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Come under the influence of the DESIGNATED DRINKER SHOW™, a weekly podcast that's raising the bar on craft cocktails. On each episode, host Louise Salas invites a different Designated Drinker to infuse their unique perspective and story into the conversation, while resident barkeep Gina Chersevani distills this distinctive flavor profile into a custom cocktail.
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A podcast focused around making Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, more accessible for all gamers, highlighting community members, and bringing more streamers into the platform. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barkeepsofredania/support
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Nerds invite you into their world and chats about TTRPGs w/ OSR vibes, Board & Video Games, pop culture, & more! Listen and Subscribe for real, irreverent, yet relevant discussions, creator interviews, nerdy news, product reviews, and more!
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Welcome to "Ask the Bartender!" Where you can ask all of the questions you want to ask the barkeep while you're belly up, but neither of you have the time! Cash app $kvp7979 to make suggestions on what topics you want me to touch on!! This should be fun. Nothing is off limits!! At least a dollar to get your subject on for at least 30 minutes.
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A sci-fi audio dramedy. What could be more relaxing than a space cruise hosted by Apis Industries? Nothing, of course! Join loyal cruise director AI "Worker B" and the less enthusiastic Captain Arthur Winnipeg as they investigate mysterious malfunctions, pacify the increasingly unhappy guests, and tick slowly towards their voyage's sudden, violent end. Who knows? Maybe they'll even survive! Updates the last Monday of every month.
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Do you love tabletop gaming? This is your podcast. Who are the creatives behind your favorite games and content? How do they approach their work? Craig sits with designers, developers, artists, writers, and creators and learns how they approach their work. I try to understand their process, inspiration, and methods for crafting their creations. Craig digs deep into the work and uncovers the origins of your favorite tabletop games and the creative process that brought them to life. Support th ...
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The world's favorite new time podcast in the style of old-time radio. The Thrilling Adventure Hour anthologizes the thrilling adventures of space cowboy Sparks Nevada (Marc Evan Jackson), married mediums Frank and Sadie Doyle (Paul F. Tompkins and Paget Brewster), all-American hero Jefferson Reid (Nathan Fillion), and more. Find the complete Thrilling Adventure back catalog plus libraries of classic segments and bonus content on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/thrillingadventurehour Prod ...
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An improvised comedy podcast featuring the best improvisers in the UK, improvising scenes about real jobs!
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Welcome to the "No Respawn Zone". Two geeks with funny accents, one of them is a human being, the other one is not.
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Interviews with inspiring San Diegans, San Diego real estate market news, San Diego community development news and more!
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Plot Points is a monthly podcast which discusses table-top role-playing games and their supplements as literature. Our quirky panel discusses games old and new, spotlights innovations in the hobby, and links to literature.
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Fudging: Barkeep's Banter with the Elven Maid Inn - #001
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In the debut episode of the Elven Maid Inn's short-form show, she talks about Fudging and it's implications and impact on games and the hobby. *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL!! ...and go to your favorite podcast player or nerdcognito.com or to subscribe to the OG podcast, Nerdcognito! linktr.ee/nerdcognito…
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Nerdcognito - Episode 241: Not a Hero's Feast for the Eyes!
