Best Chris Borges Podcasts (2024)

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324 | Monstrous Menagerie 2: Hordes and Heroes - A Deep Dive With Paul Hughes 1:34:57

2h ago1:34:57

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This week, Russ aka Morrus is joined by PJ Coffey from the Southampton Guild of Roleplayers, Jessica from EN Publishing, and special guest Paul Hughes, renowned for his work on the Blog of Holding. This week we're discussing the Monstrous Menagerie II: Hordes & Heroes. In addition to the core topic, the episode covers all the latest tabletop RPG ne…

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#456 - Observing in the Namibian Desert with Mark Radice 1:00:34

3d ago1:00:34

1:00:34

Chris and Shane welcome Mark Radice back to the show. Mark is volunteering to operate an observatory in the Namibian desert and shares his amazing experience.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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323 | Diving into the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide: Insights and Analysis 1:47:43

6d ago1:47:43

1:47:43

Join Russ, PJ Coffey from the Southampton Guild Roleplayers, and Jessica from EN Publishing, along with special guest Mike Shea, as they delve into the newly released 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide. This week's episode focuses on a comprehensive analysis of the guide, highlighting its strengths, areas for improvement, and its potential impact on both …

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323 | Diving into the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide: Insights and Analysis With Mike Shea 1:47:43

7d ago1:47:43

1:47:43

Join Russ, PJ Coffey from the Southampton Guild Roleplayers, and Jessica from EN Publishing, along with special guest Mike Shea, as they delve into the newly released 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide. This week's episode focuses on a comprehensive analysis of the guide, highlighting its strengths, areas for improvement, and its potential impact on both …

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#455 - C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Observing Reports 44:32

10d ago44:32

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Chris and Shane go through a bunch of listener observations of C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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322 | DMG Contents, D&D Cartoon Magic Items, WoGD Controversy, & More 1:05:49

14d ago1:05:49

1:05:49

Table of Contents for Dungeon Masters Guide Leaked D&D Cartoon Character Stats & Magic Items Check Out Starfinder 2E's High Level Playtest DriveThruRPG's New AI-Content Filter WizKids to Release Edge of the Realms, New D&D Map-Building Game Ravenloft: Heir of Strahd Cover, Synopsis Revealed Watch the Baldur's Gate 3 Cast Play 'What We Do In The Sha…

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My Best Friend’s Wedding (Part 2) w/ actors Jin Ha and Jane Lynch, writers John Hoffman and JJ Philbin, and production designer Patrick Howe 55:16

13d ago55:16

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Let’s talk a bit more about the Season 4 finale, My Best Friend's Wedding. We’ll hear more from Jin, Jane, John, and JJ. That's Jin Ha who plays Marshall P. Pope slash Rex Bailey, Jane Lynch who plays Sazz Pataki, Showrunner, Co-creator and co-writer of this episode John Hoffman, and JJ Philbin who co-wrote the episode with John. We'll also hear fr…

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My Best Friend’s Wedding (Part 1) w/ actors Jin Ha and Jane Lynch, and writers John Hoffman and JJ Philbin 48:11

15d ago48:11

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The day has finally come! It’s time to talk about the season 4 finale, My Best Friend's Wedding! We’ll hear from Jin Ha who plays Marshall P. Pope slash Rex Bailey, Jane Lynch who plays Sazz Pataki, Showrunner, Co-creator and co-writer of this episode John Hoffman, and JJ Philbin who co-wrote the episode with John. We'll talk about the movie magic …

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321 | D&D Meat(!), Hasbro Earnings & Layoffs, Free D&D Adventure, & More! 56:48

16d ago56:48

56:48

This episode suffered some technical issues, so this audio is the unedited, raw version! Hopefully this 'behind the curtain' version won't put you off... too much! Hasbro Hit With Layoffs, Wizards of the Coast Impacted Some Takeaways From Hasbro's Latest Reports D&D's Christopher Perkins Promoted to Creative Director D&D 'One-Shot Days' At Hobby St…

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#454 The Observer’s Calendar for November 2024 28:25

17d ago28:25

28:25

Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in November 2024. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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A Few Technical Issues! 0:31

