Authors Micaiah Johnson ('The Space Between Worlds') and Carmen Maria Machado ('In the Dream House,' 'Her Body and Other Parties') join Nerdette host Greta Johnsen to discuss the Oscar-nominated film ‘Promising Young Woman.’‘Promising Young Woman’ is a genre-busting rape revenge tale starring Carey Mulligan as a flinty avenger on the hunt for so-called "nice guys." It has been nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress. Bo Burnham, Connie Britton, Alison Brie, and Adam Brody also appear.

Authors Micaiah Johnson ('The Space Between Worlds') and Carmen Maria Machado ('In the Dream House,' 'Her Body and Other Parties') join Nerdette host Greta Johnsen to discuss the Oscar-nominated film ‘Promising Young Woman.’ ‘Promising Young Woman’ is a genre-busting rape revenge tale starring Carey Mulligan as a flinty avenger on the hunt for so-called "nice guys." It has been nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress. Bo Burnham, Connie Britton, Alison Brie, and Adam Brody also appear.

BONUS Nerdette Recaps: 'Promising Young Woman'

Is this movie a documentary? Maybe a horror film? Welcome back to Nerdette Recaps with Peter Sagal! It’s the podcast where we rewatch movies from 1999 and dissect them like the intense nerds we are.Today, it’s all about Office Space, a workplace comedy from Mike Judge that has firmly … (“I believe you have my stapler”) ... wedged itself … (“Hello Peter. What’s happening.”) … into the cultural lexicon … (“Somebody’s got a case of the Mondays!”).The film stars Ron Livingston as a corporate drone who, thanks to a surprise hypnotherapy accident, becomes gifted with the sudden ability to not give a damn. It also features Jennifer Aniston, Gary Cole, Ajay Naidu and David Herman.Listen as Peter, Tricia and Greta revisit the film, revisit what it was like going into an office building and play some patriarchy jingles modified for William Shakespeare. 

Is this movie a documentary? Maybe a horror film? Welcome back to Nerdette Recaps with Peter Sagal! It’s the podcast where we rewatch movies from 1999 and dissect them like the intense nerds we are.Today, it’s all about Office Space, a workplace comedy from Mike Judge that has firmly … (“I believe you have my stapler”) ... wedged itself … (“Hello Peter. What’s happening.”) … into the cultural lexicon … (“Somebody’s got a case of the Mondays!”).The film stars Ron Livingston as a corporate drone who, thanks to a surprise hypnotherapy accident, becomes gifted with the sudden ability to not give a damn. It also features Jennifer Aniston, Gary Cole, Ajay Naidu and David Herman.Listen as Peter, Tricia and Greta revisit the film, revisit what it was like going into an office building and play some patriarchy jingles modified for William Shakespeare.

Movies Of 1999: ‘Office Space’

First thing we’re doing after this pandemic? Paintballing in Washington State, of course!Welcome back to Nerdette Recaps with Peter Sagal! It’s the podcast where we rewatch movies from 1999 and dissect them like the intense nerds we are.Today, it’s all about 10 Things I Hate About You, a far more benign reimagining of William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew with Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger and a whole lot of Tacoma, Washington.Listen as Peter, Tricia and Greta discuss Peter’s new favorite band (Letters to Cleo), some truly excellent hairstyles and everything else that makes this movie great.And be sure to join us next week for Office Space. Don’t forget, we want to hear from you! Join the party and send us a voice recording about any of the movies we’re featuring. Just record yourself on your phone and send the audio file to nerdetterecaps@gmail.com.

First thing we’re doing after this pandemic? Paintballing in Washington State, of course!Welcome back to Nerdette Recaps with Peter Sagal! It’s the podcast where we rewatch movies from 1999 and dissect them like the intense nerds we are.Today, it’s all about 10 Things I Hate About You, a far more benign reimagining of William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew with Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger and a whole lot of Tacoma, Washington.Listen as Peter, Tricia and Greta discuss Peter’s new favorite band (Letters to Cleo), some truly excellent hairstyles and everything else that makes this movie great.And be sure to join us next week for Office Space. Don’t forget, we want to hear from you! Join the party and send us a voice recording about any of the movies we’re featuring. Just record yourself on your phone and send the audio file to <a href="https://www.wbez.org/stories/daemons-and-witches-and-bears-oh-my/mailto:nerdetterecaps@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nerdetterecaps@gmail.com</a>.

