Some Good Tea

Summertime can be so hot, absolutely brutal, but can also invite creativity, and childhood whimsy, exploration, and adventure! In this episode, Katie and her returning guest Hannah, discuss the summer time adventures they have had and continue to have. They will compare notes about blanket forts, strategize about super-soaker fights, and try to determine if hose water actually tasted better. They are enjoying an iced Elixir of Alchemy by The Steeping Dragon to cool off during this hot summer teatime chat.

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Trying to find a new book is basically like dating, sometimes it goes well, other times… it goes… less well. In this episode, Katie and her returning guest Katie, review the very broad topic of books and their many joys and woes. They will discussed the beginning of books, they will revel in romances, and tussle over what constitutes a classic and then, naturally, get lost in the weeds of tangents about writing. They are enjoying Passion by Tazo while they discuss passionately about books.

SPOILER ALERT!

If you have not read ACOTAR (we don’t know how you have made it this far, heaven help you) We recommend you skip from 21:30 to 32:27 to avoid some plot spoilers for the first and second books.  

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Welcome back from our impromptu midsummer break!

If there is one thing that we can agree on in these strange and divided times, it’s that humans, in general, are kinda weird. In this episode, Katie and her returning guest Bree, discuss some of the silly odd things that we don’t think about until we do, and then we can’t stop thinking about them! Like, do you or do you not stick your tongue out when you eat something? What about the last time you untied your shoes? Are you one of the Adults that never unties your shoes?! Are we doing ok?! These are some of the questions we delve into while we enjoy Goodberry by Jasmine Dragon Dehydrated Potions.

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Fairytales are fun right? Children stories, right? Not always, but folklore and fairy tales can give us insights into our history and our own humanity. In this episode, Katie and her guest Ally explore and discuss folk lore and fairy tales. From the cultural connections and deeper meanings, to the creepy patterns and strange creatures that appear in these old and new stories. They will revel in the strange and intriguing world of folk lore. They are enjoying Bengal Spice by Celestial Seasoning while they explore the realms of fairy tale logic, the oddly violent children’s stories, and question at what point something goes from simple fiction to full blown folk lore.

Disclaimer: We talk openly about historic folklore and fairytales in this episode. Nothing is intentionally crude or explicit, but if you are concerned about content, please review this episode before sharing with a younger audience.

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With a wonderful breakfast you can redefine your morning, but with a bad one you might be crushed the whole darn day! Don't you worry we got your back. In this episode, Katie and her returning guest Jessica, will discuss all the controversies surrounding breakfast foods. Is it ok to eat cereal with milk substitutes like water, or…. orange juice? What makes the best breakfast burrito? Pancakes vs waffles, who will win?! They are enjoying The Tea of the Divine by The Steeping Dragon in this hunger inducing chitchat.

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Where would we be without our phones? Lost mostly, given that even with them we still get very lost. In this episode, Katie and her returning guest, Sanan will share some fun stories about the technology that has grown and changed immensely as they have lived this adventure of life. They will discuss gaming consoles, these new cool things called smart phones, and how having a GPS with you all the time is not always the most reliable way to get around. They are enjoying The Masters Blend by The Steeping Dragon in this fun reminiscing discussion.

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Being an adult comes with many pros and cons. You have adult money, you can reach the top shelf, and are tall enough to ride that cool rollercoaster now! But you also have to pay taxes, and do this thing call dating, and be ‘responsible’. In this episode, Katie and her returning guest Erin talk over some of the great and less great things about being adults. They are enjoying Mountain Squall by D&Tea while they talk about finances and how they learned to pay bills. They will passionately explore the ups and downs of dating and being single, and they will share some of their favorite things they can now spend their adult money on.

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Tabletop role playing games can be so much to so many people. In this episode, Katie and her returning guest Juan discuss their experience playing Dungeons and Dragons together. They share everything from their most emotional scenes, to how they have learned to be good players, and whether online or in-person games are better. They are enjoying Wild Raspberry Hibiscus tea by Stash while they share insights into their Dungeon and Dragon experiences.

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Dreams and the things our sleeping brain does are so interesting and so strange! In this episode, Katie and her returning guest Katie share some of the weird wacky and funny dreams they have had. They share some of the things they have done to learn to lucid dream, how they remember their dreams better, and how their dreams have inspired them to take action in the real world. They are enjoying Citrus Lavender Tea by Teavana in this fun and introspective episode.

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Driving and being able to drive is a symbol of freedom, independence, and adulthood. It gets us to places, and can be enjoyable or drudgery, and even life threatening! In this episode, Katie and her guest Bree will talk about the many adventures they have on the daily commute. They will discuss when and when not to use a blinker, accidents they have been in, long commutes in bad weather, and adventures in carwashes. They are enjoying Red Velvet Cake by Pinky Up in this tense, passionate and relatable episode.

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