The Feral Crone Podcast

Deborah and Karen Norton
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Updated Bimonthly

The Feral Crone Podcast is unapologetic, unfiltered, and gloriously untamed. Hosted by sisters Karen and Deborah—two fierce women over 50 who revel in their wisdom, wit, and wildness—this podcast refuses to soften the edges of aging. Each episode dives headlong into the messy, magical realities of midlife and beyond, weaving sharp humor with raw honesty and a healthy dose of rebellion. From provocative conversations to feral detours, Karen and Deborah reclaim the word crone as a badge of power, inviting listeners to laugh, rage, and rise with them in the second half of life.

Episodes

  1. Episode 6: The Fleeting and Inspiring Life of Harold the Balloon

    12/30/2025

    Episode 6: The Fleeting and Inspiring Life of Harold the Balloon

    Send us Fan Mail We chase wonder and keep it honest, from Mall World’s shared dreamscape to the science of sleep, then ground it with grief for a beloved ash tree, rage at state violence, and the quiet revolution of saying no. A Stranger Things moment unlocks a new take on power, while decluttering and boundaries give it room to land. And finally we welcome a new member to the Norton family, Harold the balloon. He was here for a good time, not a long time. An Ode to Harold... Harold, floating chaos sprite, Ceiling goblin, gleaming bright, You weren’t “just” party décor, You were the guy who saw it all and more, A shiny spy, a lazy lord, Our household’s hovering celing ward. Until one day, your shift was done— You drooped, you wrinkled, lost your sun, And with a gentle, papery fall, You left your post and said, “That’s all.” So here’s to you, dear Harold balloon, Patron saint of the living-room, May every random bit of trash Live half as large before it crashes.

    1h 36m
  2. Episode 5: What If We All Just Wore Pointy Hats?

    09/22/2025

    Episode 5: What If We All Just Wore Pointy Hats?

    Send us Fan Mail This episode kicks off with the wild energy of a solar eclipse at 29 degrees Virgo, pulling us into a cosmic purge while Saturn, Pluto, and Uranus stir up a kite-shaped storm of chaos. From rapture predictions to the mystical “red heifer” and the bizarre way ancient prophecies are steering modern politics, it’s like the whole planet has become one giant doomsday LARP. But we don’t just wallow—we swap survival tactics, from herbal dream brews and witchy home projects to astrological pep talks and Taylor Swift-fueled optimism. Somewhere between decoding authoritarian texts and embracing our inner Practical Magic aunts, we stumble into the Church of Gnomes—a delightfully weird reminder that if we’re going to feed collective belief systems, they might as well involve pointy hats and eco-friendly whimsy. Equal parts doomscroll antidote and cosmic comedy, this conversation dares to ask: when the world’s on fire, why not dance with gnomes and wear pointy hats?

    1h 18m
  3. Episode 4: We Hated Them...SO MUCH - and Other Musings

    09/12/2025

    Episode 4: We Hated Them...SO MUCH - and Other Musings

    Send us Fan Mail Eavesdrop on The Disruption Sisters as they prepare for a vampire masquerade, wrestle with old family baggage, and laugh about ordering fairy-tale gowns with two-day shipping. There are curses, kittens, and even a bit of astrology for The Orange Stain tossed into the mix. In the end, it’s two crones, one podcast, and way too many TikTok-inspired decisions.

    1h 4m
  4. Episode 3: RIP Book Report: Midlife, Unbossed & Unbothered

    08/18/2025

    Episode 3: RIP Book Report: Midlife, Unbossed & Unbothered

    Send us Fan Mail Once upon a time, we were going to read a book every month and talk about it like responsible grown women. That time has passed. We aren't the Disruption Sisters for nothing! In this episode, we rip up our old homework, cackle in the face of expectations, and confess that all we really want is to talk about everything else—midlife awakenings, late-night obsessions, weird dreams, ancient wounds, crone energy, and the art of giving zero f*cks. #crones #feral #feralcrone #menopause #genX

    1h 43m
  5. Episode 2: Feral, Fanged, and F*****g DONE!

    03/18/2025

    Episode 2: Feral, Fanged, and F*****g DONE!

    Send us Fan Mail PSA: If you feel like you might turn into a wild animal at any moment—you are not alone. Life got weird, and it took us a minute to get this second episode recorded... but we’re back, with some BITE. In this episode, we rip into Nightbitch—the book (and soon-to-be movie) that turns motherhood into something wild, primal, and gloriously untamed. Rage, blood, transformation... this one is not for the faint of heart. We also catch up on our personal shenanigans: Karen’s navigating a big job transition, Deborah’s knee-deep in Little House on the Prairie feelings, and we both wander into new realms of consciousness exploration (because of course we do). Plus, shoutouts to the Tend Her Wild podcast for their powerful interview with Rachel Yoder, and to The Telepathy podcast for continuing to melt our brains in the best way. And finally—we announce our next book: Beloved by Toni Morrison. A literary force. A spiritual reckoning. A life-changer. Read it with us and prepare to feel everything. P.S. If you’re vibing with the weird and wonderful, don’t miss The Telepathy Tapes—mystery, mind-bending conversations, and transmissions from the edge.

    1h 23m
  • 5 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

The Feral Crone Podcast is unapologetic, unfiltered, and gloriously untamed. Hosted by sisters Karen and Deborah—two fierce women over 50 who revel in their wisdom, wit, and wildness—this podcast refuses to soften the edges of aging. Each episode dives headlong into the messy, magical realities of midlife and beyond, weaving sharp humor with raw honesty and a healthy dose of rebellion. From provocative conversations to feral detours, Karen and Deborah reclaim the word crone as a badge of power, inviting listeners to laugh, rage, and rise with them in the second half of life.

Information

  • Creator
    Deborah and Karen Norton
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Feral Crone Podcast
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