
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 | |||

Dani Vee and bestselling author Dermal McTeirnan chat about her new book Three Reasons for Revenge. They chat about horror films causing anxiety, the infamous scene in Se7en, the incredible premise of this new novel and setting the book in Melbourne ... more
Date with a Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books, and their journeys to publication. In our third episode of series four, Nick sits down with Amanda Hewitt, the debut author of ro... more
Celebrate the 800 episode milestone with Dani Vee, Adrian Beck, Tristan Bancks and Cristy Burne. The gang kick off by chatting about Cristy's new verse novel One Day Soon, a personal story inspired by real events. To celebrate life and 800 episodes o... more
Dani Vee and Karen Comer chat about her new YA verse novel Once Upon Tomorrow. They chat about the complexity of writing three separate storylines across one hundred years, speculative fiction and the impact of AI on the human experience. Dani and Ka... more
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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.
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!
Only had to listen to one podcast … and now I am hooked! LOVE IT.
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.
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A conversational, author-focused literature show that centers on the craft of writing, storytelling choices, and the social influences shaping books. Episodes frequently feature author interviews across children's and YA fiction, crime fiction, and literary fiction, with frequent explorations of writing process, character development, and the publishing journey. The host guides guests through deep-dive questions about craft, inspiration, and the realities of balancing life with creative work, often emphasizing the author's perspective, local/australian context, and the impact of books on readers. A notable strength is the warm, informal interview style that blends rigorous prep with genuine rapport, making complex topics accessible for both... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Amanda Hewitt
2. Cristy Burne
3. Karen Comer
4. Bridie Blake
5. Melissa Manning
6. Sam Elliott
7. Emma Pei Yin
8. Alejandra Martinez
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