If you would like to chip in to help keep the Allusionist afloat, then thank you very much!!
Currently, the way to do this is Patreon.com/allusionist, starting at $2 USD per month, and going up to however much you would like to bestow. You can also get someone a gift membership: Patreon.com/allusionist/gift.
All paying members get a bunch of perks, as well as the glow of satisfaction of funding an independent podcast! Including:
Behind the scenes info about the making of every episode - this has proven to be some of my most eccentric writing!
Regular livestreams where I read from my ever-expanding collection of reference books, ancient and modern; this is both relaxing to listen to like a Tranquillusionist, and illuminating as to how much dictionaries differ and how much of an editorial voice sneaks through.
Membership of the Allusioverse Discord community. This is a really nice corner of the internet to hang out in. Podcast listeners don’t so often get to spend time with each other, and it’s lovely to see them becoming real friends in there and offline. As well as discussing language news, etymology and portmantNOs, we talk about crafts, books, TV, other podcasts we like, and our joys and despairs. In there, we also have:
Watchalongs of TV series and films. These are fun; it’s a way to socialise without having to put on outdoor clothes or rustle up any energy.
Live show perks: merch freebies plus you get a special little item not available to non-members.
And more!
You can also sign up to the Patreon for free, if you would like to receive occasional emails about what’s happening in the Allusioverse - and by occasional, I mean fewer than ten a year. I’m far too lazy to deluge your inbox.
NOTE: I recommend signing up to the Patreon via browser, and not the Apple app, which will take significantly more of your money (and I won’t get any of it).
