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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for April 27, 2021. In this episode, we celebrate some of the great new music that was released in the weird, wonky year of 2020.

Songs Played in this episode (now with time codes!):

4.10 : “Laugh a Little” by TheHxliday

6.49 : “Toxic” by Kehlani

9.36 : “Before You Go” by Moses Sumney

12.48 : “All or Nothing” by Shopping

15.38 : “Gen Z” by L.A. Witch

19.44 : “I Disappear in Your Arms” by Christine and the Queens

25.26 : “Forever Grom” by Hayley and the Crushers

26.49 : “Twenty Twenty” by Gladie

30.47 : “Where is My Mind” by AG

35.28 : “UpBeat 2” by Aries Beats

39.12 : “Images of Heaven” by Missing Persons

44.12 : “Bikelane” by CRICKETS

49.52 : “So Heavy I Fell Through the Earth (Art Mix) by Grimes

56.45 : “Insula” by Moses Sumney

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for June 23, 2020. In this episode, we climb under the covers for part two of our Cover Song theme.

Songs Played in this episode (now with time codes!):

5:20 : “Miserlou [Eastern Mediterranean folk song cover]” by Dick Dale

7:33 : “Never Say Never [Romeo Void cover]” by Queens of the Stone Age

11:55 : “Head Over Heels [Tears for Fears cover]” by Pardoner

18:32 : “Playing with Fire [Rolling Stones cover]” by Missing Persons

21:32 : “The Sound of the Crowd [The Human League cover]” by Superheroes

24:51 : “Heart of Glass [Blondie cover]” by Nouvelle Vague

30:17 : “Hanging on the Telephone [The Nerves cover]” by Blondie

32:39 : “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction [Rolling Stones cover]” by Devo

35:18 : “Girl U Want [Devo cover]” by Superchunk by Grace Jones

39:06 : “All Night Long [The Mary Jane Girls cover]” by Waterbed Kev

45:12 : “You Can Make It If You Try [Sly & The Family Stone cover]” by Gabriel Garzon-Montano

48:16 : “You Should Be Dancing [Bee Gees cover]” by Sky Creackers

56:07 : “The Boy with a Thorn in His Side [The Smiths cover]” by Belle & Sebastian

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for June 16, 2020. In this episode, we climb under the covers.

Songs Played in this episode (now with time codes!):

4:51 : “I Feel Love [Donna Summer cover]” by Blondie

12:36 : “Love Will Tear Us Apart [Joy Division cover]” by Missing Persons

16:36 : “Dance Yrself Clean [LCD Soundsystem cover]” by MS MR

22:59 : “Try a Little Tenderness [Val Rosing cover]” by Otis Redding

26:14 : “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long [Otis Redding cover]” by Mike Rudd & Chants R&B

29:06 : “Bet’ya Never Lose My Love [Funkadelic cover] while I’m California Dreamin’ [The Mamas & The Papas cover]” by East Underground

35:03 : “Destination Unknown [Missing Persons cover]” by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

41:03 : “I Heard it Through the Grapevine [Marvin Gaye cover]” by The Slits

45:00 : “Walking in the Rain [Flash and The Pan cover]” by Grace Jones

51:13 : “Suffragette City [David Bowie cover]” by Seu Jorge

54:22 : “Some Things Last a Long Time [Daniel Johnston cover]” by Beach House

58:13 : “Night Fever [The Bee Gees cover]” by The Hebe Geebees

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for April 28, 2020. In this episode, we find the Heartbreak in Healing and the Healing in Heartbreak.

Songs Played in this episode (now with time codes!):

5:10 : “Sky Full of Song” by Florence and The Machine

8:53 : “Come on Doom, Let’s Party” by Emily Wells

12:28 : “More of the Same” by Caroline Rose

18:35 : “Perfectly Wrong” by Shawn Mendes

22:04 : “Break Me” by Sharon Van Etten

26:02 : “Keep You” by Wild Belle

31:37 : “I’ll Never Love Again” by Kelly Finnigan

34:56 : “True Love” by Durand Jones and The Indications

38:37 : “Don’t Blame It On the Moon” by Esther Rose

43:10 : “Turn It Off” by Deap Vally

47:21 : “Dreams so Real” by Metric

50:02 : “Electric Arc” by Lia Ices

55:58 : “I’m Scum” by IDLES

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for April 14, 2020. In this episode, we memorialize some of the musicians we lost in 2019. May they all Rest in Power

Songs Played in this episode (now with time codes!):

4:13 : “Tea for Two” by Clora Bryant

7:56 : “Who Drank My Beer While I Was In the Rear” by Dave Bartholomew

10:45 : “Don’t Play That Song (You Lied) [live recording]” by Jackie Shane

18:08 : “True Love Will Find You in the End” by Daniel Johnston

19:54 : “You’re Dead” by Norma Tanega

22:15 : “It’s a Cold Night for Alligators” by Roky Erickson

25:15 : “For Pete’s Sake (Closing Theme)” by The Monkees

33:13 : “Kids in America” by The Muffs

36:24 : “Twist & Crawl” by The English Beat

38:57 : “30 Century Man” by Scott Walker

43:37 : “Only Black Man in South Dakota” by Andre Williams

47:04 : “Hava Nagila” by Dick Dale

49:08 : “Right Place, Wrong Time” by Dr. John

54:21 : “Cissy Strut” by The Meters

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for March 31, 2020. In this episode, I explore songs for shut-ins!

Songs Played in this episode (now with time codes!):

4:20: “Ghost Town (Extended Version)” by The Specials

10:13 : “Lonely Wanderer” by Panda Bear

14.27 : “Leave Me Alone” by MS MR

21:41 : “Voices Inside my Head” by The Police

25.30 : “The Way I Feel Inside” by The Zombies

27.05 : “Inside” by Jethro Tull- “The Way It Goes” by Sneaks

32.38 : “Owner of a Lonely Heart” by Yes

37.02 : “Who Can It Be Now?” by Men At Work

40.22 : “I Drink Alone” by George Thorogood & The Destroyers

48.11 : “Stay Inside! (Nirvana’s “Stay Away” cover” by Urian Hackney of Rough Francis

51.19 : “Alone” by James Pants

57:18 : “Inside Edition” by Sneaks

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for March 17, 2020. In this episode, I ask, can we move past survival mode into a place of THRIVING during this Pandemic?

Songs Played in this episode:

-“Drifting (Acoustic)” by Maverick Sabre

• “Sweet Conversations” by Black Pumas

• “I’ve Been Dazed” by Michael Kiwanuka

• “Freedom” by Kelly Finnigan

• “Let Me Go” by Sault

-  “Life’s Too Short” by SACRED PAWS

• “The Way It Goes” by Sneaks

• “Last Gasp” by Holly Herndon

• “It’s Alright” by The Mystery Lights

• “I Need a Placebo” by Emily Wells

• “Fighter” by Hana Vu

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for February 4, 2020. In this episode, we share some of the best music of 2019.

Songs Played in this episode:

• “Canaan (Live Training)” by Holly Herndon

• “bury a friend” by Billie Ellish

• ““Paprika Pony” by Kim Gordon

• “Jungle Love” by Prince

• “Dare to Fly” by Sampa the Great featuring Ecco Vandal

• “Kamane Tarhanin” by Mdou Moctar

• “See Me Thru” by Madame Gandhi

• “Order” by Hana Vu

• “If You Think It’s Love” by King Princess

• “Roses (Imanbek Remix)” by Saint Jhn

• “Con Altura” by Rosalia, J. Balvin and featuring El Guincho

• “Just Got Paid” by Alexander Mack

• “Dead of Night” by Orville Peck

• “Heart of Gold” by J.S. Ondara

• “Blisters” by Mattiel

• “Saiditzoneza” by Sneaks

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for September 3, 2019. In this episode, we celebrate opening up to more love in life, through loving ourselves…

Songs Played in this episode:

• “Never Not Gonna Be Ready” by Agent Ribbons

• “Sometimes at Night” by Jessica Lea Mayfield

• “Worried Shoes” by Karen O & The Kids

• “Slow Burn” by Kacey Musgraves

• “Leaving the Planet” by Sarah Jaffe

• “Down I-5” by case/lang/veirs

• “Please Say You Want Me” by The Royal Jesters

• “You Don’t Have to Worry” by Doris Kelley

• “Is It Any Wonder (live in Boston, MA)” by Durand Jones & The Indications

• “I Won’t Hurt You” by The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band

• “Anonymous Club” by Courtney Barnett

• “True Love Knows” by La Luz

• “Let It Be Me” by Jeff Moon

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for March 19, 2019. In this episode, we explore Obsessions and Addictions!

