Welp everyone, I’m fixing a sign outside my door for a little bit that says “Gone Fishin’”. It’s time to take a little hiatus from Love What You Love. I started the podcast two years ago, and it has brought so much joy into my life - and hopefully into yours, too. ut it does take a lot of time and effort, and while I love it and it’s so meaningful to me, I have to admit: I’m tired. Because I do everything myself - finding guests, scheduling, interviewing, editing, promotion, the whole shebang - ...
Mar 29, 2022•2 min
Well, as week’s guest says, you’ve heard of #SciComm (Science Communication), now get ready for #BibComm (Bibliographic Communication)! Allie Alvis is the mastermind behind Book Historia. They currently work as a rare book cataloger at rare books dealer Type Punch Matrix, having worked at the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives Special Collections and the Royal Scottish Academy of Art & Architecture. She has multiple degrees in the history of the book and digital preservation from the Univers...
Mar 15, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Meenoo Mishra was in need of a hobby, something to do with her hands - and the result is something absolutely beautiful. She creates handmade jewelry, inspired by Indian and global myths, legends, folklore, and nature. I loved chatting with Meenoo about her passion! We talk moonstone, fairy tales, Roman glass, Art Nouveau, broken jewelry, red carpet designs, and so much more. So find out why Meenoo loves making jewelry - and why you might learn to love it, too! Resources Apsara https://en.wikipe...
Mar 01, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Nitesh Aggerwal is an avid gamer, amateur photographer, and Lego builder. He is super passionate about his Lego builds, and has been for over 30 years. It was so great to chat with him - his love absolutely shines through. In this episode we talk engineering job skills; finance ministries; $10,000 lego builds; stress relief; Minas Tirith; Lego life lessons; and so much more. So find out why Nitesh loves Legos - and why you might learn to love them, too! Find Nitesh https://www.instagram.com/nawa...
Feb 15, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Denise Miotke is a mom, a real estate agent, a reader for the Austin Film Festival, one of my oldest friends - and a screenwriter. I loved talking with her about her writing journey - she’s wise and funny and you’re going to love her. In this episode we talk found family; fence disputes; Bronte inspiration; how poetry and screenwriting are linked; how bad screenplays are all similar; authenticity; and so much more. Find Denise on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/scriptbydenise Austin Film ...
Feb 01, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Niki Canotas is a self-described horizontalist - she’s interested in, and good at, many things. But her husband’s childhood interest in bees led her to a passion she’d never even considered: honey. In this episode we talk bees having lunch together; red honey; misconceptions about local honey; pissy bees; the valley of heart’s delight; honey that tastes like Guiness; and so much more. So find out why Niki loves honey - and why you might learn to love it, too! Find Niki: https://www.instagram.com...
Jan 18, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 55
My wish for you in 2022, and every year of your life. "A Brief for the Defense" by Jack Gilbert "You Can't Have It All" by Barbara Ras *** We’re on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/lovewhatyoulovepod Hang out with me at https://instagram.com/lovewhatyoulovepod or https://twitter.com/whatyoulovepod LWYL merch! https://society6.com/lovewhatyoulovepod Need transcripts? Contact Emily White at The Wordary Emily@TheWordary.com Check out my books at https://juliekrose.com LWYL Music: Inspiring Hope b...
Dec 28, 2021•2 min
I hope everyone is having a lovely holiday season! If you’re still looking for a gift (maybe even for yourself), we have some sweet merch at the Love What You Love store - t-shirts, mugs, stickers, the works. Check it out at https://society6.com/lovewhatyoulovepod . And if you’re looking for a good deed to do during the holidays, don’t forget to check out the show notes for every show, where we always include links to incredible nonprofits! You could also rate, review, and subscribe to Love What...
Dec 14, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 54
I freaking love podcasts. I love them. I subscribe to way too many to keep up with, I’m always on the lookout for new ones, and in January 2020, I got back into podcasting myself after 10 years focusing on historical fiction. Did I mention I love podcasts? Here’s the cool thing: this week’s guest hosts one of my very favorite podcasts! Alie Ward is an Emmy Award-winning science communicator. She’s a writer, producer, and correspondent on too many dang shows to list (but I will, in the show notes...
Nov 30, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 53
I’ve known our next guest, Ulrika Friesen, for about five years now. We work closely together at the day job every single day - I say we’re partners in crime, she likes to say we’re partners in goodness. As long as I’ve known her, she’s been super passionate about stamping and papercraft. So of course I had to get her on the show! In this episode, we talk how to craft with friends during a pandemic; the deep joy of organizing your stuff; pyramid schemes; discovering your creativity; quite litera...
