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Hexcloak justiciar Caoimhe Wake and her two ad hoc assistant investigators, Antistrophe Landrace and Brontë Adelvys, have their work cut out for them. First and foremost, there's the matter of these strange, flaming creatures attacking a traveling Lobble and his stagecoach full of supplies. And then there's there's the matter of Burzin, the small desert township on the horizon. After generations of simplicity and stability, the town has faced a sudden wave of inexplicable destruction as a phenomenon that can only be described as “invisible fire” has razed much of the town to ash. Will Caoimhe, Antistrophe, and Brontë find who—or what—is behind the blaze? Or will what remains of Burzin soon be burned away? This week on Perpetua: The Flames of Burzin Pt. 2 Perpetua Guide [In Progress v.02] NPCs & Monsters [PNMS] Flarie [NMFLR] Typical Traits: Curious, Fickle, Scornful, Superior Stats: DEX 8, INS 10, MIG 6, WLP 8 Attacks: Flame Dart Special Abilities: Flying, Crisis: Wildfire In-Game Description: A devious flying flame, vaguely int he shape of a fairy. Flaries are cute, but they're also dangerous, especially early on! They're ranged attackers who hover just out of melee reach, so you'll need to either hit crit them or get them down to half health with ranged or magic attacks, or hit their elemental weakness. And remember, Perpetua doesn't have water magic for some reason, and Fire often Melts Ice! Any guesses on what that leaves as a natural vulnerability? That's right: EARTH. Toss some dirt on these little jerks and you'll bring ‘em down to ground level. Starter Tip: Get ready to heal once you knock them into crisis! Their Wildfire move is devastating! Embear [NMEMB] Typical Traits: Pround, Hungry, Scorching, Territorial Stats: DEX 8, INS 8, MIG 10, WLP 6 Attacks: Flame Claw Special Abilities: Burn Back (Reaction) In-Game Description: A large, ursine figure of fire looking for something to eat. These guys are the brawn to the Flaries'... well, not quite brains, but fla(i)r, I guess? At the start of the game, they really pack a wallop, so try to keep your weaker characters away from their Flame Claw strikes. I wonder what type of bear they're supposed to be? Do any bears really live in the dessert??? Starter Tip: At first blush, their Burn Back reaction attack seems totally broken. But remember, it only hits melee attackers! Aisling Revanj (she/her) [NMAR] Traits: Ambitious, Mean Spirited, Envious, Loyal Stats: ??? Attacks: ??? Spells: ??? In-Game Descriptions: Fiery Hexcloak who oversees Burzin and the surrounding region. When I first saw concept art of her during previous, I thought she'd be one of my favorite characters, but it turns out that she's an ABSOLUTE B**! She's so superior and “holier-than-thou,” if that's the right phrase. And it's not like she solves ANYTHING, she's just always getting int he way. I cannot WAIT to fight her later on in the game. Starter Tip: You can basically button through all of her dialog, she doesn't say anything important IMO! Hosted by Austin Walker (austinwalker.bsky.social) Featuring Janine Hawkins (@bleatingheart), Sylvi Bullet (@sylvibullet), and Keith J Carberry (@keithjcarberry) Produced by Ali Acampora Music by Jack de Quidt (available on bandcamp) Cover Art by Ben McEntee (https://linktr.ee/benmce.art) With thanks to Amelia Renee, Arthur B., Aster Maragos, Bill Kaszubski, Cassie Jones, Clark, DB, Daniel Laloggia, Diana Crowley, Edwin Adelsberger, Emrys, Greg Cobb, Ian O'Dea, Ian Urbina, Irina A., Jack Shirai, Jake Strang, Katie Diekhaus, Ken George, Konisforce, Kristina Harris Esq, L Tantivy, Lawson Coleman, Mark Conner, Mike & Ruby, Muna A, Nat Knight, Olive Perry, Quinn Pollock, Robert Lasica, Shawn Drape, Shawn Hall, Summer Rose, TeganEden, Thomas Whitney, Voi, chocoube, deepFlaw, fen, & weakmint This episode was made with support from listeners like you! To support us, you can go to friendsatthetable.cash.
Sleep and Sorcery | Folklore & Fantasy-Inspired Sleep Stories
JOIN PATREON FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & MORE PERKS: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery Celebrate the Summer Solstice with friends, loved ones – and even some fairies – in tonight's folklore-inspired bedtime story for kids. Sleep & Sorcery presents Arthur's Corner: Magical Bedtime Stories for Young People. Inspired by fantasy, fairytales, and folklore, and using guided visualization, this bedtime story is especially designed for children but can be enjoyed by listeners of all ages. You can find more bedtime stories – for any age – at Sleep & Sorcery… this story is called The Longest Day. In tonight's folklore-inspired bedtime story, it is the longest day of the year: the Summer Solstice. You soak up the sunshine with your friends and family, enjoying the gifts of summer, before staying up late to watch the sunset. Soon the fireflies come out, along with some magical surprises. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES! Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Ursa Major by Deep Inside, Via Epidemic Sound Sleep & Sorcery is a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. My name is Laurel, and I'll be your guide on tonight's fantastical journey. Sleep & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure. Follow along with my voice for as long as it serves you, and when you're ready, feel free to let go of the story and relax into sleep. ✨Order the Sleep & Sorcery book!✨ https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback now available from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life. Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones. Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846 Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you'll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love. Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support. Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube | Newsletter Signup ✨Sleep & Sorcery MERCH✨ Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods. Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth. Want to get in touch? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work!
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Sleep and Sorcery | Folklore & Fantasy-Inspired Sleep Stories
JOIN PATREON FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & MORE PERKS: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery Exchange gifts with the goddess of the Crossroads in tonight's mythology-inspired bedtime story. In tonight's story, as you contemplate your place in a changing world, you witness a procession of torch-bearing spirits in the night. You follow them to the Crossroads at the edge of town, a liminal place that's rich with folklore. There, at the center of three forking paths, a garden blooms from nothing, and the goddess of the Crossroads appears. You ask her for guidance in choosing a path forward. You may find the auditory experience of this story a little different from other installments of Sleep & Sorcery. I've included some more experimental techniques, like vocal layering and ASMR unintelligible whispers, and it includes original channeled poetry and built-in visualization exercises. I hope you find it an especially relaxing listen. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES! Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Gilded Stillness by DEX1200, Via Epidemic Sound Sleep & Sorcery is a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. My name is Laurel, and I'll be your guide on tonight's fantastical journey. Sleep & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure. Follow along with my voice for as long as it serves you, and when you're ready, feel free to let go of the story and relax into sleep. ✨Order the Sleep & Sorcery book!✨ https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback now available from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life. Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones. Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846 Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you'll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love. Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support. Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube | Newsletter Signup ✨Sleep & Sorcery MERCH✨ Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods. Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth. Want to get in touch? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work!
