Best Urban Couple Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 54, part 2: Worldbuilding Urban Legends & Folklore with Gregg Hale 30:47

13d ago30:47

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The Blair Witch Project created a whole new film genre - and co-producer Gregg Hale is with guest host Kat to talk about worldbuilding urban legends and folk horror (and dark fairytales, like his new multimedia project, Black Velvet Fairies). Take a walk on the darker side of folklore as we explore how to make a creepy setting that uses the familia…

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Episode 54, part 1: Worldbuilding Urban Legends & Folklore with Gregg Hale 30:18

13d ago30:18

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The Blair Witch Project created a whole new film genre - and co-producer Gregg Hale is with guest host Kat to talk about worldbuilding urban legends and folk horror (and dark fairytales, like his new multimedia project, Black Velvet Fairies). Take a walk on the darker side of folklore as we explore how to make a creepy setting that uses the familia…

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Episode 53, part 2: Two Player and Couples RPGs with Alex Roberts 32:27

20d ago32:27

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Join Janet as we sit down with talented game designer (and counselor!) Alex Roberts, creator of Star Crossed, For the Queen and Our Time on Earth to explore the world of two-player and couples tabletop roleplaying games. Discover the magic of creating shared stories with just one other player and explore the ways RPGs can build connections and stre…

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Episode 53, part 1: Two Player and Couples RPGs with Alex Roberts 29:12

23d ago29:12

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Join Janet as we sit down with talented game designer (and counselor!) Alex Roberts, creator of Star Crossed, For the Queen and Our Time on Earth to explore the world of two-player and couples tabletop roleplaying games. Discover the magic of creating shared stories with just one other player and explore the ways RPGs can build connections and stre…

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Episode 52, part 2: Titling Your Novel or Short Story w/Trip Galey & Chris McCartney 36:20

27d ago36:20

36:20

What's in a name? Maybe everything! Janet is joined by authors Trip Galey, Chris McCartney, and Kat Bradbury to discuss pro tips (and what to avoid) when it comes to naming your novels, titling your stories, and deciding what to call That Crazy Thing You Created.

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Episode 52, part 1: Titling Your Novel or Short Story w/Trip Galey & Chris McCartney 32:32

27d ago32:32

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What's in a name? Maybe everything! Janet is joined by authors Trip Galey, Chris McCartney, and Kat Bradbury to discuss pro tips (and what to avoid) when it comes to naming your novels, titling your stories, and deciding what to call That Crazy Thing You Created.

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Episode 51, part 2: Gaslamp Fantasy Worldbuilding with Laura Ann Gilman 33:39

1M ago33:39

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Join Janet and award-winning and best-selling author Laura Anne Gilman for a conversation about the historical fantasy world she’s built in the Huntsmen series. What is "gaslamp fantasy"? And how can you create an immersive fantastical world grounded in real world history?

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Episode 51, part 1: Gaslamp Fantasy Worldbuilding with Laura Ann Gilman 26:27

1M ago26:27

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Join Janet and award-winning and best-selling author Laura Anne Gilman for a conversation about the historical fantasy world she’s built in the Huntsmen series. What is "gaslamp fantasy"? And how can you create an immersive fantastical world grounded in real world history?

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Episode 50, part 2: Setting Sustainable Creative Goals with Peter Chiykowski 38:46

1M ago38:46

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Storytellers obsess over our goals - long and short term. In this episode, Janet is chatting with Peter Chiykowski, creator of the Story Engine Deck, about doing it in a balanced, responsible way to avoid burnout and overwhelm. Grab a cozy beverage, your favorite planners and pens, and let's prepare for an amazing year of worldbuilding!…

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Episode 50, part 1: Setting Sustainable Creative Goals with Peter Chiykowski 33:01

1M ago33:01

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Storytellers obsess over our goals - long and short term. In this episode, Janet is chatting with Peter Chiykowski, creator of the Story Engine Deck, about doing it in a balanced, responsible way to avoid burnout and overwhelm. Grab a cozy beverage, your favorite planners and pens, and let's prepare for an amazing year of worldbuilding!…

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Episode 49, part 2: Mixing Mystery & SciFi with Mur Lafferty 32:38

2M ago32:38

32:38

We've got a killer interview today! Join Janet and Mur Lafferty, Hugo Award winning podcaster and author of Solo: A Star Wars Story and the Midsolar Murders series. We'll discuss blending genres - specifically sci-fi and murder mysteries. You won't want to miss it!

