Culture Coven

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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