Best Scylla Podcasts (2024)

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Egg Hunt - Episode 138 1:07:22

1h ago1:07:22

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The worm writhing becomes the first of a few final destinations. Purple worms and beholders await Get in touch with us! Shoot an email to TheMadnessTable[at]gmail.com or shoot us a DM over on Discord, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook! Enjoying the show? Buy us a cup of ko-fi to show your support! Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out o…

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FSF Ep. 8: Standing Up for Free Speech with Courage and Grace | Brandy Shufutinsky 16:07

30m ago16:07

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In today’s episode, Chris and Joia interview Dr. Brandy Shufutinsky, who has been the Director of Education and Community Engagement at the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values. Brandy discusses the importance of free speech and the erosion of this right in recent years, which makes us become more “robot-like”. She also emphasizes the need for educa…

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S4 E22 | Missing the Love Boat: Insinuations of Racial Prejudice in Online Dating Activity 1:03:01

4d ago1:03:01

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In this week's episode Mark Horowitz joins us for a discussion about potential racism revealed by online daters' preferences. In a recent published critique of a book on the subject, Mark questions the authors' claims of systematic and racially exclusionary patterns in online dating. The book was based on a large dataset and we appreciate the compl…

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Get Your GoGurt - Episode 137 1:01:50

6d ago1:01:50

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Ready to depart the library, the party returns to speak to Visserion the banished archmage of Menzoberranzen. Together they establish the necessary steps to summon the demon lords for their final battle Get in touch with us! Shoot an email to TheMadnessTable[at]gmail.com or shoot us a DM over on Discord, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook! Enjoying th…

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S4 E21 | Hush-Hush: The Hidden Ways that Book Reviews Impact Library Selections 1:13:01

11d ago1:13:01

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The topic of this week's episode is the long history of biases inherent to the book reviews used for library collection decisions. Elizabeth is joined by academic librarian Pamela Hayes Bohanan to discuss 60 years of research and reflection about the limited exposure librarians get to the large corpus of potential acquisitions. While perspectives d…

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Dr. Seuss Roomba - Episode 136 1:05:19

13d ago1:05:19

1:05:19

The party has reached too far with their dark inquiries and now much fight for their sanity. How much pain will they endure on their quest for knowledge and just how much is it worth Get in touch with us! Shoot an email to TheMadnessTable[at]gmail.com or shoot us a DM over on Discord, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook! Enjoying the show? Buy us a cup…

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FSF Ep. 7: Engage in Productive Debates to Challenge Opposing Ideas | Ken Pope 25:33

14d ago25:33

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Join in as Chris and Joia speak with Ken Pope, the Vice President for Academic Operations and Strategic Partnerships at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation. Ken discusses the importance of free speech and the need for a robust understanding of ideologies like Marxism, socialism, and communism. He also emphasizes the role of education in pr…

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S4 Bonus | The Free Public Library in a New McCarthy Era 1:21:11

18d ago1:21:11

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In this bonus episode, we share the recording of our Liberal Values in Practice livestream about the current state of libraries and librarianship, including comparisons to McCarthy era fears. Library professionals Pamela Hayes-Bohanan, Sara Hartman-Caverly and Caroline Nappo define McCarthyism in both its historic and contemporary contexts and its …

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Hanging with Elminster - Episode 135 59:22

20d ago59:22

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The heroes find a myriad of surprising characters as they delve deeper into the archives. Who can they trust and what will they uncover Get in touch with us! Shoot an email to TheMadnessTable[at]gmail.com or shoot us a DM over on Discord, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook! Enjoying the show? Buy us a cup of ko-fi to show your support! Dungeons and Dr…

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S4 BONUS | Helen Pluckrose on Critical Theory, a Proper Cup of Tea, and Her New Book 1:06:59

26d ago1:06:59

1:06:59

In this bonus episode, we share the recording of our Liberal Values in Practice livestream with Helen Pluckrose. ILV Director Jen Richmond and Dissidents Podcast hosts Mike and Elizabeth discuss Helen's new book, The Counterweight Handbook: Principled Strategies for Surviving and Defeating Critical Social Justice - at Work, in Schools, and Beyond. …

