Ignorance Was Bliss

Ignorance Was Bliss episodes:

• 01.27.2024

  498 -- Uncompromising -- a personal message and a conversation with Leela Sinha

  This is a two-part episode: (1) a hard and raw update of the state of my life right now, and (2) a conversation with Leela Sinha, who persistently believes there are ways to make the world a better place event...

  
• 01.01.2024

  Update

  Health, and the lack thereof, have not been kind to the podcast.

  
• 11.26.2023

  497 -- Putting Together the Puzzle -- with Gary Edgington

  When you have a lifetime's worth of experience in the criminal justice and military, you've accumulated some stories. Some are never to be told, due to privacy or intensity or just the inability to speak the words. Others are shifted...

  
• 09.28.2023

  496 -- Connection and Hibernation

  Just an update on where I've been and expressing my fervent hopes that I'll be able to return to some version of normal within the foreseeable future...

  
• 08.29.2023

  495 -- Context and Connections -- with Barbara Ann Mojica

  Lots of us went through school thinking of history as just a series of facts to memorize for the test... but it actually matters on a greater scale, and kids are fully able to understand that.Guest: Barbara Ann MojicaBooks: Amazon...

  
• 08.19.2023

  494 -- Producer -- with Reena Friedman Watts

  Being a producer -- one who creates, brings about, makes available -- could mean any number of things, even within the slice of life called podcasting and pop culture.Guest: Reena Friedman Watts, Better Call Daddy podcast....................Promo: Blood Rose Island (novel)...

  
• 08.02.2023

  493 -- The Crash -- with Nicole Angelique Kerr

  Every life has defining before/after moments; things that that change everything. What's yours, and how do you place meaning on it?Guest: Nicole Angelique Kerr, author of You Are Deathless....................Promo: The Compulsive StorytellerDisclaimer: Colin, The Podcast HostMusic: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/....................Ignorance...

  
• 07.25.2023

  492 -- A Case-By-Case Basis -- with Elizabeth Harris

  What do you do when your child (or your self) is sick but the doctors are getting it wrong?Guest: Elizabeth Harris, whatswrongwithmychild.com....................Promo: And Then SuddenlyDisclaimer: Jason MyersArt: JuliaMusic: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/....................Ignorance Was Bliss online: https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcastSponsor: Bath By Bex (code...

  
• 07.21.2023

  491 -- Defining Typical is Very Difficult -- with Joel Bouchard

  How do you know who you are, or aren't? How do you know what you're good at? What is "typical," anyway?Guest: Joel Bouchard, From Nowhere to Nothing podcastSpotify: Joel Bouchard....................Promo: OmenDisclaimer: Mike GagneArt: Kim ErwinMusic: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/....................Ignorance Was...

  
• 07.19.2023

  490 -- An Honest Book About Lying -- with Robert Kerbeck

  How vulnerable are you to giving away personal or corporate secrets? How likely are you to try and gather that information from others?Guest: Robert KerbeckBook: https://www.robertkerbeck.com/book/ruse/....................Promo: Our True Crime PodcastDisclaimer: Kristen, Murder She ToldMusic: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/....................Ignorance Was Bliss...

  
• 07.17.2023

  489 -- Your Own Color Code -- with Catherine Bell

  Connection and belonging are tremendously important, as are the knowledge of your own value and a sense of awareness of your space in the world. So... how do you get those things?Guest: Catherine Bell, The Awakened CompanyThe Enneagram Institute Type...

  
• 07.12.2023

  488 -- Everyone Has a Story -- with Shirley B Novack

  How much do you really know about your family history? And how would you handle it if you learned something big after it was too late to ask more questions?Guest: Shirley B NovackBook: The Story Of.......................Promo: Fellowship of the GeeksDisclaimer:...

  
• 07.10.2023

  487 -- Professional Patient -- with Edward Miskie

  How much do you trust the medical system, especially when they've gotten things wrong more than once? And how do you move on, once you're no longer defined by an illness?Guest: Edward MiskieBook: Cancer, Musical Theater & Other Chronic Illnesses....................Promo:...

  
• 07.08.2023

  486 -- Something That is Incredibly Right -- with Figs OSullilvan

  Sometimes the things we think will be the easiest -- relationships, communication, empathy -- actually take a lot of work.Guest: Figs O'Sullivan, empathi.com....................Promo: Don't Wreck YourselfDisclaimer: E.T.Art: JuliaMusic: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/....................Ignorance Was Bliss online: https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcastSponsor: Bath By Bex (code...

  
• 07.03.2023

  485 -- Patriotism is Learning Both Sides -- with David Fleming

  While you're busy with picnics or fireworks or side-eyeing Americans, stop and think: does the 4th of July actually hold historical significance? And if it doesn't, what else are we getting wrong?Guest: David Fleming, author of Who's Your Founding...

