Remember when animatronic dinosaurs were the new thing? Do you recall a time of numerous sitcoms about people doing nothing in New York City? Does it move you to emotional tears when you think about how long it's been since Lydia Deetz summoned The Ghost with the Most? Then have we got an episode for you! It's been 20 years, so you've had time, ...…

“Killing people is hard. I used to think that was a good thing.” The Hammond Family is back in action and committing more ill-advised murder in their attempt to cure Sheila of her zombie-ness. In season 2, they start to unravel the mystery of how she got infected (tip: steer clear of the sketchy seafood) and find that their previous victims mig ...…

We're often presented with images and stories of fictional women who save kingdoms, the world, or even the galaxy, but how often do we get to hear about real life women who made an impact on history? In this episode, we seek out women who haven't had much well-deserved time in the spotlight for their contributions to science and the arts. We di ...…

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to have a clone? With the way science is quickly catching up to fiction, it isn't a totally "out there" thought. We explore where fiction has taken us in the world of clones, whether human or animal, and discuss the ethics of what it means to duplicate someone's genetics. Potential *SPOILERS* for Black ...…

"What happens now determines what happens to the rest of the world." This week, we jump back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with "Black Panther," the newest offering that is smashing box office records. We pick up the story of T'Challa, the Black Panther and new king of Wakanda, and an amazing cast of characters as they decide the fate of t ...…

With the passage of VD (and by that we mean Valentine's Day) comes a lot of feelings, and we're here to discuss all the love, hate, and love-hate that abounds. Whether it be in a galaxy far, far away, the Hellmouth, or in a haunted mansion, we've got it covered. Tensions run high, so stop in the name of love if you don't want SPOILERS for sever ...…

"And we ripped up the ending, and the rules, and destiny, leaving nothing but freedom and choice." Join us this week as we discuss the season of Supernatural that almost never was: Season 6! Coming off of a strong Season 5, the Ladies cover the high and not-so-stellar episodes and plot points of a season that blew the world of Team Free Will wi ...…

Every good nerd loves a great museum. This week, we welcome our friend Misha to discuss the museums that have moved us, the ones we dream of seeing, and the ones we highly recommend. Historical landmarks, art collections, science, and more -- join us for a tour!

"I'm the kind of girl who fantasizes about being trapped in a library overnight." Anyone who calls themselves a fangirl probably feels the same way, which is why Rainbow Rowell's Cath is so easy to relate with. This week, the Ladies review "Fangirl" and discuss the ins and outs of being a college Freshman, anyone "other", and the ongoing debate ...…

2017 is at an end, and we bid it a fond farewell as it was a rough time. In honor of 2018, we review the strongest memories of 2017 in nerd culture and look forward to an awesome 2018! We also share our resolutions for the next year and, most importantly, we move forward with hope! We officially share our mantra for 2018: Try new things!…

"I felt something... but now I need to know how to wield it." In Episode VIII, the remnants of the Resistance have dwindling numbers and little hope in their battle to save the galaxy. Rey finds Luke Skywalker, but learns that he is not the hero she expected. General Leia Organa-Solo is struggling to keep the New Order from conquering all life, ...…

"No doubt- endings are hard. Then again... nothing ever really ends, does it?" The fifth season of Supernatural was originally supposed to mark the end of the series, but we all know that hasn't been the case. With Lucifer risen and the board full of angels, demons, Horsemen, and various world deities, the Winchesters find themselves in the mid ...…

"...[U]nderneath the robes and breastplates and Spandex are people whose hearts beat together. We might all be different... but... when we become those characters, pieces of ourselves light up... They shine. We shine. Together." Spoken like a true fan, this gets to the heart of Ashley Poston's Geekerella: a story of love not just between fans b ...…

"Human souls don't just walk out of the hell and back into their bodies easily!" Sometimes divine intervention comes with fine print, as the Winchesters discover in Season 4 of "Supernatural". We delve into the lore of newly-introduced angels and demons, as well as how sometimes those beings go against expectations. As we add to Team Free Will, ...…

Some films really lend themselves to a ladies' night of drinking for good reasons, and other times it's to help get through a less-than-stellar film. This week, join the Ladies for a very special episode: Jill and Francine drink while watching Twilight! We also live-tweeted the experience, and you can check that out with #DrunkTwilight. We'll j ...…

To celebrate NaNoWriMo, we discuss our favorite female writers including poets, authors, and screenwriters. Some of our favorites include funny women extraordinaire Mindy Kaling and Tina Fey as well as the dystopian masters Margaret Atwood and Suzanne Collins. And who can forget the queen: JK Rowling?! We owe so much to these brave ladies, who ...…

"Sometimes you just gotta let people go." Words you should never say to a Winchester! This week, we tackle the short but dense Season 3 of Supernatural. In 16 episodes, new characters arrive on the scene, relationships deepen, and we see all the shades of grey in the battle between good and evil. This season also boasts some of our favorite epi ...…

