The Whole Shebang

Bailey and Raquel host The Whole Shebang Podcast episode 39 on conspiracy theories, how they start, and why they spread. They cite research arguing conspiracies often arise during societal crises (e.g., 9/11, WWII) when people feel powerless, lack facts, and seek someone to blame, with a historical example from Nero and the Great Fire of Rome. They discuss how the Cold War fueled modern themes (al...

In The Whole Shebang podcast episode 38, Bailey and Raquel record remotely on Zoom and Bailey explains dog scent work (nose work) as a mentally stimulating, low-impact dog sport for any age or ability, including senior or mobility-impaired dogs. She outlines how dogs learn to identify and search for specific odors (starting with wintergreen in Canada) using essential oil on Q-tips hidden in canist...

Bailey and Raquel host The Whole Shebang Podcast (Episode 37) sharing practical tips to survive an undergraduate humanities degree based on Raquel’s experience as a humanities TA. Key advice includes: don’t assume a degree guarantees a job; build relationships with professors/TAs by attending office hours; ask questions; read assignment instructions/rubrics carefully; edit work (including read-alo...

In Episode 36 of the Whole Shebang Podcast, hosts Bailey and Raquel discuss murder mystery parties, explaining how murder mystery game kits assign characters, provide scripts, and end with voting to reveal the killer; they note parties can scale up to 25 players and are best when guests fully commit to costumes and roleplay. They recap three past events: a successful high-school garden party with...

Bailey and Raquel on The Whole Shebang Podcast (Episode 35) review the anime Holy Grail of Eris with full spoiler warning, rating it around a 7/10 for being entertaining, dark, and visually beautiful with muted colours that make Scarlet stand out. They praise the action, crime-solving mystery, lore, and having a mostly satisfying 12-episode ending, but criticize the finale for bringing Scarlet bac...

Bailey and Raquel host episode 34 of the Whole Shebang podcast with guest Judy, doing BuzzFeed-style friendship quizzes to see how well they know her. They banter about past episodes, then go through checklist questions (phone number, first crush, pets, middle name, zodiac sign, birth time, parents’ names, shoe size, favorite book/foods, TV/anime preferences, five- and ten-year plans, dream job, t...

In Episode 33 of the Whole Shebang Podcast, hosts Bailey and Raquel plan a bucket list but first set New Year goals across podcast, professional, and personal categories. Bailey’s podcast goals include reaching 20 YouTube subscribers, launching Patreon with five members, and maintaining at least 500 podcast downloads; Raquel aims to post daily reels and stop obsessively checking stats. Professiona...

Bailey and Raquel host The Whole Shebang Podcast Episode 32 (book club/book talk), sharing reactions to last season’s mutual picks: The House Witch (lighthearted fantasy, castle shenanigans, cute king/queen, fun magic and cat Kraken POV, but rushed/underdeveloped plot beats and a forced romance payoff) and The Magisterium Series: The Iron Trial (middle grade fantasy, magic school in caves, strong...

In episode 31 of The Whole Shebang podcast, Bailey and Raquel welcome their friend Viky, jokingly dubbed the “culprit” behind how they and others accidentally joined a coven during COVID, starting with low-key Wheel of the Year celebrations like Yule and rotating hosts for Sabbath's such as Beltane, Litha, Lughnasadh, and Mabon. They describe organizing gatherings, group chats, fire-jumping,...

Bailey and Raquel host Episode 30 of The Whole Shebang Podcast, a Pokémon fandom episode discussing how they grew up with Pokémon, early memories watching the anime on WB or on VHS, and how Pokémon was treated as more of a “boys thing” when they were kids. They talk about meeting other fans later in life (including in academic settings), seeing lots of Pokémon fandom at Fan Expo, and how modern ga...

In this lively episode of the Whole Shebang podcast, hosts Bailey and Raquel celebrate Valentine's Day with humor and playful banter. They discuss their personal Valentine's Day experiences, delve into the history and origins of the holiday, and explore fun traditions from around the world. The episode features a trivia quiz from Reader's Digest, covering topics such as the ancient...

In Episode 28 of 'The Whole Shebang' podcast, hosts Bailey and Raquel delve into a serious discussion on imposter syndrome. They recount their personal experiences, with Bailey talking about feeling inadequate in dog grooming and Raquel discussing her struggles in academia. Both hosts share their ways of coping, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and support networks. They also tou...

