Podcast 13

We're back for Claudia's first mission as an apprentice, and our first episode of 2022!!! Join us and this week's expert, Dr. Dayanna Knight -- archaeologist and creator of the Viking Coloring Book Project -- to discuss episode 207, "For the Team." To learn more about Dayanna's work, visit dayannaknight.com.

*Contains spoilers.* In this special bonus episode, Jill and Miranda share all our thoughts about today's phenomenal, once-in-a-lifetime Bering and Wells reunion panel, which took place on April 17 at ClexaCon virtual 2021! The women of the warehouse spilled SO much tea about their commitment to representing queerness and engaging with their fans during a liberating panel organized by queer folks, for queer folks. Of course, we are also eternally grateful to the incomparable Dana Piccoli for moderating the panel, and we also share a few highlights from Podcast 13's very own "Women of Warehouse 13" trivia quiz & social hour!

ClexaCon Virtual 2021 will take place this weekend, April 16-18. Join us for three days of fun with your favorite actors, creators, authors, podcasters and more! Three-day passes are available for as low as $25, or a suggested donation of $45. Click here to register! Jaime Murray AND Joanne Kelly are getting together for a once-in-a-lifetime virtual Bering and Wells panel. The exact time is TBA, but we currently expect Saturday, April 17. And we are thrilled to announce our tie-in event: A Women of Warehouse 13 Trivia Quiz! It’ll most likely take place around lunchtime the day of the panel, exact info TBA. Follow us @warehouse13pod and @ClexaCon on Twitter for an official scheduling announcement this week. Click here for the full Guest Lineup!

In this first half, we dance to Mrs. Frederic's new theme music and enjoy two fabulous actor's spotlights: on J.P. Manoux (That Guy!) and Tia Carrere (Pete's old flame, Kate). We address the heavy themes of alcoholism and PTSD, have a "Words on Surfaces" segment, and were just about to get into the Telegraph Island Telegraph when Miranda's phone mic turned off, prompting us to re-record our expert interview and split the episode into two separate releases. For updates, follow us on Twitter and make sure you're subscribed on your favorite pod catcher to get Part 2 as soon as possible! Thanks for your patience as we encountered numerous technical issues with this old recording -- 206 isn't a long episode; we just wanted to avoid making you wait any longer :)

Podcast 13 is back to slay the nightmare that has been 2020! We love you, we've missed you, and we're so happy to return to publishing episodes every other Tuesday night. In our discussion of "13.1," we consult 19th-century media historian Dr. Amanda Shubert (University of Chicago) for insight into Max Wertheimer's zoetrope. We are also very excited to discuss the crossover between Warehouse 13 and Syfy's Eureka, featuring Douglas Fargo! Our actor's spotlight is bittersweet, as we celebrate the life and work of the late René Auberjonois, who plays Hugo. Huge thank you to our Patrons for covering our hosting fees even during our hiatus; we've also recently revamped our website and are in the process of bringing you lots of bonus content to show our appreciation :)

Join your BFF Jill and the newly-minted Dr. Butler in Podcast 13's long-anticipated return! You can expect new episodes in your feeds on December 11, December 22, and January 5. We are so grateful to our amazing Patreon supporters, who can hear a our full 30-minute conversation on Patreon, too :)

(Content Warning: This episode contains in-depth discussions of body image issues and eating disorders.) We're back for Part 2 of episode 204, "Age Before Beauty." We were so excited that our Artifact Expert of the week, Dr. Christine Adams (St. Mary's College of Maryland) answered our artifact-related questions AND watched this episode to provide us rich perspective on the roles that "age" and physical "beauty" have played in women's lives throughout history. For more support with body image and eating disorders, we recommend the resource nationaleatingdisorders.org, which includes information for people of color, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and more. For further reading about image and identity, check out intersectional feminist blogs such as YourFatFriend and CrutchesAndSpice.

(Content Warning: This episode contains in-depth discussions of body image issues and eating disorders.) Hello, Agents! Are you listening in real time? If so, check out our HUGE Happy Holidays announcement at the top of this ep, which explains how YOU can win #JaimeAtClexaCon tickets! (Enter by emailing warehouse13pod@gmail.com between Dec. 24, 2019 to Feb. 1, 2020; entry rules and prize limitations apply.) This episode will be split in two because of numerous heavy themes which required thoughtful and thorough attention. If you are struggling with, or want to support people who are struggling with, sexual harassment, you can find resources via the #MeToo movement at https://metoomvmt.org/resources/.  We'll see you in 1-2 weeks for Part 2 of this episode! Thank you for your patience during the holiday season.

