In this electrifying sixth episode of Season Two of #RockStarLife: Coffee Break, we’re coming to you LIVE from the Halloween opening of my art exhibition The Paranormal Realm: Beyond the Lore! I’m joined by the incredible photographer Ashley Reinhardt, whose eerie images of Maryland’s famously haunted Forest Haven Asylum are currently featured in the show. Together, we take you on a chilling deep dive into the asylum’s twisted history and Ashley’s firsthand experiences capturing its haunted essence.

But that’s not all! Ashley also shares her ghostly encounters at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in Baltimore, where she’s had her own brush with the supernatural. And for those daring souls interested in exploring these places for themselves, we’re sharing essential safety tips to make sure you can do it legally, safely, and respectfully. Then we end talking about trash tv like Teen Mom and RHOBH. 

Whether you’re here for the ghost stories, love haunted photography, or just want to soak up the Halloween energy, this episode has something for every paranormal enthusiast. So grab your sage, tune in, and get ready to enter The Paranormal Realm of Forest Haven Asylum and MICA. 

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"Forest Haven Asylum" 

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#RockStarLife: Coffee Break is in orbit between season two and season three, darlings. ☕⚡👽

Until then, expect rogue Espresso Shots transmitted directly from the alien void: paranormal chaos, reality TV psychosis, pop culture meltdowns, emotionally unstable glamour, and absolutely zero adult supervision. 🛸

⚡ Season Three is sponsored by Odyssey Salon in Aberdeen, Maryland ⚡

Book with me, Derek — aka Zenobia Darling — punk rock hairstylist, blonding menace, barber-cut assassin, and fashion color alchemist serving luxury blonding, vivid Danger Jones color, alternative hair design, and rockstar hair for the emotionally punk and aesthetically superior.

Whether you want icy blonde bombshell, neon edgy disaster, or a killer fade, get your ass in my salon chair immediately for some Zenobia Darling hair magic.

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In this caffeinated solo espresso shot of #RockStarLife: Coffee Break, I’m serving up all drag chaos you crave! First, I dive into the playful yet intensely energetic haunted dolls from my art exhibition, The Paranormal Realm: Beyond The Lore. Inspired by Mexico City’s Island of the Dolls, these pieces come with some seriously fun paranormal energy and some of the best evidence I’ve ever encountered. 

Then, we get into my latest obsession—TikTok. That’s right, I’ve officially joined the madness at @zenobiadarling! I’m dishing on some wild Tik Tok nutjobs and sharing my thoughts on Ariana Grande’s performance on SNL and Tyra Banks on the reboot of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Get ready for my upcoming ghost investigation videos because it’s about to get weird, and I’m here for it!

And of course, I couldn’t leave you without some Bravo mess. I’m dishing on RHOC and RHOP—from Tamra being a damn mess to Karen Huger reigning hott mess supreme. Trust me, there’s plenty of shade to go around.

Oh, and don’t forget to check out my guest spot on the Cosmic Theater Mystery School podcast with Megan Plummer, Elyse Welles, and Brixx, where we talk art films, paranormal vibes, and all things weird.

Grab your coffee, punks, because this episode is about to get wild! ☕👻

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"Roy, Bae, and Hah" 

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#RockStarLife: Coffee Break is in orbit between season two and season three, darlings. ☕⚡👽

Until then, expect rogue Espresso Shots transmitted directly from the alien void: paranormal chaos, reality TV psychosis, pop culture meltdowns, emotionally unstable glamour, and absolutely zero adult supervision. 🛸

⚡ Season Three is sponsored by Odyssey Salon in Aberdeen, Maryland ⚡

Book with me, Derek — aka Zenobia Darling — punk rock hairstylist, blonding menace, barber-cut assassin, and fashion color alchemist serving luxury blonding, vivid Danger Jones color, alternative hair design, and rockstar hair for the emotionally punk and aesthetically superior.

Whether you want icy blonde bombshell, neon edgy disaster, or a killer fade, get your ass in my salon chair immediately for some Zenobia Darling hair magic.

