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Charm Bomb

International Geek Girl Pen Pals Club

Charm Bomb is the podcast of the International Geek Girl Pen Pals Club, where geekery and snail mail collide!

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All Episodes

51:14

It’s Gonna Be MacraMay (Charm Bomb 39)

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2022/05/13

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 shared love of DIY bubble water. Topics this week include The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, Redactle, leatherworking, stained glass, embroidery, and their top 5 dream crafts to dabble in. Mentioned this episode: Florals and Floss Embroidery: https://www.etsy.com/shop/floralsandfloss Redactcle: https://www.redactle.com/ The

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45:19

Plants and Productivity (Charm Bomb 38)

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2022/04/15

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 are more fun things to do, having favorite audiobook narrators, and their current Dungeons & Dragons characters. Topics this week include Abbot Elementary, college basketball, Sanditon season 2, and their top 5 flowers or plants. Mentioned this episode: The Tree That Owns Itself:

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35:26

Pirates and Pen Pals (Charm Bomb 37)

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2022/03/25

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 cats get up to some shenanigans. Topics this week include Bailey Sarian’s Murder Mystery & Makeup Mondays, Muppet Treasure Island, Wellington Paranormal, and their top 5 pirate-related media. Mentioned this episode: Stede Bonnet the Gentleman Pirate: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-gentleman-pirate-159418520/ This

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52:24

What’s In Your Wardrobe (Charm Bomb 36)

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2022/03/11

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss ways to stay up to date on current events without sacrificing mental health. Topics this week include Ghosts on HBO, Space Force on Netflix, the upcoming IGGPPC 9th birthday, and top 5 wardrobe staples that make us feel “dressed to the nines”. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I stay informed on current events while preserving mental health? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to charmbomb@geekgirlpenpals.com Follow

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52:01

Don’t Go Rebooting My Heart (Charm Bomb 35

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2022/02/25

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss ways to prioritise letter writing when schedules are full, audiobooks and book clubs, and the perils of reboots. Topics this week include Rescue Rangers, Tale Spin, Pepper Ann, Wild Thornberries, PBS shows, and top 5 nostalgic cartoons that would worry us (or maybe be cool?) if rebooted. Mentioned this episode: Remember August game: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shing/remember-august Rescue Rangers trailer:

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01:04:30

We Don’t Talk About… (Charm Bomb episode 34)

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2022/02/11

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. Topics this week include Peacemaker, Encanto, 90s country, mental health, genealogy, and their top 5 binge-worthy comfort tv shows. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I incorporate geeky loves/interests into self care? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to charmbomb@geekgirlpenpals.com

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49:12

Breaking Up (With Friends) is Hard To Do (Charm Bomb...

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2022/01/28

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 or music. Topics this week include the TV show The Great, the book Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village, getting outdoors to boost your mood, and their top 5 ways to cheer up when feeling down. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I navigate a friendship breakup? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb,

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47:10

Travel, Art, and New Year’s Goals (Charm Bomb episode...

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2022/01/14

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 goals for this year. Topics this week include Cowboy Bebop, She-Hulk, digital planners, SMART goals and other goal setting techniques, and the top 5 things they’re looking forward to in 2022. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: Do you set New Year’s resolutions, and if so how to you choose what to pick? To submit a question to Ask Charm

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33:21

Charm Bomb BONUS EPISODE: True Crime, Witches, and...

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2021/12/24

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 theater. They also chat about their favorite fictional witches and, for some reason, modpodge. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I store my pen pal letters? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to charmbomb@geekgirlpenpals.com Follow Geek Girl Pen Pals on Twitter: @GeekGirlPenPals Follow Summer @Sumsicle

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39:31

Time Warp: the IGGPPC Origin Story (Charm Bomb...

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2021/12/10

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 to joining staff to where the club has grown now. Topics this week include the Jungle Cruise movie, The Harder They Fall, Shang-chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, sword fighting and sports psychology, Curly Whirlies, and top 5 original geek loves from 2013. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: What is the IGGPPC origin story and how

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51:55

Solo for the Holidays (Charm Bomb episode 30)

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2021/11/26

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 others, and some of the ways they’ve gotten through spending holidays solo. Topics this week include renaissance faires, different ways to connect with people, and top 5 potluck food offerings. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: What are some tips for spending holidays alone? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question

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40:15

Space Tech and Nerdy Gifting (Charm Bomb episode 29)

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2021/11/12

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 inspires science and engineering development. Topics this week include Midnight Mass, Doom Patrol, Animal Crossing New Horizons, Dune, and top 5 fictional space exploration technologies. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I gift on a budget this holiday season? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to

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01:00:28

Strange Places (Charm Bomb episode 28)

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2021/10/22

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 anyway, rekindling love for old fandoms, and finding space for new fandoms to love. Topics this week include Babysitter’s Club, Doogie Kameāloha, M.D., X-Files, musical adaptations, and top 5 strange but real places in the US. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I rekindle love for an old fandom I miss? To submit a question to Ask

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51:51

Spooky Season Faves (Charm Bomb episode 27)

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2021/10/08

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss the joys of October birthdays, harvest festivals, corn mazes, apple picking, and putting together a good Halloween costume. Topics this week include Legends of Tomorrow, Y: The Last Man, birthday traditions, and top 5 spooky season activities. Mentioned this episode: White City Devil candles: https://whitecitydevil.com This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: What should I be for Halloween? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to

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51:18

The Books That Made Us (Charm Bomb episode 26)

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2021/09/24

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 camp, and the importance of good hydration. Topics this week include Only Murders in the Building, Ted Lasso, Lord of the Rings, finding common ground to help someone connect with your fandoms, and top 5 foundational books from their youth. Mentioned this episode: It’s okay to not like things

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50:32

LIVE from IGGPPCamp 2021: Camp of LEGENDS (Charm Bomb...

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2021/09/10

This episode Joanna and Summer discuss IGGPPCamp 2021, their favorite legends growing up, and what legends about them might be someday. Topics this week include Miss Fisher’s Modern Mysteries, Schmigadoon, Arthurian legends, the Eleusinian Mysteries, and top 5 National Parks or other places to go camping. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: If you could go back in time to any Legend and witness it in person, which one would you choose and why? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email

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36:07

Charm Bomb BONUS EPISODE: the Post Camp Blues

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2021/08/27

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 and Dragons. They also chat about the fictional places they would visit if they could, and the importance of timing. Everything is about timing. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I get over the blues after a great event? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to charmbomb@geekgirlpenpals.com Follow Geek Girl

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43:35

Making Friends and Camp Memories (Charm Bomb episode 24)

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2021/08/13

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 begin a new friendship. Topics this week include Full Bloom (tv show), Mysterious Benedict Society, friend “dating”, capture the flag, and top 5 memories from camp. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I tell someone I want to be their friend without being awkward? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question

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22:54

IGGPPCamp 2021! (Charm Bomb BONUS episode)

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2021/07/30

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 including the types of activities happening, and a little bit about what’s happening this year with IGGPPCamp: Camp of LEGENDS. IGGPCamp takes place August 12 - 15, 2021, and you can learn more at www.geekgirlpenpals.com/camp or by following @IGGPPCamp on Twitter! To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to

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41:03

Cartoons and Long Distance Support (Charm Bomb...

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2021/07/16

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 Bears Adventure in Wonderland movie, and tell a peak-Summer mime story. Topics this week include Alone (tv show), Grady Hendrix’s horror novels, and our top 5 childhood cartoons. This week’s Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I support a long distance friend going through a hard time? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your

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