Buttercup of Doom
82 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsButtercup of Doom is a weekly podcast hosted by Kelli Owen and brought to you by Project iRadio. Everyone else is doing reviews and news and genre-based things, and Kelli’s never been very good at following the crowd. So each week Kelli will offer writing advice, share a smile, rant about society or social media, toss a bit of gypsy wisdom out there, and occasionally have guests. There will be highs. There will be lows. There will be swearing (you’ve been warned). There might be cookies.
“While this is a pre-taped podcast rather than a live show, I would love to have your input and participation. If you’d like to suggest a topic, request advice, ask a question, etc., (or inquiry about advertising) please use the form on this page. These forms will not be made public, but I will give the listener credit, props and/or a shout-out if you so check the box. For kudos, hate mail, and other opinion-based commentary, please use the weekly links on either twitter, facebook, or the official page at Project iRadio.”
~ Kelli
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Episodes
Signing Off | Buttercup of Doom 2.11
August 09, 2018 17:38 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBThe end of a (short) era. The finale of the Buttercup of Doom podcast was taped live at Scares That Care charity weekend 5 because a bunch of lovely humans donated funds during the Horror Show with Brian Keene telethon and decreed it to be. And so it was. We performed without a net—no notes, no plan—winging it with whomever showed up. It was a free-for-all Q&A, which included the famous "f*ck, marry, kill" question, pizza toppings, group sing-alongs, many other topics, insanity, giggles, a...
Buttercup Out | Buttercup of Doom 2.10
July 17, 2018 16:00 - 59 minutes - 47.8 MBThis week I go over every remaining idea, note, thought, rant bubble and peeve that I have jotted down over the years to become something it never will... an episode. Then we have some Q&A from the peanut gallery, the final gypsy wisdom, and the information for the last episode ever—to be taped live at Scares That Care weekend convention in August (3.15pm Sunday, 8/5, in the podcast room... prepare your final thoughts and meet me there!) I completely lose my mind a couple times and the swear...
Q&A 2017 | Buttercup of Doom 2.09
December 12, 2017 17:00 - 41 minutes - 66 MBThis week I answer questions from the peanut gallery in a year-end Q&A. From opinions on Flat Earth people to pot brownies to tattoos and dinosaurs, pretty much no topic is left unsullied... including the birth of #thepainofthegraze hashtag Available FREE on: PEN Project Entertainment Network • iTunes • I♥Radio • Stitcher • Android • Tune-In • Google Play Music • Overcast Sponsors: Subculture Corsets & Clothing (and twitter) Merchandise: pillows • socks • tees, tanks, hoodies, coffe...
Legalizing Pot | Buttercup of Doom 2.8
November 28, 2017 17:00 - 36 minutes - 57.8 MBThis week I talk about legalizing pot, car seats, cannibalism, the dark net—a potpourri of the illegal, the sketchy and the paranoia—and give you some holiday shopping zen with angry yoga for a smile! Available FREE on: PEN Project Entertainment Network • iTunes • I♥Radio • Stitcher • Android • Tune-In • Google Play Music • Overcast Sponsors: Subculture Corsets & Clothing (and twitter) Merchandise: pillows • socks • tees, tanks, hoodies, coffee mug or sticker • beach towel • phone c...
SJW | Buttercup of Doom 2.7
November 14, 2017 16:55 - 56 minutes - 90.3 MBThis week I talk about SJWs, aka Social Justice... Witch hunts. Not Warriors. Witch hunts. Because definitions get fuzzy, fingers get all pointy, and evidence and procedure are tossed out the window in the name of social media hysteria. Welcome to the American Witch Hunts of 2017, where sexual harassment, racism and prejudicial behavior are all lit up like torches for the masses to carry with their pitchforks. Available FREE on: PEN Project Entertainment Network • iTunes • I♥Radio • Stit...
