BAM! Now You Know Everything

Nico Harlakenden, J.R. Phillips
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"BAM! Now You Know Everything" is a punchy, unfiltered podcast where art, writing, and weird culture collide. Hosts Nico Harlakenden and J.R. Phillips dive into the creative process, fringe theories, internet rabbit holes, and the occasional unhinged publishing take. It's part pep talk, part postmodern fever dream — but with better lighting and no cults (probably). If you make stuff, think too much, or have a folder of government PDFs for "research," this one's for you.

  1. SPOOKY SEASON: true blood & uknown number

    09/23/2025

    SPOOKY SEASON: true blood & uknown number

    "dragons are furries." Order the 'Where Magic is Made' anthology, TODAY!: https://ko-fi.com/s/15d1af657f WEEKLY SEPTEMBER WRITING COMPETITION (free to enter, incl prizes): https://nicoharlakenden.substack.com/p/stacktember 00:00 - Pop Culture and Personal Preferences 03:46 - Creative Projects and Upcoming Releases 06:50 - Astrological Insights and Personal Reflections 09:23 - Confessions and Halloween Preparations 12:29 - Anime Discussions and Political Commentary 27:09 - Weather Woes and Game Day Excitement 28:24 - Planning for WindyCon: WE'RE DETECTIVES PERIOD 28:34 - Documentary Discussions: Comp Titles and Recommendations 30:33 - Romantasy and the Appeal of Dark Themes 37:39 - Exploring True Crime: The Unknown Number Documentary 52:36 - The Impact of Abuse: Understanding Trauma Bonds & Nervous System Regulation 🎧 AUDIO PLATFORMS 🎧 🔊 https://bamnowyouknow.carrd.co/ ❤️ follow BAM! ❤️ @jrphillips https://msha.ke/j.rphillips @nicoharlakenden https://nicoharlakenden.carrd.co/ jess’s pitch ✒️ Indie Creator Collective is a readers-choice collective for human-made fiction & art! ✒️ ✨Where Magic is Made out 9/21! ✨ https://jrowephillips.substack.com/ nico’s pitch 🍎 The Curious Post’s Forbidden Fruit anthology out 9/30! 🎃 PREORDERS for the Limited Edition Secret Society bundle live NOW on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/nicoharlakenden/shop https://newtonpress.carrd.co/ #podcast #culture #indieauthors

    1h 2m
  2. SPOOKY SEASON: pro(se) & windycons

    09/22/2025

    SPOOKY SEASON: pro(se) & windycons

    "i just thought it would be a cool costume." Order the 'Where Magic is Made' anthology, TODAY!: https://ko-fi.com/s/15d1af657f WEEKLY SEPTEMBER WRITING COMPETITION (free to enter, incl prizes): https://nicoharlakenden.substack.com/p/stacktember 00:00 - Introduction and Pre-Orders 04:20 - Confessions of Indie Authors 07:20 - The Journey to WindyCon 10:15 - Career News and Celestial Influences 13:15 - Navigating Book Launches 19:50 - The Magic of Fall 24:45 - The Magic of Holiday Traditions 27:44 - Embracing the Darkness: Rituals of the Season 29:44 - Halloween: A Celebration of Spookiness and Creativity 39:39 - The Story of Radium Girls: A Dark Historical Reflection 🎧 AUDIO PLATFORMS 🎧 🔊 https://bamnowyouknow.carrd.co/ ❤️ follow BAM! ❤️ @jrphillips https://msha.ke/j.rphillips @nicoharlakenden https://nicoharlakenden.carrd.co/ jess’s pitch ✒️ Indie Creator Collective is a readers-choice collective for human-made fiction & art! ✒️ ✨Where Magic is Made out 9/9! ✨ https://jrowephillips.substack.com/ nico’s pitch 🍎 The Curious Post’s Forbidden Fruit anthology out 9/30! 🎃 PREORDERS for the Limited Edition Secret Society bundle live NOW on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/nicoharlakenden/shop https://newtonpress.carrd.co/ #podcast #culture #indieauthors

