We chat with fantasy author Astrid Knight about common fantasy tropes, and how to put a fresh spin on them. Astrid is the author of the modern Queer fantasy novel, Perception Check - a must read for any fantasy and D&D nerd!

Check out all of their projects, including the second book in the Mages series Rules as Written, coming spring 2026!

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For this month's episode, we get to sit down with the lovely ShauCat Cosplay to discuss all manner of things from cosplay, to art creation and even TTRPG live performances!

She also shares her insights in how cosplaying directly impacted her fight against imposter syndrome, and how dressing up can often feel like wearing an armour.

Check out all of ShauCat's many creative pursuits here: https://www.instagram.com/shaucatcosplay/

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We had the absolute honor to sit down and chat with one of the G.O.A.T.s in the community, Weston Gardner aka Arcane Anthems.

We let him yap about all sorts of things, from how to show up authentically as a creator, to the power of music in your games, and even about how impactful storytelling is on the shared human experience. It was truly an honor to get to hear so many insightful and deep ruminations from this accolade-studded creator!

Find all of Weston's projects and internet haunts here: https://beacons.ai/arcaneanthems

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In this month's episode, we dive into what it takes to tell unique and impactful stories by using TTRPGs as a vehicle. Dice & Autism lays out some wonderful examples of how to enrich your storytelling, as well as describing the beauty of telling a story together with a group of people.

You can find all of Dice's content in the link below!

Dice & Autism

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We are pleased to welcome a wonderful human onto the show for this month's episode; Daniel Hargrove, known also as DanieltheDM!

Daniel graces us with so many wonderful conversations ranging from advice on pursing your dream as a creator, too how to approach different formats of actual play productions. Gather round and listen to his words of wisdom, then be sure to follow him on all of his socials for his iconic Mads Mikkelsen impressions!

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If you are looking for some ides on a new TTRPG to try, this is the episode for you! We sit down with Penny LeScroche; game developer, writer, and 'Headmistress' of the Discord group Titterpig Academy, which helps recommend and teach people a new TTRPG (that isn't D&D).

Join us for a conversation all about indie games, game development, and TTRPG mechanics that excite us.

Find all of Penny's information, including where to find her games at their website:
https://pennylescroche.github.io/

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Join us for our first interview of Season 3 with Mikaela and Kat of Jumpin' Jax Tavern!

We discuss their ambitious idea to begin their own small business - offering curated D&D class themed gift-boxes for players and Dungeon Masters alike!
Join us as they take us on their journey of their first plans, all the way to experiencing the themed bar take-over with their very own home-brewed one shot!

Be sure to check out their website and social medias for updated information on their latest projects and product launches.

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We have another fantastic guest on the show this week; Sam AKA ClassicSamNYGM. Sam is a professional GM, role player, talk show host and all around big-time nerd. She has her own interview show on Twitch where she speaks with guests all over the nerd-realm and asks some really deep questions.
We asked her to tell everyone what it is like carving out your own niche in an industry already saturated with creators, and she has some great takes on so many TTRPG-related topics!

You can find Sam on Twitch or any social media under the handle ClassicSamNYGM for more content.

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