Charm Bomb
87 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsCharm Bomb is the podcast of the International Geek Girl Pen Pals Club, where geekery and snail mail collide!
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Episodes
Living in an Art Museum (Charm Bomb 81)
June 28, 2024 16:00 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MBIn this episode, Summer and Joanna chat about some of their favorite museums they have visited and the logistics of living inside a work of art. Topics this week include CounterClock (podcast), Taskmaster New Zealand, Mary Poppins (the musical), impressionist paintings, and their top 5 favorite art museums. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: If you could live inside an artwork, which one? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to charmbomb@geekgirlpenpa...
Much Ado About Bridgerton (Charm Bomb 80)
June 14, 2024 16:00 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode, Summer and Joanna chat about nerdy art gift ideas and spend a very long time discussing the first half of Bridgerton Season 3. Topics this week include Bridgerton, TikTok, sticker collections, and a game where Joanna guesses the top 5 most popular pieces of art, according to Google. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: Nerdy art gift ideas? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to [email protected] Support Geek Girl Pen Pal...
Getting into Character (Charm Bomb 79)
May 24, 2024 16:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode, Summer and Joanna chat about other nerdy things fans of D&D might be into, discuss some of their other favorite tabletop RPGs, and take a quiz to find out what kind of D&D character they “really” are. Topics this week include Dungeons & Dragons, Good Society, Kids on Bikes, Doctor Who, leather carving and tooling, and Live Action Role Play (LARP). itch.io : https://itch.io/ This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: What are some nerdy recommendations i...
Wyverns & Caverns (Charm Bomb 78)
May 10, 2024 16:00 - 46 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this episode, Summer and Joanna chat about tabletop roleplay games, the joy of imagination play in adulthood, and how play is what makes us human. Topics this week include Dungeons & Dragons, Good Society, Tales of the Crystals, Cats & Soup, Fallout (TV show), and their top 5 weird D&D things. Tales of the Crystals: https://www.hasbro.com/common/instruct/TalesofTheCrystals.PDF Cats & Soup: https://www.instagram.com/catsnsoup.official/ Good Society: https://stor...
Everything in Balance (Charm Bomb 77)
April 26, 2024 16:00 - 50 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this episode, Summer and Joanna chat about conversation dynamics and what to do when you fear you’re inadvertently making it “all about you” as well as earth day actions they take in their personal lives year round. Topics this week include Top Chef, Wisconsin cuisine, women’s soccer (shout out to the San Diego Wave!) collective organizing and advocacy, and their top 5 earth day actions. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I keep from making conversations all ...
Happy Earth Month! (Charm Bomb 76)
April 12, 2024 16:00 - 46 minutes - 64 MBIn this episode, Summer and Joanna chat about sci-fi TV shows they’re into recently, vermiculture, slow fashion, and other ways to lessen their environmental impact. Topics this week include Resident Alien, Severance, The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin, and their top 5 favorite pollinators. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How can I reduce my environmental impact? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to [email protected] ...
Birthday Tea and Cake! (Charm Bomb 75)
March 22, 2024 16:00 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode, Summer and Joanna chat about slumber parties of their youth including party games and themes, while enjoying tea and birthday cake. Topics this week include Ghosts (season 3), Star Trek, childhood birthday parties, and their top 5 basic cake flavors. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: Slumber party questions To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to [email protected] Support Geek Girl Pen Pals on Patreon...
Shipping on a Shoestring (Charm Bomb 74)
March 08, 2024 17:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode, Summer and Joanna chat about shipping on a budget, magical realism, the upcoming IGGPPC birthday party, and ice cream float recipes. Topics this week include Avatar: The Last Airbender (Live Action), Shark Heart by Emily Habeck, and their top 5 personal eras. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I pen pal when shipping costs are high? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to [email protected] Support...
Connections + Mysteries (Charm Bomb 73)
February 23, 2024 17:00 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MBIn this episode, Summer and Joanna chat about magical mysteries they’re into from audiobooks to tv shows, decorating a new office, and the game Connections. Topics this week include the Veronica Speedwell Mysteries by Deanna Raybourn, Death and Other Details (tv show), and play a game where Joanna guesses Summer’s top 5 animated magical girl animal companions. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How should I decorate my new office space? To submit a question to Ask ...
Magical Girl Squad (Charm Bomb 72)
February 09, 2024 17:00 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode, Summer and Joanna chat about running out of creative ideas and what they do to shake loose new inspiration, from keeping creativity lists to getting a change of scenery and more. Topics this week include Delicious in Dungeon (anime), All Creatures Great and Small, Sailor Moon, Turning Red, and their top 5 things they would love about being a magical girl. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: Do you ever run out of ideas?? To submit a question to As...