Call +1 410-272-5330 and ask for some Zenobia Darling magic. ✂️☕

In this thrilling fourth episode of Season Two of #RockStarLife: Coffee Break, I’m joined by the fabulous Linnea Tober, founder and co-owner of Haven at 130 Market Street in Havre de Grace—a witchy paradise for all your paranormal, metaphysical, and creative needs. We dive deep into her journey of starting Haven and embracing her identity as a witch, building a rebellious community space for magical souls—think tarot readers, paranormal seekers, and fans of campy, dark art.

Then, we conjure up Linnea’s spooky roots in New Jersey, where we chat all things Jersey Devil—yes, the legendary cryptid from the Pine Barrens gets its time in the UFO's spotlight! We also dive into Asbury Park’s ghostly vibes, before shifting gears to our very own Ghost Adventures right here in Havre de Grace. I’ll spill the tea on the first time I met Jeremiah, my ghostly bestie from The State Theater of Havre de Grace, and the unforgettable paranormal encounters that followed.

And for a special twist, we break down the eerie history and supernatural energy that makes Havre de Grace such a paranormal hotspot. From lo-fi punk rock ghost hunting to the hi-fi gear debate, we’ve got you covered. If witchcraft, ghost stories, and campy supernatural vibes are your thing, this episode is a must-listen!

Plus, make sure to check out Haven for all your witchy essentials and community events... Like my Krampus-themed paint night coming up this December. 

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"The New Jersey Devil", as seen in The Paranormal Realm:Beyond the Lore art exhibition opening 11/1!!

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#RockStarLife: Coffee Break is in orbit while I finish my hairstyling apprenticeship, darlings. Season Three crash-lands in 2026—fully evolved, over-teased, and glamorously unhinged.

Until touchdown, expect rogue Espresso Shots fired straight from the cosmic void—no schedule, no permission, just caffeine and beautiful chaos.

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In this thrilling third episode of Season Two of #RockStarLife: Coffee Break, I'm joined by the incredible Brixx Minguez and Megan Plummer, two badass paranormal investigators that together, form my paranormal team. We dive into their journey through the world of ghost hunting, including how they first met at Paracon at the famously haunted Pennhurst Asylum, and the spooky friendship that blossomed from there.

Then, we spill all the tea on our first paranormal investigation at Karma Fest in June 2024, where things got really interesting—like that time a gay ghost tried to cuddle with me! We'll break down all the unexplainable energy, eerie encounters, and what went down when the spirit world got way too friendly.

And for a special treat, we’re dishing out behind-the-scenes spoilers for our upcoming art film, Ethereal Anarchy. From paranormal chaos to unexpected surprises, hear all about the magic (and mayhem) that happened while filming.

This episode is packed with all things supernatural, from ghostly shenanigans to the rebellious, otherworldly vibes of Ethereal Anarchy. Whether you’re a paranormal junkie, an indie film lover, or just here for the ghost stories and drama, this one’s for you!

Also, Megan is a co-host of the podcast, The Cosmic Theater Mystery School, available everywhere podcasts can be heard!!

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"Ethereal Anarchy" 

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#RockStarLife: Coffee Break is in orbit between season two and season three, darlings. ☕⚡👽

Season Three crash-lands during Hot Ghoul Summer 2026 — louder, trashier, more haunted, and legally questionable. 🔥💋

Until then, expect rogue Espresso Shots transmitted directly from the alien void: paranormal chaos, reality TV psychosis, pop culture meltdowns, emotionally unstable glamour, and absolutely zero adult supervision. 🛸

⚡ Season Three is sponsored by Odyssey Salon in Aberdeen, Maryland ⚡

Book with me, Derek — aka Zenobia Darling — punk rock hairstylist, blonding menace, barber-cut assassin, and fashion color alchemist serving luxury blonding, vivid Danger Jones color, alternative hair design, and rockstar hair for the emotionally punk and aesthetically superior.

