Best Robert Croy Podcasts (2024)

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Cherry Blossom Snow Epilogue - Robert Denton, Marie Brenan, and Katrina Ostrander

2+ y ago

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Written By: Robert Denton, Marie Brenan, and Katrina Ostrander Read By: Jeanne Kalvar Edited By: Edited By: Brenden Thoreson Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitter Find it on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay Email at ttiycast@gmail.com Join us on the l5R Discord Shosuro Croy: Robert Croy Become a Patron and support the show! Find out m…

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Heroes of Legend Ch 5 - Marie Brennan 23:20

2+ y ago23:20

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Written By: Marie Brennan Read By: Jeanne Kalvar Edited By: Brenden Thoreson Wherein Bayushi Shoju meets his end. Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitter Find it on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay Email at ttiycast@gmail.com Join us on the l5R Discord Shosuro Croy: Robert Croy Become a Patron and support the show! Find out more at http…

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Love In Basketball Programming Update 3:26

3y ago3:26

3:26

Adam is here today with a programming update. We had taken some time away from producing episodes of the podcast in April and May. We used this time for restoration, recording conversations with guests, and improving the podcast. A couple big life transitions took place for Adam during this time as well, and some time away from the podcast helped t…

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Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Ch 5 - Robert Denton III 22:18

3y ago22:18

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Written By: Robert Denton III Read By: Jeanne Kalvar Edited By: Brenden Thoreson Wherein Shiba Tsukune and Isawa Tadaka meet once more before the battle ends. Or something like that. Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitter Find it on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay Email at ttiycast@gmail.com Join us on the l5R Discord Shosuro Croy: Ro…

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Heroes of Legend Ch 4 - Josiah "Duke" Harrist 35:11

3y ago35:11

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Written By: Josiah "Duke" Harrist Ready By: Jeanne Kalvar Edited By: Brenden Thoreson Wherein Ikoma Ujiaki makes his last mistake, but others must pay for it. Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitter Find it on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay Email at ttiycast@gmail.com Join us on the l5R Discord Shosuro Croy: Robert Croy Become a Patro…

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18. Chris Acker - San Diego State 1:08:54

3y ago1:08:54

1:08:54

This episode is a conversation with Chris Acker. I found this to be a conversation filled with partnership. Coach Acker explores what it looks like for him to walk alongside, and partner with the student-athletes he serves to support the achievement of their goals, a collective effort, and build community, rather than imposing coach-led goals that …

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Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Ch 4 - Robert Denton III 25:35

3y ago25:35

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Written By: Robert Denton III Ready By: Jeanne Kalvar Edited By: Brenden Thoreson Wherein Akuma no Oni is attacked by all the strength the Empire has to offer, and it still is not enough. Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitter Find it on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay Email at ttiycast@gmail.com Join us on the l5R Discord Shosuro Cro…

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17. R-Jay Barsh - Boise State 56:41

3y ago56:41

56:41

This episode is a conversation with R-Jay Barsh. I found this to be a conversation filled with generous silence. Coach Barsh explores his journey of listening to his own heart and own mind through silence and challenge, to ground and center in his gifts rather than chasing the perceptions of others. Along the way he highlights the power of feedback…

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Heroes of Legend Ch 3 - Tyler Parrott 20:55

3y ago20:55

20:55

Written By: Tyler Parrott Read By: Jeanne Kalvar Edited By: Brenden Thoreson Wherein the Lion visit the Unicorn and fighting does not break out, but instead, an argument is made and received. Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitter Find it on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay Email at ttiycast@gmail.com Join us on the l5R Discord Shosuro…

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16. Robert Lucero - Westlake High School (TX) 1:14:31

3y ago1:14:31

1:14:31

This episode is a conversation with Robert Lucero. I found this to be a conversation filled with empathy. Coach Lucero explores some of the ways he routinely takes the perspectives of those he serves, both his staff and his student-athletes, while reflecting on how ego, an inward mindset, and maybe lack of empathy might have resulted in a bit more …

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Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Ch 3 - Robert Denton III 46:41

