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Action Academy | Replace The Job You Hate With A Life You Love

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How To Replace A $100,000+ Salary Within 6 MONTHS Through Buying A Small Business w/ Alex Kamenca & Carley Mitus 57:50

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Alex (@alex_kamenca) and Carley (@carleymitus) are both members of our Action Academy Community that purchased TWO small businesses last thursday! Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses? 👔🏝️ Schedule A Free 15 Minute Coaching Call With Our Team Here To Get "Unstuck" Check Out Our Bestselling Book : From Passive To Passionate : How To Quit Your Job - Grow Your Wealth - And Turn Your Passions Into Profits Want A Free $100k+ Side Hustle Guide ? Follow Me As I Travel & Build: IG @brianluebben ActionAcademy.com…

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Friends at the Table

Friends at the Table

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Friends at the Table is an actual play podcast about critical worldbuilding, smart characterization, and fun interaction between good friends. Find us (and a listener guide) @Friends_Table on Twitter.

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Worldbuilding for Masochists

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A podcast by three fantasy authors who love to overcomplicate their writing lives and want to help you do the same.

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Worldbuild With Us

Worldbuild With Us

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Where we create fantastical worlds with help from you, our listeners!

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The Artifexian Podcast

Edgar Grunewald & Bill McGrath

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Edgar Grunewald and Bill McGrath discuss all things worldbuilding - the process of constructing fictional settings.

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Exolore: facts-based fictional worldbuilding

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Have you ever wondered what life would be like on a planet different from our own, or how writers create your favorite fictional worlds? Well, wonder no more because we have the facts for you! Every other week, astrophysicist/folklorist Moiya McTier explores fictional worlds by building them with a panel of expert guests, interviewing professional worldbuilders, or reviewing the merits of worlds that have already been built. You'll learn, you'll laugh, and you'll gain an appreciation for how ...

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Lorekeepers - A Worldbuilding Podcast

Carter & Frank

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Lorekeepers is a worldbuilding podcast about two friends chronicling the journey of an ever-expanding tapestry of interwoven lore.While other podcasts may start a new world with each episode, Carter and Frank return to Halûme each week, determined to create the deepest, grandest, and most nuanced fictional setting ever. Never forget that in an infinite world, there are always more tales to tell.

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What About Worldbuilding

What About Worldbuilding

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What About Worldbuilding is a podcast that exists to explore the various aspects- anthropology to geology and beyond- that go into building worlds in writing.

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Worldbuilding Blueprints

Marie M. Mullany from Just In Time Worlds

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Worldbuilding Blueprints is brought to you by Just In Time Worlds! This podcast aims to guide you through step by step world building. Each season of the podcast will close out with a book that collects the information of the podcast as well as a series of worksheets in one easy to digest and use resource.

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Full Worlds

Hampus Jakobsson

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When you write a novel or build a game, you have to design a whole world. A world with culture, hierarchy, taboos, economy, fairness, traditions, careers, and origin stories. In Full Worlds, we hear authors and creators explain the worlds they built, without the story getting in the way.

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Sails & Silver - A Worldbuilding Podcast

Sails & Silver - A Worldbuilding Podcast

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A Worldbuilding Podcast called "Sails & Silver", in which the hosts aim to create a world set in the golden age of sail. Monthly uploads. Possibly.

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World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast

World Anvil founders Janet (writer, worldbuilder, nutcase) and Dimitris (GM, worldbuilding wizard, techmonkey)

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Are you worldbuilding for homebrew RPG campaigns, novels, game development, films or anything else? Then you're in the right place! Designed to educate, inspire and entertain, World Anvil's founders - writer & RPG designer Janet Forbes and Gamemaster and RPG designer Dimitris chat with creators and academics about the brass tacks of worldbuilding, exploring a new theme each month. Expect topics like novel writing and short stories, game design, Cultures and Societies, Settlements and their n ...

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The Worldbuilder's Tavern

The Worldbuilder's Tavern

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At The Worldbuilder's Tavern podcast, we like to kick back with a drink and chat about the storytelling in science fiction and fantasy books, movies, and TV shows. Your hosts are three nerds—writer Emma Maione, editor Allison Alexander, and academic Christiana Jones—who love breaking down tropes, examining plot, and questioning the status quo. If you write novels or just enjoy discussions about worldbuilding, you're in the right place.

