RenFare

Halloween Special! This eerie episode unearths the chilling story of Carl Tanzler’s morbid obsession and dives into the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain — where the veil between worlds grows thin and old spirits still linger. Social Media IG - @renfarepod Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Tanzler https://birdinflight.com/en/world/20200416-carl-tanzler.html https://the-line-up.com/carl-t...

This week, we dive into the free-spirited world of the Bohemian movement with Kelly. From 19th-century Parisian cafés to modern creative counterculture, we explore how rebellion, art, and idealism shaped a lifestyle that still inspires dreamers and outsiders today. Social Media IG - @renfarepod Sources: Gombrich, E.H. The Story of Art Honour, Hugh & Fleming, John. A World History of Art https:...

From cave walls to curved lines, this episode traces how art evolved — from the foundations of Western art to the flowing beauty of Art Nouveau. We explore the movements, meanings, and mindset that shaped how we see and talk about art today.

From slippery slopes to straw men, logical fallacies shape how we argue — and often how we’re misled. In this episode, we break down the most common fallacies you’ll spot in everyday life, then turn to the timeless feminine archetypes found in myth, psychology, and culture. From the mother to the muse, the maiden to the rebel, we explore how these patterns influence the way women are seen — and ho...

From corsets to grunge, fashion has always mirrored the times. We trace the past century of style and how culture shaped what we wear — then flip the deck to uncover the surprising history of tarot, from playing cards to a tool of self-discovery. Find us on social media @renfarepod If you want to read more on about this: https://www.gq.com/story/how-recessions-drive-innovation-in-fashion https://u...

In this episode of RenFare, we’re bridging two very different legacies — one rooted in science and bioethics, the other in symbolism and spiritual seeking. First, we share the powerful story of Henrietta Lacks, a woman whose cells were taken without her consent in 1951. Her HeLa cells became the backbone of modern medical research — but her name was nearly erased. We unpack the scientific breakthr...

In this episode of RenFare, we’re talking Olympian gods and reality TV — two worlds filled with drama, ego, and larger-than-life personalities. Coincidence? Maybe not. First, we take you up to Mount Olympus to meet the 12 Olympian gods — the chaotic group that ruled Greek mythology. From Aphrodite’s love triangles to Zeus’s power plays, we unpack who’s who, what they ruled over, and how these deit...

In Episode 2 of RenFare, Jaimie and Kelly go dreamy and witchy in equal measure — exploring two subjects that have shaped how humans understand love, healing, and the invisible forces that connect us. First: where did the idea of a soulmate actually come from? Jaimie traces the concept from Plato's Symposium — where humans were split in two by Zeus and condemned to spend their lives searching...

Women of the Renaissance: Fede Galizia, the Forgotten Painter, & Veronica Franco, Venetian Courtesan and Poet In the first episode of RenFare, Jaimie and Kelly explore the lives of two remarkable women who refused to be erased by Renaissance Italy — a painter who signed her still lifes at a time when women's work was dismissed, and a poet and courtesan who published fierce, erotic, feminis...

RenFare is your modern-day renaissance — a movement (and a podcast) of vigorous artistic and intellectual activity. Hosted by Jaimie and Kelly,  RenFare  is where curiosity meets culture. From forgotten women in art history to astrology deep-dives, personality tests, fashion, fun facts, and pop culture moments you actually want to talk about — we’re here to make learning feel like a vibe, not a le...