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Ignorance Was Bliss
by Kate Wallinga
A podcast about how we become who we are. Almost anything can seem normal. Are you sure you really want to know?
Episodes
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498 -- Uncompromising -- a personal message and a conversation with Leela Sinha
This is a two-part episode: (1) a hard and raw update of the state of my life right now, and (2) a conversation with Leela Sinha, who persistently believes there are ways to make the world a better place event when I'm whimpering in a corner. Guest: Leela Sinha, https://intensivesinstitute.com/...
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Update
Health, and the lack thereof, have not been kind to the podcast.
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497 -- Putting Together the Puzzle -- with Gary Edgington
When you have a lifetime's worth of experience in the criminal justice and military, you've accumulated some stories. Some are never to be told, due to privacy or intensity or just the inability to speak the words. Others are shifted into fiction, to give space to say what you need to say without...
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496 -- Connection and Hibernation
Just an update on where I've been and expressing my fervent hopes that I'll be able to return to some version of normal within the foreseeable future...
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495 -- Context and Connections -- with Barbara Ann Mojica
Lots of us went through school thinking of history as just a series of facts to memorize for the test... but it actually matters on a greater scale, and kids are fully able to understand that. Guest: Barbara Ann Mojica Books: Amazon page .................... Promo: Madison on the Air Disclaimer:...
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494 -- Producer -- with Reena Friedman Watts
Being a producer -- one who creates, brings about, makes available -- could mean any number of things, even within the slice of life called podcasting and pop culture. Guest: Reena Friedman Watts, Better Call Daddy podcast .................... Promo: Blood Rose Island (novel) by Amy Koto...
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493 -- The Crash -- with Nicole Angelique Kerr
Every life has defining before/after moments; things that that change everything. What's yours, and how do you place meaning on it? Guest: Nicole Angelique Kerr, author of You Are Deathless .................... Promo: The Compulsive Storyteller Disclaimer: Colin, The Podcast Host Music: Jake…
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492 -- A Case-By-Case Basis -- with Elizabeth Harris
What do you do when your child (or your self) is sick but the doctors are getting it wrong? Guest: Elizabeth Harris, whatswrongwithmychild.com .................... Promo: And Then Suddenly Disclaimer: Jason Myers Art: Julia Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/…
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491 -- Defining Typical is Very Difficult -- with Joel Bouchard
How do you know who you are, or aren't? How do you know what you're good at? What is "typical," anyway? Guest: Joel Bouchard, From Nowhere to Nothing podcast Spotify: Joel Bouchard .................... Promo: Omen Disclaimer: Mike Gagne Art: Kim Erwin Music: Jake Pierle --...
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490 -- An Honest Book About Lying -- with Robert Kerbeck
How vulnerable are you to giving away personal or corporate secrets? How likely are you to try and gather that information from others? Guest: Robert Kerbeck Book: https://www.robertkerbeck.com/book/ruse/ .................... Promo: Our True Crime Podcast Disclaimer: Kristen, Murder She Told…
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489 -- Your Own Color Code -- with Catherine Bell
Connection and belonging are tremendously important, as are the knowledge of your own value and a sense of awareness of your space in the world. So... how do you get those things? Guest: Catherine Bell, The Awakened Company The Enneagram Institute Type Descriptions:...
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488 -- Everyone Has a Story -- with Shirley B Novack
How much do you really know about your family history? And how would you handle it if you learned something big after it was too late to ask more questions? Guest: Shirley B Novack Book: The Story Of... .................... Promo: Fellowship of the Geeks Disclaimer: Chris, Play Comics Music: Jake...
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487 -- Professional Patient -- with Edward Miskie
How much do you trust the medical system, especially when they've gotten things wrong more than once? And how do you move on, once you're no longer defined by an illness? Guest: Edward Miskie Book: Cancer, Musical Theater & Other Chronic Illnesses .................... Promo: Western Standard Time...
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486 -- Something That is Incredibly Right -- with Figs OSullilvan
Sometimes the things we think will be the easiest -- relationships, communication, empathy -- actually take a lot of work. Guest: Figs O'Sullivan, empathi.com .................... Promo: Don't Wreck Yourself Disclaimer: E.T. Art: Julia Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/...
