Best Rachel Mercer Podcasts (2024)

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Why the accurate representation of women fuels business growth with Christine Guilfoyle, President @ SeeHer 47:05

4h ago47:05

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Christine Guilfoyle reveals the power of the SHEconomy and how brands can be a force for growth, good, and girls. President of SeeHer Christine Guilfoyle believes if you see her, you can be her. But how do you convince CMOs that the accurate representation of women in marketing and media isn’t just a moral decision, but a savvy business decision? B…

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What Was Lost: Revisiting First Edition Mage 42:53

9d ago42:53

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Not every bit of lore persists through a game's history and today we're talking the things shed after first edition and how to bring them back like active Oracles, node-seeking spiders, Nephandic pure forms, and more. Masters of the Art episode - Where we talk about Exemplars Infernalism: The Path of Screams episode - Talking about demons' special …

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Stealing from Oneshots: Cyberpunk, Through the Breach, and Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast 1:20:48

24d ago1:20:48

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One shots give you a taste of another game but what can we take from them? Terry and Pook talk choice bits from Cyberpunk, Through the Breach, Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast and more. Cyberpunk Red Through the Breach Yazeba's Bed and Breakfast Everyday Arcana Stealing Stories for the Devil Twilight Inscription Changeling the Podcast…

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Episode 19: Strengthening your brand and building loyalty with Lisa Martinelli, VP of Marketing @ Stop & Shop 35:51

28d ago35:51

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Lisa Martinelli discusses retail marketing strategies and how to build brand loyalty. Listen to this podcast with Lisa. Stop & Shop’s Vice President of marketing Lisa Martinelli gives advice on how CMOs can strengthen their brand. Lisa’s experience supporting marketing operations for CVS and Stop & Shop makes her very well-versed in marketing strat…

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Richard Ayoade, Alex Rubens, Brian Shortall - Matrix ch21 35:02

29d ago35:02

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The Matrix, Chapter 21 Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠Alex Rubens⁠ and narrated by Richard Ayoade, plus an interview with ⁠Brian Shortall⁠. Richard Ayoade is a comedian, actor, writer and director who stared in The IT Crowd, Krapopolis, Disenchantment, and more. Four-time Emmy Award nominee Alex Rubens is the showrunner of Krapopolis. He has wri…

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What would you change in Mage? System and setting 1:13:39

1M ago1:13:39

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What would you change in Mage? Today we asked Darker Days Radio's Bryce Perry, Jackalope Live Action Studio's Matthew Webb, Plastic Age Production's Travis Legge, and author James Sambrano what they'd change. Dark Days Radio Jackalope Live Action Studio Plastic Age Plays on Patreon James on Patreon Travis on Startplaying.games Gulag Archipelago…

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Jackie Kashian, Allison Silverman, Jeremy Culhane - Matrix ch20 34:28

1M ago34:28

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The Matrix, Chapter 20 Featuring a chapter novelized by Allison Silverman and narrated by ⁠Jackie Kashian, plus an interview with Jeremy Culhane. Allison Silverman is a writer and producer known for Russian Doll, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Daily Show, and more. Jackie Kashian is a stand-up comedian who has been se…

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Adding Romance to Games with Friday Stout and Sebastian Yūe 1:18:55

1M ago1:18:55

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Mages are human. Love and romance are parts of their lives, so how do we add them? Friday Stout and Sebastian Yūe join to talk their project How to GM Romance which gives systems for romance plus plenty of ST advice. How to GM Romance on Backerkit Sample Pamphlet Sebastian's InfoTwitter: http://twitter.com/sebastianyue Website: http://sebastianyue.…

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June Diane Raphael, Dan Kibblesmith, Suzi Barrett - Matrix ch19 38:26

1M ago38:26

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The Matrix, Chapter 19 Featuring a chapter novelized by Daniel Kibblesmith⁠ (Colbert, Clone High), and narrated by June Diane Raphael⁠ (How Did This Get Made!) plus an interview with ⁠Suzi Barrett⁠. Andy Bobrow has written for Community, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Bless the Harts, The Last Man on Earth, Malcolm in the Middle, SNL, and Krapopolis. Lane Moo…

