Charm Bomb

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss creative ways to give when you're on a budget, horror and horror-adjacent movies and shows, and how science fiction inspires science and engineering development.    Topics this week include Midnight Mass, Doom Patrol, Animal Crossing New Horizons, Dune, and top 5 fictional space exploration technologies.    This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I gift o...

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss how much change can happen in two years while both grieving who you thought you'd be and celebrating who you've become anyway, rekindling love for old fandoms, and finding space for new fandoms to love.    Topics this week include Babysitter's Club, Doogie Kameāloha, M.D., X-Files, musical adaptations, and top 5 strange but real places in the US.    This week...

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss the joys of October birthdays, harvest festivals, corn mazes, apple picking, and putting together a good Halloween costume.    Topics this week include Legends of Tomorrow, Y: The Last Man, birthday traditions, and top 5 spooky season activities.    Mentioned this episode: White City Devil candles:  https://whitecitydevil.com     This week's Ask Charm Bomb qu...

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss the trouble when someone is negative about one of your favorite things, their earliest fandoms, Summer's weekend at sword camp, and the importance of good hydration.    Topics this week include Only Murders in the Building, Ted Lasso, Lord of the Rings, finding common ground to help someone connect with your fandoms, and top 5 foundational books from their yo...

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss IGGPPCamp 2021, their favorite legends growing up, and what legends about them might be someday.    Topics this week include Miss Fisher's Modern Mysteries, Schmigadoon, Arthurian legends, the Eleusinian Mysteries, and top 5 National Parks or other places to go camping.    This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: If you could go back in time to any Legend and wit...

This previously unreleased episode recorded in August of 2019 Joanna and Summer discuss what they're into right now, including true crime podcasts and Dungeons and Dragons. They also chat about the fictional places they would visit if they could, and the importance of timing. Everything is about timing.  This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I get over the blues after a great event? To submi...

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss their times as camp counselors and reminisce about their favorite camp memories, as well as ways to connect with someone to begin a new friendship.    Topics this week include Full Bloom (tv show), Mysterious Benedict Society, friend "dating", capture the flag, and top 5 memories from camp.    This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I tell someone I want...

In this special BONUS episode of Charm Bomb, Joanna and Summer discuss IGGPPCamp, including the history of how Camp came to be, how to participate in Camp including the types of activities happening, and a little bit about what's happening this year with IGGPPCamp: Camp of LEGENDS.    IGGPCamp takes place August 12 - 15, 2021, and you can learn more at www.geekgirlpenpals.com/camp or by following...

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss ways to support a long distance friend who's going through a hard time, have a shared moment of nostalgia over the Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland movie, and tell a peak-Summer mime story.    Topics this week include Alone (tv show), Grady Hendrix's horror novels, and our top 5 childhood cartoons.    This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I support a...

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss finding your personal aesthetic and the magic of live theater experiences.    Topics this week include sword fighting, building miniatures, cottagecore, dark and light academia, and our top 5 musicals.    This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I find my aesthetic? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to charmbomb@geekgirlpenpals.co...

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss Halloween (or Summerween), apps for recording birds, mental health, and the value of sports.    Topics this week include Schitt's Creek, Fear Street, Jelle's Marble Races, and our top 5 Olympic sports.    Mentioned this episode:  Metalsmith Society: https://metalsmithsociety.com/   Merlin Bird App: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/   Beekman 1802 Schitt's Cre...

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss growing houseplants and tiny indoor greenhouses, setting healthy boundaries, and learning how to socialize again.    Topics this week include The Mighty Ducks, Blaseball, sports movies from our childhoods, and our top 5 favorite fictional sports teams.    Mentioned this week:  We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry - https://www.amazon.com/We-Ride-Upon-Sticks-Nove...

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss ways to reconnect with old pen pals, having to track down packages that have gone to the wrong address (as you do), and the similarities between Wishbone and Doctor Who's K-9.    Topics this week include The Bad Batch (and Star Wars animation more generally), Pokemon Snap, and our top 5 favorite fictional robots.    This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: What a...

