Best Beth Pickens Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 284- SOLOMON J. BRAGER : Advice, ice cream, graphic history & memoir, academia, and MORE 53:18

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Ep 284: Solomon J. Brager! We are over the moon to welcome graphic novelist Solomon Brager to the podcast to discuss their new book, Heavyweight, AND complain about ice cream, talk graphic memoir, history, confronting zi**ism, and give advice on friends, leaving academia, tortoise food and MORE. Solomon J. Brager is a writer, teacher, and artist. T…

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Episode 283- MICHELLE TEA & KATY DAVIDSON! Acaì bowls, advice on writing, boundaries, tattoos and MORE 44:12

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Show less We are over the moon to have MICHELLE TEA back in the Sagittarian Matters Social Distancing Studio in honor of her new anthology, SLUTS- the inaugural book of Dopamine Press. Michelle Tea joined us to give listeners advice on writing, boundaries, people pleasing, tattoo remorse, and more! But first, in an Unsolicited Vegan Food Review, Ka…

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Episode 282- CHRIS VARGAS! Trans Hirstory in 99 Objects, Golden Girls Live, and snorkeling misadventures 54:24

2M ago54:24

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We are over the moon to welcome Capricorn CHRIS VARGAS back to the show to discuss his new book, Trans Hirstory in 99 Objects. But first! We do some live reporting from a Golden Girls show in Hollywood, where Chris & I were treated to room-temperature coke, hateful theater patrons and top notch impersonations. Bonus: Chris discusses a Florida snork…

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Episode 281-Remembering TRINA ROBBINS. Plus Lee Marrs & Mary Wings 1:13:16

4M ago1:13:16

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Today on the podcast, we are remembering beloved friend to the show Trina Robbins, who passed away April 10th, 2024 at age 85. We are rebroadcasting a solo interview from 2016 (before the rotting pumpkin took office), and a live interview Nicole did in 2017 with Trina, Lee Marrs and Mary Wings at Root Division in San Francisco. Enjoy.…

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Episode #280-CHICKEN RESCUE! with Cathy de la Cruz. Plus Unsolicited Vegan Food Reviews, pod drama, NEW GLASSES and more. 56:21

5M ago56:21

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We are over the moon to have known Sagittarius Cathy de la Cruz join us to discuss a CHICKEN RESCUE on the streets of Brooklyn. PLUS! Dawn defends her honor, reviews something called Giggles, Morgan & Dawn review CAROB MOLASSES together, Nicole tries it, and talks about getting NEW GLASSES, and MORE. Tune in!…

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Episode #279-VEGAN FOOD REVIEWS & Celery Help with Morgan. Plus! Dawn Riddle 1:00:53

8M ago1:00:53

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Today on Sagittarian matters! We’re over the moon to welcome Morgan back to the show to talk about Cafix, CELERY, Trader Joes Vegan Fish, TJ's Bird Nest, signs of aging, the smell of trader joes, Alfred Coffee, Outstanding Cheeseballs, Lagusta's cheese powder, Lagusta's turtles, Molasses cookies, Moku mushroom jerky and SO MUCH MORE. PLUS! An unsol…

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Episode #278-VEGAN FOOD REVIEWS, NEW BOOK, TORTOISE DRAMA and more. With DAWN RIDDLE, MORGAN, ALEC LONGSTRETH, TORRENCE & LUCA J. DAVIS! 59:06

12M ago59:06

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We are on a summer break & will come back at some point in the fall with an actual season of the show!\ But in the meantime, We are over the moon today to bring you Tortoise Drama, Diary Comics, Unsolicited Vegan Vacation Food Reviews, Big news, where to find AJLT recaps and MORE. You can find Nicole's new book here: https://www.phasesevencomics.co…

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BETH PICKENS: Live Advice on Dating, Revenge, Asking, Volunteering, New project announcements and MORE. 46:50

1y ago46:50

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BETH PICKENS: Live Advice on Dating, Revenge, Asking, Volunteering, New project announcements and MORE. We are over the moon to welcome noted Capricorn BETH PICKENS back to the show to give Advice on Revenge, Dating, Asking for things, Working for free, Having a life, a new press, two new classes AND MORE. Beth Pickens is the author of the books Yo…

