Best Inspired Incompetence Podcasts (2024)

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Tyrant's Grasp 171 - Oops All Giants 1:17:28

14h ago1:17:28

1:17:28

The battle continues as we continue to just get piled on by a veritable horde of giants. Even a new guy showing up with a terrifying suit of armor to join the fray barely registers among the sheer number of giants we're trying to mow down. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@inspired_incomp) and on Facebook to follow along with our exploits, yo…

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INFECTED BLOOD SCANDAL: Deaths, Gaslighting, Incompetence and the Fight for Justice with Clive Smith 38:16

6d ago38:16

38:16

Send us a Text Message. Thousands of patients were lied to and given blood products that infected them with HIV and Hepatitis. Doctors knowingly infected hundreds of children and then covered it up. @AngelaWalkerReportsInterviews Medical professionals and politicians put vulnerable patients at "unacceptable risk" the UK"s Infected Blood Inquiry rep…

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Dice and Salt 94 - No Kitchen, No Dice 35:49

4d ago35:49

35:49

There's been a coup! Lord Richter has been kicked out of his seat for a week as his better half takes his place to talk with Lady Toast to discuss Toast's love of Pathfinder combat and how delightful ball puns can be. Then the conversation turns to old battery commercials in an effort to talk about just about anything else. As always, you can find …

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Tyrant's Grasp 170 - Everybody Calm Down 57:20

8d ago57:20

57:20

After a brief respite, it's time to get back to it. We've begun delving beneath Hammer Rock to find what Tar Baphon was looking for, but we have been quickly waylaid by some giants. They are proving more nuisance than anything, but they just...keep...coming. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@inspired_incomp) and on Facebook to follow along wi…

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Dice and Salt 93 - Salty Spellslots 21:00

10d ago21:00

21:00

Lord Richter and Lady Toast are back this week to discuss the efficacy of the group's use of Greater Teleport. Then they get into a lengthy discussion about how diamonds are shaped and crushed. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@inspired_incomp) and on Facebook to follow along with our exploits, you can shoot us an email at InspiredIncompetenc…

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Tyrant's Grasp 169 - A Little Back and Forth 1:19:30

17d ago1:19:30

1:19:30

The Rock has been Hammered, a ritual has been performed, we've made a new friend (and lost one along the way), and now it's time to get a little R&R back in a place of relative safety after far too much teleporting. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@inspired_incomp) and on Facebook to follow along with our exploits, you can shoot us an email …

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Dice and Salt 92 - The Tangled Web We Dice 28:50

18d ago28:50

28:50

Lord Richter and Lady Toast are back this week to discuss jiggle physics. Then, Richter tells the story of how he singlehandedly saved Men In Black from being ruined by a California focus group before getting back to the task at hand. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@inspired_incomp) and on Facebook to follow along with our exploits, you can…

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PUPPY FARM Camp Beagle and the dog factory where thousands of dogs are bred for toxicology tests 26:35

19d ago26:35

26:35

Send us a Text Message. Two million scientific experiments were carried out on animals in the UK in 2022. More than four thousand Beagles were among them. Home office figures published in April 2024 show that in 2022 there were 175 cases of non-compliance to government regulations regarding the welfare of animals used in testing. More than 16,000 a…

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Tyrant's Grasp 168 - Witchy Ritual 1:10:34

24d ago1:10:34

1:10:34

We've gathered the necessary herbs, so now it's time to smoke 'em! Nothing says "good times" like spending hours performing a dangerous occult ritual to break a magic effect woven by one of the most powerful spellcasters to ever live. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@inspired_incomp) and on Facebook to follow along with our exploits, you can…

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Dice and Salt 91 - Saltysnatch 58:03

28d ago58:03

58:03

Lord Richter and Lady Toast are back this week, and they dragged Matt out of his hole to discuss recent events surrounding his character. After they all struggle to recall some early details from the last campaign, they really sit down and dig into the latest episode. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@inspired_incomp) and on Facebook to follo…

