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  • In this episode, I spoke with Julian Loomis from the Everyday Superhero Headquarters. Julian is a Nerdy Wellness Communicator who combines his love for TTRPGs, mental wellness, and physical health into one. We talked about Julian's journey to creating his Exercise Infused TTRPG program Mission Quest, and his process for character development.

    Be sure to check out the Everyday Superhero Cast at https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCw0hJ886Y7HU4JYlCkkoIaA

    To learn more about Mission Quest go to https://www.everydaysuperherotraining.com/

    For more information about Julian and the Everyday Superhero Headquarters go to https://linktr.ee/EVERYDAYSUPERHEROHEADQUARTERS

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  • In this episode, I spoke with Brian from Fighter Guy Studios! Brian is the creator of The Brains & Brawn Super Simple Table Top Role Play System.  Brains & Brawn is a TTRPG system where the Tale Teller can add various Supplements that build on the system to give more options & ‘crunch’ to the base game, which can be used with every expansion.

    Brian and I went into detail about his setting agnostic system and how in one of his 5e games, one of his players died months before the party even realized.

    Check out the Brains & Brawn 1st Annual virtual Con!

    https://www.fighterguystudios.com/brains-brawn-con-signup

    Support Brian & Fighter Guy Studios at https://ko-fi.com/fighterguy

    And for more info about Brains & Brawn go to https://www.fighterguystudios.com/

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  • Gary Engler started playing D&D the same way all campaigns start, at a bar! After one of the bar regulars showed Gary and his friends D&D, they later transitioned to playing primarily Pathfinder and Pathfinder 2. In their games, they rotate GMs regularly and are no strangers to character death. However, during one of their challenging encounters, one of Gary's character builds managed to take down the enemy in record time.

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    The music for my intro was created by Michael James Mcgarry. https://soundcloud.com/itsmjmusic

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  • Nikko Mitrovic is the creator of ElvenFirely! ElvenFirely.com is a website where you can find system-agnostic adventure locations, wholesome NPCs, and magical D&D articles!

    Nikko and I talked about fun NPCs, and how one of his players saved the party from a TPK while traveling on their skyship.

    To suppoert Nikko, visit ElvenFirely.com!

    And follow him on Twitter @ElvenFirefly!

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    The music for my intro was created by Michael James Mcgarry. https://soundcloud.com/itsmjmusic

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  • In this episode, I spoke with Paul Pergolizzi.  Paul is a regular 5th Edition player, he is also my cousin.  Born in the world of pandemic D&D, Paul has been playing his Tabaxi Bard for a few years.  Over the course of his time playing, he remembers how one NPC went from knocking him out in a fight, to being his best friend.

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  • BONUS EPISODE!

    A bit out of my element on this one but we are talking comic books!

    In this episode, I sat down with Serena Sanchez, the creator of the comic book Black Rhapsody by Magic Gal Media.  Black Rhapsody is a horror comic about a group of magical singers fighting against an evil goddess turned pop star.

    Be sure to follow Magic Gal Media on Twitter @MagicGalMedia

    You can support Black Rhapsody on INDIEGOGO: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/black-rhapsody-part-1#/

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    The music for my intro was created by Michael James Mcgarry. https://soundcloud.com/itsmjmusic

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  • Jacob Cordas returns! Be sure to check out Jacob's first episode Undercover Boss.

    Jacob Cordas is a writer, podcaster, and full-time professional game master on Start Playing. Jacob and I talked about the Call of Cthulhu one shot he wrote and ran for myself and two other past guests. All three parts are out now!

    Jacob also has a new podcast with the Cheesy Gordita Network. In The Land Of Cheese And Sauce is a Taco Bell themed 5th Edition actual play podcast featuring an original story and delicious homebrewed subclasses.

    To book a game with Jacob, visit https://startplaying.games/gm/jacweasel

    Follow him on Twitter @jacweasel

    Check out In The Land Of Cheese And Sauce: https://www.cheesygorditanetwork.com/podcast

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  • Part 3 of You Had To Be There: A Call Of Cthulhu one-shot featuring past guests Jacob Cordas, Nicole Summers, and Kenneth Blaney.

    After nearly dying at Henderson's farm, the party experiences some extreme Déjà vu as they return to the Gallop & Shaker. In order to find out just what is happening, Blake, Abigail, and Father Sean head over to the church to find more about the town's past residents.