Halloween 2017 | Buttercup of Doom 2.6
October 24, 2017 16:19 - 43 minutes - 70.1 MBThis week I talk about Halloween. Yeah Halloween! I give you a short story, a fun yard, and then throw a tantrum about all these people suddenly deciding to hate on halloween costumes... Available FREE on: PEN Project Entertainment Network • iTunes • I♥Radio • Stitcher • Android • Tune-In • Google Play Music • Overcast Sponsors: Subculture Corsets & Clothing (and twitter) | Compendium by Victoria @Zera77 Timpanaro on cdBaby or Amazon | Hug a Horror Writer Month — leave a review for ...
Genre | Buttercup of Doom 2.5
October 10, 2017 15:53 - 29 minutes - 47.6 MBGO HERE before you listen... This week I talk about genre, subgenre, categories, keywords and how they affect everything—from what you watch and read, to what gets written, and how it's all marketed. BUT it is imperative that you GO HERE before you listen... trust me. Go. Watch. Come back... Available FREE on: PEN Project Entertainment Network • iTunes • I♥Radio • Stitcher • Android • Tune-In • Google Play Music • Overcast Sponsors: Subculture Corsets & Clothing (and twitter) | Hug...
Dumbing Down America | Buttercup of Doom 2.4
September 26, 2017 14:59 - 38 minutes - 62.4 MBThis week I don't just get angry at the system for dumbing down America, I spew about the sheep allowing it. From the blatant watering down of education to the mental tapeworm of media and entertainment... NSFW: language. Available FREE on: PEN Project Entertainment Network • iTunes • Stitcher • Android • Tune-In • Google Play Music • Overcast Sponsors: Subculture Corsets & Clothing (and twitter) | Kelli's Patreon | Justine's Dress to Kill Cosplay & the Seattle Avengers Suggestions/R...
Adulting | Buttercup of Doom 2.3
September 12, 2017 16:00 - 38 minutes - 61.5 MBThis week I can't even... which means as I spew about the term, as well as the problem, known as Adulting, my blood pressure means this one is completely NSFW: language. Available FREE on: PEN Project Entertainment Network • iTunes • Stitcher • Android • Tune-In • Google Play Music • Overcast Sponsors: Subculture Corsets & Clothing (and twitter) | Kelli's Patreon | Amber Fallon's The Warblers Suggestions/Requests: Facebook respondents, thank you! (to suggest/request use the form ...
The Friend Zone | Buttercup of Doom 2.2
August 29, 2017 16:00 - 35 minutes - 56.1 MBThis week I rather calmly discuss the friend zone... as it pertains to online friends, long distance friendships, publishers and their contracts, and more. Available FREE on: PEN Project Entertainment Network • iTunes • Stitcher • Android • Tune-In • Google Play Music • Overcast Sponsors: Subculture Corsets & Clothing (and twitter) | Audiobooks: Six Days • Floaters • Buried Memories • Waiting Out Winter |Kelli's Patreon Suggestions/Requests: Amber and Robin, thank you! (to suggest/r...
New Norm | Buttercup of Doom 2.1
August 02, 2017 14:13 - 42 minutes - 68.5 MBThis week I lament over the new norm: the stupid things society just accepts because they're common. From emulating stupidity to demeaning terms like baby mama and side chicks, I have opinions... and a potty mouth. *NSFW* this week for Language. Available FREE on: PEN Project Entertainment Network • iTunes • Stitcher • Android • Tune-In • Google Play Music • Overcast Sponsors: Kelli Owen's FORGOTTEN | Subculture Corsets & Clothing (and twitter) | Kelli's Patreon Suggestions/Requests: n...
Change | Buttercup of Doom 2.0
July 17, 2017 12:43 - 37 minutes - 60.2 MBThis week I return (kind of) with the launch of a new era of Buttercup—version 2.0—and discuss change. Not all change is good, but it happens. Period. And everyone deals with it... Sponsors: Wes Southard's The Betrayed | Subculture Corsets & Clothing (and twitter) | Kelli's Patreon Suggestions/Requests: n/a (to suggest/request use the form or post on FB) Mentions/Shoutouts and Linky-Links: JF Gonzalez Clickers Forever | Politically Correct Lord of the Flies Hashtag Hell: #change #lo...
