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A TTRPG/Dungeons and Dragons Podcast. Mondays we have discussions on TTRPGs and D&D. Thursdays we have episodes of either non-D&D TTRPG One Shots (#BeholdertoOneShots) or a finished D&D 5e horror-esqe Actualplay (#BeholdClearlight), or our new D&D 5e Cowboy Bebop inspired Actualplay (#MourningBlues)! All episodes released at 4pm Eastern!
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HAIRPOD™ is where everyday people like you and me get real about hair loss and how to navigate life while getting their hair back! Hosted by Kevin Ralston, Hair Pod uses vivid storytelling narratives to share true, authentic experiences to inspire, give hope, and break the stigma of hair loss! HairP Pod is more than just a podcast. It's a community and a movement where we celebrate diverse hair journeys. You will hear stories from kids, moms, dads, NASCAR champions, social media influencers, ...
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The Kicker

Columbia Journalism Review

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The Kicker is a podcast on the media and the world today. It comes out twice a month, hosted by Josh Hersh and produced by Amanda Darrach for the Columbia Journalism Review. It is available wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Nearly half of all Latino voters put their support behind former president Donald Trump this week, according to exit polls—a 14 percent increase from 2020. Those results surprised many, but not Jack Herrera, who has been reporting on the shifting voting habits of Latino communities across the country for years. Herrera joins The Kicker to talk abou…
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Fall has arrived, and with the changing seasons comes a great opportunity to change up your look. If you’ve been noticing some hair thinning around the crown of your head or up near your temples and you want to do something about it, I hope you’ll check this episode out. Today, we’re talking about all of the things I did to try to stop my hair loss…
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Martin Baron was the executive editor of the Washington Post from 2013 until his retirement, in 2021—which meant he was there for the arrival of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos as owner and publisher of the paper. He’s long praised Bezos for taking a firm line against any interference with the paper’s journalism, but Bezos’s sudden decision, announced la…
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In this episode of HairPod, I sat down with Dan Medeiros to talk about how he styles his hair for comic cons. Dan has been doing comic cons for years, and he has used both his hair system and costume wigs to put together his amazing, professional-looking costumes. Whether you’re getting ready for Halloween or you’re just curious about buying a cost…
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The so-called Big Lie—that the 2020 election was stolen out from under Donald Trump—was more than just a series of individual false facts and misleading videos. It was a narrative, carefully constructed by people affiliated with the Trump campaign, and disseminated through friendly news outlets and social media channels. Four years later, that stor…
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With the spooky season upon us, John, Jess, and Ben dive into the world of one-page RPG design. In this episode we make and RPG, and next episode we will play it. SpooOooookkyyy!!! Doctor Magnet Hands Sexy Battle Wizards Sad Vampire Boy Friend Advance Skeleton Siege Contact Us! splatbookpod@gmail.com The Splatphone! Roll For Topic…
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Is there anything holding you back from the win? Joey Logano is back on HairPod to talk about the life of a NASCAR driver. Joey speaks about his career, the competitive world of NASCAR, and how he continues to race with the same passion and determination that has made him one of the sport’s biggest names. We also dig into his experience with hair l…
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John and co-host Matt Wilson are honored to be joined by Kenneth Hite and Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan to talk about GUMSHOE games, Cthulhu movies, and of course ... Trail of Cthulhu 2nd Edition Back the new edition here!!! Strange Harvest (Movie) Dream Eater Ken and Robin Talk About Stuff Contact Us! splatbookpod@gmail.com The Splatphone! Roll For Topic…
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This week on HairPod, I sat down with an expert in all things hair loss, Dr. Angie Phipps. She is a hair transplant surgeon with over two decades of experience in the industry, and she was the star of the TLC reality series, Bad Hair Day. She joined us to shed some light on an important issue that affects over 100 million Americans: male and female…
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New York City is the media capital of the world, but the number of people and outlets covering the city locally has taken a hit recently. Over the past few years, the Wall Street Journal dropped its independent metro section, the New York Times announced it would stop endorsing local races, and the all-news radio station WCBS went off the air. But …
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In this episode of HairPod, Kevin sits down with a member of the team who puts together HairPod every week, Oscar Camargo. He brings up a topic that we haven’t covered yet - the way that Oscar’s culture impacted his hair loss experience and his eventual decision to seek a hair loss solution. Being Latino and Going Through Hair Loss Hair loss can af…
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Trichotillomania (also known as trich or TTM) is a condition that causes someone to compulsively pull out their hair. In honor of Trichotillomania Awareness Month, we spent some time with Heather Brooke talking in depth about this disorder, discussing her experience as a licensed professional counselor working with clients with TTM and her lived ex…
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When you’re going through hair loss, one of the hardest parts can be trusting someone to help you. What if they don’t get it? What if they make everything worse? Or worse – what if they laugh? Our guest today is here to help ease your fears. If you’ve ever wondered what a hair loss specialist does or wanted to hear why people get into that field, t…
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In March, the digital literary magazine Guernica published a personal essay by a British Israeli writer and translator, about her experiences in the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas terror attacks. It was raw and honest and painful to read. The writer, Joanna Chen, had spent years before the attacks and subsequent war on Gaza volunteering for an or…
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Hair system care and the associated routines can feel overwhelming when you’re already losing your hair and don’t feel like you have time to add another thing to your busy schedule. Today’s guest proves that caring for a hair system takes no more time than his hair routine back before his hair loss started. This week on HairPod, we sit down with NA…