As you may remember, we said on our Patreon page that once we got enough funding to pay for our website hosting fees, we would start posting complete uncut Artifact Expert Interviews on our website. We've officially hit our first goal -- THANK YOU so much! :) :) We're not going to put every interview on our actual podcast feed, but you should start to see downloadable mp3s from all of our previous episodes' historians start showing up on a new tab on our website over the next several months. To kick this off, I wanted to begin with this uncut recording of Jillian's description of the Hollywood Blacklist, and the way that Spartacus as a film ties to the history of the Jewish-American community. Enjoy!

We're back! (If you're listening in the future, our ClexaCon announcement ends at minute 00:06:15.) This was a very cathartic episode for us, since Jill and I have both been dealing with some health issues over the past month. But finally, we got this episode out and are thrilled to share the love and positivity with all of you! Grab a bowl of popcorn, and join us for a discussion of WOC representation, the crossover between Jewish-American history and the 1960 film classic Spartacus, and a spotlight on the marvelous Colombian-American actress Paula Garcés (Dr. Kelly Hernandez). We've also dropped a ton of deleted scenes from our podcast recording on our Patreon page.

Hello Agents! This week, we were thrilled to speak with writer Ben Raab, one half of the writing team of Ben Raab & Deric A. Hughes. This special episode features all of his insights into fan-favorite episode 202, "Mild Mannered." Be sure to follow Ben on Twitter @Wondermasons!

You asked -- we listened! Jaime Murray (Helena G. Wells) is coming to ClexaCon! ClexaCon is a multi-fandom media & entertainment convention for LGBTQ+ women, folx, and allies, and it will take place from April 16-19, 2020 in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. Iconic actress Jaime Murray will be featured on a main-room panel, plus Podcast 13 will also host a fan panel celebrating 10 Years of Bering and Wells. Also, Miranda and Jill are organizing a convention-wide scavenger hunt where you become the Agents that catalog the artifacts. It's going to be incredible -- Use #JaimeAtClexaCon on all your social media accounts to share your excitement! Visit the ClexaCon website, and follow them on social media, to stay up to date about the latest convention news and announcements: ClexaCon Twitter | ClexaCon Facebook | ClexaCon YouTube | ClexaCon Instagram | ClexaCon Tumblr Be sure you're subscribed to our podcast, too, since we may have more exciting announcements yet to come.

PC13 is back in your earbuds; thanks so much for your patience! This episode is filled with comic fun as Pete and Myka head to Detroit, MI to track down an artifact of superhero proportions. This week's experts are a writing team, Stina Attebery (UC Riverside) and Josh Pearson (Cal State LA), whose academic work features costumes, gaming, and comics. PS: Love our PRIDE logo? You can now buy Podcast 13 merch -- including Bering & Wells shipper shirts, mugs, totes, and stickers on our website at warehouse13pod.com/merch. Be sure to follow us on Twitter, too @warehouse13pod for updates as we continue adjusting to a new production schedule.

Because one episode simply couldn't contain our love of H.G. Wells! In the second half of our season premiere, we discuss gender, sexuality, and Victorians as MacPherson and H.G. make their final move. Our artifact expert for this episode is Miranda Steege (U.C. Riverside), a Ph.D. candidate in English who specializes in queer fandom studies. Make sure you're subscribed so that you can keep getting new episodes as soon as we release them! If you have a sec, we'd also appreciate a rate & review on iTunes, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also check out our show notes.

We're back, Agents! In the first half of the season 2 premiere, the Warehouse goes worldwide as Pete and Myka chase H.G. Wells to London, and Artie follows Claudia to Geneva. This episode includes super never-before-heard audio from our interviews with both Jack Kenny and Eddie McClintock -- who talk about writing female H.G. Wells and working alongside queer icon Jaime Murray! The second half of the episode also features an artifact expert who specializes in LGBT+ fandom studies, so look forward to Part 2 as soon as we can post it. This episode ends with a plug for Jill and Miranda's newest project, letterstotheborder.com. Please visit our site to send a digital letter of love and welcome to immigrants being held in America's inhumane border detention facilities.  

