The Mermaid Podcast

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Welcome to the only show with real mermaids, legends and history! We interview professional mermaids, experts, authors, filmmakers, and mermaid entrepreneurs. Listen as we explore cool mermaid history and mythology, and learn what the mermaid life is all about. Our host, Laura von Holt is the Fairy Boss Mother of Cinderly, and a mermaid mogul who writes mermaid romance novels, loves The Little Mermaid, and wants to retire as, you guessed it, a real mermaid! Guests include: Weeki Wachee mermaids, author Jason June, Vero Beach Mermaid, The Little Mermaid Live Action cast, Finfolk Productions, the cast of Freeform's Siren TV show and the Merb’ys!. Join our mailing list for extra content and bonuses at mermaidpodcast.com.

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Out of The Blue by Jason June

Jul 08 2022 66 mins  
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 teen rom-com and a retelling of The Little Mermaid and Splash. It's funny, it's upbeat, it's got wonderful merfolk world-building and mythology, fake dating, nonbinary merpeople, and p

The Women of Weeki Wachee Springs: An Oral History

Aug 25 2021 69 mins  
We’re 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 artifacts and oral history about the experiences and history of the mermaid performers who have worked at Weeki Wachee over the

Introducing Astrology Zoned: A Susan Miller Fan Podcast

Jul 13 2021 18 mins  
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 podcast about Susan Miller and discuss Susan’s unique posting habits, her mission statement, her mysterious social media, and how th

The International Mermaid Museum

Apr 21 2021 40 mins  
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 ocean science exhibits, the inspiration behind the museum, and how it came together thanks to a special pod –- or “gossip” –�

Sea Shanties

Mar 29 2021 56 mins  
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, and why sea shanties resonate now. Revell Carr is the author of the book Hawaiian Music in Motion: Mariners, Missionaries, and Min

The Last Mer-Child [#MerMay Contest Winner]

Jan 25 2021 16 mins  
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 @littlewingstudios. On a wide and desperate planet, The Sirens have gone to war with The Mermaids. A pirate rescues a mermaid orphan, The Sir

The Mermaid's New Scoot [#MerMay Contest Winner]

Nov 17 2020 10 mins  
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 of eccentrics, the biggest gossip is about a mermaid witch who learns how to fly. This episode is brought to you by Kensington

Too Stupid To Live Podcast Crossover Episode

Oct 26 2020 71 mins  
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 watch, what Shakespeare got wrong about Romeo & Juliet, family sagas of The Little Mermaid and of course, romance novels! This

The Mermaid and the Crystal Ball (#MerMay Contest Winner)

Sep 29 2020 14 mins  
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 new life, a woman discovers a mysterious crystal ball in a deserted gas station. This episode is brought to you by Kensington Books

A Mermaid's Guide To Voting

Sep 16 2020 14 mins  
Yay, voting! If there’s one lesson we learned from The Little Mermaid, it’s 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 practices for researching issues and candidates. We hope all of our American merfolk will join us in being mers who vote! Your voice