Hello, fellow nerds! It’s time for episode 14 of our read-a-long of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout ! We only have 5 episodes left of this season, so be on the lookout for some fun season 3 announcements soon!

This week we’re reading chapters 28-30 and discussing how walls are used as symbolism in pop culture while Whitney takes us on a deep dive into works like “A Handmaid’s Tale” & “The Office”. But don’t worry, spicy chapters call for spicy deep dives, and we didn’t want to miss an opportunity to educate you on the benefits of orgasms in this episode. Let’s go ahead and say that 1 a day may indeed keep the doctor away! Tastes better than an apple and is more fun too!

Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "Bitter Blood". It can be found at ournerdiesthing.com

Fave episode quote: “We are too immature for this deep dive” - Whitney

Show Links:

Check out an example of the 7th Heaven Recaps from TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRwxsh5P/

Deb loves the Outlander one horse trope

Dawson’s Creek

Listen to the My Skeptical Sister Podcast

Read Pucking Around by @Emilyrath

Use of walls in literature:

Cask of Amontillado

The Tell-Tale Heart

The Handmaid’s Tale

The Bible

The Office

Office Ladies Podcast

ACOTAR books

Judy Blumes “Forever”

Sweet Valley High

This is the sour fizzy candy Mindy couldn't remember the name of: https://zotzpower.com/

Read our book club pick “Broken Bonds” by J. Bree

Check out this 5 star read by Carissa Broadbent - “Slaying the Vampire Conquerer”

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 .

Hello fellow nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author J.L. Vampa, who was so much fun and we got to spend some time with at Imaginarium Book Festival! (we cried into our breakfast when she wasn't there on day two!)

Background on J.L.:

J.L. Vampa’s dark and whimsical mind creates stories about evil queens, witches, and interracial couples. She is the author of the Sisters Solstice series, and the books "Stolen Magick" and "The Queen’s Keeper." J.L. rules the Vampa chateau with her producer/musician husband where they raise two tiny humans. She loves mountains, misty rain, books, tacos, French pastries, endless cups of coffee, and her Siamese familiar named Manon. She believes a woman doesn't need a knight—she needs a sword—that kindness is essential, family is the greatest currency, and every human wields a unique magic she wants to know more about.

Listen in as we find out more about J.L. , her “Sisters Solstice” series, what she's currently reading, and her fave fandoms. And be sure to follow J.L. at @jlvampa

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Hello, fellow nerds! It’s time for episode 13 of our read-a-long of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout !

This week we’re reading chapters 26-27 and discussing colors and symbolism, primarily in the character’s eyes and when it comes to mourning. Whitney also explores more of Vikter’s character and what we know about him from “The War of Two Queens” and the “Flesh & Fire” series.

Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "Bring Out Your Dead". It can be found at instagram.com/ournerdiestthing.

Be on the lookout for our Season 3 announcement in June! A new format is coming with MORE books each season!

Show Links:

Watch the show “Veronica Mars”

Check out the rad cross Stitch pattern that Mindy is making from Fan Girl Stitches on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/724240744/love-veronica-mars-unofficial-cross?click_key=a67b7d5995c698baf44d211d6144d5eb4e894259%3A724240744&click_sum=073d52e9&ga_search_query=veronica&ref=shop_items_search_1

The Impossible https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1649419/

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 .

Hello, fellow nerds! It’s time for episode 12 of our read-a-long of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout !

This week we’re reading chapters 24-25 and discussing Hawke & Poppy’s super awesome make out session and the symbolism of the willow tree.

Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "I Don't Even Know How to Ride a Horse". It can be found in yesterday’s post.

Fave Quote from the Episode: “Uh, Casteel doesn't call anyone ma'am...and he doesn't talk like a cowboy either” -Deb and Mindy

Show Links:

Deb wants to know - Is Hawke a Psychopath? Whitney says no. See the infographic here.

You must read Amber Paige - Symbol of Hope - which releases today!

Have you seen the Elvis episode of “The New Girl”?

Be sure to visit the Probably Smut Instagram page

Listen to Taylor Ash’s “Wolf and the Wood” and “Calanmai”

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 .

Hello fellow nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author Kate Gateley, with whom we will be with at Imaginarium Book Festival this weekend!