This week Mistress Syren and Kelly Have come on to do a special episode discussing the ice raids and how as witches you can protect yourself and your community. W We feel that it is very important to get back that it is part of our spirituality so this is just a small snippet of things that couldn't help if you are feeling helpless or hopeless in the situation please contact us if you do have any questions or any ideas that you would like us to put out to be able to help your community. Please send your emails to whatwitchesdopodcast@gmail.com
Dan and Paul coach you in how to disrupt an enemy wizard's spells in D&D. And it varies a lot by what edition you play! From classic editions where casting in combat is strictly prohibited, to those where initiative tells the tale, to later editions where skills and counter-skills try to one-up each other. For house-ruling DMs, what's the fairest mechanic to use?
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An herb sachet is basically a little pouch of magick ✨It's something I've done in my witchcraft practice (and honestly even before I realized I was a witch) for a longgg time because it's so easy, so customizable, and very rarely, if ever, is it something that requires items outside of what you already have available to you at home. Today we'll talk about the times in my life I'm making an herb sachet spell, plus tons of ideas, tips, and reminders for using herbs, crystals, symbols, and more into your own little magickal pouches.→ In this episode I mention:Last week's Magickal Herbalism episode Llewellyn's Book of Correspondences by Sandra Kynes ★|| T H E N E I G H B O R H O O D ||Watch full episodes on my YouTube channel! Join us in That Witch School
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This week, the Coven talks about Ghost Hunting! Mistress Syren and Kelly go though some ins and outs of ghost hunting. We will give you pointers on cleansing and protecting yourself from attachments. Please feel free to email us with your ghost stories and any ideas you may have for future episodes whatwitchesdopodcast@gmail.com
In this week's episode, we look at five tips and tricks for optimal ebook pricing. This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook versions of my Tower of Endless Worlds series at my Payhip store: TOWER25 The coupon code is valid through June 30, 2025. So if you need a new ebook this summer, we've got you covered! 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 254 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is June 5, 2025, and today we are looking at ebook pricing strategies. Before we get into that, we will do Coupon of the Week and have an update on my current writing and audiobook projects. First up is Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook versions of my Tower of Endless World Series at my Payhip store, and that is TOWER25. And as always, the coupon code and the links to the store will be in the show notes. This coupon code is valid through June the 30th, 2025, so if you need a new ebook series to read this summer, we have got you covered. Now for an update on my current writing projects. As of this recording, I am 53,000 words into Shield of Power, which will be the sixth and final book of my Shield War series, and that puts me on Chapter 13 of 29. I feel like the book is going to be between about 105,000 to 110,000 words in rough draft, but we will see when I get there. I'm hoping to have it out before the end of June, but there's a good chance it may slip to July, so listen to this space and watch my website for updates. I am also 104,000 words into Stealth and Spells Online: The Final Quest, which as the name implies, will be the third and final book of the Stealth and Spells trilogy. I am right in the middle of writing the climactic scenes of the story and because of the length and how far I've gotten and I've been chipping away at this since October, it will come out very quickly after Shield of Power, possibly even in the same month. I'm also 5,000 words into Ghost in the Siege, which will be the sixth and final book of the Ghost Armor series, and that should probably come out towards the end of summer, if all goes well. In audiobook news, Brad Wills is recording Shield of Battle and Hollis McCarthy is recording Ghost in the Corruption right now. I know they're hard at work at it because both of them sent me emails with questions about pronunciations today. Hopefully we'll have some exciting new audiobooks for you later this summer. 00:02:12 Main Topic: Ebook Pricing Strategies [Note: All Prices Referenced are USD] And now let's move right into our main topic, ebook pricing strategies, which is often a contentious topic for indie authors. We're going to go over five different ebook pricing strategies to look at when they're the most effective or why you might want to try them. I'll talk about when I have used each of them and why I chose to do so or not to do so, as the case might be. As I said, this is often a contentious topic for indie authors, especially newer indie authors who often have in their head an idea that their book is worth X amount of dollars because the amount of work they put into it, like for example, “my novel should be a minimum of $9.99 or $14.99 because of all the work I put into it. It was a year's worth of work, and if you can buy a fancy latte at Starbucks or $6 or $7 or whatever, then you should be able to pay $9.99 for this novel upon which I toiled for a year.” And that is a nice sentiment, but in reality it doesn't work that way for a couple of reasons. For one thing, people are only willing to drop that kind of money on authors that they've known for a long time, like hardcore Stephen King or James Patterson or Jack Reacher fans dropping $20 or $30 for the novel in hardcover when comes out the first time. That kind of loyalty has to be earned over the long term, and if you're brand a new indie author or a newish indie author, charging $9.99 for your ebook is something of an ask. For the second thing, an ebook is not a physical object, and there is a point where people blanch at paying a lot of money for an item that is essentially electronic and digital. If you're paying $9.99 for a paperback, at least you're getting the paperback, the physical object. Paying $9.99 for something utterly intangible like an ebook is a much harder sell. Because of that, the optimal price point for ebooks tends to be a bit lower than that. For the sake of not adding too many caveats to each point based on genre and format, let's assume for each of these strategies, the ebook we are pricing is a fantasy novel of about 90,000 words without any maps or images and is not being traditionally published by an established author. In an interview, Smashwords founder Mark Coker presented data from Smashwords that showed most indie authors selling full length fiction will see the most success setting their ebook prices at either $2.99, $3.99, or $4.99 (depending on genre). That is still the case, generally speaking. However, there are some special pricing strategies that may increase your sales, and that is what we'll be focusing on this episode. #1: The first of the five pricing strategies we will look at is permafree, and permafree means that the book is permanently set to free instead of just for a short period of time. Why does this work? People like free things. People will eagerly take something that's free while something that's even $2 or $3 will lead to hesitation on their part, especially for an unfamiliar author, and that is true of $0.99 as well. However, permafree is a strategy only makes financial sense if the book is the first book in a series and there are at least a few books in the series already published. If you have one book and make it permafree, that's fine if you want to give away the book to readers so it's read, but it will not make you any money. It makes more sense to make the first book in a series free when there are like four or five or more books in the series. Just setting a book to permafree is not enough on its own. You still need to spend money on ads and marketing, so you're relying on sales from the next several books in the series to subsidize the free book and marketing cost. Very often I will advertise the free first book in one of my series and then calculate whether the ad was successful or not based on how many copies of the rest of the books in the series that I have actually sold. There also needs to be a strong hook at the end of the first book to lure readers on to the second book to inspire readers to continue, but not an outright cliffhanger, which will annoy most readers and could hurt your reviews. If you're going to make your first book in the series free, it is a generally bad idea to end that book with a cliffhanger or to end that book with an unresolved main plot. People will get mad at you and accuse you of trying to nickel and dime them on the rest of the series. It's also a good idea to put the link to the second book right at the end of the first book in order to help the reader continue on in the series. You also need to accept that most of the attention for permafree titles often comes from so-called book hoarders. This strategy is not a great one for trying to get reviews as there is a significant segment of