Culture Coven

Leah Jones

Whether it’s the blue-light glow of a late-night Tumblr scroll, the heartbreak of your favorite fanfic, a book club for the hottest new series or the shared triumph of watching sports, Culture Coven is a space for those who have never once been chill about the things they love. Hosted by Leah Jones—a veteran podcaster (She Will Rock You, The Struts Life) and lifelong enthusiast—this show is a deep dive into the million little moments that make art worth celebrating. From friendship bracelets and midnight album drops to the virtual friendships that let us be our truest selves, we explore how fandom makes the world a better place. Through solo reflections and conversations with friends, we’re putting words to the feeling of "girlhood" and the unbreakable bonds formed over pop culture. Because art exists to be enjoyed, interpreted, and celebrated together.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Episode 6: Permission-Based Book Joy & Heated Rivalry Hype with Ren Reads Too Much

    Grab your electrolytes and touch some grass—this week, Leah sits down with the lovely Ren of Ren Reads Too Much (and founder of the Elder Loon community!) to dive deep into books, fandom, and why romance is healing. Fresh off the heels of the Canadian Screen Awards, where the Heated Rivalry adaptation absolutely swept all 16 nominations, the two gush over what this incredible hockey show means to its community and the profound care put into it by Jacob Tierney and the crew. They also chat about embracing chaos as a "vibe reader," homeschooling through audiobooks (and why narrator choices can make or break The Hobbit), how to survive a toxic fandom online, and the pure magic of finding your truest self among virtual friends. Plus, find out how falling down a fandom rabbit hole led Ren to discover she can actually claim Canadian citizenship! Visit culturecovenpod.com for episode notes and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    55 min

  2. Jun 1

    Episode 5: From Corporate Assignment to The Next Era Project: A Taylor Swift Leadership Deep Dive with Ash

    Are you ready to find your leadership style through the lens of Taylor Swift's discography? In this episode, host Leah Jones kicks things off with a quick, glowing review of The Mandalorian & Grogu (celebrating the glorious return of practical puppetry!) before shifting into full Swiftie mode. Leah sits down with Ash, the visionary founder of The Next Era Project. Ash shares the fascinating origin story of how a standard corporate assignment unexpectedly sparked a professional development, Enneagram-style workshop centered entirely around Taylor's 12 albums. Tune in to explore Ash’s personal Swiftie journey, learn how you can use the eras to navigate your own professional growth, and find out how to take the project's signature Era quiz. Get involved with The Next Era Project here: https://linktr.ee/thenexteraproject Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 1m

  3. May 25

    Episode 4: Lesbians for Kevin Price- From The Book of Mormon to Moulin Rouge with Honor and Cosmo

    In this episode, host Leah Jones sits down with her friends Honor and Cosmo (both halves of @thebookofhomo) to dive deep into the unique, passionate world of musical theatre fandom. Cosmo shares the hilarious and unexpected origin story of "Lesbians for Kevin Price"—a joke that started on a piece of cardboard from a washing machine box at Leeds Pride and spiraled into something more than either of them ever imagined. From being recognized at stage doors by the cast of The Book of Mormon (including their beloved Dom Simpson) to building a thriving community on Instagram and Tumblr, Honor and Cosmo discuss how a mutual freak-out between actors and fans turned into lasting friendships. Tune in to hear about the community spirit of theatre, why they are proud theatre goers who welcome everyone at stage door, and how their fandom journey eventually shifted when Dom moved on to Moulin Rouge!. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    52 min

  4. May 18

    Ep 3: From From The Struts to Saw — The Power of Fanart with Campbell King

    For this episode, Leah is joined by her longtime friend, talented digital artist, and the literal creative visionary behind the Culture Coven cover art: Campbell King! Leah has had the pleasure of watching Campbell’s artistic style grow over the last seven years, evolving from quick band sketches into brilliant, full-blown digital masterpieces. In this lively chat, they unpack: Varied Tastes & Fandom Pipelines: How Campbell’s primary obsession with the rock band The Struts paved the way for her to dive headfirst into art, which transitioned into heavy video games (Undertale, Five Nights at Freddy's) and her ultimate comfort movies: the Saw franchise. The Horror Aesthetic: Why an early "morbid curiosity" with special effects led Campbell to love horror commissions as an adult, finding it to be a powerful medium for expressing complex emotions like sadness and anger. Gift Giving as a Love Language: The frustrating, rewarding reality of learning how to draw her favorite faces (like frontman Luke Spiller), and how fanart serves as a pure token of appreciation for creators, completely "for the love of the game". Doors Opened : The surreal, real-world opportunities Campbell's "silly little sketches" opened up—including designing custom t-shirts, publishing book covers, creating actual vinyl album art as a teenager, and having her art featured by the official Saw movie account! Find episode notes, artist links, and more at culturecovenpod.com. If you're just joining us, make sure to go back and binge Episodes 1 and 2, available to stream right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min

