Podcasts about Night Birds

Welcome back Nightbirds! One this episode, I'm joined by co-host Lindsay Starke to discuss the importance of grounding our practice in the reality and importance of our material experience, We talk about this important medicine for the age of air in the context of doomsayers, magical grifters, pessimistic thinkers, and more. We discussed aligning oneself with one's goals in the way we think, and the magic we participate in. We talked about practical applications for what this looks like in our lives using examples from our own experience. We talked about the dangers of quick "hacks" that eschew doing the real work, individualist thinking vs. community, the metaphysics of abundance in a Marxist contest, and so much more!Find the spreadsheet magic we discussed at: https://www.thebigbiggoalsclub.com/assessments/cleansweep.phpBecome a Patron at the Nightbird Patreon and join us on our private Discord https://www.patreon.com/nightbirdradioMake a one time or recurring donation at www.nightbirdpodcast.com/donateIntro music by Matt BoisvertPodcast art by Matt BoisvertVocal soundscapes by Tim Woody

In which we take to the sea, learn more about 19-century whaling than we wanted to know and scream DIDO TWITE from the rooftops! The third book in Joan Aiken's Wolves Chronicles makes Dido the deserving protagonist as she frees other little girls from emotional and societal expectations. We wrestle with vague memories of Nantucket as we discuss the delightfully subtle fantasy elements and the appeal of a Very Pink Whale. Join us!Other Joan Aiken episodes:The Wolves of Willoughby ChaseBlack Hearts in Battersea

Best of the underground, week of Jan 28, 2025: Kicking off the rebellion by lying motionless on the floor in a pink jumpsuit. (All podcasts are on www.hlycrp.com, and you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.)  

DJ Jesse Luscious celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. with a searing soundbite from his "I've Been To The Mountaintop" speech & a Soul Glo stunner. He marks the inauguration of far-right US President Trump with songs from Dead Kennedys, The Dead Milkmen, The Pathogens, Night Birds, The Muslims, Toxic Reasons, Fuel (S.F.), The Crucifucks, Skip The Needle, & Middle-Aged Queers. He spins new tracks from Borderlines, All For Jolly, Cassels, Kill Your Interest, & Morlocks, along with classics from Slayer, Ramones, Plus Ones, The Skids, Simpletones, Celebration Summer, Motörhead, Kenny And The Car Parks, Hellhammer, Corrosion Of Conformity, Leftovers (Maine), The Hi-Fives, Charger, & The Clash!              Plus Ones - All The Boys Ramones- I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend Kenny And The Car Parks- Top Speed Simpletones- I Have A Date Hi-Fives- Love You Better Clash- Brand New Cadillac Borderlines- Okay, Socrates Leftovers- Dance With Me  Dead Milkmen- Right Wing Pigeons Dead Kennedys- I Am The Owl Pathogens- Make America Hate Again Night Birds- White Noise Machine Muslims- John McCain's Ghost Sneaks Into The White House… Fuel- Disengaged Crucifucks- Hinkley Had A Vision Skip The Needle- We Ain't Never Going Back (edit) Middle Aged Queers- Satanic Mills Toxic Reasons- We're The Revolution Martin Luther King Jr.- Excerpt from "I've Been to the Mountaintop" 3 April 1968, Memphis TN Soul Glo- We Wants Revenge (edit) All For Jolly- New Era Skids- The Saints Are Coming Cassels- Idigene (clean radio edit) Celebration Summer- Bitter End Corrosion Of Conformity- Crawling Slayer- Vices (edit) Charger- Rolling Though The Night (edit) Motorhead- Doctor Rock Kill Your Interest- Scapegoat Hellhammer- Messiah Morlocks- March Of The Goblins  

It's been a while since our last Three Things episode! We can't wait to discuss what's been on our minds lately, from pop culture to books to productivity.    Olivia's Things Best of 2024 Fave TV Shows - The Diplomat, Nobody Wants This Best Song - The Bolter by Taylor Swift, Right Back to It by Waxahatchee Best Trip - Maine, Portland and Chicago Best Days - Maine and SABI release day Best Purchase - OnCloud Sneakers, Beaded Necklaces, Kindle, and Cozy Earth Bath Towels. Jenna Bush Hager's new imprint Microhabits   Becca's Things 2025 Pop Culture Predictions Reading tracker in notion (get it here) The ‘Let Them' Theory   Obsessions Becca - Day of the Jackal on Peacock   What we read this week Olivia - The Most by Jessica Anthony, Godshot by Chelsea Bieker, Sea Wife by Amity Gaige, City of Night Birds by Juhea Kim, Rainbow Black by Maggie Thrash, Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder Becca - Early Thirties by Josh Duboff, Sunny Side Up by Katie Sturino   January's Book Club Pick - Stolen Focus by Johann Hari (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com)   Sponsors Quince - Go to Quince.com/bop for 365-day returns and free shipping on your order! Wayfair - Give your home the refresh it needs at Wayfair.com   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our Merch! Join our Geneva! Order Olivia's Book, Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Order Becca's Book, The Christmas Orphans Club! Subscribe to Becca's Newsletter!  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.  

We're in the dead of winter - the perfect time get cozied up in an armchair and read a fun book. This month, Jes and Sarah are talking about books (and TV shows) that bring them during these cold, dark days. The hosts conveniently have grouped their selections into different tropes and categories to help you peruse!   SHOW NOTES Sign up for the 2025 Reading Challenge: Book Bingo What They're Reading The Empire of Gold, by S.A. Chakroborty House of Sky and Breath, by Sarah J. Maas The Story of a Lost Child, by Elena Ferrante City of Night Birds, by Juhea Kim Private Rites, by Julia Armfield Books That Bring Us Joy Books Jes is re-reading The Song of Achilles, by Madeline Miller Toni Morrison's catalog Fight Night, by Miriam Toews Tiny Beautiful Things, by Cheryl Strayed Found Family/Chosen Family/Ragtag Group books Check Please, by Ngozi Ukazu The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, by Sangu Mandanna Under the Whispering Door, by T.J. Klune The Expanse series, by James S.A. Corey Station Eleven, by Emily St. John Mandel Kid/Teen Graphic Novels Garlic and the Vampire, by Bree Paulson Nimona, by Noelle Stevenson Squad, by Maggie Tokuda-Hall Pain Jane and the Mermaid, by Vera Brosgol Heartstopper, by Alice Oseman Lyrical Escapism This Is How You Lose the Time War, by Amal El-Mohtar The Starless Sea, by Erin Morgenstern The Song of Achilles, by Madeline Miller An Ember in the Ashes, by Sabaa Tahir Starling House, by Alix E. Harrow Hobby-ing Makes Everything Better Sew It Yourself, by Daisy Braid Cross Stitch with Cattitude, by Emma Congdon Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook, by Sohla El-Waylly Community Group: Fiber Friends Community and Action Go to Sleep, I Miss You, by Lucy Knisley How to Keep House While Drowning, by KC Davis The Color of Law, by Richard Rothstein On Tyranny, by Timothy Snyder The Geography of Bliss, by Eric Weiner Books that Remind You Humans are Innately Good Beautyland, by Helene Marie-Helene Bertino The Wedding People, by Alison Espach Fresh Water for Flowers, by Valeri Perrin Light From Uncommon Stars, by Rya Aoki A Psalm for the Wild-Built, by Becky Chambers TV Shows by Michael Schur, Bill Lawrence, Elizabeth Merriweather, Quinta Brunson, or Daniel Levy Popular Self-Help Books The Anxious Generation, by Jonathan Haidt Atomic Habits, by James Clear Brené Brown books Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, by Lori Gottlieb Rest is Resistance, by Tricia Hersey

