The Nerd Cantina Show

In today's episode, Megan bids farewell to The Nerd Cantina Show to develop a "spin-off" show, called Cantina Book Club!    The Cantina Book Club Podcast will be the new home for author interviews previously featured on The Nerd Cantina Show Podcast. Tune in to hear more!   Read book reviews on the Cantina Book Club Website.    Be sure to follow Cantina Book Club on social media to stay connected:  Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes father-daughter author duo Marty Ohlhaut and Grace Ly. They talk about their book, Tent for Seven: A Camping Adventure Gone South Out West, available now.    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://www.gracelyauthor.com/             Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grace.ly_author/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/gracelyauthor   Link to purchase: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tent-for-seven-marty-ohlhaut/1143614193

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Vanessa Riley. They talk about her book, Murder in Drury Lane, the sequel to Murder in Westminster. Both books are available now. .    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://vanessariley.com/           Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessarileyauthor/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/VanessaRiley/     Link to purchase: https://vanessariley.com/ladyworthing.htm#Drury

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Sharina Harris. They talk about her book, Sign of the Slayer, available now.    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://sharinaharris.com/          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharinawrites/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/sharinawrites    Link to purchase: https://sharinaharris.com/books/sign-of-the-slayer/ 

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Jessica Hendry Nelson. They talk about her book, Joy Rides Through the Tunnel of Grief, available now.    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: http://jessicahnelson.com/         Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhnelson427/   Link to purchase: http://jessicahnelson.com/joy-rides-through-the-tunnel-of-grief-a-memoir

Join us for the celebration of our 300th episode and also say farewell to Steve and Ken. The Nerd Cantina Show has been a fantastic experience and we thank anyone who has listened, supported, or joined in on the conversations. 

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Aimee K. Runyan. They talk about her book, A Bakery in Paris, available now.  We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker. Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg  Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode: Website: https://aimiekrunyan.com/           Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookishaimie/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/aimiekrunyan   Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Bakery-Paris-Aimie-K-Runyan-ebook/dp/B0B93ZYP6G/

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Mojgan Ghazirad. They talk about her book, The House on Sun Street, available October 3.    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://mojganghazirad.com/            Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mojgan.ghazirad /  Twitter: https://twitter.com/MojganGhazirad    Link to purchase: https://mojganghazirad.com/memoir/ 

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Cindy Fazzi. They talk about her book, Multo, available September 26.    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://www.cindyfazzi.com/         Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindyfazzi   Twitter: https://twitter.com/CindyFazzi  Link to purchase: https://www.cindyfazzi.com/multo 

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes back author Christine Wells as a returning guest on the show. They talk about her book, The Royal Windsor Secret, available September 12.    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://christine-wells.com/         Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinewells_/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/christinewells0/   Link to purchase: https://christine-wells.com/bookshelf/the-royal-windsor-secret/ 

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Sierra Godfrey. They talk about her book, The Second Chance Hotel, available September 12.    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://sierragodfrey.com/         Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sierragodfrey/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/sierragodfrey   Link to purchase: https://sierragodfrey.com/books/second-chance-hotel/

Cantina Conversation with Carol Dunbar - TNCS Ep 294   In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Carol Dunbar. They talk about her book, A Winter's Rime, available September 12.    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://www.caroldunbar.com/          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carol_dunbar_wi  Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarolDunbarWI  Link to purchase: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-winters-rime-carol-dunbar/1142827118

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Martin Clark. They talk about his book, The Plinko Bounce, available September 12.    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://martinclark.com/        Link to purchase: https://martinclark.com/books/   

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Yasmin Angoe to talk about her book, It Ends with Knight, available September 5. The first two installments in the Nena Knight trilogy, Her Name is Knight and They Come at Knight, are available now.    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://yasminangoe.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/YasAWriter  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_yas/        Link to purchase: https://yasminangoe.com/it-ends-with-knight/  

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes debut author Hannah Nicole Maehrer to talk about her book, Assistant to the Villian, available August 29.    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://www.entangledpublishing.com/authors/hannah-nicole-maehrer       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahnicolemae       Link to purchase: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/assistant-to-the-villain-hannah-nicole-maehrer/1143222643 