    Abigail Bell was played by Nicole Summers

    Blake McWilliams was played by Tom DeCillis

    Father Sean Reilly was played by Kenneth Blaney

    The Keeper of this game was Jacob Cordas

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    Credits:

    The story was written by Jacob Cordas using the Down Darker Trails ruleset by Chaosium.

    Music for the adventure was provided by Kevin MacLeod and the Incompetech website.

    My logo was created by Nicole Summers from the Reliably Chaotic Podcast.

    The music for my intro was created by Michael James Mcgarry. https://soundcloud.com/itsmjmusic

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  • Reverand Derek White AKA The Geek Preacher is a UMC Clergyman, a Chaplain of Gary Con, and an advocate for LGBTQI and neurodiverse inclusion. Derek now uses TTRPGs as a tool for inclusion, understanding, and education.

    He also is a firm maker and released/is in the process of releasing his new documentary, The Satanic Panic and the Religious Battle for the Imagination. The film explores Derek's journey through the satanic panic as a D&D-loving kid, and how it affected his friends and those who designed the game.

    You can learn more about Rev. Derek White and all the projects he works on by checking out his linktree!

    Rev. Derek White: https://linktr.ee/thegeekpreacher

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    The music for my intro was created by Michael James Mcgarry. https://soundcloud.com/itsmjmusic

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  • Part 2 of You Had To Be There: A Call Of Cthulhu one-shot featuring past guests Jacob Cordas, Nicole Summers, and Kenneth Blaney.

    After investigating the mystery of Henderson's missing cattle, the party realizes things in this small town might not be as they seem.

    Abigail Bell was played by Nicole Summers

    Blake McWilliams was played by Tom DeCillis

    Father Sean Reilly was played by Kenneth Blaney

    The Keeper of this game was Jacob Cordas

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    Credits:

    The story was written by Jacob Cordas using the Down Darker Trails ruleset by Chaosium.

    Music for the adventure was provided by Kevin MacLeod and the Incompetech website.

    My logo was created by Nicole Summers from the Reliably Chaotic Podcast.

    The music for my intro was created by Michael James Mcgarry. https://soundcloud.com/itsmjmusic

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  • Zach Katz is a frequent Dungeon Master who creates homebrewed worlds, subclasses, and magical items. He is also the host of the Fantasize Me podcast, where he takes characters real or imagined and turns them into D&D characters.

    Zack and I talked about the different creations he brings into his world and how his players can experience anything from harsh wilds to deadly festival games.

    Click the link below to follow Zach on Twitter and check out all of his D&D projects.

    https://linktr.ee/fantasizeme

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    My logo was created by Nicole Summers from the Reliably Chaotic Podcast.

    The music for my intro was created by Michael James Mcgarry. https://soundcloud.com/itsmjmusic

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  • Join us for a special Call Of Cthulhu one-shot with past guests Jacob Cordas, Nicole Summers, and Kenneth Blaney.

    Our story takes place in a small southern town. While on her way to a shooting competition, Abigail Bell stops at The Gallop & Shaker, a small bar in the middle of town. After meeting the owner, Blake McWilliams, and the local Preist, Father Sean Reilly, the three discover some strange happenings around town. While getting no help from the local sheriff, the group decides to investigate some stolen cattle.

    Abigail Bell was played by Nicole Summers

    Blake McWilliams was played by Tom DeCillis

    Father Sean Reilly was played by Kenneth Blaney

    The Keeper of this game was Jacob Cordas

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    Credits:

    The story was written by Jacob Cordas using the Down Darker Trails ruleset by Chaosium.

    Music for the adventure was provided by Kevin MacLeod and the Incompetech website.

    My logo was created by Nicole Summers from the Reliably Chaotic Podcast.

    The music for my intro was created by Michael James Mcgarry. https://soundcloud.com/itsmjmusic

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  • Emma Collis is a very talented DM, writer, and map creator.  She's also part of the Roll Plenty Podcast and runs D&D for charity events.

    Emma and I talked about her homebrewed world, where she has run multiple campaigns, entwining them into an epic story.  Emma recalls her Hexblood character, who took Feywild customs very seriously.

    Follow Emma on Twitter to see her projects: @emma_collis

    And check out the Roll Plenty Podcast: https://linktr.ee/rollplenty

    To be a guest on the show: Send me a DM on Twitter or Email me at [email protected]

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    My logo was created by Nicole Summers from the Reliably Chaotic Podcast.

