Best Bards Productions Podcasts (2024)

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Did Facebook Just Release A Google Challenger? 9:28

42m ago9:28

9:28

Welcome to another episode of Stack Snacks! In this episode, host John Siwicki explores Facebook Meta's launch of their Meta AI product. He discusses the recent release of Llama 3, an open-source model that rivals GPT-4 in benchmarks. John then dives into the more interesting aspect of the product launch, which is the integration of Meta AI into Wh…

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The Inside Story: TurboTax PersonalPro's Initial Failure 25:07

15h ago25:07

25:07

In November 2014, Brian Crofts prepared for a crucial meeting with two top-level executives at Intuit. One was CeCe Morken, his boss, overseeing Intuit’s Professional Tax (ProTax) business—a $422 million enterprise selling tax preparation software to accountants. The other was Sasan Goodarzi, in charge of Intuit’s $1.8 billion TurboTax division, pr…

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KFR 120: Spy x Family - Code White! 1:14:03

4d ago1:14:03

1:14:03

Spy X Family is finally in cinemas around the world, and we’ve had a chance to check it out here in Australia! So is this truly one for the whole family? And is this original story film as fun as the manga it’s based on? Tune in for all the details and what on earth a bathroom deity has to do with it all! VIDEOS! Kawaii-Fi YouTube: https://www.yout…

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Building Pendo: The Early Struggles & Eventual Strategy for Success 45:15

8d ago45:15

45:15

You will be treated to the fascinating beginnings of Pendo, a product experience platform company now valued at over two and a half billion dollars. We'll highlight Pendo's growth from an initial sponsor to a prominent supporter of product conferences. Todd Olson, Pendo's CEO, joins to recount his journey prior to Pendo at Rally Software and the su…

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Episode 7: The Devil You Know 50:19

10d ago50:19

50:19

As the VanhHellmans family make their final preparations to face off with the Devil, they decide to make a phone call and announce their coming arrival. What does the Devil have to say? Our Cast: Paul as The Keeper Marty as Dominick VanHellmans Khadeja as Gigi VanHellmans Stephanie as Eddie VanHellmans Tensei as David VanHellmans Love what you're h…

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Product Market Fit: A Deep Dive 33:47

10d ago33:47

33:47

In this episode of Rocketship.fm, hosts Michael Sacca and Mike Belsito take listeners through an in-depth examination of the pivotal business concept known as product market fit. They begin by acknowledging that, despite frequently using the term, they haven't fully dissected its meaning in previous episodes. They outline the importance of product …

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Exploring Gemini 1.5 Pro and ChatGPT 4 Turbo Breakthroughs 4:11

13d ago4:11

4:11

This episode dives into the latest advancements in the field of artificial intelligence, focusing on recent updates to two major language models: Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro and OpenAI's ChatGPT 4 Turbo. Gemini 1.5 Pro: Currently available for developers through Google's AI Studio (free) and Poe (subscription). Major updates include: Ability to upload …

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Clarissa Tossin: Before the Volcanoes Sing 1:31:38

17d ago1:31:38

1:31:38

Released on the occasion of the film’s inclusion in the 2024 Whitney Biennial, this episode of On Production looks back at the creation of artist Clarissa Tossin’s Mojo’q che b’ixan ri ixkanulab’ / Antes de que los Volcanes Canten / Before the Volcanoes Sing at EMPAC, which took place over the course of a three-year period. EMPAC’s Video Engineer R…

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KFR 119: The 2024 Spring Anime Season is a blockbuster! 1:36:36

18d ago1:36:36

1:36:36

The Spring Anime Season is here and there’s plenty of returning big names! But what about the new entries? We’ve picked out 10 new shows you might want to check out into this anime season – from romance to action and even a dark gritty Power Rangers story! Let us know what you’re watching either in the comments section on YouTube or on our social c…

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TikTok on the Chopping Block: The TikTok Controversy in the United States 30:36

21d ago30:36

30:36

Are you keeping up with the TikTok saga? The tides are shifting yet again, and this time the app faces a significant crossroad in the United States. Join us on the latest episode of Rocketship.fm as we delve into the complexities surrounding TikTok's potential ban and what it could mean for the tech industry and beyond. This podcast is brought to y…

