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Have you always wanted to try podcasting, but haven't been quite sure how to dive in? Are you just getting started with your podcast and finding yourself totally overwhelmed? Me too! On Behind the Podcast, I'm learning from the masters, interviewing podcasters for their tips, tricks, and insights on the medium.
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"Basic Witches" is a comedy spiritual podcast, hosted by comedians Leah Knauer & GG Sauvage, as they interview comedians, musicians, artists, and fellow witches about the magic of life, manifestation, and sexuality, followed by a Goddess Oracle Card Reading.
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“#BasicallyBlessed” with The Basic Witches
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It’s the final episode of Basic Witches! This episode is full of lots of tears, nostalgic laughs, and poignant reflections on where the Basic Witches have come from and where they’re going. They swap stories from their favorite episodes, reminisce on how much they’ve changed as human beings, and share a little sneak peek of what the next iteration …
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If you’re looking to get motivated, this week’s episode is for you! The Basic Witches are joined by the funny and dynamic Stasia Patwell. Mixing fitness with comedy, Stasia is like the human version of an energy drink, speaking her mind no matter what people think. She her story of being depressive and suicidal, to finding her way in life. The ladi…
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“Legally Witchy” with Melinda Lim (The Legal Witch)
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Channel your inner Elle Woods for this week’s episode, because today Rachel and Leah are joined by lawyer AND witch, Melinda Lim! Melinda shares what being “The Legal Witch” means to her, and how she’s embraced integrating her professional legal work with her witchy work. She gives her thoughts on the importance of trademarks and copyright and how …
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“Hacking Your Source Code” with Pro-Witch Teddy Longordo
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Ever feel like you’re just floating down the river of culture, with no say and no power about where you’ll end up? Well today on the show, Teddy Longordo, AKA Witchastica, is back to share her wisdom and guidance on how to take back your power amidst a culture of deep social programming. This episode is a big ol’ cauldron, mixing science and witchi…
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“To Share or Not to Share” with Joslyn Davis
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This week on the show, the ladies are joined by the fun and vivacious Joslyn Davis! Host, online creator, and former Amazing Race contestant, Joslyn has plenty of crazy stories to tell. The three touch on what it’s like being a public figure, and how they navigate balancing personal privacy with giving their audiences their true, authentic selves. …
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"Confidence and Abundance" with Drew Dorsey
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Today on the show, the ladies are joined by the vibrant, confident, and hilarious Drew Dorsey! In this fast-paced, fun conversation, the three chat about manifestation, abundance, and what confidence really means (plus how to achieve it for yourself). Plus, the ladies talk about how being Black growing up in a very white, religious community has mo…
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“*Re-Release* Follow Your Intuwitchin’” with Mike Glazer
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Today on the show, we’re turning back the clock and throwing it back to the very first episode of Basic Witches! Whether you’ve been here since the beginning, or are just jumping on board, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Listen to hear how the ladies have changed, grown, and evolved into the Basic Witches they are today! Revisit as Rache…
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“The Gateway Drag” with Roz Drezfalez
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Today on the show, the Basic Witches are joined by comedian and ghost story hunter, Roz Drezfalez! Roz shares their stories of starting a podcast about spooky encounters, and what first drew them to ghostly happenings in the first place. The ladies chat about why uncertainty is actually a good thing and often undervalued, how our truth is always ch…
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Today on the show, the Basic Witches are joined by high vibe author and keynote speaker, Judi Holler. She shares why she believes improv is more than a mindset, but a lifestyle, and how harnessing the essence of “Yes, And” has set her up for success in her career and life. The ladies bond over their love for improv and comedy, and Judi shares her p…
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“Flip the Script” with Blake McIver
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Today on the show, the ladies are joined by Blake McIver! Known for his roles in Full House and The Little Rascals, Blake has a ton of experience growing up in the whirlwind of a world that is Hollywood. So today, he shares stories about what it was like being a child actor, and how he’s made the transition into a career as an adult. Plus, they cha…
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“The Maiden, The Mother, and Matilda” with Mara & Anna Wilson
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Today on the show, the ladies are joined by everybody’s favorite childhood witch! Mara Wilson, star of Matilda, and her sister Anna Wilson, witch extraordinaire, join the ladies on this episode to chat about all things witchiness and wonder! The ladies chat about some fun facts you’ve probably never heard about the filming of Matilda, the untold dr…
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"Don't be Estranja to Laganja" with Laganja Estranja
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Today on the show the artist, choreographer, and drag queen, Laganja Estranja, joins the Basic Witches! She shares her story from growing up as a performer, to making it on RuPaul’s Drag Race, and what her artistic career has been like since. The ladies chat about Britney Spears, manifesting wealth, and what it’s like being a creative in a society …
