The Nerd Cantina Show
Media & Entertainment Podcasts
A show where nerd culture intersects with society. We weekly cover nerd news discussing the latest in movies, games, space, tech and more. Our interview shows focus on amazing nerds and their work.
Location:
United States
Description:
A show where nerd culture intersects with society. We weekly cover nerd news discussing the latest in movies, games, space, tech and more. Our interview shows focus on amazing nerds and their work.
Twitter:
@thenerdcantina
Language:
English
Contact:
815- 905-1414
Episodes
Introducing the Cantina Book Club Podcast
11/14/2023
In today's episode, Megan bids farewell to The Nerd Cantina Show to develop a "spin-off" show, called Cantina Book Club!
The Cantina Book Club Podcast will be the new home for author interviews previously featured on The Nerd Cantina Show Podcast. Tune in to hear more!
Read book reviews on the Cantina Book Club Website.
Be sure to follow Cantina Book Club on social media to stay connected:
Facebook
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Instagram
YouTube
Duration:00:01:45
Cantina Conversation with Marty Ohlhaut and Grace Ly - TNCS Ep 304
11/3/2023
In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes father-daughter author duo Marty Ohlhaut and Grace Ly. They talk about their book, Tent for Seven: A Camping Adventure Gone South Out West, available now.
We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Website: https://www.gracelyauthor.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grace.ly_author/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gracelyauthor
Link to purchase: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tent-for-seven-marty-ohlhaut/1143614193
Duration:00:47:50
Cantina Conversation with Vanessa Riley - TNCS Ep 303
11/3/2023
In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Vanessa Riley. They talk about her book, Murder in Drury Lane, the sequel to Murder in Westminster. Both books are available now. .
We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Website: https://vanessariley.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessarileyauthor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VanessaRiley/
Link to purchase: https://vanessariley.com/ladyworthing.htm#Drury
Duration:00:41:29
Cantina Conversation with Sharina Harris - TNCS Ep 302
11/3/2023
In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Sharina Harris. They talk about her book, Sign of the Slayer, available now.
We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Website: https://sharinaharris.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharinawrites/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sharinawrites
Link to purchase: https://sharinaharris.com/books/sign-of-the-slayer/
Duration:00:35:26
Cantina Conversation with Jessica Hendry Nelson - TNCS Ep 301
11/3/2023
In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Jessica Hendry Nelson. They talk about her book, Joy Rides Through the Tunnel of Grief, available now.
We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Website: http://jessicahnelson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhnelson427/
Link to purchase: http://jessicahnelson.com/joy-rides-through-the-tunnel-of-grief-a-memoir
Duration:00:44:02
Episode 300
10/27/2023
Join us for the celebration of our 300th episode and also say farewell to Steve and Ken. The Nerd Cantina Show has been a fantastic experience and we thank anyone who has listened, supported, or joined in on the conversations.
Duration:01:17:58
Cantina Conversation with Aimie K. Runyan - TNCS Ep 299
10/6/2023
In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Aimee K. Runyan. They talk about her book, A Bakery in Paris, available now.
We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg
Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Website: https://aimiekrunyan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookishaimie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aimiekrunyan Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Bakery-Paris-Aimie-K-Runyan-ebook/dp/B0B93ZYP6G/
Duration:00:47:08
Cantina Conversation with Mojgan Ghazirad - TNCS Ep 298
9/29/2023
In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Mojgan Ghazirad. They talk about her book, The House on Sun Street, available October 3.
We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Website: https://mojganghazirad.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mojgan.ghazirad /
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MojganGhazirad
Link to purchase: https://mojganghazirad.com/memoir/
Duration:00:42:57
Cantina Conversation with Cindy Fazzi - TNCS Ep 297
9/22/2023
In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Cindy Fazzi. They talk about her book, Multo, available September 26.
We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg
Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Website: https://www.cindyfazzi.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindyfazzi
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CindyFazzi
Link to purchase: https://www.cindyfazzi.com/multo
Duration:00:38:18
Cantina Conversation with Christine Wells - TNCS Ep 296
9/8/2023
In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes back author Christine Wells as a returning guest on the show. They talk about her book, The Royal Windsor Secret, available September 12.