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The Sprig Journey to Product Market Fit plus Tech Industry Insights 30:41

25d ago30:41

30:41

In this episode, Michael Sacca and Michael Belsito drop some major news before diving into the latest developments in the AI space. They discuss the tempered expectations surrounding generative AI and its impact on tech giants and consumers alike. Amidst the AI hype, companies are cautious about investing in new AI services due to high costs and qu…

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KFR 118: The history of Akira Toriyama 1:20:25

1M ago1:20:25

1:20:25

This episode, we’re looking back at the history of one of the greatest Mangaka to have every put pen to paper – the late Akira Toriyama. Toriyama created many loveable characters and series celebrated the world over including Dr Slump, Blue Dragon and Dragon Ball, as well as lending his skills to a number of game designs including the iconic Dragon…

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Episode 6: On the Road Again 46:19

2M ago46:19

46:19

The van Hellmanns family makes their way back to London, Ohio. Surely there won't be any strange detours THIS time, right? Our Cast: Paul as The Keeper Marty as Dominick VanHellmans Khadeja as Gigi VanHellmans Stephanie as Eddie VanHellmans Tensei as David VanHellmans Love what you're hearing? Join our network Discord community! What does Eddie sel…

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KFR 117: Shimoneta - White Day Special! 1:00:14

2M ago1:00:14

1:00:14

Kawaii-Fi Radio - Episode This episode – Our Patreons have spoken and our White Day episode is a little spicy… So as usually with any of our spicy eps – a disclaimer: This episode’s topic is for mature audiences 18 years and over, or under parental supervision… though I’d recommend against the later cause I can’t imagine anything more awkward for t…

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Looking back on our 2023 Predictions 32:55

2M ago32:55

32:55

In this episode, join us as we revisit the predictions made last year and assess their impact on the tech landscape. The forecast of an impending recession, particularly hitting the tech sector first, has proven true, with notable companies facing multiple rounds of layoffs. The unsettling trend of stocks rising amidst job cuts continues to raise e…

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KFR 116: Cardcaptor Sakura - A tale of 3 dubs! 1:20:23

2M ago1:20:23

1:20:23

This episode, we’re a little late but it’s here! After delaying and rearranging for a few months, we’re finally talking about a series that has a special place in all of the teams’ hearts – Cardcaptor Sakura! This series aired in English shortly after Sailor Moon finished it’s run on kids morning TV, and introduced a new generation of viewers to th…

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Episode 9 - Magic Isn't Real (feat. Cast) 1:43:18

2M ago1:43:18

1:43:18

Check out Magic Isn't Real at their website! Welcome to College of Whispers, the Actual Play Book Club! Follow our show on Twitter, Bluesky, and Instagram! Our show is part of Bard Rock Network, which is brought to you by Dragon Master Games and viewers like you via Patreon and Ko-Fi. Love what you're hearing? Join our network's Discord community! …

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From Concept to Market: The PMF Journey of Dagster 31:17

2M ago31:17

31:17

On todays episdoe we discuss Dagster, a data orchestration platform developed by Dagster Labs, founded by Nick Schrock in 2018. Schrock, known for co-founding GraphQL, envisioned Dagster as a solution to the challenges of managing complex data pipelines reliably and at scale. The discussion centers on exploring Dagster's history, particularly focus…

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Session 4: What's on Hulu? 1:44:06

2M ago1:44:06

1:44:06

Working Class Bards is back with another episode! (wow I guess we can be consistent huh?) This episode we dive into more pop culture news, new AITA D&D Reddit stories, and we rank our Top 3 Taylor Swift songs and albums (because why not? And WCB Taylor said we had to). Listen if you dare and make sure to get your bardic inspiration! Follow us on So…

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Beyond Sight: Unpacking the Apple Vision Pro 32:36

2M ago32:36

32:36

Mike Belsito and Michael Sacca reflect on the common occurrence in the consumer tech industry where new competitor products emerge to overshadow original popular products, citing examples like the iPhone overtaking the Blackberry and Facebook surpassing MySpace. They discuss the rarity of a new competitor product being priced significantly higher t…

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Gemini Advance: Is It Worth Your Time? 6:06

