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In the Reading Corner is created by Just Imagine for anyone interested in children's books and reading. It is hosted by Nikki Gamble, author of Exploring Children's Literature and co-author of Guiding Readers. Listening to this podcast, you will learn about the latest children's books, learn more about the creative processes of writing and illustrating, discover different viewpoints about topical issues and more. Whether you are a teacher, librarian, parent, bookseller, publisher, writer or ...
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A TTRPG/Dungeons and Dragons Podcast. Mondays we have discussions on TTRPGs and D&D. Thursdays we have episodes of either non-D&D TTRPG One Shots (#BeholdertoOneShots) or a finished D&D 5e horror-esqe Actualplay (#BeholdClearlight), or our new D&D 5e Cowboy Bebop inspired Actualplay (#MourningBlues)! All episodes released at 4pm Eastern!
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Welcome to Top of the Round! An original actual play Dungeons and Dragons adventure set in the dark, mysterious world of Ishnar. What happens when a naive druid, a mysterious drow elf, and an orphaned monk are roped into becoming mailmen for a goddess? Rated Explicit for language, violence, some horror themes, and suggested adult content.
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COME VIBE WITH ME ! NO FILTER & UNCUT RADIO. YOU'LL BE HEARING ABOUT RELATIONSHIP ADVICE, FUN TRIVIAS, INTERVIEWS, DIY TUTORIALS & EVERY DAY CONVERSATION !! IF YOU WANT TO BE FEATURED ON MY STATION EMAIL ME AT ROCKIIEKING@GMAIL.COM Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rockie-king/support
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Nikki Gamble talks to science journalist and author Maya Wei-Haas about her recently published book, What A Rock Can Reveal. The discussion ranges from the creation of volcanic rock to stromatolites, the earliest known form of life on Earth. Maya also makes suggestions for engaging young readers with geology, no matter where they live. Support the …
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A young girl that has fallen from Grace and an ethereal stranger hunting for what he lost navigate the lands of Ishnar; shaped by a thousand years of conflict and turmoil. TW: Child endangerment, violence, death WARNING: THIS IS ONLY HALF OF THE FIRST EPISODE. TO LISTEN TO THE WHOLE THING, SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW FEED: https://open.spotify.com/show/7u…
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Oh hey, we have a shiny new home for C2! Be sure to like and subscribe, and we'll see you there! DIRECT LINKS HERE: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7udjOuTB2BqReXvcykbF5j PODCHASER: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/top-of-the-round-paradigm-5664582 APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-of-the-round-paradigm/id1737692720…
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An Even Briefer History by Korvalis Blackwood: Part 2
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Join us for a trip down C1 memory lane in his series of clips we have taken from the entirety of C1. Enjoy the laughs, the tears, the hilarity, the insanity, and the twisty twisty lore. C2 is JUST around the corner.. but C1 still has a lot to give. This is part 2 of 2! ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and design by Nikk…
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An Even Briefer History by Korvalis Blackwood: Part 1
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Join us for a trip down C1 memory lane in his series of clips we have taken from the entirety of C1. Enjoy the laughs, the tears, the hilarity, the insanity, and the twisty twisty lore. C2 is JUST around the corner.. but C1 still has a lot to give. This is part 1 of 2! ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and design by Nikk…
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We are proud to present our official Campaign 2 synopsis for Top of the Round: Paradigm. In the wake of technological advances, an anti-magic religion rises to power. With the world in upheaval, a young girl with a bounty on her head and abilities she doesn't understand collides with a mysterious stranger who will do whatever it takes to find what …
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Another reveal! Welcome to the world map for Campaign 2! I'm sure nothing weird is going on here. Definitely nothing has changed drastically. You should definitely not stare at this and panic. Check it out on any of our socials or on our website at https://www.totrpodcast.com/world.html#/! And let us know what you think! ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SET…
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SURPRISE, TOTS! WE HAVE A NEW LOGO BY THE GREAT AND MIGHTY GRANT BAUMGARTNER! Check it out on ANY of our social medias or Discord! GO SEE! LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! CHECK OUT GRANT BAUMGARTNER, OUR AMAZING ARTIST! https://grantbtw.wixsite.com/grantbaumgartner https://www.instagram.com/grantbtw/ ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Soun…
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Kenon attempts to get his revenge by asking US C1 questions... who did it better?! ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and design by Nikki Richardson Twitter/X and Bluesky: Kenon Pearce @mr_fugufish/mrfugufish Jordache Richardson @jdash24 Nikki Ri @thenikkiri Website: totrpodcast.com Twitter: @totrcast Facebook: @topofther…
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Nikki and Jordache torture Kenon with a small series of C1 lore questions to see if C2 has truly taken over his brain yet. ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and design by Nikki Richardson Twitter/X and Bluesky: Kenon Pearce @mr_fugufish/mrfugufish Jordache Richardson @jdash24 Nikki Ri @thenikkiri Website: totrpodcast.com…