3y ago46:41

46:41

Written By: Robert Denton III Read By: Jeanne Kalvar with additional voices by Robert Croy Edited By: Robert Croy Wherein Tadaka meets Akuma's mortal body, Yoritomo meets Daidojo Uji, Tsukune excels as a beginner demon killer, and the Scorpion becomes the ward of the Dragon. Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitter Find it on Spotif…

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Heroes of Legend Ch 2 - Tyler Parrott

3y ago

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Written By: Tyler Parrott Read By: Jeanne Kalvar Edited By: Robert Croy Wherein Tsuko is convinced to attempt allying with the Unicorn so the Clans are united against Ujiaki and the usurper Shojo. Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitter Find it on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay Email at ttiycast@gmail.com Join us on the l5R Discord Sh…

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Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Ch 2 - Robert Denton III

3y ago

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Written By: Robert Denton III Read By: Trevor Cuba Edited By: Robert Croy Wherein Togashi Yokuni, Dragon Clan Champion, arrives to help the Crab and Mantis deal with Akuma's pressing Shadowland Horde; Yoritomo holds a full flank all by himself; and Tsuki makes an irreversible decision. Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitter Find i…

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15. Rick Croy - California Baptist 1:07:44

3y ago1:07:44

1:07:44

This episode is a conversation with Rick Croy. I found this to be a conversation filled with healing, and exploring the healing potential of servant-leadership for ourselves and others. Coach Croy explores his recognition of the opportunity to help make whole those with whom he comes into contact, using healing in leadership as a force for transfor…

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14. Josh Prock - Eastern New Mexico 1:09:28

3y ago1:09:28

1:09:28

This episode is a conversation with Josh Prock. I found this to be a conversation filled with courage, that shows up as open and honest communication. Coach Prock explores his journey of opening up to feedback from others as a way of moving towards greater service to others. Along the way, he highlights the power of mutual trust and feedback, and l…

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Heroes of Legend Ch 1 - D.G. Laderoute 37:05

3y ago37:05

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Written By: D.G. Laderoute Read By: Jeanne Kalvar Edited By: Robert Croy Wherein Bayushi Kachiko becomes Champion of the Scorpion Clan and Doji Hotaru duels her brother Kuwanan for the Crane Championship. Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitter Find it on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay Email at ttiycast@gmail.com Join us on the l5R Di…

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13. On Emotional Intelligence & Servant-Leadership 27:05

3y ago27:05

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This episode is a solo episode, exploring the connection of Emotional Intelligence and Servant-Leadership. In this episode, we break down some popular misconceptions of emotional intelligence, move towards deeper understandings of the term, and explore how fostering greater emotional intelligence might allow us to more greatly fulfill the Best Test…

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Battle of Cherry Blossom Snow Ch 1 - Robert Denton III 30:24

3y ago30:24

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Written By: Robert Denton III Read By: Max Williams Edited By: Robert Croy Wherein Hida Sukune uses the forces he access to to stop the Shadowland onslaught. It's mostly Minor Clans and we learn Yoritomo thinks he as strong as twenty men. Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitter Find it on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay Email at ttiyca…

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12. Shan Ray Ferch, Ph.D. - Professor of Leadership & Forgiveness Studies, Gonzaga University 1:08:55

3y ago1:08:55

1:08:55

This episode is a conversation with Shann Ray Ferch. I found this to be a conversation filled with kindness and healing. Dr. Ferch explores balancing love and power in healthy ways, countering inappropriate ambition and power drive, and more healthy ways of relating to and being with one another in basketball, and in our families and communities. D…

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Collapse - Robert Denton 36:21

3y ago36:21

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Written By: Robert Denton Read By: Jeanne Kalvar Edited By: Robert Croy. Wherein Hida O-Ushi and her troops help Hida Etsuji's regiment escape a Shadowlands siege. Etsuji pays the price for pride, O-Ushi loses her best friend, and she sees Akuma. Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitter Find it on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay Email a…

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11. Brent Scott - Virginia Commonwealth 1:12:58

