Best Associated Geniuses Podcasts (2026)

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Deck Building 101 38:24

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Send us a text In this solo episode, Brittany takes listeners back to the foundations of deck building , but with a competitive twist. After recapping a quiet week at local league and two surprising CCQ results (including an Amber/Emerald Dogs victory and a wild Amber/Amethyst combo list), she breaks down what makes a deck truly work in Lorcana. Fr…

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Music Department Program - Winter Band & Orchestra Concert 1:29:27

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Consistency Is King: The Rise of Amethyst 39:39

1M ago39:39

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Send us a text In this week’s episode, Brittany and Kimber dive deep into the shifting tides of competitive Lorcana as Whispers in the Well continues to shape the meta. From the rise of Amethyst’s “power hour” to the unique choices emerging from Singapore’s Best-of-One event, the muses explore what’s working, what’s waning, and why consistency reig…

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Music Department Program - Winter Choral Concert 1:26:15

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Music Department Program - Jazz Ensemble Concert 1:23:55

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Grateful Muses 44:57

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Send us a text In this heartfelt Thanksgiving episode, all three Muses come together for their first full trio recording in months, and they’re bringing all the gratitude. Brittany, Stephanie, and Kimber each open up about what they’re thankful for this year, from personal growth and family moments to the laughter, support, and competitive fire tha…

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Angeliki's senior recital 38:40

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Cian's senior recital 1:05:09

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Building Community with Top Cut Games 47:00

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Send us a text The Muses are joined by two very special guests this week: Zach and Lindsey from Top Cut Games, the powerhouse duo behind Arizona’s most beloved Lorcana events. From enchanted pulls and CCQ prep chaos to childcare, food trucks, and building a thriving community, we dive deep into what it takes to create the events everyone keeps talk…

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One World Event- International Student Association 2:16:12

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West African Drumming Ensemble - Winter Wassa Wassa 56:01

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Iconic Manifesting 46:29

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Send us a text It’s a Whispers in The Well pre-release celebration! Kimber and Brittany dive into all the excitement of opening weekend — enchanted pulls, favorite cards, community events, and the magic (and mayhem) of limited play. From Tinkerbell pin-trading nostalgia to cosplay dreams and team jersey nicknames, the Muses share their trademark mi…

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Dr. Stephanie Burt on the Genius of Taylor Swift: A Harvard Crash Course on the Pop Superstar 1:06:09

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Arizona’s Champion Run – A DLC Milwaukee Story 52:46

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Send us a text In this special live episode of The Lorcana Muses, Brittany sits down with Arizona local hero Andy Rodriguez, fresh off his incredible top cut finish at DLC Milwaukee! Recorded live on the Arizona Lorcana Discord, Andy shares behind-the-scenes stories from his tournament run — from clutch Skater Mim draws to navigating the Blurple me…

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Glassman Memorial 1:55:16

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The Couple That Quests Together 43:23

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Send us a text It’s a couples-only chat this week as Brittany and Daryl sit down for a cozy rundown of life, Lorcana, and everything in between. From back-to-back Set Champs to Daryl’s prep for the upcoming DLC in Milwaukee, the two talk about the grind, the balance, and the Arizona scene’s fierce competition. They share thoughts on Whispers in the…

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Return of a Muse 1:00:07

3M ago1:00:07

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Send us a text After a short break, Brittany is back—and The Lorcana Muses are catching up on everything from Set Champs adventures to the first Whispers in the Well reveals! Joined by teammate and streamer Dave (“The Kraken”), the crew dives into stories of triumph, resilience, and the beauty of balancing life and Lorcana. From top cuts and travel…

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Music Department Program - 2025 Fall Choral Concert 1:00:58

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Lake Forest College: Becoming an AI Savvy Campus 1:02:02

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Music Department Program - Band & Orchestra Concert 1:25:42

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Rosemary Hale Lecture 1:22:18

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A Lorcana Love Story 48:52

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Send us a text This week on The Lorcana Muses, Stephanie and Kimber welcome Lindsey and Julio — the Disney-loving duo behind Curiouser & Curiouser Collectibles — for a heartwarming (and hilarious) chat about their “Lorcana love story.” 💕 From how Loungefly obsessions turned into a full-fledged business, to meeting through Lorcana and building commu…

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’Twas the Night Before Set Champs 50:16

3M ago50:16

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Send us a text This week on The Lorcana Muses, Kimber and Doug take over for a cozy couples-night episode on the eve of Set Championships! 🎄✨ With Steph and Brittany away, the PNW duo dive into the meta through a Christmas Carol lens—assigning deck archetypes to the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. From blurple storms and Amber Steel …