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Episode #276-LIL MISS HOT MESS & MICHELLE TEA talk DRAG STORY HOUR, queer joy, resistance, standing up to hatemongers and MORE. Plus tortoise drama. Tune in! 1:14:56

1y ago1:14:56

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We are over the moon to welcome Capricorn dream LIL MISS HOT MESS to the podcast to discuss her book If You’re a Drag Queen and You Know It, Drag Story Hour, queer drag pedagogy, standing up to fascists and MORE. AND Aquarius friend to the show MICHELLE TEA joins us to talk about the recent anti-queer violence at the Glendale School Board meeting, …

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Episode #275-KAREN TONGSON!!! ULTIMATUM QUEER LOVE Special Pride Crossover Episode. 1:25:40

1y ago1:25:40

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Today on a Super Special Pride Edition Crossover Episode, noted Virgo Karen Tongson of the Gaymazing Race & Waiting to X-hale joins me to talk about THE ULTIMATUM- QUEER LOVE. Stay tuned. Karen Tongson is the author of Normporn: Television and the Spectacle of Normalcy (forthcoming 2023), Why Karen Carpenter Matters (2019), and Relocations: Queer S…

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Mindfulness with Jeffrey Marsh 56:33

1y ago56:33

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Jeffrey Marsh is a bestselling author, viral TikTok and Instagram star, nonbinary activist, and LGBTQ keynote speaker. Jeffrey joins Kate for a chat about mindfulness, self-love, pulling oracle cards, and of course… capitalism! Check out Jeffrey’s beautiful book HOW TO BE YOU. Find Jeffrey Marsh at https://www.jeffreymarsh.com. ~ Get LUMINARY, A MA…

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Yes, You're An Artist 5:43

1+ y ago5:43

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Ep 8. Yes, You’re An Artist Welcome to Mind Your Practice. I’m Beth Pickens and in this episode, I am here to tell you that yes, you’re an artist. And yes, absolutely, you ought to keep making your work. ***** Thanks for listening to Mind Your Practice and be sure to subscribe so you get all the bonus episodes coming your way. Want more homework an…

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Do Take It Easy 6:36

1+ y ago6:36

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EP 7: Do Take It Easy Welcome to Mind Your Practice. I’m Beth Pickens and in this episode, I will make a case for resting, which will only help your creative work. ***** Thanks for listening to Mind Your Practice and be sure to subscribe so you get all the bonus episodes coming your way. Want more homework and support for your creative practice? Jo…

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Episode #274- EILEEN MYLES-Home, meditation, money, tea bags, girlfriends & more. Plus: Hermes the tortoise! 1:04:29

1+ y ago1:04:29

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We are over the moon to welcome EILEEN MYLES back to the program. We talk about Meditation, the concept of home, Making money as an artist, films, tea bags, coparenting, girlfriends ex girlfriend, tolerating the intolerable, activist groups, self-care, ambition and creativity. Plus, Nicole gives an Unsolicited Whole Foods music review, hardcore mus…

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Your Greatest Resource 6:48

1+ y ago6:48

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Ep. 6 Your Greatest Resource Welcome to Mind Your Practice. I’m Beth Pickens and in this episode, I will talk about your greatest resource as an artist: your creative community. ***** Thanks for listening to Mind Your Practice and be sure to subscribe so you get all the bonus episodes coming your way. Want more homework and support for your creativ…

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Adventures in Rejection 7:30

1+ y ago7:30

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EP 5: Adventures in Rejection Welcome to Mind Your Practice. I’m Beth Pickens and in this episode, I will talk and talk and talk about rejection and how to make friends with it. ***** Thanks for listening to Mind Your Practice and be sure to subscribe so you get all the bonus episodes coming your way. Want more homework and support for your creativ…

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Not a Ladder but a Continuum 6:01

1+ y ago6:01

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Ep. 4 Not a Ladder but a Continuum Welcome to Mind Your Practice. I’m Beth Pickens and in this episode, we turn a ladder on its side. ***** Thanks for listening to Mind Your Practice and be sure to subscribe so you get all the bonus episodes coming your way. Want more homework and support for your creative practice? Join Homework Club where you’ll …

