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Jeff VanderMeer on nature, noir, and taking long walks

Ep. #538 – Jeff VanderMeer chats with Adam about his stunning new novel, Hummingbird Salamander, a noir-style mystery involving eco-activism, corporate secrecy, and so much more. They also discuss the small things we can all do to help the planet and where Jeff has found joy throughout the pandemic.
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Happy Monday, Nerds!

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