readers who blindly grab whatever is free and then they never get around to reading it, much less finishing it. In the same vein, you have to accept that the percentage of readers converting from the free ebook to the rest of the paid series will be much lower than the conversion from a paid book to the next paid book in the series normally would be. What kind of conversion rate am I talking about? If you have say, a conversion rate from the free first book to the paid second book of 5-10%, you are doing very well. How have I used the strategy? I've made almost all of my series starters permafree, and since I write fairly long series, it's easier for me to do that than for people with a series with only two or three books. Making books permafree has been a major part of my indie publishing efforts over the last 14 years, and I found it's pretty much the most consistent low effort thing I can do to drive sales. It's like a constant trickle, though it does work better on the non-Amazon stores than it does with Amazon today. #2: So now we will move on to our second pricing strategy, which is the $0.99 price. Some authors will temporarily set the $0.99 price at launch in order to gain some reviews and then raise the price once that has happened. Others will price the first book in the series at $0.99 and then price the subsequent books in the series higher, in a similar strategy to permafree. This strategy gets a higher percentage of the people reading the book than permafree and authors have reported a higher percentage of read through continuing to the next book as well. This price does well with BookBub deals and could be used temporarily for that. BookBub customers are extremely price sensitive and they expect steep discounts. The biggest downside of the strategy is that on sites like Amazon, you'll be paid a lower royalty rate of 35%, so any ads or marketing costs will effectively eat most of your profits. However, if your book is wide in all the stores, many of them offer better royalty rates than Amazon for books at $0.99. For myself, what I've done for long series is that I make the first book free and then the second book $0.99, and then all the books after there are full price. Obviously, you take a bit of a hit on the first few books in the series, but if you have a long series like I do, then you can definitely make up the lost costs with sales of the rest of the books. I've also used $0.99 to pretty good results with BookBub deals over the years. #3: The third pricing strategy we're going to look at is the box set. This strategy applies to a series since you're packaging multiple full length novels together and sometimes throwing in a short story or other special content. The important thing about pricing box sets is that it should be a substantial discount over buying the full length books in the sets separately. The price will be a bigger hook than adding special features. You might want to make the first box set less expensive than the subsequent ones in order to motivate readers to begin the series. This strategy is great for Kindle Unlimited (KU) since readers are getting multiple books but only have to take one of their allocated book spots in the KU Library. Longer books also lead to bigger payouts, since KU operates on pages per read system, which means that the longer the book is (and assuming someone actually reads it), you'll then get a bigger payout. This also applies somewhat in a more limited way for Kobo Plus, in the way that it calculates page reads. They use minutes read instead of page reads. How have I used this? I have many box sets, and because of the limitations of Amazon pricing, most of my box sets aren't above $9.99, but if the three novels in the box set are individually $4.99, that is a savings of 33% as opposed to buying the books individually. So I mostly did the box sets to provide a base for doing the box sets in audio, but they do also generate some income on their own because of the savings. #4: The fourth pricing strategy we're going to look at is coupons. The most common way to provide coupons in Indie Author World is either through Smashwords or a direct sales page, such as My Payhip store, which I mention frequently on this podcast. Coupons are a convenient way to make a book free to only a select group of people, such as newsletter subscribers or contest winners. It is by far the easiest and most flexible way to discount your books temporarily. For example, on Payhip, it only takes a couple minutes to set up a coupon and then it will be ready to use instantly or for whatever specific dates and times you have set the coupon to run. They are the most effective when they are short term to create a sense of urgency to buy the book, but not so short term that readers miss out on the deal. The biggest downside is that most buyers are not as familiar with using Smashwords or a direct sales page, so they may be hesitant to use a new site, especially if they have a large ebook collection on another platform like Kindle. How have I used this strategy? For years, I've used the Smashwords coupon strategy to give away a free short story when I publish a book (with Ghost in the Corruption, it was Ghost Spells, and when I finish Shield of Power, the short story for that will be called Consort of Darkness and newsletter subscribers will get a Smashwords coupon code they can use to get a free ebook copy of the short story). I also frequently do Coupon of the Week through my Payhip store, where I offer 25% off a featured ebook or series or 50% off an audiobook. Since the royalty rate on Payhip is higher than on Amazon or Audible, I'm able to offer generous sales prices without losing money on a discounted sale. So once you have a large enough catalog, coupons through direct sales can be an effective strategy. #5: And the fifth and final sales strategy we'll look at this episode is Kindle Countdown Deals. If your book is in Kindle Select/Kindle Unlimited, Kindle allows you to run a limited time discount on it. Readers will see a countdown clock showing how long they have to buy it at the price. To be eligible to run a Countdown Deal, your book must have been enrolled in KDP Select for at least 30 days, and your book's list price must have been unchanged for 30 days before and 14 days after the deal runs. There are some other requirements, so read Amazon's documentation page very carefully before you decide to run a Countdown Deal. The biggest advantage of a Countdown Deal is the royalty rate for the book during the deal will be based on the book's regular price and not what it's discounted to during the sale, so this is a nice way to try a lower price for your book. For example, if the book is usually $4.99 and during the Countdown Deal it is lowered to $0.99, you'll still get 70% of the sale rate. Now granted, 70% of $0.99 is not as good as 70% of $4.99, but you may be able to make it up in sales volume. This strategy gets a lot more viewers than a coupon with Smashwords or your direct sales page would. However, it's not nearly as flexible as those options. It requires some advanced planning. This method is most effective when paired with a marketing push, such as an increase in ad spending or a newsletter notifying your newsletter subscribers about the deal. The biggest downside of this strategy is that you have to be exclusive with Amazon in order to take advantage of the deal. If your books are wide, you can't do a Kindle Countdown Deal for them. I've used this strategy intermittently with limited success, I have to admit, because generally I don't have that many books in KU at any given time. That said, when I have had books in KU, I've tried Kindle Countdown deals and had moderate success with them. Overall, I do think the other methods I've already mentioned on this episode are more effective, but if you have books in KU, it is definitely worth trying a Kindle Countdown Deal in combination with some ads and a newsletter push. So hopefully these five pricing strategies will help you make sense of the pricing of books in Indie Author World and will be helpful to you as you decide how to price your own books. So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. 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Witches explores what a witch is and the different ways to be one. Judika Illes presents the history, mysteries, and diverse natures of witches from around the world. Featuring a who's who ranging from famous—or infamous—historical witches such as Tituba, Sybil Leek, Aleister Crowley, Isobel Gowdie, and Countess Erzsebet Báthory (widely known as the Blood Countess) to popular literary, cinematic, and TV witches such as Endora, the Scarlet Witch, Melisandre, Storm, Agatha Harkness, and the Wicked Witch of the West, Witches also offers travel tips for witches and a guide to the tools of the trade such as brooms, wands, cauldrons, and mirrors.The world may be filled with dangers, but it is also filled with ancient and powerful forces that serve as antidotes and protective devices. These magical forces include crystals, herbs, amulets, sacred beings, and even colors and numbers. Magic spells enable us to harness these forces for our own benefit. Let these cards of the Protection Spells Deck guide you toward safety, security, and embracing your own personal power.
