Best Lacy Wright Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 15 Accept, Adapt & Advocate: Autistic Adults Share Insights for OTPs 36:28

2d ago36:28

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Ever wonder what your pediatric OT clients will say about you when they grow up? In this episode, Lacy & Michele explore qualitative research where autistic adults share what they wish their childhood occupational therapists had known. Their insights challenge us to embrace neurodiversity by accepting (rather than “fixing”) autism, adapting environ…

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Ep 198 - Top Ten Blaxploitation Films Part 2 and The Murder of Iana Kasian 1:11:15

5d ago1:11:15

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Send us a text We have for your listening pleasure Part 2 of Zig's list of top ten Blaxploitation Films and then Geoffrey tells the story of The Murder of Iana Kasian. Have a great Nerd and Murd week! For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurdery Supp…

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Ep. 14 Role of OT and Co-Occupation in the NICU (and why it matters!) 43:19

9d ago43:19

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Step into the NICU where beeping monitors meet tiny fighters and discover how sensory connections are changing the game for premature infants. We unpack the SENSE program that's putting occupational therapists at the forefront of preemie care, revealing why those first touches, sounds, and movements matter more than you think. Join Lacy and Michele…

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Ep. 197 - Top Ten Blaxploitation Films Part 1 and The Murder of Susan Casey 1:34:10

12d ago1:34:10

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Send us a text Welcome all you Nerds and Murds to another week of the show!!! In today's episode Zig takes a deep dive into the movie genre of Blaxploitation Films which is so extensive that this is only part 1. Come back next week for Part 2!!! Then on the Murdery side of the house Geoffrey tells of yet another domestic violence case which led to …

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Ep. 13 The Ultimate Evidence Guide: What 52 Pediatric OT Interventions & 90 Years of Research Reveal 39:47

16d ago39:47

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Tired of Googling for interventions that actually work? We dive into the mother of all systematic reviews covering 129 studies and 52 occupational therapy interventions across nine decades of pediatric OT research. Discover which interventions landed in the green zone (do these!), which fell into the red (avoid!), and why parent collaboration and o…

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Ep. 196 - Cow Punk and Punkabilly Part 2 and Ted Bundy 1:06:37

19d ago1:06:37

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Send us a text This week Zig continues your journey from last week with part 2 of Cow Punk and Punkabilly. Then Geoffrey talks about one of the most famous serial killers of all time with Ted Bundy. Strap yourself in for the ride! For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterh…

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Ep. 12 Shooting for Better Sleep: How Playing Basketball Improves Sleep & Executive Function 38:24

23d ago38:24

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Could better sleep for autistic children be as simple as shooting some hoops? In this episode, occupational therapists, Michele Alaniz and Lacy Wright, dive into fascinating research showing how a structured basketball intervention significantly improves sleep quality and executive function in children with autism. Learn how this intervention incre…

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Ep. 195 - Cowpunk and Punkabilly Part 1 and The Murder of Susan Wickersham 57:42

26d ago57:42

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Send us a text Join in yet another week of Nerdery and Murdery. This week Zig dives back into another music genre with part 1 of Cowpunk and Punkabilly. Geoffrey then has another unsolved murder that has been an open case for over 50 years with the murder of Susan Wickersham. Enjoy your week!!! For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial…

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Ep. 11 Handwriting & OT: Guiding Principles for Today and the Future (with AI) 40:36

1M ago40:36

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Up to 10% of children have difficulty with handwriting, yet only 12% of teachers feel adequately trained to teach it. This week, we break down the six evidence-based principles (plus one essential bonus) that should guide all handwriting instruction and occupational therapy intervention. We examine why focusing on the occupation of writing outperfo…

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Ep. 194 - Martin Scorsese and The Murder of Laci and Conner Peterson 1:14:22

1M ago1:14:22

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Send us a text Welcome to another week of Nerdery and Murdery. This week Zig talks everything Martin Scorsese while Geoffrey discusses the very controversial murder of Laci and Conner Peterson. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurdery Support the…

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Ep. 10 Tubes & Tables: Supporting Mealtime with Medically Fragile Kids (special guest episode) 54:16

1M ago54:16

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What happens when a child isn't able eat? In this milestone 10th episode, Michele and Lacy explore the complex world of pediatric occupational therapy and feeding with medically fragile children and our guest, Yovana Harris, BA, COTA/L. She shares both "Nailed It" and "Failed It" experiences, explains her “just give them the food” feeding philosoph…

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Ep. 193 - 5th Generation Consoles and The Murder of Molly McLaren 1:08:05

1M ago1:08:05

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Send us a text In this week's episode, Zig dives back into video games and tells you everything you ever wanted to know about the 5th Generation gaming consoles. Then Geoffrey takes you on another tragic journey and tells the story of the murder of Molly McLaren. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% o…

