Best Dust Storm Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 30 - ADOT's Doug Nintzel talks Monsoon and dust storm safety with ADOT public information officers, Kelsey Mo and Garin Groff. 13:06

5d ago13:06

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ADOT's Doug Nintzel talks Monsoon and dust storm safety with ADOT public information officers, Kelsey Mo and Garin Groff.By ADOT

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7 | Fear of Singing in Front of Others? 4 Steps to Find Your Courage & Build the Confidence to Share Your Voice 32:15

3h ago32:15

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Hey Friend, Some call it performance anxiety. Others call it stage fright. Whatever name you give it ~ it’s that feeling you get in your gut when you even think about singing in front of people. That feeling when your breath gets shallow, your palms get sweaty, your heart starts pounding, your body starts shaking uncontrollably and your throat clos…

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P2S Episode 18 - Bridgerton Season 3 (Second Half) 2:24:38

2h ago2:24:38

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Welcome back, dearest gentle readers! We watched the second half of Bridgerton Season 3 and we have THOUGHTS. Some of those thoughts are good and some of them are bad and some of them made us shout “WE DON’T CARE ABOUT THIS.” After this, we’ll be waiting for two years for Benedict’s story. (eyeroll.) Up next: Wed to the Basilisk by Layla Fae SHOW I…

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Podtacular 882: Unreal News 52:49

14h ago52:49

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Our apologies for not having the podcast for a month. We’ve had a series of live events come up and get in the way of more recent recording opportunities and we took one of the weeks to play the Survive … Continue reading →By Dust Storm

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Episode 92: The Love Remedy by Elizabeth Everett 3:39:56

26m ago3:39:56

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We’re jumping back to Victorian England to discuss The Love Remedy by Elizabeth Everett! But the best part? We’re actually TALKING to Elizabeth! Apothecary Lucy Peterson is on the brink of financial ruin. A rival apothecary stole the formula for a throat lozenge and is passing it off as his own invention and she believes he stole another formula th…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 228: Gaming Group Meeting Failures; Unfathomable Board Game Revisited 1:02:51

4d ago1:02:51

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In this episode, the gang talk about the TTRPG curse older than time: Getting the group together. Inevitably, every group is going to ride the rocky road of scheduling. Why is this the killing blow for some groups? How can you pivot? Is it the end of the D&D World? Then after the news, as requested by the Nerdcognito Nation, the boys revisit, run d…

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6 | Stuck Between the Old and the New? 3 Steps to Navigate a Season of Change as a Singer & Artist 26:37

15h ago26:37

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Hey Friend, Today I’m talking about that uncomfortable, voiceless place we sometimes find ourselves in when we’re stuck between the old and the new. What do you do when you find yourself feeling totally disconnected from things you created in the past, but a bit intimidated to tap into and create from where you are today? What do you do when the ol…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 227: 40+ "Rules" for the TTRPG Table... (He's not wrong!) 59:48

3d ago59:48

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A frustrated Dungeon Master presented his players (do they play?) with a list of "rules" that were going to be implemented moving forward. While clearly frustrated with SparkleTroll and otherwise bad player behavior as we dig through his list we have to ask... "Is he wrong?" The guys discuss faux pas of players at the TTRPG table and how the DM can…

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5 | Break Free from the Inner Critic & Get Back to the Heart of Singing with this ONE Simple Shift 19:21

3d ago19:21

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Hey there, Songbird! Do you ever feel like you’ve forgotten why you started singing in the first place? Like you’ve somehow drifted away from the heart of it all? If you’ve found yourself caught up in your head about vocal technique and the inner critic has taken over, this episode is a must listen. Today I’m sharing with you one simple shift in ho…

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Episode 91: Downpour by Maggie Gates 2:07:47

10d ago2:07:47

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Riders, you are not ready. This week, we’re diving into Downpour by Maggie Gates. Downpour picks up during that critical moment when Ray is in the chute, waiting for the gate to open. We see snapshots of his recovery and the process of him becoming more independent, but he still needs some at-home assistance. Enter: Brooke, a beautiful disaster att…

