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"dragons are furries."
Order the 'Where Magic is Made' anthology, TODAY!: https://ko-fi.com/s/15d1af657f WEEKLY
SEPTEMBER WRITING COMPETITION (free to enter, incl prizes): https://nicoharlakenden.substack.com/p/stacktember
00:00 - Pop Culture and Personal Preferences
03:46 - Creative Projects and Upcoming Releases
06:50 - Astrological Insights and Personal Reflections
09:23 - Confessions and Halloween Preparations
12:29 - Anime Discussions and Political Commentary
27:09 - Weather Woes and Game Day Excitement
28:24 - Planning for WindyCon: WE'RE DETECTIVES PERIOD
28:34 - Documentary Discussions: Comp Titles and Recommendations
30:33 - Romantasy and the Appeal of Dark Themes
37:39 - Exploring True Crime: The Unknown Number Documentary
52:36 - The Impact of Abuse: Understanding Trauma Bonds & Nervous System Regulation
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jess’s pitch
✒️ Indie Creator Collective is a readers-choice collective for human-made fiction & art! ✒️
✨Where Magic is Made out 9/21! ✨ https://jrowephillips.substack.com/
nico’s pitch
🍎 The Curious Post’s Forbidden Fruit anthology out 9/30! 🎃
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#podcast #culture #indieauthors
"i just thought it would be a cool costume."
Order the 'Where Magic is Made' anthology, TODAY!: https://ko-fi.com/s/15d1af657f WEEKLY
SEPTEMBER WRITING COMPETITION (free to enter, incl prizes): https://nicoharlakenden.substack.com/p/stacktember
00:00 - Introduction and Pre-Orders
04:20 - Confessions of Indie Authors
07:20 - The Journey to WindyCon
10:15 - Career News and Celestial Influences
13:15 - Navigating Book Launches
19:50 - The Magic of Fall
24:45 - The Magic of Holiday Traditions
27:44 - Embracing the Darkness: Rituals of the Season
29:44 - Halloween: A Celebration of Spookiness and Creativity
39:39 - The Story of Radium Girls: A Dark Historical Reflection
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jess’s pitch
✒️ Indie Creator Collective is a readers-choice collective for human-made fiction & art! ✒️
✨Where Magic is Made out 9/9! ✨ https://jrowephillips.substack.com/
nico’s pitch
🍎 The Curious Post’s Forbidden Fruit anthology out 9/30! 🎃
PREORDERS for the Limited Edition Secret Society bundle live NOW on Ko-Fi:
https://ko-fi.com/nicoharlakenden/shop
https://newtonpress.carrd.co/
#podcast #culture #indieauthors
it's the start of the best season, so delve with us into the world of haunted places, particularly focusing on the infamous Kellogg Sanitarium and the Devil's Tree and its dark history. The discussion touches on cultural reflections regarding hauntings, the symbolism found in Norse mythology, and concludes with thoughts on embracing the spooky season.
Order the 'Where Magic is Made' anthology, TODAY!: https://ko-fi.com/s/15d1af657f WEEKLY
SEPTEMBER WRITING COMPETITION (free to enter, incl prizes): https://nicoharlakenden.substack.com/p/stacktember
VIXEN SCREAM (in case you were curious): https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxP-5n9XUqhfp4bNxHiHg8krlWJGW8ofRH?si=Tzqyqjan6InzCLNr
00:00 - Introduction to Indie Creator Collectives
04:06 - The Creative Process and Collaboration
07:06 - Spooky Season and Literary Inspirations
09:26 - Writing Competitions and Community Engagement
11:56 - Confessions and Personal Journeys
13:43 - Haunted Places and Paranormal Experiences
19:17 - Exploring the History of Sanitariums
26:02 - Urban Exploration and Abandoned Places
31:51 - Vultures and Their Fascination
31:58 - The Devil's Tree: Urban Legends and True Crime
46:41 - Visiting the Devil's Tree: A Personal Experience
59:23 - Spooky Adventures and Nature's Sounds
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jess’s pitch ✒️ Indie Creator Collective is a readers-choice collective for human-made fiction & art! ✒️
✨Where Magic is Made out 9/9! ✨ https://jrowephillips.substack.com/
nico’s pitch 🍎 The Curious Post’s Forbidden Fruit anthology out 9/30! 🎃
PREORDERS for the Limited Edition Secret Society bundle live NOW on Ko-Fi:
https://ko-fi.com/nicoharlakenden/shop
https://newtonpress.carrd.co/
#podcast #culture #indieauthors
WEEKLY SEPTEMBER WRITING COMPETITION (free to enter, incl prizes):
https://nicoharlakenden.substack.com/p/stacktember