  5. May 18

    Episode 1: Sports Fandom, Arena Tours, and the Philadelphia Flyers with Kristin Riviello

    Welcome to the inaugural episode of Culture Coven! To kick off the very first episode, host Leah Jones introduces herself and shares the journey that inspired this new show—from her roots co-hosting She Will Rock You and The Struts Life to creating a dedicated space that honors the special spark of being an unapologetic fan. Then, we dive headfirst into our very first fandom topic: sports, specifically hockey! Leah is joined by her friend Kristin Riviello, the ultimate Philadelphia Flyers fangirl. Kristin is on an epic mission to attend an away Flyers game at every single NHL stadium. Tune in as they discuss: How Kristin's incredible arena-touring journey is going so far. The thrill (and stress!) of the Flyers making the playoffs for the first time in a long time. Everyone's favorite orange menace, Gritty! What it's truly like navigating sports culture through the lens of passionate fandom. Whether you have "no chill" when it comes to your favorite sports team or you're just here for the community, this episode is for you. Find episode notes, social media links, and more at culturecovenpod.com. Don't forget to stick around for premiere week, as Episodes 2 and 3 are already available to stream right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min

  6. May 18

    Episode 2: Diving Into Fanfiction with UglyGreenJacket

    Host Leah Jones opens up the floor to a corner of the internet built entirely on heart, passion, and immense creativity: fanfiction. While the mainstream world might cling to outdated stereotypes, Leah presents a brilliant case for why fanfiction is truly the glue that holds fan communities together. From fixing frustrating plot points and exploring "what if?" scenarios to watching major publishing houses scout these very forums for the next big romance novel, fic writers are doing incredible, high-caliber creative work completely for free. To take us deeper into the life of a fic writer, Leah is joined by one of her favorite authors, UglyGreenJacket. In this cozy, candid conversation, they dive into: The Origin Story: How a childhood love for Sailor Moon turned into a 20+ year journey of lurking in fandoms before finally taking the leap to write. The "Heated Rivalry" Spark: What inspired her to break a year-and-a-half writing hiatus to dive into the Heated Rivalry fandom—connecting deeply with the chaotic energy of Ilya and the structured vibe of Shane. Hardcore Coding & Procrastination: The surprisingly archaic coding required for custom formatting on AO3 (thank goodness for MySpace training!) and her frantic, deadline-driven Sunday writing process. Creative Escapism: How writing humor and romance serves as a vital mental break and coping mechanism from her heavy day job as a school counselor. Whether you are a seasoned AO3 lurker who understands the sheer commitment of a good "one-shot," or you are entirely new to the world of fan-created fiction, this episode is a beautiful love letter to the writers who keep our favorite universes alive. Find episode notes, social links, and more at culturecovenpod.com. Don't forget, our premiere week launch is still going strong—be sure to head right over to Episode 3 next to check out our conversation on visual fanart! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min

  7. May 11

    Culture Coven Trailer

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    2 min

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Whether it’s the blue-light glow of a late-night Tumblr scroll, the heartbreak of your favorite fanfic, a book club for the hottest new series or the shared triumph of watching sports, Culture Coven is a space for those who have never once been chill about the things they love. Hosted by Leah Jones—a veteran podcaster (She Will Rock You, The Struts Life) and lifelong enthusiast—this show is a deep dive into the million little moments that make art worth celebrating. From friendship bracelets and midnight album drops to the virtual friendships that let us be our truest selves, we explore how fandom makes the world a better place. Through solo reflections and conversations with friends, we’re putting words to the feeling of "girlhood" and the unbreakable bonds formed over pop culture. Because art exists to be enjoyed, interpreted, and celebrated together.

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  • Creator
    Leah Jones
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved 2026
  • Show Website
    Culture Coven

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