3y ago1:12:58

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This episode is a conversation with Brent Scott. I found this to be a conversation filled with gratitude. Coach Scott expresses immense gratitude for the individuals who served him along his path, and highlights his journey of helping others move forward as a way of honoring those who served him. Along the way, he highlights the role of setbacks in…

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10. Frank Allocco, Sr. - Univ. of San Francisco Athletics 1:16:24

3y ago1:16:24

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This episode is a conversation with Frank Allocco, Sr. I found this to be a conversation filled with wisdom. Coach Allocco highlights that self-knowledge often allows us to cultivate larger purpose in work and life, that helps move towards greater definitions of success and service to others. He also explores cultivating a shared vision, and the po…

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9. Carlin Hartman - Oklahoma 50:36

3y ago50:36

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This episode is a conversation with Carlin Hartman. I found this to be a conversation filled with sincerity and genuineness. Coach Hartman highlights the power of acknowledging mistakes, slowing down and developing patience, and pursuing relationship in an enduring way, by taking a genuine interest in others through their stages of life. Carlin Har…

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The Villain's Mask - Mari Murdock 31:57

3y ago31:57

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Written By: Mari Murdock Read By: Houston Miller Edited By: Robert Croy Wherein Shoju makes an irreversible decision, Ujiaki attacks the palace successfully, and Shoju dies. Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitter Find it on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay Email at ttiycast@gmail.com Join us on the l5R Discord Shosuro Croy: Robert Croy…

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8. Charli Turner Thorne - Arizona State 40:47

3y ago40:47

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This episode is a conversation with Charli Turner Thorne. I found this to be a conversation filled with strength and care. Coach Turner Thorne explores the traps of a results-orientation, how this may block servant-leadership, and some of what she calls a lost perspective that led her to take a sabbatical in the middle of her tenure at ASU, and dis…

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7. Ten Characteristics of a Servant-Leader 17:24

3y ago17:24

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This episode is a solo episode, exploring Ten Characteristics of a Servant-Leader, a list developed by Larry Spears. Larry Spears is the servant-leadership scholar at Gonzaga University, and President & CEO of the Spears Center for Servant-Leadership. In this episode, we dive into these ten characteristics, and identify how what we’ve heard from ou…

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A Worthy Opponent - D.G. Laderoute 25:47

3y ago25:47

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Written By: D.G. Laderoute Read By: Houston Miller Edited By: Robert Croy Wherein Baysushi Shoju escapes captivity with the help of Ikoma Ujiaki. He meets with the Black Watch and finds a Black Scroll of Fu Leng safely evacuated from the siege on the Castle of Learning. Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitter Find it on Spotify, iT…

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The Careful Gardener - Annie Vandermeer 30:41

3+ y ago30:41

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Written By: Annie Vandermeer Read By: Robert Croy Edited By: Robert Croy Wherein Ikoma Ujiaki makes a fuss at court and upsets Kakita Yoshi. Then he has tea with an unexpected ally. Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitter Find it on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay Email at ttiycast@gmail.com Join us on the l5R Discord Shosuro Croy: Rob…

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6. Charles Ament - Langham Creek High School (TX) 1:25:09

3+ y ago1:25:09

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This episode is a conversation with Charles Ament. I found this to be a conversation filled with genuine reflection. Coach Ament wrestles with servant-leadership as continual growth and struggle, that it is something we are always in training to become, and probes for deeper understandings throughout our conversation. He also highlights that servic…

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The Yogo Curse Part 2 - Josiah "Duke Harrist and Katrina Ostrander 26:38

3+ y ago26:38

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Written By: Josiah "Duke Harrist and Katrina Ostrander Read By: Max Williams Edited By: Robert Croy Wherein Yojo Jiro beings Lady Atsuko to The Castle of Learning for her audience with Daimyo Yogo Junzo. There is an attack at the castle and nothing will be the same. Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitter Find it on Spotify, iTunes…

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5. Benjamin Sanders - Long Island Nets 1:25:21

