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Night Owls Late Night Podcast

Night Owls Late Night Podcast

By Jodeci Maldonado

The podcast is about the craft of writing, news in the writing world, literature discussions and more
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The Exam of Existence

Night Owls Late Night Podcast Sep 19, 2023

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The Exam of Existence

The Exam of Existence

What does it really mean to be human?

Sep 19, 202305:40
The Rose Jade

The Rose Jade

What if the color of a jade could change?

Sep 19, 202301:30
The Dream of Eden

The Dream of Eden

Answering the question, can one be saved no matter the cost?

Sep 19, 202301:57
Sea Glass Garden

Sea Glass Garden

A poem about love, salt, and the sea.

Sep 19, 202301:07
Blossoms Beyond Birth

Blossoms Beyond Birth

A poem as a walk down memory lane.

Sep 19, 202302:13
Sōzu of Redemption

Sōzu of Redemption

An essay about redemption for the moments we could do over or for that which did not take root.

Sep 19, 202302:47
A Pocket Full of Prayers

A Pocket Full of Prayers

An essay about the daily uptaking of a climb up the mountain range of mood.

Sep 19, 202303:20
The State of "I Can't" vs.The Dream

The State of "I Can't" vs.The Dream

This poem with the aforementioned title takes an interesting take on a court case conducted against a dream.

Sep 19, 202302:40
The Aro Algorithm

The Aro Algorithm

A brief essay about the wonders of aromanticism.

Sep 03, 202304:05
Redefiniing Reality

Redefiniing Reality

This essay is about "The L Word" reboot, and a small continuation of "Pan-tastic or Pandora" that came after the original essay, but before "The Missing Person: Trans Accolades."

Sep 02, 202303:44
Deflowering the Lavender Scare

Deflowering the Lavender Scare

An essay about the historical moment called The Lavender Scare which occurred around the time of the Red Scare.

Sep 01, 202304:42
The Missing Person: Trans Accolades

The Missing Person: Trans Accolades

The companion essay to "Pan-tastic or Pandora" dubbed "The Missing Person: Trans Accolades"

Sep 01, 202303:58
Pan-tastic or Pandora

Pan-tastic or Pandora

An essay about whether or not Pan, as an identifier, will need to be changed in the future.

Sep 01, 202304:30
Transfromation

Transfromation

An essay all about the transition process and the miraculousness of it all.

Sep 01, 202304:57
May the Arrow hit the Mark

May the Arrow hit the Mark

An essay about the aromantic community and my first dive into it.

Aug 31, 202306:18
Ace in the Hole

Ace in the Hole

This episode is a brief rendition of my journey as an asexual individual and the community at that time.

Aug 31, 202306:11
When all is Said

When all is Said

An episode about the stressful time of changing one's name officially or choosing not to, and if so, for how long?

Aug 31, 202304:35
Dissolution or Evolution?

Dissolution or Evolution?

The question of what our lives would be like without stereotypes? Also the question is there a stereotypical look for nonbinary people?

Aug 31, 202305:25
In the Out-House

In the Out-House

A small essay about normalizing the sanctity of quiet, safe places like the bathroom for LGBTQIA community members.

Aug 31, 202304:44
Kaleidoscope Rights (Gender Collection Poetry Dump 2)

Kaleidoscope Rights (Gender Collection Poetry Dump 2)

The second poetry dump from The Kaleidoscope Rights Gender Collection

Aug 30, 202304:05
Drew the Sleuth of Gender

Drew the Sleuth of Gender

To change one's nonbinary name or not to change it, that is the question.

Aug 30, 202304:24
Kaleidoscope Rights (Hybrid Gender Collection) Poetry Dump 1

Kaleidoscope Rights (Hybrid Gender Collection) Poetry Dump 1

Various poems from the Kaleidoscope Rights Hybrid Gender Collection, that has been ongoing in previous episodes.

Aug 30, 202306:09
Byproduct or Believe

Byproduct or Believe

The naked truth of nonbinary anxiety.

Aug 30, 202303:12
The Superhuman List

The Superhuman List

The ideal relationship for your kind nonbinary host.

Aug 30, 202303:29
Top Shelf?

Top Shelf?

One nonbinary individual, fielding the question of top surgery.

Aug 30, 202303:48
The Rim Part 2

The Rim Part 2

The response of Jodeci to their female self on their nonbinary journey, a continuation from The Rim Part 1.

Aug 30, 202303:07
The Rim part 1

The Rim part 1

A letter to my male self, as a nonbinary person with a biologically female body

Aug 30, 202304:49
Ties that Bind

Ties that Bind

The catalyst of my realization that I am, in fact, a nonbinary person.

Aug 30, 202305:20
Four Shades of Blue

Four Shades of Blue

A nonbinary essay about giving your parents and those who might not understand a second chance when coming out.

Aug 30, 202306:21
Gender Bend

Gender Bend

The first nonbinary essay in a collection that I am planning to air and the first is entitled Gender Bend.

Aug 30, 202310:36
Game of Gyros

Game of Gyros

Today's episode is another book review, this one about Joan Didion's Slouching Toward Bethlehem. To do this we compare this work to Didion's The White Album.

May 05, 202303:58
A Nook in Nowhere

A Nook in Nowhere

Today's episode is a book a unsolicited book review of my graduate school mentor, and friend, Baron Wormser's memoir. It has recently been rereleased as a second edition and is entitled The Road Washes Out in Spring.


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Apr 20, 202305:11
A Shaman Under the Moon

A Shaman Under the Moon

This episode speaks about shamanism and witchcraft and how they have a lot in common, particularly when it comes to nature, and how that brings us a lesson in death, peace, and the art of letting go.

Apr 14, 202309:12
Dyslexia: The Dormant Deity

Dyslexia: The Dormant Deity

This episode is inspired by my best friend Ashley from school and a need to spread awareness about mental illnesses such as dyslexia. 

Jun 13, 202106:33
Counting Compassion

Counting Compassion

This is about my journey from Catholicism to Buddhism and my desire to get Mala Beads. 

Jun 11, 202110:58
A Voice in the Silence

A Voice in the Silence

A look into why spiritual life can sometimes be solitary for those that walk the path. 

Jun 11, 202110:25
Intertwining Pursuits: Mental Health and Spiritual Practice Parts 1 and 2

Intertwining Pursuits: Mental Health and Spiritual Practice Parts 1 and 2

This episode features Dawn Washington, a new podcaster, and a long time friend of mine as we talk about mental health, spiritual practice and our lives. 

May 23, 202151:50
Cardinal's Nest

Cardinal's Nest

This episode is about the cardinal directions of a compass and what they mean in several spiritual practices, or elements of a practice, but particularly what they mean in Shamanism.

May 22, 202104:39
Every Life and The Ego

Every Life and The Ego

This episode is about the relationship that exists between the Theravada and Mahayana sects of Buddhism as well as the relationship between body, spirit, and Ego.

May 22, 202105:14
Theology Labyrinth

Theology Labyrinth

An essay about the similarities or the "connective tissue" between religions 

May 08, 202106:54
Stillness of the Water Excerpt (Spiritual Chit Chat part 2)

Stillness of the Water Excerpt (Spiritual Chit Chat part 2)

A continuation of spiritual chit chat via reading an excerpt from my essay "The Stillness of the Water". 

Apr 28, 202108:07
Qi Gong Resounding

Qi Gong Resounding

This is a spiritual essay about life learning Qigong.

Apr 28, 202103:37
To the things, cherished

To the things, cherished

An episode about the things that are loved and the spiritual aid we receive from them, starting first with this custom intro all the way to the episode’s end.
Apr 27, 202105:41
Spiritual Chit Chat

Spiritual Chit Chat

This episode is to have a kind of fireside chat about life being active in the spiritual. 

Apr 22, 202113:03
Shamanism Solutions

Shamanism Solutions

A little insight into my life as a shaman by way of an essay. Thank you for listening and we apologize for any declines in quality we are working with new equipment. 

Apr 22, 202102:37
Sanctum Sanctorum

Sanctum Sanctorum

To the inner workings of our soul so that we may communicate in the world we move and create shifts in every day.
Apr 21, 202102:08
To the Body, a Temple as it is

To the Body, a Temple as it is

To every piece that makes life possible, to the vestige of our soul, may this vessel that we worship in a temple of every hue, finally get its due.
Apr 21, 202101:19
The Story of Three

The Story of Three

A loving mini tale told in poetic form of the life of one small family
Apr 21, 202101:59
How is That for the Optimistic View

How is That for the Optimistic View

A rhythmic meeting of voice and optimism.
Apr 20, 202101:03
A Coo or a Cry (bundle of poems) Poem Night 2

A Coo or a Cry (bundle of poems) Poem Night 2

The sweet caress of thought to nature and feeling put on in audio form.
Apr 20, 202102:40