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Undead Matter is an unfolding conversation about where life lies in the ever-turning matter of our universe, as it rhythmically resurfaces over millennia. Through intersecting conversations with artists, ecologists, poets, cryomicrobiologists, shamen, paleontologists, musicians and quantum physicists, each offer a perspective on our place within the infinite impermanence of life: past, present and possible.
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DMI is a podcast made to share the tricks of the trade of DMs with a wide range of experience levels, from fresh, new DMs to wisened masters of the position. We focus on exploring topics within the world of DnD that consistently pose problems to DMs, such as developing characters, the use of monsters & NPCs, and combat. You'll hear from a variety of DMs speaking on a plethora of intriguing controversial issues in-depth. No matter where you are in your DnD journey, we've got something worth l ...
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Unveiling the Undead: A Deep Dive into the Lore and Legacy of Liches in Fantasy Gaming
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Ever wondered if the mystical liches of yore are facing an existential crisis of overexposure in modern fantasy? Tune in and we'll be your guides through the shadowy corridors of lich lore, from their haunting origins in Dungeons & Dragons to their complex roles in today's gaming narratives. We promise you'll emerge with a newfound appreciation for…
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Embracing Mortality: The Role of Death and Resurgence in D&D Narratives
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Step into the realm of the unknown with us and our erudite companion Wyatt Griswold, as we confront the often eschewed topic of mortality in Dungeons & Dragons. Through the veil of this episode, we promise an expedition that not only debates the merits of character demise but also enlightens you on how such finalities can enrich your gaming experie…
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Mastering the Majesty of Dragons: A Dive into D&D's Most Iconic Beasts
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Unleash the dragons! Together with the Johto-O, we're venturing into the thrilling mechanics and lore behind Dungeons & Dragons' most iconic creatures. Prepare to discover how these beasts challenge adventurers and Dungeon Masters alike with their arcane might and world-shaping presence. From lair actions that disrupt the turn-based flow of combat …
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Intelligent Monsters: Unveiling the Cunning and Strategy Behind D&D Creatures
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Discover the razor-thin line that separates the cunning from the common beast as Jay Cerulean and I celebrate a rousing milestone of 100 downloads with an episode bursting with the lore of intelligent creatures in Dungeons & Dragons. Prepare to challenge your perceptions of goblin-kind, hobgoblins, and kobolds, as we explore the societal intricacie…
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Beginning to Unravel the Secrets of Effective Battle Maps
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Calling all Dungeon Masters and RPG enthusiasts, today's show is a treat just for you. We're thrilled to have Jay, a seasoned map-maker, join us as we tackle the beautiful complexity of designing battle maps for tabletop role-playing games. Brace yourself for an engaging discussion on the importance of clear paths, adequate cover, and the role of t…
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The Importance of Cartography and Backstory in Your Role-Play World
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Ready to become a master mapmaker for your next big role-play or political campaign? This episode will make you an expert, as Jay and I, Wyatt Cerulean, guide you through the intrinsic details of building your own immersive world maps. Prepare to set your campaign worlds apart as we delve deep into specifics, from the art of designing rivers and fo…
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Taking Your D&D Campaign to the Next Level with Strategic Theming
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Get ready to unlock the secrets of theming in Dungeons and Dragons campaigns! This episode, filled with insights and strategies, promises to elevate your D&D campaigns to a new level of engrossing storytelling. We are delighted to be joined by renowned gaming enthusiast, Jay Cerulean. Jay and I delve into the exciting world of theming, exploring ev…
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Mastering the Role of Monsters for Unpredictable and Exciting D&D Campaigns
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Are your D&D campaigns lacking that certain spark, that edge of unpredictability? Ever thought about giving monsters a larger role to play? We're here to ignite your imagination and show you how resistances, damage types, and multi-attack can all be used to create more immersive and exciting combat situations. We're taking the gloves off and critiq…
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Mastering the Dance Between Rules and Creativity in Dungeons & Dragons
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Ready to master the delicate dance between rules and creativity in Dungeons & Dragons? Prepare to embark on an enlightening journey in our latest episode with our esteemed guest, Joe. We'll unravel the tangled web of D&D rules, explore their role in shaping our stories, and debate when it's apt to bend them for the sake of enjoyment. Ever felt shac…
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The Art and Challenge of Incorporating Deities in Game Settings- Dungeons and Dragons