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NanoNerdcognito: "Accidental Overpowering" 38:57

18d ago38:57

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The holiday weekend in the States and a few too many life incidents have abbreviated this week's episode into a Nano! Fear not, though a touch shorter than usual, it is still packed with everything you'd expect -- Beginning with talk of how a DM can correct an "accidential overpowering" of a party and ending with news (from Reddit) RD and Bert sque…

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4 | "Is it finished?" Sharing Your Music & the Art of Letting Go 44:01

10d ago44:01

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Hey there Songbird! Are you wondering if your creative work is ready to share? How do you know if it’s finished? Today we’re talking about the art of letting go… letting go of your creations, sharing your music, putting your songs out there, releasing your creative work into the world. And sometimes, this “letting go” means… putting a piece to rest…

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Episode 29 - ADOT's Doug Nintzel sits down with Brad Burgess, Program Administrator for ADOT's office of broadband to discuss the building of the "middle mile" infrastructure being built by ADOT to expand ... 13:34

23d ago13:34

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ADOT's Doug Nintzel sits down with Brad Burgess, Program Administrator for ADOT's office of broadband to discuss the building of the "middle mile" infrastructure being built by ADOT to expand access, statewide.By ADOT

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Nerdcognito - Episode 226: Too Many Classes! (aka Less is More) 59:54

21d ago59:54

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With ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SIX OFFICIAL (you read that correctly) classes and subclasses in DnD 5e, it's time the gang evaluated class structures in TTRPGs. There are no surprises here -- the guys believe less is more. Add in some tales of characters gone by, bard mocking, and of course the news, and you have a full episode of nerdy goodness that …

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2 | 3 Things Holding You Back From Sharing Your Voice as a Singer and How to Release Them 31:21

17d ago31:21

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Hey Friend! In this episode of Reawaken Your Voice, we’re talking about 3 things that are keeping you from sharing your voice. These are common pitfalls that I see over and over again in the artists I work with (and that I’ve experienced myself on my own vocal journey!). But I won’t leave you hanging ~ I’ll also be giving you a simple yet profound …

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1 | My Story & Why Reawaken Your Voice 34:04

17d ago34:04

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Hey Friend! In this first episode of Reawaken Your Voice, I'll share my story with you… how I went from opera singer & voice teacher to silent cave dweller and artist in hiding to holistic voice coach, sound healer, and singer songwriter. I’ll also share my vision for the show and how I’ve been inspired to pour into YOU as we embark on this podcast…

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3 | Reconnect with Your Voice & Access Creative Flow with these 5 Tips for Female Singers & Songwriters 29:03

17d ago29:03

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Hey Friend! Ever feel like your voice practice is more of a chore on your to-do list than a creative playground that draws you in? Are you longing for that feeling of getting in the zone with your music? Do you want to reconnect with your voice and with your natural desire to actually work on your art? If you’re feeling the need to spice up your si…

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P2S Episode 18 - Bridgerton Season 3 (First Half) 2:36:00

18d ago2:36:00

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The two-year wait is FINALLY over! Kind of! We got the first half of Bridgerton season three–the long awaited Colin and Penelope season and Rae cannot contain herself. Here, we cover the first half of the new season. We talk about each episode, what we like and what we don’t, and what we’re anticipating for the second half. We’ll finish this up nex…

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Episode 90: Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn 2:15:49

23d ago2:15:49

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The day has FINALLY come, dear listeners! We’re talking about one of Rae’s all-time favorites: Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn. In case you’ve been living under a rock, this is Colin and Penelope’s story and it’s so very sweet (with a little spice). This episode is about the book, but we do discuss the upcoming season of Bridgerton from Net…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 225: From the Tabletop to the Screen! (and back!) 1:05:37