Songs Played in this episode:

• “Save Me From What I Want” by St. Vincent

• “Lofticries” by Purity Ring

• “If You Have Ghosts” by Roky Ericsson and The Aliens

• “Pure Morning” by Placebo

• “The Void” by The Raincoats

-  “You Got I Want” by Prism Bitch

• “How Come U Don’t Call Me Anymore?” by Prince

• “Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk” by Rufus Wainwright

• “Gun” by Scout Niblet

• “Listerine” by Kristin Hersh

• “Soft Picasso” by Vic Chesnutt

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for March 12, 2019.

In this episode, we take a whirl through some of the best music released in 2018.

Songs Played in this episode:

• “Come Home” by Pip Blom

• “Jeannie Becomes a Mom” by Caroline Rose

• “Missing U” by Robyn

• “Broke My Own” by Shannon Shaw

• “Walking Into the Sun” by La Luz

-  “Hopefulessness” by Courtney Barnett

• “Colossus” by IDLES

• “Walking with a Killer” by The Breeders

• “The Boy” by Shannon and The Clams

• “Kid Gloves” by Liza Anne

• “Reach Hi” by Tirzah

• “So Slow” by Yuno

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for New Year’s Day 2019. In this episode, we say goodbye to some of the amazing geniuses we lost in 2018.

Songs Played in this episode:

• “Guess Who I Saw Today?” by Nancy Wilson

• “Homosapian” by Pete Shelley

• “Ever Fallen in Love” by Katy Goodman & Greta Morgan

• “Today” by Jefferson Airplane

• “Blue Velvet” by Tony Bennett

• “Peggy Sue” by Buddy Holly

• “(Ghost) Riders in the Sky” by Roy Clark

• “No Need to Argue” by The Cranberries

• “Ain’t Nobody Gonna Turn Me Around” By Aretha Franklin

• “Rock Steady (Outtake)” by Aretha Franklin

• “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long” by Aretha Franklin

• “Heron Dance” by Ursula K. Le Guin and Todd Barton

• “The Look” by Penny Marshall and Michael McKean

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for September 11, 2018. In this episode, Dr. Shawna, unlicensed sex therapist - and also your friend - takes over Spilling Rubies to talk to her friend Not-Quite-A-Doctor Svetlana. They discuss Ghost Management, Queer Lady Romance, and they both give each other love advice, including how to “be a straight shooter,” and “diversify your intimacy portfolio.” If you want to watch the live video of this episode (without the music), visit https://youtu.be/NgRks460Ouo and to find out more about this and all our episodes visit: https://spillingrubies.com/ and to learn more about donating to KWTF, visit: https://www.kwtf.net/donate/.

Songs Played in this episode:

1. • “Wait in the Car” by The Breeders
2. • “Full Control.” by Snail Mail
3. • “Freddies & Teddies” by Shannon Shaw
4. • “End of my Bloodline” by Screaming Females
5. • “So Slow” by Yuno
6. • “Lifted (V2)” by Palmistry
7. • “Como Me Quieres” by Khruanagbin
8. • Knock on Wood (Live)r” by Jackie Shane

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for May 29, 2018. In this episode, I pay tribute to some of the writers who passed away in 2017.

Songs Played in this episode:

• “Dirty Blvd. by Lou Reed

• “The Fairest of the Seasons by Nico

• “Wild Horses by The Rolling Stones

• “Easy Rider by Janis Joplin

• “Born to Be Wild by Steppenwolf

• “1952 Vincent Black Lightning by Richard Thompson

• “Money (That’s What I Want) by Jackie Shane

-  “Four Women by Nina Simone

• “She Works Hard for the Money by Donna Summer

• An excerpt from “Paddington Bear by Stephen Fry

• “Charlie Brown Theme by the Vince Guaraldi Trio

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for May 8, 2018. In this episode, I play recordings of some of my favorite live performances.

Songs Played in this episode:

• “Cactus - a live Pixies cover by the Foo Fighters, live in Melbourne, Australia in 1988

• “Boy a live performance by Shannon & The Clams in March 2018

• “Live Banter with Flight of the Conchords recorded live in 2007

• “Hey! by the Pixies, live at the BBC in 1988

• “Dress by P J Harvey, recorded live on WHFS radio

• “Dreams with an intro by Stevie Nicks

• “Can’t Let Go recorded live by Lucinda Williams

• “Pale Blue Eyes a live cover for the Velvet Underground’s induction into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 by The Patti Smith Group

• “King of the Mountain Act One of Kate Bush’s live tour

• “The Drugs Don’t Work a cover of The Verve, performed by Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals

• “Buckets of Rain a live performance by Neko Case on WFMU

• “We All Fall in Love Sometimes a live performance by Jeff Buckley

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for March 6, 2018. In this episode, I play the best music of 2017.

Songs Played in this episode:

• “Untitled by L.A. WITCH

• “Pbnj by Sneaks

• “Back Into Your Head a cover of the Tegan and Sara song by Cyndi Lauper 

• “Oh Baby by LCD Soundsystem

• “Certain Kinds of Trash by Chain & The Gang

• “Creatures in the Sun by Partner

• “Man Done Wrong by Valerie June

• “Oczy Mlody by The Flaming Lips

• “Perfume Days by Cate Le Bon

• “Any Other Way (Live) by Jackie Shane

• “Her Story by Shamir

• “Mystic by Cindy Wilson

• “Can I Say Baby by GIRLI

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for October 10, 2017. In this episode, I take you on a dizzying ride into my newly diagnosed vertigo! Wheee!

Songs Played in this episode:

• “The Sky is Fallin’ by Queens of the Stone Age

• “Fallin’ Down (Live) by Men at Work

• “Autumn’s Child by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band 

• “Mabon (Acoustic) by Sowulo

• “Mountains Falling by David Lynch & John Neff

• “I Fall to Pieces by Wanda Jackson

• “When You’ve Fallen in Love by Al Bowlly with Lew Stone & His Band

• “Fall in Love with Me by Iggy Pop

• “Fall Down by Cake Like

• “No Side to Fall In (Live) by The Raincoats

• “Dizzy by Siouxsie & The Banshees

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for July 24, 2017. In this episode, I celebrate my 45th rotation around the sun by remembering my deep little girl love for radio and my dreams of someday being Dr. Johnny Fever.

Songs Played in this episode:

• “Dr. Johnny Fever Takes Control by Howard Hesseman as Dr. Johnny Fever

• “Where do We Go From Here? by Charles Bradley [3:11]

• “You You by The Natives [2:24]

• “Taiyou ga Kowai No by Kaoru Hibiki

• “Best of Good Morning Vietnam by Robin Williams as Adrian Cronauer [1:29]

• “Dream Lover by Bobby Darin [2:31]

• “Tears On My Pillow by Little Anthony & The Imperials [2:21]

• “One Summer Night by The Danleers

• “What’s the Forecast? by Samuel L. Jackson as Mister Señor Love Daddy [.43]

• “Bus Passes and Happy Meals by Lizzo [4:26]

• “Very Much Money (Ice King Dream) Open Mike Eagle

• “Pirate Radio by Christian Slater as Mark Hunter [1:21]

• “Sweat Loaf by Butthole Surfers [6:14]

• “Neighborhood Threat by Iggy Pop [3:26]

• “Monkey Gone to Heaven by Pixies

• “You are Here Right Now by John Corbett as Chris in the Morning [.37]

• “Sleep Walk by Santo & Johnny

• “It’s Broken by Minnie Driver as Debi Newberry [1:16]

• “If You Were Here by Thompson Twins [2:54]

• “The Walls Came Down by The Call

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County radio on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 - just in time for the Summer Solstice! Author and fully-outed witch sits down to talk with host Tristy Taylor about ritual, finding our way to the craft, feline familiars and much more! 