  
• 06.30.2023

  484 -- Do You See the Light? -- with Kevin Lowe

  Here's your chance to find out what happens when the blind lead the deaf... and how you can be a better human without even trying.Guest: Kevin Lowe, Grit, Grace and Inspiration....................Promo: Discover MoreDisclaimer: Adam, Snyder's ReturnArt: Erin SchwartzMusic: Jake Pierle...

  
• 06.27.2023

  483 -- From Podcasting to Society -- with Adam Powell

  How do you own the status of podcaster? Where is the right balance of tension and drama, online or off? And when is it time to hit "publish?"Guest: Adam Powell, Snyder's Return podcast....................Promo: CHAIKADisclaimer: Arthur T.Art: Troy LarsonMusic: Jake Pierle...

  
• 06.20.2023

  482 -- Not Pretentious and Contrived -- with the cast of The Rise of King Asilas

  Creativity can be a solo act, or it can be a room full of friends. What matters is the joy in the process, the pride in the outcome, and exactly who ends up with Adrian at the end.Guest: The cast...

  
• 06.12.2023

  481 -- Horrific Hope -- with Josh Burkey

  Are there ways that movies can help improve the world? Even horror movies? Of course there are...Guest: Josh Burkey, victimsandvillains.netDISCOUNT CODE FOR ENTRANTS: Bliss24 for 15% off submissions for 2024's Horrific Hope Film Festival—-----------------Promo: Doomsday: History's Most Dangerous PodcastDisclaimer: Josh...

  
• 06.01.2023

  480 -- Life Got in the Way -- with Avanti Centrae

  How can writing, ancient history and modern forensic psychology interact? Let me count the ways...Guest: Avanti Centrae—-----------------Promo: Curious CatDisclaimer: Gemma HarrisMusic: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/—-----------------Ignorance Was Bliss online: https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcastSponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 25% off)Sponsor: Komuso Design (code...

  
• 05.21.2023

  479 -- Exhale Longer -- with Todd Steinberg

  Often, when anxiety hits, we think, "Why do I feel this way?" But what about the other times? What if we asked, "Why am I feeling better?"Guest: Todd Steinberg, Komuso Design—-----------------Promo: Trials of the ApocalypseDisclaimer: James C. Taylor, My Amazing...

  
• 05.14.2023

  478 -- More Afraid of Boredom Than Death -- with Ben Hamilton

  What's the best way to know what really happened, during a historical event? And if you found yourself in the middle of one, would you stay and observe or would you run? Guest: Ben Hamilton (link to Substack), Chasing History...

  
• 05.11.2023

  477 -- Collecting Stories -- with Alia Little

  Not every Traumatic Brain Injury is alike... but survivors seem to have an awful lot in common.Guest: Alia Little—-----------------Promo: PNW Haunts & HomicidesDisclaimer: Serial NapperArt: Landen, Autopsy podcast & Horror Makes You BraveMusic: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/—-----------------Ignorance Was Bliss online:...

  
• 05.09.2023

  476 -- The Crux of the Story -- with Lee Hutch

  In true IWB style, this drifts from arson, to the writing of historical fiction, to irritating trends in advertising, to the differences in police vs fire service... Guest: Lee Hutch—-----------------Promo: Brew CrimeDisclaimer: Michael, Invisible ChoirMusic: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/—-----------------Ignorance Was...

  
• 05.06.2023

  475 -- The Established Path -- with Sahaj Sharda

  Are the Ivy League schools really the best in the US? How else could you build a solid education?Guest: Sahaj ShardaBook: The College Cartel—-----------------Promo: Pitney and Amelia's Bitchen BoutiqueDisclaimer: Dan, Based on a True StoryMusic: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/—-----------------Ignorance Was...

  
• 05.04.2023

  474 -- Better for Having Played -- with Jay Rooney

  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 CandycastDisclaimer: Edward, OctoberpodArt: Erin SchwartzMusic: Jake Pierle --...

  
• 05.01.2023

  473 -- Being Right -- with John Gusty

  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 podcastDisclaimer: DevonArt: Allan...

  
• 04.22.2023

  472 -- Believe -- with Matt Garnier

  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/SkepticArt: Erin SchwartzMusic: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/—-----------------Ignorance Was...

  
• 04.13.2023

  471 -- Hug a Wombat -- with Lee Huffman

  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 PlotDisclaimer: Paul, Avast podcastArt: Karin...

  
• 04.06.2023

  470 -- Gastroparesis -- with Andrew Belliveau

  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 GothicDisclaimer: Moxie, Your Brain on FactsArt: Michelle B.Music:...

