Best Conundrum Publishing Podcasts (2024)

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The Countdown Conundrum: Building Engaging One-Shot Adventures 30:27

3M ago30:27

30:27

Time constraints can often challenge the flow of your adventure, whether it’s a one-shot for friends, a session at the local gaming store, or a game for beginners at a roleplaying convention. With players who may be strangers, unpredictability looms large. Will they get stuck? Will you run out of time? How can you manage the story, encounters, and …

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Legends and Dragons: Publishing RPGs, part 2 24:00

3M ago24:00

24:00

This is part 2 of my talk with Petri Leinonen. Part 1 was published as episode 5. I talk with Petri about various aspects of RPG publishing. This episode concentrates on the technical aspects and on AI image generation and its role in publishing today. Petri Leinonen is an independent RPG creator and publisher from Finland who has been for the past…

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Legends and Dragons: Publishing RPGs, part 1 30:05

4M ago30:05

30:05

In this episode I talk with Petri Leinonen, indie RPG publisher, about various aspects of RPG publishing. Petri has been actively participating in creating the layout for the Finnish roleplaying game Legendoja ja Lohikäärmeitä (Legends and Dragons). Does language actually matter for RPGs? How is it working with gaming licenses (such as OGL, the ope…

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Next gen ThinkPads: The 2024 lineup 37:59

4M ago37:59

37:59

Lenovo usually announces new ThinkPads at the CES conference in Las Vegas, at the beginning of the year. This year was no different, with many new features and some controversial changes - for ThinkPad fans at least - announced. My guest today is Benjamin Herzig, whom shares his thoughts about this year ThinkPad features. Benjamin has been a ThinkP…

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Composing Quests: The Symphony of Soundscapes 41:28

5M ago41:28

41:28

Music is an essential part of the movie, computer game and even role playing game experience. We use music to enhance our stories. But how is music made today? I talk with indie music composer and producer Matti Paalanen about what it takes to make orchestral music. We talk about how he makes music and how he got started. We also touch on vocals an…

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ThinkPhone 28:55

5M ago28:55

28:55

We talk about Motorola's ThinkPhone, an Android smartphone that resembles a Lenovo ThinkPad. It is a great companion device for any ThinkPad user, and offers a lot of features to help get the most out of your phone and computer together. We go through the various features "Ready For" offers to help you out. In this episode I talk with Atli Jarl Mar…

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Cybernetic Storytellers: Integrating AI into RPGs 26:34

5M ago26:34

26:34

AI is emerging as a technology to augment doing all sorts of things, be it summarizing emails or creating presentations. Generative AI is also a great tool that Storytellers and Dungeons Masters can utilize to speed up their preparation, to enhance their session or just to get fresh ideas and spark their imagination. But crafting good prompts to dr…

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Dungeons and Devices Trailer 1:07

5M ago1:07

1:07

Dungeons and Devices is a podcast about role playing games, computer games, hardware, software and technology. We publish 30-60 minute episodes every second Thursday. Expect the first episodes to be published on 4th of April. Disclaimer: 'Dungeons and Devices' is an independent podcast created for entertainment and informational purposes. This podc…

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A Christmas Equation 8:29

8M ago8:29

8:29

A Personification of Deadly Vices meets a Personification of Heavenly Virtues face-to-face - in the form of little Tiny Tim Crachit, no less - and a moderate Crisis of Accounts occurs in the Department of Souls. Written by: Hannah Carter Narrated by: Jane Maree Historical Consultant: Martin DeLorean Tinsel Assistant: Tinklebell Gift Wrapper: Little…

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The Good, The Bad, and the Cliche 9:05

8M ago9:05

9:05

A sandy-haired screenwriter wants revenge after a scriptwriter tanks her movie deal. The question is, who's left holding the bag? Written by: Lincoln Reed Narrated by: Magnus Carlssen Wardrobe Advisor, Luke Howard Fitzhugh Travel Coordinator, Althea Around Staff Psychologist, Les Moody

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The Archivist 7:38

8M ago7:38

7:38

When a freak accident sends the navigator to the med bay, an unwitting Archivist is forced to take over...or risk never making it out of the debris field alive. Written by: Jameson C. Smith Narrated by: Magnus Carlssen Retro-thrusters Mechanic: Schlomo Quigley Squadron Staff Accountant: Candace B. Rittenoff Complaints Specialist: Xavier Breath…

