Celebrating and inspiring romanticism in today's world by connecting with artisans, storytellers, musicians naturalists, creators, makers, and passionate people doing remarkable things.
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ROMANTIC
We Host a Menagerie of Imaginatives
We are here to inspire, connect, and encourage! Chatting weekly with artists, adventurers, and insightful and passionate humans. Nearly three years in, more than 100 episodes, we have made so many wonderful friends and brought to you the best inspiration, motivation, and celebration of the best parts of life.
SEASON TWO - more info coming soon! Meanwhile, please check out our full lineup at IMDB.COM or SPOTIFY.COM
Author
Jude Deveraux
Meet the enchanting mind behind some of the most captivating love stories of our time, Jude Deveraux. With a literary career spanning decades, Deveraux has masterfully woven modern and historic romantic tales that effortlessly transport readers into the realm of timeless love and passion. Whether it's through her beloved Montgomery and Taggert series or her standalone novels, Deveraux's narratives continually redefine the boundaries of modern romance.
https://judedeveraux.com
Actress, Producer, Writer
Felicia Day
From her Emmy-winning role in "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog" to creating the award-winning web series "The Guild," Felicia Day has been a trailblazer! Join us as we dive into her creative journey, discuss her New York Times bestselling books, and explore her latest project, the hit Audible Original "Third Eye."
https://felicia.day
The Countess of Carnarvon
Lady Carnarvon
This special episode features the Mistress of the Real Downton Abbey: Fiona, 8th Countess of Carnarvon. Lady Carnarvon is a resident and passionate steward of the real-life setting for Masterpiece’s Downton Abbey. We loved how down-to-earth and loving this delightful woman is.
As the author behind captivating books like "Lady Almina and The Real Downton Abbey" and "Christmas at Highclere," Lady Carnarvon unravels the remarkable history of the castle and its transformation into a hospital during WWI. Discover the intriguing tales from the Edwardian era, straight from diaries, letters, and photos that inspired her best-selling works.
www.highclerecastle.com
SEASON ONE
Photographers, Branding Experts
Brian & Lindsey Cowen
Brian and Lindsey Cowen are branding experts and photographers who are changing lives. In this episode, they share their incredible journey and how they came to love themselves and charge their worth. Follow Brian and Lindsey on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecowens or check out their website at: brand.brianpluslindsey.com
Tattoo Artist
Scott Mitchell
Scott Mitchell is an incredible artist, a tattoo shop owner/artist, and a children's book author from Scotland. He wrote the popular and relatable "Diego the Doodling Dinosaur" available on Amazon. https://a.co/d/i96Vlp7 Follow Scott on Instagram at @diegodinosaur
Mindset Coach
Heather Cook
Heather Cook is a top real estate agent and professional mindset coach that lives with her husband Brad and 27,000+ dogs and her cat named David in North Carolina. Having her own challenges and hardship, she found ways to use fear and imposter syndrome as tools to grow. In this episode, we discuss those tools, and how those principles apply to so many areas of life.
Follow Heather on Facebook facebook.com/heatherlcook17 the.real.heather.cook
Fine Art Photographer
Brooke Shaden
Brooke Shaden is a fine art photographer and writer among many other artistic and charitable things. She wields imagination like a fierce weapon, creating inspiring and compelling art with few, if any, limitations. In this episode, we discuss what makes her the artist she is, and also find out how she lost her wings at 5 years old. Find out more about Brooke Shaden at www.brookeshaden.com
Authors
Christen Horne and Jacob Wise
Christen Horne and Jacob Wise are the authors of the book The Bell and the Bow. In this fun episode, they discuss world and character building for books, storytelling, D&D, and the benefits and challenges of writing as a team. For more info please visit worldofurda.com
Filmmaker
Lisa Stock
Lisa Stock is an award-winning filmmaker based in New York City. Her films have been featured in festivals and screenings around the world. Her work combines the spontaneity of myth and magic with stark reality to paint vibrant portraits of healing and personal truth. Find out more at www.lisastockfilm.com
Cosplayer
Amberle Linnea
Amberle Linnea is an award-winning master of Cosplay and design. Her looks have spanned from Harley Quinn to Medusa and back again. She is also a 3-time Condom Couture Design Award winner. You can follow her work at www.facebook.com/AmberleLinnea and www.instagram.com/amberlelinnea
From Burrows Forge
John Burrows
John is a guy of many talents. He is a blacksmith, falconer, beekeeper, and brewer. He's also an avid Twitch streamer, with a lot of wisdom to share on doing amazing things when you think you can't. For more on John, please visit twitch.tv/burrowsforge and follow him on Instagram: @burrowsforge
Storyteller
Laura Packer Returns
