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Nerd Goggles Podcast

64 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

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.

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Episodes

NGP Ep 63 Side Bar - An ROI Spooky Halloween

November 01, 2023 00:21 - 3 minutes - 5.06 MB

This was too fun to not share with the world. Happy to present the work of my Co-workers and I for your spooky pleasure. 

NGP Ep 62 - Junior High

October 23, 2023 05:57 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MB

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

NGP Ep 61 - Liar, Dreamer, Thief

May 16, 2023 20:16 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MB

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

NGP Ep 60 - Helen House

January 15, 2023 03:04 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MB

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

NGP Ep 59 Side Bar - Fire & Blood

December 22, 2022 07:06 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MB

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

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

August 15, 2022 03:07 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MB

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

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

February 21, 2022 04:10 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MB

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

NGP 56 - The Deadliest Bouquet

December 29, 2021 05:39 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MB

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

NGP 55 Bonus Holiday Episode - The Little Match Girl

December 25, 2021 07:40 - 6 minutes - 5.69 MB

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

NGP Episode 54 - The Stand

August 30, 2021 04:04 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

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

NGP Episode 53 - Hipster Death Rattle

March 15, 2021 14:55 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MB

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)

NGP 52 Bonus Holiday Episode - Little Piccola

December 27, 2020 17:44 - 8 minutes - 4.04 MB

Merry Holidays. Enjoy this live reading of:         Little Piccola by Nora A. Smith [Run time 08:49] Show notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

NGP Episode 51 - The Space Between Worlds

December 14, 2020 06:24 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MB

 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

NGP Episode 50 - Hot Dog Girl

December 30, 2019 08:29 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MB

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

NGP 49 - The Poet X

December 22, 2019 22:30 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MB

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

NGP 48 - Death Threat

April 28, 2019 21:44 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MB

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

NGP 47 Bonus Christmas Episode - The Goblins' Christmas

December 24, 2018 14:33 - 6 minutes - 2.96 MB

Happy Holidays from me to you.      The Goblin's Christmas by M. E. Anderson [Run time 06:28]   Notes for the show at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

NGP 46 - Umbrella Academy V. 1 - Apocalypse Suite

December 24, 2018 00:31 - 24 minutes - 11 MB

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  

NGP 45 - Giant Days Vol 1

November 18, 2018 21:06 - 21 minutes - 9.64 MB

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

NGP 44 - Holiday Edition - The Fir Tree

December 25, 2017 18:39 - 15 minutes - 7.18 MB

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

NGP Episode 43 - in a dark, dark wood

October 30, 2017 04:22 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MB

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!

NGP EPISODE 42 - Soapbox Edition Circa 1990

August 12, 2017 23:35 - 15 minutes - 6.94 MB

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

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

December 22, 2016 06:54 - 19 minutes - 9.03 MB

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

NGP Episode 40 - Diary Of An Oxygen Thief

November 14, 2016 05:25 - 18 minutes - 8.63 MB

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 

NGP Episode 39 - 4th Anniversary Edition - Starcrossed

August 28, 2016 17:50 - 19 minutes - 9.07 MB

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

NGP Ep 38 - Paper Towns

December 26, 2015 17:37 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MB

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

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 37 - The Curious Incident Of The Dog In the Night-time

July 08, 2015 05:00 - 18 minutes - 8.55 MB

This episode I talk about being away, tv, music, concerts, music, comics and of course:     The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-time by Mark Haddon Run time (18:41) Links to the episode can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 36 - The Martian

March 31, 2015 02:26 - 20 minutes - 9.31 MB

Helloooo 2015! Woot! Woot! I'm back with a new episode. I talk music, movies, TV, things and of course the main focus:      The Martian by Andy Weir Run time (20:20) Links to the show can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com Thanks for listening :)

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 35 - Danger's His Middle Name

November 30, 2014 05:29 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MB

This episode I recount movies I've seen, TV, music and ramblings of the potentially dangerous days of Melanie J. Episode focus:      Dangerous Days of Daniel X by James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge Run time (23:35) Notes for the show can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 34 - Koko Takes A Holiday

October 23, 2014 05:10 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MB

This episode I celebrate my birthday month, NYCC, new shows, music, an overshare and I even growl for some reason. The book for this episode:     Koko Takes A Holiday by Kieran Shea Run time (24:18) Episode notes can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 33 - Neverwhere The Anniversary Edition

September 13, 2014 05:59 - 28 minutes - 6.6 MB

This episode I talk music, movies, tv & of course books. On the plate:      Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman [Run time: 28:50] Note for the show can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 32 - As You Wish

August 01, 2014 04:57 - 17 minutes - 4.01 MB

This episode I talk movies, tv, music and take it back to audiobooks. On deck:      The Princess Bride by William Goldman Run time (17:30) Links from the show can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 31 - Top 5 Dr. Seuss Books

June 01, 2014 01:35 - 20 minutes - 4.73 MB

Dig deep into those memory banks to when you first read a Dr. Seuss book.   Run time (20:40)   Links to the show can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 30 - The Maze Runner

May 01, 2014 06:27 - 31 minutes - 7.28 MB

This episode I open with the usual tv, movie, music intro before the highlight:      The Maze Runner by James Dashner Run Time (31:48) Episode notes can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com.

