Best The Amato Media Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Levels Of Service 0:58

1y ago0:58

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When it comes to house painting and epoxy, the concept of quality can be multifaceted, with varying levels of excellence. Here are some key aspects that contribute to different levels of quality in the industry: Surface Preparation: One of the fundamental factors in achieving a high-quality paint or epoxy job is thorough surface preparation. Proper…

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Being present for your estimate 1:27

1+ y ago1:27

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Welcome to our podcast on the importance of being home when getting any kind of estimate for your home. Whether you're looking to renovate, repair or improve your home, getting an estimate is an essential step in the process. However, many homeowners make the mistake of not being present when the contractor or estimator visits their home. In this p…

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Psychological Safety in the TTRPG Space with GamerMomLuna! 58:26

1+ y ago58:26

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Luna and I talk today about psychological safety not just while playing the game, but while managing shows and streams. We touch on a lot of deep subjects as well as a big announcement at the end from me. It was lovely talking to Luna again, and I highly recommend you check out anything she works on! Luna Twitter | Shadomain | TTRPG Rising Tides Ta…

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Why TTRPGs Appeal to NeuroDivergent Folks (Plus Romance) w/ Halfling Nikki 1:08:10

1+ y ago1:08:10

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I am joined by another amazing Nikki out in the wild world of the TTRPG space where we find out just how much we have in common. We talk about neurodivergencies, and how it effects each of us from our different perspectives as well as a lot of things that the TTRPG world helps us cope with or appeals to those who have similar situations. Halfling N…

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How much is that epoxy floor really? 5:06

1+ y ago5:06

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The Truth About Epoxy Floor Pricing Over the Phone 🎧 In this eye-opening podcast episode, we dive into the topic of epoxy floor pricing and why getting a quote over the phone might not be the best idea. Our expert guest shares valuable insights into the factors that influence epoxy flooring costs and the potential pitfalls of phone-based estimates.…

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Adventure Academia - Deja Vu: Nightmares in Reality - Ep 13 Finale 0:56

1+ y ago0:56

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Finally back home in Seaborne, the party finds out some things, and need to try to save the day. But what do a bunch of students know? Will the be able to convince the right people of the problem early enough on? Or will it all be for nothing? Listen to the finale to find out! Tony - Dungeon Master from Make it Playable Iggi (and Qu) - Nikki from B…

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Tabletop Mechanics and Character Creation w/ James Wallis 1:09:25

1+ y ago1:09:25

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James Wallis joins me today as we discuss basic tabletop mechanics and character creation. Tangents were had, stories were shared, but overall a good conversation was had! Go check out all the things that James does, and follow the links down below to see some of the wild characters he's created! James Wallis Ludonarrative Dissidents | Everybody Wi…

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Forming and Growing Character Relationships w James D’Amato 1:00:24

1+ y ago1:00:24

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I'm joined by the lovely James D'Amato as we talk about forming and growing character relationships and how interesting that can be. All the fun ways you can build up the story with just a few character interactions and choices. It's always extremely fun to learn different ways that your characters can grow together in the story, and how those stor…

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When I realized We Could Dominate Social Media 2:25

1+ y ago2:25

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The "aha moment" in using social media for business can vary depending on the specific goals and strategies of the business. However, here are some potential examples: Realizing the power of engagement: Many businesses initially view social media as a way to broadcast their message and promote their products or services. However, the true value of …

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Adventure Academia - City of Surprises - Ep 12 1:33:47

1+ y ago1:33:47

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The party does some shopping before finding out that the shipment had made it to town. But how?! They head home, and try desperately to get ahold of people to figure out what's happening. Will they make it back in time for Founder's Day? Tony - Dungeon Master from Make it Playable Iggi (and Qu) - Nikki from BTNO Sibiya - Amy Zoup (and Alfredo) - Do…

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Kickstarter TTRPG LIVE NOW! - Drama Llamas! 29:08

