Best Cortex Prime Podcasts (2025)

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171: Casey Newton – State of the Workflow 1:23:34

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Myke talks to Casey Newton about his workflow for running Platformer, from idea capture to writing and publishing, and how he balances reporting with access to some of the most powerful people in tech. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Nexos.ai: All-in-one AI platform for enterprises. Get a 14 day free trial now. Squarespace: Save 10% off you…

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COMPASS Roads (Tales From Grevelon, S2E9) 1:20:35

9d ago1:20:35

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The gang faces some obstacles as they race to get to Paatarak’s arcartography conference in time for his big presentation. Episode transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dear Liisphyra on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Chattering Grove Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lenral's Character Sheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ash's …

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Dear Liisphyra End of Series Q&A 34:50

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⁠Thank you for your questions! See you all out there! <3 Follow Katie on socials⁠ Subscribe to Katie's newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Dear Liisphyra Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Takuma Okada (Stewpot) ep. 264 1:03:27

1M ago1:03:27

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Craig talked with Takuma about their big indie hit Stewpot: Tales from a Fantasy Tavern. They discuss the origins of the idea and the process from concept to release. ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 a month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ad…

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170: Simone Giertz – State of the Workflow 1:13:28

1M ago1:13:28

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Myke talks to Simone Giertz about her workflow for turning ideas into products, from early sketches and CAD prototypes to manufacturing, launching, and running a product studio alongside her YouTube channel. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Fitbod: Get st…

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Playing With Matches (Tales From Grevelon, S2E8) 1:18:20

1M ago1:18:20

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While helping them downsize their house, the gang encounters some meddling and cold shoulders from Ash’s parents. ⁠⁠⁠Episode transcript⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow Dear Liisphyra on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Chattering Grove Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lenral's Character Sheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ash's Character …

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Cam Banks (Dragonlance, Cortex Prime) ep. 263 1:44:57

1M ago1:44:57

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Craig sat down with Cam Banks, a prolific RPG creator who has worked on many of the games on your RPG shelf. ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 a month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support th…

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Glenn Ford (Pukeapocalypse, Boarders and Black Flags) ep. 262 2:02:58

2M ago2:02:58

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Craig talked with Glenn Ford about his creative journey and two of his miniature-game designs. Pukeapocalypse Boarders and Black Flags Malifaux Warlord 2000AD Reservoir Dogs Blackadder RoboCop Syd Meier's Pirates Viewfinder Superliminal Billion Suns Fantastic Four Dredd JoJo Rabbit ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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There Go the Heroes of Poere 25:44

2M ago25:44

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Liisphyra gives advice about museum thieves and cryptids, then speaks with the Heroes of Poere. ⁠⁠⁠Dear Liisphyra Q&A Question Submission Form⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dear Liisphyra on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Dear Liisphyra Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Liisphyra, the Sponsor, Kimble and B…

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169: John Gruber – State of the Workflow 1:32:23

2M ago1:32:23

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Myke interviews John Gruber of Daring Fireball. They take a deep-dive into how John’s writing takes shape – from capturing ideas and drafting articles to the meticulous editing behind his influential work. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Fitbod: Get stro…

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Maddie & Wheels (Dicebreaker, Just for Fun Inc) ep. 261 1:44:38

2M ago1:44:38

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Craig sat down with Maddie and Wheels to discuss their newest venture and recently released game. Just for Fun, Inc, Outgunned, ROOT, Call of Cthulhu, Delta Green, Ten Candles, Alice is Missing, SETI, Band of Blades, Warhammer, FREAKZ!, Dead Rising 2, Raven's Watch, Numenera ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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A Good Old-Fashioned Build-Off (Tales From Grevelon, S2E7) 1:26:50

2M ago1:26:50

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Lenral and Paatarak return to Wessels for a reunion, encountering old rivals and intimidating colleagues. Ash sets off to solve a mystery. ⁠⁠Episode transcript⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow Dear Liisphyra on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Chattering Grove Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lenral's Character Sheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Asher McClennahan (Kickstarter, Alchemy VTT) ep. 260 1:03:29