Movies Of 1999: ‘10 Things I Hate About You’

Fair warning: This movie can be really tough to watch. Boys Don’t Cry is a heart-wrenching biopic based on the true story of Brandon Teena, a transgender man who was raped and murdered in Nebraska in 1993. The film stars Hilary Swank, who won an Oscar for her performance, with a stellar supporting performance from Chloë Sevigny and a haunting one from Peter Sarsgaard. Listen as Peter, Tricia and Greta discuss what the movie meant at the time, how it holds up and how it doesn’t. And be sure to join us next week for 10 Things I Hate About You. Don’t forget, we want to hear from you! Join the party and send us a voice recording about any of the movies we’re featuring. Just record yourself on your phone and send the audio file to nerdetterecaps@gmail.com.

Fair warning: This movie can be really tough to watch. Boys Don’t Cry is a heart-wrenching biopic based on the true story of Brandon Teena, a transgender man who was raped and murdered in Nebraska in 1993. The film stars Hilary Swank, who won an Oscar for her performance, with a stellar supporting performance from Chloë Sevigny and a haunting one from Peter Sarsgaard. Listen as Peter, Tricia and Greta discuss what the movie meant at the time, how it holds up and how it doesn’t. And be sure to join us next week for 10 Things I Hate About You. Don’t forget, we want to hear from you! Join the party and send us a voice recording about any of the movies we’re featuring. Just record yourself on your phone and send the audio file to <a href="https://www.wbez.org/stories/daemons-and-witches-and-bears-oh-my/mailto:nerdetterecaps@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nerdetterecaps@gmail.com</a>.

Movies Of 1999: ‘Boys Don’t Cry’

There’s an election going on! This podcast has absolutely nothing to do with it!Welcome back to Nerdette Recaps with Peter Sagal! It’s the podcast where we rewatch movies from 1999 and dissect them like the intense nerds we are.Today, it’s all about Election, a very dark comedy featuring Reese Witherspoon, Matthew Broderick and about 15 servings worth of cringe.Listen as Peter, Tricia and Greta compare Tracy Flick to Leslie Knope, analyze each candidate’s speech and reminisce about their very own student council campaigns.And be sure to join us next week for Boys Don’t Cry. Don’t forget, we want to hear from you! Join the party and send us a voice recording about any of the movies we’re featuring. Just record yourself on your phone and send the audio file to nerdetterecaps@gmail.com.

There’s an election going on! This podcast has absolutely nothing to do with it!Welcome back to Nerdette Recaps with Peter Sagal! It’s the podcast where we rewatch movies from 1999 and dissect them like the intense nerds we are.Today, it’s all about Election, a very dark comedy featuring Reese Witherspoon, Matthew Broderick and about 15 servings worth of cringe.Listen as Peter, Tricia and Greta compare Tracy Flick to Leslie Knope, analyze each candidate’s speech and reminisce about their very own student council campaigns.And be sure to join us next week for Boys Don’t Cry. Don’t forget, we want to hear from you! Join the party and send us a voice recording about any of the movies we’re featuring. Just record yourself on your phone and send the audio file to <a href="https://www.wbez.org/stories/daemons-and-witches-and-bears-oh-my/mailto:nerdetterecaps@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nerdetterecaps@gmail.com</a>.

Movies Of 1999: ‘Election’

Today's episode is all about The Blair Witch Project, a 1999 film with a $60,000 budget and three unknown actors that made over $240 million.Listen as Peter, Tricia and Greta break it down, and then join us next week for Election ... just in time for the election.And don’t forget, we want to hear from you! Join the party and send us a voice recording about any of the movies we’re featuring. Just record yourself on your phone and send the audio file to nerdetterecaps@gmail.com.

Today's episode is all about The Blair Witch Project, a 1999 film with a $60,000 budget and three unknown actors that made over $240 million.Listen as Peter, Tricia and Greta break it down, and then join us next week for Election ... just in time for the election.And don’t forget, we want to hear from you! Join the party and send us a voice recording about any of the movies we’re featuring. Just record yourself on your phone and send the audio file to <a href="https://www.wbez.org/stories/daemons-and-witches-and-bears-oh-my/mailto:nerdetterecaps@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nerdetterecaps@gmail.com</a>.

