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23 Aug 2021Session Nine: Jump In Head First01:15:04

A discussion with cast member of Blackness & Dragons, DK. We talk about their love of cosplay, how they decided to start a new homebrew actual play, and how there is not enough time for all the games we need to play!

Follow DK on Twitter @abadarlings

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08 Nov 2021Session Twenty-Two: Getting To Tell Our Own Stories01:08:18

A discussion with Anthony from the Gimme Da Loot podcast. We talk about having a brother as an influence, what happens when you have to turn it on for a podcast, and whether representation is enough. 

Follow Anthony on Twitter @anthonydrobert

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16 Aug 2021Session Seven: Writing, Psychology, and the Jedi Way01:09:35
A discussion with my friend Caylin, from one of my prior home games. We talk about being a child and playing these games with adults, how to explore identity in role-playing games, and how to properly use chaotic spells! If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can contact us at secretnerdpodcast@gmail.com, as well as the many options in the Anchor app (anchor.fm/). Follow us on Instagram: @secretnerdpodcast Follow us on twitter: @SecretNrdSocial Thank you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretnerd-podcast/support
11 Jul 2022Session Fifty-Nine: How We Pay It Forward01:20:04

A discussion with Momo, a streamer and performer, and creator of A Minstrel's Tale. We talk about what it was like to grow up in San Diego, why representation is the mission, and the super power you can get when you get into your thirties. 

Follow Momo on Twitter @AMinstrelsTale

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23 Aug 2021Session Ten: Fear, Friends, and Colonialism01:08:20

A discussion with integral member of Mayday Roleplay, Eli. We talk about audio post-production, creating a new world for her friends to play in, and the horrific fun of Delta Green. 

Follow Eli on Twitter @aGhostofeli

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29 Jan 2024S2: Session One - Audio Editing in Actual Play01:21:23

A discussion with two incredible audio professionals, Eli and Marisa. We talk about the work that goes into audio editing, the value of the time investment it takes to get good sound, and some of our favorite sounds from media.

Follow Eli on social media @aghostofeli

Follow Marisa on social media @sassy_composer


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04 Jul 2022Session Fifty-Eight: Feminist D&D01:06:20

A discussion with the one and only... wait, co-host of the Slovenly Trulls Podcast, Lyssa! We talk about what makes an international accent, the appeal of graphic design, and of course why exploring D&D through a feminist lens is important. 

Follow Lyssa on Twitter @itslyssabish

Follow the Slovenly Trulls Podcast on Twitter @SlovenlyTrulls

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04 Oct 2021Session Seventeen: Face It Head On Through Roleplay01:13:41

A discussion with Jean-Francois, a documentary film maker and TTRPG enthusiast. We talk about his work on stream playing the Witcher TRPG and Fate, what it was like to grow up in Montreal, and how TTRPG stories affect our real lives. 

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07 Mar 2022Session Forty: Map Making As Homework01:12:53

A discussion with scholar and long time TTRPG player, Stefan Huddleston. We discuss the early days of D&D, counting the other POC's at a gaming convention, and why we should keep pushing the boundary of representation. 

Follow Stefan on Twitter @TheUbralKnight

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29 Aug 2022Session Sixty-Six: The Freedom of the "Original Character"01:12:27

A discussion with artist and character designer Sonya Helar. We talk about how influential "Avatar: The Last Airbender" was to her, positive representations in media, and how micro-aggressions add up over time. 

Follow Sonya on Twitter @sonybaloneyart

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25 Feb 2024Talks? That Bind Ep 301:05:22

Talks? That Bind continues, a lightly edited talkback of our actual play Ties That Bind. In this episode, Joe and Navaar discuss the details of the episode that should've been named something with heat... because things were heating up! Get some insight into why we chose Montgomery, VT, how we looked at religion through Charlie, and why Navaar did what he did. And of course, answer some fan questions! If you have some you'd like answered, please use the interact button on Spotify, email them to secretnerdpodcast@gmail.com, or @SecretNrdSocial on twitter!

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17 Oct 2022Session Seventy-Three: Being Moved For the First Time01:04:26

A discussion with incredible photographer, TTRPG performer, and voice actor KP! We discuss what it was like moving to the US at an early age, how spite fueled his desire to get better at photography, and the media that he's excited to see in the space.

Follow KP on Twitter @KP11Studios

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05 Sep 2022Session Sixty-Seven: The Weight of Communication01:11:15

A discussion with Steve, a writer and podcaster with Asians Represent. We discuss what it was like to grow up with a priority of westernization, how we practice being better listeners, and his struggles with representation in the TTRPG space. 

Follow Steve on Twitter @DeeEmSteve

Follow Asians Represent on Twitter @aznsrepresent

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25 Oct 2021Session Twenty: Collecting All the Shiny's01:15:32

A discussion with CEO of Magpie Games, Mark Diaz-Truman. We discuss being a game developer from New Mexico, how games can help us in our lives, and of course their newly developed game with a record breaking Kickstarter campaign: Avatar Legends. 

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09 Aug 2021Session Five: Big Friend Energy01:02:18

A discussion with GM of the podcast Maker's Misfits, Joe. We discuss what it's like to grow up in Sacramento, having to attend catholic school, and how to convince your friends to create a podcast. 

