WHATTUP GEEKS. Fantastic Geeks is a podcast for people who are passionate about fandom and all things geeky! Join best friends and YouTubers Anna Brisbin and Tessa Netting as they cover whatever nerdy thing they want to talk about that week from Harry Potter, superheroes, and pop culture to D&D, aliens, and Robert Pattinson’s jawline. Listen in as these two Ravenclaws answer riddles, share all their unpopular opinions, debate ship wars, play games like Would You Rather, and sort ALL the diff ...
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Go behind the scenes with your favorite Netflix films and series.
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A weekly book review and discussion program hosted by Pat Leach. Updated on Thursdays.
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Sofia has an unhealthy obsession with all things Broadway. This podcast gives her the perfect excuse to geek out! Join Sofia as she interviews celebrated names from all areas of showbiz and discusses their journey from starry-eyed youngster to musical theater professional.
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Welcome to Alicyn's Wonderland the show that takes you through the looking glass and down the rabbit hole into the wild and wonderful world of animation and video games. For the past decade, host Alicyn Packard has worked as a voice actor in TV, film and games, and during that time, she's met some amazing people and heard some incredible stories. She shares these stories with you by interviewing some of her dearest friends in TV, film, and video games as well as some people whose work she tr ...
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The ancient idea that the world is alive was long ridiculed by some scientists, but that’s changing. The view of Earth as a vast interconnected living system is gaining acceptance. “Becoming Earth” by Ferris Jabr offers the idea that humans and all living things, are more than inhabitants of Earth—but *are* Earth.…
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Award-winning author Elizabeth Strout returns to Crosby, Maine in her latest novel about new friendships, old loves, and to ask the question- what does anyone’s life mean? Hear a review of “Tell Me Everything”.By Nebraska Public Media
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Cyrus is a newly sober son of Iranian immigrants. Guided by the voices of artists, poets, and kings, he embarks on a quest to uncover a family secret. Hear a review of the New York Times best-selling novel “Martyr!” by Kaveh Akbar on this week’s “All About Books”By Nebraska Public Media
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“Robert F. Kennedy:The Road Not Taken” by Dennis &Laura Crawford
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14:59Nebraska was one of only 15 states that held primaries in 1968. Robert F. Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy campaigned hard in the state. “Robert F. Kennedy: The Road Not Taken” by Dennis and Laura Crawford is a new history of the ’68 Nebraska campaigns, Hear an interview with co-author Dennis Crawford on this week’s “All About Books”…
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In the graphic novel “Feeding Ghosts”, artist Tessa Hulls traces Chinese history across three generations of women in her family. Growing up, Hulls watched both her mother and grandmother struggle with unexamined trauma and mental illness. Hear a review of this Pulitzer Prize winning memoir on this week's "All About Books".…
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An introduction to Nebraska author, Loren Eiseley
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17:57His writing combined keen scientific observation with mystery and wonder. This week on “All About Books” a look at the life and writing of Lincoln native Loren Eiseley. Tom Lynch, Emeritus Professor of English at UNL will introduce readers to this unique and influential writer.By Nebraska Public Media
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Set in Venice, the popular detective series featuring Commissario Guido Brunetti has a new mystery to solve. In “A Refiner’s Fire” by Donna Leon, Brunetti confronts the present-day menace of teenage street gangs.By Nebraska Public Media
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Pat Leach invited her good friend Susan Millar to talk about the classic novel, “Mrs Dalloway” by Virginia Woolf. It’s one of Susan’s favorite novels and Pat’s first time reading it. Hear their conversation about what makes this book a classic and if it’s a good introduction to Woolf.By Nebraska Public Media
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“Inside Nebraska Courthouses" by Settle & Grossbart
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15:41Dean Settle and his wife Harriet Grossbart, went on an 11-month, 28-thousand mile journey across Nebraska documenting the interiors of all 93 county courthouses. The result of their travels is the book “Inside Nebraska Courthouses.” He joined “All About Books” host Pat Leach to share some of the history and local lore surrounding these symbols of l…
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Guest reviewer Richard Graham on new graphic novels
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16:18Graphic novels expert, UNL professor Richard Graham joins host Pat Leach to talk about two new titles, “Insectopolis: A Natural History” by Peter Kuper and “Belonging: A German Reckons with History and Home” by Nora Krug.By Nebraska Public Media
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“Wandering Stars” by Tommy Orange is a follow up to his acclaimed debut novel, “There There”. Orange traces the legacies of the Sand Creek Massacre in Colorado, and the Industrial Schools that tried to eradicate Native culture and identityBy Nebraska Public Media
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Guest reviewer Kiersten Hill on the current Romance genre.
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14:16Kiersten Hill dropped by “All About Books” this week to help host Pat Leach catch up on current trends in Romance fiction. She recommended the new release, “Story of My Life” by Lucy Score.By Nebraska Public Media
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Bill Kelly on the "Once Again" podcast series
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19:01Nebraska Public Media’s senior producer Bill Kelly joins Pat Leach this week’s on “All About Books” to talk about his adventures in researching Nebraska history. The new podcast series “Once Again” sent Kelly diving into dusty archives to uncover stories of Nebraska’s past and present.By Nebraska Public Media
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“Why We Remember” by Dr. Charan Ranganath
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10:09From recalling names and faces to trauma and healing- memory plays an important role in nearly every aspect of life. Dr. Charan Ranganath is a leading memory research scientist and psychologist, his bestselling book “Why We Remember” is reviewed on this week’sBy Nebraska Public Media
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“1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America" by Ross Benes
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17:20From pro wrestling and Pokémon to Insane Clown Posse and Jerry Springer, a new book looks at the low culture of the late ’90s revealing a continuing impact on current American culture and society. “1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times”, hear an interview with the author, Nebraska journalist Ross Benes.…
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PBS documentary film maker Dawn Logsdon on "Free for All"
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14:45An interview with Dawn Logsdon, one of the film makers behind the new PBS documentary, “Free For All: The Public Library”. A films exploring how libraries are deeply woven into the fabric of American communities large and small.By Nebraska Public Media
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“Meditations for Mortals" by Oliver Burkeman
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9:38There are only so many hours in a day, as the saying goes. That’s the focus of a new book that addresses fundamental questions about how we live. On this week’s “All About Books” a look at, “Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts” by Oliver Burkeman.…
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