This morning the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, has proposed "a new National Care Service", as part of the government's plan to shake-up adult social care with increased funding and an independent commission headed by crossbench peer Baroness Louise Casey. As adult social care is a predominantly female work force - and women make up the majority of people carrying out unpaid caring responsibilities - what impact could these changes have? Kylie Pentelow is joined by Melanie Williams, President of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services and Helen Walker, Chief Executive of Carers UK.The Women's Rugby World Cup is being held later this year in England. Whilst Scotland and Wales will be competing, England currently sit at the top of the world rankings – with many hoping this could be women's rugby's ‘Lionesses moment'. To discuss whether this is likely and how best to ensure the tournament has a positive legacy, Kylie Pentelow is joined by Fi Tomas, women's sport reporter at the Telegraph, and Christina Philippou, an associate professor in accounting and sport finance at the University of Portsmouth. Comedian Amy Gledhill is about to start a new residency at Soho Theatre in London with her award-winning solo show, Make Me Look Fit On The Poster. She joins Kylie to talk about writing autobiographical comedy, romance, bin bags... and why she is hoping her work will make people think as well as laugh.Juhea Kim's first novel Beasts of a Little Land was set in Korea and covered the conflicts of the 20th Century. Her second novel, City of Night Birds, explores a wildly different subject, modern Russian ballet, and follows the story of talented ballerina Natalia as she finds fame and struggles to cope with the demands of international stardom. Juhea joins Kylie to discuss how her own experiences as a dancer inspired her novel.Presenter: Kylie Pentelow Producer: Rebecca Myatt

Juhea Kim takes art seriously — that’s partially why her stunning novel, “City of Night Birds,” is Reese’s Book Club pick for December. She takes us behind the scenes of her creative process, revealing how her deep love for Russian ballet and classical music shaped her writing. She explores her unique connection to Russian culture and the concept of the “Russian soul,” as well as how she uses music and dance to structure her novels. Calling all artists, writers, and creatives — this one’s for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KMUW's Beth Golay visits with Juhea Kim about her sophomore novel, City of Night Birds, set in the complex world of the Russian ballet.

Welcome back Nightbirds! On this episode I was joined by Lindsay Starke and David Payne for a roundtable discussion about runes. We talked working with the runes through dreaming, journeying, runic magic, and more. We talked about the differences between divination with runes and other forms of divination. We gave some rune book recommendations, and talked about our own relationships to these powerful symbols in our own work. Finally, we each pulled a rune and discussed each one separately, as well as doing a reading with those three runes. This was a great time, and I hope you enjoy listening!Become a Patron at the Nightbird Patreon and join us on our private Discord https://www.patreon.com/nightbirdradioMake a one time or recurring donation at www.nightbirdpodcast.com/donateIntro music by Matt BoisvertPodcast art by Matt BoisvertVocal soundscapes by Tim Woody

Welcome back Nightbirds. This week I was joined by Devibaba. Devi is a hypnotist and magical practitioner who creates magical games. We talked about hypnosis, gameification, the perils of mirrors, chaos magic, manifestation and new thought, overcoming fear, and so much more. Devi also told me about the magical game that he has created as an operating system to run his life goals and magical development. This was such a great conversation! I had a great time talking to Devibaba and I know you will have a great time listening. Check out Devibaba at:www.whiterabbithyonisis.comwww.the-magical-game.comBecome a Patron at the Nightbird Patreon https://www.patreon.com/nightbirdradioMake a one time or recurring donation at www.nightbirdpodcast.com/donateIntro music by Matt BoisvertPodcast art by Matt BoisvertVocal soundscapes by Tim Woody

Lisa discusses a preview of some anticipated books coming out in the fall of 2024 as well as a few new fall books that might not be getting the same amount of attention.  Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir by Ina Garten. A review describes this as the dishiest book you'll read all year. I Read Ina Garten's Memoir In One Night—Here's What Shocked Me The Most The Life Impossible: A Novel by Matt Haig Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering by Malcolm Gladwell From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough  The Witches of El Paso by  Luis Jaramillo  City of Night Birds by Juhea Kim Comes out Nov. 26, 2024 Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty Intermezzo by Sally Rooney Playground by Richard Powers For more information, find Lisa on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and her website. *The book titles mentioned include affiliate links. You can support the podcast by purchasing a book with the links because the podcast receives a small commission. 

Down, down, the Witches' Road... I'm currently off on maternity leave, but to get you in the mood for the spooky season I'm re-releasing what must be my most popular Halloween special to date. Between 1450 and 1750, some 100,000 Europeans were tried for witchcraft, and some of the most intense periods of witchy panic took place in Scotland and England. Most, but not all, of these so-called witches were women. During this special Halloween episode, we'll be tracing the history of witchcraft, and talking about why King James VI was so fanatical about killing witches. We'll learn about the Malleus Maleficarum (or the veritable Guide to Witch Hunting), and discover how to “spot” a witch. We'll learn what types of women were in danger of being accused, why people thought women were especially susceptible to the Devil's wily charms, and how the Church played a massive role in witch hunting. We'll also discuss what happened when a supposed witch was caught – what torture techniques were used to extract confessions, what witch trials looked like, and what punishments awaited a guilty verdict. And we'll try to answer the most important question of all… why were so many accused witches women, and why were these women viewed as such a threat to society that they had to be hunted down and killed? Missing The Exploress? Patrons of the show get all episodes early and ad-free, voting rights on content, behind the scenes stuff, AND exclusive bonus episodes every month. I'll be posting new ones all through my maternity leave, so now's the time to hop on board! You can even try out being a patron with a 7-day free trial, so why not? Go to my website to find out more, or simply go to my Patreon page. PS: My second novel, FYREBIRDS, is out now! If you'd like a recap of NIGHTBIRDS before the sequel arrives, go and listen to my four-part recap series over on Pub Dates.

