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A podcast where we look at classic video games through the eyes of a noob. Each episode, Alessandro Crolla shares his 30 years of gaming experience with gaming newcomer Jen Hughes by taking a deep dive through a classic game, to see how it holds up to fresh eyes and beginner thumbs.
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Gender Spiral

Ally Beardsley & Babette Thomas

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Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Each episode of the podcast explores important topics and questions about navigating expectations of gender and presentation in our society through conversations with the foremost experts on the topic: trans and queer people. You'll hear firsthand accounts of gender variant folks of all stripes and walks of life, to highlight the liberation of questio ...
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S6 D&D Podcast

S6 Productions

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The brand new full campaign Ghosts of Saltmarsh! We've started streaming live at www.twitch.tv/S6Productions and do so every Friday evening at 6:30 PM EST! A group of boardgamers dive into D&D for the very first time, beginning with the Starter Set: Lost Mines of Phandelver, and then continue on to other campaigns such as Hoard of the Dragon Queen; Dungeon of Doom; and Fallen Empires. Other one-shots and short campaigns are sprinkled in such as a World of Warcraft Deadmines quest!
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Three is Company

Joseph Forster, Ryan Kelly, Liam Wood

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A monthly podcast focusing on Fantasy Flight Games’ Lord of the Rings LCG. Join hosts Ryan, Liam, and Joseph for card reviews, various in depth discussions and all things LOTR LCG.
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Podcasting. A new horizon for many intrepid adventurers. In this show you will meet two of the most unqualified "adventurers" as they attempt to podcast. Introducing Josh and Holden, two high school students with a borrowed microphone. School is in session, so the boys are on a brief hiatus. When they return episodes will be released weekly, probably on Wednesdays. Until then, enjoy! Website- https://anchor.fm/josh-cuellar9
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Astrologer and writer Alice Sparkly Kat tells us about coming out to their Chinese family, how gender manifests in the planets, and why queer people like astrology so much. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Check out Alice's writing and othe…
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We’re a little late in reviewing the new Warcry box set, “Briar and Bone.” This set features the Sylvaneth Twistweald warband and the Ossiarch Teratic Cohort warband. Also in the box is a new terrain piece, the Ravening Gnarloak, and that thing looks hungry. Join us in our discussion of the box, the models, some rules, and where we think Warcry wil…
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DJ Daria Lourd (Bored Lord) tells us about her musical background growing up in Memphis, how rave culture helped her explore her gender, and what lesbian signaling looks like as a trans woman (hint: caribeaners help). Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gende…
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Multi-talented artist and hilarious human River Ramirez joins us for a chat about their journey to androgyny, the intersection of activism and self-care, and the Christian rock band "Underoath." Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Check out Ri…
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Writer Thomas Page McBee shares about his personal and professional journey examining and reimagining masculinity. Content warning for gun violence at timecodes 28:48 to 31:36. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Check out Thomas' work at his …
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Gender Spiral TIME TRAVEL EDITION! Chef and restauranteur Halo Perez-Gallardo of Lil' Deb's Oasis in Hudson, NY talks to Ally about emotion, evolution, and good eats as they reflect on clips from the first time Ally interviewed them in 2020. Follow Lil' Deb's Oasis on Instagram Check out "Please Wait to Be Tasted: The Lil' Deb's Oasis Cookbook" Fol…
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Our FIRST EPISODE OF SEASON 2(!) features a chat with poet, artist, model, and overall incredible human Bay Davis about Brujería, burnout, and building a new relationship with herself through spirituality. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. L…
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FINALLY we talk over the 50 player Narrative event we ran at Adeption 2024. It's been almost 2 months and we are here to break the silence! A huge shout out to everyone who signed up and showed up and made this event the joy that it was. The branching narrative style event gets bigger and more fun each year because of you. https://www.mortalrealms.…
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For the first time in a long time, maybe ever, we have all 4 of the dogs present to share thoughts on the new Pyre and Flood box set. The lumineth and the nighthaunt fight each other to see who gets to be the one who actually destroys the Gnarlwood! And we talk about it. We also talk about the warbands that are getting discontinued in 2025! https:/…
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Halloween is long since over, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still bring a few late freights to our second podcast birthday. What better way to remember our first episode, than to play Mario’s little brother in Luigi’s Mansion. The night is long, and our mics are about to pass on to the spirit realm (apologies), but we’re going to do our best to su…
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Babette and Ally reflect on Season 1 of Gender Spiral and listen to some highlights from past episodes. Thanks for spiraling with us! Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Follow us on Insta…
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Eric is joined by Zac, a local hobby legend to talk about all the things that make Warcry a superior game for our hobby. We want to play cinematic games on the table and it's the modeling, painting, boards and terrain that facilitate that. Small model count, big hobby, lots to discuss in this episode. [AUDIO FIXED] https://www.mortalrealms.com/disc…
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This is the Dogs of Warcry BARKING LOT where we talk rules, gameplay, list building, and competitive play. In this episode Mike and Eric discuss the Inspiring Presence universal ability, how GW seems to be pushing us to use it more, and where it's popped up most recently in our games. Join us for a quick discussion on this focused topic! https://ww…
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On a special gender-podcast crossover episode, Tuck Woodstock talks hosting their podcast Gender Reveal, creating Trans Day of Snacks, and naming themself after a Montana-based beer brand. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patr…
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After surviving all the street-based fights and the kombats of mortal peril, we return to fight in the most popular fighting game of the entire PlayStation era; Tekken 3. Join us in our fight against the Bruce Lee & Jackie Chan knock-offs, the pair of bears, the strange, abusive couple made of wood, and the incomprehensible backstory of the Mishima…
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Artist Chris Vargas and curator David Frantz of the Museum of Trans Hirstory and Art (MOTHA) talk LGBTQ archives, John Waters, and their new book, "Trans Hirstory in 99 Objects." Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patre…
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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Morrigan (Ranger), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Redbeard (…