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“Get a Psychic Outta This” with Nicole J. Georges
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What would you do if a fun trip to a palm reader turned into a life shattering event? Well today on the show, you’ll learn about just that. Graphic novelist and podcaster Nicole J. Georges shares her crazy experience when a psychic told her that her dad wasn’t actually dead...and turned out to be right. In a story that’s stranger than fiction, Nico…
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If you’ve ever watched sketch comedy on the internet, you’ve likely seen the work of Sam Reich. CEO of CollegeHumor, and Rachel’s former boss, Sam joins the show to share his experiences pursuing a life of show business, and more! Listen to the three chat about mental health as a creative, seeking spirituality, and what it really means to be alive.…
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“Let Go and Let Good” with The Basic Witches
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It’s a Basic Witches sleepover! Today on the show, it’s just the ladies, and they have fun catching up and pulling cards for each other and the collective. Hear them chat about what their current mantras are and how it’s serving them energetically, how their enneagram types affect how they show up in the world, and all the wild changes that have be…
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“Cumming Full Circle” with Wyoh Lee
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Pro wiggler, circle lover, and witchy artist Wyoh Lee joins the show today! Listen to this trio of witches chat about being a creative, sex magic, and wiggles! Wyoh shares all about her practice of wiggling, what it’s done for her self worth, and why she’s been wiggling for 789 days and counting. Plus, listen to hear about some recent sexual encoun…
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“This is Why We Art” with Case Watson
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Today on Basic Witches, singer songwriter Case Watson joins the fun and brings her beautiful voice. She shares about her conservative upbringing and how it affects her and her music, and how she uses songwriting as an outlet for past trauma. Plus, listen to a snippet of an unreleased song that Case sings live just for the coven! Today on Basic Witc…
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“Hades is Zaddy” with Pro-Witch Angelica S. Cresci
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This week’s episode goes out to all the Hades! Today on Basic Witches, Angelica S. Cresci joins the ladies to chat all about the god of the dead. She’s here to share all of her knowledge about Hades and why she considers herself a high priestess of the king of the underworld himself. Learn all about how growing up near Salem sparked her fascination…
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“Glow with the Flow” with the Cycle Magic Sisters
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Today on the show, the Cycle Magic Sisters (Rachel & Angie) hop on to share their wisdom and research about the infradian rhythm, AKA, your hormone cycle! They chat all about hormonal birth control, what their experiences were like getting off the pill, and how it’s empowered them. Plus, listen to learn all about the intricacies of your cycle, how …
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Today Tommy Chong, half of the famous comedy duo Cheech & Chong and cannabis rights activist, joins the Basic Witches to talk all about the high life! He shares his many stories, from childhood hardships, to the origins of creating an iconic comedy duo, to befriending the “Wolf of Wall Street” while being incarcerated for his marijuana business. To…
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“You Grow, Girl!” with Katie Barbaro
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TW: eating disorders. If you’re looking for permission to let go and GROW, this episode is for you! Today, Katie Barbaro joins the Basic Witches to discuss her new book, The Fed Up Book, and how finding healing from her eating disorder inspired her to write it. Listen to the ladies talk about the negative effects of diet culture, what it means to l…
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“The (Rosey) Blair Witch” with Rosey Blair
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Rosey Blair joins the Basic Witches today to chat about diversity in comedy, plus-size representation, and her ups and downs of being an online creator! Listen to the story of her viral tweet that led to a personal run-in with online cancel culture, and how it allowed her to grow and learn. Plus, listen about how she’s seen the power of manifestati…
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“What the Fungi?!?” with Danielle Stevenson
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Holy shiitake, today’s episode is one you won’t wanna skip! Mushroom expert Danielle Stevenson is currently getting her graduates in Environmental Toxicology, and today she shares her knowledge and research about all things fungi! Learn about how mushrooms communicate via the World Wood Web, how they’re being used to treat PTSD, anxiety and even oi…
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“Turn On Your Witchy Wifi” with Pro-Witch Daniela Arango
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Today, Pro-Witch Daniela Arango joins the Basic Witches to share with them (and you!) the wisdom and experiences she’s gained from being a channeller. Learn what your “spiritual wifi” is, and how you can utilize it, how to tap into your higher self, and why the twelfth dimension may just be made entirely up of cats?? Also, stay til the end where Da…
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“Tough Love & Light” with the Hoodrat Hippie (Pro-Witch Syrena Pendley)
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TW: sexual assault. Today’s episode the Basic Witches are joined by Pro-Witch Syrena Pendley (AKA the Hoodrat Hippie) to tell her story of alcoholism, addiction, and finding the light through spirituality and sobriety. She’s here to show why magic isn’t just for white people, chat about her love for the moon, and explain how she’s using kung-fu to …
