Best Charmed Fanatic Podcasts (2025)

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Ring the Bell with Jack Fritz 1:03:28

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3M ago1:03:28

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Radio personality, podcast host, and author, Jack Fritz was kind enough to sit down with us to talk about all things Philadelphia Phillies! There were some GREAT moments including "Get these dads a ring!", a conversation on Phillies Fan Groups, and how the Phillies' winning (or losing) seasons inform generational expectations. Be listening for: Rac…

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From race speed to "Rich Speed" with Rich Speeney 1:06:30

5M ago1:06:30

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In this inspiring and insight-packed episode, Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso explore themes of creativity, family, disruptions, health, resetting, and slowing down with Pennsylvania-based entrepreneur, Rich Speeney. The conversation covers one of Rich's most challenging and surprising experiences of his life: mold exposure, which caused sev…

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Chin Up! Your Ultimate Guide to Japanese Chin Ownership 26:45

6M ago26:45

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Thinking of welcoming a Japanese Chin into your life? This episode is your essential deep dive! We unpack everything from their surprising royal origins (hint: it's not just Japan!) to their distinctly "cat-like" personalities and that famous "look of astonishment." Learn the real scoop on grooming their luxurious coat (it's easier than you think!)…

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Papillon Power: Unpacking the Charms & Challenges of the Butterfly Dog 16:32

6M ago16:32

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Thinking of welcoming a Papillon into your life, or just completely smitten by those iconic butterfly ears? You've got great taste! But there's so much more to these tiny titans than meets the eye. Forget the stuffy breed guides – we're getting personal and dishing all the details on what it's really like to share your home with a Papillon. Join us…

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So, You're Thinking About a Toy Poodle? 27:26

6M ago27:26

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In this week's episode, we dive into the captivating world of Toy Poodles - those elegant, intelligent little fluffballs that have stolen hearts worldwide. But don't let their size fool you! These pint-sized pups pack serious personality, brainpower, and energy into their tiny frames. We'll uncover the fascinating history of these former water retr…

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So You Think You Want a Pekingese? The Royal Lowdown on These Little Lions 17:11

6M ago17:11

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Ever been captivated by those fluffy, regal dogs that strut around like they own the place? That's the Pekingese for you! But before you're swayed by that adorable lion's mane and soulful gaze, there's a lot more to these "little emperors" than meets the eye. Join us as we pull back the velvet curtain on the world of Pekingese ownership. We're spil…

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A Charming Third Time for her 50th Year with Marla Taviano 55:06

7M ago55:06

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For the first time on the podcast, Rachael and Elizabeth are interviewing a third-time-guest! We're joined by author, speaker, and friend, Marla Taviano, who is on a quest to be on 50 podcasts in her 50th year. Marla tells us all about her experiences making goal lists and achieving some interesting milestones (52 zoos in 52 weeks!). Then, she shar…

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So You Wanna Maltese? The Real Talk on These Fluffy Little Divas! 22:24

7M ago22:24

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Alright, listen up, future fluffball fanatics! You've seen 'em – those walking clouds of pure white adorableness, the Maltese. And now you're thinking, "I NEED ONE!" Hold your horses, friend! Before you dive headfirst into a world of tiny button noses and heart-melting gazes, we're here to spill ALL the tea. This ain't your grandma's stuffy dog bre…

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Comprehensive Shih Tzu Guide and Care 28:59

7M ago28:59

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Thinking about welcoming a Shih Tzu into your life? This episode spills all the tea on these fluffy little overlords! Forget stuffy breed guides; we're diving deep into the real talk. Discover their fascinating history, from ancient Chinese emperors to your couch. Unpack their sassy, affectionate, and sometimes stubborn "imperial" personalities. Pl…

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The Yorkie Lowdown: What Owning One Is Really Like 38:57

7M ago38:57

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Curious about Yorkshire Terriers? Get the real lowdown! We unpack the reality of life with this popular small breed – their surprising history, bold personality, significant care needs (grooming, training, health), and whether they're the right fit for your home and lifestyle. It's an honest look at the challenges and the incredible rewards of welc…