We Wouldn’t Steal Lightning, Only Thunder (Charm Bomb 71)
January 26, 2024 17:00 - 39 minutes - 18 MBIn this episode, Summer and Joanna chat about finding time and energy for your fandoms when starting a new job (or any new phase of life), the challenge with adapting books and musicals into film, and penguin skeletons. Topics this week include Percy Jackson and the Olympians (tv show), embracing trashy reality tv, Watcher, and their top 5 pieces of media they’re looking forward to in 2024. Mentioned this episode: Subpar Parks by Amber Share: https://ambersharedesign....
Routine vs Squirrel Chaos (Charm Bomb 70)
January 12, 2024 17:00 - 42 minutes - 59.3 MBIn this episode, Summer and Joanna chat about getting back into routines after the holidays, including remembering how to even podcast. Topics this week include We Bare Bears, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds & Lower Decks, and their top 5 very Best Bears. Mentioned this episode: Geek Girl Strong: https://geekgirlstrong.com/ Point Loma Tea: https://pointlomatea.com/ This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I get back into routine after the holidays? To submit a ques...
Naughty and NICE (Charm Bomb 69)
December 08, 2023 17:00 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MBIn the final episode of 2023, Summer and Joanna chat about reigniting interest in an old fandom when the spark just isn’t there anymore. Topics this week include glass straws, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, Doctor Who (60th Anniversary specials), and their top 5 items to bring on a road trip. Mentioned this episode: Simply Straws: https://simplystraws.com/ This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I reignite the spark of interest in an old fandom? ...
Supporting Roles (Charm Bomb 68)
November 24, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about asking for support from friends even when it seems overwhelming, especially in a busy time of year. Topics this week include musical theater (even though this is still NOT the musical episode!) and specifically Company and American Psycho the Musical, Loki on Disney+, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and their top 5 American Thanksgiving side dishes. Mentioned this episode: Emily Cheeseman’s Sir Gawain and the Green Knight https://www....
Pens and Swords (Charm Bomb 67)
November 10, 2023 17:00 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about what to do when you just don’t feel the holiday spirit as well as whether they were into scary things as kids. Topics this week include Goosebumps, Miracle Workers, the Haunted Mansion movie, and their top 5 fictional sword fighters. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: What if you’re just not into holiday spirit? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to [email protected] Support Geek Girl Pen P...
Halloween and Horror (Charm Bomb Thowback Episode!)
October 27, 2023 16:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBThis episode is a throwback, so enjoy this walk back in time with us as Summer and Joanna of the past discuss their favorite spooky or Halloween themed movies, films that are also stage plays, and other seasonal spooky things. Topics this week include The Legend of Korra (yes, again!), the game Among Us, and dealing with social media while practicing self care. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I stop doomscrolling? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question ...
Hallowiggles Time! (Charm Bomb 66)
October 13, 2023 16:00 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about growing up in the 90s, get an update on Summer’s genealogy research, and discuss the upcoming IGGPPC Halloween event. Topics this week include Derry Girls, solar eclipses, Fright Night, Little Shop of Horrors, The Haunting of Hill House, and their top 5 horror adaptations. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: What is “Hallowiggles”? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to [email protected] Supp...
Back on the Genealogy Train (Charm Bomb 65)
September 22, 2023 16:00 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about patio gardening, cleaning before (certain) family comes to visit, and the hidden truth inside family history that gets unearthed through genealogy. Topics this week include heirloom tomatoes, A Death in Door County by Annelise Ryan, family legends and lore, and their top 5 snacks. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I stop panic-cleaning before family visits? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question...
TANGOUT (Charm Bomb BONUS episode)
September 08, 2023 16:00 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna try a whole lot of Tang recipes during IGGPPCamp 2023. Was it good? Not really. Was it entertaining? You be the judge! Topics this week include Tang cocktails, Tang friendship tea, and Tang baked goods. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How much Tang can we safely consume? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to [email protected] Support Geek Girl Pen Pals on Patreon for bonus content: Patreon.com...
Shout Out to Flashlights (Charm Bomb 64)
August 25, 2023 16:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about the way friendships change over time, especially as things in common, like school, work, or fandoms change. Topics this week include Dungeons and Drag Queens, Mythology 101 (book), and their top 5 things to take time traveling. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I keep friends from a fandom when I'm not in the fandom anymore? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to [email protected]...
