Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.Words and Nerds Podcast is an entertaining and conversational podcast that aims to get inside a writer's mind. We discuss books, the social and political influences of a writer's work and how literature has the power to change the world. The podcast digs deep to bring you an in depth and sometimes humorous analysis of the author's book and its influences. Join us for a new way of looking at litera... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 518 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Arts | |||
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⭐️ Episode 840. Dani Vee, and Julie Anne Grasso - Trad publishing vs Self Publishing - Music, Mayhem & Matrimony. Dear book lovers, When publishers aren’t sure where the book fits on the shelf, what do you do next? ✅ Cosy mysteries and where they fit... more
⭐️ Episode 839. Dani Vee, and Jack Heath - Choppy Water, readership and breaking rules ⭐️ Published by Allen & Unwin. Dear thriller lovers, Buckle up as I welcome Jack Heath back to the podcast to talk all things genre, thrillers, writing and We chat... more
⭐️Episode 838 - NaNoWriMo 2026 - Day 1 ⭐️ Adrian, Cristy, Dani & Tristan will try and write 50,000 words in 30 days 🎉 ⭐️ Handwriting vs writing on the laptop ⭐️ Meeting word counts ⭐️ The challenges we’ll face this month ⭐️ Making art anywhere ⭐️ Ma... more
Episode 837: Celebrating 9 years of Words and Nerds with a cast of creatives 🎉 Dear listeners, Join us for a chaotic and fun chat where amongst the oddball questions we talk about: ✅ Voice ✅ Self-belief ✅ Self-doubt ✅ Where do ideas come from? ✅ Cre... more
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Apple Podcasts1Kenzie0214
New Zealand3 years ago - Warm and Wonderful
Like having a fireside chat with your favourite authors! Dani brings an infectious enthusiasm to her interviews which brings out the best in everyone she chats to. The perfect podcast for book lovers.
Apple Podcasts5tidlit
Australia3 years ago - Great podcast for keeping across literary goss!
I’m an author who spends a lot of time driving in the course of my day job. I use this time to listen to excellent podcasts like this one by Dani, and consider it a great way to keep up with what’s going on in the world of Australian literature. Thanks for all the work you put into this Dani –the literary community appreciates you!
Apple Podcasts5Nurgle19Australia5 years ago - BRILLIANT!
Only had to listen to one podcast … and now I am hooked! LOVE IT.
Apple Podcasts5roman_italicAustralia5 years ago - Really worth to sit and listen.
Dani is a great interviewer. Insightful and relaxed conversations like you're right there in the room with her and the interviewee. Dani knows the book back to front and knows the right questions to put to the author. She has a great showcase of interviews with some great authors.
Apple Podcasts5G.D. IsonAustralia5 years ago
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The show centers on deep, thoughtful conversations with authors, editors, and publishing industry figures, often weaving in writing craft, storytelling, and the broader social and cultural influences behind books. Across episodes, listeners learn about research processes, publishing journeys, and how literature intersects with education, activism, and technology. A standout trait is the host pair's relaxed, welcoming style that makes complex topics accessible, while frequently spotlighting Australian literature and a strong sense of community among writers, readers, and festival culture.
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this podcast launched 9 years ago and published 518 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Dan Thomas
2. RWR McDonald
3. Ingrid Laguna
4. Adam Wallace
5. Joel McKerrow
6. James Layton
7. Nicole Hayes
8. Bryony McGuinness
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