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Despite the fact that we are heavily homebrewed, we are covering the basics of Pathfinder 2E since that is the foundation for Campaign 2. ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and design by Nikki Richardson Twitter/X and Bluesky: Kenon Pearce @mr_fugufish/mrfugufish Jordache Richardson @jdash24 Nikki Ri @thenikkiri Website: …
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Join us as we answer a few burning questions about C2! Look inside for the inside look! ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and design by Nikki Richardson Twitter/X and Bluesky: Kenon Pearce @mr_fugufish/mrfugufish Jordache Richardson @jdash24 Nikki Ri @thenikkiri Website: totrpodcast.com Twitter: @totrcast Facebook: @topo…
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Continuing our C2 specials - here's a look at the other main character for Campaign 2, Clover Barrows. ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and design by Nikki Richardson Twitter/X and Bluesky: Kenon Pearce @mr_fugufish Jordache Richardson @jdash24 Nikki Ri @thenikkiri Website: totrpodcast.com Twitter: @totrcast Facebook: @…
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Dive back into Ishnar with our first look at one of our main characters for Campaign 2, Varien Tyris. ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and design by Nikki Richardson Twitter/X and Bluesky: Kenon Pearce @mr_fugufish Jordache Richardson @jdash24 Nikki Ri @thenikkiri Website: totrpodcast.com Twitter: @totrcast Facebook: @t…
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It's 20 years since the publication of Terry Pratchett's The Wee Free Men, the first book in the Tiffany Aching arc within the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett. To celebrate, Terry's daughter Rhianna Pratchett and Gabrielle Kent have produced a handsome gift book, Tiffany Aching's Guide to Being a Witch, stunningly illustrated by Paul Kidby. Rhi…
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Peter Brown is an American writer and illustrator. He is the recipient of the Caldecott Medal for his illustration of Creepy Carrots (written by Aaron Reynolds) and the author-illustrator of picture books Mr Tiger Goes Wild, My Teacher is a Monster, Fred Gets Dressed and The Curious Garden. His novel series about Roz, the Wild Robot has garnered lo…
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We've Got This! Reflections on empathy with Rashmi Siredeshpande and Miranda McKearney
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Rashmi Sirdeshpande is the author of We've Got This! Six Steps to Build Empathy and Miranda McKearney is a founder and director of Empathy Lab. In this episode, they talk about the science behind empathy and ways to develop it with young people. An extended version of video version of this talk is available on our website. About We've Got This We'v…
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Pippa Funnell is well-known for her equestrian achievements. She's an Olympic medalist and Rolex Grand Slam winner 2003. She is also the author of a series of books for children, Pippa's Pony Tales. In this episode, Pippa talks to Nikki Gamble about how her love of horses inspired the books and how she hopes the books will encourage children to fol…
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Every time Wrath closes their eyes, it gets harder to open them again. WARNING: HEAVY HEAVY SPOILERS FOR C1. DO NOT READ BELOW THIS LINE OR LISTEN IF NOT CAUGHT UP WITH C1. Sorry not sorry dropping this with 0 warning. CW: feels. extreme violence. death. Written, produced, and sound designed by Nikki Richardson Kenon Pearce as Zek'kar Nikki Richard…
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Roland Chambers - The Adventures of Billy Shaman
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Roland Chambers is a writer, illustrator and storyteller. He is the author of a biography about Arthur Ransome and the children's stories, Nelly and the Quest for Captain Peabody and Nelly and the Flight of the Sky Lantern. His new series, features Billy Shaman - a shaman by name and by nature, who embarks on a voyage of self discovery from the mus…
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Jo Ellen Bogart and Maya Kastelic are the joint creators of the wordless picture book, Anthony and the Gargoyle. In this episode, they talk about their different roles in producing the book. Jo Ellen Bogart is a US and Canadian writer of children's books living in Ontario. Maja Kastelic was born in Slovenia, where she studied painting, philosophy a…
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Welcome to the final campaign 1 AMA! In this AMA we answer your burning questions, laugh far too much, and sprinkle just a littttlleee about C2. Thank you so much for your questions, and enjoy! ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and design by Nikki Richardson Kenon Pearce @dm_mischief Jordache Richardson @jdash24 Nikki Ri…
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Where do we even begin? We are so beyond grateful for all the support you have given us over the last 4 years - through the ups and downs, through the good times, the weird times, and the rough times. We have a lot of people to thank for this accomplishment, and we wanted you to know how much we appreciate you! SEE YOU IN CAMPAIGN 2! ISHNAR/KALCRIN…
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Join us as we discuss what occurred in the span of 5-10 years after Campaign 1. ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING (C) by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and design by Nikki Richardson JOIN US IN OUR DISCORD FOR OUR CAMPAIGN 1 ENDING EVENTS! Tuesday, June 20th at 6 PM CST - CAMPAIGN 1 EPILOGUE LISTEN ALONG PARTY CLICK THE LINK TO JOIN US! https://discord.g…
