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Spilling Rubies

by Tristy Taylor

“To create one must be willing to be stone stupid, to sit upon a throne on top of a jackass and spill rubies from one’s mouth.” ~ Clarissa Pinkola EstesSpilling Rubies airs live and unedited every Tuesday evening at 8pm on Sonoma County, California’s own DIY Community Radio Station, KWTF, welcoming in special guests who improvise characters and scenarios with your host, Tristy Taylor.Shows include a variety of themes, including conversations with artists, musical tributes, and improvised characters with a cast of weirdoes. Please enjoy!

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Episodes

  1. Episode 77: Best Music of 2020

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for April 27, 2021. In this episode, we celebrate some of the great new music that was released in the weird, wonky year of 2020. Songs Played in this episode (now with time codes!): 4.10 : “Laugh a Little” by TheHxliday 6.49 :...

  2. Episode 76: Covered Part Two

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for June 23, 2020. In this episode, we climb under the covers for part two of our Cover Song theme. Songs Played in this episode (now with time codes!): 5:20 : “Miserlou [Eastern Mediterranean folk song cover]” by Dick Dale 7:33…

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  3. Episode 75: Covered: Part One

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for June 16, 2020. In this episode, we climb under the covers. Songs Played in this episode (now with time codes!): 4:51 : “I Feel Love [Donna Summer cover]” by Blondie 12:36 : “Love Will Tear Us Apart [Joy Division cover]” by...

  4. Episode 74: Heartbreak Healing

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for April 28, 2020. In this episode, we find the Heartbreak in Healing and the Healing in Heartbreak. Songs Played in this episode (now with time codes!): 5:10 : “Sky Full of Song” by Florence and The Machine 8:53 : “Come on…

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  5. Episode 73: Rest in Power 2019

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for April 14, 2020. In this episode, we memorialize some of the musicians we lost in 2019. May they all Rest in Power Songs Played in this episode (now with time codes!): 4:13 : “Tea for Two” by Clora Bryant 7:56 : “Who Drank My...

  6. Episode 72: Quarantine

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for March 31, 2020. In this episode, I explore songs for shut-ins! Songs Played in this episode (now with time codes!): 4:20: “Ghost Town (Extended Version)” by The Specials 10:13 : “Lonely Wanderer” by Panda Bear 14.27 : “Leave...

  7. Episode 71: Thriving in Pandemic

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for March 17, 2020. In this episode, I ask, can we move past survival mode into a place of THRIVING during this Pandemic? Songs Played in this episode: -“Drifting (Acoustic)” by Maverick Sabre - “Sweet Conversations” by Black...

  8. Episode 70: The Best Music of 2019

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for February 4, 2020. In this episode, we share some of the best music of 2019. Songs Played in this episode: - “Canaan (Live Training)” by Holly Herndon - “bury a friend” by Billie Ellish - ““Paprika Pony” by Kim Gordon…

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  9. Episode 69: Labor of Love

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for September 3, 2019. In this episode, we celebrate opening up to more love in life, through loving ourselves… Songs Played in this episode: - “Never Not Gonna Be Ready” by Agent Ribbons - “Sometimes at Night” by Jessica Lea...

  10. Episode 68: Addiction

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for March 19, 2019. In this episode, we explore Obsessions and Addictions! Songs Played in this episode: - “Save Me From What I Want” by St. Vincent - “Lofticries” by Purity Ring - “If You Have Ghosts” by Roky Ericsson and The...

  11. Episode 67: Best Music of 2018

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for March 12, 2019. In this episode, we take a whirl through some of the best music released in 2018. Songs Played in this episode: - “Come Home” by Pip Blom - “Jeannie Becomes a Mom” by Caroline Rose - “Missing U” by Robyn -...

  12. Episode 66: Goodbye 2018

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for New Year’s Day 2019. In this episode, we say goodbye to some of the amazing geniuses we lost in 2018. Songs Played in this episode: - “Guess Who I Saw Today?” by Nancy Wilson - “Homosapian” by Pete Shelley - “Ever Fallen in...

  13. Episode 65: Shawna and Svetlana: Part 1

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for September 11, 2018. In this episode, Dr. Shawna, unlicensed sex therapist - and also your friend - takes over Spilling Rubies to talk to her friend Not-Quite-A-Doctor Svetlana. They discuss Ghost Management, Queer Lady...

  14. Episode 64: Dead Author Party 2017

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for May 29, 2018. In this episode, I pay tribute to some of the writers who passed away in 2017. Songs Played in this episode: - “Dirty Blvd.” by Lou Reed - “The Fairest of the Seasons” by Nico - “Wild Horses” by The...

