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  • Season 2: Ep. 5 - Ashes of a Dead Heart

    Hello, fellow nerds! On this week's podcast episode, we’re discussing chapters 8-9 of “From Blood & Ash” by ⁠⁠⁠⁠@jennifer_l_armentrout⁠⁠⁠⁠ !  

    Listen in as we discuss the herd mentality and cult persuasion of Jonestown and how it compares to Solis, as well as which illnesses, some of which still exist today, mimic what some thought was vampirism.

    Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "Murders, Battles & Funerals, Oh My!". It can be found at ⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/ournerdiestthing⁠⁠⁠.

    Fave Quote from the Episode:
    “On a boat, in the snow…it’s like green eggs and ham?”—Whitney
    Show Links: 

    • Check out the song "Royals" by @lorde

    • We aren't talking about Castiel, Angel of the Lord, this season, but we do love to reference him

    • Ben Barnes reading an ASMR version of Siege & Storm by Leigh Bardugo

    • Jim Jones episodes on Morbid podcast

    • Alwaysfits.com that Mindy shops from

    • "The Bonds that Tie" by J Bree

    • Supernatural Season 1, Episode 11 “Scarecrow”

    • “The Village” M. Night Shyamalan

    • “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson 

    • “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee

      • Come see us at the ⁠⁠⁠Imaginarium Book Festival⁠⁠⁠ on May 20-21 in DC!  We will be moderating the panels and have a table on Saturday with bookish merch!

      Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠ or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.

      Have something nerdy to share?  Contact us at [email protected].  

      Follow us on instagram and facebook at @ournerdiestthing.  

      This podcast is spoiler heavy across the "From Blood and Ash" and “Flesh & Fire” series, both written by @jennifer_l_armentrout .  

      Thanks for listening! 


      #ournerdiestthing #podcast #hawkeandpoppy #lordmazeen #frombloodandash #kingdomoffleshandfire #crownofgildedbones #waroftwoqueens #ashadowintheember #alightintheflame #jenniferlarmentrout #makeandmuddle #atlantian #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #readersofinstagram #bookrecommendations #bookreview #booklover #reading #poppy #hawke #casteel #craven #readalong #ascended #cult #jimjones #rabies #rum3h

      1 hr 40 min
    • BONUS: Author Kia Carrington-Russell
      Happy Friday, nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author Kia Carrington-Russell, who was so much fun to chat with! We spoke about all kinds of nerdy things including the moment she knew she wanted to be an author, pub crawls and being foodie friends!
      Background on Kia:
      With a recognizable style of kick ass heroines, fast-paced action, and romance that dances from light to dark, she’s been pronounced “the new up and coming author to look out for,” and her writing style that’s referred to as “hauntingly beautiful.”
      Kia’s books have been recognized on multiple best-seller lists, most noticeably, her “Token Huntress” and “My Escort”, now known as New York Nights, series for which she’s won numerous awards and notable reviews, including “Readers' Favorite” 5 star reviews for “Token Huntress” and “The Shadow Minds Journal.”
      She has a firm belief in giving back to the writing community—sharing knowledge, promotions, and opportunities that might help other authors reach their readers, including running her own YouTube channel, Bound by Books, where she interviews fellow authors and other industry professionals.
      In her home country of Australia, she takes her cavoodle, Sia, along morning walks on beautiful coastline beaches, building worlds in the sea breezes and contemplating where she’ll go next.
      Listen in as we find out more about Kia, what she's currently reading, and her fave fandoms. Be sure to follow Kia at @kia_crystal
      Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.
      Have something nerdy to share? Contact us at [email protected]
      #ournerdiestthing #podcast #cassiealexander #author #kiacarringtonrussell #ournerdiestcocktail #pubcrawls #feminist #foodiefriends #bookstagram #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #bookrecs #bookrecommendations #readmorebooks #authorinterview #fandoms
      39 min
    • Season 2: Ep. 4- Shot Through the Heart (And Jericho's to Blame)

      Hello, fellow nerds! On this week's podcast episode, we’re discussing chapters 6-7 of “From Blood & Ash” by ⁠⁠⁠@jennifer_l_armentrout⁠⁠⁠ !  