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How do you reset mid-sex without bruising egos? Can watching porn together actually strengthen intimacy? And is scheduling sex the secret to ending a two-month dry spell? In this rapid-fire fan Q&A, Coffee and Cleavage hosts Lynnie, Shantal, and Gary reveal the mood-setter songs they swear by, the dating-app icks they can't ignore, and the one compliment that never gets old. From unsolicited nudes vs. voice notes to the best guilt-free post-hookup snacks, no question is off-limits. Send in your own questions for the next round at coffeeandcleavage.com your curiosity fuels the show!
Sleep and Sorcery | Folklore & Fantasy-Inspired Sleep Stories
JOIN PATREON FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & MORE PERKS: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery In tonight's story, you are the long lost heir to the throne of the powerful kingdom of Brenindor. After years of not knowing your true identity, you have come into your own, reconnected with your bonded dragon, and set about claiming your inheritance. But without support or connections to the capitol, you find yourself unable to accomplish much. This, however, is all about to change with the arrival of an unexpected ally – who is also your greatest rival for the throne. This tale is part of an ongoing medieval fantasy narrative set in the same realm across time and space. You don't need to have heard all the other stories to understand this one, but you may recognize some of the characters and story threads. If you'd like to catch up, I recommend starting with The Dragon Rider or Tales by the Tavern Fire. I hope you enjoy. If you're still awake as the story comes to an end, I'll guide you through some guided breathing for strength and transformation. - THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES! Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Nordic Sunrise by Bruce Brus, Via Epidemic Sound Sleep & Sorcery is a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. My name is Laurel, and I'll be your guide on tonight's fantastical journey. Sleep & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure. Follow along with my voice for as long as it serves you, and when you're ready, feel free to let go of the story and relax into sleep. - ✨Order the Sleep & Sorcery book!✨ https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback now available from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life. - Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones. Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846 - Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you'll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love. Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support. - Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube | Newsletter Signup ✨Sleep & Sorcery MERCH✨ Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods. Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth. Want to get in touch? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work!
"Imposter syndrome is the human's natural predator." -Lauren ParkerSpells for Success: Deck and Guidebook 40 Spells to Set Intentions and Manifest Everyday Wins by Lauren ParkerSponsored by Amy Blackthorn Intuitive (https://amyblackthorn.as.me/schedule/5eacb6fa)Lauren Parker stops by the Podcast to talk about growing up on the move, "My hometown is the back of a station wagon."After you listen, go read 'Wise Child,' by Monica Furlong.
In today's episode:Mission Impossible and the Centralized Savior ComplexThe moral questions in determining whether to ally for aligned interests and for how longPeter Thiel's views on the antichristPalantir is compiling all the government's data - obvious necessary step or one step closer to dystopia?Dominic Cummings describes the breakdown, meltdown, panic, and dysfunction of British politics in a way that mirrors what we witnessed during the fake president's termPavel Durov suggests that Telegram will be integrating XAi's GrokElon Musk is leaving his position as Special Government Employee, as scheduledThe Oval Office ceilingHow could so much have been done with the autopen without the fake president's knowledge?Connect with Be Reasonable: https://linktr.ee/imyourmoderatorLinks, articles, ideas - follow the info stream at t.me/veryreasonableHear the show when it's released. Become a paid subscriber at imyourmoderator.substack.comVisit the show's sponsors:Diversify your assets into Bitcoin: https://partner.river.com/reasonableDiversify your assets into precious metals: reasonablegold.comJoin the new information infrastructure - get Starlink: https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1975306-67744-74Other ways to support the work:ko-fi.com/imyourmoderatorDonate btc via coinbase: 3MEh9J5sRvMfkWd4EWczrFr1iP3DBMcKk5Make life more comfortable: mypillow.com/reasonableMerch site:https://cancelcouture.myspreadshop.com/https://cancelcouture.comFollow the podcast info stream: t.me/veryreasonableYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imyourmoderatorOther social platforms: Truth Social, Gab, Rumble, or Gettr - @imyourmoderator Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/be-reasonable-with-your-moderator-chris-paul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Was an advisor to Queen Elizabeth I communicating with angels? Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by Egyptologist Garry J. Shaw to explore the intriguing life of John Dee, his mysterious meetings with angels and demons and the secrets he believed they uncovered. With help from the enigmatic alchemist Edward Kelly, Dee wrote the Angel Diaries detailing his attempts to communicate with the divine, and the secrets of the celestial language they believed could unlock the universe's mysteries. Suzannah uncovers the complex relationship between Dee and Kelly, the apocalyptic visions, the inexplicable return of the burned manuscripts, and the dramatic breakdown after a scandalous wife-swapping decree.MOREPractical Magic: Prayers, Spells & Cunning Folkhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/218bX6v64pMYZEEJT9sxE6Presented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Alice Smith, audio editor is Amy Haddow and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on
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Originally streamed live on YouTube, this episode dives deep into the truth about love spells, emotional healing, and attraction through the lens of Ifá.We're not here to shame spellwork—but we are here to challenge what you think love work really is. From akose to ancestral patterns, we uncover what actually brings aligned love into your life—and what silently blocks it. If your relationships feel off, this conversation might be the reset you didn't know you needed.
