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Nerd Goggles Podcast

Welcome Nerd Goggles Podcast, where I talk about what's on my bookshelf from the past, present and future. And some other stuff that pops in my head. Visit the blog for show links at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com
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Episodes

NGP Ep 67 - Yours For The Taking

Happy Pride! I'm finally back. And I've got a queer book for you. I talk movies, TV, how I manage to read small print and the main event: Your For The Taking by Garbriell Korn Run time (37:58) Show notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Jun 16, 202538 min

NGP Ep 66 - 2024 Audiobooks I Listened To

Merry end of the holidays! 2024 was a doozy for audiobooks. This was a fun one even though I lost focus a few times. Nothing new. Keep count, cause I didn't. Run Time (31:00) Show notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Dec 30, 202431 min

NGP Ep 65 - The Mercies

This episode I talk about finishing school... again, my most recent trip to Canada and the main event: The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave Run time (41:06) Show notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Nov 17, 202441 min

NGP Ep 64 Side Bar - A Song of Ice and Fire vs Game of Thrones

Hello friends of the pod. MJ here with a follow up to episode 58. My thoughts on the TV series Game of Thrones. This episode is full of spoilers for GoT and minor HotD so proceed with caution. Run time (23:50) Show notes @ nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Jul 28, 202424 minEp. 64

NGP Ep 62 - Junior High

I'm back with a loooong overdue library book... I mean episode. I talk movies, TV, podcasts, concerts and of course the main event: Junior High by Tegan Quin and Sara Quin Run Time (38:03) Show notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Oct 23, 202338 min

NGP Ep 61 - Liar, Dreamer, Thief

From out of the ashes a new episode appears and guess what? We got dad jokes! I talk John Wick IV, new TV, concerts and the main event: Liar, Dreamer, Thief by Maria Dong Run Time (36:11) Notes for the show @ nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

May 16, 202336 min

NGP Ep 60 - Helen House

Happy New Year! 2023 is upon us and I've finally hit 60 episodes. I was able to squeeze in this little book at the end of the year so I'm here to talk about it. I also talk about things I want to do this year and totally crew up the name of LA's new NWSL team. Main even: Helen House by Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya Run Time (21:25) Show notes @ nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Jan 15, 202321 min

NGP Ep 59 Side Bar - Fire & Blood

It's December and I have a new one for ya. This time I summarize Fire & Blood by George RR Martin. Run Time (21:06) Show notes @ nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Dec 22, 202221 min

NGP Ep 58 Side Bar - A Song of Ice and Fire

Happy 10 year anniversary to the pod. I'm glad I can still whip out a couple a year. In this episode I blab about the heat and hydration. But mostly I talk about what I thought about the A Song of Ice and Fire audiobooks/series by George RR Martin. Run time (21:48) Show note @ nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Aug 15, 202222 min

NGP Episode 57 - Something Is Killing The Children Vol. 1

Kicking off the first episode of 2022 with another comic Trade. If you enjoy horror comics this one's for you. I also discuss my initial intentions for the podcast after 10 years, TV and smidge more before the main event: Something Is Killing The Children - Written by Tynion IV Run time (20:05) Show notes @ nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Feb 21, 202220 min

NGP 56 - The Deadliest Bouquet

Final episode of 2021. This is the last book I read. An original OGN. Haven't done a graphic novel in a minute and this is one you don't want to skip. I also muse about the audiobook I'm listening, Podcasts I like and the best movie I've seen all year. Happy New Year! The Deadliest Bouquet - Written by Erica Schultz Run time (12:36) Show notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Dec 29, 202113 min

NGP 55 Bonus Holiday Episode - The Little Match Girl

This episode is likely to make you sad rather than bring joy. Unedited and unfiltered using my iPhone and a Zoom mic. Happy Holidays! The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen Run Time (06:09) Notes for the show at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Dec 25, 20216 min

NGP Episode 54 - The Stand

Recorded many many months ago on my 2014 Macbook (I have since purchased a 2021 M1 model). Then forgotten about this "lost" Nerd Goggles episode is now ready to hit your ears. The Stand by Stephen King Run time (23:14) Notes for the show at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Aug 30, 202123 min