Follow Maker's Misfits on Twitter @makersmisfits

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24 Mar 2024Talks? That Bind Ep 701:07:01

Talks? That Bind continues, a lightly edited talkback of our actual play Ties That Bind. In this episode, Navaar is joined by special guest Alyssa to discuss Charlies homecoming. We talk about cycles, foreshadowing, and fear. We also have some great questions, and Navaar drops a little announcement about The Corrupted.

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19 Feb 2024Talks? That Bind EP 201:03:34

Talks? That Bind continues, a lightly edited talkback of our actual play Ties That Bind. In this episode, all three cast members discuss the events of episode 2, and how they tie up episode 1 in a neat little bow. We also answer some fan questions, so keep on sending them! If you have more, please use the interact button on Spotify, email them to secretnerdpodcast@gmail.com, or @SecretNrdSocial on Twitter!

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26 Dec 2022Session Eighty-Three: A Couple Pieces of Lore01:07:46

A discussion with Esther, the dungeon minister of Chromythica. We talk about what it was like to grow up being home schooled in a conservative environment, why it's important to understand your production goals, and outlining the intention of world building. 

Follow Esther on Twitter @dungeonminister

*This episode isn't as polished as usual do to the holidays and limited time. It's still a great listen though, and will get a remaster in the future!*

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13 Sep 2021Session Thirteen: Softness Has No Gender01:14:47

A discussion with the wonderful Allegra from Mayday Roleplay. We talk about the amazing work they do on the show, the benefits of found family, and how TTRPG's allow us to live new experiences.  

Follow Allegra on Twitter @legom2rs

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15 Aug 2022Session Sixty-Four: The Art of Trust01:19:27

A discussion with Erica of Transplanar RPG! We discuss what it was like to go to "clown school", the depth of the character Vee on the show, and why she was born to be a streamer. 

Follow Erica on Twitter @ericanewgirl

Follow Transplanar on Twitter @TransplanarRPG

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19 Dec 2022Session Eighty-Two: The Power of Emoting01:17:18

A discussion with Liv, a wonderful TTRPG performer. We talk about how they're in too many "Strix" games, how dance can inform AP performance, and how they method acted a long rest. 

Follow Liv on Twitter @livinaday

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18 Mar 2024SNP Presents: Ties That Bind - E7 Return00:55:24

Ties That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this episode, the group arrives back at the Community. The welcome is warm, but not everyone trusts the situation, and there's a mystery afoot.


Thank you to our sponsor Plus One Exp!

Purchase a copy of the game at https://plusoneexp.com/products/the-corrupted-navaar-jackson

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Content Warnings for the series: 

Death, gun violence, physical violence, references to broken bones, zombie like monsters, body horror, abandonment, manipulation, experimentation, food shortage, and other typical survival themes. Listener discretion is advised. 


Cast: 

Josephine Kim (none/she) - Playing Charlie Lee (He/Him) ⁠twitter.com/scarydogfriend ⁠

Hamnah Shahid (any/all) - Playing Beena (She/He) ⁠twitter.com/lilithttrpg⁠


GM | Audio Production | Audio Editing

Navaar Seik-Jackson (he/him) ⁠twitter.com/NavaarSNP⁠


Character Art

Josephine Kim (none/she)


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27 Dec 2021Session Thirty: One Black Halfling01:09:36

A discussion with one of the Three Black Halflings, Jeremy Cobb. This has been an interview I have been dying to do for a long time, and it's finally here! We discuss how Jeremy came to be a nerd, what type of acting he prefers, and of course what TBH is, and will be in the future. 

Follow Jeremy on Twitter @JeremyCobb1

Follow Three Black Halflings on Twitter @3blackhalflings

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13 Dec 2021Session Twenty-Seven: Geek Aficionado 01:16:03

A discussion with TTRPG enthusiast, cosplayer, and creator of Obsidian Brews, Bendy. We talk about the renaissance faire, their love of the horror genre, and why understanding your roots is important. 

Follow Bendy on twitter @bendydinosaurs

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02 May 2022Session Forty-Eight: What Happened To San Francisco01:04:24

A discussion with Nathan from the Maker's Misfits Podcast! We discuss what it was like going from forever GM to player on a podcast, how much San Fran has changed in a short time, and ways we can stay engaged during a recording. 

Follow Maker's Misfits on Twitter @MakersMisfits

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28 Feb 2022Session Thirty-Nine: Qualifying Your Blackness (Another Black Halfling Story)01:11:40

A discussion with podcaster, actor, and entertainer, Jasper William Cartwright of Three Black Halflings. We talk about how he was nearly the king of England, the difficulties of internet success in a pandemic, and more goals for the incredible podcast.

Follow Jasper on Twitter @JW_Cartwright

Follow Three Black Halflings on Twitter @3BlackHalflings

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16 Aug 2021Session Eight: D&D PvP for the Belt01:02:53

A discussion with Jazz from the 'Gimme Da Loot' podcast. We talk about what it was like growing up in Texas, about beacons of the black nerd community, and the campaign for the largest D&D tournament ever. 

