Our Nerdiest Thing

Welcome to episode 10, nerds!  Mix up a cocktail and listen in as Whitney, Mindy and Deb discuss chapters 22-24 of "A Court of Thorns and Roses" and break down all of their favorite bookish tropes in relation to 80's and 90's rom com movies!  They’ll then discuss the “She’s All That” effect and the “boys will be boys” behavior of Lucien and Tamlin, as well as the fact that Feyre legit falls asleep while Tamlin is trying to put the moves on her.  

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

Trigger Warning: rape and sexual abuse

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Check out the crayon drawing by Eichendesign that Feyre paints of Lucien and Tamlin as pigs here. 

Purchase the "The Bonds that Tie" series by J. Bree here.

Those amazing hand fandom drawings that are discussed can be found at instagram.com/mikki_art.books.

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

In episode 9, Whitney, Mindy and Debra continue their read along of "A Court of Thorns and Roses" with chapters 20-21, discussing the VERY fae nature of Calanmai, solstice celebrations that are still celebrated today, and Deb makes Whitney feel very uncomfortable about underwear. Oh, and remember that time Tamlin completes the rite and then bites Feyre? We talk all about that too.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains references to rape and sexual abuse.

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

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Purchase the "What Lies Beyond the Veil" by Harper L Woods here.  

See the "From Blood and Ash" world map here.  

The hilarious artwork of Azriel flying with Lucien can be seen at instagram.com/Lemonade_doodles.

Those amazing hand fandom drawings that are discussed can be found at instagram.com/mikki_art.books.

Thanks for joining us for episode 8, nerds!  Whitney, Mindy and Debra continue their read along of "A Court of Thorns and Roses" with chapters 18-19.  Listen in to find out more about fae fiddlers (it’s actually a thing and quite interesting) and how we think Feyre might be acting like a brat. Also, do you think the fae males wear underwear?

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

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 "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series, as well as the "Crescent City" series and "Throne of Glass" series, all written by Sarah J. Maas.

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Learn more about Mindy's favorite grade school library book, "Room on the Broom" by Julia Donaldson.

Preorder "Queen of Myth and Monsters" by Scarlett St. Clair here.  

Check out the Rhysand POV fan fiction that Whitney read by Illyrian Tremors on Archive of Our Own.

And finally, listen to this  song by Taylor Swift that made us cry this week.  

It's a holiday week in America, but instead of skipping an episode, Whitney, Deb and Mindy read "A Light in the Flame" by Jennifer Armentrout and recorded a very special bonus episode!  Join in on the conversation as they share their review of the book, their favorite and least favorite twists (spoiler alert, they effing hate Veses) and some nerdy deep dives into the lore behind Gods, prophesies and the Fates.  

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains conversations around anxiety, depression, and suicide.  Take care of yourself and listen with care.  The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.  You are not alone.

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

Follow Dominique Wesson to see her beautiful artwork of Nyktos.

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

It's time for episode 7, nerds!  Whitney, Mindy and Debra continue their read along of "A Court of Thorns and Roses" with chapters 15-17.  Listen in to hear about a few of Tamlin’s redeeming qualities (yes, we still like him right now) play our Glamour/Mandela Effect game, and to find out what’s up with the cookie in Mindy’s bra!

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

Follow @morbidpodcast to check out the "Listener Tales" Deb mentions in this episode.

Purchase the ACOTAR and ACOMAF page overlays from madschofield.com and follow them here.

Order "A Light in the Flame" for next week's episode here.  

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 "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series, as well as the "Crescent City" series and "Throne of Glass" series, all written by Sarah J. Maas.

Guess what, nerds?  It's time for episode 6!  Whitney, Mindy and Debra continue their read along of "A Court of Thorns and Roses" with chapters 13 and 14.  We have a lot to say in this episode about Tamlin, Prythian’s top social weirdo, as well as the Tea Spiller himself, the Suriel. Then, we drop a mind blowing theory that will have you questioning everything you know about these books. Listen in and tell us what you think!

Follow ONT at instagram.com/ournerdiestthing.  Have something nerdy to share?  Contact us at [email protected].

Drink up this week's "Our Nerdiest Cocktail,"  named the "Suriel Iced Tea"!  The recipe can be found at instagram.com/ournerdiestthing.

Follow Tony Viento to see the Nesta middle finger digital painting that we discussed.

Want to take a look at the map of Prythian?  Check it out here.  

This podcast is spoiler heavy across the "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series, as well as the "Crescent City" series and "Throne of Glass" series, all written by Sarah J. Maas.

Fellow nerds, it's time for episode 5!  Whitney and Debra continue their read along of "A Court of Thorns and Roses" with chapters 11 and 12.  This week our discussion ranges from the growing feelings of Feyre and Tamlin, to the lore of the Puca, to which animals like to get stoned.  Join us for all of this and our nerdiest things of the week.  And don't worry, Mindy will be back with us next week!

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Drink up this week's "Our Nerdiest Cocktail,"  named the "Indulgence", which includes chocolate cake!  The recipe can be found at instagram.com/ournerdiestthing.

Follow Ghost_Nymphz to see the Lucien illustration that we discussed.  

Check out author Scarlett St. Clair and her book "A Touch of Darkness", which we highly recommend!

This podcast is spoiler heavy across the "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series, as well as the "Crescent City" series and "Throne of Glass" series, all written by Sarah J. Maas.

Welcome fellow nerds!  It's time for episode 4!  This week, Whitney, Mindy and Debra continue their read along of "A Court of Thorns and Roses" with chapters 8-10.  Listen in as we chat about foreshadowing, the fear of the unknown, and what's the difference between high and lesser fae anyway?   Join us for all of this and our nerdiest things of the week.

Follow ONT at instagram.com/ournerdiestthing.  Have something nerdy to share?  Contact us at [email protected]. 

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

Learn more about the haunted McLean House that Whitney speaks about at https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=74287 and https://www.flickr.com/photos/brent_nashville/7683206684

This podcast is spoiler heavy across the "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series, as well as the "Crescent City" series and "Throne of Glass" series, all written by Sarah J. Maas.

In this bonus episode, Whitney, Mindy and Deb share their thoughts, reactions, and very long list of questions after watching "The Winchesters" pilot, a prequel to "Supernatural".  Hear more about our love of cons, what we think of John and Mary, and Whitney's love of cheap wine.  Join us for all of this and our nerdiest thing.

Follow ONT at instagram.com/ournerdiestthing.  Have something nerdy to share?  Contact us at [email protected].

Find this week's "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" recipe, the Salt and Burn Float, on our instagram page.

This episode is spoiler heavy across the television show "Supernatural" universe.