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Episode 49, part 1: Mixing Mystery & SciFi with Mur Lafferty 29:39

2M ago29:39

29:39

We've got a killer interview today! Join Janet and Mur Lafferty, Hugo Award winning podcaster and author of Solo: A Star Wars Story and the Midsolar Murders series. We'll discuss blending genres - specifically sci-fi and murder mysteries. You won't want to miss it!

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Episode 48, part 2: Solo Journaling RPGs with Anna Blackwell 32:18

2M ago32:18

32:18

The biggest villain in tabletop RPGs is ... scheduling. But what if you could play a satisfying roleplaying game all on your own? Solo Journaling RPGs have taken off in recent years, and today Janet has acclaimed game designer Anna Blackwell, creator of Apothecaria, DELVE, and the upcoming For Small Creatures Such As We to talk about what makes the…

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Episode 48, part 1: Solo Journaling RPGs with Anna Blackwell 31:15

2M ago31:15

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The biggest villain in tabletop RPGs is ... scheduling. But what if you could play a satisfying roleplaying game all on your own? Solo Journaling RPGs have taken off in recent years, and today Janet has acclaimed game designer Anna Blackwell, creator of Apothecaria, DELVE, and the upcoming For Small Creatures Such As We to talk about what makes the…

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Episode 47, part 2: Pulp Fiction Genre 34:24

2M ago34:24

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What IS Pulp Fiction? In this episode Janet talks with authors Trip Galey and Chris McCartney of Bona Books about unpacking this action-packed genre! What are the common tropes that make pulp AWESOME?! And how do we reinvent Pulp without the Problems?

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Episode 47, part 1: Pulp Fiction Genre 29:51

2M ago29:51

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What IS Pulp Fiction? In this episode Janet talks with authors Trip Galey and Chris McCartney of Bona Books about unpacking this action-packed genre! What are the common tropes that make pulp AWESOME?! And how do we reinvent Pulp without the Problems?

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Episode 46, part 2: Designing Fantasy Castles with Wolfgang Baur 29:29

2M ago29:29

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Worldbuilding Fantasy Castles with Wolfgang Baur!❤️ 🏰 Where should your castles be on the map? 🗺️ 🏰 What does everyone forget when worldbuilding castles? 🤔 🏰 How do you STORM a fantasy castle... or defend one!? 🐉 🧙 Janet (founder and CEO of World Anvil) chats with castle fanatic and Ennie Award-winning worldbuilding expert Wolfgang Baur (Founder an…

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Episode 46, part 1: Designing Fantasy Castles with Wolfgang Baur 33:20

2M ago33:20

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Worldbuilding Fantasy Castles with Wolfgang Baur!❤️ 🏰 Where should your castles be on the map? 🗺️ 🏰 What does everyone forget when worldbuilding castles? 🤔 🏰 How do you STORM a fantasy castle... or defend one!? 🐉 🧙 Janet (founder and CEO of World Anvil) chats with castle fanatic and Ennie Award-winning worldbuilding expert Wolfgang Baur (Founder an…

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Episode 45, part 2: Character First Plotting and Building an Audience with Hannah Nicole Maehrer 39:05

3M ago39:05

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Hannah Nicole Maehrer's debut release, Assistant to the Villain, started out as a series of TikTok sketches. Janet sits down with her to talk about building a novel's worth of plot character-first, and using episodic formats to develop characters, settings, and plot for a longer work. They also discuss building a platform and connecting with reader…

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Episode 45, part 1: Character First Plotting and Building an Audience with Hannah Nicole Maehrer 29:10

3M ago29:10

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Hannah Nicole Maehrer's debut release, Assistant to the Villain, started out as a series of TikTok sketches. Janet sits down with her to talk about building a novel's worth of plot character-first, and using episodic formats to develop characters, settings, and plot for a longer work. They also discuss building a platform and connecting with reader…

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Episode 44, part 2: The Undying Appeal of Vampires with Jason Carl 31:39

3M ago31:39

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Vampires! Their undying appeal is unquestioned. But how can writers, gamemasters and tabletop RPG players inject new life into these monstrous heroes in games and fiction? Join Janet as she sits down with Jason Carl, brand marketing manager for Vampire: The Masquerade, to talk about fresh approaches to writing vampires!…

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Episode 44, part 1: The Undying Appeal of Vampires with Jason Carl 33:07

3M ago33:07

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Vampires! Their undying appeal is unquestioned. But how can writers, gamemasters and tabletop RPG players inject new life into these monstrous heroes in games and fiction? Join Janet as she sits down with Jason Carl, brand marketing manager for Vampire: The Masquerade, to talk about fresh approaches to writing vampires!…

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Episode 43, part 2: Collaborative Writing & Space Misfits with Nina Croft & Tracy Wolff 25:19

3M ago25:19

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In this episode, we're talking about science fiction worldbuilding, collaborative writing, and creating a crew of lovable misfits with Tracy Wolff & Nina Croft, bestselling authors of Star Bringer!