Welcome back Nightbirds! This week I was rejoined by Lindsay Starke. Lindsay and I decided that, since we always end up talking about working out anyway, we'd do a whole episode about it. And it's great timing, since Lindsay is also embarking on the journey of becoming a personal trainer integrating techniques of astrology, magical timing, as well as an understanding of the energetic and ancestral currents in which we exist as bodies in order to optimize physical and spiritual gains. If this is something that sounds interesting to you, you'll love this conversation. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show.Follow Lindsay on Instagram @antares.fitness or follow this link: https://www.instagram.com/antares.fitness?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Become a Patron at the Nightbird Patreon https://www.patreon.com/nightbirdradioMake a one time or recurring donation at www.nightbirdpodcast.com/donateIntro music by Matt BoisvertPodcast art by Matt BoisvertVocal soundscapes by Tim WoodyAmbient Dogscapes by Junebug

Welcome back Nightbirds! This week I was joined by Nick Newell. Nick is a professional tarot reader and instructor with a masters in Religious Studies. Nick and I had a great conversation which will serve as a crash course in the tarot, with great information for the beginner and the experienced diviner. We talked the Tarot de Marseille, and compared it with other popular decks. We covered the major and minor arcana, the suits and their respective symbolism, the court cards, the history of the tarot, the power of images as archetypes, how practicing with and relating to the images and spirits of the tarot can help us in our daily lives, and so much more. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the episode. If you are in the Atlanta area, find Nick in the flesh at Eclipse Over Roswell every Monday from 3-8 PM where he offers in person readings. Book a reading, or find out more abut what Nick offers at https://www.newelltarot.com/Become a Patron at the Nightbird Patreon https://www.patreon.com/nightbirdradioMake a one time or recurring donation at www.nightbirdpodcast.com/donateIntro music by Matt BoisvertPodcast art by Matt BoisvertVocal soundscapes by Tim Woody

Brea and Mallory name their most anticipated books for October and November! Plus, they discuss a book tech problem about ex libris stickers. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Hello Comicshttps://www.hellocomics.net/readingglassesCODE: GLASSESPair Eyewearwww.paireyewear.comCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmwww.maximumfun.org/joinTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!Readathon is Sunday 10/13!Books Mentioned - Hum by Helen PhillipsSummers End by Juneau Black OCTOBERThe Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara RaaschRed White and Royal Blue meets the Nightmare before ChristmasCoup de Grace by Sofia AjramQueer horror, Montreal, time loop, psychologicalThe Bog Wife by Kay CaronisterHorror, Appalachian gothic, siblings, supernatural bargain, family, nature magicThe Dark Becomes Her by Judy I. LinYA horror, sisterhood, Vancouver, ghosts, demonsKiller House Party by Lily AndersonYA horror, haunted mansion house party goes bad, ghostsThe Coiled Serpent by Camilla GrudoraHorror, short story collection, surreal, subversiveThis Cursed House by Del SandeenHistorical horror, Southern gothic, 1960s New Orleans, curses, family secretsRed in Tooth and Claw by Lish McBrideYA horror, Western, fantasy, monsters, remote frontier townUncanny: The Origins of Fear by Junji ItoNon fiction, memoirAll the Hearts You Eat by Hailey PiperQueer horror, small town mysteries, folklore, ghosts, occultAmerican Rapture by CJ LeedeSci fi horror, apocalyptic, virus sweeping across countryWhere the Dead Brides Gather by Nuzo OnohHorror, possession, ghosts, Nigeria, murder, family drama, secretsDon't Let the Forest In by CG DrewsQueer YA horror, psychological, monsters, woods, artMarigold Mind Laundry by Jungeun Yun, translated by Shanna TanSpeculative fiction, magic laundromat that erases people's painful memoriesImpractical Magic by Emily GrimoireWitchy romance, grumpy/sunshine, slow burn, small town, cozyFang Fiction by Kate Stayman-LondonQueer horromance, vampires, fantasy, rom-comBest Hex Ever by Nadia El-FassiRomantasy, food magic, kitchen witch, HalloweenJasmine is Haunted by Mark OshiroQueer middle grade fantasy, ghosts, grief, friendshipThe City in Glass by Nghi VoFantasy, demons, angels, epic love story, historyA Grim Reaper's Guide to Catching a Killer by Maxie DaraFantasy, grim reapers and souls, stressed out mom solving a mysteryHow to Help a Hungry Werewolf by Charlotte SteinHorromance, cozy, small town, witch + werewolfGentlest of Wild Things by Sarah UnderwoodSapphic romantasy, mysteries, myth, Eros and Psyche retelling, vampire The Wild Huntress by Emily Lloyd-JonesYA fantasy, magical competition, monsters, a huntA Pirate's Life for Tea by Rebecca ThorneRomantasy, lesbian pirates, enemies to loversA Song to Drown Rivers by Ann LiangFantasy, womanhood, kingdoms warring, spiesThe Night Mother by Jeremy Lambert and Alexa SharpeThe Wedding Witch by Erin SterlingWitchy Yuletide romanceThe Witches of El Paso by Luis JaramilloLiterary fantasy, motherhood, magic, search for a lost child, 1940s TexasThe Crescent Moon Tea Room by Stacy SivinskiFantasy, 3 clairvoyant sisters, family curseThe Stone Witch of Florence by Anna RascheHistorical fantasy, witches, gem magic, mystery, 1300s ItalyBlood of the Old Kings by Sung-il Kim, translated by Anton HurEpic fantasy, empire run on necromancy, magicSwordcrossed by Freya MarskeGay romantasy, low stakes, enemies to lovers, bodyguardThe Stars are Dying by Chloe C. PeñarandaRomantasy, dark fantasy, Greek myths, vampiresSorcery and Small Magics by Maiga DoocyQueer romantasy, magic forest, curses, sorcerer and his rivalLegend of the White Snake by Sher LeeQueer YA romantasy, Chinese fairytale retelling, romanceIf I Stopped Haunting You by Colby WilkensHorromance, Scotland, haunted castles, enemies to lovers writersThe Wood at Midwinter by Susanna ClarkeFantasy short story set in the world of Jonathan Strange and Mr. NorrellThe Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook by Matt DinnimanFantasy, third in seriesAbsolution by Jeff Vandermeer4th in seriesRun by Blake CrouchSci fi, apocalyptic thriller, rage epidemicMetal from Heaven by August ClarkeQueer fantasy, lesbian revenge, class warfareRemember You Will Die by Eden RobinsSci fi, time bending, puzzles, sixty protagonistsIt Will Only Hurt for a Moment by Delilah DawsonSci fi horror, thriller, secluded artist's colony, murder, secretsThe Scholar and the Last Faerie Door by H.G. ParryHistorical fantasy, fairies, curses and spells, magic, 1920s England, friendshipBlood Over Bright Haven by M.L. WangFantasy, mage school, ancient secrets, misogynyThe Bloodless Princes by Charlotte BondFantasy, sequelThe Last Gifts of the Universe by Riley AugustQueer sci fi, cat sidekick, space travel/explorationThe Ace and Aro Relationship Guide by Cody Daigle-OriansNon fictionWomen's Hotel by Daniel M. LaveryQueer literary fiction, 1960s NYC, funnyHow Does That Make You Feel, Magda Ekland? by Anna MontagueLiterary fiction, lesbian awakening, roadtrip, grief, funnyFeast While You Can by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli DattaQueer horrormance, small town, sexy, monsters (not sexy monsters)The Treasure Hunters Club by Tom RyanMystery, Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone meets The Goonies, seaside town, family secrets, secret societiesThe Puzzle Box by Danielle TrussoniThriller, sequelModel Home by Rivers SolomonRough Pages by L.C. RosenMystery, sequelMuch Ado About Margaret by Madeleine RouxRegency romance, publishing, scandal, mistaken identitiesThe Children of Jocasta by Natalie HaynesHistorical Greek myth retelling, Oedipus and AntigoneNOVEMBERI Am the Dark That Answers When You Call by Jamison SheaQueer YA horror, sequelDead Girls Don't Dream by Nino CipriQueer YA horror, scary woods, magic, small town, legends, ritualsVersailles by Kathryn DavisHistorical fiction, Marie Antoinette retellingTaiwan Travelogue by Shuang-zi Yang, translated by Lin KingHistorical fiction, sapphic, Taiwan, 1930sThe Muse of Maiden Lane by Mimi MatthewsHistorical romance, horse girlVanishing Treasures by Katherine RundellNonfiction, animals on the verge of extinctionThe Dead of Winter by Sarah CleggNonfiction, history, folklore of Krampus and other Yuletide monstersCity of Night Birds by Juhea KimLiterary, ballet, broken dreams, RussiaLowest Common Denominator by Pirkko Saisio, translated by Mia SpangenburgQueer historical literary fiction, coming of age, FinlandInterstellar Megachef by Lavanya LakshminarayanSci fi, gay Masterchef in spaceNot for the Faint of Heart by Lex CroucherQueer historical fantasy, granddaughter of Robin HoodThanks for Listening by Molly HoranAce romance, YA, high school, secret advice appLeap by Simina PopescuYA graphic novel, queer ballerinas at a boarding schoolRani Choudhury Must Die by Adiba JaigirdarIf the Taste video by Sabrina Carpenter was a book, sapphic YA romanceFlopping in a Winter Wonderland by Jason JuneYA gay Christmas romanceWake Up, Nat and Darcy by Kate CochraneSapphic hockey romance, rivals to loversThe Legacy of Arniston House by T.L. HuchuWe Shall be Monsters by Alyssa WeesFantasy, fairies, witches, moms + daughtersServant of Earth by Sarah HawleyRomantasy, fairies, fae court, deadly trials, monsters, secret rebellionBreath of Oblivion by Maurice BroaddusSci fi, second in trilogy, Black Panther meets The ExpanseThe Lotus Empire by Tasha SuriFantasy, third in trilogy, epicThe Courting of Bristol Keats by Mary E. PearsonRomantasy, horny fairies, monsters, magicRed Sonja: Consumed by Gail SimoneEpic fantasy novelThe Last Hour Between Worlds by Melissa CarusoSapphic epic fantasy, romance, time magicBefore We Forget Kindness by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, translated by Geoffrey TrousselotFifth in seriesThe Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie LeongFantasy, found family magical cat, motley crew, fortune tellingPony Confidential by Christina LynchMystery, grumpy pony protagonist, murder, feel-goodDeadly Animals by Marie TierneyThriller, forensic science, serial killer, teen protagonist, small townA Trinket for the Taking by Victoria LaurieHistorical cozy fantasy mystery, 1840s Copenhagen, magic detectiveDarkly by Marisha PesslYA thriller, game design, murder, puzzles