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Annie Rains. They talk about her book, Through the Snow Globe, available August 22.    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: http://www.annierains.com/         Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annierainsbooks/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnieRainsBooks  Link to purchase: https://barnesandnoble.com/w/through-the-snow-globe-annie-rains/1142736590

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes back best-selling author Daniel Kraus for a whopping fourth time on the show. They discuss his latest book Whalefall, which is available August 8.   We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://www.danielkraus.com/      Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanielDKraus             Link to purchase: https://www.danielkraus.com/books/whalefall/   

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes back author James Byrne. They discuss his next book Deadlock, which is available August 8.   We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://jamesbyrnethriller.com/     Twitter: https://twitter.com/JByrnemystery            Link to purchase: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/deadlock-james-byrne/1141976471  

In this Cantina Conversation Megan talks with author L. R. Jones. They discuss her newest book, You Look Beautiful Tonight, available now.   We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://www.lisareneejones.com/    Twitter: https://twitter.com/LisaReneeJones       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisareneejones/     Link to purchase: https://www.lisareneejonesthrillers.com/you-look-beautiful-tonight.html   Readers Take Denver: https://www.readerstakedenver.com/

In this Cantina Conversation Megan talks with Tracy Wolff. They discuss her newest book which she co-authored with Nina Croft. Star Bringer is available July 11.   We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://tracywolffauthor.com/     Twitter: https://twitter.com/TracyWolff        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracywolffbooks/      Link to purchase: https://tracywolffauthor.com/books/star-bringer/

In this Cantina Conversation Megan talks with author Javier Castillo. They discuss his works newly available to English-language readers. The Snow Girl is available now. The Soul Game is available July 11. .   We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://www.javiercastillobooks.com/    Twitter: https://twitter.com/javiercordura     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/javiercordura/    Link to purchase: The Snow Girl  https://www.amazon.com/Snow-Girl-Javier-Castillo-ebook/dp/B0BWYX8HCC  The Soul Game https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Game-Javier-Castillo/dp/1644738775

In this Cantina Conversation Megan talks with debut author Tilly Bridges. They discuss her newest book, Begin Transmission, available June 27.   We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: http://birdguest.com/    Twitter: https://twitter.com/TillyBridges    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heckyeahtillybridges/   Link to purchase: https://bearmanor-digital.myshopify.com/products/begin-transmission-the-trans-allegories-of-the-matrix-paperback 

In this Cantina Conversation Megan talks with Australian comedians Jason Chatfield and Scott Dooley. They discuss their newest book, You're Not a Real Parent Until…, available June 16.   We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://www.jasonchatfield.com/  https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/scott-dooley   Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewYorkCartoons  https://twitter.com/scottdools   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newyorkcartoons/  https://www.instagram.com/scottdools   Link to purchase:  https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Youre-not-a-real-parent-until/Scott-Dooley/Youre-Not-a-Real-Until-Series/9781955858229 

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes back Namrata Patel. They discuss her newest book, Scent of a Garden, available June 16.   We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: http://nampatel.com/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/nampatel  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/namratapatelauthor/  Link to purchase:  https://bookshop.org/p/books/scent-of-a-garden-namrata-patel/18750569?ean=9781542039086&gclid=CjwKCAiA5sieBhBnEiwAR9oh2jF3Bw3fqDPlfIkjvprUTE5P4IkWBHwHcItXRPVofUSaZVVjFupCdhoCIbIQAvD_BwE 

In this Cantina Conversation Megan speaks with Eliza Knight about her upcoming book Starring Adele Astaire, available June 6.   We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://elizaknight.com/     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizaknightfiction/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElizaKnight  Link to Purchase: https://elizaknight.com/books/the-other-astaire/

In this Cantina Conversation Megan talks with debut author Logan Steiner. They discuss her newest book, After Anne, available May 30.   We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://logansteiner.com/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/loganasteiner   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loganannsteiner/  Link to purchase: https://logansteiner.com/after-anne/ 

In this Cantina Conversation Megan speaks with Donna Hill about her upcoming book I Am Ayah: The Way Home, available May 23.   We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://donnaohill.com/      Twitter: https://twitter.com/donnahill   Link to Purchase: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-am-ayah-the-way-home-donna-hill/1139211940?ean=9781649371461 

