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- 2024
- First episode
About Words Are Hard
Want to hang out with friends but hate having to put on real pants & leave your house? Hang with us as we have deep conversations around mental health, play games, cry from laughing too hard, & excitedly info dump over our varied interests - from history & pop culture to hockey & witchy things - And even join a book club! All while going off on tangents, forgetting what we were just saying, & tripping over our words - because words are hard.
- Publisher
- Words Are Hard
- Category
- society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 3 Oct 2024
- Latest episode
- 24 Dec 2024
Latest episodes
12 episodes in the feed.
24 Dec 2024
Krushing on Krampus
Merry Krampus! And Happy Holidays! This Boxing Day episode we discuss some characters of Christmas/Yule/Winter Holiday folklore from different cultures including Frau Perchta, La Befana, Caga Tio, and everyone's favorite, most beloved of them all, Krampus! Sadly we couldn't cover all the interesting folklore figures but we encourage you to do some research of your own! Check out Piper CJ on Instagram and Tiktok (she has a Masters in Folklore), read books such as "The Scary Book of Christmas Lore: 50 Terrifying Yuletide Tales from Around the World (Dark Fairy Tales And Folklore)" by Tim Rayborn, and/or watch the movie Krampus. We hope you have a wonderful, relaxing holiday season. Comment to share some of your culture's favorite folklore tales and holiday traditions with us! Alright, I'm going to go ride the Yule Cat into town to get some last-minute ingredients for cookies. Krampus is, like, so cool - Jen Krampus is, like, so hot - Aimee Pittsburgh Penguin Holiday Videos: Penguins Christmas Vacation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIijitaZ_OE) (2014) Penguins Home Alone (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeR1alg5E_s) (2015) Penguins: Elf (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlAHfBnQp7c) (2016 - Matt Cullen is our dad) 2017-2021 with Bloopers (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXwD0TWisMU794vBrrQV-S6R3YFHm0In-)! I love them & you can never make me hate them - Aimee Hotlines: National Suicide Prevention Hotline *Call 988* or (800) 273-8255 LGBTQ Trevor Project Lifeline: (866) 488-7386 or text "START" to 678-678 Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860 National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233 National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673 Crisis Text Line: Text “TALK” to 741741 National Helpline: (800) 662-HELP (4357) Call BlackLine: (800) 604-5841 StrongHearts Native Helpline: (844) 762-8483 Hurricane Donations: Red Cross Hurricane Relief (https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/hurricane-relief.html ) Humane Society Emergency Animal Relief (https://secured.humanesociety.org/page/82188/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=ad_gg_pmax_hurricane_helene_milton&en_txn10=ad_gg_cpc_21778600250___&en_og_source=ad_gg_fndr_82188_earf_dstr_2024_october_fl_hurricane_helene_milton&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw68K4BhAuEiwAylp3kp8AJ_5JPv9I2jBPBPbEvikyQRsXQYyZSU149RBmw0tRyxEG9qW3yBoCK5sQAvD_BwE) United Way of Asheville & Buncombe County (https://www.unitedwayabc.org/what-we-do) United Way North Carolina (https://www.unitedwaync.org/) Gaza/West Bank Donations: United Nations Relief & Works Agency (https://donate.unrwa.org/-landing-page/en_EN) Save the Children (https://www.savethechildren.org/us/where-we-work/west-bank-gaza) Anera (https://www.anera.org/) PCRF: Palestine Children's Relief Fund (https://www.pcrf.net/) MAP: Medical Aid for Palestinians (https://www.map.org.uk/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA57G5BhDUARIsACgCYnxoYrQlu65MtzcWSYsslz-ZyjfT4HnqruElYS5d6NBkEgGYkJINJf8aAia2EALw_wcB)
19 Dec 2024
Show Review: Evil Part 1
Kristen and Ben dissect the dark and twisted world of Evil, a show that masterfully blends horror and humor, featuring a talented cast and a haunting intro song that will leave you hooked.
12 Dec 2024
Show Review: Grotesquerie
Hosts Jen and Aimee dissect the Hulu series Grotesquerie, a horror drama mystery with dark themes and unexpected plot twists, revealing the show's disturbing portrayal of trauma and faith.
28 Nov 2024
The Pig in the Derby Hat: Book Club #1
Book Club host, [Name TBD], discusses the supernatural elements and cozy mystery of 'Pig in the Derby Hat' with surprising twists and turns, revealing the power of storytelling to evoke atmosphere and emotion.