Movies Of 1999: ‘The Blair Witch Project’

What is The Matrix? Why, it’s a film that the matrix would make about the matrix, of course!Welcome back to Nerdette Recaps with Peter Sagal! It’s the podcast where we rewatch movies and dissect them like the intense nerds we are. This time around, it’s all about the films of 1999.And today, we’re breaking down The Matrix, a seminal film from the Wachowski siblings starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne and Carrie-Anne Moss.Listen as Peter, Tricia and Greta break it down, and then join us next week for another iconic movie, The Blair Witch Project ... just in time for Halloween.And don’t forget, we want to hear from you! Join the party and send us a voice recording about any of the movies we’re featuring. Just record yourself on your phone and send the audio file to nerdetterecaps@gmail.com.

What is The Matrix? Why, it’s a film that the matrix would make about the matrix, of course!Welcome back to Nerdette Recaps with Peter Sagal! It’s the podcast where we rewatch movies and dissect them like the intense nerds we are. This time around, it’s all about the films of 1999.And today, we’re breaking down The Matrix, a seminal film from the Wachowski siblings starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne and Carrie-Anne Moss.Listen as Peter, Tricia and Greta break it down, and then join us next week for another iconic movie, The Blair Witch Project ... just in time for Halloween.And don’t forget, we want to hear from you! Join the party and send us a voice recording about any of the movies we’re featuring. Just record yourself on your phone and send the audio file to <a href="https://www.wbez.org/stories/daemons-and-witches-and-bears-oh-my/mailto:nerdetterecaps@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nerdetterecaps@gmail.com</a>.

Movies Of 1999: ‘The Matrix’

Peter Sagal

Quick! Name six iconic movies that hit theaters in the year 1999. Nothing?! Ok. We'll do it for you:  The Matrix The Blair Witch Project Election Boys Don't Cry 10 Things I Hate About You Office Space  And the craziest thing is? That's not even the half of it! In honor of that crazy year in movies, Nerdette Recaps with Peter Sagal is back again, featuring recaps and analysis of the six films listed above (as well as updates on whatever Peter was doing 21 years ago).  Take a listen to the trailer, and make sure to join Tricia, Greta and Peter for their first recap on Wednesday, Oct. 21!  And don’t forget, we want to hear from you! Join the party and send us a voice recording about any of the movies we’re featuring. Just record yourself on your smartphone and send the audio file to nerdetterecaps@gmail.com. We record early on Mondays, so send them in on Fridays if you can! ﻿

Quick! Name six iconic movies that hit theaters in the year 1999. Nothing?! Ok. We'll do it for you: <ul> <li>The Matrix</li> <li>The Blair Witch Project</li> <li>Election</li> <li>Boys Don't Cry</li> <li>10 Things I Hate About You</li> <li>Office Space</li> </ul> And the craziest thing is? <a href="https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a23803/1999-movies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">That's not even the half of it</a>! In honor of that crazy year in movies, Nerdette Recaps with Peter Sagal is back again, featuring recaps and analysis of the six films listed above (as well as updates on whatever Peter was doing 21 years ago).  Take a listen to the trailer, and make sure to join Tricia, Greta and Peter for their first recap on Wednesday, Oct. 21!  And don’t forget, we want to hear from you! Join the party and send us a voice recording about any of the movies we’re featuring. Just record yourself on your smartphone and send the audio file to nerdetterecaps@gmail.com. We record early on Mondays, so send them in on Fridays if you can! ﻿

Preview: Nerdette Is About To Recap Movies Like It's 1999 ... with Peter Sagal

Either Peter really hates the 1991 film Hook or he’s suffering from some serious Peter Pan envy … or maybe both!Welcome to a special bonus episode of Nerdette Recaps with Peter Sagal! his week it’s all about Steven Spielberg’s Peter Pan sequel, starring Dustin Hoffman as the titular captain, Robin Williams as an adult Peter Pan and Julia Roberts as Tinker Bell. Listen as Peter explains why he thinks Hook is Spielberg’s worst film, hear Tricia defend it to the death and see Greta play arbiter.