Of course we had to bring back the delightful Laura Packer! In this episode we talk food, beverages, more food, folklore food, and we get really hungry! Stay tuned until the end for an on-the-spot story challenge that Laura aces! www.laurapacker.com
From Henderson's Hearth
Amy Guilbeau
Amy Guilbeau is the owner and humble brilliance behind Henderson's Hearth. Her Celtic recipe baking and soup mixes, fruit preserves, and gift items are soul-warming, delicious, and feel like home. How does she achieve this? Find out her journey and more in this episode, then place your order at: hendersonshearth.com
Artist, Event Planner
Amy Danielson
Amy is an artist who designs and creates jewelry and headpieces, and she is the creator of the Living Myth Legend Fest in Wisconsin. In this episode we discuss how she landed on this journey, how it's going, and how to lead a team for a large event such as Living Myth Legend Fest. For more information, please visit boldoracle.com
Harpist
Stephanie Claussen
Stephanie Claussen is an accomplished harpist with a love for classic, Celtic, and traditional music. She is a performer, teacher and arranger. She also loves (and played for us!) the soundtrack from Lord of the Rings. Find out more about Stephanie at www.stephanieclaussen.com
Creator and Event Planner
Suzanne Stafford
Meet the creator and mastermind behind the Faery Court Masquerade Ball! She spoke with us about her many books, personal style, and the purpose and drive behind the annual Faery Ball event. For more info, the website is faery-ball.com
Storyteller
Rachel Ann Harding
Rachel Ann Harding is a storyteller who is passionate about telling the most beautiful folk, myth, and traditional tales. She also sings and plays the ukulele. Rachel is also the rightful queen of the Story Story Podcast, which showcases traditional storytelling and storytellers from around the world. Learn more at: rachelannharding.com
Hiker and Adventurer
James Navey Returns
James Navey returns to the podcast to tell us more stories of his hiking adventures. James is a thru-hiker of the Appalachian Trail. He told us some of his humorous, heartwarming, and wild adventures on the trail, things he learned, ate, viewed, and experienced. #nachoofmylife
From Black Fae Day
Jasmine La Fleur & Carlos Williams
Jasmine and Carlos are the dynamic duo behind Black Fae Day (with Jasmine being the creator) which is the second Saturday in May each year. They also have created and host the Fairytale Gala, on May 15th. Black Fae Day’s mission is to provide products, platforms, events, and solutions that show that Black fantasy exists in all mediums. For more info: blackfaeday.com
From The Bardcast Podcast
Lisa Ann Goldsmith & Owen Thompson
With prolific careers & resumes on and off the stage, these two have stormed their fair share of castles. Lisa is a prominent dialect coach, performer, singer, actor, educator, and theater professional on and off stage. She’s performed with some names you might recognize, Russell Crowe, Kristen Bell, and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Owen is also a well-known theater professional and award-winning director, educator, recovering actor, snarky bitch, drug-addled whore, and a prime AARP candidate. Episode is PG-13. Shakespeare is naughty!
From Creatures Who Craft
Tatiana Pimentel
Tatiana "Tee" Pimentel is a creator of fairy wings, a published model, and the owner of Creatures Who Craft. She is a craft enthusiast with a love for the fantasy genre and everything fairy. www.etsy.com/shop/CreaturesWhoCraft
From Pincushion Masquerade
Lindsey Marth
Lindsey is a Maker, Historical Costumer, Embroiderer, and SEWciopath. She designs and creates period garments and accessories from the Renaissance, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, plus Steampunk and more. She also specializes in blackwork embroidery and other gorgeous embroidery styles. She also makes our favorite thing: POCKETS!
Storyteller
Laura Packer
Laura Packer has been performing, coaching, writing, consulting, giving keynotes, and leading the storytelling field for almost 30 years. Helping both for and non-profit organizations communicate more effectively, Laura teaches coaching and storytelling techniques through her venture, Thinkstory Organizational Storytelling. Laura also holds a degree in Folklore and Mythology from Boston University. She is the multiple award-winning author of From Audience to Zeal: the ABCs of Finding, Crafting, and Telling a Great Story, and creator of #Storyseeds cards, which is a game, writing and telling prompts, and creative sparks to get you going.
Leathercrafters
Mark & Elva Rinus
Mark and Elva Rinus are a married couple that run Rinus Leatherworks. They are geeks and we love them for it! Their goal is to create heirloom quality leather items that are unique. From leather armor to geek inspired accessories, they create their pieces many times while streaming live on Twitch.
Art Director
Gillian Albinski & Douglas Young
Hollywood Prop masters Gillian Albinski and Douglas Young are a married couple who have worked together and separately on film, television, and commercial projects such as The Walking Dead, Outer Banks, The Other Zoey, Gifted, Homeland, Magic Mike XXL, The Patriot, & more.
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