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Biggus Geekus

Joe Hardin and Randy Nichols

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Randy and Joe talk RPGs past and present, general roleplaying topics, gaming news, the occasional rant, RPG design and Worldbuilding. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/biggusgeekus/support
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Paula Swope, author, speaker, and Chopra Certified life coach and instructor, aims to leave you in better shape than when you tuned in. Each podcast guest is selected strategically with your health and wellness in mind. Guests appearing on Paula’s podcast are from all walks of life, but they share one commonality – expertise to help you improve in every way.
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Jamie Dickerhoof is a holistic and bioenergetic healing practitioner and founder of Human Soundcheck, her holistic health practice. She is a certified Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique (B.E.S.T.) practitioner, Energy Codes Life Coach, Pranic Healer, Master Herbalist, and Nutritional Health Counselor. Jamie also holds a BA of Arts in Music. Sh…
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Known to many as the “Fierce Empathy Coach,” David Waldy is not only wildly successful in business, having worked with power players like Tony Robbins, Russell Brunson, and many more, but he also has a personal story that needs to be heard. After nearly taking his own life and experiencing a divine wake-up call, David left his corporate career to r…
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Rebecca Lyons is a seasoned Akashic Records and Tarot reader, teacher, and meditation guide. With a dedicated focus on empowering women, Rebecca guides individuals on a transformative journey of self-discovery. Through intuitive insights and mindfulness practices, Rebecca helps others embrace their authentic selves, fostering self-compassion and en…
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Rebecca Lyons is a seasoned Akashic Records and Tarot reader, teacher, and meditation guide. With a dedicated focus on empowering women, Rebecca guides individuals on a transformative journey of self-discovery. Through intuitive insights and mindfulness practices, Rebecca helps others embrace their authentic selves, fostering self-compassion and en…
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About Joe Moody He is known to his 3M followers as “Joe Drummer Boy,” Joe primarily considers himself a fellow soul sharing what’s helped him in a loving manner. Joe was invited to appear on the “Thought Snob Podcast” because of his expertise in Qigong, psychology, and self-care. To learn more about Joe Moody, visit Club Qigong at https://joemoody.…
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Monica Hardin is a creative strategist and brand development expert with more than three decades of experience in presenting through various communication mediums. Her vast experiences, keen eye, and attention to detail are the hallmarks of her brand. She works with passion to listen, bring clarity, and walk with clients on their journey to elevate…
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Danielle Radin is an Emmy Award winner, reporter, author, certified domestic violence counselor, and narcissistic abuse recovery coach. Danielle is an expert in Narcissistic Personality Disorder, and she dishes out the hard, cold truth about narcissism. To learn more about Danielle Radin, visit her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U…
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The Thought Snob Podcast with Paula Swope launches on June 4th! Heres a sample of what is to come. Enjoy! About Paula Swope Before Paula became an author, she raised $60M for impoverished populations by securing grant funds. When Paula was fenced in and punching a time clock, she said, “If I can make a living helping people, I’ll have it made.” Tha…
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This week we discuss why DnD only needs two classes ... maybe three. Tickets for Big Geek Con 2024 on sale now: https://tabletop.events/conventions/big-geek-con-2024 Shameless Plug Time: If you would like to support our show, please like, subscribe, and share us where you are listening or viewing the show. We are on all the socials, video and podca…
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Episode 184 Streamed Live Tuesday March 26, 2024. (R) Catch-up from the past week This past Friday 3/22/24 we live streamed Horde Wars Ultimate Campaign – much death and much miraculous recoveries. The Priest/Acolyte was, as always, One and Done! Hirelings & Henchmen- Tools of the Trade or just Tools? https://oldschoolroleplaying.com/henchmen-and-h…
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We talk about the magic items in our games and what, if any, good they are.Big Geek Con 2024 tickets on sale!: https://tabletop.events/conventions/big-geek-con-2024$30 for 3 days!Sept 20 - 22Four Points by Sheraton Saginaw4960 Towne Centre RoadSaginaw, MI 48604https://tabletop.events/conventions/big-geek-con-2024Our Links:PayPal: https://paypal.me/…
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This week we talk about advancement in your game, and how you might change it up. We also discuss Dune movie presentations. So watch out for spoilers! Big Geek Con 2024 tickets are on sale! https://tabletop.events/conventions/big-geek-con-2024 Support Our Show! If you would like to support our show, please like, subscribe, and share us where you ar…
