Happy To Be Here

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Happy To Be Here episodes

October 22, 2014 Hank Green, Cameron Esposito and the history of lady pockets
Super nerd Hank Green on the evolution of YouTube. Comedian Cameron Esposito gives homework. And Ariana Tobin of Marketplace on the disappearing act of pockets in women's fashion. Plus your nerd confessions.
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31 min
October 14, 2014 Ada Lovelace Day, Hopscotch, Lucius and Serial's Sarah Koenig
It's Ada Lovelace Day! In celebration of the mother of computer programming, we get to know a great lady nerd of today: Hopscotch app co-founder Jocelyn Leavitt. Then we go behind-the-scenes at Serial, the new podcast from This American Life. Lauren Chooljian talks to singers from indie pop powerhouse Lucius about their nerdy passions. Mr. Superlative stops by. And a Gilmore Girls-related nerd confession.
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28 min
October 07, 2014 Comedian Judah Friedlander and puzzlemaster Will Shortz
Turns out comedian Judah Friedlander and New York Times Crossword editor Will Shortz both really, really love ping pong. We also talk about Judah's time on 30 Rock, Will's puzzle prowess and hear an intense Lord of the Rings nerd confession.
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27 min
October 01, 2014 Author Lydia Netzer and a powerful nerd confession
An out of this world conversation with author Lydia Netzer and a pretty powerful nerd confession from our intern Patrick.
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26 min
September 25, 2014 Comedian Rob Delaney, banned books and Josh Gondelman
Comedian Rob Delaney on being open about mental health without glorifying the 'tortured artist' trope, being a Twitter superstar and the most unexpectedly sexy thing about his marriage. Plus homework from Josh Gondelman and your nerd confessions. http://nerdettepodcast.com
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26 min
September 21, 2014 Tavi Gevinson, Tracy Letts and a comic genius
Tricia and Greta gush over their favorite name on the new MacArthur genius grant list. Plus we revisit a conversation with Rookie editor - and now Broadway star - Tavi Gevinson. Then writer Tracy Letts gives homework.
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29 min
September 12, 2014 Nerdette in Space: Intergalactic interviews
An interview with Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, profile of great lady nerd of history Sally Ride and Klingon nerd confession make up this medley of our favorite space stories.
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24 min
August 28, 2014 Memory Palace's Nate DiMeo on history, Parks and Recreation and pop music
We picked the brain of one of our favorite podcasters: The Memory Palace's Nate DiMeo. Nate talks about bringing history to life, writing for Parks and Recreation and what we can learn from pop music. Oh, and SPACE. Plus a potentially shocking Simpsons-related nerd confession. http://nerdettepodcast.com
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31 min
August 19, 2014 Elizabeth Gilbert, polite botany, and Sex In Your Garden
Author Elizabeth Gilbert talks about corgis, fairies, and her latest book about a lady botanist in the 1800s. Then plant expert Angela Overy describes what makes our gardens inherently illicit. And your nerd confessions. http://nerdettepodcast.com
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27 min
August 15, 2014 The History of Wonder Woman, author Lev Grossman and a tearful nerd confession
Author Lev Grossman on his new book The Magician's Land, reviewing books for Time and raising nerdy kids. Then we get to know the story of Wonder Woman with comic historian Tim Hanley. And a tearful nerd confession about Chance the Rapper.
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28 min

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Happy To Be Here is a new interview podcast for the recovering perfectionist and the perpetually curious, full of conversations that make you feel right at home and allow you to learn a…