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Comedian, actress, and witchy friend of the show, Kate Willet, joins the Basic Witches today to chat about sexuality, comedy, and being in the weird in-between space of quarantine limbo. Listen to her crazy Burning Man story, and hear what she experienced that caused her to believe in the reality and power of manifestation! Today on Basic Witches: …
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“Trust the Signs” with Pro-Witch Chris Corsini
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Today, none other than Chris Corsini, joins the Basic Witches for an in-depth conversation on spiritual leaps of faith, manifesting abundance, and the importance of bridging the gap between the deaf and spiritual communities. Hear about his how his sudden move to Europe was a lesson in trusting the universe, and how you can follow in his footsteps …
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“Movie Scares & Modern Nightmares” with Alison Leiby and Halle Kiefer
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Today, another female power duo, Alison Leiby and Halle Kiefer, join the Basic Witches for a super fun episode that covers everything from seances and identity theft, to being broken up with over tarot cards. The ladies chat about starting their horror film podcast, being female comedians, and their experiences with New York psychics. You don’t wan…
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“What a Coincidence” with Jonathan Mangum
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Calling all comedy lovers! Well today’s guest, Jonathan Mangum, a former cast member of Who’s Line Is It Anyway?, joins the Basic Witches today to chat about his time on the groundbreaking show, why college probably isn’t worth it, and how he views the supernatural as a skeptical person. From stories about how he used to vomit before each show, to …
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“So Much to Seance” with Pro-Witches The Eckharts
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Pro-Witches Dan and Kat Eckhart join the Basic Witches today to chat all things mediums and seances. They tell their story of how they went from fundamentalist religious backgrounds, to becoming celebrity occultists. Tune in to hear the fascinating history of mediums in the United States (including Abraham Lincoln hosting a seance at the White Hous…
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“Lighting the Feminine Fire” with Pro-Witch Sheila Kelley
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Pro-Witch Sheila Kelley is an actress, dancer, and embodiment of all things feminine empowerment. As the founder of the movement practice, S Factor, she’s spent years emancipating women from the wounds and insecurities that keep them from embodying their fullest feminine selves. Listen to her wisdom about the true definition of eroticism, why we ne…
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“Karma’s a Shamanatrix” with Pro-Witch Kristen Von Foxx
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Pro-Witch Kristen Von Foxx is a shamanic healer, soul retriever, and all around spiritual guru with a wild journey. Listen to her stories of growing up in a fundamentalist religion, getting married to a fraud, becoming a dominatrix, all eventually leading her to shamanism. Along with her vast spiritual knowledge, she’s got some wild stories and, ul…
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“Why We Believe Women” with the Basic Witches
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TW: Sexual assault. Today, Rachel and Leah get vulnerable share their personal stories of sexual assault. They open up about how they’re still working through the trauma of these experiences, and how being a survivor of assault has shaped their lives. Today on Basic Witches: Leah’s story of her experience with Chris D’Elia Rachel’s story of being a…
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“Big Creatrix Energy” with Pro-Witch Gabriella Rosie
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Pro-Witch Gabriella Rosie joins today’s episode to chat about all things creativity. She brings her magical insight on navigating the life of a creative in the modern day and how we can truly show up in our art. Listen to find out what it means to be a Creatrix and how you can achieve true creative freedom. Today on Basic Witches: What it means to …
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The Basic Witches are flying solo this episode as they catch up on what’s been going on in their world lately. Listen as they chat about some new life updates, discuss they’re shifting their mindsets when it comes to abundance in their lives, and pull cards for each other. Today on Basic Witches: An exciting update from Leah The lie of scarcity and…
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“There’s No Business Like Soul Business” with Pro-Witch Moyra Michelle
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Today Pro-Witch Moyra Michelle shares her story of how she went from growing up Catholic in rural Ireland to becoming a spiritual hypnotherapist and soul guide in the States. She brings her wisdom and experience on past lives, spirit guides, and more. Today on Basic Witches: How Moyra discovered her spiritual path How hypnotherapists work as spirit…
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“Lunar Living” with Pro-Witch Sarah Faith Gottesdiener
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Pro-Witch Sarah Faith Gottesdiener, a tarot reader, author, and Moon enthusiast shares her experiences behind her book, “The Moon Book”. She talks feminism, astrology, and the habits she’s currently maintaining to keep her grounded amidst a pandemic. Today on Basic Witches: How Sarah made a resource for queer, feminist witches Reintegration as a pa…
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"You, Me and Astrology" with Pro-Witch Colin Bedell
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Colin Bedell, queer Gemini and writer for Cosmopolitan, joins us to chat about all thing astrology! His deep knowledge of astrology paired with his fun, upbeat energy make for a fast-paced and in-depth episode. Listen to hear his insights and be prepared to laugh at his witty, New York spirit. Today on Basic Witches: How Colin’s mother sparked his …