(PLEASE NOTE: This episode is full of spoilers! There are also content warnings as needed for specific mailbag letters.) How has Warehouse 13 changed or impacted your life? In this special mailbag episode, we read your letters about mental health, queer identity, finding love, and more. Thank you so much to everyone who shared your stories with us! Season 2 is currently set to premiere on August 13, with a new release schedule of every other Tuesday. Please feel free to continue writing in to warehouse13pod@gmail.com and chatting with us on Twitter via @warehouse13pod. Moved by what we do? You can support us by subscribing, reviewing, and donating to our Patreon.

In the second half of the season 1 finale, our team finally confronts MacPherson -- and everyone is not who they seem. Our artifact expert for the week, Dr. Kaye Whitehead, helps us learn more about Harriet Tubman's thimble, and her legacy in American history. After today's episode, we'll be taking a break of at least one month to prep for season 2, but never fear! We have several bonus episodes, including "Warehouse 13 Changed My Life," and other mailbag specials, planned to release until season 2 is ready. For updates, follow us on Twitter, and make sure you're subscribed on your favorite podcasting platform.

It's the first half of the season one finale, and wow! there's a lot to discuss. In episode 101A, we talk everything from "tool and die" to Vestal Virgins as MacPherson leads Pete, Myka, and Artie on a dangerous chase. Plus, special shout-out to friend of the show and writer of WH13 Benjamin Raab, for offering a few corrections and behind-the-scenes info. Look forward to Part 2 as soon as we get it done this Tuesday! Lastly, we love our German intro recording by Patreon supporter Numo. You can introduce us, too, by checking out our Patreon tiers :)

This week, Pete and Claudia head to high school English class for a very literary episode, "Nevermore." In addition to the Goth Man himself, we discuss Hemingway, Byron, Blake, Plath, the Peanuts cartoons, and more. Our artifact expert for the week is C.C. Rae, a literature lover, educator, and author of young adult fiction who studied at the University of Arizona. We have some great deleted scenes from this episode available online for our Patreon supporters, and more info available to everyone in our show notes.

[NOTE: Audio Fixed. We had an error about 34 min in on the original file. Please re-upload this one for the non-echoey version.] Silly "Sticky String" causes a breakdown in the Gooery in this week's season 1 episode 10. Join us as we shine an actor spotlight on the prolific Mark Sheppard, and share brand NEW audio insight from our interview with Jack Kenny -- who describes his vision of the Regents and the battle he fought with the network to represent them as everyday people. Our artifact expert is Ana Quiring, a literary scholar from Washington University in St Louis, who helps us understand the life and legacy of Sylvia Plath. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a lengthy discussion of major depression and suicide. If you need to reach out for help but are having trouble doing so, consider the Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741. You can also find more information in our show notes.

**SPOILER NOTICE: This interview contains spoilers for all five seasons of Warehouse 13.** Surprise! It's the man, the myth, the legend, Jack Kenny. In the first half of this interview, we discuss artifacts, prop departments, Jewish prayers and more. Where's the second half of the interview, you ask? We have tons of bonus footage of episode-specific questions that we'll incorporate throughout season 2 of the podcast. Enjoy!

Thanks for your patience, Agents! We have plenty more deleted scenes and clever cuts like this on our Patreon!

So, you may be asking yourself: Why do Miranda and Jill need two weeks off for ClexaCon? How long can it take to make a 2-hour podcast episode? Well. In this exclusive behind-the-scenes clip, we show you the extent of our meticulous editing. This song is composed of what I call "every um" -- the verbal fillers that I carefully cut out of our show each week to keep the podcast clever, confident, and on-pace. My plan was to make a song out of literally EVERY um I could find, but that took too long, so this is just the first few dozen ums that I cut from episode 109. I'd love to do a full mix as a Patreon bonus someday. Anyway. Jill has no idea that I did this. Happy birthday, BFF! -MB

*Content warning: This episode contains discussions of self-harm, suicide, and trauma. If you are in crisis, please contact 1-800-273-8255 (USA), or visit lifeline.org.nz (New Zealand), or see our show notes for further international resources.* This week, we're headed to Southern prisons, both factual and fictional, with a little help from Lydia Pelot-Hobbs, an activist-scholar who researches the Louisiana carceral state from the 1970s to the present. We want to emphasize that we ourselves are not experts in incarceration or the criminal justice system, so please defer to our expert and/or the non-profit, non-partisan resource she recommends here for information about American prisons. We also discuss electricity, magnetism, and quartz with a little help from the American Physical Society. We'll be on hiatus for the next two weeks as we rep the podcast at ClexaCon, but make sure you're subscribed for interim bonus content! We'll return to a regular production schedule on April 23 with episode 110.

