This week, we’re sharing a special episode from Nerdette from WBEZ, a weekly podcast for nerding out about all the things you're watching, reading, listening to and encountering in real life. In this episode, host Greta Johnsen and her guests give delightful recommendations for your summer reading.
Get ready to add a LOT of new titles to your TBR list this summer! Three of the best readers around came on to talk about the books they’re extra excited about: Liberty Hardy, senior contributing editor and podcast host at BookRiot, Lupita Aquino, who is on Instagram and Substack as Lupita Reads, and Traci Thomas, host of The Stacks. We’re branching out beyond the “beach read” in the best possible way! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing Nerdette

A Superbloom is a rare botanical phenomenon that is associated with an unusually wet, and rainy season. After the rainstorms, seeds of wildflowers that have lain dormant in desert soil begin to germinate and blossom all at once into a beautiful and magnificent superbloom.&nbsp; &nbsp; This is what our host, Candice King, wants. Life has felt like one rainstorm after another and now, after laying dormant for a bit, I’m ready for a superbloom. On A Superbloom Podcast host, Candice King is asking others who’ve experienced their own roadblocks, grief, or tough times to share in how their experiences went on to feed their souls. To talk about the events and passions in their life that allowed them to grow and superbloom into their next chapter. 
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Society & Culture

Personal Journals

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Places & Travel

Health & Fitness

Mental Health

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Cold Brew: What Is Blooming Around The Corner

Because this was recorded during the SAG-AFTRA strike, we edited out chunks of this episode where Michael talked about Smallville and various other shows he's been on. Enjoy this original cut. 
Original Air Date: Sep 7th 2023
Candice is joined by actor, comedian, and just an all-arounder of a human being, Michael Rosenbaum, to discuss how he has worked to become the best version of himself over the decades - both while in and at a distance from the industry. From his breakout role on a comic book superhero series, to finally directing and producing his own passion projects (like his podcast!) was a transformative experience in itself. They talk about the power of therapy, knowing who your real friends are, and yes, they briefly mention the fact that Candice never called back all those years ago after a few dates. 
Michael's Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/themichaelrosenbaum Check out “Inside of You” Podcast https://www.patreon.com/insideofyou Check out “Talkville Podcast” https://www.talkvillepodcast.com/
Candice's Social Media: www.instagram.com/candiceking/ www.instagram.com/asuperbloompod/ www.tiktok.com/@itscandiceking

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EXTENDED CUT: Waiting for a Callback w/ Michael Rosenbaum

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Original Air Date: June 15th 2023
This week Candice is joined by author Emily Henry. They discuss how settings inspire Emily's writing, why little imperfections are good markers for life, learning about the language of love, how her parents being good at arguing was essential to her development, and what The Vampire Diaries taught her about writing.
Emily's Social Media: https://www.emilyhenrybooks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/emilyhenrywrites/
Candice's Social Media: www.instagram.com/candiceking/ www.instagram.com/asuperbloompod/ www.tiktok.com/@itscandiceking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REPLAY: Being Unapologetic About What You Like w/ Emily Henry

Original Air Date: October 27, 2022
This week Candice is joined by creator and host of the podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking and author of the new book Bad Vibes Only, Nora McInerny. Nora talks about how grieving her first husband's death help inspire her creativity, what got her to a place of being okay, and why she resisted therapy for so long. Plus, bird calls.
Nora's Social Media: www.instagram.com/noraborealis/ www.facebook.com/hellonoramcinerny www.noraborealis.com/
Candice's Social Media: www.instagram.com/candiceking/ www.instagram.com/asuperbloompod/ www.tiktok.com/@itscandiceking
Upcoming guests:Amanda KnoxQveen HerbyJuliana JoelTommy DiDarioJolenta Greenberg & Kristen Meinzer
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REPLAY: Beautiful Magical Moments w/ Nora McInerny

Candice is joined by advocate and Democratic Candidate for Tennessee's District 75, Allie Phillips, to give vital context to her current campaign and share her lived experience that brought her to politics. 
Allie always dreamt of being a mother and she was blessed with her first daughter, Adalie. She was equally ecstatic when she became pregnant with her second daughter, Miley. But things took a sudden turn for the worst when at 19-weeks pregnant, Allie was told she had an nonviable fetus; Miley’s organs unfortunately didn’t develop correctly and the longer Allie stayed pregnant, the more at risk they both were. However, due to Tennessee's anti-abortion laws, Allie was not allowed medical care or guidance by her home state doctors to terminate her pregnancy. 
With no time to even properly grieve, Allie had to seek help and support through her online community which brought her to a clinic in New York where she learned Miley had already passed in her womb. After being put into the lowest of lows, Allie vows to be the same pillar of support and understanding that she had from those both near and far around her. 
Allie’s Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allie4tn Learn More About Allie’s Campaign: https://www.allie4tn.com/
Candice's Social Media: www.instagram.com/candiceking/ www.instagram.com/asuperbloompod/ www.tiktok.com/@itscandiceking 
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Introducing Nerdette

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