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"Let's Get Digital" with Pro-Witch Captolia (The Digital Witch)
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Pro-Witch Captolia, aka The Digital Witch, is a marketing and brand strategist for witchy entrepreneurs. Captolia breaks down brand strategy like knowing the ‘why’ behind what you do so you can begin aligning with your magic! As a devotee of the goddess Hecate, she shares what their connection is like and how it’s helped guide her life. Today on Ba…
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"How Witchcraft Saved My Life" with Pro-Witch Vincent Higginbotham
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Pro-Witch and author of "How Witchcraft Saved My Life,” Vincent Higginbotham shares how magical practices helped him recover from trauma, loneliness, and find self-love. Today on Basic Witches: How Vini found witchcraft & what magic means to him Witchcraft as a connection to source How Vini has used magic and manifestation to transform his life Sel…
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“This Is Your Wake Up Call” with Pro-Witch Angel Phoenix
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Pro-Witch Angel Phoenix is here to deliver a powerful message about sharing your dreams, your voice, leaning into your intuition, and honoring your body. Today on Basic Witches: Why you need to share your dreams & visions with others Prophetic dreams and books of predictions Women: remembering who you are & waking up to your power What psychosis re…
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“Everything is Temporary; Anything is Possible” with Rachel
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Rachel gets intimate in this solo episode. She rants about the state of the world yet manages to tie it all up in a nice, juicy package of wisdom. Cheers to new beginnings! Today on Basic Witches: Rachel’s deepdive into Snowden Reflections on the state of our world Finding your power through being an outcast How Leah & you listeners have helped Rac…
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2020 Basic Blessings & 2021 (Wo)Manifestations with Leah
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We’re keeping it short and sweet for the first Witchy Wednesday of 2021 and starting off with a reflection from Leah on the crazy year we all had! Today on Basic Witches: A short & sweet look back on 2020 28 basic blessings What Leah wants to manifest in 2021 This show is supported by: Betterhelp | Visit Betterhelp.com/BasicWitches for 10% off your…
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“Bless this Mess” with Mile High Mess
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The last Witchy Wednesday of 2020 is going to be a little messy—which is totally fine, because we’re with Mile High Mess! You know them from their podcast (also a Soul Fire production!): Katy Decker and Shelby Hyde. They’re two awesome, intuitive, skeptical, witchy women. They have an interesting, funny story of how they know each other that you’ll…
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“Because I Got High… Vibes!” with Pro-Witch Nicole Luna of Highest Good Readings
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Nicole Luna from Highest Good Readings is an intuitive reader, spiritual teacher, and modern witch who uses cannabis in her spiritual practice. We definitely practiced right along with her! Let’s just say this episode is “high-ly” enjoyable… ;) Follow Nicole on Instagram @Highest.Good.Readings and get a reading from her! Today on Basic Witches: The…
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“Less Hate, More ‘Nate’” with Natalie Palamides
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Natalie Palamides is an actor, performer, writer, and all-around comedienne who explores the masculine and the femme through her art. Plus, we even talk about conspiracy theories and have a lit card pull at the end! Check out Natalie’s special, Nate - A One Man Show, on Netflix (look out for Leah in the audience!) and follow her on IG @NataliePalam…
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"Free the Ripple" with Pro-Witch The Mystic Empath Taa'Nesha
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Taa’Nesha, the Mystic Empath, is a divine and delightful person. She’s a pro-witch and knows so much about energy healing, color, and chakra magick. Stay tuned to the end to hear the reading she does for the collective. Then visit Taa’Nesha’s website at TheMysticEmpath.com and follow her on Instagram @TheMysticEmpath. #FreeTheRipple! Today we discu…
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"The Magic of Making PEN15" with Sam Zvibleman
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Sam Zvibleman is the co-creator, writer, and director of PEN15. If you’re not familiar, it’s the most amazing show on Hulu, so check it out! He’s the sweetest human and a great artist who is embracing the mystery of living in the unknown. We also have a spot-on reading at the end, so stick around for that! Today we discuss: The Mandela Effect & how…
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“Sacred Songs of a Sex Trafficking Survivor” with Wind Song
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Wind Song is a musical activist and sex trafficking survivor with SUCH a beautiful soul. Today, you'll hear her story and how she's using her music to heal the world. She even blesses us with a live performance! Follow Wind Song on Instagram @WindSongMovement and stream her music for free at WindSongMovement.org/music. Today we discuss: The story b…
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“Getting Familiar” with Professional Dog Ladies, Sarah Scarboro & Jess Sinclair
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Sarah Scarboro and Jess Sinclair are our favorite professional dog ladies. We talk about the meaning of names and we get “familiar” with familiars. ;) Chatting with our friends about their furry friends + red wine + weed + late night recording = a feel fucking good episode. Follow Sarah and Jess on Instagram @ProfessionalDogLadies to watch their sh…
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