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

223 -- Rape Culture -- with Emi and Sebastian from Every98 24.01.2020 1:22:53

It's not great that rape is so common that it can fill podcasts. But it's pretty great that people are talking about it instead of avoiding the topic. Guest: Emi and Sebastian, Every98: Anonymous But Brave Intro/Outro: Chip Michael, The Tales of Sage and Savant Disclaimer: Sheree, Seven Knots Promos: The Unseen and The True Crime Enthusiast Artwork: Mike & Jen Gagne, Asylum94 Productions Faceb...

222 -- Emotional Soup -- identify and Navajo culture 22.01.2020 1:03:15

How much of who you are is your heritage, and how much is your personality? Both matter, for more than just you. Guest: Sheree, Seven Knots podcast Intro/Outro: Natalie, Some Kind of Brown Disclaimer: Isaiah, The Bird Brain Podcast Promos: All the Things that Keep Us Up at Night and Vigils in the Dark Artwork: Mike, Asylum 94 Productions Facebook group: The Asylum Network: Himalaya (presented...

221 -- Never Give Her Back -- stillbirth and pregnancy loss 20.01.2020 1:37:19

The loss of a pregnancy is a horrible experience... but that doesn't mean it should be kept quiet and avoided. In fact, it makes it that much more important to talk about. Guest: Heather Intro/Outro: Paul, Varmints! and Checkin' in with Csomo Disclaimer: Olivia, Things That Keep Me Up at Night Promos: The Movie Journey Podcast and Hoosier Homicide Artwork: Michelle Facebook group: The Asylum N...

220 -- Slapping the Ham -- trading stories with the cast of Rolling Misadventures 17.01.2020 1:20:23

Some episodes are harder to summarize than others. This one? Hilarity and inappropriateness and just... yeah. All of the things. Allllll of the things. Guest: Derek, Megan and Charles, Rolling Misadventures Intro/Outro: Mike, Boston Harbor Horror Disclaimer: Helen Promos: Play Comics and Paycheck & Red Artwork: Erin Schwartz Facebook group: The Asylum Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, S...

219 -- More Than One Story -- surviving rape and stalking -- with Marissa F Cohen 14.01.2020 1:28:35

Rape isn't always violent. Abuse isn't always obvious. Stalking isn't always dramatic. And recovery is never, never easy. Guest: Marissa F. Cohen Intro/Outro: Chriss, The Atomic Library Disclaimer: Mike, Boston Harbor Horror Promos: Nothing Rhymes With Murder and A Podcast About Something Artwork: Minna, True Crime Finland Facebook group: The Asylum Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sun...

218 Reacting Truthfully -- comedy and fears with Rev from The Critshow 12.01.2020 1:35:47

Humor and fear aren't actually all that far apart. Guest: Rev, The Critshow Intro/outro: Angela, And Then Suddenly Disclaimer: Arthur T, arthurtaudio.com Promos: MonkeyTales and Getting Off Artwork: Emily -- UnapologeticArtist Facebook group: The Asylum Cast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Sponsor: Bath By Bex (...

217 -- Good vs Bad -- with Kenneth from PRRP 09.01.2020 1:18:13

If a thing is commonly said, does that make it true? Is there a difference between what's good and what's popular? What does an existential crisis actually sound like? Guest: Kenneth, PRRP -- Podcast Reviews Reviews Podcast Intro/Outro: Derek, Rolling Misadventures and LifeWorld Disclaimer: Sherry, Your Podcast or Mine? Promos: Newton's Dark Room Presents and Cryptic Artwork: Blake -- t0sty Fa...

216 -- Built the Same Way -- with Karrington from Real Dudes Podcast 07.01.2020 1:36:32

Sometimes it's about following the rabbitholes, and sometimes it seems like it's more rabbithole than trail... but either way, it works. Guest: Karrington, Real Dudes Podcast Disclaimer: Melissa Geiser Promos: Lit Gaming Arena and Wives' Tales Artwork: Jacob W. Facebook group: The Asylum Cast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine...

215 -- Give Yourself Credit -- with Mike Browne from Dark Poutine 03.01.2020 1:28:18

Do nice guys really finish last? How hard is it to find what you're meant to be doing? And what the hell is poutine? Guest: Mike, Dark Poutine Disclaimer: Podcast Reviews Reviews Podcast Promos: Scene of the Crime and Y2K Artwork: Blake Facebook group: The Asylum Cast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Sponsor: B...

214 -- Be in Touch -- with Karin from Y2K and Det nya svarta 01.01.2020 1:39:25

Organizing an audio drama means writing a story, casting actors, building on relationships, and figuring out how to prepare a good cup of tea... Guest: Karin, Y2K podcast and Det nya svarta Disclaimer: Heather Smith Promos: Oz 9 and FriGay the 13th Artwork: Tosha Facebook group: The Asylum Cast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshin...

213 -- Grown Ass Babies -- podcasting and mental health with Isaiah from The Bird Brain podcast 30.12.2019 1:13:00

The importance of staying real, and present, and connected. Guest: Isaiah, The Bird Brain Podcast Disclaimer: Ana Meissner Promos: Relativity and Magus Elgar Artwork: Mar Woods, PiePaints Studio Facebook group: The Asylum Cast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sud...

212 -- Story -- podcasting through the dark -- with Sarah Rhea Werner 27.12.2019 1:38:30

Creativity is sometimes an act of courage and necessity... shining a light into the void. Guest: Sarah, Girl in Space and Write Now Disclaimer: Bobbie Harris Promos: Boston Harbor Horror and Haunted Happenstance Artwork: Emily -- UnapologeticArtist Facebook group: The Asylum Cast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts)...