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Ep. 9 VR and Pediatric Brain Injury (3 Takeaways to Apply Across OT Settings) 38:53

1M ago38:53

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Ever wonder how virtual reality could change your pediatric occupational therapy practice? Michele and Lacy dive into a randomized control trial where VR helped kids with brain injuries make progress in just four weeks of OT intervention! Hear about 3 game-changing elements occupational therapists can implement: instant feedback, kids actually want…

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Ep. 192 - Video Rental Stores and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann 1:21:08

2M ago1:21:08

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Send us a text In this week's Nerdery segment Zig tells you all about the wonderful old world of video rental stores. Then on the Murdery side of the house Geoffrey talks about the still unsolved disappearance of Madeleine McCann. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterh…

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Ep. 8 Ayres SI in Brazil: 3 Tools to Boost Your OT Practice 36:59

2M ago36:59

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Did you know that up to 16% of children have sensory processing challenges that impact their daily lives? In this evidence-packed episode, pediatric occupational therapists Michele and Lacy break down a groundbreaking randomized control trial from Brazil on Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) that every peds OT needs to know about. Discover three pract…

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Ep. 191 - Dark Sun and The I-70 Killer 1:08:27

2M ago1:08:27

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Send us a text Zig goes back into gaming this week and talks about the role playing game setting of Dark Sun. But don't go anywhere after that and sit back to listen to Geoffrey discuss the I-70 Killer. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurdery Su…

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Ep. 7 Parent-Powered Potty Training: The 4-Step Coaching Model in Telehealth 34:50

2M ago34:50

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Forget everything you thought you knew about toilet training—this evidence-based pediatric occupational therapy approach is changing the game. In this episode, we dive into a hybrid telehealth intervention that transformed toilet training success rates through occupation-based coaching strategies that every peds OT should know. Learn the 4-step fra…

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Ep. 190 - Evil and The Disappearance of The Fort Worth Trio 1:03:39

2M ago1:03:39

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Send us a text In this week's episode Zig talks about the terrifically weird TV show Evil. Then Geoffrey talks about the unsolved disappearance of The Fort Worth Trio. Have a great Nerd and Murd week!!! For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurdery Su…

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Ep. 6 The Surprising #1 Reason OT Students Fail Fieldwork (And How You Can Help) 36:54

2M ago36:54

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Struggling OT Fieldwork students? The shocking truth is that occupational therapy knowledge isn't what makes or breaks fieldwork success—it's professional behaviors! Join pediatric occupational therapists, Michele and Lacy, as they unpack evidence-based strategies for fieldwork in this must-listen episode. From communication skills to time manageme…

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Ep. 189 - Independent Music Charts and The Texas Killing Fields 1:26:31

2M ago1:26:31

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Send us a text Welcome to another Nerd and Murd Week!!! In today's episode Zig goes into another music scene and discusses the Independent Music charts. Then sit back and buckle up as Geoffrey deep dives into The Texas Killing Fields For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: bett…

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Ep. 5 Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3: Top School-Based OT Interventions That Work 30:41

2M ago30:41

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Overwhelmed by your school-based OT caseload? Join Drs. Michele Alaniz and Lacy Wright as they discuss three decades of research into actionable, tiered interventions that deliver measurable results. Learn why the most successful school-based OTs are shifting from traditional pull-out services to classroom-embedded support, dramatically reducing wa…

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Ep. 188 - Three Movies by the Coen Brothers that No One Saw and The Murder of Vickie Deblieux 1:33:36

3M ago1:33:36

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Send us a text Join in this week as Zig talks about three movies by the Coen Brothers and no one saw but you need to while Geoffrey tells the sad story of the murder of Vickie Deblieux. Make sure to stay until the very end and see if Zig and Geoffrey remain friends through a heated debate. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/…

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Ep. 4 Beyond the Messy Desk: Assessing Executive Function in Adolescents 31:55

3M ago31:55

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Think a messy backpack or desk is just carelessness? We don’t think so. This episode cracks open the complex world of executive function in school, showing therapists how the Weekly Calendar Planning Activity assessment can unlock insights into how adolescents may be struggling to think, plan, organize, and navigate their world. Plus - Lacy and Mic…

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Ep. 187 - Betamax and The Banfield Murders 1:06:10

3M ago1:06:10

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Send us a text In this week's thrilling episodes Zig talks about Betamax players and why they lost the video recording wars. Then stick around as Geoffrey tells the twisted story of The Banfield Murders. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurdery S…

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Ep. 3 Scoring Success: Quality Sports Participation for Kids with Autism 35:13

3M ago35:13

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How can we make sports truly meaningful for children with autism? In this episode, pediatric OTs Dr. Michele Alaniz and Dr. Lacy Wright break down a comprehensive framework for quality participation in sports. Explore research-backed strategies for creating the perfect balance of challenge, autonomy, and social connection in sports programs. The ho…

