Spilling Rubies

Spilling Rubies

By Tristy Taylor
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Spilling Rubies episodes

  • Episode 5: The Witching Hour

    This episode originally aired live on KWTF Radio on October 28, 2014 and in it, we celebrate all things witchy, both from the past and the present! Explore the story of the one and only BABA YAGA, the witch of the Slavic woodlands, hear NEW definitions of words we take for granted from the 1987 "Websters' First New Intergalactic Wickedary of the English Language." by Mary Daly & Jane Caputi and hear my own thoughts on being a DIY Witch. ENJOY!

    Songs played:

    • Witches Egg by Susan Tyrrell from the 1980 film Forbidden Zone
    • Is She Weird? by Pixies (1990)
    • When I Grow Up by Fever Ray (2009)
    • Bones by MS MR (2013)
    • Fortune Teller by Benny Spellman (written by Allen Toussaint) (1962)
    • Only Loved at Night by The Raincoats from The Kitchen Tapes recordings (1983)
    • Tam Lin by Fairport Convention (1969)
    • IAmUnderNoDisguise by School of the Seven Bells (2008)
    • Skotoseme by Diamanda Galas (1994)
    • Spooky by Lydia Lunch (1980)
    • ***witch cackles****

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    57 min
  • Episode 4: Sisters

    This episode of Spilling Rubies originally aired live and unedited on October 21, 2014 on Sonoma County's own KWTF.
    Special Guest: Briana Gordon

    In this episode, we spend some time with two old Eastern European ladies on a park bench, we listen in on some Valley Girls deciding their "couples' Halloween costume," and we meet Dr. Shawna, unlicensed sex therapist's long-estranged sister Sherri. Everything is totally improvised and giggles were had.

    Songs played:

    • I Was Denied by Thee Oh Sees from Warm Slime (2010)
    • Vampira by Bobby Bare (1958)
    • Sister Wife (Star Slinger Remix) by Alex Winston (2011)
    • Faster Pussycat! by The Bostweeds (1966)
    • Don't Meet Mr. Frankenstein by Carlos Casal, Jr.
    • "Don't Be Mean" by The Raincoats

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    58 min
  • Episode 3: The Lost Episode

    The original episode aired live on KWTF.net on October 14, 2014, but unfortunately, I did not record it properly, so it is lost forever. Instead, I share a nice little five minute monologue about me and Spilling Rubies and where we are all at these days, so take a listen!

    Song played:
    “Lost” by Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra from Theatre is Evil

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    10 min
  • Episode 2: I'm Here to Get My Baby Out of Jail

    Originally aired LIVE on kwtf.net on October 8, 2014
    Solo Show in which I share my short story, interspersed with music, all with a jailhouse theme.

    Songs played:

    • Jail by Giulia y Los Tellarini on L'Arrabbiata (2012)
    • Friend Went to Jail by Tricky on Mixed Race (2010)
    • Jail-House Blues by Bessie Smith on The Essential Bessie Smith
    • Jailbird by M. Ward on Hold TIme (2009)
    • Put Me in Jail by Sunny & The Sunliners on Chicano Soul: San Antonio's Westside Sound
    • Not Even Jail by Interpol on Antics (2010)
    • Dad, I'm in Jail by Was (Not Was) off The Best of Was Not Was (1980-2010)
    • Baby Out of Jail by The Knitters off Poor Little Critter on the Road (1985)
    • Target Practice from Free to Fight (1995)
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    • Jail by Dan Bern on The Swastika EP (2002)
    • Jail by Andy Sandford on Me the Whole Time (2014)

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    1 hr
  • Episode 1: Like a Sexual Patch Adams

    Originally aired LIVE on KWTF.net on September 30, 2014
    Guest: Dan Humke

    This is our VERY FIRST episode! Listen to Dr. Shawna, unlicensed sex therapist give some very good advice, hear why bees do not wear pants, and understand why you must never aggravate the mutants!

    Songs played:

    • Yaikatekara Dub by OKI off Dub Ainu
    • Housekeeping by Cibo Matto from Hotel Valentine
    • Bees, Do Not Aggravate the Mutants, and The Road Master all by Mondus Mondus
    • Goodnight, Goodbye by The Julie Ruin off Run Fast

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    58 min
  • Episode 28: A Conversation with Susie Stonefield Miller

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for July 14, 2015. In this episode, we sit down with Sonoma County, California artist, writer, mom, wife, teacher, spiritual music leader, hand holder, community builder, and inspired life guide, Susie Stonefield Miller!

    Songs played:

    - Future People by Alabama Shakes (2015)

    - Hurricane by Mindy Smith (2004)

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    59 min

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“To create one must be willing to be stone stupid, to sit upon a throne on top of a jackass and spill rubies from one’s mouth.” ~ Clarissa Pinkola Estes