Best The Games Cluster Podcasts (2024)

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How writers navigate failure and find success, with Jonathan Small 28:37

2d ago28:37

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1019. This week, Jonathan Small, author of "Write About Now," shares what he's learned about the common struggles writers face throughout their careers. His book highlights stories from bestselling authors about their beginnings, the risks they took, and how they handled early rejection. I was especially surprised by the stories of shockingly bold …

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"Port Wars" | TP&C | Episode 44 40:29

2d ago40:29

40:29

Send us a text Welcome to another episode of Think Pieces & Conversations! It's October 2nd 2024 and the strike at the east ports from Maine to Texas has just kicked off. This event is merely weeks before the most important election of our history and the "October surprise" hasn't even shown it's face yet in my opinion. Although, was this a surpris…

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Dominique Dawes: Activist, Olympian, Icon 1:01:54

3d ago1:01:54

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All about the legend, Dominique Dawes. How was she treated by the media, what backstories were told, the many barriers she broke though, the skills, the records, the iconic Prince video. Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!). It includes: Weekly Q&A Behind The Scenes podcast, dedications, mini-commissions , group commissions, exclusive extende…

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From game boards to boardrooms. Commas with participial phrases. Gritties. 13:49

4d ago13:49

13:49

1018. This week, we look at the meanings of the word "board," including the differences between board games, table games, and table-top games. We also look at the punctuation of participial phrases, helping you understand when to use commas in sentences like "She yelled at me, making me cry" versus "She is the lady making me cry." The "board" segme…

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129. Behind the Looking Glass: Vaishnavi Sundar on Trans Widows + Women's Issues in India and Beyond 1:46:35

5d ago1:46:35

1:46:35

In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Vaishnavi Sundar, a self-taught filmmaker and advocate for women's rights, about her groundbreaking documentary, Behind the Looking Glass. This film delves into the often-overlooked experiences of women whose male partners “transition,” shedding light on the emotional turmoil and coercive contr…

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SWS: AWBO Jakku 11 3:06:38

7d ago3:06:38

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It used to be better, of course, it did. In the golden age of the High Republic, when there was enough to eat and enough hope, when people could lift their eyes and see beyond the horizon, beyond the day. Children were born happy and grew up rich. Now that’s not what we’ve got. Now we’ve got Jakku. A harsh desert world, Jakku is a lawless place tha…

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"You Kuwait Or Wake TF*** Up" | TP&C | Episode 43 40:00

9d ago40:00

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Send us a text Welcome To Episode 43 of Think Pieces & Conversations ‼️ Kuwait is bringing forth a new law that requires it's citizens and expats to give up their biometric prints... OR ELSE they'll face significant consequences. Other countries want to adapt agendas that mirror this so do you think your country is safe from this possible future? P…

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From 'gobsmacked' to 'ginger': The British invasion of American English, with Ben Yagoda 28:46

9d ago28:46

28:46

1017. How did British words find their way into American English? Author Ben Yagoda shares insights with us from his new book "Gobsmacked!" We learn about words like "brilliant" and "ginger" that have crossed the pond, some words you might think came from Britain (but didn't), which politicians are prone to using Britishisms, and why some adopted t…

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Blades in the Dark: Dreaming Cities (Session 4) 2:31:23

10d ago2:31:23

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The group digs further into the question of the murders and the bodysnatching of the victims. They trace the thieves from the prison morgue, but are confronted with a fairly secure location and a divided group of protagonists. That split reduces their strength, forcing them to both battle through the building and blow an entryway from the roof. The…

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Retroactive Artistry Checklist 1:09:52

10d ago1:09:52

1:09:52

The latest gymternet news; retroactively applying the artistry checklist to historic routines; revisiting the 2008 Olympic Team Final; Aly Raisman the 2010-2011 era. Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!). It includes: Weekly Q&A Behind The Scenes podcast, dedications, mini-commissions , group commissions, exclusive extended interviews, and Col…

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Why some verb sets are so odd (like 'go/went'). Corporate euphemisms. Goggy. 16:18

