Category: Non-fiction


Today on the podcast Joe is joined by actor, writer, and comedian Dan Ahdoot to talk about his new book Undercooked: How I let Food Become My Life Navigator and How Maybe That’s a Dumb Way to Live. They talk about what cuisine Dan would live off of for the rest of his life, pitch […]

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Posted on: March 20, 2023 Category:


On today’s episode, Jill is joined by investigative journalist Alexandra Robbins to discuss her new book The Teachers. Told over the course of one school year, The Teachers follows three teachers from across the United States as they navigate the classroom. Alexandra discusses the challenges face in the classroom — and speaks from her own […]

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Posted on: March 13, 2023 Category:


Aubrey Gordon, co-host of Maintenance Phase, comes on the Professional Book Nerds to talk about her new book “You Just Need to Lose Weight!” and 19 other myths about fat people. She and Jill discuss some of the myths contained in her book, Taylor Swift’s “Anti Hero” music video, and ways to break free from yet […]

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Posted on: January 2, 2023 Category:


Today, Emma and Joe are talking about crime reads. Whether you’re looking for a fiction title inspired by a case or full of those true crime themes, or you’re looking for some non-fiction accounts, this episode has the recommendations for you. Books Mentioned: Joe’s Titles: Devil House by John Darnielle Mr. Peanut by Adam Ross […]

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Posted on: November 10, 2022 Category:


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