Some Good Tea

Pets are wonderful, and come in so many great shapes and sizes and cats are certainly some of our favorites! In this episode, Katie and her returning guest Sanan talk all about cats and the adventures these weird little puff balls have brought to their lives. They will discuss how to pick good cats names, some of the misadventures their past cats have had when they have gone missing, and just what to do when you become the ‘Chosen ...

Ever since Season 1 came out in 2016, Stranger Things has taken us on a roller coaster of emotions, adventure, suspense and thrills. In this episode, Katie and her returning guest Jessica discuss their experiences with the TV show, watching it for the first time, preparing for Season 5 to air, their favorite characters, heartbreaking moments, and the shear masterpiece that this show has become. They are enjoying Little Shop of Horr...

While the holiday season has left us behind winter has finally bless some of us with snow and we are celebrating here at Some Good Tea! In this episode, Katie and her returning guest Lacy have a cozy evening talking about some of the fun winter  traditions they have delighted in over the years. They are enjoying Ye Old Tavern Breakfast by The Steeping Dragon while they share some of their favorite things to bake, eat, and reminisce...

In this episode, Katie and her returning guest, Erin will sit down and have another Star Wars chat. It’s been too long! They are enjoying Evensong Chai by Keats & Co while they talk about the different Lightsaber colors, which droid character they would want as their best friend, and just what makes the Star Wars universe so captivating to so many people.

Intro and outro music is Spring Upbeat by Lemonmusicstudio on Pixbay

With the start of a new year we are making plans for our adventures and that has us thinking about summer. In this episode, Katie and her returning guest Jessica will talk about some of the questionable summer adventures they have had. From homemade pools and Slip’n Slides, to the rules of water ballon combat, they will discussed the battles they have survived and lost. They are enjoying Arborean Thicket by D&Tea while they deb...

The holidays can be a hard time for some of us which is why we are not talking about that at all! In this episode, Katie and her new guest David will talk about some of the weird quirks that unite us all as humans, from the color of our cars, to a fear of sharks and dentists, they will chat about some of the oddities that keep us all a bit silly and how we know we’re all just people at our core. While they have a wholesome chat the...

As we transition from fall to winter, from the spooky season to the festive season, what better time to talk all about the world of Harry Potter and Witches and Wizards than this? In this episode Katie and her new guest Lara spend the whole time chatting all about the wonderful Wizarding World that JK Rowling has crafted and so beautifully drawn us into. While they talk about their Houses, when they first read the books, and the im...

The final week of novel writing November is upon us! In this episode, Katie and her new guest Vanessa, will sit and regale you with advice on writing and the ins and outs of how stories are brought to life. They discuss the trials of getting through the first draft, the joys of editing, and the marathon that is writing a novel. They are enjoying Cranberry Pomegranate Tea by Stash while they chat and only occasionally get distracted...

This week, as we continue to celebrate writing, books and authors, Katie is joined by a new guest, Elizabeth. They will discuss the challenges of balancing writing fiction when you have a very STEM heavy education and profession. They are enjoying Christmas in Paris by Stash while they chat about the mentors that got them started and what keeps them motivated when things get difficult.

Elizabeth is a self publish author with her f...

We are continuing our celebration of National Novel Writing Month. This week, Katie is meeting with a new guest, Mark! They will talk about the challenges of this month, how to sign up,  get started, and what kind of expectations new or returning writers should have when they tackle this challenge. They are enjoying Spice Dragon Red Chia by Stash while they invite all of you to join in and challenge yourselves to try some writing y...

To celebrate National Novel Writing November, Katie and her returning guest Sanan will talk about some of their favorite books! Whether books should have art in them, just how long their too-be-red-list is getting lately, and what got them started reading in the first place. While they share their first loves and their on going reading passions, they are enjoying Whistle While You Steep, a fun little tea by Wynwood Farms.

Sanan is...

Happy Halloween! In honor of the spookiest night of the year and for our fourth Story, we are sharing some tales surrounding a very haunted house. Katie is enjoying Curiouser and Curiouser tea by Wynwood farms while telling this story.

Music for this episode was composed using resources purchased from Monument Studios. We highly recommend them. Learn more here: www. monumentstudios.net

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For our third Story, we are sharing the legend surrounding the Will-o'-the-wisp, a ghost light which goes by many names and occurs in folklore mainly from Scottland, and Ireland, but shares similarities with many other ghost light lore from cultures around the world. Katie is enjoying Lions Courage tea by Wynwood Farms while telling this story.

Music for this episode was composed using resources purchased from Monument Studios. We...

As we prepare for Halloween, one of the biggest questions we have to answer is, what is your costume gonna be? Katie and her returning guest Bree are delighted to be enjoying Dornan’s Huckleberry Tea while they share the many joy and woes of costuming and cosplay. From how to get started, to the nitty gritty details on making horns and wearing wings and armor, they will share their experiences from years of this fun and sometimes i...

For our second Story Time, episode we bring you the story of Mary Worth, an legend of a ghost that can reportedly be summoned in a mirror, stemming from various sources from the early Americas, Europe and down to the current day. Katie is enjoying Little Shop of Horrors tea by Wynwood Farms while telling this story. Music for this episode was composed using resources purchased from Monument Studios. We highly recommend them. www.mo...

With Halloween and spooky times comes spooky stories, movies, and monsters. Katie and her returning guest Jessica talk about their favorite and least favorite monsters while they enjoy Momo's Delight by Jasmine Dragon Dehydrated Potions. They will share some chilling stories of some real life close encounters as well as treasured, or maybe less treasured childhood memories of monsters and creatures of the night.

Parents be warned, ...

As part of our October 2024 special we are sharing short ghost stories, folk lore, and local legends. For our first Story Time episode we bring you the story of The Unhappy Dog, an urban legend of a ghost dog from South Carolina. Next we will share the account of the Black Dog of the Hanging Hills, a spectral dog found in Connecticut known for predicting the death of hikers.

Katie is enjoying The Raven tea by Wynwood Farms while r...

With fall upon us and spooky season creepy up on its heels, Katie and her new guest Jocelyn share some of their family fall traditions, discussed where to get the best fresh apple cider, and when to start decoration for Halloween. As they discuss their adventures of jumping in leaf piles and hosting Halloween parties they are enjoying African Autumn by Harney and Sons.

Intro is Creepy Mood by Oleg Fedak from Pixabay

Outro is Creep...