Charm Bomb is the podcast of the International Geek Girl Pen Pals Club, where geekery and snail mail collide!
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In this episode, Joanna and Summer chat about the start of Charm Bomb and how much has changed since then as well as Geek Girl Pen Pals's 13th birthday. Topics this week include Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mysteries (book series), Pokopia (game), and Summer quizzes Joanna on famous eponymous cakes. This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: How has it been 100 episodes already?? To submit a question to Ask…
In this episode, Joanna and Summer chat about the importance of fandom, from building community to mental health to the benefits of laughter and joy. Topics this week include Wonderman, Happiness (NZ), Winter Olympics, friendship comedies, and their top 5 favorite kinds of puzzles. This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: Does fandom still matter right now? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb,…
In this episode, Joanna and Summer chat about goals for the new year including getting more organized and reconnecting with a more analog life. Topics this week include wood burning and paper snowflakes, homemade decorations, Marlow Murder Club, cozy mysteries, and they play "Hallmark Movie or Fred Astaire Film?". This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: What are your goals for the new year? To submit…
In this episode, Joanna and Summer chat about getting through a tough holiday season and the challenges and pressures of this time of year. Topics this week include Kesha, holiday food, The Residence (TV show), Skycards (mobile game), and their top 5 non-earthlings they'd invite to a holiday potluck. This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I get through a tough holiday season? To submit a…
In this episode, Joanna and Summer chat about changing how we celebrate big milestones and also celebrating the small but still important wins in life. Topics this week include A Night in the Lonesome October (book), Little Witch in the Woods (game), Halloween, and play a game called "Vampire or Sleep Aid?". This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I deal with feeling like I didn't get to…
In this episode, Joanna and Summer chat about their fall and Halloween traditions and how they have changed in adulthood, along with information about the upcoming Hallowiggles event. Topics this week include Let Them Stare: A Novel by Jonathan Van Ness and Julie Murphy, Um, Actually on Dropout, rainbow season and autumn lighting, and our top 5 favorite board games including Betrayal at House on…
In this episode, Joanna and Summer chat about the upcoming IGGPPCamp, asking for help from your community even when it's hard, ways to support friends when resources are limited and coffee. Topics this week include IGGPPCamp (really a lot of camp) and our top 5 favorite beaches we have visited. This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I ask for support without feeling guilty? To submit a…
In this episode, Joanna and Summer chat about ways to make the most of a big event when you've only got a single day pass. Topics this week include KPop Demon Hunters, San Diego Comic-Con, The Lion King Cinematic Universe and Summer quizzes Joanna on whether something is a succulent or a Pokemon. Mentioned this week: KPop Demon Hunters trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzCAwdp1uIQ This…
In this episode, Joanna and Summer chat about creative ways to stay focused during long-form online activities like Dungeons & Dragons plus D&D spells we'd bring to the real world. Topics this week include Doctor Who, Poker Face, Microsoft Teams and our top 5 favorite succulents. Mentioned this week: Who Culture: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7X1Iu7uV8sagHz7w_GfoSg This week's Ask Charm Bomb…
In this episode, Joanna and Summer chat about hitting life milestones and getting older and how the levels of adulting are all up to you. Topics this week include going outside to touch grass, modular brick printing, baked goods and our top 5 favorite (and least favorite) party favors. Mentioned this week: Prixel Press: https://prixel.com/ This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: What if my "adulting"…