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The Ultimate Chihuahua Guide 37:34

7M ago37:34

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Thinking about welcoming a Chihuahua into your life? Get ready – they're not just dogs, they're pint-sized legends with a "big dog" attitude! In this episode, we're ditching the dusty dog encyclopedias for the real scoop. We dive into the fascinating, ancient history of these tiny titans (Aztec spiritual guides?!), help you figure out if you're tru…

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Your Beginner's Guide to Owning a Pomeranian 16:10

7M ago16:10

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Welcome to The Wee Woof, the ultimate podcast for people who are absolutely obsessed with small dogs that pack a huge punch. Whether you’re a Pomeranian person, a Yorkie lover, or low-key think Chihuahuas run the world, this show’s for you. Every week, we dive into everything about toy breed dogs—from grooming and feeding tips to health, training, …

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Somatic Practices with Jim Donnelly 40:10

8M ago40:10

40:10

Today's episode of "Everyday Thin Places" is all about somatic experiencing! We kick off the episode with an introduction to Jim Donnelly and his path toward healing through somatic work and follow up with the role somatic work plays in addressing trauma. Then we hear from Jim about the process of becoming reacquainted with his body's sensations an…

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Rest is Resistance: A conversation about (but not featuring) Tricia Hersey 45:38

9M ago45:38

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Tricia Hersey has been such an inspiration in our own lives, and having her on the podcast would be an absolute dream...but Tricia is protective of her time and really walks the walk of resting. So, we dedicate this episode to Tricia. In this episode, Rachael and Elizabeth are going to be chatting about everything from creating space for rest, the …

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REPLAY: Special Episode: Philly Sports Fanaticism as a Thin Place featuring Erik Johanson 55:19

10M ago55:19

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We first aired this episode 2 years ago when the Philadelphia Eagles were preparing to meet the Kansas City Chiefs at the Super Bowl. With a rematch scheduled this Sunday, we figured a replay of one of our favorite episodes was in order. From 2023 - Joining us for the first time is Erik Johanson, Philadelphia sports fanatic. In the last 5 months, P…

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Celebrating Imbolc - we are halfway to Spring! 44:44

10M ago44:44

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Rachael and Elizabeth discuss their *latest* update before diving into the timely topic of Imbolc. We talk about aligning our energy with the wheel of the year, how people have marked transitions through generations (think bonfires, planning for harvests, and slowly setting intentions), and Elizabeth shares a personal story about her sheep farm exp…

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REPLAY: Trea Turner and The Rabbit Effect 44:50

1y ago44:50

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Another October, another sad ending for Philadelphia Sports fans. BUT. We were given a sweet consolation on 10/18 when Netflix released a short documentary - "The Turnaround." This 25 minute film, produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, digs deeper into the story of the man who inspired the country's most notoriously brutal sports fans to pick someo…

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REPLAY: Art, Music and Light with Dan Martin and Michael Biello 1:08:50

1y ago1:08:50

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We’re releasing this magical episode again to remind our steady listeners and to engage our new listeners around the amazing songs and monologues we call Elderland. When this episode was initially published, things were looking good and we thought we were on our way to a 2023 presentation of Elderland, but we encountered so many obstacles along the…

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Teaching is Emotional with Diane Manser 50:29

1+ y ago50:29

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Slowly but surely making our way back into the podcast feed! Diane Manser is here to talk about being a highschool teacher and an author of the new book, I Didn't Sign Up For This: One Teacher's Journey Through Emotional Fatigue To Personal Empowerment. Diane shares how her debut book came to be and what her goals are for who it will reach now that…

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Grandmother Stars, Mother Earth, Auntie Moon 43:02

1+ y ago43:02

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We're celebrating a seven year plan coming together! Ever dreamt of seeing a solar eclipse in totality? Well, buckle up because Elizabeth and her whole family traveled to northeast Ohio and got to see a gorgeous day complete with 2024's solar eclipse. Join us as we share our favorite things about the sun, the moon, and the stars. Imagine experienci…

