Best Cate Osborn Podcasts (2025)

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Breaking the burnout cycle: How to move forward 29:17

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In the final episode of our “Breaking the Burnout Cycle” three-part series, host Cate Osborn and Dr. Shauna Pollard explore what comes after burnout. They discuss how burnout can affect your relationships, the importance of communicating your needs clearly, and how to reflect on past experiences to avoid repeating patterns. Cate and Dr. Shauna also…

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470 - Hunt(er/ed) with Cate Osborn 1:19:33

27d ago1:19:33

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By Jeff Stormer

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474 - The Time We Have with Elliot Davis 1:16:38

3d ago1:16:38

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Elliot is the designer of some of my favorite games, including Project ECCO, which we played on the 400th episode of the show. We sat down for a truly heartbreaking game of The Time We Have, a TTRPG about two brothers on opposite sides of a door, staring down the inevitable amidst a zombie apocalypse. CW: Grief, trauma, familial terminal illness, b…

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Special Episode: Inside the Podcaster's Studio with Alex Flanigan 1:28:33

5d ago1:28:33

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As part of our 10th anniversary celebration week, my dear friend Alex Flanigan sits down with me to chat about the journey of making a podcast for ten years, and what makes Party of One the show that it is. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/party-of-one-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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473 - The Cryptid Show with Mike Schubert 1:24:00

6d ago1:24:00

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Mike is a longtime podcaster, and host of the show The Newest Olympian, which seeks to answer the question, "Has society been sleeping on the Percy Jackson series?". His new show, Professional Talkers, is a comedic advice podcast all about navigating life's awkward conversations with Sequoia Simone. We wanted to talk about working in audio, and com…

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Kicking Off Party of One's 10th Anniversary Week: A Quick Thank You 6:22

7d ago6:22

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Thanks for 10 years. Here's to many more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/party-of-one-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Jeff Stormer

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472 - The God of Spite and Violence (Character Creation) with Teddy Ren 1:05:57

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Teddy Ren is a comedian, writer, singer/songwriter, mental health advocate, and all-around entertainer (and as someone who wears a lot of creative hats... I get it. I respect it.). We sat down to build characters and explore the world of The God of Spite And Violence, a game inspired by stories like Monkey Man, Kill Bill, and John Wick. TEDDY REN: …

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471 - Tapestry with Kaitlin Bruder 1:14:38

22d ago1:14:38

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Kaitlin is one of the producers behind Thin Places Radio, an award-winning short-form fiction podcast in the shape of a radio show from nowhere, in which the mysterious Host comes responds to real voicemails from actual callers with supernaturally sentimental anecdotes and advice. She's also a streamer, actual play performer, artist, and designer--…

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Breaking the burnout cycle: What is rest? 30:21

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Burnout isn’t a weakness. It’s a signal that your body needs real rest. Dr. Shauna Pollard is back for the second episode in our “Breaking the Burnout Cycle” series to answer the question: What is rest? Cate and Dr. Pollard talk about what true, restorative rest looks like (hint: it’s not just zoning out on your phone), and how to start taking smal…

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469 - For the Queen with Anjali Bhimani 1:07:47

1M ago1:07:47

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Anjali is a writer, producer, and actress in games (Borderlands 4, Overwatch), TV (Ms. Marvel), animation (Tales of the TMNT, X-Men '97), and Actual Play (Critical Role, Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill!). She's currently a producer and guest player on the national tour of The Twenty Sided Tavern, and a player in the upcoming genre-bending AP Tales …

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Historical Note: Kolby Lanham of the Alamo Museum 54:20

1M ago54:20

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Dear Diary, Much like a real diary, sometimes we forget to update you in a while! So this week we're taking a step back to where we were this past spring: the Alamo. We had a great conversation with Kolby Lanham from the Alamo Museum. Kolby shared some fascinating stories from the Alamo and gave us the inside scoop on exciting things coming to the …

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Breaking the burnout cycle: What is burnout? 27:57

