Best Cantina Conversations Podcasts (2025)

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Best Wine of April 2025: Valdobbiadene Extra Dry Rive di Santo Stefano Dirupo Nazzareno Pola Etichetta del Fondatore 2023, Andreola 14:41

10h ago14:41

14:41

Andreola is one of the main wineries of reference in the Valdobbiadene area. Founded in 1984 by Nazzareno Pola, it has managed to establish itself in the Olympus of Prosecco thanks to the quality of their wines, focusing - no less - on the diversification and expression of the individual territories - the so-called "rive" - managing to create bot…

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Episode 28 - Hills to Die On 1:10:18

24d ago1:10:18

1:10:18

When it comes to our favorite hobby, it is clear that there is a lot of passion from collectors of TVC. However, perspective is important when you are a lifer such as myself and Chris Swanski of Bantha Skull. In this episode, Chris and I discuss hills we would die on for TVC, and hills we would not. What is most important to the long-term health of…

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Best Wine of March 2025: Solengo 2021, Argiano 13:49

1M ago13:49

13:49

Argiano is one of the main and most established wineries in the Montalcino area and Tuscany. Famous for its excellent Brunello di Montalcino, Argiano is also the producer of one of the greatest Super Tuscans in history, created for the first time with the 1995 vintage thanks to the vision and the amazing genius of Giacomo Tachis, the greatest Itali…

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Best Wine of February 2025: Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Classico Riserva Villa Bucci 2021, Villa Bucci 12:06

2M ago12:06

12:06

Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Classico Riserva by Villa Bucci is certainly one of the most celebrated and representative wines of the entire denomination, as well as one of the magnificent expressions of the Fratelli Bucci winery in Ostra Vetere, in the province of Ancona. An amazing wine that, with the 2021 vintage, confirms DiWineTaste Five Diamond…

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Best Wine of January 2025: Alto Adige Sauvignon Lafoa 2022, Cantina Colterenzio 11:28

3M ago11:28

11:28

Alto Adige Sauvignon Lafoa 2022, an extraordinary wine produced by Cantina Colterenzio, prove to be, again, as one of the greatest enological expressions produced with Sauvignon Blanc in Italy. A complex and elegant wine, it conquers the title of best wine of the month for the second time, in addition to the confirmation of DiWineTaste Five Diamond…

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Best Wine of December 2024: Aglianico del Taburno Riserva Grave Mora 2017, Fontanavecchia 13:16

4M ago13:16

13:16

Fontanavecchia, a historic winery in Sannio, in the province of Benevento, Campania, is one of the leading wineries in the Sannio and Taburno areas. Led for over 150 years by the Rillo family, excellent wines are produced here with the main grapes of the area, such as Aglianico and Falanghina. Aglianico del Taburno Riserva Grave Mora 2017 - among F…

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Best Wine of November 2024: Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Sergio Zingarelli 2019, Rocca delle Macie 13:15

5M ago13:15

13:15

Rocca delle Macie - at Castellina in Chianti, in province of Siena - is among the main wineries of Chianti Classico, with a rich range of wines belonging to this important Tuscan denomination, each with a precise personality and character. Among these, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Sergio Zingarelli definitely stands out, made with 100% Sangioves…

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Episode 27 - Return to Tatooine and Beyond 52:33

6M ago52:33

52:33

The Cantina has funded, the Ghost is arriving, and Return to Tatooine is about to get underway. But what else will The Vintage Collection be up to in 2025? What comes after Return to Tatooine in 2026? In this episode, I am joined by Toys Are The Way as we speculate about future themes that TVC could see in the future. Subscribe to the Victoria’s Ca…

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Best Wine of October 2024: Friuli Colli Orientali Pinot Grigio Ramato Madonna d'Aiuto 2019, Valentino Butussi 12:49