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Gnome Dome - Episode 134 1:13:21

27d ago1:13:21

1:13:21

The party begins their journey through the library. What secrets will they find in this labyrinth of knowledge, unmoored from time Get in touch with us! Shoot an email to TheMadnessTable[at]gmail.com or shoot us a DM over on Discord, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook! Enjoying the show? Buy us a cup of ko-fi to show your support! Dungeons and Dragons…

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FSF Ep. 6: Book Banning Vs. Letting People Decide for Themselves | Pam Hayes-Bohanan 20:59

29d ago20:59

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In this episode, co-hosts Chris and Joia have the pleasure of speaking with Pam Hayes-Bohanan, a librarian with a career spanning nearly three decades. She shares her journey and insights on the importance of free speech, including discussing how her upbringing and experiences shaped her beliefs. She emphasizes the need for diverse voices and criti…

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S4 E20 | Braving the Waters: Charting a Course between Scylla of Victimhood and Charybdis of DEI 1:54:16

1M ago1:54:16

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In this week's episode Steven James Lawrence joins Elizabeth for a discussion of critical theory, teaching in K-12 and college, as well as what he calls an organic perspective on diversity, equity and inclusion. We talk about the healing value of stories and the potentially destructive nature of community prescribed victim narratives. Stephen descr…

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Gnome Uppies - Episode 133 1:06:18

1M ago1:06:18

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Precariously perched on purple worm back, our intrepid adventurers ride towards Grimhollow. But not all have the constitution to withstand such radical rides... Get in touch with us! Shoot an email to TheMadnessTable[at]gmail.com or shoot us a DM over on Discord, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook! Enjoying the show? Buy us a cup of ko-fi to show your…

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S4 E19 | Making (Up) the Grade: A Call for Educators to Openly Address Eroding Standards 1:21:10

1M ago1:21:10

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This week's episode is a follow up with the authors of an article covered in a previous Dissidents podcast (S4, E15) about grade inflation and university faculty ideology. Mark Horowitz and Anthony Haynor generously offered to share their insights, clarifications, and elaborations based on years of research on this topic. We discuss historical tren…

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Purple Worm Cavalry - Episode 132 45:42

1M ago45:42

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Get in touch with us! Shoot an email to TheMadnessTable[at]gmail.com or shoot us a DM over on Discord, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook! Enjoying the show? Buy us a cup of ko-fi to show your support! Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out of the Abyss adventure module, written by Wizards of the Coast. Dungeon Master: William Johnston Al…

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FSF Ep. 5: Not Actively Advocating for Free Speech Until I Got Canceled | Elizabeth Spievak 22:46

1M ago22:46

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In this episode, co-hosts Chris and Joia are delighted to talk with one of the Fellows of the Institute for Liberal Values, Elizabeth Spievak. Elizabeth shares her journey as a free speech advocate, highlighting the impact of cancel culture on her academic work and the importance of free speech in research and academic freedom. She emphasizes the n…

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The Man in the Mirror with Glenn Loury 1:14:02

2M ago1:14:02

1:14:02

In this Legacies of Black Pioneers series of the Dissidents Podcast, Winkfield Twyman, Jr. and Jennifer Richmond speak with Professor Glenn Loury on his newly released book, Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative. We discuss authenticity, individualism, enterprise, faith, and end our conversation on the lively question of whether the …

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You've Created a Monster - Episode 131 55:48

2M ago55:48

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Arthur is finally at peace, but the coast is not clear. The party must grab what they can and flee with haste, but the gains are more than worth it Get in touch with us! Shoot an email to TheMadnessTable[at]gmail.com or shoot us a DM over on Discord, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook! Enjoying the show? Buy us a cup of ko-fi to show your support! Dun…

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S4 E18 | Stash or Cash: Partisan Priorities in Resource Distribution 1:28:59

2M ago1:28:59

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This week Mike and Elizabeth discuss political conflict from the perspective of evolutionary psychology. While making the country (or the world) a better place for all is a commonly shared goal, the means for accomplishing it are rarely agreed upon. The authors of a recent article argue that in the simplest of terms, conservatives tend to value ama…

