Kate Wallinga

Ignorance Was Bliss

Society EN ↓ 501 episodes

A podcast about how we become who we are. Almost anything can seem normal. Are you sure you really want to know?

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Kate Wallinga

Episodes

249 -- Escapism and Politicism -- representation in gaming -- with Kamijace from The Weekly Cooldown 02.04.2020 1:10:45

Games aren't just a waste of time. And the messages they send aren't just about fun. Guest: Kamijace, The Weekly Cooldown Disclaimer: Grahame, The Role Less Taken Promo: Those Guys Over There Artwork: Erin Schwartz Facebook group: The Asylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), BetterHelp online therapy at trybetterhelp.com/IWB Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerch Patreon: https://www...

248 -- Judgey McJudgeypants -- adoption 30.03.2020 1:21:51

Parenthood is a challenge under normal circumstances... whatever those are. And there's an extra layer when adoption is part of the picture. Guest: Nubia Disclaimer: Courtland, Up All Night podcast Promo: Mission Rejected Artwork: Minna, True Crime Finland Facebook group: https://bit.ly/iwbasylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), BetterHelp online therapy at trybetterhelp.com/IWB Me...

247 -- A Lot of Free Time -- addiction and sobriety -- with Reid Messerschmidt 26.03.2020 1:20:40

I consider it a personal victory when an episode about addiction and recovery can also include phrases such as "Bigfoot porn" and "potted plant." Guest: Reid Messerschmidt, Irrationally Exuberant podcast Disclaimer: Burt Boone, Hayseed Junction Promo: Listen, Rinse, Repeat Artwork: Reid Messerschmidt Facebook group: The Asylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), BetterHelp online ther...

246 -- Fear of Darkness -- anxiety and creativity -- with David from Me My Demon and I 26.03.2020 1:11:44

This was recorded just before COVID-19 was formally called a pandemic, but you can hear it creeping in at the edges of the conversation. And you can hear how we cope. Guest: David, Me, My Demon and I Disclaimer: Nikki, Top of the Round Promo: Sticks Shift Artwork: Asylum 94 Productions Facebook group: bit.ly/iwbasylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), BetterHelp online therapy at tr...

245 -- Sonder ...or... The Dragon of Unacceptance -- toxic fandoms and epidemiology -- with Luke Herr 22.03.2020 1:12:57

Toxic fandoms, queerwashing, epidemics and sonder... a Venn diagram with a whole lot of unexpected overlap. Guest: Luke Herr (MultiversalQ, RPG Pals Club, Exiled, John Wiki) Disclaimer: Shane, Dungeon Digressions Promo: Now You've Seen It Artwork: Billy, Martinis and the Macabre Facebook group: bit.ly/iwbasylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), BetterHelp online therapy at trybette...

244 -- A Wall to Throw the Tennis Ball at -- with Phil Rood 20.03.2020 1:31:37

This is where you can find the overlap between Facebook, prison, marriage and friendship... Guest: Phil Rood Disclaimer: Jo, Dice Shame Promo: Palimpsest Artwork: Phil Rood Facebook group: bit.ly/iwbasylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), BetterHelp online therapy at trybetterhelp.com/IWB Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerch Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcast Music: DFA b...

243 -- Stop Looking for Normal -- with Mike from Boston Harbor Horror 19.03.2020 1:13:39

When friends sit down, trade stories, and wind each other up a little, the concept of "normal" becomes flexible... Guest: Mike, Boston Harbor Horror Disclaimer: Matheus, Controller Disconnected Promo: Odd Dad Out Artwork: Mike & Jennifer Gagne, Asylum 94 Productions Facebook group: bit.ly/iwbasylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), BetterHelp online therapy at trybetterhelp.com/IWB...

242 -- Sexy Mummies -- on fiction, parenthood and not being a dick -- with Steven and Jas from Witchever Path 17.03.2020 1:35:42

When speaking with creators of fiction, the conversation can go from first meetings to parenthood to gingerbread men, seemingly on purpose... Guests: Steven & Jas, Witchever Path Disclaimer: Christina Promo: Girl in Space Artwork: Mike and Jen Gagne, Asylum 94 Productions Facebook group: The Asylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), BetterHelp online therapy at trybetterhelp.com/IWB...