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for May 23, 2017. In this episode, I welcome in the Flowering.

Songs Played in this episode:

• “Water Your Garden by Luscious Jackson

• “Rose 4 U by TEEN

• “Flower by Deerhoof

-  “Azt Gondoltam, Esô Esik (I Thought It Was Raining) by Muzsikás

• “Ej Mergel? Per Dvarel? by Ratilio

• “Édesanyám rózsafája (My Mother's Rosebush) by Márta Sebestyén & Muzsikás

• “You Will Always Bring Me Flowers by Shannon & The Clams

• “(Nothing But) Flowers by Talking Heads

• “Roses & Wine by TEEN

• “La Vie en Rose by Edith Piaf

• “Another Spring by Nina Simone

• “Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for April 11, 2017. In this episode, I dive into what it means to be a Spinster Widow.

Songs Played in this episode:

• “The Way I Feel Inside [Zombies cover] by Phox

• “Spinster written and read by Sylvia Plath

• “Spinster by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

• “On the Prowl by Gossip

• “Triangle Walks by Fever Ray

• “A Tooth for an Eye by The Knife

• “My Name is Trouble by Keren Ann

• “Ever Fallen in Love [Buzzcocks cover] by Katy Goodman & Greta Morgan

• “Desperado by Rihanna

• “Spinster’s Degree: Too Intense Femme-Inist Poetry Pornography by Alexander Alvina Chamberland

• “Gypsy by Fleetwood Mac

• “Starálfur by Sigur Rós

• “Møykjaeringvise (Spinster's Song) by Hanne Kjersti Buen

• “Dreaming [Blondie cover by ukelele] by Imelda May

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for March 14, 2017. In this episode, we pay a very inadequate tribute to the authors who passed away in 2016.

Songs Played in this episode:

• Quotes from Umberto Eco’s Name of the Rose

• Responsorium in organs: Dum asset Salvator in monte Compostela by Ensemble Organum

• Quotes from Gloria Naylor’s The Women of Brewster Place

• Fine & Mellow by Billie Holiday

• I’d Rather See Him Dead by Memphis Minnie

• Money, Money, Money by ABBA

• Quotes from Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird

• John the Revelator by Blind Willie Johnson

• Big Bed Bug (Bed Bug Blues) by Tommy Settlers & His Blues Moaner

• Quotes from Elie Wiesel’s Night

• Ana b’Koreynu by Richard Kaplan & Michael Ziegler

• Double-String Violin Doina (klezmer fiddle) by Daniel Hoffman

• Quotes from Katherine Dunn’s Geek Love

• Carnival by Tom Waits

• La Valse des Monstres by Yann Tiersen

• Quote from Natalie Babbitt’s Tuck Everlasting

• Forever is Just a Day by Hurray for the Riff Raff

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for January 10, 2017. In this episode, we find the rainbow in the storm…

Songs Played in this episode:

• The Rain on the Roof by The Lovin’ Spoonful

• It’s Raining by Irma Thomas

• Buckets of Rain by Neko Case

• Rains on Me by Tom Waits

• Stormy, Stormy, Stormy by The Busy Signals

• Green Rain by Shugo Tokumaru

• Rain on Tin by Sonic Youth

• I See the Rain by The Marmalade

• Over the Rainbow by Helen Forrest with Artie Shaw & His Orchestra

• Rain, Rain, Go Away by Al Bowlly with Lew Stone & His Band

• I Think It’s Going to Rain Today by Nina Simone

• Red Angel Dragnet by The Clash

• Oh the Wind & Rain by Helium

• Shadows in the Rain by The Police

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for January 3, 2017. In this episode, we say a very inadequate goodbye to many of the stars we lost in 2016.

Songs Played in this episode:

• When Doves Cry by Prince

• Nasty Girl by Vanity 6

• I Learned the Hard Way by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

• Theme from Valley of the Dolls by Patty Duke

• The Godamned Commercial! by Zsa Zsa Gabor

• Paper Thin Hotel by Leonard Cohen

• Andy Warhol Live in Santa Monica in 1972 by David Bowie

• Ashes to Ashes by Warpaint

• Snape in Alan Rickman’s words

• You Belong to the City by Glenn Frey

• Raise a Ruckus by Debbie Reynolds

• Wishful Shrinking by Carrie Fisher

• It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue (Live) by Leon Russell

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for November 29, 2016. In this episode, I try to process to alarming news that a Rapist, Racist Garbage Monster is going to be our new President. I give some good safety tips for helping those being attacked by Racist Garbage Monsters and I ask us all to pull on our deep roots of power to find love and peace in these awful times.

Songs Played in this episode:

• Run Fast by The Julie Ruin

• Nasty Grrls by Childbirth

• I Am An American by James Baldwin 

• Sinnerman by Nina Simone

• To Be Free by Nina Simone

• Albak Gradar Bi by Oum Kalthoum

• ’Til the End of the Day by The Kinks

• Don’t Step on the Children by The Make-Up

• Dimestore Diamond by Beth Ditto

• Don’t Wanna Fight by Alabama Shakes

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for November 1, 2016. In this episode, I try to take things a little lighter around death and All Hallow’s Eve. Let’s get goofy with treats and tricks and garage rock!

Songs Played in this episode:

• It’s Halloween by The Shaggs

• Werewolf by The Frantics

• Walking with a Ghost by Tegan & Sara

• Rockin’ in the Graveyard by Jackie Morningstar

• Boris the Spider by The Kords

• I Put a Spell on You by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins

• Corpse Grinder by The Meteors

• Hip Death Goddess by Ultimate Spinach

• The Blob by The Five Blobs

• Strolling After Dark by The Shades

• Death Letter by The White Stripes

• Graveyard by Leroy Bowman

• Everything Goes to Hell by Tom Waits

• Bang Bang, My Baby Shot Me Down by Isobel Campbell

• Your Ghost by Kirstin Hersh & Michael Stipe

• Grey Gardens by Agent Ribbons

• Dracula’s Castle Spooky Music

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for October 25, 2016. In this episode, I talk about the stupid games that get played in dating land. It’s been a long time since I’ve been in this playground and it’s as brutal as I remember it. Enjoy!

Songs Played in this episode:

• Wicked Game by Chris Isaak

• Hotline Bling by Glass Face

• The Name of the Game by ABBA

• Look at Little Sister by Hank Ballard & The Midnighters

• Right? by Xenia Rubinos

• Play by Goapele

• Personal Hell by The Sandwitches

• Play a Love Song by Jaguars

• The Ballad of Sexual Dependency by Marianne Faithful

• Sex with the Devil by Ann Magnuson

• Sexy Little Girl Princess by Lisa Germano

• Come and Play in the Milky Night by Stereolab

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for October 18, 2016. In this episode, I talk about He Who Will Not Be Named Because He is a Rapist Monster. #PussyGrabsBack

Songs Played in this episode:

• Pussy Grabs Back by Kim Boekbinder
• Miss Pussy Pants by Ann Magnuson
• Pussy Thrusts by Gravy Train!!!!
• Big Mouth by Santigold
• You Think You’re a Man by The Vaselines
• Kill v. Maim by Grimes
• Traffic Island Psycho by Tone Dogs
• Happiness is a Warm Gun by Tori Amos
• Psychopath by Lisa Germano
• Rattlesnake by St. Vincent
• Indestructible by Robyn

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This episode was pre-recorded to air on KWTF Sonoma County Radio on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. It is my very unique and personal tribute to Gene Wilder, may his comedic genius rest in power, always.