((Note: there's a brief missing chunk of Jill's audio in the first two minutes of this ep. I'm not sure how to fix it, but I think we'll all survive! -MB)) Things get hinky in Part 2 of this Alice Liddell special! We kick things off with our Artifact Expert Brittany Carlson, a Historian of Mathematics and scholar of Lewis Carroll who is currently pursuing her PhD at the University of California, Riverside. Heavy themes include Charles Dodgson's life, speech impediment, and relationships with children -- which probably aren't what you think when looking back in time through a modern lens. Thanks for requesting this second half, and don't forget to have your eye out for show notes!

Alice!Myka is here -- and we've got so much to say, it takes two episodes. In the first half of "Duped," we appreciate our writing team Benjamin Raab & Deric A. Hughes, plus we introduce a new segment called "Eureka Moment" for guest actors Erica Cerra and Niall Matter. We also are thrilled to gain further insight into the Studio 54 Disco Ball thanks to our first ever Artifact Expert Email Correspondent, New York music journalist Prof. Carol Cooper. Part 108B will be out ASAP, and over there, we have an in-person interview with an award-winning historian of mathematics. We can't wait to see you on the other side!

As a huge "Thank you!" to everyone who waited an extra day for the episode to drop this week, enjoy our first ever Blooper Reel! We hope to do more of these in the future, carefully selecting the funniest outtakes of the season as a whole for our Patreon Supporters. Enjoy!

This week, a real-life, really-lost samurai sword changes everything we thought we knew about Artie. We consult Dr. Nyri Bakkalian, an award-winning author, artist, and military historian who helps us understand the Honjo Masamune. Our opening segment shows our appreciation for writer Bob Goodman, and we shine two Actor's Spotlights: one on Mrs. Frederic's Bodyguard (Jung Yul Kim) and another on James MacPherson (Roger Rees). Heavy themes include the complexities of WWII, including Jillian's further reflections building on last week's discussion of Jewish representation. Plus, there's an Eddie McClintock Easter egg this episode -- can you find his voiceover cameo? As always, visit our website and look forward to our show notes!

It's episode 106 -- one of Eddie McClintock's favorites! We revisit our bonus interview to applaud Pete's heartfelt sacrifice (and Eddie's emotional performance) when the Spine of the Saracen threatens everyone's lives. This week's Artifact Expert is Dr. Suleiman Mourad, a professor from Smith College with expertise in Islamic History and the Crusades. Although we don't have any official segments today, we delve into everything from mysterious nouns on the chalkboard-in-the-background, to Yiddish terms and Artie's Jewish heritage. To support our show, visit our Patreon. Also, don't forget to check out our show notes!

In Part 2 of episode 105, we wrap up our beat-by-beat of "Elements." There are a lot of writing issues and examples of cultural appropriation to address; the silver lining is that we do enjoy Claudia's B-plot. Our discussion ends at the 1:00:00 (one hour) mark, but at that point, we post the entire un-cut interview with Lenape tribal historian Dr. John Norwood for our listeners to learn from, refer to, and cite. To donate to the Lenape non-profit organizations cited in this episode, click here.

Don't worry; Part B will be out on Wednesday and we'll be back next week with episode 106 right on schedule! This one got a bit long because we felt that it was critical to take our time recognizing the cultural appropriation that takes place in "Elements." To learn from the mistakes that were made with this episode back in 2009, we consult Lenape Tribal Historian Dr. John Norwood. If you learned something new from today's show, please lend your support to these Lenape educational outreach programs. Dr. Norwood's generous interview will be included, in full, at the end of Episode 105B. 

