Seeking diversity in experience, expanding knowledge, and creating human connections with other passionate individuals. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iempharmd/support
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Do you love tabletop gaming? This is your podcast. Who are the creatives behind your favorite games and content? How do they approach their work? Craig sits with designers, developers, artists, writers, and creators and learns how they approach their work. I try to understand their process, inspiration, and methods for crafting their creations. Craig digs deep into the work and uncovers the origins of your favorite tabletop games and the creative process that brought them to life. Support th ...
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Meaning exists below the surface, and by utilizing well-crafted questions, Craig and Alex dive as deeply as possible, exploring the spiritual import that underpins our daily lives. In a world that seems chaotic and frantic, would exploring the calmness below the surface be a terrible idea? Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support
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The Lawful Assembly podcast teams up two divergent activists, a Secular Humanist Political Activist with an immigration lawyer and an ordained clergy to dissect politics, important legal issues facing the United States, and the role of religion in our political and legal landscapes. Its challenging conversation combines a bit of humor with lamentations over injustices, combined with equal measures of pragmatic cynicism and faith-filled hope. Engage with us as we navigate through the complexi ...
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Tario & Woodayee are 2 blood brothers bring the funny, the raw, & the uncut views of the world we live in. With Music, Entertainment, Sports, Relationships & more. Stay tuned and enjoy.
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Bands such as Blink 182 ,Agent 51, Sprung Monkey , Unwritten Law started at the San Diego, CA music venue called SOMA . SOMA was an all ages club with a heavy emphasis on local bands.This is where many bands grew up and became national touring bands by starting off on the smaller stage and then growing their audience to get to the main stage and open for national acts as well as headline their own shows . Jerm booked bands and ran the club from November 1989 until 1997 .Jer took over running ...
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Craig shares how he writes and organizes scenarios before and during play. Watch the video HERE See Sean's tutorial HERE ************************************ Support the show for as little as $1 month: Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_i…
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Craig and Alex discuss the question: "What if the next play Jesus called for us was a timeout?" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support
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Trump's Attacks on Immigrants; Ginni Thomas and the First Liberty Institute
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We talk about several news stories this last week. We start by discussing the debates and then move on to talking about Ginni Thomas and the recent story in ProPublica enlisting help opposing SCOTUS reform. Judge Sets Deadlines in Trump Election Case, Saying Campaign Is 'Not Relevant' Ginni Thomas Email Praised Group Opposing SCOTUS Reform — ProPub…
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Jason Cordova and Alex Rybitski (The Between) Interview: ep. 245
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This is a special episode where Alex is interviewing Jason about The Between! Back The Between Watch Public Access ************************************ Support the show for as little as $1 month: Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=104414…
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Craig and Alex discuss what it looks like when we aim our "cannons" at ourselves, at others, or even straight up in the air. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support
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How They Would Dismantle Asylum Using Project 2025
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TRAC at Syracuse University's report on legal representation, "Too Few Immigration Attorneys: Average representation Rates Fall from 65% to 30%, can be found at: https://trac.syr.edu/reports/736/ Dorothee Soelle's quote can be found in The Window of Vulnerability, A Political Spirituality, (Minneapolis, Fortress Press, 1990), p.7. 2025: https://sta…
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131. Walking with the Baker | Surface Tension
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After a brief summer break, Craig and Alex reunite to discuss asking better questions and zooming out to find the "God Story" being authored that supersedes our personal realities. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support
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The Revised January 6th Indictment, Judge Luttig Endorses Harris
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We cover several stories in the news this week: The information regarding Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge removing more that one million voters from his state's voter registration came from political scientist Rober Mickey in "American Needs Georgia Republicans to Defend Democracy Again," Mary Gay, The New York Times, August 29, 2024: https://www.…
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Neal Litherland (Sundara: Dawn of a New Age, Army Men) Interview: ep. 244
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Craig talks with Neal Litherland, an author and the RPG creator behind Sundara: Dawn of a New Age and Army Men. Everything Neal Exalted RPG************************************ Support the show for as little as $1 month: Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show…
