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?

Author

Kate Wallinga

Episodes

198 -- Identifiable Downward Spiral -- with Naama from Incel podcast 22.11.2019 1:15:33

Find a community that the media labels as all bad, and I'll find ways that they're not. This is not an ode to incels, it's an attempt to understand. Because it matters. Guest: Naama Kates, Incel podcast Disclaimer: Vince Dajani, How i Died Promos: Dark Histories and Mirths & Monsters Artwork: Erin Schwartz “You Matter” donations/drawing: https://podcastsmatter.home.blog Ask Kate Anything s...

197 -- Meat and Pearls -- creating fiction -- with David from A 9th World Journal 20.11.2019 1:11:26

How much does fiction form you, and how much of yourself goes into your fiction? Guest: David, A 9th World Journal -- also WiFiSciFi.org Disclaimer: Anthony, Capes on the Couch Promos: Mortally Grey and Songbirding Artwork: Emily -- UnapologeticArtist “You Matter” donations/drawing: https://podcastsmatter.home.blog Ask Kate Anything survey here!! Facebook group: The Asylum Cast Junkie Discord se...

196 -- Partners -- audio drama and relationships -- with Eddie Louise of Sage and Savant 17.11.2019 1:27:26

Any good story has a basis in reality. Especially a love story. Guest: Eddie Louise, Sage & Savant Disclaimer: Alix, Pomegranates and Pitchforks Promos: A 9th World Journal and Moonbase Theta, Out Artwork: Erin Schwartz “You Matter” donations/drawing: https://podcastsmatter.home.blog Discover Pods Awards suggestions: Most Innovative -- Ear Hustle ..... True Crime -- Disgraceland ..... Sports --...

195 -- Better Than What You Were Given -- surviving childhood trauma 16.11.2019 1:29:31

What does it mean to have a good enough childhood? What does "not good enough" look like? Guest: Devon Disclaimer: Ursula Promos: Podcast Reviews Reviews Podcast and Dice Tower Theatre Artwork: Blake “You Matter” donations/drawing: https://podcastsmatter.home.blog Discover Pods Awards suggestions: Most Innovative -- Ear Hustle ..... True Crime -- Disgraceland ..... Sports -- Fish Nerds ..... I...

194 -- Allergic to Potato -- domestic violence -- with Kristen 15.11.2019 1:27:12

Relationships can go bad before they even really begin, but that doesn't make it easy to get out. Guest: Kristen Disclaimer: Anna Wahlgren Promos: People Are Wild and Spoop Hour Artwork: Quin Zilla “You Matter” donations/drawing: https://podcastsmatter.home.blog Discover Pods Awards suggestions: Most Innovative -- Ear Hustle ..... True Crime -- Disgraceland ..... Sports -- Fish Nerds ..... I...

193 -- Involuntarily Donated Lungs -- podcasting and randomness with Chris from GravityBeard 13.11.2019 1:20:49

A grab bag of podcaster fun... Guest: Chris Green, GravityBeard podcast Disclaimer: Jessie, Oz-9 podcast Promos: Tone Deaf: A Theatre Nerd's Guide for their Musically Challenged Spouse and Many Realms Artwork: Erin Schwartz “You Matter” donations/drawing: https://podcastsmatter.home.blog Discover Pods Awards suggestions: Most Innovative -- Ear Hustle ..... True Crime -- Disgraceland ........

192 -- Closure is a Fairy Tale -- stories of survival with Nycci 10.11.2019 1:05:04

We are our stories, and how we tell them. And how we survive. Guest: Nycci Disclaimer: Aaron Promos: Strictly Homicide and Voice of the Victim Artwork: Tosha Crow “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 Be...

191 -- A Level of Discomfort -- true crime podcasting with Michael from Invisible Choir 08.11.2019 1:38:47

Entertainment? Education? Art? Comedy? Principles? ...what exactly is true crime, anyway?? Guest: Michael, Invisible Choir Disclaimer: Chad, The Perfect Package Podcast Promos: Me, My Demon and I and Pomegranates and Pitchforks Artwork: Emily -- facebook.com/UnapologeticArtist “You Matter” donations/drawing: https://podcastsmatter.home.blog Facebook group: The Asylum Cast Junkie Discord server: ht...