      Listen in as we discuss why men feel a sense of entitlement towards women's bodies (spoiler alert, they shouldn't and need to stop it), as well as making sense of the differences between the Ascended, the Craven and an Atlantian. Just what does their bite mean and how are they each created?

      Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "Sweet Malessa". It can be found at ⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠instagram.com/ournerdiestthing⁠⁠.

      Fave Quote from the Episode:

      “So why am I all taut and loose at the same time?”—Whitney
      Show Links: 

    • Listen to "You Give Love a Bad Name" by John Bon Jovi 
    • Article 1-Cord Jefferson - “Men Aren’t Entitled to Women’s Time or Affection…” https://amp.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/jul/18/men-entitled-women-friendzone
    • Article 2 - review of a book “Entitled” by Kate Manne https://www.nbcnews.com/think/amp/ncna1236464
    • Learn more about the "Say Anything" movie here.  
    • Read "The Language of Flowers" by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
    • Read "Mountains Made of Glass" by Scarlett St Clair 
    • Read "What Lies Beyond the Veil" by Harper L. Woods 
    • Whitney has so much fun making #Scandoval lord Mazeen memes, if you need inspiration for what he looks like.

      • Come see us at the ⁠⁠Imaginarium Book Festival⁠⁠ on May 20-21 in DC!  We will be moderating the panels and have a table on Saturday with bookish merch!

      Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠ or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.

      Have something nerdy to share?  Contact us at [email protected].  

      Follow us on instagram and facebook at @ournerdiestthing.  

      This podcast is spoiler heavy across the "From Blood and Ash" and “Flesh & Fire” series, both written by @jennifer_l_armentrout .  

      Thanks for listening! 


      #ournerdiestthing #podcast #hawkeandpoppy #redpearl #masadonia #ournerdiestcocktail #frombloodandash #kingdomoffleshandfire #crownofgildedbones #waroftwoqueens #ashadowintheember #alightintheflame #jenniferlarmentrout #feminism #sweetmalessa #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #readersofinstagram #bookrecs #bookrecommendations #bookreview #vampires #bonjovi #readmorebooks #poppy #hawke #casteel #thelanguage offlowers #mountainsmadeofglass #makeandmuddle #whatliesbeyondtheveil #scandoval #teamariana #imaginariumbookfestival #atlantian



      • 1 hr 15 min
    • BONUS EPISODE: Author Cassie Alexander

      Happy Friday, nerds! This week's bonus episode is with author Cassie Alexander, who wrote a book we loved titled "Bend Her".  We got to chat with Cassie about all kinds of nerdy things including alien spider-cats, if she prefers smut or plot, and how she got into writing in elementary school.

      Background on Cassie:

      Cassie Alexander is a registered nurse and author. She’s written numerous paranormal romances, sometimes with her friend Kara Lockharte. As Cassandra, she’s written the Year of the Nurse: A Covid-19 Pandemic Memoir which has appeared in the Atlantic (The Mass Exodus of America’s Healthcare Workers). She has also contributed to the Huffington Post and the Journal of Patient Safety Authority. As Cassie, she has written several paranormal and fantasy romance books, including her most recent release Bend Her and the upcoming sequel Break Her. She lives in the Bay Area with one husband, two cats, and one million succulents.

      Listen in as we find out more about Cassie's inspiration while writing, what she's currently reading, and her fave fandoms. Find Cassie on her website and follow her on instagram!

      Come see us at the Imaginarium Book Festival on May 20-21 in DC!  We will be moderating the panels and have a table on Saturday with bookish merch!

      Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.

      Have something nerdy to share?  Contact us at [email protected].

      Follow us on instagram and facebook at @ournerdiestthing.

      Thanks for listening!

      #ournerdiestthing #podcast #cassiealexander #author #bendher #ournerdiestcocktail #spidercat #aliens #hotornot #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #readersofinstagram #bookrecs #bookrecommendations #kindleunlimited #readmorebooks #rhain #allbeast #breakher #makeher #authorinterview #fandoms


      41 min
    • Season 2: Ep. 3 - Blood Forest Wood

      Hello, fellow nerds! On this week's podcast episode, we’re discussing chapters 4-5 of “From Blood & Ash” by ⁠⁠@jennifer_l_armentrout⁠⁠ !  