6M ago12:49

12:49

Valentino Butussi winery - in Corno di Rosazzo, in the province of Udine - in addition to being one of the main protagonists of the Friuli Colli Orientali denomination, is certainly one of the leading names in the wine production of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Among the wines of notable quality produced in this winery, the magnificent Pinot Grigio Ramat…

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Better For The Planet, Better For The Palate With Holistic Spirits, Amy Holmwood 46:27

6M ago46:27

46:27

Today’s guest is Amy Holmwood, founder of Holistic Spirits Co. Amy is a health and wellness entrepreneur and advocate of holistic health solutions. Holistic spirits combines science, nature, and artisanal distillation to create innovative spirits that elevate the palate and the planet. Inspired by personal experiences with health issues since her c…

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Best Wine of September 2024: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva Terra dei Vestini Santinumi 2017, Marchesi de' Cordano 10:53

7M ago10:53

10:53

Marchesi de' Cordano - in Loreto Aprutino, in the province of Pescara - is committed to the production of typical Abruzzo wines and with the native varieties that have made this region famous in the world: Montepulciano, Trebbiano, Pecorino, Cococciola and Passerina. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva Terra dei Vestini Santinumi 2017, a magnificent ex…

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Best Wine of Summer 2024: Alto Adige Gewürztraminer Passito Cresta 2020, Rottensteiner 12:16

8M ago12:16

12:16

The Rottensteiner winery is committed to the production of typical Alto Adige wines, in particular those of the Santa Maddalena denomination, as well as white and red wines of the area, all of which having a remarkable personality. The magnificent passito produced with Gewürztraminer, a perfect interpretation of this very fragrant grape, is a trium…

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Best Wine of June 2024: Carignano del Sulcis Rosso Superiore Terre Brune 2019, Cantina Santadi 12:05

10M ago12:05

12:05

It was 1984 when the first vintage of a wine was produced that would become a milestone in the enology of Sardinia and Italy. The first wine from the island to be aged in barrique, Carignano del Sulcis Rosso Superiore Terre Brune is one of the many illustrious sons of one of the greatest Italian winemakers of all time: Giacomo Tachis. A great red w…

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Best Wine of May 2024: Colli di Conegliano Refrontolo Stèfen 1624 2018, De Stefani 12:23

11M ago12:23

12:23

The De Stefani family has been involved in the production of wine since 1866, always dedicated to the valorization of the typical grapes of the Refrontolo area and of the denominations that extend into the provinces of Treviso and Venice. From Marzemino is being produced the excellent Stèfen 1624, a wine of extraordinary class and elegance, capable…

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Episode 26 - #BackTheBar 18:56

11M ago18:56

18:56

The latest HasLab Star Wars The Vintage Collection campaign has been revealed, and it is none other than the Mos Eisely Cantina! In this episode, I explain the structure of this project, from the modular Cantina playset itself to the miraculous Wuher and Tonnika Sisters figures that are included with the set. I remind you why it is #TimeForTonnika …

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Cocktails & Conversation with Jackie Williams, Event Vice President at Bar Convent Brooklyn 6:34

11M ago6:34

6:34

Jackie is the Event Vice President of Bar Convent Brooklyn, one of the leading international trade events for the bar and beverage industry. Jackie's plate is quite full but she manages to serve up one of the best events here in Brooklyn! Bar Convent Brooklyn is one of the leading international trade events for the bar and beverage industry. A seas…

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Best Wine of April 2024: Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva Le More 2019, Santa Lucia 13:05

1y ago13:05

13:05

Santa Lucia, in Corato, in the province of Bari, has been committed to the production of wines for over two centuries, with a family history that boasts four centuries of history. Among the most interesting varieties of Apulia, the Uva di Troia - locally called Nero di Troia - is the protagonist of the magnificent Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Ris…

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Best Wine of March 2024: Terre dei Goti Rosso 2018, Stefano Mancinelli 13:15