Tracks played:

• Pure Imagination by Gene Wilder
• Gene Wilder talks about his life while being interviewed by Merv Griffin in 1979
• Them Heavy People by Kate Bush
• The Kangaroo Hop by Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn & Marty Feldman
• What Hump? Igor Meets Frankenstein
• Putting on the Ritz by Gene Wilder & Peter Boyle
• Abby Normal with Gene Wilder & Marty Feldman
• Where, Wolf? with Gene Wilder, Teri Garr & Marty Feldman
• Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon
• Closer and Closer and Closer by Gene Wilder
• Gene Wilder by The Baby Blues
• A Face Like Yours, from an interview with Terry Wogan in 1984
• In the Garden by Michael Hurley
• Sucker for a Laugh, Gilda Radner talking about Gene Wilder
• Anger & Love with Gene Wilder
• In Love by The Raincoats
• A Little Bit of Gilda Radner
• Losing Gilda with Gene Wilder
• Caro Mio Bene by Giordani

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This episode was recorded LIVE at KWTF Sonoma County Radio on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. I had just turned 44 and it was hitting me hard. Be warned, the robots were fidgety this night, and we lost about 15 minutes in the middle of this episode – POOF! Gone into the ethers. We also lost the last five minutes, so I disappear abruptly. Yet another reason to tune in live!

Songs played:

• Older by They Might Be Giants
• The Old Days by Dr. Dog
• Is It True that I am No Longer Young? by Patina Praxis
• Take a Ride by Luscious Jackson
• God Bless the Child (alternate take) by Billie Holiday
• Sweet Child O’ Mine by Taken by Trees
• That’s the Curse of Being Young by Hunx & His Punx
• The Good Old Days Sucked by The Smears
• Dignified & Old by The Modern Lovers
• These Days by Nico
• Better Days by Brendan Benson

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This episode was recorded LIVE at KWTF Sonoma County Radio on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 with special guest improvisors, Mr. Kevin Husky and Mr. Bernie Jungle. We meet a strange family that seems to rely solely on their daughter “man-whoring, and we meet some Baby Geniuses who ask the important question, “Are there Riot Grrrls in jazz clubs? Everything (outside of the music played) is completely improvised, live in the moment.

Songs played:

• Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya by Krishna Das
• Maybe by The Chantels
• God Only Knows by The Beach Boys
• Get Right with God by Lucinda Williams
• I’m Going Back by Kitty, Daisy & Lewis
• The Bible’s Right by Sister O.M. Terrell
• Blue Lotus Feet by Bonnie “Prince Billy

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This episode was recorded LIVE at KWTF Sonoma County Radio on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 with special guest improvisor, Mr. Kevin Husky. Dr. Shawna helps Brian who is overwhelmed by the open sexuality of Sonoma County, we meet a tense couple that tries Ayahuasca for the first time, two fancy lovers try yoga for the first time, and Tristy and Huskey declare that there are no funny people in Sonoma County. PROVE US WRONG. Post a link to your comedy in the comments below!

Songs played:

• All I Can Do by Dolly Parton
• Unrequited Love by Lykke Li
• Tribulation by Sam Amidon
• Double Shadow by Junior Boys
• Morning Sex by Natasha Kmeto
• Loser by Pack A.D.
• Rid of Me by PJ Harvey

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This episode was recorded LIVE in the NEW KWTF Sonoma County Radio studio on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 with special guest improvisor, Mr. Steven Anderson. Dr. Shawna helps Quincy the Sub, we meet some mythological creatures who are struggling in the world of online dating, and we eavesdrop on a real May/December romance. Steven and I finish up with some real talk about our new lives in the online dating world. Enjoy!

Songs played:

• Jesus Flag American Fish by Cuckoo Chaos
• American Valhalla by Iggy Pop
• Morons & Americans by The Gazillions
• Miss America by Tizzy
• Sold American by Michael Yonkers Band
• Breakfast in America by Supertramp

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This episode was recorded LIVE in the NEW KWTF Sonoma County Radio studio on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. In this episode, we return to Dr. Shawna floating on a large yacht in Lake Sonoma with two curious characters. We learn about Quantum Love Making, why adverbs are NOT sexy, and how to shave, clip and sedate.

Songs played:

• The Astrology Song by The Oliver Brown Trio
• Oh My Stars by Nina Nastasia
• Greenwich Mean Time by Charlotte Gainsbourg
• Good Time by Brazilian Girls
• At the Tone, the Time Will Be by Make-Up
• Maybe the Last Time by James Brown & The Famous Flames
• Speed x Distance = Time by Blonde Redhead
• Look Up by Chairlift
• It’s Alright by Nocturnal Sunshine (Maya Jane Coles)
• Your Girl by Natasha Kmeto
• Better in the Morning by Little Boots
• Let’s Make Love & Listen to Death from Above by CSS

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This episode was recorded LIVE in the NEW KWTF Sonoma County Radio studio on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. In this episode, Dr. Shawna finds herself with a younger man in a shady glade, and some seduction occurs, involving a nice pasta dish.

Songs played:

• Forget That You’re Young by The Falsies
• Young & Foolish by Corinne Bailey Rae
• Dance Yrself Clean by LCD Soundsystem
• The Young People by Belbury Poly & Moon Wiring Club
• Ain’t No Sunshine by The Soul Fantastics
• The World is Waiting for the Sunrise by Neko Case
• That’s Amore by Dean Martin
• Sun Lips by Dandelion Gum

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This episode was recorded LIVE in the KWTF Sonoma County Radio studio on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. In this episode, I go on walkabout in Sebastopol, California and came across two Daddies and their daughter having a very heated discussion…

Songs played: 

• Fall in Love with Me by Iggy Pop

• Go Daddy-O by The Falsies

• Forgotten Fantasy by Seth Bogart

• The Sweetest Thing by Camera Obscura

• Lusty by Lamb

• Catch Me, Daddy by Big Brother & The Holding Company

• See Me by Tei Shi

• Wonder Woman by Lion Babe

• Walk Away by Tom Waits

• Don’t Go by Radical Dads

• Linda by Laser

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This episode was recorded LIVE in the NEW KWTF Sonoma County Radio studio on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 (with some technical difficulties). In this episode, we find Dr. Shawna floating on a large yacht in Lake Sonoma with two curious characters. Sadly, the Cylons invaded at the end, so we are missing the last five minutes of this scintillating live episode!

Songs played: 

• King of the Sea by Shannon and The Clams

• Wacky Surf Trip by The Aquadolls

• Let’s Go Surfing by The Drums

• I’m Building Myself a Boat by First Aid Kit

• Barracuda by Maria Bamford

• Lake of Dreams by Mirage

• Pussy by Brazilian Girls

• Seasick by The Pack A.D. [the Cylons attack at this point]

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This episode was recorded LIVE in the NEW KWTF Sonoma County Radio studio on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 (with some technical difficulties). In this episode, we catch up on what it’s like to be an Over 40 Feminist dating on the Internet. Dr. Shawna also checks in and shares “Five Things Every Man Should Know About Online Dating, and Tristy explains “Relationship Anarchy and navigating all the Young Bro Dudes.

Songs played: 

• Gone by the Dawn by Shannon and The Clams

• You Love Nothing [interrupted with some technical difficulties] by L.A. WITCH

• Five Things Every Man Should Know About Online Dating

• Dating Game soundtrack by Bobby Morganstein

• Over 40 and Dating by Maria Bamford

• Snake Charmer by Patty Griffin

• Radio Spot: Dating Courtesy Tip by The Shangri-Las

• I Wanna Be Alone (With You) by La Luz

• Dating Online by Gabe Liedman

• Make Her Say (Beat It Up) by Estelle

• Friday I’m in Love [with more technical difficulties] by Yo La Tengo

• Online Dating by Jackie Morris

• Dating a Porn Star by The Weepies

• How You Like My Cut? by Peaches

• Batches & Cookies by Lizzo & Sophia Eris

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This episode was recorded LIVE in the NEW KWTF Sonoma County Radio studio on May 24, 2016. In this episode, we finally hear Dr. Shawna, Unlicensed Sex Therapist give advice to Tristy Taylor herself, the host of Spilling Rubies. They talk about online dating and turning Sonoma County Bro Dudes into feminists. Things take an ALARMING turn behind the scenes, so the music selections becomes quite bizarre and confusing. Enjoy the ride.