190 -- Cheese Without Pain -- fiction and fantasy with Susannah from Thornvale 07.11.2019 1:15:10

Monsters, imagination, alcohol, and... cheese. Because creativity matters. Guest: Susannah, Thornvale podcast and Deep Hollow books Disclaimer: Maxwell, Relic podcast Promos: A Journey Beyond the Skies and Dice Shame Artwork: Susannah Facebook group: The Asylum Cast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Sponsor: Bat...

189 -- Gold Star -- parenting -- with Kyle from Parent Quest 04.11.2019 1:02:17

How should parents do the parenting thing? Of course there's no one answer, but here's mine... Guest: Kyle, Parent Quest and Real Dudes Disclaimer: Chriss and Lara, The Atomic Library Promos: 5 and 30 with Ruk and The Rabbit Hole Wanderer Artwork: Maggie C. Facebook group: The Asylum Cast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCut...

188 -- Mandatory Friend Time -- podcasting and relationships and ghosts with Tara from 3 Spooked Girls 01.11.2019 1:29:16

New friends, old friends, ghostly friends... Guest: Tara, 3 Spooked Girls Disclaimer: Rebecca, The Ladies of Strange Promos: From the Shadows and Occultae Veritatis 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 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (...

187 -- Suave and Debonair -- monsters and psychology -- with CK 29.10.2019 1:09:11

What's the difference between a monster and a human? ...maybe not much at all. Guest: Kevin (CK), Mirths & Monsters and Infernal Souls and Eternal Arseholes Disclaimer: Karin, Y2K Podcast Promos: The Ladies of Strange and The Outlines Artwork: Erin Schwartz Facebook group: The Asylum Cast Junkie Discord server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine &...

186 -- Skeptical AF -- beliefs and realities with Chris and Cody from Believer Skeptic Podcast 26.10.2019 1:10:11

What do you believe in? Guest: Chris and Cody, BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast Disclaimer: Jamie Promos: The Rise of King Asilas and Murd Up 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 (code CBDkate for 15% off), Sudio Sweden headphones (code...

185 -- Extra Time -- life after a watershed moment -- with Angela from And Then Suddenly 24.10.2019 1:45:53

Sometimes life has a very clear line between before and after. Guest: Angela, And Then Suddenly (my episode is here) Disclaimer: Phil, Brokebot Mountain Promos: Murderous Minors: Killer Kids and That Dead Body Show Facebook group: The Asylum Discord channel, in the Podcast Junkie server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Sponsor: Bath...

184 -- #supportindiepodcasts -- with Zach from Cast Junkie 19.10.2019 1:33:29

There's the hobby, and then there is the community around it. Both matter. Guest: Zach, Cast Junkie Disclaimer: PodScure Promos: The Last Monday and F*ck Humans Artwork: Emily -- UnapologeticArtist Facebook group: The Asylum Discord channel, in the Podcast Junkie server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for...

183 -- Pulsating Squirrel -- audio drama with the cast of Oz-9 14.10.2019 1:19:40

The escapism of audio drama ...or... In space, no one can hear your squirrel. Guest: The Cast of Oz-9 Disclaimer: Invasion of the Remake Promos: Me, My Demon and I & And Then Suddenly... Artwork: Emily -- UnapologeticArtist Facebook group: The Asylum Discord channel, in the Podcast Junkie server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Sponsor: Bat...

182 -- Eff That -- building a brand -- with Aaron from Effinbirds 10.10.2019 1:37:10

How do owls go with NSFW words? Turns out... lots of ways. Guest: Aaron Reynolds, Effin' Birds store and Effin' Birds: A Field Guide to Identification (Amazon) Disclaimer: Kalvin, A Podcast About Something Promos: 3 Spooked Girls and Podwrecked Facebook group: The Asylum Discord channel, in the Podcast Junkie server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & Po...