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Now Entering Clatfartburg: A Comedy Worldbuilding Podcast

Felicia & Elaine

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Enter the town of Clatfartburg: The Most Place on Earth! Every other week hosts Felicia and Elaine work together to craft a new corner of Clatfartburg, under the all-seeing fish-eye of Crispy the Talking Bass.

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For The Worldbuilders

Seeda School

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Join host Ayana Zaire Cotton where they reflect on worldbuilding and interdisciplinary practice with occasional guests. "For The Worldbuilders" is presented by Seeda School which hosts a 9-week retreat helping you seed, deepen or return to an interdisciplinary practice, release a creative offer and develop a cohesive narrative through the framework of worldbuilding.

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the first syllable : a podcast about writing

robert e g black

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a podcast about writing a screenplay. exploring the ideas as they come, detailing the process and every little thing that connects to it. support the show at https://www.patreon.com/lemmingdrops

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Finding Elara

DL Nix

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Building worlds with words and sharing those words with the world. A podcast for writers, world builders and artists that would like to take a mindful look inside their creations. This is an interview series that provides an opportunity for Authors to share their Worldbuilding style and Mindfulness tactics.

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Lore Together

Mystic and Sapphy

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Mystic and Sapphy are a husband-and-wife team who love knowing the background of the video game worlds they've explored over the years. In Lore Together, the two talk about what they've found out as they deep dived into some of their favorite fictional worlds.

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Just In Time Worlds

Marie M. Mullany from Just In Time Worlds

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Welcome to Just in Time Worlds! I build fantasy worlds by drawing on real world history and knowledge. I share that random historical and sometimes science knowledge with you and I also suggest how you can use that knowledge in a fantasy context. This podcast is hosts audio only versions of my YouTube video channel. New episodes on Tuesday, re-upload of the old catalogue on Saturdays, until the episodes are caught up.

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Permanently Moved

Jay Springett

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Permanently Moved is a weekly micro-cast, just 301 seconds long, by Jay Springett. Since 2018, his long-running show has explored internet culture, AI, creativity, and the many online worlds we inhabit. In just over five minutes, Jay shares personal reflections on technology’s impact, the creative process, and the ever-shifting landscape of social media. Tune in for fresh insights and thought-provoking ideas — all in the time it takes to listen to ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit.

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Dice and Quills

Darren Ruckle

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Where storytelling and dice rolls collide. Join professional Game Master Darren Ruckle for tips, tales, and inspiration to level up your TTRPG worlds and games.

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RealmJumpers

Andrew & Jordan

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Realmjumpers is your portal to the boundless worlds of fantasy and anime. Join Andrew and Jordan as they explore legendary tales, dissect captivating books, dive into manga and anime, and unravel anything that connects to the fantastical. From epic adventures to hot takes and deep dives into worldbuilding, each episode is crafted to spark your imagination and fuel your passion for storytelling. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just starting your journey, step into the RealmJumpers' world—whe ...

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Game Master's Journey

Lex Starwalker

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Game Master’s Journey is a discussion podcast for GMs and players of Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop RPGs hosted by Lex Starwalker. The show explores strategies players and GMs can use to enhance the gaming experience for everyone at the table. Lex also discusses the creation of his homebrew D&D setting, Primordia, providing a valuable worldbuilding resource for DMs creating their own setting.

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The Worldbuilding Podcast

Elijah Wennstrom

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Join Will and Eli as we build a fantasy world from scratch. From creation myth, to magic system, to the specifics of how a single city started and grew, we're out to create an entire wold.

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Midst

Critical Role

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Taking place several decades after the events of Midst and Moonward, UNEND focuses on a supernatural ship and a remarkable crew set forth on an expedition to explore the highest heights, deepest depths, and furthest reaches of the known Cosmos. But their journey is fraught with peril as they discover truths and realities far stranger than any of them could ever imagine…

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I Need A Miracle

Foggy Outline

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Every episode is a prayer, some prayers are answered, and a prayer granted can upend the world. Each episode, each prayer, is a single desperate moment of a life in another world. A world shaped by the divine. The voices we hear know an omnipotent being is listening. They know not all pleas are granted – but some are. And they believe in the benevolence of their god. Desperation and calculation, need and desire render each new character in vivid shades. And episode by episode, a miraculous y ...

