Season 5 : Episode 44 - The Shakespeare Conspiracy + Author Ben Alderson

Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we are talking all about Shakespeare, those pesky conspiracy theories around his work, and our fave adaptations. Join us as we discuss the following:-Do you know the conspiracy theories regarding Shakespeare’s work?-Did you know that some people think Shakespeare didn't exist?-Did you know that there is a curse written on Shakespeare’s tomb?-What is your fave modern Shakespeare adaptation?Book Release News:Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee BakerEnigma by RuNyxA Novel Life of Jane Austen - A Graphic Biography by Janine BarchasJulie Chan is Dead by Liann ZhangKing of Envy by Ana HuangRise of a Cursed Kingdom by Ligia CushmanSpindle of Nightmares by Amber Bunchwith Ben Alderson, author of The Witch and His Crow, Lord of Eternal Night, and more!Ben Alderson is a #1 Amazon bestselling author,with stories set in fantasy worlds filled with magic, adventure and MM romance. Ben lives in Oxfordshire and, when not writing, can be found reading, taking Winston - his Labrador - out for long walks, or obsessing over Marvel’s The Scarlet Witch. (Um, us too, Ben)Listen in as we chat more about Ben’s books, his newest releases, and his other upcoming projects. Be sure to follow him @benaldersonauthorShow links:The Fox Hollow Murders: Playground of a Serial KillerSalty Pickle bookReading RainbowMon Raviahttps://lithub.com/doubting-shakespeares-identity-isnt-a-conspiracy-theorhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/shakespeare-conspiracy-theoriesPromise Me SunshineLong ShotWes and Mike Waste Time Watching TVNisha Sharma seriesWe Were LiarsIan DoescherBy Any Other NameThese Violent DelightsAlan Gratz Horatio Wilkes MysteriesSpeak Easy, Speak Love10 Things I Hate About YouWest Side Story 2021Valley Girl Warm BodiesOThe Lion KingJohn Tucker Must DieShe's The ManJust One of the GuysMotocrossedMy Own Private IdahoFlair PensBat Eater and Other Names for Cora ZengEnigma A Novel Life of Jane Austen - A Graphic BiographyJulie Chan is DeadKing of EnvyRise of a Cursed KingdomSpindle of NightmaresDeception TrilogyNovocaineAshes and the Star Crossed KingThe Book Boyfriend BoxDear Felicityhttps://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/history/general-history/shakespeare-facts/ 42. https://nosweatshakespeare.com/resources/shakespeare-facts/ Join us Thursday for our book club episode of Scythe and Sparrow by Brynne WeaverJoin our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness!Listen to this episode via our studio feed on YouTube! Link in bio.Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.Have something nerdy to share? Message us!