  
• 04.04.2023

  469 -- Getting Involved -- with EJ Hammon

  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 ToldDisclaimer: Tara, 3 Spooked GirlsMusic: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/—-----------------Ignorance Was Bliss online:...

  
• 04.01.2023

  468 -- Digital Assets -- with Zach Daniel

  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 DanielPromo: Nikoli's KitchenDisclaimer: Isaiah, The Bird Brain...

  
• 03.30.2023

  467 -- Sounds Sciencey -- with Leah Elson

  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 ReturnDisclaimer: Eddie LouiseMusic:...

  
• 03.26.2023

  466 -- The Distance Between Me and the Destination -- with Hector Santiesteban

  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 PodcastPromo: This Is Not Medical AdviceDisclaimer: Curtis GibsonArt:...

  
• 03.20.2023

  465 -- Bring Yourself -- with Benoit Kim

  What makes for a good conversation? Or a good podcast?Guest: Benoit Kim, Discover More podcastPromo: Tea Time CrimesDisclaimer: WillemArt: BradMusic: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/Ignorance Was Bliss online: https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcastSponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 25% off)Sponsor: Komuso Design (code bliss15...

  
• 03.19.2023

  464 -- The Weight of Silence

  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

  
• 03.02.2023

  463 -- Long-Term -- with Bird (Johannes Guldenschuh)

  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 AdvicePromo: The Sex Trafficker's Wife bookDisclaimer:...

  
• 02.27.2023

  462 -- Find More Community -- with Carolyn Kiel

  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 podcastPromo: Capes on the CouchDisclaimer: Vince DajaniArt: Troy LarsonMusic: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/Ignorance Was Bliss...

  
• 02.26.2023

  461 -- The Catharsis of It -- with Dan Benamor

  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 podcastPromo: Method and MadnessDisclaimer: Saran Rhea WernerArt: Troy LarsonMusic: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/Ignorance Was Bliss...

  
• 02.17.2023

  460 -- Sort Itself Out -- with Daisy Eagan

  Turns out, there's a through-line that connects True Crime podcasting, parenting, and acting: Buddhism. Really.Guest: Daisy EaganPromo: Dead in the WaterDisclaimer: Benoit Kim, Discover MoreArt: Michelle, Darkwolf CreativeMusic: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/Ignorance Was Bliss online: https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcastSponsor: Bath By Bex (code...

  
• 01.29.2023

  459 -- Sportsball and Politics -- with Howard Rankin

  From the All-American Redheads to Red vs Blue, and somehow it all fits together...Guest: Howard RankinPromo: Papa PhDDisclaimer: Caroline MincksArt: Kim ErwinMusic: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/Ignorance Was Bliss online: https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcastSponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off)

  
• 01.25.2023

  458 -- Impact on Others -- with Dan B Fierce

  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. FiercePromo: Nameless MonstersDisclaimer: Dean, Family Plot PodcastMusic: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/Ignorance Was Bliss...

  
• 01.21.2023

  457 -- Darker and Heavier -- with Jaimie Sherling

  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 SherlingBook: I'm Tough... And I Cry a LotPromo: Curly ConspiraciesDisclaimer: Invasion of...

  
• 01.20.2023

  456 -- Overcoming -- with Kirk Nurmi

  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...

  
• 01.17.2023

  455 -- Great Characters -- with Matt Witten

  A look at the overlap between journalistic integrity, podcasting, fiction writing, personality and character...Guest: Matt WittenNew Book: Killer StoryPromo: Murderous RootsDisclaimer: Roseanne, Killafornia Dreaming podcastMusic: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/Ignorance Was Bliss online: https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcastSponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15%...

  
• 01.14.2023

  454 -- A Family Business -- with Brent Cassity

  "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...

  
• 01.10.2023

  453 -- Identity -- with Amanda Quick

  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 QuickBook: The Sex Trafficker's WifePromo: Always Time for True CrimeDisclaimer: AlexMusic: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/Ignorance Was...

  
• 01.08.2023

  452 -- Representation Over Perfection -- with Vinnie Potestivo

  What's the difference between reality, fact and truth, and what does MTV have to do with it?Guest: Vinnie Potestivo, I Have a PodcastPromo: Technically a ConversationDisclaimer: Johannes GuldenschuhMusic: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/Ignorance Was Bliss online: https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcastSponsor: Bath By Bex (code...

  
• 01.05.2023

  451 -- Never Met a Worthless Person -- with Joni Johnston

  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 JohnstonPromo: The True Crime FilesDisclaimer: Frank, I Like...

  
• 12.31.2022

  450 -- Two Voices -- with Michael Scholtes

  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 ScholtesAmazon...