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The Worldbuilder's Tavern

The Worldbuilder's Tavern

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The Worldbuilder's Tavern is a bi-weekly podcast for sci-fi and fantasy writers. The hosts (writer, makeup artist, and dungeon master Emma Maione; writer and developmental editor Allison Alexander; and marketing manager and academic Christiana Jones) break down the worldbuilding of speculative shows, movies, and books, sharing insights into how creatives can apply professional storytelling techniques to their own projects.
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Trouble at the Tavern - A D&D Podcast

Chris Black, Hartley Fanson, Maggie Pelude, Michael Pugacewicz

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Enter into the world of Hallow! Trouble at the Tavern is an immersive real-play D&D campaign podcast meant to make you laugh, cry, and everything in between! Come follow 'Team "Not The Time"' as they disastrously roll their way into trouble every step of the way! Follow Hartley Fanson, Maggie Pelude, and Michael Pugacewicz as they set along the road to become heroes in a world stripped of its former glory. Listen to us encounter all types of problems set out by the prodigious Dungeon Master, ...
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The Fate of Isen is a fun and loose Dunegons and Dragons actual-play podcast from Aotearoa New Zealand. Join the quest as incredibly unlikely heroes (played by kiwi comedians) fumble their way through saving the world of Isen. There are empires, gods, demons, giant kiwi, and so much more! Book 1 was DM'd by Brad Zimmerman. Book 2 is DM'd by Julz Burgisser. Join the resistance! Become a supporter on Patreon to access bonus episodes and other sweet Fate of Isen perks. Ranked as one of the top ...
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Every two weeks, Vrahode creator Jeff Irving walks us through the world he designed. Vrahode is a brand new world without humans, elves, dwarves, demons or the undead, or anything you’d come to expect of a fantasy world. Instead, every hero, villain, creature, and bit of lore in Vrahode is new. Vrahode will be coming to Kickstarter most likely in Q4 2023. When that campaign goes live, you will not only be able to buy the core game, Vrahode: The Calteeryn Ascension, but its three expansions a ...
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A Trip Away Inn is a circus-themed tavern built by Flip, a former high flyer and tightrope walker. A Trip Away Inn is filled with unique characters, each with its own story to tell and tasks for your heroes to complete. Visit the tavern bathhouse, or play a game of Liar's Dice with the two-timing twins, Tia and Mia, or taste the savory meals from Estabon, the Dragonborn chef. A Trip Away Inn provides a home away from home, as well as a meeting place for schemes and plans...
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A D&D comedy improv podcast, where two retired adventurers give questionable advice to the next generation of heroes. Starring Oliver Redboots & Swan Maulsmith, and broadcast every week from the Yawning Portal Tavern in Waterdeep. Send your questions to: rodinflagon@gmail.com
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It can be hard to be a hero, but it is harder to ignore those cries for help while going to the local tavern. Twice a month, join Tim, Kyle, Joe, Kumar, Jon, and Alli as they run around ruining whatever story Sean has made ahead of time. Whether you are new to tabletop role-playing podcasts or a tried and true hardcore gamer, you should enjoy the team sitting down, sharing a drink and a good time while killing owlbears and arguing about the cost of TRex jerky. Surprisingly little dragons or ...
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DarkAge

Kirk Warrington

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DarkAge is a mature, fantasy fiction, podcast novel where Sword and Sorcery meets Medieval Fantasy. A group of friends playing a fantasy role-playing game, DarkAge, become trapped inside the game as their characters. Many of their past gaming decisions will come back to haunt them. They must battle wizards, demons, knights, giants, and the undead but find their most deadly foe is each other. Will our heroes find their way back home? Will they want to go back home? Come hangout at The Busted ...
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Last Chance - a small town set on the edge of the far frontier. It is a place of gentle manners and common civility. After all, it should be since more than three quarters of its residents are women. However times change when a Talent Master runs rampant, savages threaten war, and an illegal militia from an alternate universe plans invasion and empire. A hero is needed. A Savior. Meet Aaron Turner, the small unassuming man who runs the Last Chance General Store. He is this town's--this world ...
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Hooked