Songs played: 

• Unannounced by Modern Kin

• Nothin’ in the World by The Kinks

• C’mere by Interpol

• My Love Is by Little Willie John

• Under Ice by Kate Bush

• Since I Met You Baby by The Drifters

• In the City by Chromatics

• Sabor A Mi (Bolero) by Isidro Lopez

• Jurame by Lydia Mendoza

• Far From Any Road by The Handsome Family

• Oh Marie by Louis Prima

• Love of My Life (O Sole Mio) by Louis Prima

• Scrapping and Yelling by Mark Mothersbaugh

• Judy is a Punk by Ramones

• Blue Bell Knoll by Cocteau Twins

• Ollel Bakhilat by Oum Kalthoum

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for April 5, 2016. In this episode, we move away from grief and enjoy a tribute to Calypso music, featuring recordings by Alan Lomax, Calypso Rose and early Bob Marley and the Wailing Wailers. Enjoy!

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio on March 1, 2016. This episode is for all my fellow sleepless souls. For my fellow sisters and brothers in insomnia. For my tossing and turning troubadours. For my wakeful wandering widows. You are not alone.

Songs played:

• One Night As I Lay On My Bed by June Tabor (1983)
• I Go to Sleep by Anika (2010)
• Sleeping with Ghosts by Placebo (2003)
• Lithuanian Lullaby by Veronika Povilioniene (1989)
• In a Turkish Town by Ritchie Valens (1959)
• Blue Moon by Elvis Presley
• Post Weekend by Metal Mother (2011)
• Theme for the Sleepless by Miss Murgatroid & Petra Haden (1999)
• Time to Go to Sleep by Cubby Creatures (2001)
• Waking the Witch by Kate Bush (1985)
• Sleep-Walking by Wire (2015)
• Zombie by The Coathangers (2014)
• Watching You Without Me by Kate Bush (1985)

I also talked about my #6MonthsOfGrief project, which you can read about in full on my art & spirituality site, CreateWithSpirit.com.

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for February 2, 2016. In this episode, we return to grief and loss. Make sure to catch up on the story by listening to episodes 31, 32 & 33, or simply click on the Grief category on SpillingRubies.com.

Songs Played:

• I Heard by Young Fathers
• Ain’t Got Sht* by The Ting Tings
• Chasing Shadows by Santigold
• How Long? by Diane Cluck
• The Last Time I Saw Richard by Joni Mitchell
• At the Same Time by Hindi Zahra
• Once Upon a Time by Tony Bennett
• Where Have All the Good Times Gone? by The Kinks
• If I Didn’t Have a Dime (To Play the Jukebox) by Gene Pitney
• The Time, It is Today by The Association
• Time Away by Arthur Russell
• The Next Time You Say Forever by Neko Case
• Buried with You by Agent Ribbons
• Little Marriage by Lia Ices
• In Time by Sly & The Family Stone
• Ain’t Got No… I Got Life by Nina Simone

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for January 19, 2016. In this episode, we make a woefully inadequate tribute to the one, the only, David Bowie.

Songs Played:

Memory of a Free Festival by David Bowie

Starman (Live in 1972) by David Bowie

Helden (German version of Heroes) by David Bowie

Russell Harty interviews David Bowie in 1973

The Bewlay Brothers by David Bowie

Space Oddity by Commander Chris Hadfield

The Man Who Sold the World by Nirvana

Fame by Duran Duran

Rebel Rebel by Tegan & Sara

David Bowie live on BBC Radio one, playing 96 Tears by ? & The Mysterians, Warning Sign by Talking Heads, and Yassassin by David Bowie

Recording Warszawa by David Bowie, Brian Eno and Tony Visconti

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for January 12, 2016. In this episode, we review Grace Jones’ new memoir, I’ll Never Write My Memoirs, available now from Gallery Books. I received a review copy of this memoir from Good Reads and I’m so grateful.

Songs Played:

• Pull Up to the Bumper by Grace Jones
• I’m Not Perfect, But I am Perfect for You by Grace Jones
• An excerpt from grounation music by Count Ossie and his Mystic Revelation of Rastafari
• My Jamaican Guy by Grace Jones
• Intro/Afro Disco Beat (Martin Solveig Mix) by Tony Allen
• I’ve Seen That Face Before (Libertango) by Grace Jones
• Warm Leatherette by Grace Jones
• Le Freak by Chic
• La Vie en Rose by Grace Jones
• Love is the Drug by Grace Jones

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for December 8, 2015. In this episode, we figure out how to make it through this year, even if it kills us.

Songs Played:

• This Year by The Mountain Goats
• I Just Want to Make It New with You by Soko
• Hanging On by Ellie Goulding
• I Cannot Make It by Sly & The Family Stone
• Goodbye by Pietro Attila & The Warlocks
• Wave Goodbye by Love Inks
• The Son of a Disgruntled Ex-Postal Worker Reflects on His Loneliness by Alice Donut
• No One Knows by Queens of the Stone Age
• Alternate Ending by Sean Bokenkamp
• Day 'n' Nite (Nightmare) by Kid Cudi
• Nothing Even Matters by Lauryn Hill
• The Weary Kind by The Ryan Bingham
• Free Until They Cut Me Down by Iron & Wine

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for November 16, 2015. In this episode, we get deep into our loneliness.

Songs Played:

• All is Loneliness by Janis Joplin
• Is She Lonesome Now? by Tarnation
• The End of the Rainbow by Richard & Linda Thompson
• A Widow's Toast by Neko Case
• Solitary Move by Anna Ternheim
• Lone by Chelsea Wolfe
• That's How Strong My Love Is by Otis Redding
• Brave & Strong by Sly & The Family Stone
• Nervous Lonely Night by Jessica Lea Mayfield
• Long Distance Drunk by Modest Mouse
• Thinking About Tomorrow by Beth Orton
• Keep the Streets Empty for Me by Fever Ray
• Two Sides of Lonely by The Lone Bellow
• Lonesome Graveyard by Michael Hurley

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for October 20, 2015. In this episode, we catch up with what has been happening in Tristy's life, which includes a lot of grief and loss.Songs Played:

• From Stardust to Sentience by High Places
• I Wish I Was the Moon by Neko Case
• How Can You Mend a Broken Heart? by Al Green
• I Have Always Been Here Before by Roky Erickson
• Please Read Me by Nina Simone
• Is There a Ghost? by Band of Horses
• Magnificent Sadness by The Growlers
• See My Friends by Richard Thompson
• A Feeling by Throwing Muses
• Hey Govinda, Hey Gopala by Jagjit & Chitra Singh

Books, articles and poems referenced:

• A Field Guide to Getting Lost by Rebecca Solnit
• Megan Devine's Refuge in Grief
• The Sun Magazine interview with Francis Weller, called The Geography of Sorrow: Francis Weller on Navigating Our Loses by Tim McKee
• The poetry of John O'Donohue

Other resources on Grief & Loss:

• How to Be a Friend in Deed by Bruce Feiler in the New York Times
• 12 Things to Know About the First Year of Grieving Someone You Can't Live Without by Laurie Costanza in Elephant Magazine

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for August 4, 2015. In this episode, we sit down with music maker, wizard and Twin Peaks Fan Jeffrey Kihn to discuss some of the deeper, more psychological forests of the Twin Peaks/Fire Walk With Me canon. Jeffrey shares meaningful music from the show, as well as some excellent audio clips of Agent Dale Cooper, the Log Lady, David Lynch himself and more. This episode is not for the faint of heart, as we go deep into the darkness. And this is only Part One! Tune in next week for Part Two!

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for July 21, 2015. In this episode, we sit down with one of our favorite guests, Steven Anderson to talk all things marriage equality, drag queens, and why condiments are out to get you. Featuring Improv suggestions from our Facebook page!

