Whether it’s the blue-light glow of a late-night Tumblr scroll, the heartbreak of your favorite fanfic, a book club for the hottest new series or the shared triumph of watching sports, Culture Coven is a space for those who have never once been chill about the things they love.
Hosted by Leah Jones—a veteran podcaster (She Will Rock You, The Struts Life) and lifelong enthusiast—this show is a deep dive into the million little moments that make art worth celebrating. From friendship bracelets and midnight album drops to the virtual friendships that let us be our truest selves, we explore how fandom makes the world a better place.
Through solo reflections and conversations with friends, we’re putting words to the feeling of "girlhood" and the unbreakable bonds formed over pop culture. Because art exists to be enjoyed, interpreted, and celebrated together.
This week, Leah is chatting with Lacey Hawthorne all about her upcoming novel How My Fake Alien Boyfriend Learned to Cook and Saved the Family Business. What started as an anti-AI story quickly grew to one full of heart and humanity.
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18 Aug 2026
Episode 16: State of the TV Union (with Becky Braunstein)
Past guest Becky is back to dish about the current state of television, and what's its like for those working in the industry. Mass exoduses from LA, studio executives interpreting the wrong signals... is there hope on the horizon?
This is a cathartic conversation for both parties involved, and hopefully for those listening as well ;)
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11 Aug 2026
Episode 15: Advanced Reader Copies for Fall 2026
I've spent the last few weeks reading a bunch of advanced Reader Copies for some great upcoming fresh books so I'm walking you thorough them all!
Books discussed:
1) Drop Dead Handsome by Matthew Hubbard
2) All the Way Home by Alex Ritany
3) Wild in Love by Nicole Cubba
4) Kissing Cowboys by Meg Cabot
5) Grim Tidings by B.K. Borison
6) Instant Classic by Kate Fagan
7) Honey & Hexes Steffanie Holmes
8) How My Fake Alien Boyfriend Learned to Cook and Saved the Family Business by Lacey Hawthorne
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3 Aug 2026
Episode 14: Hadestown from Alberta to the Big Screen with Maggie MacKenzie
Leah is joined by Maggie MacKenzie (@artist.money) to discuss the collective Current Obsession of the Hadestown Proshot that was recently released in theaters. Maggie has followed this show from the original Canadian preview to the final version that was shared with the world and offers some unique insight into how the show has grown and changed over time.
Find Maggie on:
Instagram (@artist.money)
Website (LINK)
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27 Jul 2026
Episode 13: On Being a Fan of Fandom with LeAnn and Ella (Diary of a Swiftie)
This week on Culture Coven, Leah sits down with LeAnn and Ella, the hosts of the Diary of a Swiftie podcast, for a crossover chat that went off the rails in the absolute best way possible.
What started as a conversation about Taylor Swift quickly spiraled into a deep dive on Formula 1, the intricacies of the Toy Story universe, matching albums to the four seasons, and the hilarity of keeping a high-profile wedding private. Leanne and Ella break down their podcast origin story, what being a true "fan of fandom" really means, and how their shared cousin connection turned into a weekly show celebrating all things girlhood and media culture.
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20 Jul 2026
Episode 12: Fan Art with Beads & Pixelated Pop Culture with Antonia (@sewfreshandsewclean)
Leah sits down with Antonia (@sewfreshandsewclean) to discuss one of the great joys in life: being inspired by art to create more art. Inspired by her favorite musical artists and TV shows, Antonia creates beautiful hand beaded portraits. The two discuss the process behind how the pieces are created, as well as the why behind the inspiration.
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13 Jul 2026
Episode 11: Culture Coven Book Club- Yesteryear
In this week's episode, Leah is joined by long time friend (and trusted book reviewer) Brianna to discuss Caro Claire Burke's debut novel Yesteryear. The two dive into how the book has been promoted, slight disappointment that aliens were not involved, what it would be like to have an audience, is the book realistic and more!
This is a very spoiler heavy discussion, so be warned if you have not read the book!
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6 Jul 2026
Episode 10: The Real Housewives of Soccer & World Cup Hype with Becky Braunstein
Are sports just reality TV with grass? Yes, yes they are. This week on Culture Coven, Leah connects with LA-based comedian Becky Braunstein to chat about the thing that is at the top of everyone's mind right now: World Cup football!
Becky breaks down the dorky charm of star players like Harry Kane and Thomas Müller, her intense obsession with football, and what it’s like to navigate intense stadium crowds from Miami to LA. They also talk about why the robots will never take over live comedy or sports, and celebrate the non-toxic joy of the Heated Rivalry book community donating to charity.