In this Cantina Conversation Megan speaks with Nicholas Fillmore about his recent book The Gospel of Satan, available now.   We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://nicholasfillmore.com/     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nfillmore999/  Link to Purchase: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-gospel-of-satan-nicholas-fillmore/19115026?ean=9798218092412&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fnicholasfillmore.com%2F&source=IndieBound&title=The+Gospel+of+Satan

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes back author Ashley Winstead to talk about her upcoming book The Boyfriend Candidate, available May 9.   We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://www.ashleywinstead.com/     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleywinsteadbooks/ / Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashleywinstead    Link to Purchase:https://www.ashleywinstead.com/the-boyfriend-candidate

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Hannah Dolby to talk about her newest book No Life for a Lady, available May 9.    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://www.marjacq.com/hannah-dolby.html  Twitter: https://twitter.com/hannahdolby1     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dolbyhannah    Link to Purchase: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/no-life-for-a-lady-hannah-dolby/1141774489 

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Rebecca Yarros to talk about her newest book Fourth Wing, available May 2.    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://www.rebeccayarros.com/     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccayarros/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebeccaYarros    Link to Purchase: https://www.rebeccayarros.com/books/fourth-wing/

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Stephanie Kane to talk about her newest book True Crime Redux, available May 2.    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://www.writerkane.com/      Link to Purchase: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/true-crime-redux-stephanie-kane/1142465687?ean=9781610886116

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Lisa Cupolo to talk about her newest book Have Mercy on Us, available now..    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://www.lisacupolo.com/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lcupolo/   Link to Purchase: https://www.lisacupolo.com/book  

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes theater critic and book author Robert Hofler to talk about his newest book The Way They Were: How Epic Battles and Bruised Egos Brought a Classic Hollywood Love Story to the Screen, available now..    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://roberthofler.com/   Website: https://www.thewrap.com/category/category-hollyblog/bob-hofler-hollyblog/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/bobjhofler   Link to Purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Way-They-Were-Battles-Hollywood/dp/0806542322

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Harper Kincaid to talk about her newest book A Midsummer Night's Scheme, available March 21. The first book in the series, To Kill a Mocking Girl, is available now.     We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://www.harperkincaid.com/     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HarperKincaid/  Link to Purchase: https://www.harperkincaid.com/books

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Veronica G. Henry to talk about her newest book The Foreign Exchange, available February 28.    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://www.veronicahenry.net/    Twitter: https://twitter.com/veronicawrites    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewordslinger/  Link to Purchase: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-foreign-exchange/18851095

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Ciera Horton McElroy to talk about her newest book Atomic Family, available February 28.    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://www.cieramcelroy.com/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/cierahorton   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cierahmcelroy/  Link to Purchase: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781949467949

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes Rick Bleiweiss to talk about his newest book Murder in Haxford, available February 21. Murder in Haxford is the sequel to Pignon Scorbion & the Barbershop Detectives, which is available now.    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://www.rickbleiweiss.com/    Twitter: https://twitter.com/RickBleiweiss    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickbleiweissauthor/ /  Link to Purchase:  Pignon Scorbion & the Barbershop Detectives (Book 1): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09CVC8GF2?notRedirectToSDP=1&ref_=dbs_mng_calw_0&storeType=ebooks  Murder in Haxford (Book 2): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B72VZPT6/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Kimberly G. Giarratano to talk about her newest book Death of a Dancing Queen, available February 14.    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://www.kimberlyggiarratano.com/     Twitter: https://twitter.com/KGGiarratano     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimgarnickgiarratano/  Link to Purchase: https://bookshop.org/p/books/death-of-a-dancing-queen-kimberly-giarrantano/18563356?ean=9781915202420

