Ignorance Was Bliss

Find a community that the media labels as all bad, and I'll find ways that they're not. This is not an ode to incels, it's an attempt to understand. Because it matters. Guest: Naama Kates, Incel podcast Disclaimer: Vince Dajani, How i DiedPromos: Dark Histories and Mirths & MonstersArtwork: Erin Schwartz “You Matter” donations/drawing: https://podcastsmatter.home.blog Ask Kate Anything survey here!!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

How much does fiction form you, and how much of yourself goes into your fiction?Guest: David, A 9th World Journal -- also WiFiSciFi.orgDisclaimer: Anthony, Capes on the CouchPromos: Mortally Grey and SongbirdingArtwork: Emily -- UnapologeticArtist“You Matter” donations/drawing: https://podcastsmatter.home.blog Ask Kate Anything survey here!!Facebook 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

Any good story has a basis in reality. Especially a love story.Guest: Eddie Louise, Sage & SavantDisclaimer: Alix, Pomegranates and PitchforksPromos: A 9th World Journal and Moonbase Theta, OutArtwork: Erin Schwartz“You Matter” donations/drawing: https://podcastsmatter.home.blog Discover Pods Awards suggestions:Most Innovative -- Ear Hustle ..... True Crime -- Disgraceland ..... Sports -- Fish Nerds ..... Interview Style -- holy crap that's me ..... History -- The Story Behind ..... Kids & Family -- Mirths & Monsters or Varmints ..... TV & Movies -- Epic Film Guys ..... Fiction/Audio Drama -- Girl in Space ..... Arts -- Oh No! Lit Class ..... Health & Fitness -- Hate to Weight ..... People's Choice -- Dark Poutine Ask Kate Anything survey here!!Facebook 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:

What does it mean to have a good enough childhood? What does "not good enough" look like?Guest: Devon Disclaimer: UrsulaPromos: Podcast Reviews Reviews Podcast and Dice Tower TheatreArtwork: Blake“You Matter” donations/drawing: https://podcastsmatter.home.blog Discover Pods Awards suggestions:Most Innovative -- Ear Hustle ..... True Crime -- Disgraceland ..... Sports -- Fish Nerds ..... Interview Style -- holy crap that's me ..... History -- The Story Behind ..... Kids & Family -- Mirths & Monsters or Varmints ..... TV & Movies -- Epic Film Guys ..... Fiction/Audio Drama -- Girl in Space ..... Arts -- Oh No! Lit Class ..... Health & Fitness -- Hate to Weight ..... People's Choice -- Dark Poutine Ask Kate Anything survey here!! 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/iwbpo

Relationships can go bad before they even really begin, but that doesn't make it easy to get out.Guest: Kristen Disclaimer: Anna WahlgrenPromos: People Are Wild and Spoop HourArtwork: Quin Zilla “You Matter” donations/drawing: https://podcastsmatter.home.blog Discover Pods Awards suggestions:Most Innovative -- Ear Hustle ..... True Crime -- Disgraceland ..... Sports -- Fish Nerds ..... Interview Style -- holy crap that's me ..... History -- The Story Behind ..... Kids & Family -- Mirths & Monsters or Varmints ..... TV & Movies -- Epic Film Guys ..... Fiction/Audio Drama -- Girl in Space ..... Arts -- Oh No! Lit Class ..... Health & Fitness -- Hate to Weight ..... People's Choice -- Dark Poutine Ask Kate Anything survey here!!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/iwbpodc

A grab bag of podcaster fun... Guest: Chris Green, GravityBeard podcast Disclaimer: Jessie, Oz-9 podcastPromos: Tone Deaf: A Theatre Nerd's Guide for their Musically Challenged Spouse and Many RealmsArtwork: Erin Schwartz “You Matter” donations/drawing: https://podcastsmatter.home.blog Discover Pods Awards suggestions:Most Innovative -- Ear Hustle ..... True Crime -- Disgraceland ..... Sports -- Fish Nerds ..... Interview Style -- holy crap that's me ..... History -- The Story Behind ..... Kids & Family -- Mirths & Monsters or Varmints ..... TV & Movies -- Epic Film Guys ..... Fiction/Audio Drama -- Girl in Space ..... Arts -- Oh No! Lit Class ..... Health & Fitness -- Hate to Weight ..... People's Choice -- Dark Poutine Ask Kate Anything survey here!! 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)M

We are our stories, and how we tell them. And how we survive.Guest: Nycci Disclaimer: AaronPromos: Strictly Homicide and Voice of the VictimArtwork: Tosha Crow “You Matter” donations/drawing: https://podcastsmatter.home.blog 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