      This episode is hilarious AND spooky when we talk about the different types of vampires in pop culture and the ghost of Jenny Casseday. We also spend a good amount of time chatting about the douche-baggery that is Lord Mazeen.

      Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "Hawke's Tail". It can be found at ⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠ or ⁠instagram.com/ournerdiestthing⁠.
      Fave Quotes from the Episode: “Sounds like you were choking on it.” “So Was Poppy!”—Deb and Whitney; “Its when we do it.”—our (least) nerdiest husband, Robbie

      Show Links: 

      1. Vampire popular culture references:

        • Twilight 
        • The Strain
        • Interview with the Vampire 
        • Adventure Time
        • Daybreakers (NOT Daybreak like Deb says in this episode)
        • Sookie Stackhouse Books and True Blood
        • Lifeforce 
        • What We Do in the Shadows
        • Bunnicula by Deborah Howe
        • NOS4A2

        • 2. Find more info on the Jenny Casseday Infirmary

          • 3. Check out Dominique Wesson and their FBAA page overlays

          4. See Mageonduty crack ship of Tamlin/Lucien 

          5. Get your copy of "Mad Libs After Dark" Alwaysfits.com

          6. The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

          7. American Ghost by Hannah Nordhaus

        • Come see us at the ⁠Imaginarium Book Festival⁠ on May 20-21 in DC!  We will be moderating the panels and have a table on Saturday with bookish merch!

          • Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠ or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.

          Have something nerdy to share?  Contact us at [email protected].  

          Follow us on instagram and facebook at @ournerdiestthing.  

          This podcast is spoiler heavy across the "From Blood and Ash" and “Flesh & Fire” series, both written by @jennifer_l_armentrout .  

          Thanks for listening! 

          #ournerdiestthing #podcast #hawkeandpoppy #redpearl #masadonia #ournerdiestcocktail #frombloodandash #kingdomoffleshandfire #crownofgildedbones #waroftwoqueens #ashadowintheember #alightintheflame #jenniferlarmentrout #daddyissues #whitesnake #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #readersofinstagram #bookrecs #bookrecommendations #bookreview #vampires #kindleunlimited #readmorebooks #poppy #hawke #casteel #bonuschapter #whiskeysour #makeandmuddle #twilight #adventuretime #trueblood #lordmazeen #jennycasseday



          1 hr 28 min
        • Bonus Episode: Meet Composer Taylor Ash!

          Guess what, nerds?  We got to sit down with composer Taylor Ash and talk about all of their nerdiest things!  Bookstagram & Booktok friends, you probably know her best from her composed themes of "A Court of Thorns & Roses", "From Blood & Ash" & "The Cruel Prince", so you'll want to listen to this episode for sure!

          Taylor Ash is a self-described classical composer gone rogue. She is the owner and creator of From Ash Studios and an award-winning instrumentalist, composer, and songwriter. She holds degrees in Music Theory, Composition, and Performance from Westminster Choir College and has worked alongside the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra and the Vienna Philharmonic. She has written, performed, and released her own EPs and has composed original themes for podcasts (including ours!).

          Listen in as we find out more about Taylor's inspiration while composing, what she's currently reading, and her fave fandoms. Check out Taylor's music, visit her website and follow her on instagram!

          Come see us at the Imaginarium Book Festival on May 20-21 in DC!  We will be moderating the panels and have a table on Saturday with bookish merch!

          Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.

          Have something nerdy to share?  Contact us at [email protected].

          Follow us on instagram and facebook at @ournerdiestthing.

          Thanks for listening!

          #ournerdiestthing #podcast #taylorash #composer #thecruelprince #ournerdiestcocktail #frombloodandash #jenniferlarmentrout #songwriter #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #readersofinstagram #bookrecs #bookrecommendations #kindleunlimited #readmorebooks #poppy #hawke #casteel #thecruelprince #dungeonsanddragons #fandoms

          34 min
        • Season 2: Ep 2 - Insert Hawke Noise Here

          Hello, fellow nerds! On this week's podcast episode, we’re discussing chapters 2-3 AND the bonus Hawke POV chapter of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout !  In these chapters, Poppy meets Hawke, a guard from the rise who she has covertly watched train several times. Poppy isn’t the only one intrigued though… We’ll also chat about beauty standards, women on the hoods of cars in the 1980s and which co-host might just have some daddy issues.

