Podcasts by Charm Bomb

Back on the Genealogy Train (Charm Bomb 65) from 2023-09-22T16:00

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TANGOUT (Charm Bomb BONUS episode) from 2023-09-08T16:00:06

This episode Summer and Joanna try a whole lot of Tang recipes during IGGPPCamp 2023. Was it good? Not really. Was it enter...

Shout Out to Flashlights (Charm Bomb 64) from 2023-08-25T16:00

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Caaaaaaaamp? (Charm Bomb 63) from 2023-08-11T16:00

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The Musical Episode (Charm Bomb 62) from 2023-07-28T16:00

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Grief is Weird (Charm Bomb 61) from 2023-07-14T16:00

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Keeping Up is Hard to Do (Charm Bomb 60) from 2023-06-23T16:00

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Dinosaur Tea Party (Charm Bomb 59) from 2023-06-09T16:00

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Stuck in a Rut (Charm Bomb 58) from 2023-05-26T16:00

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Hobbitcore (Charm Bomb 57) from 2023-05-12T16:00

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O, Neopia! (Charm Bomb 56) from 2023-04-28T16:00

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Console Classics! (Charm Bomb 55) from 2023-04-14T16:00

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IGGPPC turns 10! (Charm Bomb 54) from 2023-03-24T16:00

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IGGPPC Founders Chat (Charm Bomb bonus episode) from 2023-03-10T17:00

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Fictional Dragons (Charm Bomb 53) from 2023-02-24T17:00

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Charm Bomb Season Three, Y’all (Charm Bomb 52) from 2023-02-10T17:00

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I like being a Joanna (Charm Bomb 51) from 2022-11-25T17:00

This episode summer and Joanna chat about Douglas Adams and lighthearted sci-fi, homemade apple cider, and their shared love for the Mediterranean climate.

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California Dreaming (Charm Bomb 50) from 2022-11-11T17:00:36

This 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 Mick...

Pen Pals in a Digital World (Charm Bomb 49) from 2022-10-28T16:00

This 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.<...

Bog Witch Libras (Charm Bomb 48) from 2022-10-14T16:00

This episode Summer and Joanna chat about Halloween and spooky season, birthdays (and cake), and about getting older with fandoms (you’re never too old!).<...

Force Ghosting (Charm Bomb 47) from 2022-09-30T16:00

This 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...

Burnout Badgers (Charm Bomb 46) from 2022-09-16T16:00

This episode Summer and Joanna chat about different strategies for fighting burnout with personal experiences and suggestions for managing burnout in both the sho...

Collections and Cats (Charm Bomb 45) from 2022-08-26T16:00

This 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. Listen

Best of the Most (Charm Bomb 44) from 2022-08-12T16:00

This episode Summer and Joanna chat about staying safe online, using pen names when writing to pen pals, lots of lake camp activities and IGGPPCamp.

It’s Time to Play the Music (Charm Bomb 43) from 2022-07-22T16:00

This episode Summer and Joanna chat about upcoming IGGPPCamp fun (without any spoilers), cats and tea, and aspirational creativity.

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The Answer is 42 (Charm Bomb 42) from 2022-07-08T16:00

This 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 o...

Squads and Games (Charm Bomb 41) from 2022-06-24T16:00

This episode Summer and Joanna chat about the healing power of snail mail, both in relationships to other people and with ourselves.

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Hijinks and Shenanigans (Charm Bomb 40) from 2022-06-10T16:00

This 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.

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It’s Gonna Be MacraMay (Charm Bomb 39) from 2022-05-13T16:00

This 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 sh...

Plants and Productivity (Charm Bomb 38) from 2022-04-15T16:00

This episode Joanna hosts special IGGPPC guest Steena to chat about how we think about productivity and strategies for getting necessary things done when there ar...

Pirates and Pen Pals (Charm Bomb 37) from 2022-03-25T16:00

This 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...

What’s In Your Wardrobe (Charm Bomb 36) from 2022-03-11T17:00

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss ways to stay up to date on current events without sacrificing mental health. 

