BlerdMom

It's been a rough week in the Blerd World. We're in Philly saying goodbye (for now!) to Amalgam Comics.  We also say our goodbyes to our friend, supporter, and BlerdCon co-founder, Haas Parish and comic book store owner Lashawn Colvin. Rest in Blerd Peace!   Thanks to Ariell Johnson, owner of Amalgam for letting us record there and we look forward to her next big thing! 

Our favorite event of the year is back! Listen to our adventures at Blerdcon 2022. Special Guest Co-host Elden of WebsterStyle!   For info on the Chronicles of J'Lia visit: astridcomics.com/jlia   Subscribe to Blerdmom at blerdmom.com/subscribe

Will and Sabrina discuss their favorite on screen Blerds. Plus, what exactly IS a nerd. As always, please subscribe to our show at Blerdmom.com/subscribe.   Get your Blerdcon tickets at: Blerdcon.com   Great Breakdown of "We Don't Talk about Bruno" from Encanto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3O28uSZxyEw  

We finally hash it out...is Die Hard a Christmas Movie? (spoiler alert: Will is wrong. lol) Excuse my voice...my kid gave me a cold. (Just a cold.)   Our products: Antidote is available at Capitol Comics in Annapolis and also at astridcomics.com The Entrepreneur's Diary is available on Amazon Blerdmom Journals by Astrid Digital   Other links from the show: IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/is-die-hard-a-christmas-movie CNN: https://www.cnn.com/style/article/die-hard-costume-bruce-willis/index.html Sacramento Bee: https://www.sacbee.com/entertainment/article256720232.html The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/nine-reasons-why-die-hard-really-is-a-christmas-film-173801

Will's favorite all time book series, Dune by Frank Herbert comes to the big screen FINALLY in a much better way than the 1980s version did. Hear our thoughts. Merch! T-shirts, mugs, etc: www.blerdmom.com/shop/ Journals Entrepreneur's Diary Pre-order Antidote Tonight's cocktails: Pear Elderflower Martini (from: https://kitchenswagger.com/pear-elderflower-martini-recipe/) 2 ounces pear vodka (Grey goose La Poire is definitely best. I tried the Absolute Pear for a while and there really is no comparison.) 1/2 ounce St. Germain Elderflower Liquer 1 ounce lemon juice 1 ounce simple syrup Pour all ingredients into a shaker with some ice. Shake well. Strain into glass. Garnish with a slice of pear if you'd like, but I never have pears on hand, so I rarely do that.   Will's Favorite Martini 2 ounces Uncle Nearest 1856 Whiskey 1 ounce Dolin Rouge Sweet Vermouth (the red one) 2 drops (DROPS not dashes) Angostura bitters 1 drop (again DROP) Orange bitters Luxardo Original Maraschino Cherries (not those hot mess super red cherries you can buy anywhere) I usually start with the bitters because if you get too much it make the whole drink WAY too bitter. This way, If I get too much in, I start over. Add in the Whiskey and Vermouth. Add 2 cherries, plus just a little of the syrup they come in. Stir gently. (Sorry Bond, no shaking here.) Traditional is without ice (neat), but add a cube or 2 of ice if you prefer. When we have them, we use the large slow melting ice spheres.

It's our favorite month here at BlerdMom and probably not for the reason you think. It's not the costumes. It's the old, terrible Halloween movies we love to watch. Vincent Price, Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee are in constant rotation around here all October. Links from today's episode: '80s Blerd Baby Journal The Entrepreneur's Diary Astrid Comics - pre-order Will's comic, Antidote #1 Movies TV Network - Over the air station where we watch our horrible old Halloween Movies  

Hot Couple Summer continues as we take a little weekend trip to Brooklyn. We (reluctantly) talk about the BlerDCon cosplay contest controversy, Will does an unboxing of his Maid Cafe prize and we talk about our time in Brooklyn.   Links: Akwaaba Inn Subscribe to BlerdMom

Blerdcon is back in 2021 and we are broadcasting live from the final day of the Con. We talk about Will's comic book launch and several people stop by the booth while we are recording. Links: Astrid Comics - preorder Antidote BlerDCon - 2022 tickets now on sale Baroness Bree Listen to Leon Visit the Blerdmom website to subscribe and for more information about the podcast.

Today I'm talking about how the pandemic did a number on my kids' mental health and why I think she's back on the right track. And if I say "you know" ONE.MORE.TIME. LOL!