241 -- Pronouns -- nonbinary and gender identity -- with Megan from ONLC and RM 11.03.2020 1:14:14

A primer on the concepts of non-binary, gender identity, and what it means to remain mammarily intact. Guest: Megan, Oh No! Lit Class and Rolling Misadventures Disclaimer: Richard, Dungeon Digressions Promo: LiveStream for the Cure Artwork: DarkWolf Creative Facebook group: The Asylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), BetterHelp online therapy at trybetterhelp.com/IWB Merch: https:/...

240 -- How Much of Myself Do I Show? -- with Verity from Scary Stories 08.03.2020 1:25:22

In honor of International Women's Day... what do we actually want, anyway? It's both simple and not-easy. Guest: Verity, Scary Stories podcast Disclaimer: Zena, My Heart Remembers Promo: Fresh Hell podcast Artwork: Tosha Crow Facebook group: The Asylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), BetterHelp online therapy at trybetterhelp.com/IWB Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerch Patreon:...

239 -- Bubblegum -- respect and consent 06.03.2020 1:16:07

Respect, consent, #metoo and how what goes around, comes around. Guest: Chip Michael, The Tales of Sage and Savant Intro/Outro: Harper Disclaimer: Kira, Murder and More Promo: Fuck Humans Artwork: Michelle Barkes Facebook group: The Asylum Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerch Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcast Music: DFA by OnlyMeith

238 -- A Hot Yoga Session for Your Brain -- Hybristophilia -- with Hannah from Dumb and Busted 04.03.2020 1:20:29

A little bit of therapy, a little bit of really weird insemination, a little bit of perspective about "good girls and bad boys." Guest: Hannah, Dumb and Busted Intro/Outro: Stacy Disclaimer: Pete, Mission Rejected Promo: Mens Rea Artwork: Emily -- UnapologeticArtist Facebook group: The Asylum -- bit.ly/iwbasylum Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerch Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcast Musi...

237 -- Perfect Attendance -- with Olivia from Things That Keep Me Up at Night 28.02.2020 1:34:55

When privilege and OJ and illness and spiders come together... Guest: Olivia, Things That Keep Me Up at Night Intro/Outro: Chriss, The Atomic Library Disclaimer: Verity, Scary Stories Podcast Promos: We're All Mad Here and Something's Not Right Artwork: Erin Schwartz Facebook group: The Asylum Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for...

235 -- Standing Up and Screaming -- with Savannah Blake 23.02.2020 1:06:33

It takes a formiddable spirit to go from not being able to speak up, to spending your life advocating for others. Guest: Savannah Blake Intro/Outro: Lara, The Atomic Library Disclaimer: Sarah Smith Promos: Oz-9 and Shame Piñata Artwork: Blake -- t0sty Facebook group: The Asylum Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio...

234 -- You're Not Getting in my Way -- rising above limitations -- with Alexandra 19.02.2020 1:11:14

We all have limitations and losses in life. But what if the thing you're missing is one of your senses? Guest: Alexandra Intro/Outro: Phil Rood, Brokebot Mountain podcast Disclaimer: Dave, Dungeon Digressions Promos: Murderish and Killer Jobs Artwork: Billy, Martinis and the Macabre Facebook group: The Asylum Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Sponsor: Bath By Bex (...

233 -- Punishment is Sexier than Empathy -- films and criticism thereof -- with Mike, Mike, and Oscar 17.02.2020 1:22:42

Where are the lines between the opening credits, the closing scene, and real life? Guests: Mike, Mike, and Oscar Intro: David, Me, My Demon and I Disclaimer: Gordon Promos: Script-Promptu and Louisiana Saturday Night Podcast Artwork: Karin Heimdahl, Y2K podcast Facebook group: The Asylum Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% o...

