Best Cottagecore Podcasts (2024)

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Cottagecore 8:41

11h ago8:41

8:41

Hey Guys, It's Meg!!! What's up? What's poppin'? Welcome to the podcast!!! Some of us scroll through social media and see a certain aesthetic, so let's talk about Cottagecore! #aesthetic #cottagecoreBy Megan Melanson

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039. Suffragette Jewelry 24:30

3h ago24:30

24:30

"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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Episode 58: Boys' Trip Musings 1:16:43

6h ago1:16:43

1:16:43

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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#21 - The Flan in the Face (Radiohead - Hail to the Thief) 2:51:02

8h ago2:51:02

2:51:02

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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Ep. 76 - 12 Highly Anticipated Historical Fiction Books I Want to Read 34:51

3h ago34:51

34:51

I’ve been reading a lot of mystery & thrillers, fantasy, and contemporary romance books lately. So now, I’m ready to change things up and go back in time with some historical fiction books I’ve wanted to read. Come find out 12 highly anticipated novels I’m excited to read this month. *Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not r…

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E135: Gothic Shakespeare with Mary McMyne 31:49

7h ago31:49

31:49

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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AI Technology 23:18

12h ago23:18

23:18

Hey Guys, It's Meg!!! What's up? What's poppin'? Welcome to the SEASON 9 FINALE!!!! Many of us have noticed AI technology seems to be everywhere. It's on your phones, social media accounts, even in our cars...but what is it? *PS Season 10 of the pod WILL be back September 2,2024! #ai #aitechnologyBy Megan Melanson

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Episode 68: Is It Cozy? Civilization VI 54:32

2h ago54:32

54:32

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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Ep. 75 - 10 New Releases in Late Summer & Early Fall - ARCS I’m Approved to Read 31:51

1h ago31:51

31:51

I have more ARCs (advanced reader copies) to read and review via NetGalley. I’m super excited about these upcoming new releases, so I thought I’d share my 10 most highly anticipated books coming out in late summer and early fall. Come find out what I’ll be reading so I can let you know if they are worth your time or not. You can find the companion …

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Ep. 74 - April 2024 Reading Wrap-Up | A Solid Month as I Moved Across the Country 57:59

1h ago57:59

57:59

Even though I moved over 1,300 miles across the country in April, I still read a good amount of books. Come find out what I thought about these nine titles. You can find the companion blog here. I read a Historical Romance book as part of the #ReadChristianRomance Reading Challenge that one of my favorite BookTubers is hosting. If you want to learn…

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Bundled Up: July 2024 43:31

15d ago43:31

43:31

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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#20 - The Children Huddled And Devoured (Animal Collective - Spirit They've Gone, Spirit They've Vanished) 2:18:57

17d ago2:18:57

2:18:57

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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Mob Wife Aesthetic 7:07

16d ago7:07

7:07

Hey Guys, It's Meg!!! What's up? What's poppin'? Welcome to the podcast!!! Some of us scroll through social media and see a certain aesthetic, so let's talk about our "Mob Wife Summer"! #aesthetic #summer #mobwifeBy Megan Melanson

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134: Megan Bannen talks Zombies, Dragons, and Glitter 39:12

24d ago39:12

39:12

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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Coastal Grandmother 9:53

5d ago9:53

9:53

Hey Guys, It's Meg!!! What's up? What's poppin'? Welcome to the podcast!!! Some of us scroll on social media and see a certain aesthetic...so let's deep dive into the "Coastal Grandmother"! #coastalgrandmother #aesthetic #trendsBy Megan Melanson

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Episode 67: Made-up Sims Packs 46:57

5d ago46:57

46:57

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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Ep. 73 - 2024 Mid-Year Freak-Out Book Tag | Best & Worst Books of the Year So Far 50:26

10d ago50:26

50:26

We are already halfway through the reading year, so I’m doing the ultra-popular mid-year freakout book tag. I will talk about the good, the bad, and the surprising. Come find out which books I’ve deemed the best and worst of the year so far. You can find the companion blog here. Mid-Year Freak-Out Book Tag Questions: Best Books of 2024 So Far Best …

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Ep. 72 - 12 Books Perfect for Summerween & Christmas in July 36:24

10d ago36:24

36:24

I’m mixing up my summer reading list by adding two holidays to celebrate a little early. I’ll be reading some spooky books in honor of Summerween, and then I’ll also be reading some holiday books in honor of Christmas in July. Come find out the stories that I’ve chosen to read this month. *Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have …

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Summer Olympics 2024 10:53

13d ago10:53

10:53

Hey Guys, It's Meg!!! What's up? What's poppin'? Welcome to the podcast!!! Every 4 years we come together and have an athletic competition, so let's talk about the Olympics!By Megan Melanson

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Episode 66: Strange Horticulture 40:49

12d ago40:49

40:49

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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E133: COTTAGECORE Book Recs with Celestine Martin 48:17

1M ago48:17

48:17

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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Ep. 71 - March 2024 Reading Wrap-Up | I Read a Whopping 35 Titles! 1:07:18

18d ago1:07:18

1:07:18

March was a huge reading month with lots of titles! I participated in Middle Grade March, got a couple of Irish books read in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, and marked a few highly anticipated books off my list. Come find out what I thought about all of these books. You can find the companion blog here for the nine adult books. I read a Historical Rom…

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Summer Stereotypes 11:15

20d ago11:15

11:15

Hey Guys, It's Meg!!! What's up? What's poppin'? Welcome to the podcast!!! Every season brings is new fashion trends, new activities, new memories but the same old stereotypes! So let's talk about Summer! #summer #stereotypes #summerstereotypesBy Megan Melanson