00:00 - Introduction to Paranormal Curiosities
03:34 - Exploring Dark Mirrored Lakes and Liminal Spaces
06:22 - The Intersection of AI and Human Experience
09:24 - Cultural Commentary on Music Festivals and Consumerism
12:20 - The Role of Middlemen in Society
13:49 - Reflections on American History and Progressivism
16:19 - The Impact of Appearance on Youth and Society
26:11 - Navigating Identity and Privilege
28:32 - The Impact of Social Media on Self-Perception
32:17 - Redefining Beauty Standards
33:15 - The Importance of Being Present
39:10 - Celebrating Achievements and Goals
42:46 - The Value of Experience in Middle Age
47:31 - Historical Context and Hope for Change
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jess’s pitch
✒️ Indie Creator Collective is a readers-choice collective for human-made fiction & art! ✒️
✨Where Magic is Made out 9/9! ✨
https://jrowephillips.substack.com/
nico’s pitch
🍎 The Curious Post’s Forbidden Fruit anthology out 9/30! 🎃
PREORDERS for the Limited Edition Secret Society bundle live NOW on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/nicoharlakenden/shop
https://newtonpress.carrd.co/
#podcast #culture #indieauthors
mini-chat -- thanks for waiting patiently while we were on vacation!
HAPPY NEW MOON AT 0 DEGREES VIRGOOOOO
WEEKLY SEPTEMBER WRITING COMPETITION (free to enter, incl prizes):
https://nicoharlakenden.substack.com/
00:00 - Reconnecting After Vacations
03:39 - The Ocean vs. Inland Ocean Experience
06:46 - Questioning Reality and Synchronicities
09:48 - The Role of Authors as Conduits
12:53 - Self-Fulfilling Prophecies and Personal Experiences
15:56 - Authenticity in Storytelling
18:43 - Exploring New Narratives and Perspectives
21:45 - The Impact of Astrology on Storytelling
22:03 - Critique of Young Authors and Their Works
24:01 - The Journey of Young Authors
27:23 - The Pressure of Expectations in Writing
29:22 - Navigating the Indie Author Landscape
30:02 - The Importance of Feedback and Editing
32:57 - Controversial Themes in Dark Romance
39:10 - True Crime and the Nature of Evil
39:26 - Activism and Awareness in Today's Society
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jess’s pitch
✒️ Indie Creator Collective is a readers-choice collective for human-made fiction & art! ✒️
✨Where Magic is Made out 9/9! ✨
https://jrowephillips.substack.com/
nico’s pitch
🍎 The Curious Post’s Forbidden Fruit anthology out 9/30! 🎃
PREORDERS for the Limited Edition Secret Society bundle live NOW on Ko-Fi:
https://ko-fi.com/nicoharlakenden/shop
https://newtonpress.carrd.co/
#podcast #culture #indieauthors
would you drive across country for a stranger's spooky email?
00:00 - Introduction to Paranormal Themes
03:49 - Creative Projects and Collaborations
06:43 - Kickstarter Updates and Confessions
09:45 - Exploring AI and Economic Changes
12:44 - The Nature of Weirdness and Synchronicity
15:56 - Investigating Hellier: Goblins and Rituals
18:44 - The Role of Rituals in Paranormal Investigations
21:50 - Character Dynamics in Hellier
24:45 - The Impact of Synchronicity on Belief
27:42 - The Spirit Box Experience
30:34 - Concluding Thoughts on Hellier
35:25 - The Importance of Teamwork in Paranormal Investigation
35:54 - Exploring Tarot and Its Mystical Significance
37:25 - The Complexity of Tarot Interpretations
38:52 - Authenticity in Conversations About the Paranormal
40:48 - The Fourth Kind: A Deep Dive into Alien Abduction
43:26 - Understanding Perception and Reality in Paranormal Experiences
49:58 - Flatland: Dimensions and Perception of Reality
54:57 - The Intersection of Myth and Reality in Paranormal Encounters
01:01:01 - Navigating the Unknown: Advice from Locals
01:03:04 - The Call of the Paranormal: Willingness to Explore
🎧 AUDIO PLATFORMS 🎧
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jess’s pitch
✒️ Indie Creator Collective is a readers-choice group for human-made fiction & art! ✒️
✨Where Magic is Made out 9/9! ✨ https://jrowephillips.substack.com/
nico’s pitch
🍎 The Curious Post’s Forbidden Fruit anthology releases September 30, 2025 🎃
PREORDERS for the Limited Edition Secret Society bundle live NOW on Ko-Fi:
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enticing hellier review, UAP, occult, aging, etc etc. (consider this the alien pre-episode/session 0.)