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 29 - The Hobbit: An Unexpected Film Like

March 02, 2014 01:48 - 18 minutes - 4.26 MB

First episode of 2014 after a brief haitus. This time I discuss briefly TV, newly discovered podcasts, music, art, other reads and the focus: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Run time (18:35) Links for the episode can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 28 -2013 Year End Review

January 01, 2014 03:35 - 20 minutes - 4.75 MB

The final episode for 2013 takes a look back at my Top 5 books for this year. Also I talk about cinema, television and music. Partial end podcast song "Let It Go" sung by Idina Menzel from the FROZEN OST. Happy New Year! Run Time (20:44) Links for the show can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 27 - Ender's Game

December 01, 2013 02:23 - 30 minutes - 6.99 MB

Hello Everyone. Welcome to another episode, where I bring up 3 movies, some tv and of course the focus of the episode: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card Run Time (30:32) Links for the show can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 26 - How would you spent 172 hours on the moon?

October 22, 2013 02:33 - 33 minutes - 7.65 MB

This episode I talk a bit about my trip to NYCC, tv, feedback, books and the episodes main event: 172 Hours On The Moon by Johan Harstad Run time (33:24) Links for the show can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 25 -Top 5 Favorite Book Characters From A Series

August 31, 2013 00:31 - 31 minutes - 7.25 MB

For my one year annivesary episode I do my first official Top 5, talk about recent movies I've seen, some music, dissapointing final TV seasons, a horror series, and chicken scratches. Listen in on this lip smacking (hope I took all those out) episode. Run time (31:39) Link to the show can be found at nergogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 24 - I Kill Giants, How About You?

July 08, 2013 01:03 - 25 minutes - 5.87 MB

In this installment I talk about TV, Cinema and Killing Giants. I even get a little deep and personal, yikes! This episodes focus: I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly & J.M. Ken Niimura Run time (25:38) Links for the show can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 23 - reMIND

June 16, 2013 06:33 - 30 minutes - 7.02 MB

This time around I wanted to talk about a series I really enjoyed: reMIND by Jason Brubaker Run time (30:39) Link for the show can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 22 - The Infernal Devices, Tic Tock

May 03, 2013 21:31 - 46 minutes - 10.7 MB

Hello Everyone, this episode starts with a joke I found hilarious and of course some movie, tv talk, as well as a podcast suggestion. On the menu this episode, one of my super faves: The Infernal Devices [1-3] by Cassandra Clare Run Time: (46:34) Links for the show can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com Thanks for listening :)

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 21 - Time Riders, Yee haw!

March 31, 2013 04:36 - 28 minutes - 6.51 MB

Hello All, today I talk about shows I'm gong to can, show's I'm not, zombies and this episodes focus: Time Riders by Alex Scarrow (★★★★☆) Run time: (28:08) Links to the episode can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 20 - Can't Fight The Feed

February 17, 2013 05:50 - 24 minutes - 5.51 MB

I'm back with a new read, TV and music suggestions, as well as some art speak. This episode I discuss: Feed by M.T. Anderson Run Time: (24:04) Links for the show can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 19 - A Path To Jedi-ism

January 20, 2013 02:19 - 34 minutes - 7.93 MB

This episode I was thinking about: movies, tv finales, and my Star Wars past as I segue my way into: The Jedi Path - By Daniel Wallace Run Time: (34:20) Link for the show can be found on nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 18 - The Mayans Were Wrong!

January 01, 2013 05:14 - 27 minutes - 6.2 MB

Hi Everyone, this is the last podcast of the year. This episode i talk about movies, TV, Disneyland and for the main event: A Disney Sketchbook by Ken Shue Run Time: (27:04) Link for the episode can be found on nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com Happy New Year!

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 17 - Do You Hear What I Hear?

December 23, 2012 09:11 - 5 minutes - 1.31 MB

MERRY HOLIDAYS!!! A Visit From St. Nicholas - by Clement Clarke Moore       Music by Gayla Peevey Run Time: (05:42) Links to the episode can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 16 - Ronin Part Duex

December 16, 2012 08:33 - 34 minutes - 7.82 MB

This episode I wanted to start off with a clip from Demetri Martin's new comedy album as well as the return of things I was thinking about. Followed by the dramatic conclusion of: Ronin (Chapter 4-6) - By Frank Miller Run Time: (34:09) Episode links can be found on nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com Thanks for coming and see you real soon

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 15 - Ronin Part 1 - 90% Raw

December 02, 2012 01:33 - 26 minutes - 6.08 MB

Ok so this episode is amost edit free, hope you enjoy as I tackle the first 3 issues of an old favorite of mine: Ronin by Frank Miller Run Time: (26:15) Episode links can be found on nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 14 - A Continent Divided

November 22, 2012 18:21 - 28 minutes - 6.6 MB

Happy Thanksgiving (for those celebrating)! This episode I replay my "Top 5 Things I'd Like For Episode VII" (Star Wars), which I recorded and sent to DAMPcast, as well as recent movies I've seen. The book this week was one I bought over the summer and finally had a chance to read. The Waters Wars by Cameron Stracher Run Time: (28:30) Link for the cast can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com "Gobble Gobble!!!"