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The Functional Nerds Podcast

The Functional Nerds

The weekly podcast from author/blogger Patrick Hester and author/teacher Tracy Townsend

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This week on the podcast, Patrick and Tracy welcome Louis Sachar, author of The Magician of Tiger Castle.

About The Magician of Tiger Castle: Long ago and far away (and somewhere south of France) lies the kingdom of Esquaveta. There, Princess Tullia... more

This week on the podcast, Patrick and Tracy welcome John Wiswell, author of Wearing the Lion.

About Wearing the Lion: Sometimes a goddess’s worst enemy is her biggest fan.

Heracles, hero of Greece, dedicates all his feats to the goddess Hera. If on... more

This week on the podcast, Patrick and Tracy welcome Jakub Szamalek, author of Inner Space.

About Inner Space: When an ammonia leak threatens the astronauts on the International Space Station, NASA directs Lucy Poplasky, one of the ISS’s first female... more

This week on the podcast, Patrick and Tracy welcome Daphne Fama, author of House of Monstrous Women.

About House of Monstrous Women: In this game, there’s one rule: survive.

Orphaned after her father’s political campaign ended in tragedy, Josephine... more

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • Great conversations

    I’ve only listened to a few episodes because I only found about this podcast recently. I love the conversations and anecdotes I’ve heard so far. I recommend this podcast if you’re interested in writers and what makes them write.

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    William Raillon
    France2 months ago
  • Awesome Podcast

    I love the discussion. They have interviews with some of my favorite writers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fammann
    Switzerland3 months ago
  • Just discovered the Functional Nerds

    The Mary Robinette Kowal interview brought me to this fun podcast. I enjoyed it thoroughly, and will listen to more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laura’s Grey
    United States5 months ago
  • Dynamic Duo!

    The hosts, Patrick Hester and Tracy Townsend (both authors themselves) always do a great job of interviewing writers as well as others involved in speculative fiction. The podcast covers all sorts of media, including movies, books, television, and more. I find it informative and entertaining, and I think you will too! Patrick has vast experience in podcasting, and this shows in the high production values.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Prairie_Dog
    United States6 months ago
  • The Dynamic Duo

    The Functional Nerds is a great listen if you like interesting interviews with some off topic squirreling. Patrick and Tracy have a great banter that lends to a great easygoing feel for the podcast. There is usually a great mix of guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    gnomicron
    United States6 months ago

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