Dancing Stickman is a production company in Oakland, CA streaming radical imagination straight from the Town to your ears. Featuring collaborative storytelling podcasts in the form of actual plays, anthology series, and more.
The year is 2175.
Despite the wars, trials, and upheavals of the early 21st century, humanity has managed to not only survive, but thrive. This unlikely outcome is largely attributed to a dedicated group of dreamers who chose to think in future tense. Rather than succumbing to the despair and hopelessness of their circumstances, they coalesced around sharing their visions of a better world for their descendants. This act of collective imagining created a destination, paved the path, and illuminated the way.
However you create, whatever your practice, share the future that you want to build with us at https://www.dancingstickman.com/next150.
27 Mar 2026
Worldsbuilder: Status Report
How do I actually bridge the gap between "starving artist" and "sustainable creator"? In this update episode of Worldsbuilder, I’m pulling back the curtain on the business of creativity to share the core philosophies driving my production company.
For the first time, I’m defining my "artist-first" approach to creative execution. I discuss how collaborative art and audience participation are the foundation for what comes next in the ever-shifting media landscape.
In this episode, we cover:
The Dancing Stickman Business Philosophy: Why I believe an "artists-first" mindset is the key to growing the company.
Production Company Status: A transparent look at where Dancing Stickman stands today, the wins, and the hurdles of being an individual contributor in a crowded market.
The "Monetization" Strategy: Why I’m officially transitioning to a new monthly publishing cadence and how this strategic shift is designed to optimize audience growth, workflow, and revenue.
The Road Ahead: What you can expect from this new schedule and how it serves the long-term goal of making a living through art.
Whatever kind of artist you are, this episode offers a raw look at the infrastructure required to turn a passion project into a professional studio.
About Worldsbuilder:
Worldsbuilder explores the intersection of art and business, interviewing creatives across media about building sustainable creative lives and livelihoods.
13 Mar 2026
Worldsbuilder: Imagination Is For Everyone With Quinn Murphy
How do we move beyond the canon of traditional gaming to create spaces where every player feels empowered to participate and create? Prolific game designer Quinn Murphy of Thoughtcrime Games, shares his philosophy, "Imagination is for Everyone," exploring how tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) are the ultimate form of entertainment by turning consumers into active collaborators.
In this episode, we discuss:
The Business of Imagination: How Quinn approaches indie RPG design and publishing on platforms like Itch.io.
TTRPGs as the Best Medium: Why the interactive, communal nature of roleplaying offers a depth of engagement that other media can’t match.
Democratizing Creativity: Breaking down the barriers that prevent people from feeling creative enough to play or design.
Sustainable Creativity: Insights into Quinn’s process and his blog, where he deconstructs the mechanics of play and storytelling.
Whether you are a game designer, a professional creator, or a fan of the tabletop hobby, this conversation offers a masterclass in how to build worlds that belong to everyone.
Resources Mentioned:
Thoughtcrime Games on Itch.io: thoughtcrimegames.itch.io
Imagination Is For Everyone blog: thoughtcrimegames.beehiiv.com
The Wildfire Trilogy actual play by the One Shot Podcast
About Worldsbuilder:
Worldsbuilder explores the intersection of art and business, interviewing creatives across media about building sustainable creative lives and livelihoods.
Keywords: Tabletop RPGs, TTRPG Design, Thoughtcrime Games, Quinn Murphy, Worldsbuilder Podcast, Creative Business, Game Development, Indie Games, Imagination is for Everyone, Storytelling.
Who has been a guest on Dancing Stickman
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Ashlyn Sparrow
Annette Lee
Tegan Mack
Sarah Purcell
Annette Moran Lee
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
11,951
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
24
Social presence
97
YouTube
72
Engagement
32
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Sara Brink and Jacob Wolf Lefton host the show. Published by Sara Vipond Brink.
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