1y ago13:15

13:15

Lacrima is a grape with a surprising versatility, capable of creating wines which are always appreciated for their aromas. Stefano Mancinelli is undeniably one of the historic producers who successfully committed himself to the wines produced with Lacrima grape and in the Morro d'Alba denomination. His Terre dei Goti Rosso, an impeccable example of…

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Best Wine of February 2024: Montefalco Sagrantino Exubera 2016, Terre de la Custodia 13:18

1y ago13:18

13:18

Montefalco Sagrantino is a wine always capable of amazing results, with its proverbial power which, when well balanced and managed, makes extraordinary enological beauty. Like the Montefalco Sagrantino Exubera 2016 by Terre de la Custodia, a great wine confirming both the high quality of this winery and the magnificent territory from which it comes…

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The Space Between 'Atta Girl and 'I Told You So' with the Founders of Bottoms Up Bagels, Joan Kanner & Michelle Bond - S2 E8 39:40

1y ago39:40

39:40

It is Women’s History Month and what a great time to share this conversation… In this episode, I am speaking with not one, but TWO fabulous entrepreneurs and Founders of Bottoms Up Bagels, Michelle Bond and Joan Kanner. They are also co-hosts of the Proofing Stage podcast. Michelle is a Returned Peace Corp Volunteer and has run 11 marathons. I gues…

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Creating Diversity & Inclusion in the WordPress Community with Rachel Winchester 24:34

1y ago24:34

24:34

In this episode, I am speaking with Rachel Winchester, Win for short. Win is an entrepreneur, product designer, public speaker and creative. She is the founder of The Focus Assistants, a Brooklyn-based startup, and Visual Webmaster, a company she created to pursue her dreams of creating and developing websites and collaborating with other entrepren…

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Best Wine of January 2024: Aglianico del Vulture Il Sigillo 2016, Cantine del Notaio 13:33

1+ y ago13:33

13:33

Produced with late harvest grapes, Aglianico del Vulture Il Sigillo is one of Cantine del Notaio's iconic wines. The 2016 vintage, in its usual excellence, confirms DiWineTaste five diamonds and the title of best wine of the month. A masterpiece of remarkable elegance and class, of endless aromas in a magnificent symphony, with a caressing and powe…

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Best Wine of December 2023: Alto Adige Pinot Nero Riserva Lafoa 2019, Cantina Colterenzio 13:28

1+ y ago13:28

13:28

A precious wine is added to the celebrated Lafoa range of the Colterenzio winery, made of the main grape varieties that have distinguished Alto Adige winemaking for years. The Lafoa range is in fact enriched with an amazing reserve of Pinot Noir, a wine of sumptuous class and elegance, an enological masterpiece to be considered - undoubtedly - amon…

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Episode 25 - Completing the Mos Eisely Cantina with Chris Swanski 1:03:06

1+ y ago1:03:06

1:03:06

In Episode 25, it’s all things Chalmun’s Cantina in this in-depth discussion about the need for The Vintage Collection to focus on the Mos Eisley Cantina. Chris Swanski from BanthaSkull joins me to discuss Cantina alien and creature figures that still hold up in 2024, as well as those in dire need of updates, all-new figures that are needed to comp…

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Best Wine of November 2023: Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Monte Ca' Bianca 2017, Begali 12:05

1+ y ago12:05

12:05

The Begali winery is one of the most important wineries in Valpolicella, committed to the production of wines from this land and, in particular, Amarone. The celebrated Riserva Monte Ca' Bianca 2017, made from Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Oseleta grapes, is certainly among the reference wines of the denomination. An Amarone produced in the cl…

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Episode 24 - Conversation with Emily Cantelupe - Hasbro Star Wars Senior Product Designer 44:20

1+ y ago44:20

44:20

I am honored to be joined by Hasbro Star Wars Senior Product Designer Emily Cantelupe. Emily shares her background and explains her role at Hasbro, as well as answers my questions about Star Wars The Vintage Collection. Special thanks to Emily, Hasbro and Rogers & Cowan for making this conversation possible. Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouT…

