Ignorance Was Bliss

Are games just a way to pass the time, or might they be the key to solving some serious interpersonal and international problems? Guest: Jay Ronney, Game and Word (newsletter and podcast) —----------------- Promo: Intergalactic Candycast Disclaimer: Edward, Octoberpod Art: Erin Schwartz Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ —----------------- Ignorance Was Bliss online : https://l...

How do you know what’s right and true? Who do you trust, and why? And at what point do you stop, step back and rethink? It matters. Guest: John Gusty, author of The Red Pill Revolution —————— Promo: Family Plot podcast Disclaimer: Devon Art: Allan Hopfensperger Music: Jake Pierle — https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ —————– Ignorance Was Bliss online : https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast Sponsor: Bath By Be...

What do you believe in? From religion to furniture to morality, how do you know what's right? Guest: Matt Garnier, "Swept Up: Lesssons from the End Times" on Amazon —----------------- Promo: John Allore (farewell, friend) Disclaimer: Believer/Skeptic Art: Erin Schwartz Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ —----------------- Ignorance Was Bliss online : https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcas...

Not everyone has the privilege to travel for fun... but if you do have the ability, do you really have the privilege not to see more of the world? Guest: Lee Huffman, We Travel There —----------------- Promo: Family Plot Disclaimer: Paul , Avast podcast Art: Karin Heimdahl Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ —----------------- Ignorance Was Bliss online : https://linktr.ee/iwbpo...

Gastro...what? What is this weird disorder, what is it like, how do you get diagnosed, and... now what?? Guest: Andrew Belliveau, creator of the Gastroparesis Pie Face Challenge , in support of G-PACT —----------------- Promo: Southern Gothic Disclaimer: Moxie , Your Brain on Facts Art: Michelle B. Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ —----------------- Ignorance Was Bliss online...

Where is the line between history/experience and sensationalism? How important is it to remember the victims (of all kinds) in the True Crime genre? Guest: EJ Hammon —----------------- Promo: Murder, She Told Disclaimer: Tara , 3 Spooked Girls Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ —----------------- Ignorance Was Bliss online : https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast Sponsor: Bath By Bex (co...

The word "Bitcoin" is in common usage, lately, but what does it really mean? And does being a digital finance specialist inherently relegate you to a dry, uncreative, literal sort of lifestyle? Guest: Zachary Daniel Promo: Nikoli's Kitchen Disclaimer: Isaiah, The Bird Brain Podcast Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online : https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast Spon...

Whether you hate it or love it, science matters. But it matters more when we can put it into understandable terms and make it accessible. Guest: Leah Elson , author of "There Are (No) Stupid Questions in Science" Promo: Snyder's Return Disclaimer: Eddie Louise Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online : https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code...

If you’re looking to start a podcast, where do you start? What does success look like? What about realistic growth? Should you let your kids start a podcast? Guest: Hector Santiesteban, Marketing Your Podcast Promo: This Is Not Medical Advice Disclaimer: Curtis Gibson Art: Brad Music: Jake Pierle — https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online : https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast Sponsor:...

What makes for a good conversation? Or a good podcast? Guest: Benoit Kim, Discover More podcast Promo: Tea Time Crimes Disclaimer: Willem Art: Brad Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online : https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 25% off) Sponsor: Komuso Design (code bliss15 for 15% off)

A proof-of-life sort of update... I'm here, just not all the way back yet from a serious medical crisis. More information on my Discord, Facebook page (Kate Wallinga) and Twitter. Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast

When you've known someone for more than half your life, what else is there to learn? Turns out... a lot. Also, how does one start a podcast? Guest: Bird (Johannes Guldenschuh), This is Not Medical Advice Promo: The Sex Trafficker's Wife book Disclaimer: Lauren Samples Art: Karin Heimdahl Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online : https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcas...

The word "neurodivergent" have been increasingly common in conversation lately... but what does it actually mean, in an experiential sense? Guest: Carolyn Kiel, Beyond 6 Seconds podcast Promo: Capes on the Couch Disclaimer: Vince Dajani Art: Troy Larson Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online: https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate...

Podcasting, parenting, Hollywood, boundaries. None of it is easy but it's a daily part of our lives... Guest: Dan Benamor, Voyage Media and Watch This Tonight podcast Promo: Method and Madness Disclaimer: Saran Rhea Werner Art: Troy Larson Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online : https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 25% off)...

Turns out, there's a through-line that connects True Crime podcasting, parenting, and acting: Buddhism. Really. Guest: Daisy Eagan Promo: Dead in the Water Disclaimer: Benoit Kim, Discover More Art: Michelle, Darkwolf Creative Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online : https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 25% off)

From the All-American Redheads to Red vs Blue, and somehow it all fits together... Guest: Howard Rankin Promo: Papa PhD Disclaimer: Caroline Mincks Art: Kim Erwin Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online : https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off)

What does success look like, as a writer? And is it crucial to stay within one genre or is it safe to consider other stories? Guest: Dan B. Fierce Promo: Nameless Monsters Disclaimer: Dean, Family Plot Podcast Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online : https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off)

Once you've written a memoir, where do you go from there? And does it have to become an infinite loop or can you step off the merry-go-round? Guest: Jaimie Sherling Book: I'm Tough... And I Cry a Lot Promo: Curly Conspiracies Disclaimer: Invasion of the Remake Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online : https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code...

If you find yourself known for one specific aspect of your life -- an act, a job, a trait, etc -- would you be able to use it as a jumping-off point or would it feel like an anchor? Guest: Kirk Nurmi Promo: Wicked Deeds Disclaimer: Erinn Art: Troy Larson , untilnightfalls.com Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online : https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast Sponsor: B...

A look at the overlap between journalistic integrity, podcasting, fiction writing, personality and character... Guest: Matt Witten New Book: Killer Story Promo: Murderous Roots Disclaimer: Roseanne, Killafornia Dreaming podcast Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online : https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off)

"True Crime" isn't just a concept; it's real life. And it's not just murdery and tragedy porn, but the end result can be very similar... how do people get through the consequences? Guest: Brent Cassity , A Nightmare Success In and Out podcast Book: A Nightmare Success Promo: Murder Bucket Disclaimer: Christopher Gronlund , Not About Lumberjacks podcast Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.band...

How well do you know your loved ones? How well do you know yourself? And what do you do if that knowledge shifts? Guest: Amanda Quick Book: The Sex Trafficker's Wife Promo: Always Time for True Crime Disclaimer: Alex Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online : https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off)

What's the difference between reality, fact and truth, and what does MTV have to do with it? Guest: Vinnie Potestivo , I Have a Podcast Promo: Technically a Conversation Disclaimer: Johannes Guldenschuh Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online : https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off)

Crime is a common headline in the news right now... and pretty much always. So let's have a primer in correctional/forensic psychology, both what it is and what it isn't. Guest: Dr. Joni Johnston Promo: The True Crime Files Disclaimer: Frank , I Like the Sound and Ragbag Presents Art: Brad Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online : https://linktr.ee/iwbpodc...

Is it possible for faith and mental illness to coexist? To be more than good enough even when the brainweasels insist otherwise? To deserve some grace even if you don't really know how to give it to yourself? Guest: Michael Scholtes Amazon page : https://www.amazon.com/stores/Michael-J.-Scholtes/author/B0B3GKT9P1 Promo: Mission: Rejected Disclaimer: Suzanne H. Art: Karin Heimdahl Music: Jake Pierl...