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Kelthor, Lord Of Worldbuilding

Kelthor

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I am Kelthor, lord of worldbuilding. Join me as I traverse the worlds that I craft. Perhaps you may be inspired to write a universe of your own.

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Worldbuilders Weekly Podcast

Worldbuilders

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Worldbuilders Weekly brings you interviews with authors, artists, designers and more from the sci-fi, fantasy, and gaming community. Every episode also includes the latest news from Patrick Rothfuss' geek-powered charity: treasures from the Worldbuilders Market, trivia, nerdy tangents, and plenty of geeks-doing-good stories thanks to your incredible support! Worldbuilders works to create sustainable change for the better throughout the world in partnership with other charities and through ou ...

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Ink & Bytes

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A podcast about a diverse range of topics hosted by a writer and nerd Colby Ebaugh. We will explore things like writing tips, literary critique, gaming, cybersecurity and more in shorter more bite sized episodes then dive deep in interviews with amazing people during longer form episodes. No matter what your interests are, you are likely to find something you like here!

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Worldcasting Podcast

Worldbuilding Magazine

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Join us for some casual discussions about the craft of worldbuilding aimed at giving general advice, best practices, and support on the meta topics in the craft. If you enjoy Worldcasting, check out Worldbuilding Magazine for free-to-download worldbuilding articles, inspiration, interviews, and artwork. Worldcasting is an affiliate production of Worldbuilding Magazine.

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Gays of the Round Podcast

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An Actual Play podcast where queer performers showcase stories in settings and games by queer designers. (ON INDEFINITE HIATUS)

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Heroes & Thieves

Heroes & Thieves

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A creative world building exercise led by brothers Michael and Greg Starks, in which they attempt to build fantasy and sci-fi worlds every week using only three words as the basis. Good, bad, and ugly ideas are all welcome here.

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Helping Writers Become Authors

K.M. Weiland

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Hosted by award-winning story coach K.M. Weiland, the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast will take you deep into story theory, writing techniques, and all the incredible wisdom of story. There is no such thing as "just a story." Come along to find out how to write YOUR best story, astound the world, and (just maybe) change your life!

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Hi Fantasy - Broken Jars Broadcasting

Broken Jars Broadcasting

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A podcast about writing fantasy and sci-fi.

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Tales from the Low City

Dom Guilfoyle

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Deep beneath the soil of a dead world, there is life. Tales From The Low City is a collection of tales from a strange, bleak, and beautiful world where all creatures great and small, ambitious and content, bipedal and tripedal and quadrupedal must come together and make something like "civilisation". Created by Dom Guilfoyle. Support the show: www.patreon.com/domguilfoyle Discord: https://discord.gg/BF5Ar6pNny Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Author Create

Stephen Woodfin

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For those who have a book trapped in their soul screaming to come out.

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Behold Lore

BeholdRoleplay

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Join us as we do a deep dive in to the lore, history, and creation of the worlds of our persistent D&D campaigns! Join us on...• Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/beholdroleplay • YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/beholdroleplay • Twitter - https://twitter.com/BeholdRP •

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Ashen Snow

Christopher Rondeau

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Join Vin, Varren, Mia, and Freya on an extraordinary journey through the mysterious Missing Moment in the captivating Pathfinder 2e adventure path "Gatewalkers." Get ready for thrilling encounters, epic quests, and unimaginable discoveries. Don't miss a single moment of this thrilling show!

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The Classic Adventure Gaming Podcast

GusB

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Exploring the fundamentals of classic fantasy adventure gaming

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That RPG Podcast

Daniel Quinn, Courtney Staples, Jonnie Law

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That RPG Podcast is a podcast about tabletop roleplaying games and the art of game mastery, where we create roleplaying game adventures on the fly from prompts submitted by our listeners.