17d ago0:31

0:31

Hey folks, as you may have realised we had some technical issues with this week's show. We hope to get it up soon, but there's a few hitches going on behind the scenes. Sorry for the ... errr... inconvenience? That's not the right word. Anyway, catch you soon!By EN Publishing

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Escape From Planet Klongo (Part 2) w/ stunt coordinator Chris Barnes, writers Alex Bigelow and Ben Smith, and John Hoffman 40:09

20d ago40:09

40:09

So close! Today, we’re continuing the conversation all about Season 4 Episode 9, Escape from Planet Klongo. We’ll hear from showrunner and co-creator John Hoffman, the writers of the episode Ben Smith and Alex Bigelow, and we'll also talk to Chris Barnes! He is the amazing stunt coordinator on Only Murders in the Building. We'll talk about seeing S…

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Escape From Planet Klongo (Part 1) w/ John Hoffman and writers Alex Bigelow and Ben Smith 37:18

22d ago37:18

37:18

Let’s talk about Season 4 Episode 9, Escape From Planet Klongo… It’s the first episode named after a fictional movie! We’ll hear from Showrunner and Co-creator John Hoffman and the writers of the episode Alex Bigelow and Ben Smith, We'll talk about Ron Howard's passion project (are we witnessing the end of Ron Howard’s career??), what a Klongo is e…

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#453 - Aurora Outburst 1:00:39

24d ago1:00:39

1:00:39

Chris and Shane talk about their attempts aurora outburst on October 10th.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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320 | More DMG Previews, Discworld RPG Over $1 million, Chris Perkins No Longer Production Lead, and more! 1:26:16

25d ago1:26:16

1:26:16

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about all the week’s tabletop RPG news including more DMG previews, Discworld RPG breaks $1 million, Chris Perks no longer production lead, and more! -------------------- News Discworld RPG Kickstarternow over $1 million https://www.enworld.org/threads/discworlds-headed-for-a-million-dollars.707337/ Discworld…

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Lifeboat (Part 2) w/ actor Desmin Borges and John Hoffman 52:48

27d ago52:48

52:48

We’re keeping the conversation going on Season 4 Episode 8, Lifeboat! We’ll hear from Showrunner and Co-creator John Hoffman and the final member of the Sauce Family, Desmin Borges who plays Alfonso Olivera! We'll talk about the legend of Tony Danza in the Only Murders universe, the philosophical conundrum of Dudenoff's death, and… the beginnings o…

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Lifeboat (Part 1) w/ writers Kristin Newman and Jake Schnesel, and directors Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini 41:13

29d ago41:13

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Today we're talking all about Season 4 Episode 8, Lifeboat. We'll talk to writers Kristin Newman and Jake Schnesel, directors Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, and we'll even hear from Production Designer Patrick Howe! Tune in if you want to know how Eugene Levy and Steve Martin worked out their omelet bit, the origins of Eva Longoria's 19 …

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#452 - Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-Atlas 38:47

1M ago38:47

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Chris and Shane talk about their attempts to observe comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-Atlas.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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The Radical Therapist #130 – The Problem with Trauma Culture w/ Dr. Catherine Liu 1:17:29

1M ago1:17:29

1:17:29

In episode #130, Chris sits down with Dr. Catherine Liu, a renowned cultural critic and professor, to unpack the complexities of trauma culture. They explore how trauma has become a dominant framework for understanding personal and societal challenges, and the potential consequences of this trend in both therapeutic and cultural spaces. Dr. Liu off…

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319 | DMG 2024 Preview, New Dragonbane Campaign, D&D Movie Finds New Life on Streaming, and more! 1:13:47

1M ago1:13:47

1:13:47

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about all the week’s tabletop RPG news including more previews from the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide, Path of Glory campaign for Dragonbane, Dungeons & Dragons movie gets second life on streaming, and more! -------------------- News [2:36] Ghostbusters Live RPG event to raise funds for charity https://www.enwo…

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Valley of the Dolls (Part 2) w/ Molly Shannon, John Hoffman, directors Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, and production designer Pat 50:25