21 Nov 2024
Your Favorite Bards' Favorite Podcast
Join Jen and her guests as they delve into the history and implications of Aqua Tofana, a deadly elixir, and explore its medicinal uses and potential side effects.
14 Nov 2024
Permanently Exhausted Pigeons
Owls, larks, pigeons, penguins - this is a fowl episode. This week we discuss the centuries long feud between morning larks and night owls. Hopefully we can work towards being more understanding of each other with some much-needed insights into how the other half lives and create a better society for all where we live in harmony! Or at least let us night owls get more sleep, we are so tired.... Hotlines: National Suicide Prevention Hotline *Call 988* or (800) 273-8255 LGBTQ Trevor Project Lifeline: (866) 488-7386 or text "START" to 678-678 Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860 National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233 National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673 Crisis Text Line: Text “TALK” to 741741 National Helpline: (800) 662-HELP (4357) Call BlackLine: (800) 604-5841 StrongHearts Native Helpline: (844) 762-8483 Hurricane Donations: Red Cross Hurricane Relief (https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/hurricane-relief.html ) Humane Society Emergency Animal Relief (https://secured.humanesociety.org/page/82188/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=ad_gg_pmax_hurricane_helene_milton&en_txn10=ad_gg_cpc_21778600250___&en_og_source=ad_gg_fndr_82188_earf_dstr_2024_october_fl_hurricane_helene_milton&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw68K4BhAuEiwAylp3kp8AJ_5JPv9I2jBPBPbEvikyQRsXQYyZSU149RBmw0tRyxEG9qW3yBoCK5sQAvD_BwE) United Way of Asheville & Buncombe County (https://www.unitedwayabc.org/what-we-do) United Way North Carolina (https://www.unitedwaync.org/) Gaza/West Bank Donations: United Nations Relief & Works Agency (https://donate.unrwa.org/-landing-page/en_EN) Save the Children (https://www.savethechildren.org/us/where-we-work/west-bank-gaza) Anera (https://www.anera.org/) PCRF: Palestine Children's Relief Fund (https://www.pcrf.net/) MAP: Medical Aid for Palestinians (https://www.map.org.uk/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA57G5BhDUARIsACgCYnxoYrQlu65MtzcWSYsslz-ZyjfT4HnqruElYS5d6NBkEgGYkJINJf8aAia2EALw_wcB)
8 Nov 2024
Real Wives of House Lives?
Let's escape our depressing reality by talking about reality tv! The Secret Wives of Mormon Lives - no wait, The Secret Wives of House Lives? No.... This episode Aimée can't hold it in any longer and must discuss a show she watched months ago despite Jen's hatred of reality tv. However, maybe Aimée can convince her to come around... Also, exciting announcement - our first book for a trial run of our book club! Not the official start so don't stress about finding & buying this book, just figuring out how we want to do this together. Book will be announced the first episode of the month as well as on our Instagram & we'll discuss the book the final episode of the month. Start brainstorming names for the book club! Hotlines: National Suicide Prevention Hotline *Call 988* or (800) 273-8255 LGBTQ Trevor Project Lifeline: (866) 488-7386 or text "START" to 678-678 Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860 National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233 National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673 Crisis Text Line: Text “TALK” to 741741 National Helpline: (800) 662-HELP (4357) Call BlackLine: (800) 604-5841 StrongHearts Native Helpline: (844) 762-8483 Hurricane Donations: Red Cross Hurricane Relief (https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/hurricane-relief.html ) Humane Society Emergency Animal Relief (https://secured.humanesociety.org/page/82188/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=ad_gg_pmax_hurricane_helene_milton&en_txn10=ad_gg_cpc_21778600250___&en_og_source=ad_gg_fndr_82188_earf_dstr_2024_october_fl_hurricane_helene_milton&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw68K4BhAuEiwAylp3kp8AJ_5JPv9I2jBPBPbEvikyQRsXQYyZSU149RBmw0tRyxEG9qW3yBoCK5sQAvD_BwE) United Way of Asheville & Buncombe County (https://www.unitedwayabc.org/what-we-do) United Way North Carolina (https://www.unitedwaync.org/) Gaza/West Bank Donations: United Nations Relief & Works Agency (https://donate.unrwa.org/-landing-page/en_EN) Save the Children (https://www.savethechildren.org/us/where-we-work/west-bank-gaza) Anera (https://www.anera.org/) PCRF: Palestine Children's Relief Fund (https://www.pcrf.net/) MAP: Medical Aid for Palestinians (https://www.map.org.uk/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA57G5BhDUARIsACgCYnxoYrQlu65MtzcWSYsslz-ZyjfT4HnqruElYS5d6NBkEgGYkJINJf8aAia2EALw_wcB)