Follow Jazze on Twitter @JazzeFait

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01 Apr 2024SNP Presents: Ties That Bind - E9 Cost01:01:38

Ties That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this episode, the crew is forced to decide whether to leave together, or split up. The evenings decisions catch up to them, the cost of which are now painfully obvious.


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Content Warnings for the series: 

Death, gun violence, physical violence, references to broken bones, zombie like monsters, body horror, abandonment, manipulation, experimentation, food shortage, and other typical survival themes. Listener discretion is advised. 

Ties That Bind is sponsored by Plus One Exp www.plusoneexp.com


Cast: 

Josephine Kim (none/she) - Playing Charlie Lee (He/Him) ⁠twitter.com/scarydogfriend ⁠

Hamnah Shahid (any/all) - Playing Beena (She/He) ⁠twitter.com/lilithttrpg⁠


GM | Audio Production | Audio Editing

Navaar Seik-Jackson (he/him) ⁠twitter.com/NavaarSNP⁠


Character Art

Josephine Kim (none/she)


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10 Mar 2024SNP Presents: Ties That Bind - E6 Time00:59:50

Ties That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this episode, Charlie and Beena recover from the previous days events. The group sets off, but has to make an important pit stop first.


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Thank you!


Content Warnings for the series: 

Death, gun violence, physical violence, references to broken bones, zombie like monsters, body horror, abandonment, manipulation, experimentation, food shortage, and other typical survival themes. Listener discretion is advised. 


Cast: 

Josephine Kim (none/she) - Playing Charlie Lee (He/Him) ⁠twitter.com/scarydogfriend ⁠

Hamnah Shahid (any/all) - Playing Beena (She/He) ⁠twitter.com/lilithttrpg⁠


GM | Audio Production | Audio Editing

Navaar Seik-Jackson (he/him) ⁠twitter.com/NavaarSNP⁠


Character Art

Josephine Kim (none/she)


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13 Feb 2023Session Ninety: Mixing Media For Passion01:06:24

A discussion with Kandi, a game designer, writer, and AP streamer. We talk about the birth of Dicey Amazons, how she got her start in writing, and how she's mixing game design and a comic story into a large project.

Follow Kandi on Twitter @kandi_jeanne

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24 Oct 2022Session Seventy-Four: Shouldn't The World Be Safer Now?01:20:46

A discussion with streamer, performer, and now podcaster Lonzo! We talk about our fears as fathers, our new upcoming show together, and the value that performing in TTRPG's has brought him. 

Follow Lonzo on Twitter @lonzogonzo

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26 Jul 2021Session Three: Clerics and Healing00:56:06

A discussion with my friend Cree, about her experiences playing TTRPG's, her love of cosplay, and how sometimes these games can be healing. 

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04 Mar 2024SNP Presents: Ties That Bind - E5 Tested01:15:25

Ties That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this episode, Charlie, Beena and Cyrus attempt to capture a threat to the farm. Tempers rise as the crew has a major disagreement. And Beena and Charlie heal by the fire.

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Thank you!


Content Warnings for the series: 

Death, gun violence, physical violence, references to broken bones, zombie like monsters, body horror, abandonment, manipulation, experimentation, food shortage, and other typical survival themes. Listener discretion is advised. 


Cast: 

Josephine Kim (none/she) - Playing Charlie Lee (He/Him) ⁠twitter.com/scarydogfriend ⁠

Hamnah Shahid (any/all) - Playing Beena (She/He) ⁠twitter.com/lilithttrpg⁠


GM | Audio Production | Audio Editing

Navaar Seik-Jackson (he/him) ⁠twitter.com/NavaarSNP⁠


Character Art

Josephine Kim (none/she)

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13 Jun 2022Session Fifty-Five: Let's Wait Another Five Years01:10:53

A discussion with incredible artist Aki! We talk about her mother's love of Twilight, what you really need to get started in digital art, and where we get inspiration from in the TTRPG space. 

Follow Aki on Twitter @akinomii_art

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18 Oct 2021Session Nineteen: Bringing Friends Together Through Games01:05:01

A discussion with actor and game master, London Carlisle. We discuss his many TTRPG projects, his love of 'Call of Cthulhu', and of course his time spent acting in the theatre. 

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08 Aug 2022Session Sixty-Three: Making Something You Can Be Proud Of01:16:26

A discussion with DeAngelo Murillo, game designer and podcaster. We talk about what inspired him to create his own game (Emerald Templars), how he got his start as a professional GM, and why being kind to people is so important. 

Follow DeAngelo on Twitter @That_DeAngelo

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23 Jan 2023Session Eighty-Seven: Positivity For the Game Space01:11:09

A discussion with Robo, a gif creator and panel coordinator. We discuss what it's like to play at all Latine tables, why he gets inspired to bring joy to others, and how he created an award show for TTRPG APs. 

Follow Robo on Twitter @TTRPGifs

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06 Feb 2023Session Eighty-Nine: Why Do We Perceive It This Way?01:12:04

A discussion with the incredible artist and performer, Amihan. We talk about telling TTRPG stories on TikTok, his journey as an artist, and the joy of being able to explore difficult themes at the table.