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Tyrant's Grasp 167 - Reap What You Snatch 1:06:00

30d ago1:06:00

1:06:00

Even down one teammate, the mission continues. It turns out we need to return to Keirodera Forest for some necessary materials to perform a certain ritual, and so we cross the barren no-man's land once more to return the supernatural forest on the other side. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@inspired_incomp) and on Facebook to follow along w…

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Dice and Salt 90 - The Dice are in the Details 31:56

1M ago31:56

31:56

Lord Richter and Lady Toast are back to discuss the sweetness of fast food chicken and the ongoing rivalry between New York and New Jersey. Then, they dig in and do their job after Matt flakes out on them to discuss death effects and their repercussions. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@inspired_incomp) and on Facebook to follow along with o…

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LIVING WITH HIV: Matthew Hodson on Overcoming Stigma and Advocating for Awareness and Testing 27:12

1M ago27:12

27:12

Send us a Text Message. Around 100,000 people in the UK are living with HIV. 75% of them say they face discrimination because of it. Why is that and what can be done about it? In this podcast episode, journalist Angela Walker interviews Matthew Hodson, Executive Director of the charity aidsmap about the stigma surrounding HIV and what can be done t…

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Tyrant's Grasp 166 - Raising Concerns 1:12:57

1M ago1:12:57

1:12:57

Every dungeon we've come across in this adventure has had it's very own bouncer waiting outside to warmly welcome us into it. It seems this place has two, and it's not content with the toll that it has taken thus far. Let's see how well we negotiate this added fee. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@inspired_incomp) and on Facebook to follow a…

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Dice and Salt 89 - Wyrmwraiths and Dread Wraiths and Coaches, oh Salt! 20:17

1M ago20:17

20:17

Lord Richter and Lady Toast return this week to talk surround sound and ASMR before delving into just how much of an ass Alex is. Then they marvel at Joe's grasp on the rules as he puts a beatdown on yet another undead dragon before getting his kill stolen. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@inspired_incomp) and on Facebook to follow along wit…

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Tyrant's Grasp 165 - A Cryptic Arrival 1:04:11

2M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

Well this is a fun fight. Draconic ghosts hammering away at our life forces, and now there are more creatures joining the fray. There sure are a lot of things hanging out in this destroyed fort, despite outward appearances. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@inspired_incomp) and on Facebook to follow along with our exploits, you can shoot us a…

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Dice and Salt 88 - 1 Dice, 2 Dice, Dead Elf, Dead Gnome 21:28

2M ago21:28

21:28

Lord Richter and Lady Toast return this week to get weird about the latest episode of Inspired Incompetence. Then they discuss the fun that comes when you have a PC that can do devastating things against touch AC and other fun abilities of incorporeal creatures. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@inspired_incomp) and on Facebook to follow alon…

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PELVIC MESH SCANDAL: Deaths, Disabilities and Denials with Kath Sansom 30:57

2M ago30:57

30:57

Send us a Text Message. Imagine going in for routine day surgery to help stop occasional bladder leaks and being left permanently disabled needing a wheelchair or stoma bag. That's what's happened to thousands of women around the world. When Kath Sansom of Sling the Mesh began her campaign, she never imagined it would resonate with so many. This ep…

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Tyrant's Grasp 164 - Hammering the Rock 1:06:06

2M ago1:06:06

1:06:06

We've made it through Keirodera Forest, the newly-created ring of vegetation surrounding a blasted wasteland, and finally arrived at Hammer Rock. The target of Tar Baphon's most recent attack sits atop a hill, looming over the surrounding wasteland. Somewhere within the castle lies the reason the place became a target for the Whispering Tyrant, and…

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Dice and Salt 87 - Overwhelmingly Salty 25:37

2M ago25:37

25:37

Lord Richter and Lady Toast are back this week to discuss foreign army acronyms before speculating on potential reasons behind the shape of this most recent use of the Radiant Fire. Then they get into the events of the most recent episode wherein the guys come face-to-face with an intelligent ooze creature. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@i…

