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On this week's episode of Friends Talking Nerdy, Professor Aubrey and Tim the Nerd turn their ears toward one of the most expressive instruments in music history: the saxophone. From Bob Seger's hauntingly beautiful “Turn The Page” to the iconic smoothness of Wham's “Careless Whisper,” the duo digs into the way the saxophone can transform a song into something timeless. They groove through the Rolling Stones' laid-back “Waiting On A Friend,” dance with Bowie's “Modern Love,” feel the epic storytelling in Springsteen's “Jungleland,” and toast with the classic party anthem “Tequila” by The Champs. The journey continues with Aretha Franklin's powerhouse hit “Respect,” the soulful yearning of INXS' “Never Tear Us Apart,” the rock ‘n' roll roots of Bill Haley's “Shake, Rattle, and Roll,” and another Bowie gem, “Young Americans.”Check out the playlist on YouTube Music.In the second half of the show, Tim the Nerd reflects on the passing of professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan. While acknowledging Hogan as the spark that first drew him into the world of wrestling, Tim candidly explores the complicated legacy Hogan leaves behind—both as a larger-than-life performer and as a deeply flawed man. He emphasizes the importance of being honest about public figures' lives, for better and worse, while also calling out the extremes of online criticism that turned into harassment of Hogan's loved ones.It's a thoughtful, music-filled episode blending appreciation for the power of the saxophone with a nuanced conversation about legacy, fandom, and the messy ways we talk about the people who shaped pop culture.As always, we wish to thank Christopher Lazarek for his wonderful theme song. Head to his website for information on how to purchase his EP, Here's To You, which is available on all digital platforms.Head to Friends Talking Nerdy's website for more information on where to find us online.
Hank Phillippi Ryan drops by to talk about her latest thriller ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS, which explores a debut writer's worst nightmare when her glamorous book tour becomes a deadly cat-and-mouse chase.
Auston Habershaw shares IF WISHES WERE RETAIL, a hilarious, cozy adventure in which a rebellious but enterprising young woman and an ancient but clueless genie go into business at the local mall.
Kate Russo discusses UNTIL ALISON, a literary thriller about a student journalist investigating the murder of her old friend/childhood rival, and her own college experiences that shaped the story.
When Clio's mom passes away she is forced to deal with the demons of her past – and the one that possessed her childhood home. Rachel Harrison's PLAY NICE is a unique play on the Haunted House trope.
DEATH OF AN EX brings Vandy Myrick back to her sleuthing ways – fresh off the grief from losing her daughter, now she must deal with another shocking loss. Her charismatic ex.
Tim Ring and Jody Jackson talk ASU and are joined by Tyler Drake and Erik Moses.
Ole Miss holds on to beat Kentucky and turns the page to Arkansas.
Jenn chats with Madeline Martin about researching and writing her newest novel, THE SECRET BOOK SOCIETY, about a forbidden book club for women set in Victorian London.
Toril Orlesky discusses HOTBLOOD! VOL. 1: THE LAND OF PROMISE, its evolution from web comic to the printed page, worldbuilding, genre, and color.
Daniel Braum returns to the show to discuss his recent collections of beautiful and strange stories, CREATURES OF LIMINAL SPACE and PHANTOM CONSTELLATIONS.
Syosset High School alumnus Dr. Asa Mittman stops by the show to talk about how his alma mater shaped his career as a medieval art historian and his recent book, CARTOGRAPHIES OF EXCLUSION: ANTI-SEMITIC MAPPING IN MEDIEVAL ENGLAND.
Veronica Agarwal and Lee Durfey-Lavoie, the dynamic duo behind middle-grade graphic novels like JUST ROLL WITH IT and SINK OR SWIM, drop by to chat about making comics about mental health for children, as well as their upcoming appearance at Sy-Con 2025!
Anna Fitzgerald Healy teases us with murder and etiquette as seen through the eyes of Billie, a young woman with an obsession with a dead woman and the high society men who might have killed her.