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Dungeon Master of None

Robert Guthrie & Matt Drwenski

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A general interest podcast for fans of Dungeons and Dragons and RPGs

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Roleing Imperfection

Roleing Imperfection

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Our podcast features two friends with over fifteen years of gaming experience chatting about tabletop role playing games. Our philosophy involves complex character design integrated with fully fleshed out worlds. We aim to help people write characters, play tabletop rpgs, and run their own games. Each episode will break down a different roleplaying topic with stories from our past games and suggestions for how to make your games better.New episodes launch Thursdays! Remember to play what you ...

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Geek Freaks Interviews

Geek Freaks

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Join Frank of Geek Freaks as he talks with creators of all kinds about their craft and motivation. Hear from comic creators, directors, actors, podcasters, game developers, and more!

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What’s My Thesis?

Javier Proenza

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What’s My Thesis? is a podcast that examines art, philosophy, and culture through longform, unfiltered conversations. Hosted by artist Javier Proenza, each episode challenges assumptions and invites listeners to engage deeply with creative and intellectual ideas beyond surface-level discourse.

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GM box

Åsa Tornborg & Johan Winqvist

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This is a podcast where one veteran game master and one green game master discuss the ins and outs of GM-ing. We give tips on how to be a better GM, or at least how to avoid some pitfalls. The focus isn't on one system of rules but rather general ideas.We are an inclusive podcast. Is means we're very LGBTQ+ friendly, have a feminist approach, speak out on issues such as racism, ableism, and more. If you're not on board with this, don't be an ass and move on to a more suitable podcast.

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Wizards & Spaceships

Rachel A. Rosen & David L. Clink

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Welcome to Wizards and Spaceships, the only podcast that’s about wizards and also about spaceships. Well, probably not, but it does involve wizards, spaceships, and the things we love (and complain about) in science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

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Building a Free Planet: Aubrey Sitterson on Revolution, Freedom, and Sci-Fi Worldbuilding 45:56

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In this compelling episode of Geek Freaks, Frank sits down with writer Aubrey Sitterson to discuss Free Planet, a new sci-fi epic from Image Comics. Aubrey dives deep into the book’s core themes of freedom, discipline, and revolution, sharing the research and inspiration behind his sprawling geopolitical space opera. From unreliable narrators and a…

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Episode 154: Judge Worldbuilding by Its Size, Do You? 1:15:23

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We often think of worldbuilding happening on a grand scale, with huge maps and the sweeping narratives of nations and world-changing events. But that's not really the stuff that makes a world feel lived-in. The granular choices are what show day-to-day life, and day-to-day life illustrates so much about how a world has developed, how a culture has …

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353 - Random Genre Worldbuilding 1:10:48

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Open your Cortex RPG books to page 128, and get ready to rock, roll, and worldbuild. DMs Rob and Matt follow take three random genres and attempt to mash them together into settings and campaigns that are ready to run as TTRPGs. The Genre Table: 1 Comedy 2 Dark Fantasy 3 Espionage 4 Giant Robots 5 High Fantasy 6 High School 7 Horror 8 Military 9 Po…

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The Art of Worldbuilding 25:30

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Send us a text In this episode of Dice and Quills, we dive deep into the practical side of worldbuilding — not the endless encyclopedias, but the real craft behind creating worlds that players can live in, explore, and shape. I’ll show you how to build a playable world step-by-step: starting from the big picture, crafting cultures and conflicts, de…

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How Does Money Work in Fantasy Worlds? 25:51

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Send us a text Welcome to my blueprint for the creation an economy in fantasy worldbuilding! In this video we'll talk about defining the three big Ms: Money, Marketplaces and Manufacturing Epic Blog Post: https://www.mariemullany.com/post/creating-denominations-in-a-currency Economics Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqKDOOvbVI-o1DE…

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078. Working Harder is Unnecessary, Certainty Is An Illusion, Hold On To This Instead 45:29

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My intention behind recording this podcast episode is to ask: are we in a season of seeding or reaping? Are we clinging to the energy of survival mode when spirit is inviting us to breathe and take in the garden we’ve built — enjoying the fruits of our labor and perhaps using them to create the next dish, recipe or project with ease. Perhaps we cli…

