Teresa Molina is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Research Affiliate at the IZA Institute of Labor Economics, Research Fellow at UHERO, and Non-Resident Fellow at the Center for Global Development. She also serves as an Associate Editor for Journal of Health Economics and Economic Development and Cultural Ch…

July is Parks and Recreation month, so we thought it might be fun to make book recommendations based on some of our favorite characters from the show Parks and Recreation. As always, if you want to check out any of our recommendations, you can find them on the library's catalog. https://catalog.metrolibrary.org/?browseCategory=staff_picks And if yo…

We interview Line Editor David Larkins and Creative Director Jeff Richard about their work in the creation of the Pendragon Core Rulebook, the first book of the 6th Edition Pendragon RPG from @ChaosiumInc . We speak about the highlights of the book, Arthurian mythology and how this book stands out from other fantasy roleplaying games. ★ Support thi…

The new edition of Star Trek Adventures The Roleplaying Game is here! We explore these chapters with Modiphius Entertainment Project Manager Jim Johnson and discuss the changes and the highlights of the new core rulebook. ★ Support this podcast ★By Really Dicey

Chris Sanders is Senior Manager for Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team. The Crisis Response Team is a national, rapid deploy, professionally trained team who solve routine and complex communication challenges in all environments. This team of multi-disciplinary provide on-demand emergency assistance to government agencies, first responders, fro…

We talk to Jason Bowers from the Youtube RPG channel PhD&D about his Kickstarter roleplaying game called 5 Acts: The King in Yellow. We talk about the details about this horror game, including the rules and characters you play, as well as the author Robert W. Chambers and his influence. Link To Their Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/project…

Arthur Erickson is CEO and Founder of Hylio Drones. Hylio develops and offers innovative drone systems that automate precision agriculture treatments. Hylio is American owned and operated, and its drones are made in the USA with US and globally sourced components. Using Hylio’s technology, farmers/producers can now apply crop treatments directly to…

Goodman Games is going to re-release the very popular Caverns of Thracia for Dungeon Crawl Classics and Fifth Edition Dungeons & Dragons! We talk to Scott Moore and Bob Brickman of Goodman Games about their plans to "reincarnate" this adventure with new materials as well as sharing some of the challenges in converting this game. Link To Their Backe…

John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China, starring Kurt Russell and James Hong, is a great movie from the 1980s that has a perfect mix of comedy, adventure and horror. Peter and Manny talk about using the GURPS RPG system by Steve Jackson Games as a way to make Big Trouble in Little China into a roleplaying game. ★ Support this podcast ★…

We talk to Mattias Johnsson, Project Manager, Editor & Co-writer of the Symbaroum core rulebooks about two new Ruins of Symbaroum sourcebooks, Throne of Thorns Part 1 and The World of Symbaroum as well as the future of Symbaroum at Free League Publishing. ★ Support this podcast ★By Really Dicey

Did you know that many of the people involved in getting Americans into outer space were from Oklahoma? In this month's episode Special Collections librarian Jennifer Green talks with us about some of the many Oklahomans involved in the early days of the space race, both behind the scenes and in the shuttle.…

In honor of the library's upcoming author visit on June 23, librarians Meg and Scott discuss the works of award winning author TJ Klune. Klune's works include the best seller, The House In The Cerulean Sea, The Greencreek series, The Extraordinaries series, and many more. If you'd like to listen to more of Scott's book reviews, you can find them on…

We return to speak to John Houlihan about Achtung Cthulhu's newest campaign book Achtung Cthulhu - D-Day: The Darkest Day, based on the historical event of June 6, 1944 in World War II. John shares with us some non-spoilery details about this twelve-part adventure. You can purchase a PDF copy of D-Day: The Darkest Day here: https://www.drivethrurpg…

Path of Glory is the first official adventure campaign book for Free League Publishing's fantasy setting, Dragonbane. We interview Tomas Härenstam, co-Founder of Free League Publishing about Path of Glory, including updating old modules, what makes the adventures in Path of Glory stand the test of time, and what makes Swedish mythology different fr…

In this episode, Jai and I discuss the nuances of building a career in data science. From his start as a product manager to his current role leading a team, Jai provides a detailed overview of the data science landscape. He discusses key topics such as a data science career trajectory, managing remote teams, the distinction between analytics and da…

We talk to J Gray from R. Talsorian Games about Cyberpunk Red's newest release, the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Mission Kit, based on the hit anime series that premiered on Netflix. J Gray shares with us some really interesting news about this new Cyberpunk Red box set, including what information and materials that will be found within, and why fans of …