Happy Ho-Ho | Buttercup of Doom ep 70
December 21, 2016 03:46 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBThis week I cover Happy Holidays vs Merry Christmas, single-handedly try to destroy the Christmas Tree business, offer protective advice for dealing with family this holiday season, and I think I even snuck in something about that Elf on a Shelf thing... I covered a lot, a happy ho-ho of holiday madness, including #sorrynotsorry the xmas version! Sponsors: Subculture Corsets & Clothing (and twitter) | Kelli's Patreon Suggestions/Requests: Andrea (to suggest/request use the form or post ...
Zen | Buttercup of Doom ep69
December 14, 2016 13:59 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBThis week I breathe in the nose, out the mouth, and somewhere between the vomit-flavored jelly beans and crying in the shower, find the #zenzone. Come. Relax. Breathe... Sponsors: Subculture Corsets & Clothing (and twitter) | It Cooks | Kelli's Patreon Suggestions/Requests: n/a (to suggest/request use the form or post on FB) Mentions/Shoutouts and Linky-Links: Nature • The End of Reflection, from the NY Times • and go stalk Kevin Lucia Hashtag Hell: #zen #muse #nature #youtube #co...
Balance | Buttercup of Doom ep 68
December 07, 2016 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBThis week I discuss balance. How to bring your attitude, anger and life back to center. There's some talk of black vs white when it's all gray, and a little meditation any adult can appreciate. Have a listen and find out why #brokenhero and #goodvillain are even in this description! Sponsors: Subculture Corsets & Clothing (and twitter) | Kelli's Patreon Suggestions/Requests: n/a (to suggest/request use the form or post on FB) Mentions/Shoutouts and Linky-Links: Fuck That: Honest Medi...
Cyber Stuff | Buttercup of Doom ep 67
November 30, 2016 18:14 - 27 minutes - 19 MBThis week I offer up a quick and dirty PSA on cyber space, crimes, hacking and such. From how to deal with tech in your writing, to what you need to fear, pay attention to, and keep in mind in reality. Because tech arrogance and consumer ignorance is a dangerous combination. Sponsors: Subculture Corsets & Clothing (and twitter) | Mando Method podcast Suggestions/Requests: n/a (to suggest/request use the form or post on FB) Mentions/Shoutouts and Linky-Links: If Google Was a Guy • Wire...
Talking Turkey with Amber Fallon | Buttercup of Doom ep 66
November 23, 2016 17:20 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBThis week I talk to author, fellow podcaster, and foodie Amber Fallon. We discuss sequels and series in the Kiddie Pool, giggle about Aliens for a few, and then dive into the Thanksgiving table and food lies, before hitting Black Friday... Sponsors: Subculture Corsets & Clothing (and twitter) | It Cooks Suggestions/Requests: n/a (to suggest/request use the form or post on FB) Mentions/Shoutouts and Linky-Links: Amber Fallon's Terminal • Kelli Owen's Waiting Out Winter & The Hatch H...
WTF America | Buttercup of Doom ep 65
November 16, 2016 14:50 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBThis week I lament over what we've done, what it means, and why the hell we're acting the way we are... seriously America, you're better than this! #notmycountry (instead of #notmypresident) Sponsors: Subculture Corsets & Clothing (and twitter)| Suicide Hotline 800-273-8255 | LGBT Hotline 866-488-7386 Suggestions/Requests: "Reoccurring Nightmares" Kayleigh (to suggest/request use the form or post on FB) Mentions/Shoutouts and Linky-Links: white bubble article — I’m a Coastal Elite Fro...