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Skylights 8:20

8M ago8:20

8:20

Crumbling under the weight of his own life story, Redge Galloway finds himself unwillingly dragged to the limits of his endurance on a fateful, dark, and stormy night on the Northernmost Cliffs. Written by: Rachel Kimberly Hastings Narrated by: Magnus Carlssen Time Travel Advisor: Justin Thyme Pirate Historian: Arthur Goldteeth Weather Forecaster: …

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Proofreader 7:28

8M ago7:28

7:28

What if some typos are actually hidden messages? What if those messages were cries for help? Finding the authors of these typos is the mission of The Typo Alliance. Written by: Victoria Roberts Narrated by: Jane Maree Medical Advisor: Dr. Jessica-Gessica Webemdee Acting Shenanigator: Jane Maree Public Relations: Helendian Thrompestuous Kinti-Condig…

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Cadenza 8:24

10M ago8:24

8:24

The music brings back memories, some perhaps best left forgotten. A young man offers to accompany her song - but can she overcome the fear? Written by: Hailey Huntington Narrated by: Jane Maree Set Design: Sarah Penelope Compte-Kumtiquot Resident Spreadsheet Nerd: Magnus Carlssen Costume Artist: Mrs. Tee Shirtanpaentz…

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The Mushroom Conundrum 7:06

12M ago7:06

7:06

A psychologist encounters a slightly unusual case - a lover's quarrel that seems to have resulted in an incidental mushroomification. Written by Rachel Dib Narrated by Hugh Janssen Team Therapist Consultant: Nouta Phase Onsite Amphibious: Robert Robbit Mushroom Taste Tester: Spots Toadstool (deceased)…

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A More Powerful Magic 7:45

1y ago7:45

7:45

Trish desperately wants to live up to her Gran's baking legacy by earning the Socarian Confectioner's Academy scholarship, but can she overcome her lack of magic ability? Written by: Katie S. Williams Narrated by: Jane Maree Dance Cho: Christy Misty Woo Emotional Support: Annie Constan-Tintin-Talloway Cookie Tasting: Dante Wishitwasya…

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The Eternal 8:39

1y ago8:39

8:39

Onda feels that her songs are less useful than her sister sirens. When she learns the secret to taking the power of The Eternal - the guardian of the ocean - she learns the truth of the old saying, "with great power comes great responsibility." Written by: Bonnie Maisen Narrated by: Magnus Carlssen Audio Engineer: Talka Wefastah RSS Feed Manager: P…

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Miss O'Reilly's Advice Column 8:40

1y ago8:40

8:40

A simple word of advice: if you must travel through time, do try not to set off a temporal earthquake that will destroy life as we know it, please? Written by: Katie Hanna Narrated by: Jane Maree Standby Secret Service Agent: Benjamin Kitt Aircraft Engineer: David Flyboy Technical Advisor: Mrs Georgia Georgenstein…

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For Waffles 6:38

1y ago6:38

6:38

A desperate craving for freshly-made waffles leads to a cleverly-planned heist. Unfortunately, even the best-laid plans can go awry... Written by: Hailey Huntington Narrated by: Hugh Hugh Copyright Attorney, Pat Pending Liason to the British Isles, Isaiah Oldchap Official Waffle Taster, Nora Morse www.gohavok.com…

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The Only Thing to Fear is Greg 7:26

1y ago7:26

7:26

A mysterious affliction has been wreaking havok upon the Wildekind. Jane and Sal investigate...in between snacks. Written by: Nathan Veyon Narrated by: Jane Maree Hairstylist: Birdie McComb Sound Design: Lon Mower Team Geologicologist: Dr. Tillitally Tipto. www.gohavok.com

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Ernest Dempsey 1:54:54

1+ y ago1:54:54

1:54:54

REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 20: Ernest Dempsey, USA Today bestselling author of "The Courier" and "The Secret of the Stones " The conversation includes our deep love for history, The Count of Monte Cristo, potentially coining the sub-genre of "Archaeological Thriller"... SUBSCRIBE today!By Conundrum Publishing

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Richard F. Paddon 2:18:02

1+ y ago2:18:02

2:18:02

REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 19: Richard F. Paddon, author of "The Blood Angel." The conversation includes switching genres, a love for Pierce Brosnan, story-driving video games... SUBSCRIBE today!By Conundrum Publishing

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Kent Holloway 2:00:50

1+ y ago2:00:50

2:00:50

REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 18: Kent Holloway, author of the "Death Warmed Over." The conversation includes being a crime scene investigator, a publisher, and working in his knowledge and experiences into his novels... SUBSCRIBE today!By Conundrum Publishing