3M ago1:03:29

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Craig sat down with Asher, the new Head of Games at Kickstarter, to discuss his work there and his previous experience with Alchemy RPG VTT. Azul, Mancala, Alchemy RPG, Dungeon Slimes, The Creative Act - Rick Rubin, The Avett Brothers, May it Last, Ain't Slayed Nobody, Cosmic Dark ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Your Cursed Storage is Full 21:06

3M ago21:06

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Liisphyra gives advice about overzealous brownies, a plethora of cursed objects, and students taking a class for the wrong reasons. ⁠⁠Dear Liisphyra Q&A Question Submission Form⁠⁠ ⁠Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dear Liisphyra on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Dear Liisphyra Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Liisphyra,…

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Garry Snow (Bugbusters, Dieku Podcast) ep. 259 1:50:35

3M ago1:50:35

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Craig talked with Garry Snow of Dieku Games about his RPG Bugbusters and podcast/YouTube channel. Bug Busters on Kickstarter Fang Dungeon Bestiary on BackerkitWhite Dwarf Magazine Ghostbusters D6 Game Car Wars Savage Worlds Brindlewood Bay Tales from the Territories Dark Winds No Country For Old Men Hell or High Water Wind River Killers of the Flow…

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168: Austin Evans – State of the Workflow 1:38:19

3M ago1:38:19

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Myke kicks off the new ‘State of the Workflow’ series with YouTuber Austin Evans. They explore the apps, gear, and systems—like dual phones, YouTube Shorts strategies, and analytics deep dives—that fuel Austin’s creativity and 1.5 billion views. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or do…

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Crime Me A River (Tales From Grevelon, S2E6) 1:08:24

3M ago1:08:24

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The gang finds themselves accused of a crime. Problem is, they don't know what that crime is. ⁠Episode transcript⁠ ⁠Follow Dear Liisphyra on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Chattering Grove Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lenral's Character Sheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ash's Character Sheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paat…

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Mikey Hamm (Slugblaster: Slime, Warp, and Solder) ep. 258 1:02:40

4M ago1:02:40

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Mikey Hamm talked with Craig about the new expansion zines for his award-winning RPG, Slugblaster. Get Slugblaster: Slime, Warp, and Solder HERE! Wildsea Vaesen Mothership Billion Suns Gaslands Mike Hutchinson Slugblaster Two-Hand Path Michael Elliott Punk Magic The Magpie's Cube Mechabellum ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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A Lyndambar Named Desire 22:33

4M ago22:33

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Liisphyra is back in the studio giving advice about desire paths, vineball fans, and lying to get out of work. ⁠Dear Liisphyra Q&A Question Submission Form⁠ Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dear Liisphyra on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Dear Liisphyra Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Liisphyra, the Sponsor, and Owe…

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Dear Liisphyra State of the Podcast Address 8:45

4M ago8:45

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See you June 1st for Season 5! Thank you all! Transcript Q&A Form Follow Katie on socials

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167: Ten Years of Cortex 1:35:07

4M ago1:35:07

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Grey and Myke look back on ten years of the show. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Rocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Zocdoc: F…

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John Harper (Blades in the Dark: Deep Cuts) ep. 257 1:48:19

4M ago1:48:19

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John Harper talks with Craig about the Deep Cuts expansion book for Blades in the Dark. Blades in the Dark Deep Cuts Blades in the Dark Lady Blackbird Talislanta Delta Green Pagan Publishing How To Draw Comics The Marvel Way | Book by Stan Lee, John Buscema Advanced Dungeons and Dragons Watchmen Fate The Road - Cormac McCarthy The Proposition Under…

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Graham Walmsley (Play Unsafe, Cosmic Dark, Cthulhu Dark) ep. 256 1:55:08

4M ago1:55:08

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Graham Walmsley talks with Craig about the creative process behind Play Unsafe, Cthulhu Dark, and CosmicDark. Back Cosmic Dark Get Cthulhu Dark Get Play Unsafe Tunnels & Trolls Toon Golden Heroes Vampirethe Masquerade Trail of Cthulu The Quiet Year Ain't Slayed Nobody JG Ballard Trophy Dark DarkenedHill and Dale Midsommar Blood on Satan’s Claw Witc…

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J Strautman & B Marsollier (Fool's Errand) ep. 255 1:14:50