Background on Kate:

With a B.A. in Linguistics and a B.Sc. in Physiology from the Univ. of Saskatchewan, Kate Gateley has always been fascinated by history, Celtic Ideology, ancestral memory & generational wounding, and the “Divine Feminine,” and those personal studies continue to influence every aspect of her life. When Kate published her first book, Tides of the Sovereign, she knew that it was only the beginning of a story she has always wanted to write—one with heart and meaning that was actually worth sharing. In December 2022, the book was announced as the winning title in the Fantasy/Sci-Fi category of the Canadian Book Club Awards. Continuing now in Book Two, Mantle of the World Ruler, and beyond into the next volume still to come, that story has grown far beyond what she could ever have imagined … into something that she dearly hopes can one day find—and deserve—a cherished spot among those volumes of both contemporary fantasy and historical romance that so inspired her growing up. Kate currently lives on a small farm on beautiful Vancouver Island, with her amazing husband, two incredible sons, an adorable dog, several barn cats who don’t earn their keep, and some decidedly ungrateful chickens…all of whom are very dearly loved.

Listen in as we find out more about Kate, her “Lost Wells Trilogy”, what she's currently reading, and her fave fandoms. And be sure to follow Kate at @kategateleyauthor⁠

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Hello, fellow nerds! It’s time for episode 11 of our read-a-long of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout !

This week we’re reading chapters 22-23 of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout, and In Tuesday's podcast episode, we'll be discussing the correlation between, taste, scent and arousal. Seriously…who else swoons over book boyfriend smells? Also, Whitney continues to nerd out over teasers of the upcoming Cas POV book, “A Soul of Ash & Blood”.

Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "Great Rite This Way". It can be found in yesterday’s post.

Fave Quote from the Episode: “Touch my olfactory bulbs"

Show Links:

Follow our favorite Jasper (from Twilight) cosplayer- Yasmine Sahid - https://instagram.com/yasmine_sahid?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Follow Stina Nielsen (SO sorry we mispronounced it!), the FBAA narrator - stinanielson.actor

Here is the urban dictionary article re: blue labia, in case you’re interested - https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Blue%20Labia

We love Dominque Wesson’s illustration of Vikter, found here via the Reading Portal- https://www.instagram.com/p/CnU7BusPY2M/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Come see us at Imaginarium Book Festival this weekend, 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 .

Hello fellow nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author Hillary Raymer, with whom we had a blast chatting about Disney and all things fantasy/romance!

Background on Hillary:

Hillary Raymer is the author of fantasy romance books steeped in lush worlds filled with magic. She's always enjoyed books that swept her away to far off places and fell in love with writing at a young age. She lives in Virginia with her husband and two daughters. When not writing, she can be found reading, singing Disney karaoke, or attempting any number of ridiculous Pinterest crafts.

Listen in as we find out more about Hillary, her current book "Realm of Dreams" as well as her September release “Realm of Nightmares”, what she's currently reading, and her fave fandoms. And be sure to follow Hillary at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @hillaryraymer

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Hello, fellow nerds! It’s time for episode 10 of our read-a-long of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout !

This week we’re reading chapters 20-21 and discussing the “Wanking Man” from Pompeii, pseudohistory and Reinfeld’s Syndrome.

Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "Miss Willa’s School for Wayward Girls". It can be found in yesterday’s post.

Fave Quote from the Episode: “I’m gonna stick it to you, but not in the fun way"

Show Links:

1. The Wanking Man - https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.buzzfeednews.com/amphtml/craigsilverman/this-viral-pompeii-masturbator-photo-is-a-lie

2. Check out JR Ward at jrward.com

3. Watch the Bookish Fashion show reel we chat about at https://www.instagram.com/reel/CreYQRrg9fP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

4. Join Helena Hunting’s Beaver Den Facebook group at https://facebook.com/groups/HelenaHuntingBeaverDen/

5. Listen to Jukebox the Ghost at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO0nSRFF?si=33zucVHvRiSe_uj3uqHP-g 6. Watch the Weed Gummy SNL skit at https://youtu.be/c5dQpHfbbrk

Come see us at 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.

Have something nerdy to share? DM us!

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

Hello fellow nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author Amanda Auler, who was so fun to talk to! Hilarious and sweet, and she roasts her own coffee!

