Best Made With Melanin Podcasts (2024)

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"An Explosion of Inclusivity" - With Brennan Lee Mulligan, 2020 1:58:56

1d ago1:58:56

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Back in 2020, Three Black Halflings had a catch up with Dimension 20's very own Brennan Lee Mulligan, chatting about everything from prep tips to the future of D&D. And in the wake of a new Actual Play we're releasing very shortly, featuring some very special guests *cough cough hint hint*, we're re-releasing that episode for all the listeners we'r…

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"Willy Wonka Steroids" - Playing Characters with Different Representations 1:14:09

8d ago1:14:09

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Jasper and Jeremy are back this week to have a (very) relaxed chat about playing characters in systems that have cultures and representations to what you're used to - but not just in TTRGS! From video game character creation choices to being type-cast in live acting roles, and size representation, let's navigate how to have fun while playing charac…

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"I Made SURE We Did The Bear Scene!" with Samantha Béart & Tanya De Pass 1:04:36

16d ago1:04:36

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Coming at you LIVE from WorldCon 2024!!!! Last week we were in Glasgow with the most incredible guests; returning friend of the show Tanya De Pass (Black Dice Society, Rivals of Waterdeep, I Need Diverse Games) and voice of Karlach, Samantha Béart (Baldur's Gate 3, Doctor Who Podcast Series)! Talking about everything Baldur's Gate 3, the need for m…

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"Goodbye Hybrids!" - Discussing The New D&D Player's Handbook 1:08:18

22d ago1:08:18

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We've been Busy! With a capital B. Come join Jasper and Jeremy for a catch up on what's been going on. From the endless conventions, to international recordings, to founding new businesses, to being a dad... and the new AP that we're bringing out soon! Yes! But that's not all - we got a copy of the new Player's Handbook from Dungeons and Dragons, s…

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"Without James Dallas Egbert III, no-one would know about D&D" - with David Kushner 56:58

30d ago56:58

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Content Warning: references to suicide. In the last few days, you might have seen the big reveal of the new 6-part thriller podcast 'Dungeon Masters', a new audio drama featuring Jon Hamm, Emily Axford, Anjali Bhimani, Felicia Day, Kristian Nairn, Wil Wheaton and more - well today, we have the series creator, writer, and director David Kushner on t…

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"Ooh, Space Capitalism! Yay!" - With Travis McElroy 1:17:39

1M ago1:17:39

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What's up Trav Nation? Yes, this week we have the one and only Travis McElroy in the house! Podcaster, comedian, writer and role-player extraordinaire, Travis is here to talk about how The Adventure Zone started out, the lineage of inspiration for the show that runs from Brennan Lee Mulligan to Aabria Iyengar, and how different systems affect your …

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"Can You Fight the Pope in Melee, Though?" - With Candace The Magnificent & Navaar Jackson 1:32:32

1M ago1:32:32

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Jeremy, Candace The Magnificent and Navaar Jackson are back this week to talk about the news of the Assassin's Creed: Shadows release. Can you guess why? Yep, a lot of people seem very upset that one of the main protagonists - Yasuke - is a black man, in a game set in feudal Japan. Would we have this same backlash if it was a white guy? Is using th…

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"All my white friends ask 'What's Juneteenth?'" - With Candace the Magnificent & Navaar Jackson 1:09:55

2M ago1:09:55

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Back once again with the ill behaviour, honorary halflings Navaar Jackson and Candace The Magnificent join Jeremy this week to chat about a recently federally recognised holiday - Juneteenth! Taking a look into its (revisionist) history, the horrendous conversations our hosts have had around it as black americans growing up, other federally recogni…

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MONSTERHEARTS 2 - 3BH plays with Connie Chang and Sea Thomas - Part 2 1:25:36

2M ago1:25:36

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It's time for Part 2 of our Pride Special MONSTERHEARTS 2 one-shot! Our senior students have made it through the school day... just. Drama has unfolded, secrets are bubbling to the surface, and hearts have been well and truly broken... but the worst is yet to come... Running her first game on the 3BH podcast, your GM this week Liv Kennedy! And your…

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Ethnikids: Diversity in children's literature with Khumo Tapfumaneyi 27:54

1M ago27:54

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Send us a Text Message. The books your children read can shape their self-identity and cultural awareness. Join me in conversation with Khumo Tapfumaneyi, Co-Founder and Director of Ethnikids, as we discuss the life-changing power of diversity in children's literature. We discuss how Ethnikids, an online children's book store, is transforming the S…