That's Not Canon Productions

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ARE DRAGONS TOO CLICHE? DO GOBLINS SEEM BORING? HAVE YOU PLAYED THROUGH THE PUBLISHED MATERIALS ONE TOO MANY TIMES AND DON’T KNOW WHERE TO TURN NOW? THEN HOOKED IS THE PODCAST FOR YOU. If your players are ignoring your well crafted plot-hooks and setting up shop in a tavern, getting drunk, and bothering the city guard then we are here for you. Each episode our hosts (and special guests) will serve up a heroes feast of plot-hooks, NPCs, magical items, epic tales, and forgotten lore that they ...
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A Hearthstone Arena & Battlegrounds Podcast with ADWCTA & Merps of the Grinning Goat. The Lightforge is a weekly podcast that digs deep into the Hearthstone Arena and Battlegrounds meta to help you grab that 12-Win Lightforge Key and become the Last Hero Standing. Hearthstone is always changing, and the Lightforge is the best podcast for staying on top of the game. Co-hosts ADWCTA and Merps are infinite Arena players since beta, averaging ~7.5 wins/run in the Arena with all classes played ev ...
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A room filled with strange ancient secrets? Check! Sidebar hijinks and japery? Check! Granny as a crab? Clickety clack! Also, a new mystery within a mystery within another mystery! Featuring: Kasia Czarkowska-Guzuik as Granny Sabinka Severin Gourley as Dexter Clementine Jules Daniel as Bradley Bardley Erika Jayne as Taryn Grim and Julz Burgisser as…
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Welcome to Last Call! We discuss: -Dillion's reunion with his mother -Grub's new voice! -and is Pickle really still out there??? Come unwind with us!! Support the Show. Instagram: @troubleatthetavern Website: www.troubleatthetavernpodcast.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TroubleattheTavern E-mail us at: troubleatthetavern@gmail.com Individual Instagra…
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Welcome back to The Feywild! In this session, the group finally gets some much needed down time after the longest day ever (once again, thanks Chris). Dillon finally has his long-awaited reunion with his mother, who has been serving as the right hand of the queen Titania since they parted. More is revealed about the histories and mysteries of The F…
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In this episode, we're talking about factions, over-the-top worldbuilding, and retro-futurism in the TV show (based on the video game) Fallout. Proprietor's Pick: Service Model by Adrian Tchaikovsky Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi Visit the Tavern: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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This episode contains spoilers for many one shots and scenarios from our campaigns. The Heist of Hafcroft Point | A 5 year anniversary One ShotA group of interesting people are asked to steal an amulet from a lighthouse & Museum. They take a walk down memory lane and learn what goes bump in the night. Content warnings: This episode contains referen…
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In this episode, we're talking about humour, morality, and the afterlife in the TV show The Good Place. Proprietor's Pick: How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi Visit the Tavern: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Access bonus content…
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The Sidebars encounter more turbulent sailing on their mission to find the Floatess' missing daughter. It seems as if the very ocean itself is against them. But what's this? It's not a glimmer of hope, is it? We'll have to listen and find out. Featuring: Kasia Czarkowska-Guzuik as Granny Sabinka Severin Gourley as Dexter Clementine Jules Daniel as …
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Welcome to Last Call! We discuss: - What the heck is a Red Cap!? And who expected we would reach Dillon's limit so early in the campaign? - Theories and speculations around Clu, Minx, and Dillon's backstories...what the heck happed with Minx's parents before she was born?? - And the absolute disrespect the party showed Titania Come unwind with us!!…
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Welcome back to The Feywild! In this session, the crew are immediately interrupted during their much-needed rest (thanks Chris!). While travelling to The Summer Court, Dillon, Minx, and Clu meet new people (and some old), try new foods, and are given a look into their past that they were previously unaware of. Want to know what's really going on in…
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In this episode, we're chatting with author Trudie Skies about deities, races, domains, magic, and expansive worldbuilding in The Thirteenth Hour, a gaslamp adult fantasy and the first in The Cruel Gods series. Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi Visit the Tavern: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Acce…
