The Nerd Cantina Show

Cantina Conversation with Rebecca Yarros - TNCS Ep 275

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Rebecca Yarros to talk about her newest book Fourth Wing, available May 2. 

 

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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:

 

Website: https://www.rebeccayarros.com/    

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccayarros/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebeccaYarros   

Link to Purchase: https://www.rebeccayarros.com/books/fourth-wing/

Cantina Conversation with Stephanie Kane - TNCS Ep 274

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Stephanie Kane to talk about her newest book True Crime Redux, available May 2. 

 

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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:

 

Website: https://www.writerkane.com/     

Link to Purchase: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/true-crime-redux-stephanie-kane/1142465687?ean=9781610886116

Cantina Conversation with Lisa Cupolo - TNCS Ep 273

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Lisa Cupolo to talk about her newest book Have Mercy on Us, available now.. 

 

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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:

 

Website: https://www.lisacupolo.com/   

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lcupolo/  

Link to Purchase: https://www.lisacupolo.com/book  

Cantina Conversation with Robert Hofler - TNCS Ep 272

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes theater critic and book author Robert Hofler to talk about his newest book The Way They Were: How Epic Battles and Bruised Egos Brought a Classic Hollywood Love Story to the Screen, available now.. 

 

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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:

 

Website: https://roberthofler.com/  

Website: https://www.thewrap.com/category/category-hollyblog/bob-hofler-hollyblog/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bobjhofler  

Link to Purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Way-They-Were-Battles-Hollywood/dp/0806542322

Cantina Conversation with Harper Kincaid - TNCS Ep 271

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Harper Kincaid to talk about her newest book A Midsummer Night’s Scheme, available March 21. The first book in the series, To Kill a Mocking Girl, is available now.  

 

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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:

 

Website: https://www.harperkincaid.com/    

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HarperKincaid/ 

Link to Purchase: https://www.harperkincaid.com/books

Cantina Conversation with Veronica G. Henry - TNCS Ep 270

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Veronica G. Henry to talk about her newest book The Foreign Exchange, available February 28. 

 

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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:

 

Website: https://www.veronicahenry.net/   

Twitter: https://twitter.com/veronicawrites   

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewordslinger/ 

Link to Purchase: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-foreign-exchange/18851095

Cantina Conversation with Ciera Horton McElroy - TNCS Ep 269

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Ciera Horton McElroy to talk about her newest book Atomic Family, available February 28. 

 

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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:

 

Website: https://www.cieramcelroy.com/  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/cierahorton  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cierahmcelroy/ 

Link to Purchase: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781949467949

Cantina Conversation with Rick Bleiweiss - TNCS Ep 268

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes Rick Bleiweiss to talk about his newest book Murder in Haxford, available February 21. Murder in Haxford is the sequel to Pignon Scorbion & the Barbershop Detectives, which is available now. 

 

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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:

 

Website: https://www.rickbleiweiss.com/   

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RickBleiweiss   

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickbleiweissauthor/ / 

Link to Purchase: 

Pignon Scorbion & the Barbershop Detectives (Book 1): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09CVC8GF2?notRedirectToSDP=1&ref_=dbs_mng_calw_0&storeType=ebooks 

Murder in Haxford (Book 2): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B72VZPT6/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1

Cantina Conversation with Kimberly G. Giarratano - TNCS Ep 267

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Kimberly G. Giarratano to talk about her newest book Death of a Dancing Queen, available February 14. 

 

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Links to authors pages and books discussed in this episode:

 

Website: https://www.kimberlyggiarratano.com/    

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KGGiarratano    

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimgarnickgiarratano/ 

Link to Purchase: https://bookshop.org/p/books/death-of-a-dancing-queen-kimberly-giarrantano/18563356?ean=9781915202420

AMC pricing changes, Netflix password crackdown, and ChatGPT- TNCS Ep 266

This episode covers the latest in entertainment, tech, and space news.  Topics include our thoughts on the AMC new price structure, Netflix’s plans to crackdown on password sharing, and OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

 

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• Constantine 2: Warner Bros. Confirms Keanu Reeves Sequel Is Still Happening
  • https://www.ign.com/articles/constantine-2-warner-bros-confirms-keanu-reeves-sequel-is-still-happening?utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A%20Trending%20Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR0bIKUwLJP0BiLAoPB29Qq5i2jK54SnmxwRbQ-Voa5qtWGNJ6-pZ_BiuKE 
• AMC Theatres to Change Movie Ticket Prices Based on Seat Location
  • https://variety.com/2023/film/news/amc-theaters-movie-ticket-price-seat-location-1235514262/?fbclid=IwAR20JrNxP319aG3NU4fH6XNHN9mtObUwLLieot82Yp-CGBLJ6OYq2IjdvgU 
• Netflix says it 'updated' new password sharing policies that had users melting down
  • https://finance.yahoo.com/news/netflix-says-it-updated-new-password-sharing-policies-that-had-users-melting-down-195939488.html 
• ChatGPT sets record for fastest-growing user base - analyst note
  • https://www.reuters.com/technology/chatgpt-sets-record-fastest-growing-user-base-analyst-note-2023-02-01/?utm_source=reddit.com&fbclid=IwAR2NptJX50aucXOreVv-AOIRcrQaBiYkLi9oiuBZ213rej4ymyaSwRiDrk0 
• Microsoft bakes ChatGPT-like tech into search engine Bing
  • https://apnews.com/article/technology-science-microsoft-corp-business-software-dd445694f34a6b7a0444db9988330229 
• after Microsoft’s AI blowout, it’s Google’s turn
  • https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/8/23590634/february-8-2023-tech-news-liveblog 
• Biden rallies against Big Tech in State of the Union address
  • https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/7/23590396/state-of-the-union-sotu-biden-tech-tiktok-privacy-antitrust