Caaaaaaaamp? (Charm Bomb 63)
August 11, 2023 16:00 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about the tenth annual IGGPPCamp, which this year is Time Travel themed. Topics this week include Barbie (the movie), The Woman in the House Across From the Girl at the Window, and their top 5 IGGPPCamp memories. Learn more about IGGPPCamp: https://geekgirlpenpals.com/camp This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: Camp?? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to [email protected] Fo...
The Musical Episode (Charm Bomb 62)
July 28, 2023 16:00 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about the etiquette of gaming in public (and what to do when you encounter gamers in the wild), as well as the classic genre of the “musical episode” without talking about any actual musicals. Topics this week include Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, playing the accordion, Pokemon Go, and their top 5 cute costumes for cats. Mentioned this episode (aka our cats’ instagrams): Gawain’s World: https://www.instagram.com/gawainsworld/ Mak...
Grief is Weird (Charm Bomb 61)
July 14, 2023 16:00 - 45 minutes - 21 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about grief and its many strange facets, and what to do when you lose a friend (spoiler: nobody knows so you just do your best). CONTENT WARNING: death, grief, dark humor related to death, cancer This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I cope with losing a friend who doesn’t live near me? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to [email protected] Follow Geek Girl Pen Pals on Twi...
Keeping Up is Hard to Do (Charm Bomb 60)
June 23, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about ways to remember friends’ birthdays, how to stay on top of sending cards, and the benefits of scheduling things in advance. Topics this week include Muppets Mayhem, Animal Crossing New Horizon, organizing spaces, and the tea they would serve to their top 5 favorite dinosaurs. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: Advice for remembering to send birthday cards? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to charm...
Dinosaur Tea Party (Charm Bomb 59)
June 09, 2023 16:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about finding fun things to do outdoors even if you aren’t “outdoorsy” by leaning into the stuff you love. Topics this week include Dungeons & Dragons Honor Among Thieves, Jurassic Park LEGO play sets, Dinosaur Train, themed picnics and photoshoots, SUE the t-rex, and their top 5 dinosaurs (will they match on all 5??). Mentioned this episode: Jurassic Park Triceratops Research LEGO set: https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/triceratops-...
Stuck in a Rut (Charm Bomb 58)
May 26, 2023 16:00 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about how they change perspectives when feeling stuck in a rut, using art as a way to refresh the mind, and live-action Disney movies they have (or haven’t) seen. Topics this week include Eurovision, renaissance faires, and their top 5 Would You Rather Lord of the Rings edition questions. QUESTIONS: Live in The Shire or live in Rivendell? Be an Ent or an Orc? Have the Dwarves over for dinner for a week or live with Radagast for a ...
Hobbitcore (Charm Bomb 57)
May 12, 2023 16:00 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about forgiveness and boundaries after a friendship breakup, Summer tells a classic yarn about dream casting a musical with Lord of the Rings actors, and Joanna gets super excited because it’s Hobbit month. So, the usual. Topics this week include Queen Charlotte: a Bridgerton story, Extraordinary Attorney Woo,, and their top 5 things they’d like about being a Hobbit. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I navigate a very late ap...
O, Neopia! (Charm Bomb 56)
April 28, 2023 16:00 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about saying goodbye to favorite shows, series, or characters, finding shared community with fellow fans, and what makes a reboot or reunion show work (or not). Topics this week include Star Trek: Picard (and The Next Generation), Bowser’s Fury (and Super Mario 3D World), and their top 5 memories of playing Neopets. So. Many. Neopets. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I face the end of my favorite show? To submit a questio...
Console Classics! (Charm Bomb 55)
April 14, 2023 16:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about childhood video gaming experiences and how to navigate when someone accidentally hurts your feelings, or you witness someone being hurtful. Topics this week include Perry Mason (rebooted tv show), Lockwood & Co., GameBoy and Nintendo, and their top 5 classic console games. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I navigate when someone accidentally insults me? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to ...
IGGPPC turns 10! (Charm Bomb 54)
March 24, 2023 16:00 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about supporting artists while on a budget, letting go of things that no longer hold meaning, and managing a collecting hobby. Topics this week include How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix, leatherworking and shoe-making, and their top 5 favorite decades in honor of a decade of IGGPPC. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I break the completionist collecting cycle? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your qu...