11d ago16:18

16:18

1016. This week, we look at why some verbs are so irregular that their forms don't even seem related, like "go" and "went." Then, we look at the surprising finding that corporate euphemisms are worse than annoying — they can also hurt a company's stock price. The "suppletion" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at th…

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Western Crime - Score 2:02:31

12d ago2:02:31

2:02:31

Recreate the thrill of modern day crime, where crews plan and execute big-time heists. But the best laid plans rarely work out the way you'd like. Work together to pull off the job before the heat gets too high, and you or your friends end up behind bars. Ready to make some money? Score is an ENnie nominated rules-lite tabletop RPG designed for fas…

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128. The Trifecta of Social Contagion: ROGD, Cluster B & Wokeness with Josh Slocum | Disaffected 34:38

12d ago34:38

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I’m grateful to share a portion of my most recent conversation with Josh Slocum from the Disaffected podcast, where we dive deep into the complexities surrounding Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria (ROGD) and my new program, ROGD Repair. Have you ever wondered how cluster B personality traits intertwine with gender identity ideology to create a perfect s…

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SWS: AWBO Jakku 10 2:16:27

14d ago2:16:27

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It used to be better, of course, it did. In the golden age of the High Republic, when there was enough to eat and enough hope, when people could lift their eyes and see beyond the horizon, beyond the day. Children were born happy and grew up rich. Now that’s not what we’ve got. Now we’ve got Jakku. A harsh desert world, Jakku is a lawless place tha…

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Hearts of Yokai: The Deepening Gulf (Session Three) 2:29:50

16d ago2:29:50

2:29:50

Though their new assignment looms in their mind, our protagonists deal with their own daily lives first. A discussion about the course of their investigation has Lydia set the agenda and then immediately discard it. They begin to learn more about this other missing group of Taken, with hints at some sinister doings. Mr. Suit tries to get informatio…

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What's new in the Chicago Manual of Style (18th edition), with Russell Harper and Mary Laur 51:34

16d ago51:34

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1015. The Chicago Manual of Style is updated every seven years, and this year's update is a big one! I talked with two of the editors — Russell Harper and Mary Laur — about the major changes, how the decisions get made, and the history of the CMOS (pronounced "sea moss"). 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learn…

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Jordan Chiles CAS Appeal and Simone Biles FX Inquiry 10:20

16d ago10:20

10:20

Today's exclusive episode is about Simone Biles GOAT tour rehearsals, but then Jordan Chiles' law firm made her bronze medal appeal public along with the video evidence, so we've got to talk all about it. Jessica spoke with experts, attorneys and Cecile Landi about the evidence showing that Simone Biles Olympic FX final inquiry was never processed.…

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"Dangerous Games" | TP&C | Episode 42 31:24

17d ago31:24

31:24

Send us a text In the wake of the 2nd failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump a few revelations have been realized about the opposition. The dangerous rhetoric spewed consistently by the Democrat party has proven to have an affect on their followers. Some of their followers have proven to take action and bring some the democrat party's dangero…

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Do words like 'mandate' and 'cockamamie' come from words for men? Grammatical doppelgangers. A pair of teeth. 16:50

18d ago16:50

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1014. This week, we debunk misconceptions about gendered language, tracing the etymology of words like "cockamamie" and "gynecology." We also look at the flexibility of English grammar, examining how common words like "that" and "up" can function as different parts of speech in various contexts. The "gendered words" segment was written by Samantha …

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Battle Amanar 1:10:11

18d ago1:10:11

1:10:11

Breaking News: emergency episode coming tomorrow, Tuesday Sept 16th, because Jordan Chiles has filed her own appeal against the C.A.S. bronze medal decision and included the evidence. This week we talk about Simone Biles GOAT tour pommel horse injection now featuring Simone; the lost 1982 generation including early gymnast-for-change hero, Alexandr…

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127. Indoctrination in Education: Anita Bartholomew Exposes Shocking K-12 Curriculum 1:43:59