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The Immigration Blueprint in Project 2025
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Today we read the section of Project 2025 on the restructuring of the Department of Homeland Security and what that has to do with the future of immigration in possible Trump presidency. Show notes: Current USCIS Mission Statement: https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/mission-and-core-values Project 2025: https://static.project2025.org/2025_MandateForLea…
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130. A Deep Dive with Jesus | Surface Tension
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Alex and guest-host Quin Weissenberger sit down to discuss what it looks like to go deeper in your relationship with Jesus, through the lens of scuba diving. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support
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Historical Connections - 1968 and 2024 Democratic National Convention
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Today I ask Craig about the year 1968 and the Democratic National Convention. He gives me a history lesson on the year leading up to the riots in Chicago. References: Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 2024 DNC speech. Senator Raphael Warnock’s 2024 DNC speech. The Executive Summary of the “Rights in Conflict” report regarding indiscriminate p…
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Craig took a week off recording to head to the woods of Maine to enjoy this summer. I have a short message for our listeners to help the show grow. Full show next week!By Lawful Assembly Podcast
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Election Season Immigration Myths Debunked
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Today we talk about immigration myths and debunk the most common ones that will crop up this election season. The Refugee Convention and Protocoal Relating to the Status of Refugees (quote from page 5): https://www.unhcr.org/media/convention-and-protocol-relating-status-refugees For information on non-citizens voting and how few cases have been fou…
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Biden Suggests Ways to Rein in Supreme Court, How to Stay Positive
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Today we talk about President Biden's plan to reform the supreme court. We also field a question on how to remain positive in a world that inundates us with negativity. Democrats May Have a Real Chance to Reform the Supreme Court FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Bold Plan to Reform the Supreme Court and Ensure No President Is Above the Law | T…
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Sam Dunnewold (Dice Exploder) Interview: ep. 243
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Craig sat down with Sam Dunnewold and learned where the inspiration for Dice Exploder emerged from, Sam's creative process works, and what it was like working with Jason Morningstar on a new game about time, reenactors, and the horrible human that was Jesse James. Check out Dice Exploder Back Season 4 of Dice Exploder Fiasco RPG Portrait of a Lady …
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US vs Rahimi Case and How to Reconsider Gun Policy
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We finish our conversation on recent gun decisions in the supreme court. We also talk about what we might consider good gun law. United States v. Rahimi (June 21, 2014); https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/22-915new_ihdk.pdf Sophie Sherry's article in the July 23, 2024 Chicago Sun Times, "Domestic violence deaths spiked 110% in Illinois las…
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129. Questions that Love Asks | Surface Tension
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Craig starts the episode with the profound question: "What are the questions that love asks?" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support
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Craig and Alex discuss how our thoughts and behavior can help reveal our innermost beliefs, and what to do if those beliefs don't feel entirely aligned with our stated purpose. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support
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McDonald, Bruen, Gun rights, and A Dismissal by Judge Cannon
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We contiune our second ammendment discussion in light of the recent attempt on the life of the former president. We also talk about the dismissal of the documents case. New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, 142 S.Ct.2111 (2022): https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/20-843_new_m648.pdf To review Justice Breyer's list of …
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Ben Alexander (ION Heart, Illustrator for Shiver) Interview: ep. 242
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Craig sat down with Ben Alexander of Parable Games to discuss his art and new solo RPG, ION Heart. Get ION Heart HERE Check out Shiver and other games he’s illustrated Watch Ben MAKE Turnip 28 Billion Suns ************************************ Support the show for as little as $1 month: Add…
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Emily Weiss (Picket Line Tango for Mothership) Interview: ep. 241
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Enjoy this conversation with Emily Weiss, public defender, gamer, and creator of Picket Line Tango and Breach of Contract for Mothership.Get Emily’s work here. Cure by Kiyoshi Kurosawa Red Strings Club Pulse Mad God Gaslight ************************************ Support the show for as little as $1 month: …
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Send us a text We sit and chat with Craig Yarnold from Buck-O-Nine .By Union and Metro podcast