We talk to Nick Francia about being the lead designer for Eldritch Automata. We talk about the inspirations and the Year Zero rule mechanics behind this roleplaying game about giant robots fighting ancient horrors, that is inspired by the popular Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series. ★ Support this podcast ★…

We talk to Team Crossover about a new Dungeons & Dragons adventure they created that hopes to add new elements of horror for role players. ★ Support this podcast ★By Really Dicey

Chaosium's Call of Cthulhu: Arkham is a wonderful sourcebook for players looking for adventures in one of Lovecraft's most famous settings. Should there be any Keepers who are concerned about how to use this book, we interview Mike Mason, Chaosium's Creative Director for Call of Cthulhu, about his Keeper Tips for running adventures in Arkham. ★ Sup…

Carson Taylor was a practicing Mormon for 23 years but has recently decided to leave the church. EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Carson and I begin by discussing the theory that we came from monkey's and what happened to our tail. Life with a tail would be amazing! We continue to talk about the fundamentals of Mormonism and how the Mormon reli…

In this month's episode we talk about what makes us pick up a book in the first place, some of our favorite book covers, and the books behind those covers.By Metropolitan Library System

We talk to Nathan Dowdell, co-lead designer to Modiphius Entertainment's Fallout The Roleplaying Game about the creation process of the Fallout RPG as well special features that helps bring the feel of the Fallout video games to tabletop roleplaying. You can purchase a PDF of the Fallout RPG here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/366742/fall…

We talk to Jeremy Gypton from the podcast Fluff N Crunch about an RPG he created called Ahris, a fantasy setting that uses the 2d20 rule system from Modiphius. You can purchase a PDF copy of Ahris here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/441474/ahris-remastered-fantasy-roleplaying-game-and-setting?affiliate_id=40097 ★ Support this podcast ★…

We talk to Modiphius Entertainment Project Manager Jim Johnson about why a second edition of Star Trek Adventures was necessary and what changes fans of first edition can expect with the new edition. You can pre-order here: https://www.startrekttrpg.com/preorder-now Star Trek Adventures Second Edition Quickstart Guide: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/…

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Edward and I start off by talking about the importance of having difficult conversations and how the best friends in life are the ones that will point out your flaws. Edward goes into how he got into church and also how sometimes divorce can be a good thing. I eventually share my theory on how normal girls get t…

In this episode, Ali and I discuss his journey from completing a PhD in medical science to building a thriving career in the biotech industry. As the founder of Trulitica, Ali now uses his experience to coach other life sciences PhDs on successfully transitioning from academia to biotech. Expect to learn: • The key differences between working in ac…

We talk to Brian Shutter about the post-apocalyptic RPG he created called Neon Lords of the Toxic Wasteland, which incorporates basic rpg rules with the violent mash-up of Thundarr the Barbarian and Heavy Metal magazine. You can purchase a PDF copy of Neon Lords of the Toxic Wasteland here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/433045/neon-lords-…

How effective are drones in monitoring coastal areas? Mathieu Johnsson is CEO and Founder of Marble, a drone services company in England that provides maritime monitoring using fleets of high speed drones. The drones are used to monitor coastal areas for illegal fishing, drug trafficking, and human trafficking, providing real time data to suit clie…

We talk to David F. Chapman, game designer and producer of Cubicle 7's The Laundry RPG. We discuss the reasons behind the jump to second edition, the latest updates, the Kickstarter campaign and why fans of Charles Stross, and horror in general, will enjoy these roleplaying books. Link To Their Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cubi…

How are advanced drone technologies revolutionizing global delivery systems? For that question, we head to San Francisco to speak with Keenan Wyrobek and Juan Albanell of Zipline. Zipline is the world’s first drone delivery service whose focus is delivering life-saving medicine to the most difficult to reach places on earth. The company designs, ma…

Ruan is an erotica/erotic romance author, the host of the Oh F*ck Yeah with Ruan Willow podcast, voice over artist/audiobook narrator and producer, editor, and blogger. EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I start off by reading an very well written short passage from one of Ruan's erotica stories. We chat about her process for writing erotica and …

Mathieu is the founder & CEO of Marble, a company that provides maritime monitoring using fleets of high speed drones. EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Mat and I begin by talking about the engineer vs management dynamics within companies and how those dynamics in part lead to the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. We then go on to talk about th…

Felicity is a professional cuddler, writer, podcaster, and acrobat. Shes also the host of the Pro Cuddle Hustle Podcast. EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Felicity and I start off by chatting about how family drama is making her think about moving across the world from San Francisco to Guam. We then go into what it's like working as a stripper a…