Background on Amanda: A mother by day and writer by spare moment, Amanda Auler is getting used to calling herself a Young Adult fantasy fiction author. At twenty-one she made a goal to be published by thirty and her debut novel, Daughter of the Sun, will launch precisely one year and two weeks before her thirtieth birthday.

Inspired by Patrick Rothfuss, Brandon Sanderson and Juliet Marillier (to name a few), Amanda writes stories that explore emotional growth and personal resilience. When she’s not at her laptop, Amanda can be found roasting coffee in her garage (usually with a book in hand), improving her ASL fluency and trying to keep up with her three growing boys. She and her husband live in central North Carolina where they stay up too late watching Top Chef and eating fancy ramen.

Listen in as we find out more about Amanda, her book "Daughter of the Sun", what she's currently reading, and her fave fandoms. And be sure to follow Amanda at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @authoramandaauler ⁠

⁠⁠⁠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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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 at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠. 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

Listen to "Yellow" by Coldplay

Read the Hawke POV chapter here

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

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

Here is the "Pride and Prejudice" movie we discuss

Watch the "Friends" episode with the Hand Twin

Check out "The Greatest Showman"

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.

Have something nerdy to share? Contact us at ournerdiestthing@gmail.com.

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

Thanks for listening!

Hello fellow nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author Theresa Kay, who is constantly lost in one fictional universe or another and is a self-proclaimed "fangirl", which makes her the perfect fellow nerd on the podcast!

Background on Theresa: Theresa Kay writes stories that feature flawed characters, found family, and a bit of romance in science fiction, urban fantasy, and paranormal worlds. She's constantly lost in one fictional universe or another and is a self-proclaimed "fangirl" who loves being sucked into new books, movies, or TV shows. Living in the mountains of central Virginia with her husband and two kids, she spends her free time reading tons of books, binging anime and Doctor Who, and playing Tomb Raider and Assassin’s Creed.

Listen in as we find out more about Theresa, what she's currently reading, and her fave fandoms. And be sure to follow Theresa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @authortheresak ⁠

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

Have something nerdy to share? Contact us at ournerdiestthing@gmail.com

Hello, fellow nerds! On this week's podcast episode, we’re discussing the read-a-long chapters 14-16 of “From Blood & Ash” by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jennifer_l_armentrout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ !

Listen in as we discuss the differences between the rise, battalion, castle and palace, as well as badass women in history.

Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "Here, Hold My Veil". It can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on ⁠instagram⁠. Get 20% off at makeandmuddle.com by using the code OURNERDIESTDISCOUNT at checkout.

Fave Quote from the Episode: “Here are my arrows, here is my bow; there are the Craven—come on, guys, let’s go!"—Whitney Show Links:

Check out the "From Blood and Ash" page overlays from The Reading Portal, drawn by the amazing Dominic Wesson!

Have you seen World War Z? It reminds us of the craven in these chapters.

Watch Winston from "New Girl" read "Z is for Zombie", Nick's book.

Check out "Midnight Mass" on Netflix

Did you watch "The Walking Dead"?

April is National Poetry Month

Check out "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane"

Still confused about Atlantians, craven, Gods, Deities, etc? Check out the FBAA infographic that Whitney posted on our instagram page.

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.

Have something nerdy to share? Contact us at ournerdiestthing@gmail.com.

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

Thanks for listening!

Happy Saturday, nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author Natalina Reis, who believes in writing romance for the misfits, the outcasts, and the lovers unafraid to go against the grain.

Background on Natalina: Natalina wrote her first romance in collaboration with her best friend at the age of 13. Since then she has ventured into other genres, but romance is first and foremost in almost everything she writes.

She worked as a tourist guide in her native Portugal for a short time before moving to the United States. She lived in three continents and a few islands, and her knack for languages and linguistics led her to a master’s degree in education. Natalina weaves all these experiences into her stories, both contemporary and fantasy.

Romance fascinates Natalina because of its message of hope. Love is after all the one thing everyone, no matter who they are, needs and craves for, so what could be better than a story where the main characters get their happy ending?

Natalina doesn’t believe you can have too many books or too much coffee. Art and dance make her happy and she is pretty sure she could survive on lobster and bananas alone. When she is not writing or stressing over lesson plans, she shares her life with her husband and two adult sons.