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Game Master, Not Helicopter Mom: How to Transform Worldbuilding into Adventure Design 1:10:42

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In this episode of That RPG Podcast, we talk Project Sigil, PC characterization via The White Lotus, and a wizardly megadungeon right out of a Jack Vance novel. Sometimes as game masters we get carried away with our worldbuilding, writing so much material for our players to consume that getting into the game feels like homework. Don't be a helicopt…

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Worldbuilding Factions with Martha Wells (Part 2) 30:12

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How do protagonists and villains get things done in your world? Probably not all by themselves! Factions - whether they're religious, corporate, political or trade organizations - are a VITAL part of your worldbuilding, adding spicy conflict when interests don't align. Join Janet and the AMAZING Martha Wells (The Murderbot Diaries) as they discuss …

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3.16 Gothic Romance: Crimson Peak 39:51

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In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the gothic romance movie Crimson Peak. Proprietor's Pick: The Dark Window by Rachel Gillig (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!) Intro and outro music: "The T…

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27 - The Blacksmith's Forge 57:56

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To support the podcast, head on over to Clatfartburg.com! There you can join our monthly membership, or get some bonus content we've made a la carte! You can follow us on Tiktok and Instagram @Clatfartburg. Send your comments, suggestions, notes, and what have you to clatfartburg@gmail.com Check out our previous podcast, Wonka Watch. Timestamps: 00…

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Episode 268: Vandals in the City of Fate (Land of a Thousand Finales Part 3) 1:00:46

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On this week's episode we introduce the other half of our Undead Kings including King Ramses from Courage the Cowardly Dog, a prophet of fate, and a complete charlatan. In upcoming episodes your input is going to matter more than ever so make sure you get on Discord and get some tenets in! (Also please excuse the underwater mic Rob has, we're tryin…

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256 Worldbuilding Through Memory and Myth: Elias Hernandez on Storytelling, Surrealism, and the Legacy of Conflict 1:03:46

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"Worldbuilding Through Memory and Myth: Elias Hernandez on Storytelling, Surrealism, and the Legacy of Conflict" In this immersive episode of What’s My Thesis?, host Javier Proenza welcomes artist and educator Elias Hernandez, whose deeply narrative visual practice draws from Latin American surrealism, video game aesthetics, and inherited stories o…

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From Tectonics to Tolkien: Write Better Mountains 31:28

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Send us a text Mountains are an amazing story device. They create towering world building blocks, they can be magic, they can even be alive. Let's check out how they're formed and how you can use them! Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Ch…

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S2E3-041 with Allie McCormack and her mindful Tips 35:45

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Show Summary Guest Bio Allie McCormack is a disabled U.S. military veteran who has transformed her life-long dream of writing into reality. Having lived across the United States and spent memorable years in both Cairo, Egypt as an exchange student and Saudi Arabia working at a hospital in Riyadh, Allie now crafts her stories from the beautiful Cali…

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S2E2-040 Playing in the worlds of JA Duxbury 22:04

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Show Summary Guest Bio JA Duxbury has been writing since an early age, but only returned to 1998 after a hiatus of about 20 years. During the grey period, she worked full-time in places like records management and customer service. She spent a lot of that time writing procedural manuals, training documents and plans as well as creating Wikipedia ty…

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258 Queer Spectacle, Polaroid Realities, and the Art of Wrestling with Identity with Christopher Anthony Velasco 1:40:32

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Queer Spectacle, Polaroid Realities, and the Art of Wrestling with Identity with Christopher Anthony Velasco In this illuminating episode of What’s My Thesis?, host Javier Proenza welcomes artist and educator Christopher Anthony Velasco—a polymath of performative personas, analog photography, and speculative queer mythologies. Known for his immersi…

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S2E1-039 With JA Duxbury and her mindfulness tactics 26:17

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2510: The Work Of The Body, Though Toil 5:03

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Amidst the day-to-day rhythms of the body, The Artist must pay attention to the humble thoughts that might become great actions. These little ideas are found everywhere, always poised at the lip of ignition. Full Show Notes: https://thejaymo.net/2025/05/03/2510-the-work-of-the-body-though-toil/ Experience.Computer: https://experience.computer/ Worl…

