Ignorance Was Bliss

Humor and fear aren't actually all that far apart.Guest: Rev, The CritshowIntro/outro: Angela, And Then Suddenly Disclaimer: Arthur T, arthurtaudio.comPromos: MonkeyTales and Getting OffArtwork: Emily -- UnapologeticArtist Facebook group: The AsylumCast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts)Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code IWB15 for 15% off)Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith

If a thing is commonly said, does that make it true? Is there a difference between what's good and what's popular? What does an existential crisis actually sound like?Guest: Kenneth, PRRP -- Podcast Reviews Reviews PodcastIntro/Outro: Derek, Rolling Misadventures and LifeWorld Disclaimer: Sherry, Your Podcast or Mine?Promos: Newton's Dark Room Presents and CrypticArtwork: Blake -- t0sty Facebook group: The AsylumCast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts)Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code IWB15 for 15% off)Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith

Sometimes it's about following the rabbitholes, and sometimes it seems like it's more rabbithole than trail... but either way, it works.Guest: Karrington, Real Dudes Podcast Disclaimer: Melissa GeiserPromos: Lit Gaming Arena and Wives' TalesArtwork: Jacob W. Facebook group: The AsylumCast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts)Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code IWB15 for 15% off)Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith

Do nice guys really finish last? How hard is it to find what you're meant to be doing? And what the hell is poutine? Guest: Mike, Dark Poutine Disclaimer: Podcast Reviews Reviews PodcastPromos: Scene of the Crime and Y2KArtwork: Blake Facebook group: The AsylumCast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts)Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code IWB15 for 15% off)Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith

Organizing an audio drama means writing a story, casting actors, building on relationships, and figuring out how to prepare a good cup of tea...Guest: Karin, Y2K podcast and Det nya svarta Disclaimer: Heather SmithPromos: Oz 9 and FriGay the 13thArtwork: Tosha Facebook group: The AsylumCast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts)Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code IWB15 for 15% off)Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith

The importance of staying real, and present, and connected. Guest: Isaiah, The Bird Brain Podcast Disclaimer: Ana MeissnerPromos: Relativity and Magus ElgarArtwork: Mar Woods, PiePaints Studio Facebook group: The AsylumCast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts)Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code IWB15 for 15% off)Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith

Creativity is sometimes an act of courage and necessity... shining a light into the void.Guest: Sarah, Girl in Space and Write Now Disclaimer: Bobbie HarrisPromos: Boston Harbor Horror and Haunted HappenstanceArtwork: Emily -- UnapologeticArtist Facebook group: The AsylumCast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts)Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code IWB15 for 15% off)Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith

Going back to my roots with a structured look at a complicated topic: where is the line between egotism and a full-on disorder? Guest: Rachel, We're All Mad Here Disclaimer: Devon RyanPromos: Top of the Round and True Crime FinlandArtwork: Emily -- UnapologeticArtist Facebook group: The AsylumCast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts)Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code IWB15 for 15% off)Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith

Podcasting... fiction... parenting... Kevin Bacon... sometimes it all comes full circle. Guests: Lara and Chriss, The Atomic Library  Disclaimer: David, Me, My Demon and IPromos: Petri Dish and The Fellowship of the GeeksArtwork: Blake Walton Facebook group: The AsylumCast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts)Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code IWB15 for 15% off)Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith

When a moment in time cuts a life into before and after...Guest: Jessica, California True Crime Disclaimer: Ben, Dark HistoriesPromos: Some Kind of Brown and Folklore on the RocksArtwork: Blake Walton Facebook group: The AsylumCast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts)Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code IWB15 for 15% off)Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith

In polite society, we're not supposed to talk about politics or religion. But then again, in polite society, we don't typically pause mid-conversation to do shots, so...Guest: Anthony, Capes on the CouchDisclaimer: Cass, Moonbase Theta OutPromos: Best Forevers and Hannah and Erik Go BirdingArtwork: Erin SchwartzFacebook group: The AsylumCast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFnNetwork: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts)Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code IWB15 for 15% off)Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith

Podcasting can be crazymaking... but it can also save our sanity. Guest: Ben, Dark Histories Disclaimer: Michael, Invisible ChoirPromos: Grief Burrito and Fledgling TheoriesArtwork: Quin Zilla Facebook group: The AsylumCast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts)Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code IWB15 for 15% off)Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith 

What, exactly, does it take, to be a gamer? Am I one? (Hint: apparently, yes.) Guest: Angry Ducky, Duck in Games Disclaimer: Rev, The CritshowPromos: This Planet Needs a Name and Cage's KissArtwork: Zemira Facebook group: The AsylumCast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts)Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code IWB15 for 15% off)Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith

Reactive Attachment Disorder is super-rare, and super-difficult to describe... here, we randomly discover that we have kids with RAD and try to describe what it's like.Brief overview of RAD: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/parenting-family/attachment-issues-and-reactive-attachment-disorders.htmGuest: Jen, Asylum 94 ProductionsDisclaimer: Chip Michael, The Tales of Sage and SavantPromos: Bedknobs and Broomflicks and Carlötta Beautox ChroniclesArtwork: Emily -- UnapologeticArtistFacebook group: The AsylumCast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFnNetwork: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts)Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code IWB15 for 15% off)Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith

Around Salem, arguably the most famous phrase associated with the witch trials is, "More weight." Here's why.Guest: From the Shadows podcast (featuring Mark Cory) Disclaimer: Erin SchwartzPromos: How it Ends and Diary of a Space ArchivistArtwork: Blake Walton Facebook group: The AsylumCast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts)Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code IWB15 for 15% off)Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith 

What happens when you combine an unfamiliar place with some serious life challenges? If you're Patricia, badassery happens.Guest: Patricia Disclaimer: Shane, From the ShadowsPromos: Girl in Space and Just the Zoo of UsArtwork: Erin Schwartz Facebook group: The AsylumCast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts)Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code IWB15 for 15% off)Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith

This time of year, concepts like faith and religion can be particularly sensitive. So, by all means, let's face it head-on. Guest: Dan, Dear Christians podcast Disclaimer: Sarah, Girl in Space and Write NowPromos: Bite Sized Biographies and Good NightmareArtwork: Mar Woods, PiePaints Studio Facebook group: The AsylumCast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts)Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code IWB15 for 15% off)Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith

Sometimes it's necessary to run away, and sometimes it's a case of running to. Both are valid.Guest: Maxwell, Relic: The Lost Treasure Podcast Disclaimer: Tiffany, Ladies of StrangePromos: You Matter fundraiser and Adventures in TepidvilleArtwork: Nubia Mejia Facebook group: The AsylumCast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts)Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code IWB15 for 15% off)Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith

Ask Me Anything... Also Known As... Ask Kate Anything. It's weird and random and just... me.Disclaimer: NycciPromos: Ransack History and Bumps in the NightArtwork: Blake“You Matter” donations/drawing: https://podcastsmatter.home.blogFacebook group: The AsylumCast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFnNetwork: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts)Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code IWB15 for 15% off)Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith

Parenthood is hard enough... then combine it with step-parenthood? Badass.Guest: Branden, Just A PodcastDisclaimer: Eddie Louise, The Tales of Sage and SavantPromos: Martinis and the Macabre and Murders, Missing and MisconductArtwork: Tosha Crow“You Matter” donations/drawing: https://podcastsmatter.home.blogFacebook group: The AsylumCast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFnNetwork: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts)Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code IWB15 for 15% off)Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith