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2 queers from Central Queensland have a second attempt at a podcast. Join M & L weekly for talks about anything and everything because, honestly, WHAT ARE WE DOING?! Mini episodes release Tuesdays, Full episodes release Fridays.
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Kitschfork

lizryerson

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an anti-nostalgia podcast about the indie music of the 00’s, the influential music website Pitchfork Media, and growing up as a child of the internet. co-hosted by writer/musicians Max Cohen (@lastyears_model) and Liz Ryerson (@ellaguro)
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Tea & Gemstones

Jennifer Sieverling, Jewelry Historian

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All Things Jewelry! Your home for a happy shiny mix of social commentary and gemstone history. Dish on today's modern jewelry trends and discover designers both classic and new. We also get historical and science-y; let's talk epic diamonds, scandals, royal crown jewels and why certain gems are the way they are. Basically, come in and enjoy all things shimmer glimmer and shine.
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Make Do

Relay FM

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Tiff Arment and Julia Skott talk about art and making. They won’t teach you how to turn your creativity into a business. Or how to do anything, really. They just want to talk about doing stuff. Hosted by Tiff Arment and Julia Skott.
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THE TAPEWURMS PODCAST

THE TAPEWURMS PODCAST

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This is the official podcast of Tapewurms, an indie/alternative band from Los Angeles. We talk to different artists from around the globe about what inspires them and we discuss all the latest news in the art scene. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tapewurms/support
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Your Ex-Boyfriend’s Podcast is a critical look into being human, centered on one man’s journey to be healthy, happy, and fulfilled, led by Justis Tena, your local jack-of-all-trades. Each week on Sunday, we’ll discuss a different topic related to personal growth and navigating life, ranging from fear and shame, to finding purpose and joy, to critical thinking and setting boundaries. Solo episodes by Justis will be alternated with special guests, including nurses, police officers, sex coaches ...
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What's spookier - a suspicious murder in a school or the questionable writing decisions in this game? Comfy Club investigates the remastered version of the very first Nancy Drew game ever and boy does it feel like it! We even hit all the big three -isms: racism, sexism, AND plagiarism. Did we uncover all the secrets in this game or were some left f…
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Del’s debut novel, THIS CURSED HOUSE, revels in traditional gothic tropes in the context of issues embedded in gothic novels set in the American South. It’s a fresh take on a long tradition of this subgenre, and we discuss what sets Southern Gothic apart from other gothic novels. We also give you some great recommendations. All show notes available…
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Today I have Rachel Harrison, author of SO THIRSTY, and Stephanie Gagnon from Books in the Freezer on the show to discuss Pumpkins and Pumpkin Books…mostly. A few of the recommendations are fall vibes that allude to pumpkins. We have the best time and I hope you all have as much fun listening to this episode as we had making it. All show notes avai…
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We kick off spooooky season with a spooooooooky game (well, at least the first 15 minutes are kinda spooky...) and join Nancy again on another mystery! Get your binoculars and life jackets and get ready for an outdoorsy adventure and discover if the bad guy really was capitalism all along. Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the…
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Today I have V. Castro and Johnny Compton on the show to discuss Gods and Monsters. They’ve both written stories that explore this combination of characters, so I thought they would be perfect guests to speak to our interest that dates back to antiquity. We discuss vampires and whether gods care about their existence. We chat about how good can’t e…
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We head back in to the ever-addicting minimum wage simulator to see what the June updates have brought to the game. From new shelves to slightly more effective employees, we talk about the changes that were added this patch! P.S. we recorded this 2 days before the August updates so...you work with what you have! Check out the latest patch notes bec…
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Today I have Alexis Henderson on the show to discuss Dark Academia, as well as her new book, AN ACADEMY FOR LIARS. We discuss the origins and central themes to this subgenre, and we give a few of our favorite book recommendations so you can explore the gothic, sinister and secret worlds hidden within the walls of elite schools, libraries and museum…
