Better for the Boy is an honest and raw look at personal growth. Before becoming a parent, I didn't care much about being "good" - I didn't have a higher power to answer to, and no clear sense of purpose. But having a child changed everything for me. In this series, I share my personal journey towards self-improvement, with all the ups and downs that come along with it. From big wins to embarrassing mistakes, and everything in between, I'm bringing you real stories, real wisdom, and yes, eve ...
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Join hosts Kevin Carpenter and Kayla Knutson as they provide guidance on crafting narratives in your tabletop RPG, whether you're a player, GM, or Actual Play performer. Writing for Roleplay is a production of Digital Kaiju Studios.
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Whether you're flying a plane or running an RPG, sticking the landing is very important. Join Kevin and Kayla as they discuss ways to properly end an adventure, whether it's a one-shot or a multi-year campaign. Writing For Roleplay is an advice podcast for crafting narratives in tabletop roleplaying. Whether you are a player, GM, publisher, or actu…
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If you want to run your game where everyone has chainsaw hands and does turbo-drugs, you might want to have a conversation first. In today's episode, Kevin and Kayla discuss how to approach dark themes, the mistakes they've made in the past, and what safety tools you can use to make sure everyone has a blast. Want to support our work and gain acces…
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Combat and roleplaying don't need to be separated! Kevin and Kayla discuss roleplaying a pre-fight monologue, crafting compelling combat encounters, and the party dynamics in combat that bleed out into the rest of the campaign. Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/d…
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Mechanics vs. Narrative? We spit on that false dichotomy! Join Kevin and Kayla as they discuss how the mechanics influence the narrative and the narrative influences the mechanics. If you want to play the game, you gotta know the rules. Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko…
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From cunning masterminds to powerful brutes, we love to hate villains of all varieties! Join Kevin and Kayla as they discuss crafting the perfect villain for your campaign. Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social media! Bluesky: …
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Interview with Rowan Zeoli, Rascal News Co-Founder
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Rowan Zeoli, TTRPG Journalist and Co-Founder of Rascal News, joins us today to talk about writing ABOUT roleplaying games, along with the state of the industry, starting your own business, and how fascism is bad. Support independent journalism during Rascal News' 2024 Pledge Drive: https://www.rascal.news/rascal-pledge-drive-2024-goals-schedule-cal…
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Interview with Ron Ogden, Dungeon Run Producer/DM
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On today's episode, Kevin and Kayla interview Ron Ogden, Producer, Actor, and DM for the Dungeon Run actual play series! Join us for a discussion about LARPing, acting, and actual play. Support the Blood, Rum, & Thunder Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1043318949/blood-rum-and-thunder Watch Dungeon Run at youtube.com/@TheDungeonRun…
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From quest givers to factions to wildlife, keeping your world from feeling empty is hard work. Join Kevin and Kayla as they give tips on crafting NPC's! Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social media! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/pro…
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When you create a character, you create a golden opportunity for a story. Join Kevin and Kayla as they give tips on crafting a narrative in character creation! Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social media! Bluesky: https://bsky.…
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Crafting a world and narrowing your scope work hand-in-hand. Kevin and Kayla discuss how to create interesting settings while also keeping the plot outline of your game in mind. Don't lose sight while you're drawing your horizons! Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.co…
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If you know your genre, you know your game! Kevin and Kayla discuss crafting narratives within several genres and how to use tropes to your advantage. Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social media! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profi…
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The premiere episode of Writing For Roleplay, an advice podcast for crafting narratives in tabletop roleplaying. Kevin and Kayla play out Writing for Roleplay's session zero as they introduce themselves, what they want to do, and what they love about roleplaying games. Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Disco…
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Welcome to the episode where I dive deep into the fascinating world of dopamine, exploring its profound influence on our behavior and motivation. Join me as I embark on an enlightening adventure, offering insights and guidance for those seeking to regain control over their lives and break free from addictive habits. In this episode, I unravel the h…
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Kayla dives into Attachment Theory in this episode of Better for the Boy. Don't worry, you won't need a PhD in psychology to understand it all! Kayla breaks down the four different attachment styles - Secure, Anxious-Preoccupied, Avoidant Dismissive, and Disorganized - and explains how they can influence our romantic relationships. You might just d…
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In this season, we'll be getting into some fun topics, starting with this episode on Gossip and Slander which features some juicy storytime from my social life, and explores the drama through the lens of evolutionary psychology. You can find the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms.…
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Happy New Year! This episode is all about limiting beliefs: the stories we tell ourselves and the lies we believe that keep us from self-actualizing.By Kayla Olive
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Gender Creative/Neutral/Open Parenting is a new technique that more and more folks are using to rear their kids. You may have heard of Theybies: babies whose parents choose not to assign them a gender and request that their communities use the non-binary pronouns They/Them. In this episode I discuss the Gender Creative Parenting method and my own p…
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People that are born today are going to live until they are 130+ years old! How is this possible? How can YOU signal the cells that make up your body to restore themselves and become young again? Aging won't look the same as it did in the 20th century. When we reach 100 years old, we can be full of vitality. This episode is a cup of elixir from the…
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Here's the story about that weird time I went to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. What is alcohol and how does it affect us?By Kayla Ogden
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Thomas Jefferson Sucks. A White Lady Talking About Race PT 2
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Here I am talking about race again. Did you know that being an Information Junkie can be a bad thing? What the book Guns, Germs and Steel allegedly has to say about European power being a product of geographical luck. I go over what I've learned from the docuseries RACE: The Power of an Illusion. How different are your genes from a person from a di…
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I Could Brush Your Hair for You. A White Lady Talking About Race PT 1
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It's scary to be a white person sharing thoughts on race. I can't seem to get out of it today though because I am currently a white person with a lot of thoughts about race and a podcast. I ask what's up with the term 'People of Color'? Is it appropriate/politically correct? I was raised in a small city with a huge majority of white people making u…
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Thinking through my impulsive, public decision to shop for my clothing exclusively at thrift stores. What have I gotten myself into?By Kayla Ogden
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I know the secret that they teach in TM and have no problem sharing it with you! Also, is it weird that I don't want anyone to call me a Mom except for my son? Musings on identity, the Not-Self idea, dukkha.By Kayla Ogden
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If everyone acted the way Kayla acted while she was in Hawaii, all the ice caps would melt in a day and Armageddon would ensue. In this episode, Kayla discusses a way she's going to jump off the hedonic treadmill and her thoughts on amazing link between Buddhist philosophy and evolutionary psychology.…
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Kayla has just discovered the 16 year old environmentalist, Greta Thunberg and is super impressed. No sooner did she begin to stan Greta than she uncovered Greta's evil hater, Niall Ferguson. In this episode Kayla considers her own carbon footprint and wonders if the Earth is a safe place to have kids.…
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So far, Kayla is a "just ok" person. She hasn't seen a point in self-improvement in the past because she doesn't believe that there's a god to do it for. Get to know Kayla in this first episode and find out why she's suddenly interested in being better.By Kayla Ogden
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