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It Was Perfcet... 9:03

1+ y ago9:03

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Ep. 3 It Was Perfcet... Welcome to Mind Your Practice. I’m Beth Pickens and in this episode, I will talk about the illusion of perfection. ****** Thanks for listening to Mind Your Practice and be sure to subscribe so you get all the bonus episodes coming your way. Want more homework and support for your creative practice? Join Homework Club where y…

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Episode #273-VEGAN FOOD REVIEWS with MORGAN and an Unsolicited Vegan Food Review from Beth Pickens! Vegan Poke, Bam Milk, Chocolate Covered Chickpeas, Miyokos, Meal Train Advice and MORE. 1:09:26

1+ y ago1:09:26

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Morgan is a frequent contributor to Sagittarian Matters. She is the former purveyor of Dovetail Bakery, and loves dry crunchy foods more than any earthling could understand. Beth Pickens is the author of the books Your Art Will Save Your Life and Make Your Art No Matter What. Beth is an arts consultant, a CAPRICORN, and an esteemed friend to the sh…

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Surrendering to the Success 7:18

1+ y ago7:18

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Welcome to Mind Your Practice. I’m Beth Pickens and in this episode, I surmise that it’s easier for artists to get success than to enjoy it. As usual, I've included homework! ***** Thanks for listening to Mind Your Practice and be sure to subscribe so you get all the bonus episodes coming your way. Want more homework and support for your creative p…

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Are You Too Old To...? 7:36

1+ y ago7:36

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Welcome to Mind Your Practice. I’m Beth Pickens and in this episode, I will consider the lies we are told about aging. ***** Thanks for listening to Mind Your Practice and be sure to subscribe so you get all the bonus episodes coming your way. Want more homework and support for your creative practice? Join Homework Club where you’ll get monthly hom…

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Episode #272-GRETA LAFLEUR! Discussing Feminism, TERFs, & Fascism. Plus a chipmunk. 1:00:17

1+ y ago1:00:17

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Today on a very special episode of Sagittarian Matters, We are talking about the connections between TERFs & fascism! Plus the word dyke. With Professor Greta La Fleur. Greta LaFleur is an Associate Professor of American Studies at Yale University, and the author or editor of three books and three journal special issues., including the new issue of…

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Bodies with Erin Clark 1:10:37

1+ y ago1:10:37

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Erin Clark, author, aerialist, and paragliding pilot, joins Kate for a conversation about bodies, adventure, capitalism (of course) and ridding ourselves of other people’s expectations about our abilities. Find Erin Clark at https://www.erinclarkwriter.com/ ~ Get LUMINARY, A MAGICAL GUIDE TO SELF-CARE at https://bit.ly/buyluminary Find the author a…

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Episode #271-WILL BETKE BRUNSWICK! Vegan food, Grief, Comics, Advice, and MORE. Plus- unsolicited vegan food review from Morgan! 1:09:14

1+ y ago1:09:14

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WILL BETKE BRUNSWICK! Vegan food, Grief, Comics, Advice, and MORE. Plus- unsolicited vegan food review from Morgan! Today on Sagittarian Matters! We give advice on grief, moving, comics and more- Plus the premiere of Vegan I Don’t Think so Honey. With my special guest, graphic memoirist, WILL BETKE BRUNSWICK! Stay tuned. Unsolicited Vegan Food Revi…

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Career with Beth Pickens 50:55

1+ y ago50:55

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Beth Pickens, a consultant for artists and arts organizations, joins Kate Scelsa to talk about the challenges of making art under capitalism, navigating a creative career, and how to bring our whole witchy selves to our career paths! Be sure to pick up Beth’s book MAKE YOUR ART NO MATTER WHAT! Find Beth Pickens at https://www.bethpickens.com/ ~ Get…

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Episode #270-JESSICA LANYADOO!!! Astrological advice on navigating pandemic life, JKR supporters, queer community, the Christ Year and MORE. 59:13

