The Grills talk about Blizzconline 2021!
Get the run down, and remember, you can go watch the VODs free….or just rely on us, we covered all the important stuff.
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Save The World-Buy Some Pizza-Episode 186
The Grills clarify cryptocurrency, and chitchat about our geeky lives and projects.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptocurrency
Fiat currency- https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/fiatmoney.asp
^^^Which Crypto is not
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mt._Gox – interesting geeky connection to the first actual bitcoin exchange MTGOX
Documentary : https://youtu.be/sZ-aUlNY9_g
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Madame Abrams – Episode 185
Linda and Ember talk about the amazing Nobel Prize Nominee Stacey Abrams!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stacey_Abrams
List of her publications:
- Abrams, Stacey (April 24, 2018). Minority Leader: How to Build Your Future and Make Real Change. New York: Henry Holt and Co. ISBN 978-1250191298.
- Abrams, Stacey (June 9, 2020). Our Time Is Now: Power, Purpose, and the Fight for a Fair America. New York: Henry Holt and Co. ISBN 978-1250257703.
Romances (as Selena Montgomery):[135]
- Montgomery, Selena (April 24, 2001). Rules Of Engagement. Harlequin Kimani Arabesque. ISBN 978-1583142240.
- Montgomery, Selena (December 25, 2001). The Art of Desire. Harlequin Kimani Arabesque. ISBN 978-1583142646.
- Montgomery, Selena (October 25, 2002). Power of Persuasion. Harlequin Kimani Arabesque. ISBN 978-1583142653.
- Montgomery, Selena (June 14, 2004). Never Tell. St. Martin’s Paperbacks. ISBN 978-0312993061.
- Montgomery, Selena (April 25, 2006). Hidden Sins. HarperTorch. ISBN 978-0060798499.
- Montgomery, Selena (December 26, 2006). Secrets and Lies. Avon. ISBN 978-0060798512.
- Montgomery, Selena (June 24, 2008). Reckless. Avon. ISBN 978-0061376030.
Montgomery, Selena (March 31, 2009). Deception. Avon. ISBN 978-0061376054.
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Bernie’s Mittens – Episode 184
The Grills chat about the recent Inauguration.
- Youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman
- In its four years of existence, the award has been granted to four teens, Amanda Gorman of Los Angeles in 2017, Patricia Frazier of Chicago in 2018, Kara Jackson also of Chicago in 2019, and Meera Dasgupta of New York City in 2020.
- Fashion – https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9173979/Jill-Bidens-inauguration-concert-outfit-Gabriela-Hearst-pays-tribute-U-S-states.html
- Biden won the Presidency, but Bernie won the internet! What’s your favorite mittens meme?
- Eugene Goodman. If you don’t know his story, you should. https://www.npr.org/sections/inauguration-day-live-updates/2021/01/20/958770763/officer-who-confronted-capitol-mob-is-escorting-kamala-harris-to-inaugural-cerem?utm_medium=social&utm_term=nprnews&utm_campaign=npr&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwAR2U1XkwxPoRAvo_bDiRR5AUNgBwfegfeUhsfstrAuYXn4u6kAeQhElQxnw
- New administration isn’t screwing around: https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/25/politics/biden-executive-orders-day-six/index.html
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Rabbit Hole of Dragon Languages – Episode 183
The Grills talk about dragons, and which are their favorites, in honor of Appreciate A Dragon Day.
- https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/appreciate-a-dragon-day/
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon
- https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/wawel-dragons-den#:~:text=This%20Polish%20cave%20has%20housed,brothel%2C%20and%20an%20enduring%20legend.&text=There%20are%20differing%20legends%20about,of%20the%20Wawel%20Castle%20complex.
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Spoiling Wonder Woman 1984 – Episode 182
Like it needed our help.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonder_Woman_1984
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2020 In My Den In My PJs – Episode 181
Oh, 2020…..what a year.
The Grills talk about this dumpster fire of a year, and even find some bright spots.
Happy New Year, one and all.
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Merry Holidays!
Rey and Linda talk about the games we have waited, and are waiting for.
We all know the pain of “Coming Soon” tm
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Ancient Treasures From the Earlier 2000s-Episode 179
Cyberpunk-The Genre
TheJen returns to hang with Rey, Linda, and Ember to talk about our geeky lives and all things cyberpunk.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberpunkhttps://www.neondystopia.com/what-is-cyberpunk/
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I Hate It When My Pants Don’t Work – Episode 178
In our latest Book Club episode, the Grills talk about The Secret History of Wonder Woman, by Jill Lepore.
We are joined by Rev. Barney (@sephirothii) of the Heresy and Hearsay show, as the listener who suggested this book to us, and as a male feminist voice in the conversation.
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