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Episode 138: The Ayleid of Cyrodiil 41:12

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We're back to The Elder Scrolls to answer a question Mystic has had since he first played Oblivion so many years ago. Join us as we Lore Together! Contact us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/loretogether BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/loretogether.bsky.social Mastodon: https://universeodon.com/@LoreTogether Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/L…

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Perpetua 01: The Shadow of the Dragon Tower Pt. 1 2:35:08

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Bastion Blaque, battle-hardened ranger and erstwhile captain of the Sonnerian royal guard. Canary Shye, Placid Guardian and master of the Cyclic Hand School of Combat. Quarter Tomm, high arcanist of the hundred burroughs and virtuoso conductor of the elements.Powerful alone, together they were the famed adventurers known as the IRON TRIGON. Which i…

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On The Thief 1:32:34

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Josh, Melan, Zherbus, and EOTB deep dive into the Thief class. Special thanks to Jeff Simpson for the podcast cover art, Fiore for the episode thumbnail art, and Terrible Sorcery for the music! CAG Discord Server: https://discord.gg/qjnEDZg9e7 https://www.diffworlds.com/gamelords.htm https://www.midkemia.com/…

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From Dare to Published: How Jordan Accidentally Became a Storyteller 41:29

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What happens when a dare turns into a creative mission? For writer Jordan Troche, it sparked a journey into crafting rich fantasy worlds that blend biblical mythology, medieval adventure, and anime-inspired storytelling. In this deeply personal conversation, Jordan pulls back the curtain on his creative process and the evolution of his unique narra…

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Third Person on Party of One with Jeff Stormer! 1:55:03

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Join our Midst Cosmos creators Third Person as they sit down with "Party of One" host Jeff Stormer to discuss RPGs and play "See Issue X", a solo RPG about superheroes and the incredible absurdity of comic book continuity. Get ready for the epic showdown between Captain Cardboard, Mirror Man, and Humanity! What's Party of One? Party of One is an ac…

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Worldbuilding Factions with Martha Wells (Part 1) 29:15

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Write Lore Without Boring Your Reader! 37:16

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Send us a text And finally we come to where the metal hits the road. How do you actually write lore in a way that is engaging for the reader? Here are 6 strategies to use! Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com…

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Perpetua 00 - Character Select 2:24:10

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The gale of history rattles across vast Perpetua today. Skyfairing armadas glide towards battle on warm winds. Lines of succession are cynically drawn in breezy, courtly halls, while an ill, stagnant air settles onto once vibrant arcanic academies. It is the year 401 BE, just over four centuries BEFORE the END. But the skies remain blue above Perpe…

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How to Create Unforgettable Villains 12:58

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Send us a text In today's episode of Dice and Quills, we dive into one of the most important — and often most overlooked — elements of TTRPG storytelling: creating villains your players will never forget. I’ll break down the essential ingredients of a great villain, share real-world examples from my own time behind the Game Master’s screen, and rev…

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Blood of the Avatars 47: Her Loins Are Girded part 2 | GMJ 314 1:09:19

10 days ago1:09:19

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Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars, continues. This week the PCs flex their demigod-like powers and take on the weather. This is part 2 of the session. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a lin…

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Blood of the Avatars 46: Her Loins Are Girded part 1 | GMJ 313 1:38:30

10 days ago1:38:30

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Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars, continues. This week the PCs flex their demigod-like powers and take on the weather. Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out Loud Call the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391). If you’re a new listener, and you’d like to go back to the beginning, here’s a link to Episode 1. If you’re inter…

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S17:E11: The Most Dangerous Arc: Breaking Down the Corruption Character Arc 21:42

10 days ago21:42

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Unlock the intricacies of the Corruption Character Arc. Discover how fear, pride, and desire lead to a character's downfall.By K.M. Weiland

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TEASER - DM Clinic with Jess Parks 6:46

10 days ago6:46

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Jess Parks of the actual play, I Seduce the Dragon, is back with a Dungeon Master pickle. The best way to work through planning an arc is often to talk through the situation with some other DMs. And that's what DMs Rob and Matt are here to do for DM Jess. To listen to full episode, sign up at https://patreon.com/dungeonmasterofnone You can listen t…