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485 -- Patriotism is Learning Both Sides -- with David Fleming
While you're busy with picnics or fireworks or side-eyeing Americans, stop and think: does the 4th of July actually hold historical significance? And if it doesn't, what else are we getting wrong? Guest: David Fleming, author of Who's Your Founding Father? .................... Promo: Beyond 6...
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484 -- Do You See the Light? -- with Kevin Lowe
Here's your chance to find out what happens when the blind lead the deaf... and how you can be a better human without even trying. Guest: Kevin Lowe, Grit, Grace and Inspiration .................... Promo: Discover More Disclaimer: Adam, Snyder's Return Art: Erin Schwartz Music: Jake Pierle --...
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483 -- From Podcasting to Society -- with Adam Powell
How do you own the status of podcaster? Where is the right balance of tension and drama, online or off? And when is it time to hit "publish?" Guest: Adam Powell, Snyder's Return podcast .................... Promo: CHAIKA Disclaimer: Arthur T. Art: Troy Larson Music: Jake Pierle --...
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482 -- Not Pretentious and Contrived -- with the cast of The Rise of King Asilas
Creativity can be a solo act, or it can be a room full of friends. What matters is the joy in the process, the pride in the outcome, and exactly who ends up with Adrian at the end. Guest: The cast of The Rise of King Asilas and other projects Promo: OctoberPod's Guide to Fishing Disclaimer:...
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481 -- Horrific Hope -- with Josh Burkey
Are there ways that movies can help improve the world? Even horror movies? Of course there are... Guest: Josh Burkey, victimsandvillains.net DISCOUNT CODE FOR ENTRANTS: Bliss24 for 15% off submissions for 2024's Horrific Hope Film Festival —----------------- Promo: Doomsday: History's Most...
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480 -- Life Got in the Way -- with Avanti Centrae
How can writing, ancient history and modern forensic psychology interact? Let me count the ways... Guest: Avanti Centrae —----------------- Promo: Curious Cat Disclaimer: Gemma Harris Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ —----------------- Ignorance Was Bliss online:...
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479 -- Exhale Longer -- with Todd Steinberg
Often, when anxiety hits, we think, "Why do I feel this way?" But what about the other times? What if we asked, "Why am I feeling better?" Guest: Todd Steinberg, Komuso Design —----------------- Promo: Trials of the Apocalypse Disclaimer: James C. Taylor, My Amazing Woman podcast Art: Julia…
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478 -- More Afraid of Boredom Than Death -- with Ben Hamilton
What's the best way to know what really happened, during a historical event? And if you found yourself in the middle of one, would you stay and observe or would you run? Guest: Ben Hamilton (link to Substack), Chasing History Project Book: "Sorry, Guys, We Stormed the Capitol" —-----------------...
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477 -- Collecting Stories -- with Alia Little
Not every Traumatic Brain Injury is alike... but survivors seem to have an awful lot in common. Guest: Alia Little —----------------- Promo: PNW Haunts & Homicides Disclaimer: Serial Napper Art: Landen, Autopsy podcast & Horror Makes You Brave Music: Jake Pierle…
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476 -- The Crux of the Story -- with Lee Hutch
In true IWB style, this drifts from arson, to the writing of historical fiction, to irritating trends in advertising, to the differences in police vs fire service... Guest: Lee Hutch —----------------- Promo: Brew Crime Disclaimer: Michael, Invisible Choir Music: Jake Pierle --...