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We're Still Here! 32:08

1+ y ago32:08

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We're so excited for another Everyday Thin Places episode after quite a while away! We chat about our energy coming back as we move from winter to spring. We're diving deep into all things spring! The ladies discuss Elizabeth's spring plans of the Broad Street Run, throwing the windows open, spring cleaning on Leap Day, as well as Rachael's "Elderl…

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Where'd You Park Your Spaceship?: An Interplanetary Tale of Love, Loss, and Bread by Rob Bell 55:03

2y ago55:03

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Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso return with guest Rob Bell to discuss Rob's new book, "Where'd You Park Your Spaceship?". Starting with a discussion about this being a departure from Rob's previous works of nonfiction, we assure you that this sci-fi fiction book is very "Rob Bell". We're pretty sure Rob just became best friends with all of h…

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Trea Turner and The Rabbit Effect 44:50

2y ago44:50

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It's Red October in Philadelphia, and Phillies fever is spreading. Symptoms include yelling, cheering, and . . . kindness? Elizabeth has been gushing to Rachael about Phillie's short stop Trea Turner for weeks now, so it's only right that we share his story with our listeners and invite you all to jump on the bandwagon of postseason baseball and tr…

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Psychedeladoula: Nicki Cowan 1:01:34

2y ago1:01:34

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Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso interview Nicki Cowan, psychotherapist, end-of-life doula, and co-founder of the Philly Death Doula Collective. In this special episode, Nicki discusses awe, existential intensity, and the greater-than-human world. It was very interesting for us to learn more about Nicki's perspective. In this episode we cover…

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Healing and Learning in the Desert with Kay Bruner 50:24

2+ y ago50:24

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Rachael and Elizabeth are back with Kay Bruner. They start the episode with some quick life updates from Kay, then begin talking about Kay's favorite aspects of life in the desert, "Agave Watch", and learning how to be okay with letting go. Featuring: Sedona, AZ Broken Arrow Hiking Trail Verde River Bitter Creek Villa The Trevor Project Reach Racha…

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BWTH Bonus Episode: Interview with Pat Shand 1:30:23

2+ y ago1:30:23

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The writer of Season 10 of Charmed is with us to discuss his take on the season as well as answer the burning questions that Ryan and Rob have for him. We hear how he came into writing and his views on some of the choices he made for the season as well as some behind the scenes of how season 10 came about. You don't want to miss this. Included are …

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Neighbors With No Doors featuring Josiah Haken 1:03:49

2+ y ago1:03:49

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On this episode, our new friend Josiah Haken, CEO of City Relief in NYC shares about serving those stuggling with housing insecurity and food insecurity. Josiah skillfully walks us through how serving people experiencing homelessness is a thin place and how each of us can offer hospitality to our neighbors regardless of our context. Mentioned in to…

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Art, Music, and Light with Dan Martin and Michael Biello 1:08:50

2+ y ago1:08:50

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Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso are joined by life partners and creative collaborators, Dan Martin and Michael Biello to discuss telling stories through art, music, and light. Dan and Michael skillfully walk us through how they create thin places for audiences all over the world and how they're currently working with Rachael and making new s…

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Come on in, the water's fine! - Elizabeth's Year of Truly Living 43:04

2+ y ago43:04

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After being coy for a while, on this episode, Elizabeth finally shares what has kept her busy most summers, and what's been keeping her busy this year. Featuring: human milk oligosaccharides finally welcoming a baby into the world without a mask! https://www.facebook.com/center.nonreligious.spirituality/ reclaiming and redefining "bedlum" with the …

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Where Possibility Plays - Rachael's Year of Truly Living 40:21

2+ y ago40:21

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Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso reflect on this past year and catch up on what Rachael's been doing this year. Featuring: "season" in south Florida and how locals enjoy summertime being challenged professionally buying a condo on the water in "the Venice of America" and feeling "home" therapy https://e2mfitness.com/ a sneak peek of our next …

