Ladies of Nerditude

Well, listeners, the time has come for the Ladies to say “bye (for now)” and travel some new roads. The last seven years have seen us through all sorts of ups, downs, conventions, new fandoms, and baking mishaps. Join as as we look back before moving forward.

Seven years of episodes and yet the Ladies have never talked about The Legend of Sleepy Hollow? Time to fix that. From the early colonial tale by Washington Irving to the Horseman making appearances in recently released books, we cover the timeline and scope of this beloved American (and perhaps British) tale. *SPOILERS* for various versions of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow including the original short story, the Disney movie, and the 1999 TIm Burton film.

Baking is art, and for those of us who can’t do, we like to stare in awe. With cooler temperatures outside come pastries hot out of the oven and all of the baking shows that are Halloween-themed. Let’s discuss (and maybe try to figure out why our brownies never come out right).

After years of waiting, fans were given a new season of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s creation “Good Omens” on Amazon Prime. Venturing away from the original material, Aziraphale and Crowley are now free agents who can live as they see fit. That is, until a former archangel shows up with no memory. This supersized episode should be approached with an open mind, as it deals with themes of religion, sexuality, gender, and similar. *SPOILERS* for the book and Seasons 1 and 2 of the show

Disney returns to the cinema with another take on their ride: The Haunted Mansion. Starring LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito and others, this star-packed film may be spooky- but not for the right reasons. *SPOILERS* for all versions of The Haunted Mansion, including the rides

This summer’s (nearly) unexpected smash hit “Barbie”, directed by Greta Gerwig, has breathed new life into Mattel’s world. With a diverse cast of Barbies and Kens (and one Allan), Barbieland is near Utopia. So what happens when Stereotypical Barbie starts to have dark thoughts? It’s time to head to the Real World for answers! What could go wrong? *SPOILERS* for Barbie

Indiana Jones sets out on his final adventure- is it everything fans can hope for? He’s back fighting Nazis, riding horses in unexpected places, and chasing down an artifact that could change the course of history. Even heroes have their struggles- can Indy overcome his to get the ending he deserves? *SPOILERS* for the final film and some light spoilers for the other 4 films as well

After a wonderful summer break, the Ladies return to the convention circuit by attending Creation Entertainment’s Salute to Supernatural in San Francisco. How have cons changed since the pandemic? How are they the same? How amazing was everyone’s hair during their panels? Click here and find out.

It’s come down to the final two films in The Hunger Games franchise, and the final showdown between the Mockingjay and President Snow. Will Katniss and the remaining rebels be able to defeat the Capitol and free Panem? *TRIGGER WARNINGS* apply for violence, substance use, PTSD, and other adult themes. *SPOILERS* for the final book and films 3 and 4, Mockingjay, in this last of our super-sized episodes before our summer break

The Ladies take on the Quarter Quell as they review and dissect the film “Catching Fire” based off the book of the same name in the Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. *TRIGGER WARNINGS* apply for discussion of violence, trauma, PTSD, alcoholism, drug use, and other adult themes. *SPOILERS* for the second book and film, Catching Fire