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00:00 - Exploring Hellier: A Paranormal Journey
04:49 - Creative Confessions: Writing and Personal Growth
10:49 - Character Analysis: The Cast of Hellier & Terry Wriste
23:07 - Hot Takes: TikTok Trends and Cultural Commentary
23:29 - The Allure of Aesthetic Enhancements
26:26 - Aging: Perspectives and Societal Pressures
29:50 - Navigating Mental Health and Aging
30:27 - The Impact of Social Media on Self-Perception
31:46 - Audience Engagement and Feedback
35:26 - Nostalgia and Personal Interests
40:35 - Navigating Personal Expression on Social Media
43:09 - The Existence of Aliens and Belief Systems
47:10 - Religion, Science, and the Alien Debate
50:04 - Pop Culture's Influence on Alien Narratives
54:41 - Exploring Paranormal Experiences and Initiation
58:14 - Audience Engagement and Sharing Experiences
🎧 AUDIO PLATFORMS 🎧
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jess’s pitch
✒️ Indie Creator Collective is a readers-choice Patreon for human-made fiction & art! ✒️
✨ July 2025 Mega Collection loading... Theme: Made Magic! ✨ https://www.patreon.com/c/IndieCreatorCollective/
nico’s pitch
🍎 The Curious Post’s Forbidden Fruit anthology releases September 30, 2025 🎃
📝 Submissions for the next Newton Press anthology (“Thresholds / Liminal”) open NOW June 1st-July 31st!
https://thecuriouspost.substack.com/p/thresholds-submissions-now-open https://newtonpress.carrd.co/
#podcast #culture #indieauthors
the messy dynamics of reality TV shows like Love Island, psychological effects of confinement, and gifted & talented-meets-the gateway experiment.
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00:00 - Love Island: A Messy Reality Show
03:48 - Social Experiments in Dating Shows
06:48 - Racism and Accountability in Reality TV
09:47 - Zoochosis: The Psychological Impact of Captivity
12:49 - The Ethics of Animal Encounters
15:50 - Resource Guarding and Gender Dynamics
18:55 - Wokeness in Superhero Narratives
26:42 - Origins of Superheroes and Patriotism
28:07 - Violence and Backlash in Modern Society
29:44 - The Struggles of Creative Work
31:44 - The Weight of Representation in Publishing
33:37 - The Joy of Group Projects
35:32 - Gifted and Talented Education: A Personal Journey
39:28 - Experiences in Gifted Programs
46:33 - The Gateway Experience and Lucid Dreaming
50:14 - Vivid Dreams and Lucid Dreaming
53:36 - The Monroe Institute and HEMISYNC
57:03 - Protecting Energy and Astral Projection
01:01:46 - The Universe and Personal Equilibrium
01:06:00 - Conspiracy Theories and Gifted Programs
🎧 AUDIO PLATFORMS 🎧
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jess’s pitch
✒️ Indie Creator Collective is a readers-choice Patreon for human-made fiction & art! ✒️
✨ July 2025 Mega Collection loading... Theme: Made Magic! ✨ https://www.patreon.com/c/IndieCreatorCollective/
nico’s pitch
🍎 The Curious Post’s Forbidden Fruit anthology releases September 30, 2025 🎃
📝 Submissions for the next Newton Press anthology (“Thresholds / Liminal”) open NOW June 1st-July 31st! https://thecuriouspost.substack.com/p/thresholds-submissions-now-open https://newtonpress.carrd.co/
#podcast #culture #indieauthors
Girls' girls, women in competition, calling in your own personal nosferatu, and astral projection.