    The music for my intro was created by Michael James Mcgarry. https://soundcloud.com/itsmjmusic

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  • Andy from Lost Haven Art has played TTRPGs for over ten years!  He is an Illustrator, Digital Artist, and Independent Game Developer whose art style is heavily influenced by video games and vibrant colors.  In addition to character commissions, Andy also loves to create and homebrew magical items.  As a forever GM, Andy recalls when PVP conflict led to a Gnome Wizard going off on their own.

    Follow the link below for Andy's social media, commissions, and other projects.

    https://linktr.ee/LostHavenArt

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    My logo was created by Nicole Summers from the Reliably Chaotic Podcast.

    The music for my intro was created by Michael James Mcgarry. https://soundcloud.com/itsmjmusic

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  • Dylan Goss from Stuffed Rock Studio has been playing TTRPGs for 25 years!  He is also the writer of the comic book Mara, a story about monsters, magic, and a young girl gifted with incredible strength.  Dylan's journey into TTRPGs started when he found a D&D box at a garage sale and played the solo adventure, which ultimately led to his first character's death.  Dylan and I talked about the evilest character he ever made and how in one of his games, no matter how many options he gave them, one character decided to leave the world behind.

    Be sure to check out Stuffed Rock Studio and the comic book Mara!

    Stuffed Rock Studio: http://stuffedrock.com/

    Comic: https://mara-comic.com/

    Kickstarter:

    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/461165116/mara-chapter-1?fbclid=IwAR3rCj7hJ7kdXRRbQBagpQBVgSUSJJbrbr8AQjIAE43H_CE8WXnyZrzSE5Y

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/StuffedRock

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  • Ina Koffen is a talented artist whose passion for drawing was re-ignited after she started playing D&D again in 2018.  Her inspiration for her art comes from a blend of American comic books and Disney.  She now does commissions of TTRPG characters and specializes in Medieval Fantasy.  We talked about her art/commission process and how one of her most innocent characters unexpectedly killed someone for the first time.

    To check out Ina Koffen's artwork and contact her for commissions, go to https://inakoffen.carrd.co/ and follow her on social media.

    Twitter: @Ina_Koffen

    Instagram: @ina_koffen

    To be a guest on the show: Send me a DM on Twitter or Email me at [email protected]

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  • Brad Marsh is a voice actor and cast member of The Heralds of Wayinar.  The Heralds of Wayinar is a cinematic D&D podcast and YoutTube series set in the dark fantasy world of Gregoor-Sheav.  Brad Marsh plays Obi, the Edwed Minor "rogue by circumstance."

    We talked about Brad's journey into tabletop gaming, how he used his Dungeon Master skills to coax his family into playing an annual game, and his character Obi took out hundreds of cultists with one clever decision.

    To watch The Heralds of Wayinar, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpW1FZPCheQ&list=PLPa9cHq2y9YJw5LQk3NYjoZiPBUTmbcSA

    You can follow Brad Marsh on Twitter @BradMarshVA

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  • Nathan and Matt are part of the Advanced Age Roleplaying Gamers Podcast.   The AARPG Podcast is an actual play TTRPG show made up of a group of friends who have been playing together for over 30 years!  We talked about what it was like to start playing in the early days of tabletop gaming, as well as how these veteran gamers transitioned into the world of virtual TTRPGs.  Nathan and Matt recalled one of their campaigns where a new player learned very quickly to never insult a character's mother because you never know who else in the party may be related.

    Check out the AARPG Podcast website: theaarpgs.com and find all the episodes at https://link.chtbl.com/theaarpgpodcast.

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  • Dan Bublitz is a hilarious stand-up comedian that can be seen performing all across the country. Dan has been playing TTRPGs for more than 25 years and is currently playing a game with his original group he started playing with years ago. We talked about Dan's love for Rogues, and what it's like for a whole party to turn on one of their own.

    Follow Dan on all social media @dbublitzcomedy

    Visit his website at www.danbublitzcomedy.com, and be sure to check out his podcast at www.artofbombingpod.com.

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  • Luis Loza is a Senior Developer at Paizo and is part of the team that creates the setting for Pathfinder Lost Omens.  Despite having a bad experience as a first-time GM, Luis now is a long-time GM who runs many games in many systems.  You can check out his Pathfinder and independent work at https://www.luisloza.com/ and follow him on Twitter @donatoclassic.

    To be a guest on the show: Email me at [email protected]

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