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss the shows they're binging right now and the challenges of finding new things to watch when there's so much out there. (Spoilers: we love lists!)    Topics this week include The Irregulars, The Clone Wars animated series, Teenage Bounty Hunters, and our top 5 favorite superheroes.    This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: With so many things to watch it can be o...

This episode is all about the Geek Girl Pen Pals 8th birthday! Joanna and Summer reminisce about their favorite IGGPPC memories, their own 8th birthdays, and talk about their favorite cakes.    Topics this week include Lovecraft Country, sleepover snacks, gardening, and 90s nostalgia.    This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: What's the one gift you wish someone would give you for your birthday but...

This episode Summer and Joanna host special guest, IGGPPC co-founder, Emily "Farquharson" to chat about baked treats, long distance hangouts, and IGGPPC's 8th birthday.    Topics this week include Animal Crossing, October Faction, West World, Ted Lasso, Cake Smash (the game), and the band Man Man.    Mentioned this week: Emily's website: http://frogmella.ink/    Follow Emily on instagram: https://...

This episode Summer and Joanna discuss their various art hobbies, their top 5 fictional ships (spaceships and ocean-going ships), and what counts when it comes to being geeky enough.    Topics this week include Star Trek Lower Decks, throwing pottery, exhibit design, and geek loves.    Mentioned this week:  SUE the T-rex: https://twitter.com/SUEtheTrex   This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: Am I g...

This episode Summer and Joanna host their fellow IGGPPC Director Jen and talk about fashion trends we'd bring back, the shows we're binging, and our favorite fictional couples.     Topics this week include Bridgerton (yes, again), Animal Crossing, WandaVision, our love of 90s fashion and also capes.    Mentioned this episode: Stitchcrvft: https://www.stitchcrvft.com/   Tuesday of California: https...

This episode Summer and Joanna discuss our favorite Doctor Who companions and making friends in adulthood.   Topics this week include Bridgerton, d&d, meaningful relationships with others and ourselves, and tea.  This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: Are friendships based on shared interests the key to meaningful happiness?   To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to charmbomb@...

This episode Summer and Joanna discuss hot cocoa bombs (#accidentalcheese), the shows they're currently watching, and their top 5 fictional pets.     Topics this week include The Mandalorian & The Expanse (all discussions are spoiler-free!), bardcore, making art, and embracing the changing seasons.    The Menagerie MacLeod magical creatures: https://themenageriemacleod.com/     This week's Ask Cha...

This episode Summer and Joanna discuss cosy comforts, connecting with friends, and sourdough starter.    Topics this week include Lovecraft Country, customized playlists, burning candles & incense, and top 5 comfy cozy things.    This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: What are some geeky things to get you through hard times?   To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to charmbomb@...

This episode Summer and Joanna discuss their favorite spooky or Halloween themed movies, films that are also stage plays, and other seasonal spooky things.    Topics this week include The Legend of Korra (yes, again!), the game Among Us, and dealing with social media while practicing self care.    This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I stop doomscrolling?   To submit a question to Ask Charm...

This episode Summer and Joanna discuss homemade fancy drinks, crafting and art techniques, and favorite Pokemon.    Topics this week include The Legend of Korra (and character growth), aesthetically pleasing piles of pumpkins and pine cones, and growing past a fandom.    This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I get through breaking up with a fandom?   To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, e...

This episode Summer and Joanna discuss favorite camp snacks, new cryptids, and baking tips that will surely get us kicked out of Great British Bake Off.    Topics this week include s'mores, online RPG, and campfire cooking.    This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: What are some tips for getting into baking?  To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to charmbomb@geekgirlpenpals.co...

This episode Summer and Joanna chat with IGGPPCamp Nurse Buffalo aka IGGPPC staffer Kara about camp and Joanna gets excited about cryptids, per usual.    Topics this week include top 5 mythical creatures, the origins of IGGPPCamp, and Animal Crossing.    To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to charmbomb@geekgirlpenpals.com     Follow Geek Girl Pen Pals on Twitter: @GeekGirlP...