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Ep 186 - Three Science Fiction Films You Should See and The Murder of Kayden Mancuso 1:32:03

3M ago1:32:03

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Send us a text Make sure to check out Magic Mind. It is amazing! You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchase. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/nerdery20. Buckle up for another trip with your hosts as Zig discusses three Science Fiction Films you should see …

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Ep. 2 Play that Works: Engaging & Effective OT Motor Interventions for Kids with CP 29:28

3M ago29:28

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What if you could help children with cerebral palsy make significant motor gains with half the therapy hours while keeping both parents and kids engaged? Pediatric occupational therapists Dr. Michele Alaniz and Dr. Lacy Wright dive into the OT research comparing constraint-induced movement therapy and bimanual intensive training, revealing which ap…

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Ep. 185 - Three More Albums by REM and The Murders of J.B. Beasley and Tracie Hawlett 1:33:11

3M ago1:33:11

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Send us a text Make sure to check out Magic Mind. It is amazing! You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchase. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/nerdery20. Join in for another week of the highs and the lows, the ups and the downs, the good and the bad, and th…

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Ep. 1 Play With Purpose: An OT Motor Skill Intervention for Autism 18:50

3M ago18:50

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Did you know that over 80% of children with autism are at risk for motor impairment (Bhat, 2022)? Today, we're diving into new research that's changing how we approach motor development in autism. You'll learn five evidence-based steps you can implement immediately in your practice, including a surprising twist on video modeling that goes beyond ju…

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Ep. 184 - Arthur Miller and The Boston Strangler 1:21:41

3M ago1:21:41

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Send us a text Make sure to check out Magic Mind. It is amazing! You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchase. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/nerdery20. In this week's episode Zig covers American Playwright, Arthur Miller. Then Geoffrey tells the story of …

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Ep. 183 - 4 Films You Should See and Timothy Evans and John Christie 1:43:38

4M ago1:43:38

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Send us a text Make sure to check out Magic Mind. It is amazing! You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchase. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/nerdery20. In this week's episode Zig talks about four films you should see to get a good view of what it was like…

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Welcome to Ideas at Play! 1:02

4M ago1:02

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Welcome to Ideas at Play, your go to podcast for practical and engaging insights into pediatric occupational therapy. We're your hosts, Michele Alaniz, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, and Lacy Wright OTD, OTR/L, BCP - two OTs with a passion for breaking down research and helping you apply it to your practice in meaningful ways. Every episode will take you through…

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Ep. 182 - Obi-Wan Kenobi and The Long Island Serial Killer and The Gilgo Four Revisited 1:16:58

4M ago1:16:58

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Send us a text Welcome to a fabulous week of Nerdery and Murdery. This week Zig steps back into our chronological take on all things Star Wars with the TV series Obi-Wan Kenobi. Then Geoffrey revisits an old story as there have been some massive new updates and new information that was too hard to not do another full episode on. So buckle up as Geo…

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Ep. 181 - Doctor Who: The 10th Doctor and The Murder of Brenda Powell 1:22:47

4M ago1:22:47

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Send us a text Welcome to another week Nerds and Murds! Sit back in your seat and buckle up as Zig takes us on another journey into the Doctor Who franchise covering the 10th Doctor, David Tenant. Geoffrey, meanwhile, tells the story of the murder of Brenda Powell. Please make sure to stay in your seat until the podcast has fully landed. For your 3…

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Ep. 180 - Star Trek: Prodigy and Daniel LaPlante 1:02:35

4M ago1:02:35

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Send us a text Join the fun this week as Zig steps into yet another of our chronological journey into all things Star Trek as he discusses Star Trek: Prodigy. On the Murdery side of the house Geoffrey tells the frightening tale of Daniel LaPlante. Buckle up! For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off wi…

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V: The Crossover and An Alien Reptile Murder 57:30

4M ago57:30

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Send us a text Its finally here!!! After months of planning and days of execution of recording and editing the massive three-way podcast crossover of Three Geeky Dads, 2 Geeks and a Microphone, and Nerdery and Murdery releases at midnight tonight!!! Join in as six geeks and nerds talk about everything V. Make sure to start on Three Geeky Dads where…

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Ep. 179 - 3 Albums You Should Know and John Ackroyd 1:17:03

5M ago1:17:03

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Send us a text In this episode of Nerdery and Murdery Zig talks about three albums he thinks you should know about and add to your playlist. Does Geoffrey agree? Does Zig care if Geoffrey agrees? Did Geoffrey listen and then forget his notes? Tune in to find out. On the Murdery side of the house Geoffrey most definitely has his notes and tells the …

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Ep 178 - Top Five Musical Part 2 and The Murder of Chester Poage 2:04:34