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Our Brilliant Ruin with Justin Achilli and Rachel J. Wilkinson 52:17

1M ago52:17

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What would you do if you knew the world were in its last days? Our Brilliant Ruin from World of Darkness writers Justin Achilli and Rachel J. Wilkinson asks this question and we talk tools, methods, inspirations, and ideas for gaming in a world that's dying. Our Brilliant Ruin site Our Brilliant Ruin on DTRPG Rachel J Wilkinson's site Studio Hermit…

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Lane Moore, Andy Bobrow, Alyssa Sabo - Matrix ch18 43:12

2M ago43:12

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The Matrix, Chapter 18 Featuring a chapter novelized by Andy Bobrow, and narrated by Lane Moore plus an interview with Alyssa Sabo. Andy Bobrow has written for Community, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Bless the Harts, The Last Man on Earth, Malcolm in the Middle, SNL, and Krapopolis. Lane Moore is a stand-up comedian who is the creator and host of Tinder Liv…

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Tomes of Magick: Land of Eight Million Dreams 1:29:54

2M ago1:29:54

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The Hsien are said to be the changelings of East Asia...but that's...a stretch, so why not use them in your Mage game instead? Adam and Terry talk Shinma, hanumen, suijen, and tasty tasty dragon's nests in Land of Eight Million Dreams. Changeling the Podcast's Land of Eight Million Dreams episode This book…

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Episode 18: Leveraging your network and living your positioning with Simone and Rachel, Co-founders @ NBZ 47:32

2M ago47:32

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Simone and Rachel discuss best practices for agencies to gain new business. Listen to this podcast with Simone and Rachel. NBZ Co-founders Simone Mandel and Rachel Segall compare agency matchmaking to setting a friend up on a blind date. They tell us about their process with brands looking to work with agencies that will approach their brief with m…

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Truth Ali, RJ White, Ali Ghandour - Matrix ch17 34:48

2M ago34:48

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The Matrix, Chapter 17 Featuring a chapter novelized by R.J. White (McSweeney's), and narrated by Truth Ali plus an interview with Ali Ghandour. R.J. White is a comedy writer who has written for McSweeney's. Truth Ali is a hip-hop artist and voice actor who has toured with Rakim. His sixth album "While You Slept" is available now. Ali Ghandour is t…

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Running and Playing Low Mage Count Games 1:09:27

2M ago1:09:27

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Sources run the gamut for how many mages are running around the World of Darkness, how should your game change based on their commonality? Terry and Bryce talk low mage counts games and how to run them. Ascension's Landscape - Terry's book of storyteller advice Hidden Lore - 2e overflow book with mage count Malcolm Sheppard's Distribution - Former …

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Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Ronnie Adrian, Josh Comers - Matrix ch16 30:40

2M ago30:40

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The Matrix, Chapter 16 Featuring a chapter novelized by ⁠Josh Comers, and narrated by Triumph the Insult Comic Dog plus an interview with ⁠Ronnie Adrian⁠. Josh Comers is a comedian who has written for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, and Comedy Central. Robert Smigel is the co-creator of Leo, and a writer/performer for Conan, SNL, and Hot…

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Creating Metaplot Between Editions with Michael Mercere 1:23:10

2M ago1:23:10

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Metaplot can be hard to approach, so how do pick what to add? How do you fill in what happened since Avatar Storm? Terry and Michael talk Avatar Storms, the Sphinx, STV supplements, and many many factional plot hooks. The Riddle of the Sphinx - Michael's book on adding plot between Revised and M20 Strange Yesterdays - Alternatives to the 2e/Revised…

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Scott Aukerman, Michael Hartney, Nita Haberlein - Matrix ch15 40:02

3M ago40:02

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The Matrix, Chapter 15 Featuring a chapter novelized by Sunita Haberlein, and narrated by Scott Aukerman (Comedy Bang Bang) plus an interview with Michael Hartney (UCB). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a…

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Tomes of Magick: World of Darkness: Demon Hunter X 1:27:07

3M ago1:27:07

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The Year of the Lotus added East Asian elements to many gamelines, what can Mage players take from the supplements for other lines? Adam and Terry talk the Shih, the Shen, and ass tattoos in World of Darkness: Demon Hunter X. World of Darkness: Demon Hunter X - This book Land of Eight Million Dreams - Next book…

