Ignorance Was Bliss

Wherein authors and creators sit around talking about TERFs, ASMR, hypnosis, Salem, crime and the... War on Drugs? It's a ride. Guest: Bitter Karella, author of The Midnight Society on Twitter, podcaster at A Special Presentation, or Alf Will Not Be Seen Tonight , and comics/games at bitterkarella.itch.io/ Promo: Play Comics Disclaimer: Jen Keefe , Real Women's Work podcast Art: Quin Music: Jake P...

There are phrases like "law of unintended consequences" and "malicious compliance." Sometimes those are illustrated in a single Tweet... Guest: Sean Morrow , More Perfect Union Video of Tweet/response: https://twitter.com/MorePerfectUS/status/1595186750363963392?s=20&t=LAUHOVHjAtITKFROrosSNw Promo: Beyond 6 Seconds Disclaimer: JV Torres, The Rise of King Asilas Art: Isaac , https://www.instagr...

Can you make the world better by playing a game? By watching a Twitch stream? By... you know... thinking? Guest: Jason Myers , Memester of the Week podcast Watch him on Live from the Apocalype 's stream to raise funds for the International Rescue Committee (rescue.org), 17 December 2022 at 7.30p EST Promo: Shrimp & Crits Disclaimer: Carolyn, Beyond 6 Seconds Art: Landen, Autopsy podcast Music:...

It's a rough time of... year? decade? century?? Anyway, people are struggling. Is happiness really possible? Guest: Monique Rhodes -- moniquerhodes.com Promo: Unknown and Mysterious Creatures Disclaimer: Dawn Gandhi, Method and Madness podcast Art: Nycci Horrick Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Discord server: Ignorance Was Bliss Satellite Campus -- https://bit.ly/iwbdiscord...

Can algae be interesting? (Hint: Yes. Yes, it can.) Can it save the world? (Hint #2: Also yes.) Give this a listen. It matters. Guest: Corinna Bellizzi, caremorebebetter.com , orlonutrition.com and naturalcare.works Promo: Counterbalance podcast Disclaimer: Sarah Manheim Art: Landen, Autopsy podcast Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Discord server: Ignorance Was Bliss Satellit...

What is love, exactly? What's the opposite of love? Why does it matter? Guest: Kim Sorrelle, kimsorrelle.com Promo: $2 Creature Feature Disclaimer: Bobbie Harris Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Discord server: Ignorance Was Bliss Satellite Campus -- https://bit.ly/iwbdiscord Facebook group: Fallout Shelter -- https://bit.ly/iwb-fb Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerch Patreo...

Mindfulness, character, tranquility, the quality of life... and the question of, "Are humans fundamentally good?" Guest: Sharon Lebell, sharonlebell.com Promo: PowerPivot, intensivesinstitute.com Disclaimer: JD Lauriat Art: Verne Walton, instagram.com/pinkratart Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Discord server: Ignorance Was Bliss Satellite Campus -- https://bit.ly/iwbdiscord...

Creativity, writing, and coping with medical issues... Guest: Jennifer Steil -- https://www.jennifersteil.net/ Disclaimer: Allison Mann & Michael Broadkorb Intro/outro: SP Rupert / Stargate Pioneer Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Discord server: Ignorance Was Bliss Satellite Campus -- https://bit.ly/iwbdiscord Facebook group: Fallout Shelter -- https://bit.ly/iwb-fb Merch: h...

How important are comments/reviews... either inside your head or out in the world? Guest: Anna Willett -- www.annawillett.info/ Intro/outro: Jeff Alder Disclaimer: Crista Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Discord server: Ignorance Was Bliss Satellite Campus -- https://bit.ly/iwbdiscord Facebook group: Fallout Shelter -- https://bit.ly/iwb-fb Merch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmer...

Writing, talking, thinking about True Crime changes when you've experienced it, yourself. Guest: M. William Phelps Intro/outro: Tara, World's Dumbest Criminals Disclaimer: Ben, Dark Histories Art: Erin, Arts Undone Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Discord server: Ignorance Was Bliss Satellite Campus -- https://bit.ly/iwbdiscord Facebook group: Fallout Shelter -- https://bit.l...

Who better to talk about forensic psychology (and writing, and nuance, and bliss) than two forensic psychologists? Guest: Katherine Ramsland Promo: Nightmare Success In and Out Disclaimer: Vinnie Potestivo Art: Erin Schwartz Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Discord server: Ignorance Was Bliss Satellite Campus -- https://bit.ly/iwbdiscord Facebook group: Fallout Shelter -- htt...

"Everything is storytelling," Fernando said. And I agree, with the addition that some stories are more important than others. This one qualifies. Guest: Fernando Grostein Andrade and Fernando Siqueira -- www.breakingmyths.com Breaking Myths documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY6mgSkAQ9I California. (song): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSBBK-7hmUI Disclaimer: Carl Antonowicz Music: Jak...