Caitlin Clark has been carrying the WNBA on her back — now she's hobbling off with a quad injury that yanks her from the MVP race for two weeks and threatens a billion-dollar hype train. Jason lights the match with a “Cait fan fatigue” fire starter, asking whether nonstop Clark-mania just backfired on the league. From there, the show barrels into Minneapolis, where the Lynx paused for a 2025 George Floyd moment of silence, and then to Los Angeles–Chicago, where the Sparks and Sky ditched the national anthem entirely. Are virtue signals now tip-off rituals? Steve Kim swings by to autopsy the WNBA's self-inflicted wounds — and to unpack why Shannon Sharpe suddenly scrubbed his Nightcap Tour. Jay Skapinac drops in to react to Anthony Edwards' blunder in Game 4 versus OKC. Today's Sponsors: Relief Factor With Relief Factor, you'll feel better every day, and you'll live better every day. Get their 3-Week QuickStart for only $19.95 – that's less than a dollar a day. Call 1-800-4-Relief Or Visit https://ReliefFactor.com The Last Rodeo Don't miss The Last Rodeo, a compelling story of grit, redemption, and family values, in theaters right now!. Secure your seats now at https://Angel.com/JASON. SHOW OUTLINE 00:00 Intro We want to hear from the Fearless Army!! Join the conversation in the show chat, leave a comment or email Jason at FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com Want more Fearless content? Subscribe to Jason Whitlock Harmony for a biblical perspective on everyday issues at https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony Get 10% off Blaze swag by using code Fearless10 at https://shop.blazemedia.com/fearless Make yourself an official member of the “Fearless Army!” Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://get.blazetv.com/FEARLESS and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. CLICK HERE to Subscribe to Jason Whitlock's YouTube: https://bit.ly/3jFL36G CLICK HERE to Listen to Jason Whitlock's podcast: https://apple.co/3zHaeLT CLICK HERE to Follow Jason Whitlock on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hvSjiJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 27 2025 The Witch Daily Show (https://www.witchdailyshow.com) is talking Spells for the Week Our sponsor today Is Moths and Blooms: A coloring book for adults and teens (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWF5BNLN) and ( Want to buy me a cup of coffee? Venmo: TonyaWitch - Last 4: 9226 Our quote of the day Is: ― Souls reconstructed with faith transform agony into peace." - Aberjhani. Headlines: https://theankler.com/p/bloody-good-tv-worlds-inside-vampire () Deck: The Slavic Oracle (https://covenoftophania.com/products/the-slavic-oracle) Other Sources: () Thank you so much for joining me this morning, if you have any witch tips, questions, witch fails, or you know of news I missed, visit https://www.witchdailyshow.com or email me at thewitchdailypodcast@gmail.com If you want to support The Witch Daily Show please visit our patreon page https://www.patreon.com/witchdailyshow Mailing Address (must be addressed as shown below) Tonya Brown 3436 Magazine St #460 New Orleans, LA 70115
Welcome to the wild mind of Gemini season! In this episode, we're talking about the active lineup of this Gemini New Moon - mental sovereignty, energetic rewiring, and the deep medicine of conscious communication. With Mercury conjunct this new moon in its home sign, and Pluto offering trine support from Aquarius, we're being asked to speak with clarity, choose with discernment, and become stewards of our own thoughts. For the mystics, word-weavers, and nervous system-sensitives—this transmission is an anchor and activation in one. Together, we explore: Gemini as archetype and magician—what it means to be a sacred scribe Mental overwhelm, nervous system upgrades & truth frequency discernment Why this new moon is not just about new ideas, but new realities A deeper look at Mercury, Pluto, Uranus, Saturn & Neptune in this sky story Plant allies for this lunation: Skullcap & Gotu Kola for clarity, calm, and cognition Spider medicine, the loom, and weaving your thread into the collective dream A sneak peek at what's coming tomorrow (yes, it's big) ✨ For the Practitioners & Visionaries This moon speaks to your message, your mind, your magic. If you've felt scattered, anxious, or unsure what to share—this episode brings balm and brilliance. It's time to write the words that matter and speak your next chapter into existence.
Mistress Syren and Kelly from "Eye of the Cat" discuss spirits and ghosts. Part 1 of a mulitpart series!
First we chat about a weird little chupacabra play Ben saw, then discuss the conspiracies that have metastasized from Joe Biden's prostate cancer and the resurgence of our old nemesis the Food Babe. For our main topic, we have esteemed historian of magic Owen Davies, who wrote the book (two, actually) on grimoires. In pop culture we see them in horror movies, comic books and even old children's movies like "Bedknobs and Broomsticks," but real (or "real") grimoires have been an ever-present relic for thousands of years. Grimoires are a mix of magic, marketing, fraud -- and sometimes blood -- and they have evolved along with the changes in ancient information technology, i.e., parchment and the printing press. From the Grand Grimoire of the early 18th century to Lovecraft to the pulp grimoires of the 1960s, magical words and demonic conjurations have gotten around one way or another.
