Kinder Center Heroes: Reunion #2

Dice Fiends

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In this episode, we welcome back David French, columnist for The New York Times , former constitutional attorney, and author of Divided We Fall . We discuss the current state of American democracy, the challenges of political division, and how we can engage in civil discourse despite deep ideological differences. David also shares a personal update on his family and reflects on the profound trials and growth that come with adversity. 📌 What We Discuss: ✔️ How David and his family navigated the challenges of a serious health crisis. ✔️ The rise of political polarization and the factors driving it. ✔️ Why distinguishing between “unwise, unethical, and unlawful” is crucial in analyzing political actions. ✔️ How consuming different perspectives (even opposing ones) helps in understanding political dynamics. ✔️ The role of Christian values in politics and how they are being redefined. ⏳ Episode Highlights 📍 [00:01:00] – David French’s background and his journey from litigation to journalism. 📍 [00:02:30] – Personal update: David shares his wife Nancy’s battle with cancer and their journey as a family. 📍 [00:06:00] – How to navigate personal trials while maintaining faith and resilience. 📍 [00:10:00] – The danger of political paranoia and the pitfalls of extreme polarization. 📍 [00:18:00] – The "friend-enemy" paradigm in American politics and its influence in Christian fundamentalism. 📍 [00:24:00] – Revisiting Divided We Fall : How America’s divisions have devolved since 2020. 📍 [00:40:00] – The categories and differences of unwise, unethical, and unlawful political actions. 📍 [00:55:00] – The balance between justice, kindness, and humility in political engagement. 📍 [01:00:00] – The After Party initiative: A Christian approach to politics focused on values rather than policy. 💬 Featured Quotes 🔹 "You don't know who you truly are until your values are tested." – David French 🔹 "If we focus on the relational, we can have better conversations even across deep differences." – Corey Nathan 🔹 "Justice, kindness, and humility—if you're missing one, you're doing it wrong." – David French 🔹 "The United States has a history of shifting without repenting. We just move on." – David French 📚 Resources Mentioned David French’s Writing: New York Times David’s Book: Divided We Fall The After Party Initiative – More Info Advisory Opinions Podcast (with Sarah Isgur & David French) – Listen Here 📣 Call to Action If you found this conversation insightful, please: ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect With Us on Social Media @coreysnathan: Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Substack David French: 🔗 Twitter | BlueSky | New York Times Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com Prolux Autogroup: www.proluxautogroup.com or www.granadahillsairporttransportation.com Let’s keep talking politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️💡…

about a year ago 1:32:21

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On the cover we see a nervous looking Dusty standing in the doorway of his house with framed pictures of him and Darren on the wall next to him. Chibi versions of Heather, Kyle, and Cora are looking in through the front window with disapproving glares.
The title reads: Kinder Center Heroes Reunion Issue 2: Disappointing dads

Kyle gets into a fight, Cora goes a little sicko mode, Heather gathers paperwork (and backup), and Dusty runs away.

Thanks to @KeylligraphyInk for the logo design. The tracks used in this episode are Enemy Spotted by Jess who you can find on twitter @ oneshotminiboss, I Know Where You've Been by Forget the Whale. I Know Where You've Been is from Freemusicarchive.org and are licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)

Masks is by Magpie Games, you can find them here

Find Us Online:

Twitter: www.twitter.com/dicefiends

Discord: https://discord.gg/j54Frbh

Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thedicefiends

Cast and Crew:

GM: Chell
Smiles per Hour: Shannon
Spyte: Friendacle
White Rabbit: Jess
Warp: Izzy

About Us: Welcome to Dice Fiends, we are an actual play podcast that runs games in over a dozen systems with a rotating and diverse cast of players. But one thing’s for certain: whether we’re powered by the apocalypse or grabbing as many d6’s as we can hold in shadowrun: We’re fiends for the sounds of rolling dice. You can find us every other Wednesday on Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get good podcasts.

229 episodes

Kinder Center Heroes: Reunion #2

Dice Fiends

published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

Kyle gets into a fight, Cora goes a little sicko mode, Heather gathers paperwork (and backup), and Dusty runs away.