Follow Amihan on Twitter @therosecleric

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20 Jun 2022Session Fifty-Six: We Will Not Be Your Token01:15:47

A discussion with the illustrious Tanya DePass, a streamer, game designer, and TTRPG performer. We talk about growing up with early gaming systems, what it's been like to create and work on Into the Motherlands, and some of the interactions streamers have on Twitch. 

Follow Tanya on Twitter @cypheroftyr

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02 Aug 2021Session Four: Improv and Care01:01:17

A discussion with our most experienced DM yet. We talk about negligent librarians, running games with improv, and how to go deeper than hack and slash. 


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30 Jan 2023Session Eighty-Eight: A Capella For Magic Kids01:12:06

A discussion with Izzy, a ttrpg performer, and absolutely hilarious individual. We talk about their love of theater, some of their favorite games to play, and what it's like to be a cast member of The Strix.

Follow Izzy on Twitter @z_myst

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02 Jan 2023Session Eighty-Four: The Benefit of Accommodations01:11:03

A discussion with illustrator, art director, and TTRPG performer, Jae. We discuss what it was like to grow up with undiagnosed ADHD, how Art Direction is a fun marriage of multiple skills, and what it takes to create a costume for a streamed performance.

Follow Jae on Twitter @NalaWu

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26 Feb 2024SNP Presents: Ties That Bind - E4 Healing01:21:23

Ties That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this episode, Charlie and Beena return to the farm. Cyrus helps Charlie process what happened, Beena has a birthday, and the farm gets a visitor.

Content Warnings for the series: 

Death, gun violence, physical violence, references to broken bones, zombie like monsters, body horror, abandonment, manipulation, experimentation, food shortage, and other typical survival themes. Listener discretion is advised. 


Cast: 

Josephine Kim (none/she) - Playing Charlie Lee (He/Him) ⁠twitter.com/scarydogfriend ⁠

Hamnah Shahid (any/all) - Playing Beena (She/He) ⁠twitter.com/lilithttrpg⁠


GM | Audio Production | Audio Editing

Navaar Seik-Jackson (he/him) ⁠twitter.com/NavaarSNP⁠


Character Art

Josephine Kim (none/she)


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20 Dec 2021Session Twenty-Eight: Improving Over Time01:20:54

A discussion with streamer and comic book artist, Kira Snow. We talk about their love of art from an early age, the importance of creative a safe space when streaming, and tips for those looking to having big name players in their game. 

Follow Kira on Twitter @Kira858

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10 Oct 2022Session Seventy-Two: Space, Space, and More Space01:17:54

A discussion with TTRPG performer and "astronaut" Theta Chun. We discuss their love of space and sci-fi in its many iterations, how they got into D&D via church, and they explain what astro-biology.

Follow Theta on Twitter @bingsoojung

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25 Apr 2022Session Forty-Seven: Building A Community01:06:08

A discussion with Indrani, a dice maker and co-creator of Desis & Dragons. We talk about the TTRPG community in India, why the "Last of Us" series was so important, and why people should play games made by folks from different cultures. 

Mild spoilers for the Last of Us series 33:25 - 37:15

Follow Indrani on Twitter @nonagondice

Follow Desis & Dragons on Twitter @desisndragons

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12 Feb 2024SNP Presents: Ties That Bind - E2 Abandon01:34:41
Ties That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this episode, we return to the survivors as they finish recounting the first day of the apocalypse. Cyrus digs deeper into how they ended up in Montgomery, VT. Strong ambitions and dark realities come to the surface in this emotional continuation of the story. Content Warnings for the series: Death, gun violence, physical violence, references to broken bones, zombie like monsters, body horror, abandonment, manipulation, experimentation, food shortage, and other typical survival themes. Listener discretion is advised. Cast: Josephine Kim (none/she) - Playing Charlie Lee (He/Him) ⁠twitter.com/scarydogfriend ⁠ Hamnah Shahid (any/all) - Playing Beena (She/He) ⁠twitter.com/lilithttrpg⁠ GM | Audio Production | Audio Editing Navaar Seik-Jackson (he/him) ⁠twitter.com/NavaarSNP⁠ Character Art Josephine Kim (none/she) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretnerd-podcast/support
18 Apr 2022Session Forty Six: Catharsis Media01:08:42

A discussion with Dare, a TTRPG performer, game designer, and writer. We talk about bonding over fighting games, writing TTRPG's that make people cry, and why we both only use one headphone.

Follow Dare on Twitter @dare2dreamrpg

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04 Apr 2022Session Forty-Four: Museum Jobs Are Wild01:09:25

A discussion with Daniel Kwan, a game designer, consultant, and award winning podcaster. We discuss his background in archaeology and how it has helped his TTRPG career, the degrees of representation sometimes seen in media, and what it's like to have your work published. 

Follow Daniel on Twitter @danielhkwan

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21 Mar 2022Session Forty-Two: Keeping Your Players Safe01:32:24

A discussion with the illustrious streamer, professor, and musician TrooperSJP. We talk about what it was like to grow up in San Francisco, why absolutes are dangerous, and how to safely add complex topics into your games. 

Follow Trooper on Twitter @AcademicFoxhole

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05 Feb 2024SNP Presents: Ties That Bind - E1 Sanctuary01:00:02

Ties That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this first episode, jump right into the action as our two survivors escape impossible odds. Finding refuge is the only hope for these strangers, but it's not the first time... Perhaps, we should go back to the beginning?