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Under-reported news - investigating the stories mainstream media ignore 3:07

2M ago3:07

3:07

Send us a Text Message. A look forward to upcoming stories in the series Angela Walker in Conversation with topics ranging from animal testing to medical negligence. And a reminder of some of the stories we've covered so far - including disability discrimination and environmental destruction. Also, how you can get involved and support independent j…

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Tyrant's Grasp 163 - The Presence of a Gnome 58:34

2M ago58:34

58:34

We've been hearing a lot of hype about some strange creature lurking in Keirodera Forest, claiming specific territory as its own. Well, it's about time we've run into the thing, and time to teach it a lesson about being a good neighbor. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@inspired_incomp) and on Facebook to follow along with our exploits, you c…

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Dice and Salt 86 - Where There's a Will, There's a Dice 20:38

2M ago20:38

20:38

Lord Richter and Lady Toast return this week to discuss the good old days when you could pay someone else to drink Crown Royal for you. Richter is briefly wrong about how Wall of Ice works and seemingly forgets Uhtred's contribution to the most recent fight. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@inspired_incomp) and on Facebook to follow along wi…

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Tyrant's Grasp 162 - Watch Them Whip 1:14:03

2M ago1:14:03

1:14:03

In a completely surprising development, there's a group of deadly plant monsters lurking in this forest created by the Radiant Fire. Luckily, these are creatures we've encountered before, but they did hurt quite a bit the last time. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@inspired_incomp) and on Facebook to follow along with our exploits, you can s…

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Dice and Salt 85 - A Salted Elf 23:51

2M ago23:51

23:51

Lord Richter and Lady Toast are back this week to reminisce about Crocodile Dundee and other classics as Richter tries to acquaint Toast with some classics from back in his day. Then they discuss the representations of brooms in popular culture as they discuss the latest episode of Inspired Incompetence. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@insp…

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BODY IMAGE AND EMPOWERMENT: Boudoir, Beauty, Media and Global Body Image Issues 41:05

2M ago41:05

41:05

Send us a Text Message. Body image concerns related to weight and appearance are now prevalent on a global scale, leading to widespread mental health pressures. This conversation explores the topics of body image, self-acceptance, and the impact of social media and advertising on our perception of beauty. Alexandra Vince, a boudoir photographer, sh…

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Tyrant's Grasp 161 - Bushwhacked 50:04

2M ago50:04

50:04

Our trek through the newly created forest surrounding Hammer Rock continues. This time, we come across a section of the forest webbed over with creeping vines and spend far too long deciding what to do about this development. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@inspired_incomp) and on Facebook to follow along with our exploits, you can shoot us…

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Dice and Salt 84 - Avoiding Dice Rolls 1:03:35

3M ago1:03:35

1:03:35

Lord Richter and Lady Toast return this week to figure out just how fast electricity travels through copper wiring and talking just a little bit about the brief appearance of the Wild Hunt in the most recent II episode. Then, they're joined by Taylor from the Backwater Bastards podcast to get her first impressions on how the podcast is going based …

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WHAT IS BOTTOM TRAWLING? The fight for our ocean beds (bitesize version) 9:04

3M ago9:04

9:04

Send us a Text Message. Bite size. Full length version available. Bottom trawling is a destructive fishing method that indiscriminately catches everything in its path, causing damage to the seabed and releasing carbon. Over the past 150 years, bottom trawling has depleted fish populations and harmed marine biodiversity. Efforts have been made to mi…

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Tyrant's Grasp 160 - Avoidant Behavior 59:58

3M ago59:58

59:58

It wouldn't be a Radiant Fire-forged forest without a whole plethora of threats within. This is the first time we've come across an intelligent living creature in one of these places. I'm sure they have lots of interesting stories for us to exchange. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@inspired_incomp) and on Facebook to follow along with our e…