    47 min
  3. SPOOKY SEASON: I love Tim Curry

    09/09/2025

    SPOOKY SEASON: I love Tim Curry

    it's the start of the best season, so delve with us into the world of haunted places, particularly focusing on the infamous Kellogg Sanitarium and the Devil's Tree and its dark history. The discussion touches on cultural reflections regarding hauntings, the symbolism found in Norse mythology, and concludes with thoughts on embracing the spooky season. Order the 'Where Magic is Made' anthology, TODAY!: https://ko-fi.com/s/15d1af657f WEEKLY SEPTEMBER WRITING COMPETITION (free to enter, incl prizes): https://nicoharlakenden.substack.com/p/stacktember VIXEN SCREAM (in case you were curious): https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxP-5n9XUqhfp4bNxHiHg8krlWJGW8ofRH?si=Tzqyqjan6InzCLNr 00:00 - Introduction to Indie Creator Collectives 04:06 - The Creative Process and Collaboration 07:06 - Spooky Season and Literary Inspirations 09:26 - Writing Competitions and Community Engagement 11:56 - Confessions and Personal Journeys 13:43 - Haunted Places and Paranormal Experiences 19:17 - Exploring the History of Sanitariums 26:02 - Urban Exploration and Abandoned Places 31:51 - Vultures and Their Fascination 31:58 - The Devil's Tree: Urban Legends and True Crime 46:41 - Visiting the Devil's Tree: A Personal Experience 59:23 - Spooky Adventures and Nature's Sounds 🎧 AUDIO PLATFORMS 🎧 🔊 https://bamnowyouknow.carrd.co/ ❤️ follow BAM! ❤️ @jrphillips https://msha.ke/j.rphillips @nicoharlakenden https://nicoharlakenden.carrd.co/ jess’s pitch ✒️ Indie Creator Collective is a readers-choice collective for human-made fiction & art! ✒️ ✨Where Magic is Made out 9/9! ✨ https://jrowephillips.substack.com/ nico’s pitch 🍎 The Curious Post’s Forbidden Fruit anthology out 9/30! 🎃 PREORDERS for the Limited Edition Secret Society bundle live NOW on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/nicoharlakenden/shop https://newtonpress.carrd.co/ #podcast #culture #indieauthors

    1 hr
  4. jess is freaked out: mirrored lakes, broken noses, witch burnings

    09/03/2025

    jess is freaked out: mirrored lakes, broken noses, witch burnings

    WEEKLY SEPTEMBER WRITING COMPETITION (free to enter, incl prizes): https://nicoharlakenden.substack.com/p/stacktember 00:00 - Introduction to Paranormal Curiosities 03:34 - Exploring Dark Mirrored Lakes and Liminal Spaces 06:22 - The Intersection of AI and Human Experience 09:24 - Cultural Commentary on Music Festivals and Consumerism 12:20 - The Role of Middlemen in Society 13:49 - Reflections on American History and Progressivism 16:19 - The Impact of Appearance on Youth and Society 26:11 - Navigating Identity and Privilege 28:32 - The Impact of Social Media on Self-Perception 32:17 - Redefining Beauty Standards 33:15 - The Importance of Being Present 39:10 - Celebrating Achievements and Goals 42:46 - The Value of Experience in Middle Age 47:31 - Historical Context and Hope for Change 🎧 AUDIO PLATFORMS 🎧 🔊 https://bamnowyouknow.carrd.co/ ❤️ follow BAM! ❤️ @jrphillips https://msha.ke/j.rphillips @nicoharlakenden https://nicoharlakenden.carrd.co/ jess’s pitch ✒️ Indie Creator Collective is a readers-choice collective for human-made fiction & art! ✒️ ✨Where Magic is Made out 9/9! ✨ https://jrowephillips.substack.com/ nico’s pitch 🍎 The Curious Post’s Forbidden Fruit anthology out 9/30! 🎃 PREORDERS for the Limited Edition Secret Society bundle live NOW on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/nicoharlakenden/shop https://newtonpress.carrd.co/ #podcast #culture #indieauthors