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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Morrigan (Ranger), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Redbeard (…
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Audio documentarian and artist JT Green talks workwear, exploring her gender through audio, and what makes a sound queer. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find JT on Instagram and her w…
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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Morrigan (Ranger), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Redbeard (…
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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Jarenor (Paladin), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Aramil (Cl…
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In Episode 03 of Season 6 of the Dogs of Warcry, Josh and Eric dive into the Hunter and Hunted expansion for Warcry. This is a second wave of content set in the Gnarlwood. We discuss the new models in the Gorger Mawpack and Wildercorps Hunters warbands, the Mawpit terrain piece, new rules, and other surprises in the box. A big thank you to Games Wo…
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Actor Chris Renfro talks about feeling gender-fluid, binary "non-binary" roles in Hollywood, and their Gen Z bestie. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find Chris on Instagram and their w…
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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Jarenor (Paladin), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Aramil (Cl…
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Comedian Jes Tom figures out their pronouns, talks the art of the 35-minute Grindr hookup, and shares about naviagating Hollywood as a transmasc twink. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast …
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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Jarenor (Paladin), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Aramil (Cl…
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The horn of battle blows, we ready our swords, and prepare for battle against our very first real time strategy game, with Age of Empires 2. Our struggle will be hard; we must fight against resource management, enemies that come to destroy our wonders, and the scourge of bad Scottish accents, but we must prevail! Episode theme - Realms of Africa by…
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Model Jordan Underwood talks confusing cat-callers, their alter ego Debbie, and what fat liberation could look like within the transmasc community. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find…
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Vico Ortiz (Our Flag Means Death) talks polyamory, exploring gender through drag, and the many skins they shed during the pandemic. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast Find Vico on Instagr…
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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Jarenor (Paladin), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Aramil (Cl…
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Content warning for eating disorders from 21:50-22:59 and from 24:52 to 30:08. This week, psychotherapist Asher Pandjiris talks growing up as a tomboy and their relationship to masculinity, parenting as a nonbinary person, and mental health hurdles that often overlap with gender dysphoria. Article: "Unpacking 'gender exploratory therapy,' a new for…
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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Jarenor (Paladin), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Aramil (Cl…
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Actor Liv Hewson (Yellowjackets, Santa Clarita Diet) talks their journey to top surgery, their queer literature recommendations, and Sam Reid in Interview with the Vampire. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com…
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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Jarenor (Paladin), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Aramil (Cl…
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Season 6 is here and we’re kicking it off with a new Starter Set, Crypt of Blood! Like most episodes we share our latest hobby and games. We check out the latest news and pick a new CIRCLE OF PAINt for this season. And our victory condition this episode is to look through the new starter set for Warcry, Crypt of Blood, and give our first impression…
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This week, musician and friend of the show Amie Morrison talks transitioning in her 30s, how her marriage blossomed into a queer relationship, and exploring gender variance with her late best friend. Content warning: suicide and grief at 21:45-31:00 and 36:35-38:05. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore th…
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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Jarenor (Paladin), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Aramil (Cl…
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Fresh out of top surgery, author Dr. Devon Price ("Unmasking Autism," "Laziness Does Not Exist") talks coming out as trans and autistic, the unsettling feeling of gender "success" and why autistic folks are more likely to be out as queer and trans. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experienc…
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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Jarenor (Paladin), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Aramil (Cl…
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Writer and dancer Brontez Purnell tells us about his ill-fated pact with the sacred masculine, finding divine femininity in dance, and how gentrification and lack of knee cartilage have affected his love life. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered worl…
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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Jarenor (Paladin), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Aramil (Cl…
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We take the adventure game genre back to court, and play one of gaming's very few Law-em-up games, with Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. With our Nintendo DS in one hand, and our kangaroo law degree in the other, we try to defend our clients from the wrath of lying witnesses, evil prosecutors, and feckless judges. DISCLAIMER: The views of this podcast…
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Roberta Colindrez (A League of Their Own, Vida, Fun Home) talks "Romy and Michele" skirts, getting they/them'd in a Target, and predicting that Ricky Martin was gay. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/Gender…
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Persephone Valentine talks drag, five minute gender hacks, and exploring one's gender through D&D and other RPGs. (TW: Disscusion of difficulties surrounding medical transition and gender affirming surgeries.) Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered worl…
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Do you believe in resurrection? Our next series of episodes will have you humming all the way to the Underdark, for this campaign we’re going back in time to 2017 with Out of the Abyss. Players in this campaign include Jared playing as Jarenor (Paladin), Stephen playing as Kort (Barbarian), Matt playing as Kirito (Rogue), Andy playing as Aramil (Cl…
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Babette and Ally chat with artist and nutrition coach Jaylind Hamilton about tatooing, testosterone, and tending chickens. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Find Jaylind via thier Linktree Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and TikTok genders…
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