This episode covers the latest in entertainment, tech, and space news.  Topics include our thoughts on the AMC new price structure, Netflix's plans to crackdown on password sharing, and OpenAI's ChatGPT.   We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at https://www.thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Constantine 2: Warner Bros. Confirms Keanu Reeves Sequel Is Still Happeninghttps://www.ign.com/articles/constantine-2-warner-bros-confirms-keanu-reeves-sequel-is-still-happening?utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A%20Trending%20Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR0bIKUwLJP0BiLAoPB29Qq5i2jK54SnmxwRbQ-Voa5qtWGNJ6-pZ_BiuKE  AMC Theatres to Change Movie Ticket Prices Based on Seat Locationhttps://variety.com/2023/film/news/amc-theaters-movie-ticket-price-seat-location-1235514262/?fbclid=IwAR20JrNxP319aG3NU4fH6XNHN9mtObUwLLieot82Yp-CGBLJ6OYq2IjdvgU  Netflix says it 'updated' new password sharing policies that had users melting downhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/netflix-says-it-updated-new-password-sharing-policies-that-had-users-melting-down-195939488.html  ChatGPT sets record for fastest-growing user base - analyst notehttps://www.reuters.com/technology/chatgpt-sets-record-fastest-growing-user-base-analyst-note-2023-02-01/?utm_source=reddit.com&fbclid=IwAR2NptJX50aucXOreVv-AOIRcrQaBiYkLi9oiuBZ213rej4ymyaSwRiDrk0  Microsoft bakes ChatGPT-like tech into search engine Binghttps://apnews.com/article/technology-science-microsoft-corp-business-software-dd445694f34a6b7a0444db9988330229  after Microsoft's AI blowout, it's Google's turnhttps://www.theverge.com/2023/2/8/23590634/february-8-2023-tech-news-liveblog  Biden rallies against Big Tech in State of the Union addresshttps://www.theverge.com/2023/2/7/23590396/state-of-the-union-sotu-biden-tech-tiktok-privacy-antitrust 

This episode covers the latest in entertainment, tech, and space news.  Topics include our thoughts on the Avatar Way of Water, The Last of Us, DCEU plans, and OpenAI's ChatGPT.   We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at https://www.thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   James Gunn unveils DC's new film and TV plan, including fresh spins on Supergirl, Batmanhttps://www.cnbc.com/amp/2023/01/31/james-gunn-dc-film-tv-plans-batman-superman-supergirl.html Prosecutors file charges against Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting on movie sethttps://www.npr.org/2023/01/31/1152944915/alec-baldwin-rust-movie-death-charges-filed  PayPal follows tech layoffshttps://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/31/paypal-to-lay-off-2000-employees-in-coming-weeks-about-7percent-of-workforce.html  OpenAI releases tool to detect AI-generated text, including from ChatGPThttps://techcrunch.com/2023/01/31/openai-releases-tool-to-detect-ai-generated-text-including-from-chatgpt/ Voice deepfakes https://www.vice.com/en/article/dy7mww/ai-voice-firm-4chan-celebrity-voices-emma-watson-joe-rogan-elevenlabs?utm_source=reddit.com  

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes debut author Elizabeth Shick to talk about her book The Golden Land, available now.    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://elizabethshick.com/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/lizshickauthor   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethshickauthor/  Link to Purchase: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-golden-land-elizabeth-shick/18323757?ean=9781936970759  

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes back award-winning author Tracy Clark for her second time on the show to talk about the first book in her new series, Hide, available January 1, 2023.    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://tracyclarkbooks.com/    Twitter: https://twitter.com/tracypc6161    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tpclark2000/  Link to Purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Detective-Harriet-Foster-Tracy-Clark/dp/1542037573/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NGSOG6X081L7&keywords=Tracy+Clark%2C+Hide&qid=1659977694&sprefix=tracy+clark%2C+hide%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-1 

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Mark Stevens to talk about his newest book The Fireballer, available January 1, 2023.    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://www.writermarkstevens.com/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/writerstevens   Link to Purchase: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09TSQRZ53/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2 