25d ago1:05:37

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Fallout... The Last of Us... Rings of Power... Castlevania... there are a LOT of game-inspired screen adaptations hitting lately, and the trend is not going to end. This week, the boys look at all of the players and talk about what TTRPG, video, and board game adaptations they would like to see! Plus, a newsy tribute to Roger Corman starts a banger…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 224: WotC's AI Art Dust Storm... plus The Dungeon Delver! 1:01:59

1M ago1:01:59

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This week, our good friend The Dungeon Delver drops in to chew the fat with the gang about the incredible nothingburger that was the Wizards of the Coast "AI art FAQ." There was a lot of internet noise, but is WotC doing... the right thing? The boys and Bill dig in deep to this offering insight, perspective, and opinion. Plus, the news will NOT dis…

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Podtacular 881: Banished Lights 1:04:54

2M ago1:04:54

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Halo Infinite lands CU32, erm… Banished Honor brining more game balances and fixes but introduces the new Spartan Points system integrated with the newest Operation. The Plasma Pistol gets its classic zap effect back and the latest Forge additions are … Continue reading →By Dust Storm

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Nerdcognito - Episode 223: Grim Jim and the TTRPG Hobby's Toxic Cancel Culture 1:06:21

1M ago1:06:21

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Hot on the heels of Nerdcognito getting de-platformed on YouTube after an alleged cancel culture report strike -- and the RD having his personal account targeted and wiped as well -- we look at cancel culture in the hobby in general. Who better to bring in for this discussion but "Grim" James Desborough? Jim gives his perspective on the hobby and i…

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Episode 89: Coven of Ill Repute by S.L. Prater Part 1 1:35:48

1M ago1:35:48

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Hello, hello, loves! We got an ARC of the latest work from S.L. Prater—Coven of Ill Repute. This series opener introduces our main characters, Quiet (a witch) and Rorick (a vampire). They’re investigators charged with solving a murder, which just happens to be one of Quiet’s sister witches and Rorick’s cousin. What neither of them realizes is that …

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Podtacular 880: The Silver Halo 1:10:09

1M ago1:10:09

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Season 2 of the Halo TV show has concluded and, while it took a couple of delays to get here, we give our rundown of the season: thoughts on the story, production, action, ties to the main universe, and of … Continue reading →By Dust Storm

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Nerdcognito - Episode 222: Cynthia Williams out at WotC, Modules!, Dystopian Dawn Time Warped 1:19:50

2M ago1:19:50

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Cynthia Williams has announced her departure from Wizards of the Coast! What does this mean? Listen to the guys give their takes on her exodus. Then, as promised, a lively deep dive into what makes a module and their role in the hobby. After the news, creator of Dystopian Dawn, Tony Garcia stops by to talk about his latest project and the gang brie…

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Episode 28 - Doug Nintzel discusses the progress taking place on the Broadway Curve project with ADOT's Marcy McMacken. 14:18

2M ago14:18

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Doug Nintzel discusses the progress taking place on the Broadway Curve project with ADOT's Marcy McMacken.By ADOT

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Episode 88: Risks & Whiskey by Dani McLean 3:32:33

2M ago3:32:33

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Welcome everyone! Today, we’re not only talking about Risks and Whiskey by Dani McLean, but we’re talking to Dani McLean herself! Risks & Whiskey is a friends-to-lovers workplace romance with a double grand gesture and plenty of spice. We do our regular compliment sandwich plus ratings, stunt casting, and recommendations, and in between, you’ll get…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 221: Can Tourists and SparkleTrolls be "Saved??" 1:04:43

2M ago1:04:43

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Can a SparkleTroll be saved? Is a tourist worth bringing to the table? Should we even bother? This week the gang tears into all things tourist -- from origins to Critical Role toxins to playstyles. Can we bring the hobby back from a fundamental and philosophical shift? Plus, the news has LOTS of TTRPG goodness that you won't want to miss! (...and M…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 220: Player Requests, Suggestions, and DEMANDS?!? 1:00:06

