Best B Casper Podcasts (2024)

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Should I Quit: Buying Home Goods? (with Micaela Blei) 24:39

1h ago24:39

24:39

We're thrilled today to be joined by story-telling coach Micaela Blei – the co-teacher of our upcoming memoir writing class. Micaela enjoys making her home beautiful. She's good at scouring thrift stores and finding just the right touch to bring everything together. She's also a little bit ashamed of how much time and attention she puts into buying…

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Should I Quit: Trying to Date Without the Apps? 24:19

11d ago24:19

24:19

Megan has always hated the dating apps. She's tried them – they're awful! Recently, however, she's been wondering if she should suck it up and give them another try. Is online dating truly the best way to find a romantic partner? Or should she continue waiting and hoping to meet someone 'organically' in the world? This week on Should I Quit? Vaness…

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Should I Quit: Fighting My Acne? 23:33

25d ago23:33

23:33

Hope Rehak has been trying to treat her acne for the last 20 years. She's bought all kinds of things to 'help' – pills, shots, serums, and creams – but nothing has really worked long term. Is it finally time to just accept her skin for what it is? This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Hope discuss the struggles and limits of body positivity. If y…

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Should I Quit: Wanting to Get Married? 26:02

2M ago26:02

26:02

For most of their life, Kat had a plan: move in with someone, get married, have kids. But recently they’ve been re-evaluating. They live with a long-term partner and are very happy. Would being ‘married’ change anything? Or do they just want marriage because that's what society has guided them towards? This week in Should I Quit? Vanessa and Kat ex…

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Should I Quit: The Plan B for My Radical Life? 26:15

2M ago26:15

26:15

Elizabeth Oldfield wants to live radically in her faith. She wants to transcend traditional ideas of financial stability and community responsibility. However she can’t quite quiet the pragmatic voice in her head that’s tethering her to more conventional values. Is that voice helping protect her? Or is it holding her back? This week on Should I Qui…

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Should I Quit: Buying New Books? 23:02

2M ago23:02

23:02

Charlie James can't stop buying books. Every time they’re in a bookstore, there seems to be a new book calling them, a new trove of knowledge ready for them to explore. But Charlie's not reading books as fast as they’re buying them. Should they quit buying books and focus on their ‘To Be Read’ pile? Should they get rid of the books they already own…

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Should I Quit: My Relationship with My Mother? 28:23

3M ago28:23

28:23

It’s our last episode with Mauricio Bruce filling in as a guest host! This week on the show, our anonymous guest shares about the difficult relationship she has with her mom. Things have been painful for a long time and she feels like now is the time to ask: at what point should she put up some stricter boundaries? This week on Should I Quit? Mauri…

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Special Edition: Storytelling and Taylor Swift (with Margaret H. Willison) 14:05

3M ago14:05

14:05

Vanessa is joined for a small bonus conversation by Margaret H. Willison, faculty on our upcoming Taylor Swift Pilgrimage on Cape Cod. They explore why Taylor's music is such a rich text for sacred reflection and share the things they're most looking forward to on this trip! If you're interested in joining us in November, you can sign up on our web…

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Should I Quit: Waiting for a Partner to Have a Baby? 27:09

3M ago27:09

27:09

We’re continuing our short series with Mauricio Bruce filling in as a guest host. Mauricio is a transpersonal therapist, chaplain, and the co-leader of our What Matters program. This week on the show, our guest Katie shares with Mauricio about her desire to be a mom. She’s nearly 34 years old and she feels like the clock is ticking. The problem is …

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Should I Quit: My City? 26:03

4M ago26:03

26:03

For the next few weeks on the podcast, while Vanessa is traveling, we have the wonderful Mauricio Bruce filling in as a guest host. Mauricio is a transpersonal therapist, chaplain, and the co-leader of our What Matters program. On our first episode with Mauricio, our anonymous guest is struggling with a tough decision about moving. On the one hand:…

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The Best Advice Show: Deciding with Nell Wulfhart 7:01

4M ago7:01

7:01

Instead of a regular episode this week, we're sharing an episode of one of our favorite podcasts, The Best Advice Show. Last week, Vanessa had the pleasure of guesting on the show. You can listen to Vanessa's episode here, but today we're dropping a different episode from their archives – Deciding with Nell Wulfhart. Here's how the wonderful host, …

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Should I Quit: Being a Therapist? 19:59

5M ago19:59

19:59

Kelsie doesn’t always feel good about the work they're doing at their non-profit therapy job – and what’s more, they’re burning themselves out at it. Is there a better version of this work? Or do they just need to accept that in a broken world, we’re mostly going to have broken solutions? This week on Should I Quit? Kelsie and Vanessa discuss when …