The bell has rung! It’s time for another meeting of the Pod Meets World Book Club! This time it was Will’s pick, and he chose “A Deadly Education” by Naomi Novik, a fantasy novel about a sorceress at a school of magic…and it doesn’t involve any Quidditch. Spells and homework collide in this first story of “The Scholomance Trilogy,” but did our hosts get sucked into the story? Or were they too bogged down in the world building?It’s time to serve up a score of how many Turners, and how many Feenys - and find out if Danielle or Rider will continue reading the series? Pencils down! It’s time to hear the verdict, and find out your next required reading, on the newest installment of the Pod Meets World Book Club… Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do I join a coven or do I practice the craft alone? This is likely a crossroads each practitioner encounters at least once. Even if you never find or formally join a coven, it's still something you'll probably even just hear or read about. The first book I ever read to begin studying witchcraft was gifted to me, and it was called, Spells for the Solitary Witch by Eileen Holland. In it Holland describes the path of the solitary witch in contrast to practicing with a coven, so early on this was something I was pondering myself.In today's episode of That Witch Podcast, we'll cover the basics of what to consider in all aspects of this question, and talk about both sides of this spectrum, and some of the in between areas as well. And hopefully, you'll leave this episode feeling more informed and in-tune with your unique needs as a modern witch.★|| T H E N E I G H B O R H O O D ||YouTube: That Witch Next DoorEmail Newsletter: thatwitchnextdoor.comInstagram: @thatwitch.nextdoorTikTok: @thatwitch.nextdoorPinterest: @thatwitchdaniContact: thatwitchnextdoor.com/conjurethatwitch
Biopic or biopic?This week on the world's greatest user-generated movie creation podcast, we've got creeks, space Spartans and masturbating magicians Send us YOUR film (or TV) suggestions by leaving a review on Apple or by getting in touch with us by email dreamfactorypod@gmail.com, Twitter, Facebook, Threads, Tik Tok or Instagram.The Dream Factory is a comedy podcast that turns YOUR film ideas into movie masterpieces. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dreamfactory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let's Chat!!Boo, Bitches! This week on C3: Crystals, Cauldrons & Cocktails, River and Glim dive broom-first into the world of witchy urban legends. Ever heard that blowing cinnamon on your door brings abundance? Or that you can freeze someone's gossip in a jar? We're sorting the magickal truth from the broomstick bullshit—one wild rumor at a time. So grab your cocktail, clutch your crystals, and join us as we explore the spooky, the sassy, and the downright suspicious tales that float around the witchy world.Spoiler: not every spell belongs in your grimoire... some belong in the trash.Halfway To Dead, A Midlife Spiritual JourneyMidlife is freaking hard. Let's flip the script. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showUntil then, Stay Witchy!!River's Etsy Store: www.batsandbaublesinc.etsy.comWebsite: www.c3witchypodcast.comMerch: www.c3witchypodcastmerch.comOur wonderful logo is done by: www.nellamarinadraws.etsy.comIntro and Outro Audio:podcast intro & outro music:Góða Nótt by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4754-g-a-n-ttLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-liceSound from Zapsplat.com – Witches Cauldrons bubbling
The guys discuss the Robert Griffin III-Ryan Clark beef, the Joey Badass vs. west coast beef, Jamaal going back to 2005, Young Thug's single with Future, underground rap being better than mainstream rap, Don Trip & Starlito's new album, Mike Jones, Snoop Dogg's lyrical ability and more.
This week Good Moms are joined with author, and wellness entrepreneur Shelah Marie to chat about friendships in adulthood, being a bonus mom, how mother wounds show up in platonic relationships, and why your growth isn’t selfish—it’s overdue. You can expect to hear: (04:10) – Why long-term friendships can quietly hold you back, and how to recognize it! (11:30) – Being a “bonus” mom and what it taught Sheila about her inner voice (20:05) – Triggers in friendships and the patterns they inherited from their moms (35:00) – Making new friends as a grown woman (47:20) – Why sharing your problems isn’t the same as checking in (59:15) – Finding your “main character energy” by actually knowing who you are (1:11:40) – Tarot Time (1:26:00) – Whorie Whether you're rethinking your circle, making peace with your fertility journey, or just here for the laughs, there’s something here for you! ------------------------- Watch This episode & more on YouTube! Catch up with us over at Patreon and get all our Full visual episodes, bonus content & early episode releases. Join our private Facebook group! Let us help you! Submit your advice questions, anonymous secrets or vent about motherhood anonymously! Submit your questions Connect With Us: @GoodMoms_BadChoices @TheGoodVibeRetreat @Good.GoodMedia @WatchErica @Milah_Mapp --------- Got a lover? Join our Couples Retreat Code: PleasureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Morgan climbs on her soapbox with fiery passion to talk about a topic she's felt strongly about for nearly 20 years: why you should stop paying people to cast spells for you. Sparked by a recent impersonation scam using her name and photos to sell $210 spells, Morgan gets real about the dangers, the manipulation, and the loss of personal power that can come from outsourcing your magick. She shares an unforgettable story from her early days owning a metaphysical shop, where she helped a woman reclaim her hoodoo roots and cast a successful spell for herself—after months of being scammed by others. From there, Morgan dives into five powerful reasons why no one can cast a spell better than you can. She covers everything from the predatory nature of love and twin flame spells to the risk of handing your energy and money over to strangers with unknown intentions. This episode is tough love wrapped in empowerment. Morgan isn't here to shame—but she is here to remind you that YOU are the magick. For Patreon members, this week's bonus content includes shadow work prompts to help you uncover and release the blocks that keep you from trusting your own power and doing your own spellwork. If you enjoy Busy, Gritty, Inked, & Witchy, please like and subscribe. It helps new magickally curious people find the podcast easier! Join Morgan on her Patreon for exclusive bonus content. Visit https://patreon.com/inkedgoddesscreations for more details. Consider joining Morgan's Inked Spirit Coven to deepen your magickal practice and connect with a supportive community. For more information, head to https://inkedspirit.com. For unique witchy supplies and tips, a monthly Witchcraft subscription box, and more head to https://www.InkedGoddessCreations.com.