Either Peter really hates the 1991 film Hook or he’s suffering from some serious Peter Pan envy … or maybe both!Welcome to a special bonus episode of Nerdette Recaps with Peter Sagal! his week it’s all about Steven Spielberg’s Peter Pan sequel, starring Dustin Hoffman as the titular captain, Robin Williams as an adult Peter Pan and Julia Roberts as Tinker Bell. Listen as Peter explains why he thinks Hook is Spielberg’s worst film, hear Tricia defend it to the death and see Greta play arbiter.

Movies Of The '90s: 'Hook'

Six weeks of movie recaps and there still seems to be no sign of intelligent life anywhere.This week it’s all about the 1995 Pixar classic Toy Story, starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and all of our collective childhood memories.Listen as Peter, Tricia and Greta recall the moments that made them weep, search for hidden religious analogs and consider the system of ethics in the 'Toy Story' universe.

Six weeks of movie recaps and there still seems to be no sign of intelligent life anywhere.This week it’s all about the 1995 Pixar classic Toy Story, starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and all of our collective childhood memories.Listen as Peter, Tricia and Greta recall the moments that made them weep, search for hidden religious analogs and consider the system of ethics in the 'Toy Story' universe.

Movies Of The '90s: 'Toy Story'

Peter Sagal of 'Wait, Wait ... Don't Tell Me!' joins Greta Johnsen and Tricia Bobeda to scrutinize ... well, pretty much anything.

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The question on everyone's mind: Dead or alive? Join Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me’s Peter Sagal and Nerdette's Tricia Bobeda and Greta Johnsen as they discuss the premier of Game of Thrones' sixth season, and answer this and other questions: Is any character as good-hearted as the Onion Knight? Is Jamie set to go "Rambo" on Westeros? And what exactly did we learn about the Lady in Red? This and more on this week's Nerdette Recaps Game of Thrones with Peter Sagal.

The question on everyone's mind: Dead or alive? Join Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me’s Peter Sagal and Nerdette's Tricia Bobeda and Greta Johnsen as they discuss the premier of Game of Thrones' sixth season, and answer this and other questions: Is any character as good-hearted as the Onion Knight? Is Jamie set to go "Rambo" on Westeros? And what exactly did we learn about the Lady in Red? This and more on this week's Nerdette Recaps Game of Thrones with Peter Sagal.

GoT 6.1: The Red Woman

Gasp! Well, the thing happened: What does it mean for Westeros? What of the Night's Watch oath? And did he come back...different? Join Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me's Peter Sagal and Nerdette's Tricia Bobeda and Greta Johnsen as they analyze this and other topics (Wun Wun! Hodor speaking the other words! Impossibly rickety bridges!) from the second episode of Game of Thrones' sixth season, "Home."

Gasp! Well, the thing happened: What does it mean for Westeros? What of the Night's Watch oath? And did he come back...different? Join Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me's <a href="https://twitter.com/petersagal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peter Sagal</a> and <a href="http://nerdettepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nerdette</a>'s <a href="https://twitter.com/triciabobeda" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tricia Bobeda</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/gretamjohnsen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greta Johnsen</a> as they analyze this and other topics (Wun Wun! Hodor speaking the other words! Impossibly rickety bridges!) from the second episode of Game of Thrones' sixth season, "Home."

GoT 6.2: Home

Just what has Hodor been saying, and perhaps preparing for, his entire adult life? Should we finally be taking the Iron Islands seriously? Are the White Walkers biological weapons gone rogue? Oh, and time travel. Join Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me's Peter Sagal and Nerdette's Tricia Bobeda and Greta Johnsen as they analyze "The Door" episode from Game of Thrones' sixth season,

Just what has Hodor been saying, and perhaps preparing for, his entire adult life? Should we finally be taking the Iron Islands seriously? Are the White Walkers biological weapons gone rogue? Oh, and time travel. Join <a href="http://www.npr.org/programs/wait-wait-dont-tell-me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me</a>'s <a href="https://twitter.com/petersagal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peter Sagal</a> and <a href="http://nerdettepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nerdette</a>'s <a href="https://twitter.com/triciabobeda" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tricia Bobeda</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/gretamjohnsen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greta Johnsen</a> as they analyze "The Door" episode from Game of Thrones' sixth season,

GoT 6.5: The Door

Grab your daemons and put on your snow boots, because Greta Johnsen and Tricia Bobeda of Nerdette and Peter Sagal of NPR’s Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me! are back together again to recap another HBO fantasy show: His Dark Materials. This week the team discusses the series premiere, which aired Monday, so beware, there are some episode 1 spoilers (but we avoid book spoilers the best we can!).If you’re not familiar with His Dark Materials, the show is based off the critically-acclaimed novels written by Philip Pullman, who takes readers to a fictional world similar to ours, except everyone has a so-called daemon, an animal companion that is part conscience, part therapist, part soul.Have a listen, and remember that we also want to hear from you! Join the conversation and share your own theories with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #NerdetteRecaps.