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Cheers to three years! Happy Third Anniversary Everyday Thin Places! 43:30

2+ y ago43:30

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In this episode, Rachael and Elizabeth talk through the story of calling this episode an "anniversary" and we talk about what to expect in the future from Everyday Thin Places. Thank you for listening and letting us celebrate this special occasion!By Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso

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S10E8: Issue 20 - To Salem And Back 1:18:50

2+ y ago1:18:50

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Charmies, this is it. We made it to the official end of the Charmed story TV and Comics combined and 10 years with our favorite witches has reach the finish line. This is the audio version of our live streamed finale we had on the anniversary of the show's series finale episode. Ryan & Rob had a blast going through this comic journey and finding ou…

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S10E7: Issues 17-19 - The Secret Garden 1:30:36

2+ y ago1:30:36

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This is the last episode before the series finale of Charmed Season 10 and the last episode of Brunch with the Halliwells. We cover the next 3 issues as Prue/Dark Prue/Heremus executes their plan to revive and bring the old ones to Earth. The sisters find out that Prue is not who she says she is and it stirs up a lot of emotion between all parties.…

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S10E6: Issues 14-16 - Old Enemies Die Hard 1:28:40

2+ y ago1:28:40

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We are back to review another trio of issues from Season 10. It seems that the enemies of the past just continue to surface as the old ones are up to new tricks. Which enemies rose from their vanquish this time? We get into all of that including a new possible couple brewing and more revelations as Prue continues to become more powerful than ever. …

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S10E5: Issue 11-13 - Fear and Loathing in San Francisco 1:35:34

2+ y ago1:35:34

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We are back with another episode. Fear has returned to the Halliwells in a corporal form and it couldn't have come at a better time for some of our heroines. Lots of despair to be had and lots of revelations that took so long to be revealed but its hear and Ryan and Rob are living for all of it. We get into some heated debates ourselves of some of …

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S10E4: Issue 10 - And The Truth Shall Set You Free 1:32:09

2+ y ago1:32:09

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Hello Charmies. We are discussing Season 10's Issue #10 only as Ryan has some tea to spill about his experience at 90's con and getting to meet and see the Charmed fam again. He is going to talk about his experience and what everyone was like when he met them. Enjoy this fun conversation and of course enjoy brunch with us and the Halliwells. Read a…

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S10E3: Issues 7-9 - Boys Will Be Boys 1:39:24

2+ y ago1:39:24

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The men take center stage in these set of issues as we learn more about Tyler, Henry is more involved, Coop is lying about his whereabouts, Knox is desperate and even our male villains are highlighted to be the source of all the drama and shenanigans. These men have a job to do and by any means necessary they are going to get it done, even if it is…

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S10E2: Issues 4-6 - Cole's Swan Song 1:26:18

2+ y ago1:26:18

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Even with Death out of the picture, we still manage to lose someone who could be dead forever. We talk about how it all went down and if this is something that should have happened in the first place. These next 3 issues changes the game and leaves us wondering, what the sisters will have to deal with next. Enjoy brunch with us and the Halliwells. …

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Special Episode: Philly Sports Fanaticism as a Thin Place featuring Erik Johanson 55:19

3y ago55:19

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In this very special episode, it's time for the Super Bowl. Joining us for the first time is Erik Johanson, Philadelphia sports fanatic. In the last 5 months, Philly fans have gotten quite a bit of excitement with both the Phillies and the Eagles competing in championship games. We talk to Erik about how his love for Phladelphia and it's sports tea…

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S10E1: Issues 1-3 - Power of Three on the Fritz 1:41:29

3y ago1:41:29

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We are back with a new season of Brunch with the Halliwells covering the 10th and final season of the series from the comics. This is a great start to the season as we talk about the brilliant and improved artwork, great plot, new characters as well as old favorite characters entering the comics, also a fun segment from out past come back. You are …