Election 2016 | Buttercup of Doom ep 64
November 06, 2016 14:57 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBThis week I finally cave and lament about the presidential election of 2016. In two days, the world will change forever... I bring up some points, asks some questions, and wonder why all my friends have gone crazy. #franger #doomed2016 Sponsors: Subculture Corsets & Clothing (and twitter)| Project Entertainment Network (P.E.N.) Suggestions/Requests: n/a (to suggest/request use the form or post on FB) Mentions/Shoutouts and Linky-Links: Six Days on SALE • NaNoWriMo • John Oliver & Last...
Halloween Hangover | Buttercup of Doom ep 63
November 01, 2016 12:19 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBThis week I talk about all kinds of random Halloween things, in a hangover episode to carry us forward. From candy and costumes to games and lists. If I haven’t covered, or at least mentioned it by now...
Ghost Hunting w/ Jenny Ashford | Buttercup of Doom ep 62
October 24, 2016 15:39 - 1 hour - 46 MBThis week I discuss ghost hunting, poltergeists and possessions, with Jenny Ashford, paranormal nonfiction author (and her partner, Tom Ross). To warm up, I cover jump-effects in fiction and online horror, then we dive into real life investigations vs. ...
Paranormal Abilities | Buttercup of Doom ep 61
October 17, 2016 16:17 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBThis week I discuss paranormal abilities, psychic gifts, traits, talents, tricks and otherwise. Whether it’s in your writing or your entertainment, it’s everywhere this time of year… let’s investigate! Available FREE on: Project iRadio • iTunes ... Read More » The post Paranormal Abilities | Buttercup of Doom ep 61 appeared first on Project iRadio.
Costumes Decor and More | Buttercup of Doom ep 60
October 10, 2016 17:34 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBThis week through the haze of cold meds, I attempt to discuss costumes and decor, and the difference between racism and being offended by a costume. Definitions, rights, and silliness. Plus some fun things to check out! ... Read More » The post Costumes Decor and More | Buttercup of Doom ep 60 appeared first on Project iRadio.
Horror Movies | Buttercup of Doom ep 59
October 03, 2016 17:49 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBThis week I discuss horror movies: the good, the bad, and the Blair Witch. From classics to modern to slashers and more, what I love, what I find meh, and those deemed horrible enough to use ... Read More » The post Horror Movies | Buttercup of Doom ep 59 appeared first on Project iRadio.
Potpourri | Buttercup of Doom ep 58
September 26, 2016 17:15 - 1 hour - 45 MBThis week I answer, have opinions, and generally babble on about some topics you’ve tossed my way (via the form or social media) that just weren’t enough for a full episode on their own, but together, they ... Read More » The post Potpourri | Buttercup of Doom ep 58 appeared first on Project iRadio.
Killing Our Babies | Buttercup of Doom ep57
September 19, 2016 17:02 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBThis week I talk about exactly what that title says: Killing Our Babies. Whether it’s the metaphorical version in the writing 101 or the actual every day real life version through parents, public and politicians. From ... Read More » The post Killing Our Babies | Buttercup of Doom ep57 appeared first on Project iRadio.
Fighting in Straight Lines | Buttercup of Doom ep 56
September 12, 2016 19:13 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBThis week it’s not just about fighting in straight lines. I talk about getting from A to Z in the 101, with potholes, hiccups, side glances and pit stops along the way. I giggle as I toss the ... Read More » The post Fighting in Straight Lines | Buttercup of Doom ep 56 appeared first on Project iRadio.
Great American Pastimes | Buttercup of Doom ep 55
September 05, 2016 18:48 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBFrom sports to movies to books, entertainment is a huge part of our life, our day to day, and it is found absolutely everywhere. From failing role models to the broken wheels of wrongful bandwagons, let’s ... Read More » The post Great American Pastimes | Buttercup of Doom ep 55 appeared first on Project iRadio.
Language | Buttercup of Doom ep 54
August 29, 2016 16:54 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBThe art of communication. Words create our reality, whether it’s the language we use with others or only think to ourselves…internal, external, slang and grammar and punctuation and oh my. Language is an art. It’s a skill. It’s ... Read More » The post Language | Buttercup of Doom ep 54 appeared first on Project iRadio.