In this episode of the Whole Shebang podcast, hosts Bailey and Raquel kick off the second season by sharing and discussing their creative writing projects. They debate whether the stories they wrote about each other should be considered fan fiction. Raquel shares a lengthy tale about 'Bailey the Magical Dragon,' who navigates a peculiar friendship with a human named Raquel, filled with a...

Tune in to hear what we are getting up to this year! Our first episode will come out on January 12th! Happy 2026! Follow us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewholeshebangpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.whole.shebang2025 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586061363648 Listen:  Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437848/episodes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com...

Bailey and Raquel talk about the past year of podcasting, giving their favourite episodes to record and what hardships they found along the way. They also talk about what they hope to accomplish with year two, and some ideas for episodes. Follow us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewholeshebangpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.whole.shebang2025 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pro...

In episode 25 of The Whole Shebang podcast, hosts Bailey and Raquel and guest Judy discuss their favorite childhood animated movies, focusing on how these films impacted them emotionally. They talk about movies like 'All Dogs Go to Heaven,' 'The Land Before Time,' 'The Black Cauldron,' 'Bambi,' '101 Dalmatians,' 'Aladdin,' 'Anastasia...

In this episode of The Whole Shebang Podcast, co-hosts Bailey and Raquel discuss the recently concluded TV series 'Hazbin Hotel' Season 2. They share their thoughts on the season, including a general overview, favorite episodes and scenes, character arcs, and significant plot developments. They also provide their song rankings, with discussions surrounding the music's impact. The co...

Join Bailey and Raquel in Episode 23 of the Whole Shebang Podcast as they dive into a mini book club! In this episode, they recommend and discuss their favorite fantasy books to each other, featuring 'The Magisterium' series by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare, and 'The House Witch' series by Della Mock. Expect laughs, magical hijinks, and cozy recommendations perfect for your n...

In episode 22 of the Whole Shebang Podcast, hosts Bailey and Raquel celebrate Halloween by sharing nostalgic memories and traditions. They discuss childhood experiences of trick-or-treating in Canada, dressing up in costumes, decorating their houses, and Halloween activities in elementary school. They also reminisce about their favourite costumes and laugh about quirky stories. The episode conclud...

In episode 21 of the Whole Shebang podcast, hosts Bailey and Raquel discuss various superstitions in the spirit of Halloween. They delve into personal beliefs about mirrors, Ouija boards, and several childhood superstitions, including Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy. The conversation covers how these superstitions influenced their actions growing up, from setting traps for the Tooth Fairy to tryin...

On episode 20 of the Whole Shebang podcast Bailey and Raquel talk about their experiences at Fanexpo 2025.  Follow us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewholeshebangpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.whole.shebang2025 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586061363648 Listen:  Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437848/episodes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/...

In the 19th episode of the Whole Shebang Podcast, hosts Bailey and Raquel discuss their summer experiences with plants. They talk about various plants in their gardens, the challenges of maintaining them, and some humorous mishaps. Bailey shares updates on aquarium and garden plants, including roses and sunflowers, while Raquel talks about indoor plants like orchids and spider plants. They also di...

In episode 18 of the Whole Shebang podcast, hosts Bailey and Raquel take a lighthearted dive into  friendship and compatibility quizzes, including some from BuzzFeed and WikiHow. They humorously test their knowledge of each other, covering various quirky and intimate details from middle names to personal fears. Amidst the banter and laughter, they share personal anecdotes about fears, the importan...

Welcome back to episode 17 of The Whole Shebang Podcast with your hosts Bailey and Raquel. In this more serious episode, we delve into personal stories of coming out, exploring the LGBTQ+ spectrum, and the challenges and triumphs of embracing one's true identity. Bailey shares her journey of coming out to her parents, discovering her sexuality, and navigating the world of dating. We also touc...

In episode 16 of the Whole Shebang podcast, titled 'Nose Ticklers,' hosts Bailey and Raquel engage in a fun and playful game of identifying various scents. Throughout the episode, they smell and guess a variety of fragrances including spiced oranges, eucalyptus, and dragon's blood. Bailey discusses her frequent baking of sugar cookies. The episode includes a humorous mix of incorrec...