History & Society

In our first Rob-free regular episode(!), a new listener prompt introduces a world where people have perfect memory of everything they hear, and where those memories persist after death. Courtney and Daniel are joined by guest Jon Parsons to explore this land and its implications: how has this audio-centric species evolved over time? How can they share secrets, if at all? And what's up with those creepy Trauma Warriors™?
 
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This week, we're taking a break from listener prompts to do some good old-fashioned worldbuilding jams. Random dice rolls bring us to lands of hidden identities and noir detectives, so tune in to find out where these settings end up!
 
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In this episode, a listener's idea for transactional magic leads us into a realm of sacred geometry, singing spellcasters, limited literacy, and of course, a tribute to Oscar-winner Brendan Fraser, star of the 1999 classic The Mummy.
 
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Join us as we finalize this horrible gnomish theme park-city, featuring everything from panopticons and princesses to harsh truths and hot dogs (oh no...). Plus: more behind-the-scenes Disney tales!
 
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What could possibly go wrong in a place where nobody can die? We're answering just such a question courtesy of patron DiploRaptor in the first episode of this two-part series where Death has loosened its grip on a single city! Rob brings the fun, Courtney brings the horror, and a very sleep-deprived Daniel brings...the gnomes. And tales of Disney employment. And questionable financial advice related to Peeps Pepsi. Daniel, please get more sleep.
 
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This episode, we're taking a brief break from our longform series, and we're joined by C.R. Rowenson for a listener's alternate version of mythological Greece. Tune in for blood volcanoes, godly bodily fluids, imprisoned titans, and so much more!
Check out Clark at https://crrowenson.com and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@themagicengineer5314
 
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In our final patron-exclusive Aphid Lounge episode of the year, we answer questions from our lovely patrons, covering everything from characters and cocktails to monocultures and mimics. Plus, a sneak peek at what's coming in January!
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Priest-rebels and anarcho-spiritualists team up to embark on a high-stakes heist as we finish off this Meiji-influenced world with a twisty family tree and seriously excessive amounts of ninja.
 
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A prompt from patron DiploRaptor has us dealing with roving mecha, spiritual channelers, and a slew of messy worldbuilding disagreements in this Meiji Restoration-inspired setting!
 
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This week we're honored to chat with author and game designer Lizzie Stark (Leaving Mundania, Pandora's DNA) and game designer Jason Morningstar (Fiasco, Night Witches, Desperation, and others) who collaborate as Six of Hounds to create fun improv-heavy roleplay experiences. We delve into GM-less games, emotionally intense RPGs and LARPs, the power of love and trust, the dark side of space westerns, and so much more!Check out Six of Hounds! https://sixofhounds.itch.ioLizzie Stark: https://lizziestark.comJason Morningstar: https://bullypulpitgames.com
 
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