Grab your daemons and put on your snow boots, because Greta Johnsen and Tricia Bobeda of Nerdette and Peter Sagal of NPR’s Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me! are back together again to recap another HBO fantasy show: His Dark Materials. This week the team discusses the series premiere, which aired Monday, so beware, there are some episode 1 spoilers (but we avoid book spoilers the best we can!).If you’re not familiar with His Dark Materials, the show is based off the critically-acclaimed novels written by Philip Pullman, who takes readers to a fictional world similar to ours, except everyone has a so-called daemon, an animal companion that is part conscience, part therapist, part soul.Have a listen, and remember that we also want to hear from you! Join the conversation and share your own theories with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NerdetteRecaps&amp;src=typd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#NerdetteRecaps</a>.

HDM 1.1: Scholastic Sanctuary!

The recently risen is walking away, but to where? What is Cersei up to in King's Landing? Just how good can Arya be at blind stick fighting after such a brief training montage? And will Max von Sydow ever let Bran get to the top of the tower? Join Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me's Peter Sagal and Nerdette's Tricia Bobeda and Greta Johnsen as they analyze these and other topics from the most recent episode from Game of Thrones' sixth season, "Oathbreaker."

The recently risen is walking away, but to where? What is Cersei up to in King's Landing? Just how good can Arya be at blind stick fighting after such a brief training montage? And will Max von Sydow ever let Bran get to the top of the tower? Join <a href="http://www.npr.org/programs/wait-wait-dont-tell-me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me</a>'s <a href="https://twitter.com/petersagal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peter Sagal</a> and <a href="http://nerdettepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nerdette</a>'s <a href="https://twitter.com/triciabobeda" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tricia Bobeda</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/gretamjohnsen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greta Johnsen</a> as they analyze these and other topics from the most recent episode from Game of Thrones' sixth season, "Oathbreaker."

GoT 6.3: Oathbreaker

If there’s one thing to learn about staying alive in Westeros, it’s never go to a party, ever. Tricia, Greta and Peter toast off the Season 7 premiere, giving their takeaways of bad boy pirate Euron, the Frey dinner party and Sam's library chores. They also share what they see when they look deeply into a fire. 

If there’s one thing to learn about staying alive in Westeros, it’s never go to a party, ever. Tricia, Greta and Peter toast off the Season 7 premiere, giving their takeaways of bad boy pirate Euron, the Frey dinner party and Sam's library chores. They also share what they see when they look deeply into a fire.

GoT 7.1: Dragonstone

Let’s be real: The true hero of this episode was that shot of Jon Snow’s butt. A lot of action went down in this season finale and not all of it involved those buns. The zombie summit went off the rails a little bit, Sansa dispenses some sweet justice, Theon discovers his super power, and the Night King has a 'Mr. Gorbachev' moment. Nerdette’s Greta Johnsen and Tricia Bobeda review all of that and more with Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!’s Peter Sagal

Let’s be real: The true hero of this episode was that shot of Jon Snow’s butt. A lot of action went down in this season finale and not all of it involved those buns. The zombie summit went off the rails a little bit, Sansa dispenses some sweet justice, Theon discovers his super power, and the Night King has a 'Mr. Gorbachev' moment. Nerdette’s Greta Johnsen and Tricia Bobeda review all of that and more with Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!’s Peter Sagal

GoT 7.7: The Wolf And The Dragon

Careful. Spoilers abound. Did Jon Snow take a Concorde jet to Dragonstone? What kind of loan forgiveness can you expect from the banks in Westeros? And did Samwell wash that hand?After a night of spirited brooding, Tricia, Greta and Peter gathered to analyze the latest episode of HBO's Game of Thrones. Feel free to join the conversation by using the hashtag #GOTNerdcaps or call us at 312-948-4687. 