1+ y ago29:08

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Support the Kickstarter Today! I am joined by Yvris as we discuss a new Kickstarter available through mid-March! It's such a fun product and I highly recommend checking it out! It's already completely backed so any additional funds will help towards the stretch goals! Yvris Yvris Twitter | Button Kin Twitter | Website | Itch.Io | Newsletter Table P…

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Holding Grudges Doesn't Help You 1:08

1+ y ago1:08

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In this podcast episode, we explore the topic of holding grudges. Why do we hold grudges? How do grudges impact our relationships, mental health, and overall well-being? Is it possible to let go of a grudge, and if so, how do we do it? Through candid conversations with experts in psychology, relationship counseling, and personal growth, we dive int…

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How much is an epoxy floor? 2:51

1+ y ago2:51

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Many homeowners are wondering, "How much does an epoxy garage floor cost?" and we'll be diving into all the details to give you an idea of what you can expect to pay. We'll begin by explaining what an epoxy garage floor is and the benefits of having one. Then, we'll discuss the factors that affect the cost of an epoxy garage floor, such as the size…

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NonBinary & QTPOC Representation in TTRPGs w Bee Zelda 1:04:11

1+ y ago1:04:11

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Bee Zelda is a wonderful human being that is in the TTRPG space that I have had the pleasure of working with on a Shadowrun series for Weave the Tale. They are super talented and today we talk about the important of NonBinary and queer and trans people of color (QTPOC) representation in TTRPGs in our spaces. Go check out all the things that they do…

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Adventure Academia - Daddy Issues - Ep 11 1:01:57

1+ y ago1:01:57

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After separating from their new warlock friend the group find themselves back at the mines, where way too many zombies are. Will the party survive the fight? Will they get answers or more questions? Tony - Dungeon Master from Make it Playable Iggi (and Qu) - Nikki from BTNO Sibiya - Amy Zoup (and Alfredo) - Donna Prince Rabfazz - Zuki from Spectre …

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Meetings Suck 2:20

1+ y ago2:20

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We cancelled most of our meetings at ryanamatopainting Without a clear agenda, follow through and accountability, we were simply wasting time and money. Take a long hard look at the time you spend and potentially you can save money and regain some time back for more important things Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/amatopodcast. Hosted …

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Too Many People Making Decisions 2:20

1+ y ago2:20

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How many people does it take in your company to make one decision? If the answer is more than one, we need to talk. By asking others what they think , it is really a search for someone to make that decision for you. As an owner you have to stop making all the decisions and empower your team to make their own choices whether right or wrong. #busines…

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Social Media in a Dying Social Media World w/ Kyle Latino 1:17:12

1+ y ago1:17:12

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Kyle Latino joins me as we discuss the challenges of sharing yourself on the internet for your passions and hobbies, and what to do when that world is crashing and burning. Looking at you Twitter! Are there alternatives? How should you spend your time and energy when you have a finite resource? Listen and find out! Kyle Twitter | YouTube | The Spla…

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Adventure Academia - Dessert with the Undead - Ep 10 1:02:47

1+ y ago1:02:47

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After separating from their new warlock friend the group find themselves back at the mines, where way too many zombies are. Will the party survive the fight? Will they get answers or more questions? Tony - Dungeon Master from Make it Playable Iggi (and Qu) - Nikki from BTNO Sibiya - Amy Zoup (and Alfredo) - Donna Prince Rabfazz - Zuki from Spectre …

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BIPOC, Mechanics, Sci-Fi Games and Poking Fun at Nikki in TTRPGs w Paul 1:08:15

1+ y ago1:08:15

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Paul joins me while we talk about BIPOC in the TTRPG space, his new zine project that is being worked on by a bunch of amazing BIPOC TTRPGers. We discuss mechanics, sci-fi games, and then also I get poked fun at because evidently I have a trope. Paul Twitter | Apochromatic Unlimited | Response Team Omnicron Twittter | High Shelf Collective Table Pa…