3+ y ago1:25:21

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This episode is a conversation with Benjamin Sanders. I found this to be a conversation filled with openness. Coach Sanders’ experience at the collegiate and professional levels have exposed him to many different forms of leadership. Our conversations so far have mostly centered around an individual servant-leader. And in this conversation, we hear…

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The Yogo Curse Part 1 - Josiah "Duke Harrist and Katrina Ostrander 30:24

3+ y ago30:24

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Written By: Josiah "Duke Harrist and Katrina Ostrander Read By: Max Williams Edited By: Robert Croy Wherein Yogo Junzo seals the hateful spirit of Kunshu and Yogo Jiro has assigned to escort Atsuko to The Castle of Learning. She is a terrible traveling companion. Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitter Find it on Spotify, iTunes, G…

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4. Gus Argenal - Cal State Fullerton 1:09:22

3+ y ago1:09:22

1:09:22

This episode is a conversation with Gus Argenal. I found this to be a conversation filled with vulnerability. Those who know Coach Argenal tend to associate him with energy and spirit, and in this conversation he illuminated where that spirit comes from. He highlights that it comes from not a place of false positivity but from a depth of self-regar…

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3. Jason Burton - Texas A&M-Commerce WBB 1:17:35

3+ y ago1:17:35

1:17:35

This episode is a conversation with Jason Burton. I found this to be a conversation filled with grace and strength. Jason Burton and his program underwent true heartbreak in his first season as head coach at Texas A&M-Commerce, with two student-athletes, Aubree Butts and Devin Oliver being killed in a car accident. Coach Burton shares his story of …

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2. Willis Wilson - Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 1:20:09

3+ y ago1:20:09

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This episode is a conversation with Willis Wilson. I found this to be an inspiring dialogue, filled with powerful insights on the power of activating moments, the difference between a basketball coach and a leader who coaches basketball, and empathy, understanding, and forgiveness. Willis Wilson is the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Texas A&M-Corpu…

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1. What Is Servant-Leadership? 23:58

3+ y ago23:58

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Welcome to the very first episode of the Love In Basketball podcast! In this solo episode, I seek to provide a foundation for what servant-leadership is, what it entails, and why it's important. I cover some of the myths of servant-leadership, Robert Greenleaf's foundational definition for the servant-leader and his Best Test, in addition to the hu…

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What Cost a Dream - D.G. Laderoute 15:51

3+ y ago15:51

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Written By: D.G. Laderoute Read By: Trevor Cuba Edited By: Robert Croy Wherein Doji Toin wants, desperately, to play beautiful music and be the best player of the shakuhachi. So much so that he is willing to cooperate with...strangers. Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitter Find it on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay Email at ttiycast@…

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Questionable Shelter - Marie Brennan 19:04

3+ y ago19:04

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Written By: Marie Brennan Read By: Houston Miller Edited By: Robert Croy Wherein Togashi Mitsu (Minoru), Isuhi Shahai (Kane) and Prince Hantei Daisetsu (Akio) are forced to take shelter from a snow storm and Daisetsu is set on a new path when their group meets another set of travelers from The Perfect Land sect. Follow at: Check out the site here F…

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Love In Basketball Podcast Trailer 2:03

3+ y ago2:03

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The Love In Basketball podcast seeks to gain a fuller understanding of this vision for leadership that holds people and results together. Some episodes will be solo episodes, with host and Leadership Coach, Adam Gierlach, exploring the academic frameworks, concepts, and theories of servant-leadership. And some episodes will be conversations with se…

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When the Wave Strikes the Shore - Mari Murdock 24:44

3+ y ago24:44

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Written By: Mari Murdock Read By: Jeanne Kalvar Edited By: Robert Croy Wherein Mirumoto Hitomi, who is outraged by the accusation that Shoju usurped the throne, storms the castle with her army to kill him. She finds him but he isn't alone. Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitter Find it on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay Email at ttiyc…

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The Last Leaf Falls - D.G. Laderoute 36:58

3+ y ago36:58

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Written By: D.G. Laderoute Read By: Jeanne Kalvar Edited By: Robert Croy Wherein Agasha Sumiko and Akodo Toturi confront Bayushi Shoju in the middle of court and accuse him of murdering the emperor to usurp the throne. Chaos ensues. Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitter Find it on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay Email at ttiycast@gma…