5M ago2:04:34

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Send us a text Strap yourselves in as we have Guestery in the house again! Brenda and Megan Shanks join us for part 2 of our top five musicals! Join in the fun. Then we step back to the dark side where Geoffrey tells the horrific tale of The Murder of Chester Poage. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10…

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Ep. 177 - Teen Sex Comedies and The Murder of Bianca Devins 1:21:16

5M ago1:21:16

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Send us a text Welcome to another Nerd and Murder week! We created this special episode for our listeners in an effort to give our fans a peek into the exclusive content on our Patreon. We are featuring some of the content you can find there. Zig picked one of his Nerdery topics and I chose one of our recent Murdery topics that are exclusive to our…

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Ep. 176 - Top Five Musical Part 1 and The Murder of Lauren Landazazo 2:07:47

5M ago2:07:47

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Send us a text Merry Christmas Nerds and Murds!!! Welcome to another special episode where we once again have Guestery. We welcome in Brenda and Megan Shanks. Brenda is Michael Shanks wife from 2 Geeks and a Microphone while Megan is their usual moderator helping keep things on track for their show. They joined today to discuss our top five musical…

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Ep. 175 - Top Ten Rock Instrumentals and The Tulsa Massacre 2:22:42

6M ago2:22:42

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Send us a text Welcome to yet another great week for all your Nerd and Murd needs!!! We have another wife swap this week where Geoffrey takes over with the Nerdery and gives us his top ten list of Rock instrumentals. Then Zig takes over on the Murdery side of the house and discusses The Tulsa Massacre. Have a great Nerd and Murd week!!! For your 30…

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Ep. 174 - D.C. Indie Music Part 2 and The Redhead Murders 1:04:39

6M ago1:04:39

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Send us a text Drop on in for a new episode of your favorite podcast! Zig continues this week with the second part of the D.C. Indie music scene while Geoffrey tells of the strange and unsolved tale of the Redhead murders. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/…

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Ep. 173 - D.C. Indie Music Part 1 and The Chameleon Killer 1:12:15

6M ago1:12:15

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Send us a text Sit back in your seat and buckle up while Zig talks about D.C. Indie Music in the first of a 2 part episode where he is obviously trying to make Geoffrey insane. However, Geoffrey has his own dark twisted paths to go down when he covers the story of the serial killer nicknamed, The Chameleon Killer. Make sure to keep your seat belt b…

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Ep. 172 - Warehouse 13 and The Robison Family Murders 1:16:20

6M ago1:16:20

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Send us a text Hey out there all you Nerds and Murds! Welcome to another week of the highs and the lows, the ups and the downs, the good and the bad, and the Nerd and the Murd!!! This week Zig deep dives into a great TV show in Warehouse 13 while Geoffrey discusses the unsolved murders of the Robison Family. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to…

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Ep. 171 - Earth 2 and The Twilight Killers 53:44

6M ago53:44

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Send us a text It's another Nerd and Murd week! Join in the fun as Zig talks about a short lived TV show with Earth 2. Then Geoffrey talks about a brutal and disturbing murder with the story of The Twilight Killers. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerdery…

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Ep. 170 - Dragonlance and The Murder of Luke Batty 54:20

7M ago54:20

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Send us a text Take a journey with Zig this week as he dives into yet another RPG with Dragonlance. Then follow along with Geoffrey as he dives into the terrible story of the murder of Luke Batty. Have a great Nerd and Murd week! For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhe…

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Ep. 169 - The Amiga and The Murder of Sasha Marsden 50:56

7M ago50:56

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Send us a text Welcome to yet another week of Nerd and Murd. Take a seat in the podback machine as Zig tells us all about a computer system from the past with the Amiga. Then take the trip with Geoffrey as he relates the tragic tale of the murder of Sasha Marsden. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurdery For 10% …

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Special Crossover Announcement 2:51

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Send us a text We are dropping in your feed early this week for an extra special announcement of an upcoming crossover episode. We can't wait! Support the showBy Geoffrey Wright, Zig Curtis, and Will Dunbar

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Ep. 168 - The Last Starfighter and The Disappearance of Alexis Ware 47:21

7M ago47:21

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Send us a text Welcome back Nerds and Murds!!! We have another great episode for you this week. Get your favorite beverage and a snack and settle in as Zig talks about the movie The Last Starfighter. Then Geoffrey discovered another strange disappearance story. What happened to Alexis Ware? For your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com…

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Ep 167 - Black Adder and Michael Miller 52:06

7M ago52:06

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Send us a text Ready for another episode of the mega-hit Nerdery and Murdery? Ready or not here we go! Zig takes on yet another British Comedy show and discusses everything you ever wanted to know about Black Adder but were afraid to ask. But then stay tuned as Geoffrey covers the tragic tale of Michael Miller. For your 30 day free Audible Trial go…

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