    50 min

  5. 08/22/2025

    BONUS EPISODE: Morningstar to Venus to Ishtar pipeline (HELLIER 2)

    mini-chat -- thanks for waiting patiently while we were on vacation! HAPPY NEW MOON AT 0 DEGREES VIRGOOOOO WEEKLY SEPTEMBER WRITING COMPETITION (free to enter, incl prizes): https://nicoharlakenden.substack.com/ 00:00 - Reconnecting After Vacations 03:39 - The Ocean vs. Inland Ocean Experience 06:46 - Questioning Reality and Synchronicities 09:48 - The Role of Authors as Conduits 12:53 - Self-Fulfilling Prophecies and Personal Experiences 15:56 - Authenticity in Storytelling 18:43 - Exploring New Narratives and Perspectives 21:45 - The Impact of Astrology on Storytelling 22:03 - Critique of Young Authors and Their Works 24:01 - The Journey of Young Authors 27:23 - The Pressure of Expectations in Writing 29:22 - Navigating the Indie Author Landscape 30:02 - The Importance of Feedback and Editing 32:57 - Controversial Themes in Dark Romance 39:10 - True Crime and the Nature of Evil 39:26 - Activism and Awareness in Today's Society 🎧 AUDIO PLATFORMS 🎧 🔊 https://bamnowyouknow.carrd.co/ ❤️ follow BAM! ❤️ @jrphillips https://msha.ke/j.rphillips @nicoharlakenden https://nicoharlakenden.carrd.co/ jess’s pitch ✒️ Indie Creator Collective is a readers-choice collective for human-made fiction & art! ✒️ ✨Where Magic is Made out 9/9! ✨ https://jrowephillips.substack.com/ nico’s pitch 🍎 The Curious Post’s Forbidden Fruit anthology out 9/30! 🎃 PREORDERS for the Limited Edition Secret Society bundle live NOW on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/nicoharlakenden/shop https://newtonpress.carrd.co/ #podcast #culture #indieauthors

    40 min
  6. launched toward gnosis (HELLIER 1)

    08/19/2025

    launched toward gnosis (HELLIER 1)

    would you drive across country for a stranger's spooky email? 00:00 - Introduction to Paranormal Themes 03:49 - Creative Projects and Collaborations 06:43 - Kickstarter Updates and Confessions 09:45 - Exploring AI and Economic Changes 12:44 - The Nature of Weirdness and Synchronicity 15:56 - Investigating Hellier: Goblins and Rituals 18:44 - The Role of Rituals in Paranormal Investigations 21:50 - Character Dynamics in Hellier 24:45 - The Impact of Synchronicity on Belief 27:42 - The Spirit Box Experience 30:34 - Concluding Thoughts on Hellier 35:25 - The Importance of Teamwork in Paranormal Investigation 35:54 - Exploring Tarot and Its Mystical Significance 37:25 - The Complexity of Tarot Interpretations 38:52 - Authenticity in Conversations About the Paranormal 40:48 - The Fourth Kind: A Deep Dive into Alien Abduction 43:26 - Understanding Perception and Reality in Paranormal Experiences 49:58 - Flatland: Dimensions and Perception of Reality 54:57 - The Intersection of Myth and Reality in Paranormal Encounters 01:01:01 - Navigating the Unknown: Advice from Locals 01:03:04 - The Call of the Paranormal: Willingness to Explore 🎧 AUDIO PLATFORMS 🎧 🔊 https://bamnowyouknow.carrd.co/ ❤️ follow BAM! ❤️ @jrphillips https://msha.ke/j.rphillips @nicoharlakenden https://nicoharlakenden.carrd.co/ jess’s pitch ✒️ Indie Creator Collective is a readers-choice group for human-made fiction & art! ✒️ ✨Where Magic is Made out 9/9! ✨ https://jrowephillips.substack.com/ nico’s pitch 🍎 The Curious Post’s Forbidden Fruit anthology releases September 30, 2025 🎃 PREORDERS for the Limited Edition Secret Society bundle live NOW on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/nicoharlakenden/shop https://newtonpress.carrd.co/ #podcast #culture #indieauthors

