Kate Wallinga Podcasts

Creating consistently strengthens your command of the craft and builds trust with your audience. But if you're anything like me, creating on a consistent basis feels impossible. Why are we like this? What do we do when we fail to live up to our own — and others' — standards? Thank you for listening! For show notes and a full transcript of this epis…

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 into fiction, to give space to say what you need to say without quite as many roadblocks... Guest: Gary Edgington, h…

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... This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4249872/advertisement…

What happens when your childhood dream feels like it's no longer achievable? What does it mean if (and when) your five-year plan goes off the rails? Today we're talking about what happens when our writing dreams change — and what it means for us as creators. For show notes and a full episode transcription, please visit: https://www.sarahwerner.com/…

What is writing to you — a hobby, a second job, a meditative practice? Something else? All of the above? This week, we’re talking about the role of writing in our lives and how we can feel more satisfied and fulfilled in doing what we love. For show notes and a full episode transcription, please visit: https://www.sarahwerner.com/its-good-to-have-a…

How should we navigate selling our creative work? I speak with Asa Merritt about pitching a project, which hill(s) to die on, and the pros and cons of telling a personal story on a commercial platform. TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast episode contains mention of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please talk to someone you trust, conta…

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 Mojica Books: Amazon page .................... Promo: Madison on the Air Disclaimer: Kennedy Phillips Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepi…

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) by Amy Koto Disclaimer: Bex, Tu Tía Bruja Art: Kim Erwin Music: Jake Pier…

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 Storyteller Disclaimer: Colin, The Podcast Host Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ ..............…

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 Suddenly Disclaimer: Jason Myers Art: Julia Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ .................... Ignorance Was Bliss online: https://linktr.ee/iwbp…

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 podcast Spotify: Joel Bouchard .................... Promo: Omen Disclaimer: Mike Gagne Art: Kim Erwin Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ .................... Ignorance Was Bliss on…

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 Kerbeck Book: https://www.robertkerbeck.com/book/ruse/ .................... Promo: Our True Crime Podcast Disclaimer: Kristen, Murder She Told Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ ..…

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 Company The Enneagram Institute Type Descriptions: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions .................... Promo: Wi…

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 Novack Book: The Story Of... .................... Promo: Fellowship of the Geeks Disclaimer: Chris, Play Comics Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ .........…

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 Miskie Book: Cancer, Musical Theater & Other Chronic Illnesses .................... Promo: Western Standard Time Disclaimer: Rachel, All Bad Things Music: Jake Pierl…

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 Yourself Disclaimer: E.T. Art: Julia Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ .................... Ignorance Was Bliss online: https://li…

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 Father? .................... Promo: Beyond 6 Seconds Disclaimer: Sarah Rhea Werner Music: Jake Pierle…

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 More Disclaimer: Adam, Snyder's Return Art: Erin Schwartz Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ .................... I…

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: CHAIKA Disclaimer: Arthur T. Art: Troy Larson Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ .................... Ignorance Was …

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 of The Rise of King Asilas and other projects Promo: OctoberPod's Guide to Fishing Disclaimer: Jennifer, Haunted Happenstance Art: Troy Larson Music: Jak…

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

How can writing, ancient history and modern forensic psychology interact? Let me count the ways... Guest: Avanti Centrae —----------------- Promo: Curious Cat Disclaimer: Gemma Harris Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ —----------------- Ignorance Was Bliss online: https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate …

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 Apocalypse Disclaimer: James C. Taylor, My Amazing Woman podcast Art: Julia Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ —--…

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 Project Book: "Sorry, Guys, We Stormed the Capitol" —----------------- Promo: Horrifying History Disclaimer: Grahame Art: Tr…

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

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 Crime Disclaimer: Michael, Invisible Choir Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ —----------------- Ignorance Was Bliss…

Are the Ivy League schools really the best in the US? How else could you build a solid education? Guest: Sahaj Sharda Book: The College Cartel —----------------- Promo: Pitney and Amelia's Bitchen Boutique Disclaimer: Dan, Based on a True Story Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ —----------------- Ignorance Was Bliss online: htt…

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 Candycast Disclaimer: Edward, Octoberpod Art: Erin Schwartz Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ —------…

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 podcast Disclaimer: Devon Art: Allan Hopfensperger Music: Jake Pierle — https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ —————– Ignorance Was Bliss online:…

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/Skeptic Art: Erin Schwartz Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ —----------------- Ignora…

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 Plot Disclaimer: Paul, Avast podcast Art: Karin Heimdahl Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ —----------------- Ign…

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 Gothic Disclaimer: Moxie, Your Brain on Facts Art: Michelle B. Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.co…

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 Told Disclaimer: Tara, 3 Spooked Girls Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ —----------------- Ignorance Was Bliss online: https…

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 Daniel Promo: Nikoli's Kitchen Disclaimer: Isaiah, The Bird Brain Podcast Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Wa…

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 Return Disclaimer: Eddie Louise Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online: https:/…

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 Podcast Promo: This Is Not Medical Advice Disclaimer: Curtis Gibson Art: Brad Music: Jake Pierle — https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bli…

What makes for a good conversation? Or a good podcast? Guest: Benoit Kim, Discover More podcast Promo: Tea Time Crimes Disclaimer: Willem Art: Brad Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online: https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 25% off) Sponsor: Komuso Design (code bliss15 for 1…

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 This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://w…

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 Advice Promo: The Sex Trafficker's Wife book Disclaimer: Lauren Samples Art: Karin Heimdahl Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignora…

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 podcast Promo: Capes on the Couch Disclaimer: Vince Dajani Art: Troy Larson Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online: https://linkt…

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 podcast Promo: Method and Madness Disclaimer: Saran Rhea Werner Art: Troy Larson Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online: https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcas…

Turns out, there's a through-line that connects True Crime podcasting, parenting, and acting: Buddhism. Really. Guest: Daisy Eagan Promo: Dead in the Water Disclaimer: Benoit Kim, Discover More Art: Michelle, Darkwolf Creative Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online: https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast Sponsor: Ba…

From the All-American Redheads to Red vs Blue, and somehow it all fits together... Guest: Howard Rankin Promo: Papa PhD Disclaimer: Caroline Mincks Art: Kim Erwin Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online: https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off) This show is part of the Sp…

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. Fierce Promo: Nameless Monsters Disclaimer: Dean, Family Plot Podcast Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online: https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code C…

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 Sherling Book: I'm Tough... And I Cry a Lot Promo: Curly Conspiracies Disclaimer: Invasion of the Remake Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online: https:…

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 Nurmi Promo: Wicked Deeds Disclaimer: Erinn Art: Troy Larson, untilnightfalls.com Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss…

Sometimes it feels like everyone wants to tells us who we are — our friends, our enemies, and even random strangers on the internet. But what do we do when the identity we've chosen for ourself, such as "writer" or "creator", is challenged? For show notes and a full episode transcription, please visit: https://www.sarahwerner.com/no-one-gets-to-tel…

A look at the overlap between journalistic integrity, podcasting, fiction writing, personality and character... Guest: Matt Witten New Book: Killer Story Promo: Murderous Roots Disclaimer: Roseanne, Killafornia Dreaming podcast Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online: https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast Sponsor: B…

"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 podcast Book: A Nightmare Success Promo: Murder Bucket Disclaimer: Christopher Gronlund, Not About Lumberjacks podca…

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 Quick Book: The Sex Trafficker's Wife Promo: Always Time for True Crime Disclaimer: Alex Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online: https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast Sponsor: Bath By Bex …