          Show Links:

          • Read the Red Pearl Bonus Chapter here.
          • Listen to the song "Here I Go Again" by Whitesnake
          • Click here to see pics of Tawny Kitaen in the Whitesnake video
          • Check out the Prison Healer trilogy written by Lynette Noni
          • Have you seen Pedro Pascal in the FanCam Teacher skit on SNL?  You know Whitney has!
          • We're obsessed with Kindle Unlimited, and think you should be too!  It's a great way to find new authors or learn about a new series!
          • Check out the Plated Prisoner Series by Raven Kennedy.
          • Dominic Wesson is one of our fave artists and has some amazing "From Blood & Ash" work!

            • Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "Masadonia After Dark". It can be found at ournerdiestthing.com or instagram.com/ournerdiestthing.

            Come see us at the Imaginarium Book Festival on May 20-21 in DC!  We will be moderating the panels and have a table on Saturday with bookish merch!

            Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.

            Have something nerdy to share?  Contact us at [email protected].  

            Follow us on instagram and facebook at @ournerdiestthing.  

            This podcast is spoiler heavy across the "From Blood and Ash" and “Flesh & Fire” series, both written by @jennifer_l_armentrout .  

            Thanks for listening! 

            #ournerdiestthing #podcast #hawkeandpoppy #redpearl #masadonia #ournerdiestcocktail #frombloodandash #kingdomoffleshandfire #crownofgildedbones #waroftwoqueens #ashadowintheember #alightintheflame #jenniferlarmentrout #daddyissues #whitesnake #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #readersofinstagram #bookrecs #bookrecommendations #bookreview #beautystandards #kindleunlimited #readmorebooks #poppy #hawke #casteel #bonuschapter

            1 hr 21 min
          • Season 2: Ep 1 - Cards with Guards

            It's season premiere time, fellow nerds! Our first episode of season two, titled “Cards with Guards” begins our read-a-long of “From Blood & Ash” by @jennifer_l_armentrout ! We’re starting just with chapter 1, but a lot happens when Poppy sneaks into the Red Pearl for a little fun. We are so excited to share this book with you!

            Did you notice our new theme song?  Thanks so much to Taylor Ash for composing it just for our show!

            Show Links:

            We discussed a tons of great books this week!

            1. The "Crescent City" series by Sarah J. Maas
            2. "Bend Her" by Cassie Alexander - be on the lookout for an upcoming interview with the author!
            3. "Kingdom of Stars and Shadows" by Holly Renee
            4. "What Lies Beyond the Veil" by Harper L Woods
            5. "Plated Prisoner" series by Raven Kennedy
            6. "A Favor for a Favor" by Helena hunting
            7. "A Little Unstable" by Elle Mitchell - this was a 5 star ARC read, which releases on April 11th!  Check out our interview episode with Elle here!
            8. "The Good Sister" by Sally Hepworth
            9. "The Bonds That Tie" series by J. Bree
            10. Watch the season 2 "Shadow and Bone" trailer here!

              11. Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "The Red Pearl". It can be found at ournerdiestthing.com or instagram.com/ournerdiestthing.

              Come see us at the Imaginarium Book Festival on May 20-21 in DC!  We will be moderating the panels and have a table on Saturday with bookish merch!

              Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.

              Have something nerdy to share?  Contact us at [email protected].  Follow us on instagram and facebook at @ournerdiestthing.


              This podcast is spoiler heavy across the "From Blood and Ash" and “Flesh & Fire” series, both written by @jennifer_l_armentrout .

              Thanks for listening!

