The Mermaid Podcast
Latest Episodes
Out of The Blue by Jason June
A fish-out-of-water (literally) washes up on shore and finds love! Laura von Holt interviews JASON JUNE, the author of the INSTANT New York Times Bestseller, OUT OF THE BLUE. OUT OF THE BLUE is queer
The Women of Weeki Wachee Springs: An Oral History
Were going back to the legendary mermaid attraction, Weeki Wachee Springs! In this episode, host Laura von Holt interviews emerging museum historian, Rebecca Schwandt, about her project, The Women of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, an online exhibit of
Introducing Astrology Zoned: A Susan Miller Fan Podcast
Laura von Holt introduces you to her new podcast: Astrology ZONED, a Susan Miler Fan Podcast. Laura and her friend Alex Gershuny, both longtime readers of Susan MIller's horoscopes on AstrologyZone.com, explain why they were inspired to create a fan podc
The International Mermaid Museum
The newly opened International Mermaid Museum in Aberdeen, Washington blends mermaid mythology and ocean ecology education. Kim Roberts, the founder and visionary behind The Mermaid Museum and the Westport Winery, shares about the various mermaid and ocea
Sea Shanties
Sea shanty songs have recently gone viral on social media. Revell Carr, associate professor of ethnomusicology at the University of Kentucky, gives us some background on sea shanties. We hear the history of how they came to be, what purpose they served,
The Last Mer-Child [#MerMay Contest Winner]
Introducing the final episode in a special series of original mermaid stories by Laura von Holt, inspired by #MerMay artists. The Last Mer-Child is an original story by Laura von Holt, inspired by artwork by @duelartista, @frankly_gram, and @littlewings
The Mermaid's New Scoot [#MerMay Contest Winner]
Introducing the second episode in a special series of original mermaid stories by Laura von Holt, inspired by #MerMay artists. The Mermaid’s New Scoot is an original story by Laura von Holt, inspired by artwork by @halloran_illustrations. In a town full
Too Stupid To Live Podcast Crossover Episode
On this crossover episode, Becky Feldman of Too Stupid To Live podcast interviews Laura von Holt (Laura Lovely) about romance novels, mermaid theories and reviews Something to Howl About by Christine Warren. They talk about why Twilight is a great comfort
The Mermaid and the Crystal Ball (#MerMay Contest Winner)
Introducing the first in a special series of original mermaid stories by Laura von Holt, inspired by #MerMay artists. The Mermaid and the Crystal Ball is an original story by Laura von Holt, inspired by artwork by @zhanadarte. While on a roadtrip to a ne
A Mermaid's Guide To Voting
Yay, voting! If theres one lesson we learned from The Little Mermaid, its that mermaids must use their voice! Host Laura von Holt gives quick, easy information on how to register to vote, where to find your polling place and some of her favorite practic