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30 Jun 2026
Episode 9: Star Wars, Costumes and Running to the Outer Rim with Tiffanie (@star_wars_runnah)
Who says you can't be a hardcore runner and a massive sci-fi nerd? This week on Culture Coven, Leah catches up Tiffanie (star_wars_runnah) to talk about the unmatched joy of finding your people.
From the electric atmosphere of midnight prequel premieres to building a massive collection of 40+ costumes that require a literal storage unit, Tiffanie shares how she brings her favorite fandom to the racetrack. The two discuss their favorite droids, the recent Maul series, and give you full permission to be a fan without nitpicking every piece of canon. Stick around for the outro as Leah reviews her latest binge-watch, Widow's Bay—describing it as Parks & Rec meets a horror show!
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23 Jun 2026
Episode 8: Smells Like Star Wars Fandom: Small Business & Bookish Joy with Melissa (NerfHerderCo)
Joining us today is Melissa, the brilliant founder and creator of NerfHerderCo—the beloved shop behind the most incredible Star Wars and book-inspired scented candles, wax melts, perfumes, and room sprays.
Leah and Melissa sit down to chat about the creative process of turning iconic universes into sensory experiences, what it really takes to run a fandom-fueled small business, and why the Star Wars universe truly has something for everyone. Join us for a conversation about the beautiful realities of running a business built entirely on passion!
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16 Jun 2026
Episode 7: Writing a Connor Storrie Anthem & Heated Rivalry Obsessions with Tori Morgan
What happens when you combine a massive love for music with a deep, inescapable hyperfixation on Heated Rivalry? You get the ultimate dream episode of Culture Coven!
This week, Leah sits down with North Carolina-based artist and incredible lyricist Tori Morgan. After falling down a TikTok rabbit hole and hearing Tori’s hit song Muse—which perfectly captures how lead actor Connor Storrie looks like an ancient Greek statue carved from marble—Leah knew she had to bring her onto the show.
Tune in as the two mutually obsess over Heated Rivalry, gush about Connor Storrie’s ethereal looks, and dive into how a shared love of Taylor Swift and fanfiction brought them together. Grab your headphones and join the coven for a beautiful reminder of how fandom connects us to the coolest people.
Don’t forget to check out culturecovenpod.com for full episode notes, and drop us some love in the Spotify comments!
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8 Jun 2026
Episode 6: E6: Permission-Based Book Joy & Heated Rivalry Hype with Ren Reads Too Much
Grab your electrolytes and touch some grass—this week, Leah sits down with the lovely Ren of Ren Reads Too Much (and founder of the Elder Loon community!) to dive deep into books, fandom, and why romance is healing.
Fresh off the heels of the Canadian Screen Awards, where the Heated Rivalry adaptation absolutely swept all 16 nominations, the two gush over what this incredible hockey show means to its community and the profound care put into it by Jacob Tierney and the crew. They also chat about embracing chaos as a "vibe reader," homeschooling through audiobooks (and why narrator choices can make or break The Hobbit), how to survive a toxic fandom online, and the pure magic of finding your truest self among virtual friends. Plus, find out how falling down a fandom rabbit hole led Ren to discover she can actually claim Canadian citizenship!
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1 Jun 2026
Episode 5: From Corporate Assignment to The Next Era Project: A Taylor Swift Leadership Deep Dive with Ash
Are you ready to find your leadership style through the lens of Taylor Swift's discography? In this episode, host Leah Jones kicks things off with a quick, glowing review of The Mandalorian & Grogu (celebrating the glorious return of practical puppetry!) before shifting into full Swiftie mode. Leah sits down with Ash, the visionary founder of The Next Era Project. Ash shares the fascinating origin story of how a standard corporate assignment unexpectedly sparked a professional development, Enneagram-style workshop centered entirely around Taylor's 12 albums. Tune in to explore Ash’s personal Swiftie journey, learn how you can use the eras to navigate your own professional growth, and find out how to take the project's signature Era quiz.
Get involved with The Next Era Project here: https://linktr.ee/thenexteraproject
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25 May 2026
Episode 4: Lesbians for Kevin Price- From The Book of Mormon to Moulin Rouge with Honor and Cosmo
In this episode, host Leah Jones sits down with her friends Honor and Cosmo (both halves of @thebookofhomo) to dive deep into the unique, passionate world of musical theatre fandom. Cosmo shares the hilarious and unexpected origin story of "Lesbians for Kevin Price"—a joke that started on a piece of cardboard from a washing machine box at Leeds Pride and spiraled into something more than either of them ever imagined. From being recognized at stage doors by the cast of The Book of Mormon (including their beloved Dom Simpson) to building a thriving community on Instagram and Tumblr, Honor and Cosmo discuss how a mutual freak-out between actors and fans turned into lasting friendships.