Listen in as we find out more about Natalina, what she's currently reading, and her fave fandoms. And be sure to follow Natalina at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ @reisnatalina.

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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Hello, fellow nerds! On this week's podcast episode, we’re discussing the read-a-long chapters 12-13 of “From Blood & Ash” by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jennifer_l_armentrout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Listen as we talk about the science behind how fast someone can fall in love (love at first sight exists!) the "Bystander Effect", and how trauma has made Poppy suspicious of those around her.

Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "Relationship Juice". It can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on instagram..

Fave Quote from the Episode:

“It’s Blood and Ash storytime. Hold onto your butts.”—Whitney

Show Links:

- https://psychcentral.com/relationships/how-long-does-it-take-to-fall-in-love#‘I-fell-in-love-quickly’:-Is-it-love?

- Check out the show @loveisblindnetflix

-Read the book Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes

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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.

Have something nerdy to share? Contact us at ournerdiestthing@gmail.com.

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

Thanks for listening!

Happy weekend, nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author Morgan Gauthier, who we had a blast meeting while we talked about YA Fantasy books, Morgan's husband (a.k.a her HYPE TEAM), Jamie Fraser and her book, "Wolves of Adalore".

We highly recommend Morgan's book if you like:

*Fast-paced Fantasy Adventure

*Romance

*Sibling Bonds and Rivalries

*Vicious Queens

*Magic Wielders and Fearsome Creatures

*Handsome Assassins who say "Aye"

*Stabby Characters

Background on Morgan: Morgan Gauthier is the author of the Mark of the Hunter Trilogy (Wolves of Adalore, The Red Maiden, and The Raven and the Wolf) as well as Aloha, Seattle and The Maine Attraction (both Contemporary Romantic Comedies). Morgan lives in East Tennessee with her husband and best friend, Brad, and their three children, Remi, Archer, and Roux (who are 5 years old and younger!). If five people wreaking havoc in the same house wasn’t enough, she also has three dogs, Potter, Skye, and Bubba. If Morgan isn’t writing or reading, she can be found binge watching Netflix shows, attempting to cook like Gordon Ramsay (not even close to his level), and practicing archery.

Listen in as we find out more about Morgan, what she's currently reading, and her fave fandoms. And be sure to follow Morgan at ⁠⁠ @authormorgangauthier. Stay tuned to Morgan's instagram for a cover reveal on 5/9 for her new book "A Song of Shadow and Starlight" and be sure to check out her YouTube podcast, "Talk to Mo".

Wolves of Adalore available in Hardcover, Paperback, E-Book (KU), and Audiobook.

The Red Maiden available in Hardcover, Paperback, and E-Book (KU).

The Raven and the Wolf available in Hardcover, Paperback, and E-Book (KU).

Mark of the Hunter Omnibus (All 3 books in 1 Edition) available in Hardcover and E-Book.

Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠ or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Have something nerdy to share? Contact us at ournerdiestthing@gmail.com.

Hello, fellow nerds! On this week's podcast episode, we’re discussing chapters 10-11 of “From Blood & Ash” by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jennifer_l_armentrout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Join us as talk about whether or not Duke Teerman is a psychopath or sociopath, the insane things we do for beauty (you should NEVER have to put a cage on your coiffed hair to keep mice from eating it), and how trauma has made Poppy suspicious of those around her.

Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "From This Moment Until My Last!". It can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/ournerdiestthing⁠⁠⁠⁠. Fave Quote from the Episode: “Hang on honey, I gotta put my cage on!”—Mindy Show Links:

https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/sociopath-psychopath-difference

https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/antisocial-personality-disorder-overview

Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

Throne of glass - Dorian Havillard

“This Poison Heart” by Kalynn Bayron

The movie “The Substitute”

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.

Have something nerdy to share? Contact us at ournerdiestthing@gmail.com.

Follow us on instagram and facebook at @ournerdiestthing.

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

Thanks for listening!

Happy weekend, nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author Emily VanderBent, who we adore as an author and her love of strong female MCs!

Background on Emily: Emily is a natural-born storyteller. As a writer and historian, she desires to celebrate women in history. Through the Crimson Time series, VanderBent uses elements of history to creatively engage readers with the past. She hopes her writing will encourage young women to fearlessly pursue their passions and own the narrative of their individual story. While living in the real world, Emily dreams of days long past and stories yet to be told. Listen in as we find out more about Emily, what she's currently reading, and her fave fandoms. And be sure to follow Emily at ⁠@emilyvanderbent_author⁠.