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Send us a textHey Cosmic Witches, welcome back to another episode of the Divine Gossip Girls! This week, we will give you the results of the spells we chose a month ago. Did Maggie manifest a move? Did Karlie call in consistent abundance? Did Sophie call in more money in business? All the answers are here.☆We dive into…☆ What spells did we choose and why☆ If the spells worked, and what we saw from them☆ If not doing a spell is self-sabotageBecome Part of the Divine Gossip Girls Community ☾⋆⁺Follow us on divinegossipgirls: https://www.instagram.com/divinegossipgirls/Maggie: https://www.instagram.com/springluneoracle/Karlie: https://www.instagram.com/risewithkarlie/Sophie: https://www.instagram.com/_shinewithsophie/Interested in having your spiritual, wellness, lifestyle questions answered by us in our next Divine Hotline episode? Send us your spiritual or advice questions so you can get our cosmic perspective (you will stay 100% anonymous): email us at divinegossipgirls@gmail.com
Gemini Season Is Here—And She's Got Receipts, Flirtation & Fire. The stars are serving main character energy this week—are you ready to say yes? Venus and Mars are turning up the heat, and Saturn's switching signs like she's had a major spiritual rebrand. Translation: This week is giving flirty, fierce, and finally moving forward energy—with just enough Pluto and Saturn sauce to make the transformation stick. We also have Katherine Grace Maley aka Katherine the Great of Huge Witch to who shares her journey into witchcraft and tarot and helps guide us what to expect this Gemini season Katherine's platform HUGE WITCH entertains and offers insight, reading and events through the tarot, astrology, and other occult systems and also has her own product line of anointing oils hugewitch.com www.instagram.com/hugewitch All things Cardsy B www.cardsyb.com www.instagram.com/CardsyB
In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts dive deep into the often-overlooked tool of language in tabletop RPGs—how it shapes worlds, defines characters, and enhances immersion. Whether it's a dwarven curse word, a whispered draconic threat, or a gnomish pun that lands like a rock in a puddle, the power of language can turn a good campaign into an unforgettable one. The discussion explores the practical, narrative, and mechanical implications of language in TTRPGs like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. The hosts share ideas for incorporating multilingualism into your campaign setting, including how dialects, slang, coded speech, and nonverbal communication (like thieves' cant or secret signs) add flavor to your storytelling. They also delve into how languages can be used to gate knowledge, shape factions, spark conflict, and even fuel plotlines. In classic RPGBOT fashion, the conversation balances practical advice with ridiculous tangents, including misused languages at the table, accidentally offensive fantasy names, and the ever-important question: “What does Infernal really sound like when you're mad?” Create Dungeons in minutes not hours with DungeonFlow.app Check out our Best of Season 1 and Best of Season 2 playlists! dScryb – Comprehend Languages (affiliate link) RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes The Maniculum Podcast – RPGBOT.News S2E48 Other Stuff Maniculum Podcast Tuckernut Island Key Takeaways Languages Are Storytelling Tools Languages in TTRPGs are more than just flavor—they're worldbuilding elements that reflect history, culture, and power dynamics. Assigning specific languages to regions, races, or classes can deepen immersion and realism. Secret languages (like Thieves' Cant or Druidic) add intrigue and exclusivity, encouraging players to explore character backgrounds and factions. Mechanical Impacts of Language Choices Language proficiency can serve as a subtle mechanical gate to information, alliances, and plot hooks. Players fluent in a rare or ancient language may uncover hidden clues, decipher magical runes, or negotiate with forgotten factions. Spells like Comprehend Languages and Tongues are powerful narrative tools, not just utilities. In-Character Dialogue Builds World Flavor Accents, idioms, and invented slang enrich roleplay and bring authenticity to NPCs and PCs alike. Mixing real-world language quirks with fantasy cultures helps ground the audience while maintaining immersion. Overuse of “fantasy gibberish” can alienate players—balance creativity with clarity. GM Tips for Using Language Effectively Use language barriers sparingly to create tension or mystery without shutting down play. Allow PCs to learn languages over time, or treat linguistic study as a subplot or downtime activity. Develop regional dialects or jargon to distinguish cultures and classes of characters. Avoiding Pitfalls and Problematic Tropes Be mindful of real-world language and cultural analogues to avoid unintentional stereotyping. Don't overdo accents—what's fun for five minutes can be painful over five sessions. Avoid making entire plotlines hinge on a language barrier unless all players are equipped to engage with it. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati
"Supporting your people isn't always convenient—but it's powerful.” That's the gospel according to poet, author, and creator Shaun Moore-Bey. In this soul-stirring Detroit is Different episode, Shaun takes us on a journey from Conant Gardens to the Cass Tech classrooms, from Mississippi family reunions to standing-room-only poetry readings. “I was the nerd with a hundred X-Men toys, making up universes,” Shaun recalls. But his imagination and deep ancestral lessons from his grandfather—"Jesus is Black" being the first eye-opener—planted a seed that bloomed through hip hop, community activism, and the written word. From prison time to poetic purpose, Shaun's story is a testimony to transformation. He speaks candidly about internal healing, cultural pride, and why “words are spells” that can build or break a people. Tune in to hear how this Positive Poet uses storytelling to uplift Black women, honor elders, and create a legacy for the next thousand years. "To love me is to love Black women," he says. "We're not separate—we're two sides of the same coin." Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com
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Is it okay to fly with a dog? If so, how? Our dear friend Maria Thayer has a dog. And she wants to bring that dog with her when she goes to Minnesota and Montana this summer. But Maria knows how annoying people who fly with dogs are. So what should she do?! Go on Advice Fight. That's what she should do. We get into it with Maria, aka Abbey the librarian from our TV show Those Who Can't! CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THIS WEEK'S WINNER (Poll opens at 10:00am Mountain Time) LINKS: Follow us for show dates and more: Adam Cayton-Holland • Ben Roy • Andrew Orvedahl • The Grawlix Support this podcast on Patreon to get ad-free episodes, bonus videos, exclusive merch, birthday shout-outs and more. UPCOMING SHOWS: See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre on Saturday, May 31st with Pat Burtscher and Jack Comstock! See Ben touring with his band SPELLS in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Chicago, May 15th to May 18th! See Andrew performing at the 15th anniversary of The Narrators on May 21st! See Adam at Helium Comedy Club in Portland, Oregon on May 22nd! Got a question? Email us: question@advicefight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13 2025 The Witch Daily Show (https://www.witchdailyshow.com) is talking Spells for the Week Our sponsor today Is Hellmouth Con (https://www.fandomcharities.org/hellmouthcon) and ( Want to buy me a cup of coffee? Venmo: TonyaWitch - Last 4: 9226 Our quote of the day Is: ― “The art of transformation is a very important thing to me, and I always believe I can say something more truthful through characters that are further away from me.” – Andy Serkis Headlines: https://www.kuow.org/stories/witchcraft-and-reproductive-rights-the-horror-of-grady-hendrix-s-latest-novel () Deck: The Slavic Oracle (https://covenoftophania.com/products/the-slavic-oracle) Other Sources: () Thank you so much for joining me this morning, if you have any witch tips, questions, witch fails, or you know of news I missed, visit https://www.witchdailyshow.com or email me at thewitchdailypodcast@gmail.com If you want to support The Witch Daily Show please visit our patreon page https://www.patreon.com/witchdailyshow Mailing Address (must be addressed as shown below) Tonya Brown 3436 Magazine St #460 New Orleans, LA 70115
