Best Alex, Erin & Julia Podcasts (2024)

1
Tits Up w/ Sarah Thornton 1:09:17

3d ago1:09:17

1:09:17

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by sociologist and author, Sarah Thornton. They talk about her newly released book, “Tits Up: What Sex Workers, Bra Designers, Milk Bankers, Plastic Surgeons and Witches Tell Us About Breasts.” Follow Sarah: @eyesthorntonBy Cara Santa Maria

1
The Price of Oil w/ Alex Stapleton 1:01:18

3d ago1:01:18

1:01:18

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by filmmaker and documentarian, Alex Stapleton. Stapleton directed one part of the HBO documentary trilogy GOD SAVE TEXAS. We discuss her installment, GOD SAVE TEXAS: THE PRICE OF OIL which chronicles the energy industry’s impact on the African American community told through her own personal lens. The …

1
500th Episode AMA w/ Eli Bosnick 1:17:38

11d ago1:17:38

1:17:38

In this week’s episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara celebrates the show’s 500th episode with the help of her friend and fellow podcaster Eli Bosnick (God Awful Movies, The Scathing Atheist, The Skepticrat, Citation Needed, Dear Old Dads, D&D Minus). Sourced from listener questions, Eli turns the tables on Cara to "Ask Me Anything" and celebrate this milesto…

1
Solitude w/ Netta Weinstein 1:02:14

16d ago1:02:14

1:02:14

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by psychologist Netta Weinstein. She is the director of the European Research Council's 'Solitude: Alone but Resilient’ project and co-author of the book, “Solitude: The Science and Power of Being Alone.” Follow her work: @SOARinSolitudeBy Cara Santa Maria

1
Unrooted w/ Erin Zimmerman 56:41

22d ago56:41

56:41

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by evolutionary biologist turned science writer, Erin Zimmerman. We talk about her new book, “Unrooted: Botany, Motherhood, & the Fight to Save an Old Science” Follow Erin: @DoctorZeddBy Cara Santa Maria

1
Coral Reefs w/ Juli Berwald 1:06:20

1M ago1:06:20

1:06:20

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by ocean scientist and science writer, Juli Berwald. They discuss her book; “LIFE ON THE ROCKS: Building a Future for Coral Reefs.” Follow Juli: @juliberwaldBy Cara Santa Maria

1
Transgender Activism w/ Julia Serano 1:21:03

1M ago1:21:03

1:21:03

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by California-based writer, performer, and trans-activist Julia Serano. Julia is the author of four books, including a new edition of “Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity.” Follow Julia: @JuliaSeranoBy Cara Santa Maria

1
Our Future with Robots w/ Daniela Rus 59:56

2M ago59:56

59:56

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by roboticist and the first female director of MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Daniela Rus. We talk about her new book, “THE HEART AND THE CHIP: Our Bright Future with Robots.” Follow Daniela’s work: @MIT_CSAILBy Cara Santa Maria

1
Unclaimed w/ Pamela Prickett and Stefan Timmermans 1:09:06

2M ago1:09:06

1:09:06

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by sociologists Pamela Prickett and Stefan Timmermans to talk about their book, “THE UNCLAIMED: Abandonment and Hope in the City of Angel.” The book sheds light on the 150,000 Americans that go unclaimed each year with a special focus on the lost citizens of Los Angeles County. Follow their work: @pamel…

1
Our Moon w/ Rebecca Boyle 52:13

2M ago52:13

52:13

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science journalist and author Rebecca Boyle to talk about her debut book, "OUR MOON: How Earth’s Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We Are”. Follow Rebecca: @rboyle31By Cara Santa Maria

1
Merze Tate w/ Barbara Savage 1:04:30

2M ago1:04:30

1:04:30

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by historian and the Geraldine R. Segal Professor of American Social Thought at the University of Pennsylvania, Barbara D. Savage. We talk about her new book, “Merze Tate: The Global Odyssey of a Black Woman Scholar.” Follow Barbara: @bdsavage1By Cara Santa Maria

