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Love What You Love

66 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -

I’m Julie Rose, an author, creator, and enthusiast. I’m insatiably curious about people and the world around us, and absolutely in love with passion and unselfconscious enthusiasm. Every other week, I geek out with someone about the thing that they love. And then I share it with you.

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Episode 15: Naturalist Programs with Rick Joosten

August 25, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 15.6 MB

Rick Joosten is a former corporate legal counsel who has traded long days stuck in an office for long walks in nature. A certified Master Naturalist, he’s super passionate about nature - not just what you see out on long hikes, but the nature in your own backyard, too. We talked back in April about the epidemic of feeling nature starved, learning to look more closely, citizen science, and so much more. So find out why Rick loves nature and naturalist programs - and why you might learn to l...

Episode 14: Historical Food with Max Miller

August 18, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 16.6 MB

Max Miller is a self-professed history geek with a passion for food. His popular Tasting History YouTube channel has tackled everything from weird plague cures to mediaeval cheesecake to Civil War bread pudding and every history geek’s favorite, garum. In this conversation recorded back in late June, we talk the Great British Bake-Off, a fateful holiday party, brie as a diplomatic tool, and so much more. So find out why Max loves historical food - and why you might learn to love it, too. F...

Episode 13: New Wave Music with The Fantastic Plastics

August 11, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 18.1 MB

The Fantastic Plastics are a neo-New Wave duo who mix new wave, synth punk, and electro elements with Orwellian and Sci-Fi inspired lyricism - and a hell of a lot of fun and energy in their twice-weekly livestream performances on Twitch. I had a great time talking with Tyson and Miranda back in May about touring, streaming on Twitch, playing the theremin, connecting with an audience over the internet, and so much more. So find out why the Fantastic Plastics love new wave music - and why yo...

Episode 12: Badass Historical Women with Diana Giovinazzo

August 04, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

In this conversation, recorded way back in late February, I talk with historical fiction author Diana Giovinazzo about uncovering women’s stories; her strongest editor and biggest critic; why there’s more to Italy than ancient Rome, the Renaissance, and the Mafia; and so much more. So find out why Diana loves badass historical women - and why you might learn to love them, too. Find Diana and The Woman in Red: https://dianagiovinazzo.com  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49080204-the-w...

Episode 11: Historical Costuming with Pauline Loven

July 28, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 16.2 MB

Pauline Loven is a talented and experienced historical costumer and one of the three women running Crow’s Eye Productions, a film company with a popular YouTube channel. We talk about making connections across time and space, history in your own backyard, embracing mistakes, and so much more. So find out why Pauline loves historical costume - and why you might learn to love it, too. Find Pauline: https://www.youtube.com/CrowsEyeProductions  https://twitter.com/periodwardrobe https://www...

Episode 10: Fragrances with Emitsu Geez

July 21, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 16.8 MB

In this episode I talk with Emitsu Geez, an avid scent collector with a very cool YouTube channel. We talk about choosing fragrances, scent and memory, how long you can keep fragrances (spoiler: longer than you think), and so much more.   Find out why Emitsu loves fragrances - and why you might learn to love them, too. Find Emitsu: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SimplyPutScents  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplyputscents/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyPutSce...

Episode 9: Nerd Culture with Arthur Woo

July 14, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutes - 20.2 MB

In this episode I chat with Arthur Woo, a true aficionado of nerd culture (with the collections to prove it). We talk origin stories, when Star Wars isn’t Star Wars, diversity in the comic book world, and so much more. So find out why Arthur loves nerd culture - and why you might learn to love it, too. Chat with Arthur on Twitter https://twitter.com/artwoo  Here are some of Arthur’s recommendations for creators you should check out: Christopher Priest: Longtime industry writer of vario...

Episode 8: Watercolors with Emma Lefebvre

July 07, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 14.4 MB

In this episode I chat with Emma Lefebvre, whose popular YouTube tutorial channel has gently and patiently encouraged new artists since 2016. We talk art stores as therapy, authenticity, perfection, community, and so much more. Find out why Emma loves watercolors - and why you might learn to love them, too. Find Emma:  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQxaIHZBGxK9i1nb2UiDWgA  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emjlefebvre  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Emjlefebvre/  Etsy...

Episode 7: Astrology with Colin Bedell

June 23, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB

In this episode I chat with Colin Bedell, co-founder of Queer Cosmos, official astrologer for Cosmopolitan, and actual ray of human sunshine. We talked relational dynamics, the lure of research, having the courage to step off your path, psychology, dance parties, and so much more. Find out why Colin loves astrology - and why you might learn to love it, too. Find Colin online! https://www.instagram.com/queercosmos/ https://www.queercosmos.com Zodiac Signs: Gemini https://www.amazon.co...

Episode 6: Cumbia with Stephani Candelaria

June 09, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 18.1 MB

In this episode I chat with Stephani Candelaria, a queer third-generation Xicana. She fronts a popular Los Angeles-based cumbia-salsa band, La Mera Candelaria. We talk about community, the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated music scene, opening for Los Tigres del Norte, activism, La Mera’s new album, and so much more.  Find out why Stephani loves cumbia - and why you might learn to love it, too. Clips featured in today's episode: Dame un Beso https://open.spotify.com/track...

Episode 5: Fandom and Fanfiction with AJ Odasso

May 26, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 16.2 MB

In this episode I chat with AJ Odasso, a college professor, award-winning poet, and popular and dedicated fanfiction author. We talk about how a pod drama has lifted their spirits as they recover from cancer, how neurodivergence has influenced their writing, fandom as family, art as a lifeline, and so much more. Find out why AJ absolutely loves fandom and fanfiction - and why you might learn to love them too. Follow AJ on Twitter https://twitter.com/ajodasso, Tumblr https://irisbleufic.t...

Episode 4: Disney with Monica Eeg

May 12, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MB

In this episode I chat with Monica Eeg, a high school history teacher and Disney fanatic. We talk about her strategies for making the most of a trip to Disneyland, her fear of DisneyWorld, the best Disney food Instagram accounts, walking around the park in white socks, and more. Find out why Monica absolutely loves Disney, and why you might learn to love it too. Get to know Monica and share your Disney tips at https://www.instagram.com/moniswim/  Additional editing by Mindjam Media htt...

Episode 3: Food and Cooking with Yangsze Choo

April 28, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 17 MB

In this episode I chat with Yangsze Choo, a New York Times bestselling author and self-professed foodie. We talk about school lunches and procrastination, the best movies about food, her NPR addiction, and more. Find out why Yangsze loves food and cooking - and why you might learn to love them even more, too. Yangsze’s website is https://yschoo.com/ and she’s on Twitter at https://twitter.com/yangszechoo  Watch the Ghost Bride on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/80241234  Yangsz...

Episode 2: Martial Arts With Cindy Villanueva

April 14, 2020 10:52 - 39 minutes - 16.3 MB

In this episode I chat with Cindy Villanueva, a sixth-level martial arts black belt. We talk about jumping in with both feet, jogging across the Golden Gate bridge at night, why she may never look at a log the same way again, and learning what you’re really capable of. Find out why Cindy loves martial arts - and why you might learn to love it, too. Ernie Reyes World Martial Arts Austin: https://wcwmaaustin.com/  Cindy Villanueva: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindyvillanueva/  Knockout M...

Episode 1: Plein Air Painting With Michael Chamberlain

April 14, 2020 10:51 - 41 minutes - 15 MB

In this episode I talk with Michael Chamberlain, a plein air painter. We talk about the creative impulse, how he got started, why he loves painting landscapes, the best painting supplies (it’s not what you think), and much more. Find out why Michael loves plein air painting - and why you might learn to love it, too. Chamberlain Paintings: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClTZKdjGPqdf7aeo29vPMoQ Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chamberlainpaintings/  Hang out with ...

Episode 0: Introducing Love What You Love

April 05, 2020 00:41 - 1 minute - 767 KB

Let’s face it: life is really hard. But what’s equally true is that people are resilient and amazing. And what keeps a lot of them going is just, well, loving what they love. So this a podcast about the wonderful, and sometimes weird, things people are absolutely passionate about. They’re always a unique expression of curiosity and joy and wonder. And the world needs a hell of a lot more curiosity, joy, and wonder, especially now. So every other week, I’ll introduce you to another fasci...

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