Best Worldbuilding wizard Podcasts (2025)

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GP-04 | Who are the masterminds at Bianca's party? 1:28:07

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(00:00) - Intro (02:42) - Ch. 7 - "Charity is not going to be very happy.” (07:00) - Ch. 7 - Susan arrives to pick up Harry (25:39) - Ch. 8 - The Invitation (36:05) - Ch. 8 - How Deadly Was it? (44:08) - QfB: Who were the masterminds at Bianca's Party? Click here to view the episode transcript. QfB: https://old.reddit.com/r/dresdenfiles/comments/1o…

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Session Zero University - Creating Your Own One-Page TTRPG with Skyler Gorsett 1:05:31

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Join us as Skyler, Creator and Creative Director at Session Zero Heroes, talks about One-Page TTRPGs: why they’re useful, and how to create them. Whether you’re hoping to create one for an upcoming one-page TTRPG jam, or to run a specific and simplistic game for your players, this information the tips Skyler shares from his experience will be inval…

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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 26 - Wacky Wavy Abatable Wands Co. 1:04:17

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Lil Sauce is still out in the city hunting down the organization that took down Blankspace. With the defeat of the Mitosisaurus, checking off one of the three monstrosities the rest of the gang needs to hunt down, they decide to swing by a magic shop to identify the handful of items on their persons. Will they find anything particularly useful? Or …

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GP-03 | What's the Deal With Demesnes? 1:26:34

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(00:00) - Intro (02:42) - Ch. 5 - Agatha Hagglethorn: Round 2 (25:45) - Ch. 6 - The Leanansidhe Arrives (51:23) - QfB: What's the deal with demesnes? Click here to view the episode transcript. QfB: https://old.reddit.com/r/dresdenfiles/comments/1okxcyo/rnt_what_is_required_for_a_being_to_have_a/ Patreon (bonus episode each month): patreon.com/RNTPo…

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GP-02 | Who's the ultimate victim of their own power? 1:31:05

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(00:00) - Intro (01:17) - Ch. 2 - Agatha Hagglethorn - Round 1 (21:26) - Ch. 3 - Meanwhile... (24:52) - Ch. 3 - Harry at the Office (32:38) - Ch. 4 - Interrogating Lydia (56:59) - Ch. 4 - After Lydia Leaves (01:05:28) - QfB: Who's the biggest victim of their own magic? Click here to view the episode transcript. QfB: https://old.reddit.com/r/dresden…

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Terror at Camp Roanoke E5 - 2025 Monster of the Week One-Shot 52:41

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Time is running out as the monsters get more and more aggressive. With the diary in hand and the knowledge of how to end the horrors of this cursed night, the team must procure the final elements and rush to Sanctuary Rock if they ever want to see the end of this nightmare. Will they be able to enact the ritual necessary to cancel the themautergic …

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Episode 128 - A Host of Horrors Part 2 2:36:38

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The host of the Null comes forth! JOIN OUR DISCORD Help support the show by visiting our Patreon and find even more content on our Website! Intro/Outro Music “Jotunheim (Chiptune Version)” Courtesy of Rush Coil Original Composition by Serpent Sound StudiosBy The Pod Called Quest

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Inspirations Behind Land of Eem: Our Appendix N | Wizards of Eem EP015 29:59

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Send us a text What inspired the whimsical yet epic world of Land of Eem? In this episode of the Wizards of Eem Podcast, creators Ben Costa and James Parks pull back the curtain on the books, movies, comics, and shows that shaped the heart and humor of this one-of-a-kind fantasy RPG. Think of it as our very own Appendix N—a creative roadmap in the …

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Terror at Camp Roanoke E4 - 2025 Monster of the Week One-Shot 56:52

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The final monster rears its ugly head as the Gatorsaurus, an alligator-like goliath attempting to eat Onyx straight out of the island lighthouse. The team races to save her, but what can they possibly do against a leviathan such as this? Perhaps Grieve's expertise in animalia will come in handy? Will they soothe the savage beast? Or will the murder…

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Grave Peril - 01 | Best Starting Book for a Skeptic? 1:33:35

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Grave Peril starts off with a bang! Join us as we explore...one chapter? This can't be right! Is there really enough to talk about in that one chapter while they're driving a car? (00:00) - Intro (03:56) - Ch. 1 - Michael's introduction and Harry's relationship with Susan (26:29) - Ch. 1 (Cont) - Harry's Relationship to Michael (40:13) - End of Ch.…

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Terror at Camp Roanoke E3 - 2025 Monster of the Week One-Shot 44:55

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In hopes of restoring power to the campgrounds, the team has ventured into the woods to discover that the Scrungus isn't the only horror haunting the habitat. Bigfoot has revealed himself as a new player in the game, and he's out for blood! Will the team of cowardly campers be able to restart the generator? Or will Bigfoot usher them to their final…

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Factions: The #1 Trick to Raising Stakes in Your TTRPG | Wizards of Eem Podcast EP014 18:07

