About Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
Words and Nerds Podcast is an entertaining and conversational podcast that aims to get inside a writer's mind. We discuss books, the social and political influences of a writer's work and how literature has the power to change the world.
The podcast digs deep to bring you an in depth and sometimes humorous analysis of the author's book and its influences. Join us for a new way of looking at literature.
Dani Vee your host, English teacher, podcaster, reader, book enthusiast and over-thinker. Dani is joined by various guest co-hosts and has a number of spin off episodes including the Feedback Sessions, Summer Series Takeover, Bite-Size Episodes, livestreams, mash-ups and cross-overs.
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834. Dani Vee and Riley James - The Wreck, thrillers and the Bermuda Triangle
⭐️ Episode 834 Dani Vee and Riley James - The Wreck, thrillers and the Bermuda Triangle ⭐️ Published by Allen and Unwin
Dear book lovers,
I have a thrilling chat with Riley James about her new book The Wreck. We chat about the Bermuda Triangle and how we thought it would be so much more of a problem in our lives!
Inspired by real-life events of Frederick Valentich, a pilot who went missing under mysterious circumstances.
✅ Who become in the worst times
✅ Why thrillers resonate with readers
✅ The writing process of writing thrillers
✅ Creating tension
✅ AI and what it can’t do
✅ Publishing journey and getting an agent
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Dani 💋
15 Oct 2026
833. Dani Vee and Andrew-Clarke - Songs that Changed the World
⭐️ Episode 833 Dani Vee and Andrew Clarke - Songs That Changed The World ⭐️ Published by Rockpool Publishing
Dear music lovers,
I have something very cool for you this week! I chat to Andrew Clarke about songs that have changed the world! Andrew is a football, motorsport and motoring journalist, and now he’s writing about music.
Some of the songs we focus on are I Am Woman, Smells Like Teen Spirit, Strange Fruit, F@$k the Police,
✅ Songs throughout history that changed the world through popularity, protest and lyrics
✅ The nostalgia of music
✅ Important movements that have been driven by music
✅ The courage of artists and record labels
✅ Songs that can empower you
✅ Feminism
✅ The importance of the punk and grunge movement
What an inspired chat!
Support the industry by hitting play, reading more books and throw on a record!
Dani 💋
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