Content Warnings for the series: Death, gun violence, physical violence, references to broken bones, zombie like monsters, body horror, abandonment, manipulation, experimentation, food shortage, and other typical survival themes. Listener discretion is advised. Cast:

Josephine Kim (none/she) - Playing Charlie Lee (He/Him) twitter.com/scarydogfriend 

Hamnah Shahid (any/all) - Playing Beena (She/He) twitter.com/lilithttrpg


GM | Audio Production | Audio Editing

Navaar Seik-Jackson (he/him) twitter.com/NavaarSNP


Character Art

Josephine Kim (none/she)





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30 Nov 2021The Parade Must Wait (A SNP One-Shot)02:32:39

Our very first one-shot on the show! Check out this Pathfinder 2e actual play, set in the Mwangi Expanse with a homebrewed scenario. Our heroes are level ten, and looking for some rest and relaxation. But when a community member is in need of help, they respond to the call. This is an episode full of fun, adventure, and some dark moments. 

Cast:

Joe as KoKo the summoner of the Makers Misfits Podcast

Jordan as Kathryn Foxx the bard of Blackness and Dragons

Jazz as Barrett Sydney of the Gimme Da Loot Podcast

Your friendly neighborhood Secret Nerd, Navaar, as the GM

Content Warnings: Graphic descriptions of violence, death, grimdark scenarios, and adult language. 

Pathfinde 2e and the Mwangi Expanse are properties of Paizo.

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12 Jul 2021Session one: Character Creation01:00:53
A discussion with my best friend, Miguel. We talk about how we became nerds, how we got into TTRPG's, and have a blast just reminiscing on our youth.  If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends.  You can contact us at secretnerdpodcast@gmail.com, as well as the many options in the Anchor app (anchor.fm/).  Follow us on Instagram: secretnerdpodcast Follow us on Twitter: SecretNrdSocial Thank you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretnerd-podcast/support
15 Apr 2024Talks? That Bind Ep 1001:30:07

Talks? That Bind continues, a lightly edited talkback of our actual play Ties That Bind. Joe and Navaar discuss the finale episode, and all the wildness that takes place! Come listen to how we got to the all of the twists, inspirations behind some scenes, and so much more!

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Content Warnings for the series: 

Death, gun violence, physical violence, references to broken bones, zombie like monsters, body horror, abandonment, manipulation, experimentation, food shortage, and other typical survival themes. Listener discretion is advised. 

Ties That Bind is sponsored by Plus One Exp www.plusoneexp.com


Cast: 

Josephine Kim (none/she) - Playing Charlie Lee (He/Him) ⁠twitter.com/scarydogfriend ⁠

Hamnah Shahid (any/all) - Playing Beena (She/He) ⁠twitter.com/lilithttrpg⁠


GM | Audio Production | Audio Editing

Navaar Seik-Jackson (he/him) ⁠twitter.com/NavaarSNP⁠


Character Art

Josephine Kim (none/she)


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31 Mar 2024Talks? That Bind Ep 801:09:42

Talks? That bind continues, a lightly edited talkback of our actual play Ties That Bind. In this episode, Navaar and Joe talk about the chaotic and intense moments at the community. We do a little deep dive into violence, and Navaar explains what happens when he get legitimately scared as a GM.


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Content Warnings for the series: 

Death, gun violence, physical violence, references to broken bones, zombie like monsters, body horror, abandonment, manipulation, experimentation, food shortage, and other typical survival themes. Listener discretion is advised. 

Ties That Bind is sponsored by Plus One Exp www.plusoneexp.com


Cast: 

Josephine Kim (none/she) - Playing Charlie Lee (He/Him) ⁠twitter.com/scarydogfriend ⁠

Hamnah Shahid (any/all) - Playing Beena (She/He) ⁠twitter.com/lilithttrpg⁠


GM | Audio Production | Audio Editing

Navaar Seik-Jackson (he/him) ⁠twitter.com/NavaarSNP⁠


Character Art

Josephine Kim (none/she)


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22 Dec 2021Session Twenty-Nine: Comedy as an Adventure Module01:08:20

A discussion with narrative writer and game designer, Geoffrey Golden. We talk about growing up in the early days of the internet, writing narrative for video games, and his new TTRPG module, Target Run. 

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27 Jun 2022Session Fifty-Seven: Keep 'Young Justice' Alive01:18:07

A discussion with Austin, a game designer, TTRPG performer, and co-host of Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries. We talk about how to make a movie for fans, what led her into game writing, and why DC has the best animated shows in the comic-sphere. 

Follow Austin on Twitter @sailorsctaustin

Follow Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries on Twitter @nerdmysteries

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06 Dec 2021Session Twenty-Six: Being Seen and Owning It01:13:42

A discussion with Sea from the amazing stream and podcast Transplanar RPG. We discuss how art has influenced them over the years, the outlet that TTRPG's have created, and what it means to be a part of the community they helped create. 

Follow Sea on Twitter @pisharpart

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11 Apr 2022Session Forty-Five: Games for Kids01:04:53

A discussion with Steph Campbell, creator of the TTRPG Kids blog. We discuss what it's like being an engineer, why they looked into resources for getting toddlers into TTRPG's, and how games have helped shape their current life, in more ways than one. 

