Best Nerd Novice Podcasts (2025)

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Novice Nerd: Who is X-23? 8:34

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The daughter of Wolverine, Laura Kinney. Here's her origins story, background in the Marvel comics universe, first meeting with the X Men, and more! Socials: @whysosidiouspod X - Instagram - TikTok - YouTube Subscribe, Like, or Comment to interact & request topics! Business Email: [email protected]…

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Week In Geek 12/7/25: Netflix Buys WB, Scarlett Johansson in The Batman 2, DCU Brainiac Cast!? & More! 41:45

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Nerd News!! Marvel, DC, Star Wars, & More!! Netflix purchases Warner Brothers what does this mean for the DCU? Matt Smith cast in Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow, Stranger Things Finale 2 hrs runtime, She Hulk not in Avengers Doomsday or Secret Wars and more!! Socials: @whysosidiouspod X - Instagram - TikTok - YouTube Subscribe, Like, or Comment to…

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Stranger Things S5 E 3-4 Review 50:39

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Wrapping up volume 1 of Stranger Things with our coverage of episodes 3 and 4. VECNA & WILL are huge standouts here, we'll dive into that and much more!! Socials: @whysosidiouspod X - Instagram - TikTok - YouTube Subscribe, Like, or Comment to interact & request topics! Business Email: [email protected]…

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Week In Geek 12/1/25 When to Expect Batman Brave and the Bold, Lanterns, Supergirl Trailers & More! 30:32

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This is our nerd news episode packed with Marvel, Star Wars, DC & pop culture news!! DCU Trailers, James Gunn addresses when we might see Batman in the DCU, we also talk about Project Hail Mary (book turned movie coming out soon) and a little Star Wars!! Socials: @whysosidiouspod X - Instagram - TikTok - YouTube Subscribe, Like, or Comment to inter…

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Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 1-2 Review 1:05:11

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“The Crawl” and “The Vanishing of…” waste no time: Hawkins is fractured and bleeding, Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, and the whole crew are older, scarred, and facing something far worse than Vecna. The Duffers crank the darkness to eleven - massive scope, stakes, and gut-punches. The conclusion of Stranger Things begins!! Socials: @whysosidiouspod X …

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Spider-Man Comics & DC/Marvel Differences in Comic Character Treatment w/ Omnibus God! 1:50:52

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We dive into Spider-Man comic book history featuring @OMNIBUSGOD go FOLLOW on Tik Tok and YouTube. We look into how Marvel treats their characters and their comics compared to DC and characters like Batman who seems to have more of and better entry points for new comic readers. We highlight J Michael Straczynski's Amazing Spiderman, the UNDERRATED …

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Week in Geek 11/24/25: Black Panther 3 Confirmed, DC Lantern Series Delayed, Sadie Sink in Avengers Doomsday & More! 47:17

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Week in Geek is your weekly nerd news update in all things Marvel, Star Wars, DC, and pop culture!! -Knives Out Wake Up Dead Man Trailer -House of the Dragon renewed for Season 4 -Ryan Coogler confirms Black Panther, Sadie Swink in Spiderman 4 AND Avengers Doomsday, Tobey Maguire in Secret Wars -DCU Green Lantern HBO Max series delayed until after …

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Week in Geek 11/16/25 Nightwing & Red Hood Origins in Dynamic Duo, Scarlet Witch in Avengers 5/6? & More! 26:04

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Marvel, Star Wars, DC News! Will the MCU bring Wanda Maximoff back for Doomsday or Secret Wars? Jason Todd and Dick Greyson's DCU origin story will be told in Dynamic Duo! And spinning out of James Gunn's Superman comes a Jimmy Olson series and it will feature Flash villain Grodd & more! Socials: @whysosidiouspod X - Instagram - TikTok - YouTube Su…

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Stranger Things S1-4 Recap & S5 Expectations/Theories 1:02:46

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We are pumped for the final season of Stranger Things. We're diving into our favorite aspects of Seasons 1-4 and then we're speculating on what we can expect from Season 5. Ranking seasons 1-4, best scenes in the series, favorite/least favorite characters, & More! Socials: @whysosidiouspod X - Instagram - TikTok - YouTube Subscribe, Like, or Commen…