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MONSTERHEARTS 2 - 3BH plays with Connie Chang and Sea Thomas - Part 1 1:33:15

2M ago1:33:15

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Happy Pride Halflings! We're closing off this month with an incredibly queer one-shot; MONSTERHEARTS 2, a game about supernatural senior year kids discovering their darkest desires, their bloodthirsty natures, and teenage secrets worth killing for! Running her first game on the 3BH podcast, your GM this week Liv Kennedy! And your phenomenal players…

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"Make Your Art For The Freaks You Love" - GODKILLER: Last Hope, With Connie & Sea 1:21:07

2M ago1:21:07

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HAPPY PRIDE MONTH HALFLINGS! From the all-trans, POC-lead actual play channel Transplanar, we have the incredible GM and returning friend of the show, Connie Chang, and Transplanar's first GODKILLER, Sea Thomas! They're here to give us an exclusive look into their very first studio shot series, GODKILLER: Last Hope. From how this two-person, immeas…

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"A Studio Ghibli Inspired D&D Actual Play... With No Asian People?!" - With Candace The Magnificent and Navaar Jackson 1:32:44

3M ago1:32:44

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Disclaimer - The Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass at Momocon 2024 was cancelled on May 20th. Hoo boy... May 2024 was Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and one actual play at Momocon... fumbled. Hard. The Obojima: Tales From the Tall Grass was advertised as a 'Studio Ghibli Inspired' live actual play that would feature at the eve…

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Family Roots to Creative Routes - Raha Copenhagen with Nsimire Godman 34:45

3M ago34:45

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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode, we connect with Nsimire Godman, Founder of Raha Copenhagen. This Denmark-based creative shares how a humble background in Rwanda and a spark of creativity during the pandemic led her to create inclusive, aesthetically pleasing soy wax candles. Listen as Nsimire recounts her year-long journey of master…

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The Corrupted: Retrospective - With Navaar Jackson And Candace the Magnificent 1:07:46

3M ago1:07:46

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This week, we're diving into our recent zombie themed one-shot 'The Corrupted' with two incredible guests: the one and only Navaar Jackson, the game's writer and creator, and the phenomenal Candace the Magnificent, who you may have heard on last week's episode! Together, they dive into their favourite parts of the game, how to build atmosphere, and…

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"Horny, Gay, and Sad" - with Candace the Magnificent 1:06:11

3M ago1:06:11

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This week, TTRPG performer, voice actor, and writer Candace the Magnificent (they/she) joins the Halflings for a deeply joyful and truly unhinged chat! From Savage Worlds and flexibility in TTRPG systems to Omegaverse and bags of dicks, this one brings that classic 3BH chaos! Follow Candace and all their amazing work here: https://x.com/thecandacem…

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From South Africa to Seattle: Lizzy Hudson's Story 47:42

3M ago47:42

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Send us a Text Message. South African podcaster and social media marketing specialist, Lizzy Hudson is the voice behind the Live to Thrive Podcast. In this episode, she shares her journey into podcasting, inspired by the tragic event of George Floyd's murder in 2020. We discuss the personal impact of this moment and how Lizzy's podcast focuses on a…

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"Please Stop Asking Us to Make Black Panther" - with Austin Taylor 58:54

3M ago58:54

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This week, we welcome the amazing game designer and podcaster Austin Taylor to the 3BH Halfling Hole for a Shirefolk Spotlight! You may have seen Austin's work as a writer for MCDM's Flee Mortals! or the upcoming Kids in Capes, as a player for StrixU and Transplanar, or as the cohost of the podcast Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries! Join us as the…

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"Critical Hits didn't come from Dungeons & Dragons" - With Legal Kimchi 1:22:24

4M ago1:22:24

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If 'YouTube Video Essays', 'TTRPG Knowledge' and 'Legal Expertise' was a Venn Diagram, this week's guest LegalKimchi would be at the centre! Also known as Alex, you may know him from his incredible 'Bioessentialism in Gaming' video, discussing inherent racism and ableism in TTRPGS, and more essays breaking down representation and diversity in games…

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"One-Shot Wonders!" - With Kay & Sam (Roll & Play Press) 1:10:01

4M ago1:10:01

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A few weeks back, we interviewed Kay and Sam from Roll and Play Press about their phenomenal breakout into the TTRPG scene; this week Kay and Sam are back to take us through a sponsored deep dive of their must-have book, One-Shot Wonders! With over 100 session ideas, one-shots and quests, this collection of adventures is designed to be a GM's best …

