l_armentrout .

Thanks for listening!