Best Lit With A Twist Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 77 - All Aboard The Queen Mary 38:30

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What's Up, Witches! This week, join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T & JadesaBlazin) as they discuss the legendary RMS Queen Mary - a ship so haunted it makes the Titanic look like a kiddie pool. From phantom footsteps echoing in the halls to chilling encounters in the infamous Room B340, we're diving headfirst into the ghost storie…

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Ep. 76 - American Horror Story 57:14

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What's Up, Witches! This week, join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T, JadesaBlazin & Drama Queen) as we dive headfirst into the twisted universe of American Horror Story - every eerie season of it. From the haunted halls of Murder House to the chilling secrets of the Coven, the freakish wonders of the Freak Show, all the way through…

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Ep. 75 - Fact or Fiction: Texas Chainsaw Massacre 45:45

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What's Up, Witches! This week we're taking a deep dive into one of horror's most infamous legends - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Was Leatherface really lurking out in the backwoods of Texas, or was it all a twisted tale sewn together from real-life terror? Join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T, JadesaBlazin & Drama Queen) as we brea…

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Ep. 74 - H.H. Holmes - EXPL1C1T Takeover 39:05

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What's Up, Witches! This week, it's an EXPL1C1T Takeover - and he's diving headfirst into the twisted mind of America's first serial killer: H.H. Holmes. Join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T, JadesaBlazin & Drama Queen) as we break down the legend of the Murder Castle - a Chicago nightmare filled with hidden rooms, gas chambers, an…

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Ep. 73 - Creepy Pastas - Twisted & Jaded 54:32

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What's Up, Witches! Thos week, join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T & JadesaBlazin) as we dive deep into the internet's dark side with a bone-chilling (and slightly baked) tour through the creepiest of Creepy Pastas with a Twisted & Jaded Takeover. From the cursed grin of Smile Dog, to the faceless terror of Slender Man, to the blo…

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Porchlight Storytelling: Touched by an Angel (episode #156) 50:10

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The Bay Area’s long-running Porchlight storytelling series returned to Litquake once again for this special edition, featuring tales on the theme of Touched by an Angel: Stories of Mentors, Teachers, Guardians, and Influencers. Featuring off the cuff stories by Litquake co-founder Jack Boulware and memoirists Nico Lang, Adam Nimoy, Eugene Rodriguez…

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Generation Women: Plot Twists (episode #155) 39:20

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Generation Women returns to Litquake with a powerful night of live, multigenerational storytelling. Founded by author Georgia Clark in 2017, this series amplifies underheard voices and fosters intergenerational connection. In this special festival edition, one woman or non-binary storyteller from each decade—20s through 70s+—shares an original, tru…

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Ep. 72 - Scary Video Games with TwistedVic 1:47:35

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What's Up, Witches! This week, it's a TwistedVic Takeover - and you already know what that means: more jump scares, more blood, and way less chill. We're diving headfirst into the pixelated nightmares that keep us sleeping with the lights on - it's time for the Scary Video Games episode! From the fog-drenched hellscape of Silent Hill to the animatr…

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Ep. 71 - Child's Play & Evil Dolls 1:07:14

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What's Up, Witches! This week, we're cranking the creep factor way up with a twisted trip through the world of Child's Play & Evil Dolls. From the blood-soaked legacy of Chucky to the cursed chaos of other dolls that should have never left the toy shelf, we're talking pint-sized killers with king-sized body counts. And get this - this episode was j…

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Modern Magic with Michelle Tea (episode #154) 34:05

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Recorded at The Lost Church during Litquake 2024, this magical evening features DIY witch and literary icon Michelle Tea in conversation with The Witching Year author Diana Helmuth, guided by writer and artist MK Chavez—plus a special onstage gathering in the second half. Interested in learning more about Litquake? Visit us at www.litquake.org Conn…

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How to Get Free Healing with Morgan Parker, Sam Sax, and Carvell Wallace (episode #153) 1:09:48

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Three acclaimed writers—Morgan Parker, Carvell Wallace, and sam sax—offer bold, deeply personal takes on healing in a world that resists it. From mental health and identity to queerness and survival, their recent works reimagine what self-love can look like today. Interested in learning more about Litquake? Visit us at www.litquake.org Connect with…

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Ep. 70 - Fact or Fiction: Tarot 53:22

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What's Up, Witches! This week, we're flipping cards and flipping out - because it's time for Fact or Fiction: Tarot. Join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T, JadesaBlazin & Drama Queen) as we blaze up and break down the difference between real-life Tarot readings and the blood-soaked chaos of the new horror movie "Tarot". Is the death…

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Atlas Obscura’s Wild Life: An Explorer’s Guide to the World’s Living Wonders (episode #152) 1:09:16