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3BH Presents: "The Corrupted - Part 2" - With Navaar Jackson, Lexi McQueen, and Drakoniques 1:43:53

4M ago1:43:53

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DISCLAIMER: Since beginning this campaign, Gabe Hicks has been removed from the cast list of 3 Black Halflings' 'The Corrupted' playthrough. Part 1 live in its current edit out of respect for the time and effort the other players and editors put into this game. Part 2 does not feature Gabe Hicks. We stand against predatory and abusive behaviour. We…

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RAINA (Luxury Hats for Natural Hair) with Rachel Osborne (S8, E8) 36:28

4M ago36:28

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Send us a Text Message. It all started with a wish for a satin-lined beach hat. When Rachel Osborne could not find one on the market, she set about creating her own. She spent 2023 researching and testing her concept for luxury satin lined, and adjustable hats that would offer "no-frizz" experience for curly and kinky hair. As a result, her brand R…

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"WE ARE LIVE!" - from London's Leicester Square Theatre! 1:15:56

4M ago1:15:56

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AWWW YEAH! For the first time ever, Jasper, Jeremy and Liv get together in the same continent, in the same city, in the same theatre, with a live audience, to play the single most chaotic one-shot of "You Awaken In A Strange Place" ever! Get ready for vampires, romance, comedy, lesbians, hot dads, The Floor, and a fairly disturbing amount of sweat.…

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“From Black CEO to Black CEO” - With Abubakar Salim 53:31

4M ago53:31

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If you watched the 2023 Game Awards, you saw actor Abubakar Salim - from Raised by Wolves, Legend of Vox Machina and Assassins Creed: Origins - announce his incredible new metroidvania platformer, Tales of Kenzera: Zau. And today, he’s our guest!!!! From the grief of losing his father that the game was born from, to the power in vulnerability and p…

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The Yoga Bar and African Affirmations with Fikile 'Fix' Moeti (S8, E7) 51:31

4M ago51:31

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Send us a Text Message. Fikile "Fix" Moeti calls herself a Lightworker and you’ll find out what she means by that in this episode. The Social Entrepreneur is the founder of a pay-it-forward education and women-focused social enterprise, The Fix Scholarship. She is a well-known former radio DJ and MTV South Africa presenter. This long-time yogi is n…

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"Goodbye Oxventurer's Guild" - with Jane Douglas 1:06:03

5M ago1:06:03

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This is NOT a drill! After 6 incredible years, the UK's premier TTRPG show 'The Oxventurer's Guild' is coming to an end! Jasper and Liv (and Jeremy, but who's counting) have Jane Douglas aka Prudence on the show to talk about what this means for Oxventure. Is it really the end? Will everyone die horrible, violent deaths? Or is there a slim possibil…

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"Welcome To The Narrative Universe" - With Daisy Stridinger & Joshua Orsak 1:12:44

5M ago1:12:44

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This week, Liv and Jeremy are bringing you a sponsored episode from the makers of a TTRPG system underdog: The Narrative Universe! Joined by writer Daisy Kurtwise (mskurtwise) and creator Joshua Orsak, we take a deep dive into the 100-side system that's modular, story-forward, and math-optional! If you're looking for a system that's heavily focusse…

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Nounouche Online and Azania Public with Bonnie Meslane (S8, E6) 33:50

4M ago33:50

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Send us a Text Message. Bonnie Meslane is the Founder of the online lifestyle and culture magazine, Nounouche Online. The Johannesburg-based publisher is also the force behind the A-list Public Relations and Communications company, Azania Public, and like all multi-hyphenates, she also works as in the marketing of the iconic and legendary music rad…

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"Ultimate GM Snack? Soup!" - With Kay and Sam Lubwika Bartlett (Roll & Play Press) 58:17

5M ago58:17

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We know you've seen Roll & Play Press' EVERYWHERE - from Critical Role to High Rollers, but did you know the dream team behind this new industry giant was a nerd and a boffin? Yes, fresh off the heels of their incredibly successful Map Library kickstarter, today Jasper and Liv are joined by CEO Kay Lubwika Bartlett and CCO Sam Bartlett! From what m…

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"This Is Not Real Life!" - With Margaret Krohn 1:15:51

5M ago1:15:51

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Keeping up our streak of interviewing phenomenal women for Women's History Month, this week we have one heck of a woman who develops for Ashes of Creation, writes gorgeous games like Witches & Spellcraft, and has performed in APs on this very podcast - It's Margaret Krohn! Our very own Jenna Ainsley from 'Big Trouble In Little Mineuse' is here to c…