Masks is by Magpie Games, you can find them here

Find Us Online:

Twitter: www.twitter.com/dicefiends

Discord: https://discord.gg/j54Frbh

Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thedicefiends

Cast and Crew:

GM: Chell
Smiles per Hour: Shannon
Spyte: Friendacle
White Rabbit: Jess
Warp: Izzy

229 episodes

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KCH March Masksness 4: THE BONUS ROUND 2:12:33

1 day ago2:12:33

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On the cover, we see Nuclear Phoenix, Scope, and Skald strapped to a giant Roulette Wheel while The Can, The Beast, and Un-Fortune are grabbing the pegs ready to spin it. The title reads KHC March Masksness Number 4: The Bonus Round Thanks to @KeylligraphyInk for the logo design. The track used in this episode is Enemy Spotted by Jess Masks is by Magpie Games, you can find them here Find Us Online: Blue Sky: Dice Fiends Discord: https://discord.gg/j54Frbh Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thedicefiends Cast and Crew: Chell: The GM Viola: Danny (The Beacon) Lillie: Gray (The Scion) Damien: R10 (The Bull) About Us: Welcome to Dice Fiends, we are an actual play podcast that runs games in over a dozen systems with a rotating and diverse cast of players. But one thing’s for certain: whether we’re powered by the apocalypse or grabbing as many d6’s as we can hold in shadowrun: We’re fiends for the sounds of rolling dice. You can find us every other Wednesday on Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get good podcasts.…

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KCH March Masksness 3: Seattle Pride, Brought to you by Foghorn Industries 1:47:55

8 days ago1:47:55

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On the cover, We see Lillith, Audrey, and Caitlyn sitting on a bench in their pride getup. Lilith is cuddling with her girlfriend, Caitlyn is sorting through various colorful bead chains, and Audrey is looking hesitantly at a tin titled “Mybern Style Milkbeans” in her hands. The title is displayed on a banner behind them reading “KCH March Masksness 3: Seattle Pride, brought to you by Foghorn Industries! Thanks to @KeylligraphyInk for the logo design. The track used in this episode is Enemy Spotted by Jess Masks is by Magpie Games, you can find them here Find Us Online: Blue Sky: Dice Fiends Discord: https://discord.gg/j54Frbh Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thedicefiends Cast and Crew: Chell: The GM Jules: Audrey (The Nomad) Fabby: Lilith (The Dracula) Siobhan: Caitlyn (The Delinquent) About Us: Welcome to Dice Fiends, we are an actual play podcast that runs games in over a dozen systems with a rotating and diverse cast of players. But one thing’s for certain: whether we’re powered by the apocalypse or grabbing as many d6’s as we can hold in shadowrun: We’re fiends for the sounds of rolling dice. You can find us every other Wednesday on Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get good podcasts.…

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KCH March Masksness 2: Mr Sunshine's Friends Club 2:44:20

15 days ago2:44:20

2:44:20

Thanks to @KeylligraphyInk for the logo design. The track used in this episode is Enemy Spotted by Jess Masks is by Magpie Games, you can find them here Find Us Online: Blue Sky: Dice Fiends Discord: https://discord.gg/j54Frbh Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thedicefiends Cast and Crew: Chell: The GM Shannon: Mal (The Innocent) Damien: Onyx (The Nova) Mimi: Puck (The Ronin) Daniel: Caliban (The Outsider) About Us: Welcome to Dice Fiends, we are an actual play podcast that runs games in over a dozen systems with a rotating and diverse cast of players. But one thing’s for certain: whether we’re powered by the apocalypse or grabbing as many d6’s as we can hold in shadowrun: We’re fiends for the sounds of rolling dice. You can find us every other Wednesday on Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get good podcasts.…

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KCH March Masksness 1: The Rabbit Man 2:32:06