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Craig and Alex discuss spiritual/mental/emotional patterns about how to identify and break them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support
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The Bedrock of Second Amendment Cases: DC vs. Heller (2008)
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Today is the first part of a series on recenct Supreme Court cases on the Second Ammendment. Today we talk about the District of Columbia vs Heller District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570 (2008): https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/boundvolumes/554bv.pdf Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence: https://giffords.org/lawcenter/gun-laws/lit…
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Craig and Alex discuss what happens when we turn our attention to eternity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support
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We are releasing a little early this week because this is an important episode and much of the week is a holiday. Trump v. United States: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/23-939_e2pg.pdf "The Man for All Seasons" (Final Scene): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODejZPHC9vU&t=2s Dr. Susan Thistlethwaite "Fight On" on Substack: https://susan…
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Craig and Alex discuss what it means to be "scarily close" to God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support
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Emergency Abortions in Idaho, Ten Commandments in Louisiana
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Today we talk about the Supreme Court case in Idaho and the Ten Commandments in classrooms in Louisiana. Sister Helen Prejean, Dead Man Walking, The Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty That Sparked a National Debate,(Vintage Books, 2013), 218-219. Michael L. Radelet, Hugo A. Bedau, Constance Putnam, In Spite of Innocence: Erroneous Convictions …
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124. Healing the Unhealable | Surface Tension
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Craig and Alex take a deep dive into Mark 9 to discuss healing a variety of ailments, be they physical, spiritual, emotional, mental, or relational. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support
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We recorded on Juneteenth so we talk about the history briefly. We also discuss the recent supreme court rulings. "The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth:" https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth Biden Executive Orders: Links: White House Fact Sheet: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/06/18/fac…
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123. Surface Tension Spotlight: Quin Weissenberger
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Craig and Alex sit down with Quin Weisenberger, an up-and-coming spiritual leader, to hear his God story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support
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Legal Briefs: Justice Alito's OTHER Flag, Biden Executive Order on Immigration
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We talk about the Appeal To Heaven flag on Justice Alito's vacation home and the new executive order on immigration. Craig's op-ed in the ACCU Update (Summer 2012), “The Messenger Matters” can be found at: https://works.bepress.com/craig_mousin/36/ Dina Nayeri's quote can be found in The Ungrateful Refugee, What Immigrants Never Tell You, (NY: Cata…
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Send us a text we catch up with Brian Sheerin from San Diego band , Mower and discuss his history in music and transitioning over to vocals for the band Stretcher . great fun catching up with Brian and he was very gratious with his limited time to come and chat . https://m.facebook.com/.profile.php?id=61557700443796…
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Trump Guilty on 34 Counts of Election Interference
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Today we talk about the election Interference / hush money case and the 34 felony counts against a former president. Here are the articles referenced: Trump Guilty on All Counts in Hush-Money Case - The New York Times May 31, 2024 - by Heather Cox Richardson This obscure N.Y. election law is at the heart of Trump's hush money trial Posts misreprese…
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122. Kingdom Monopoly, Part 4: Free Parking | Surface Tension
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Craig and Alex conclude their "Kingdom Monopoly" series by discussing the spiritual metaphors within the Free Parking square. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support
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Is there a way to make your game terrain affordable? Enjoy Craig's conversation with Jake Karlsmark of Game Gear Master. They discuss Jake's Terraino system, the idea's origin, and his creative choices to bring it to life. Check out the goods on their website Terraino YouTube channel Satisfactory ************************************ …
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Roy Lozano - DOWNSET - Powerflo - Cypress Hill
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Send us a text We chat with Roy Lozano from DOWNSET , Cypress Hill and Powerflo . We talk about how he got started in music and much more ! this was a long time coming as we have tried to arrange schedules but werent able to make it happen until Roy drove down to the studio to chat with us , Huge thanx and this was a really inspiring and interestin…
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Alito's Flag Controversy, the 10 Commandments, and Courtroom Decorum.