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MWLPR (Fashion & Beauty PR) with Monique Webber (S8, E5) 41:21

5M ago41:21

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Send us a Text Message. Monique Webber is the visionary founder of MLWPR Fashion and Beauty PR Agency. Her story isn't just about the sparkle of dressing celebrities in Herve Leger's iconic ensembles; it's a story about ambition, resilience, and a commitment to lifting up minority, local, and women-owned brands. Monique started out as a teen model …

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"The Hog King" - With Jasmine Bhullar 59:38

6M ago59:38

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It is time to kick back and listen to the dulcet tones of this week's absolutely incredible guest; straight from the tables of DesiQuest, Dimension20, Critical Role and Acquisitions Incorporated, it's Jasmine Bhullar! Jasmine joins Liv and Jeremy as they dive into the transition from true Mathlete nerd to TTRPG nerd, being the weird kids with unfat…

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"You can smell the Misogyny Soup from here" - With Ginny Di 1:17:09

6M ago1:17:09

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This week, the queen of cosplay and character creation content - Ginny Di - joins us on the mic! The YouTuber, singer, cosplayer, and creator of everything from viral videos to incredible costumes talks to us about her experiences of being a woman in content creation, how "The Deep Nerds" brought her into the fold of the TTRPG world, the questions …

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WhatWeCherish with Melaney Oldenhof (S8, E4) 36:27

6M ago36:27

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Send us a Text Message. Melaney Oldenhoff, Founder and Creative Director of WhatWeCherish, a curated market place for handmade accessories and home décor from the African continent. Melaney shares how she pivoted from New York-based fashion stylist to joining the vanguard of African design in Johannesburg. Her story is a testament to endurance and …

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3BH Presents: "The Corrupted - Part 1" - With Navaar Jackson, Gabe Hicks, Lexi McQueen, and Drakoniques 1:42:48

6M ago1:42:48

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Fight if you can. It's best to run. And if you hear them wailing... try to survive. DISCLAIMER: since this episode has aired and in light of developments, Gabe Hicks has been removed from the cast list of 3 Black Halfling's 'The Corrupted' playthrough. We have decided to keep Part 1 live in its current edit out of respect for the time and effort th…

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"3 Black Halflings And The White Boy They Make Fun Of" - With Lin Codega 1:56:57

6M ago1:56:57

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This week, we have the journalist who broke that OGL story - it's Lin Codega! Jeremy and Liv are talking with Lin about everything that made them... well, them! From learning how to cow tip, to being forged in the fandom fires of superwholock, and the story behind a viral tweet about a certain summit. But that's not all - because this week Lin and …

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Freedom Fleur and Luxury with Kirstie Fleur (S8, E3) 32:19

6M ago32:19

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Send us a Text Message. Embark on an inspiring journey with the remarkable Kirstie Fleur, a Ghanaian-American beacon of creativity and advocacy. Our conversation explores her multi-disciplinary artistry that finds expression in all her life's pursuits, from her brave transition from the American Air Force to fashion's forefront, to her passionate e…

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"James Corden Is In the 3BH Green Room?!" - With Nur-D Rocks 1:22:26

7M ago1:22:26

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This week, Jeremy and Jasper have a guest that's got a real nice smile and a +3 sword (he found another sword!) - it's TTRPG rapper, pro GM, and actual, genuine opening act for Ludacris... Nur-D! And boy does he have stories. From putting on a rap show at GenCon, to exploring how being black has informed his relationship with being a nerd, and aski…

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E100 Clubs and Investment Secrets with Jennifer Dyer (S8, E2) 40:00

6M ago40:00

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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the secrets of securing investment and mastering entrepreneurship with our esteemed guest, Jennifer Dyer. As a five-time CEO and seasoned mentor, Jennifer brings a treasure trove of insights from her experience in raising over $13 million, particularly for women and minority entrepreneurs. This episode is a candid exp…

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"I'll Be A Cleric, But I Ain't Healing You" - With Omega Jones aka Critical Bard 1:15:16

7M ago1:15:16

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As part of Black History Month, we are bringing you interviews with some of the greatest black creators on the scene - and so obviously we hard to start with Omega Jones aka Critical Bard! Singer, Streamer and TTRPG icon, they take us through how they play a Cleric with hard lines, gives us a look into how TTRPG's shaped them, and speaks some hard …

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SkinstadMD and Holistic Healing with Dr. Margaret Towolawi (S8, E1) 39:17