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Don’t Go Rebooting My Heart (Charm Bomb 35 from 2022-02-25T17:00

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss ways to prioritise letter writing when schedules are full, audiobooks and book clubs, and the perils of reboots.  Listen

We Don’t Talk About… (Charm Bomb episode 34) from 2022-02-11T17:00

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss ways to incorporate their geek loves into self care, the way movies can enable mental health discussions, and connecting with nature.

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Breaking Up (With Friends) is Hard To Do (Charm Bomb episode 33) from 2022-01-28T17:00

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss how to tell when a friendship has run its course, navigating friendship “breakups”, and catharsis through art like writing ...

Travel, Art, and New Year’s Goals (Charm Bomb episode 32) from 2022-01-14T17:00

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss New Year’s goal setting vs “resolutions”, getting organized, traveling and camping, and a bit about their personal art goal...

Charm Bomb BONUS EPISODE: True Crime, Witches, and Musical Theater from 2021-12-24T17:00

In this previously unreleased episode Joanna and Summer discuss what they’re into right now, including (the same) true crime podcasts and horror-based musical the...

Time Warp: the IGGPPC Origin Story (Charm Bomb episode 31) from 2021-12-10T17:00

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss how Geek Girl Pen Pals came to be back in 2013, and take a trip down memory lane from signing up for their first pen pals t...

Solo for the Holidays (Charm Bomb episode 30) from 2021-11-26T17:00

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss creating a cozy space at home through interior decorating, creating your own traditions, foods they like to share with othe...

Space Tech and Nerdy Gifting (Charm Bomb episode 29) from 2021-11-12T17:00

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss creative ways to give when you’re on a budget, horror and horror-adjacent movies and shows, and how science fiction inspire...

Strange Places (Charm Bomb episode 28) from 2021-10-22T16:00

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss how much change can happen in two years while both grieving who you thought you’d be and celebrating who you’ve become anyw...

Spooky Season Faves (Charm Bomb episode 27) from 2021-10-08T16:00

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss the joys of October birthdays, harvest festivals, corn mazes, apple picking, and putting together a good Halloween costume....

The Books That Made Us (Charm Bomb episode 26) from 2021-09-24T16:00

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss the trouble when someone is negative about one of your favorite things, their earliest fandoms, Summer’s weekend at sword c...

LIVE from IGGPPCamp 2021: Camp of LEGENDS (Charm Bomb episode 25) from 2021-09-10T16:00

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss IGGPPCamp 2021, their favorite legends growing up, and what legends about them might be someday. 

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Charm Bomb BONUS EPISODE: the Post Camp Blues from 2021-08-27T16:00

This previously unreleased episode recorded in August of 2019 Joanna and Summer discuss what they’re into right now, including true crime podcasts and Dungeons an...

Making Friends and Camp Memories (Charm Bomb episode 24) from 2021-08-13T16:00

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss their times as camp counselors and reminisce about their favorite camp memories, as well as ways to connect with someone to...

IGGPPCamp 2021! (Charm Bomb BONUS episode) from 2021-07-30T16:00

In this special BONUS episode of Charm Bomb, Joanna and Summer discuss IGGPPCamp, including the history of how Camp came to be, how to participate in Camp includi...

Cartoons and Long Distance Support (Charm Bomb episode 23) from 2021-07-16T16:00

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss ways to support a long distance friend who’s going through a hard time, have a shared moment of nostalgia over the Care Bea...

Broadwaycore (Charm Bomb episode 22) from 2021-07-02T16:00

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss finding your personal aesthetic and the magic of live theater experiences. 

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Olympics and Halloween are coming! (Charm Bomb episode 21) from 2021-06-18T16:00

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss Halloween (or Summerween), apps for recording birds, mental health, and the value of sports. 

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SPORTSBALL (Charm Bomb Episode 20) from 2021-06-04T16:00

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss growing houseplants and tiny indoor greenhouses, setting healthy boundaries, and learning how to socialize again.  Listen

Robots and Reconnecting (Charm Bomb Episode 19) from 2021-05-21T15:01:37

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss ways to reconnect with old pen pals, having to track down packages that have gone to the wrong address (as you do), and the...