211 -- Contempt -- Narcissistic Personality Disorder -- with Rachel from We're All Mad Here 24.12.2019 1:02:06

Going back to my roots with a structured look at a complicated topic: where is the line between egotism and a full-on disorder? Guest: Rachel, We're All Mad Here Disclaimer: Devon Ryan Promos: Top of the Round and True Crime Finland Artwork: Emily -- UnapologeticArtist Facebook group: The Asylum Cast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather,...

210 -- What's Going to Make You Happy -- with Chriss and Lara from The Atomic Library 21.12.2019 1:18:25

Podcasting... fiction... parenting... Kevin Bacon... sometimes it all comes full circle. Guests: Lara and Chriss, The Atomic Library Disclaimer: David, Me, My Demon and I Promos: Petri Dish and The Fellowship of the Geeks Artwork: Blake Walton Facebook group: The Asylum Cast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Sp...

209 -- Care About Something -- sex offender registries and chronic illness with Jessica from California True Crime 20.12.2019 1:08:00

When a moment in time cuts a life into before and after... Guest: Jessica, California True Crime Disclaimer: Ben, Dark Histories Promos: Some Kind of Brown and Folklore on the Rocks Artwork: Blake Walton Facebook group: The Asylum Cast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% of...

208 -- Legacy -- politics and religion with Anthony from Capes on the Couch 18.12.2019 1:17:04

In polite society, we're not supposed to talk about politics or religion. But then again, in polite society, we don't typically pause mid-conversation to do shots, so... Guest: Anthony, Capes on the Couch Disclaimer: Cass, Moonbase Theta Out Promos: Best Forevers and Hannah and Erik Go Birding Artwork: Erin Schwartz Facebook group: The Asylum Cast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn...

207 -- On Fire in my Head -- anxiety -- with Ben from Dark Histories 16.12.2019 1:37:13

Podcasting can be crazymaking... but it can also save our sanity. Guest: Ben, Dark Histories Disclaimer: Michael, Invisible Choir Promos: Grief Burrito and Fledgling Theories Artwork: Quin Zilla Facebook group: The Asylum Cast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudi...

206 -- Troubled Youth -- gaming with Angry Ducky from Duck in Games 15.12.2019 1:06:33

What, exactly, does it take, to be a gamer? Am I one? (Hint: apparently, yes.) Guest: Angry Ducky, Duck in Games Disclaimer: Rev, The Critshow Promos: This Planet Needs a Name and Cage's Kiss Artwork: Zemira Facebook group: The Asylum Cast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for...

205 -- Reactive -- Reactive Attachment Disorder and parenthood -- with Jen from Asylum 94 Productions 10.12.2019 1:11:49

Reactive Attachment Disorder is super-rare, and super-difficult to describe... here, we randomly discover that we have kids with RAD and try to describe what it's like. Brief overview of RAD: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/parenting-family/attachment-issues-and-reactive-attachment-disorders.htm Guest: Jen, Asylum 94 Productions Disclaimer: Chip Michael, The Tales of Sage and Savant Promos: Bed...

204 -- More Weight -- the Salem Witch Hysteria -- with From the Shadows podcast featuring Mark Cory 06.12.2019 1:15:09

Around Salem, arguably the most famous phrase associated with the witch trials is, "More weight." Here's why. Guest: From the Shadows podcast (featuring Mark Cory) Disclaimer: Erin Schwartz Promos: How it Ends and Diary of a Space Archivist Artwork: Blake Walton Facebook group: The Asylum Cast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine...

203 -- Beyond Speech -- ex-pat and back again 04.12.2019 1:05:22

What happens when you combine an unfamiliar place with some serious life challenges? If you're Patricia, badassery happens. Guest: Patricia Disclaimer: Shane, From the Shadows Promos: Girl in Space and Just the Zoo of Us Artwork: Erin Schwartz Facebook group: The Asylum Cast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Spons...

202 -- Biblicians -- faith and connections with Dan from Dear Christians 03.12.2019 1:36:02

This time of year, concepts like faith and religion can be particularly sensitive. So, by all means, let's face it head-on. Guest: Dan, Dear Christians podcast Disclaimer: Sarah, Girl in Space and Write Now Promos: Bite Sized Biographies and Good Nightmare Artwork: Mar Woods, PiePaints Studio Facebook group: The Asylum Cast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalay...

201 -- Running To -- following up with Maxwell from Relic 30.11.2019 1:10:38

Sometimes it's necessary to run away, and sometimes it's a case of running to. Both are valid. Guest: Maxwell, Relic: The Lost Treasure Podcast Disclaimer: Tiffany, Ladies of Strange Promos: You Matter fundraiser and Adventures in Tepidville Artwork: Nubia Mejia Facebook group: The Asylum Cast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine...

200 -- AMA AKA AKA -- Ask Me Anything... really. 28.11.2019 1:50:08

Ask Me Anything... Also Known As... Ask Kate Anything. It's weird and random and just... me. Disclaimer: Nycci Promos: Ransack History and Bumps in the Night Artwork: Blake “You Matter” donations/drawing: https://podcastsmatter.home.blog Facebook group: The Asylum Cast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Sponsor: Bath By...

199 -- Grumpy 30-Year-Old Man -- parenting -- with Branden from Just A Podcast 26.11.2019 1:19:26

Parenthood is hard enough... then combine it with step-parenthood? Badass. Guest: Branden, Just A Podcast Disclaimer: Eddie Louise, The Tales of Sage and Savant Promos: Martinis and the Macabre and Murders, Missing and Misconduct Artwork: Tosha Crow “You Matter” donations/drawing: https://podcastsmatter.home.blog Facebook group: The Asylum Cast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Net...