Charm Bomb

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

  1. 12/19/2025

    Going Analog (Charm Bomb 98)

    In this episode, Joanna and Summer chat about goals for the new year including getting more organized and reconnecting with a more analog life.   Topics this week include wood burning and paper snowflakes, homemade decorations, Marlow Murder Club, cozy mysteries, and they play "Hallmark Movie or Fred Astaire Film?".   This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: What are your goals for the new year? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to charmbomb@geekgirlpenpals.com   Support Geek Girl Pen Pals on Patreon for bonus content: Patreon.com/geekgirlpenpals   Learn more about Geek Girl Pen Pals at www.geekgirlpenpals.com, where geekery and snail mail collide!

    34 min

  2. 11/28/2025

    Holiday Season Blues

    In this episode, Joanna and Summer chat about getting through a tough holiday season and the challenges and pressures of this time of year.   Topics this week include Kesha, holiday food, The Residence (TV show), Skycards (mobile game), and their top 5 non-earthlings they'd invite to a holiday potluck.   This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I get through a tough holiday season? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to charmbomb@geekgirlpenpals.com   Support Geek Girl Pen Pals on Patreon for bonus content: Patreon.com/geekgirlpenpals   Learn more about Geek Girl Pen Pals at www.geekgirlpenpals.com, where geekery and snail mail collide!

    49 min

  3. 10/17/2025

    Vampire or Sleep Aid? (Charm Bomb 96)

    In this episode, Joanna and Summer chat about changing how we celebrate big milestones and also celebrating the small but still important wins in life.   Topics this week include A Night in the Lonesome October (book), Little Witch in the Woods (game), Halloween, and play a game called "Vampire or Sleep Aid?".   This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I deal with feeling like I didn't get to celebrate a big milestone?   To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to charmbomb@geekgirlpenpals.com   Support Geek Girl Pen Pals on Patreon for bonus content: Patreon.com/geekgirlpenpals Learn more about Geek Girl Pen Pals at www.geekgirlpenpals.com, where geekery and snail mail collide!

    38 min

  4. 09/26/2025

    Board Game Party! (Charm Bomb 95)

    In this episode, Joanna and Summer chat about their fall and Halloween traditions and how they have changed in adulthood, along with information about the upcoming Hallowiggles event.    Topics this week include Let Them Stare: A Novel by Jonathan Van Ness and Julie Murphy, Um, Actually on Dropout, rainbow season and autumn lighting, and our top 5 favorite board games including Betrayal at House on the Hill, Red Dragon Inn, Ladies and Gentlemen, 7 Wonders and more.   This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: What are your grown-up Halloween traditions? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to charmbomb@geekgirlpenpals.com    Support Geek Girl Pen Pals on Patreon for bonus content: Patreon.com/geekgirlpenpals    Learn more about Geek Girl Pen Pals at www.geekgirlpenpals.com, where geekery and snail mail collide!

    56 min

  5. 08/08/2025

    Camp and Community Support (Charm Bomb 94)

    In this episode, Joanna and Summer chat about the upcoming IGGPPCamp, asking for help from your community even when it's hard, ways to support friends when resources are limited and coffee.  Topics this week include IGGPPCamp (really a lot of camp) and our top 5 favorite beaches we have visited. This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I ask for support without feeling guilty? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to charmbomb@geekgirlpenpals.com    Support Geek Girl Pen Pals on Patreon for bonus content: Patreon.com/geekgirlpenpals  Follow Summer @Sumsicle Follow Joanna @JoannaVolavka   Learn more about Geek Girl Pen Pals at www.geekgirlpenpals.com, where geekery and snail mail collide!

    47 min

  6. 07/25/2025

    Convention Day Pass (Charm Bomb 93)

    In this episode, Joanna and Summer chat about ways to make the most of a big event when you've only got a single day pass.   Topics this week include KPop Demon Hunters, San Diego Comic-Con, The Lion King Cinematic Universe and Summer quizzes Joanna on whether something is a succulent or a Pokemon.   Mentioned this week:  KPop Demon Hunters trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzCAwdp1uIQ    This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I make the most of a one-day comic-con experience? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to charmbomb@geekgirlpenpals.com    Support Geek Girl Pen Pals on Patreon for bonus content: Patreon.com/geekgirlpenpals  Follow Summer @Sumsicle Follow Joanna @JoannaVolavka   Learn more about Geek Girl Pen Pals at www.geekgirlpenpals.com, where geekery and snail mail collide!

    29 min

  7. 07/11/2025

    Do You Know Your Succulents (Charm Bomb 92)

    In this episode, Joanna and Summer chat about creative ways to stay focused during long-form online activities like Dungeons & Dragons plus D&D spells we'd bring to the real world.   Topics this week include Doctor Who, Poker Face, Microsoft Teams and our top 5 favorite succulents.   Mentioned this week:  Who Culture: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7X1Iu7uV8sagHz7w_GfoSg This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: How do I focus during long-form online games? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to charmbomb@geekgirlpenpals.com Support Geek Girl Pen Pals on Patreon for bonus content: Patreon.com/geekgirlpenpals  Follow Summer @Sumsicle Follow Joanna @JoannaVolavka Learn more about Geek Girl Pen Pals at www.geekgirlpenpals.com, where geekery and snail mail collide!

    54 min

  8. 03/14/2025

    On birthdays and getting older

    In this episode, Joanna and Summer chat about hitting life milestones and getting older and how the levels of adulting are all up to you.   Topics this week include going outside to touch grass, modular brick printing, baked goods and our top 5 favorite (and least favorite) party favors.   Mentioned this week:  Prixel Press: https://prixel.com/    This week's Ask Charm Bomb question: What if my "adulting" doesn't feel like enough? To submit a question to Ask Charm Bomb, email your question to charmbomb@geekgirlpenpals.com    Support Geek Girl Pen Pals on Patreon for bonus content: Patreon.com/geekgirlpenpals  Follow Summer @Sumsicle Follow Joanna @JoannaVolavka   Learn more about Geek Girl Pen Pals at www.geekgirlpenpals.com, where geekery and snail mail collide!

    51 min
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About

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

Information

  • Creator
    International Geek Girl Pen Pals Club
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Charm Bomb