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257 Building a Gallery from the Ground Up: Materiality, Mentorship, and Making Space with Rhett Baruch 1:26:25

11 days ago1:26:25

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In this episode of the podcast, host Javier Proenza is joined by Rhett Baruch, founder of the contemporary art space Rhett Baruch Gallery, for a candid conversation that moves fluidly between car culture and curatorial strategy—touching on everything from VTEC engines and flat-plane V8s to the architecture of gallery identity in Los Angeles. Baruch…

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Perpetua Prelude 06 2:19:37

11 days ago2:19:37

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With the information they need secured, the adventurers sent by the Hundred Burroughs begin to gather together and make their final survey of Perpetua’s western continent before returning east. But some of the most dangerous creatures (and people) are yet to be discovered. This week on Friends at the Table: Perpetua Prelude 06 PERPETUA PRELUDE - GU…

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2509: Surface Without Substance 5:01

11 days ago5:01

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As generative AI erodes the very nature of the image, the world will continue to thicken with surfaces with signs slipping past meaning. It is another stage in the Information-Age iconoclasm. The great unravelling of the image as a stable carrier of truth. Full Show Notes: https://thejaymo.net/2025/04/26/2509-surface-without-substance/ Experience.C…

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Session Zero 4:54

11 days ago4:54

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Send us a text Welcome to Dice and Quills! I'm Darren Ruckle — professional Game Master and TTRPG writer — and in this very first episode, we’re kicking things off with a behind-the-scenes look at what this podcast is all about. I’ll share my journey from hobbyist to professional DM, talk about the craft of building better worlds and adventures, an…

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352 - DM Book Club: the Teixcalaan Series 1:15:29

13 days ago1:15:29

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Matt and Rob discuss the works of Arkady Martine, particularly her Teixcalaan Duology, A Memory Called Empire and A Desolation Called Peace. We're big fans, and these are great books to read for inspiration on worldbuilding, politics, intrigue, culture, language, and much more! Everyone's World is Ending All the Time Follow Dungeon Master of None o…

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077. Dropping the Master's Tools, Dreaming Beyond Institutional Support 43:20

13 days ago43:20

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My intention behind recording this episode is to humbly invite us to consider what got us to our current reality might not get us to our wildest dreams. Maybe it was ambition, external validation or the perceived safety of playing small inside our own dreams that got us here but these postures of practice are too hollow to strike this moment and in…

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Anime Rivalries That Changed the Game 43:51

14 days ago43:51

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The power of a great rivalry has fueled some of anime's most memorable moments, but not all rivals are created equal. When does a rivalry elevate storytelling, and when does it become a tired trope? We're kicking things off with the granddaddy of them all: Goku versus Vegeta. This rivalry set the template—proud prince against carefree warrior—evolv…

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Episode 153: A Long, Skilled, Satisfying Cunning Linguist Session 1:29:28

15 days ago1:29:28

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How can language help shape your worldbuilding? We're not necessarily talking about conlang here -- that can certainly be part of worldbuilding, but it doesn't have to be, and many works of speculative fiction manage perfectly fine without invented languages. But the words you choose in description and dialogue will also communicate something to yo…

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Crafting Creatures That Make Scientific Sense with Shirin Sheppard (Part 1) 31:06

15 days ago31:06

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We're joined by illustrator and creature designer Shirin Sheppard to talk about making monsters that make scientific sense! How could dragons actually breathe fire? When do you reference real-world biology - and when do you leave it behind? Bring your creature questions to this fun interview! https://www.facebook.com/shirinillustration/ WORLDBUILD …

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Crafting Creatures That Make Scientific Sense with Shirin Sheppard (Part 2) 26:37

15 days ago26:37

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How to make lore matter in your fantasy story! 18:58

15 days ago18:58

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Send us a text We've discussed why ancient lore matters and how to build it, now let's talk about how to use in a way that impacts your story. Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQ…

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[ANNOUNCEMENT] Regarding Spotify 2:19

16 days ago2:19

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Spotify is removing some of our old episodes, but don't worry intrepid listener, you can still find them everywhere else. Pardon our dust while we work through the issue.

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