Songs played:

• Clap Your Hands! by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (2015)
• Keep Falling by Summer Camp (2015)
• She Talks Too Much by Elohim (2015)
• You Can Tell A Lot by Blis. (2015)

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This episode originally aired live on KWTF Sonoma County Radio on January 13, 2015. In this episode, Tristy hits the road, finding herself in Portland, Oregon. Thanks to one of my first Improv teachers, Toni Tabora-Roberts' wonderful recommendation, I got to meet up with The Knock Outs, an excellent Improv troupe performing locally in the Portland area. I had SO MUCH FUN with Adrienne Flagg, Scott Engdahl, and Brad Fortier. We talked, we improvised and we laughed… a lot! Dr. Shawna even showed up to help out a couple with some "mother issues." And interspersed throughout are some local Portland music.

Songs played:

• "Bee Keeper" by Houndstooth (2013)
• "Golden State" by Genders (2012)
• "Lucky One" by Pure Bathing Culture (2013)
• "Splice" by Rare Monk (2014)
• "Unannounced" by Modern Kin (2013)
• "I am Learning" by Fanno Creek (2011)

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This episode originally aired live on KWTF Sonoma County Radio on December 2, 2014. In this episode, Tristy is flying solo and sharing her short story, "Cherchez La Femme," about growing up in Marin County, California in the 1970's and a falling in love with a glamorous waitress.

Songs played:

• Dreams by Fleetwood Mac (1977)
• Dreamboat Annie by Heart (1976)
• Dancing Queen by ABBA (1986)
• Keep On Loving You by REO Speedwagon (1980)
• Girls Just Want to Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper (1983)
• We Got the Beat by The Go-Go's (1981)
• Got to Give It Up by Marvin Gaye (1977)
• Magic by Olivia Newton-John (1980)
• Sunshower and Cherchez La Femme/Se Si Bon by Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band (1976)
• Mambo Italiano by Rosemary Clooney (1955)
• Don't Take Your Love Away From Me by Washington Smith (1967)

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This episode originally aired live on KWTF Sonoma County Radio on November 18, 2014 with our very special guest: Justin Hunter. In this episode, Dr. Shawna, unlicensed sex therapist, introduces you to her assistant/bodyguard/polyamorous lover, Reynaldo. We meet Mr. Pickles, Elder Clown Lover and unofficial "King Mayor" of Petaluma and we also learn what it's like to live with a Bear and how to manage that and live a happy life.

Songs played:

• Dirty Hands by Black Lips (2005)
• Bear (Attacking) by Tracy + The Plastics (2001)
• Big Bad Man by Scout Niblett (2001)
• Man by Yeah Yeah Yeahs (2003)
• Dirt Nap by Trailer Bride (1999)
• Dirty Sneakers & Underwear by Emily Wells (2012)
• Don't Mistreat Your Good Boyfriend by The Bubbling Over Five from American Primitive: Pre-War Revenants (1897 to 1939)
• Don't You Feel My Leg! by Blue Lu Barker (1938)
• Candy Man by Wanda Jackson (1964)

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This episode originally aired live on KWTF Sonoma County Radio on January 27, 2015. In this episode, Dr. Shawna's sister makes another appearance and explains some new polyamorous terms involving the alphabet. We find out how to handle your need for exhibitive sex, and the wonderful Santa Rosa Improvisors, Steven Anderson and Briana Gordon discuss the pros and cons of shrinking oneself. It's cute and offensive at the same time, so get into it!

Songs played:

• Black Cat by Broadcast (2005) - RIP Trish Keenan, you are MISSED
• Burn by The Noisettes (2005)
• Darken Her Horse by Austra (2011)
• Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon (1978)
• The Pink Room by Angelo Badalamenti (1992)

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This episode originally aired live on KWTF Sonoma County Radio on November 4, 2014
special guest: "Julius Hunter"

In this episode, Dr. Shawna, unlicensed sex therapist, helps a frat boy with intimacy issues, Daddy Buck & Sue go to Burning Man, we meet Bob Richards, unofficial KWTF Psychic and "Julius" and I talk way too much about my husband, Justin and growing up in Missouri.

Songs played:

• Mystery Train by Elvis Presley (1955)
• The Train from Kansas City by The Shangri-Las (1965)
• Train of Love by Johnny Cash (1958)
• Lost Someone by James Brown (1963)
• Too Many Snakes by Trailer Bride (1999)
• Country Blues by Doc Boggs (1952)
• Chocolate Jesus by Tom Waits (1999)

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for April 13, 2015. In this episode, we explore what it is to wheeze, what it is to have asthma, what it is to be allergic to everything, including plastic! So grab your inhaler, stew up some stinging nettle tea (it helps!) and relax into the next hour of heavy breathing...

Songs played:

• I've Got Asthma by Toy Dolls (2002)
• Do You Have Asthma? from Spanish for Medical Professionals (2011)
• Avant Gardener by Courtney Barnett (2014)
• Breathe by Go Go Galaxion (2000)
• Little Pink Plastic Bags by Gorillaz (2014)
• Asthma Attack by Yves Relos from 200 Strange Sound Effects (2011)
• Plasticities by Andrew Bird (2007)
• Sugar & Plastic by Mirah & Thao (2011)
• Canary in a Coalmine by Rusty Maples (2012)
• Canary in a Coalmine by Shiny and the Spoon (2010)
• Canary in a Coalmine by The Police (1980)
• Allergy by Heywood Banks (2009)
• Allergies by Barenaked Ladies (2011)
• Allergy Pride Parade by Fred Armisen & Carrie Brownstein from Portlandia (2012)
• Atharva Vedic Sookta for Asthma by Udya Bhawalkar from Healing Mantras for Asthma (2008)
• Breathe by Laura Marling (2013)

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for May 26, 2015. In this episode, we steal your wallet and then give it back to you...

Songs played:

• Spend My Money by The Ettes (2006)
• Money by Peter Bjorn & John (2004)
• I Love You Money by Lowell (2014)
• Broke by Kye Kye (2011)
• Broke by Modest Mouse (2011)
• Poney Honey Money by CSS (2006)
• Money Burns a Hole in My Pocket by Dean Martin (1954)
• The Boulevard of Broken Dreams (Gigolo & Gigolette) by Tony Bennett (1950)
• Pennies from Heaven (alternate take) by Billie Holiday (1936)
• Money (That's What I Want) by Don Covay (1973)
• For the Love of Money by The O'Jays (1973)
• She Works Hard for the Money by Donna Summer (1983)
• I Want Some More by Dan Auerbach (2009)
• Mercedes Benz by Janis Joplin (1971)

Excerpts Read:

• How to Get Out of Debt, Stay Out of Debt and Live Prosperously by Jerrold Mundis (1988)
• The Energy of Money: A Spiritual Guide to Financial and Personal Fulfillment by Maria Nemeth, Ph.D. (1998) [watch out! a video plays automatically]
• Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin & Joe Dominguez (1992)

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Originally aired LIVE on KWTF.net on September 30, 2014
Guest: Dan Humke

This is our VERY FIRST episode! Listen to Dr. Shawna, unlicensed sex therapist give some very good advice, hear why bees do not wear pants, and understand why you must never aggravate the mutants!

Songs played:

• Yaikatekara Dub by OKI off Dub Ainu
• Housekeeping by Cibo Matto from Hotel Valentine
• Bees, Do Not Aggravate the Mutants, and The Road Master all by Mondus Mondus
• Goodnight, Goodbye by The Julie Ruin off Run Fast

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This episode originally aired live on KWTF Sonoma County Radio on December 16, 2014. In this episode, our very special guest Bernie Jungle joins us for some musical improv! We let the guitar tell us where to go and we go to some mystical places...

