Culture Coven

This week, Leah is chatting with Lacey Hawthorne all about her upcoming novel How My Fake Alien Boyfriend Learned to Cook and Saved the Family Business. What started as an anti-AI story quickly grew to one full of heart and humanity. Preorder the book: https://www.laceyhawthorne.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Past guest Becky is back to dish about the current state of television, and what's its like for those working in the industry. Mass exoduses from LA, studio executives interpreting the wrong signals... is there hope on the horizon? This is a cathartic conversation for both parties involved, and hopefully for those listening as well ;) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've spent the last few weeks reading a bunch of advanced Reader Copies for some great upcoming fresh books so I'm walking you thorough them all! Books discussed: 1) Drop Dead Handsome by Matthew Hubbard 2) All the Way Home by Alex Ritany 3) Wild in Love by Nicole Cubba 4) Kissing Cowboys by Meg Cabot 5) Grim Tidings by B.K. Borison 6) Instant Classic by Kate Fagan 7) Honey & Hexes Steffanie Holme...

Leah is joined by Maggie MacKenzie (@artist.money) to discuss the collective Current Obsession of the Hadestown Proshot that was recently released in theaters. Maggie has followed this show from the original Canadian preview to the final version that was shared with the world and offers some unique insight into how the show has grown and changed over time. Find Maggie on: Instagram (@artist.money)...

This week on Culture Coven, Leah sits down with LeAnn and Ella, the hosts of the Diary of a Swiftie podcast, for a crossover chat that went off the rails in the absolute best way possible. What started as a conversation about Taylor Swift quickly spiraled into a deep dive on Formula 1, the intricacies of the Toy Story universe, matching albums to the four seasons, and the hilarity of keeping a hig...

Leah sits down with Antonia (@sewfreshandsewclean) to discuss one of the great joys in life: being inspired by art to create more art. Inspired by her favorite musical artists and TV shows, Antonia creates beautiful hand beaded portraits. The two discuss the process behind how the pieces are created, as well as the why behind the inspiration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

In this week's episode, Leah is joined by long time friend (and trusted book reviewer) Brianna to discuss Caro Claire Burke's debut novel Yesteryear. The two dive into how the book has been promoted, slight disappointment that aliens were not involved, what it would be like to have an audience, is the book realistic and more! This is a very spoiler heavy discussion, so be warned if you have not re...

Are sports just reality TV with grass? Yes, yes they are. This week on Culture Coven, Leah connects with LA-based comedian Becky Braunstein to chat about the thing that is at the top of everyone's mind right now: World Cup football! Becky breaks down the dorky charm of star players like Harry Kane and Thomas Müller, her intense obsession with football, and what it’s like to navigate intense stadiu...

Who says you can't be a hardcore runner and a massive sci-fi nerd? This week on Culture Coven, Leah catches up Tiffanie (star_wars_runnah) to talk about the unmatched joy of finding your people. From the electric atmosphere of midnight prequel premieres to building a massive collection of 40+ costumes that require a literal storage unit, Tiffanie shares how she brings her favorite fandom to the ra...

Joining us today is Melissa, the brilliant founder and creator of NerfHerderCo—the beloved shop behind the most incredible Star Wars and book-inspired scented candles, wax melts, perfumes, and room sprays. Leah and Melissa sit down to chat about the creative process of turning iconic universes into sensory experiences, what it really takes to run a fandom-fueled small business, and why the Star Wa...

What happens when you combine a massive love for music with a deep, inescapable hyperfixation on Heated Rivalry? You get the ultimate dream episode of Culture Coven! This week, Leah sits down with North Carolina-based artist and incredible lyricist Tori Morgan. After falling down a TikTok rabbit hole and hearing Tori’s hit song Muse—which perfectly captures how lead actor Connor Storrie looks like...

Grab your electrolytes and touch some grass—this week, Leah sits down with the lovely Ren of Ren Reads Too Much (and founder of the Elder Loon community!) to dive deep into books, fandom, and why romance is healing. Fresh off the heels of the Canadian Screen Awards, where the Heated Rivalry adaptation absolutely swept all 16 nominations, the two gush over what this incredible hockey show means to...

Are you ready to find your leadership style through the lens of Taylor Swift's discography? In this episode, host Leah Jones kicks things off with a quick, glowing review of The Mandalorian & Grogu (celebrating the glorious return of practical puppetry!) before shifting into full Swiftie mode. Leah sits down with Ash, the visionary founder of The Next Era Project. Ash shares the fascinating origin...

In this episode, host Leah Jones sits down with her friends Honor and Cosmo (both halves of @thebookofhomo) to dive deep into the unique, passionate world of musical theatre fandom. Cosmo shares the hilarious and unexpected origin story of "Lesbians for Kevin Price"—a joke that started on a piece of cardboard from a washing machine box at Leeds Pride and spiraled into something more than either of...

For this episode, Leah is joined by her longtime friend, talented digital artist, and the literal creative visionary behind the Culture Coven cover art: Campbell King! Leah has had the pleasure of watching Campbell’s artistic style grow over the last seven years, evolving from quick band sketches into brilliant, full-blown digital masterpieces. In this lively chat, they unpack: Varied Tastes & Fan...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Culture Coven! To kick off the very first episode, host Leah Jones introduces herself and shares the journey that inspired this new show—from her roots co-hosting She Will Rock You and The Struts Life to creating a dedicated space that honors the special spark of being an unapologetic fan. Then, we dive headfirst into our very first fandom topic: sports, specifi...

Host Leah Jones opens up the floor to a corner of the internet built entirely on heart, passion, and immense creativity: fanfiction. While the mainstream world might cling to outdated stereotypes, Leah presents a brilliant case for why fanfiction is truly the glue that holds fan communities together. From fixing frustrating plot points and exploring "what if?" scenarios to watching major publishin...

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