31 Oct 2024
Poe: It's Hard to be the Bard
Tis time for the Poe-cast! Join us for a mini celebration of the macabre. We discuss one of our favorite authors Edgar Allan Poe - his life, legacy, & legend of his mysterious death. We hope you learn some new fun facts about our beloved author & laugh along with our nonsense (even though Aimée regrets messing up her bit about how Poe died but in her defense it was 1am....in a warehouse) Let us know your favorite Poe works, any theories you have on his life, if you got any of our random references, & how many times we sang "Good Morning, Baltimore!" You can take the girls out of musical theater, but you can't take the musical theater out of the girls - Joe Mama. TW: Alcoholism, Murder, Death, Child/Infancy Death, Child Brides, & Deadbeat Dads Hurricane Donations: Red Cross Hurricane Relief (https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/hurricane-relief.html ) Humane Society Emergency Animal Relief (https://secured.humanesociety.org/page/82188/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=ad_gg_pmax_hurricane_helene_milton&en_txn10=ad_gg_cpc_21778600250___&en_og_source=ad_gg_fndr_82188_earf_dstr_2024_october_fl_hurricane_helene_milton&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw68K4BhAuEiwAylp3kp8AJ_5JPv9I2jBPBPbEvikyQRsXQYyZSU149RBmw0tRyxEG9qW3yBoCK5sQAvD_BwE) United Way of Asheville & Buncombe County (https://www.unitedwayabc.org/what-we-do) United Way North Carolina (https://www.unitedwaync.org/) Gaza/West Bank Donations: United Nations Relief & Works Agency (https://donate.unrwa.org/-landing-page/en_EN) Save the Children (https://www.savethechildren.org/us/where-we-work/west-bank-gaza) Anera (https://www.anera.org/)
25 Oct 2024
Save the Day, Leave the Envelope
Sorry for the late episode - it's been an unexpectedly busy, stressful, and chaotic month. Thanks for your patience and understanding!
17 Oct 2024
Hammer Meet Nail
Let's clear off Aimee's notes app! But first, a little housekeeping. Then a chaotic hodgepodge discussion of theatre memories, fridgescaping, & probably angering multiple countries with our bad accents & hot takes. Hurricane Donations: Red Cross Hurricane Relief (https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/hurricane-relief.html ) Humane Society Emergency Animal Relief (https://secured.humanesociety.org/page/82188/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=ad_gg_pmax_hurricane_helene_milton&en_txn10=ad_gg_cpc_21778600250___&en_og_source=ad_gg_fndr_82188_earf_dstr_2024_october_fl_hurricane_helene_milton&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw68K4BhAuEiwAylp3kp8AJ_5JPv9I2jBPBPbEvikyQRsXQYyZSU149RBmw0tRyxEG9qW3yBoCK5sQAvD_BwE) United Way of Asheville & Buncombe County (https://www.unitedwayabc.org/what-we-do) United Way North Carolina (https://www.unitedwaync.org/) Gaza/West Bank Donations: United Nations Relief & Works Agency (https://donate.unrwa.org/-landing-page/en_EN) Save the Children (https://www.savethechildren.org/us/where-we-work/west-bank-gaza) Anera (https://www.anera.org/)
10 Oct 2024
Doing the Macarena with Thor
We discover the complexities of Aimee as she gets vulnerable & prepares to defend her guilty pleasure movie against the harsh critiques of Jen who expected better from her. If you're ever wondering what Jen is feeling just look at her face because it's written all over it. And if you're wondering who's more adaptable - it's Aimee. We also briefly relive a little trauma, discuss our love of the Muppets, & dancing with Thor?
3 Oct 2024
Pilot: Who's Flying This Thing
Welcome to the first episode of Words Are Hard, a new podcast! Get to know your hosts & new best friends Aimee & Jen a little bit better while they discuss goals for the podcast, hobbies, travel plans, & the afterlife. Grab a snack, your favorite drink, & cozy up with us!
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