Careful. Spoilers abound. Did Jon Snow take a Concorde jet to Dragonstone? What kind of loan forgiveness can you expect from the banks in Westeros? And did Samwell wash that hand?After a night of spirited brooding, Tricia, Greta and Peter gathered to analyze the latest episode of HBO's Game of Thrones. Feel free to join the conversation by using the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23GOTNerdcaps&amp;src=typd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#GOTNerdcaps</a> or call us at 312-948-4687.

GoT 7.3: The Queen's Justice

That was pretty messed up! The penultimate episode of Game of Thrones has come and gone, and we all just witnessed Dany commit a few thousand war crimes.What just happened? Madness! How are we feeling? Conflicted!But there was some good news if you're a land speculator: Now might just be a great time to buy real estate in King’s Landing. Join Nerdette and Peter Sagal as we consider the super low mortgage rates!

That was pretty messed up! The penultimate episode of Game of Thrones has come and gone, and we all just witnessed Dany commit a few thousand war crimes.What just happened? Madness! How are we feeling? Conflicted!But there was some good news if you're a land speculator: Now might just be a great time to buy real estate in King’s Landing. Join Nerdette and Peter Sagal as we consider the super low mortgage rates!

GoT 8.5: The Bells

As expected, Jon Snow’s Mission: Impossible turns into Mission: D’oh, Dany weighs in on her nickname, Arya tries to knock Bran down as the Stark family creep, and the Night King gets a new pet. Nerdette’s Greta Johnsen and Tricia Bobeda team up with Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me host Peter Sagal to recap all of that in more in this week’s podcast.

As expected, Jon Snow’s Mission: Impossible turns into Mission: D’oh, Dany weighs in on her nickname, Arya tries to knock Bran down as the Stark family creep, and the Night King gets a new pet. Nerdette’s Greta Johnsen and Tricia Bobeda team up with Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me host Peter Sagal to recap all of that in more in this week’s podcast.

GoT 7.6: Beyond The Wall

Game of Thrones is over, and there is a *lot* to process.In this recap of the series finale, Tricia realizes she doesn’t like endings, Peter wants Jon Snow’s head and Greta observes the Valyrian word for Dorne appears to be Dornut.Listen to this recap of Game of Thrones Season 8, episode 6, titled “The Iron Throne.” Then be sure to come back next week for our final recap of the entire series, including a debate on the forthcoming spinoffs and whether or not we’ll truly ever get to read those pesky books.Also: Last chance to get a sweet Nerdette or Nerdette Recaps tote bag when you support public media in Chicago! Check it out: https://www.wbez.org/nerdalert

Game of Thrones is over, and there is a *lot* to process. In this recap of the series finale, Tricia realizes she doesn’t like endings, Peter wants Jon Snow’s head and Greta observes the Valyrian word for Dorne appears to be Dornut.Listen to this recap of Game of Thrones Season 8, episode 6, titled “The Iron Throne.” Then be sure to come back next week for our final recap of the entire series, including a debate on the forthcoming spinoffs and whether or not we’ll truly ever get to read those pesky books.Also: Last chance to get a sweet Nerdette or Nerdette Recaps tote bag when you support public media in Chicago! Check it out: <a href="https://www.wbez.org/nerdalert" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wbez.org/nerdalert</a>

GoT 8.6: ARE YOU HAPPY NOW?!

The only thing that could have made the final scene of this week’s Game of Thrones better is if Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song” started playing (but covered by Ed Sheeran). In episode four’s “The Spoils of War,” we get one of the baddest, most heavy metal scenes with Dany charging into Jaime’s army while riding on top of one of her dragons. So for this week’s recap, we asked Tricia, Greta, and Peter what song they’d listen to while riding a dragon into battle. The trio also weighs in on Bran’s peak awkwardness, Jon Snow’s walking tour of the caves of Dragonstone, Arya’s return to Winterfell, and how exactly Dany and her army got to mainland Westeros so quickly. 

The only thing that could have made the final scene of this week’s Game of Thrones better is if Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song” started playing (but covered by Ed Sheeran). In episode four’s “The Spoils of War,” we get one of the baddest, most heavy metal scenes with Dany charging into Jaime’s army while riding on top of one of her dragons. So for this week’s recap, we asked Tricia, Greta, and Peter what song they’d listen to while riding a dragon into battle. The trio also weighs in on Bran’s peak awkwardness, Jon Snow’s walking tour of the caves of Dragonstone, Arya’s return to Winterfell, and how exactly Dany and her army got to mainland Westeros so quickly.

