The Functional Nerds Podcast

In episode 273 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat with Dave Robison, Vice President at The Ed Greenwood Group (TEGG), Managing Director at Wonderthing Studios and Creator and Host at The Roundtable Podcast. About Dave: Dave has indulged in creative pursuits his entire life. His CV includes writing Curious George fan-fiction at the age of eight, improv theater at age ten, playing trumpet at age twelve, as well as a theater degree, creating magazine cover art, writing audio scripts, designing websites, creating board games, hosting mythological roundtables and generally savoring the sweet draught of expression in all its forms. His years of exploration give him a unique, informed, and eloquent perspective on the art of storytelling. Picks: * Dave: Medium.com * John: Keith Richards: Under The Influence * Patrick: Doctor Strange (trailer) Links: * Dave on Twitter * John Anealio on Twitter * Patrick Hester on Twitter * The Functional Nerds Patreon Page © 2016 Patrick Hester and John Anealio This podcast contains original music by John Anealio.

In episode 272 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat with Ryan Britt, author of LUKE SKYWALKER CAN’T READ AND OTHER GEEKY TRUTHS. About Ryan: Ryan Britt is an essayist, critic, fiction writer, storyteller, and teacher living in New York City. He mostly writes non-fiction about things and has been called a “geek journalist” and a “pop-culture guru.” He prefers “writer.” Most of his stuff is about science fiction and fantasy as it relates to culture, but he’s written personal essays about Internet dating and art, too. He likes books and seems to write about those a lot. He’s also written fiction in which there’s not a single alien or robot. Strange but true! He loves talking and writing about Sherlock Holmes, Star Wars, Star Trek, robots, magic, outer space and dinosaurs. His first book has just come out and it’s called Luke Skywalker Can’t Read and Other Geeky Truths. Picks: * Ryan: Investigating Lois Lane * John: The Defiants (Frontiers Records) * Patrick: The Magnificent Seven (Trailer) Links: * Ryan on Twitter * John Anealio on Twitter * Patrick Hester on Twitter * The Functional Nerds Patreon Page © 2016 Patrick Hester and John Anealio This podcast contains original music by John Anealio.

In episode 271 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat with author Stephanie Burgis.  About Stephanie: Stephanie Burgis grew up in America but now lives in Wales, surrounded by castles and coffeeshops, with her husband (fellow writer Patrick Samphire), their two young sons, and their sweet old border collie mix. In between those two points, she spent time playing in orchestras, studying music history in Vienna, and editing the website of an opera company in northern England. Her KAT, INCORRIGIBLE trilogy of Regency fantasy adventures for kids (which includes a followup YA novella, “Courting Magic”) has been followed by MASKS AND SHADOWS, her first historical fantasy novel for adults, which draws on her background in opera and music history. She has also published nearly thirty short stories for adults in various magazines and anthologies. You can find out more at her website: www.stephanieburgis.com Picks: * Stephanie: A Study In Charlotte * John: 3m Cloud Library * Patrick: Google Play Music now has Podcasts Links: * Stephanie on Twitter * John Anealio on Twitter * Patrick Hester on Twitter * The Functional Nerds Patreon Page © 2016 Patrick Hester and John Anealio This podcast contains original music by John Anealio.

In episode 270P of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat. About STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS. An episode that previously only Patreon backers were able to hear. But now, through the magic of Interwebz, Sidhe magics and this old Jedi Holocron we found in the attic, everyone can hear it! Want to hear episodes like these all the time? Consider backing The Functional Nerds over on Patreon! You can pledge whatever you like. Links: * John Anealio on Twitter * Patrick Hester on Twitter * The Functional Nerds Patreon Page © 2016 Patrick Hester and John Anealio This podcast contains original music by John Anealio.

In episode 269 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat with author Elizabeth Bonesteel. About Elizabeth: Elizabeth Bonesteel began making up stories at the age of five, in an attempt to battle insomnia. Thanks to a family connection to the space program, she has been reading science fiction since she was a child. She currently lives in central Massachusetts with her husband, her daughter, and various cats. Picks: * Elizabeth: Housebound (movie) * John: Native Instruments Komplete * Patrick: The Warcraft Movie (Trailer) Links: * Elizabeth on Twitter * John Anealio on Twitter * Patrick Hester on Twitter * The Functional Nerds Patreon Page © 2016 Patrick Hester and John Anealio This podcast contains original music by John Anealio.

In episode 268 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat with author Cassandra Rose Clarke. About Cassandra: Cassandra Rose Clarke’s first adult novel, The Mad Scientist’s Daughter, was a finalist for the 2013 Philip K. Dick Award, and her YA novel, The Assassin’s Curse, was nominated for YALSA’s 2014 Best Fiction for […]

In episode 267 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat with author Alan Smale. About Alan: Alan Smale writes science fiction and fantasy, currently focusing on alternate history and historical fantasy. His novella of a Roman invasion of ancient America, “A Clash of Eagles”, won the 2010 Sidewise Award for Alternate History, […]

In episode 266P of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat. About stuff. that previously only Patreon backers were able to hear. But now, through the magic of Interwebz and Sidhe magics, everyone can hear it! Want to hear episodes like these all the time? Consider backing The Functional Nerds over on Patreon! […]

In episode 265 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat with author Randy Henderson. About Randy: Randy Henderson is the author of the darkly humorous contemporary fantasy novels FINN FANCY NECROMANCY, and BIGFOOTLOOSE AND FINN FANCY FREE, from Tor/MacMillan. He is the Golden Pen Grand Prize winner of Writers of the Future for 2014, […]

In episode 264 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat with author Helen Lowe. About Helen: Helen Lowe was born in Wellington, New Zealand. A multi-award winning author she is currently best known for her heroic fantasy novel, The Heir of Night, which won the David Gemmell Morningstar Award for Best Fantasy […]

In episode 263 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat with author Lindsay Smith. About Lindsay: Lindsay Smith’s love of Russian culture has taken her to Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and a reindeer festival in the middle of Siberia. She lives in Washington, DC, where she writes on foreign affairs. She is the author […]

In episode 262 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat with author Brandon Sanderson. About Brandon: BRANDON SANDERSON grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska. He lives in Utah with his wife and children and teaches creative writing at Brigham Young University. In addition to completing Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time®, he is the […]

In episode 261 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat with blogger, author, and io9/Gizmodo weekend editor Andrew Liptak. About Andrew: Andrew Liptak is a freelance writer and historian from Vermont. He is the Weekend Editor of Gizmodo/io9, and has written for such places as Armchair General Magazine, Barnes and Noble, Clarkesworld […]

In episode 260 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat with Illustrator/Author Ingrid K. V. Hardy. About Ingrid: Ingrid’s resumé includes hundreds of portraits – animal and people – with a particular fondness for everything equine-related, as she used to work as a groom and rider/trainer when younger. She has illustrated (black and white) three technical books […]

In episode 259 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio chat with the Creative Director for Orbit Books and Yen Press, Lauren Panepinto. About Lauren: Lauren is the Creative Director for Orbit Books and Yen Press. She was in charge of Trade Paperback design at The Doubleday Publishing Group, and before that, she designed covers for […]