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Alopecia Universalis is a rare condition, and it can feel isolating to go through if you don’t know anyone who has been there. In honor of Alopecia Awareness Month, we’re bringing you a beacon of hope through our conversation with Ariel Rawlings. She is a remarkable individual whose alopecia universalis has led her down a path of advocacy and self-…
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Tony Vasinda (aka Plus One Tony) joins John to talk about their GenCon experience, how to iterate your game's design, and why zines are the best! And we sneak in some rumblings about the OSR, of course. BECAUSE THAT IS ALL ANYONE TALKS ABOUT Notes: RPG Zine Club OSR Rules Families Posters, Posers and POSR(s) Butter Princess Contact Us! splatbookpod…
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In late May, Kyle Clark went viral after he moderated a debate featuring six Republican candidates for Colorado’s Fourth Congressional District, including Rep. Lauren Boebert. He refused to allow the candidates to evade his direct questions with waffling, rambly answers, instead repeatedly cutting them off: “You didn’t make any attempt to answer th…
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Alopecia affects millions of people worldwide, including well-known figures like NASCAR driver Joey Logano. This week on HairPod, I connected with Joey in honor of Alopecia Awareness Month. By speaking openly about his experience, Joey helps shine a light on the realities of living with alopecia. Understanding Alopecia: More Than Just Hair Loss Alo…
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In honor of the release of Alien: Romulus, Andy Rau from Roll for Topic joins John for a discussion of the Alien franchise. What makes a great Alien movie? And does Alien:Romulus hit the mark? Plus an update on the Alien RPG from Free League Alien: Romulus Trailer Alien RPG Alien RPG 2n Edition Contact Us! splatbookpod@gmail.com The Splatphone!…
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In honor of Hair Loss Awareness Month, we put together an episode featuring some of the most impactful conversations we've had on the show so far. We wanted to share the insights we gained from this diverse group of guests, each bringing their unique perspective and experiences, but all united by the importance of finding the courage to talk about …
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In early 2023, Patrick Lohmann, a reporter for the nonprofit Source NM, moved to the small town of Las Vegas, New Mexico, to learn how residents were coping with the aftermath of the largest wildfire in state history. What he learned there was that the destruction brought on by wildfires doesn’t end when the fire itself goes out. It can take years …
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Hair loss can happen to anyone, and it can deeply affect your confidence and self-image, even if you are a well-known actor like today’s guest. In this week’s episode of HairPod, I spoke with actor/stock car driver Frankie Muniz about his experience with thinning hair. While many fans might not be aware of his battle with hair loss, he came on the …
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The Democrats are gathering in Chicago next week, and the sitting president has dropped out of the race. But as the guests on today’s podcast remind us, that doesn’t mean history is repeating itself. In 1968, Ted Koppel was just back from a tour covering the war in Vietnam, and assigned to the comparatively tame—if, as he reminds us, not without it…
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Hair Loss Awareness Month is here! In this episode of HairPod, I sit down with friend-of-the-pod Dan Medeiros. Last time he was with us, he told us about how his hair loss got into a vicious cycle with his stress level - this week, he came back to help us celebrate Hair Loss Awareness Month and explain how he managed to get his confidence back afte…
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Are you tired of all the RPG podcasts publishing their "GenCon Reflections" episodes? Well tooooo baaaad. Here is ours. We have an interview with Amber Seger, and a special guest appearance from Kyle's mom. Plus, Kyle shares some huge life changing news. Contact Us! splatbookpod@gmail.com The Splatphone! Map Crow YouTube Map Crow Patreon The Cloud …
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In this episode of HairPod, I sit down with UK-based trichologist Eva Proudman. We talk about the many potential causes of hair loss, hair thinning, and hair shedding. If you’re not sure what the differences between those terms are, make sure to listen in for that and more actionable tools you can use to help you navigate your own personal hair los…
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On this episode of HairPod, I speak with long-term client and founding father of HairClub, Steve Barth. We discuss his hair loss journey, his work with HairClub, and the development of TrichoView. We dive into the story of HairClub and how it has continually aimed to address hair loss from all angles. From Hair Loss to HairClub: Developing Trichovi…
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Eugene Daniels is a White House reporter for Politico, with a special focus on Kamala Harris. That’s put him front and center for a month of news that few people in politics saw coming. On this episode of The Kicker, Daniels shares what he’s learned from nearly four years of covering the vice president, how her relationship with the press will diff…
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John and Kyle discuss modern magical settings, and John's plan to put his poor gaming group through an OSR Dolmenwood campaign. Tuns out Kyle has been playing a long game that has all lead up to this point. Dolmenwood Dolmenwood Soundtrack Star Borg! Contact Us! splatbookpod@gmail.com The Splatphone! Map Crow YouTube Map Crow Patreon The Cloud Curi…
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If you are starting to wonder if you should be concerned about your hair loss, this episode will give you some helpful insights into identifying hair loss early on and what you can do about it. In this episode of HairPod, our host Kevin Rolston delves into the early indicators of hair loss. Highlighting personal experiences and expert insights, Kev…
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Due to unrelenting popular demand John, Andy, and new guest Joel Boonstra tackle the first volume of Robert A Caro's pentalogy of the "Times of Lyndon Johnson". Mission Accomplished, so quit sending me harassing email, jeez. The Path to Power 99% Invisible: The Power Broker Contact Us! splatbookpod@gmail.com The Splatphone! Map Crow YouTube Map Cro…
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In this episode of HairPod, we dive into the world of hair systems with hair stylist Rachel Rivera. We explore the intricate process of maintaining and styling hair systems, shedding light on the importance of having a skilled personal stylist. Rachel has been a hairstylist for over twenty years and has worked with HairClub for the last thirteen. K…
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Lorena Lopez came to the United States from her home country of Nicaragua, where she was an investigative reporter, in 1992. But it wasn’t until 2016 that she managed to return to her passion, as the founding editor of La Prensa, a Spanish-language newspaper serving Western Iowa. On this week’s Kicker, Lopez talks about her long journey back to jou…
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