THE KICKSTARTER IS LIVE!!! Get your limited edition copy now: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nicoharlakenden/forbidden-fruit-a-luxe-arg-anthology
00:00 - Introduction to the Conversation
03:03 - The Concept of 'Girls Girls' in Reality TV
06:02 - Navigating Competition and Authenticity
09:02 - The Impact of Social Media on Reality TV
11:56 - Controversies and Racism in Reality Shows
14:30 - Generational Perspectives on Beauty Standards
17:25 - The Role of Empathy and Understanding
20:29 - Reflections on Personal Growth and Insecurity
22:52 - Closing Thoughts on Society and Media
28:55 - Media Bias and Its Impact 30:29 - Gun Control and Public Safety
37:53 - Kickstarter and Creative Projects
42:51 - Art, Collaboration, and Professionalism
48:50 - Literary Analysis and Personal Growth
55:46 - The Challenges of Book Clubs
57:54 - Emotional Connections to Literature
01:01:27 - Freelancing and Writing Opportunities
01:05:11 - Exploring the Mystical and the Feminine
01:08:51 - Anime and Female Representation
01:11:05 - The Evolution of Female Characters in Literature
01:14:00 - Astral Projection and the Supernatural
🎧 AUDIO PLATFORMS 🎧
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❤️ follow BAM! ❤️
@jrphillips https://msha.ke/j.rphillips
@nicoharlakenden https://nicoharlakenden.carrd.co/
jess’s pitch
✒️ Indie Creator Collective is a readers-choice Patreon for human-made fiction & art! ✒️
✨ July 2025 Mega Collection loading... Theme: Made Magic! ✨ https://www.patreon.com/c/IndieCreatorCollective/
nico’s pitch
🍎 The Curious Post’s Forbidden Fruit anthology releases September 30, 2025 🎃
📝 Submissions for the next Newton Press anthology (“Thresholds / Liminal”) open NOW June 1st-July 31st!
https://thecuriouspost.substack.com/p/thresholds-submissions-now-open https://newtonpress.carrd.co/
#podcast #culture #indieauthors
"Why am I so scared to go out?"
reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/MyBoyfriendIsAI/
US/CBS segment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFRuiVw4pKs
60 Mins Australia segment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_d08BZmdZu8
Chapters
00:00 - Navigating Expectations and New Roles
02:44 - The Art of Collaboration and Time Management
04:54 - Self-Care and Social Anxiety
07:14 - The Impact of Government on Society
08:49 - The Power of Language and Representation
11:39 - The Role of Influencers in Social Issues
20:11 - The Ethics of Wealth Redistribution
22:02 - Reality TV Drama Unfolds
26:59 - AI Relationships: The New Frontier
42:31 - Exploring Sexuality and Identity Through AI
44:09 - Exploring Compatibility and Reality
45:38 - The Impact of AI on Relationships
47:07 - Addiction and Boundaries in Relationships
49:09 - Self-Esteem and Marital Dynamics
51:09 - The Role of Commitment in Parenting
54:05 - AI in Creative Spaces: A Double-Edged Sword
56:04 - The Ethics of AI-Generated Content
58:50 - The Human Element in Education and AI
01:06:04 - Reflections on Humanity and Technology
🎧 AUDIO PLATFORMS 🎧
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jess’s pitch
✒️ Indie Creator Collective is a readers-choice Patreon for human-made fiction & art! ✒️ ✨
July 2025 Mega Collection loading... Theme: Made Magic! ✨
https://www.patreon.com/c/IndieCreatorCollective/
nico’s pitch
🍎 The Curious Post’s Forbidden Fruit anthology releases September 30, 2025 🎃 📝
Submissions for the next Newton Press anthology (“Thresholds / Liminal”) open NOW June 1st-July 31st!
https://thecuriouspost.substack.com/p/thresholds-submissions-now-open
https://newtonpress.carrd.co/
#podcast #culture #indieauthors
From the publisher's feed
"BAM! Now You Know Everything" is a punchy, unfiltered podcast where art, writing, and weird culture collide. Hosts Nico Harlakenden and J.R. Phillips dive into the creative…