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Ep. 3 - The News We've Been Waiting For! 20:12

3M ago20:12

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We're finally able to tell you our grand opening date! (Spoiler alert: It's October 25. Come visit!) Press play to hear what we've been doing to get everything ready for you. We talk, too, about the upcoming movies and shows based on books that we're excited about, and we play a game where we each come up with the weirdest possible book pairings an…

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Moo-ving Through the Meta with Dedslime 39:51

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Send us a text This week on The Lorcana Muses, Kimber and Stephanie are joined by Robert and special guest Mark (aka Dedslime) for a jam-packed conversation full of community stories, competitive insights, and plenty of laughs. From tournament blunders (ever played with 57 cards?) to pulling Enchanted Powerline, to cow pun commentary on stream, we …

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Aurora, Tiana, Becoming Villains? 54:58

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Send us a text This week on The Lorcana Muses, Stephanie and Kimber are joined by returning guest Marc for a lively, laughter-filled episode packed with gameplay recaps, deck tech experiments, and community updates. The crew dives into League night highlights (including Powerline flexes and villain-era antics), Marc’s first foray into Blurple, and …

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Convergence Brushwood Performance 50:10

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Don’t Let the Dumbo Get You Down 55:38

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Send us a text 🎙️ This week on The Lorcana Muses, Kimber and Doug return for another couples’ episode filled with sealed event stories, nostalgic Disney deep dives, and meta musings. From enchanted pulls that had us shining cards like magpies, to the $70 elephant in the room (yes, Dumbo, we’re looking at you 🐘✨), we talk through the highs, the hear…

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Ep. 2 - Updates and Book Recs 26:49

4M ago26:49

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The store is almost ready! We're just waiting (and waiting and waiting) on a new entrance before we can start putting books on the shelves. Find out our latest news, victories, and frustrations and hear about what we're reading now and what we're excited to read next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Cracked Packs, Cracked Meta 44:35

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Send us a text The Muses are back from a much-needed break and diving headfirst into the wild world of Fabled! In this episode, Stephanie and Brittany open up about life updates, community support, and the challenges of balancing competition with self-care. From car accident recoveries and limited weekend adventures to cracked packs, enchanting pul…

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Ep. 1 - We're Opening a Bookstore! 26:04

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We (authors Eve Yohalem and Julie Sternberg) are opening a bookstore called Books & Cake in Hillsdale, New York! Renovations are underway--take a listen to hear how they're going; how we decided to take this step together; what's surprised us along the way; our unusual plan for organizing the books in the store; a few book recommendations; and more…

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Bonus Ep. 143 - Julie & Eve Have Big News! 4:46

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Julie and Eve have big news! Find us on⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram (@bookdreamspodcast)⁠, or email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠. We encourage you to visit our ⁠website⁠⁠ for information about our episodes, guests, and more. Book Dreams is a part of ⁠Lit Hub Radio⁠ and the ⁠Podglomerate network⁠, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcas…

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Interview with Dr. Martine Canal, CEO of Self-Care Genius 20:44

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Dr. Martine Canal is a Self-Care Strategist, nurse, and best-selling author with over 25 years of experience. She empowers women over 40 to reduce stress, maintain well-being, and live balanced, fulfilling lives through proven self-care strategies. CEO of Self-Care Genius, she is also a podcaster and avid traveler.…

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Bruno Gate and the Road to Fabled 58:29

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Send us a text This week on The Lorcana Muses, Kimber is joined by her husband Doug for a special episode full of deck talk, organization tips, and rotation hype! With Brittany and Stephanie out, the duo dive into reconciling their full Lorcana collection in preparation for Fabled and rotation, the latest community buzz around Dreamborn, epic rarit…

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Empathy in the Endgame 58:25

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Send us a text Set Champs weekend brought big plays, bigger feelings, and a lot of deck soul-searching for the Muses. Brittany, Stephanie, and Kimber share their tournament highs, heartbreaking whiffs, and why empathy belongs at every Lorcana table. From saying goodbye to beloved cards before rotation, to speculating on spicy reprints, to plotting …

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Reprints, Reveals, and the Rise of Powerline 59:15

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Send us a text In this joyfully chaotic episode of The Lorcana Muses, Stephanie returns from her moving-induced hiatus to unpack more than just boxes—she and Kimber dive headfirst into reveal season, reprints, and the magic of Lorcana community moments. From enchanted Powerline cards to downshifted rarities and Dumbo drama, they gush over what’s ne…

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Huey Domination Is Coming 57:23