  15. Episode 63: Favorite Live Performances

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for May 8, 2018. In this episode, I play recordings of some of my favorite live performances. Songs Played in this episode: - “Cactus” - a live Pixies cover by the Foo Fighters, live in Melbourne, Australia in 1988…

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  16. Episode 62: The Best Music of 2017

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for March 6, 2018. In this episode, I play the best music of 2017. Songs Played in this episode: - “Untitled” by L.A. WITCH - “Pbnj” by Sneaks - “Back Into Your Head” a cover of the Tegan and Sara song by Cyndi…

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  17. Episode 61: Falling Down

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for October 10, 2017. In this episode, I take you on a dizzying ride into my newly diagnosed vertigo! Wheee! Songs Played in this episode: - “The Sky is Fallin’” by Queens of the Stone Age - “Fallin’ Down (Live)” by...

  18. Episode 60: Nostalgic Summer Nights

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  19. Episode 59: Witch to Witch with Danielle Dulsky

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County radio on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 - just in time for the Summer Solstice! Author and fully-outed witch sits down to talk with host Tristy Taylor about ritual, finding our way to the craft, feline familiars and much more!

  20. Episode 58: Flowering

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for May 23, 2017. In this episode, I welcome in the Flowering. Songs Played in this episode: - “Water Your Garden” by Luscious Jackson - “Rose 4 U” by TEEN - “Flower” by Deerhoof - “Azt Gondoltam, Esô Esik (I...

  21. Episode 57: Spinster Widow

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  22. Episode 56: Dead Author Party, 2016

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  23. Episode 55: Stormy

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  24. Episode 54: The Year the Music Died

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  25. Episode 53: Revolution

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  26. Episode 52: Hella-ween

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for November 1, 2016. In this episode, I try to take things a little lighter around death and All Hallow’s Eve. Let’s get goofy with treats and tricks and garage rock! Songs Played in this episode: - It’s Halloween by The...

  27. Episode 51: Dating Games

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for October 25, 2016. In this episode, I talk about the stupid games that get played in dating land. It’s been a long time since I’ve been in this playground and it’s as brutal as I remember it. Enjoy! Songs Played in this...

  28. Episode 50: Pussy Grabs Back

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for October 18, 2016. In this episode, I talk about He Who Will Not Be Named Because He is a Rapist Monster. #PussyGrabsBack Songs Played in this episode: Pussy Grabs Back by Kim Boekbinder Miss Pussy Pants by Ann Magnuson Pussy...

  29. Episode 49: A Tribute to Gene Wilder

    This episode was pre-recorded to air on KWTF Sonoma County Radio on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. It is my very unique and personal tribute to Gene Wilder, may his comedic genius rest in power, always. Tracks played: Pure Imagination by Gene Wilder Gene Wilder talks about his life while being...

  30. Episode 48: Getting Older

    This episode was recorded LIVE at KWTF Sonoma County Radio on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. I had just turned 44 and it was hitting me hard. Be warned, the robots were fidgety this night, and we lost about 15 minutes in the middle of this episode – POOF! Gone into the ethers. We also lost the last…

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  31. Episode 47: Strange Families

    This episode was recorded LIVE at KWTF Sonoma County Radio on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 with special guest improvisors, Mr. Kevin Husky and Mr. Bernie Jungle. We meet a strange family that seems to rely solely on their daughter “man-whoring,” and we meet some Baby Geniuses who ask the important...

  32. Episode 46: The Open Sexuality of Sonoma County

    This episode was recorded LIVE at KWTF Sonoma County Radio on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 with special guest improvisor, Mr. Kevin Husky. Dr. Shawna helps Brian who is overwhelmed by the open sexuality of Sonoma County, we meet a tense couple that tries Ayahuasca for the first time, two fancy lovers…

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  33. Episode 45: Happy Independence

    This episode was recorded LIVE in the NEW KWTF Sonoma County Radio studio on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 with special guest improvisor, Mr. Steven Anderson. Dr. Shawna helps Quincy the Sub, we meet some mythological creatures who are struggling in the world of online dating, and we eavesdrop on a real...

  34. Episode 44: Dr. Shawna Gets Seduced

    This episode was recorded LIVE in the NEW KWTF Sonoma County Radio studio on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. In this episode, Dr. Shawna finds herself with a younger man in a shady glade, and some seduction occurs, involving a nice pasta dish. Songs played: Forget That You’re Young by The Falsies Young…

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  35. Episode 42: Love Boat

    This episode was recorded LIVE in the NEW KWTF Sonoma County Radio studio on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. In this episode, we return to Dr. Shawna floating on a large yacht in Lake Sonoma with two curious characters. We learn about Quantum Love Making, why adverbs are NOT sexy, and how to shave, clip...

  36. Episode 43: Daddies

    This episode was recorded LIVE in the KWTF Sonoma County Radio studio on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. In this episode, I go on walkabout in Sebastopol, California and came across two Daddies and their daughter having a very heated discussion… Songs played: - Fall in Love with Me by Iggy Pop - Go...