Well. Where the hell have we been? Listen to catch up with us and find out what our "hot couple summer" looks like. Links from the episode: Leading Lady Podcast Episode - How to Realign Yourself with Your Purpose and Values with Sabrina Mapp Sabrina Mapp Voiceover website Blerdcon 2021 is July 16-18. Get your tickets on the Blerdcon web. Tabria Majors' License to Body Suimsuit Collection Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPpX6a0pR94

Sabrina and Will had an opportunity to see a preview episode of HBO's upcoming series: Lovecraft Country - staring Jonathan Majors, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Courtney Vance, and Michael K. Smith. Directed, written and produced by Misha Green (Underground) and executive produced by Jordan Peele (Get Out, Us) and J.J. Abrams (Lost, Star Trek, Star Wars: The Force Awakens), Lovecraft Country tells the story of a young man who goes on a journey from his hometown in Chicago to "Lovecraft Country" -- a place filled with monsters -- the otherworldly kind and the racist human kind, to find his missing father with his uncle and childhood friend tagging along. Listen to our first impressions and check out Lovecraft Country on August 16 on HBO Max.www.blerdmom.com/subscribe Bonus contentWatch us geek out with some other Blerds over Lovecraft Country

BlerdMomTM makes it to double digits! Episode 10! Sabrina and Will discuss current events (Covid-19, distance learning, Black Lives Matter) and Sabrina's history with dance (that time I took a pole dancing class...YIKES!) and then have an interview about Nerdlesque (Nerdy Burlesque) with Midori Minx of the Manic Pixie Nightmares! You can always subscribe to the show at www.blerdmom.com/subscribe Show links:https://www.facebook.com/ManicPixieNightmares/https://www.instagram.com/manicpixienightmares/

Sabrina talks with special guest, Tanya J. Miller from Talking with Tanya about how to stay unstuck and continue on the path to finding our purpose during times of uncertainty. Tanya J. Miller is a certified life coach with over eighteen years of experience working with youth, young adults, and women throughout the community and in ministry to pursue purpose, passion, vision, and destiny. She is the author of several books including Mind Matters: Get Out of Your Head and Jump into Life! and Things my Mama Said. You can find Tanya in the following places:FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubetanyajmiller.com  Subscribe to BlerdMom at www.blerdmom.com/subscribe

Sabrina and Will give their rankings of James Bond movies in the following categories: Top 5 HenchmenTop 5 VillainsTop 5 "Bond Girls"Top 5 Theme SongsTop 5 James Bond MoviesRanking the ActorsBonus: Best Bond OpenersNote: I made a mistake where I gave the wrong movie for OddJob a couple of times...I correct myself later in the show.  Just a little mental mixup.www.blerdmom.com/subscribe 

How we are still trying to keep things spicy while on quarantine.  Plus, we watch Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds from a different perspective.www.blerdmom.comDrink of the episode: Caramel Apple MartiniRecipe:2 parts vodka1.5 part apple pucker1 part Buttershots (Butterschnaps) Topped off with Cranberry juicePut ice in shaker, add other ingredients, shake and strain into a martini glass.  

Like other parents, Will and Sabrina are quarantined at home with the kids. They discuss how it's been going.In addition, they talk about the podcast conference they went to in early March, the WestWorld Season 3 premiere, Will talks simulation theory and then we talk about the 2007-2008 Writer's strike that Sabrina says is responsible for everything going on today.Links:Subscribe to BlerdMomAdam Ruins Everything100 Days That Changed Hollywood: The Writers Strike, 10 Years LaterStudios Begin Stockpiling for a Writers Strike: "We Learned the Hard Way Last Time"Pushing DaisiesHow to Love in the Time of Coronavirus? Look to Pushing Daisies.

After Sabrina's time in Costa Rica, she Will are back together again. In this episode they catch up, talk about lessons learned while Sabrina was sojourning and talk about what's next.

Sabrina is broadcasting from Costa Rica where she is taking a month-long (!!!) sabbatical. Listen to find out why. Moms especially will want to listen to this very special episode of BlerdMom!Episode deals with burnout, parenting, and mental health.Links from the episode:For Colored Girls in Their 30s and 40s Who Feel Like Life May Have Passed Them ByWhy are Gen X women struggling? A new book explores the many possible reasons.Mom realizes ‘there is only so much of me and I need to find balance’Blerdmom.com

We talk about the Lizzo concert, reiki, The Little Mermaid Live, and the Disney Cruise we went on over the summer.Article: Disney Loving Couples have happier relationshipsSee the episode website for pics and more info.

We talk recent travels - Maryland Renaissance Fest, NYC and mostly DisneyWorld.

Introducing BlerdMom! Meet the hosts Recap of BlerdCon 2019