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Episode 43, part 1: Collaborative Writing & Space Misfits with Nina Croft & Tracy Wolff 32:27

3M ago32:27

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In this episode, we're talking about science fiction worldbuilding, collaborative writing, and creating a crew of lovable misfits with Tracy Wolff & Nina Croft, bestselling authors of Star Bringer!

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Episode 42, part 2: Mood, Tone, Theme & Genre in Worldbuilding w Peter Chiykowski 42:04

3M ago42:04

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Are you in the mood... for worldbuilding? Join Janet and our guest Peter Chiykowski of Rock, Paper, Cynic and The Story Engine Deck as we talk about the elements of mood, tone and theme in worldbuilding. These subtle aspects can have a huge impact on how people experience your world - here's how to use them with intention!…

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Episode 42, part 1: Mood, Tone, Theme & Genre in Worldbuilding w Peter Chiykowski 34:18

3M ago34:18

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Are you in the mood... for worldbuilding? Join Janet and our guest Peter Chiykowski of Rock, Paper, Cynic and The Story Engine Deck as we talk about the elements of mood, tone and theme in worldbuilding. These subtle aspects can have a huge impact on how people experience your world - here's how to use them with intention!…

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Can a Matchmaker Find Your Soulmate? 48:33

5M ago48:33

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Exciting news! Episode 4 of our podcast is now available. Trust me, you won't want to skip this enlightening discussion. In this episode, titled "Can a Matchmaker Find Your Soulmate," Dr. G sits down with matchmaker Anika Walker to delve into the intricacies of the matchmaking process. They explore how it works, discuss success rates, navigate the …

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Black vs White / Wendy Williams 42:58

6M ago42:58

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Join Juanki N Hulk as they discuss Wendy Williams, Blk History Month, white Pride , and many more topics.By Juanki N Hulk

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Finding Love After Loss 40:11

6M ago40:11

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Join me in a heartfelt episode titled "Finding Love After Loss," where I sit down with Brian Anthony, who bravely shares his story of losing the love of his life to cancer. Together, we explore the question: Is it possible to find love after such a devastating loss? Brian opens up about his personal journey, the challenges he faced, and the moments…

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Random Topics / Current Events 37:08

6M ago37:08

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So much to discuss but so little time. Join us as we discuss some interesting topicsBy Juanki N Hulk

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Top 7 Dating Tips for 2024! 55:30

7M ago55:30

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Dive into the latest episode where my co-host Hollywood and I share the top seven dating tips for both men and women in 2024. Our lively discussion is packed with insights that will empower singles to navigate the dating world with a fresh perspective and new rules for the new year. Don't miss out on this episode—it's a must-listen for anyone looki…

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Covid AGAIN!!! Megan Thee Stallion vs Nicki, and Randoms 33:27

7M ago33:27

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Not Again!!! Juanki & Hulk have Covid again!!!Plus Megan Thee Stallion vs Nicki, and Random topics.By Juanki N Hulk

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Sugar Babies- Fully Provided!!! 51:27

7M ago51:27

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Join Juanki N Hulk as they discuss the Sugar babies, daddies and everything in-between.By Juanki N Hulk

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Politics & Entertainment 54:22

7M ago54:22

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we have a lot to discuss!!! Join us as we break down the happenings of the week.By Juanki N Hulk

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Happy New Year!!! 45:28

7M ago45:28

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Hello 2024!!!By Juanki N Hulk

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Goodbye 2023!!! 1:08:47

8M ago1:08:47

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2023 has finally come to an end!!! Join us as we discuss and close out the year.By Juanki N Hulk

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Geography in Worldbuilding: from Map to Myth to Magic with Andy Law and Caeora 53:03

11M ago53:03

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Welcome to a special Bonus Season! Enjoy these sessions from this year's Worldbuilding Con! Geography is the literal foundation of your worldbuilding. Join us for this foray into the forests, deserts, mountains and oceans of your imagination. From mapmaking to natural disasters to unnatural landmarks, you won’t want to miss this groundbreaking sess…

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Dark Worldbuilding: Bringing the Shadows to Your World with Michael Williams 45:46