We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg
Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Website: https://christine-wells.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinewells_/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/christinewells0/
Link to purchase: https://christine-wells.com/bookshelf/the-royal-windsor-secret/
Duration:00:47:15
Cantina Conversation with Sierra Godfrey - TNCS Ep 295
9/8/2023
In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Sierra Godfrey. They talk about her book, The Second Chance Hotel, available September 12.
We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Website: https://sierragodfrey.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sierragodfrey/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sierragodfrey
Link to purchase: https://sierragodfrey.com/books/second-chance-hotel/
Duration:00:45:24
Cantina Conversation with Carol Dunbar - TNCS Ep 294
9/8/2023
Cantina Conversation with Carol Dunbar - TNCS Ep 294
In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Carol Dunbar. They talk about her book, A Winter’s Rime, available September 12.
We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Website: https://www.caroldunbar.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carol_dunbar_wi
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarolDunbarWI
Link to purchase: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-winters-rime-carol-dunbar/1142827118
Duration:00:58:59
Cantina Conversation with Martin Clark - TNCS Ep 293
9/8/2023
In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Martin Clark. They talk about his book, The Plinko Bounce, available September 12.
We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Website: https://martinclark.com/
Link to purchase: https://martinclark.com/books/
Duration:00:57:53
Cantina Conversation with Yasmin Angoe - TNCS Ep 292
9/1/2023
In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Yasmin Angoe to talk about her book, It Ends with Knight, available September 5. The first two installments in the Nena Knight trilogy, Her Name is Knight and They Come at Knight, are available now.
We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Website: https://yasminangoe.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/YasAWriter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_yas/
Link to purchase: https://yasminangoe.com/it-ends-with-knight/
Duration:01:00:55
Cantina Conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer - TNCS Ep 291
8/25/2023
In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes debut author Hannah Nicole Maehrer to talk about her book, Assistant to the Villian, available August 29.
We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Website: https://www.entangledpublishing.com/authors/hannah-nicole-maehrer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahnicolemae
Link to purchase: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/assistant-to-the-villain-hannah-nicole-maehrer/1143222643
Duration:00:53:21
Cantina Conversation with Annie Rains - TNCS Ep 290
8/18/2023
In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Annie Rains. They talk about her book, Through the Snow Globe, available August 22.
We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Website: http://www.annierains.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annierainsbooks/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnieRainsBooks
Link to purchase: https://barnesandnoble.com/w/through-the-snow-globe-annie-rains/1142736590
Duration:00:35:11
Cantina Conversation with Daniel Kraus - TNCS Ep 289
8/4/2023
In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes back best-selling author Daniel Kraus for a whopping fourth time on the show. They discuss his latest book Whalefall, which is available August 8.
We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Website: https://www.danielkraus.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanielDKraus
Link to purchase: https://www.danielkraus.com/books/whalefall/
Duration:00:57:57
Cantina Conversation with James Byrne - TNCS Ep 288
8/4/2023
In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes back author James Byrne. They discuss his next book Deadlock, which is available August 8.
We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Website: https://jamesbyrnethriller.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JByrnemystery
Link to purchase: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/deadlock-james-byrne/1141976471
Duration:00:57:31
Cantina Conversation with L. R. Jones - TNCS Ep 287
7/14/2023
In this Cantina Conversation Megan talks with author L. R. Jones. They discuss her newest book, You Look Beautiful Tonight, available now.
We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg
Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Website: https://www.lisareneejones.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LisaReneeJones
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisareneejones/
Link to purchase: https://www.lisareneejonesthrillers.com/you-look-beautiful-tonight.html
Readers Take Denver: https://www.readerstakedenver.com/
Duration:00:57:28
Cantina Conversation with Tracy Wolff - TNCS Ep 286
7/7/2023
In this Cantina Conversation Megan talks with Tracy Wolff. They discuss her newest book which she co-authored with Nina Croft. Star Bringer is available July 11.
We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg
Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Website: https://tracywolffauthor.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TracyWolff
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracywolffbooks/
Link to purchase: https://tracywolffauthor.com/books/star-bringer/
Duration:00:52:22