22 days ago2:32:06

2:32:06

Pets are vanishing in the town of Honey Pie, and it's all tied to the mysterious Rabbit Man CW: Animal Cruelty and Experimentation Thanks to @KeylligraphyInk for the logo design. The track used in this episode is Enemy Spotted by Jess Masks is by Magpie Games, you can find them here Find Us Online: Blue Sky: Dice Fiends Discord: https://discord.gg/j54Frbh Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thedicefiends Cast and Crew: Chell: The GM JD: Jack Ronalds (The Innocent) Jess: Maisie Oxford (The Bull) Kian: Anahi (The Reformed) Lillie: Thula Maruk (The Outsider) About Us: Welcome to Dice Fiends, we are an actual play podcast that runs games in over a dozen systems with a rotating and diverse cast of players. But one thing’s for certain: whether we’re powered by the apocalypse or grabbing as many d6’s as we can hold in shadowrun: We’re fiends for the sounds of rolling dice. You can find us every other Wednesday on Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get good podcasts.…

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Kinder Center Heroes: Phantom in Flames 7 3:52:11

29 days ago3:52:11

3:52:11

On the Cover, we see Extinguisher, White Rabbit, and Smiles in the foreground being menaced by the villainous Mantis Alien, Gena-Secta. An injured Warp is laying in the background, opening up a portal with a speeding train on the other side. The Title Reads Phantom in Flames #7: Squashing Pests. Thanks to @KeylligraphyInk for the logo design. The track used in this episode is Enemy Spotted by Jess Masks is by Magpie Games, you can find them here Find Us Online: Blue Sky: Dice Fiends Discord: https://discord.gg/j54Frbh Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thedicefiends Cast and Crew: Chell: The GM Izzy: Cora Curie (The Nova) Jess: Heather O'Neill (The Nomad) Shannon: Dusty Darby (The Doomed) Friendacle: Carl Sherman (The Soldier) About Us: Welcome to Dice Fiends, we are an actual play podcast that runs games in over a dozen systems with a rotating and diverse cast of players. But one thing’s for certain: whether we’re powered by the apocalypse or grabbing as many d6’s as we can hold in shadowrun: We’re fiends for the sounds of rolling dice. You can find us every other Wednesday on Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get good podcasts.…

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Kinder Center Heroes: Phantom in Flames 6 1:24:55

5 weeks ago1:24:55

1:24:55

The Cover is split into two halves, on the left half the legions of the Control All Planets Empire stand, poised to overrun Kinder Hall. On the right, Oliver, Claire, Dusty, and Heather stand in defiance. Thanks to @KeylligraphyInk for the logo design. The tracks used in this episode are Enemy Spotted by Jess and Fantasy by Alena Smirnova which is licensed from Free Music Archive under the Attribution 4.0 International License For the Honor is by Quinn Vega and you can find it here Find Us Online: Blue Sky: Dice Fiends Discord: https://discord.gg/j54Frbh Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thedicefiends Cast and Crew: Chell: Claire, Ranger of the Rebellion Mak: Prince Oliver Visconti of the Kingdoms Jess: Prince Heather of the Wilds Shannon: Princess Dusty of the Wilds About Us: Welcome to Dice Fiends, we are an actual play podcast that runs games in over a dozen systems with a rotating and diverse cast of players. But one thing’s for certain: whether we’re powered by the apocalypse or grabbing as many d6’s as we can hold in shadowrun: We’re fiends for the sounds of rolling dice. You can find us every other Wednesday on Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get good podcasts.…

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Kinder Center Heroes: Phantom in Flames 5 1:40:02

6 weeks ago1:40:02

1:40:02

On the cover, Queen Alice of Bun’ny stands on the Balcony of Kinder Hall flanked by Princess Dusty and Prince Heather of the wilds, Claire, ranger of the rebellion, and Prince Oliver of the Kingdoms. The cover assures the reader “You did not pick up the wrong comic, this is not an otherworlds or what if, this is” Phantom in Flames Issue #5: Kinder Hall Heroes. Thanks to @KeylligraphyInk for the logo design. The tracks used in this episode are Enemy Spotted by Jess and Fantasy by Alena Smirnova which is licensed from Free Music Archive under the Attribution 4.0 International License For the Honor is by Quinn Vega and you can find it here Find Us Online: Blue Sky: Dice Fiends Discord: https://discord.gg/j54Frbh Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thedicefiends Cast and Crew: Chell: Claire, Ranger of the Rebellion Mak: Prince Oliver Visconti of the Kingdoms Jess: Prince Heather of the Wilds Shannon: Princess Dusty of the Wilds About Us: Welcome to Dice Fiends, we are an actual play podcast that runs games in over a dozen systems with a rotating and diverse cast of players. But one thing’s for certain: whether we’re powered by the apocalypse or grabbing as many d6’s as we can hold in shadowrun: We’re fiends for the sounds of rolling dice. You can find us every other Wednesday on Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get good podcasts.…

