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The Nerds Awaken

The Nerds Awaken

By: The Nerds Awaken
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Come on now, we all NERD hard over something pop culture. Perhaps it's that show that will never disappear from your "Keep Watching" queue, or that book you stan so much, you can recall the exact page of any given moment. Maybe you nerd out for that actor you have more pictures of in your phone than you have of your actual loved ones. The Nerds Awaken celebrates all things pop culture - from fledging interests to hardcore obsessions - with unabashed joy, laughter, and a passion that our family members would call, "grounds for an intervention."

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  • Breaking Down Bridgerton: Season 4 Part 1
    Jan 30 2026

    Dearest Gentle Reader...The Bridgerton family and their steamy hijinks are once again gracing our Netflix accounts, and you KNOW we had to talk about it.

    We teamed up with Big Gold Belt Media to break down the first four episodes that make up Part 1 of Season 4. In this episode we give our thoughts on the main couple Benedict and Sophie, the numerous side plots, and what we hope to see in Part 2. Spoilers abound so make sure you've watched the episodes beforehand!

    Find us on social media and let us know what you think of this season! You can also watch a video version of this episode on YouTube.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Sisters in Swift: A Look at Taylor Swift's End of an Era and the Final Show
    Dec 18 2025

    In a world where music transcends boundaries and connects people, few artists have achieved the level of impact that Taylor Swift has. From her early beginnings as a country singer to becoming a global pop sensation, her career is a testament to talent, resilience, and connection. Julie is joined by her best friend and fellow Swifitie, Shannon, to celebrate Taylor's newest documentary, End of an Area, the Final Show, and the community that has formed around her music.

    Are you a Swiftie? Which Taylor era is your favorite? Find us on social media and tell us!

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • The Hunt for Ben Solo: Adam Driver's TROS Fix-it
    Oct 27 2025

    It's been a hell of a week for Ben Solo fans.

    In a recent AP interview, our fav Adam Driver dropped an atomic bomb on the Star Wars fandom: he had been secretly working on a Ben Solo movie for two years. Titled The Hunt for Ben Solo, it took place after The Rise of Skywalker and would have explored the mystery of what might have happened to Ben after he disappeared into the Force. The worst part? Disney execs Bob Iger and Alan Bergman had said no.

    In this episode we take break down the drama, including our theories for why Adam released this information now, plus the amazing efforts that Star Wars fans are going to try and get this movie made.

    Do you think a Ben Solo movie was a good idea? Are you also sticking pins in a Bob Iger voodoo doll? Find us on social media and let us know!

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    49 mins
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