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Rules Lawyering with Daddy Death - Episode 130 1:05:39

2M ago1:05:39

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Arthur has been lost to the influence of Orcus. The Death Knight is a force to be reckoned with, but Sephel will see his old friend put to rest once and for all Get in touch with us! Shoot an email to TheMadnessTable[at]gmail.com or shoot us a DM over on Discord, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook! Enjoying the show? Buy us a cup of ko-fi to show your…

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FSF Ep. 4: Ask First: What Is Your Story? | Jennifer Richmond 38:06

2M ago38:06

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Join co-hosts Chris and Joia and get to know one of the founders and board members of the Institute for Liberal Values, Jennifer Richmond. Jennifer believes we are at our best when protecting individual rights and freedoms. Hear her stories and discover how Jen’s background in International Relations has shaped her understanding and advocacy for Fr…

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S4 E17 | Speech Playground: Building Community through Public Discourse 54:19

2M ago54:19

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In this week's episode we talk about public speech as a mechanism for thinking, learning, and reflection. Elizabeth is joined by the founders of 1776Forward, Chris Bush and Joia Houheneka, for a discussion about how speaking aloud may impact our worldviews and relationships. We refer to an article that inspired us to think aloud about the impacts o…

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Scooby Doo Tactics - Episode 129 1:03:43

2M ago1:03:43

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A chamber is revealed filled with massive crystals, monstress creatures, and an old friend lost to darkness Get in touch with us! Shoot an email to TheMadnessTable[at]gmail.com or shoot us a DM over on Discord, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook! Enjoying the show? Buy us a cup of ko-fi to show your support! Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthroug…

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S4 E16 | Scratching the Surface: Others' Voting Motives are only Skin Deep 1:21:19

2M ago1:21:19

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This week Mike and Elizabeth discuss how we interpret others' decision-making motives and whether our assumptions make it more difficult to have liberal conversations. As a starting point, we reference research in which participants reasoned about their own and others' choices in different contexts. One study examined motives attributed to Trump an…

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A Mind Flaying Blood Sucking Good Time - Episode 128 1:12:20

2M ago1:12:20

1:12:20

The party and their trainees are faced with spectral wisps and twisted bloodthirsty illithid like creature. Have they bit off more than this creature can chew? Get in touch with us! Shoot an email to TheMadnessTable[at]gmail.com or shoot us a DM over on Discord, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook! Enjoying the show? Buy us a cup of ko-fi to show your …

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Bad Business - Episode 127 56:31

3M ago56:31

56:31

Scylla collects on an old debt, then the crew departs to get the trainees some hands-on experience Get in touch with us! Shoot an email to TheMadnessTable[at]gmail.com or shoot us a DM over on Discord, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook! Enjoying the show? Buy us a cup of ko-fi to show your support! Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out …

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FSF Ep. 3: How to Achieve Safe Governments with James Petts 20:29

3M ago20:29

20:29

Co-hosts Chris and Joia are delighted to bring on their first guest. James Petts is a barrister (the equivalent of a trial attorney) in London, England where he focuses on commercial and Chancery (property) cases, especially those involving fraud or dishonesty. To him, liberalism is fundamentally the rigorous reasoned inquiry in all aspects of life…

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S4 E15 | Grade 'A' Hypocrisy: Faculty Politics and Eroding University Standards 1:30:32

3M ago1:30:32

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This week Mike and Elizabeth discuss grade inflation and beliefs about teaching and learning, particularly among radical left college professors. A recently published survey of state university professors confirmed previously documented trends of declining standards and grade inflation. Political orientation emerged as the most useful predictor of …

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Whiskey and Wrestling - Episode 126 1:09:54

3M ago1:09:54

1:09:54

Scylla makes for the Periculum to meet an old friend and to vet some new recruits. Sussaro makes a game changing discovery. Get in touch with us! Shoot an email to TheMadnessTable[at]gmail.com or shoot us a DM over on Discord, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook! Enjoying the show? Buy us a cup of ko-fi to show your support! Dungeons and Dragons 5th Ed…