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When to Quit Thinking About a Problem (with Mauricio Bruce) 23:05

5M ago23:05

23:05

Mauricio Bruce is a transpersonal therapist, chaplain, and the co-leader of our What Matters program. This week he joins Vanessa to talk about visualization as a decision-making tool and how to tap into your feelings. -- This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please cons…

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Should I Quit: Being a Stay-at-Home Parent? 23:06

6M ago23:06

23:06

Sophie decided to take some time off work when she had her second child, but she always thought she would go back to her career in law. Since then however, one of her kids has become disabled and it has felt less and less possible to go back. Should she just give up on having a career? This week on Should I Quit? Sophie and Vanessa discuss how to b…

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S3. Episode 2: What If We... 6:17

6M ago6:17

6:17

Caspyr never leaves. Ths has been a Rate poetic Production...

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Should I Quit: Making Political Donations? (with Beth Silvers) 26:34

6M ago26:34

26:34

A few weeks ago we had on Sarah Stewart Holland of Pantsuit Politics and today we're joined by her brilliant co-host, Beth Silvers. Beth makes small donations to political campaigns because she feels like it's 'the right thing to do.' Lately, however, she has realized that her heart isn't really in it. Can she just stop making them? Or does that be…

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Bonus Conversation: How We Misunderstand Homelessness with Charyti Reiter 27:08

6M ago27:08

27:08

For our annual fundraiser at Not Sorry, we are again supporting the wonderful organization On The Rise. On The Rise’s work begins with individuals experiencing homelessness in Cambridge, Massachusetts and continues if and when they secure housing. From their origin as a women’s organization, their programs have evolved toward inclusion of those his…

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Should I Quit: Halifax? 25:26

7M ago25:26

25:26

Kaitlyn and her partner moved from Winnipeg to Halifax three years, excited to start a new life in a beautiful city. But three years later, they're still craving the sense of home they had in Winnipeg. Is it time to go back? This week on Should I Quit? Kaitlyn and Vanessa discuss how to know when you've given something new a 'fair' shot. -- This sh…

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S3. Episode 1: In Ways 7:19

7M ago7:19

7:19

Can I miss you? Can I love you? Can I adore just the same, cherish you even in your distance from me; both emotionally and physically? How or why not..? This has been a Rated Poetic Production...

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Should I Quit: My Personal Bank Account? 21:24

7M ago21:24

21:24

When Anisa and her husband got married, they mostly merged their finances – all except one little bank account that Anisa keeps on the side. Seven years into their marriage, Anisa is wondering: why am I keeping this account? Should I just shut it down? This week on Should I Quit? Anisa and Vanessa discuss the historical relationship between women a…

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When to Quit Trying to Get Published (with Mackenzi Lee) 26:44

8M ago26:44

26:44

Mackenzi Lee is a New York Times bestselling author and the teacher of our upcoming Publishing Crash Course. This week she joins Vanessa to talk about how we measure success in the world of art and publishing. -- This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering …

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S.3 Bonus Episode: Cuff it (Caspyr’s Verse) 4:29

8M ago4:29

4:29

What can I say, when Caspyr is inspired, he only listens to himself. So when this remix was heard and digested, he had to add his two cents… "Those has been a Rated Poetic Production" #ratedPoetic #atthesoundofmyvoice #channel8ty2 #Caspyr

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Should I Quit: Cussing? (with Sarah Stewart Holland) 24:02

8M ago24:02

24:02

We're thrilled today to be joined by Sarah Stewart Holland, co-host of Pantsuit Politics. Sarah was raised in a no-cussing household. When she got older, she embraced cussing and started using swear words all the time. But now, raising three boys of her own, she's realizing she doesn't find the words fun anymore. This week on Should I Quit? Sarah a…

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Should I Quit: The Idea of Having Kids? 22:27

9M ago22:27

22:27

When Lizzy was younger she always wanted kids. Over time, however, as the realities of life have crept in, she has started to feel more conflicted. Now she’s 35 and she feels like it’s time for a decision! Does she really want them? Or is time to quit the idea of kids for her future? This week on Should I Quit? Lizzy and Vanessa discuss how to tell…

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Should I Quit: End of Year Reflection 31:27

9M ago31:27

31:27

Vanessa is joined by our Should I Quit? producer, Ariana, in our final episode of 2023. Together they look back at the past year of the show and share their take-aways and hopes for the future. We're also joined this week by Chaplain Rebecca Ledley, who works with Not Sorry through our Literary Chaplaincy program. Rebecca is running a group chaplai…