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Send us a text In this episode of The Lorcana Muses, Kimber recaps a rollercoaster Set Champs weekend—from uncomfortable store vibes to a top 8 sweep by the whole family (including her six-year-old aggro queen). The Muses dive deep into how rotation is shaking up deckbuilding, which staples might stick around, and why some beloved cards (looking at…

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James Rocco Symposium 2:19:03

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Psychic Damage & Set Champs 59:26

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Send us a text This week on The Lorcana Muses, we unpack a wild weekend of Set Champs and spicy deck brews. Robert returns with a vengeance (and a lot of items), Kimber builds a chaotic KFC Grammy mill deck at midnight, and Brittany finds her groove with meta-adjacent Ruby Sapphire. We break down tempo/aggro matchups, post-rotation prep, and how se…

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From 2K's to PPG: Christian Castro Joins the Muses 1:03:32

6M ago1:03:32

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Send us a text 🎙️ This week on The Lorcana Muses, Kimber recaps her first Pacific Northwest Set Champs run, Brittany reflects on a tough league night, and we share laughs, lessons, and lore from a packed weekend of Lorcana. We’re also joined by Christian Castro, fresh off a Set Champs win and PPG 15K Top 8 finish. Christian shares insights on playi…

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Richter Symposium II 2025 5:05:23

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Balancing Life and Lorcana: The Muses Check In 57:21

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Send us a text Fresh off a whirlwind weekend, the Muses are back with a full recap of their one-year Anniversary Enchanted Tournament, a spontaneous single-franchise theme night, and all the magic that’s happening in and out of the inkwell. Stephanie celebrates a triumphant return to league (and first place!), Kimber shares how her local community …

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Together in Ink: A Community Worth Fighting For 56:45

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Send us a text The Muses are joined by teammate and friend, Robert, for a heartfelt breakdown of the first-ever Disney Lorcana World Championship! From intense matches and memorable deck choices to Mickey outfits and glitter nails, we relive the highs of the weekend—and the community joy that came with it. But we don’t shy away from the tough stuff…

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One Year Later: Forever Changed by Lorcana 1:08:14

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Send us a text In this heartfelt anniversary episode, the Muses — Kimber, Brittany, and Stephanie — reflect on a full year of podcasting, playing, casting, and building the Lorcana community. From their humble beginnings with baby mics in a kitchen to streaming major events like Reign in the Desert, they share the highs, the chaos, and the unexpect…

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Interview with Teresa Lawrence, President and CEO of Delta Personnel, Inc. 25:18

7M ago25:18

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Teresa Lawrence is a Cuban-born entrepreneur who arrived in the United States as a refugee on President Nixon’s “Freedom Flight” in 1973. Joined by her mother, brother, and grandmother, it was this pursuit of liberty mingled with sheer uncertainty that instilled in her a strong work ethic that follows her to this day. From bagging groceries to mana…

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Jafar Breaks Hearts and Decklists 42:52

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Send us a text The Lorcana Muses are back with a summer update full of surprises—from melting in the Arizona heat to chilling in Oregon breezes! Stephanie, Brittany and Kimber recap their latest league nights, including the debut of Twitch streaming at their local stores, a chaotic-but-hilarious Palace Heist night (Jafar, you absolute menace), and …

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Narwhal Blasts and Nerd Love 59:45

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Send us a text In this jam-packed episode of The Lorcana Muses, Stephanie, Brittany, and Kimber dive into their wild weekend of Goofy Movie nostalgia, Phoenix Fan Fusion adventures, and league night lore! From Stacy cosplay moments and enchanted pulls (Aurora again?!) to battling Jafar in the brutal Palace Heist, the Muses recount all the chaos, la…

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Richter Symposium 2025 5:41:22

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Hi, I Play Sapphire-Ruby—Please Be My Friend 49:57

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Send us a text The Muses are back—and recording from different states! In this episode, Brittany, Stephanie, and Kimber dive into all the chaos and excitement of Disney Lorcana’s Reign of Jafar pre-release weekend, including their first virtual pod setup, enchanted pulls, deck triumphs (and disasters), and spicy sealed shenanigans. From local meta …

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Draft Like a Villain: Reign of Jafar Prep 55:32

7M ago55:32

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Send us a text 🎙️ Special Drop: Reign of Jafar Draft Guide + Episode! Surprise! We’re dropping this episode a day early to kick off the opening weekend of Disney Lorcana's Reign of Jafar — and we’re not coming empty-handed. In this special episode, Stephanie, Brittany, and Kimber dive deep into draft strategy, breaking down top picks, must-know car…