In episode 313 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, John and Patrick talk mostly about Marvel’s Iron Fist. Marvel’s Iron Fist, or simply Iron Fist, is an American web television series created for Netflix by Scott Buck, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing […]
In episode 312 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat with Ian McDonald, author of Luna: Wolf Moon. About Ian: Ian McDonald was born in 1960 in Manchester, England, to an Irish mother and a Scottish father. He moved with his family to Northern Ireland in 1965. He used to live in […]
In episode 311 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat with Ada Palmer, author of Seven Surrenders. About Ada: Ada Palmer is an author of science fiction and fantasy, a historian, and a composer. Her first science fiction series “Terra Ignota” (published by Tor Books) mixes Enlightenment-era philosophy with traditional science fiction […]
In episode 310 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat with Tom Merritt., author of Pilot X. About Tom: Tom is an award-winning independent tech podcaster and host of regular tech news and information shows. Tom hosts Sword and Laser, a science fiction and fantasy podcast, and book club with Veronica Belmont. […]
In episode 309 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, John Interviews Patrick about his new book Samantha Kane: Into the Fire. John asks Patrick to take us down the road that led to the publication of Into The Fire, from the first stories he ever wrote, to the final draft and everything in between. About Patrick: Patrick […]
In episode 308 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat with Kristen Britain., author of the Green Rider books – Green Rider, First Rider’s Call, The High King’s Tomb, Mirror Sight and the latest, Firebrand. About Kristen: Kristen Britain grew up in the Finger Lakes region of New York State, where she […]
In episode 307 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat with Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning editor and publisher, Neil Clarke. About Neil: Neil was born in 1966 and grew up with his family in a quiet corner of NJ. After graduating from Drew University with a degree in Computer Science, he […]
In episode 306 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat with New York Times bestseller Jacqueline Carey – the author of the critically acclaimed Kushiel’s Legacy series. About Jacqueline: New York Times bestseller Jacqueline Carey is the author of the critically acclaimed Kushiel’s Legacy series of historical fantasy novels, The Sundering epic […]
In episode 305 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, It’s cheat day! Which means John gets to have beer, which we talk about in this special Just The Two Of Us episode! BUT WAIT – THERE’S MORE – ever heard of 3.2 beer? Basically Patrick Hester and John Anealio are talking about booze for at least the […]
In episode 304 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio welcome two-time Campbell Award nominee Max Gladstone, author of the Craft Sequence: Three Parts Dead, Two Serpents Rise, Full Fathom Five, Last First Snow, and Four Roads Cross – plus Bookburners, co written by Mur Lafferty, Brian Francis Slattery, and Margaret Dunlap. About Max: Max […]
In episode 303 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio welcome Campbell Award winner and podcaster Mur Lafferty, author of Six Wakes – A space adventure set on a lone ship where the clones of a murdered crew must find their murderer – before they kill again – and Bookburners – a collaboration with Max […]
In episode 302 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat with, Julie Czerneda author of several books including Hidden in Sight (Web Shifters) and the editor for the Nebula Awards Showcase 2017 anthology. About Julie: A love of reading turned into a love of writing for Julie E. Czerneda. A former biologist, […]
In episode 301 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat with, Sarah Beth Durst author of The Queen of Blood: Book One of The Queens of Renthia. About Sarah: Sarah Beth Durst is the author of eleven fantasy novels for adults, teens, and kids, including Drink Slay Love, the basis for the […]
In episode 300 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio talk about in no particular order: Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Rogue One (spoiler free!), Galaxy of Heroes, Brian Setzer, Dream Theater + Peter Orullian, Video Game platforms (for John), The Force Unleashed for XBOX 360, Superstars of Writing Seminar, The Pikes […]
In episode 299 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio talk mostly about audiobooks. You should listen if for no other reason than to hear Patrick’s rendition of, “This… is Audible.” and “Audible hopes you have enjoyed this program.” It’s classic. Links: John Anealio on Twitter Patrick Hester on Twitter The Functional […]
In episode 298 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio crossover with The Three Hoarsemen podcast – Fred Kiesche, Jeff Patterson and John Stevens – to have an SF Signal inspired Holiday Mega Pick List! About The Three Hoarsemen: In the long and storied history of science fiction podcasts, never had the powers-that-be […]
In episode 297 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat with, Cherie Priest author of The Family Plot: A Novel. About Cherie: Cherie Priest is the author of 20 books and novellas, most recently The Family Plot, I Am Princess X, Chapelwood, and the Philip K. Dick Award nominee Maplecroft; but she […]
In episode 296 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat with, Michael Livingston author of The Gates of Hell. About Michael: Michael Livingston’s debut novel, the historical fantasy Shards of Heaven, was published by Tor Books in November 2015 and quickly garnered numerous critical accolades. The sequel, The Gates of Hell, will […]
In episode 295p of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio have a deeply spoilery chat about the Disney XD show, Star Wars: Rebels. We also talk about the future, patreon, and much more. Download this episode to your favorite listening device and then let John and Patrick totally fill your ears with […]
In episode 294 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat with publisher and prolific author Kevin J. Anderson. About Kevin: Kevin J. Anderson has published 140 books, 54 of which have been national or international bestsellers. He has written numerous novels in the Star Wars, X-Files, and Dune universes, as well as […]
In episode 293 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat with author, editor and Apex Magazine and Book publisher, Jason Sizemore. About Jason: Raised in the Appalachian hills of southeastern Kentucky, Jason Sizemore is a three-time Hugo Award-nominated editor, a writer, and operates the science fiction, fantasy, and horror press Apex Publications. […]
In episode 292 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat with actress and author Leanna Renee Hieber. About Leanna: Actress, playwright and author Leanna Renee Hieber is the award-winning, bestselling author of Gothic Victorian Fantasy novels for adults and teens. Her Strangely Beautiful saga, beginning with The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss […]
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