It's episode 104, so it's time to shine an Actor Spotlight on Claudia, played by Allison Scagliotti. Plus, we have our second cameo appearance by Eddie McClintock, who chimes in to share some memories of Allison's first days on set. In our Writer Appreciation segment, we celebrate the iconic LGBT+ work of Drew Z. Greenberg, and our Artifact Expert for the day is Dr. Kathleen Crowther, a Historian of Science who loves Warehouse 13 and generously shared her knowledge about the mathematician Rheticus. Throughout the episode, we also discuss mental health stigma, and encourage anyone in need to feel confident and strong when asking for help. There is nothing taboo about therapy, psychiatry, or any other mental health treatment! For more information, check out our show notes.

(This episode contains spoilers.) Surprise! This week, we were honored to discuss Warehouse 13 with Pete Lattimer himself, Eddie McClintock. Eddie generously answered many of the questions we have faced in recent episodes, and he also spoke openly about his 18 years of sobriety. For further resources, see our show notes from episode 103. Thank you so much for speaking with us, Eddie! To learn more about the podcast, visit warehouse13pod.com

Ten years ago, a small SyFy show made a big difference. This January, join two Warehouse 13 fans for an intersectional feminist podcast that celebrates ten years of friendship and fandom. We're not afraid to tackle heavy themes, with guest artifact experts every week, and special surprises just for you, join us each Tuesday in 2019. Special thanks to Brian Alderson for reading the passage that begins "I now have my own theory about what Warehouse 13 is..." This is a line by Warehouse 13 writer Bob Goodman in an io9 article that can be found here. The opening two quotes from Warehouse 13 are excerpted from episodes 1x01 and 2x11, respectively; they are included in this trailer under fair use for quotation, criticism, and review. Learn more about us at warehouse13pod.com

*Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of self-harm, domestic violence, and gun violence.* In this episode, several outbursts of bizarre behavior in smalltown Colorado lead Pete and Myka to learn a bit about the nineteenth-century father of hypnotherapy, James Braid. Our artifact expert is Kameron Sanzo, a Victorian Science scholar from the University of California, Riverside. There's no actor spotlight this week, but we shout out to Eddie McClintock (Pete) to celebrate his 18 years of sobriety, and his willingness to share his recovery from alcoholism openly with both TV producers and WH13 fans. Heavy themes are many. If you are struggling with thoughts of self-harm, please know that there are confidential resources you can turn to for help. In the US, these include suicidepreventionlifeline.org, and/or, PFLAG for LGBTQ+ folx at pflag.org/hotlines. For domestic violence support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at thehotline.org; if your web usage is monitored, call 1-800-799-7233. We love you!

Thank you so much to everyone who made our podcast launch of episodes 101A and 101B a success! In episode 102, our Actor Spotlight gives us an excuse to adore guest star Tricia Helfer, and our "Almost" Actor Spotlight celebrates the composition skills of Emmy-nominated Warehouse 13 composer, Edward Rogers. Since our main artifact is by a fictional person, we consult a very special expert about Artie's steampunk password cracker: speculative fiction and steamfunk author Valjeanne Jeffers (vjeffersandqveal.com). Heavy themes include family, personal boundaries, and mental health. We finish off our discussion with a shout-out to Executive Producer Jack Kenny. More info is always available in our show notes!

In the second half of our pilot episode, we kick things off with a Writer Appreciation segment, interview friend of the show and Houdini aficionado Tobie James, and include audio clips by Jessica Farnsworth, great-granddaughter of Philo T. Farnsworth. We then move into the "Comb of Lucrezia Borgia" plot. This week's second Artifact Expert is BBC New Generation Thinker Dr. Catherine Fletcher from Swansea University, Wales. Our episode is dedicated to Nora O'Brien. Visit us online at warehouse13pod.com or say hello on Twitter @warehouse13pod. Check out Jillian's mental health YouTube channel at YouTube.com/NextGoodThing, and watch Jessica's video online here. More information about today's discussion can be found in our show notes.

In the first half of our pilot episode, we discuss the Aztec plotline of Warehouse 13's first episode, introduce our primary characters, and interview cultural historian of modern Mexico, Dr. Elena Albarrán. Segments include actor spotlights of CCH Pounder and Saul Rubinek. Note: I messed up the audio volume; sorry! The quality and volume is fixed in future episodes, so please continue listening. Learn more about us at warehouse13pod.com, and join our chats on Twitter @warehouse13pod. Hosted by Miranda Butler and Jillian Nusbaum. Logo by Courtney Yu.