2M ago1:00:06

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Players drop hints all the time. What happens when it is more than a friendly poke? How should you handle your group asking for in-game favors, dictating game/world events, demanding items, or throwing an X-card (just kidding, show the X'er the door!). Plus, the news, Ryan revives "Oriental" and shoves it back into the acceptable category, and tale…

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Podtacular 879: When Reach Fell 55:06

2M ago55:06

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This week we play a little catch up after being off for a couple of weeks. While the Halo TV show has concluded, we’re taking this episode to discuss up through episode four. A bit of a shorter one, but … Continue reading →By Dust Storm

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Episode 87: Love You, Mean It by Jilly Gagnon 2:01:35

2M ago2:01:35

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Welcome lovely listeners! Today, we’re discussing Love You, Mean It by Jilly Gagnon. We got an ARC through NetGalley and we’re covering it early for scheduling reasons. Marketed as a playful romantic comedy featuring dueling delis, fake dating, a shockingly awesome ex, and juuuuuust the right amount of amnesia. Having read the book, we can confirm …

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Episode 27 - Doug Nintzel discusses ADOT's five year transportation plan with planning division director Paul Patane. 12:05

2M ago12:05

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Doug Nintzel discusses ADOT's five year transportation plan with planning division director Paul Patane.By ADOT

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SPECIAL Nerdcognito - Episode 219: Discomfiting Dialogue with Daniel D. Fox (friend of the show?!?) 1:24:13

3M ago1:24:13

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Nerdcognito talks to... Daniel D. Fox?!? (yes, THAT Daniel D. Fox) Uh oh."Infamous" RD and Kyle sit down with the "notorious" Daniel D. Fox, creator of Zweihander, alleged destructor of The Trove, and all around polarizing figure in the TTRPG space. Publicly politically misaligned with the guys AND potentially on the opposite end of the gaming spec…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 218: "You Can't Play With THEM!" 59:00

3M ago59:00

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It happens -- a friend, a partner -- someone tells you "You can't play with THEM!" Maybe not you, but maybe that guy with the antisocial eye-rolling leftie girlfriend slowly exits from your table. Why and how do these ultimatums get made and how do they effect your table? Plus, the pros and cons of modules. Maybe. Probably not. ----more----Grab The…

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Episode 86: Dust Storm by Maggie Gates 1:41:50

3M ago1:41:50

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The ladies are getting in on the single dad action (...what?) with Dust Storm by Maggie Gates. Christian Griffin, widower with two adorable daughters, took over operations from his father, but business doesn’t always go as planned, and they’ve hit a rough patch. City slicker Cassandra Parker is in hot water at work, so she’s being exiled to the spr…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 217: TPKs and Near Total Party Kills in D&D/TTRPGs 1:02:23

3M ago1:02:23

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This week, the gang dives deep on the Total Party Kill. Talking about this unique situation that apparently makes SparkleTrolls weep, the boys look into it mechanically, from a story perspective, and through the eyes of both player and dungeon master. Of course, there are some great TPK stories thrown in there as well. This, combined with longer ch…

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Podtacular 878: Silver Sanctioned 39:19

3M ago39:19

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Better late than never as we delve into Season 2 of the Halo TV show taking a look at the first episode. Making the initial connections to the game lore, we start to see the development of the events of … Continue reading →By Dust Storm

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Nerdcognito - Episode 216: Real Relationships at the Fake D&D Table; Arkham Files TTRPG! 1:01:13

3M ago1:01:13

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Ever play at a table with that cutsey-wootsey couple that just seems to always help each other? How about the BF DM that always give the right magic item to his boo? This week we talk about how real relationships can alter a table and give our thoughts on how to preserve the integrity of your game. Also, a positive news week spins into an exciting …

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Nerdcognito - Episode 215: RD admits "I was wrong!", Horror at the Table, Blister Critters 1:08:24

3M ago1:08:24

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This is a milestone episode: RD admits that he "was wrong" multiple times! First, the guys talk about introducing horror elements at the table. After the news, Anthony Grasso and Wythe Marschall drop by to talk about Blister Critters, their new Kickstarter game that originally was panned by Ryan before he did his homework only to be now praised bas…