11M ago45:46

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Welcome to a special Bonus Season! Enjoy these sessions from this year's Worldbuilding Con! Tone, mood and aesthetic are all elements that can be used to differentiate your world. Join us for a lively discussion on how to add a darker edge to your worldbuilding efforts. Learn how careful placement of the shadows in your world can add depth, and hel…

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When to Stop Worldbuilding with Chris Fox, Jason Sizemore, John Joseph Adams, C.L. Clark 48:46

11M ago48:46

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Welcome to a special Bonus Season! Enjoy these sessions from this year's Worldbuilding Con! It’s easy to get carried away by the desire to fully flesh out your fictional world. Our panel of industry experts will explain how much worldbuilding is enough - and how to deliver it for maximum impact, while avoiding the dreaded “exposition infodump prolo…

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Magic Systems in Worldbuilding with Keith Baker, Celeste Conowitch & Shane Hensley 51:38

11M ago51:38

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Welcome to a special Bonus Season! Enjoy these sessions from this year's Worldbuilding Con! Our panel of experts is ready to bring the magic! Join us as we think through the mechanics of magic systems. Consider how different magic systems affect combat balance and action economy in gaming. Learn how different styles of magic can contribute to your …

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Fantasy Worldbuilding: Inverting the Tropes with Amanda Hamon & Gail Carriger 1:03:07

11M ago1:03:07

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Welcome to a special Bonus Season! Enjoy these sessions from this year's Worldbuilding Con! No genre is more closely associated with Worldbuilding than fantasy. Unfortunately, this can create a temptation to “play the hits,” following established tropes at the cost of innovation. In this session, we’ll discuss how to subvert audience expectations a…

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Let's Talk About Sex! 58:10

11M ago58:10

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It's the start of season 5 and we are talking about sex. In the is episode, listen in on this inciteful conversation as I talk with special guest, Dr. Kevin Smith, MD. In this episode we discuss Sex education Why it is difficult to talk about sex What women need Sexual Issues after 40 Tips for sexual health! This is a hot episode that you don't wan…

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Random Topics! Hear Us Rant 47:06

11M ago47:06

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Join Juanki N Hulk as they discuss random topics!By Juanki N Hulk

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Episode 41, part 2: How to design for non-DnD Systems and Settings 27:08

11M ago27:08

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... both other people's, and YOUR OWN! In this episode Janet sits down with the amazing DOMINIQUE DICKEY - a pro-RPG designer and writer, and also an INDIE designer and writer. They discuss: The advantages - and disadvantages - of writing outside DnD How different systems and game mechanics affect the way you write Tips for getting into designing p…

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Episode 41, part 1: How to design for non-DnD Systems and Settings 36:15

11M ago36:15

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... both other people's, and YOUR OWN! In this episode Janet sits down with the amazing DOMINIQUE DICKEY - a pro-RPG designer and writer, and also an INDIE designer and writer. They discuss: The advantages - and disadvantages - of writing outside DnD How different systems and game mechanics affect the way you write Tips for getting into designing p…

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3 Year Anniversary - What I Have Learned About Men and Women 52:44

11M ago52:44

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It's the Anniversary Episode. Listen in to what Dr. G has learned about men and women after two decades of talking and interviewing men and women. She will share some interesting points that you may or may not agree with. Tell us what you think. Support the Show.By Dr. Gladney

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Episode 40, part 2: What Makes Epic Fantasy Epic? 31:17

11M ago31:17

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What makes Epic Fantasy epic? Where did the genre come from? What are the tropes to rely on (or avoid)? And how can we sprinkle a little epic into other genres, too? Expert Celeste Conowitch from Kobold Press unpacks this knotty topic!

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Episode 40, part 1: What Makes Epic Fantasy Epic? 39:33

11M ago39:33

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What makes Epic Fantasy epic? Where did the genre come from? What are the tropes to rely on (or avoid)? And how can we sprinkle a little epic into other genres, too? Expert Celeste Conowitch from Kobold Press unpacks this knotty topic!

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BaeCation '23 56:57

11M ago56:57

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Join Juanki N Hulk as they discuss BaeCation '23!: FIRST international trip as a married couple!By Juanki N Hulk

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Episode 39, part 2: Worldbuilding for Mental Health 39:19

11M ago39:19

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How can worldbuilding help your mental health? And how can you maintain your mental health in the face of imposter syndrome, perfectionism and competitiveness? We're live with art-therapist and artist Christina Christidou unpacking Worldbuilding and Mental Health!

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