Pitchforks for Everyone | Buttercup of Doom ep53
August 22, 2016 18:13 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBPitchforks for Everyone, aka social media vigilantism, aka who needs facts when I can spread lies and hate and get someone killed. In the words of the immortal Charlie Brown, good grief… From police posting ... Read More » The post Pitchforks for Everyone | Buttercup of Doom ep53 appeared first on Project iRadio.
Fear Everything | Buttercup of Doom ep52
August 15, 2016 15:29 - 46 minutes - 32 MBFear Everything: from the food you ate to the pills you take, the lotions you use and ohmygod are you really going to wear that fabric?! The sheer number of doomsday articles being thrown at you ... Read More » The post Fear Everything | Buttercup of Doom ep52 appeared first on Project iRadio.
LIVE at STC16 | Buttercup of Doom ep51
August 08, 2016 20:11 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBScares That Care charity weekend event is something you should all do… I did. Several listeners went as well. And while we were there, we taped this episode… be afraid. Writing questions, tips and tricks ... Read More » The post LIVE at STC16 | Buttercup of Doom ep51 appeared first on Project iRadio.
Labels | Buttercup of Doom ep50
July 18, 2016 22:31 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBAre you black, brown, yellow, red or white? Are you christian, atheist, muslim, or jew? Are you short? Tall? These are your labels. Not you. They’re only adjectives. And this week, we not only go ... Read More » The post Labels | Buttercup of Doom ep50 appeared first on Project iRadio.
Hipsters | Buttercup of Doom ep49
July 11, 2016 17:31 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBI don’t remember who suggested this topic, but it was both a blessing and a curse. My brain hurt a lot this week, but it’s definitely a good topic! After “deconstructing” their definition, applying a ... Read More » The post Hipsters | Buttercup of Doom ep49 appeared first on Project iRadio.
Summer Vacation | Buttercup of Doom ep 48
July 05, 2016 17:51 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBA short and sweet episode for the 4th of July. Because, hey, I wanted to celebrate too. So a quick talk to cover: seasons in writing, summer vacation entertainment, and what to do with those ... Read More » The post Summer Vacation | Buttercup of Doom ep 48 appeared first on Project iRadio.
Edit Button | Buttercup of Doom ep 47
June 27, 2016 16:47 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBThe edit button… that magical thing many claim I am missing. But am I? And is that a bad thing? Are you missing it? Should we practice using it more often? Editing your words between your ... Read More » The post Edit Button | Buttercup of Doom ep 47 appeared first on Project iRadio.
Fake Victims | Buttercup of Doom ep 46
June 20, 2016 18:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBToday’s lesson, theme, and beat over the head message: Don’t Be A Dick. I discuss the dicks in your life, in your writing, and all over your facebook wall. I break down the fake victims ... Read More » The post Fake Victims | Buttercup of Doom ep 46 appeared first on Project iRadio.
Movies vs Books | Buttercup of Doom ep 45
June 13, 2016 06:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBSometimes the movie is okay, even good, but it’s rarely (read as never) what the book was. This week is all about the differences between what was a envisioned with the written word in a book, and what ... Read More » The post Movies vs Books | Buttercup of Doom ep 45 appeared first on Project iRadio.
Choosing Your Battles w/ Brian Keene | Buttercup of Doom ep 44
June 06, 2016 17:30 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBThis week I invite special guest, Brian Keene — author, Stoker award winner, HWA Grandmaster recipient, super mouth of the genre, podcaster on The Horror Show w/ Brian Keene, my friend, my pretend big brother, and my ... Read More » The post Choosing Your Battles w/ Brian Keene | Buttercup of Doom ep 44 appeared first on Project iRadio.