1+ y ago59:13

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We are over the moon to welcome back noted TRIPLE CAPRICORN Jessica Lanyadoo! We talk about covid protocol & different information, and answer advice questions on friend's transphobic choices, joining a new community as a queer person, the Christ Year, and MORE. Tune in. Also! Nicole mentions the campaign to stop a development from paving over the …

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Therapy with Aram Jibilian 53:18

1+ y ago53:18

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Therapist Aram Jibilian joins Kate to discuss bringing mystical perspectives to talk therapy and how to fight the “I should”s! Listen to find out why we are so excited about the seven of pentacles. ~ Get LUMINARY, A MAGICAL GUIDE TO SELF-CARE at https://bit.ly/buyluminary Find the author at KateScelsa.com Theme music by The Witch Ones…

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Episode #269-BETH PICKENS!!! Advice on jobs, estrangement, fear & MORE. 44:07

1+ y ago44:07

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We are over the moon to welcome esteemed Capricorn BETH PICKENS back to the show to answer your advice questions, AND to talk about the word Dyke and Nicole’s stories career as a sandwich artist. Tune inBy Nicole J. Georges

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Episode #268-BABYLAND & THE TRUTH ABOUT CABBAGE PATCH KIDS- UPDATED! with BRAN TAYLOR, DAWN RIDDLE, & SCREAMING FEMALES 59:45

1+ y ago59:45

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Bran Taylor (Magic Hour Astrology) visited Babyland in 2018 & joined us to discuss watching a cabbage give birth, and the nefarious beginnings of the Cabbage Patch Kids. Dawn Riddle & Screaming Females visited Babyland in 2022, and sent us some updates. TUNE INBy Nicole J. Georges

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Episode #267- MEGAN MILKS! DAWN RIDDLE! KAIA WILSON! Queer Weirdness,writing, vegan banana-flavored food reviews and HOME ALONE. Tune in! 1:06:08

1+ y ago1:06:08

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MEGAN MILKS! DAWN RIDDLE! KAIA WILSON! Queer Weirdness,writing, vegan banana-flavored food reviews and HOME ALONE. Tune in! We are over the moon to share an interview writer Megan Milks, author of Margaret and the Mystery of the Missing Body. BUT FIRST! We have unsolicited vegan banana-flavored food reviews with Dawn Riddle & Screaming Females, and…

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Episode #267-MEGAN MILKS! DAWN RIDDLE! KAIA WILSON! Queer Weirdness,writing, vegan banana-flavored food reviews and HOME ALONE. Tune in! 1:06:08

1+ y ago1:06:08

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We are over the moon to share an interview writer Megan Milks, author of Margaret and the Mystery of the Missing Body. BUT FIRST! We have unsolicited vegan banana-flavored food reviews with Dawn Riddle & Screaming Females, and a long review and revisitation of the movies Home Alone 1 and two, with spouse to the show Kaia Wilson. Hey! If you are lis…

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Episode #266-Remembering GENEVIÈVE CASTRÉE with PHIL ELVERUM & MARIANNA RITCHEY 1:04:32

1+ y ago1:04:32

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This week we welcome Phil Elverum and Marianna Ritchey to talk about the life and art of Geneviève Castrée. Geneviève Castrée was a French Canadian cartoonist, illustrator and musician. She was the author of the books Susceptible, A Bubble, and more. She had art exhibitions around the world and toured musically under the names O Paeon and Woelv. Ge…

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Episode #265-AJUAN MANCE!!! Comics, making comics, Living While Black & MORE. Plus: loving allyship in the wake of the Club Q tragedy. 37:42

1+ y ago37:42

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We are over the moon to welcome back cartoonist, professor and Jeopardy champion AJUAN MANCE to the podcast. Ajuan is here to celebrate the release of two books- 1001 Black Men (Stacked Deck Press) and Living While Black (Chronicle). Both of her books are out now! Also on this episode: Nicole talks about the Club Q tragedy & how to support the LGBT…

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Episode #264-PRODUCER CHRIS!! Plus Pepperoni Broccoli with Dawn Riddle! 54:52