1
How We Age w/ Coleen Murphy 54:39

3M ago54:39

54:39

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Princeton University Professor and leading scholar in aging, Dr. Coleen T. Murphy. Coleen is the Director of the Lewis Sigler Institute of Genomics and professor of genomics and molecular biology at Princeton University. She is also director of Princeton’s Glenn Foundation for Research on Aging and t…

1
Why We Remember w/ Charan Ranganath 54:59

3M ago54:59

54:59

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and director of the Dynamic Memory Lab at the University of California at Davis, Dr. Charan Ranganath. We discuss his work studying the mechanisms in the brain that allow us to remember past events and his new book, “Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory's Power t…

1
Motivation Science w/ Ayelet Fishbach 57:15

3M ago57:15

57:15

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by the Jeffrey Breakenridge Keller Professor of Behavioral Science and Marketing at the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, Dr. Ayelet Fishbach. She is the author of, "GET IT DONE: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation." Follow Ayelet: @ayeletfishbach…

1
Learning to Think w/ Tracy King 1:09:52

3M ago1:09:52

1:09:52

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by England based writer, producer, and science communicator, Tracy King. We talk about her upcoming memoir, “Learning to Think: A Memoir of Faith, Superstition, and the Courage to Ask Questions.” Publishing April 2024 by @PenguinUKBooksBy Cara Santa Maria

1
Legacy w/ Uché Blackstock 52:51

4M ago52:51

52:51

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by physician and founder of Advancing Health Equity, Dr. Uché Blackstock. We talk about her new book, “Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine.” Follow Uché: @uche_blackstockBy Cara Santa Maria

1
Fire Season w/ Manjula Martin 1:05:35

4M ago1:05:35

1:05:35

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by writer and editor Manjula Martin to talk about her new book, "The Last Fire Season: A Personal and Pyronatural History." Follow Manjula: @manjulatm.By Cara Santa Maria

1
Transient and Strange w/ Nell Greenfieldboyce 52:24

4M ago52:24

52:24

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by NPR science correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce. They talk about her new book, "Transient and Strange: Notes on the Science of Life." Follow Nell: @nellgreenfieldboyce.By Cara Santa Maria

1
Free Will w/ Robert Sapolsky 1:12:16

4M ago1:12:16

1:12:16

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by neuroendocrinologist Dr. Robert Sapolsky to talk about his new book, "Determined: The Science of Life Without Free Will."By Cara Santa Maria

1
S2 Ep. 8 – “Lobster Américaine” with Chris Keyser, Daniel Goldfarb, and Madhur Jaffrey 44:55

5M ago44:55

44:55

The finale is here! Before we say au revoir to The French Chef cast and crew, we check in with Julia creator Daniel Goldfarb and showrunner Chris Keyser for their take on Season Two as well as their favorite on-camera and behind-the-scenes moments. Host Kerry Diamond also talks to award-winning actor and cookbook author Madhur Jaffrey about her leg…

1
Brave the Wild River w/ Melissa Sevigny 54:28

5M ago54:28

54:28

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by KNAU (Arizona Public Radio) science journalist Melissa L. Sevigny. They talk about her new book, winner of the 2023 National Outdoor Book Award for History/Biography, "Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon." Follow Melissa: @MelissaSevigny.…

1
S2 Ep. 7 – “Shrimp & Grits” with Chris Keyser and Alex Prud’homme 49:17

5M ago49:17

49:17

Lights, Camera, White House! In the latest episode, Julia takes her talents to Washington, D.C., to film a special on a White House state dinner, which was a historic first for the time. In this episode of Dishing On Julia, Later, Julia showrunner Chris Keyser joins Kerry to talk about this pivotal episode and how it fits into the season at large. …

1
Planetary Magnetism w/ Sabine Stanley 51:38

5M ago51:38

51:38

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Sabine Stanley, a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins University in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences and the Space Exploration Sector of the Applied Physics Lab. They talk about her newest book, "What's Hidden Inside Planets?" with a special emphasis on planetary magn…