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Week in Geek 11/09/25 Avengers Doomsday Quotes, Clayface Wraps Filming & More! 25:32

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Simu Liu and Channing Tatum have high praise for Avengers 5, fan casting Alan Richardson since he won't be the DCU's Batman, & More! This is where we cover nerd news coming out of Marvel, DC, Star Wars, and other nerd properties. Socials: @whysosidiouspod X - Instagram - TikTok - YouTube Subscribe, Like, or Comment to interact & request topics! Thi…

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DCeased Comic Review 32:30

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An (non canon) DC comic book event. Darkseid finally achieves anti life. The Justice League can't save the world this time. Now it's all about survival and possibly escape. Heroes turned the mindless killing machines, twists, turns, and EPIC action in this great story by Tom Taylor. We are covering DCeased in this episode, in the future we will cov…

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Week in Geek 11/01/25 Avengers Doomsday Trailer and DCU Lanterns Details! + IT: Welcome to Derry E1 Review 38:03

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Dr Doom central to first Avengers Doomsday trailer? A Green Lantern murdered on Earth? John Williams and Steven Spielberg on a UFO movie, IT prequel series episode 1 review & More! Socials: @whysosidiouspod X - Instagram - TikTok - YouTube Subscribe, Like, or Comment to interact & request topics! This video is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mar…

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Alien Earth Review 38:17

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A deep-dive review of the sci-fi series Alien Earth, exploring its storylines, themes, and the mysteries that kept viewers hooked. Xenomorphs, AI robots, and cyborgs, examining the human emotions and moral questions in sentience, mind, body, soul, life. Thoughtful analysis meets cosmic curiosity in this journey through the strange and intelligent u…

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Week in Geek 10/27/25 Ultron in Vision Quest, Hunt for Ben Solo Cancelled & Ahsoka Wraps Filming! 1:09:42

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Socials: @whysosidiouspod X - Instagram - TikTok - YouTube Subscribe, Like, or Comment to interact & request topics! This audio is not affiliated with or endorsed by Marvel, DC, or Disney/Lucasfilm. All characters and images are the property of Marvel, DC, or Disney/Lucasfilm and are used under fair use for commentary/review purposes. Send us your …

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Sidious Star Wars Roadmap 1:10:55

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3 Movies - 3 Shows - 3 Books or Comics Joined by returning guest CODY, we layout the Star Wars projects we would release if we were head of Lucasfilm. Old Republic, New Republic, Yoda, Darth Maul, Darth Vader SO much to explore so we let our hopes and dreams be heard for the future of this franchise. Socials: @whysosidiouspod X - Instagram - TikTok…

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Week in Geek 10/11/25 Spiderman not in Avengers Doomsday!? Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Trailer, Peacemaker E7-8 & More! 1:13:43

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Details on the upcoming ‘James Bond’ film Rebecca Ferguson is returning as Lady Jessica in ‘Dune 3' HBO’s ‘A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS’ showrunner Ira Parker made a promise to George R.R. Martin that the show will never shift to a perspective of anyone in the upper class of Westeros: Tom Holland's Spider-Man is reportedly NOT in 'AVENGERS: DOOMS…

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Hickman's Ultimate Spiderman Vol 1-3 Comic Book Review 44:56

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A new origin for Peter Parker, a separate universe from the 616 with new takes on classic characters, Johnathan Hickman writing, Marco Checchetto on art. Volume 1-3 collects issues #1-18. Green Goblin, Kingpin, Kraven, Mysterio, and more Spiderman villains play big and unexpected roles. All leading to a climactic end in volume 4 which we will cover…

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Nerd Therapy MCU - Avengers Doomsday/Secret Wars & the X Men 1:24:27

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Our first episode as the Fansmashstic Four - welcoming a new official member of Why So Sidious ANDY!! We're talking about the Marvel Cinematic Universe past, present, and future. LOTS of Avengers Doomsday/Secret Wars speculation as well. Intro & YES/NO: Incursion in Wakanda? Magento/Scarlett Witch? etc 15:40 - MCU character interactions we haven't …

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Week In Geek 10/1/2025 + Peacemaker S2E1-6 Review 59:52