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Did They Quit: Their Relationship? 7:42

9M ago7:42

7:42

In our final guest conversation of the season, we check back in with Emily from Should I Quit: My Relationship? We hear from Emily about the status of her love-life and her hopes for the future. -- We are so grateful to our supporters on Patreon who make this show possible. If you can, please considering chipping in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…

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Did They Quit: Trying to Get Better? 7:37

9M ago7:37

7:37

We're back with another Should I Quit follow-up! Today we're chatting with Fran, who was the guest on one of our first episodes this year. We hear from Fran about her continued journey with chronic fatigue syndrome. -- We are so grateful to our supporters on Patreon who make this show possible. If you can, please considering chipping in! Hosted on …

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Did They Quit: Nicotine? 10:30

9M ago10:30

10:30

The next person we're checking in with this week is Ely Kreimendahl – host of one of our favorite podcasts, Shame Spiral. How did things turn out for Ely? Was she able to quit nicotine? -- This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in! Hosted on A…

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Did They Quit: Being a Teacher? 8:21

9M ago8:21

8:21

Across this holiday week, we're checking back in with some past guests. How did things turn out for them? Did they quit what they wanted to? Today, we're talking to Lacy from Should I Quit: Being a Teacher? -- This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chi…

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Should I Quit: My Grudge? 30:28

9M ago30:28

30:28

Jacki has had a grudge against her cousin for the past three years. Jacki turned to her cousin during a tough time and left the situation feeling really abandoned and betrayed. But now, years later, still hurt, she’s wondering – is this grudge really serving her? This week on Should I Quit? Jacki and Vanessa discuss how we process hurt and move for…

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S2. Episode 70: At The Feel Of My Touch -Rome- 12:11

10M ago12:11

12:11

Never settle for less than who you truly are, want to be or want for yourself. This has been a "Rated Poetic Production"

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Should I Quit: My Dream of Being a Rockstar? 23:57

10M ago23:57

23:57

Five years ago, Penni Jo made a late-in-life decision to pursue a career as a songwriter. Now, with a few years of rejection under her belt, she’s wondering if it’s time to give up on that dream. Should she just get a ‘real job’ with better benefits? This week on Should I Quit? Miranda and Vanessa discuss financial security and what success feels l…

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When to Quit Your Job (with Anne Helen Petersen) 25:40

10M ago25:40

25:40

Anne Helen Petersen is the voice behind the popular newsletter, Culture Study, and the podcast, Work Appropriate. This week she joins Vanessa to talk about our relationship to work, social media, and aging. -- This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chi…

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Should I Quit: My Comfortable Relationship? 23:07

11M ago23:07

23:07

Over the last year, Miranda has taken some steps back from her relationship. They used to live together and now they live separately. She used to imagine marrying him, now it doesn’t seem in the cards. Is it time to just give up this man entirely? Or can she be happy with the comfort and pleasure of what she has in front of her? This week on Should…

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Should I Quit: Drinking? (with Marcelle Kosman) 24:15

11M ago24:15

24:15

We're thrilled today to be joined by Marcelle Kosman, co-host of one of our favorite podcasts – Material Girls. Marcelle likes to have a couple glasses of wine at the end of the day to unwind, but she finds it hard to talk about. Is it really okay that she drinks this much? Or is she fooling herself? And does just asking the question mean that she …

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Should I Quit: Mom Instagram? 24:30

12M ago24:30

24:30

Rebecca just had her second child and is spending a lot of time, focus, and energy on being a mom. But sometimes it feels like her whole life is consumed by that category! Even her instagram is filled with mom-related accounts and ads. Is that what she wants? Or should she unsubscribe and carve out one space where ‘mom’ isn’t the most important thi…

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S2. Episode 69. Caspyr: Flowers 9:44

12M ago9:44

9:44

Recognize and appreciate the moments that you gain knowledge and wisdom about how to celebrate her. She may not always speak it but she will reveal it. Take heed and give her, her flowers accordingly; whether that means to do so literally or figuratively. This has been a "Rated Poetic" Production.So, if you would like to be featured on the show, or…

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Should We Quit? | An Announcement 10:46

12M ago10:46

10:46

Producer Ariana drops into the podcast to discuss an upcoming change with Should I Quit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S2. Episode 68. Caspyr: Be With You 9:57