1M ago50:25

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We’ve got to keep talking about Season 4 Episode 7! We’ll hear from husband and wife directing team Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, Showrunner and Co-creator John Hoffman, Production Designer Patrick Howe, and the amazing Molly Shannon who plays Bev Melon! We're finally going into detail about the dolls (so many dolls), including Meryl St…

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Valley of the Dolls (Part 1) w/ Eva Longoria, directors Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, John Hoffman, and Michael Cyril Creighton 38:03

1M ago38:03

38:03

Season 4 Episode 7 is one for the books!!! Today we’re talking to husband and wife directing team Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman, Showrunner and Co-Creator John Hoffman, the one and only Eva Longoria, and Michael Cyril Creighton! We'll talk about Eva Longoria's special connection to Meryl Streep, the choice to bring Season 4 all the way b…

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#451 - Explore Scientific 12mm 92 Degree and Other Observations 56:18

1M ago56:18

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Chris shares his opinion of his new Explore Scientific 12mm 92 degree eyepiece.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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318 | 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide Preview, Discworld RPG, D&D Accessories, and more! 1:11:30

1M ago1:11:30

1:11:30

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about all the week’s tabletop RPG news including previews of the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide, a look at the Discworld quickstart, new Dungeons & Dragons accessories, and more! -------------------- News [2:24] Longshoreman strike ends after 3 days with tentative agreement in place until January 15 https://www.…

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Blow-Up (Part 2) w/ actors Catherine Cohen and Siena Werber 39:03

1M ago39:03

39:03

Let’s keep talking about Season 4 Episode 6 with the Brothers Sisters themselves! Trina and Tawny Brothers are played by Catherine Cohen and Siena Werber respectively. We'll talk about their initial chemistry in the audition room, shooting on super 8 cameras, and whether or not we can trust them... As usual, there are spoilers for episode six ahead…

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Blow-Up (Part 1) w/ John Hoffman, director Jessica Yu, and actors Richard Kind and Michael Cyril Creighton 40:14

1M ago40:14

40:14

Let’s talk about Season 4 Episode 6 with Showrunner and Co-Creator John Hoffman, Director Jessica Yu, actors Richard Kind and Michael Cyril Creighton, and even Production Designer Patrick Howe! We'll hear about the process of piecing together all the different types of found footage in this episode, the inspiration for the Brothers Sisters short fi…

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#450 - Observer’s Calendar for October 2024 27:14

2M ago27:14

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Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in October 2024. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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The Radical Therapist #129 – Open Dialogue w/ Dr. Eija-Liisa Rautiainen, PhD 44:30

2M ago44:30

44:30

In episode #129 Chris sits down with Dr. Eija-Liisa Rautiainen, PhD, an experienced trainer and practitioner of Open Dialogue. They explore the transformative potential of this approach in mental health care, its emphasis on dialogue, collaboration, and relational understanding, and how it offers a radical alternative to conventional psychiatric pr…

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317 | Free D&D adventure based on 1980s cartoon | PHB fastest selling D&D book ever, Mork Borg video game, and more! 1:04:55

2M ago1:04:55

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This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about all the week’s tabletop RPG news including a free Dungeons & Dragons adventure based on the 1980s cartoon, the D&D Players Handbook is the fastest selling D&D Book ever, Mork Borg getting a video game, and more! -------------------- News [2:52] 2024 Players Handbook Fastest Selling D&D Book Ever https:/…

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Adaptation (Part 2) w/ actors Molly Shannon and Michael Cyril Creighton, and John Hoffman 42:19

2M ago42:19

42:19

Onto the second part of Season 4 Episode 5! And boy oh boy, it’s an exciting one! Today we're talking to the amazing… Molly Shannon! Iconic. Comedy. Legend. Molly Shannon who obviously plays Bev Melon. We'll also catch up with Showrunner Co-creator John Hoffman and actor Michael Cyril Creighton who plays Howard. You’ll hear what Molly Shannon has i…

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Adaptation (Part 1) w/ writers JJ Philbin and Ella Robinson Brooks and director Jessica Yu 36:05