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Today I have BR Myers on the show to chat about her new book, THE THIRD WIFE OF FARADAY HOUSE, a gothic novel that revels in beloved tropes like remote coastal manors, insufferable guardians, ghosts, and dead brides. The book also has a sexy French minister as a love interest, which we get into as well. Show notes available on my website at https:/…
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Do you too have a dream of opening a tiny bookshop? Do you love games that are actually the cutest game ever made??? Well, we have news for you! The demo for Tiny Bookshop is a frustratingly short glimpse into what will inevitably be a resounding success. Take a look at the prologue to Tiny Bookshop and see what has us constantly checking the store…
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Max and Liz finally return for their first full episode recording in over a year. they catch up about Pitchfork layoffs, dead music websites of old, the sorry state of culture criticism in general... and the recent death of a very important musical figure. they then turn to talk about one of 2000's indie's great "What If's", Minneapolis-based Andre…
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Today I kick off my new season by welcoming Rachel Harrison back to the show. We chat about her new book, SO THIRSTY. It’s pitched as “Thelma and Louise with vampires,” but it’s also about personal and societal concepts of aging, and finding our worth within this cultural context. The book comes out September 10th.…
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Uh oh.....a new cozy farming sim has hit the scene. Fields of Mistria retreads a lot of our classic cozy farming paths but with a few tricks up its sleeves. Does this game stand a chance against our farming-sim burnout or will it cast its mystical spell on Jacy and Makenzie? Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a tex…
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One of favorite games of the year got a ton of new content since we last covered it! We go through the high points and revisit some of our favorite features of Coral island. We've made a lot of progress but there's so much of the game left to explore with this new release! Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text!…
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Like so many others, Jacy and Makenzie made some resolutions for the Comfy Club podcast at the beginning of the year. What's that? You don't remember them??? Hey, neither did we! In this episode, we check in on those resolutions and give a quick rundown of our fave games of 2024 so far! Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the po…
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"Jewelry is how you show the world what you're thinking without saying a word." This is a popular mantra at Tea & Gemstones. How did Suffragettes -a woman seeking the right to vote through organized protest- use jewelry for their cause? We'll learn how jewelry worked to establish their camaraderie, put forth their message (there's no social media i…
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I'm back! At least for one episode! You're just going to have to listen to this one. Two of my best friends and the Wolfpack mascot took a trip with me to the ocean. Here's what happened. Please reach out with any questions, requests, or comments you have. I respond to everyone and look forward to whatever you have to say. Write me an email or send…
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in the second of two previously unreleased episodes recorded in mid-2023, Max and Liz finally talk about Radiohead via perhaps their hardest album to pin down, 2003's Hail to the Thief. new kitschfork will be coming soon! liz's bandcamp: https://ellaguro.bandcamp.com/ and soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ella-guro…
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Today I chat with Mary McMyne about her new book, A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME. It’s a gothic Shakespeare retelling of the sonnets from the point of view of the Dark Lady or witch in the poems. We discuss the scandalous nature of the Shakespeare's plays and sonnets, as well as the dark turn the famously revered sonnets take.…
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We tackle a long-running franchise in another Is It Cozy? episode. You already know we're bad at games and hate reading all the important info in game but we didn't let that stop us! With it's turn-based gameplay, historical fictionalization, and beautiful building, can Civilization VI win a cozy victory? Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a m…
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We've included a special uncut Koshek entrance in this week's Bundled Up episode to apologize for being late! This week we cover some updates for a few games as well as share our Steam Summer Sale haul! P.S. Check out all the other ways you can connect with the podcast below the list of games! Game mentioned this week: Palia Supermarket Simulator D…
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KITSCHFORK IS BACK!!! ...sort of? in this previously un-posted episode from mid 2023, Liz and Max chatter about some Guided By Voices lore before getting into an incredibly crucial pillar of 2000's Pitchfork indie music: Animal Collective. and more specifically: their classic but still somewhat lesser-known 2000 debut (sort of - it was originally c…