    1h 9m
  7. LUCKY EPISODE: stubborn beauty of mulder & scully

    07/22/2025

    LUCKY EPISODE: stubborn beauty of mulder & scully

    enticing hellier review, UAP, occult, aging, etc etc. (consider this the alien pre-episode/session 0.) THE KICKSTARTER IS LIVE!!! Get your limited edition copy now: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nicoharlakenden/forbidden-fruit-a-luxe-arg-anthology 00:00 - Exploring Hellier: A Paranormal Journey 04:49 - Creative Confessions: Writing and Personal Growth 10:49 - Character Analysis: The Cast of Hellier & Terry Wriste 23:07 - Hot Takes: TikTok Trends and Cultural Commentary 23:29 - The Allure of Aesthetic Enhancements 26:26 - Aging: Perspectives and Societal Pressures 29:50 - Navigating Mental Health and Aging 30:27 - The Impact of Social Media on Self-Perception 31:46 - Audience Engagement and Feedback 35:26 - Nostalgia and Personal Interests 40:35 - Navigating Personal Expression on Social Media 43:09 - The Existence of Aliens and Belief Systems 47:10 - Religion, Science, and the Alien Debate 50:04 - Pop Culture's Influence on Alien Narratives 54:41 - Exploring Paranormal Experiences and Initiation 58:14 - Audience Engagement and Sharing Experiences 🎧 AUDIO PLATFORMS 🎧 🔊 https://bamnowyouknow.carrd.co/ ❤️ follow BAM! ❤️ @jrphillips https://msha.ke/j.rphillips @nicoharlakenden https://nicoharlakenden.carrd.co/ jess’s pitch ✒️ Indie Creator Collective is a readers-choice Patreon for human-made fiction & art! ✒️ ✨ July 2025 Mega Collection loading... Theme: Made Magic! ✨ https://www.patreon.com/c/IndieCreatorCollective/ nico’s pitch 🍎 The Curious Post’s Forbidden Fruit anthology releases September 30, 2025 🎃 📝 Submissions for the next Newton Press anthology (“Thresholds / Liminal”) open NOW June 1st-July 31st! https://thecuriouspost.substack.com/p/thresholds-submissions-now-open https://newtonpress.carrd.co/ #podcast #culture #indieauthors

    1 hr
  8. heatwave: GATE & Gateway Experience

    07/15/2025

    heatwave: GATE & Gateway Experience

    the messy dynamics of reality TV shows like Love Island, psychological effects of confinement, and gifted & talented-meets-the gateway experiment. THE KICKSTARTER IS LIVE!!! Get your limited edition copy now: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nicoharlakenden/forbidden-fruit-a-luxe-arg-anthology 00:00 - Love Island: A Messy Reality Show 03:48 - Social Experiments in Dating Shows 06:48 - Racism and Accountability in Reality TV 09:47 - Zoochosis: The Psychological Impact of Captivity 12:49 - The Ethics of Animal Encounters 15:50 - Resource Guarding and Gender Dynamics 18:55 - Wokeness in Superhero Narratives 26:42 - Origins of Superheroes and Patriotism 28:07 - Violence and Backlash in Modern Society 29:44 - The Struggles of Creative Work 31:44 - The Weight of Representation in Publishing 33:37 - The Joy of Group Projects 35:32 - Gifted and Talented Education: A Personal Journey 39:28 - Experiences in Gifted Programs 46:33 - The Gateway Experience and Lucid Dreaming 50:14 - Vivid Dreams and Lucid Dreaming 53:36 - The Monroe Institute and HEMISYNC 57:03 - Protecting Energy and Astral Projection 01:01:46 - The Universe and Personal Equilibrium 01:06:00 - Conspiracy Theories and Gifted Programs 🎧 AUDIO PLATFORMS 🎧 🔊 https://bamnowyouknow.carrd.co/ ❤️ follow BAM! ❤️ @jrphillips https://msha.ke/j.rphillips @nicoharlakenden https://nicoharlakenden.carrd.co/ jess’s pitch ✒️ Indie Creator Collective is a readers-choice Patreon for human-made fiction & art! ✒️ ✨ July 2025 Mega Collection loading... Theme: Made Magic! ✨ https://www.patreon.com/c/IndieCreatorCollective/ nico’s pitch 🍎 The Curious Post’s Forbidden Fruit anthology releases September 30, 2025 🎃 📝 Submissions for the next Newton Press anthology (“Thresholds / Liminal”) open NOW June 1st-July 31st! https://thecuriouspost.substack.com/p/thresholds-submissions-now-open https://newtonpress.carrd.co/ #podcast #culture #indieauthors

    1h 17m
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"BAM! Now You Know Everything" is a punchy, unfiltered podcast where art, writing, and weird culture collide. Hosts Nico Harlakenden and J.R. Phillips dive into the creative process, fringe theories, internet rabbit holes, and the occasional unhinged publishing take. It's part pep talk, part postmodern fever dream — but with better lighting and no cults (probably). If you make stuff, think too much, or have a folder of government PDFs for "research," this one's for you.

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