19d ago1:43:59

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In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Anita Bartholomew, who is deep into writing her upcoming book, "Sacrificial Lambs," which explores the alarming indoctrination happening in our K-12 education system. Have you ever wondered how children are being taught about gender identity in first grade? What happens when the lines between educatio…

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SHARED HEARTH: Alien Dark (2E) - Falling World 02 2:19:08

20d ago2:19:08

2:19:08

Alun R facilitates a one-shot (whihc might become a more-shot) of the 2nd Edition of his own game, Alien Dark (https://gallusgames.itch.io/alien-dark). This session was organsied as part of The Open Hearth Gaming Community (https://openhearthgaming.com/ RPG) using our Gaming Calendar (https://app.playabl.io/communities/th...). Lt Hardacre delivers …

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SWS AWBO Jakku 09 2:00:49

21d ago2:00:49

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It used to be better, of course, it did. In the golden age of the High Republic, when there was enough to eat and enough hope, when people could lift their eyes and see beyond the horizon, beyond the day. Children were born happy and grew up rich. Now that’s not what we’ve got. Now we’ve got Jakku. A harsh desert world, Jakku is a lawless place tha…

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Hearts of Yokai: The Deepening Gulf (Session Two) 2:16:33

22d ago2:16:33

2:16:33

The crew talk in the aftermath of the dark prophecy at the New Year's Eve party. They're curious but know that folks have been told not to discuss it. We get some insights into how each of our protagonists live and how they serve their Court. Eventually the four are called in and given a new task, the hunt for another Crew of their kind lost during…

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What fiction writers know about avoiding stereotypes, with Alex Temblador 34:42

23d ago34:42

34:42

1013. How can fiction writers create diverse, authentic characters without relying on stereotypes? Alex Temblador, author of "Writing An Identity Not Your Own," tackles this question and more. Learn about the importance of community engagement in research, the pitfalls of overemphasizing certain character traits, and techniques for editing with an …

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Blades in the Dark: Dreaming Cities (Session 3) 1:36:05

24d ago1:36:05

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Our protagonists encounter a Ziggaraut Mage who offers them their support. Electra Nesbit gets a work promotion. Stitch tries to help out, but is warned about pushback from Territorial Tinkers. Huntress puts off a reporter inquiring about her involvement with the monopolists. Then each begin to run down leads on various issues, with the tangled thr…

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'Tea' or 'chai'? Why we misspeak. Fellatone. 13:51

25d ago13:51

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1012. Most words are different in different languages, but water from steeped leaves has only two main names: tea and chai. We look at why! Also, if you've ever mixed up words, like calling a butterfly a "flutterby," you'll love learning about what these slips of the tongue tell us about how we form sentences. The "tea" segment was written by Valer…

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Monster of the Week Pine Lake 4 2:54:19

25d ago2:54:19

2:54:19

The investigators confront the thing from beyond the doorway. Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzIUPhDIzK4 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Open Hearth Gaming Community

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Vault Funerals, Brandy Johnson and lots of gymternet news 1:15:24

25d ago1:15:24

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A Mini Commission on Brandy Johnson's time with the Karoyi's and her kidneys A Mini Commission where we break down the reputations of gyms and give you our first thoughts that come to mind when we hear a gymnasts is from a certain gym Gymternet news including: a GiF history of gymnast's first pitch fails The Rutgers situation Rebeca Andrade making …

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Uncharted Stars - The Cluster (Session 5) 2:12:29

26d ago2:12:29

2:12:29

Alun R facilitates the 5th and final session of a series of 'Uncharted Stars', his hack that brings together aspects of Uncharted Worlds (by Sean Gomes), Starforged (by Shawn Tomkin), and Rust Hulks (by Sam Sorensen) ... This session was organsied as part of The Open Hearth Gaming Community (https://openhearthgaming.com/ RPG) using our Gaming Calen…

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Uncharted Stars - The Cluster (Session 4) 2:14:28