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Today I am delighted to welcome Megan Bannen on the show. We chat about both THE UNDERTAKING OF HART AND MERCY and THE UNDERMINING OF TWYLA AND FRANK, her new book released July 2nd. We chat about the strange and wonderful worlds she built for these stories, as well as her inclusion of everything from zombies, glitter-breathing dragons, and a great…
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We hate when people complain but don't offer solutions so after railing on the latest Sims 4 expansion, we decided to put ourselves to the test! We got to work and came up with our own ideas for different Sims 4 packs loaded with new traits, careers, locations, and stories. Will we get famous with these ideas or do you think we love-struck out? Tex…
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What could be cozier than researching and organizing plants for your own adorable little shop? How about solving problems by researching and organizing plants in your own adorable little shop! Strange Horticulture takes root with some of the highest praise we've given a game to date. Check out our thoughts and pick it up for yourself! Texting a pod…
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Today I invited Celestine Martin to join me in a discussion about COTTAGECORE. We discuss the aesthetic and focus on what cottage retreats and the lifestyle mean to both characters and stories. We also have some book recommendations that I will include in both my website and in a list in my Bookshop if you want to support both the podcast as well a…
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Someone call a plumber over at EA - The Sims is leaking! And we're not talking about the notorious memory leak... The upcoming Sims 4 expansion Lovestruck just got leaked in full and will be available for pre-order later this week. Do we think this expansion was ever going to appeal to us? Not really. Do we still feel like the pack is well-done? Li…
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Coming soon to a gaming platform near you: Hollywood Animal! The demo for this game (set to release this year!) takes you through the first 2 years of building a film studio in the age of the talkies. Did Jacy & Makenzie make it as big time Hollywood execs or did this game leave audiences disappointed? Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a mess…
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Today I have E.K. Sathue on the show to chat about her new book, YOUTHJUICE. We discuss the toxicity of beauty culture, including the wealth privilege that accompanies it. We look at various inspirations for this novel, from the historical figure of Elizabeth Bathory to social media influencers. We also chat about the gruesome body horror she leans…
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We review the latest updates from Palia! From a totally revamped resource economy to cute new decor, the Singularity 6 team is putting their best foot forward. Check out what we loved and learned in Palia this week! P.S. you already know we logged in right after recording and learned EXACTLY how to do all the things we mentioned wanted to do in thi…
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Today I welcome back Sarah Wendell from the beloved Smart Bitches, Trashy Books blog and podcast. We talk about CRONELIT, in other words, why books that center women of a certain age are having a moment. We also discuss books that address aging within a youth obsessed culture. We offer plenty of recommendations and examples, which I will have in a …
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We kick off summer break with a Bundled Up episode! We have a ton of news and lots of games to talk about this week so get cozy and join us! Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Support the show Join our discord server for updates, feedback, comments, or just to tell us how to be better at games: https://disc…
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Today I have Crystal J. Bell on to chat about her YA Gothic novel, THE LAMPLIGHTER, about woman in a coastal village where sinister things lurk in the woods, the fog, the ships, and the people of the town. It’s a book that revels in gothic atmosphere while centering new story elements. I have THE LAMPLIGHTER in my Bookshop if you want to support bo…
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Today I have debut author, Sydney Shields, and I’m releasing this episode early because she was such a delight and her book, THE HONEY WITCH, hit every note that many of us need right now. I simply couldn’t wait to share this conversation with all of you. I have THE HONEY WITCH in my Bookshop if you want to support both the podcast as well as indep…
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In what may be our most heated episode, we discuss the trials and tribulations of the new Nancy Drew game. A jewel heist, a legendary clock, and ancient customs are all at work in Prague in The Mystery of the Seven Keys. Nancy may have solved the mystery this time....but at what cost to our sanity? Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message …