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Back Down to Earth 52:28

3M ago52:28

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In 2003, seven astronauts are killed instantly when their space shuttle, Columbia, disintegrates on re-entry into the earth’s atmosphere. The NASA shuttle program is grounded with immediate effect. On the International Space Station, three men - two astronauts and a cosmonaut - had not just lost seven colleagues, they'd also lost their ride home. W…

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Episode 85: Kilt Trip by Alexandra Kiley 1:56:04

3M ago1:56:04

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Hiya, wee lads and lasses! We landed an ARC of https://www.threads.net/@akileybooks debut novel Kilt Trip, which means you get to listen to Rae’s Scottish accent. When Addie Macrae’s wanderlust leads her to her homeland—specifically, Edinburgh—to consult with a family-run travel company, she’s thrown face-first into ghosts from her past. And the pe…

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Podtacular 877: Games Leapt Over 1:00:36

3M ago1:00:36

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While we missed last week due to Dust Storm being sick, an interesting topic came up in the Halo Community. A former 343 Industries developer shared on Twitter that 20 to 30 ideas for Halo games were pitched and turned … Continue reading →By Dust Storm

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Welcome to Reawaken Your Voice - Holistic Voice Coaching and Creative Mentorship for Female Singers 5:12

3M ago5:12

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Welcome to Reawaken Your Voice ~ a sanctuary and playground for female singers who want to revive singing in their life and share the music inside of them. This is a nurturing space for you to receive the support you need to: Heal your relationship with your voice. Find freedom from the inner critic, release stuck emotions from past singing experie…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 214: Mythology, Folklore, and History in D&D, Creativity and Improv 1:05:44

4M ago1:05:44

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This episode, we look at how myth, legend, history, and tall tales have influenced Dungeons and Dragons specifically and the TTRPG world in general. Some folks claim this is a bad thing... but it's a great element that should be celebrated! The news includes RD doing a 180 after more details on a game he panned became available. After Ryan eats cro…

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Because He Was There 45:21

4M ago45:21

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Summiting Everest takes years of preparation and a mindset that lets nothing get in the way. In 2006, Myles Osborne is hoping to become one of the youngest British climbers to reach the top. In just the week before his push for the summit, three climbers die. One, Lincoln Hall, is thought to have died only 12 hours before. Nothing can prepare Myles…

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Episode 26 Doug Nintzel speaks with Doug Pacey about how ADOT manages the DMS message boards and why we do what we do with them. 13:14

4M ago13:14

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Doug Nintzel speaks with Doug Pacey about how ADOT manages the DMS message boards and why we do what we do with them.By ADOT

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Episode 84: Never Tell by Stacey Abrams 1:40:31

4M ago1:40:31

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Our second pick for Black History Month is Never Tell by Stacey Abrams (writing as Selena Montgomery). Never Tell is a romantic suspense initially published in 2004, but republished in 2023 by St. Martin’s Griffin. Dr. Erin Abbott is a professor in New Orleans, Louisiana, who finds herself at the center of a serial killer’s tangled web—and journali…

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Nerdcognito - Episode 213: Backstories?!? Encounter Balance?!? Pfft!! 1:00:40

4M ago1:00:40

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Birthed from last week's "Session Zero" descriptions, we have TWO topics this week that make the show -- and our heads spin: Backstories... and Encounter Balance. Are they needed? Do they make an appearance at our tables? How have these elements impacted the TTRPG Hobby? As if that wasn't enough... of course there is some crazy news, with a stroll …

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Episode 83: More Than a Feeling by Lauren Morrill 2:30:16

4M ago2:30:16

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Welcome to a BONUS episode of CLBC! We landed an ARC of Lauren Morrill’s new book More Than a Feeling and we couldn’t not tell you about it. Due to technical difficulties, this episode is releasing a week after the release of the book, but we’re incredibly honored to have had the opportunity to interview Lauren and hear all about her plans for the …

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