Amateur Tarot Pod: A Mystical Comedy Advice Show

This episode is brought to you by the letters Alef and Tav...but you don't have to take OUR word for it! Jaqueline has a question about creativity, and your hosts make a show for PBS! Check us out and submit your questions at: amateurtarot.com @tarotamateur amateurtarotreading@gmail.com

Dozens of years from now, when podcasts are the only record of 2017 civilization, Brian and Ben will be hailed as prophets for their eerily uncanny predictions of the future-now-present. Also, we answer Kevin's question about love! amateurtarot.com amateurtarotreading@gmail.com @tarotamateur

Should Janet open another...bakery? We'll let you know. Your hosts get excited about outmoded messaging systems, and still try to ask for money! Contact us at amateurtarotreadings@gmail.com Check the website at amateurtarot.com Twitter: @tarotamateur Insta: amateurtarot

This episode finds our hosts taking on morning drive DJ personas... trapped in a land of awful sound effects and self-congradulatory giggling. Ben sings Xmas songs Brian takes way too much credit for production of the show Lisa Kelly returns with the 8-ball corner!

This week, Brian and Ben (armed with sultry NPR voices) try to tell Evalena about her hidden talent and find themselves falling back on an old technique. Contact us at amateurtarotreadings@gmail.com @tarotamateur www.amateurtarot.com

Our two co-hosts spend their time trying to raise $150M for unknown purposes, and attempt to answer a question from Swati on the email line. Introducing Dera, the new Amateur Tarot Leonormand Reader! Send your questions for the cards to amateurtarotreading@gmail.com Find us on twitter @tarotamateur or Instagram @amateurtarot!

Ben decides that Brian is becoming too mystical and that it's gone too far. Your hosts do a reading about matters of love for L and K, who they dub Licentia and Kris Kristofferson Jingleheimer Schmidtt. Brian loves the art on the decks and very possibly doesn't know his seasons. The Three of Cups makes an appearance as the card of the week! Send in your questions to amateurtarotreading@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram at amateurtarot Talk to us on Twitter at @tarotamateur

So much new stuff this week! ...actually two new things. We have new theme music from the folks at Hugmonster Sound, and we've got a segment where our friend Kelly gives advice based on Magic 8-Ball readings! Let us know what you think!

This episode finds our two hapless dilettantes attempting to give advice to Sarah, who asks a nebulous question, leaving the cards and J.K. Rowling to fill in the gaps. Does it work? Only one way to find out!

Hey there! This week, Shannon has a question about her love life, and your hosts get interested in a lot of cards from the suit of cups! Give us a listen, rate and review us on iTunes, and hit us up with YOUR burning questions at amateurtarotreading@gmail.com!

This week, we answer Narvel's relationship question and spend an inordinate amount of effort talking about crustaceans. This is the first of our new format, and the second "named" episode. Sound quality is good, and I think we have a pretty solid new structure. A few more trinkets and gewgaws (including a new guest spot that we'll be unveiling next month), and we'll be a a real podcast! Thanks for listening, and please give us a rating and review on iTunes!

As we co-hosts get more comfortable with what we're doing, we find ourselves able to joke around a bit more each episode. The serious parts, as always, are the readings. This week, Joe and Logan have questions about family and fame. We're on iTunes now! You can find us at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/amateur-tarot-pod/id1205647377?mt=2 And while you're there, give us a rating and review! It really helps us out. :)

0202 - Rok & Tracey - 2 of Coins Season two marches on! This week, Rok and Tracey are both kind of wondering about love stuff...apt, since it's Valentine's day tomorrow! Card of the week: 2 of Coins • amateurtarotreading@gmail.com • @tarotamateur • amateurtarot.tumblr.com Send us your Qs and we'll consult the cards for some As! We really really appreciate everyone who’s listening and tweeting and following us on our dilettante journey into the woo woo unknowable. Thank you all so much!

0201 - Blaize & Mike - Chariot This week, we’re back with a brand new season of Amateur Tarot Pod! Blaize and Mike get some advice from the cards that was promised them over a month ago! Card of the week: Chariot • amateurtarotreading@gmail.com • @tarotamateur • amateurtarot.tumblr.com Send us your Qs and we'll consult the cards for some As! And a final note: Hey folks, this is brian, your hapless co-host and editor. I wanted to point out just a few things for our longtime listeners and for anyone who’s just joining us. 1: If we ever miss a scheduled show (like, say, the entire month of January), you have to know that they ARE in all likelihood already recorded. I just didn’t get around to editing and publishing them. The bulk of this episode, for example, was recorded at the very end of 2016, in anticipation of 2017. 2: Our recording schedule up to this point has been as much a work in progress as our recording methods. You might notice that the Chariot was both in one of the readings this week AND

This week, Sophie and Paige get questions answered that they asked a very long time ago! Brian and ben record on a bed! Card of the Week: Reversed Ace of Wands This episode was, so far, the most riddled with technical and personal issues. I apologize. This is Brian, btw, apologizing. It's all my fault. I'll try to be better. Something something retrograde... As always, contact us at: • amateurtarotreading@gmail.com • @tarotamateur • amateurtarot.tumblr.com Send us your Qs and we'll consult the cards for some As!

This week, Stephen wonders about general life direction, and Adam fears he's already peaked! Card of the Week: Eight of Cups Sound quality is our best yet, gang! The cards must be blessing us. Or, you know, we're figuring it out slowly but surely. Brian did get a new deck though. It's pretty. As always, contact us at: • amateurtarotreading@gmail.com • @tarotamateur • amateurtarot.tumblr.com Send us your Qs and we'll consult the cards for some As!

Episode 6 is here! Seth has a question about following a dream. Chris has a question about his job Card of the Week: King of Swords I like the sign-off for this episode, but it's a bit sad. Also, there were a lot of goofs edited out of this thing. Mainly Brian's loud annoying laughter at things that aren't that funny and Ben's potato dog getting on the mic and making our lives difficult. If you all were at the live show, you'll understand. As always, contact us at: • amateurtarotreading@gmail.com • @tarotamateur • amateurtarot.tumblr.com Send us your Qs and we'll consult the cards for some As!

Episode 5! Erinne has a question about her health Alicen has a question about her life's direction Card of the Week: The Star Where's episode 4? Well, that's a part of the magic of being amateurs. Brian completely lost his sound files for that episode. We might release those readings at some point, but we're looking forward and have many episodes ready to record and publish. Also, there's some dark tones in this episode. We're riding the edge of being a comedy podcast, but we wanted to include resources for anyone who is suffering from depression or possible thoughts of self-harm. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or thoughts of suicide, reach out. The Lifeline is available 24/7 at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Additional Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-TALK (8255) - suicidepreventionlifeline.org Crisis Text Line - Text HELP to 741 741 Trans Lifeline - 877-565-8860 Trevor Project - 866-488-7386 - trevorproject.org Mental Health America - http://www.mentalh

Our third attempt still has some sound issues, but we're getting there! Karen has a question about her career Janet has a question about a major life change Card of the Week: Three of Pentacles (reversed)

Sound quality is a touch improved...possibly as good as we'll get inside a busy coffee shop. We'll see how things sound moving forward! Today we answered questions from Andrea and Kelly.