2M ago6:06

6:06

In this episode, we're diving into the recent launch of Google's Gemini Advanced model. Join us as we explore whether it's worth your time and investment. Here's what we've got on the menu: * Introduction to Gemini Advanced: A week after its launch, we take a closer look at Google's new AI offering. Is it the chatbot competitor we've been waiting f…

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Episode 5 - Foggy London (Ohio) 1:56:54

3M ago1:56:54

1:56:54

A surprise visit from Uncle Dante forces our heroes to revisit the night their lives changed forever. Our Cast: Paul as The Keeper Marty as Dominick VanHellmans Khadeja as Gigi VanHellmans Stephanie as Eddie VanHellmans Tensei as David Deslin VanHellmans Love what you're hearing? Join our network Discord community! What does Eddie sell when it's to…

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KFR 115X: My Love Story - A shoujo classic for Valentines! 33:10

2M ago33:10

33:10

Valentines day is upon us again, and whether you're spending it with a loved one, spending it with friends or just looking for a comfy fun watch, we've got you covered! Our romantic pick this time around is Ore Monogatari!! aka My Love Story!! Join Kyle and Kenny as they dive into this great romantic comedy in this mini episode as we prepare for ou…

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Streamlining Workflows: The Asana Automation Journey 30:49

3M ago30:49

30:49

Today, hosts Michael Sacca and Mike Belsito dive into the intricacies of a product that has sparked both admiration and frustration among its users: Asana. As they unpack Asana's evolution, they explore its inception by co-founders Justin Rosenstein and Dustin Moskovitz, with Dustin's departure from Facebook marking the genesis of a vision for mode…

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Session 3: The Bards are Back 1:47:48

3M ago1:47:48

1:47:48

"It's been a while" a wise man once sang, and it has. But fear not the Working Class Bards have returned after an unplanned 7 month hiatus (oopsie)! We're back with more pop culture news/highlights of 2023, new segments, and so much more! So listen in if you dare... Follow us on Social Media!: Twitter: https://twitter.com/workingbards?s=20 Instagra…

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Episode 8 - Riley Hopkins And Their Amazing Friends (feat. Riley & Marn) 1:43:48

3M ago1:43:48

1:43:48

INTERSTITIAL 2E KICKSTARTER GOES LIVE FEBRUARY 22ND. Check out the campaign when it goes live here! Welcome to College of Whispers, the Actual Play Book Club! Follow our show on Twitter, Bluesky, and Instagram! Our show is part of Bard Rock Network, which is brought to you by Dragon Master Games and viewers like you via Patreon and Ko-Fi. Love what…

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Biden's Robo Call + The best of CES 29:48

3M ago29:48

29:48

Tune in to the latest episode of Rocketship.FM as hosts Mike Belsito and Michael Sacca dive into the exciting world of tech products and innovations. In this episode, they explore recent developments from the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and discuss the latest trends shaping the tech landscape. From deepfake robocalls impersonating politica…

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KFR 115: 2023 Anime Awards 2:21:23

3M ago2:21:23

2:21:23

IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN! The Annual Kawaii-Fi Anime awards looks back at the past 12 months of anime we've consumed, giving each of the Kawaii-Fi Team the chance to talk about our favourite shows of the past 4 seasons! While there are many deserving and amazing anime from 2023, we have each chosen our favourites to share with you – each serving as a r…

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The Story Behind Andrew Wilkinson's Flow App 46:20

3M ago46:20

46:20

The podcast episode discusses Andrew Wilkinson's entrepreneurial journey, particularly focusing on his founding of the company Flow, a task tracking and productivity app for teams and small businesses. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by Flow as a bootstrapped business in a competitive market dominated by venture-backed giants like…

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📰 Invision, Pitch & CPTO's + 👩🏼‍💻 Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Product Operations with Melissa Perri and Denise Tilles 45:31

3M ago45:31

45:31

In the first episode of 2024, hosts Mike Belsito and Michael Sacca kick off the new year with a fresh format. Introducing a segment on Product News and featuring insightful interviews, they dive into the evolving realm of Product Operations. With a special focus on the recently published book "Product Operations: How Successful Companies Build Prod…

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KFR 114: The 2024 Winter Anime Season! 1:34:09