Follow Steph on Twitter @TTRPGkids

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09 Jan 2023Session Eighty-Five: Thank Your Editors01:16:05

A discussion with Kappa, and audio visual professional, stream producer, and TTRPG performer and editor. We discuss how important it was for him to have a teacher who introduced him to authors of marginalized identities, what we think we'll see in the near future in the TTRPG industry, and the ups and downs of editing audio.

Follow Kappa on Twitter @TheKappaChris

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28 Mar 2022Session Forty-Three: The Star Wars Prequels Are Good01:15:49

A discussion with one of the hosts of one of my favorite shows, Oleander from Blerd Of Mouth Podcast. We talk about how influential the Star Wars prequels were, how narrative play can be important, and how staying true to yourself in podcasting can make a difference. 

Follow Oleander on Twitter @StrayNerdBoy

Follow Blerd of Mouth podcast on Twitter @BlerdOfMouthPod

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10 Jan 2022Session Thirty-Two: Learn the Rules To Break the Rules01:11:34

A discussion with TTRPG Twitter favorite, and game designer, Lex. We talk about them growing up in South Florida, how they started making custom D&D subclasses, and the many projects coming up.

You can find Lex on Twitter @TitanomachyRPG 

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14 Mar 2022Session Forty-One: Left Foot Forward01:10:09

A discussion with fellow podcaster, and pastoral TTRPG fan, Daisy Mae. We talk about what it was like to grow up outside of DC, why a five hour shopping session in D&D can be a bad thing, and why they love the game Wanderhome so much. 

Follow Daisy on Twitter @dayseyemay

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10 Mar 2024Talks? That Bind Ep 501:01:30

Talks? That Bind continues, a lightly edited talkback of our actual play Ties That Bind. In this episode, Joe and Navaar discuss the fallout from Beena's dangerous plan. We dig into the psychology of the characters, and how they've been coping over the winter, and we gush about how great Hamnah is. And of course, answer some amazing fan questions! If you have some you'd like answered, please use the interact button on Spotify, email them to secretnerdpodcast@gmail.com, or @SecretNrdSocial on twitter!

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06 Jun 2022Session Fifty-Four: Into the Dusty-Verse01:08:48

A discussion With Dusty who is a podcaster, game designer, TTRPG performer, and more! We discuss what it was like to grow up dealing with machismo as a cultural norm, why they were built to play games designed to reflect a Telenovela, and why Pathfinder needs more Mexicans (and many other indigenous folks represented).

Follow Dusty on Twitter @Dustehill

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19 Jul 2021Session Two: Build the World Together01:15:47
A discussion with a friend about the ups and downs of growing up in a small town, the challenges of being a new DM, and how to add something positive to the community. If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can contact us at secretnerdpodcast@gmail.com, as well as the many options in the Anchor app (anchor.fm/). Follow us on Instagram: secretnerdpodcast Follow us on Twitter: SecretNrdSocial Thank you! For the great resource that we discussed, visit: https://www.dnddisability.com/about-the-team --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretnerd-podcast/support
28 Nov 2022Session Seventy-Nine: How To Take Care01:15:19

A discussion with Morgan (AKA Mo), a writer, consultant, as well as a caretaker for Huetopia! We discuss what it was like getting into TTRPGs via the LARP scene, how the incredible community Huetopia was created, and why it's so important to value our cultures and those who can help teach us about them.

Follow Mo on Twitter @SirenaBesos

Follow Huetopia on Twitter @HuetopiaTV

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11 Feb 2024Talks? That Bind Ep 100:48:27
Welcome to Talks? That Bind, a lightly edited talkback of our actual play Ties That Bind. In this inaugural episode, Navaar and Joe cover the events, feelings, and construction of episode 1! A lot of questions we couldn't answer that will come to fruition in episode 2! Speaking of questions, if you have them, please use the interact button on Spotify, email them to secretnerdpodcast@gmail.com, or @SecretNrdSocial on Twitter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretnerd-podcast/support
18 Jul 2022Session Sixty: Being Deliberate 01:13:03

A discussion with TTRPG performer Hamnah Shahid. We talk about what it was like to grow up outside of Toronto, how they spoke into existence their role on Transplanar, and why applying deliberate identities to their characters is so important. 

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31 Oct 2022Session Seventy-Five: The Predecessor to Actual Play01:11:19

A discussion with Wally Oruam, an incredible TTRPG performer and enthusiast. We discuss what it was like for them to grow up in New York, how roleplaying on forums set them up for success, and what it's like to be a part of the incredible AP Strix U!

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21 Nov 2022Session Seventy-Eight: The Spaces Where We Flourish01:14:04

A discussion with Gwen, a voice actor, TTRPG performer, profession GM and more! We talk about how she got into teaching Pokemon, and later D&D, what it feels like to create safe players for the people at your table, and how marching band helped with her confidence in performance. 

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27 Sep 2021Session Sixteen: You Are A Game Designer01:05:22

A discussion with game designer, and creator Quinn Murphy. We talk about how he developed his knack for game design, why he actually likes D&D 4th edition, and what it was like to write his first Adventure Path for Pathfinder 2e. 