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Real-Life Fiction LIVE! with Kevin Tumlinson - An "Ask Me Anything" Online Event 2:01:43

1+ y ago2:01:43

2:01:43

REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 17: Real-Life Fiction LIVE! with Kevin Tumlinson - An "Ask Me Anything" Online Event . This podcast includes the audio from an "Ask Me Anything" Facebook Live event, and the next in a bonus series called "Real-Life Fiction LIVE!" SUBSCRIBE today!By Conundrum Publishing

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Real-Life Fiction LIVE! with Andrew Clawson - An "Ask Me Anything" Online Event 1:06:38

1+ y ago1:06:38

1:06:38

REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 16: Real-Life Fiction LIVE! with Andrew Clawson - An "Ask Me Anything" Online Event . This podcast includes the audio from an "Ask Me Anything" Facebook Live event, and the first of a bonus series called "Real-Life Fiction LIVE!" SUBSCRIBE today!By Conundrum Publishing

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James Rosone 2:22:23

1+ y ago2:22:23

2:22:23

REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 15: James Rosone, bestselling author of the "Monroe Doctrine" and "Into the Stars." The conversation includes being a military interrogator, a DOD contractor, and working in his knowledge and experiences into his novels... SUBSCRIBE today!By Conundrum Publishing

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Phillip Tomasso 2:08:03

1+ y ago2:08:03

2:08:03

REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 14: Phillip Tomasso, author of "Nothing Good Happens After Midnight: Confessions of a 911 Dispatcher" and "Temple of Shadow." The conversation includes being a 911 dispatcher, writing within multiple genres, movies... SUBSCRIBE today!By Conundrum Publishing

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Anthony M. Strong 1:17:07

1+ y ago1:17:07

1:17:07

REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 13: Anthony M. Strong, author of "What Vengeance Comes" and "Dark Force." The conversation includes the love for movies, being a graphic designer, the origins of John Decker... SUBSCRIBE today!By Conundrum Publishing

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John Sneeden 1:06:43

2y ago1:06:43

1:06:43

REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 12: John Sneeden, author of "The Signal" and "Retribution." The conversation includes learning the industry, the "movie dream," stumbling into science fiction... SUBSCRIBE now!By Conundrum Publishing

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Gayne C. Young 1:14:20

2y ago1:14:20

1:14:20

REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 11: Gayne C. Young, author of "The Tunnel" and "Bigfoot: The Vietnam Defensive Declassified." The conversation includes the outdoors, cryptozoology, world travel... SUBSCRIBE now!By Conundrum Publishing

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Andrew Clawson - Series Focus 58:16

2y ago58:16

58:16

REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 10: Andrew Clawson, author of "The Arthurian Relic" and "The Patriot's Betrayal." On this special episode titled SERIES FOCUS, Andrew returns to talk about his Harry Fox series, including the latest release, "The Achilles Legend." SUBSCRIBE now!By Conundrum Publishing

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Michael McBride 1:17:59

2y ago1:17:59

1:17:59

REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 9: Michael McBride, author of "Chimera" and "Subhuman." The conversation includes metal music, Red Wings vs. Avalanche, our love for research... SUBSCRIBE now!By Conundrum Publishing

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R.L. Kennedy 1:26:02

2y ago1:26:02

1:26:02

REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 8: R.L. Kennedy, author of "The Underground" series. The conversation includes hand-writing books, being a busy parent, the interest in post-apocalyptic fiction... SUBSCRIBE now!By Conundrum Publishing

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David Berens 1:09:56

2y ago1:09:56

1:09:56

REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 7: David Berens, USA Today bestselling author of "Hat Check" and "Havana Nights." The conversation includes the Bodean brothers, producing book cover art, our love for action-adventure... SUBSCRIBE now!By Conundrum Publishing

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Erik Testerman 1:02:05

2y ago1:02:05

1:02:05

REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 6: Erik Testerman, author of "West of Prehistoric." The conversation includes Doc Holliday, cowboys and dinosaurs, and writing in period... SUBSCRIBE now!By Conundrum Publishing

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The Ginormous Giant Panda Lie 9:24

2y ago9:24

9:24

When eight-year-old Haddie sees Pongo the giant panda at the Kingsland Zoo, she's utterly disappointed to find out that he is, in fact, not literally giant. That shouldn't be a problem for a very advanced magic wielder like Haddie, right? Nothing could possibly go wrong! Right?