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475 -- The Established Path -- with Sahaj Sharda
Are the Ivy League schools really the best in the US? How else could you build a solid education? Guest: Sahaj Sharda Book: The College Cartel —----------------- Promo: Pitney and Amelia's Bitchen Boutique Disclaimer: Dan, Based on a True Story Music: Jake Pierle…
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474 -- Better for Having Played -- with Jay Rooney
Are games just a way to pass the time, or might they be the key to solving some serious interpersonal and international problems? Guest: Jay Ronney, Game and Word (newsletter and podcast) —----------------- Promo: Intergalactic Candycast Disclaimer: Edward, Octoberpod Art: Erin Schwartz Music…
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473 -- Being Right -- with John Gusty
How do you know what’s right and true? Who do you trust, and why? And at what point do you stop, step back and rethink? It matters. Guest: John Gusty, author of The Red Pill Revolution —————— Promo: Family Plot podcast Disclaimer: Devon Art: Allan Hopfensperger Music: Jake Pierle —...
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472 -- Believe -- with Matt Garnier
What do you believe in? From religion to furniture to morality, how do you know what's right? Guest: Matt Garnier, "Swept Up: Lesssons from the End Times" on Amazon —----------------- Promo: John Allore (farewell, friend) Disclaimer: Believer/Skeptic Art: Erin Schwartz Music: Jake Pierle --...
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471 -- Hug a Wombat -- with Lee Huffman
Not everyone has the privilege to travel for fun... but if you do have the ability, do you really have the privilege not to see more of the world? Guest: Lee Huffman, We Travel There —----------------- Promo: Family Plot Disclaimer: Paul, Avast podcast Art: Karin Heimdahl Music: Jake Pierle --...
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470 -- Gastroparesis -- with Andrew Belliveau
Gastro...what? What is this weird disorder, what is it like, how do you get diagnosed, and... now what?? Guest: Andrew Belliveau, creator of the Gastroparesis Pie Face Challenge, in support of G-PACT —----------------- Promo: Southern Gothic Disclaimer: Moxie, Your Brain on Facts Art: Michelle B....
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469 -- Getting Involved -- with EJ Hammon
Where is the line between history/experience and sensationalism? How important is it to remember the victims (of all kinds) in the True Crime genre? Guest: EJ Hammon —----------------- Promo: Murder, She Told Disclaimer: Tara, 3 Spooked Girls Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/...
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468 -- Digital Assets -- with Zach Daniel
The word "Bitcoin" is in common usage, lately, but what does it really mean? And does being a digital finance specialist inherently relegate you to a dry, uncreative, literal sort of lifestyle? Guest: Zachary Daniel Promo: Nikoli's Kitchen Disclaimer: Isaiah, The Bird Brain Podcast Music: Jake...
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467 -- Sounds Sciencey -- with Leah Elson
Whether you hate it or love it, science matters. But it matters more when we can put it into understandable terms and make it accessible. Guest: Leah Elson, author of "There Are (No) Stupid Questions in Science" Promo: Snyder's Return Disclaimer: Eddie Louise Music: Jake Pierle --...
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466 -- The Distance Between Me and the Destination -- with Hector Santiesteban
If you’re looking to start a podcast, where do you start? What does success look like? What about realistic growth? Should you let your kids start a podcast? Guest: Hector Santiesteban, Marketing Your Podcast Promo: This Is Not Medical Advice Disclaimer: Curtis Gibson Art: Brad Music: Jake Pierle…
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465 -- Bring Yourself -- with Benoit Kim
What makes for a good conversation? Or a good podcast? Guest: Benoit Kim, Discover More podcast Promo: Tea Time Crimes Disclaimer: Willem Art: Brad Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online: https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast Sponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate…
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464 -- The Weight of Silence
A proof-of-life sort of update... I'm here, just not all the way back yet from a serious medical crisis. More information on my Discord, Facebook page (Kate Wallinga) and Twitter. Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast
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463 -- Long-Term -- with Bird (Johannes Guldenschuh)
When you've known someone for more than half your life, what else is there to learn? Turns out... a lot. Also, how does one start a podcast? Guest: Bird (Johannes Guldenschuh), This is Not Medical Advice Promo: The Sex Trafficker's Wife book Disclaimer: Lauren Samples Art: Karin Heimdahl Music:...
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462 -- Find More Community -- with Carolyn Kiel
The word "neurodivergent" have been increasingly common in conversation lately... but what does it actually mean, in an experiential sense? Guest: Carolyn Kiel, Beyond 6 Seconds podcast Promo: Capes on the Couch Disclaimer: Vince Dajani Art: Troy Larson Music: Jake Pierle --...