Welcome back Nightbirds! This week I was joined by Seth Peribsen. Seth is an independent researcher studying invasive fungal diseases and anti-microbial resistance. We discussed a wide range of topics centering around human fungal infections, the extraterrestrial origins of these invasive fungi, the use of these strains as control mechanisms to diminish the populace at large, and the connections that these fungi have to the events referenced in the mythology of cultures around the world. We also talked about the effect these fungal infections have on our physical, mental, and spiritual health. Seth is truly a wealth of information, and we didn't even scratch the surface of all the topics we wanted to cover. Thanks for listening, and I hope you enjoy the episode, Check out the CDF NAC protocol here: https://www.docdroid.net/4H1DgHE/nac-protocol-printable-pdfand here https://www.docdroid.net/U1Jl1vP/cdf-nac-protocol-pdfJoin the CDF Telegram group https://t.me/NACProtocol101Become a Patron at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/nightbirdradioMake a one time or recurring donation at www.nightbirdpodcast.com/donateIntro music by Matt BoisvertPodcast art by Matt BoisvertVocal soundscapes by Tim Woody

Hey listener! I'm currently off on maternity leave, but I've decided to pull some special bonus episodes out of the Patreon vault during September for all my listeners to enjoy. This one's going to take us back to our season on the 1920s to meet the group of sticky-fingered bandits who became England's most notorious thieves.  This episode is coming to you with the support of my fabulous patrons. Have you ever thought about becoming one? Patrons get all episodes early and ad-free, voting rights on content, behind the scenes stuff, AND up to two exclusive bonus episodes a month, like this one. I'll be posting new bonus episodes all through my maternity leave, so now's the time to hope on board! You can even try out being a patron with a 7-day free trial. Go to my website to find out more, or simply go to my Patreon page. My second novel, FYREBIRDS, just came out, and it would mean a huge amount if you'd pick up a copy. If you'd like a recap of NIGHTBIRDS before the sequel arrives, go and listen to my four-part recap series over on Pub Dates.

Welcome back Nightbirds. On this episode I'm rejoined by returning guest and resident star-seer Mel Priestley. Mel is a professional astrologer and a great friend of the show. We talked upcoming eclipses, Pluto's last blast in Capricorn before twenty years of corrupting Aquarius, Mars retrograde in Leo and Cancer, mercury retrograde in Sagittarius, and old men fighting at the Christmas eve gathering with Jupiter squaring Saturn. We also peered through the vale at the impending chaos of 2025. Good times. As always, I learned a lot and had a great time talking to Mel. Thank you for listening, and enjoy the show. Book a reading with Mel and find her writing at https://www.melpriestley.ca/Support the show https://nightbirdpodcast.com/support-the-showIntro music by Matt BoisvertPodcast art by Matt BoisvertVocal soundscapes by Tim Woody (any weirdness on this episode was the work of Tim Sailor as I adjusted some wonky sound levels)

  My second novel, FYREBIRDS, just came out, and it would mean a huge amount if you'd pick up a copy. If you'd like a recap of NIGHTBIRDS before the sequel arrives, go and listen to my four-part recap series over on Pub Dates. This episodes is coming to you with the support of my fabulous patrons. Have you ever thought about becoming one? Patrons get all episodes early and ad-free, voting rights on content, behind the scenes stuff, AND up to two exclusive bonus episodes a month, like this one. You can now try out being a patron with a 7-day free trial! Go to my website to find out more.

Welcome back Nightbirds! This week I am joined by Candi Howard. Candi is a sorceress, a paranormal investigator, a registered nurse, apothecary, raised in the liminal realm between Christianity and indigenous culture. She is COO of the Spirit Realm Network with an upcoming show entitled Supernatural Sirens that can be found on the Spirit Realm Network. She is truly a multidisciplinary practitioner. We talked about Hekate, paranormal investigation, haunted objects, restoring relation to the spirit world, following our highest calling for healing community, the seven generation principle, Crowley, the PGM and so much more. We had a great chat, and I hope you enjoy the episode. Thank you for listening and supporting!Find Candi on Instagram and TikTok @candi_rexikhthon and on Facebook as Candi Howard. Check out the Spirit Realm Network here https://www.spiritrealm.net/Support the show at https://nightbirdpodcast.com/Nightbird Art by Matt BoisvertIntro Music by Matt BoisvertVocal Soundscape by Tim Woody

...see you on the other side, my friends. Have you ever thought about becoming a patron? They get all episodes early and ad-free, voting rights on content, behind the scenes stuff, AND up to two exclusive bonus episodes a month. I'll be posting episodes there throughout my maternity leave, so if you want more Exploress in your life, head on over! You can now try out being a patron with a 7-day free trial! Go to my website to find out more. My second novel, FYREBIRDS, just came out, and it would mean a huge amount if you'd pick up a copy. If you'd like a recap of NIGHTBIRDS before the sequel arrives, go and listen to my four-part recap series over on Pub Dates.