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Feeling drained, unmotivated, or stuck in survival mode? In part one of our “Breaking the Burnout Cycle” series, host Cate Osborn and psychologist Dr. Shauna Pollard unpack the question: What is burnout? They explore the signs to watch for, how to recognize when you’re in it, and how it’s different from depression. If you’ve been wondering whether …

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468 - Against Time & Death with Michael Turrentine 1:29:26

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Michael is one of the stars of World Gone Wrong, a fictional chat show about friendship at the end of the world, in which two best friends talk about life in a world of werewolves, humming kudzu, body snatchers, and a million other crises all at once. We sat down to play Against Time And Death, an epistolary roleplaying game of agents on opposite s…

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467 - Apocalypse Keys with Kieron Gillen 1:28:37

2M ago1:28:37

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Kieron is the writer behind some of my favorite comics, including Young Avengers, Journey Into Mystery, and The Wicked + The Divine. His latest works include The Power Fantasy, about the six superpowered individuals with the power to singlehandedly destroy the planet, and Die Loaded, the sequel to his incredible comic book/RPG combo Die, about a da…

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Cate answers your burning ADHD questions 24:13

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It’s a solo mailbag episode! Host Cate Osborn grabs her trusty D20 to let fate decide which listener emails to answer. Cate answers some common ADHD questions from navigating ADHD as a woman, to what it means to have a diagnosis, to how symptoms can shift as we age. Related resources Understood Explains podcast season 2: ADHD diagnosis in adults AD…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Party of One Says Go Birds - 007 - Justice Sworn with Alex Pearlman (LIVE) 1:13:50

2M ago1:13:50

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Alex is a comedian, yelling guy from the Internet, and host of Too Many Tabs. We took a trip back in time to the early 90s, to the smoky lobby of a Ground Round, to revisit some 1990s arcade madness in JUSTICE SWORN by Sandy Pug Games. Recorded live at Unity Java in Philadelphia, PA! DADDY'S DAY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWjPZArqK4A ALL MY F…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Party of One Says Go Birds - 002 - Work/Life/Work/Life Balance with Jadzia Axelrod (LIVE) 1:19:52

2M ago1:19:52

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Jadzia is the writer of Galaxy: The Prettiest Star and Hawkgirl: Once Upon a Galaxy, and the longtime host of The Voice of Free Planet X (Jeff's favorite podcast of all time). We sat down to spin up a delightfully supernatural 70s superhero comic book in Work/Life/Work/Life Balance by Rudo Judo games. Recorded live at Unity Java in Philadelphia, PA…

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When ADHD, money, and relationships collide 28:11

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What if your money problems weren’t just about willpower, but about who you are? In this episode of Sorry, I Missed This, Cate chats with Ellyce Fulmore, financial educator and author of Keeping Finance Personal, about how who you are affects how you deal with money. We cover how things like ADHD, race, gender, and queerness all shape your money ha…

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466 - Shadow / Giant with Rahrah 1:20:36

2M ago1:20:36

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Rahrah is the creator and GM of The Heart is a Dungeon, an actual play TTRPG podcast focused on sad, emotional storytelling with a primarily BIPOC and fem presenting cast. We tapped into that deep, vulnerable spirit in a game of Shadow / Giant, an asymmetrical RPG about a gruff loner forced to take care of a mysteriously magically powerful child. C…

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465 - Shitty Ensigns with Dan Ludwig 1:25:46

3M ago1:25:46

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Dan is one half of Breaking Mayberry, an anti-nostalgia podcast about watching old TV (starting with, as the title suggests, The Andy Griffith Show) and figuring out how it broke your grandparents' brains. After last week's episode all about analyzing TV and talking about storytelling, we wanted to spotlight the fun and goofiness of old genre TV. A…

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Throwback to a conversation on ADHD and social skills 37:47

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Social skills can be challenging for people with ADHD. Whether it’s trouble with executive function, or anxiety from past situations, socializing can come with a lot of emotions. It can also be really confusing and bring up uncomfortable questions. Why does it seem so much easier for everyone else? Why can’t I hold on to friendships? What do I even…