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Kinder Center Heroes: Phantom in Flames 4 2:12:59

7 weeks ago2:12:59

2:12:59

On the Cover, We see Cora, Heather, Carl, and Claire eating dinner and talking in the kitchen of Dusty’s home. In the next room we see Darren and Dusty on the bed, with Darren giving Dusty a file titled ‘Claire Lore’ The Title Reads: Phantom In Flames #4 Relationship Revelations. Thanks to @KeylligraphyInk for the logo design. The track used in this episode is Enemy Spotted by Jess Masks is by Magpie Games, you can find them here Find Us Online: Blue Sky: Dice Fiends Discord: https://discord.gg/j54Frbh Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thedicefiends Cast and Crew: Chell: The GM Izzy: Cora Curie (The Nova) Jess: Heather O'Neill (The Nomad) Shannon: Dusty Darby (The Doomed) Friendacle: Carl Sherman (The Soldier) About Us: Welcome to Dice Fiends, we are an actual play podcast that runs games in over a dozen systems with a rotating and diverse cast of players. But one thing’s for certain: whether we’re powered by the apocalypse or grabbing as many d6’s as we can hold in shadowrun: We’re fiends for the sounds of rolling dice. You can find us every other Wednesday on Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get good podcasts.…

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Kinder Center Heroes: Phantom in Flames 3 2:14:25

8 weeks ago2:14:25

2:14:25

On the Cover, we see Carl in a referee uniform in the middle of a boxing ring announcing the combatants. In one corner standing at 5’6” is the Combustible Conspiracy Theorist, Lark Irend. In the other corner standing at 5’2” no- 5’3”! is the Boxing Bunny, Heather O’Neill! Dusty is trying to climb into the ring to stop the fight, while Cora is cheering Heather on. The Title Reads: Phantom In Flames #3: Rabbit Punch Thanks to @KeylligraphyInk for the logo design. The track used in this episode is Enemy Spotted by Jess Masks is by Magpie Games, you can find them here Find Us Online: Blue Sky: Dice Fiends Discord: https://discord.gg/j54Frbh Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thedicefiends Cast and Crew: Chell: The GM Izzy: Cora Curie (The Nova) Jess: Heather O'Neill (The Yesmad) Shannon: Dusty Darby (The Doomed) Friendacle: Carl Sherman (The Soldier) About Us: Welcome to Dice Fiends, we are an actual play podcast that runs games in over a dozen systems with a rotating and diverse cast of players. But one thing’s for certain: whether we’re powered by the apocalypse or grabbing as many d6’s as we can hold in shadowrun: We’re fiends for the sounds of rolling dice. You can find us every other Wednesday on Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get good podcasts.…

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Kinder Center Heroes: Phantom in Flames 2 1:31:03

9 weeks ago1:31:03

1:31:03

On the Cover, We see Smiles, White Rabbit, Extinguisher, and Warp in the foreground bracing themselves against stadium seating, the background is dominated by a flaming sphinx who is burning the title into the rafters. Phantom In Flames #2: DISCO INFERNO Thanks to @KeylligraphyInk for the logo design. The track used in this episode is Enemy Spotted by Jess Masks is by Magpie Games, you can find them here Find Us Online: Blue Sky: Dice Fiends Discord: https://discord.gg/j54Frbh Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thedicefiends Cast and Crew: Chell: The GM Izzy: Cora Curie (The Nova) Jess: Heather O'Neill (The Nomad) Shannon: Dusty Darby (The Doomed) Friendacle: Carl Sherman (The Soldier) About Us: Welcome to Dice Fiends, we are an actual play podcast that runs games in over a dozen systems with a rotating and diverse cast of players. But one thing’s for certain: whether we’re powered by the apocalypse or grabbing as many d6’s as we can hold in shadowrun: We’re fiends for the sounds of rolling dice. You can find us every other Wednesday on Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get good podcasts.…

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Kinder Center Heroes: Phantom in Flames 1 1:43:23