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Tim Heath 1:18:12

2y ago1:18:12

1:18:12

REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 5: Tim Heath, author of "The Prey" and "The 26th Protocol." The conversation includes living in Russia, a frustration with James Bond, the heartbreak of Big Dan and Little Anne... SUBSCRIBE now!By Conundrum Publishing

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R.F. Blackstone 1:53:31

2y ago1:53:31

1:53:31

REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 4: R.F. Blackstone, author of “Zombie Nazis on a Train” and “The Wild Hunt.” The conversation includes black cats, Mexican mummies, music to write by... SUBSCRIBE on YouTubeBy Conundrum Publishing

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Kevin Tumlinson 1:12:19

2y ago1:12:19

1:12:19

REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 3: Kevin Tumlinson, USA Today bestselling author of “The Coelho Medallion” and “Shaken.” The conversation includes RVs, Ghostbusters, writing a book in one day... SUBSCRIBE on YouTube.By Conundrum Publishing

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Rick Chesler 39:50

2y ago39:50

39:50

REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 2: Rick Chesler, international bestselling author of “Ark Found” and “Edit.” The conversation includes the mastery of Naughty Dog's writers, Clive Cussler, playing drums in a band... SUBSCRIBE on YouTubeBy Conundrum Publishing

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The Soul Stealer 10:07

2y ago10:07

10:07

A terrible, haunting creature called the Soul Stealer roams these woods, claiming the souls of humans it captures. When her mother was taken, she swore to save her - by killing the creature, if necessary. Using herself as bait, she soon comes face-to-face with the Soul Stealer - and lives.

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Andrew Clawson 48:59

2y ago48:59

48:59

REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 1: Andrew Clawson, bestselling author of “The Arthurian Relic” and “The Patriot’s Betrayal." The conversation includes King Arthur, treasure, a story's inspiration... SUBSCRIBE on YouTubeBy Conundrum Publishing

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Flight Across Stars 11:32

2y ago11:32

11:32

On the most special nights, the legendary Starbird flies across the night sky, chasing the constellations. Tonight Estelle hopes for her chance to see - and perhaps even catch - this glorious creature. With a star-dust lasso, and her sister Elena, she watches and waits for the opportunity that may change her life forever.…

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To Wish Upon a Wolf 10:42

2y ago10:42

10:42

"La Loba" - The Wolf. A legend of the southwestern desert. Anyone who can catch it by the tail may demand a wish - so that is exactly what Carmela is going to attempt to do, in order to save the life of her little sister Flor. What she finds, however, is something no-one could have prepared her for.

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My Ferret Sees Ghosts 10:32

2y ago10:32

10:32

It's not easy being Certified Ghost Banishers, but with Oscar by her side, Hazel is ready for anything...until Oscar sniffs out a ghost in the spookiest, most foreboding house in town! Knocking on the door will take all the courage she can muster - but what will they find on the other side?

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Sky Rays 11:01

2y ago11:01

11:01

22 worlds down, an entire universe to go. Cass' and Jim's search to find a new home planet has led to one disappointment after another. But what if the home they are looking for doesn't need an Earth?

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The Once-Stars 11:08

2y ago11:08

11:08

Aurora the star takes pity upon the helpless humans of earth, who are being hunted by the cruel and wicked Caligo - a shape-shifting jaguar. Blessed by her mother Moon with an earthly form, she joins with young Jensen and Lilia to fight Caligo and drive back the shadows.

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Dust to Dust 10:52

2y ago10:52

10:52

The western frontier is a dangerous place. A lonely prospector seeks his fortune in the mountain streams after the dead of his trail partner. A grizzly encounter leaves him rattled and spooked - but shows him that sometimes fortune comes from the unlikeliest of places.

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What Happens at Night 9:31

2y ago9:31

9:31

Ever since their world was plunged into darkness by the destruction mages, Diana has been trying to invent a device to help her see clearly at night. She thought it was going well...until she discovered what the darkness was hiding.

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The Empty Space 10:12

2+ y ago10:12

10:12

Adon's choice to leave Earth was his own, but he didn't expect the tremendous emptiness he would feel as he watched his home planet become just a faint dot in the windowport. His new friend Eclipse shows him a change of perspective - literally and figuratively - and Adon realizes that there is yet so much to find ahead of him.…

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