Tune in to hear about the community spirit of theatre, why they are proud theatre goers who welcome everyone at stage door, and how their fandom journey eventually shifted when Dom moved on to Moulin Rouge!.
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18 May 2026
Ep 3: From From The Struts to Saw — The Power of Fanart with Campbell King
For this episode, Leah is joined by her longtime friend, talented digital artist, and the literal creative visionary behind the Culture Coven cover art: Campbell King! Leah has had the pleasure of watching Campbell’s artistic style grow over the last seven years, evolving from quick band sketches into brilliant, full-blown digital masterpieces.
In this lively chat, they unpack:
Varied Tastes & Fandom Pipelines: How Campbell’s primary obsession with the rock band The Struts paved the way for her to dive headfirst into art, which transitioned into heavy video games (Undertale, Five Nights at Freddy's) and her ultimate comfort movies: the Saw franchise.
The Horror Aesthetic: Why an early "morbid curiosity" with special effects led Campbell to love horror commissions as an adult, finding it to be a powerful medium for expressing complex emotions like sadness and anger.
Gift Giving as a Love Language: The frustrating, rewarding reality of learning how to draw her favorite faces (like frontman Luke Spiller), and how fanart serves as a pure token of appreciation for creators, completely "for the love of the game".
Doors Opened : The surreal, real-world opportunities Campbell's "silly little sketches" opened up—including designing custom t-shirts, publishing book covers, creating actual vinyl album art as a teenager, and having her art featured by the official Saw movie account!
Find episode notes, artist links, and more at culturecovenpod.com. If you're just joining us, make sure to go back and binge Episodes 1 and 2, available to stream right now!
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18 May 2026
Episode 1: Sports Fandom, Arena Tours, and the Philadelphia Flyers with Kristin Riviello
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Culture Coven!
To kick off the very first episode, host Leah Jones introduces herself and shares the journey that inspired this new show—from her roots co-hosting She Will Rock You and The Struts Life to creating a dedicated space that honors the special spark of being an unapologetic fan.
Then, we dive headfirst into our very first fandom topic: sports, specifically hockey! Leah is joined by her friend Kristin Riviello, the ultimate Philadelphia Flyers fangirl. Kristin is on an epic mission to attend an away Flyers game at every single NHL stadium.
Tune in as they discuss:
How Kristin's incredible arena-touring journey is going so far.
The thrill (and stress!) of the Flyers making the playoffs for the first time in a long time.
Everyone's favorite orange menace, Gritty!
What it's truly like navigating sports culture through the lens of passionate fandom.
Whether you have "no chill" when it comes to your favorite sports team or you're just here for the community, this episode is for you.
Find episode notes, social media links, and more at culturecovenpod.com. Don't forget to stick around for premiere week, as Episodes 2 and 3 are already available to stream right now!
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18 May 2026
Episode 2: Diving Into Fanfiction with UglyGreenJacket
Host Leah Jones opens up the floor to a corner of the internet built entirely on heart, passion, and immense creativity: fanfiction. While the mainstream world might cling to outdated stereotypes, Leah presents a brilliant case for why fanfiction is truly the glue that holds fan communities together. From fixing frustrating plot points and exploring "what if?" scenarios to watching major publishing houses scout these very forums for the next big romance novel, fic writers are doing incredible, high-caliber creative work completely for free.
To take us deeper into the life of a fic writer, Leah is joined by one of her favorite authors, UglyGreenJacket.
In this cozy, candid conversation, they dive into:
The Origin Story: How a childhood love for Sailor Moon turned into a 20+ year journey of lurking in fandoms before finally taking the leap to write.
The "Heated Rivalry" Spark: What inspired her to break a year-and-a-half writing hiatus to dive into the Heated Rivalry fandom—connecting deeply with the chaotic energy of Ilya and the structured vibe of Shane.
Hardcore Coding & Procrastination: The surprisingly archaic coding required for custom formatting on AO3 (thank goodness for MySpace training!) and her frantic, deadline-driven Sunday writing process.
Creative Escapism: How writing humor and romance serves as a vital mental break and coping mechanism from her heavy day job as a school counselor.
Whether you are a seasoned AO3 lurker who understands the sheer commitment of a good "one-shot," or you are entirely new to the world of fan-created fiction, this episode is a beautiful love letter to the writers who keep our favorite universes alive.
Find episode notes, social links, and more at culturecovenpod.com. Don't forget, our premiere week launch is still going strong—be sure to head right over to Episode 3 next to check out our conversation on visual fanart!
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11 May 2026
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