26d ago2:14:28

2:14:28

Alun R facilitates the 4th session of a series of 'Uncharted Stars', his hack that brings together aspects of Uncharted Worlds (by Sean Gomes), Starforged (by Shawn Tomkin), and Rust Hulks (by Sam Sorensen) ... This session was organsied as part of The Open Hearth Gaming Community (https://openhearthgaming.com/ RPG) using our Gaming Calendar (https…

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SHARED HEARTH: Alien Dark (2E) - Falling World 3:18:44

26d ago3:18:44

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Alun R facilitates a one-shot (whihc might become a more-shot) of the 2nd Edition of his own game, Alien Dark (https://gallusgames.itch.io/alien-dark). This session was organsied as part of The Open Hearth Gaming Community (https://openhearthgaming.com/ RPG) using our Gaming Calendar (https://app.playabl.io/communities/th...). Lt Hardacre and a scr…

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126. The Kids Aren’t Alright: Parenting, Failure to Launch & Gender Distress with Laura Wiley Haynes 1:39:47

27d ago1:39:47

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Laura Wiley Haynes returns to shed light on the complex intergenerational aspects of the current gender crisis. Why do so many young people today seem unable to launch into adulthood, remaining perennially online and disembodied, reportedly held back by feelings they label “dysphoria?” What developmental shifts have occurred in parenting over the l…

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The Lovely Somnolent, a Rooted in Trophy one-shot for Shared Hearth 2:44:45

26d ago2:44:45

2:44:45

The offer is simple: break the curse, awaken the princess, gain a kingdom. Are you worthy enough to brave the briar-choked castle and its dangers to succeed? Or will you fall to the curse and join the rest forever trapped on its grounds? The Lovely Somnolent is a Rooted in Trophy incursion written by Mads Turley. An ashcan one-shot version will soo…

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Against the Monster, a one-shot for Shared Hearth 2:39:27

27d ago2:39:27

2:39:27

It was supposed to be a simple bounty taken on the waystation, but the team did not realize the extent of the connection - or conflict - their group would be involved in, in this hunt turned heist in far-flung space. Against the Monster by Plotbunny Games is a story game about a monster hunt, the good of the monster, and the monstrosity of the hunt…

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One Particular Harbor - Shared Hearth 2024-09-07 2:50:25

28d ago2:50:25

2:50:25

The native Merfolk, bands of Pirates, and the Queen's Navy are vying for control of the Isles of Carcatou in a fantasy Age of Sail setting. Mike Ferdinando facilitates the Firebrands Framework game One Particular Harbor with Andrea and Jolene. Follow the adventures of Dominique Alais, first mate of the Navy ship Intrepid; Captain Angela "Sea Vixen"…

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The Hunted: Shared Hearth 2024 3:24:54

28d ago3:24:54

3:24:54

A complete session of The Hunted, ."..a folk horror storytelling game for 3-5 players that blends together mechanics from Forged In The Dark, Powered By The Apocalypse, and Belonging Outside Belonging games to create a lean chimera of a game unlike anything you have ever played." "Players take on the role of a group of friends on an expedition who …

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Hearts of Yokai: The Deepening Gulf (Session One) 2:16:09

30d ago2:16:09

2:16:09

December 31st 1998, Mobile, Alabama- we meet our protagonists as they gather for a grand New Year's Celebration for the four courts: Lanterns, Suns, Broken Shackles, and Mirrors. We see their paths cross and entanglements get messy right away. But when the hour turns midnight, a prophecy is given and all of Yokai society learns they have only one y…

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American Anthem: The Best of GymCastic 1:39:16

1M ago1:39:16

1:39:16

The year: 1986 The film: American Anthem The quality: low Spencer and Jessica spend way too long this week on a deep dive into what is perhaps the most significant film in the gymnastics pantheon, teen sports-drama-romance American Anthem. Jessica lovvvveeed this movie as a middle schooler. Spencer hates everything. It's gonna get good. We discuss …

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The language of liars. 'Legendary,' 'famous,' or 'notorious'? Fish shapes. 14:49