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DM Julz is out sick so FORMER DM Brad takes over!!! We take a look at something happening elsewhere in Isen, as a group of hapless ne'er-do-wells put their lives on the line to get their hands on a life changing reward. We put D&D aside to play the #kiwirpg system; d12go! Grab yourself a free copy of the d12go core rulebook (and a number of supplem…
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Welcome to Last Call! We discuss: -Being back in our OG Characters! -Is the group now trauma bonded? -and all the things we've been watching/reading. Come unwind with us!! Support the Show. Instagram: @troubleatthetavern Website: www.troubleatthetavernpodcast.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TroubleattheTavern E-mail us at: troubleatthetavern@gmail.co…
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Welcome back to The Feywild! In this session we find Clu, Minx, and Dillon attempting to navigate to the Feywild - a world they've never been to - with something ridiculous and unexpected around every corner. Secrets are revealed, emotions run high, and a MASSIVE campaign decision is decided by a single roll. Will luck be on the side of our heroes?…
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In this episode, we're chatting about historical worldbuilding, weirdness, anti-capitalism, and ecological themes in the Studio Ghibli movie Princess Mononoke. Proprietor's Pick: Godkiller by Hannah Kaner Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi Visit the Tavern: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Acce…
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The Sidebars and their new companion, Taryn Grim, take to the seas once again on Captain Sunk Rere's ship in search of the Floatess' missing daughter. What dangers will they encounter? Will the seas take their toll? Featuring: Kasia Czarkowska-Guzuik as Granny Sabinka Severin Gourley as Dexter Clementine Jules Daniel as Bradley Bardley Erika Jayne …
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Welcome to Last Call! On today's episode, we discuss: - The ending of the "Day In The Fey" 2 part side story - The party's inability to be insightful - And the anticipation of returning to our original characters! Come unwind with us!! Support the Show. Instagram: @troubleatthetavern Website: www.troubleatthetavernpodcast.com YouTube: www.youtube.c…
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Welcome back to The Feywild! In the finale of our "Day in the Fey" side quest, we see Truffle, Pickle, and John uncover the mystery behind Queen Titania's missing item and the culprit responsible for its disappearance. Does everything go according to plan in the gem mine? Will Pickle finally convince John that it's time to return home? Could this b…
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Hey Geeks, this week we talk about Sweet Baby Inc and the infection of DEI consulting companies within all of entertainment. We also give our thoughts on some Anime. Opener: "Failure's Not Flattering" by New Found Glory Close: "Guide and Devote" by Jyocho Want some shitty merch? https://the-goh-store.creator-spring.com…
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Welcome to Last Call! On today's episode, we discuss: - Creating new characters - Old faces through new eyes! - And the Classic Chris' Twist to an old classic, the mystical Fey Wild!! Come unwind with us!! Support the Show. Instagram: @troubleatthetavern Website: www.troubleatthetavernpodcast.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TroubleattheTavern E-mail …
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In this episode, we're chatting about situational humour, aliens, montages, and time loops in the movie Edge of Tomorrow. Proprietor's Pick: The Misfit Soldier by Michael Mammay Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi Visit the Tavern: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Access bonus content and support us o…
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The Sidebars are at the deep, dark bottom of the ocean and trying to find their feet in the underwater city of Mernea! Dexter is feeling under the weather, and Bardley is busy barding it up for their new Aquan audience, but at least Granny is getting on with the mission of visiting the fabled grand library... Featuring: Kasia Czarkowska-Guzuik as G…
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Welcome back to...Hallow? In this session, we take a break from Clu, Dillon, and Minx, and instead travel back 15 years into the past, to another adventure taking place in The Feywild. Meet, Truffle, Pickle, and John, three scouts of The Summer Court, who are given a special fetch quest from a familiar face. What else will happen in Part 1 of our "…
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Hey Geeks, this week was all about Manga, Manhwa and Anime. And we go long, so buckle in. List of titles down below. Manga/Manhwa: A Warrior Exiled By the Hero and His Lover Yuusha Party O Oida Sareta Kiyou Binbou (Brave Party O Ikuta Was Appointed Poor) The World's Strongest Butler Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mob…