Nov 16, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Jewells Chambers moved to Iceland in 2016, and is the host of the popular podcast and YouTube channel All Things Iceland, giving you the inside scoop on Icelandic nature, culture, history, and language through the eyes of an expat living in the country. It was so fun to chat with Jewells! In this episode, we talk ice climbing; how to deal with 23 hours of sunlight; interviewing world leaders; the challenges of learning Icelandic; her experience as a woman of color in Iceland; and so much more. F...
Nov 02, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Before we get started, I just have to note that this is the 50th Love What You Love interview! Thank you so much for being here! I’ve been lucky enough to work with some of the best around: Zeke Rodrigues Thomas of Mindjam Media was unbelievably helpful in terms of editing and helping me get up to speed, and the delightful Emily White of The Wordary continues to create the best podcast transcripts around. Of course, I’ve also been super honored to chat with the most interesting people, intereste...
Oct 19, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Kim Landmark loves traveling around and getting to know her native California - but definitely not like a regular tourist. An urban explorer, Kim loves to visit off-the-beaten-path, really unusual places - especially abandoned buildings. In this conversation, we talk creepy abandoned hospitals; ghost hunting; forgotten histories; freaky Google Maps experiences; a 30-year-old murder mystery; and so much more. So find out why Kim loves urban exploration - and why you might learn to love it, too. F...
Oct 05, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 49
If you have a few minutes before October 3, 2021, I'd really appreciate your feedback about Love What You Love, and some insight into your podcast listening habits! The survey is very short, and every submission = a donation to the Humane Society by me! I'd really appreciate your feedback (and so would the critters). https:// bit.ly/LWYL2021survey When he was a little kid, Kevin Ray absolutely loved airports and airplanes - and that passion has never waned. He’s now a professional planespotter, ...
Sep 21, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 48
I’m so excited that episode 50 is coming up soon, it’s absolutely incredible. If you have any questions about the show so far, want an update on any of the guests, have any ideas or suggestions, or any questions for me, drop me a note at lovewhatyoulove@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram at lovewhatyoulovepod! Also! I would love to know what you think of Love What You Love, and about your podcast listening habits in general. I would really appreciate it if you could take five minutes to complete a ...
Sep 07, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Shana Sharp is a balloon artist and self-described professional joymonger, dedicated to making people smile four days a week on her Twitch stream where she’s building a community dedicated to creativity and fun. It’s balloon art like you have never imagined it. In this conversation we talk freedom; entropy; zombie parades; why balloons are life in microcosm; the shrunken head of Edward G. Robinson; where she finds her inspiration; and so much more. So find out why Shana loves balloon art - and w...
Aug 24, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Did you know that professional baseball has been played in the United States since 1869. 1869! I’m a relative newcomer to baseball, having started really following my local team (the Giants) about 12 years ago. But today’s guest, Andy Walzack, has been crazy about baseball since he was a kid. First as a tradition with his dad, then as an adult with his friends, he’s traveled all over the U.S. to visit different ballparks - over 40 and counting! In this episode, we chat about connecting with fami...
Aug 10, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Dr. Joy Pedersen has a Masters in Counseling and Guidance from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from University of California, Santa Barbara. She is also a certified Enneagram instructor for teams and individuals. What is the Enneagram? It’s a personality typing system, but as we’ll hear from Joy, it’s a lot more than that. In this chat, we talk core motivations; reducing suffering by recognizing patterns; self-compassion; your inherent value; not getting stuck in ...
Jul 27, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Sarah (who also goes by Shay) Robinson isn’t what you’d call a life-long fitness nut - in fact, quite the opposite. But a random (and auspicious) post on Tumblr completely changed how they think about fitness and strength. In this chat, we talk being OK with being a beginner; MacGuyvering your own gym; setting your OWN goals; perfectionists in recovery; changing how you see your body; and so much more. So find out why Sarah loves power lifting - and why you might learn to love it, too. Find Sara...
Jul 13, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Anirudh Kanisetti is a scholar and the host of two history podcasts, Echoes of India and Yuddha , all about the military history of the Indian subcontinent. He’s super thoughtful and insightful - but even more, he’s absolutely passionate about the subject. Did you know that India is the size of Europe, but even more diverse and many times more populous - comprising about one-sixth of humanity? How much do you know about India and the subcontinent? How much do you know about its history? In this ...