1M ago14:49

14:49

1011. This week, we look at language patterns that may indicate someone is lying, such as how often they say "um" and the diversity of the words they use. Then we tease out the difference between being legendary, famous, infamous, and notorious. The "language of lying" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the Unive…

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125. The Antidepressant & Hormonal Contraceptive to Gender Dysphoria Pipeline with Taylor Murphy 1:01:32

1M ago1:01:32

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Like so many other young women I’ve met in my counseling career, Taylor was prescribed both SSRI antidepressants and hormonal birth control shortly after she hit puberty, and remained on both types of pills until her 20’s, impacting her libido, identity, body image, and self-esteem. Somewhere along the way, she developed gender dysphoria and a fixa…

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SWS: AWBO Jakku 08 2:35:13

1M ago2:35:13

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It used to be better, of course, it did. In the golden age of the High Republic, when there was enough to eat and enough hope, when people could lift their eyes and see beyond the horizon, beyond the day. Children were born happy and grew up rich. Now that’s not what we’ve got. Now we’ve got Jakku. A harsh desert world, Jakku is a lawless place tha…

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Monster of the Week - Pine Lake - Episode 3 2:32:44

1M ago2:32:44

2:32:44

We meet the Sheriff, Pat's parents, and the big bad. Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2coT0s2LOs ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Open Hearth Gaming Community

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Lessons Learned: The Paris Olympic Recap and Fix It list 1:27:47

1M ago1:27:47

1:27:47

It wouldn't be a meet recap without deep moral lessons, receipts, robots, prophesies and pantheons. In this episode we discuss: USAG no longer has a senior national team training center (juniors do). FIG President, Watanabe, calls the floor final a tragedy. We'll tell you what that means for the future. How to implement robot judging properly. Roma…

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Blades in the Dark: Dreaming Cities (Session 2) 2:14:30

1M ago2:14:30

2:14:30

We see some of the fallout from the previous score. We also get some insight into the lives of our protagonists. Then they begin to look into several issues impacting their area, trying to figure out how to carry out their revolutionary agenda. They end up folding two score into one, leading to a big, loud, mess despite it going off successfully. T…

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Cat Idioms. 'Summerween' and other blends. Bankery 16:33

1M ago16:33

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1010. We'd never be accused of belling the cat, but we did let our curiosity get the best of us when sniffing around common cat-related idioms. Plus, little did we know that we're already in Augtober and Summerween! Grab a pumpkin-spiced treat and come on an adventure through the looking glass to learn about portmanteau words. The "cat idoims" segm…

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124. ROGD Repair: a New, Game-Changing Resource for Concerned Parents of Trans-Identified Youth 1:15:59

1M ago1:15:59

1:15:59

Parents of trans-identified adolescents and young adults need educational resources that go beyond merely explaining why gender ideology and medicalization are harmful. They need tools that help them understand the psychological state their adolescent and young adult children are in, and teach them different approaches to communicating that are mor…

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SWS: AWBO Jakku 07 2:32:48

1M ago2:32:48

2:32:48

It used to be better, of course, it did. In the golden age of the High Republic, when there was enough to eat and enough hope, when people could lift their eyes and see beyond the horizon, beyond the day. Children were born happy and grew up rich. Now that’s not what we’ve got. Now we’ve got Jakku. A harsh desert world, Jakku is a lawless place tha…

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Hearts of Yokai: The Deepening Gulf (Session Zero) 1:58:45

1M ago1:58:45

1:58:45

We work through city and character creation creation in the session zero for this modern urban fantasy PbtA game inspired by Changeling the Lost, The Magicians, DIE, isekai, and more. This session is part of Open Hearth Gaming Community, you can find out more at openhearthgaming.com This is part of Open Hearth Gaming Community, you can find out mor…

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Monster of the Week - Pine Lake - Episode 2 2:37:49

1M ago2:37:49

2:37:49

Our monster hunting teenagers pair up to investigate the morgue and the location of Brooke's murder. Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjVhkwH0DlI ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By The Open Hearth Gaming Community

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