5M ago1:14:50

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I talk with J and B about their newest game, Fool's Errand. A Fool’s Errand is a tarot-fueled science fantasy game set in a vibrant post-calamity world of Androids, Humans, and those in between. Fools, go forth and explore realms both waking and subconscious. Beware: the Gods are watching, ready to manifest their love and rage as boons and calamiti…

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166: The Social Network 1:31:06

5M ago1:31:06

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Subtitle: Cortex Movie Club Grey and Myke watch the 2010 biopic 'The Social Network'. They discuss their thoughts on the film, its portrayal of Facebook’s early days, and how it prompted them to reflect on their own use of social media today. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domai…

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Mike Hutchinson (Gaslands, Space Gits) ep. 254 1:43:38

5M ago1:43:38

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Craig sits down with Mike Hutchinson of Planet Smasher Games and talks about the creative process behind his new miniatures game, Space Gits. We also discuss a new version of A Billion Suns and his RPG, The Crawling Chaos. Space Gits, Gaslands, Billion Suns, Hobgoblin, The Crawling Chaos, Daily Rituals by Mason Curry, The Infinite Game - Simon Syne…

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Paul Baldowski (Cthulhu Hack, Dee Sanction) ep. 253 1:46:20

6M ago1:46:20

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Craig talked with Paul about his creative process and the game on KS, Dee Sanction. Dee Sanction Kickstarter Cthulhu Hack Maelstrom Mork Borg ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 a month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG …

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Patrice & Leland (Changed Stars) ep. 252 1:30:29

6M ago1:30:29

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Craig sat down with the creators of the sci-fi RPG Changed Stars! Get it here Changed Stars is a sci-fi RPG set in a bright-yet-perilous future. Inspired by utopian-feminist science fiction and contemporary, gritty, speculative futures, Changed Stars presents a modern take on a post-patriarchal society. A diverse array of Frames provides opportunit…

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165: How to Win Friends and Influence People 1:39:13

6M ago1:39:13

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Subtitle: Cortex Book Club Grey and Myke explore why this foundational self-help and business book remains relevant today, breaking down its core principles on human interaction and influence—and sharing how they’ve applied its ideas in their own lives. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a websi…

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Thanks for the Memories (Tales From Grevelon, S2E5) 1:16:27

7M ago1:16:27

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Paatarak works on mapping a system of waterfalls while Ash and Lenral...um...what was I saying? Episode transcript Follow Dear Liisphyra on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Chattering Grove Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lenral's Character Sheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ash's Character Sheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paatarak's Ch…

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Jon Cohen (Tale of the Maniticore) ep. 251 1:38:00

7M ago1:38:00

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Jon talks to me about his popular Tale of the Manticore podcast and One Shot in the Dark RPG. ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145For example …

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Pick the right RPG with Clint (Claim to Game) ep. 250 1:19:33

7M ago1:19:33

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Craig and Clint talk about how you can pick the right game for your next RPG session. Free RPG Quiz - Find a Good Fit RPG for your Gaming Group Other Helpful Episodes or Podcasts Mentioned: CTG Episode 16 - Keep Your Eye on the Ball - How to Play to Your Strengths During a Tabletop Roleplaying Game, With Robin D. Laws - CTG Episode 18 - Don’t be Sc…

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Chris Casciano (Escaping Tynebris: The Dungeons) Interview: ep. 249 1:16:27

7M ago1:16:27

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Craig talks to artist and game maker, Chris Casciano! Check out Escaping Tynebris here! ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145For example ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http…

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164: Screen Crimes: The Ghost Device 1:35:35

7M ago1:35:35

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Grey and Myke reveal their ‘Screen Crimes’ – how do they actually use their devices, and for how long? Meanwhile, Grey is in full team-management mode, and Myke is preparing to start his parental leave. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CORTEX. Fitbod: Get stronge…

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Show Talent (Tales From Grevelon, S2E4) 1:11:50

7M ago1:11:50

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Ash searches for a talent of her own while Paatarak attempts to chill out. Episode transcript ⁠Follow Dear Liisphyra on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Chattering Grove Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lenral's Character Sheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ash's Character Sheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paatarak's Character Sheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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163: Start a Timer, Make a Decision 1:26:48