This week Mike and Mark break preview the Eagles/Cowboys game, discuss the Dale Weise comments about his time in Philadelphia, the Phillies big win against the Brewers, and much more!
Afghan rap artist and activist Sonita Alizada shares SONITA: MY FIGHT AGAINST TYRANNT AND MY ESCAPE TO FREEDOM, a riveting and hopeful memoir and love letter to those who dream of better worlds.
Friend-of-the-show Balazs Lorinczi returns to discuss A BITE OF PEPPER, a paranormal coming-of-age young adult graphic novel romance with a gorgeous color palette and dreamy vibes.
Meghan sat down with award-winning author/illustrator duo Anna Kang and Christopher Weyant to discuss their brand-new picture book, SO-HEE AND LOWY, a wonderful celebration of nature, community, and friendship.
Edward Hamlin's SONATA IN WAX is a beautiful and touching work of historical fiction wrapped up in a musical mystery. Hamlin chats with Jenn about his music career and his debut novel.
Khadija VanBrakle stops by to chat about MY PERFECT FAMILY, her sophomore young adult novel, a poignant intergenerational narrative that gives voice to Black Muslim women, and a thoughtful exploration of the intersection between gender and religion.
With just the right amount of magic and high stakes, Auralee Wallace's LATE NIGHT WITCHES is a fun story about a mother of three, trying to manage her family and her much younger sister – while being chosen witch in a prophecy about a big bad vampire that needs to be killed.
Starting with a rendition of Bob Seger's "Turn The Page" requested by Tom.Good song choice Tom, the lads then have a chat about their most recent gigs and how they got on..."Do Ya Know It Like?"The Piezo pickup that's used in a lot of guitars and instruments is discussed in the gear segment.The lads head off to Jordan then for bit of "Geography & Music".Loads of chat, craic, stories & laughs in between.From Carey & Quirky @ IT'S ALL MUSIC - THANKS FOR LISTENING Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player. Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Breathe in deeply... And as you exhale, feel the weight of the day drift away. Imagine yourself seated in a cozy chair, wrapped in a soft blanket. PAUSE... The gentle crackle of the fireplace beside you fills the room with warmth, its glow dancing on the walls. In your hands, you hold a book—its cover worn, pages thick and inviting. PAUSE… This is the book of your life... and tonight, you're ready to turn the page, stepping into something new. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life. If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want! Namaste, Beautiful,
A murder at a posh Texas sweet sixteen? Yes, please. Kelsey Cox chats PARTY OF LIARS.
Alex Krokus chats about TALKING TO MY FATHER'S GHOST: AN ALMOST TRUE STORY, a heartfelt and humorous story of losing a parent and getting to know him better after his passing.
Abandoned hotels, local legends, ghosts and more – ASYLUM HOTEL is a good twisty story about Aubrey Spencer, a young woman haunted by her grief who finds solace in photographing abandoned places. She finds a twin flame in Demetri, a Youtuber with a common interest, when they both show up at the same place – only for their chance meeting to launch into a mystery of its own.
Jenn interviewed Anna Barrington about THE SPECTACLE, a riveting social thriller about a powerful art dealer who presents a convincing portrait of international success and pulls an idealistic young gallery assistant into his web of lies.
Federal judge and debut novelist Thomas Cullen stops by to discuss CHARLIE-MAN, an homage to classic coming-of-age literature steeped in early 90s nostalgia.
Carl Antonowicz-- comics creator, musician, and good bud to Jenn-- stops by to chat about his graphic novel THE ARDENT, a bleak but deeply funny medieval fantasy about a young monk tasked by the head of his order to move the jewel-encrusted skeleton of one of their martyrs to safety.
Author JM Shaw talks about her inspiration and journey while writing the CALLUM WALKER series, and how the fourth book FORSAKEN SOULS will take Callum and Jax to greet the Southern Elves across the veil who are prepared for a reckoning.
Last year Mallory Marlowe stopped by to share LOVE & OTHER CONSPIRACIES. This year she's back to discuss LOVE AT FIRST SIGHTING, another paranormally-tinged rom-com with killer banter and sizzling romantic tension.