It's the spookiest time of the year, and the Ladies are trying something new this Halloween! Last year, we discussed classic and enduring movie monsters. This year, we look at the last decade or so of horror films and other popular media. In short, it's a great time to be a horror (and a Stephen King!) fan, but where do the horror writers and c ...…

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... Once upon a time... The road so far... In every generation, a nerd is chosen... Just kidding! One short year ago, we decided to throw ourselves into this podcast thing, and look where we are now! This week, join us as we look back on the last year (and 50 episodes!) of Ladies of Nerditude including m ...…

"You always have a choice. You can either roll over and die or you can keep fighting, no matter what." This week, we continue our rewatch and recap of Supernatural with Season 2. Potential *SPOILERS* for future seasons, so beware! Sam and Dean continue the search for Azazel while hunting down shapeshifters, werewolves, vampires, and ghosts alon ...…

Samuel L. Jackson snarking off against Ryan Reynolds in a twist on a buddy action film? What more could we ask for? This week, join the Ladies as we review The Hitman's Bodyguard, one of the last summer popcorn films of 2017. *SPOILERS* for the film abound, and we'll also take a stroll through Amsterdam along the way!…

"Dad's on a hunting trip, and he hasn't been home in a few days." With these now-iconic words, a fandom was born! Fast-forward and Supernatural has been on the air for 12 years with Season 13 is right around the corner. Starting this week, the Ladies will be reviewing one season per episode all the way up to the present. This week, join us as w ...…

Remixing dinosaurs, genetic engineering, bacta, hyposprays, and more! This week, the Ladies discuss some sci-fi medical science, so join us in the Medbay. And the coolest part may just be that it hasn't all stayed fictional, though the trick seems to be not to take any medical innovation too far, or else.…

Hop aboard the Hogwarts Express and take on the new school year with the Ladies as we stop by memorable fictional schools: Brakebills University, Sunnydale High School, Third Street Elementary, Battle School, the Jedi Academy, and more. Get ready, because summer is over and class is in session!

*SPOILERS* SyFy's "Wynonna Earp" has finished its second season and the Ladies are here to break it down. A lot has happened in Purgatory: from possession, rising Revenants, dream quests, cults, demons, that weird painting, and someone needing to put a cover on the well, to those crazy twists at the end, we've got a lot to discuss. Grab a whisk ...…

*SPOILERS* When we last left Angel, she was a newly minted zombie on a mission to take charge of her (after)life. In the second novel of Diana Rowland's White Trash Zombie series, Angel tries to balance her personal and professional life, and dives deep into the zombie "mafia", all the while trying to unravel a whole new mysterious death. Join ...…

*SPOILERS* Based off Neil Gaiman's novel of the same name, "American Gods" has had an amazing first season that already has fans wanting more. Depicting gods and mythological creatures from around the world, the show explores what it means to be an old belief in a new world- The United States. We learn alongside protagonist Shadow that not ever ...…

If you aren't familiar with it, GISHWHES is the Greatest International Scavenger Hunt the World Has Ever Seen! Every year (officially) since 2011, Misha Collins has rallied legions of fans, do-gooders, and the best kind of weird people for a week of radical acts of charity, shenanigans, and serious challenges while having a LOT of fun! Your fea ...…

What makes a great horror film? Whether your particular preference is gore, psychological thrills, a haunting, or a twist ending, we all have favorite individual horror films and subgenres. Join us as we discuss some of the horror films that shaped us, scared us, grossed us out, and made us yawn. Possible *SPOILERS* for older horror films but m ...…

*SPOILERS* for The Handmaid's Tale *TRIGGER WARNING* This week, we discuss both the book and the Emmy-nominated TV series, The Handmaid's Tale (book by Margaret Atwood) in a special extended episode. We review and analyze as much of this distopian novel-turned-series as possible, and still don't cover it all! From superb acting by the likes of ...…

*SPOILERS* for Season 1 of GLOW. Hairspray, glitter, and bodyslams -- oh my! This week, join us and our friend Annie of Smart Marcias as we discuss all things wrestling, from indie to pro, with a focus on Season 1 of Netflix's GLOW. This new series by Jenji Kohan and company sets the bar high with complex female characters and a little-explored ...…

Are you still afraid to get in the water? You may owe your phobia to the first summer blockbuster from 1975, Jaws! Ever since then, summertime has become the season of big-budget films about aliens, monsters, the future, superheroes, and more. Join us as we discuss our favorite summer blockbusters (and some that didn't quite make it there) from ...…

Who doesn't love an awesome summer read, especially when it involves zombies, the American South, and murder? *SPOILERS* This week, we review Diana Rowland's first novel in the White Trash Zombie series, and we loved it! We discuss the oh-so-real main character, Angel Crawford, and the people (and zombies) in her life as she comes to terms with ...…

Francine journeyed to Sacramento for Wizard World (and Jill was there in spirit)! Join us as we review two jam-packed days of panels, celebrities, writers, and cosplay! Francine even got to interview Lou Ferrigno, Cas Anvar, Nicholas Brendon, Kevin Sorbo, and Wind of the Stars. There was even a father-son concert by two members of Ghost of the ...…

