Author Edan Lepucki and TLDR podcast's PJ and Alex

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Author Edan Lepucki and TLDR podcast's PJ and Alex

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A summer reading list from Edan Lepucki, breakout author of the novel California. Then the hosts of On the Media's TLDR podcast stop by to chat about everything from explaining Reddit to old people to why Chipotle is a cruel mistress. http://nerdettepodcast.com

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Aug 5, 2014

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Jim DeRogatis nerds out, cats in space and David Tennant in Broadchurch: Dive in with rock critic and Sound Opinions co-host Jim DeRogatis to learn about his passion for making military miniatures. Plus a #SEOclassics recap, David Tennant leaves Doctor Who far behind with his new BBC show and Tricia surprises Greta with some G by Nerdette
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Nerdette can't hardly wait for Arrested Development: Greta Johnsen and Tricia Bobeda are nerding out hard about the return of Arrested Development. They talk hopes, fears and chicken dance in the first mini-episode of the Nerdette Podcast. by Nerdette
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Tracy Letts gives homework, rainforest nerd Meg Lowman and an August Osage County cocktail: On this week’s episode, Tracy Letts (August Osage County! Homeland!) gives some sonic homework. And lady nerd extraordinaire Meg Lowman talks about climbing trees, convincing her kids to count bugs and rainforest conservation. Plus an August Osage County by Nerdette
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Doctor Who news, Breaking Bad hopes, a Dexter rant and NPR's Audie Cornish: NPR's Audie Cornish offers up nerd homework. Lots of Doctor Who news, Breaking Bad predictions and a Dexter rant. Plus our booze nerd brews up an Orange is the New Black inspired cocktail. by Nerdette
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Gillian Anderson, Shakespeare with lightsabers and mad kitchen science: Gillian Anderson, aka Agent Scully of X-Files, nerds out about the ocean's health and talks about playing smart characters. Plus a behind-the-scenes look at a Shakespeare/Star Wars mashup play and we finally crack open the homemade Nerdette soda with Meg by Nerdette
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Masters of Sex, Ann Patchett, Halloween nerds and a zombie debate: 'Masters of Sex' author Thomas Maier helps us get to know another great Lady Nerd of History: Sex researcher Virginia Johnson. Novelist Ann Patchett gives homework. Plus a Masters of Sex cocktail, a Halloween nerd love story and a zombie debate. http://ne by Nerdette
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