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The Hero's Feast artwork from OneDND is the most Wizards of the Coast thing WotC has done... this week. We pick it apart, talk about "why?", and have a general good time because YouTube sensation The Dungeon Delver, Mr. Bill Silvey is guest hosting this week! This, plus one or two abysmal Reddit takes and the news makes for a great conversation abo…
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Neal Litherland (Sundara: Dawn of a New Age, Army Men) Interview: ep. 244
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Craig talks with Neal Litherland, an author and the RPG creator behind Sundara: Dawn of a New Age and Army Men. Everything Neal Exalted RPG************************************ Support the show for as little as $1 month: Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show…
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Nerdcognito - Episode 240: WotC to "Revise" Keep on the Borderlands; Building Intrigue as a DM
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Continuing the path of destruction and erasure of the OG creators of D&D, Wizards of the Coast has announced that the new DND 5.5/OneDND starter set will include a new version of B2: Keep on the Borderlands, but "updated for modern audiences." Why are they intentionally scrubbing or rewriting classic content that has no need for revision? Then, aft…
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Nerdcognito - Episode 239: WotC Forces OneDND on EVERYONE Using D&D Beyond
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Well, Wizards of the Coast (with lots of Hasbro fingerprints) has stuck it to fans again -- this time, their 5e base. WotC has chosen to force the shift to OneDND and will auto convert all materials in D&D Beyond to the new platform, once again breaking their word about backwards compatibility. The SparkleTroll crowd is NOT happy. Can we utilize th…
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Winnipeg and Worker B get to know one of the Lemarck natives. Episode 12 Transcript link (coming soon) Crash of the Mellifera: Employee Q&A form can be found here! Follow us on tumblr at melliferacrash.tumblr.com. Donations can be sent to Morgan's ko-fi page at ko-fi.com/morganlanewrites. Check out Morgan's other projects at morganlanewrites.com. V…
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Nerdcognito - Episode 238: Designers NEED To Insert... Identity Politics & Social Justice Themes?!?
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Continuing the 2-part show from last week, Grim Jim joins RD and Bert to talk about the discussion in the mainstream TTRPG/DnD hobby for the "need" for game designers to insert and address political themes, social justice, and "wrongs" of society in their games. Why is this a "need?" Answer: It is not. Plus, we begin the show laughing at some insan…
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Captain Laserbeam, "Triangle of Badness"
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Captain Laserbeam, "Triangle of Badness" Written by Liz Hara Starring Sam Richardson as Captain Laserbeam; Annie Savage as Adventuekateer Libby; Raymond Lee as Adventurekateer Nathan; Parvesh Cheena as Shape Ape; Janet Varney as Perpendicular Lioness; Mark Gagliardi as the Foreman; Paul F. Tompkins as Circle; and Hal Lublin as Adventurekateer Willi…
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Nerdcognito - Episode 237: Play THIS! ...not OneDND! (with special guest host Grim Jim Desborough)
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OneDND has been set free by Wizards of the Coast. With WotC's "new" and "daring" upgrade now getting a lot of buzz, we take an ENTIRE episode talking about other games you can and should bring to your table! With Kyle out on vacation, our friend Grim Jim Desborough sits in and brings his unique perspective and two decades of professional game desig…
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Nerdcognito - Episode 236: Dave Arneson RIPPED OFF at GenCon; ShadowDark Sweep!
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Did you know that Dave Arneson worked on a super-secret follow-up to Blackmoor with a nobody studio that no one has heard of? NEITHER DID THE ARNESON ESTATE. This disgusting grift really has RD and the boys upset, and they detail the situation for you. Plus, Kelsey and ShadowDark sweep the ENNIEs and a Reddit redemption story. ----more---- The News…
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Sam Dunnewold (Dice Exploder) Interview: ep. 243
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Craig sat down with Sam Dunnewold and learned where the inspiration for Dice Exploder emerged from, Sam's creative process works, and what it was like working with Jason Morningstar on a new game about time, reenactors, and the horrible human that was Jesse James. Check out Dice Exploder Back Season 4 of Dice Exploder Fiasco RPG Portrait of a Lady …
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Nerdcognito - Episode 235: Hasbro's 2Q Earnings and WotC's Impact; New Ranger, Old Mindsets
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Hasbro's 2nd Quarter earnings have posted. WotC continues to bleed. Sales are down. BUT -- RD thinks the Q looks... good?!? An economics light discussion of why Hasbro may not be in as much peril as some in the hobby would like. Plus, Elder Gods and Woke Warriors in the news. After the news, the guys look at how Wizards of the Coast believes they a…
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Tomer and Ray deal with the captain's absence and re-contact Yannis, while B discusses her past with Winnipeg. Episode 11 Transcript link Crash of the Mellifera: Employee Q&A form can be found here! Follow us on tumblr at melliferacrash.tumblr.com. Donations can be sent to Morgan's ko-fi page at ko-fi.com/morganlanewrites. Check out Morgan's other …
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Nerdcognito - Episode 234: Neo-Appendix N! Non-print Inspiration for the Gang!
