Episodes

  • 500th Episode AMA w/ Eli Bosnick

    500th Episode AMA w/ Eli Bosnick
    Apr 29 2024
    In this week’s episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara celebrates the show’s 500th episode with the help of her friend and fellow podcaster Eli Bosnick (God Awful Movies, The Scathing Atheist, The Skepticrat, Citation Needed, Dear Old Dads, D&D Minus). Sourced from listener questions, Eli turns the tables on Cara to "Ask Me Anything" and celebrate this milestone. Follow Eli: @elibosnick.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Solitude w/ Netta Weinstein

    Solitude w/ Netta Weinstein
    Apr 22 2024
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by psychologist Netta Weinstein. She is the director of the European Research Council's 'Solitude: Alone but Resilient’ project and co-author of the book, “Solitude: The Science and Power of Being Alone.” Follow her work: @SOARinSolitude
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Unrooted w/ Erin Zimmerman

    Unrooted w/ Erin Zimmerman
    Apr 15 2024
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by evolutionary biologist turned science writer, Erin Zimmerman. We talk about her new book, “Unrooted: Botany, Motherhood, & the Fight to Save an Old Science” Follow Erin: @DoctorZedd
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    57 mins
  • Coral Reefs w/ Juli Berwald

    Coral Reefs w/ Juli Berwald
    Apr 8 2024
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by ocean scientist and science writer, Juli Berwald. They discuss her book; “LIFE ON THE ROCKS: Building a Future for Coral Reefs.” Follow Juli: @juliberwald
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Transgender Activism w/ Julia Serano

    Transgender Activism w/ Julia Serano
    Apr 1 2024
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by California-based writer, performer, and trans-activist Julia Serano. Julia is the author of four books, including a new edition of “Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity.” Follow Julia: @JuliaSerano
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Our Future with Robots w/ Daniela Rus

    Our Future with Robots w/ Daniela Rus
    Mar 25 2024
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by roboticist and the first female director of MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Daniela Rus. We talk about her new book, “THE HEART AND THE CHIP: Our Bright Future with Robots.” Follow Daniela’s work: @MIT_CSAIL
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    1 hr
  • Unclaimed w/ Pamela Prickett and Stefan Timmermans

    Unclaimed w/ Pamela Prickett and Stefan Timmermans
    Mar 18 2024
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by sociologists Pamela Prickett and Stefan Timmermans to talk about their book, “THE UNCLAIMED: Abandonment and Hope in the City of Angel.” The book sheds light on the 150,000 Americans that go unclaimed each year with a special focus on the lost citizens of Los Angeles County. Follow their work: @pamelajprickett @StefanTimmerma6
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Our Moon w/ Rebecca Boyle

    Our Moon w/ Rebecca Boyle
    Mar 11 2024
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science journalist and author Rebecca Boyle to talk about her debut book, "OUR MOON: How Earth’s Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We Are”. Follow Rebecca: @rboyle31
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    52 mins