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The best spooky podcasts to fall asleep to

I love listening to ghost stories, stories of weird disappearances, and other unexplained phenomena. And I especially love listening to spooky podcasts while I drift off to sleep. But it can’t be ANY podcast, I have rules…

Hocus Pocus gear, Hocus Pocus shirt, Hocus Pocus jewelry

Tons of Hocus Pocus gear (shirts! prints! costumes!) to put a spell on you

Come little reader, I’ll take you away, into a land of enchantment. Hocus Pocus has entered the pantheon of classics to rewatch this time of year. Thankfully, when something becomes popular, MERCH arrives! There are some cute AF Hocus Pocus gear like shirts, jewelry, props, prints, and even costumes that are available to get you in the spirit.

Let me put a spell on you while you peruse the merchandise. I promise not to steal your youth. Probably…

It’s happening: there are now Funko Pop! dolls for characters from The Office

Fans of The Office: rejoice! There are now Funko Pop! dolls for characters from The Office that you can put in your own office. It’ll be super easy to relive some of your favorite moments from the show when you’re stuck at the office and unable to rewatch.

Happy little crayons! There’s a new Bob Ross coloring book coming out

Are you a Bob Ross fan who just can’t seem to master his signature wet-on-wet painting style? Or maybe a coloring book fan who wants to zen out while shading some happy little trees? Either way, you’ll be psyched about the second Bob Ross coloring book hitting shelves soon…

This new comic book company is coming in hard with rad & diverse new stories

New comic book publisher, TKO Studios, launched just this month and has big ol’ plans to take on the comic book industry. We’re talking the inclusion of some heavy hitting creators and stories from new and diverse voices and a focus on readers instead of investors. This includes a tale of three generations of Black women in Chicago working together to pull off the heist of a lifetime by Roxane Gay and Ming Doyle…

Don your handknit sweaters for this spectacular Harry Potter Christmas decor

Don your Mrs. Weasley sweaters for this spectacular Christmas at Hogwarts decor

Remember this magical Harry Potter home decor from reader Jasper Price and his wife Angie? We could only imagine how extra festive it got around the holidays at Chez Hogwarts. We don’t have to imagine anymore — Jasper shared with us their fantastical collection of mystical Christmas enchantment! Here’s what they had to say about their efforts to recreate the spectacle…

11 binge-worthy podcasts to add to your feed

Are you as deeply entrenched in the podcast life as I am? All it takes is one gateway podcast and you’ll be hooked. Oh that sweet, sweet audio goodness.

I went a-hunting for some newer ones that are making my podcast feed more robust in its awesomeness and was not disappointed. From true crime to truly geeky, here are some great podcasts to add to your feed…

We're letting ourselves get excited for Netflix's time-traveling Afro-Colombian witch show, Siempre Bruja

We’re cautiously excited for Netflix’s time-traveling Afro-Colombian witch show, Siempre Bruja

Netflix released a trailer for its upcoming drama, Siempre Bruja, which follows the story of Carmen, an Afro-Colombian slave and witch living in the colonial coastal settlement of Cartagena in 1646 who time travels to 2019 to avoid being burned at the stake as a witch. Netflix has had some hits and misses lately with representation, so I’m cautiously optimistic that they’ll handle the show featuring a darker skinned Afro-Colombian woman with care.