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03 Mar 2024Talks? That Bind Ep 400:54:09

Talks? That Bind continues, a lightly edited talkback of our actual play Ties That Bind. In this episode, Joe and Navaar discuss the aftermath of episode 3. Breaking down the conversations that Cyrus and Charlie have, as well as Beena's birthday! And of course, answer some fan questions! If you have some you'd like answered, please use the interact button on Spotify, email them to secretnerdpodcast@gmail.com, or @SecretNrdSocial on twitter!

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17 Jan 2022Session Thirty-Three: Pursuing Dreams and 'Earth Eclipsed'01:17:34
A discussion with voice actor Reginald West, one of the stars of The Lunar Company's "Earth Eclipsed" audio drama. We discuss growing up in Colorado as a black man, first inspirations for voice acting, and a love of lore.  Follow him on Twitter @VObyReggie Follow The Lunar Company  on Twitter @thelunar_co If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can contact us at secretnerdpodcast@gmail.com, as well as the many options in the Anchor app (anchor.fm/). Follow us on Instagram: @secretnerdpodcast Follow us on twitter: @SecretNrdSocial Thank you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretnerd-podcast/support
14 Nov 2022Session Seventy-Seven: Two M's Like Immaculate01:10:53

A discussion with Samm, a TTRPG performer, screenwriter, and actor. We discuss what it was like growing up in Buffalo, NY, being a player in The Strix U, and why we would've been friends in High School.

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10 Jul 2021Session Zero00:06:44
A brief introduction into what this podcast is about, and a call to all nerds and lovers of Table-Top RPG's to come enjoy the fun.  If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can contact us at secretnerdpodcast@gmail.com, as well as the many options in the Anchor app (anchor.fm/). Follow us on Instagram: secretnerdpodcast Thank you! Check out Discord with the Secret Nerd Society https://discord.gg/PQYGPuMU --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretnerd-podcast/support
16 Mar 2024Talks? That Bind Ep 600:56:17

Talks? That Bind continues, a lightly edited talkback of our actual play Ties That Bind. In this episode, Joe and Navaar discuss the crew leaving the farm, why certain elements of our story remain PG13, and we do some theory crafting around some great what-if questions.

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07 Feb 2022Session Thirty-Six: Storytelling Spiders01:05:38

A discussion with TTRPG writer and game designer, Michelle Jones. We talk about growing up as an internet kid, being a part of the push for diversity in the TTRPG space, and why crunchy games are fun!

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03 Oct 2022Session Seventy-One: You're Probably Wrong About Essex01:04:14

A discussion with TTRPG performer Drak. We discuss why what most people think they know about Essex is wrong, why they enjoy Pathfinder 2e as a system, and the benefits of playing a villain in a long campaign. 

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09 Aug 2021Session Six: We're Here, and We're Taking Up Space!01:08:03

A discussion with the DM of the wonderful stream Blackness & Dragons, Jordan. We talk about being a black goth, how to find joy in being yourself, and how to "yes, and" for your players. 

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19 Feb 2024SNP Presents: Ties That Bind E3 Winter01:26:46

Ties That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this episode, the group discovers they'll be spending the winter together. Trust is built, chores are doled out, and life is good... or is it?

Content Warnings for the series: Death, gun violence, physical violence, references to broken bones, zombie like monsters, body horror, abandonment, manipulation, experimentation, food shortage, and other typical survival themes. Listener discretion is advised. Cast: Josephine Kim (none/she) - Playing Charlie Lee (He/Him) ⁠twitter.com/scarydogfriend ⁠ Hamnah Shahid (any/all) - Playing Beena (She/He) ⁠twitter.com/lilithttrpg⁠ GM | Audio Production | Audio Editing Navaar Seik-Jackson (he/him) ⁠twitter.com/NavaarSNP⁠ Character Art Josephine Kim (none/she)

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12 Sep 2022Session Sixty-Eight: Levity In the Horror01:12:54

A discussion with Kendo, a podcaster, professional GM, and game designer. We discuss what it's like to go through culture shock, why it's important to allow players to have some space to breathe in a horror game, and what we'd love to see improved in D&D.

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05 Dec 2022Session Eighty: Pulling the Vision Together01:15:43

A discussion with the incredible Orion D. Black, a writer and former Creative Director of Dimension 20. We talk about how the carrying capacity of a teenage musician, how to look Actual Play performance with a birds eye view, and why being Creative Director was such a perfect fit. 

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14 Feb 2022Session Thirty-Seven: How Not To Be Feral01:14:05

A discussion with the wonderful performer and creative Lexi McQueen. We talk about navigating the weird TTRPG spaces of Twitter, why it's important to bring something to the table for performative gaming, and why having grounded goals is a great thing. 

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21 Feb 2022Session Thirty-Eight: Black Nerds and Media01:08:16

A discussion with fellow podcaster, CJ from the Blerd of Mouth podcast. We talk about how to enjoy media while being critical of it, the ups and downs of the d20 system, and of course changes coming to the upcoming season of their show!