12M ago9:57

9:57

Sometimes the best way to say what you need to say is to swim out farther and hope you boh don't collapse at the same time... " This has been a “Rated Poetic” Production. So, if you would like to be featured on the show, or have a story to tell poetically, email us at Channel8ty2@gmail.com. I got you. Literature: https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/mor…

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(How) Should I Quit: My 40s? 32:23

1y ago32:23

32:23

Kathy is turning 49 this year and she wants to be planning for the decade ahead! Should she continue on the career path she's on? Or it time to step off the path to try something new? With help from Fredrick Beuchner and Lord of the Rings, Kathy and Vanessa discuss how to live a joyful life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…

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Should I Quit: Harry Potter? 23:06

1y ago23:06

23:06

G has always loved Harry Potter – so much so that in 2019 they joined their local Harry Potter and the Sacred Text group to meet monthly and make meaning from the books. When J.K. Rowling outed herself as transphobic a few years ago, G stuck with the group and their fandom. But lately, their experience as a trans person and a Harry Potter fan feel …

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S2. Episode 67: Alone With My Thoughts 12:06

1y ago12:06

12:06

Remembering the essence of "At The Sounf Of My Voice." This has been a “Rated Poetic” Production. So, if you would like to be featured on the show, or have a story to tell poetically, email us at Channel8ty2@gmail.com. I got you. Literature: https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/moreo-j-and-lady-b/convergence-si/hardcover/product-1reepepe.html?page=1&pag…

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Should I Quit: Trying to Get My Driver’s License? 21:26

1y ago21:26

21:26

Shira has been trying to learn how to drive for the past two years. She failed her first driving test and recently, when trying to renew her learner's permit, she failed that too. Feeling extremely discouraged about the whole thing, she's now wondering: is it even worth it? This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Shira explore how to accomplish som…

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S2. Epsode 66: If It Matters To You (Your Size) 17:18

1y ago17:18

17:18

Your insecurities are my favorite flavors. However, whatever you choose for you is my new favorite for us... -Moreo J-This has been a “Rated Poetic” Production. So, if you would like to be featured on the show, or have a story to tell poetically, email us at Channel8ty2@gmail.com. I got you. Literature: https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/moreo-j-and-l…

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S2. Episode 65: A Song (Our Song) 13:35

1y ago13:35

13:35

My truth is as deep and as attainable as our epitome... This has been a “Rated Poetic” Production. So, if you would like to be featured on the show, or have a story to tell poetically, email us at Channel8ty2@gmail.com. I got you. Literature: https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/moreo-j-and-lady-b/convergence-si/hardcover/product-1reepepe.html?page=1&pa…

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Should I Quit: My Best Friends? 27:21

1y ago27:21

27:21

Paige has had the same best friends for twenty years but lately they've been really letting her down. She doesn't feel seen or loved by them, and they don't seem to understand her perspective. Is it time to just end it? This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Paige explore when it's okay to walk away from people you love. -- This show is completely…

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From the Creators of ZOiNKS! - Have Monster, Will Travel 1:25

1y ago1:25

1:25

Listen to Have Monster, Will Travel RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/827812.rss "There are very few moments in your life where you can do something radical for someone you love." Meet Riley and Render. Roommates. Best friends. There's just one small hitch. Riley is a young career-focused woman with a little bit of burnout and Render... well, …

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Who's Afraid of a Big Bay Window? (ZOiNKS! Soundtrack) 4:07

1y ago4:07

4:07

from the ZOiNKS! Soundtrack: Who's Afraid of the Big Bay Window? (from Chapter 5: Do Not Enter) Music by: Trey Tatum (Originally Published June 30, 2023) ---------- ZOiNKS! features Jordan Trovillion as Nolan Blackwell and Trey Tatum as Casper. It is directed by Bridget Leak, written by Trey Tatum, recorded by Grayson Halonen and is produced by Que…

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Update on ZOiNKS! + Soundtrack 6:12

1y ago6:12

6:12

Come out and SEE US LIVE! Queen City Flash is presenting part 3 of the ZOiNKS! Trilogy right now at The Cincinnati Fringe Festival The ZOiNKS! Trilogy: ZOiNKS! (CincyFringe, 2019) This is the audio drama you know! JiNKiES! (CincyFringe, 2022) This is become season 2 of Zoinks! the audio drama next year. RUH-Roh! (CincyFringe, 2023) This is what we'…

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Should I Quit: My Career? 32:54

1y ago32:54

32:54

Sarah owns a ballet studio in a small town. She loves dance and she loves teaching, but running her own business is really stressful! If she changes career path, will that give her the opportunity for a better life? This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and Sarah explore how to un-couple your identity from your job. -- This show is completely funded …

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