Graffiti | Buttercup of Doom ep 43
May 30, 2016 17:17 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBFrom spray paint on buildings and brick to ink on flesh, graffiti is all around us, balancing between art and statement and vandalism. Whether you like it or not. Whether you approve or not. Whether society is ... Read More » The post Graffiti | Buttercup of Doom ep 43 appeared first on Project iRadio.
Opinions | Buttercup of Doom ep 42
May 23, 2016 16:48 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBOne for me, one for you, hell, let’s live big… opinions for everyone!! From how to deal with reviews to how to ignore the inbred, er, I mean, the uninformed stances which usually comes with ... Read More » The post Opinions | Buttercup of Doom ep 42 appeared first on Project iRadio.
AMA | Buttercup of Doom ep 41
May 16, 2016 19:05 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBI said, Ask Me Anything… they did. And I answered. From questions on raising a family to my opinions on extreme horror, from why podcasting to what I really think of The Horror Show with ... Read More » The post AMA | Buttercup of Doom ep 41 appeared first on Project iRadio.
TMI | Buttercup of Doom ep 40
May 09, 2016 18:01 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBFor this week’s rant I cover everything from “Angry Sherry” to schmoosy-wooshy, as I discuss all those the things people discuss loudly in public (usually on their cellphone) that make the rest of us a ... Read More » The post TMI | Buttercup of Doom ep 40 appeared first on Project iRadio.
Misappropriation | Buttercup of Doom ep 39
May 02, 2016 16:31 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBAppropriations vs MISappropriation… stereotypes vs compliments… mimicry vs mockery… when is borrowing from a culture valid? When is it rude, inappropriate, or offensive? When did we decide everything is offensive? When did the melting pot stop ... Read More » The post Misappropriation | Buttercup of Doom ep 39 appeared first on Project iRadio.
Affluenza | Buttercup of Doom ep 38
April 25, 2016 15:47 - 52 minutes - 35.7 MBAhhh affluenza, privilege, being a dick and thinking that’s a viable excuse. From how your characters treat money to how society not only named the “condition” but accepts it and offers “treatment”. There’s a whole ... Read More » The post Affluenza | Buttercup of Doom ep 38 appeared first on Project iRadio.
Interwebs | Buttercup of Doom ep 37
April 18, 2016 22:32 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBSex and shopping… it’s what the internet does best, but are you prepared for its worst? Covering tech in the 101, and appreciating the giggles the net does offer, we quickly move on into the ... Read More » The post Interwebs | Buttercup of Doom ep 37 appeared first on Project iRadio.
Fake | Buttercup of Doom ep 36
April 11, 2016 16:57 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBFrom fake danger in movies, television, and fiction (plot armor), to our fake society (our medicine, the news, even humans themselves), this week we cover the unreal portion of reality. Is anything real anymore? Is ... Read More » The post Fake | Buttercup of Doom ep 36 appeared first on Project iRadio.
The Big Picture | Buttercup of Doom ep 35
April 04, 2016 16:53 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBForeshadowing, consequences, precedent… it’s all the same, part of the Big Picture. Are you paying attention to the little things? Are you accepting what the media, government, etc. tell you? Or are you asking the ... Read More » The post The Big Picture | Buttercup of Doom ep 35 appeared first on Project iRadio.
Disease vs. Condition | Buttercup of Doom ep 34
March 28, 2016 18:24 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBAccepting misdiagnosis to get a pill… Getting pills when you need a shrink… Doctor-moms and teenagers diluting real diseases with fad-allergies and fashionable conditions… Oh yes, there is a difference between a disease and a ... Read More » The post Disease vs. Condition | Buttercup of Doom ep 34 appeared first on Project iRadio.
Heroes | Buttercup of Doom ep33
March 21, 2016 22:40 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBHeroes in writing, on the internet, in the news, in hollywood. They’re everywhere. Or are they? Where have the heroes of past gone? Why are we left with losers rather than role models? I’ll tell ... Read More » The post Heroes | Buttercup of Doom ep33 appeared first on Project iRadio.