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A show where nerd culture intersects with society. We weekly cover nerd news discussing the latest in movies, games, space, tech and more. Our interview shows focus on amazing nerds and their work.
A show where nerd culture intersects with society. We weekly cover nerd news discussing the latest in movies, games, space, tech and more. Our interview shows focus on amazing nerds and their work.
Episodes

Nov 14, 2023
Introducing the Cantina Book Club Podcast
Nov 14, 2023
Nov 14, 2023
1 min
In today's episode, Megan bids farewell to The Nerd Cantina Show to develop a "spin-off" show, called Cantina Book Club!
The Cantina Book Club Podcast will be the new home for author interviews previously featured on The Nerd Cantina Show Podcast. Tune in to hear more!
Read book reviews on the Cantina Book Club Website.
Be sure to follow Cantina Book Club on social media to stay connected:

Nov 3, 2023
Nov 3, 2023
47 min
In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes father-daughter author duo Marty Ohlhaut and Grace Ly. They talk about their book, Tent for Seven: A Camping Adventure Gone South Out West, available now.
We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg
Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Website: https://www.gracelyauthor.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grace.ly_author/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gracelyauthor
Link to purchase: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tent-for-seven-marty-ohlhaut/1143614193

Nov 3, 2023
Nov 3, 2023
41 min
In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Vanessa Riley. They talk about her book, Murder in Drury Lane, the sequel to Murder in Westminster. Both books are available now. .
We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg
Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Website: https://vanessariley.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessarileyauthor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VanessaRiley/
Link to purchase: https://vanessariley.com/ladyworthing.htm#Drury

Nov 3, 2023
Nov 3, 2023
35 min
In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Sharina Harris. They talk about her book, Sign of the Slayer, available now.
We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg
Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Website: https://sharinaharris.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharinawrites/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sharinawrites
Link to purchase: https://sharinaharris.com/books/sign-of-the-slayer/

Nov 3, 2023
Nov 3, 2023
44 min
In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Jessica Hendry Nelson. They talk about her book, Joy Rides Through the Tunnel of Grief, available now.
We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg
Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Website: http://jessicahnelson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhnelson427/
Link to purchase: http://jessicahnelson.com/joy-rides-through-the-tunnel-of-grief-a-memoir

Oct 27, 2023
Episode 300
Oct 27, 2023
Oct 27, 2023
1hr 17 min
Join us for the celebration of our 300th episode and also say farewell to Steve and Ken. The Nerd Cantina Show has been a fantastic experience and we thank anyone who has listened, supported, or joined in on the conversations.

Oct 6, 2023
Oct 6, 2023
47 min
In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Aimee K. Runyan. They talk about her book, A Bakery in Paris, available now.
We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg
Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Website: https://aimiekrunyan.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookishaimie/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/aimiekrunyan
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Bakery-Paris-Aimie-K-Runyan-ebook/dp/B0B93ZYP6G/

Sep 29, 2023
Sep 29, 2023
42 min
In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Mojgan Ghazirad. They talk about her book, The House on Sun Street, available October 3.
We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg
Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Website: https://mojganghazirad.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mojgan.ghazirad /
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MojganGhazirad
Link to purchase: https://mojganghazirad.com/memoir/

Sep 22, 2023
Sep 22, 2023
38 min
In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Cindy Fazzi. They talk about her book, Multo, available September 26.
We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg
Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Website: https://www.cindyfazzi.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindyfazzi
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CindyFazzi
Link to purchase: https://www.cindyfazzi.com/multo

Sep 8, 2023
Sep 8, 2023
47 min
In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes back author Christine Wells as a returning guest on the show. They talk about her book, The Royal Windsor Secret, available September 12.
We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community, or become a patron on our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/thenerdcantina) where a pledge of as little as $1 will get you a free sticker.
Visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXYWzoYKvoZopZLX8YA0Bg
Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:
Website: https://christine-wells.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinewells_/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/christinewells0/
Link to purchase: https://christine-wells.com/bookshelf/the-royal-windsor-secret/