3M ago1:34:09

1:34:09

It’s a new year and a new Anime Season is here! The Winter 2024 Anime Season is chock full of interesting shows - From Shounen to Jousi and from action to slice-of-life, there’s plenty to chose from this January! So what’s worth checking out? The Kawaii-Fi Team have chosen 10 shows to talk about this time around, with a tendency towards the new fra…

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Stop that A/B Test (and do this instead) 22:09

4M ago22:09

22:09

Today we talk with Ben Foster the Chief Product Officer at GoCanvas and former product manager at Ebay. Ben is a wealth of Product knowledge and experience and today we discuss the topic of A/B testing and how he's evolved his focus to be vision driven so that he doesn't miss the big opportunities to solve customer problems. This was a hard learned…

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Episode 7 - Roll for You (feat. Ross Bloedorn) 1:05:58

4M ago1:05:58

1:05:58

Welcome to College of Whispers, the Actual Play Book Club! Follow our show on Twitter, Bluesky, and Instagram! Check out Roll for You's Patreon, TikTok, and Instagram! Our show is part of Bard Rock Network, which is brought to you by Dragon Master Games and viewers like you via Patreon and Ko-Fi. Love what you're hearing? Join our network's Discord…

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Playing Cards to Super Mario: The Evolution of Nintendo 20:00

4M ago20:00

20:00

The history of Nintendo traces back to 1889, when it was founded to produce handmade hanafuda. Nintendo Co., Ltd. (任天堂株式会社, Nintendō kabushikigaisha) is a Japanese multinational consumer electronics company headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. It eventually became one of the most prominent figures in today's video game industry, being the world's largest…

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Gimlet Unplugged: A Deep Dive into the World's Premier Podcast Powerhouse 31:17

4M ago31:17

31:17

From his first awkward pitch to investor Chris Sacca, to their acquisition by Spotify, Alex Blumburg has built one of the most influential companies working in Podcasts today. The company was founded in 2014 by Alex Blumberg and Matthew Lieber, who serve as the company's CEO and president respectively. In February 2019, Spotify announced it had ent…

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From Playdates to Pixels: Debunking the Phone for Kids Debate 35:26

4M ago35:26

35:26

Mike's in a bit of a predicament. His 10-year-old son is asking for a phone. But like many parents, Mike isn't sure when the right time is to get his kid his first phone. On this episode, we weigh the positives and negatives of getting a phone, and look at how parents can be proactive in handling their children's phone use. This podcast is brought …

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KFR 113: The Boy and the Heron 1:29:35

4M ago1:29:35

1:29:35

Kawaii-Fi Radio - Episode This episode, Miyazaki’s latest film is in cinemas around the world – and we’ve been to check it out! So is the Boy and the Heron the masterpiece we’ve been waiting for? Or will it divide audiences with its style of storytelling? All this plus the latest anime news, weird Dr Who tangents, and updates on airing shows as par…

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EP 112: The Nostalgia of Digimon Adventure 02 - The Beginning 1:17:08

5M ago1:17:08

1:17:08

Digimon Adventures is back in the cinemas for another hit of nostalgia as 02’s Digi Destined confront a dark story set after the events of Last Evolution Kizuna. While drenched in the history of Digimon, it also tells a very different story for the series, with less action and more introspection as the anime franchise approaches its 25th anniversar…

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Episode 6 - Agents of DAMNED (feat. Hoshi, Drew, and Xtina!) 1:29:47

5M ago1:29:47

1:29:47

Check out Agents of DAMNED here! Welcome to College of Whispers, the Actual Play Book Club! Follow our show on Twitter, Bluesky, and Instagram! Our show is part of Bard Rock Network, which is brought to you by Dragon Master Games and viewers like you via Patreon and Ko-Fi. Love what you're hearing? Join our network's Discord community! Bard Rock Ne…

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Episode 4: The Stakes Rise 1:01:43

5M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

The Vanhellmans find themselves in a sticky situation, and learn some shocking new information about Eddie. Our Cast: Paul as The Keeper Marty as Dominick VanHellmans Khadeja as Gigi VanHellmans Stephanie as Eddie VanHellmans Tensei as David VanHellmans Love what you're hearing? Join our network Discord community! What does Eddie sell when it's too…