Songs played:

• "All I Want is You" by Barry Louis Polisar (1977)
• "Lawn Dart" by Ed's Redeeming Qualities (2010)
• "Oops, I Did It Again" by Richard Thompson (2003)
• "Anyone Else But You" by The Moldy Peaches (2008)
• "Chelsea, Let's Go Join the Circus" by Agent Ribbons (2006)
• "Your Dirty Answer" by Kristin Hersh (2001)

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This episode of Spilling Rubies originally aired live and unedited on October 21, 2014 on Sonoma County's own KWTF.
Special Guest: Briana Gordon

In this episode, we spend some time with two old Eastern European ladies on a park bench, we listen in on some Valley Girls deciding their "couples' Halloween costume," and we meet Dr. Shawna, unlicensed sex therapist's long-estranged sister Sherri. Everything is totally improvised and giggles were had.

Songs played:

• I Was Denied by Thee Oh Sees from Warm Slime (2010)
• Vampira by Bobby Bare (1958)
• Sister Wife (Star Slinger Remix) by Alex Winston (2011)
• Faster Pussycat! by The Bostweeds (1966)
• Don't Meet Mr. Frankenstein by Carlos Casal, Jr.
• "Don't Be Mean" by The Raincoats

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This episode originally aired live on KWTF Sonoma County Radio on November 11, 2014, with our very special guest, Mr. Steven Anderson

In this episode, Dr. Shawna, unlicensed sex therapist, reunites with her long-lost husband, Dr. Staniel Woodlove. Tension abounds, but they find their way to an understanding as only two unlicensed sex therapists can. And since they met at a New Wave club in Big Sur in the 1980's, this episode has an all New Wave soundtrack.

Songs played:

• Ceremony by New Order (1987)
• Ring Me Up by the Divinyls (1983)
• Boy (Extended Mix Version) by Book of Love (1986)
• Can't Get You Out of My Head on a Blue Monday by Kylie Minogue & New Order
• Tainted Love/Where Did Our Love Go? by Soft Cell
• Positively Lost Me by The Rave Ups (1985)

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The original episode aired live on KWTF.net on October 14, 2014, but unfortunately, I did not record it properly, so it is lost forever. Instead, I share a nice little five minute monologue about me and Spilling Rubies and where we are all at these days, so take a listen!

Song played:
“Lost by Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra from Theatre is Evil

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for July 14, 2015. In this episode, we sit down with Sonoma County, California artist, writer, mom, wife, teacher, spiritual music leader, hand holder, community builder, and inspired life guide, Susie Stonefield Miller!

Songs played:

• Future People by Alabama Shakes (2015)
• Hurricane by Mindy Smith (2004)

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This episode originally aired live on KWTF Sonoma County Radio on November 25, 2014. In this episode, Tristy is flying solo and sharing thoughts and music about her yearly holiday, No, Thanks! Giving. Tristy also talks about her favorite Autumn Animal Spirit Guide, the Vulture, and because the results of the Ferguson Trial literally came out fifteen minutes before this episode aired, she reads an excerpt from the very powerful article, The Unseen Jury: The Ideology and Psychology of Institutionalized Racism by Okla Elliott, originally published online on Stir Journal on August 11, 2014.

Songs played:

• Thank You for Sending Me an Angel (Live) by Talking Heads (1984)
• Thankful by Caveman (2011)
• Thankless Thing by Wild Beasts (2011)
• Thanks for the Memory by Benny Goodman (1937)
• Thanks a Lot by Neko Case (1997)
• Now Be Thankful by Fairport Convention from BBC Session: Folk on One July 26, 1970
• Thank You for Being a Friend by Andrew Gold (1978)
• Thank Heaven for Little Girls by Maurice Chevalier & MGM Studio Orchestra from the original motion picture Gigi (1958)
• We'd Like to Thank You, Herbert Hoover by Sandy Faison, Dorothy Loudon, Andrea McArdle, Reid Shelton, Barbara Erwin, Laurie Beechman, Edie Cowan, Donald Craig, Penny Worth, Robert Fitch, Raymond Thorne & Peter Howard from the broadway cast recording of Annie from 1977
• Autumn Leaves (Les Feuilles Mortes) by Edith Piaf (1956)
• Osz Az Ido (The Time is Autumn) by Muzsikas (1990)
• Fall Away by Lauren Hoffman (1997)
• Thank You, Boys by Jane's Addiction (1988)

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for July 14, 2015. In this episode, we sit down with Sonoma County, California artist, writer, mom, wife, teacher, spiritual music leader, hand holder, community builder, and inspired life guide, Susie Stonefield Miller!

Songs played:

• Future People by Alabama Shakes (2015)

• Hurricane by Mindy Smith (2004)

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for June 23, 2015. In this episode, we welcome back creator, woodworker, nude hot tubber, improvisor, musician and former ironworker, Mr. Bernie Jungle.

Songs played:

• Woodcat by Tunng (2006)
• Falling by Warm Wires (2002)
• Soak Us by Warm Wires (2002)
• Oh Bummer by Deerhoof (2014)
• Lonely Wanderer by Panda Bear (2015)
• Strange by Laura Marling (2015)

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Originally aired LIVE on kwtf.net on October 8, 2014
Solo Show in which I share my short story, interspersed with music, all with a jailhouse theme.

Songs played:

• Jail by Giulia y Los Tellarini on L'Arrabbiata (2012)
• Friend Went to Jail by Tricky on Mixed Race (2010)
• Jail-House Blues by Bessie Smith on The Essential Bessie Smith
• Jailbird by M. Ward on Hold TIme (2009)
• Put Me in Jail by Sunny & The Sunliners on Chicano Soul: San Antonio's Westside Sound
• Not Even Jail by Interpol on Antics (2010)
• Dad, I'm in Jail by Was (Not Was) off The Best of Was Not Was (1980-2010)
• Baby Out of Jail by The Knitters off Poor Little Critter on the Road (1985)
• Target Practice from Free to Fight (1995)
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• Jail by Dan Bern on The Swastika EP (2002)
• Jail by Andy Sandford on Me the Whole Time (2014)

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This episode originally aired live on KWTF Sonoma County Radio on December 23, 2014. In this episode, Tristy is flying solo, sharing her witchy ideas on Finnish Reindeer Goddesses, the connection between hallucinogenic mushrooms and Christmas, and why we should all embrace our darkness.

Songs played:

• "Night & Day" by Billie Holiday (1939)
• "Into the Night" by Julee Cruise (1990)
• "Soittelen Soutusalmen Suorimaista" and "Gatzo-Ma" by Karoliina Kantelinen (2008)
• "Winterheart" by Niki & The Dove (2012)
• "Darkness" by King Khan & The Shrines (2013)
• "Winter Days" by Doug Paisley (2011)
• "Come In/The Winter, It is Past" by P.G. Six (2004)
• "Dark Come Soon" by Tegan & Sara (2007)
• "When the Night Comes" by Dan Auerbach (2009)
• "Anthem" by Leonard Cohen (1992)

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This episode originally aired live on KWTF Radio on October 28, 2014 and in it, we celebrate all things witchy, both from the past and the present! Explore the story of the one and only BABA YAGA, the witch of the Slavic woodlands, hear NEW definitions of words we take for granted from the 1987 "Websters' First New Intergalactic Wickedary of the English Language." by Mary Daly & Jane Caputi and hear my own thoughts on being a DIY Witch. ENJOY!

Songs played:

• Witches Egg by Susan Tyrrell from the 1980 film Forbidden Zone
• Is She Weird? by Pixies (1990)
• When I Grow Up by Fever Ray (2009)
• Bones by MS MR (2013)
• Fortune Teller by Benny Spellman (written by Allen Toussaint) (1962)
• Only Loved at Night by The Raincoats from The Kitchen Tapes recordings (1983)
• Tam Lin by Fairport Convention (1969)
• IAmUnderNoDisguise by School of the Seven Bells (2008)
• Skotoseme by Diamanda Galas (1994)
• Spooky by Lydia Lunch (1980)
• *witch cackles**

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This episode originally aired live on KWTF Sonoma County Radio on December 9, 2014. In this episode, special guest Your Old Pal Will of Vinyl-O-Matic and Less Rock, More Talk uses his magical, Robot Whisperer skills and helps Dr. Shawna, unlicensed sex therapist reach out to the robo-sapien community.