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09 May 2022Session Forty-Nine: Where Fandom Ends01:28:20

A discussion with Dr. Emily Friedman, an associate professor of 18th Century Lit and TTRPG Actual Plays. We talk about the levels of fandom, why you can't teach a TTRPG class without talking about D&D, and when live-tweeting a show is appropriate. 

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25 Jul 2022Session Sixty-One: Make It Musical01:19:52

A discussion with J, a co-DM of Planet Arcana and musician. We discuss where they get their influences from for how they play characters, why the digital game was already working for them, and why you should hire consultants for your actual play podcast. 

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08 Apr 2024SNP Presents: Ties That Bind - E10 Doubt02:37:21

Ties That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this final episode, our characters have a decision to make. Beena is looking for answers, and Charlie and Cyrus are by his side. As threads unravel, will anyone receive closure?


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Content Warnings for the series: 

Death, gun violence, physical violence, references to broken bones, zombie like monsters, body horror, abandonment, manipulation, experimentation, food shortage, and other typical survival themes. Listener discretion is advised. 

Ties That Bind is sponsored by Plus One Exp www.plusoneexp.com


Cast: 

Josephine Kim (none/she) - Playing Charlie Lee (He/Him) ⁠twitter.com/scarydogfriend ⁠

Hamnah Shahid (any/all) - Playing Beena (She/He) ⁠twitter.com/lilithttrpg⁠


GM | Audio Production | Audio Editing

Navaar Seik-Jackson (he/him) ⁠twitter.com/NavaarSNP⁠


Character Art

Josephine Kim (none/she)

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13 Sep 2021Session Fourteen: We're Just Being Honest01:11:20

A discussion with the talented Zak, resident artist from Mayday Roleplay. We talk about how wild it is that they play in a horror podcast, how important art is, and how we can add representation in more ways than just the color of our skin. 

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15 Nov 2021Session Twenty-Three: Listening and Laughing01:07:34

A discussion with Jeff Thompson from Blackness and Dragons, we talk about the intersection of improv comedy and psychology, the joy of playing games with our friends, and why it's important to support others success. 

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24 Jan 2022Session Thirty-Four: The Greatest Intro01:10:08
A discussion with Elias Omar, DM of the Everrealm Adventures, Emcee, and long time D&D player. We talk about what it was like to grow up playing TTRPG's in NY, the influence of hip hop, and the challenges of podcasting.  You can find his podcast on Twitter @DaEverrealmPod If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can contact us at secretnerdpodcast@gmail.com, as well as the many options in the Anchor app (anchor.fm/). Follow us on Instagram: @secretnerdpodcast Follow us on twitter: @SecretNrdSocial Thank you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secretnerd-podcast/support
11 Feb 2022God Is A Woman (A SNP One Shot)03:07:40

Come listen to me take my friends DK, Eli, Zak, and Allegra through a wild game of Pathfinder 2e. How do you show up for your town when you're level zero? Come and find out. 

The cast was absolutely amazing, and you can find all of their individual episodes with me on the podcast, as well as their own wonderful works!

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Content warnings include: Graphic descriptions of fantasy violence, body horror, spiders, brief description of bullying. 

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12 Dec 2022Session Eighty-One: Love Wins01:20:13

A discussion with Valiant Dorian, and incredible performer, streamer, and now writer. We talk about his brother's influence on him, what pushed him into a law degree, and what it was like to take on a pre-existing character for Transplanar. 

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20 Feb 2023Session Ninety-One: Playing Football To Be A Menace01:10:37

A discussion with Jeannine, a TTRPG performer. We discuss what it was like to grow up in and around Las Vegas, how she got her start as a TTRPG performer, and what made her decide to play football as a freshman in High School.

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20 Sep 2021Session Fifteen: The Success of "Let's Just See What Happens"01:12:40

A discussion with Connie Chang from Transplanar RPG. We talk about how they got into D&D, starting Transplanar and why it was so important, and the creation of their new game God Killer!

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16 Jan 2023Session Eighty-Six: The Double-Down For Passion01:17:59

A discussion with show host, podcaster, performer, and GM, Noir. We discuss what it was like having nerdy hobbies in Chicago, ways in which he's deconstructed masculinity for himself, and what makes a system fun to run as a GM. 

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26 Sep 2022Session Seventy: Costume Design Was A Perfect Fit01:25:23

A discussion with costume designer and cosplayer Isa. We talk about processing themes in Anime as we get older, what costume designers can do in productions, and whether or not D&D continues to live up to our expectations.

Follow Isa on Twitter @evilcleverdog

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30 May 2022Session Fifty-Two: Always A Sneak-Thief01:16:07

A discussion with Shardae from the Slovenly Trulls podcast. We discuss her wonderful show, why Skyrim pushes us to a specific archetype, and the difficulty of enjoying certain authors. 

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06 Mar 2023Session Ninety-Two: Community Everything01:14:50

A discussion with TTRPGs' strongest man, Danny! We talk about his love of powerlifting, the ways he's worked to build communities around different things that he loves, and the idea of incorporating board games into TTRPGs. 

Follow Danny on Twitter @Br00TaLDaN

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16 May 2022Session Fifty: Incorporating History Into Games01:03:03

A discussion with game designer, Chris Spivey. We get into making games that incorporate real history, why Captain Adama is the worst captain, and how making a big game book is a long process. 

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