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Bert and RD sit down and talk about a request from a friend of the show: "What is your personal 'Appendix N-like' curated list of non-print inspiration?" Listen as the guys chronicle everything from Movies to TV to Video Games and more! How did these items impact their games and their creativity? The news this week is, well, exactly what you would …
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Ben Alexander (ION Heart, Illustrator for Shiver) Interview: ep. 242
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Craig sat down with Ben Alexander of Parable Games to discuss his art and new solo RPG, ION Heart. Get ION Heart HERE Check out Shiver and other games he’s illustrated Watch Ben MAKE Turnip 28 Billion Suns ************************************ Support the show for as little as $1 month: Add…
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Nerdcognito - Episode 233: Your Character is DEAD!; Player Input into World Building
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Oh no! That giant just turned Bert's character into meat paste! What considerations are necessary and what must a player, a DM, and a gaming group do to pivot when a PC buys the farm? RD and Bert pontificate this point because, well, Bert's character was turned into meat paste at the last gaming session. After the news, the duo discuss what input, …
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Amelia Earhart, Fearless Flyer, "Groundhog Dames"
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Amelia Earhart, Fearless Flyer, "Groundhog Dames" is written by Adam Rogers Starring Autumn Reeser as Amelia Earhart; Hal Lublin as Trick Clock and Narrators; Craig Cackowski as Colonel Tick-Tock; Annie Savage as Judy Resnik; and Todd Cooper as Mike Smith. Produced by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker Music by Jordan Katz and Jonathan Dinerstein Sound effect…
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Emily Weiss (Picket Line Tango for Mothership) Interview: ep. 241
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Enjoy this conversation with Emily Weiss, public defender, gamer, and creator of Picket Line Tango and Breach of Contract for Mothership.Get Emily’s work here. Cure by Kiyoshi Kurosawa Red Strings Club Pulse Mad God Gaslight ************************************ Support the show for as little as $1 month: …
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Nerdcognito - Episode 232: D&D Crafting Change Catastrophe!; Sci-Fi/Horror Gem Mothership
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Surprise, surprise: Wizards of the Coast continues to "re-imagine" Dungeons & Dragons... potentially into the grave. The "improvements" to crafting and the introduction of a hybrid "Minecraft" and "MMO" crafting system were released, and it looks like once again the game is getting fundamentally changed for the worse. The news makes us laugh as we …
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Nerdcognito - Episode 231: DM as Referee?!? What is the Correct Title and Role?; Western Renaissance
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Spinning out of a conversation from last week, the gang talks about the title and role of the Dungeon Master in DnD. Is "referee" appropriate? What level of separation must the DM have with the group and the world? After this fun debate, with each of the guys having a distinct opinion, we tackle the news before saddling up to talk the resurgence of…
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EPI 273b :: Rhys Powell :: Founder & CEO :: Red Rabbit
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This do-gooder has made an undeniable impact on American cuisine by changing the culinary landscape in schools across the country. Rhys Powell, founder and CEO of Red Rabbit, lifts students up through nutritious and culturally relevant meals in the cafeteria. Rhys’ team focuses on underserved communities and learns the cultures they celebrate as th…
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Nerdcognito - Episode 230: WotC's Hideous, Woke, and Racist Art Drop
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Wizards of the Coast has dropped a bunch of the "New" Dungeons & Dragons art... and it is just as hideous, woke, and racist as you could hope for. The guys talk about some of the more outlandish pieces and discuss how art, generally, is important to the hobby and hooks players in each game. Are some of these pieces intentionally horrific? Then, aft…
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Two of our heroes leave in search of the Barkeep, because splitting the party is always a great idea. Content warning: brief mention of pedophilia. Editor's note: Some of the mic quality is a little odd due to extenuating circumstances in the lives of our actors. Thank you for your patience. Episode 10 Transcript link Crash of the Mellifera: Employ…
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EPI 273a :: Rhys Powell :: Founder & CEO :: Red Rabbit
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This do-gooder has made an undeniable impact on American cuisine by changing the culinary landscape in schools across the country. Rhys Powell, founder and CEO of Red Rabbit, lifts students up through nutritious and culturally relevant meals in the cafeteria. Rhys’ team focuses on underserved communities and learns the cultures they celebrate as th…
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Nerdcognito - Episode 229: D&D, Influenced by It's Own Supplements!