If you’re a fan of time travel books with secret societies, hidden abilities, historical descendants, and slow burn romance, add The Timewalker Archives to your TBR and keep your eyes peeled for the preorder coming soon!

Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Have something nerdy to share? Contact us at ournerdiestthing@gmail.com

Hello, fellow nerds! On this week's podcast episode, we’re discussing chapters 8-9 of “From Blood & Ash” by ⁠⁠⁠⁠@jennifer_l_armentrout⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Listen in as we discuss the herd mentality and cult persuasion of Jonestown and how it compares to Solis, as well as which illnesses, some of which still exist today, mimic what some thought was vampirism.

Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "Murders, Battles & Funerals, Oh My!". It can be found at ⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/ournerdiestthing⁠⁠⁠. Fave Quote from the Episode: “On a boat, in the snow…it’s like green eggs and ham?”—Whitney Show Links:

Check out the song "Royals" by @lorde

We aren't talking about Castiel, Angel of the Lord, this season, but we do love to reference him

Ben Barnes reading an ASMR version of Siege & Storm by Leigh Bardugo

Jim Jones episodes on Morbid podcast

Alwaysfits.com that Mindy shops from

"The Bonds that Tie" by J Bree

Supernatural Season 1, Episode 11 “Scarecrow”

“The Village” M. Night Shyamalan

“The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson

“To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee

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.

Have something nerdy to share? Contact us at ournerdiestthing@gmail.com.

Follow us on instagram and facebook at @ournerdiestthing.

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

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Happy Friday, nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author Kia Carrington-Russell, who was so much fun to chat with! We spoke about all kinds of nerdy things including the moment she knew she wanted to be an author, pub crawls and being foodie friends!

Background on Kia: With a recognizable style of kick ass heroines, fast-paced action, and romance that dances from light to dark, she’s been pronounced “the new up and coming author to look out for,” and her writing style that’s referred to as “hauntingly beautiful.” Kia’s books have been recognized on multiple best-seller lists, most noticeably, her “Token Huntress” and “My Escort”, now known as New York Nights, series for which she’s won numerous awards and notable reviews, including “Readers' Favorite” 5 star reviews for “Token Huntress” and “The Shadow Minds Journal.” She has a firm belief in giving back to the writing community—sharing knowledge, promotions, and opportunities that might help other authors reach their readers, including running her own YouTube channel, Bound by Books, where she interviews fellow authors and other industry professionals. In her home country of Australia, she takes her cavoodle, Sia, along morning walks on beautiful coastline beaches, building worlds in the sea breezes and contemplating where she’ll go next. Listen in as we find out more about Kia, what she's currently reading, and her fave fandoms. Be sure to follow Kia at @kia_crystal

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Hello, fellow nerds! On this week's podcast episode, we’re discussing chapters 6-7 of “From Blood & Ash” by ⁠⁠⁠@jennifer_l_armentrout⁠⁠⁠ ! Listen in as we discuss why men feel a sense of entitlement towards women's bodies (spoiler alert, they shouldn't and need to stop it), as well as making sense of the differences between the Ascended, the Craven and an Atlantian. Just what does their bite mean and how are they each created?

Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "Sweet Malessa". It can be found at ⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠instagram.com/ournerdiestthing⁠⁠.

Fave Quote from the Episode: “So why am I all taut and loose at the same time?”—Whitney Show Links:

Listen to "You Give Love a Bad Name" by John Bon Jovi

Article 1-Cord Jefferson - “Men Aren’t Entitled to Women’s Time or Affection…” https://amp.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/jul/18/men-entitled-women-friendzone

Article 2 - review of a book “Entitled” by Kate Manne https://www.nbcnews.com/think/amp/ncna1236464

Learn more about the "Say Anything" movie here.

Read "The Language of Flowers" by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Read "Mountains Made of Glass" by Scarlett St Clair

Read "What Lies Beyond the Veil" by Harper L. Woods

Whitney has so much fun making #Scandoval lord Mazeen memes, if you need inspiration for what he looks like.

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!

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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 .

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