  37. Episode 41: Hey Sailor

    This episode was recorded LIVE in the NEW KWTF Sonoma County Radio studio on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 (with some technical difficulties). In this episode, we find Dr. Shawna floating on a large yacht in Lake Sonoma with two curious characters. Sadly, the Cylons invaded at the end, so we are missing...

  38. Episode 40: Feminist Online Dating in the Middle Age

    This episode was recorded LIVE in the NEW KWTF Sonoma County Radio studio on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 (with some technical difficulties). In this episode, we catch up on what it’s like to be an Over 40 Feminist dating on the Internet. Dr. Shawna also checks in and shares “Five Things Every Man...

  39. Episode 39: An ALARMING Return to Being LIVE ON THE AIR AGAIN!

    This episode was recorded LIVE in the NEW KWTF Sonoma County Radio studio on May 24, 2016. In this episode, we finally hear Dr. Shawna, Unlicensed Sex Therapist give advice to Tristy Taylor herself, the host of Spilling Rubies. They talk about online dating and turning Sonoma County Bro Dudes…

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  40. Episode 38: A Tribute to Calypso

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for April 5, 2016. In this episode, we move away from grief and enjoy a tribute to Calypso music, featuring recordings by Alan Lomax, Calypso Rose and early Bob Marley and the Wailing Wailers. Enjoy!

  41. Episode 37: For the Sleepless

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio on March 1, 2016. This episode is for all my fellow sleepless souls. For my fellow sisters and brothers in insomnia. For my tossing and turning troubadours. For my wakeful wandering widows. You are not alone. Songs played: One...

  42. Episode 36: Time Ain't Healed Nothin'

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for February 2, 2016. In this episode, we return to grief and loss. Make sure to catch up on the story by listening to episodes 31, 32 & 33, or simply click on the Grief category on SpillingRubies.com. Songs Played: I Heard by...

  43. Episode 35: A Tribute to David Bowie

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for January 19, 2016. In this episode, we make a woefully inadequate tribute to the one, the only, David Bowie. Songs Played: Memory of a Free Festival by David Bowie Starman (Live in 1972) by David Bowie Helden (German version…

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  44. Episode 34: A Tribute to Grace Jones

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for January 12, 2016. In this episode, we review Grace Jones’ new memoir, I’ll Never Write My Memoirs, available now from Gallery Books. I received a review copy of this memoir from Good Reads and I’m so grateful. Songs...

  45. Making It Through This Year (If It Kills Me)

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for December 8, 2015. In this episode, we figure out how to make it through this year, even if it kills us. Songs Played: This Year by The Mountain Goats I Just Want to Make It New with You by Soko Hanging On by Ellie Goulding I...

  46. Episode 32: Lonely Days, Lonely Nights

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for November 16, 2015. In this episode, we get deep into our loneliness. Songs Played: All is Loneliness by Janis Joplin Is She Lonesome Now? by Tarnation The End of the Rainbow by Richard & Linda Thompson A Widow's Toast by…

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  47. Episode 31: Grief and Loss

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for October 20, 2015. In this episode, we catch up with what has been happening in Tristy's life, which includes a lot of grief and loss. Songs Played: From Stardust to Sentience by High Places I Wish I Was the Moon by Neko Case...

  48. Episode 30: Inside Twin Peaks Part One

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for August 4, 2015. In this episode, we sit down with music maker, wizard and Twin Peaks Fan Jeffrey Kihn to discuss some of the deeper, more psychological forests of the Twin Peaks/Fire Walk With Me canon. Jeffrey shares...

  49. Episode 29: The Internet is Delicious with Steven Anderson

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for July 21, 2015. In this episode, we sit down with one of our favorite guests, Steven Anderson to talk all things marriage equality, drag queens, and why condiments are out to get you. Featuring Improv suggestions from our...

  50. Episode 28: A Conversation with Susie Stonefield Miller

    This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for July 14, 2015. In this episode, we sit down with Sonoma County, California artist, writer, mom, wife, teacher, spiritual music leader, hand holder, community builder, and inspired life guide, Susie Stonefield Miller! Songs...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

“To create one must be willing to be stone stupid, to sit upon a throne on top of a jackass and spill rubies from one’s mouth.” ~ Clarissa Pinkola EstesSpilling Rubies airs live and unedited every Tuesday evening at 8pm on Sonoma County, California’s own DIY Community Radio Station, KWTF, welcoming in special guests who improvise characters and scenarios with your host, Tristy Taylor.Shows include a variety of themes, including conversations with artists, musical tributes, and improvised characters with a cast of weirdoes. Please enjoy!

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“To create one must be willing to be stone stupid, to sit upon a throne on top of a jackass and spill rubies from one’s mouth.” ~ Clarissa Pinkola EstesSpilling Rubies airs live and unedited every Tuesday evening at 8pm on Sonoma County, California’s own DIY Community Radio Station, KWTF, welcoming...

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