NGP Episode 53 - Hipster Death Rattle

Welcome to the first episode of 2021. In this episode I talk new music love and my favorite series coming back. Sprinkled with some other rambles before slashing into: Hipster Death Rattle by Richie Narvaez Run time (32:16)

Mar 15, 202132 min

NGP Episode 51 - The Space Between Worlds

2020 has be tough. Motivation even tougher but I did read and finish one book this year and this is it. The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson Show notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Dec 14, 202035 min

NGP Episode 50 - Hot Dog Girl

On the cusp of 2020 NGP has hit an epic milestone of 50 episodes. Let's celebrate this and the end of the 2019 with: Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan Run time (26:42) Notes for the episode can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Dec 30, 201927 min

NGP 49 - The Poet X

Hello again! This episode I talk about my vacation, touch on and hopefully don't spoil some movies. The main event: The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo [Run time: 24:31] Episode notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Dec 22, 201925 min

NGP 48 - Death Threat

In this 2019 premiere episode I cover listener feed back, shows I went to, movies I've seen and TV shows. As well as the main event which became super personal for me as I read it. Take a listen, buy the graphic novel and enjoy: Death Threat: Written by Vivek Shraya/Art by Ness Lee [Run time: 32:09] Note for the show at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Apr 28, 201932 min

NGP 46 - Umbrella Academy V. 1 - Apocalypse Suite

This episode I talk about movies, live reads, holiday fun and of course the main event: Umbrella Academy V. 1 - Apocalypse Suite by Gerard Way & Gabriel Ba Episodes notes can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Dec 24, 201824 min

NGP 45 - Giant Days Vol 1

First episode of 2018, after a long hiatus, fills you with commentary on reboots, concerts, a movie, pedestrians and of course the flavor of the day: Giant Days vol. 1 written by John Allison/Art by Lissa Treiman Episodes notes can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Nov 18, 201821 min

NGP 44 - Holiday Edition - The Fir Tree

Happy holidays from Nerd Goggles Podcast. This episode includes a dramatic reading, by me, of: The Fir Tree by Hans Christian Anderson Run Time (15:42) Episodes note found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Dec 25, 201716 min

NGP Episode 43 - in a dark, dark wood

This episode I ramble on about Music, Movie, TV, Music, Philanthropy and the main event: in a dark, dark wood by ruth ware (Run Time: 24:48) Notes for the show at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com Enjoy!

Oct 30, 201725 min

NGP EPISODE 42 - Soapbox Edition Circa 1990

Audio from a video I posted on the Nerd Goggles Podcast Facebook page. I take a look back at something I wrote sometime in the 90's. This episode is inspired by a Mortified live show I went to. Enjoy Run time (15:10) Links to the show can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Aug 12, 201715 minEp. 42

NGP Episode 41 The Holiday Edition - The Nightmare Before Christmas Poem

This special episode comes live and unedited from the Nerd Goggles Podcast Facebook page video LIVE feed. I talk holiday traditions and the poem that started it all, a reading of: The Nightmare Before Christmas, Poem By Tim Burton Run time (19:43) Links for the episodes can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Dec 22, 201620 min

NGP Episode 40 - Diary Of An Oxygen Thief

The intro music today was brought to you by my alter ego MC MJ on the mic. Summing up how this election week left me. Also fan mail and jokes to liven the atmosphere. Throw out some new music, tv shows, trips and of course the main event: Diary Of An Oxygen Thief by Anonymous Run time (18:51) Links for the show found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Nov 14, 201619 min

NGP Episode 39 - 4th Anniversary Edition - Starcrossed

In this long over due installment and Anniversary show, I discuss the early days of the podcast, television, a moment in time on my vacation and of course the hot topic a short story: Starcrossed by Marc Johnson Run time (19:49) Notes for the show can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Aug 28, 201620 min

NGP Ep 38 - Paper Towns

And so the long awaited episode has arrived. I missed my 3 year anniversary but I didn't miss the holidays. I chat briefly about music and movies. I also cussed a little, so sorry. The hot topic for this episode: Paper Towns by John Green Run time (33:32) Notes for the episode can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Dec 26, 201534 min
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