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464 - Lights Out with Marty Schneider 1:20:57

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Marty is one of the hosts of Breaking Mayberry, an anti-nostalgia podcast focused on watching old TV (starting with, as the title suggests, The Andy Griffith Show) and assessing what holds up and what caused permanent damage to the psyche of an entire generation. We wanted to talk TV, and storytelling, and the weird politics of creating collaborati…

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463 - CLASH! with Sabrina Hawthorne 1:24:13

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CLASH! Shonen Battle Roleplay is a Tabletop Roleplaying Game love letter to shonen anime such as Bleach, One Piece, and Naruto in which big, bombastic characters grapple with dramatic fights and the dramatic emotions those fights represent. I sat down with the game's designer, Sabrina Hawthorne, to see the game in action. CLASH!: https://sabrinahaw…

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Nuns, Cannabis and Secret Tunnels 53:13

3M ago53:13

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ADHD storytelling meets childhood nostalgia as Erik and Cate bounce through secret forts, first computers, and teenage rebellion. This neurodivergent conversation captures the authentic ADHD experience of connecting seemingly random memories, from discovering computers in secret passages to stress-inducing DARE programs and early internet adventure…

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So... How does that make you feel about your therapist? 30:38

3M ago30:38

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Ever wondered if your therapist gets you, or if therapy is even working? You’re not alone. This week, Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer is back to unpack the complicated, sometimes confusing, always human relationship between therapist and client (especially when ADHD is in the mix). Host Cate Osborn and Elizabeth dig into how different types of therapy work, h…

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462 - Bound Together with Velvet the Dragon 1:29:03

3M ago1:29:03

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Velvet is an actual play performer and cast member on Athraplay, a tabletop RPG AP podcast exploring the lesser-trod paths of JRR Tolkien's Middle-Earth through play (and aso, a literal dragon). We embarked on a winding journey of our own through the doomed landscapes of K Ramstack's Bound Together, a game about exploring two people's relationships…

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461 - Badger + Coyote with Jessica Marcrum 1:05:42

4M ago1:05:42

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Jess is an award-winning writing director, streamer, sensitivity consultant, and designer of some tremendous games, including Just Gals Being Comrades, Oops! All Draculas, and And They Were Dortermates. We sat down to play Badger + Coyote, a wonderful asymmetrical duet RPG about animal buddies running schemes together. BADGER + COYOTE: https://pand…

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The Pathological Demand Avoidance of Stardew Valley 1:10:35

4M ago1:10:35

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Pathological Demand Avoidance, Stardew Valley Routines, and Breaking Mental Health Patterns In this episode, Cate and Erik sit down to discuss pathological demand avoidance (PDA) and how it affects daily life for adults with ADHD. They explore the challenging cycle of avoiding tasks specifically because they feel like things you're "supposed" to do…

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ADHD and destigmatizing your desires 25:53

4M ago25:53

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Forget what you’ve seen in movies: BDSM isn’t one-size-fits-all. As Dr. Leann Borneman explains, it’s more of an à la carte menu where consent, communication, and personal boundaries come first. You can take what works for you and leave the rest. Host Cate Osborn talks with clinical sexologist Dr. Borneman about the intersection of BDSM, neurodiver…

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460 - Mirror Match with Jackson Adams 1:03:08

4M ago1:03:08

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Mirror Match is a role-playing game love letter to fighting games. Players create warriors based on shared themes and origins before facing off in arena combat. Inspired by two-player fighting games, sessions see new characters constantly enter the fray and the game provides scaffolding to create your own universe of mad ninja, shotgun-toting wizar…

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Batman: Bump in the Night - Issue #1: Terror at 11:11PM! 1:29:38

4M ago1:29:38

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SPECIAL EPISODE! We're taking a week off from the show, so in the meantime, enjoy the first issue of our Patreon-exclusive podcast, produced in collaboration with Marn Lastname and the Moonshot Podcast Network! TERROR AT 11:11AM! A string of suspiciously timed deaths suggest someone--or SOMETHING--is on a killing spree across the city. Can Batman s…