Happy Father's Day! We promise to keep the Dad jokes to a minumum this week, but have no fear! We still chat about our real fathers as well as some of the best fictional dads of all time! Including such classics as Gomez Adams, Dr. Henry Jones, Sr., and Danny Tanner all the way to the dads of Modern Family, we decipher what makes a great fictio ...…

It's Pride Month, and to celebrate, we are discussing the inclusion of LGBTQ characters in movies and television. From Ellen to the people (and vampires) of Bon Temps, we highlight representation in media and some of its shortcomings. Potential *SPOILERS* for The Office, Will and Grace, The 100, Masters of Sex, Six Feet Under, Bomb Girls, Wynon ...…

*SPOILERS* It's the movie we've all been waiting for: Wonder Woman has landed, and she's awesome! This week, we're joined by our resident Wonder Woman expert and fellow lady-nerd, Kalani of NrdGrlz4Lyf, as we dig into the new Wonder Woman film. We discuss the movie, its relationship to the various character arcs in the comics, and the emergence ...…

For 12 years, we've all watched the Winchesters and their crew save people and hunt things. This week, we talk about the highs and lows of Supernatural Season 12. *SPOILERS* We discuss the strongest and weakest plots of the season, the new characters and suprise return guests, and what the twists and turns of the epic finale mean for the future ...…

*SPOILERS* "I am the girl. With the big-ass gun." Unlike so many other supernatural horror Westerns, this show stands out! With strong female characters, a kick-ass cast, and some truly terrifying baddies, Wynonna Earp had a great first season, and is coming back June 9 for season 2. Join us as we recap the first season and share our favorite c ...…

Happy Mother's Day! We chat about how mothers, both fictional and real, have shaped us and our perceptions of motherhood through movies, TV, and books. With the likes of Morticia Addams, Mrs. Gump, Molly Weasley, and Norma Bates, how could you doubt that being a mother is something... memorable?

It's time to save the Galaxy... again. Join the Ladies for a *SPOILER*-rific episode in which we discuss our take on the new Guardians of the Galaxy movie. We discuss character development, plot twists, and feels for Quill (we mean Starlord), Gamora, Rocket, Groot, Drax, Nebula, Yondu, and characters new to the universe.…

April 21st-23rd, 2017, two women took to the road in a Toyota Corolla with a mission: to do as much badass stuff as possible at Silicon Valley Comic Con in San Jose, California. They saw the likes of John Cusack and Buzz Aldrin, learned about NASA and SETI, interviewed professional cosplayers Wasteland Exports, Abby Darkstar, and Kit Quinn, lau ...…

What's all the hype about? Why does everyone else love this thing?! Sometimes, you try to get into a show, fandom, universe, film, or book, but you end up just not liking it. To each their nerdy own, of course, but this week we explore things we're "just not into." We're not looking to ruin our nerd cred, or spur on any hatemail, but we reveal ...…

What will the future of our nation and world be like? Join us this week as we review Ernest Cline's dystopian ode to 80s culture in a dark 2044-2045 reality that is Ready Player One. *SPOILERS* Our hero, Wade, lives most of his life in the massive virtual world of OASIS as Parzival, where he and his fellow gunters go to school (or not), sociali ...…

Twenty years ago, Joss Whedon and company introduced the world to a blonde superhero: Buffy the Vampire Slayer. As we got to know Buffy, the Scoobies, her family, her friends, her enemies, and everyone else in Sunnydale, we fell in love with a world that still endures. This week, we reminisce about our favorite characters, seasons, villains, ep ...…

What lived under your bed? Every child has an overactive imagination fueled by movie villains, monsters, and even the odd doll. This week, we talk about the nightmares in our childhood closets, so to speak, and review what scared and scarred us, even into adulthood. Our list of fears include: Freddy Krueger, the Phantom of the Opera, Chucky, Th ...…

The end of the world can be a scary thing! Or, it can be what you've been waiting for... Join us this week as we discuss Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett's Apocalyptic masterpiece, Good Omens. *SPOILERS* This dark British comedic novel follows the unlikely duo of an angel and demon as they chase the Antichrist in the End Times. We talk about the ...…

Showrunners and authors are not the only ones who create. Fans moved my their favorite works channel their creativity into their own projects, and the internet has allowed them to share their wonderful work far and wide. In this episode, we discuss some of our favorite fan projects like The Hillywood Show and Starkid as well as some now-famous ...…

"Man, we lead weird lives." Join us as we review the first season of Kripke's new offering, Timeless. As these two history fangirls can attest, the show is filled with awesome references to some of the greatest (and worst) characters throughout time. All that, plus a race to preserve the past AND a secret society bent on causing chaos -- what m ...…

As Bill Gates said "The Internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow." Join us this week as we step outside the pop culture realms of TV, movies, comics, and streaming and into the diverse and edgy world of web series. We explore classics like The Guild alongside new offerings like Kings of Con, Con Man, and Pop Cultu ...…