2y ago54:52

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By Nicole J. Georges

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Episode #263-UNSOLICITED VEGAN FOOD REVIEWS of New York, Matcha, Coalinga Coffee, Homemade Pasta, Astronaut Ice Cream and MORE. with DAWN RIDDLE, MORGAN, KAIA, MARISSA PATERNOSTER & MEGHAN DINEEN 38:08

2y ago38:08

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We are over the moon today to talk to you about Nicole's favorite New York foods, turning to decaf, getting a really gross matcha, Dawn inviting us over for dinner and having a calamity, Astronaut Ice Cream, Coalinga Coffee, Unwelcoming while still being a good neighbor, and MORE. Tune in!By Nicole J. Georges

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Episode #262-UNSOLICITED VEGAN FOOD REVIEW EXTRAVAGANZA!!! with DAWN RIDDLE, MORGAN & KAIA WILSON. Plus Torrence! 36:41

2y ago36:41

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We are over the moon today to bring you UNSOLICITED VEGAN FOOD REVIEWS of ants, wind, a blueberry woman's personality, Nicole's farmer's market outfit, blueberries, Beyond Jerkey, Sesame Milk, Not-Burgers, Tofurkey Sandwiches, Cauliflower Tahini Prune ICE CREAM and more. Tune in!By Nicole J. Georges

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Ep 261: MICHELLE TEA!!! Advice on publishing, exes, ethics, copycats & more. Plus- Unsolicited Gluten Free Pretzels with DAWN RIDDLE 55:58

2y ago55:58

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MICHELLE TEA!!! Advice on publishing, exes, ethics, copycats & more. We are over the moon to welcome back very special guest MICHELLE TEA, to dole out advice on publishing, weathering copycats, bad exes, bad dreams, writing ethics, writing practices, and more. Go see me & Michelle LIVE, August 6th at Powells City of Books in Portland, Oregon, where…

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Episode #260-BETH PICKENS- Advice on Art, Opportunities, Problematic Friends & MORE! Plus- vegan food reviews w DAWN RIDDLE, and Nicole mentions COVID. 37:10

2y ago37:10

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We are over the moon today to have honored Capricorn BETH PICKENS on the show to dole out advice on accepting opportunities and making time for your art practice. PLUS we answer a couple vintage advice questions about problematic friends and how to accept your character assets that have gone out of wack. PLUS beverage reviews from DAWN RIDDLE & fri…

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Episode #259-VEGAN FOOD REVIEWS with MORGAN!! 56:51

2y ago56:51

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We are over the moon today to welcome friend to the show morgan back to the show, PLUS unsolicited vegan prune review from dawn riddle! We talk about Spanish prunes Trader Joe’s Cashew Ravioli Miyokos pourable pizza cheese Vegan smoked salmon Chickpea tofu Strawberry prices Snacklins New Farm Cookbook Middle aged Hummingbird feeder tips and more…

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Episode #258-JESSICA CAMPBELL! Facebook animal drama, falling in the spirit, speaking in tongues and drawing comics! 53:26

2+ y ago53:26

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Dramatic Facebook comment-reading, the plague of the scrub jay, and Christian damage! We are over the moon to welcome artist Jessica Campbell to the show this week! Jessica Campbell is an interdisciplinary artist originally from Nanaimo, British Columbia. She is the author of three graphic novels, including Rave, out now with Drawn & Quarterly. Her…

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Episode #257-EMILY CARRINGTON! Comics, Healing, Grief & Survival 37:11

2+ y ago37:11

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We are over the moon to have cartoonist Emily Carrington on the show today. Her debut graphic memoir, Our Little Secret, is out now with Drawn and Quarterly. Our Little Secret is a testament to survival and to the importance of telling your story your way Tune in to hear about comics, writing, healing, and how to support survivors of childhood abus…

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Episode #256-LAGUSTA YEARWOOD talks BAD VEGAN. PLUS! An Unsolicited vegan food review by DAWN RIDDLE 47:09

2+ y ago47:09

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We are over the moon to have Lagusta Yearwood back on the podcast! We talk about the latest Netflix swindler show, the raw movement of the early 2000s, RAW by Juliano, and more! PLUS! An Unsolicited vegan food review by DAWN RIDDLE, Nicole steps into her country hearth destiny, and MORE. Tune in!By Nicole J. Georges