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SAG-AFTRA Negotiating Committee Roundtable Discussion on the 2023 TV/TH Contract - S2 E6 1:42:37

1+ y ago1:42:37

1:42:37

After a rather lengthy hiatus, That’s How We Role is back! I am doing a slight departure from my normal interview-style podcast. This episode is a roundtable discussion on the SAG-AFTRA 2023 TV Theatrical Tentative Agreement. I am joined by my first time co-host, Courtney Rioux, host of The Whole Artist podcast. We are joined by our fellow SAG-AFTR…

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Best Wine of October 2023: Dogliani Superiore San Bernardo 2018, Anna Maria Abbona 12:51

1+ y ago12:51

12:51

Anna Maria Abbona's wines have always stood out for their excellent quality, with production focused on wines from the Langhe - in Piedmont - and, in particular, for the Dogliani area, famous for its wines from Dolcetto grapes. Dogliani Superiore San Bernardo 2018, one of the reference wines for the denomination, expresses the magnificent character…

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Episode 23 - Revenge of the Sith 20th Anniversary Planning 1:16:45

1+ y ago1:16:45

1:16:45

Revenge of the Sith is turning 20… in two years. So why are we discussing it now? Find out, as well as all the toys from this beloved film that we want to see in The Vintage Collection. John and Tyler from SWTVC join me to discuss all things Revenge of the Sith. Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouTube channel!https://www.youtube.com/user/Victor…

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Introducing the Cantina Book Club Podcast 1:45

1+ y ago1:45

1:45

In today's episode, Megan bids farewell to The Nerd Cantina Show to develop a "spin-off" show, called Cantina Book Club! The Cantina Book Club Podcast will be the new home for author interviews previously featured on The Nerd Cantina Show Podcast. Tune in to hear more! Read book reviews on the Cantina Book Club Website. Be sure to follow Cantina Bo…

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Cantina Conversation with Marty Ohlhaut and Grace Ly - TNCS Ep 304 47:50

1+ y ago47:50

47:50

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes father-daughter author duo Marty Ohlhaut and Grace Ly. They talk about their book, Tent for Seven: A Camping Adventure Gone South Out West, available now. We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join…

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Cantina Conversation with Vanessa Riley - TNCS Ep 303 41:29

1+ y ago41:29

41:29

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Vanessa Riley. They talk about her book, Murder in Drury Lane, the sequel to Murder in Westminster. Both books are available now. . We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversatio…

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Cantina Conversation with Sharina Harris - TNCS Ep 302 35:26

1+ y ago35:26

35:26

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Sharina Harris. They talk about her book, Sign of the Slayer, available now. We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/co…

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Cantina Conversation with Jessica Hendry Nelson - TNCS Ep 301 44:02

1+ y ago44:02

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In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Jessica Hendry Nelson. They talk about her book, Joy Rides Through the Tunnel of Grief, available now. We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook grou…

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Best Wine of September 2023: Spoleto Trebbiano Spoletino Anteprima Tonda 2020, Antonelli San Marco 11:46

1+ y ago11:46

11:46

Antonelli San Marco is among the historic and reference wineries for Montefalco wines, in particular Sagrantino. Interesting white wines are also produced here and - in particular - with Trebbiano Spoletino, the emerging white grape of Umbria, part of the wines of the Spoleto denomination. An amazing wine, with great character and personality, the …

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Episode 300 1:17:58

1+ y ago1:17:58

1:17:58

Join us for the celebration of our 300th episode and also say farewell to Steve and Ken. The Nerd Cantina Show has been a fantastic experience and we thank anyone who has listened, supported, or joined in on the conversations.By The Nerd Cantina

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Episode 22 - Figures We Need from Ahsoka 1:09:10