IGGPPC Founders Chat (Charm Bomb bonus episode)
March 10, 2023 17:00 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this special bonus episode of Charm Bomb, Joanna hosts IGGPPC Founders Stewie and Farquharson to talk about the origin and founding of the International Geek Girl Pen Pals Club. Topics this week include international friendships, the magic of snail mail, and of course their top 5 geek loves. Connect with Stewie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darlingstewie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/darlingstewie Connect with Farquharson: Instagram: https://www...
Fictional Dragons (Charm Bomb 53)
February 24, 2023 17:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about fictional heists, weird Pokemon evolution, and ways to manage international shipping costs. Topics this week include The Magnus Archives (podcast), Kaleidoscope (tv show), and their top 5 fictional dragons. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How do you deal with increased international shipping costs? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to [email protected] Follow Geek Girl Pen P...
Charm Bomb Season Three, Y’all (Charm Bomb 52)
February 10, 2023 17:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MBThis episode summer and Joanna chat about their new year’s goals, things they’re looking forward to in 2023, and what they’ve been up to since the last recording. Topics this week include Willow, Thistlefoot by GennaRose Nethercott, fossil hunting, and their top 5 fictional fliers. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: What are your goals for the new year? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to [email protected] Follow Geek...
I like being a Joanna (Charm Bomb 51)
November 25, 2022 17:00 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBThis episode summer and Joanna chat about Douglas Adams and lighthearted sci-fi, homemade apple cider, and their shared love for the Mediterranean climate. Topics this week include cats because of course, the Dragon Prince season 3, Dirk Gently, soup season, and their top 5 things they are thankful for.
California Dreaming (Charm Bomb 50)
November 11, 2022 17:00 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about hanging out together in California in which they explore the outdoors, enjoy local beer, and tell terrible jokes to Mickey Mouse. Topics this week include terrible humor, Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, deserts and oceans, and their top 5 sea creatures. To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to [email protected] Follow Geek Girl Pen Pals on Twitter: @GeekGirlPenPals Follow Summer @Sumsicle Follow Joa...
Pen Pals in a Digital World (Charm Bomb 49)
October 28, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBThis episode Joanna chats with Felix, founder of PenPal.me, about connecting folks in a digital world, the joys of being outdoors, and the art of cooking. Topics this week include travel, fly fishing, the art of ramen, pen pal origin stories, and the fun of meeting an online or pen pal friend in person. Links to learn more: PenPal.me website: https://www.penpal.me/ PenPal on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/penpal.app/ PenPal on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@penpal.ap...
Bog Witch Libras (Charm Bomb 48)
October 14, 2022 16:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about Halloween and spooky season, birthdays (and cake), and about getting older with fandoms (you’re never too old!). Topics this week include Hocus Pocus 2, Great British Bake Off, Mighty Ducks, Libra season, and their top 5 Halloween costumes from the past. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: Am I too old for fandom? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to [email protected] Follow Geek Girl Pen P...
Force Ghosting (Charm Bomb 47)
September 30, 2022 16:00 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about the impact of “super hero level conflict” on everyday people and how to get back in touch or figure out if a pen pal has ghosted you. Topics this week include Andor (tv show), autumn weather, sword camp, and their top 5 Star Wars characters. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: Should I reach out to a pen pal who ghosted? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to [email protected] Follow Geek Gir...
Burnout Badgers (Charm Bomb 46)
September 16, 2022 16:00 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about different strategies for fighting burnout with personal experiences and suggestions for managing burnout in both the short term and long term. Topics this week include She-Hulk, The Cryptonaturalist, Goosebumps, Carnival Row, mental health, and their top 5 fantasy fairies. Mentioned this week: Cryptonaturalist: https://www.cryptonaturalist.com/ The Burnout Book: https://www.burnoutbook.net/ This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: ...
Collections and Cats (Charm Bomb 45)
August 26, 2022 16:00 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about places they’d like to visit, books and graphic novels they’re reading, and their favorite memories of one another. Topics this week include Dead End: Paranormal Park, Calico (game), Sandman, Mothman, collectables, and their top 5 favorite things about cats. Mentioned this week: Em and Sprout: https://www.etsy.com/shop/emandsprout This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: What are your favorite memories of one another? (And other questi...
Best of the Most (Charm Bomb 44)
August 12, 2022 16:00 - 51 minutes - 23.4 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about staying safe online, using pen names when writing to pen pals, lots of lake camp activities and IGGPPCamp. Topics this week include Inside Job, e-biking, Hacks, canoeing, and their top 5 IRL summer camp activities. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How do you stay safe when exchanging pen pal information? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to [email protected] Follow Geek Girl Pen Pals on ...