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Traits of a good boss 1:08

1+ y ago1:08

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What are the traits of a good boss? Ryan of Amato Painting gives you his opinion below When your talking about a painting business, Ryan has over 30 years of painting experience. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/amatopodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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D&D 5e - Library of Sorrows - TTRPG One Shot 1:21:18

1+ y ago1:21:18

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Library of Sorrows Our three adventurers have arrived at a new town and make a bet that something was going to come up within 30 minutes of arriving. Are they right? Thank you to Brianna for editing this episodeBy Nikki Yager

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How do you manage doubt 1:20

1+ y ago1:20

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How does Ryan manage doubt on a daily basis? Listen in and you may be surprised. Running a business can be stressful and make you question yourself sometimes. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/amatopodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Establishing Culture In Your Business 1:11

1+ y ago1:11

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Establishing culture in your business can be tough. But it is the only way to be successful. Hire for values, would you have them to your home? www.ryanamatopainting.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/amatopodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Character Bleed and Burnout w/ Fen 50:14

1+ y ago50:14

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Welcome back to 2023, where a mostly recovered Nikki is back from burnout land! I'm joined by Fen today as we discuss how important it is to recognize character bleed and burnout. Fen Twitter | Response Team Omnicron Twitter | Guild of the Phoenix Table Party Podcast | DerfDice.com Help support the show with Patreon or Ko-Fi! All money provided hel…

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Running A Painting Business Effectively 39:43

1+ y ago39:43

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Running any company can be difficult and have it's own challenges. No more so then with contractor an painting company Listen in as we speak to Frank our operations manager and Ryan who owns Ryan Amato Painting in Easton, Pa Business can be difficult but you can survive and thrive under the right mindset. Support this show http://supporter.acast.co…

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Adventure Academia - Breakfast with Strangers - Ep 9 33:38

1+ y ago33:38

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The Ram grants the group a reward for their help in freeing him, each gaining a new tattoo that holds importance behind it. With this, they learn what's truly important to them, and it allows them to become a better team. After a rest, some long discussions, and more nightmares, the party continues their journey to solve the red mist. Tony - Dungeo…

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For the Queen - 3 Year Anniversary - TTRPG One Shot 52:36

1+ y ago52:36

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Today we played For the Queen a very unedited game about how three people who love the queen, in their own way, go about their life. We answer questions about what our characters do, and ultimately decide if we try to protect the queen or if we turn against her. Fen Personal Twitter | Podcast Twitter Taylor Personal Twitter | Twitch | The Lost Drui…

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Adventure Academia - Fate of the Ram - Ep 8 1:08:55

1+ y ago1:08:55

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The Ram grants the group a reward for their help in freeing him, each gaining a new tattoo that holds importance behind it. With this, they learn what's truly important to them, and it allows them to become a better team. After a rest, some long discussions, and more nightmares, the party continues their journey to solve the red mist. Tony - Dungeo…

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Narrative Stories in TTRPGs with Amit 1:10:17

1+ y ago1:10:17

1:10:17

Amit, the creator of City of Mist RPG, joins me today as we discuss Narrative story telling in TTRPGs and what are some of our favorite ways to tell stories narrative and how to use mechanics in narrative games. It was a wonderful conversation and I'm super glad I got to meet Amit at GenCon! Amit Twitter | City of Mist Twitter | City of Mist Websit…

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Voice and Failing in TTRPGs w Nix 1:05:24

1+ y ago1:05:24

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I'm joined by Nix as we discuss how important is to to have voices from all ranges and your own voice in games. Also how important it is to learn from failing in TTRPGs but also in real life. It was a lovely conversation and would 100% want to talk to Nix again in the future! Nix Twitter | Twitch | Linktr.ee | Shop Table Party Podcast | DerfDice.co…

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Knowing your Self Worth & Charging What you Deserve w/ Sol 1:03:45