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We cover multiple stories this week here are the articles: Samuel Alito's snide denial of his Jan. 6 flag is just as ugly as flying it in the first place Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin Calls On Samuel Alito To Recuse From Jan. 6 Cases Key Senate Democrat doesn't plan to probe Justice Alito over upside-down flag Louisiana becomes 1st state to require t…
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121. Kingdom Monopoly Part 3: Jail | Surface Tension
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Craig and Alex continue their discussion about the spiritual metaphors embedded in the classic board game Monopoly. This week, the duo examine the significance of Jail. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support
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Jonathan Mordech (King’s Poisoner) Interview: ep. 239
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Jonathan talks about the origins and the mechanics behind his GM-Less RPG, The King's Poisoner. He walks us through the process and decisions that took the basics of Blackjack and transformed it into an RPG with court intrigue and murder! Support The King's Poisoner BackerKit Campaign Find more games on V2S Games website Follow V2S Games on X Join …
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Ross Bryant (Glass Cannon Network, Stream of Blood, The Good Place) Interview: ep. 238
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Ross Bryant shares his creative process as a performer and a player. He reveals the skills that make for a great player and GM. We dig into the crossover from being an actor and comedian and playing in an RPG. Ross on Instagram Ross on Twitter Ross on IMDB Early Ross the player on Steam of Blood Recent Ross on Glass Cannon Twin Masks LARP Season 1 …
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WF Smith (Barkeep on the Borderlands) Interview: ep. 237
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WF Smith discusses his Ennie-winning book, Barkeep on the Borderlands. Craig asks about the idea's origin and the creative decisions that brought the book to life. Prismatic Wasteland Barkeep on the Borderlands Prismatic’s Itch ************************************ Support the show for as little as $1 month: …
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Jim & Raychel (Tabula Sono 3D VTT) Interview: ep. 236
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Craig talks with the sibling duo behind the innovative browser-based virtual tabletop Tabula Sono. They discuss how the idea emerged and the design pillars that guide their development. The VTT We playing HEDGE on the VTT My Q&A on their YT channel Wheel of Time Elantris Warbreaker Stormlight Archive Outlander Book Series House of Earth and Blood (…
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Joel Vrugdenhil (Star & City, Heaven or Hell) Interview: ep. 235
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Craig talks with Joel about two of his games, Star & City and Heaven or Hell. Joel reveals the influences he's had from video and board games. They discuss when to recognize a game isn't working and what to do next. Joel’s Twitter Joel’s Itch Joel’s Twitch Project Moon Games Battlecon Board Game Blue Lock Call of the Night Street Fighter 6 ********…
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Today we talk about the protests on college campuses and Craig tells a story similar to today, when he protested the Vietnam War. Articles used: Report on some of the agreements negotiated on college campuses in Spring 2024. Report on all universities destroyed in Gaza during this war. MLK, Jr. "Beyond Vietnam" speech. NPR story on Dr. Orest Ranum'…
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Restrictions To An Already Compromised Asylum System
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This week we talk about a proposed rule from the Biden Administration that may change asylum proceedures and allow adjudicators to turn away people without proper research on their background. Read the proposed rule: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/13/2024-10390/application-of-certain-mandatory-bars-in-fear-screenings Read the NIJ…
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120. Kingdom Monopoly, Part 2: GO | Surface Tension
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Craig and Alex continue their series about the parallels between Monopoly and a faith journey. This week, the duo discuss the GO square and piece selection. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support
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Is the Presidency Immune from Prosecution? Pt. 2
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We contiune to listen to the oral arguments from the supreme court on April 25th where they argued that the president is immune to prosecution for public acts. Craig reads some amicus curiae briefs to help us understand the arguments. https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/23/23-939/307029/20240408130715170_No.%2023-939bsacRetiredFour-StarAdmiralsA…
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Addison Goff (Eureka: Investigative Urban Fantasy) Interview: ep. 234
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Craig talks with Addison Goff about his game, where the investigative system came from, and how he believes it solves some of the issues he sees in other games like Call of Cthulhu and the Gumshoe system, AMIN website Their Patreon Their Itch Their Ko-fi Eureka Kickstarter ************************************ Support the show for as …
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