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EP 111: Pluto - A gritty retelling of an Astro Boy epic!!! 1:08:45

5M ago1:08:45

1:08:45

It’s been in development for almost a decade and FINALLY Pluto has landed on Netflix! Based on one of Astro Boy’s most iconic story arcs, The Greatest Robot on Earth, the story was rewritten in the 2000’s as a mystery series, giving the franchise a more mature approach to it’s storytelling and themes. So should you watch it? Well let’s not beat aro…

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Episode 3: Shazamazon 1:22:24

6M ago1:22:24

1:22:24

The VanHellmans family continues their vampire hunt at a megacorporation's headquarters in Seattle. Nothing unexpected occurs. This is not a cry for help. Our Cast: Paul as The Keeper Marty as Dominick VanHellmans Khadeja as Gigi VanHellmans Stephanie as Eddie VanHellmans Tensei as David VanHellmans Love what you're hearing? Join our network Discor…

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OpenAI Announces New Models and Features at Dev Day 14:42

6M ago14:42

14:42

John Siwicki discusses the highlights of OpenAI's dev day, focusing on the new updates and features. He mentions the launch of GPT-4 Turbo, a larger model with a 128K context window. He also talks about the new Assistance API, which allows users to deploy their own assistants or agents. Additionally, he mentions the availability of DALL·E Three in …

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EP 110X: Millenium Actress - An Anime Masterpiece 40:38

6M ago40:38

40:38

Guess what - it's a Kawaii-Fi Extra this time around celebrating the phenomenal Millenium Actress film landing on RetroCrush! If you've not seen this incredible movie, now is the perfect time to load it up and experience a journey through Japans golden age of cinema, with a journey through the eyes of two of it's stars rolled into one! This is not …

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Ink vs. Algorithm: The Writer Strike Dilemma 26:04

6M ago26:04

26:04

Join us as we explore the intricate relationship between human authors and AI content generation. We'll navigate the complexities of this debate at the heart of the writer's strike. Is AI an innovation to embrace or a challenge to confront? What does it mean for the future of literature, journalism, and storytelling? This podcast is brought to you …

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Episode 5 - Unprepared Casters 18:00

6M ago18:00

18:00

Welcome to College of Whispers, the Actual Play Book Club! Follow our show on Twitter, Bluesky, and Instagram! Our show is part of Bard Rock Network, which is brought to you by Dragon Master Games and viewers like you via Patreon and Ko-Fi. Love what you're hearing? Join our network's Discord community! Bard Rock Network is affiliated with Many Wor…

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Episode 2: Clowning Around 1:58:02

6M ago1:58:02

1:58:02

The Vanhellmans family embarks to a carnival near Atlantic City who has been leaving behind a trail of missing people in all of the towns it visits. Our Cast: Paul as The Keeper Marty as Dominick VanHellmans Khadeja as Gigi VanHellmans Stephanie as Eddie VanHellmans Tensei as David VanHellmans Love what you're hearing? Join our network Discord comm…

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EP 110: Halloween 2023 - Succubus Anime! 1:50:09

6M ago1:50:09

1:50:09

It's late October and that means one thing - It's time for our annual Halloween episode! This time around we live streamed from our brand new studio, so the audio has some imperfections - please bear with us as we get it right for future streams! As always, our Patreon members have chosen our topic for the episode.... and its Succubus in Anime... H…

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e/acc: Can a meme pave the way to a utopian society? 18:48

6M ago18:48

18:48

Effective Accelerationism, abbreviated as e/acc, represents a collection of ideas and practices geared towards maximizing the likelihood of reaching the technocapital singularity. This movement aims to create an environment where emergent consciousness can thrive. Influential figures in the tech industry, such as Marc Andreessen, have shown their s…

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Episode 4 - Wayfaring Strangers (feat. Collin Hop) 57:47

7M ago57:47

57:47

Welcome to College of Whispers, the Actual Play Book Club! The "Dear Aboleth" segment submission form can be found here! Follow our show on Twitter, Bluesky, and Instagram! Our show is part of Bard Rock Network, which is brought to you by Dragon Master Games and viewers like you via Patreon and Ko-Fi. Love what you're hearing? Join our network's Di…

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