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Its a Monster Mash this week as we talk about aberrations!Aberrations are creatures that cannot be easily grouped by physical description. These beings are often amorphous and alien. From the lowly mimic to the mighty beholder these nightmare creatures are often found underground or in the watery depths, seeking to devour or enslave. Sometimes both…
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This week we discuss many of the odd topics surrounding DnD spewing forth from the internet Big Geek Con 2024 tickets on sale:https://tabletop.events/conventions/big-geek-con-2024Shameless Plug Time:If you would like to support our show, please like, subscribe, and share us where you are listening or viewing the show. We are on all the socials, vid…
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With the upcoming release of 6th Edition by WoTC and our ongoing desire for OUR DnD, we bring you some things you can to do to freshen up the old girl. This will be a recurring topic, offering new ideas or changes to previous ideas under this topic. This may (likely will) eventually depart from the old game and birth a new one. Big Geek Con 2024 ti…
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Episode 178 Streamed Live Tuesday February 13, 2024Main Topic: Who is the true Dungeon Master…Gary or Dave?A review of two documentaries: 1.) Secrets of Blackmoor: A Tue History of Dungeons & Dragons https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9301886/plotsummary/?ref_=tt_ov_pl 2.) The Dreams in Gary’s Basementhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt10621206/Both movies pai…
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Episode 175 Streamed Live Tuesday January 23, 2023Main Topic: Divide -Divide-Divide The Hobby!https://youtu.be/L9pDhntGoVY?t=30 (sample of the song “Divide” by Disturbed)Bravo Mr. Boivin: https://youtu.be/u20Wuj5gMY0 What is wrong with just accepting the natural division of folks in the hobby? (i.e., BrOSR, 4D, Basic DD 1st-3rd level, 3.X epic tabl…
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Episode 174 streamed live Tuesday January 16, 2024 Main Topic: What are the OSR’s of today? Old School Renaissance or Old School Revival A little History:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_School_Renaissance A couple of primers: A Quick Primer for Old School Gaming (Matt Finch and Mythmere Games 2008):https://ia601802.us.archive.org/28/items/a-quick…
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Episode 173 Streamed Live Tuesday January 9, 2024Main Topic: What time is it? Timekeeping in D&DWhat is the value of time keeping? Is it worth the effort? Abstract or precise units of time? Which version of D&D does this in the way you most prefer? What game does this in the way you most prefer?Campaign Level View: events in the world/region/city/b…
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Episode 170 Streamed Live Tuesday December 19, 2023 Main Topic: Horde Wars Basic and Beyond with Blackwall Games We discuss Horde Wars with Todd and Nate of Blackwall Games. Horde Wars is a fantasy tabletop RPG that leans into a medieval European tropes to inform its design. This is mixed with other influences to give it a unique feel. It also reli…
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Whatmakes a Challenging Game? Episode 167 Streamed Live Tuesday November 28, 2023 Main Topic: What makes a Challenging Game? CR vs random tables vs encounters to fit the ‘story’/adventure. When does challenging become a meat grinder? How can mechanics inform the challenge of a game? Some examples for comparison: DnD OSR : fairly random, expect that…
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Episode 166 Streamed Live Tuesday November 21, 2023 Main Topic: Combating Combat -Things to consider as you design a combat system for a fantasy TTRPG. What kinds of feel or experience do you want combat to give? Frenetic, fog of war, cinematic/heroic action, gritty blood-n-bone combat, other? Emulation vs. Simulation Need to decide if BALANCE is i…
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Episode 158 Streamed Live Tuesday September 26, 2023 Main Topic: Big Geek Con 1- Post Shenanigans Report People to thank Workers/helpers: A special nod goes to Randy’s wife & K. Scott Appreciation to Joe Hardin and His wife, L. Neumann, Martenson, Greg T., Larry E., and Fladey ( for donations to raffle) as well as David Guyll (donations for raffle-…
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Episode 157 Streamed Live Tuesday September 19, 2023 Main Topic: Handling PC Death (a revisit) Should it be on the table at all? How much does it suck to have your PC to die mid-session? Types of Death? Fair (Player poor choices or fairly rolled combat deaths). VS Unfair (GM Fiat/unfair targeting of a PC/1 save or die) Classic D&D solution: Raise D…
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Episode 156 Streamed Live Tuesday September 12, 2023 Mental Illness as badge of Honor https://dotesports.com/dnd/news/first-canonically-autistic-dnd-character-arrives-in-the-book-of-many-things Main Topic: Planescape Reimagined The Great Wheel Cosmology:https://srd.dndtools.org/srd/environment/planesDescriptionsAndCosmology.html Randy’s Big IDEA: T…
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