10 weeks ago1:43:23

1:43:23

On the cover, we see Lark holding his door closed as it rattles behind him, their face is surrounded by three speech bubbles saying “let us in!” The title reads “Not all of the highschool seniors at the Kinder Center will be walking across the stage today-“ Phantom in Flames #1: Graduation Day Thanks to @KeylligraphyInk for the logo design. The track used in this episode is Enemy Spotted by Jess Masks is by Magpie Games, you can find them here Find Us Online: Blue Sky: Dice Fiends Discord: https://discord.gg/j54Frbh Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thedicefiends Cast and Crew: Chell: The GM Izzy: Cora Curie (The Nova) Jess: Heather O'Neill (The Nomad) Shannon: Dusty Darby (The Doomed) Friendacle: Carl Sherman (The Soldier) About Us: Welcome to Dice Fiends, we are an actual play podcast that runs games in over a dozen systems with a rotating and diverse cast of players. But one thing’s for certain: whether we’re powered by the apocalypse or grabbing as many d6’s as we can hold in shadowrun: We’re fiends for the sounds of rolling dice. You can find us every other Wednesday on Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get good podcasts.…

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Mystery Buddies Podcast (Recap from Blackheart Arc to Dusty and Heather Super Best Friends) 22:24

10 weeks ago22:24

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The final episode of the Mystery Buddies podcast which aired on June 22nd, 2041. Law Enforcement was called to conduct a wellness check on one Blake Brookes... the suspect in her murder, Marley Maddocks, is still at large. video_recorder_load_cassette_01.wav was made by magedu on Freesound.org The rest of the bullshit was made by Shannon and Chell Wednesday will be starting our Phantom in Flames story arc, we hope you enjoy.…

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Kinder Center Heroes: Heather and Dusty, Super Best Friends 2:34:45

11 weeks ago2:34:45

2:34:45

On the cover, we see Heather with brow furrowed trying to solve a puzzle, in the background metal shutters have covered the windows of the Kinder Center and Dusty is approaching a pile of cushions with a lit match. The title reads Heather and Dusty Super Best Friends Presents: In case of emergency, solve puzzle. Thanks to @KeylligraphyInk for the logo design. The track used in this episode is Enemy Spotted by Jess Masks is by Magpie Games, you can find them here Find Us Online: Blue Sky: Dice Fiends Discord: https://discord.gg/j54Frbh Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thedicefiends Cast and Crew: Chell: The GM Jess: Heather O'Neill (The Puzzle Solver) Shannon: Dusty Darby (The Problem Causer) About Us: Welcome to Dice Fiends, we are an actual play podcast that runs games in over a dozen systems with a rotating and diverse cast of players. But one thing’s for certain: whether we’re powered by the apocalypse or grabbing as many d6’s as we can hold in shadowrun: We’re fiends for the sounds of rolling dice. You can find us every other Wednesday on Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get good podcasts.…

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Kinder Center Heroes: To Be Dated #1 2:05:13

12 weeks ago2:05:13

2:05:13

On the cover, we see three swan boats coming out of the tunnel of love, the first has Cora and Brooke who are making heart eyes at each other, the second has a confused looking Ophelia and Dusty, and in the third boat Heather is throttling Radford. The title reads To be Dated #1 3 Dates and a Funeral Thanks to @KeylligraphyInk for the logo design. The track used in this episode is Enemy Spotted by Jess Masks is by Magpie Games, you can find them here Find Us Online: Blue Sky: Dice Fiends Discord: https://discord.gg/j54Frbh Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thedicefiends Cast and Crew: Chell: The GM Izzy: Cora Curie (The Nova) Jess: Heather O'Neill (The Nomad) Shannon: Dusty Darby (The Doomed) About Us: Welcome to Dice Fiends, we are an actual play podcast that runs games in over a dozen systems with a rotating and diverse cast of players. But one thing’s for certain: whether we’re powered by the apocalypse or grabbing as many d6’s as we can hold in shadowrun: We’re fiends for the sounds of rolling dice. You can find us every other Wednesday on Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you get good podcasts.…

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Kinder Center Blackheart #8: The Black Site 3:22:24

13 weeks ago3:22:24