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Join the crew as we bring you another edition of Week In Geek, followed by our review of Peacemaker season 2, episodes 1-6! (FULL SPOILERS) We will start off with our week in geek topics, so if you have NOT seen Peacemaker S2E6, you can leave before we dive into that discussion! But after the plot twist episode 6 brought us, we felt the need to hop…

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Week in Geek 9/23/25: Mandalorian & Grogu Trailer, The Batman 2 Villain, Daredevil Season 3 Confirmed & More! 30:59

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Marvel, Star Wars, & DC News! 1:30 Mandalorian & Grogu Trailer 10:00 The Batman 2 Villain has never been portrayed on the big screen 14:40 Man of Tomorrow Gunn teases Brainiac as next Superman villain? 21:15 Batman suit color in the DCU 24:20 Daredevil Season 3 green lit! 27:45 Tom Holland injury on set of Spiderman 4 Socials: @whysosidiouspod Twit…

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Top 5 MCU Movies 48:03

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Finally completing our full ranking of all MCU movies, here is our top 5 MCU movies to date - September 2025. Spoiler alert, the Russo Brothers rule the list, Avengers Doomsday is surely in the right hands. Socials: @whysosidiouspod Twitter - Instagram - TikTok - YouTube Subscribe, Like, or Comment to interact & request topics! This audio is not af…

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Discussing DCU Lanterns, Clayface, Batman, & Swamp Thing 54:01

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Socials: @whysosidiouspod Twitter - Instagram - TikTok - YouTube Subscribe, Like, or Comment to interact & request topics! This video is not affiliated with or endorsed by Marvel, DC, or Disney/Lucasfilm. All characters and images are the property of Marvel, DC, or Disney/Lucasfilm and are used under fair use for commentary/review purposes. Send us…

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Week in Geek 9/15/25 Namor & Susan Storm in Avengers 5, DCU Man of Tomorrow, Star Wars Starfighter Cast & More! 47:27

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Marvel, Star Wars, and DC News!! Socials: @whysosidiouspod Twitter - Instagram - TikTok - YouTube Subscribe, Like, or Comment to interact & request topics! This video is not affiliated with or endorsed by Marvel, DC, or Disney/Lucasfilm. All characters and images are the property of Marvel, DC, or Disney/Lucasfilm and are used under fair use for co…

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"True Biz" by Sara Nović, on Deaf culture and community 31:10

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TRUE BIZ (adj./exclamation; American Sign Language): really, seriously, definitely, real-talk In this episode of The Acknowledgments, I'm joined by Sara Nović, the author of "True Biz." Her novel introduces us to the students at the River Valley School for the Deaf. In this fictional story, the reader has the opportunity to explore the experiences,…

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"With Regrets" by Lee Kelly with a chat about mixing genres 34:37

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In this episode of The Acknowledgments, author Lee Kelly talks about her genre-blend book, "With Regrets." The book was compared to a mix between “Big Little Lies” and “Bird Box,” witha story that revolves around four couples and their struggles when faced with an apocalyptic event. Lee shares how her own experiences as a parent influenced the book…

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"First Course" by Jenn Bouchard, with a chat about rom-coms 29:30

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In this episode of The Acknowledgments, Nutan chats with author Jenn Bouchard. They delve into her book "First Course" and her journey into the literary world. The novel, which revolves around the life of Janie Whitman, a young journalist in Chicago, has received several accolades, including being a finalist in the Women's Fiction category of the 2…

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"Governing Bodies" by Sangamithra Iyer, with a chat about connection 44:28

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In this episode, we chat with Sangamithra Iyer about topics spanning from her unique education, connection to her family, and passion about the natural world around her. Although Sangu’s book, “Governing Bodies,” won’t grace our shelves for some time, she gives a preview by reading a beautifully written section of the book. Throughout the conversat…

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"A House Full of Windsor" by Kristin Contino, with a talk about the royal family 19:30

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In this episode of the Acknowledgements podcast, author Kristin Contino chats about her royal-themed book, “A House Full of Windsor.” Kristin shares her personal interest in the royal family and how it led to her book's concept which follows mother-daughter duo Debbie and Sarah. Debbie, who's a compulsive hoarder of Royal Family memorabilia ends up…

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"Loot" by Tania James, with a chat about the power of play 26:14