2M ago1:09:16

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Recorded live at Litquake Festival 2024, this episode celebrates Wild Life, the latest from the minds behind Atlas Obscura. Editor Cara Giaimo, journalist Marissa Ortega-Welch, and Oakland Zoo’s Amy Gotliffe share stories of Earth’s most awe-inspiring creatures—and why they matter. Interested in learning more about Litquake? Visit us at www.litquak…

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Ep. 69 - Piper Rockelle & The Squad 49:49

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What's Up, Witches! This week, Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T, JadesaBlazin & Drama Queen) are lighting up and spilling the tea on the pastel-colored chaos that is Piper Rockelle & The Squad. From the viral glow-ups to the behind-the-scenes drama, we're talking exploitation, fake friendships, shady parenting, and lawsuits that'll …

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Mayor of the Tenderloin: Del Seymour's Journey from Living on the Streets to Fighting Homelessness in San Francisco (Episode #151) 1:05:06

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Recorded during Litquake Festival 2024, journalist Alison Owings and Del Seymour—founder of Code Tenderloin and former unhoused advocate—share a powerful conversation about recovery, resilience, and community transformation. Featuring a special performance by Skywatchers! Interested in learning more about Litquake? Visit us at www.litquake.org Conn…

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Ep. 68 - Reddit Confessions 59:26

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What's Up, Witches! Buckle up & join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T, JadesaBlazin & Drama Queen) as we blaze one up, because it's time for a Twisted Drama Takeover - and you already know that means sh*t's about to get wild. This week, TwistedVic & Drama Queen are hijacking the mic to dive headfirst into the unholy mess that is Red…

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Paola Ramos on her book Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right (Episode #150) 1:10:12

2M ago1:10:12

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On the eve of the 2024 presidential election, journalist Paola Ramos joined us to discuss her urgent new book, Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right. In conversation with KALW’s Angie Coiro, Ramos explores the complex forces—identity, race, disillusionment, and political trauma—driving a growing number of Latino voters toward conservative can…

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Ep. 67 - UFO's & Aliens 56:31

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What's Up, Witches! This week on Witchy Weed Podcast, we're lighting up and looking to the skies - because it's time to talk UFO's & Aliens, baby! From government cover-ups to creepy abductions to that one time Stardust swore she saw a saucer while high, we're breaking down the weirdest alien encounters and smoking through the madness. Are they rea…

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Ep. 66 - Fact or Fiction: Amityville Horror 40:38

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What's Up, Witches! This week, Witchy Weed Podcast takes a haunted trip to Long Island to break down one of the most controversial paranormal legends of all time: The Amityville Horror. Was it truly a house of horrors...or just a house of lies? Join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T, JadesaBlazin & Drama Queen) as we're lighting up a…

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Ep. 65 - Interview with Rishi Gandhi: The Beasts We Carry 38:20

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What's Up, Witches! This week, we're lighting one up and diving deep with horror filmmaker Rishi Gandhi, the twisted mind behind the upcoming short film The Beasts We Carry. Rishi joins Stardust & the Spooky Crew (TwistedVic & JadesaBlazin) for a full-on sesh about monsters, trauma, and the creepy shit we keep buried inside. From haunted childhoods…

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Ep. 64 - The Mean Girls Murder: The Shanda Sharer Case 39:27

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What's Up, Witches! This week, Witchy Weed Podcast takes a chilling deep dive into one of the most disturbing true crime cases of the 1990's - the brutal murder of 12-year-old Shanda Sharer at the hands of four teenage girls. It's a story of jealousy, manipulation, and cruelty disguised in lip gloss and friendship bracelets. Stardust & The Spooky C…

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Ep. 63 - Strangest Murder Stories 52:19

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What's Up Witches! It's time to light up, lock in, and prepare to get twisted - because this week Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T, JadesaBlazin & Drama Queen) are diving headfirst into the weirdest, wildest murder stories we could dig up on Reddit. From a nursing home so negligent it ended up in a grotesque death, to unpacking the …

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Ep. 62 - Games You Shouldn't Play Pt. 2 49:47

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What's Up Witches! The darkness calls...and we still ain't learned our lesson. In this spine-chilling sequel, join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic & JadesaBlazin) as we dive back into the world of cursed rituals, haunted pastimes, and games that should never be played - unless you're ready to pay the price. From summoning shadow figures to s…

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Ep. 61 - Gothic Mayhem With Scarah & Gory Corey 41:16

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What's Up Witches! This week on Witchy Weed Podcast, we're summoning some serious gothic glam! Special guests Scarah Damsel of the Doomed and Gory Corey Trahan of The Immortalz join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, JadesaBlazin & Drama Queen fka Cacahead) for an unforgettable smoke session. From Scarah's spooky style icons to Corey's undead …

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Ep. 60 - Fact or Fiction: Aileen Wuornos vs Monster 45:41