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S9E9: Issues 23-24 - Rennek vs. The World 1:28:22

3y ago1:28:22

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Here we are, the last two issues of Season 9. Rennek is going against all that is good and Ryan and Rob are here to talk all about it. With the Charmed Ones powers enhanced by The All, they are determined to stop Rennek once in for all to keep him from turning the world into chaos. Ryan and Rob both reflect on Season 9 and how the experience has be…

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S9E8: Issues 20-22 - Freaky Sunday 1:33:14

3y ago1:33:14

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The world has gone topsy turvy and we don't know why. Whatever the reason is, things are getting FREAKY. The sisters are without powers while the very humans they were keeping their secret from now have powers. Once again they are the odd ones out and on the run from all things magical. Dealing with the Government, magical gangs, special units, and…

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S9E7: Issues 17-19 - Prudence, Prue, Patience, Pat, Paige & Trixie 1:56:37

3y ago1:56:37

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!! This set of issues the sisters go through some aliases. Who are we known for? Does our name define us? As well as hiding in plain site pretending to be someone else to complete a mission. We finally get Prue back and the sister reunite for the first time. This is also the story with a couple of long awaited reunions. We both get in…

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S9E6: Issues 14-16 - My Secret Identity 1:50:26

3y ago1:50:26

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We are dealing with a lot of identity discovery or/and avoidance. Mistaken identity and hiding one's true self is all front and center as we talk about Issues 14-16 of Season 9. Some possession, glamouring, all of it is included in our recap. We get more clarity on Coop and Leo as well as a return from someone we have known since day 1. We talk abo…

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S9E5: Issue 13 - Piper's Place A.K.A Multiplicity 2 1:06:48

3y ago1:06:48

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We decided to break routine and give you a standalone episode for the standalone story with Issue 13. Piper's Place sees Piper on the last final touches of getting everything ready for her grand opening of her new restaurant. Being pulled everywhere all at once to get everything together, Wyatt sees this as an opportunity to help her out but also h…

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S9E4: Issues 10-12 - Separation Anxiety 1:45:26

3y ago1:45:26

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Welcome back Charmies. In this episode, we get more intel on what Neena is up to as we wrap up Vol. 2 of the Charmed Season 9. Neena is going all in on her plan for witches liberation and for true love. Cole has some 'splaining to do, and the sisters are doing everything they can to reunite that it ignites a new ability they had no idea they could …

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S9E3: Issues 7-9 - He's Just My Baby Daddy 1:24:21

3y ago1:24:21

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In these next set of issues, the men of the charmed ones Leo and Henry get center stage as we dive into how all of what has happened so far has effected them as well as some new revelations that could effect both men in different ways when it comes to their children. We get some familiar faces back in the charmedverse and a big battle breaks out as…

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S9E2: Issues 4-6 - Hey, I Remember You! 1:35:10

3y ago1:35:10

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We are back with another episode where we are reviewing the comics of Charmed. Season 9 Issues 4-6. These trio of issues, we see a lot of familiar characters from the TV series that we are sure you are definitely going to remember. The past just can't stay buried and as it arises brings trouble for the Charmed ones. We had a lot of fun with these i…

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S9E1: Issues 1-3 - Eighteen Months Later 1:38:00

3y ago1:38:00

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Welcome back Charmies. We have missed you. Ryan and Rob are coming back for a mini-series to cover the last two seasons of Charmed through comic book. For the first time you will hear Rob and Ryan's thoughts and first impressions as we have both never read them before. We have no idea what's in store and you are coming along for the entire ride. Th…

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BWTH: Charmed 24th Anniversary - Charmed Illustrated Storybook Read and Review 47:21

3y ago47:21

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Turn up the volume! Yes Charmies, We're Back! It has been 24 years right down to the day that the beloved and blessed Charmed TV series premiered on the WB. Ryan and Rob decided to come back and have a bonus episode to celebrate the day by talking about our traditions for the annual day and to also review the new Illustrated Children's storybook by…