Jun 29, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 42
José Mendoza is what you might call a Pokémon superfan. By day, he works in marketing in the entertainment industry. But his passion - since he was a kid - has always been Pokémon. In this chat, we talk about all the ways to experience Pokémon; how Pokémon takes you on a journey in more ways than one; the best Pokémon of them all; nostalgia; the joys and sometimes literal dangers of watching Pokémon; what on earth happened to his guest bedroom; and so much more. Find José: https://www.instagram....
Jun 15, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Dandy Wellington is a bandleader, entertainer, event producer, and creative consultant, born-and-raised in Harlem, New York. He is well known for his impeccable vintage style and his jazz stylings as the leader of Dandy Wellington and His Band. Also, he is a delight. In this conversation, we talk about understanding the past and confronting history; Fred Astaire; the magical nerdery of vintage; making a difference from the bandstand; vintage style, not vintage values; and so much more. Find Dand...
Jun 01, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Rachel Evangeline Barham is a professional singer and vocal teacher, and absolutely passionate about all kinds of birds - especially songbirds. In this chat, we talk about bird early warning systems; birds singing badly; different planes of existence; birds with rubies in their tail feathers; #blackbirdersweek; observing vs. collecting; and so, so much more. Find Rachel https://rachelbarham.com https://uptowardthesky.com https://facebook.com/AllIHaveIsAVoice https://www.redbubble.com/people/upto...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Tamarah and Tiphani are identical twin sisters who cosplay under the names Pro and Con, and they are a DELIGHT. I had so much fun chatting with them about embodying a character; the intersection of craft and performance; making realistic armor out of foam; the challenges of being a person of color in the cosplay world; eight-foot tall costumes; articulating wings; and so much more. Find Pros and Cons Cosplay http://facebook.com/prosandconscosplay https://instagram.com/prosandconscosplay https://...
May 04, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Today’s guest is an expert in, and advocate for, cannabis. And just a super, super nice dude. Zach has worked in the medical cannabis industry for many years, and is a passionate advocate for cannabis in all of its forms. A few years ago, he started a Twitch channel, PotQuest, which aims to promote cannabis culture and provide insight, education, and community. In this chat, we talk the difference between CBD and THC; Ötzi the Iceman; who can use medical cannabis; the rise of cannabis culture; c...
Apr 20, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Heyyyy! It’s Love What You Love’s first anniversary! As you can probably tell, I love this podcast and I love talking with our guests, and hearing from you. Thank you to everyone who has been on this journey with me, it has been such a privilege. Lori Bailey is absolutely passionate about weather and the natural world, and particularly the desert where she lives and the incredible summer storms found there. A professional photographer, she’s also a storm chaser, and storm photography expedition ...
Apr 06, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 36
So you know that I love the poem “You Can’t Have It All” by poet Barbara Ras. In fact I love it so much, I asked her permission to read it on episode 24, and she also gave me permission to release that reading as a standalone recording, which you can also find in this podcast feed. Well. Of course I also had to get her on the show! Barbara has an MFA in Creative Writing from University of Oregon, and multiple fellowships, including the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundat...
Mar 23, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 35
If you’ve seen the incredible movie Master and Commander with Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany, you might know it was based on the rich world of Patrick O’Brian’s books. Ian Bradley and Mike Shank, fans of the book series for many years, were so enamored of the world, they started the popular podcast The Lubber’s Hole , all about Patrick O’Brian’s richly realized Aubrey-Maturin series. In this episode we talk their opinions on the movie; life changing book suggestions; Irishmen who may not actuall...
Mar 09, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Jessie McLaughlin has had a lifelong interest in interior design and the energy of spaces. The owner of Jessie Lane Interiors, a residential and commercial interior design firm, her work has been featured in Elle decor and People magazine and she is absolutely passionate about storytelling and soul. We had such a good chat about changing the energy in a room, how to survive the pandemic in your space, grace, taking small steps, playing to your strengths, embracing your passion, and so much more....
Feb 09, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Amanda Dela Cruz is a full-time stay-at-home mom to two young kids, and she is absolutely passionate about roller derby. In this chat, we talk inclusivity, spectacular bruises, personal transformation, heartbreak, the Olympics, perseverance, alter egos, and so much more. She’s so passionate and so thoughtful, you’re going to love this conversation. So find out why Amanda loves roller derby - and why you might learn to love it, too. You can find Amanda at https://instagram.com/ginandgingerskates ...
Jan 26, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 32