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Embark on a journey with us into the mystical realms of gods and pantheons in gaming. Joined by our esteemed guest, Cameron, a D&D maestro with nine years of play to his name, we navigate the thrilling challenges of weaving divine entities into immersive game narratives. From the enigmatic AO, creator god of the Forgotten Realms universe, to the pr…
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A Fresh Perspective on D&D Combat Strategies for Immersive Gameplay
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Ever thought about how grappling could change the outcome of your D&D combat? Or how a spell's somatic and verbal components could drastically affect your gameplay? This episode peels back the layers of the often understated aspects of the 5th Edition combat system, exploring how specific techniques like disarming and descriptive combat can transfo…
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Unfolding the Mysteries of Alignment in Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition
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Ready to tackle the controversial yet fascinating terrain of alignment in Dungeons and Dragons? This episode is your deep-dive ticket into the discussion - Is alignment an absolute law, or a rich tapestry that shapes character development? Buckle up as we dissect the alignment chart, the characters’ intentions versus actions, and the intriguing dif…
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Life at the Edges of Shifting Rhythms | Shezad Dawood and Mark Nutall
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Artist and filmmaker, Shezad Dawood speaks with social and geopolitical anthropologist Mark Nutall, who’s work is embedded in circumpolar rural communities, tracing the entanglements between climate change, extractive industries and identity of place. They discuss the accumulated residues, ecological cosmologies and shifting futures that have emerg…
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Imagining the Permafrost | Special Edition
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The permafrost is a thriving ecosystem, teaming with life, mythology, histories and futures, hidden just below the surface. Yet unlike tropical rainforests or the deep oceans, this frozen expanse rarely appears in the cultural imagination. Curator Sophie J Williamson ventures on a journey to discover the life of the permafrost. In -40° winter of th…
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Nurturing the Ancient Undead | Oreet Ashery and Tori Herridge
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Undead Matter is an unfolding conversation about where life lies in the ever-turning matter of our universe, as it rhythmically resurfaces over millennia. In the sixth episode, Nurturing the Ancient Undead, artist, Oreet Ashery speaks with paleontologist Tori Herridge about the past lives that emerge from the permafrost. Through these bodies, suspe…
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Resurfacing lives | Bo Choy and Sayana Namsaraeva
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Undead Matter is an unfolding conversation about where life lies in the ever-turning matter of our universe, as it rhythmically resurfaces over millennia. In this fifth episode of the series, we delve into animated landscapes that surround Lake Baikal, the deepest and oldest freshwater lake on the planet. Artist, Bo Choy speaks with Sayana Namsarae…
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Existing Between | Daisy Hildyard and Karen Lloyd
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Undead Matter is an unfolding conversation about where life lies in the ever-turning matter of our universe, as it rhythmically resurfaces over millennia. In this third episode, writer, Daisy Hildyard speaks with marine microbiologist, Karen Lloyd about 100-million-year-old microbes, that breathe and excrete minerals. From the small town of Ny Åles…
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Permafrost Hydrofeminism | Astrida Neimanis and Nikita Tananaev
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Undead Matter is an unfolding conversation about where life lies in the ever-turning matter of our universe, as it rhythmically resurfaces over millennia. Cultural theorist, Astrida Neimanis’ theory of Hydrofeminism, positions water as an ever-shifting body that connects all beings and archives all histories. Unlike other bodies of water however, t…
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Marking Silences | Myung Mi Kim and Kathryn Yusoff
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Undead Matter is an unfolding conversation about where life lies in the ever-turning matter of our universe, as it rhythmically resurfaces over millennia. In this second episode, geographer Kathryn Yusoff speaks with poet Myung Mi Kim about the potencies of past lives, traumas, histories and possibilities that are held in the demarcated silences be…
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Emergent Interstellar Dust | Himali Singh Soin and Chandra Wickramasinghe
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Undead Matter is an unfolding conversation about where life lies in the ever-turning matter of our universe, as it rhythmically resurfaces over millennia. This new series traverses the slippery space between the organic and the inorganic. The conversations travel from remote Artic tundra, where ancient creatures are emerging from the melting permaf…
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Undead Matter is an unfolding conversation about where life lies in the ever-turning matter of our universe, as it rhythmically resurfaces over millennia. Traversing the slippery space between the organic and the non-organic, the conversations travel from remote Siberia tundra, where ancient creatures are emerging from the melting permafrost; to de…
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