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What's Up Witches! In this chilling episode, join Stardust & the Spooky Crew (TwistedVic & JadesaBlazin) as we dive deep into the twisted true crime story of Aileen Wuornos, one of America's most infamous female serial killers. Was she truly the cold-blooded predator portrayed in media, or was there more lurking beneath the surface? We dissect the …

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Ep. 59.5 - High Thoughts With The Spooky Crew 25:15

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What's Up Witches! Get ready to dive deep into the haze with this special Bonus Episode! Join Stardust & the Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T & Jadesablazin) as we spark up and let our minds wander to the weird, the wild, and the witchy. From stoner epiphanies to creepy conspiracies, you never know where our thoughts will go. So roll up, light up,…

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Ep. 59 - Viral TikTok Crimes 1:42:00

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What's Up Witches! Join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T, Cacahead & Your Mom) in this brand new episode where we're diving into the chaos behind the screen. We explore real-life crimes that gained traction (or were inspired by) viral TikToks - from influencers turned felons to shocking cases that blew up online. It's our longest ep…

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Ep. 58 - 2 Sentence Horror Stories 36:36

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What's Up Witches! Ready for a shorty but a goodie? Join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic & Your Mom) as we light up a strong fatty and discuss 2 Sentence Horror Stories. You will gasp, you will laugh, and if you're like us, you will cough too! It's an episode you don't wanna miss! Don't forget to Like, Share, Follow & Stay Lit Witches!…

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Ep. 57 - Games You Shouldn't Play 1:21:39

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What's Up Witches! Join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T & Your Mom) as we light up a fatty and discuss scary games you shouldn't play. We take a few hits, laugh at some of the ridiculous challenges that make you wonder why anyone would ever try them, and encourage our listeners to never try these games. You definitely don't want to…

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Ep. 56 - Clowns, Trees & TVs: The Poltergeist Franchise 1:21:56

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What's Up Witches! We've got another good one for you. Join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T & Your Mom) as we turn our tvs on to the static channel and battle demonic clowns while we get litty like a titty. We discuss all 3 movies in the original franchise, the 2015 remake and also discuss the alleged curse. So light one up, sit ba…

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Ep. 55 - Fact or Fiction: Cecil Hotel vs Hotel Cortez 1:06:26

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What's Up Witches! We are bringing back our Fact or Fiction series with a heavily requested one...Join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (Twisted Vic, EXPL1C1T, & Your Mom) as we light up 2 fattys and discuss the Cecil Hotel and compare it to the Hotel Cortez from American Horror Story. We also update you on our mascot and our giveaway so you definitely d…

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Ep. 54 - Spooky Crew's Theories on JonBenet Ramsey 1:35:09

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*Previously Recorded & Unreleased Episode (1/12/25 Scheduled) What's Up Witches! Join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T & Your Mom) with special guest DeGeneral as we explore our own theories about what could have allegedly happened to America's Pageant Sweetheart, JonBenet Ramsey. Join us for this extra long episode as we light up a…

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Ep. 53 - Demon of 2024 59:29

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**Previously Recorded & Unreleased Episode (1/5/2025 Scheduled release date) What's Up Witches! We are back...Again! Join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T, Cacahead & Your Mom) along with special guest DeGeneral as we explore some of the most twisted AITA stories from Reddit for 2024 and as we light up a fatty we vote for the "Demon…

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Ep. 52 - Christmas Special: Is Kevin McAllister Really Jigsaw? 39:07

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What's Up Witches! Ditch the usual Christmas specials and avoid the same boring stuff by joining Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T, Cacahead & Your Mom) along with special guests Scuba Steve & DeGeneral while we smoke 3 fatties and dissect the popular online theory that says Kevin McAllister (Home Alone) becomes Jigsaw (Saw). We smok…

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How these founders rebranded this 600 year old product w/ Y'all Sweet Tea 18:25

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Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab It's time to get the par-tea started. And today's product promises to be the best you've ever had. Will they be able to convince the Sharks that they need a taste? Or will their $10M valuation prove too steep? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their busi…

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Turning kids into content creators?! w/ Creator Camp 18:16

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Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab Today's founders are trying to solve the iPad Kids phenomenon by giving them more reasons to be on their iPads. Make it make sense, am I right? Their summer camp program aims to have your kids filming and editing their way to content creator success. Will the Sharks think it's tec…

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Ep. 51 - Witchy Weed 101 59:18

9M ago59:18

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What's Up Witches?! For this episode, we decided to go to the roots of this podcast and explore the use of Weed in Witchcraft and Paganism. So join Stardust and the Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T, Cacahead & Your Mom) as we light up a fat cone and discuss its uses in the craft, books on the topic we recommend, and even a few spells that incorpor…