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Today I have Katherine Arden on the show to discuss THE WARM HANDS OF GHOSTS, her lastest book that explores historical horror set during World War I. We discuss ghosts and memory, common ground with fantasy and horror, and her thoughts on the early 20th century and steampunk. I have Katherine’s books in my Bookshop if you want to support both the …
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Today, Gwendolyn Kiste returns to the show to discuss THE HAUNTING OF VELKWOOD, her lastest book about childhood friends that return to their haunted neighborhood decades after escaping it. We discuss the brutality of youth, the gothic and stasis, as well as horror through the lens of older women. I have Gwendolyn’s books in my Bookshop if you want…
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Today, Nalini Singh joins me to talk about ARCHANGEL’S LINEAGE, her lastest book in her Guild Hunter series. We discuss genre merging, the immortal appeal of angels as characters, her writing schedule, and what’s next in her Psy-Changeling series. I have ARCHANGEL’S LINEAGE in my Bookshop if you want to support both the podcast as well as independe…
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We're more surprised than anyone but we managed to finish The Sims 4 24 for 24 challenge! Did we learn a lot about The Sims 4? Yes! Was it grueling? Yes! Do we want to keep playing with these sims.......? Anyway, we beat the challenge! What should we tackle next in The Sims 4? Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a t…
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Today, Chanel Cleeton joins me to talk about HOUSE ON BISCAYNE BAY, her new book that explores gothic through a Cuban-Floridian lens. We discuss the difference between writing this novel after her previous and popular historical fiction books that also center Cuban characters and history, and we have fun discussing how she created gothic atmosphere…
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Send help - Makenzie and Jacy have been sucked into some sort of retail matrix and can't escape....Could anyone have guessed that the epitome of an early access game could have had a grip on these two like this? Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Support the show Join our discord server for updates, feedbac…
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Today, Rose Sutherland joins me to talk about A SWEET STING OF SALT, her new book that’s a historical fiction retelling of The Selkie Wife fairy tale. We discuss the origin story for this novel, her nuanced use of language, and creating queer stories with happy endings. I have A SWEET STING OF SALT in my Bookshop if you want to support both the pod…
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Kids love games and so do we so this should've been a totally easy list to make...right? Turns out we maybe don't know all that much about kids but here are some great game recommendations anyway! Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Support the show Join our discord server for updates, feedback, comments, or…
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Today, Lindy Ryan joins me to talk about BLESS YOUR HEART, her new bloody book full of Texas charm. We discuss whether or not this book is a slasher, the wonderful matriarchy at the heart of this book, and her nuanced character work that humanizes Texas caricatures into fully realized people. I have BLESS YOUR HEART in my Bookshop if you want to su…
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You know when someone asked us for game recs that were right up our alley we completely forgot every game we've ever seen or played so we did research! Today we give game recommendations for all you cozy gamers who love mystery games like Nancy Drew! Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about the pod with a text! Support the show Join …
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Today, I welcome back Hester Fox to discuss her gorgeous and riveting new book, THE BOOK OF THORNS. We discuss the transgressive language of flowers, France during the Napoleonic Wars, and even a few Pride and Prejudice moments for fans of Jane Austen. I have THE BOOK OF THORNS in my Bookshop if you want to support both the podcast as well as indep…
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The long-awaited 1.6 update for Stardew Valley has finally arrived! From waterfalls to winter melons, this patch has changes from top to bottom to keep old and new players on the hunt for new stuff. What's your favorite new addition to the game in the 1.6 update? View the full changelog here Texting a podcast? You know it! Send us a message about t…
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Today, I have Dr. Brandy Schillace on to chat about their fascinating life as a macabre researcher, Autism, and their charming new mystery novel, THE FRAMED WOMEN OF ARDEMORE HOUSE. We discuss the gruesome nonfiction novels they are known for, authentic representation of the autistic experience, and their appearances on History Channel shows as an …
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Today, I welcome Paulette Kennedy back to the show to chat about her amazing new midcentury gothic novel, THE DEVIL AND MRS. DAVENPORT. We chat about everything from Shirley Jackson to telekinesis metaphors, pyrex dishes and our love of aprons and Dolly Parton. We also get a peek at what she’s working on next. I have all of Paulette’s books in my B…
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