Episode: Erika Ensign

This episode with Erika is actually the first I ever recorded for the show. If you’re already a loyal listener, you’ll know that Erika is the show’s editrix extraordinaire, as well as a veteran podcaster whose lovely encouragement is a large part of why I was finally able to bring this show to life. So, of course, it felt natural …

Episode: Olivia Dade

We recorded this chat in December 2025. Once again, I did my best to be faithful to the conversation, but I did leave out some laughter tags and other vague reaction noises. It’s the longest interview yet—probably because there was so much laughing. Really! Show notes are included after this transcript. (If you somehow stumbled across this post without knowing …

Episode: Mary Robinette Kowal

This interview was recorded in November 2025. I didn’t include every instance of laughter, so please feel free to imagine us laughing whenever you find yourself chuckling, too. Also, whenever you read longer chunks of speech from Mary Robinette, please imagine me listening raptly and nodding earnestly. Show notes are included after this transcript. (If you somehow stumbled across this …

Episode: Premee Mohamed

This interview was recorded in November 2025. I did my best toward accuracy in this transcript, but I didn’t include every instance of laughter, so please just imagine that we were pretty much laughing every fourth or fifth exchange. Or more. Really. We had a lot of fun. Show notes are included after this transcript. (If you somehow stumbled across …

Getchya Podcast Show Notes and Transcripts Here!

Yep! I’ve started a podcast and it’s all about joy. I came up with the premise in 2018: I talk with famous* people about the geek-outs they aren’t necessarily famous for. Neato, right? but back then, I wasn’t in the space to make it happen. Seven years later, with enthusiastic support and encouragement from friends in the know (hi, Erika! …