Whether you want icy blonde bombshell, neon edgy disaster, or a killer fade, get your ass in my salon chair immediately for some Zenobia Darling hair magic.

Call +1 410-272-5330 and ask for some Zenobia Darling magic. ✂️☕

In this thrilling second episode of Season Two of #RockStarLife: Coffee Break, I'm joined by the incredible Nicole Buckingham Kern, the Gallery Coordinator at The Galleries at CCBC and the person who is coordinating my newest art exhibition, The Paranormal Realm: Beyond the Lore. We dive deep into Nicole's fascinating artist practice with knitting the worlds longest umbilical cord, what it takes to coordinate dynamic art exhibitions, and her role in bringing my spooky, surreal, and campy vision to life for the opening of The Paranormal Realm: Beyond the Lore, which launches 10/14 and features the premiere of my latest art film, Ethereal Anarchy, on 11/1.

We also talk all things paranormal, including what it was like filming Ethereal Anarchy, and the experience of witnessing in person what happened on camera. But the chills don’t stop there—we talk about my dream paranormal investigation spot, Forest Haven Asylum in Laurel, MD, The Ghosts on the CCBC's Essex and Catonsville Campuses, and cap off the conversation with a ghostly tale about Jeremiah, the spirit from the State Theater of Havre de Grace, who decided to follow me to work one day, making his spooky presence known in the gallery to Nicole!

This episode is packed with insights into art, the paranormal, and running a gallery—whether you’re an artist, a curator, or just love a good ghost story, this one's for you! Also, if you have any paranormal experiences at CCBC or beyond, please submit them here!!

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"The Paranormal Realm"

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#RockStarLife: Coffee Break is in orbit between season two and season three, darlings. ☕⚡👽

Until then, expect rogue Espresso Shots transmitted directly from the alien void: paranormal chaos, reality TV psychosis, pop culture meltdowns, emotionally unstable glamour, and absolutely zero adult supervision. 🛸

⚡ Season Three is sponsored by Odyssey Salon in Aberdeen, Maryland ⚡

Book with me, Derek — aka Zenobia Darling — punk rock hairstylist, blonding menace, barber-cut assassin, and fashion color alchemist serving luxury blonding, vivid Danger Jones color, alternative hair design, and rockstar hair for the emotionally punk and aesthetically superior.

Whether you want icy blonde bombshell, neon edgy disaster, or a killer fade, get your ass in my salon chair immediately for some Zenobia Darling hair magic.

Call +1 410-272-5330 and ask for some Zenobia Darling magic. ✂️☕

In this electrifying Season Two premiere of #RockStarLife: Coffee Break, I’m finally beaming down from my UFO after a summer hiatus to chat with a very special guest—none other than "the godfather of podcasting", Rich Bennett. Rich is the mastermind of the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast (where I'm a co-host) and Rich is who you can thank for this podcast, as he is the one who launched me into the podcasting cosmos. Together, we have a coffee break to dive into the world of indie podcasting, working in nightlife, the super haunted Franklin Castle in Cleveland, Ohio, with other paranormal places back in Maryland, and why old-school records are the best.

And before we recorded this coffee break, we recorded an episode of Rich’s podcast with Brad Cox, from the Mouthful of Graffiti podcast, and began this chat with why Brad is the best!!! We also get into the behinds the scene tea of a Mental Health Roundtable podcast episode we did together in August 2022, where I was messy (but still journalistic) and questioned the mental health professionals present about the research into using psychedelics as a treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that didn't make the episode. 

Whether you’re a die-hard podcast fan or a newbie ready to launch your own, this episode is your punk rock masterclass in making it big in the podcasting realm.