1
S2 Ep. 6 – “Chartwinkerie” with David Hyde Pierce, Fiona Glascott, and Jacques Pepin 42:15

5M ago42:15

42:15

In this episode, host Kerry Diamond talks to Julia’s very own David Hyde Pierce who plays Paul Child and Fiona Glascott who plays Judith Jones. In the second half of the show, Jacques Pepin, culinary icon and great friend of Julia’s, joins to share his early experiences in front of the camera and fond memories with Julia. Learn more about your ad c…

1
Against Technoableism w/ Ashley Shew 1:00:22

5M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Ashley Shew, an Associate Professor of Science, Technology, and Society at Virginia Tech, who has a special interest in technology and disability studies. They talk about her new book, "Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement."By Cara Santa Maria

1
S2 Ep. 5 - “Bûche de Noël” with Erica Dunton, Emily Bensinger, and Grace Young 48:02

5M ago48:02

48:02

In Episode 5 of Dishing On Julia, host Kerry Diamond takes a deep dive with director Erica Dunton and writer Emily Bensinger. They share a peek behind the scenes of this very special episode and reflect on what makes Julia so enduring. In the second half of the episode, Grace Young joins Kerry to share the importance of Chinatowns and her fondest m…

1
Misophonia w/ Jane Gregory 53:45

5M ago53:45

53:45

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Jane Gregory, clinical psychologist at the University of Oxford. They discuss her new book, "Sounds Like Misophonia: How to Stop Small Noises from Causing Extreme Reactions." Follow Jane: @drjanegregory.By Cara Santa Maria

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Alex, Erin & Julia Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

1
Friends, No Benefit Podcast

Alex, Erin & Julia

1
Dishing on Julia, the Official Julia Companion Podcast

Max

1
Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

Cara Santa Maria

1
PCSJ: Beyond the Article

Julia Largent

1
Tits Up w/ Sarah Thornton 1:09:17

1
The Price of Oil w/ Alex Stapleton 1:01:18

1
500th Episode AMA w/ Eli Bosnick 1:17:38

1
Solitude w/ Netta Weinstein 1:02:14

1
Unrooted w/ Erin Zimmerman 56:41

1
Coral Reefs w/ Juli Berwald 1:06:20

1
Transgender Activism w/ Julia Serano 1:21:03

1
Our Future with Robots w/ Daniela Rus 59:56

1
Unclaimed w/ Pamela Prickett and Stefan Timmermans 1:09:06

1
Our Moon w/ Rebecca Boyle 52:13

1
Merze Tate w/ Barbara Savage 1:04:30

1
How We Age w/ Coleen Murphy 54:39

1
Why We Remember w/ Charan Ranganath 54:59

1
Motivation Science w/ Ayelet Fishbach 57:15

1
Learning to Think w/ Tracy King 1:09:52

1
Legacy w/ Uché Blackstock 52:51

1
Fire Season w/ Manjula Martin 1:05:35

1
Transient and Strange w/ Nell Greenfieldboyce 52:24

1
Free Will w/ Robert Sapolsky 1:12:16

1
S2 Ep. 8 – “Lobster Américaine” with Chris Keyser, Daniel Goldfarb, and Madhur Jaffrey 44:55

1
Brave the Wild River w/ Melissa Sevigny 54:28

1
S2 Ep. 7 – “Shrimp & Grits” with Chris Keyser and Alex Prud’homme 49:17

1
Planetary Magnetism w/ Sabine Stanley 51:38

1
S2 Ep. 6 – “Chartwinkerie” with David Hyde Pierce, Fiona Glascott, and Jacques Pepin 42:15

1
Against Technoableism w/ Ashley Shew 1:00:22

1
S2 Ep. 5 - “Bûche de Noël” with Erica Dunton, Emily Bensinger, and Grace Young 48:02

1
Misophonia w/ Jane Gregory 53:45

Quick Reference Guide