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Ed Greenwood - From TSR to Modern Day - Choosing Words, Building Worlds
Step behind the screen with Ed for a candid tour of how believable worlds get made. I sat down with Ed Greenwood—prolific author, longtime library worker, and creator of the Forgotten Realms—for foray into worlds and words, from TSR to modern day. Here I thought I knew what a Librarian was. That's the first word. I stand corrected - Ed practically grew up in libraries, but he is not a librarian. Along the way, we get TSR art‑department stories, last‑minute page‑to‑press rescues, and Ed ...
1 Feb 2025
Hackback Your Tabletop Exercise: Glen Sorenson on the Benefits of Gamification in Cybersecurity
Send us a text Unlock the secrets to transform cybersecurity training with Glen Sorensen, a seasoned cybersecurity expert and virtual Chief Information Security Officer. Glen combines his cyber expertise and passion for role-playing games into innovative tabletop exercises. Through Hackback Gaming, these exercises turn mundane simulations into immersive learning experiences, promising to revolutionize how leaders perceive and engage with this incident response planning tool. Journey with us ...
2 Oct 2024
Take Your GM Skills to Work! Gaming Outside the Box with Dr Dan Epstein of The Long Game Project
Send us a textWhat if you could transform your decision-making skills through the power of play? In this episode, I chat with Dr. Dan Epstein from The Long Game Project on how tabletop role-playing games can revolutionize the way organizations learn and make decisions. The Long Game Project provides innovative ways to simulate complex real-world scenarios using dynamic tabletop exercises. Are you a Game Master? Take your skills to work! The Long Game Project offers a sophisticated free c...
7 Sept 2024
Lyla Fujiwara - Google Jukebox Karaoke
When I saw the Kickstarter for the Jukebox Karaoke game I knew I had to have it. Maybe you do too – it’s one of the top 14 games to check out this year according to Dicebreaker.com.Lyla is also the project lead for the Brandon Sanderson Cosmere RPG! (At time of recording, it was known as “The Stormlight project.) Maybe you’ve heard of it? The Cosmere RPG set the record for fastest-growing RPG Kickstarter ever. Today I talk with Lyla about everything from Jukebox to the transition from wo...
19 Mar 2024
Lost Treasure, with Daniel Estes: Rediscovering the Works of Rose Estes
Return to Brookmere is an Instagram and YouTube channel hosted by Daniel Estes, the eldest son acclaimed author, Rose Estes. Rose was the creator of the Endless Quest series put out by TSR - a selection of fantasy based stories where the reader chooses which path to follow. But Rose contributed much more than those. And while Daniel didn't pay much attention when these books were being written, he's seeing a whole new world as he shares these with his listeners.
Daniel is well informed of a a blind person's experience through his current work supporting students with disabilities, and his prior work as a braille transcriptionist.
While much of the focus has been on his mother's work, Daniel is also learning a lot about himself in the process!
*Bonus content at the very end - Daniel shares stories from his work as a braille transcriptionist.
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1 Feb 2024
Ed Greenwood, Patron Saint of RPGs - Part 3: Librarian Writ Large
So... Um... why does the creator of the Forgotten Realms still work at a Library??
Let’s find out. And along the way, we talk about the D&D movie, success and prioritization ? What does it mean to be a decent human being? The benefits of creativity, and the importance of living our lives – and writing our stories.
We pick up where we left off – with Ed musing, matter-of-fact, on how many more novels he can write before he dies...
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22 Dec 2023
Ed Greenwood, Patron Saint of RPGs - Part 2: Wizard at Large
Part 2 of my interview with the Ed Greenwood!
Creator of the Forgotten Realms D&D setting, Ed is a prolific author and creator. The Patron Saint of RPGs.
If you're already a fan, you know Elminster, the "unreliable narrator", chosen of Mystra, goddess of magic. But who was Elminster before D&D?
Listen as Ed shares a bit of the history behind Elminster's role in the Realms, and random bits of his own story. Hear Ed's thoughts on creativity, the importance of dictionaries, and priorities - what do you really want? And what projects are most important for Ed these days?
...And, by the way, what about the "Band of Four?" Anything more on that front...? Listen to find out...
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22 Nov 2023
Ed Greenwood, Patron Saint of RPGs - Part 1: Who are you?
Ed Greenwood is the creator of the Forgotten Realms, a prolific author, game designer, and the Patron Saint of RPGs.
A glimpse into the influences that shaped this master storyteller.
"Life is a series of moral choices."
As we explore the theme of "Who are you?," listen as Ed brings memorable people and unusual events from his early years to life! Grist for the mill as they say. There will be stories! And boy, are there stories!
Stories, sage advice, the joy of RPGs and Ed's boundless support for the Forgotten Realms, and the roleplaying game community.
I feel like this talk is just getting started! Thankfully, there's more! This is part 1 of a 3 part interview.
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31 Oct 2023
Adam's Macrame Owl - of D&D, Storytelling, Voice Acting and the Desire to Create
An informal sit-down with Patchcloak Adam. A man of many talents, voices, and stories! I know Adam for his voice acting and story telling at my local D&D table. Join me as I learn about why he knows how to talk into a microphone correctly, how he got into D&D, and the story he will one day tell. Stick around to the end when I 'open the floor' to other players from our table. Adam on stand up - and some cool stories from film school. Thanks Adam!!
This is Not a Ted Talk.
Story telling, learning D&D
Voice acting
Film school
The one that got away
The one still to come
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25 Aug 2023
Dice Dice - Dragonheart Dice! (And a bit of animal whispering)
Dice are a thing. They really are. And they are the thing at Dragonheart Dice. Listen as Cher takes me through the evolution of her dice shop. From it's humble beginnings to its continuous growth. Something about this shop pulls players in from all over - and there's always something new for even the most distinguished buyer.
Ah, but where does this passion for dice come from??
What are people looking for?
What was in the Advent Calendar?
On a different note... Stay tuned for BONUS content at the END and find out:
Why is my dog, my shy dog, treating her like she is his best friend??
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28 Jul 2023
Six Sides of Gaming's Devin Wilson - On Taking Steps, DMing for Celebrities, and more...
Tomekeeper and Lead DM for Six Sides of Gaming, Devin Wilson says exactly what I needed to hear... On taking steps and keeping going, and running games, well, for everyone!
What goes into planning a game for the players at the table? Especially when the players are people such as Ed Greenwood, Keith Baker, Elisa Teague, and Luke Gygax?
Hear what Devin has to say about following the opportunities that are presented to you, planning a game for celebrities, odd historical facts as inspiration for world-building, and who would he like to DM for, who hasn't hosted yet...
Wanna know what it's like to run a game for Luke Gygax? Listen to find out...
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