GoT 7.4: The Spoils Of War

Eddard Stark was an honorable man. That we knew. But now that it seems that R+L=J, what does that mean for Jon? What were the whispers that Bran was conveniently too far away to hear? Is the Cersei we knew gone forever, and if so, what is she now? And why is it only the main characters who seem to find the express ships? Join Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me's Peter Sagal and Nerdette's Tricia Bobeda and Greta Johnsen as they analyze the finale of Game of Thrones' sixth season, "The Winds of Winter."

Eddard Stark was an honorable man. That we knew. But now that it seems that R+L=J, what does that mean for Jon? What were the whispers that Bran was conveniently too far away to hear? Is the Cersei we knew gone forever, and if so, what is she now? And why is it only the main characters who seem to find the express ships? Join <a href="http://www.npr.org/programs/wait-wait-dont-tell-me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me</a>'s <a href="https://twitter.com/petersagal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peter Sagal</a> and <a href="http://nerdettepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nerdette</a>'s <a href="https://twitter.com/triciabobeda" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tricia Bobeda</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/gretamjohnsen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greta Johnsen</a> as they analyze the finale of Game of Thrones' sixth season, "The Winds of Winter."

GoT 6.10: The Winds Of Winter

Don’t worry, if you couldn’t tell what exactly was going on last night, we’ve got your back. And a lot of feelings to process.The army of the undead finally descended on Winterfell, and it turns out the crypt really was one of the safest places to hide. (At least, compared to the carnage upstairs.)Tricia, Greta and Peter consider the undead, the newly dead and where we go from here on the latest recap of Game of Thrones.Also: Who run the world? GIRLS! P.S. Want our EXCELLENT #NerdetteRecaps tote bag? Get one here: https://www.wbez.org/nerdalert

Don’t worry, if you couldn’t tell what exactly was going on last night, we’ve got your back. And a lot of feelings to process.The army of the undead finally descended on Winterfell, and it turns out the crypt really was one of the safest places to hide. (At least, compared to the carnage upstairs.)Tricia, Greta and Peter consider the undead, the newly dead and where we go from here on the latest recap of Game of Thrones. Also: Who run the world? GIRLS! P.S. Want our EXCELLENT #NerdetteRecaps tote bag? Get one here: <a href="https://www.wbez.org/nerdalert" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wbez.org/nerdalert</a>

GoT 8.3: The Long Night

Family barbecues take on a new meaning in this week’s Game of Thrones, and it may have some major consequences for Dany. In this week’s recap, Greta Johnsen, Tricia Bobeda, and Peter Sagal chew the fat over the fate of the Tarly family, Cersei’s big surprise for Jamie, Samwell’s late-night library raid, Jon Snow adding “zombie hunter” to his resume, and the return of another lovable bastard. They also answer listener questions and offer their predictions about what might happen in the last two (welp) episodes on this mini-season. 

Family barbecues take on a new meaning in this week’s Game of Thrones, and it may have some major consequences for Dany. In this week’s recap, Greta Johnsen, Tricia Bobeda, and Peter Sagal chew the fat over the fate of the Tarly family, Cersei’s big surprise for Jamie, Samwell’s late-night library raid, Jon Snow adding “zombie hunter” to his resume, and the return of another lovable bastard. They also answer listener questions and offer their predictions about what might happen in the last two (welp) episodes on this mini-season.

GoT 7.5: Eastwatch

This week, a quick catch-up on Season 5 (to get your bearings before Season 6 begins), and a prologue to Season 6. Plus, which characters from the Seven Kingdoms most resemble the 2016 presidential candidates? Peter shares his thoughts. Join Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! host Peter Sagal along with Nerdette's Greta Johnsen and Tricia Bobeda for the return of their popular Game of Thrones recap show.  Find Nerdette Recaps Game of Thrones With Peter Sagal via iTunes | RSS | Facebook | Twitter | Tumblr