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Support Harford Farms

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#RockStarLife: Coffee Break is in orbit between season two and season three, darlings. ☕⚡👽

Until then, expect rogue Espresso Shots transmitted directly from the alien void: paranormal chaos, reality TV psychosis, pop culture meltdowns, emotionally unstable glamour, and absolutely zero adult supervision. 🛸

⚡ Season Three is sponsored by Odyssey Salon in Aberdeen, Maryland ⚡

Book with me, Derek — aka Zenobia Darling — punk rock hairstylist, blonding menace, barber-cut assassin, and fashion color alchemist serving luxury blonding, vivid Danger Jones color, alternative hair design, and rockstar hair for the emotionally punk and aesthetically superior.

Whether you want icy blonde bombshell, neon edgy disaster, or a killer fade, get your ass in my salon chair immediately for some Zenobia Darling hair magic.

Call +1 410-272-5330 and ask for some Zenobia Darling magic. ✂️☕

In this caffeinated espresso shot teaser of Season Two of #RockStarLife: Coffee Break, I’m coming in scalding hot with my take on the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City season premiere! These ladies are so thirsty to secure their snowflake, you can practically see the desperation dripping off their Birkins. From Angie pulling stunts so obvious even Bravo producers are side-eyeing, to Lisa Barlow trying—and failing—to channel her inner Teresa Giudice with that weak, half-hearted glass toss. 

I break down all the drama, from Everyone VS Whitney (because apparently her "hillin' journey" is still a thing) to Mary Cosby being…well, Mary Cosby. Let’s be real, she exists in her own universe where bizarre and iconic somehow co-exist, and honestly, we’re here for it, especially her just hating the friends-of.

But before I get into the Housewives shenanigans, I had to pop off on Chimp Crazy and Tiger King—and yes, I went full Ghost Adventures mode on this one. Remember when Zak Bagans and crew rolled up to Joe Exotic’s zoo for some paranormal mess? I do and there is just dark spiritual energy with these animal keeping nutbags. 

This episode’s serving up Bravo breakdowns, pop culture rants, and a sprinkle of paranormal weirdness—so grab your coffee, because the madness is real!

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#RockStarLife: Coffee Break is in orbit between season two and season three, darlings. ☕⚡👽

Until then, expect rogue Espresso Shots transmitted directly from the alien void: paranormal chaos, reality TV psychosis, pop culture meltdowns, emotionally unstable glamour, and absolutely zero adult supervision. 🛸

⚡ Season Three is sponsored by Odyssey Salon in Aberdeen, Maryland ⚡

Book with me, Derek — aka Zenobia Darling — punk rock hairstylist, blonding menace, barber-cut assassin, and fashion color alchemist serving luxury blonding, vivid Danger Jones color, alternative hair design, and rockstar hair for the emotionally punk and aesthetically superior.

Whether you want icy blonde bombshell, neon edgy disaster, or a killer fade, get your ass in my salon chair immediately for some Zenobia Darling hair magic.

Call +1 410-272-5330 and ask for some Zenobia Darling magic. ✂️☕

In this quick shot of caffeinated chaos, Zenobia Darling vents about Hurricane Debby ruining his weekend plans, forcing him to hunker down in his Havre de Grace art studio. But before diving into the Bravo universe, Zenobia takes a nostalgic detour into the spine-chilling world of MTV’s FEAR, reminiscing about the 2000s paranormal dare show that still happily haunts his memories. Then, it's back to the chaos on Bravo as Zenobia breaks down the Mobwives-style season finale of Real Housewives of New Jersey—and he’s officially over Teresa Giudice. Plus, Zenobia’s rewatch of Real Housewives of Dallas reminds us why LeeAnne Locken is one of the best Housewives ever. Get ready for a no-holds-barred rant, reality TV gossip, and unapologetic opinions, all packed into this espresso shot of #RockStarLife: Coffee Break.

Also, I am still on Summer Hiatus and will be checking back in shortly… so make sure you stay subscribed to the podcast feed as I will be returning with Season Two this September.