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FSF Ep 2: 5 Core Principles (and 1 Pet Peeve) for Effective Writing | K. Joia Houheneka 19:10

3M ago19:10

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In this second introductory episode, co-host Chris interviews co-host Joia. Joia is not only one of the co-founders of 1776 Forward, she is also an Excellence Coach and a leader in luxury entrepreneurship with a background in luxury travel and luxury retreats. She is on a mission to elevate luxury to make it synonymous with excellence, human greatn…

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FSF Ep 1: Having Fundamental Inner Confidence in Your Worthiness and Goodness to Stand Up and Speak Out | Chris Bush 17:48

3M ago17:48

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In this introductory episode, co-host Joia interviews co-host Chris. In addition to being one of the co-founders of 1776 Forward, Chris is a real estate investment and development executive and entrepreneur who is currently focused on a mission to bring greater beauty, efficiency, and new modes of living and working to the built environment. His ph…

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Free Speech Forward: Podcast Introduction 3:20

3M ago3:20

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Welcome to the Free Speech Forward Podcast! Co-hosts Chris and Joia introduce the unique format of the show and tease our first episodes. Join us on this journey exploring the different stories, perspectives, and communication advice of various free speech activists.See: www.1776forward.com

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S4 E14 | Allegiance Optional: Could DEI Statements Really Be Old News? 1:17:22

3M ago1:17:22

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This week Mike and Elizabeth discuss the potential fall of diversity statements as a condition of university employment. In such statements job candidates are required to describe how they can enhance their future employer's diversity goals. MIT president Sally Korbluth recently announced that the statements will no longer be mandatory, calling the…

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Bedside Manner - Episode 125 1:03:37

3M ago1:03:37

1:03:37

The party executes on their plans, meets new allies, and breaks some somber news to Sir Laertes. Get in touch with us! Shoot an email to TheMadnessTable[at]gmail.com or shoot us a DM over on Discord, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook! Enjoying the show? Buy us a cup of ko-fi to show your support! Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthrough of Out of…

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The War Room - Episode 124 51:18

3M ago51:18

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The time has come for some serious strategy. Around the King's table the party begins to set the stage for war Get in touch with us! Shoot an email to TheMadnessTable[at]gmail.com or shoot us a DM over on Discord, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook! Enjoying the show? Buy us a cup of ko-fi to show your support! Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition playthr…

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Lara Solo Session 1: Lara's Hunt for Answers 1:05:26

3M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

Forgive the audio quality! It isn't our usual standard but the content was TOO GOOD not to publish! We transport back in time to 50 episodes ago. What happened to Lara after the battle in the Deep King's treasure room? What has she been up to without her friends at her side? Get in touch with us! Shoot an email to TheMadnessTable[at]gmail.com or sh…

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S4 E13 | Trigger Warning: Are Prejudiced Beliefs Actually on the Rise? 1:02:40

3M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

In this week's episode Mike and Elizabeth talk about research that contradicts the commonly accepted belief that prejudice has increased in recent years. While expectations of day-to-day discrimination were especially high during Donald Trump's presidency, evidence suggests that overall levels of prejudice have continued to be flat or in decline fo…

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We Don't Follow Laws - Episode 123 1:06:28

3M ago1:06:28

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Beaten and bruised, the S crew returns to the city of ember to report the loss of their friend, and figure out next steps. Check out The Wandering Tavern using our custom link before the campaign ends! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homieandthedude/the-wandering-tavern?ref=1ir64u Get in touch with us! Shoot an email to TheMadnessTable[at]gmai…

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S4 E12 | Faint Praise: Race, Charitable Grading, and Unhelpful Feedback 1:10:12

4M ago1:10:12

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This week we talk about research on the potential effects of race on the type of feedback and grades that students receive. In a recent study, poorly written college essays believed to be submitted by Black students were more leniently scored. White raters gave Black writers more overt praise and encouragement, but offered less helpful feedback and…

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Star Caller's Last Stand - Episode 122 1:27:24