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In this episode of the Acknowledgements podcast, host Nutan Rubinson sits down and chats with author Tania James to dig into her uniquely-themed book "Loot," a historical fiction, a heist novel, a romance, and a story about colonialism and artistic growth. The story is set in 18th century South India and follows a young wood carver named Abbas who …

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"The Bangalore Detectives Club" by Harini Nagendra, with a discussion about writing both fiction and non-fiction 23:24

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In this episode of The Acknowledgments, author Harini Nagendra discusses her captivating book, "Bangalore Detectives Club." Set in 1920s Bangalore, India, the story follows the determined 19-year-old protagonist, Kaveri, as she forms a detective club after stumbling upon a murder. Harini shares her inspirations for the book, drawing from the strong…

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"Puppy Chow is Better than Prozac" by Bruce Goldstein, with a conversation about mental health 27:29

2+ y ago27:29

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know needs support, please refer to the 988 Suicide and Crisis hotline. Welcome to another episode of The Acknowledgments, featuring special guest Bruce Goldstein, author of "Puppy Chow is Better than Prozac". Bruce takes us on a journey through hi…

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"The Perfect Neighborhood" by Liz Alterman, with a chat about mom guilt 28:49

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Welcome to another episode of The Acknowledgments! In this episode, we have a conversation with Liz Alterman, author of the thriller, The Perfect Neighborhood. Liz takes us on a journey through her fictional upscale community, challenging the perception of a perfect neighborhood, and exploring the pressures faced by mothers. We delve into the motiv…

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"A Game of Fox & Squirrels" by Jenn Reese, with an exploration into fantasy 22:43

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to abuse. If you or someone you know needs support, please refer to organizations such as www.childhelp.org and www.childwelfare.gov. Nutan chats withJenn Reese about her middle-grade book, "A Game of Fox and Squirrels." The story follows Samantha and her sister Caitlin, who find themselves in Orego…

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"The Summer My Grandmother's Yard Tried to Kill Me" by Harry Harvey, with a talk about imagination 22:13

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In this episode of the Acknowledgements podcast, host Nutan Rubinson sits down with author Harry Harvey to discuss his book "The Summer My Grandmother's Yard Tried to Kill Me." The book follows the adventures of Peter Mulligan, a young boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as he spends his summer with his grandmother on Johnson Island. Harry dra…

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"Make Me Disappear" by Jessica Payne, with a chat about found family 28:17

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In this episode, author Jessica discusses her debut novel "Make Me Disappear," a gripping domestic suspense thriller. The story follows Noel, a nurse in Seattle, who plans her own kidnapping to escape her controlling boyfriend, Daniel. However, the situation takes a dark turn when her fake kidnapping becomes real, and she realizes she is still trap…

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"The Shore" by Katie Runde, with a dialogue about dads 36:25

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with author Katie Runde, a writer, and mom, from Iowa, whose book, The Shore, is a poignant and hopeful tale of a family facing the challenges of a family member living with a glioblastoma brain tumor. Katie shares with us the inspiration for her book, which was inspired by her own family’s experience…

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"Finding Tessa" by Jaime Lynn Hendricks, with a conversation about resilience 26:48

2+ y ago26:48

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In this episode, we dive into the world of thriller novels with renowned author Jaime Lynn Hendricks. Her book, Finding Tessa, follows the story of a wife who goes missing, and her husband's journey to uncover the truth behind her disappearance. Jaime talks about her writing journey and the arduous process of writing a book. Her writing community p…

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"Revival Season" by Monica West, with a conversation about gratitude 36:53

2+ y ago36:53

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For Monica West, it took time to write a book that would impact and resonate with her audience. Her latest book, Revival Season, was nine years in the making. Monica shares that writing was her place of peace, her escape, and her refuge. Monica also reveals the fascinating thing that inspires her writing; she sees an image and builds the story arou…

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"Your Robot Dog Will Die" by Arin Greenwood, with a chat about helping animals 26:47

2+ y ago26:47

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Authors have many different sources of inspiration in writing books. For Arin Greenwood, it is her family and her love for animals. Arin is an animal writer, editor, novelist, and communications consultant who keeps many pets. Arin’s book, Your Robot Dog Will Die, is set in a near-future world where real dogs are non-existent. Her goal? To make thi…