I'm thrilled to bring you this extra-long audio sample of the FYREBIRDS audiobook: the Prologue and Chapter 1, narrated by the amazing Saskia Maarleveld. If you like what you hear, the unabridged audiobook is out now wherever audiobooks are sold. You can request it to stream digitally from your local library; if they don't have it in their collection, you can ask them to buy a copy, usually via their website.

Guess what? My second novel, FYREBIRDS, hits shelves TODAY. How exciting! I'm celebrating by inviting one of my favorite authors to join us. Ryan Graudin is the award-winning novel of many books for young adults and children; her debut adult fantasy, THE ENCHANTED LIES OF CELESTE ARTOIS, comes out today. This novel, set in Belle Epoque Paris just before the First World War, is absolutely FULL of my favorite things: history, strong women, and magic. Join us as we talk about her enchanting novel, how she used history as a springboard for writing it, and what she discovered along the way.  Remember, if you pick up a copy of FYREBIRDS this week (by September 4, 2024), I'll send you some very special prizes, including a signed bookplate and some NIGHTBIRDS-inspired art. You can claim them right here, or go to my author website to find out more. If you'd like a recap of NIGHTBIRDS before the sequel arrives, go and listen to my four-part recap series over on Pub Dates. Thanks for listening! You can now buy THE ENCHANTED LIES OF CELESTE ARTOIS wherever good books are sold. Enjoyed this episode? Make sure to check out my other podcast, PUB DATES, where Amie Kaufman and I take readers behind the scenes on the publication process and our novels. And don't forget, if you want more Exploress in your life, I'm publishing two fresh bonus episodes a month over on my Patreon. You can now try out being a patron with a 7-day free trial! Go to my website to find out more.

Welcome back Nightbirds! I was excited to be rejoined by Tina Maria. Tina and I had so much to share that has gone down since the first episode we did together. I share about some wild past life revelations that occurred as a result of us speaking, and we go into some of the Tap In and Tune in session that Tina did for me - which she is also available to do for you! We also talked about the various energies Tina has been encountering while tuning into spirit for her clients the past two months or so, including many encounters with dragons and spirit lions. We talked about working with these spirits to transmute fear, access higher perspectives, and take transformative action in our every day lives. This was a great conversation, as it always is when I chat with Tina. Thanks for listening, and I hope you enjoy the show, Book a reading or session with Tina at https://www.awakeninnerpeace.com/Support the show at https://nightbirdpodcast.com/Nightbird Art by Matt BoisvertIntro Music by Matt BoisvertVocal Soundscape by Tim Woody

The time has come for the Fyrebirds launch party! Consider this your invitation to pull up a chair, close your eyes, and imagine you're nestled into a bookstore event with us as we celebrate Fyrebirds' pub day. There's still time to check out Kate's preorder campaign for Fyrebirds: buy a copy by September 4th and you can claim goodies! Find out how at Kate's website or the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at Amie and Kate's websites. You can buy both The Isles of the Gods and Nightbirds AND Fyrebirds wherever good books are sold! You can also pre-order The Heart of the World right now. PS: Amie's going on tour in the USA! To find out where she'll be and when, check out the Pub Dates newsletter, Amie's social media, or her author newsletter.

Welcome back Nightbirds! This week I was joined by Janie Roberts. Janie is an educator, an equine assisted learning facilitator, and a student of various folk magic currents. Living in Colorado the past six years, she has devoted herself to creating awareness around the wild horse situation in the US. She advocates for the rescue and adoption of BLM Mustangs from government holding facilities. She shared with me about Wild Horse Circle, which is an ongoing and ever changing project centering around horses, the outdoors, and the healing power of connecting with these powerful animals out in the field through direct experience. We talked equine assisted learning, facing fears, folk magic, pitfalls of enlightenment materialist reductivism, the shortcomings of language, and so much more. Of course, we also talked horses and their fascinating mythology, Find Janie on TikTok and Instagram @wild.horse.circleSupport the show at https://nightbirdpodcast.com/Nightbird Art by Matt BoisvertIntro Music by Matt BoisvertVocal Soundscape by Tim Woody

It's FYREBIRDS month on The Exploress! To celebrate the release of my second novel, and the conclusion of the NIGHTBIRDS series, I'm sharing an episode of my other podcast, Pub Dates, where I've been taking listeners behind the scenes on this series' creation. In this episode, I'm going to answer reader's burning questions about NIGHTBIRDS. Warning: there will be spoilers in here, so save this one for later if you haven't read the book yet. My second novel, FYREBIRDS, is hitting shelves on August 27th, and it would mean a huge amount if you'd pick up a copy. If you do, I'll send you some very special prizes, including a signed bookplate and some NIGHTBIRDS-inspired art. You can claim them right here, or go to my author website to find out more. If you'd like a recap of NIGHTBIRDS before the sequel arrives, go and listen to my four-part recap series over on Pub Dates. Did you like this episode? Hop on over to PUB DATES, where bestselling author Amie Kaufman and I have been taking readers behind the scenes on the publication of our novels. If you like those old-school DVD extras and "making of" videos, this one's for you. This show wouldn't be possible without the support of all my patrons. Have you ever thought about becoming one? Patrons get all episodes early and ad-free, voting rights on content, behind the scenes stuff, AND up to two exclusive bonus episodes a month. You can now try out being a patron with a 7-day free trial! Go to my website to find out more.  