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In this episode, we're chatting with author Kristen Ciccarelli about blood magic, witches, and witch hunters in Heartless Hunter, the YA fantasy romance inspired by the The Scarlet Pimpernel. Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi Visit the Tavern: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Access bonus content and supp…
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The Sidebars continue their journey into the depths, and fight for the very breath in their lungs, as they contend with a trio of giant sharks. Will they live to see their destination? Featuring: Kasia Czarkowska-Guzuik as Granny Sabinka Severin Gourley as Dexter Clementine Jules Daniel as Bradley Bardley and Julz Burgisser as DM Visit www.fateofis…
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Hey geeks, sorry this is not our Anime/Manga cast. That'll be next week (hopefully). This week we talk about the lies of the X-Men 97 creative lead along with how idol culture in needs to go away and how it's impacted the VTuber community recently. Close: "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" by Whitney Houston Want some crappy merch? https://the-goh-store…
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WATCH NOW ON YOUTUBE!! SPOILER ALERT You'll be hearing us talk about all things from Episodes 1 - 23 (and beyond!). So if you haven't listened to those yet, we recommend you come back once you do! Come join us as we answer all your amazing questions about the campaign, characters and players!) in our new SEGMENTS! DM's DISCRETION! Where Chris, our …
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In this episode, we're chatting about worldbuilding in the shadows, how actions matter, and adaptable storytelling in the video game Baldur's Gate 3. Proprietor's Pick: The West Passage by Jared Pechaček Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi Visit the Tavern: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Access bonus cont…
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Hey Geeks, now the real journey begins. Sorry for our absence couldn't be helped. But we're back and back on schedule. We'll be back to our biweekly uploads and our plan is not miss a single one. We'll see how well that goes. This episode we talk about some of the nonsense with Suicide Squad, PlayStation's State of Play and Palworld. We also talk a…
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The Sidebars take to the high seas! Or the high... lake. They're sailing away from Lakeside and off into adventure! Or death. Something like that. Featuring: Kasia Czarkowska-Guzuik as Granny Sabinka Severin Gourley as Dexter Clementine Jules Daniel as Bradley Bardley and Julz Burgisser as DM Visit www.fateofisen.com to learn more. Fate of Isen is …
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In this episode, we're chatting with author Margaret Rogerson about religion, spirits, and dark magic in the YA fantasy novel Vespertine. Intro and outro music: "The Tavern" by Michael Ghelfi Visit the Tavern: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠ Access bonus content and support us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ Find Margaret Rogerson at margaretro…
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The Sidebars are on the precipice of their next grand adventure: leaving Lakeside via a mysterious ship! They say farewell to land, as they prepare to take this show on the... water. Visit www.fateofisen.com to learn more. Fate of Isen is one of the Feedspot top D&D podcasts in the world! Check out Feedspot here. If you like the show, please feel f…
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Welcome to Last Call! We discuss: Our DM rampage on the top of Mt. Moridin The close to Chapter 2 of our campaign, And Chris hits us with a little spoiler for what's in store in Chapter 3. Come unwind with us!! — We have reached the end of Chapter 2! Our next episode will be a Q&A episode so please start sending us your questions! You can e-mail us…
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Welcome back to Hallow! In the final session of Chapter 2, the group must overcome unforeseen obstacles before the door to the Feywild finally opens. In the finale, we see Clu finally acting as "The Healer", Dillon experiencing the true evils of Hallow, and Minx once again having to make a hard decision all on her own. All that and more on this wee…
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As a special treat, and as a way to make up for the long break between chapters, here is one of our bonus episodes, previously only available to our supporters on Patreon! This is the story of Hamlet Brockflower and what his life was like before journeying to Lakeside and meeting the rest of the Sidebars. If you want to hear the rest of the charact…
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