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Ophira Eisenberg, Mark Steinbach, Tyler Benedict - Matrix ch14 42:02

3M ago42:02

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The Matrix, Chapter 14 Featuring a chapter novelized by Mark Steinbach (SNL), and narrated by stand-up comedian Ophira Eisenberg (Parenting is a Joke) plus an interview with Tyler Benedict (iO Chicago). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to noveliz…

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Amnesia and Anamnesis: Memory in Mage 1:12:41

3M ago1:12:41

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Mages can live centuries with minds both powerful and fluid, how do we feature memory as a central story idea? Bryce and Terry talk the Mind Sphere, strategic forgetting and There Is No Antimemetics Division. There Is No Antimemetics Division (CC) - One of the inspirations for the episode. Also available in dead tree form SCP Foundation - Wiki that…

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Episode 17: Ditching the pitch and agency matchmaking with Pete Carter, Founder & CEO @ Creative Haystack 53:21

3M ago53:21

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Pete Carter shares his top P&G marketing campaigns and what catches a CMO's attention. Listen to this podcast with Pete Carter. If you have pitch fatigue, you’re not alone. This week, we’re sitting down with one of the original “ditch the pitch” advocates, Pete Carter of Creative Haystack. With an impressive 41-year tenure at P&G, Pete knows all ab…

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Jiavani Linayao, Ross Bryant, Joel Levinson, Hallie Haas - Matrix ch13 46:15

3M ago46:15

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The Matrix, Chapter 13 Featuring a chapter novelized by Joel Levinson (2776), and narrated by Baby Wants Candy performers Al Samuels, Jiavani Linayao, Ross Bryant, and Ahsohn Williams plus an interview with Hallie Haas (UCB). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colber…

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Upcoming M20 Releases with Hiromi Cota and Travis Legge 50:46

3M ago50:46

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M20 still has several releases in queue and Hiromi and Travis talk about them including two for M20 Victorian and two for M20's contemporary setting. This is an edited recording of the Oppcon 2024 M20 panel. Travis Legge on DTRPG Hiromi Cota on DTRPG

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Alison Pill, Rachel Axler, James Mannion - Matrix ch12 33:30

3M ago33:30

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The Matrix, Chapter 12 Featuring a chapter novelized by Rachel Axler (Veep, New Girl, The Daily Show) and narrated by Alison Pill (Star Trek: Picard, Scott Pilgrim, Hello Tomorrow!) plus an interview with James Mannion (UCB, Comedy Bang Bang). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, Th…

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Scattered Realities: The Department of Truth in the World of Darkness 1:03:09

3M ago1:03:09

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What if reality were even more malleable than Mage lets on and conspiracies existed to incept some new truth into existence? This is the world of The Department of Truth and we talk how to bring it into a Mage game. The Department of Truth omnibus - First 17 issues. On sale as of this posting Types of Conspiracies in the World of Darkness - Previou…

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Storyteller Toolbox: Calling for Rolls 51:22

4M ago51:22

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Mage can be tuned to a lot of different play experiences but knowing how to do that is hard. This episode addresses just three things: who call for rolls, when to call one, and how to look at the results. Finite and Infinite Games - Philosophy book on the nature of play

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Andrew Ti, Jamie Denbo, Suchetas Bokil - Matrix ch11 44:17

4M ago44:17

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The Matrix, Chapter 11 Featuring a chapter novelized by Novelizers co-producer Suchetas Bokil (The Harvard Lampoon) and narrated by Andrew Ti (Yo, Is This Racist?) plus an interview with Jamie Denbo⁠ (Spy, F is for Family). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert,…

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Using the Hedge in the World of Darkness with Lauren Roy 1:10:36

4M ago1:10:36

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The Hedge serves as both a strange place with its own denizens and border between Arcadia and the mundane world in Changeling the Lost. How can we use it in the World of Darkness? Lauren Roy joins to explain how! The Hedge - This book! Damnation City - A darn good book on city building Changeling: The Lost 2e SNL Well Skit Lauren works…

