"I felt something... but now I need to know how to wield it." In Episode VIII, the remnants of the Resistance have dwindling numbers and little hope in their battle to save the galaxy. Rey finds Luke Skywalker, but learns that he is not the hero she expected. General Leia Organa-Solo is struggling to keep the New Order from conquering all life, Kylo Ren struggles with internal conflict between Dark and Light, and Chewie just wants the porgs to leave him alone. We discuss the latest Star Wars installment in-depth. May the *SPOILERS* be with you.

"No doubt- endings are hard. Then again... nothing ever really ends, does it?" The fifth season of Supernatural was originally supposed to mark the end of the series, but we all know that hasn't been the case. With Lucifer risen and the board full of angels, demons, Horsemen, and various world deities, the Winchesters find themselves in the midst of the Apocalypse and surprised by how key their roles are. We discuss the groundwork that was unknowingly laid for later seasons, the surprising represetnations of some mythological beings, and how cool Death is. *SPOILERS* for Season 5 and beyond!

"...[U]nderneath the robes and breastplates and Spandex are people whose hearts beat together. We might all be different... but... when we become those characters, pieces of ourselves light up... They shine. We shine. Together." Spoken like a true fan, this gets to the heart of Ashley Poston's Geekerella: a story of love not just between fans but of and for fandom itself. Join us as we recap and review this off-beat modern re-telling of Cinderella with a geeky twist. *SPOILERS* for the book.

"Human souls don't just walk out of the hell and back into their bodies easily!" Sometimes divine intervention comes with fine print, as the Winchesters discover in Season 4 of "Supernatural". We delve into the lore of newly-introduced angels and demons, as well as how sometimes those beings go against expectations. As we add to Team Free Will, the foundations of the Winchester family crack from lies and secrets. The apocolypse is nigh, and we're here to break it down one seal at a time. **SPOILERS** AHOY.

Some films really lend themselves to a ladies' night of drinking for good reasons, and other times it's to help get through a less-than-stellar film. This week, join the Ladies for a very special episode: Jill and Francine drink while watching Twilight! We also live-tweeted the experience, and you can check that out with #DrunkTwilight. We'll just let the episode speak for itself.

To celebrate NaNoWriMo, we discuss our favorite female writers including poets, authors, and screenwriters. Some of our favorites include funny women extraordinaire Mindy Kaling and Tina Fey as well as the dystopian masters Margaret Atwood and Suzanne Collins. And who can forget the queen: JK Rowling?! We owe so much to these brave ladies, who shared their unique perspectives and taught us that women have amazing stories to tell.

"Sometimes you just gotta let people go." Words you should never say to a Winchester! This week, we tackle the short but dense Season 3 of Supernatural. In 16 episodes, new characters arrive on the scene, relationships deepen, and we see all the shades of grey in the battle between good and evil. This season also boasts some of our favorite episodes and some really creepy villains. Lock your doors and grab your goofer dust because the Hounds are coming! *SPOILERS* for Season 3 and beyond!

It's the spookiest time of the year, and the Ladies are trying something new this Halloween! Last year, we discussed classic and enduring movie monsters. This year, we look at the last decade or so of horror films and other popular media. In short, it's a great time to be a horror (and a Stephen King!) fan, but where do the horror writers and creators go for inspiration? What does modern horror say about the world today? We ask the hard questions while also covering some of the standout genre showings, all with minimal spoilers! Turn off the lights, grab your favorite Halloween treat, and join us!

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... Once upon a time... The road so far... In every generation, a nerd is chosen... Just kidding! One short year ago, we decided to throw ourselves into this podcast thing, and look where we are now! This week, join us as we look back on the last year (and 50 episodes!) of Ladies of Nerditude including many cons, cool friends, amazing interviews, stellar guest stars, and the development of our own friendship. We also look forward to what's in store for 2018. It's been quite a ride, and we're not nearly done yet!

"You always have a choice. You can either roll over and die or you can keep fighting, no matter what." This week, we continue our rewatch and recap of Supernatural with Season 2. Potential *SPOILERS* for future seasons, so beware! Sam and Dean continue the search for Azazel while hunting down shapeshifters, werewolves, vampires, and ghosts along the way, but things aren't so simple. Joined by Bobby, Jo, Ellen, Ash, and an expanded hunter family, the Winchesters struggle to define what a monster really is.