Welcome back Nightbirds! This week I was joined by Lindsey Scharmyn. Lindsey is a spiritual teacher and healer, as well as host of the Rogue Ways podcast. We talked about the hero's journey on a cosmic scale, power sites as access points for ancestral wisdom, the power of redemption, the gifts of Saturn and how integrating Saturnian energies can bring those into our lives, we talked about living a spirit-guided life, dancing with the divine, and so much more. This was a blast and I'm excited to share it with you!Find Lindsey at https://rogueways.org/Support the show at https://nightbirdpodcast.com/Nightbird Art by Matt BoisvertIntro Music by Matt BoisvertVocal Soundscape by Tim Woody

586. Part 2 of our most recent conversation with Ed Branley, also known as the NOLA History Guy. "The clanging of a streetcar's bell conjures images of a time when street railways were a normal part of life in the city. Historic Canal Street represents the common ground between old and new with buses driving alongside steel rails and electric wires that once guided streetcars.  New Orleans was one of the first cities to embrace street railways, and the city's love affair with streetcars has never ceased. New Orleans: The Canal Streetcar Line showcases photographs, diagrams, and maps that detail the rail line from its origin and golden years, its decline and disappearance for almost 40 years, and its return to operation. From the French Quarter to the cemeteries, the Canal Line ran through the heart of the city and linked the Creole Faubourgs with the new neighborhoods that stretched to Lake Pontchartrain" (Hickory Stick Bookshop). Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 220 years. Order your copy today!  This week in Louisiana history. August 10, 1936. Highest temperature ever recorded in Louisiana, Plain Dealing, 114 degrees. This week in New Orleans history. August 3, 1974. "Lady Marmalade" by the group Labelle was written by Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan, and produced by Allen Toussaint and Vicki Wickham. It was released on August 3, 1974 as the first single from the album Nightbirds. This week in Louisiana. Poverty Point Reservoir State Park 1500 Poverty Point Parkway Delhi, LA 71232 United States 318-878-7536 1-800-474-0392 Email: povertypointres@crt.la.gov Hours of Operation 6 a.m. — 10 p.m. Admission/Entrance Fees $3 per person Free for seniors (62 & older) Free for children (3 & under) Postcards from Louisiana. Dirty Rotten Vipers at French Quarter Fest. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

The surf is up on this fresh from the grave episode of Death By DVD. Originally recorded exclusively for Patreon, DEATH BY DVD does POINT BREAK! Death By DVD's original hosts, Harry-Scott Sullivan and I.Alexander Nash are back together for one of the most famous movies of all time! Time to get tubular and sit back and relax with this formerly Patreon exclusive episode now available for ALL!This episode was originally recorded for DEATH BY DVD's SUMMER SCHOOL 2023 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hear my exclusive interview with underground artist CHRISTOPHER BICKEL and learn more about their work and upcoming film PATER NOSTER AND THE MISSION OF LIGHT today! Tap here or copy and paste the link belowhttps://listentodeathbydvd.transistor.fm/episodes/death-by-dvd-presents-six-feet-under-the-underground-art-of-christopher-bickelHAVE YOU HEARD DEATH BY DVD GOES TO THE MOVIE? Hear the thrilling tale of your faithful host Harry-Scott Sullivan's adventure to Augusta, Georgia to see the cast and crew premiere of an all new independent horror film called LEFT ONE ALIVE.Hear all three parts, or read the story exclusively at deathbydvd.com. Tap here to learn more, or copy and paste the link belowhttps://deathbydvd.com/goes-to-the-moviesDid you know that you can watch episodes of DEATH BY DVD and much much more on the official Patreon of Death By DVD? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ subscribe to our newsletter today for updates on new episodes, merch discounts and more at www.deathbydvd.comHEY, while you're still here.. have you heard...DEATH BY DVD PRESENTS : WHO SHOT HANK?The first of its kind, (On this show, at least) an all original narrative audio drama exploring the murder of this shows very host, HANK THE WORLDS GREATEST! Explore WHO SHOT HANK, starting with the MURDER! A Death By DVD New Year Mystery WHO SHOT HANK : PART ONE WHO SHOT HANK : PART TWO WHO SHOT HANK : PART THREE WHO SHOT HANK : PART FOUR WHO SHOT HANK PART 5 : THE BEGINNING OF THE ENDWHO SHOT HANK PART 6 THE FINALE : EXEUNT OMNES or copy and paste the link below : https://deathbydvd.com/who-shot-hank ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's FYREBIRDS month on The Exploress! I'm celebrating the release of my second novel, and the conclusion of the NIGHTBIRDS series, by revisiting an old episode from our season on the 1920s: the one where we talk about the women who skirted the Prohibition law. Make sure you listen through to the new epilogue, where I talk about all the ways I used my research on the 1920s as inspiration when I was building the world of my novel.  FYREBIRDS is hitting shelves on August 27th, and it would mean a huge amount if you'd pick up a copy. If you do so by September 4th, I'll send you some very special prizes, including a signed bookplate and some NIGHTBIRDS-inspired art. To find out more, go to my author website. Also: are you reading NIGHTBIRDS for the first time, or want to refresh yourself before FYREBIRDS comes out? Make sure you check out my other podcast, PUB DATES, where I've just posted a four-week readalong series.  

Welcome back Nightbirds! This week is sort of a lost tape, as it's a conversation I recorded with Mark Steeves from the My Family Thinks I'm Crazy podcast more than a year ago. I'm excited to finally release it. It's a great conversation that is still relevant today. We talked about conspiracy thinking, frequency based intuition, navigating rabbit holes and standing in multiple worlds, the medical industrial complex, the eerie similarity between hospitals and alien abduction experiences, nonlinear warfare as empire magic, and so much more. Listening to this again was a blast for me, and I hope you enjoy it as well. Find Mark at https://myfamilythinksimcrazy.com/ and on Instagram at @myfamilythinksimcrazy You can also get his podcast on all the platforms. Support the show at https://nightbirdpodcast.com/Nightbird Art by Matt BoisvertIntro Music by Matt BoisvertVocal Soundscape by Tim Woody

What possibly could "I couldn't think of a title for this episode that wasn't long and stupid so I just decided to name it this - please disregard the title and listen anyway : The Episode" be about!? Well : On this episode I have a lot of things to say - and I say 'em real fast. We're talkin' film festivals, movie premieres, interviews, LONGLEGS & more on this quick graveyard gossip that will get you stoked for a haunted August with DEATH BY DVD. Click play today! Or now, just do it now. Listen now. Hear my exclusive interview with underground artist CHRISTOPHER BICKEL and learn more about their work and upcoming film PATER NOSTER AND THE MISSION OF LIGHT today! Tap here or copy and paste the link belowhttps://listentodeathbydvd.transistor.fm/episodes/death-by-dvd-presents-six-feet-under-the-underground-art-of-christopher-bickelHAVE YOU HEARD DEATH BY DVD GOES TO THE MOVIE? Hear the thrilling tale of your faithful host Harry-Scott Sullivan's adventure to Augusta, Georgia to see the cast and crew premiere of an all new independent horror film called LEFT ONE ALIVE.Hear all three parts, or read the story exclusively at deathbydvd.com. Tap here to learn more, or copy and paste the link belowhttps://deathbydvd.com/goes-to-the-moviesDid you know that you can watch episodes of DEATH BY DVD and much much more on the official Patreon of Death By DVD? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ subscribe to our newsletter today for updates on new episodes, merch discounts and more at www.deathbydvd.comHEY, while you're still here.. have you heard...DEATH BY DVD PRESENTS : WHO SHOT HANK?The first of its kind, (On this show, at least) an all original narrative audio drama exploring the murder of this shows very host, HANK THE WORLDS GREATEST! Explore WHO SHOT HANK, starting with the MURDER! A Death By DVD New Year Mystery WHO SHOT HANK : PART ONE WHO SHOT HANK : PART TWO WHO SHOT HANK : PART THREE WHO SHOT HANK : PART FOUR WHO SHOT HANK PART 5 : THE BEGINNING OF THE ENDWHO SHOT HANK PART 6 THE FINALE : EXEUNT OMNES or copy and paste the link below : https://deathbydvd.com/who-shot-hank ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome back Nightbirds! This week I was joined by David Payne. Dave is a chaos heathen combining Norse magic with rituals and techniques from the Greek Magical Papyri. He, like me, has some wild stories and experiences from his life of working with Odin, along with other Norse gods, He tells his story of how he went from ghost hunting to beginning to work with Odin, and where that fruitful relationship has brought him. We also talked about working the runes, the PGM, Gnostic Voudon, and so much more! Thanks for listening, and I hope you enjoy the episode.Support the show at https://nightbirdpodcast.com/Nightbird Art by Matt BoisvertIntro Music by Matt BoisvertVocal Soundscape by Tim Woody