Chuck Tingle is back with another banger! LUCKY DAY follows Vera, a professor of statistics who no longer finds meaning in anything after surviving a global catastrophe known as the Low Probability Event, who must team up with a problematic government agent to figure out what happened.
Travel back to the world of Grabbaugh one more time with Zenith Maelstrom as he finds a way to rescue his sister Apogee and their friend Kevin from monsters, wraiths, and theoretical physics! Renzetti, known for his work in animation, knocks it out of the park with the finale to his first ever middle grade novel series.
Jimmy Juliano treats us to an atmospheric horror novel set during the time period of Y2K and free AOL hours, wherein a young woman meets a teenage girl with a haunting past that connects technology to terror.
Jessikah chatted with author Daphne Fama about HOUSE OF MONSTROUS WOMEN – part gothic horror, part historical horror, and part folk horror set against the Marcos regime in the 1980's Philippines. Make sure this one is on your TBR list.
Katie Collom discusses PETER MILES HAS TO DIE, a blood-soaked tale of revenge set in early 1990s Texas about a group of women who take justice into their own hands when a friend is murdered.
Brian Noe talks about a 4th sex toy being thrown on the court in a WNBA game and how it's time to move on from this "joke", how all the critics have been wrong about Deion Sanders' involvement/interference with his son's team, Mike Vrabel starting a culture, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rebecca Bratspies discusses NAMING GOTHAM: THE VILLAINS, ROGUES, & HEROES BEHIND NEW YORK'S PLACE NAMES, a fascinating look at the diverse cast of characters for whom New York's many roads, bridges, tunnels, neighborhoods and institutions were named. Check out the blog post mentioned here: Jane Matilda Bolin: Another Guest Post by Rebecca Bratspies!
Author Ry Herman chats about their fascination with queer themes in fairytales and folktales, and how an obscure Grimm's work known as The Twelve Huntsman became their catalyst for writing THIS PRINCESS KILLS MONSTERS.
Jacy Morris discusses WE LIKE IT CHERRY, a potent blend of supernatural slasher vibes and relentless survival horror set in the harrowing, inhospitable Arctic.
Debut author Morgan Ryan went searching for a book about a coven of witches fighting the Nazis during WW2. When she came up with nothing, she decided to write it herself! Morgan shares her processes and inspirations for A RESISTANCE OF WITCHES and what we can expect for her future projects.
Writer and illustrator Adam Allsuch Boardman drops by to talk about his work, including THE UNEXPLAINED UFOS and THE UNEXPLAINED GHOSTS, influences including the X-Files, and making complicated subjects accessible for all kinds of audiences.
This week, Mars takes center stage—and he's not playing around. Get ready for a tidal wave of energy as old stories end and new chapters begin. From breaking down outdated structures to lighting the match on radical change, the cosmos is handing you the pen and asking: are you ready to turn the page? Join Markus Barrington as he breaks down all the Mars-fueled aspects, the emotional flare-ups, and the truth bombs that will push you to move, shift, and evolve. It's time. The past won't let you grow—but the future just might.
Horror Author Mark Leslie chats short form horror and ONE HAND SCREAMING: 20 HAUNTING YEARS – a reissue of his collection first published in 2004. Leslie talks revisiting older stories, adding new ones and how he built a 10K word story into his CANADIAN WEREWOLF series.
Hazell Ward chats about THE GAME IS MURDER, an immersive murder mystery that riffs on crime classics and places the reader in the role of the Great Detective.
Meghan sat down with author E. L. Starling to discuss her new young adult book, BOUND BY STARS, an epic romance set aboard a spacecraft on an epic adventure to Mars.
A retired serial killer's quiet life is upended by an unexpected visitor. To protect her secret, there's only one option left—what's another murder? Samantha Downing discusses TOO OLD FOR THIS.
Cultural historian and writer Dr. Tiffany Jenkins discusses STRANGERS AND INTIMATES: THE RISE AND FALL OF PRIVATE LIFE, which traces the evolution of the private realm from the ancient world to its current shifting and precarious status.