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What To Do When A Product Is Too Niche? w/ Chalkless 20:30

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Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab In sports, it's important to be gritty, or according to today's founders, grippy. That's right, forget about chalk, today's product promises stronger grips with a quick pat pat and clap clap. With a $10M valuation, these founders may find themselves in a sticky situation. Will the…

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Power saws for kids?? What could go wrong?! w/ Chompshop 19:52

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The holidays are upon us and what better gift for your child than a specialty power saw? Don't worry, it's totally kid proofed. It'll just cut your bank account with its price tag of $230. What could go wrong? Will the Sharks think this product is a cut above the rest or will these founders be dismissed as hacks?…

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Bringing Back a 1980s Clothing Trend with a New Twist w/ 1920 Convertible Clothing 20:17

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Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab What do you call a jacket that goes up in flames? A blazer! Not unlike today's pitch, am I right? Mostly joking. This outerwear company boasts all time sales of $505, 000, but with a valuation of $2.5 million, will these founders manage to snuggle up next to a shark, or will the re…

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Ep. 50 - Secrets Worth Dying For : Deathbed Confessions 41:57

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What's Up Witches!! Join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (EXPL1C1T, Cacahead & Your Mom) as we discuss the twisted & dark confessions that people have shared when they have been dying. This is definitely an episode you don't wanna miss, so light one up, sit back and chill with us for another hilarious episode. Don't forget to like, share & follow! Stay …

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Can this product make “butt cleavage” a new trend in men's swimwear? w/ Moonies 16:44

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Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab The product today is simply astounding. It's an innovative take on men's swimwear that's more than a little cheeky. But with only 1, 000 in sales, the Sharks may need some buttering up. Will the Sharks take a bite or will these founders leave bummed? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Bo…

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The Ins and Outs of Pre-Sales as Launch Strategy w/ Terrashroom 17:08

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Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab What kind of vehicle did the mushroom drive? A spores car, of course! We've covered at least three other mushroom products from Shark Tank, but nothing with a $7M valuation. Will this product make the Sharks give a shiitake or will the Sharks think this founder needs way more room …

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This product aims to be the Impossible Foods of Sushi w/ Finneato Fysh Foods 19:37

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Get the Entrepreneurship Trends Report: https://clickhubspot.com/ab There's something fishy about today's product. As in, it looks like a fish. It tastes like a fish, but it's made from vegetables? That's right, it's a safe and vegetarian spin on raw fish. Mercury and parasites not included. And for one special shark, this product is going to be a …

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Ep. 49 - Dying For A Sale 46:36

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What's Up Witches!! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving and you gobbled til you wobbled and smoked trees til you turned Chinese! Join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T, & Your Mom) as we discuss Black Friday Deaths. So light up a fatty, munch on some leftover turkey and stuffing, and listen to how people are killed over clearance tv's.…

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Mark Cuban: “This could be our biggest deal ever” w/ Doatnut 17:35

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If there is one life lesson to be learned from Shark Tank, it's doughnut stop believing in yourself entrepreneurs and today's product will leave you simply a-glazed with all this one woman show has managed to accomplish. I won't sugarcoat this–some sharks are going to love this pastry product a whole lot and others will find it a bit of a weirdoh. …

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How They Did It: Biographical Fiction: Episode #147 1:22:13

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In the third of our "How They Did It" series from summer of 2024, we heard from four talented novelists who have blended fact with their fiction, with dazzling results. Novelist Jasmin Darznik moderated a wide-ranging conversation with novelists Karen Joy Fowler, Dawn Tripp, and Gail Tsukiyama. We gathered once again at the Page Street Co-Working s…

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Did Going Viral Plunge This Waxing Startup Into Debt? w/ Sugardoh 19:32

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Today's episode is about to get hairy. Not to wax poetic, but this is a fun new spin on hair removal. Will the Sharks find their $10M valuation a sweet deal or will these founders be left in a sticky situation? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: The pros/cons of p…

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Ep. 48 - Relaunching With The Menendez Brothers 50:38

10M ago50:38

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What's Up Witches! WE ARE BACK & BETTER THAN EVER! Join Stardust & The Spooky Crew (TwistedVic, EXPL1C1T, Cacahead & Your Mom) as we relaunch the podcast and bring it back in style, as we light up a pink cone and get litty like a titty as we discuss the case of the Menendez Brothers like only we can. So get lit, sit back and revisit your old friend…

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The College Dropout Who Turned Down $300K For His $1M Side Hustle w/ Kobee’s 20:01

10M ago20:01

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I love a product that creates a good buzz, and let me tell you, this founder's been on a roll. All natural lip balm is just the bee's knees. But truth be told, I'm not sure the Sharks will be won over by this small company's $5M valuation. Will the Sharks bite, or will this founder be left stung? Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the t…