Word Nerd

A reading of an excerpt from Dune by Frank Herbert.

"Fear is the mind-killer." So many great quotes from this epic novel but this episode focuses on one defining moment for Paul Atreides. Word Nerd geeks out about Dune and shares her thoughts on the Fremen of Arrakis, their water practices, and Paul's acceptance into their culture.  

A reading of The Deepest Breath by Alok V. Menon

How long has it been since you've breathed deeply and thought about your place in this world? To Word Nerd this poem feels like a cathartic exhale, a hope-renewing inhale, a lesson on what we owe each other, and a reminder that we all breathe the same air.  

A reading of an excerpt from the book Call Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman. 

Have you ever held back from saying something you really wanted to say? Word Nerd goes into the art of deliberate miscommunication, vague conversations and cues, and subtext to understand the true feelings behind them. 

A reading of a monologue from the film Frances Ha, screenplay written by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach. 

Do you share a secret world with someone? Join Word Nerd as she explores what's inside a shared dimension between friends and loved ones and how to build a world with someone. 

A reading of What You Missed That Day You Were Absent from Fourth Grade by Brad Aaron Modlin. 

Did you know that "I am" is a complete sentence? What are the lessons that you might have missed? In this episode, Word Nerd muses about the school of life, its teachers, and what she hopes to keep learning.