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461 -- The Catharsis of It -- with Dan Benamor
Podcasting, parenting, Hollywood, boundaries. None of it is easy but it's a daily part of our lives... Guest: Dan Benamor, Voyage Media and Watch This Tonight podcast Promo: Method and Madness Disclaimer: Saran Rhea Werner Art: Troy Larson Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/...
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460 -- Sort Itself Out -- with Daisy Eagan
Turns out, there's a through-line that connects True Crime podcasting, parenting, and acting: Buddhism. Really. Guest: Daisy Eagan Promo: Dead in the Water Disclaimer: Benoit Kim, Discover More Art: Michelle, Darkwolf Creative Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was...
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459 -- Sportsball and Politics -- with Howard Rankin
From the All-American Redheads to Red vs Blue, and somehow it all fits together... Guest: Howard Rankin Promo: Papa PhD Disclaimer: Caroline Mincks Art: Kim Erwin Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online: https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcast Sponsor: Bath By Bex...
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458 -- Impact on Others -- with Dan B Fierce
What does success look like, as a writer? And is it crucial to stay within one genre or is it safe to consider other stories? Guest: Dan B. Fierce Promo: Nameless Monsters Disclaimer: Dean, Family Plot Podcast Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online:...
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457 -- Darker and Heavier -- with Jaimie Sherling
Once you've written a memoir, where do you go from there? And does it have to become an infinite loop or can you step off the merry-go-round? Guest: Jaimie Sherling Book: I'm Tough... And I Cry a Lot Promo: Curly Conspiracies Disclaimer: Invasion of the Remake Music: Jake Pierle --...
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456 -- Overcoming -- with Kirk Nurmi
If you find yourself known for one specific aspect of your life -- an act, a job, a trait, etc -- would you be able to use it as a jumping-off point or would it feel like an anchor? Guest: Kirk Nurmi Promo: Wicked Deeds Disclaimer: Erinn Art: Troy Larson, untilnightfalls.com Music: Jake Pierle --...
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455 -- Great Characters -- with Matt Witten
A look at the overlap between journalistic integrity, podcasting, fiction writing, personality and character... Guest: Matt Witten New Book: Killer Story Promo: Murderous Roots Disclaimer: Roseanne, Killafornia Dreaming podcast Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was...
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454 -- A Family Business -- with Brent Cassity
"True Crime" isn't just a concept; it's real life. And it's not just murdery and tragedy porn, but the end result can be very similar... how do people get through the consequences? Guest: Brent Cassity, A Nightmare Success In and Out podcast Book: A Nightmare Success Promo: Murder Bucket...
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453 -- Identity -- with Amanda Quick
How well do you know your loved ones? How well do you know yourself? And what do you do if that knowledge shifts? Guest: Amanda Quick Book: The Sex Trafficker's Wife Promo: Always Time for True Crime Disclaimer: Alex Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss…
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452 -- Representation Over Perfection -- with Vinnie Potestivo
What's the difference between reality, fact and truth, and what does MTV have to do with it? Guest: Vinnie Potestivo, I Have a Podcast Promo: Technically a Conversation Disclaimer: Johannes Guldenschuh Music: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/ Ignorance Was Bliss online:...
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451 -- Never Met a Worthless Person -- with Joni Johnston
Crime is a common headline in the news right now... and pretty much always. So let's have a primer in correctional/forensic psychology, both what it is and what it isn't. Guest: Dr. Joni Johnston Promo: The True Crime Files Disclaimer: Frank, I Like the Sound and Ragbag Presents Art: Brad Music:...
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450 -- Two Voices -- with Michael Scholtes
Is it possible for faith and mental illness to coexist? To be more than good enough even when the brainweasels insist otherwise? To deserve some grace even if you don't really know how to give it to yourself? Guest: Michael Scholtes Amazon page:...
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A podcast about how we become who we are. Almost anything can seem normal. Are you sure you really want to know?
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Ignorance Was Bliss is created and hosted by Kate Wallinga.
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