Quinn is a multimedia writer and spoken word artist. EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Quinn and I start off by talking about his favorite movie and how the Titanic can be a bad influence because Jack should have kicked Rose's ass off that damn plank. I think Quinn has a more level headed approach than I do. We then chat about the Baltimore brid…

Noah is a 28-year-old with Spina Bifida. He's played sled hockey for a decade and is an avid fan of the reality show Big Brother. EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Noah and I play a quick would you rather game and dive straight into the new season of survivor. It's obvious that Noah approaches shows like Big Brother and Survivor with an analytic…

We speak to Jay Sojdelius, one of the creatives of the Yellow Hand team, about their latest roleplaying game, Draconicus. Originally a board game, Jay shares with us about how it became a roleplaying game and how a fantastic setting dealing with dragons shaping the setting was developed. ★ Support this podcast ★…

April is poetry month, so on this month's podcast we're joined by poets Durell Carter and Yoko Hill to talk about their organization, Red Dirt Poetry, and the wealth of talented poets currently writing in Oklahoma.By Metropolitan Library System

John is an animation director based in London. He's also one of the founding members of the film production company Quirky Motion which is currently working on it's latest project Jazz Cow. EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, John and I begin by exploring the all too well known phenomenon of our phones secretly spying on our conversations. We even…

Rosario is an artist, writer, composer, and programmer of a visual novel series called Parfum Nostalgique. EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Rosario and I start off by chatting about her Asian studies degree and dissecting some racial stereotypes that are common in America. We go on to chat about making dolls at home and how that's part of the i…

We talk to Emmet Byrne, Creative Director at Cubicle 7, about The Broken Weave. The Broken Weave is a post-apocalyptic tragic fantasy setting for 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons. We explore into some of the original and exciting aspects about this book and see how this world stands apart from other fantasy settings. ★ Support this podcast ★…

George Matus is CEO and founder of Teal Drones, a trailblazing U.S. company at the forefront of innovative drone technology for both commercial and military applications. With advancements in air control, data processing, and mapping technologies, Teal is revolutionizing operations for the military, public safety, and various commercial sectors. It…

Anson is a real estate investor and agent. He's also an author and host of The Property Squad podcast. EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Anson and I chat about his plans to build a house and how he approaches building a new house to ensure it's awesome and a good investment. We also talk about his approach to parenting. He gives some great insig…

We interview Call of Cthulhu's Creative Director Mike Mason about Call of Cthulhu's A Time To Harvest: Death And Discovery In The Vermont Hills, a campaign taking place in 1930's New England farmlands. We talk about non-spoilery details about the book, as well as discuss the mythological horror inspired by woods and farmlands. You can order the PDF…

Nita Marie is a Christian, OnlyFans model, author, and coach who has worked with hundreds of women to launch a successful online career as an adult model. EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Nita starts off by sharing the incredible story of how her current husband used to be a subscriber to her OnlyFans and that's how they met. The story is absol…

Jeff Richard, VP at Chaosium, discusses with us the complexities of mythology and the new RuneQuest RPG sourcebook coming out shortly called Cults of RuneQuest: The Lunar Way. ★ Support this podcast ★By Really Dicey

Michaela is an entrepreneur and financial analyst . She's passionate about building and cultivating women's financial culture and has created a finance planner to help. EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Michaela and I start off by talking about my terrible high school GPA and how I likely should have not graduated when I did. She also talks abou…

We talk to the Writer's Room team about the past, present and future of their 7th Sea RPG Actual Play Podcast. If you ever been curious as to what makes Chaosium's 7th Sea The Roleplaying Game special or if you are interested in making your own podcast, this is the show for you! Here's a link if you want to know more about the 7th Sea RPG podcast b…

Ganesh is a food expert specifically on where our food comes from and the farming practices that produce what we eat. He's also a social media strategist and digital marketer. EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I start off by telling Ganesh about someone I met online who was literally sitting in a dark room smoking weed all day waiting for the wo…

How do we take control of truly dangerous drone situation? Jeffrey Starr is Chief Marketing Officer at D-Fend Solutions. D-Fend Solutions is the leading global provider of cyber-takeover, counter-drone solutions for sensitive and challenging environments. By focusing on the acute drone threat, their technology enables organizations around the world…

We talk to Mark Seifter, Director of Game Design for Roll For Combat, about FOUR new Battlezoo books coming to Kickstarter. They are Secret Dragons, four books of dragons, with each one having a theme (battle, misfit, leshy and fairy) that players can pick as a race or ancestry. And both are available for players of either Fifth Edition Dungeons & …