Nerd Goggles Podcast

Exciting new episode. I read mail. Talk about my new D&D adventure. Ponder what I want to do with the pod. And of course the main event:  The Murder At World's End - Ross Montgomery Run time (34:17) Show notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Hola from from the air waves. Tis I, MJ, starting January off with a new podcast. I talk birds & Traitors US. I forgot how long talking about a book can be. The main event this episode is: Special Topics in Calamity Physics by Mirisha Pessl Run time (45:23) Show notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Hello, it's me again. So soon you might say. It's a long one. This episode I talk about another concert, TV, reading in the sunlight and the main event: Katabasis by R. F. Kuang Run time (43:23) Notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Back again with a brand new episode. Today I talk about the Bear (which I may have touched on before), a concert, movies and the main event: Hello, Sunshine by Keezy Young Run time (28:09) Show notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Hello! It's me! Back again with brand new episode. I talk about movies I watched in the theater, Oasis, track jackets. Listen til the end if you want to hear about my latest art project. But first the main event: Carmilla: The Last Vampire by Amy Chu and Soo Lee Run time (18:32) Notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Happy Pride! I'm finally back. And I've got a queer book for you. I talk movies, TV, how I manage to read small print and the main event: Your For The Taking by Garbriell Korn Run time (37:58) Show notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com  

Merry end of the holidays! 2024 was a doozy for audiobooks. This was a fun one even though I lost focus a few times. Nothing new. Keep count, cause I didn't. Run Time (31:00) Show notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

This episode I talk about finishing school... again, my most recent trip to Canada and the main event: The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave Run time (41:06) Show notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Hello friends of the pod. MJ here with a follow up to episode 58. My thoughts on the TV series Game of Thrones. This episode is full of spoilers for GoT and minor HotD so proceed with caution. Run time (23:50) Show notes @ nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

This was too fun to not share with the world. Happy to present the work of my Co-workers and I for your spooky pleasure. 

I'm back with a loooong overdue library book... I mean episode. I talk movies, TV, podcasts, concerts and of course the main event: Junior High by Tegan Quin and Sara Quin Run Time (38:03) Show notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

From out of the ashes a new episode appears and guess what? We got dad jokes! I talk John Wick IV, new TV, concerts and the main event:   Liar, Dreamer, Thief by Maria Dong   Run Time (36:11)   Notes for the show @ nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Happy New Year! 2023 is upon us and I've finally hit 60 episodes. I was able to squeeze in this little book at the end of the year so I'm here to talk about it. I also talk about things I want to do this year and totally crew up the name of LA's new NWSL team. Main even: Helen House by Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya Run Time (21:25) Show notes @ nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

It's December and I have a new one for ya. This time I summarize Fire & Blood by George RR Martin. Run Time (21:06) Show notes @ nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Happy 10 year anniversary to the pod. I'm glad I can still whip out a couple a year.  In this episode I blab about the heat and hydration. But mostly I talk about  what I thought about the A Song of Ice and Fire audiobooks/series by George RR Martin. Run time (21:48) Show note @ nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Kicking off the first episode of 2022 with another comic Trade. If you enjoy horror comics this one's for you. I also discuss my initial intentions for the podcast after 10 years, TV and smidge more before the main event: Something Is Killing The Children - Written by Tynion IV Run time (20:05) Show notes @ nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Final episode of 2021. This is the last book I read. An original OGN. Haven't done a graphic novel in a minute and this is one you don't want to skip. I also muse about the audiobook I'm listening, Podcasts I like and the best movie I've seen all year. Happy New Year! The Deadliest Bouquet - Written by Erica Schultz Run time (12:36) Show notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

This episode is likely to make you sad rather than bring joy. Unedited and unfiltered using my iPhone and a Zoom mic. Happy Holidays! The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen Run Time (06:09) Notes for the show at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Recorded many many months ago on my 2014 Macbook (I have since purchased a 2021 M1 model). Then forgotten about this "lost" Nerd Goggles episode is now ready to hit your ears. The Stand by Stephen King Run time (23:14) Notes for the show at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Welcome to the first episode of 2021. In this episode I talk new music love and my favorite series coming back. Sprinkled with some other rambles before slashing into: Hipster Death Rattle by Richie Narvaez Run time (32:16)

Merry Holidays. Enjoy this live reading of:         Little Piccola by Nora A. Smith [Run time 08:49] Show notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

 2020 has be tough. Motivation even tougher but I did read and finish one book this year and this is it. The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson Show notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

On the cusp of 2020 NGP has hit an epic milestone of 50 episodes. Let's celebrate this and the end of the 2019 with:      Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan Run time (26:42) Notes for the episode can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Hello again! This episode I talk about my vacation, touch on and hopefully don't spoil some movies. The main event:          The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo [Run time: 24:31] Episode notes at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