232 -- A Little Bit of You -- with Linzi Gray 14.02.2020 1:13:19

Content warnings come with all kinds of things: rape, crime, fear... life. Sometimes we steer clear and sometimes we power through. Guest: Linzi Gray (Rosenbaum & Gray Hour) Intro/Outro: Alix, Pomegranates & Pitchforks Disclaimer: Delvin Cox Promos: Mugshot and The Cincinnati and Dayton Sports Podcast Artwork: Mike & Jen Gagne, Asylum 94 Productions Facebook group: The Asylum Network: Himalaya...

231 -- Paranoia and Dragons -- with Nikki from Top of the Round 12.02.2020 1:03:26

What role do you play? Sometimes it's a roll of the dice... Guest: Nikki, Top of the Round Intro/Outro: Derek, Rolling Misadventures and LifeWorld Disclaimer: Steve, SKELECAST Promos: WiFiSciFi and Have Not Seen This Artwork: Charlie -- @sapphicfable Facebook group: The Asylum Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio...

230 -- Half Asleep and Standing on my Head -- aspects of performance -- with Jeremiah Isley 09.02.2020 1:20:59

Psychologists call it "image management" -- the way we play different roles, amp up or minimize certain features or mannerisms or language, in different situations. But without jargon, it's performance, in the most genuine sense. Guest: Jeremiah Isley, Cryptic Intro/Outro: Chad Brockbrader, Perfect Package Podcast Disclaimer: Kennedy Phillips, Magus Elgar Promos: Seen and Not Heard and Selling O...

229 -- Box of Squirrel -- stories and friendships -- with the Ladies of Strange 06.02.2020 1:29:25

First, go check out the 6 February 2020 episode of The Ladies of Strange, because that might give you a bit of context about a few of the references here. But mostly, enjoy what happens when friends get together and swap stories. All kinds of stories. Guest: The Ladies of Strange Intro/Outro: Tiffany, The Ladies of Strange Disclaimer: Harlan, Dice Shame Promos: Dungeon Digressions and Mariticide...

228 -- I Hope You Can Help Me -- the tale of June and Jennifer Gibbons -- with Moxie from Your Brain on Facts 04.02.2020 1:37:13

Where do you stop, and your closest friend -- or enemy -- begin? The Gibbons twins have a fascinating story that we try to parse out. Among other rabbitholes. Guest: Moxie LaBouche, Your Brain on Facts Intro/Outro: Rachel, We're All Mad Here Disclaimer: Evan Tess, This Planet Needs a Name Promos: Scary Stories and Apple for the Teacher Artwork: Mike and Jen Gagne, Asylum 94 Productions Facebook...

227 -- Open Your Worldview -- international perspectives 02.02.2020 1:19:37

How much of your culture forms you, and how much of you is just... you? Guest: Laura Intro/Outro: Emma, Husk podcast Disclaimer: Paige, All the Things That Keep Us Up at Night Promos: The Short Stories of Augie Peterson and Southern Gothic Artwork: Karin Heimdahl Facebook group: The Asylum Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15...

226 -- In Attendance But Not Watching -- PTSD 31.01.2020 1:26:48

PTSD is the diagnosis that encompasses trauma, anxiety and memory in a variety of forms. But what is it like? Guest: Erik and Vicky, SoundedHeart Disclaimer: Jennifer, Haunted Happenstance Promos: Relic and Nordic True Crime Artwork: Derek Graziano Facebook group: The Asylum Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sw...

225 -- Nuance -- with Tyler Bell from The Westside Fairytales 28.01.2020 1:42:28

There are good guys and bad guys, and it's just that simple... right? Pfft. Guest: Tyler Bell, The Westside Fairytales Disclaimer: Rachel, We're All Mad Here Promos: Murder Mile and Dumb and Busted Artwork: Sarah A. Facebook group: The Asylum Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code IWB15 for...

224 -- Play with a Scalpel -- audio drama -- with Vincent from How i Died 27.01.2020 1:07:19

What goes into the making of an audio drama? (Hint: it's more than you might think.) Guest: Vincent, How i Died Intro/Outro: Jennifer, Haunted Happenstance Disclaimer: Mortally Grey Promos: American Slacker and Corpus Delicti Artwork: Michelle Barkes Facebook group: The Asylum Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio...