377: Advice from Folklore IX (with Dr. Moiya McTier)

The gods (and astrophysicist-folklorist Dr. McTier) are back to channel divine inspiration for YOUR questions. We cover it all, from jobs to housekeeping to dealing with sibling estrangement.    Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of misogyny, birth, family estrangement, capitalism, irregular eating, and depression.   Guest Dr. Moiya McTier is an astrophysicist and folklorist who hosts Exolore, Pale Blue Pod, and PBS’s Fate & Fabled. She wrote The Milky Way: an Autobiography of our Galaxy, named a best book of 2022 by Publishers Weekly. And she serves as the senior advisor to the Human Artistry Campaign advocating for artists in the face of generative AI.   Housekeeping - TOUR: Get tickets for our Rolling Bones Tour!  - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends getting tickets for the Rolling Bones Tour. - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books - Call to Action: Check out Pale Blue Pod!   Sponsors - Marley Spoon: For up to 25 free meals, head to MarleySpoon.com/SPIRITS and use code SPIRITS - Shaker & Spoon is a subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/cool   Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com - Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast - Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch - Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast - Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast - Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com - Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387   Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin - Editor: Bren Frederick - Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: https://multitude.productions   About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.