How do you decide who you want to talk to, or what you want to say? What does genuine curiosity really sound like? Guest: Steve, Fascination Street podcast Intro/outro: Chris, Play Comics podcast Disclaimer: Brent, Nightmare Success Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Discord server: Ignorance Was Bliss Satellite Campus -- https://bit.ly/iwbdiscord Facebook group: Fallout Shelte...

We've all seen shows, movies, books with the phrases "inspired by" or "based on." But what does that actually mean? Guest: Jode Millman -- jodemillman.com Intro/outro: Gemma Harris Disclaimer: Emily Prokop Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Discord server: Ignorance Was Bliss Satellite Campus -- https://bit.ly/iwbdiscord Facebook group: Fallout Shelter -- https://bit.ly/iwb-fb...

I'm known for my opinions about True Crime... but they're not all negative opinions, honest. Listen to why. Guest: Monsters of the Midwest Intro/outro: Rachel, All Bad Things Disclaimer: Anthony, Capes on the Couch Art: Landen, Autopsy & Horror Makes You Brave Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Discord server: Ignorance Was Bliss Satellite Campus -- https://bit.ly/iwbdiscord Fa...

Psychology, like most other fields of study and really anything else in life, comes in a lot of shapes and sizes. Which makes the most sense to you? Guest: Paul DeBlassie III, pauldeblassieiii.com Intro/outro: Christine Disclaimer: Blaine Pardoe Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Discord server: Ignorance Was Bliss Satellite Campus -- https://bit.ly/iwbdiscord Facebook group: F...

How do you know what you're supposed to do? Do you listen to others? Feel drawn to a certain skill or talent? Or just... see what interests you and make it work? Guest: Matt Nappo, minddogtv.com and on YouTube Intro/outro: Dean, more podcasts than Kate has! (How Are Ya Now, PodScure, Disputed and The Boondocks podcasts) Disclaimer: Rachel, All Bad Things podcast Art: Isaac Music: Jake Pierle -- ht...

Technology can open doors, create careers, allow for podcasting... and it can make us wonder, what else can we learn about others, and ourselves? Guest: KT Maschler, Quest for New Inspiration podcast Intro/Outro: Josh, Earthdawn Survival Guide podcast Disclaimer: Stargate Pioneer Art: Minna, True Crime Finland podcast Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Discord server: Ignorance...

If the universe gives you a sign, how do you know? And if you recognize that sign, do you follow it? Today's guest found herself facing grief and loss, recognizing the signs the universe was giving... and following them to Paris. Guest: Natasha Sizlo Book: All Signs Point to Paris -- https://smile.amazon.com/All-Signs-Point-Paris-Destiny-ebook/dp/B09721P617/ ------------------------ Promo: $2 Crea...

Are spiritualism and science separate topics? Are ghosts real? What are reiki, shamanism, and energy-soaked places? Guest: Ditrie Marie Bowie ( https://ditriemariebowie.com/ ) -- Twich channel ( https://www.twitch.tv/auntieditrie ) Intro/outro: Rebecca Hall ------------------------ Promo: Microphones and Monsters Disclaimer: Danielle Art: Natalie Evans Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.band...

There are any number of ways to address and treat trauma. Should you automatically nix one just because it's unusual or alternative? My guest today presents a compelling case for his approach... Guest: Michael Thornhill, www.casagalactica.com ------------------------ Promo: Memester of the Week Disclaimer: Jason Myers, linktr.ee/jasonmyersmusic Art: Erin Schwartz Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jake...

What's wrong with a little romance? Absolutely nothing. What's wrong with a lot of it? ...still absolutely nothing. Join in as we talk about romance novels as a genre, feminism, and the importance of hydration and safety... Guest: Kelly, Boobies and Noobies podcast ------------------------ Intro/outro: Jax Disclaimer: Rachel, We're All Mad Here podcast Art: Karin Heimdahl Music: Jake Pierle -- htt...

There's a meme that shows a kid sitting next to a poster of a group eating ice cream, as though the kid is part of the group, with a caption of, "how it feels to listen to podcasts." I can confirm, it's the same for podcasters. Sometimes we find a show and the first thought is, "I need to be best friends with these people, immediately." Guest: Rachel and David, All Bad Things podcast -------------...

What do courage, radical acceptance, or hope mean? What do they look like? Guest: Suzanna Lundale -- suzannalundale.com ------------------------ Intro/outro: Leela -- intensivesinstitute.com Disclaimer: Caro Art: Tosha Crow Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ ------------------------ Facebook group: The Asylum -- https://bit.ly/iwbasylum Discord server: Ignorance Was Bliss Satel...

I've been largely off-grid the past few weeks, and will be even more so for the rest of the summer. Here's why, and what will be happening behind the scenes... Facebook group: The Asylum -- https://bit.ly/iwbasylum Discord server: Ignorance Was Bliss Satellite Campus -- https://bit.ly/iwbdiscord