4M ago1:27:24

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The fate of Sephel remains unknown, but Starcaller stands tall against Delkvir. Lives hang in the balance and the lion was born to roar. Check out The Wandering Tavern using our custom link before the campaign ends! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homieandthedude/the-wandering-tavern?ref=1ir64u Get in touch with us! Shoot an email to TheMadnes…

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Blood in the Water - Episode 121 1:12:16

4M ago1:12:16

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Sephel and Starcaller struggle to hold to life. while Scylla stands far from the shore. How will she save her companions or will she leave them to their fates. Check out The Wandering Tavern using our custom link so they know who sent you! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homieandthedude/the-wandering-tavern?ref=1ir64u Get in touch with us! Sho…

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S4 E11 | An Ounce of Prevention: Overestimated Harm Motivates Science Censorship 1:16:27

4M ago1:16:27

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In this week's episode Mike and Elizabeth talk about trends in the censorship of scientific results. Recent research suggests one explanation for censorship behavior is misguided hyper-concern for others reactions. Scientific findings were rated as potentially harmful, and less beneficial, if they were controversial or confusing. We discuss the imp…

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How to Anger Your Dragon - Episode 120 1:06:05

4M ago1:06:05

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In last sessions lesson of Intelligence vs Wisdom, Sephel opened his mouth and poked the dragon. Now we'll find out which moves faster; our fleeing party, or the delivery of consequences Check out The Wandering Tavern using our custom link so they know who sent you! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homieandthedude/the-wandering-tavern?ref=1ir64…

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Legacies of Black Pioneers: The Problem with Black Excellence with Ada Akpala 1:00:45

4M ago1:00:45

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In this series of the Dissidents Podcast, Legacies of Black Pioneers, we speak with Ada Akpala of the Equiano Project on her problem with the term “black excellence”. Co-hosts, Winkfield Twyman, Jr. & Jennifer Richmond speak often of black resilience and triumph in their book, Letters in Black and White. After reading Ada's piece, My Problem with t…

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Dragon Deals 2: Draconic Boogaloo - Episode 119 1:03:53

4M ago1:03:53

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The party has come face to face with the lingering ghost of Delkvir and the negotiations begin. Even in death, this dragon's avarice is very much alive. Check out The Wandering Tavern using our custom link so they know who sent you! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homieandthedude/the-wandering-tavern?ref=1ir64u Get in touch with us! Shoot an e…

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Bonus Action! Blingdenstone #1 Episodes 81-95 Q&A 46:06

4M ago46:06

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Join us as we talk Q&A for episodes 81-95, the first half of our Blingdenstone arc! If you would like to submit questions for us to answer during future Bonus Action segments, email us at TheMadnessTable[at]gmail.com or shoot us a DM over on Discord, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook! Enjoying the show? Buy us a cup of ko-fi! Dungeons and Dragons 5th…

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Vagina Dentata & Scylla 35:57

4M ago35:57

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This week, watch out because this episode has teeth! And so do these women… First up, Felicia explores the mythological toothed vagina, or Vagina Dentata - a myth rooted in the fear and mystery around female sexuality and the female body. Inspired by the new musical TEETH (based on the 2007 indie horror movie of the same name), Felicia dives deeper…

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S4 E10 | Jew-Jitsu with Dmitri Shufutinsky 1:18:52

5M ago1:18:52

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In this week's podcast, Mike Burke meets with Jewish intellectual Dmitri Shufutinsky to discuss his upcoming book, "Jew-Jitsu". The conversation ranges across a number of topics, including how to identify and push back against a worryingly widespread and apparently growing antisemitism and historic illiteracy. Resources:Neo-Confederacy & Palestinia…

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Dragon Hunters - Episode 118 1:22:54

5M ago1:22:54

1:22:54

We're hunting a dragon!...Tomorrow! While Sephel buries himself in books, Starcaller gathers more information on Delkvir and Scylla deals with the shame of her mental break. Get in touch with us! Shoot an email to TheMadnessTable[at]gmail.com or shoot us a DM over on Discord, Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook! Enjoying the show? Buy us a cup of ko-fi…

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