Into the Multiverse (Charm Bomb Episode 18) from 2021-05-07T15:37:12

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss the shows they’re binging right now and the challenges of finding new things to watch when there’s so much out there. (Spoi...

Birthday Party LIVE! (Episode 17) from 2021-04-23T17:30:10

This episode is all about the Geek Girl Pen Pals 8th birthday! Joanna and Summer reminisce about their favorite IGGPPC memories, their own 8th birthdays, and talk...

Let’s have cake! (Episode 16) from 2021-03-10T20:59:08

This episode Summer and Joanna host special guest, IGGPPC co-founder, Emily “Farquharson” to chat about baked treats, long distance hangouts, and IGGPPC’s 8th bir...

You Are Geeky Enough (Episode 15) from 2021-02-23T21:05:40

This episode Summer and Joanna discuss their various art hobbies, their top 5 fictional ships (spaceships and ocean-going ships), and what counts when it comes to...

We Ship It (Episode 14) from 2021-02-03T19:16:09

This episode Summer and Joanna host their fellow IGGPPC Director Jen and talk about fashion trends we’d bring back, the shows we’re binging, and our favorite fict...

Travel Hopefully (Episode 13) from 2021-01-14T21:51:44

This episode Summer and Joanna discuss our favorite Doctor Who companions and making friends in adulthood.  

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Let’s Get Alicorny (Episode 12) from 2020-12-30T23:51:16

This episode Summer and Joanna discuss hot cocoa bombs (#accidentalcheese), the shows they’re currently watching, and their top 5 fictional pets.  

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Comfy Cozies (Episode 11) from 2020-11-20T16:57:31

This episode Summer and Joanna discuss cosy comforts, connecting with friends, and sourdough starter. 

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Halloween and Horror (Episode 10) from 2020-10-30T13:13:59

This episode Summer and Joanna discuss their favorite spooky or Halloween themed movies, films that are also stage plays, and other seasonal spooky things.  Listen

Aesthetically Pleasing Piles (Episode 9) from 2020-10-04T15:46:51

This episode Summer and Joanna discuss homemade fancy drinks, crafting and art techniques, and favorite Pokemon. 

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Charm Bomb: LIVE from IGGPPCamp! (Episode 8) from 2020-09-02T15:33:18

This episode Summer and Joanna discuss favorite camp snacks, new cryptids, and baking tips that will surely get us kicked out of Great British Bake Off.  Listen

Charm Bomb: There is no Lake Monster (Episode 7) from 2020-07-21T12:31:17

This episode Summer and Joanna chat with IGGPPCamp Nurse Buffalo aka IGGPPC staffer Kara about camp and Joanna gets excited about cryptids, per usual. 

Charm Bomb: Jams, Tea, and Camp, oh my! (Episode 6) from 2020-06-18T18:33:24

This episode Summer and Joanna discuss their favorite teas, current shows and hobbies they’re into, and chat about IGGPPCamp, happening in late July 2020. ...

Charm Bomb: Episode 5 from 2020-05-11T19:00:44

This episode Summer and Joanna discuss staying at home with unstructured time, and how they’re finding ways to get through day to day life when things are uncerta...

Charm Bomb: Episode 4 from 2020-04-17T21:11

This episode Summer and Joanna discuss what shows they’re watching, online tabletop gaming, and their top 5 fictional places they’d like to visit. 

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Charm Bomb: Episode 3 from 2020-04-02T19:48:04

This episode Summer and Joanna discuss their top 5 favorite time travel stories, what they’re into right now, and go on for a while about fried pasties. Mmm, frie...

Charm Bomb: Episode 2 from 2020-02-17T15:56:47

This episode Summer and Joanna chat about the upcoming convention season and get excited for gourds. 

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Charm Bomb: The Next Generation from 2019-08-16T06:47:24

This episode Summer and Joanna introduce themselves to everyone, and reintroduce Charm Bomb, the podcast of the International Geek Girl Pen Pals Club.