1+ y ago1:03:45

1:03:45

One of the hardest things for me to ever wrap my head around was what I could charge worth as a content creator and freelancer. Knowing what your self worth is is going to help you charge what you deserve, even if it seems like an unreasonable number at first. Some amazing advice from Sol focusing on this topic, and some topics around it, where we …

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DMing for Kids in TTRPGs w/ Matt Walsh 1:12:29

1+ y ago1:12:29

1:12:29

Getting the new generation interested in TTRPGs is one of the best feelings ever, but playing with children versus adults is always going to be a little different, and requires some specific skills that not everyone has. Today Matt shares some of the insight he has gained by being a DM at a local game store for young kids! Matt Twitter | Twitter | …

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The Wonderous World of SciFi with David 1:25:15

2y ago1:25:15

1:25:15

Arguably one of the best genres of all time, sci-fi has so much wonderful potential and can lead to interesting stories, worlds, and fantastic roleplay opportunities. Today David from High Shelf Collective and I talked about our mutual love of this genre and what we like to see from it/in it. David Twitter | High Shelf Twitter | Website Table Party…

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Terminating Someone And Changing Your Mindset 8:18

2y ago8:18

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Terminating someone doesn't have to be hard In this episode of our new season 7 Ryan discusses a mind shift when you need to terminate "fire" someone Follow me on LinkedIn Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/amatopodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What Makes Horror Genres Fun For You? w/ Ravnos and Glaiza 54:40

2y ago54:40

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I'm joined today by two fantastic guests, Glaiza and Ian while we discuss horror genres in all different types of media and what our favorite things about it are. Enjoy the discussion and the wonderful variety! Glaiza Twitter Ravnos Twitter | Gehenna Gaming Twitter | Linktr.ee Table Party Podcast | DerfDice.com Help support the show with Patreon or…

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Adapting Existing Media in TTRPGs w Kyle 54:56

2y ago54:56

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Kyle and I talk about the different types of media that can be used to help adapt games into what they are for us as DMs and players. You can take adaptions from all over the place, from movies, to video games, to books, to anything in between! Wizard Mike TikTok on 2000Tales Kyle Website | Itch.io Table Party Podcast | DerfDice.com Help support th…

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The ABCs of TTRPGS (ADHD, Burn Out, and Chronic Illness) w Amber 1:07:51

2y ago1:07:51

1:07:51

Amber and I decided to talk about a Burn out but that led to our ADHD selves going on a tangent about a lot of other topics, some of which are related to TTRPGs, promise! Amber Twitter | Twitch | Instagram | Itch.io Table Party Podcast | DerfDice.com Help support the show with Patreon or Ko-Fi! All money provided helps ensure the show continues and…

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2 Nerds with ADHD Talk about TTRPGs w/ Baez 1:17:48

2y ago1:17:48

1:17:48

What happens when you put two nerds in the same call, and they don't know what to talk about? This conversation, which was a blast! Honestly, such a great conversation! Baez Twitter | Twitch | Instagram Table Party Podcast | DerfDice.com Help support the show with Patreon or Ko-Fi! All money provided helps ensure the show continues and is able to g…

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The Slow Knife - A Story in Arcadia Prime - TTRPG One Shot 1:44:57

2y ago1:44:57

1:44:57

What happens when you play a game from the perspective of the villains, and then the person who they thought they took care of comes back to get their revenge? The Slow Knife, and it's hilarious and amazingly fun concept! Check out Fen and I as we play this game, and honestly I am in love with it now! Fen Personal Twitter | Podcast Twitter Help sup…

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Entering your Villain Era with Taylor 1:11:13

2y ago1:11:13

1:11:13

Sometimes it's time to enter your Villain Era, and with all the songs happening lately related to this topic, I think now is the perfect time for Taylor and I to discuss creating the perfect villains. What are some of the best things that make the most interesting 4 dimensional villains? Give them depth and story and life! Spence Twitter | High She…