It's interview time! Let's spend some time with the delightful Therese Oneill, author of such nonfiction gems as Unmentionable: A Victorian Lady's Guide to Sex, Marriage and Manners and her latest book Unbecoming a Lady: The Forgotten Shrews and Sluts that Shaped America. This isn't your average collection of biographies. These ladies weren't pretty, graceful, or quiet, and so history didn't know what to do with them. Join us as Therese introduces us to a few delightful dames. Thanks for listening! You can now buy Unbecoming a Lady wherever good books are sold, and you can find out more about Therese at her website. If you want more Exploress in your life, I'm publishing two fresh bonus episodes a month over on my Patreon. You can now try out being a patron with a 7-day free trial! Go to my website to find out more. My second novel is coming! If you pick up a copy of FYREBIRDS by September 4, 2024, I'll send you some very special prizes, including a signed bookplate and some NIGHTBIRDS-inspired art. You can claim them right here, or go to my author website to find out more. If you'd like a recap of NIGHTBIRDS before the sequel arrives, go and listen to my four-part recap series over on Pub Dates.  

Welcome back Nightbirds! This week I was fortunate to be joined by Luis Galindo and Jack Grayle. We had a great conversation about fearlessly inhabiting the other, magic as art and art as magic, creation as as the essence of life, calling upon unseen powers, the spirit of play and ritual, and so much more! They also shared some great stories from the stage. I had a blast talking to them, and I just know you are going to enjoy listening.Find Jack's courses at https://www.theblackthorneschool.com/ and visit his website at https://jackgrayle.com/Find more about Luis' and read some of his poems at https://flapperhouse.com/flappers/luis-galindo/Support the show at https://nightbirdpodcast.com/Episode art by Stefan Keller at Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/users/4893063/)Nightbird Art by Matt BoisvertIntro Music by Matt BoisvertVocal Soundscape by Tim Woody

I've got some great news on this fresh from the grave episode of Death By DVD. Hit play now to learn all about the much awaited trailer for LEFT ONE ALIVE, a movie I have been excitedly covering since its cast and crew premiere in Augusta, Georgia in March of 2024. More on LEFT ONE ALIVE + some graveyard gossip keeping you 100% up to date with whats going on with Death By DVD. Hear it NOW!HAVE YOU HEARD DEATH BY DVD GOES TO THE MOVIE? Hear the thrilling tale of your faithful host Harry-Scott Sullivan's adventure to Augusta, Georgia to see the cast and crew premiere of an all new independent horror film called LEFT ONE ALIVE.Hear all three parts, or read the story exclusively at deathbydvd.com. Tap here to learn more, or copy and paste the link belowhttps://deathbydvd.com/goes-to-the-moviesDid you know that you can watch episodes of DEATH BY DVD and much much more on the official Patreon of Death By DVD? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ subscribe to our newsletter today for updates on new episodes, merch discounts and more at www.deathbydvd.comHEY, while you're still here.. have you heard...DEATH BY DVD PRESENTS : WHO SHOT HANK?The first of its kind, (On this show, at least) an all original narrative audio drama exploring the murder of this shows very host, HANK THE WORLDS GREATEST! Explore WHO SHOT HANK, starting with the MURDER! A Death By DVD New Year Mystery WHO SHOT HANK : PART ONE WHO SHOT HANK : PART TWO WHO SHOT HANK : PART THREE WHO SHOT HANK : PART FOUR WHO SHOT HANK PART 5 : THE BEGINNING OF THE ENDWHO SHOT HANK PART 6 THE FINALE : EXEUNT OMNES  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome back Nightbirds! This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Lance Baker. Lance is a hypnotherapist and energy healer based out of Australia. We had an amazing conversation. This one is not to be missed, Not only did Lance share his amazing story of how he discovered Reiki healing, but we also talked about past lives, simulation theory, and hypnosis. We talked about how to have two-way conversations with parts of ourselves who may be out of alignment, and aspects of the other that we'd like to integrate into ourselves. We talked about the inner child, and the inner dragon, and how to unite with both of those powerful aspects, bringing them into relation with our conscious thought process. My mind was blown multiple times in this episode. I think yours will be too!Book sessions, courses, and healing with Lance at https://branchesofhealing.com.au/Support the show at https://nightbirdpodcast.com/Nightbird Art by Matt BoisvertIntro Music by Matt BoisvertVocal Soundscape by Tim Woody

Let's celebrate the North American summer with a dive (see what I did there?) into the history of women's bathing suits. It's as fascinating, and sometimes as absurd, as you'd imagine.  I have a book coming out in August! FYREBIRDS, the sequel and conclusion to NIGHTBIRDS, is hitting shelves on August 27th, and I would love it if you'd pick up a copy. To find out all about it, go to my author website. If you're looking for a recap of NIGHTBIRDS before FYREBIRDS comes out, or are keen to read along with me for the very first time, go and listen to my four-part readalong over on my other podcast, Pub Dates. Ways to support The Exploress: Buy Kate's novel, NIGHTBIRDS. You can also pre-order the sequel,  FYREBIRDS Become a patron and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes, including one about Tomoe Gozen, an infamous Japanese warrior, and a bonus about Japanese goddess Amaterasu. Buy some merch and art available at the Exploress shop

Welcome back Nightbirds! On this episode I was joined by Joshua Barber. Josh is a seeker, a searcherm, a bastard Daoist, a gnostic, a compiler of maps, and a nightbird. We talked about initiation, the reality of metaphor, obtaining knowledge and conversation, the perfect nature, hemisync RMV, and so much more. It was a great conversation, and I hope you enjoy it, Thanks for listening!Reach out to Josh at SVBVRSV@proton.me Support the show at https://nightbirdpodcast.com/Nightbird Art by Matt BoisvertIntro Music by Matt BoisvertVocal Soundscape by Tim Woody

Welcome back Nightbirds! On this episode I was joined by returning guest Marissa Gamberutti. Marissa is a self suspension rigger, a somatic sex educator, a sexological body worker, and a divinatrix. We had a great conversation about the false binary of life and death, spirits of false narrative and banishing intrusive thoughts, somatic sex education, and working with the ancestors of sex and pleasure. It's always a great time when Marissa comes on the show. Her practice is now up and running! So for anyone interested in working with Marissa, visit her website below to book a fifteen minute intro call. You can also book geomancy consultations with her there. Thanks for listening, and enjoy. Find Marissa at www.marissagamberutti.comSupport the show at https://nightbirdpodcast.com/Nightbird Art by Matt BoisvertIntro Music by Matt BoisvertVocal Soundscape by Tim Woody