In this 2019 premiere episode I cover listener feed back, shows I went to, movies I've seen and TV shows. As well as the main event which became super personal for me as I read it. Take a listen, buy the graphic novel and enjoy:      Death Threat: Written by Vivek Shraya/Art by Ness Lee [Run time: 32:09] Note for the show at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Happy Holidays from me to you.      The Goblin's Christmas by M. E. Anderson [Run time 06:28]   Notes for the show at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

This episode I talk about movies, live reads, holiday fun and of course the main event: Umbrella Academy V. 1 - Apocalypse Suite by Gerard Way &               Gabriel Ba Episodes notes can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com  

First episode of 2018, after a long hiatus, fills you with commentary on reboots, concerts, a movie, pedestrians and of course the flavor of the day:      Giant Days vol. 1 written by John Allison/Art by Lissa Treiman Episodes notes can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Happy holidays from Nerd Goggles Podcast. This episode includes a dramatic reading, by me, of: The Fir Tree by Hans Christian Anderson Run Time (15:42) Episodes note found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

This episode I ramble on about Music, Movie, TV, Music, Philanthropy and the main event:      in a dark, dark wood by ruth ware (Run Time: 24:48) Notes for the show at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com Enjoy!

Audio from a video I posted on the Nerd Goggles Podcast Facebook page. I take a look back at something I wrote sometime in the 90's. This episode is inspired by a Mortified live show I went to. Enjoy Run time (15:10) Links to the show can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

This special episode comes live and unedited from the Nerd Goggles Podcast Facebook page video LIVE feed. I talk holiday traditions and the poem that started it all, a reading of:         The Nightmare Before Christmas, Poem By Tim Burton Run time (19:43) Links for the episodes can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

The intro music today was brought to you by my alter ego MC MJ on the mic. Summing up how this election week left me. Also fan mail and jokes to liven the atmosphere. Throw out some new music, tv shows, trips and of course the main event: Diary Of An Oxygen Thief by Anonymous Run time (18:51) Links for the show found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com 

In this long over due installment and Anniversary show, I discuss the early days of the podcast, television, a moment in time on my vacation and of course the hot topic a short story:      Starcrossed by Marc Johnson Run time (19:49) Notes for the show can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

And so the long awaited episode has arrived. I missed my 3 year anniversary but I didn't miss the holidays. I chat briefly about music and movies. I also cussed a little, so sorry. The hot topic for this episode:      Paper Towns by John Green Run time (33:32) Notes for the episode can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

This episode I talk about being away, tv, music, concerts, music, comics and of course:     The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-time by Mark Haddon Run time (18:41) Links to the episode can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Helloooo 2015! Woot! Woot! I'm back with a new episode. I talk music, movies, TV, things and of course the main focus:      The Martian by Andy Weir Run time (20:20) Links to the show can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com Thanks for listening :)

This episode I recount movies I've seen, TV, music and ramblings of the potentially dangerous days of Melanie J. Episode focus:      Dangerous Days of Daniel X by James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge Run time (23:35) Notes for the show can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

This episode I celebrate my birthday month, NYCC, new shows, music, an overshare and I even growl for some reason. The book for this episode:     Koko Takes A Holiday by Kieran Shea Run time (24:18) Episode notes can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

This episode I talk music, movies, tv & of course books. On the plate:      Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman [Run time: 28:50] Note for the show can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

This episode I talk movies, tv, music and take it back to audiobooks. On deck:      The Princess Bride by William Goldman Run time (17:30) Links from the show can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Dig deep into those memory banks to when you first read a Dr. Seuss book.   Run time (20:40)   Links to the show can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

This episode I open with the usual tv, movie, music intro before the highlight:      The Maze Runner by James Dashner Run Time (31:48) Episode notes can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com.

First episode of 2014 after a brief haitus. This time I discuss briefly TV, newly discovered podcasts, music, art, other reads and the focus: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Run time (18:35) Links for the episode can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

The final episode for 2013 takes a look back at my Top 5 books for this year. Also I talk about cinema, television and music. Partial end podcast song "Let It Go" sung by Idina Menzel from the FROZEN OST. Happy New Year! Run Time (20:44) Links for the show can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

Hello Everyone. Welcome to another episode, where I bring up 3 movies, some tv and of course the focus of the episode: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card Run Time (30:32) Links for the show can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

This episode I talk a bit about my trip to NYCC, tv, feedback, books and the episodes main event: 172 Hours On The Moon by Johan Harstad Run time (33:24) Links for the show can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

For my one year annivesary episode I do my first official Top 5, talk about recent movies I've seen, some music, dissapointing final TV seasons, a horror series, and chicken scratches. Listen in on this lip smacking (hope I took all those out) episode. Run time (31:39) Link to the show can be found at nergogglespodcast.blogspot.com

In this installment I talk about TV, Cinema and Killing Giants. I even get a little deep and personal, yikes! This episodes focus: I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly & J.M. Ken Niimura Run time (25:38) Links for the show can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com

This time around I wanted to talk about a series I really enjoyed: reMIND by Jason Brubaker Run time (30:39) Link for the show can be found at nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com