It’s Time to Play the Music (Charm Bomb 43)
July 22, 2022 16:00 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about upcoming IGGPPCamp fun (without any spoilers), cats and tea, and aspirational creativity. Topics this week include Timberborn (game), Only Murders in the Building, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Paper Girls, and their top 5 Muppet Show Muppets. Mentioned this episode: IGGPPCamp: https://geekgirlpenpals.com/camp This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: What can you tell me about this year’s CAMP? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bo...
The Answer is 42 (Charm Bomb 42)
July 08, 2022 16:00 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about their recurring dreams (not quite nightmares?), what they’re enjoying about the new Ms. Marvel show, and the etiquette of meeting a pen pal IRL for the first time, including the story of how they met for the first time! Topics this week include Minx, Gentleman Jack (show), the Haunted Mansion at Disney, Stuff You Missed in History Class, awkward pauses, and their top 5 Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy moments. Mentioned this episode: Hi...
Squads and Games (Charm Bomb 41)
June 24, 2022 16:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about the healing power of snail mail, both in relationships to other people and with ourselves. Topics this week include Star Wars Rebels, The King of Tokyo (game), care packages when you don’t have internet access, music from middle school, and their top 5 fictional squads. Mentioned this episode: Dice and Dragons: https://www.instagram.com/diceanddragonsofficial/ This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How can writing letters heal my rela...
Hijinks and Shenanigans (Charm Bomb 40)
June 10, 2022 16:00 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about IGGPPCamp, how amazing and terrifying space is, and their nerdy confessions of popular books, movies, and TV shows they never finished. Topics this week include the BBC show Ghosts (yes, again), the James Webb Space Telescope, The Magicians, Twilight, Games of Thrones, and their top 5 least favorite required reading from school. Mentioned this episode: IGGPPCamp: https://geekgirlpenpals.com/camp James Webb Space Telescope: https://blo...
It’s Gonna Be MacraMay (Charm Bomb 39)
May 13, 2022 16:00 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBThis episode Summer and Joanna chat about how to turn a casual acquaintance into a friendship, spend a lot of time talking about handicrafts, and discuss their shared love of DIY bubble water. Topics this week include The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, Redactle, leatherworking, stained glass, embroidery, and their top 5 dream crafts to dabble in. Mentioned this episode: Florals and Floss Embroidery: https://www.etsy.com/shop/floralsandfloss Redactcle: https://www.re...
Plants and Productivity (Charm Bomb 38)
April 15, 2022 16:00 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MBThis episode Joanna hosts special IGGPPC guest Steena to chat about how we think about productivity and strategies for getting necessary things done when there are more fun things to do, having favorite audiobook narrators, and their current Dungeons & Dragons characters. Topics this week include Abbot Elementary, college basketball, Sanditon season 2, and their top 5 flowers or plants. Mentioned this episode: The Tree That Owns Itself: https://www.visitathensga.com/things-to...
Pirates and Pen Pals (Charm Bomb 37)
March 25, 2022 16:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBThis episode Joanna and Summer discuss the IGGPPC 9th birthday party, reconnecting with pen pals when it’s been a while, and Our Flag Means Death, all while their cats get up to some shenanigans. Topics this week include Bailey Sarian’s Murder Mystery & Makeup Mondays, Muppet Treasure Island, Wellington Paranormal, and their top 5 pirate-related media. Mentioned this episode: Stede Bonnet the Gentleman Pirate: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-gentleman-pirate-159418...
What’s In Your Wardrobe (Charm Bomb 36)
March 11, 2022 17:00 - 52 minutes - 24 MBThis episode Joanna and Summer discuss ways to stay up to date on current events without sacrificing mental health. Topics this week include Ghosts on HBO, Space Force on Netflix, the upcoming IGGPPC 9th birthday, and top 5 wardrobe staples that make us feel “dressed to the nines”. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I stay informed on current events while preserving mental health? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to charmbomb@geekgirlpenpal...
Don’t Go Rebooting My Heart (Charm Bomb 35
February 25, 2022 17:00 - 52 minutes - 23.8 MBThis episode Joanna and Summer discuss ways to prioritise letter writing when schedules are full, audiobooks and book clubs, and the perils of reboots. Topics this week include Rescue Rangers, Tale Spin, Pepper Ann, Wild Thornberries, PBS shows, and top 5 nostalgic cartoons that would worry us (or maybe be cool?) if rebooted. Mentioned this episode: Remember August game: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shing/remember-august Rescue Rangers trailer: https://www.youtube...