Nerd Goggles Podcast

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. MJ

NGP Ep 65 - The Mercies 11/17/2024

NGP Ep 65 - The Mercies 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) Show notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/33963142

NGP Ep 64 Side Bar - A Song of Ice and Fire vs Game of Thrones 07/28/2024

NGP Ep 64 Side Bar - A Song of Ice and Fire vs Game of Thrones 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 @ nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/32323382

NGP Ep 63 Side Bar - An ROI Spooky Halloween 11/01/2023

NGP Ep 63 Side Bar - An ROI Spooky Halloween 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. /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/28481099

NGP Ep 62 - Junior High 10/23/2023

NGP Ep 62 - Junior High 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 /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/28392260

NGP Ep 61 - Liar, Dreamer, Thief 05/16/2023

NGP Ep 61 - Liar, Dreamer, Thief 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 /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/26859192

NGP Ep 60 - Helen House 01/15/2023

NGP Ep 60 - Helen House 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 /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/25610355

NGP Ep 59 Side Bar - Fire & Blood 12/22/2022

NGP Ep 59 Side Bar - Fire & Blood 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 /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/25404987

NGP Ep 58 Side Bar - A Song of Ice and Fire 08/15/2022

NGP Ep 58 Side Bar - A Song of Ice and Fire 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 /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/24052497

NGP Episode 57 - Something Is Killing The Children Vol. 1 02/21/2022

NGP Episode 57 - Something Is Killing The Children Vol. 1 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 /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/22199825

NGP 56 - The Deadliest Bouquet 12/29/2021

NGP 56 - The Deadliest Bouquet 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 /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/21621959

NGP 55 Bonus Holiday Episode - The Little Match Girl 12/25/2021

NGP 55 Bonus Holiday Episode - The Little Match Girl 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 /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/21597452

NGP Episode 54 - The Stand 08/30/2021

NGP Episode 54 - The Stand 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 /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/20303249

NGP Episode 53 - Hipster Death Rattle 03/15/2021

NGP Episode 53 - Hipster Death Rattle 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) /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/18329456

NGP 52 Bonus Holiday Episode - Little Piccola 12/27/2020

NGP 52 Bonus Holiday Episode - Little Piccola Merry Holidays. Enjoy this live reading of: Little Piccola by Nora A. Smith [Run time 08:49] Show notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/17336186

NGP Episode 51 - The Space Between Worlds 12/14/2020

NGP Episode 51 - The Space Between Worlds 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 /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/17182643

NGP Episode 50 - Hot Dog Girl 12/30/2019

NGP Episode 50 - Hot Dog Girl 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 /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/12560666

NGP 49 - The Poet X 12/22/2019

NGP 49 - The Poet X 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 /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/12500495

NGP 48 - Death Threat 04/28/2019

NGP 48 - Death Threat 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 /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/9562760

NGP 47 Bonus Christmas Episode - The Goblins' Christmas 12/24/2018

NGP 47 Bonus Christmas Episode - The Goblins' Christmas 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 /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/8030384

NGP 46 - Umbrella Academy V. 1 - Apocalypse Suite 12/24/2018

NGP 46 - Umbrella Academy V. 1 - Apocalypse Suite 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 /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/8025365

NGP 45 - Giant Days Vol 1 11/18/2018

NGP 45 - Giant Days Vol 1 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 /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/7604864

NGP 44 - Holiday Edition - The Fir Tree 12/25/2017

NGP 44 - Holiday Edition - The Fir Tree 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 /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/6088672

NGP Episode 43 - in a dark, dark wood 10/30/2017

NGP Episode 43 - in a dark, dark wood 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! /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/5889723

NGP EPISODE 42 - Soapbox Edition Circa 1990 08/12/2017

NGP EPISODE 42 - Soapbox Edition Circa 1990 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 /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/5636363

NGP Episode 41 The Holiday Edition - The Nightmare Before Christmas Poem 12/22/2016

NGP Episode 41 The Holiday Edition - The Nightmare Before Christmas Poem 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 /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/4934526

NGP Episode 40 - Diary Of An Oxygen Thief 11/14/2016

NGP Episode 40 - Diary Of An Oxygen Thief 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 /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/4828669

NGP Episode 39 - 4th Anniversary Edition - Starcrossed 08/28/2016

NGP Episode 39 - 4th Anniversary Edition - Starcrossed 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 /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/4623753

NGP Ep 38 - Paper Towns 12/26/2015

NGP Ep 38 - Paper Towns 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: /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/4038957

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 37 - The Curious Incident Of The Dog In the Night-time 07/08/2015

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 37 - The Curious Incident Of The Dog In the Night-time This episode I talk about being away, tv, music, concerts, music, comics and of course: /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/3662428

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 36 - The Martian 03/31/2015

Nerd Goggles Podcast Episode 36 - The Martian Helloooo 2015! Woot! Woot! I'm back with a new episode. I talk music, movies, TV, things and of course the main focus: /episode/index/show/nerdgogglespodcast/id/3461325

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