Nerd Goggles Podcast: Recent Episodes
MJ
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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Exciting new episode. I read mail. Talk about my new D&D adventure. Ponder what I want to do with the pod. And of course the main event:
The Murder At World's End - Ross Montgomery
Run time (34:17)
Show notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com
Hola from from the air waves. Tis I, MJ, starting January off with a new podcast. I talk birds & Traitors US. I forgot how long talking about a book can be. The main event this episode is:
Special Topics in Calamity Physics by Mirisha Pessl
Run time (45:23)
Show notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com
Hello, it's me again. So soon you might say. It's a long one. This episode I talk about another concert, TV, reading in the sunlight and the main event:
Katabasis by R. F. Kuang
Run time (43:23)
Notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com
Back again with a brand new episode. Today I talk about the Bear (which I may have touched on before), a concert, movies and the main event:
Hello, Sunshine by Keezy Young
Run time (28:09)
Show notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com
Hello! It's me! Back again with brand new episode. I talk about movies I watched in the theater, Oasis, track jackets. Listen til the end if you want to hear about my latest art project. But first the main event:
Carmilla: The Last Vampire by Amy Chu and Soo Lee
Run time (18:32)
Notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com
Happy Pride! I'm finally back. And I've got a queer book for you. I talk movies, TV, how I manage to read small print and the main event:
Your For The Taking by Garbriell Korn
Run time (37:58)
Show notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com
Merry end of the holidays! 2024 was a doozy for audiobooks. This was a fun one even though I lost focus a few times. Nothing new. Keep count, cause I didn't.
Run Time (31:00)
Show notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com
This episode I talk about finishing school... again, my most recent trip to Canada and the main event:
The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Run time (41:06)
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Hello friends of the pod. MJ here with a follow up to episode 58. My thoughts on the TV series Game of Thrones. This episode is full of spoilers for GoT and minor HotD so proceed with caution.
Run time (23:50)
Show notes @ nerdgoggles.podcast.blogspot.com
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.
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
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
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)
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It's December and I have a new one for ya. This time I summerize a Fire & Blood by George RR Martin.
Run Time (21:06)
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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
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)
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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)
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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
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)
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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)
Merry Holidays. Enjoy this live reading of:
Little Piccola by Nora A. Smith
[Run time 08:49]
Show notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com
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
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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)
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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
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
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
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
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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
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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)
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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!
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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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
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)
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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)
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Thanks for listening :)
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)
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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)
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This episode I talk music, movies, tv & of course books. On the plate:
Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman
[Run time: 28:50]
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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)
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Dig deep into those memory banks to when you first read a Dr. Seuss book.
Run time (20:40)
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This episode I open with the usual tv, movie, music intro before the highlight:
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
Run Time (31:48)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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This time around I wanted to talk about a series I really enjoyed:
reMIND by Jason Brubaker
Run time (30:39)
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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)
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Thanks for listening :)
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Happy New Year!
MERRY HOLIDAYS!!!
A Visit From St. Nicholas - by Clement Clarke Moore
Music by Gayla Peevey
Run Time: (05:42)
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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)
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Thanks for coming and see you real soon
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)
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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)
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"Gobble Gobble!!!"
This episode per a suggestion I talk about what I'm reading now and jump right into the first 3 books from:
A Series of Unfortunate Events - By Lemony Snicket
- The Bad Beginning
- The Reptile Room
- The Wide Window
"Why Does It Always Rain On Me" by Travis
Run Time (41:32)
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This week I remember Halloween, think about Ugly Baby's, Disney/Star Wars, Doctor Who, illusions and closing out the casts Halloween month:
Phantoms by Dean Koontz
Run time: (30:21)
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This week I talk about: Little Rascals, TV, Feedback, and I do the Monster Mash.
Focus: 30 Days of Night by Steve Niles
Run Time (24:48)
Links for the show can be found on the blog at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com
Follow me as I travel through towns and talk about feedback, callbacks and touch back home for movies, comics, short shories, in an Edgar Allen Poe Themed Episode.
Poe & Phillips by Jaime Roman Collado
The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allen Poe
Run Time: 30:50
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This episode I get jiggy with popular music, creepy movies, fun Halloween TV, and myths that should be real.
The Focus:
Saga of the Swamp Thing Vol. 1 by Alan Moore
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
Run Time: 30:25
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The things I thought about this past week were: Scary kids, Stop Motion Animation, Anime, A pumpkin head, Season Premieres, Looping and the NGP's focus:
Pet Sematary by Stephen King
Come join me in a month of scary, creepy, and thrilling content. Zoinks!!!
Run Time:23:49
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This week I thought about Superman, Batman, listener feedback, art, some song with "Style" put in the mix and it's elementary a bunch of other stuff will be thrown in as well. Music by John Williams.
The entre: The Children of Men by P.D. James
Run time: 31:57
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This week I was thinking about childish things so I talk about: ET, Smurfs, a kid who say things twice, who says things twice, 5 books which left a lasting impression. Music by No Doubt.
For a double scoop of literature, I focus on:
A Dark Matter by Peter Straub
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Run Time: 25:49
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This episode begins with a special guest;a lesson on Minecraft; YouTube Videos; giggles; Podiobooks that were, but now aren't; Coma not comma and
The entre for tonight: Morning Glories Vol 1
"If at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and try again."
Run Time: 26:25
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This week I had a lot on my brain. mostly by people stuffing it with: recommened music, meatball sandwiches, Doctor Who. As well as Anime, A Magician and how Dorothy's ruby slippers are no more.
The entre this episode: Marvel's The Wonderful Wizard of OZ
"What came first? The chicken or the egg?"
Run Time: 21:07
I fight through fatigue and allergies in this episode where I give updates; listen to music; talk about: Blade Runner, new movie releases, books, and serial podcasts. I also name drob other podcasts and goof it up at the end with an inside joke.
The entre for this episode: Ant-Man Season One from Marvel
"It can't rain all the time".
Run Time: 24:09
In Episode 02, it's me in all my studdering and stammering glory. I talk about a Pandora station, TV, movies, an audiobook podcast and of course the main event -- Super Dinosaur.
"No white after Labor Day".
Run time: 25:02
I decided to tackle Neuromancer, by William Gibson, for NGP's first official book review with a few extras thrown in. Enjoy and remember "Never let them see you sweat".
Run time: 43:09
In episode zero, I layout what I would like to cover in the podcast. I list off some of my favorite books of all time and some I didnt care for. Enjoy & catch you on the flip side.