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Episode 16: How to embody courageous leadership with Todd Henry, author and Founder @ Daily Creative 46:20

4M ago46:20

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Author and Founder of Daily Creative Todd Henry, shares inspiration for marketing leaders and creative leadership. You’ll get inspiration, insights, and more from our conversation with Todd Henry the “arms dealer for the creative revolution.” Arms dealer for the creative revolution is a fitting title for Todd as he spent two decades researching the…

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David Dastmalchian, Carl Tart, Steve Agee - Matrix ch10 31:45

4M ago31:45

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The Matrix, Chapter 10 Featuring a chapter novelized by Steve Agee (Peacemaker, Suicide Squad, New Girl) and narrated by David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil) plus an interview with Carl Tart (Grand Crew, Mad TV). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, …

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Sophia and Ascension: Gnosticism in the World of Darkness 1:16:55

4M ago1:16:55

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Gnosticism has ancient roots and is mentioned at across various WoD lines. How can we reflect Gnosticism and Gnostic magick in Mage? Pook joins to talk Sophia, Yaldabaoth, the Pleroma, and the Cainite Heresy. Nostradamus's Cherry Jams World of Darkness Books Cainite Heresy - Dark Ages Vampire book with a wild take on Gnosticism. The Paradigm's Prog…

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Bonus - Flophouse Crossover - Matrix Revolutions 1:46:06

4M ago1:46:06

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Special bonus episode for comedy/movie/podcast/Matrix-interested people. It's Part 2 of our crossover with our friends at The Flophouse Podcast - who have taken a deep dive into the third Matrix film - just for you! The Flophouse Podcast is available HERE and also wherever you get your podcasts. We'll be back on Monday, with an all new chapter of T…

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John Hodgman, Dan McCoy, Elliot Kalan - Flophouse Crossover - Matrix ch 09 35:56

4M ago35:56

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A special Flophouse Podcast crossover with our friends Dan McCoy, Elliot Kalan, plus John Hodgman. Check out The Flophouse Podcast and stay tuned for a special Matrix Revolutions edition of the Flophouse in our feed later this week. Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons,…

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Tomes of Magick: Dreams and Nightmares 1:34:17

4M ago1:34:17

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The Maya and Dreaming are only lightly described in Mage, where can we look to for more options? Why Changeling! Terry and Adam read Dreams and Nightmares with an eye to using it in Mage with all its trods, mists, and chimera. Dreams and Nightmares - This book Changeling the Dreaming 20th Anniversary Edition - The most recent core book…

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Brennan Lee Mulligan & Izzy Roland - Matrix ch08 28:33

4M ago28:33

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The Matrix — Chapter 8Brennan Lee Mulligan⁠ (Dimension 20, CollegeHumor) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Ross Pal plus an improv interview with Izzy Roland (Dimension 20, The Sex Lives of College Girls) Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and mo…

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Community Roundup: Ascension of Babylon, Megadumbcast, and Crushing Depths 58:32

5M ago58:32

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So what's everyone else makin'? This week Terry talks to Kris Newton of Megadumbcast, Mike Diamond of the Ascension of Babylon actual play and TL Webb's latest fiction, Crushing Depths. Crushing Depths - Latest Hollow Earth fiction TL Webb's Other Works Megadumbcast Patreon - Get the megasodes Ascension of Babylon -The Old Ways podcast The Old Ways…

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Dan Savage, Courtney Pauroso, Chris Karwowski - Matrix ch07 26:52

5M ago26:52

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The Matrix — Chapter 7Dan Savage⁠ (Savage Love) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Chris Karwowski ⁠(The Onion, Show & Sell Podcast) plus an improv interview with Vanessa 5000 aka Courtney Pauroso.Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to no…

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Strange Peoples in Mage: Space Squids, Umbra Squids, and Mantis People 1:04:10

5M ago1:04:10

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Strange peoples lurk at the edges of the World of Darkness. How do we add them to our games? Pook and Terry talk the Sekrana, Chulorviah, The Watchers in the Deep, the Wyck, and other early humans. BOOKS! Last Days of New Paris - A novel that imagines a surreal Paris overrun with manifestations of surrealist art. The City & The City - A detective s…

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Scott Adsit, Ian Brennan, Laura Krafft - Matrix ch06 33:53