This episode covers the latest in entertainment, tech, and space news.   We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at https://www.thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Hollywood Reporter: Patty Jenkins' ‘Wonder Woman 3' Not Moving Forward as DC Movies Hit Turning Point (Exclusive).https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/wonder-woman-3-not-moving-forward-dc-movies-1235276804/ The Game Awards 2022 Winners Listhttps://gamerant.com/game-awards-2022-winners-goty-elden-ring-best-indie-accessibility-esports/?utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_source=GR-FB-P&utm_campaign=GR-FB-P&fbclid=IwAR0RbKiPAHNlvk02r9eg1IdIZkJLZXFaS6oMW_zolj2HTOaq4PgjsY4AHw4  Variety: ‘God of War' Live-Action TV Series Ordered at Amazon.https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/god-of-war-tv-show-amazon-1235460972/ IGN: Transformers Rise of the Beasts Trailer Includes Peter Dinklage, John DiMaggio.https://www.ign.com/articles/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-trailer-includes-peter-dinklage-john-dimaggio Hollywood Reporter: Celebrity Promoters Sued Over Bored Ape NFT Endorsements.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/celebrity-promoters-sued-over-bored-ape-nft-endorsements-1235279115/ Sam Bankman-Fried faces many years in jailhttps://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2022/12/13/sam-bankman-fried-faces-many-years-in-jail  Meta Fined $277 Million for Leak of Half a Billion Usershttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-11-28/meta-fined-277-million-for-data-leak-of-half-a-billion-users?srnd=technology-vp  The Verge: TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew explains how US data will be kept out of China.https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/30/23486771/tiktok-ceo-shou-zi-chew-data-protection-us-users Nuclear Fusion The Hill: Artemis 1 is a triumph for NASA and the world.https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/3751076-artemis-1-is-a-triumph-for-nasa-and-the-world/ Yahoo News: 7 Things We Learned From NASA's Wildly Successful Artemis 1 Mission.https://news.yahoo.com/7-things-learned-nasa-wildly-180000752.html New York Post : Japan's ispace launches world's first commercial moon lander.https://nypost.com/2022/12/11/japans-ispace-launches-worlds-first-commercial-moon-lander/

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Nuzo Onoh to talk about her newest book A Dance for the Dead, available now.    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://nuzo.substack.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/NuzoOnoh  Link to Purchase: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-dance-for-the-dead-nuzo-onoh-mfa/1142264284

This episode covers the latest in entertainment, tech, and space news.  Topics include the cost of Avatar 2, Disney news, lab-grown meat, and space news.   We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at https://www.thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Star Chris Hemsworth Says He Refuses To Work With Any More “Mad Genius” Directorshttps://boundingintocomics.com/2022/11/18/in-seeming-dig-at-taika-waititi-thor-star-chris-hemsworth-says-he-refuses-to-work-with-any-more-mad-genius-directors/?fbclid=IwAR2TZhEui4lBe4XfY1Z8gdE14zkiiQ1Bhc1qKFLxS1EXPmGyDBKwUkfLiSo  Variety: ‘Avatar 2' Is So Expensive It Must Become the ‘Fourth or Fifth Highest-Grossing Film in History' Just to Break Even.https://variety.com/2022/film/news/avatar-2-budget-expensive-2-billion-turn-profit-1235438907/  Bob Iger to Return as Disney CEO In Surprising Shake-Up, Bob Chapek Departing - IGNhttps://www.ign.com/articles/bob-iger-disney-ceo-returns-bob-chapek-replacement?utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1DQpsUF8qV1WZAEOckbLNTnzG1pM69TNqm5tVLNaqFRI6IyASz6rEkoHE  Overwatch, Diablo, and Other Activision Blizzard Games Will Soon Be Unplayable In China - IGNhttps://www.ign.com/articles/overwatch-diablo-and-other-activision-blizzard-games-will-soon-be-unplayable-in-china Ticketmaster Says Taylor Swift Tour Chaos Necessary to Weed Out Bots (tmz.com)https://amp.tmz.com/2022/11/19/ticketmaster-explain-taylor-swift-eras-tour-chaos-bots/?fbclid=IwAR3XDH7-1ibIw7OYi3KLeEudzfMYJX9SI-x9pzSHpfHIyxO-XA1vvpxb4_A   Yahoo! Voices: FDA clears lab-grown meat for human consumption.https://www.yahoo.com/news/fda-clears-lab-grown-meat-for-human-consumption-181158042.html Fake Facebook and Instagram accounts promoting US interests had ties to US military, Meta sayshttps://edition.cnn.com/2022/11/22/politics/meta-report-fake-accounts-us-military/index.html  The Verge: LightSail 2 just met its fiery end, but solar sailing is just getting started.https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/18/23466603/lightsail-2-planetary-society-end Florida Today: NASA: Artemis rocket's 'eye-watering' power damaged launcher at KSC.https://www.floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/2022/11/22/nasa-artemis-rockets-eye-watering-power-damaged-launcher-ksc/10755266002/ 