2M ago36:05

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Let’s talk about Season 4 Episode 5 with writers JJ Philbin and Ella Robinson Brooks about which actor made Selena Gomez break character while shooting and director of episodes 405 (and 406) about how Fisher Price toys helped in the planning of a particularly challenging scene. Plus… A giveaway! Heads up, there are spoilers for episode five. So lis…

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#449 - Getting Borg Telescopes Operational 48:14

2M ago48:14

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Chris had first light with his Borg 54. The guys share their Borg stories.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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316 | Split the Hoard with Marc Kenobi | Revised PHB Released | Ravenloft Novel | ElfQuest RPG 1:17:09

2M ago1:17:09

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This week, Morrus and Jessica are joined by Marc Kenobi to talk about EN Publishing’s new board game Split the Hoard. In the news, 2024 Players Handbook now available, ElfQuest RPG returns, new Ravenloft novel in 2025, and more! -------------------- Marc Kenobi Split the Hoard Kickstarter Pre-Launch Page https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld…

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The Stunt Man (Part 2) w/ actors Jane Lynch and Michael Cyril Creighton 32:55

2M ago32:55

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On to part 2 of Season 4 Episode 4! We're talking to the one... the only... Jane Lynch! Sazz Pataki! Can you believe it??? We'll learn how the character was first pitched to her all those years ago and how Sazz has changed over the seasons. We'll also talk with Michael Cyril Creighton about the secret parts of Howard's wardrobe this season and what…

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Rebecca Gebhardt discusses From Leaderboard to Leadership 1:05:51

2M ago1:05:51

1:05:51

Leaderboard to Leadership with Rebecca Gebhardt & Marcus Cauchi Summary: This episode offers more than a sales leadership lesson—it’s a blueprint for transformation. Rebecca and Marcus challenge outdated thinking about leadership, relationships, and what it means to truly succeed in sales. Packed with insight and wisdom, it’s a wake-up call for any…

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The Stunt Man (Part 1) w/ writer Madeleine George and actor Michael McFadden 38:37

2M ago38:37

38:37

What an episode! Today we’re talking all about Season 4 Episode 4! Ryan and Maggie talk to writer Madeleine George about some of the different places she and the other writers looked for inspiration into the world of stunts and whose idea it was to make Glen Stubbins an Irishman! We’ll also hear from actor Michael McFadden, who plays the bartender …

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#448 - We Observed Together! 39:04

2M ago39:04

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Chris and Shane share their observing reports from some recent sessions.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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315 | Romance in RPGs with Sam Parks | Hasbro CEO talks AI and D&D, PHB pre-orders cancelled by PayPal 1:39:35

2M ago1:39:35

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This week, Morrus and Jessica are joined by Sam Parks to talk about romance and You’ve Got Chainmail. In the news, Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks talks AI and D&D, PayPal error cancels Players Handbook preorders, Discworld heading to Kickstarter, and more! -------------------- Sam Parks You’ve Got Chain Mail https://www.samanthaparks.com/youve-got-chain-ma…

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Two for the Road (Part 2) w/ actor Richard Kind 33:33

2M ago33:33

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Richard Kind, who plays Stink Eye Joe AKA Vince Fish, talks about the feeling of acting alongside comedy legends and explains what he does and doesn't remember about being on set. John Hoffman, Co-Creator, Showrunner, talks about the casting of Eva Longoria, Zach Galifianakis, and Eugene Levy, and explains the different types of clues in the show. …

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Two for the Road (Part 1) w/ writers Ben Smith & Pete Swanson and showrunner John Hoffman 38:31

2M ago38:31

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It’s time to talk about Season 4 Episode 3! Ryan and Maggie chat with writers Ben Smith and Pete Swanson about how much casting impacts writing the dynamics between the trio and their doubles. Plus, an alternate plan to get Stink Eye Joe to take off his eye patch that involved… a dozen hard boiled eggs? We’ll also hear from Showrunner, Co-creator J…

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#447 - Stars and Birds with Dave Chapman 1:01:06

2M ago1:01:06

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Chris and Shane welcome Dave Chapman back to the podcast to discuss bird-themed constellations. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett

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