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The Stained Cup - Josiah "Duke" Harrist 19:14

3+ y ago19:14

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Written By: Josiah "Duke" Harrist Read By: Trevor Cuba Edited By: Robert Croy Wherein Prince Satorii regains consciousness and discovers his healer. Satorii's legs are badly hurt and he wants to see a doctor. On the way to town, he discovers a group of ronin. Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitter Find it on Spotify, iTunes, Googl…

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Duty's Cost - Robert Denton III 7:52

3+ y ago7:52

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Written By: Robert Denton III Read By: Max Williams Edited By: Robert Croy Wherein Tadaka has to make a difficult choice about Yori, now knowing he is tainted. A strange group is assembled. Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitter Find it on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay Email at ttiycast@gmail.com Join us on the l5R Discord Shosuro C…

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The Shadow of Glory - Annie Vandermeer Mitsoda 32:41

3+ y ago32:41

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Written By: Annie Vandermeer Mitsoda Read By: Max Williams Edited By: Robert Croy Wherin Kudaka and Yasuki Oguri meet Hida Etsuji and help protect an outpost from goblins and undead. Kudaka feels another Kansen and Oguri is trying to deal with superiors. Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitter Find it on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay…

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Beneath the Light of Jade - Robert Denton III 34:38

3+ y ago34:38

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Written By: Robert Denton III Read By: Max Williams Edited By: Robert Croy Wherein Asako Tsuki travels through the Shadowlands with her new friend: Spike-in-the-gut. With Spike's help Tsuki finds a Crab encampment deep in the Shadowlands and finds a friendly face; along with an unfriendly one. Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitte…

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Daidoji - Nancy Sauer 19:22

3+ y ago19:22

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Written By: Nancy Sauer Read By: Jeanne Kalvar Edited By: Robert Croy Wherein Daidoji Uji makes a drastic decision that will have consequences in the Crane Clan for hundreds, maybe thousands, of years. Overwhelmed with feeling, it had to come to this. SFX: https://freesound.org/people/cydon/sounds/268557/ https://freesound.org/people/DDmyzik/sounds…

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A Discerning Eye and an Unyielding Resolve - Tyler Parrott 27:20

3+ y ago27:20

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Written By: Tyler Parrot Read By: Jeanne Kalvar Edited By: Robert Croy Wherein Kitsuki Chiari presents her evidence to Agasha Sumiko, the Ruby Champion, and Kitsuki Yaruma, her lord. She claims the emperor was murdered, and she thinks she knows who did it. Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitter Find it on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePl…

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Heart of the Mountain - Keith Ryan Kappel 32:50

3+ y ago32:50

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Written By: Keith Ryan Kappel Narrated By: Houston Miller Read By: Robert Croy, Jeanne Kalvar, and Liara Stavlo Wherein the INCREDIBLE Byoki recounts how he and his cousin Yoritomo (with company) retrieved the BEAUTIFUL Heart of the Mountain. The tsunami that followed couldn't have made landfall? Could it? Follow at: Check out the site here Faceboo…

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The Sea and the Sun's Shadow - Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda 30:22

3+ y ago30:22

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Written By: Annie VanderMeer Mitsoda Read By: Max Williams Edited By: Robert Croy Wherein Yasuki Oguri and Kudaka take back over a crab outpost along the wall. The Crab are sticklers for rules and codes. Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitter Find it on Spotify, iTunes, GooglePlay Email at ttiycast@gmail.com Join us on the l5R Dis…

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Courtly Nets and Hidden Snares - Mari Murdock 27:31

4y ago27:31

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Written By: Mari Murdock Read By: Houston Miller Edited By: Robert Croy Wherein Kakita Yoshi sets a trap for the regent, Bayushi Shoju, using several other clans as allies. After court he follows the Imperial Advisor, Bayushi Kachiko, our to the garden and learns something incredible. Follow at: Check out the site here Facebook Page Twitter Find it…

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