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Episode #255-MONEY WITCH- Jessie Susannah Karnatz!!!! 47:22

2+ y ago47:22

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Today on Sagittarian Matters- we talk about Money. We’re healing your finances, leaving shame and scarcity in the dust and answering your advice questions with Jessie Susannah Karnatz, in honor of her new book, MONEY MAGIC. Tune in. Jessie Susannah Karnatz (aka the Money Witch) is a financial coach and the founder of Money Witch, a company that use…

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Episode #254-ZARI ESAIAN, DAWN RIDDLE, MORGAN AND KAIA WILSON! Advice, Vegan Food Reviews, and MORE. 55:05

2+ y ago55:05

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We are over the moon to welcome formerly Anonymous Butch Zari Esaian back to the show to answer your advice questions about boundaries, dating, moving, and more. We ALSO have the true pleasure of an Unsolicited Vegan Food Review from Dawn Riddle and honored Friend to the Show Morgan. PLUS! Kaia Wilson joins us for a review of a bad bad brunch place…

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Episode #253-ROMY!!! Vegan food talk, Chocolate, LA, Coyote Vests, Tujunga, and MORE. 37:17

2+ y ago37:17

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We are over the moon this week to welcome musician and vegan connoisseur ROMY to talk with us about all her favorite vegan foods at home and abroad. We talk about Dr. Bronners Chocolate, Bonsoi Soy Milk, Bé Ù, salt & pepper tofu, and MORE. PLUS! Excerpts of new music by Romy & her band, Agender. Plus! Nicole opens up the show talking about moving t…

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Episode #252-PRUNE LATTE REVIEW with MORGAN!!! Plus Unsolicited Vegan Food Reviews & MORE. 27:24

2+ y ago27:24

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We are over the moon to welcome back friend to the show, MORGAN to taste test PRUNE LATTES today, as suggested by listener Paula Simon on instagram. But first! Nicole gives a round up on where she's been, we hear some coyotes freaking out, and we get some more UNSOLICITED VEGAN FOOD REVIEWS. Plus! Oh Happy Days Cafe in Altadena California. A restau…

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Episode #251-BETH PICKENS -Advice on breakups, burnout, money, artist statements, making friends & MORE. 38:51

2+ y ago38:51

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We are over the MOON today to have esteemed Capricorn BETH PICKENS join us for a very special Beth's Birthday edition of the show. She gave us advice about breakups, burnout, Changing your relationship with Money, artist statements, making friends and MORE. Beth Pickens is the author of the books Your Art Will Save Your Life and Make Your Art No Ma…

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Episode #250-AMANDA VERWEY talks picking up Paula Poundstone. Plus- Unsolicited vegan food reviews with Dawn Riddle & MORE. 17:51

2+ y ago17:51

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Happy New Year! We are over the moon this week to welcome friend to show Amanda Verwey on to talk about the time she tried to pick up Paula Poundstone. We also have vegan food reviews of chips, poetry, beverages and MORE with DAWN RIDDLE, MARISSA PATERNOSTER, MEGHAN DINEEN and SARAH DAEGLING. Tune in. Amanda Verwey is an illustrator, writer and art…

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Episode #249-BISHAKH SOM! Comics, advice, food, trans cartography & MORE. 53:54

2+ y ago53:54

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We are over the moon to welcome award-winning graphic novelist BISHAKH SOM to the podcast today! Bishakh is the author of Apsara Engine & Spellbound. She was an architect , who changed her life completely and dedicated herself to comics in New York City in her 40s. Bishak’s short story collection, Apsara Engine, won the LA Times Book prize for grap…

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Episode #248-BRAN TAYLOR & MORGAN UNITE (!) for Vegan food talk, Advice & Bonus DAWN RIDDLE Parkour. 54:52

2+ y ago54:52

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We are over the moon this week to unite seasoned guests to the show MORGAN & BRAN TAYLOR. Bran turns the tables & asks US vegan advice (reviews, protein, meal prep), plus they give some advice to a listener who just came out! We are also #blessed to have Portland Correspondent DAWN RIDDLE offer a review of Adult Parkour Lessons from the field. FOOD…

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