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"Ghost Hunt in Havre de Grace"

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#RockStarLife: Coffee Break is in orbit between season two and season three, darlings. ☕⚡👽

Until then, expect rogue Espresso Shots transmitted directly from the alien void: paranormal chaos, reality TV psychosis, pop culture meltdowns, emotionally unstable glamour, and absolutely zero adult supervision. 🛸

⚡ Season Three is sponsored by Odyssey Salon in Aberdeen, Maryland ⚡

Book with me, Derek — aka Zenobia Darling — punk rock hairstylist, blonding menace, barber-cut assassin, and fashion color alchemist serving luxury blonding, vivid Danger Jones color, alternative hair design, and rockstar hair for the emotionally punk and aesthetically superior.

Whether you want icy blonde bombshell, neon edgy disaster, or a killer fade, get your ass in my salon chair immediately for some Zenobia Darling hair magic.

Call +1 410-272-5330 and ask for some Zenobia Darling magic. ✂️☕

For this summer check-in espresso shot episode, I dive into why I am loving The Real Housewives of Orange County and The Real Housewives of Dubai on Bravo right now. But first, I give a summer update on some paranormal adventures I have been having and I announce my newest project, “The Paranormal Realm: Beyond the Lore”, my newest art exhibition opening at The Galleries at CCBC on Halloween!! Enjoy!!

Also, I am still on Summer Hiatus and will be checking back in shortly… so make sure you stay subscribed to the podcast feed and I will be returning with Season Two this September. 

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“Paranormal Rockstar Artist”

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#RockStarLife: Coffee Break is in orbit between season two and season three, darlings. ☕⚡👽

Until then, expect rogue Espresso Shots transmitted directly from the alien void: paranormal chaos, reality TV psychosis, pop culture meltdowns, emotionally unstable glamour, and absolutely zero adult supervision. 🛸

⚡ Season Three is sponsored by Odyssey Salon in Aberdeen, Maryland ⚡

Book with me, Derek — aka Zenobia Darling — punk rock hairstylist, blonding menace, barber-cut assassin, and fashion color alchemist serving luxury blonding, vivid Danger Jones color, alternative hair design, and rockstar hair for the emotionally punk and aesthetically superior.

Whether you want icy blonde bombshell, neon edgy disaster, or a killer fade, get your ass in my salon chair immediately for some Zenobia Darling hair magic.

Call +1 410-272-5330 and ask for some Zenobia Darling magic. ✂️☕

For Today’s SEASON ONE FINALE espresso shot solo episode, I get into all the funny and infamous moments that make The Real Housewives of Orange County’s Kelly Dodd, in my opinion, one of the greatest Real Housewives of all time. She truly is one of my favorites, and I get into all of it, but before I get into her, I talk about the Danielle/Jennifer fight on RHONJ and the drama happening with Kenya Moore leaving RHOA. Enjoy and remember, I am a drag queen stand up comic and theater scholar making comedy and theatrical observations about a character on a reality tv show... it isn't that serious so don't send hate to anyone. 

Also, I am going on a summer hiatus and will be back in a few weeks with Season Two  but make sure you stay subscribed to the feed as if anything nutzo happens in pop culture, I will be doing sporadic espresso shots about it!!!

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“Queen Kelly Dodd makes RHOC work”

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#RockStarLife: Coffee Break is in orbit between season two and season three, darlings. ☕⚡👽

Until then, expect rogue Espresso Shots transmitted directly from the alien void: paranormal chaos, reality TV psychosis, pop culture meltdowns, emotionally unstable glamour, and absolutely zero adult supervision. 🛸

⚡ Season Three is sponsored by Odyssey Salon in Aberdeen, Maryland ⚡

Book with me, Derek — aka Zenobia Darling — punk rock hairstylist, blonding menace, barber-cut assassin, and fashion color alchemist serving luxury blonding, vivid Danger Jones color, alternative hair design, and rockstar hair for the emotionally punk and aesthetically superior.

Whether you want icy blonde bombshell, neon edgy disaster, or a killer fade, get your ass in my salon chair immediately for some Zenobia Darling hair magic.

Call +1 410-272-5330 and ask for some Zenobia Darling magic. ✂️☕