In Episode 33 of the Whole Shebang Podcast, hosts Bailey and Raquel plan a bucket list but first set New Year goals across podcast, professional, and personal categories. Bailey’s podcast goals include reaching 20 YouTube subscribers, launching Patreon with five members, and maintaining at least 500 podcast downloads; Raquel aims to post daily reels and stop obsessively checking stats. Professionally, Baileyl plans to enter her dog in a grooming competition at Master Groom in July, while Raquel must submit a dissertation chapter draft by May and hopes to present and publish research on scanning a cuneiform tablet. Personal goals include home renovations, consistent gym training, improving sleep, and taking a weekly 24-hour break from email/internet plus meal prep. After technical difficulties, they finish with a travel bucket list: Bailey—Iceland, Greece, Japan, Bali, and U.S. national parks; Raquel—Iceland, Peru, Italy, Scotland, and possibly Turkey and Iraq depending on politics.

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Bailey and Raquel host The Whole Shebang Podcast Episode 32 (book club/book talk), sharing reactions to last season’s mutual picks: The House Witch (lighthearted fantasy, castle shenanigans, cute king/queen, fun magic and cat Kraken POV, but rushed/underdeveloped plot beats and a forced romance payoff) and The Magisterium Series: The Iron Trial (middle grade fantasy, magic school in caves, strong character work, twists, elemental/chaos magic system with counterweights, disabled main character Callum, wolf Havoc, and darker themes; they note later-series inconsistencies and timeline confusion). They then recommend new reads: Bailey offers Raquel a choice and Raquel chooses The Hound of Rowan (The Tapestry series, magical academy, Celtic mythology, demons). Raquel recommends The Serpent’s Egg trilogy (Canadian Ottawa/Parliament Hill fantasy adventure, portal world, druids, elf prince, good vs evil). They tease a future bookstore livestream (possibly spicy romance via Patreon/TikTok) and invite audience book recommendations.

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In episode 31 of The Whole Shebang podcast, Bailey and Raquel welcome their friend Viky, jokingly dubbed the “culprit” behind how they and others accidentally joined a coven during COVID, starting with low-key Wheel of the Year celebrations like Yule and rotating hosts for Sabbath's such as Beltane, Litha, Lughnasadh, and Mabon. They describe organizing gatherings, group chats, fire-jumping, crafts, food planning, and managing allergies and dietary restrictions (celiac, vegan, nut/seafood allergies, lactose intolerance), including a salty “berries and cream” mishap. The trio shares how they got into Wicca/paganism/witchcraft (family influences, books, dreams, Norse paganism), then do a reading on the podcast’s 2026 outlook using oracle cards, tarot (The Fool reversed, Two of Wands, Nine of Swords, The Devil), and runes, predicting growth, work, and transformation.

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Bailey and Raquel host Episode 30 of The Whole Shebang Podcast, a Pokémon fandom episode discussing how they grew up with Pokémon, early memories watching the anime on WB or on VHS, and how Pokémon was treated as more of a “boys thing” when they were kids. They talk about meeting other fans later in life (including in academic settings), seeing lots of Pokémon fandom at Fan Expo, and how modern games allow more character customization—while critiquing recent mainline releases for being pushed out too quickly with inconsistent quality. They compare and name favorite Pokémon games (including Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky, and Pokémon Conquest), mention interest in a newer farming-style Pokémon game concept, and briefly discuss Pokémon Pocket and Pokémon GO play habits. The hosts share favorite Pokémon (including Oddish, Vulpix, Espeon, Onix/Steelix, Milotic, Latias and Latios, Alolan Ninetales, Grovyle, Charmander, Charizard, Dragonite, and Lapras), plus favorite Pokémon movies—especially the first movie and Pokémon 2000—with childhood memories, theater experiences, and discussion of movie shorts. They also talk about Team Rocket, Jessie, Meowth’s underused ability to speak to Pokémon, the franchise’s nostalgic emotional impact, the sassiness of Ash and Misty, and Pokémon Snap. The episode closes by directing viewers to YouTube and social links and teasing a Japanese Prismatic Eeveelutions EX card pack opening gift from Judy while asking listeners to comment their favorite Pokémon.

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In this lively episode of the Whole Shebang podcast, hosts Bailey and Raquel celebrate Valentine's Day with humor and playful banter. They discuss their personal Valentine's Day experiences, delve into the history and origins of the holiday, and explore fun traditions from around the world. The episode features a trivia quiz from Reader's Digest, covering topics such as the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, the patron saint St. Valentine, and interesting facts about Valentine's Day symbols like Cupid and red roses. The hosts also share insights about romantic gestures, the commercialization of Valentine's Day, and popular cultural practices. The episode is filled with engaging conversation, making it both entertaining and educational for listeners.

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In Episode 28 of 'The Whole Shebang' podcast, hosts Bailey and Raquel delve into a serious discussion on imposter syndrome. They recount their personal experiences, with Bailey talking about feeling inadequate in dog grooming and Raquel discussing her struggles in academia. Both hosts share their ways of coping, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and support networks. They also touch on the challenges and pressures that come with their respective fields. Despite the heavy topic, the episode includes lighter moments, such as dealing with Bailey's crying dog and their ongoing jokes. They conclude by encouraging listeners to be kind to themselves and recognize shared experiences of self-doubt.

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In this episode of the Whole Shebang podcast, hosts Bailey and Raquel kick off the second season by sharing and discussing their creative writing projects. They debate whether the stories they wrote about each other should be considered fan fiction. Raquel shares a lengthy tale about 'Bailey the Magical Dragon,' who navigates a peculiar friendship with a human named Raquel, filled with adventure and humor. Conversely, Bailey’s story, 'Professor Raquel and the Snail,' features Raquel as a dark arts professor and Bailey as a witty snail secretary, highlighting their whimsical personalities and humorous dynamics. The episode is filled with light-hearted banter and showcases their writing backgrounds and experiences.

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Tune in to hear what we are getting up to this year! Our first episode will come out on January 12th! Happy 2026!

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