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Episode 65: Sims Leaks! 1:13:48

19d ago1:13:48

1:13:48

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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Ep. 70 - 16 Books Perfect for Summer & Beach Reads 54:39

22d ago54:39

54:39

It's officially summer!! The weather is heating up, and so are the summer book lists! It's the perfect time to pick up a seasonal book or a breezy beach read to get you in the summer spirit. I've curated 16 fantastic books across various genres that are perfect for summertime. Come find out what I'll be reading during these hot months! *Please note…

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Summer Trends 2024 8:46

1M ago8:46

8:46

Hey Guys, It's Meg!!! What's up? What's poppin'? Welcome to the podcast!!! It's a new summer season, so let's talk about some summer 2024 trends #summer #trends #fashionBy Megan Melanson

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Episode 64: Hollywood Animal Demo 38:26

1M ago38:26

38:26

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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E132: YOUTHJUICE with E.K. Sathue 39:53

1M ago39:53

39:53

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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Slang 10:47

2M ago10:47

10:47

Hey Guys, It's Meg!!! What's up? What's poppin'? Welcome to the podcast!!! Have you ever said something and had an older person look at you all confused? Or maybe someone younger than you said something that left you feeling old? Let's talk about some slang words *Thank you to my sister's coworker for this suggestion! #slang #words…

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Episode 63: Palia 0.180 (June 2024) 53:26

2M ago53:26

53:26

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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E131: Cronelit with Sarah Wendell from Smart Bitches, Trashy Books 1:05:20

1M ago1:05:20

1:05:20

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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"Mamma Mia" 11:30

2M ago11:30

11:30

Hey Guys, It's Meg!!! What's up? What's poppin'? Welcome to the podcast!!! Do you ever associate a season with a certain movie or book? Let's talk about our "Mamma Mia" summer! #mammamia #summer #movie #musicalBy Megan Melanson

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Bundled Up: June 2024 49:11

2M ago49:11

49:11

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://dis…

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Nail Polish 8:00

2M ago8:00

8:00

Hey Guys, It's Meg!!! What's up? What's poppin'? Welcome to the podcast!!! Every day is a national something day, so let's talk about one coming up! National Nail Polish Day! #nailpolish #nationalnailpolishday #funfactsBy Megan Melanson

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E130: THE LAMPLIGHTER with Crystal J. Bell 35:40

2M ago35:40

35:40

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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Locket 10:21

3M ago10:21

10:21

Hey Guys, It's Meg!!! What's up? What's poppin'? Welcome to the podcast!!! Have you ever seen someone wear a gold or silver pendant on a chain that opens up to reveal a picture? Let's talk about the interesting history of the locket! #locket #jewelry #facts #historyBy Megan Melanson

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E129: THE HONEY WITCH with Sydney Shields 36:35

2M ago36:35

36:35

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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Quarter Life Crisis 11:02

3M ago11:02

11:02

Hey Guys, It's Meg!!! What's up? What's poppin'? Welcome to the podcast!!! Many of us have seen the scene from "SpongeBob", "What's funnier than 24?....25!" So let's talk about my quarter life crisis! #quarterlifecrisis #24 #25By Megan Melanson

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Episode 62: Nancy Drew - The Mystery of the Seven Keys 1:24:16

3M ago1:24:16

1:24:16

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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E128: Katherine Arden and THE WARM HANDS OF GHOSTS 22:37

2M ago22:37

22:37

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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Ep. 69 - Celebrating One Year of the BNB Podcast | Anniversary & Birthday Book Tags 46:06

3M ago46:06

46:06

The Bookmarks ‘n Blankets Podcast is turning one year old! I can’t believe I’ve been hosting this show for an entire year. Amazing! Come celebrate with me as I reflect on a wonderful 12 months of this exciting venture. I will share my favorite books in my favorite genres from the past year, answer questions from the anniversary and birthday book ta…

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Trends 12:46

3M ago12:46

12:46

Hey Guys, It's Meg!!! What's up? What's poppin'? Welcome to the podcast!!! We live in a society where trends come and go not just seasonally, but weekly and almost daily...so let's talk about this toxic culture of trends #trends #trending #societyBy Megan Melanson

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Hey Guys, It's Meg Season 9 Trailer 1:25

3M ago1:25

1:25

Official trailer of Season 9 of "Hey Guys, It's Meg". Join Meg, a 20something year old who has no clue what she's doing with her podcast or...life, so she talks to herself in her closet about anything and everything! Listen every Monday starting back up May 6, 2024 at 9am EST anywhere you can find podcasts and follow heyguysitsmeg_podcast on Instag…

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E127: Gwendolyn Kiste and THE HAUNTING OF VELKWOOD 31:43

3M ago31:43

31:43

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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Ep. 68 - 16 Books Perfect for Spring or Give CottageCore Vibes 46:07

3M ago46:07

46:07

If you’re a seasonal reader looking for some springtime books or books that give you cottagecore vibes, then I have the perfect list for you. Come find out what I plan to read this spring and early summer. *Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read any of these books yet, but they all sound interesting to me, so I'm excite…

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E126: Nalini Singh and ARCHANGEL'S LINEAGE 48:57

3M ago48:57

48:57

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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Episode 61: Finishing 24 for 24 Challenge 57:44

4M ago57:44

57:44

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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E125: The Cuban-Floridian Gothic of Chanel Cleeton 26:09

4M ago26:09

26:09

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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Episode 60: Supermarket Simulator 58:47

4M ago58:47

58:47

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, feedba…

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E124: Selkies and Midwives with Rose Sutherland 38:35

4M ago38:35

38:35

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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