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Dice and Salt 83 - A Salt on the Wild Side 19:21

3M ago19:21

19:21

Lord Richter and Lady Toast return this week just in time for Richter to lament on his lack of Cherry Coke before being reminded of the never-ending march of father time. Then we get some bad puns as they go over the character check-ins and other events of the most recent episode of II. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@inspired_incomp) and o…

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OCEAN CRISIS: The Battle Against Bottom Trawling and the Fight for Marine Conservation with Dr Jean-Luc Solandt 30:34

3M ago30:34

30:34

Send us a Text Message. 95 percent of fish stocks in the North Sea have been depleted due to over-fishing and bottom trawling. Bottom trawling is a destructive fishing method that indiscriminately catches everything in its path, causing damage to the seabed and releasing carbon. Over the past 150 years, bottom trawling has depleted fish populations…

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Tyrant's Grasp 159 - A Walk On the Wild Side 1:17:38

3M ago1:17:38

1:17:38

To keep our streak going, it's time to delve into the verdant forest created by a blast of Radiant Fire. We've investigated every other instance of the Radiant Fire's use, so why stop now? This time around, though, it seems to have created some unexpected forms of life that we'll have to deal with one way or another. As always, you can find us on T…

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Dice and Salt 82 - Midwives to Dice 22:30

3M ago22:30

22:30

Lord Richter and Lady Toast return this week after a brief hiatus for meta reasons. They dig into some of the lore behind Alex's book-opening cutscene before recapping the guys' level-up stuff...eventually. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@inspired_incomp) and on Facebook to follow along with our exploits, you can shoot us an email at Inspir…

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Tyrant's Grasp 158 - Out of the Kitchen and Into the Fire 1:26:09

3M ago1:26:09

1:26:09

Our nice, relaxing vacation to the other side of the world is done, so now it's time to get back to work. Tar Baphon hasn't been resting on his laurels while we were away, so it's time to catch up on what he's been up to in our absence and see what needs to be done to strike back. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@inspired_incomp) and on Face…

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BOOKS KIDS LOVE READING: The Quirky World of Barry Loser Creator, Jim Smith 17:10

3M ago17:10

17:10

Send us a Text Message. Jim Smith has sold one million children's books and his graphic novels inspire children all over the world who might otherwise not pick up a book. He won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2013 for his second book “I am still not a Loser” and the second book in the spin-off series Future Ratboy won The Laugh Out Loud Children's B…

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Tyrant's Grasp Book 5 Retrospective 2:54:54

3M ago2:54:54

2:54:54

Book 5 is complete! After 32 episodes of breathing room, it's time for us to look back over the abrupt change of scenery that accompanied us in this section of the AP and reflect on our journey thus far. Plus, we answer listener questions both before and after they are asked. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@inspired_incomp) and on Facebook …

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Dice and Salt 81 - The PCs Have What Plants Crave 2:10:39

3M ago2:10:39

2:10:39

Lord Richter and Lady Toast are back this week to discuss the Book 5 finale where the guys get to interact with different vestiges of their past and Richter gets salty about the treatment of a certain animal companion. Then they are joined by Xeno, a Patron and prominent member of the discord community, along with a special surprise guest, to rumin…

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Tyrant's Grasp 157 - Blasted by the Past 1:04:00

4M ago1:04:00

1:04:00

Tumbaja Mountain is safe once more, and for the first time in over a century, Jolizpan has reason for hope. That reason happens to be us, so maybe they shouldn't hope too much, but we're going to do everything we can to not let them down. First things first, though, we are going to deal with some aspects of our past before we get to see the fabric …

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Dice and Salt 80 - New Dice New Me 20:51

4M ago20:51

20:51

Lord Richter and Lady Toast are back this week to talk about Star Wars special editions before going off on the guys' collective memory regarding NPCs. Then they gush over the animated DC movies while briefly touching on the events of the most recent episode of Inspired Incompetence. We are closing in quick on the end of Book 5, meaning not only is…