Entertainment? Education? Art? Comedy? Principles? ...what exactly is true crime, anyway??Guest: Michael, Invisible ChoirDisclaimer: Chad, The Perfect Package PodcastPromos: Me, My Demon and I and Pomegranates and PitchforksArtwork: Emily -- facebook.com/UnapologeticArtist“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

Monsters, imagination, alcohol, and... cheese. Because creativity matters. Guest: Susannah, Thornvale podcast and Deep Hollow books Disclaimer: Maxwell, Relic podcastPromos: A Journey Beyond the Skies and Dice ShameArtwork: Susannah 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

How should parents do the parenting thing? Of course there's no one answer, but here's mine...Guest: Kyle, Parent Quest and Real DudesDisclaimer: Chriss and Lara, The Atomic LibraryPromos: 5 and 30 with Ruk and The Rabbit Hole WandererArtwork: Maggie C.Facebook 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

New friends, old friends, ghostly friends...Guest: Tara, 3 Spooked GirlsDisclaimer: Rebecca, The Ladies of StrangePromos: From the Shadows and Occultae VeritatisArtwork: ZemiraFacebook 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

What's the difference between a monster and a human? ...maybe not much at all. Guest: Kevin (CK), Mirths & Monsters and Infernal Souls and Eternal Arseholes Disclaimer: Karin, Y2K PodcastPromos: The Ladies of Strange and The OutlinesArtwork: 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

What do you believe in?Guest: Chris and Cody, BSP: Believer Skeptic PodcastDisclaimer: JamiePromos: The Rise of King Asilas and Murd UpArtwork: 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: bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith

Sometimes life has a very clear line between before and after. Guest: Angela, And Then Suddenly (my episode is here) Disclaimer: Phil, Brokebot MountainPromos: Murderous Minors: Killer Kids and That Dead Body Show Facebook group: The AsylumDiscord channel, in the Podcast Junkie 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: bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith

There's the hobby, and then there is the community around it. Both matter.Guest: Zach, Cast JunkieDisclaimer: PodScurePromos: The Last Monday and F*ck HumansArtwork: Emily -- UnapologeticArtistFacebook group: The AsylumDiscord channel, in the Podcast Junkie server: https://discord.gg/V287EFnNetwork: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts)Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code bliss for 15% off)Merch: bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith

The escapism of audio drama ...or... In space, no one can hear your squirrel.Guest: The Cast of Oz-9Disclaimer: Invasion of the RemakePromos: Me, My Demon and I & And Then Suddenly...Artwork: Emily -- UnapologeticArtistFacebook group: The AsylumDiscord channel, in the Podcast Junkie server: https://discord.gg/V287EFnNetwork: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts)Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code bliss for 15% off)Merch: bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith

How do owls go with NSFW words? Turns out... lots of ways.Guest: Aaron Reynolds, Effin' Birds store and Effin' Birds: A Field Guide to Identification (Amazon)Disclaimer: Kalvin, A Podcast About SomethingPromos: 3 Spooked Girls and PodwreckedFacebook group: The AsylumDiscord channel, in the Podcast Junkie server: https://discord.gg/V287EFnNetwork: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts)Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code bliss for 15% off)Merch: bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith

Horror movies represent a specific slice of culture, but really it's just for fun... or is it?? Guest: Sam, Invasion of the Remake and All the HorrorShout-out: Popcorn Psychology (with massive apologies for not being able to recall the name in the moment!) Disclaimer: NubiaPromos: Targeted: True Crime Domestic Violence and Radio Clash Music PodcastArtwork: Emily -- UnapologeticArtistFacebook group:The AsylumDiscord channel, in the Podcast Junkie server: https://discord.gg/V287EFnNetwork: Himalaya (presented by Heather,Sunshine & PowerCuts)Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code bliss for 15% off)Merch:bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic:DFA by OnlyMeith

Going back to my True Crime roots, for an examination of the known crimes and possible motivations of a nondescript serial killer in South Central LA  ...Lonnie Franklin, Jr, a.k.a. the Grim Sleeper.Guest: Roseanne, Killafornia DreamingDisclaimer: LauraPromos: Husk and Podcast 42Artwork: Mar Woods -- PiePaints StudioFacebook group: The AsylumDiscord channel, in the Podcast Junkie server: https://discord.gg/V287EFnNetwork: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts)Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code bliss for 15% off)Merch: bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith

Gender disparity, relative intelligence, philosophy... and that's all in the first few minutes.Guest: Alix, Pomegranates and PitchforksDisclaimer: Dan, Based on a True StoryPromos: Flight Risk and Infernal SoulsArtwork: Emily -- UnapologeticArtistFacebook group: The AsylumDiscord channel, in the Podcast Junkie server: https://discord.gg/V287EFnNetwork: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts)Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code bliss for 15% off)Merch: bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastMusic: DFA by OnlyMeith