This week, a quick catch-up on Season 5 (to get your bearings before Season 6 begins), and a prologue to Season 6. Plus, which characters from the Seven Kingdoms most resemble the 2016 presidential candidates? Peter shares his thoughts. Join <a href="http://www.npr.org/programs/wait-wait-dont-tell-me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!</a> host <a href="https://twitter.com/petersagal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peter Sagal</a> along with <a href="http://nerdettepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nerdette</a>'s <a href="https://twitter.com/gretamjohnsen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greta Johnsen</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/triciabobeda" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tricia Bobeda</a> for the return of their popular Game of Thrones recap show.   Find <a href="http://nerdetterecaps.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nerdette Recaps Game of Thrones With Peter Sagal</a> via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nerdette-recaps-game-thrones/id1103913361" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> | <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/NerdetteRecaps" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NerdettePodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/nerdettepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="http://nerdetterecaps.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tumblr</a>

GoT 6.0: Season 6 Prologue

Boy is it getting DUST-y in here. (Haw haw, get it?) The second episode of HBO’s His Dark Materials sees Lyra travel to London with Mrs. Coulter as the Gyptians track down the so-called Gobblers and try to find their kidnapped children.And after some monkey business in Mrs. Coulter’s study, Lyra discovers that her surrogate mother is up to something in the North, but it’s not entirely clear what. Join us as we break it all down! And join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #NerdetteRecaps.

Boy is it getting DUST-y in here. (Haw haw, get it?) The second episode of HBO’s His Dark Materials sees Lyra travel to London with Mrs. Coulter as the Gyptians track down the so-called Gobblers and try to find their kidnapped children.And after some monkey business in Mrs. Coulter’s study, Lyra discovers that her surrogate mother is up to something in the North, but it’s not entirely clear what. Join us as we break it all down! And join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NerdetteRecaps&amp;src=typd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#NerdetteRecaps</a>.

Mrs. Coulter Gets Super Dark

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! host Peter Sagal joins Nerdette's Greta Johnsen and Tricia Bobeda for a recap of Season 5, Episode 2, The House of Black and White.  They praise the evolution of Sansa Stark, discuss the allure of Podrick Payne, and lament the utter boringness of Dorne.

<a href="http://www.npr.org/programs/wait-wait-dont-tell-me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!</a> host <a href="https://twitter.com/petersagal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peter Sagal</a> joins <a href="http://nerdettepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nerdette</a>'s <a href="https://twitter.com/gretamjohnsen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greta Johnsen</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/triciabobeda" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tricia Bobeda</a> for a recap of Season 5, Episode 2, The House of Black and White.  They praise the evolution of Sansa Stark, discuss the allure of Podrick Payne, and lament the utter boringness of Dorne.

GoT 5.2: The House of Black and White

Zombie Night’s Watch guy to the rescue! Just how does Bran avoid a frigid end beyond The Wall? What surprise ally has apparently joined forces with Bernie Sparrow? Is The Mother of Dragons actually the villain of this series? And is it too much to ask for one family dinner to pass without grandiose political gesturing? Join Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me's Peter Sagal and Nerdette's Tricia Bobeda and Greta Johnsen as they analyze "Blood of My Blood" episode from Game of Thrones' sixth season.

Zombie Night’s Watch guy to the rescue! Just how does Bran avoid a frigid end beyond The Wall? What surprise ally has apparently joined forces with Bernie Sparrow? Is The Mother of Dragons actually the villain of this series? And is it too much to ask for one family dinner to pass without grandiose political gesturing? Join <a href="http://www.npr.org/programs/wait-wait-dont-tell-me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me</a>'s <a href="https://twitter.com/petersagal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peter Sagal</a> and <a href="http://nerdettepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nerdette</a>'s <a href="https://twitter.com/triciabobeda" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tricia Bobeda</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/gretamjohnsen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greta Johnsen</a> as they analyze "Blood of My Blood" episode from Game of Thrones' sixth season.

GoT 6.6: Blood Of My Blood

What does bad boy pirate Euron do right before battle? Does Daenerys' leadership indicate strength or weakness? And is a large crossbow really a weapon of mass destruction? Tricia, Greta and special Peter-replacement Miles Doornbos analyze Season 7, Episode 2 of Game of Thrones.

What does bad boy pirate Euron do right before battle? Does Daenerys' leadership indicate strength or weakness? And is a large crossbow really a weapon of mass destruction? Tricia, Greta and special Peter-replacement Miles Doornbos analyze Season 7, Episode 2 of Game of Thrones.

GoT 7.2: Stormborn

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