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"By Way of Sorrow" by Robyn Gigl with a Conversation about Family 40:06

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Writing from a unique perspective, transgender attorney, activist, and author, Robyn Gigl, shares the influences in her writings. Critics say that her legal thrillers, By Way of Sorrow and Survivor’s Guilt, are emotionally resonant and quietly groundbreaking. In this episode, Robyn talks about her transitioning later in life, how it sparked her to …

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"The Part About the Dragon Was (Mostly) True" by Sean Gibson with a chat about dad jokes 34:25

3y ago34:25

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Guest author Sean Gibson speaks about his funny, light, and unconventional comedic fantasy book, The Part About the Dragon was (Mostly) True. Majoring in English and concentrating on Victorian literature was not one of Sean’s plans, but it definitely led him to writing. Sean shares that his children were very young when he wrote the book so he was …

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Trailer Episode - The Acknowledgments Podcast 2:32

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Welcome to The Acknowledgments, a podcast where we chat with authors and take a peek beyond “The End”. I’m your host, Nutan Rubinson, and every other week, I’ll be chatting with a new author about their book, their acknowledgments, and everything in between. Our community is filled with book lovers, from avid readers to aspiring writers, who enjoy …

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#57 “1st Annual Nerd Novice Holiday Spectacular!” 1:08:52

11y ago1:08:52

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Join Megan and Jim in our special Christmas episode of Nerd Novice! We'll be talking about our favorite Christmas specials and movies, and we want you to be a part of the fun! Bring a beverage, wear a Christmas sweater, and chat with your favorite Nerd Novice hosts! Be sure to check out all of our awesome guests! Dave Clark: @atomicgeekdom Matt Spa…

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#56 “Blumbybum Lazypants” 51:11

11y ago51:11

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Jim and Megan wrap up their Sherlock discussion, talk about upcoming nerdy movies, and nerd out over the Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer. Next time on Nerd Novice: The Nerd Novice Holiday Spectacular! We will be recording a live Google Hangout On Air this December 23, at 7:00 pm EST, to discuss our favorite Christmas specials and movies! JOIN …

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#55 “Jamesafin and Sherlock” 1:02:13

11y ago1:02:13

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The long-awaited Sherlock episode is here! Seriously, you guys have been all up in our grills to talk about BBC's Sherlock. So keep your pants on, people. We got this. Next time on Nerd Novice: Sherlock, Season 2By Nerd Novice

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#54 “Chumming it Up with J.C.” 47:09

11y ago47:09

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Jim and Megan wrap up their X-Files chapter with a discussion filled with plenty of Buffy references and singing. Also, Jim talks about how he likes to keep his “edge”. Next time on Nerd Novice: BBC Sherlock S1E1: “A Study in Pink”By Nerd Novice

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#53 “Full Frontal Alien” 59:02

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SURPRISE! Nerd Novice is now Nerd Novice 2.0, complete with a video version of our podcast on our new YouTube channel! In this episode Jim and Megan discuss The X-Files movie (1998), Scully's face, and what sorts of new and interesting shows are on the TVs these days. Also some highly humorous things that you don't want to miss, including what we w…

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#52 “I Want to Believe, Precious” 53:53

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Jim and Megan talk about X-Files and even get into a little alien conspiracy chat. Also, Megan wants to name her future son or maybe just her future male dog “Fox”, so no one steal it. Okay? Next week on Nerd Novice: “The X-Files” (1998) movieBy Nerd Novice

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#51 “The X-Files is a Show” 49:56

11+ y ago49:56

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Jim and Megan launch their discussion of “The X-Files” as part of the Nerd Novice detectives theme. The truth is out there, and it may be lurking in Scully's giant shoulder pads. Next time on Nerd Novice: Season 1, Episode 17 “E.B.E.”; Season 2, Episode 1 “Little Green Men”By Nerd Novice

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#50 “Sheriff Doofus” 1:08:03

11+ y ago1:08:03

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Jim really dislikes Sheriff Amos. Megan really dislikes Grady Fletcher. Who is the biggest doofus in Cabot Cove? We explore this and our last few “Murder, She Wrote” philosophies in the 50th episode of Nerd Novice. Next time on Nerd Novice: “The X-Files” Season 1, Episodes 1 and 2By Nerd Novice