Author of the Avatar Kyoshi & Avatar Yangchen novels, F.C. Yee, and the novels’ audiobook actor/narrator, Nancy Wu, join Janet and Dante to geek out! Together, they discuss team Avatar throughout history, what it's like to expand the Avatarverse with a master like Michael DiMartino, and why ‘The Great Divide’ is such an important episode.Nancy talks abou ... Show More
Mar 2024
‘The Beach’ with Olivia Hack & Cricket Leigh
Join Zuko, Azula, and the girlies for a bit of sun, a little relaxation, and just a touch of ambition for total world domination. We’ll get a taste of the trials and tribulations of Fire Nation teens, and witness a touching moment between siblings that *almost* convinces Dante th ... Show More
55m 3s
Apr 2021
Books by Asian American Femme Authors
Tune in to hear Nicole and Nusrah talk about Asian American femme authors, in conversation with the wonderful Kelly Yang, author of Front Desk and Parachutes. For even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! Books Mentioned Any Day ... Show More
48m 52s
Nov 2023
#52 | The FRIENDS Moments that Live in our Heads Rent Free
Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re deep diving into their favorite episodes of Friends, and what this show means to them. Plus Taylor Swift in Rio, Harry ... Show More
1h 32m
Sep 2023
#41 | Thank you, next - Fandoms Edition
Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re deep-diving into the fandoms that passed them by - the fandoms they may have tried to vibe with but just couldn't. Chr ... Show More
2h 8m
May 2024
#74 | books we want to be re-adapted asap!
Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re discussing books that need to be adapted and/or re-adapted to film and tv asap. Plus their review of the Fall Guy, Fun ... Show More
1h 17m
Dec 2023
#55 | The Friendmas Holiday Special!
Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re discussing Taylor Swifts’ big moment as Time’s person of the year, and celebrating FRIENDMAS with a fun gift exchange! ... Show More
1h 8m
Jan 2024
#59 | The Evolution of Reading Through Social Media
Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re talking digging into a huge topic: the evolution of reading through the lens of social media. Plus they chat Taylor Sw ... Show More
1h 46m
Dec 2024
#100 | Booktube a History: the Golden Years feat. Katytastic
Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives.Today they’re chatting all things Booktube to celebrate their 100th episode with special guest Kat of the YouTube channel Katytastic! ... Show More
2h 13m