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Tyrant's Grasp 156 - A Heroes' Welcome 1:10:16

4M ago1:10:16

1:10:16

Tumbaja Mountain is safe once more, so it's time to return to Jolizpan. Our triumphant return comes with all the fanfare we could have asked for and we get to immediately become the center of attention. Once things settle a bit, it's time to determine what comes next, now that we've saved the day in Xopatl. We are closing in quick on the end of Boo…

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Dice and Salt 79 - Extra Salty Perception 34:19

4M ago34:19

34:19

Lord Richter and Lady Toast return this week to finally put an end to who is responsible for all of the character deaths in Tyrant's Grasp. Then, Paizo catches some shade for their map design standards before singing the guys praises for using basic scouting tactics. We are closing in quick on the end of Book 5, meaning not only is the end of this …

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HOW TO FIX BRITAIN'S HOUSING CRISIS: Homes, Sustainability and Urban Planning 49:09

4M ago49:09

49:09

Send us a Text Message. The UK is in the middle of a chronic housing shortage. The government wants 300 thousand new homes built every year, but where should they go? Local authorities are under pressure and campaigners want to protect green spaces. How can we get the balance between the need for new homes and sustainability? Join me as I discuss t…

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Tyrant's Grasp 155 - Eye Spy 1:08:16

4M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

We're still hanging out in Tumbaja Mountain. Nessie is gone, but the pervasive aura if the Void remains, and it falls to us to do something about it. With a little strategic scouting from an underutilized spell, we make our way through the resting place of the Kumaru Tree to see what further dangers lurk in the darkness. We are closing in quick on …

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Dice and Salt 78 - No Dice Allowed 1:36:38

4M ago1:36:38

1:36:38

Lord Richter and Lady Toast are back this week to take far too long to get the reference in the latest episode title. Then they're joined by Tom and Joe for a lengthy, girthy conversation ranging all over the place and back. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@inspired_incomp) and on Facebook to follow along with our exploits, you can shoot us …

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Tyrant's Grasp 154 - Treehouse of Horrors 1:08:16

4M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

That was the big bad, right? We did it? Sure there's still a ton of negative energy infusing this supposedly sacred place of unending positive energy and power, but that's nothing we can't handle. We just need to take a little time to lick our wounds first so we can tackle the problem fresh. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@inspired_incomp) …

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Dice and Salt 77 - Think Outside the Salt 55:46

4M ago55:46

55:46

Lord Richter and Lady Toast return this week to discuss the ending of the Nessie fight, and are joined by Nick to go over just how perfectly fair that fight was. Then, Toast gets jealous over Uhtred's fancy kimono and Richter tries to take credit for the most dangerous foe we've come across thus far, all before having a lengthy conversation on the …

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Tyrant's Grasp 153 - Tumbaja Blast 49:42

5M ago49:42

49:42

This ancient undead black dragon is a pretty tough customer, who would have thought? Just when we were sure we're in over our heads, we get some unexpected reinforcements that just might be enough to turn the tide against this absolute menace. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@inspired_incomp) and on Facebook to follow along with our exploits…

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Dice and Salt 76 - The Dice Giveth but Mostly Taketh Away 29:58

5M ago29:58

29:58

Lord Richter and Lady Toast are back this week to get confused about the meaning of episode titles and discuss the plethora of uses for Glitterdust and the sadism of Tinkerbell. Then, they get into just how brutal this fight against Nessie is for the guys and ponder the design for the dungeon they are in. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@ins…

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Tyrant's Grasp 152 - Sparkle Dragon 1:21:30

5M ago1:21:30

1:21:30

Nessie is back from his lengthy respite in an otherworldly maze and he is...not happy. Now it's time to see the power of this Ancient Black Dragon Ravener on full display as we throw everything we've got at him, with varying degrees of success. As always, you can find us on Twitter (@inspired_incomp) and on Facebook to follow along with our exploit…

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