Songs played:

• The Robots by Señor Coconut y Su Conjuncto from El Baile Alemán [The German Dance], an album of Kraftwerk covers done in a Latin American style. (2005)
• Are You a Computer? by ??? - I actually have no idea who this is or what it is called. It's from a mix a friend gave me a long time ago. Do you know? Tell me in the comments!
• Robots by Flight of the Conchords (2008)
• Pocket Calculator [another Kraftwerk cover] by Brent Amaker & The Rodeo (2010)
• Numbers by Kraftwerk (2004)
• Calculator by The Rogers Sisters (2002)
• Sex Machine [a James Brown cover] by The Flying Lizards (1985)
• The Stamping Machine by July (1969)
• Tetris by Waajeed from the Scion A/V instrumental release Beat Machine (2009)

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio on March 17, 2015. In this episode, Tristy takes a trip to San Francisco, to interview Executive Producer and Director of Femprovisor Fest, Jill Eickmann. She is also a Producer for the San Francisco Improv Festival and Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Leela. ENJOY!

Songs played:

• San Francisco by Foxygen (2013)
• Talk with Jesus by The Jones Sisters from the 2008 album Como Now: The Voices of Panola County, Mississippi
• Vie Nouvelle by Houria Aichi (1995)
• Money Honey! by Wanda Jackson (2014)
• Fake French by Le Tigre (2001)
• Come on, Petunia! by The Blow (2007)

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This episode originally aired live on KWTF Sonoma County Radio on February 10, 2015. In this episode, Tristy, your lovely host, is flying solo and exploring SLOWING DOWN. We explore Jeff Bridges' new album, Sleeping Tapes and we connect more deeply with that great teacher of slowing down, The Snail. ENJOY!

Songs played:

• Sleep, Dream, Wakeup by Jeff Bridges (2015)
• "Sleepy Time" by Raymond Scott (1964)
• "Slow Hands" by Zee Avi (2009)
• "Slow Moves" by Jose Gonzalez (2006)
• "Wake Up, Sleepyhead" by Azure Ray (2010)
• "Slow Pour" by Sarah Jaffe (2014)
• "Lullabye" by Emitt Rhodes (1970)
• "Slow Down" by Múm (2013)
• "Lullaby" by The Cure (1984)
• "While We Were Dreaming" by Pink Mountaintops (2009)
• "Temescal Canyon" by Jeff Bridges (2015)
• "Sleep" by Kimya Dawson (2008)
• "Slow" by Twin Shadow (2010)

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This episode originally aired live on KWTF Sonoma County Radio on January 20, 2015. In this episode, we continue our Portland Improv Road Trip, meeting up with Portland Improvisors, Dan Humke and Jay Flewelling and Ashland Improvisor and Stand-Up Comedian, Meghan Manning. We had blast, improvising and talking about all things Portland. Throughout this episode, we feature Portland music, as well!

And if you want to know more about Jay Flewelling's variety show, Comedy Grab Bag, you can visit http://pdspdx.net/cgb/ and they are also on Facebook and Twitter.

Songs played:

• "Mrs. Dark Fantasy" by Sean Flinn & The Royal We (2010)
• "Bottom of the Lake" by The Builders & The Butchers (2007)
• "Hang On Little Tomato" by Pink Martini (2004)
• "Wet & Rusting" by Menomena (2007)
• "The Hand" by Summer Cannibals (2013)
• "A Long Way From Cerrillos" by Wooden Indian Burial Ground (2012)

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for June 9, 2015. In this episode, we shine a light into the dark closet of your secrets and reveal all the lies that live there. Then we throw a party.

Songs played:

• Lies by CHVRCHES (2013)
• Lies by Broken Records (2008)
• The Scene of the Lie by Laetitia Sadier (2014)
• Little Lies by Fleetwood Mac (1987)
• The Biggest Lie by Elliott Smith (1995)
• Lovers Lie by Michael Rault (2015)
• Grace & Lies by Family Band (2012)
• Song for the Secret by Cubby Creatures (2005)
• Why Do I Lie? by Luscious Jackson (1996)
• Was It a Lie? by Sleater-Kinney (2000)
• You're Dumb by Dealership (1998)
• My Secret Reason by Lisa Germano (1994)
• Clipped Wings (Secret Circuit Remix) by Dengue Fever (2013)

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for April 28, 2015. In this episode, we make our cosmic tribute to the one and only, Patti Smith.

Songs played:

• Dancing Barefoot by Patti Smith & Patti Smith Group
• Patti Smith Math Scratch by Thurston Moore (1995)
• I Wanna Be Your Dog by Eddie Vedder, R.E.M. & Patti Smith at the induction of Patti Smith to the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame (2007)
• excerpts from the audio recording of Patti Smith's memoir, Just Kids (2011)
• Old Western Movies by William Burroughs & tomandandy (2006)
• Morning High by Lizzy Mercier Descloux & Patti Smith (2003)
• Sleepwalkin' by Tom Verlaine (2002)
• Because the Night by Patti Smith
• Glitter in Their Eyes by Patti Smith
• Red Balloon by Tim Hardin
• Smells Like Teen Spirit by Patti Smith (2011)
• excerpt from the audio recording of Amy Poehler's memoir, Yes, Please
• Gloria by Patti Smith

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This episode was pre-recorded for airing on KWTF Sonoma County Radio for March 31, 2015. In this episode, Spilling Rubies turns 21 episodes! So we decided, since we are now of legal drinking age in California, to celebrate all things drunk! Please enjoy music, poetry and more...

Songs played:

• My Old Drunk Friend by Freakwater (1993)
• Drunkard's Special by Coley Jones (1929)
• I'm Not Drinking, Hm Hm by Ed's Redeeming Qualities (1991)
• Between the Bars by Madeleine Peyroux (2004)
• Drinking You In by The Duke Spirit (2003)
• Sober Driver by Dengue Fever (2013)
• Oh, Gin [demo version] by The Velvet Underground (1970)
• What Good Can Drinkin' Do? [live] by Janis Joplin (1962)
• Drunken Angel by Lucinda Williams (1998)
• One Mint Julep by Louis Prima & Keely Smith (1958)
• What's the Use of Gettin' Sober? by Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five (1946)
• You Better Quit Drinking Shine by Rev. I.B. Ware and his wife and son (1928) from American Primitive Vol. I: Raw Pre-War Gospel (1926-36)
• Drunk Kid Catholic by Bright Eyes [aka Conor Oberst] (2001)
• The Drinks We Drank Last Night by Azure Ray (2003)
• Drinker's Peace by Guided by Voices [aka Robert Pollard] (1990)

Poems read:

• Compulsively Allergic to the Truth by Jeffrey McDaniel (2008)
• Be Drunk by Charles Baudelaire
• The Summer House by Tony Connor (1978)
• A Drinking Song by W.B. Yeats (1912)

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This episode was pre-recorded specifically for KWTF Sonoma County Radio on March 3, 2015. In this episode, Tristy is flying solo and sharing six of her favorite books published in 2014. Along with her review, she shares music that she feels go hand-in-hand with the book:

• 10:04 by Ben Lerner (songs: Cold Blooded Old Times by Smog & It Happened Before Our Time by Jeremy Jay)
• The Blazing World by Siri Hustvedt (songs: New York Social Life by Laurie Anderson & Hard Headed Woman by Wanda Jackson, The Queen of Rock!)
• Why Are You So Sad? by Jason Porter (songs: Right Track Now by Rocky C. Hall and The 13th Floor Elevators & I Started a Joke by Bee Gees)
• Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill (songs: Marriage Tree by Throwing Muses & Marriage by Palace Music)
• Over Easy by Mimi Pond (songs: Judy is a Punk by the Ramones & Lust for Life by Iggy Pop)
• Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant? by Roz Chast (songs: The Song is Ended by Annette Hanshaw)

Songs also played:

• Books by Blank Dogs (2009)
• Outta Money by Calamity Jane (1992)

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