Woo Woo with Rachel Dratch

Author Bill Gifford (Hotwired: How the Hidden Power of Heat Makes Us Stronger, Spring Chicken) joins the show to discuss all manner of heat’s healing powers. Be it traveling to the saunas of Finland or training for the Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred bike race in Texas, Bill has done his research on heat and the body. It’s science! But don’t worry, Bill was also visited by his departed grandmother so you will get your dose of woo woo too.

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Richard Hatem, writer of the screenplay of “The Mothman Prophecies,” shares the tale of the legendary Mothman, first spotted in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in 1966. The Mothman is the subject of a book, the aforementioned screenplay, and even a festival! Host of his own podcast, “Richard Hatem’s Paranormal Bookshelf,” he also discusses the creepiest book he’s ever read, a tale of deceptive spirits. You’ll have to listen in to find out more!

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A tribute and thank you to Gloria Steinem. Please enjoy this encore presentation.

Gloria Steinem, icon of feminism, and personal “shero” of Rachel and Irene talks about her days as a journalist and comedy writer and indulges us with talk of witches, intuition, and the wisdom of her 90 years.

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Rachel and Irene go out into the field to the “Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions” Exhibit at The Morgan Library & Museum in NYC. Guided by curators Claire Gilman and Josh O’Driscoll, they receive a fascinating deep dive into the origins of Tarot cards and the development of Tarot from a courtly card game to a tool of divination. Now that they’ve talked to Claire and Josh, Rachel and Irene feel wicked smahhht, and after listening, so will you!

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NYC fortune teller Dr. Honeybrew is a second generation Turkish reader of coffee grounds. A colorful character with a flair for theatrics, Dr. Honeybrew walks Rachel and Irene through his world of interpretation and even reads fortunes for the ladies. You may never look at what’s left in your cup the same way again!

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