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Alma Zaragoza-Petty to talk about her newest book Chingona: Owning Your Inner Badass for Healing and Justice, available now.    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://thedoczp.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoczp/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedoczp  Link to Purchase: https://bookshop.org/books/chingona-owning-your-inner-badass-for-healing-and-justice/9781506483184

This episode covers the latest in entertainment, tech, and space news.  Topics include our thoughts on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the FTX crypto collapse, and some space news.   We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at https://www.thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" tops box office, brings in $330 million worldwidehttps://news.sky.com/story/amp/britains-first-garbage-truck-for-space-could-clear-up-junk-with-bear-hug-12744647?fbclid=IwAR0zTKfTNwO1LJq9b6OaM3mH0njzAxJPgEvNCVktTsLo9BiTqm9W10W-_d0  Variety: Kevin Conroy, Iconic Batman Voice Actor, Dies at 66.https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/kevin-conroy-dead-batman-voice-actor-cancer-1235430429/ Yahoo Entertainment: Dave Bautista Campaigns For Role In Upcoming Gears Of War Movie.https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/dave-bautista-campaigns-role-upcoming-142205799.html CryptoSlate: FTX hacker identity discovered by Kraken Exchange team.https://cryptoslate.com/ftx-hacker-identity-discovered-by-kraken-exchange-team/ CNN: FTX investigating a possible $473 million hack.https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/12/business/ftx-hack/index.html Reuters: Exclusive: Russian software disguised as American finds its way into U.S. Army, CDC apps.https://www.reuters.com/technology/exclusive-russian-software-disguised-american-finds-its-way-into-us-army-cdc-2022-11-14/ CNN: Artemis I mission takes flight in historic leap forward for NASA's moon program.https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/16/world/artemis-1-launch-nasa-scn/index.html Britain's first garbage truck for space could clear up junk with bear hughttps://news.sky.com/story/amp/britains-first-garbage-truck-for-space-could-clear-up-junk-with-bear-hug-12744647?fbclid=IwAR0zTKfTNwO1LJq9b6OaM3mH0njzAxJPgEvNCVktTsLo9BiTqm9W10W-_d0 

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Kirsty Loehr to talk about her newest book A Short History of Queer Women, available November 8.    We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg    Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:   Website: https://oneworld-publications.com/contributor/kirsty-loehr/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/KirstyLoehr  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kloehr__   Link to Purchase: https://oneworld-publications.com/work/a-short-history-of-queer-women/   

This episode covers the latest in entertainment, tech, and space news.  Topics include our thoughts on the upcoming Black Panther, God of War: Ragnarok, Google blockchain nodes, and another warning about Tik Toc.   We ask that you support the show in any way possible.  You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players.  Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at https://www.thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.   ‘Gears of War' Video Game Franchise to Get Feature Film, Animated Series Adaptations at Netflix (Exclusive)https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/gears-of-war-franchise-feature-film-animated-series-adaptations-netflix-1235256913/  Gizmodo: Maybe James Cameron Won't Make 5 Avatar Movies After All.https://gizmodo.com/avatar-way-of-water-sequel-trilogy-james-cameron-1849756856  Introducing Blockchain Node Engine: fully managed node-hosting for Web3 developmenthttps://cloud.google.com/blog/products/infrastructure-modernization/introducing-blockchain-node-engine?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=unpaidsoc&utm_campaign=fy22q4-googlecloud-blog-finserv-in_feed-no-brand-global&utm_content=blockchain-node-engine&utm_term=-&s=07  New York Post : Feds seize more than $3B in bitcoin stolen from online marketplace Silk Road.https://nypost.com/2022/11/07/feds-seize-more-than-3b-in-bitcoin-stolen-from-silk-road/  CoinDesk: 'Long' Crypto Traders Take on $700M in Losses as Markets Falls on FTX Contagion Fears.https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/11/09/long-crypto-traders-take-on-700m-in-losses-as-markets-falls-on-ftx-contagion-fears/  DefenseNews.com: Pentagon to unveil zero-trust cyber strategy.https://www.defensenews.com/cyber/2022/11/08/pentagon-to-unveil-zero-trust-cyber-strategy/  Tik Toc Europehttps://fortune.com/2022/11/03/tiktok-china-staff-european-user-data-access-fcc-commissioner-urges-app-be-banned/