1+ y ago1:09:10

1:09:10

Another Disney+ series has made its splash in the Star Wars fandom, and with it, announcements for figures in The Vintage Collection as well as a lack thereof. In this episode, Tim from Bossk’s Bounty joins me to discuss figures and toys we need from Ahsoka in TVC. Subscribe to the Victoria’s Cantina YouTube channel!https://www.youtube.com/user/Vic…

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Cantina Conversation with Aimie K. Runyan - TNCS Ep 299 47:08

1+ y ago47:08

47:08

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Aimee K. Runyan. They talk about her book, A Bakery in Paris, available now. We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/co…

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Cantina Conversation with Mojgan Ghazirad - TNCS Ep 298 42:57

1+ y ago42:57

42:57

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Mojgan Ghazirad. They talk about her book, The House on Sun Street, available October 3. We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdca…

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Best Wine of Summer 2023: Alto Adige Chardonnay Riserva Vigna Au 2019, Tiefenbrunner 13:40

1+ y ago13:40

13:40

Tiefenbrunner is one of the oldest wineries in Alto Adige, producing great wines with a magnificent expression of the territory. The Castel Turmhof winery wins the five DiWineTaste diamonds and the title of best wine for summer 2023 with the extraordinary Chardonnay Vigna Au, a grandiose reserve, a valuable representative of the enology of Alto Adi…

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Cantina Conversation with Cindy Fazzi - TNCS Ep 297 38:18

1+ y ago38:18

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In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Cindy Fazzi. They talk about her book, Multo, available September 26. We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.com/community…

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Episode 21 - Getting The Ghost and The Future of HasLab 57:27

1+ y ago57:27

57:27

We’re back! Welcome to Season 3. In this episode, we celebrate the victory of the HasLab Star Wars The Ghost campaign. We discuss the unique aspects of this third TVC crowdfund, including the positive aspects and those that can be improved upon in the future. We also speculate on the future of HasLab The Vintage Collection projects. John from the S…

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Cantina Conversation with Christine Wells - TNCS Ep 296 47:15

1+ y ago47:15

47:15

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes back author Christine Wells as a returning guest on the show. They talk about her book, The Royal Windsor Secret, available September 12. We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation…

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Cantina Conversation with Sierra Godfrey - TNCS Ep 295 45:24

1+ y ago45:24

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In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Sierra Godfrey. They talk about her book, The Second Chance Hotel, available September 12. We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerd…

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Cantina Conversation with Carol Dunbar - TNCS Ep 294 58:59

1+ y ago58:59

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Cantina Conversation with Carol Dunbar - TNCS Ep 294 In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Carol Dunbar. They talk about her book, A Winter’s Rime, available September 12. We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversat…

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Cantina Conversation with Martin Clark - TNCS Ep 293 57:53

1+ y ago57:53

57:53

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Martin Clark. They talk about his book, The Plinko Bounce, available September 12. We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina.…

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Cantina Conversation with Yasmin Angoe - TNCS Ep 292 1:00:55

1+ y ago1:00:55

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In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Yasmin Angoe to talk about her book, It Ends with Knight, available September 5. The first two installments in the Nena Knight trilogy, Her Name is Knight and They Come at Knight, are available now. We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of…

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Cantina Conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer - TNCS Ep 291 53:21

2y ago53:21

53:21

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes debut author Hannah Nicole Maehrer to talk about her book, Assistant to the Villian, available August 29. We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at…

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Cantina Conversation with Annie Rains - TNCS Ep 290 35:11

2y ago35:11

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In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes author Annie Rains. They talk about her book, Through the Snow Globe, available August 22. We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the conversation in our closed Facebook group at thenerdcantina…

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Cantina Conversation with Daniel Kraus - TNCS Ep 289 57:57

2y ago57:57

57:57

In this Cantina Conversation Megan welcomes back best-selling author Daniel Kraus for a whopping fourth time on the show. They discuss his latest book Whalefall, which is available August 8. We ask that you support the show in any way possible. You can like, share, rate or comment on any of the various social media and podcast players. Join the con…

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