5M ago33:53

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The Matrix — Chapter 6 Scott Adsit (30 Rock) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Laura Krafft (The Colbert Report) plus an improv interview with Ian Brennan (Glee). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes…

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Reality Deviant Book Club: Books of Magic 33:44

5M ago33:44

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Mage draws upon sources both ancient and modern, what can they teach us about our games? Pook and Adam talk Books of Magic, the four-part series by Neil Gaiman for DC Comics in this installment of Reality Deviant Book Club. Reading List for Hollow Earth Inspiration

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Episode 15: Building a legendary creative review board with Michelle Hillman, Chief Campaign Development Officer @ Ad Council 35:55

5M ago35:55

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What’s it like to be in charge of deploying some of the nation’s most important messages? Just ask Ad Council’s Chief Campaign Development Officer Michelle Hillman. She gives us insight into launching public service campaigns that tackle complex issues such as gun violence, the opioid crisis, and buzzed driving. Spoiler alert, it ain’t easy, but af…

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Drew Ackerman - Sleep With Me Crossover - Matrix ch05 57:18

5M ago57:18

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The Matrix — Chapter 5 A very special, very sleepy crossover episode with Drew Ackerman and the Sleep With Me podcast, the world's premiere podcast for falling asleep. Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, then get top TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize it, and have a comedian or actor narrate.…

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[FIXED] Strange Peoples in Mage: Fae Beings, Djinn and Robots 1:12:39

5M ago1:12:39

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The World of Darkness has all sorts of non-human peoples, how do we add them to Mage? Pook from Changeling the Podcast joins to talk about the Fomorians, Tuatha de Danaan, the Goro, Dero, Firstborn and the Djinn. Sphere of Gun book Episode on Dark Ages Fae Episode on Beyond the Barriers: The Book of Worlds Colorized Revised prints…

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Tom Scharpling, Ryan Barton, Kelsy Abbott - Matrix ch04 25:44

5M ago25:44

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The Matrix — Chapter 4 Tom Scharpling (The Best Show with Tom Scharpling) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Kelsy Abbott (Uncle Grandpa) plus an improv interview with Ryan Barton (Upright Citizens Brigade). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and …

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Matt Mercer, Will Hines, Josh Lieb - Matrix ch03 24:37

6M ago24:37

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Matt Mercer (Critical Role) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Josh Lieb (The Daily Show, What We Do In the Shadows) plus improv legend Will Hines. Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we give those scenes to a comedian o…

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Types of Conspiracies in the World of Darkness 1:24:59

6M ago1:24:59

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The World of Darkness is full of supernatural conspiracies, but who falls in with them and how can we use them in our games? Jordan Etherington joins to talk methods and pitfalls when adding creeping conspiracy to your game. The Crying of Lot 49 They Live The X Files Ahti (Control) Delta Green Unknown Armies Over the Edge Inside Job (Netflix)…

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David Javerbaum, Laura Krafft - Matrix ch02 28:24

6M ago28:24

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The Matrix - Chapter 2 David Javerbaum (The Tweet of God, An Act of God, The Daily Show) novelizes and narrates a scene from The Matrix, plus Laura Krafft (The Colbert Report, The Crazy Ones). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to novelize. Then we…

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Episode 14: Leading an insurgent brand with Deeannah Seymour, CEO @ pH-D Feminine Health 45:28

6M ago45:28

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They say entrepreneurs are self-starters with high energy. We definitely felt that was true after chatting with the Co-Founder and CEO of pH-D Deeannah Seymour. Deeannah started pH-D, with the goal of creating affordable and convenient vaginal suppositories, that make women confident in their everyday lives. In this episode, Deennah tells us her st…

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Rob Delaney, Chase Mitchell, Seth Morris - Matrix ch01 28:37

6M ago28:37

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The Matrix - Chapter 1 Rob Delaney (Catastrophe) narrates a scene from The Matrix novelized by Chase Mitchell (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon) plus Seth Morris (Big Mouth, College Town Podcast). Each season on The Novelizers, we take a beloved film, give each scene to a TV comedy writer (from SNL, The Simpsons, Colbert, and more) to noveliz…

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