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When all feels lost, how do you move forward? TW: Death, gore, body horror, distrubing visuals, grief, PTSD, violence, suicidal ideations, mentions of prostitution, blood, corpses Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz, Brad, and Serif Nikki Richardson as Talice ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING (C) by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and design by…
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What falls cannot always be recovered, what is taken cannot always be reclaimed. CW: grief, suicide, PTSD, self-harm, torture, blood, violence Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz, Brad, and Serif Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing by Nikki Richardson JOIN US IN OUR DISCORD F…
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David Wolstencroft is a screenwriter who has notched up a number of BAFTA awards, including one for the TV spy drama Spooks. He has also written two spy thrillers, Good News, Bad News and Contact Zero. In this episode, Nikki Gamble chatted to David about his debut children's book, The Magic Hour, a thrilling and pacy magical adventure. About The Ma…
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Sacrifices must be made as true intentions are revealed. CW: Body horror, mutilation, death, grief, violence, torture, blood, gore Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz, Brad, and Serif Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing by Nikki Richardson JOIN US IN OUR DISCORD FOR OUR CAMPA…
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Victory, seemingly in reach, pulls further away and pushes everyone to their limits. CW: incredible violence, fear Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Serif Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing by Kenon Pearce and Nikki Richardson JOIN US IN OUR DISCORD FOR OUR CAMPAIGN 1 …
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Mark Bradley is a comics writer and artist who lives in Yorkshire with his family. He grew up reading stories about ghosts and monsters and promptly decided that he preferred them to humans. Having worked for the probation service for many years, he saw first-hand how important emotional literacy is and hopes his debut series will help young reader…
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No more talking, no more running, and no more hiding. The time to put everything on the line is now. CW: Incredible violence, suffering, death, fear Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Brad Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing by Jordache and Nikki Richardson Kenon Pearce …
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As tensions rise, a deal is struck that will forever reshape the future of Ishnar. CW: Mentions of child abuse Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing by Jordache and Nikki Richardson Kenon Pearce @mr_fugufish Jordache Richardson @jdash24 Nikki…
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As things spiral out of control, Chaz finds himself in the position of facing it alone, or making a risky alliance. CW: Mentions of suicide and child abuse Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Brad Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing by Kenon Pearce and Nikki Richardson Ke…
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Chaz and Davron attempt to lead Envy from the escaping refugees; as Talice and Zek’kar's demons catch up to them. Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Brad Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing by Kenon Pearce and Nikki Richardson Kenon Pearce @mr_fugufish Jordache Richardso…
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With the monastery’s safety in question, Chaz and Talice discover that there are multiple sinister threats moving against the displaced refugees. Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Brad Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing by Jordache and Nikki Richardson Kenon Pearce @mr…
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Chaz continues his intense face off with Vaal'kar, while Talice uses a new skill to interpret the unfolding events in and around Kraken's Breach. CW: Disturbing images, gore, torture, abuse Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Serif Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing by K…
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Every stride towards salvation seems to lead closer to damnation. CW: Disturbing images, gore, torture, abuse Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Brad Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing by Jordache and Nikki Richardson Kenon Pearce @mr_fugufish Jordache Richardson @jdash…
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Jasmine Richards is an author, editor and entrepreneur. She's the founder of Storymix, a company with a mission to increase the visibility of characters of colour in children's books and to mentor writers of colour in the early stages of their writing careers. Jasmine's books include Oliver Twisted and The Unmorrow Curse and Oliver Twisted (under t…
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Kwame Alexander is an American poet and author of books for children, including the verse novel The Crossover, which was awarded the Newbery Medal in 2015 and is the basis for a new series from Disney Plus (2023). It is also available in a graphic novel adaptation illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile. Kwame's novels often use sport as a metaphor for the …
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