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Adventure Academia - The Perfect Fit - Ep 7 38:50

2y ago38:50

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The group finally find out what the tree is and what secrets were hidden inside or around it. They also figure out where this Ram has been leading them all along. Did they make a mistake or are they going to finally get answers? Tony - Dungeon Master from Make it Playable Iggi (and Qu) - Nikki from BTNO Sibiya - Amy Zoup (and Alfredo) - Donna Princ…

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Using your Senses in Storytelling with Spence 51:15

2y ago51:15

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Always focusing on the sense of sight, we tend to forget as storytellers the wonderful other emotions that help make a story come to life. Today, I am joined by Spence as we discuss using our senses in storytelling, by someone who does it VERY well! Spence Twitter | TikTok | Website Table Party Podcast | DerfDice.com Help support the show with Patr…

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D&D 5e - Faith Reborn Part 2 - TTRPG One Shot 1:00:59

2y ago1:00:59

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Faith Reborn Our three adventurers have arrived at a new town and take rest while looking for new work. There journey leads them to a strange bard who was attacked at night. Will they be able to save him before time runs out? Thank you to Brianna for editing this episodeBy Nikki Yager

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The Unlimited Potential of Play by Post in TTRPGs with Tiffany 1:03:51

2y ago1:03:51

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Another revenue of playing Tabletop Games is through Play by Post, whether on forums or Discord, is a great way to enjoy games while you're in between other things throughout your day. Have you ever done play by post (PBP)? Tiffany Twitter | North by North Quest Twitter Table Party Podcast | DerfDice.com Help support the show with Patreon or Ko-Fi!…

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Adventure Academia - Continue the Goat Venture - Ep 6 55:42

2y ago55:42

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The party finds out what's inside of the bag that was dangling in the waters, all while coming face to face with a troll in the waters. She is hungry for shinies, can the party pay enough? Will the survive? Will they be able to escape this situation? Tony - Dungeon Master from Make it Playable Iggi (and Qu) - Nikki from BTNO Sibiya - Amy Zoup (and …

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Bringing Your Character to Life w/ Matt Stew 1:18:34

2y ago1:18:34

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A lot of TTRPG players have ADHD, it seems fairly common. So Hito and I discussed this from two people with two separate experiences. Hito was diagnosed early on, where I wasn't diagnosed until this year. It's a pretty interesting discussion on our own ways of thinking and how ADHD effects our lives and TTRPGs. Matt Twitter | YouTube | Necrobiotic:…

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3 Goblins in a Trenchcoat - B’ank B’ank Book - TTRPG One Shot 1:14:26

2y ago1:14:26

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What happens when your short one goblin but still have a coat and a mission? You make do...and make a mess while you're at it. Join us as our Goblins Fizz and Zox try to find the secret paper on their secret mission! Now they just have to find the B'ank.... 3 Goblins in a Trenchcoat Itch.io | Creator Daniel Rodriguez Twitter Dan Twitter | Website |…

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ADHD in TTRPGs and Life w/ Hito 1:03:20

2y ago1:03:20

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A lot of TTRPG players have ADHD, it seems fairly common. So Hito and I discussed this from two people with two separate experiences. Hito was diagnosed early on, where I wasn't diagnosed until this year. It's a pretty interesting discussion on our own ways of thinking and how ADHD effects our lives and TTRPGs. Tensei Dragon Twitter | Twitch | YouT…

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Adventure Academia - Mephits and Mudpies - Ep 5 1:03:30

2y ago1:03:30

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The party finds themselves stuck in the red mist, with more questions then answers. There is so much going on, and the battle is tough. Will they make it out alive? Where does the reed lead? Why the heck do mephits have to be so annoying? Tony - Dungeon Master from Make it Playable Iggi (and Qu) - Nikki from BTNO Sibiya - Amy Zoup (and Alfredo) - D…

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