181 -- Horror as Social Commentary -- with Sam from Invasion of the Remake and All the Horror 07.10.2019 1:06:48

Horror movies represent a specific slice of culture, but really it's just for fun... or is it?? Guest: Sam, Invasion of the Remake and All the Horror Shout-out: Popcorn Psychology (with massive apologies for not being able to recall the name in the moment!) Disclaimer: Nubia Promos: Targeted: True Crime Domestic Violence and Radio Clash Music Podcast Artwork: Emily -- UnapologeticArtist Facebo...

180 -- Never Came Home -- serial killer Lonnie Franklin, Jr, a.k.a. the Grim Sleeper -- with Roseanne from Killafornia Dreaming 05.10.2019 2:01:04

Going back to my True Crime roots, for an examination of the known crimes and possible motivations of a nondescript serial killer in South Central LA ...Lonnie Franklin, Jr, a.k.a. the Grim Sleeper. Guest: Roseanne, Killafornia Dreaming Disclaimer: Laura Promos: Husk and Podcast 42 Artwork: Mar Woods -- PiePaints Studio Facebook group: The Asylum Discord channel, in the Podcast Junkie server: htt...

179 -- Playing Chicken with the Dark Side of the World -- with Alix from Pomegranates and Pitchforks 04.10.2019 1:05:26

Gender disparity, relative intelligence, philosophy... and that's all in the first few minutes. Guest: Alix, Pomegranates and Pitchforks Disclaimer: Dan, Based on a True Story Promos: Flight Risk and Infernal Souls Artwork: Emily -- UnapologeticArtist Facebook group: The Asylum Discord channel, in the Podcast Junkie server: https://discord.gg/V287EFn Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshi...

178 -- Fear, Redemption, Grace -- audio fiction, communal living and being good enough -- with Ian from Under the Shroud 01.10.2019 1:47:14

Is it really possible to separate the art from the artist? Should you even try? (Hint: No. And no.) Guest: Ian, Under the Shroud Disclaimer: Steph Fuccio Promos: Unresolved and Up All Night Artwork:Melissa Clarke Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Facebook group: The Asylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off) Merch: bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerch Patreon: https://ww...

177 -- How Much Cancer Do We Have? -- with Jamie 27.09.2019 1:20:51

There's nothing about cancer that's OK. But the story behind it is just amazing. Guest: Jamie Disclaimer: Kristen Promos: Pomegranates and Pitchforks and Parent Quest Artwork: Emily -- UnapologeticArtist Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Facebook group: The Asylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off) Merch: bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerch Patreon: https://www.patreon...

176 -- I Can See the Future -- kids and mental illness -- with Dani from The Wheel Weaves 23.09.2019 1:31:12

Parents wish the best for their kids... but the concept of "best" can be a murky one, sometimes. Guest: Dani, The Wheel Weaves podcast Disclaimer: Danielle Groulx Promos: Infernal Souls and Eternal Arseholes: Evil on the Rock ...and... False Starts podcast Artwork: Nubia Meija Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather, Sunshine & PowerCuts) Facebook group: The Asylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDka...

175 -- Keep it Very Real -- diagnosis, childhood trauma and being OK -- with Millie 20.09.2019 1:20:37

If life throws one more diagnosis at you, is that always a bad thing? Guest: Millie Disclaimer: Justin, Obscura Promos: Podcast Junkie and Out of the Shadows Artwork: Melissa Clarke Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather,Sunshine & PowerCuts) Facebook group:The Asylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off) Merch:bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerch Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcast Music: DF...

174 -- Piss People Off and Break Things -- with JV Torres from The Rise of King Asilas 15.09.2019 1:03:43

Is there a positive, constructive way to look at an abrasive personality style? ...yes. Yes, there is. Guest: JV Torres, The Rise of King Asilas Disclaimer: Lee Mellor, Murder Was the Case Promos: Perfect Package Podcast and Dear Christians Artwork: Emily -- UnapologeticArtist Network: Himalaya (presented by Heather,Sunshine & PowerCuts) Facebook group:The Asylum Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate...