Latest Crescent Podcast Episodes
170. Death Becomes Her: "Wrinkle, wrinkle, little star."
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast. - July 15, 2024 04:15 - 1 hourACOFAE Podcast Presents: Death Becomes Her: "Wrinkle, wrinkle, little star." The theme of SummerWeen '24 continues with Jessica Marie's first time experiencing the cultural touchstone Death Becomes Her. A movie that is as much about the quest for eternal youth as it is about frenemies, Goldie Ha...
169. Hell Bent: "Have we become desensitized? Because that was hot."
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast. - July 08, 2024 04:15 - 1 hourACOFAE Podcast Presents: Hell Bent: "Have we become desensitized? Because that was hot." Sometimes during the hottest days of Summer it can feel like you are in hell. The heat, the humidity, the demons of your past misdeeds coming to haunt you, it can all seem like too much. Bring on SummerWeen! ...
168. We Shall be Monsters: "Shocked. I didn't see either one of the twists coming."
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast. - July 01, 2024 04:15 - 1 hourACOFAE Podcast Presents: We Shall be Monsters: "Shocked. I didn't see either one of the twists coming." Frankenstein retelling meets Indian mythology? Say. Less. Surprising no one Laura Marie and Jessica Marie dove in head first to this delicious reimagining of a tale we know very well and one th...
167. Jessica's Genre: "You undersold it."
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast. - June 24, 2024 04:15 - 1 hourACOFAE Podcast Presents: Jessica's Genre: "You undersold it." Sometimes one birthday a year just doesn't cut it. Sometimes those half birthdays really hit hard. And sometimes on ACOFAE those half birthdays mean a little something new and different. Sometimes. This week is our very own Jessica Mar...
JMBR Podcast S9E1 Jason Govea
Joe's Minibike Reunion Podcast - June 22, 2024 03:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsJMBR S9 E1 Jason Gove Description: We're back in the garage with JMBR Award winner Jason Govea to talk and show off his award winning minibikes. One in chrome and one electric. Joe's got some big announcements and the date of the 11th Annual Joe's Minibike Reunion! Please subscribe, comment, l...
166. And I Darken: "Souls and thrones are irreconcilable."
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast. - June 17, 2024 04:15 - 1 hourACOFAE Podcast Presents: And I Darken: "Souls and thrones are irreconcilable." History huh? What happens to Laura Marie and Jessica Marie when they both go into a book blind and only one of them has a background in the subject matter? What's that thing that happens when you assume again? ACOFAE i...
165. So Let Them Burn: "Dragons, dragon school, dragon ROBOTS!"
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast. - June 10, 2024 04:15 - 1 hourACOFAE Podcast Presents: So Let Them Burn: "Dragons, dragon school, dragon ROBOTS!" In a weird little coincidence, ACOFAE has read a few robot books in a row and they've all been pretty awesome. So imagine the surprise when Laura Marie and Jessica Marie discovered that not only were there dragons...
164. Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love: "Stop listening to us and go read this!"
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast. - June 03, 2024 04:15 - 1 hourACOFAE Podcast Presents: DMATMOOBIL: "Stop listening to us and go read this!" Happy Birthday Draco! ACOFAE is thrilled to celebrate their favorite Slytherin by covering the best Romantic Comedy ever written. No really. It is the best. Hermione is on the verge of a breakthrough that could change t...
WRYAT S7E6 - Freedom of Speech
WRYAT New Orleans Public Radio - June 01, 2024 14:25 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsWe are back. Like that movie about the dinosaurs that use trucks as skateboards. But instead of doing cool tech deck Ford F-150 tricks, we use soundwaves. Listen we looked at Freedom of Speech this week and metaphors and similies are on the table again. No more being direct with our lan...
SPECIAL EPISODE 016: Our new friend, Christina!
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast. - May 27, 2024 04:15 - 59 minutesACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 016: Our new friend, Christina! ACOFAE welcomes to the podcast debut YA fantasy author Christina Bacilieri to talk about her release The Last Refuge! Join Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and Christina as they discuss taking the dream to reality and how living ...
SPECIAL EPISODE 015: Our new friend, Sara!
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast. - May 20, 2024 04:15 - 59 minutesACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 015: Our new friend, Sara! ACOFAE welcomes New York Times Bestselling author Sara Wolf to the podcast to discuss the latest release Heavenbreaker! Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and Sara talk about all the things including full spoilers (there's a timestamp s...
163. Romy and Michele's High School Reunion: "You got to fake it till you make it, and they did!"
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast. - May 13, 2024 04:15 - 1 hourACOFAE Podcast Presents: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion: "You got to fake it till you make it, and they did!" School's just about out for Summer, and if you're anywhere near the age of Laura Marie or Jessica Marie then you know it's High School Reunion season! Hitting a lot harder and clo...
162. Five Broken Blades: "They're always standing on business."
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast. - May 06, 2024 04:15 - 1 hourACOFAE Podcast Presents: Five Broken Blades: "They're always standing on business." It has been a long while since ACOFAE read a heist book! Imagine Laura Marie's surprise when she went in blind and discovered a heist! Imagine Jessica Marie's surprise when she went in and found 6 POV's! Imagine t...
Presenting Training Guide on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies
Heartbeat of Humanity - May 03, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode Communication Officer at the IFRC PS Centre, Villads Zahle interviews emergency expert and MHPSS technical advisor, Shona Whitton about the newly published Training Guide on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies. Shona outlines the potential of the new guide in th...
MHPSS evidence building in the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Heartbeat of Humanity - April 30, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Sarah Kate van der Walt, Technical Adviser in the IFRC Psychosocial Centre and Monia Aebersold MHPSS, International Focal Point from the Swiss Red Cross, will be talking with Rebecca Horn Independent MHPSS Specialist on the importance of MHPSS evidence b...
161. The Phoenix King: "Then die."
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast. - April 29, 2024 04:15 - 1 hourACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Phoenix King: "Then die." You know how Laura Marie loves it when 'the thing" in a story happens? WELL buckle up because all the things are happening in Aparna Verma's The Phoenix King, previously The Boy with Fire. Politics, plot twists, religious fervor, and a red he...
160. Ferngully: The Last Rainforest: "You two keep calling it Faerie!"
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast. - April 22, 2024 04:15 - 1 hourACOFAE Podcast Presents: Ferngully: The Last Rainforest Happy Earth Day! When is the last time you sat down and watched Ferngully? ACOFAE is joined by editor Sam to discuss Ferngully: The Last Rainforest. A quick environmental delight, Ferngully explores the complexities around nature and humans ...
SPECIAL EPISODE 014: Our new friend, J.M. Wallace!
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast. - April 15, 2024 04:15 - 52 minutesACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 014: Our new friend, J.M. Wallace! ACOFAE welcomes to the podcast Romantasy author J.M. Wallace to discuss her new audio release Heir of Shadows and Ice! JM and ACOFAE keep things spoiler free and discuss everything from ironing out the writing process, fi...
159. The Prisoner's Throne: “We’re here for the Jude and Cardan of it all.”
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast. - April 08, 2024 04:15 - 1 hourACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Prisoner's Throne: Welcome back to Elfhame, things are a bit wild at the moment. Oak is in prison and The High King and Queen are going to do something about it in 3 days. 3 days Oak! Get it together! Jumping off right from where the The Stolen Heir ended, The Prisone...
Pop Culture Poetry 001: Megan Fox: Pretty Boys are Poisonous.
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast. - April 01, 2024 04:15 - 1 hourACOFAE Podcast Presents: Pop Culture Poetry: Megan Fox: Pretty Boys are Poisonous. How do we feel about Poetry? Are we cool with it? ACOFAE hopes so because Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are thrilled to introduce a new section of the podcast: Pop Culture Poetry! Each new PCP episode will cover a...
158. My So-Called Life: "They don't make them like they used to."
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast. - March 25, 2024 04:15 - 1 hourACOFAE Podcast Presents: My So-Called Life: "They don't make them like they used to." Do you remember being 15? Everything MEANT something, everything was important, and everything was life or death. Friendships were deep and intense and crushes were the only thing that like, kept us going. Angel...
Trauma and abuse along the EU borders
Heartbeat of Humanity - March 22, 2024 12:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode Communication Officer at the IFRC PS Centre, Villads Zahle interviews Moaaz Allahham, a young Syrian man forced onto an irregular route to Europe, Maria Marga, an activist working for Collective Aid to assist people on the move at Serbia's border with the EU, and Sarah Harrison, ...
157. Iron Flame: "Hear me out..."
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast. - March 18, 2024 04:15 - 2 hoursACOFAE Podcast Presents: Iron Flame: "Hear me out..." If you think you know where this is going, ACOFAE assures you that you do not! Surprises abound as Laura Marie and Jessica Marie strap in to discuss Iron Flame. Violet is reeling with a shock, Xaden is hiding things, and don't call it a rebell...
156. Josie and the Pussycats: "It's good for the economy."
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast. - March 11, 2024 04:15 - 1 hourACOFAE Podcast Presents: Josie and the Pussycats: "It's good for the economy." You know the songs. You know the actresses. You had the body glitter. You even watched MTV. But did you understand the message? If you're anything like ACOFAE maybe not, but that's why we rewatch! The music industry i...
155. Female Friendships: "Its been a long time coming but..."
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast. - March 04, 2024 05:15 - 1 hourACOFAE Podcast Presents: Female Friendships: "Its been a long time coming but..." There are a few consistencies on ACOFAE and one of them from the very beginning has been the love of female friendships. All friendship is important and has its place, but there's something special about female frie...
155. Female Friendships: "A long time coming.."
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast. - March 04, 2024 05:15 - 1 hourACOFAE Podcast Presents: Female Friendships: "A long time coming.." There are a few consistencies on ACOFAE and one of them from the very beginning has been the love of female friendships. All friendship is important and has its place, but there's something special about female friendships that m...
154. Mystery Science Theater 3000/Spaceballs: "It's not so serious all the time."
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast. - February 26, 2024 05:15 - 47 minutesACOFAE Podcast Presents: MST 3000: "It's not so serious all the time." Let's set the scene: You're two weeks into a book-hangover. You're DNF-ing everything and AO3 isn't getting you where you need to be. What is a reader to do?! Where do you go?! Sometimes taking a step back and changing up the ...
153. Book hangovers: "Write the good write."
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast. - February 19, 2024 05:15 - 50 minutesACOFAE Podcast Presents: Bookhangovers: "Write the good write." ACOFAE is in a book slump. You know that feeling when nothing it hitting, you're DNF-ing everything after a few chapters, and the ick is insurmountable? Where does one go when that feeling threatens to overtake you? Fanfiction. Fanfi...
152. House of Flame and Shadow (HOFAS) Initial Reactions: "MEANWHILE..."
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast. - February 12, 2024 05:15 - 2 hoursACOFAE Podcast Presents: House of Flame and Shadow (HOFAS) Initial Reactions: "MEANWHILE..." Hype. There was a lot of it surrounding HOFAS. Feelings. There were many different kinds when that last bonus chapter was read (or was there?!). Conversations. That's what ACOFAE is having in HOFAS Initia...
WRYAT S7E5 - Awards Show
WRYAT New Orleans Public Radio - February 09, 2024 13:47 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsOh, it's my favorite time of year. The time when I can wear my fanciest suit. Get a nice flattering haircut. And roll out the red carpet. This is the only way to properly appreciate Arby's. MMMM Arby's. The horse sauce alone deserves to be honored with a plaque and a heartfelt thank you speech. ...