8M ago1:26:48

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Grey and Myke discuss how and why they track their time, Myke shares his thoughts on announcing his upcoming child, and Grey drops a task management bombshell. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card re…

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An Apology: ep. 249 2:16

8M ago2:16

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⁠An overdue apology and talk about what is next. ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145For example ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product…

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Attendant of the Wisteria (Tales From Grevelon, S2E3) 1:22:22

8M ago1:22:22

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At a friend’s Ceremony of Devotion, Paatarak and Ash get roped into tasks while Lenral tries to prepare for his mysterious position in the ceremony. Episode transcript Follow Dear Liisphyra on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Chattering Grove Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lenral's Character Sheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ash's Character Shee…

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Better Than Golden (Tales From Grevelon, S2E2) 1:29:11

10M ago1:29:11

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In a hurry to make it down a mountain, the trio enters a snow sports competition to get to the bottom on time. Episode Transcript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dear Liisphyra on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Chattering Grove Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lenral's Character Sheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ash's Character Sheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paatarak's C…

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162: 2025 Yearly Themes 1:51:02

10M ago1:51:02

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Subtitle: A Cortex Special Grey and Myke use Yearly Themes to guide their personal and professional lives. In this episode, they reflect on how 2024 went and reveal their plans for 2025. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Squarespace: Save 10% off your…

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Navi & Shawn Drake (Hedge) Interview: ep. 248 1:26:17

10M ago1:26:17

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I sat down with Shawn and Navi Drake and discussed the origins of their game, Hedge. We also answer the big question - can you win an RPG? Back Hedge HERE Neoclassical Geek Revival Basic 2nd Edition Valiant Horizon Wildsea Love Between Fairy and Devil Blindsight The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Elin ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠…

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161: I Fight Prime Numbers 1:21:56

10M ago1:21:56

1:21:56

Grey discusses why Apple Intelligence message suggestions feel ‘anti-human’. Myke shares his current iPad Home Screens. Also, Ask Cortex questions on breaking free from the 7-day week, productivity music, and finding balance on text-based social media. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a websit…

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Absolutely Unprecedented Levels of Back (Tales From Grevelon, S2E1) 1:05:50

11M ago1:05:50

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As the gang hurries away from Ponlest (don't worry about it), they encounter a talking bird with an important quest. ⁠Episode transcript⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dear Liisphyra on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Chattering Grove Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lenral's Character Sheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ash's Character Sheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paatarak's Ch…

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160: State of the Apps 2025 2:20:22

11M ago2:20:22

2:20:22

Subtitle: A Cortex Special Grey and Myke discuss the tools they use to get work done, highlighting new additions and workflow changes. They also showcase their current home screens and reflect on how their work has evolved over the past year. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domai…

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Matt John (Conan: The Hyborian Age) Interview: ep. 247 1:33:52

11M ago1:33:52

1:33:52

Craig talks with Matt John, one of the designers on Monolith's new Conan RPG! Back the game HERE!************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145For example ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Extreme Gnome Makeover 23:49

12M ago23:49

23:49

Liisphyra deals with some in-studio construction while giving advice to a dragon hoard penetration tester, advises on a devil's advocate, and takes a call from someone with a mysterious friend. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dear Liisphyra on social media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Dear Liisphyra Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Li…

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GM Advice - Get Organized!: ep. 246 56:46

1y ago56:46

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Craig shares how he writes and organizes scenarios before and during play. Watch the video HERE See Sean's tutorial HERE ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_i…

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Jason Cordova and Alex Rybitski (The Between) Interview: ep. 245 1:16:17

1y ago1:16:17

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This is a special episode where Alex is interviewing Jason about The Between! Back The Between Watch Public Access ************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=104414…

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159: The Magnetic Pull of September 1:30:30

1y ago1:30:30

1:30:30

Grey and Myke talk about how they take breaks during their workdays, share some fiction books they’ve enjoyed, discuss a major change Myke is making to his tech setup, and express their sympathy for phone case makers. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership.…

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Neal Litherland (Sundara: Dawn of a New Age, Army Men) Interview: ep. 244 1:21:10

1y ago1:21:10

1:21:10

Craig talks with Neal Litherland, an author and the RPG creator behind Sundara: Dawn of a New Age and Army Men. Everything Neal Exalted RPG************************************ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show…