In this chaotic Q&A episode we take a detour from our usual structure to answer your submitted questions! From feeling disconnected from your spirituality to spell fails and Sims-based candle magic (yes, really), we dive into how everyday routines can spark magic moments.We share our current favourite tarot decks and cards, how to imbue emojis and objects with intention, and the messy magic of starting to read professionally. Plus tune in to hear more about spirit guides and a heartwarming chat about grief, growth, and giving ourselves grace.Resources Mentioned:Register for Madison's Tarot Class: https://shopspellcrafter.com/products/tarot-101-the-major-arcana-may-28th-6-30-pm?_pos=1&_sid=8b49d4ac9&_ss=r&variant=46368823116024
When terror takes hold of the mind, whole communities descend into madness—meowing like beasts, dancing to exhaustion, and vanishing into the grip of something seemingly paranormal and demonic.Download The FREE Word Search Puzzle For This Episode: https://weirddarkness.com/TrueCasesOfMassHysteriaGet the Darkness Syndicate version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateDISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: Nuns that meow like cats, people who can't stop laughing maniacally, an entire high school begins twitching… even the Salem witch trials. Just a few of the 8 cases of mass hysteria I'll be sharing with you. *** January 7, 1950, events began in what became one of the strangest disappearances of the middle twentieth century – the vanishing of a West Point cadet. *** Visitors to Calke Abbey have reported a strange atmosphere of sadness and foreboding and many have reported being scared by the sounds of a tin whistle. *** We've all heard of the Bermuda Triangle – but there are strange, anomalies worldwide – and one in Russia is known as the “M Triangle”. *** As far back as the 19th century, a hairy monster has been frightening guests of an Irish castle. *** When living in a home built in the 1800s, it might be expected to have something paranormal living with you.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:13.141 = Show Open00:03:19.677 = Whispering Ghost of Calke Abbey00:07:03.615 = The M Triangle00:16:54.708 = Hairy Monster Frightening Guests At An Irish Castle00:21:55.288 = The Haunted Farmhouse00:30:28.274 = The Vanished Cadet00:57:24.932 = Strange Cases of Mass Hysteria01:10:32.285 = The Rearview (Fictional Story)01:16:19.799 = Betty Bites (Fictional Story)01:19:39.546 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Whistling Ghost of Calke Abbey”: https://tinyurl.com/y53zgov3“The M-Triangle”: https://tinyurl.com/y582ymo6“Arkaim Anomalous Zone”: https://tinyurl.com/y465d3u7“Hairy Monster Frightening The Guests Of The Irish Castle”: https://tinyurl.com/y5gbnbx2“The Haunted Farmhouse”: https://tinyurl.com/yyncsbyo“Strange Cases of Mass Hysteria”: https://tinyurl.com/y6ja9ezo“The Vanished Cadet”: https://tinyurl.com/y4h8et3p=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: December 01, 2018EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TrueCasesOfMassHysteriaTAGS: mass hysteria, collective delusion, dancing plague, meowing nuns, Salem witch trials, Tanganyika laughter epidemic, Muhnochwa, Halifax slasher, historical mass hysteria, bizarre true stories, paranormal events, unexplained phenomena, psychological horror, group psychosis, creepy history, strange epidemics, human mind mysteries, occult history, mass hallucination, supernatural events, weird true crime, haunted history, folklore and legends, spooky mass events
The crew of the Little Snail, traveling food truck and makeshift HQ for this band of equally makeshift adventurers, has agreed to escort a young priestess named Veile to a mysterious destination. Within days, they met their first obstacle: a group of mischievous Fleggs who've vandalized the Little Snail and sabotaged the way forward… This week on Perpetua: The Shadow of the Dragon Tower Pt. 02 Perpetua Guide [In Progress v.01] NPCs & Monsters [PNMS] Flegg [NMFL] Typical Traits: Mischievous, Anxious, Clever, Family Oriented Stats: DEX 8, INS 8, MIG 8, WLP 8 Attacks: Flegg Strike, Infuriate, Flegg Blast Special Abilities: Final Act: Stoneshell In-Game Description: A living egg. It comes up to your shins. It has a beak!? These guys must be a little different than they were in the demo, because they definitely didn't have the ability to turn into a stone when you killed them in Prelude. I wonder if something happened to them between the game or if the designers just rebalanced them? Anyway, they're a basic enemy type, pretty good for grinding, but don't underestimate how they can overwhelm you in a group. Starter Tip: Even though they're “monsters” you can actually try to use Persuasion on them! Vinnor Jekk (he/him) [NMVJ] Traits: Devoted, Optimistic, Pedantic, Arrogant Stats: ??? Attacks: ??? Spells: ??? In-Game Description: Solivigant of the Way of Fearless Truth who seeks to enact a world-saving prophecy. I can't tell what I think about this guy. Either he's going to betray the party and become a mid-game boss or he's just one of those guys you hate to talk to even though he's technically right about everything. No clue about stats/attacks/spells (because let's be real, this guy DEFINITELY has spells). Starter Tip: Depending on your dialog choices you can get a chance to snoop through his stuff to get more lore. Chelik, Awakened Dragon Watcher (she/her) [NMCH] Traits: Wise, Focused, Out-of-Her-Time, Melancholy Stats: DEX 6, INS 10, MIG 6, WLP 10 Attacks: Elemental Charge Spells: Ice Beam, Flame Breath In-Game Description: Recently revived scryer of the Dragon Watchers. I can't stress this enough: Chelik is an optional boss. Unless you have done a bunch of grinding, she's probably out of your range when you first meet her. Yes, you can get some really decent gear if you manage to knock her out, but I think it's probably worth trying to avoid the fight all together (or else use the Persuade command to try to escape it). Starter Tip: If she's using Elemental Charge, that means she's low on MP and you can probably push the advantage a little! Hosted by Austin Walker (austinwalker.bsky.social) FeaturingAli Acampora (ali-online.bsky.social), Art Martinez-Tebbel (amtebbel.bsky.social), Jack de Quidt (notquitereal.bsky.social), and Andrew Lee Swan (swandre3000.bsky.social) Produced by Ali Acampora Music by Jack de Quidt (available on bandcamp) Cover Art by Ben McEntee (https://linktr.ee/benmce.art) With thanks to Amelia Renee, Arthur B., Aster Maragos, Bill Kaszubski, Cassie Jones, Clark, DB, Daniel Laloggia, Diana Crowley, Edwin Adelsberger, Emrys, Greg Cobb, Ian O'Dea, Ian Urbina, Irina A., Jack Shirai, Jake Strang, Katie Diekhaus, Ken George, Konisforce, Kristina Harris Esq, L Tantivy, Lawson Coleman, Mark Conner, Mike & Ruby, Muna A, Nat Knight, Olive Perry, Quinn Pollock, Robert Lasica, Shawn Drape, Shawn Hall, Summer Rose, TeganEden, Thomas Whitney, Voi, chocoube, deepFlaw, fen, & weakmint This episode was made with support from listeners like you! To support us, you can go to friendsatthetable.cash.
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