The Peony

On this week's episode, Jules and Lex are joined once again by the wildly funny Nikki Frias. This time, Nikki's back to discuss the process of publishing her first book Does This Divorce Make Me Look Fat?: A Self-Help Guide to Getting Over it Already. Seriously B*tch. In 2016, Nikki's world was flipped upside down in a way she never anticipated. After taking the time to process and heal from her divorce, she wanted to share what she had learned so others wouldn't have to feel like they were alone, starting from zero. Her book helps find the funny side of grief, and reminds you that yes, girl - you really are that bitch.

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It’s time to bring things back to basics with our co-hosts. On this week’s episode, Lex and Jules are discussing their unique, individual creative processes when it comes to making making art and keeping it weird. Will Juliya manifest having Dwayne The Rock Johnson on the show? How long will it take before Lex gets on her “how to play Iago” soapbox? Place your bets now before you give this episode a listen.

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This week, our hosts are joined by the founders of Girl Crush Films; a production company focused on shaping the environment where art is made to ensure that “all genders and backgrounds are seen, heard, and valued”. It’s a wild ride of a conversation and in true Peony fashion: merkins are making a comeback, baby!

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Ever wonder what stories about women history has hidden away, waiting to be rediscovered? Violent Femme, a narrative podcast about women in history whose stories have been erased, suppressed, or changed because of their violent means, seeks to resurrect the tales that often go untold. This week, Jules and Lex are joined by Violent Femme’s creator, Rahaleh Nassri where they’ll discuss Rahaleh’s creative process for creating Violent Femme, the inspiration behind it, and what they all hope to see change in the future.

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This week, Lex and Jules sit down with Mary, the creator and crafter of the knit and crochet store, Hooked & Looped. Mary tells her story of struggling to find her own path as a creative despite having hefty expectations placed upon her. Now the owner of the Etsy shop, Hooked & Looped, Mary shares the lessons she’s learned while embracing her passion.

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On this week’s episode, in true Peony fashion, we are absolutely off the rails. Jules and Lex are hanging with Robert and Chris of Co-Op Comedy: two streamer friends who play games and crack jokes while they do it. Robert shares his wisdom of why bullying makes you funny (tbh it sounds like an MLM), while Chris defends his reckless behavior during Minecraft. And together, they’ll discuss what they’ve learned so far as Twitch streamers and a comedy duo.

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The past two years have been nothing short of a hot mess express - could things finally be looking up for all of us? On this week's episode, Jules and Lex are hanging out with Chanelle Barona of The Wayfinder's Path to discuss what the stars have planned for us in early 2022. While it's been a wild ride, it seems like there's much to look forward to.

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This week, Jules and Lex are joined by the extraordinarily talented visual artist, Carissa Diaz. Carissa is a Bay Area native who takes our two ding-dong hosts through her artistic journey. For Carissa, being an artist has always been a part of who she is, and as time has gone on, she's found new ways to share her story and help others do the same.

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This week, Jules and Lex are here to regale you with their tips for making it through the holiday season with your peace and goodwill towards all still intact. They share what they've learned throughout the years that helps them protect their mental health, their patience, and their space as best as humanly possible. Happy Holidays, y'all!

The holidays are often a difficult time for many. If you or someone you know needs support this year, the following sites offer a variety of resources. 

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This week, Jules and Lex are getting real vulnerable with one another as they talk about the women in their life who inspire them to keep pursing their creative passions. Jules shares memories of her grandmother's table manners while Lex reminisces about her mom's wicked dance moves. This one may be a bit of a tear jerker, so be sure to grab a tissue or two. 

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