Welcome back Nightbirds! On this episode I was joined by returning guest Lindsay Starke. We discussed the divine feminine, and becoming a warrior for the goddess, We discussed the shadow complex, overcoming binary thinking, and perfect timing as a barrier to action, the power of intention, and so so much more, Of course, we also talked supplements and had a good chat about bringing magical thinking to your workout routine. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show!Support the show at https://nightbirdpodcast.com/Nightbird Art by Matt BoisvertIntro Music by Matt BoisvertVocal Soundscape by Tim Woody

In celebration of Nightbirds coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for Fyrebirds - we're doing a once-weekly readalong during the month of June. Read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Kate's process that you won't find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener will win a copy of Nightbirds, very thoroughly annotated by Kate! Everything you need to know about getting yourself in the running for this excellent prize can be found in the audio, so get listening. Some episodes that would make great companions for this Week 4 readalong include: Explore how Kate went about buildings her romances: Writing Romance Find out more about the origins of the villains in NIGHTBIRDS: Make Me Your Villain And as mentioned in the episode, Kate's giving away a special flamemoths art print! You can claim it by either 1) buying the new paperback of NIGHTBIRDS (get yours here) by August 27, 2024 or by pre-ordering FYREBIRDS (more info to come in Kate's author newsletter). Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at Amie and Kate's websites. You can buy both The Isles of the Gods AND Nightbirds wherever good books are sold, and now you can buy them in paperback too! You can also pre-order both our sequels, The Heart of the World and Fyrebirds, right now.

In this four-part series, we're time traveling back to Tokugawa Japan (1603-1868) to find out what life was like there for the ladies. If you've been binging Shogun lately, then this one's for you! For show notes, including a list of sources and some cool images, go to The Exploress website (If you're dying for a full transcript, you'll find it over on my Patreon.)  In June, I'm doing a NIGHTBIRDS readalong on my other podcast, Pub Dates. Whether you're looking for a recap before FYREBIRDS comes out or are keen to read along with me for the very first time, it's going to be a lot of fun!  Ways to support The Exploress: Buy Kate's novel, NIGHTBIRDS. You can also pre-order the sequel,  FYREBIRDS, out Aug. 27. Become a patron and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes, including one about Tomoe Gozen, an infamous Japanese warrior, and a bonus about Japanese goddess Amaterasu. Buy some merch and art available at the Exploress shop

In celebration of Nightbirds coming out in paperback - and to get us ready for Fyrebirds - we're doing a once-weekly readalong during the month of June. Read along with us as we do a thorough recap of the whole adventure, with special behind-the-scenes glimpses at Kate's process that you won't find anywhere else. Bonus: one lucky listener will win a copy of Nightbirds, very thoroughly annotated by Kate! Everything you need to know about getting yourself in the running for this excellent prize can be found in the audio, so get listening. Some episodes that would make great companions for this Week 3 readalong include: Explore how Kate went about buildings her romances: Writing Romance Find out more about the origins of the villains in NIGHTBIRDS: Make Me Your Villain Make sure to sign up for the Pub Dates newsletter that publishes each time a new episode drops: it's always full of fun extras. Sign up for our individual newsletters at Amie and Kate's websites. You can buy both The Isles of the Gods AND Nightbirds wherever good books are sold, and now you can buy them in paperback too! You can also pre-order both our sequels, The Heart of the World and Fyrebirds, right now.

In this four-part series, we're time traveling back to Tokugawa Japan (1603-1868) to find out what life was like there for the ladies. If you've been binging Shogun lately, then this one's for you! For show notes, including a list of sources and some cool images, go to The Exploress website (If you're dying for a full transcript, you'll find it over on my Patreon.)  In June, I'm doing a NIGHTBIRDS readalong on my other podcast, Pub Dates. Whether you're looking for a recap before FYREBIRDS comes out or are keen to read along with me for the very first time, it's going to be a lot of fun! And listeners have a chance to win a prize. Ways to support The Exploress: Buy Kate's novel, NIGHTBIRDS, which is already out in hardback, and coming out in paperback on June 4, 2024. You can also pre-order the sequel,  FYREBIRDS, out Aug. 27. Become a patron and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes, including one about Tomoe Gozen, an infamous Japanese warrior, and an upcoming bonus about Japanese goddess Amaterasu. Buy some merch and art available at the Exploress shop

In this four-part series, we're time traveling back to Tokugawa Japan (1603-1868) to find out what life was like there for the ladies. If you've been binging Shogun lately, then this one's for you! For show notes, including a list of sources and some cool images, go to The Exploress website (If you're dying for a full transcript, you'll find it over on my Patreon.)  In June, I'm doing a NIGHTBIRDS readalong on my other podcast, Pub Dates. Whether you're looking for a recap before FYREBIRDS comes out or are keen to read along with me for the very first time, it's going to be a lot of fun! And listeners have a chance to win a prize. Ways to support The Exploress: Buy Kate's novel, NIGHTBIRDS, which is already out in hardback, and coming out in paperback on June 4, 2024. You can also pre-order the sequel,  FYREBIRDS, out Aug. 27. Become a patron and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes, including one about Tomoe Gozen, an infamous Japanese warrior, and an upcoming bonus about Japanese goddess Amaterasu. Buy some merch and art available at the Exploress shop

In this four-part series, we're time traveling back to Tokugawa Japan (1603-1868) to find out what life was like there for the ladies. If you've been binging Shogun lately, then this one's for you! For show notes, including a list of sources and some cool images, go to The Exploress website (If you're dying for a full transcript, you'll find it over on my Patreon.)  Don't forget: In June, I'm doing a NIGHTBIRDS recap and readalong over on my other podcast, Pub Dates. Listeners have a chance to win a prize! Ways to support The Exploress: Buy Kate's novel, NIGHTBIRDS, which is coming out in paperback on June 4, 2024. You can also pre-order its sequel, FYREBIRDS, out Aug. 27! Become a patron and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes, including one about Tomoe Gozen, an infamous Japanese warrior, and an upcoming bonus about Japanese goddess Amaterasu. Check out the merch and art available at the Exploress shop  

Once upon a time, back in the Middle Ages, four sisters would come to shape the Crusader States called Outremer. One would rebel (several times) against their father; another would come to rule more or less in her own right. All would see a healthy heaping of conflict while living in a chaotic time and place. In Part 2, we'll rejoin our royal sisters as they weather scandal, trial by combat, suspicious deaths, and rebellious sons.  For show notes for this episode, go to The Exploress website. (If you're dying for a full transcript of the episode, you'll find it over on my Patreon.) To learn about Katherine Pangonis and her book, Queens of Jeruasalem, check out her website. Ways to support The Exploress: Buy Kate's novel, NIGHTBIRDS, and pre-order its sequel, FYREBIRDS, out Aug. 27, 2024 Become a patron and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes, including one about the daughters and granddaughters of the stars of this episode Check out the merch and art at the Exploress shop