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The "Dungeons and Dragons," TTRPG hobby has a boatload of influences... but is unique in the fact that it often influences.... itself. The guys talk about pivotal supplements that have shaped the hobby and how modern guidance continues to change our beloved passion. Plus everything from Critical Role to "ding dong" in the news! You won't want to mi…
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Beyond Belief, "Dial Y for Yesterday"
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Beyond Belief, "Dial Y for Yesterday" is written by J. Holtham. Starring Paul F. Tompkins and Paget Brewster as Frank and Sadie Doyle; Keiko Agena as Zeitgeist; Annie Savage as Poetry; Janet Varney as Queen Never; Craig Cackowski as Mr. Forever; Mark Gagliardi as Poetry; Joshua Malina as Reason; Marc Evan Jackson as Bad; and Hal Lublin as the Spook…
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EPI 272b :: Drew Darneille :: Owner & Pitmaster :: Smokecraft Modern BBQ
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This do-gooder competes at the highest level to give back at the highest level. Andrew Darneille, owner and pit master of Smokecraft BBQ, smokes out the competition with his award-winning culinary skills. He’s giving us tricks of the trade, insight into his process, and competition preparation advice. Andrew and his team are currently in their war …
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Haley McGee (Age is a Feeling) joins Nick Everitt (2nd place British comedian of the year 2023) and Nadège Nguyen (The Free Association, The Cookie Jar). Did anyone ever use the word whack? Should you ever eat food given to you by a teenager? How much information should you give your colleagues about your MASSIVE DIARRHOEA? All these questions and …
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Nerdcognito - Episode 228: Gaming Group Meeting Failures; Unfathomable Board Game Revisited
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In this episode, the gang talk about the TTRPG curse older than time: Getting the group together. Inevitably, every group is going to ride the rocky road of scheduling. Why is this the killing blow for some groups? How can you pivot? Is it the end of the D&D World? Then after the news, as requested by the Nerdcognito Nation, the boys revisit, run d…
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EPI 272a :: Drew Darneille :: Owner & Pitmaster :: Smokecraft Modern BBQ
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This do-gooder competes at the highest level to give back at the highest level. Andrew Darneille, owner and pit master of Smokecraft BBQ, smokes out the competition with his award-winning culinary skills. He’s giving us tricks of the trade, insight into his process, and competition preparation advice. Andrew and his team are currently in their war …
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Jake (Terraino) Interview: ep. 240
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Is there a way to make your game terrain affordable? Enjoy Craig's conversation with Jake Karlsmark of Game Gear Master. They discuss Jake's Terraino system, the idea's origin, and his creative choices to bring it to life. Check out the goods on their website Terraino YouTube channel Satisfactory ************************************ …
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Nerdcognito - Episode 227: 40+ "Rules" for the TTRPG Table... (He's not wrong!)
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A frustrated Dungeon Master presented his players (do they play?) with a list of "rules" that were going to be implemented moving forward. While clearly frustrated with SparkleTroll and otherwise bad player behavior as we dig through his list we have to ask... "Is he wrong?" The guys discuss faux pas of players at the TTRPG table and how the DM can…
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