Happy To Be Here

By Greta JohnsenTV & Film Society & Culture Technology

Happy To Be Here episodes

November 19, 2014 Margaret Atwood on feminism, science fiction and the future of books
Author Margaret Atwood is the queen of speculative fiction. We discuss feminism, the future of books and her latest collection of stories: Stone Mattress. Also: Why she loves duct tape. All that plus your nerd confessions.
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26 min
November 11, 2014 Ask a Mortician's Caitlin Doughty nerds out about death
Caitlin Doughty is host of the popular YouTube series Ask a Mortician and author of the new memoir Smoke Gets in Your Eyes & Other Lessons From the Crematory. We talk about the history and present of how cultures handle death. Plus a nerd confession that includes a Gollum impression.
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30 min
November 05, 2014 Author Simon Rich on 'Spoiled Brats' and being a history nerd
Simon Rich was the youngest staff writer ever on Saturday Night Live. His new book 'Spoiled Brats' is a collection of funny stories, including one about time travel in Brooklyn that's being turned into a movie. We also talk with a producer at NPR who reported a story about how young-lady voices are received on the radio. Plus your nerd confessions.
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25 min
October 29, 2014 Lady spies of the Civil War, Harry Potter and a Halloween challenge
The author of Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy uncovers maverick women of the Civil War. A night at a campfire with war reenactors. Plus Harry Potter homework and nerd confessions collected live while people drank Game of Thrones beer.
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29 min
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

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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…