6M ago39:17

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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Margaret Towolawi is a physician whose canvas stretches from her medical clinic to the entrepreneurial landscape of wellness and skincare. Her story is an inspiring tale of transition, as she harmonizes the six pillars of lifestyle medicine with heartfelt entrepreneurship. In our conversation, we discuss the nurturing en…

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"The Halflings Are Goin' Wild, Baybee!!!" - 3BH Plans for This Year 1:08:24

7M ago1:08:24

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This week Liv and Jeremy chat about what you can expect from 3BH this year! We're talkin' Con appearances, AP series, live shows, side projects, and more!!! CORRECTION: In this episode, Jeremy incorrectly says that Malta is owned by Great Britain, when in fact Malta has been an independent nation since 1964, and a member of the European Union since…

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"I Didn't Eat Dinner For This" - With Tim Platt 1:03:14

8M ago1:03:14

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This week we welcome comedy's premier TTRPG player Tim Platt of Rude Tales Of Magic onto the show! That's right, the voice of Stirfry, and the brilliantly bizarre Smellulus joins us to talk about tough crowds, memorable performances, and exactly how far is too far? Follow Tim here: https://www.instagram.com/iamkingbozo, https://twitter.com/TimothyP…

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3BH Presents: A Coyote & Crow One Shot feat. Connie Chang and Akinana Circle 3:59:36

8M ago3:59:36

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It's finally here: 3BH plays Coyote & Crow! Jeremy and Liv are joined by Connie Chang of Transplanar and Logan and Martin of Akinana Circle, the organized play arm of Coyote & Crow, for this incredible one shot! Join us as Logan, our Story Guide, takes us on a wild and chaotic adventure into the incredible world of Cahokia! Follow Coyote & Crow and…

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3BH Presents: Eldritch Foundry's "How We Saved the Grateful Gathering" feat. Charlene Bayer, Em Carlson, and DeadAussieGamer 3:34:26

8M ago3:34:26

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This week, Jeremy and Liv are joined by Charlene Bayer (she/they), Em Carlson (fae/faer), and DeadAussieGamer (he/him) for a very special one shot: Eldritch Foundry's new winter-themed adventure, "How We Saved the Grateful Gathering"! Dive into the mystical ice dome of Winter’s Mercy in “How We Saved the Grateful Gathering,” a Dungeons & Dragons ad…

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"The Alan Cumming Cast" - With Chris Spivey 1:09:12

9M ago1:09:12

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This week it is our pleasure to welcome Multi-award-winning writer and game designer Chris Spivey, author of incredible works such as Harlem Unbound & Haunted West. What did we talk about I hear you ask? Well, Alan Cumming of course! Follow Chris here: https://twitter.com/Darker_Hue https://www.darkerhuestudios.com/ COME SEE 3BH LIVE: https://www.l…

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"Danger in the Lone Pine Desert" feat. The Storyteller Squad and Connie Chang 2:11:38

9M ago2:11:38

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Jasper and Jeremy are joined by guest GM Natalie Fuinha of The Storyteller Squad and guest player Connie Chang for a Monster of the Week one shot set in the world of The Storyteller Squad AP series! Join two of the worst men you've ever met and a literal angel as they band together to solve the mystery of what's going on in the city of Lone Pine. G…

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Swimma Caps with Nomvuyo Treffers (S7, E9) 39:51

9M ago39:51

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Send us a Text Message. We've come to the end of Season 7 and we end it with a special episode featuring the creation of the first inclusive swimming cap. Swimma Caps is founded with inclusion at heart. They are more than a product company, they are a catalyst for change. Since inception, the Swimma team have been challenging hair discrimination in…

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"Take A Deep Breath, One More Step" - With KP Upadhyayula 59:51

9M ago59:51

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If you have seen stunning photos of some of your favourite folks from around the TTRPG space then most likely you have seen our next guests work! KP is a cultural consultant, voice-over actor & brilliant photographer, we sit down to discuss making your way in this industry and much more! Find KP's work here: https://www.kpvoiceover.net/ COME SEE 3B…

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Profitable Passion + Purpose with Stefanie Julia Moton (S7, E8) 42:45

9M ago42:45

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s episode is about overcoming fear of uncertainty, getting out of your comfort zone and pivoting with purpose. My guest on Shades and Layers is Stefanie Julia Moton, a business coach for online fitness coaches who shares how she transitioned from a career in federal law enforcement to becoming the founder of Catch Flig…

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