              #ournerdiestthing #podcast #ournerdiestcocktail #cocktail #booze #bourbon #hottoddy #frombloodandash #kingdomoffleshandfire #crownofgildedbones #waroftwoqueens #ashadowintheember #alightintheflame #jenniferlarmentrout #hottoddy #books #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #readmorebooks #booktok #readersofinstagram #bookrecs #bookrecommendations #bookreview #booklover #reading #readmorebooks #poppy #hawke #casteel #thedarkone

              1 hr 19 min
            11. Bonus Episode: The King of Battle & Blood

              Hey nerds!  We are so excited to host a bonus episode of ONT about the book "The King of Battle & Blood" by Scarlett St. Clair!  This was one of our favorite books of 2022 and in this episode we discuss reincarnation, the mythical story of Tristan & Isolde, sex in vampirism, and of course all of the nerdiest things we love about this series.

              Drink up this week's "Our Nerdiest Cocktail", the "The Red Palace".  The recipe can be found at ournerdiestthing.com or instagram.com/ournerdiestthing.

              Show Links:

              Books we discuss:

              “The Forgetting Time” by Sharon Guskin

              "Plated Prisoner" series by Raven Kennedy

              "I am Legend" by Richard Matheson.

              " The Shadow Hunter Chronicles" by Cassandra Clare

              "Hooked" by Emily McIntyre


              The new season of "Shadow and Bone" starts on March 16th on Netflix!

              In case you are wondering, here are some pics of Fabio

              And also, the picture of poor Jace's hair not moving on the "Mortal Instruments" movie.

              Deb's Netflix & Chill movie: the 2009 “My Bloody Valentine” with Jensen Ackles 

              Here's the necklace Mindy bought

              Check out the Probably Smut hockey porn sticker

              Follow us at instagram.com/ournerdiestthing


              SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Season two of Our Nerdiest Thing starts next week!   We’ll be reading @jennifer_l_armentrout “From Blood & Ash. Go ahead and grab a copy of the book and start reading because, as always, we will be spoiler heavy!


              This podcast episode is spoiler heavy across the "Adrian & Isolde" series written by Scarlett St. Clair.

              Thanks for listening!


              #ournerdiestthing #podcast #adrian #isolde #vampirism #vampire #killian #revekka #kingofbattleandblood #scarlettstclair #hadesandpersephone #atouchofdarkness #tristanandisolde #adrianandisolde #redpalace #reincarnation #lore #booknerds #rhysand #kingofbattleandblood #bonusepisode #readmorebooks #readalong #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #booktok #booklover #readmore #bookclub #vampiresex #sexuality #womenandsexuality

              1 hr 33 min
            12. Season 2 Trailer and Bloopers!

              It's time for season 2, nerds!  

              This season we will be hosting a read-a-long of "From Blood and Ash" by @jennifer_l_armentrout . We’re starting just with Chapter 1, but it’s a chapter that gets right down to it with mystery and intrigue at the "Red Pearl" and ends with Poppy meeting Hawke for the first time.  You know, shirtless.  Season 2 drops on March 7th, so grab a copy of the book and start reading!

              Stay tuned after the trailer for some bloopers from Season 1... let's just blame these on the "Our Nerdiest Cocktail", which by the way, happens to be called “The Big Mistake” this week.  The recipe can be found at ournerdiestthing.com or on instagram.com/ournerdiestthing.


              BONUS EPISODE:
              Our next bonus episode will be a discussion of "King of Battle & Blood" by Scarlett St. Clair. Grab the book and get to reading, as this episode airs on 2/28. PS - Isolde, the FMC, is a complete bad ass.


              ANNOUNCEMENTS:
              We want to meet you in person! Join us at the Imaginarium Book Festival in DC on May 20-21! We will be moderating the Lit Talk Panels with some of our favorite authors!

              Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.  

              This podcast is spoiler heavy across the "From Blood & Ash" and "Fire and Flesh" series, all written by Jennifer L. Armentrout.


              Thanks for listening!
              #ournerdiestthing #podcast #kingofbattleandblood #scarlettstclair #adrian #isolde #casteel #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #readingrecommendations #readingrec #frombloodandash #poppy #hawke #readalong #jenniferlarmentrout #seasonpremiere #books #booknerds #authorinterview #supportindieauthors #indieauthors #themaiden #theredpearl #booktok #readersofinstagram

              4 min

            About Our Nerdiest Thing

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            Whitney, Mindy & Deb are 3 best friends who you might think are nerdy, but are actually awesome. Listen in as they discuss all things nerdy in books, television, and fandoms.