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered why some tabletop RPG campaigns feel vibrant, dramatic, and full of intrigue—while others fall flat? In this episode of the Wizards of Eem Podcast, we’re diving deep into the power of factions and why they’re the ultimate tool for raising the stakes in your TTRPG. Factions aren’t just background flavor—they’re …

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Terror at Camp Roanoke E2 - 2025 Monster of the Week One-Shot 1:00:56

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The campers are interrupted by the horrible Scrungus, a monstrosity of Martin Fresh's creation resembling an oozing bearlike horror. As the group flees, spreading itself across the campgrounds, the monstrous mutation follows in pursuit. Will the team be able to escape this colossal critter, or will its savage strike be their end? Find out on this e…

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FM-11 | Full Moon Assessment 2:03:13

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This is our second "book assessment" episode. It contains a higher level discussion of Fool Moon along with an examination of the stats collected during our read through and some fun rating and rankings of the characters and books. Check out our new Patreon (patreon.com/RNTPod), where we'll post our episodes detailing all Dresden content outside th…

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Terror at Camp Roanoke E1 - 2025 Monster of the Week One-Shot 1:07:53

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Our players, along with the other short-term employees of Camp Roanoke, step off the bus and head out to begin work setting up the camp for the upcoming summer season. As they put the finishing touches together, they decide to celebrate with some classic spooky stories around the campfire. Little do they know that a strange magic is at work and the…

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Terror at Camp Roanoke E0 - 2025 Monster of the Week One-Shot 26:03

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As spring comes to an end, a construction worker rushes to put the final touches on his work when he discovers something strange amidst the tailings of his dozer - a carved stick, possibly a form of ancient totem from the days of the early settlers, or even older. The announcement of his extraordinary discovery would be the last thing anyone hears …

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Episode 127 - A Host of Horrors 2:44:34

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The host of the Null comes forth! JOIN OUR DISCORD Help support the show by visiting our Patreon and find even more content on our Website! Intro/Outro Music “Jotunheim (Chiptune Version)” Courtesy of Rush Coil Original Composition by Serpent Sound StudiosBy The Pod Called Quest

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SF-13 | New Reader Reactions 1:33:28

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This week on a very special episode of Recorded Neutral Territory: Patrick and Charlotte join the show to discuss their reaction to Storm Front as brand new readers to the series. (00:00) - Intro (03:20) - Overall Thoughts & Comparisons (09:48) - Plot and Mystery Analysis (25:03) - Thoughts on Dresden as a Character (48:21) - Other Characters (01:0…

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Business Wizards One-Shot (Feat. Sketchy Rolls & Campaign Casters) 2:43:39

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Join Session Zero Heroes for an extra special one-shot featuring members of the Sketchy Rolls cast and Haven from Campaign Casters as we delve into 9th Level Games' Business Wizards TTRPG! The Business Wizards TTRPG (Designed by: Nat Mesnard & Pat Watson and Illustrated by: James Stowe) uses the Polymorph System and creates a pun-tastic tabletop ro…

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FM-10 | Who Warned Denton and Why? 1:18:22

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On this week's episode we cover the last 4 chapters of Fool Moon: Ch. 31 (Part 2) - Team Dresden is thrown in the pit, and Marcone is strung up like bait. Ch. 32 - Team Dresden escapes from the pit (with Marcone’s help), defeats the FBI agents, and then Harry and Murphy stay to confront the Loup Garu. Ch. 33 - Harry tries to free Marcone quietly, b…

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Running a Successful TTRPG Kickstarter with HomieAndTheDude 1:35:36

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Join us as we sit down with Tom and Bodhi from the Homie & The Dude Podcast as we discuss their incredible success streak with their previous TTRPG Kickstarter campaigns: Sky Vephyrs and The Wandering Tavern , and now their latest campaign: Scorched Basin - A Mad Max/Dune-inspired System Agnostic TTRPG setting. Together, they discuss the strategies…

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FM-09 | Does everyone see the same thing when they gaze Harry? 58:33

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Check out our new show logo: https://i.imgur.com/cNTXfjt.jpeg Ch. 28 - Harry sends the wolves to come in from a broken section of wall while he climbs over. Ch. 29 - Harry watches the last of his allies fall to tranq darts. He is now truly alone inside Marcone’s estate. Ch. 30 - Harry captures Denton and tries to reason with him, but Denton reveals…

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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 25 - Attack of the Mitosisaurus 1:12:37

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While Lil Sauce is off following leads on the destruction of the secret police organization known as Blankspace, the rest of the gang investigates a commotion at the Bloodball stadium, only to discover that one of the three monsters that escaped the Coliseum is causing utter destruction and chaos on the field! Will the team be able to stop it? Or w…

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FM-08 | How does a wizard's stamina work? 1:14:53

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In chapters 24 through 27, Harry manages to escape the battle in the Fool Moon garage, interrogate Agent Harris, flee the scene and find a quiet moment with Susan to discuss their relationship. (00:00) - Intro (02:14) - Ch. 24 - Harry cowering in the garage (23:31) - Ch. 25 - The Interrogation of Roger Harris (34:12) - Ch. 26 - The Burger King (of …

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How to Be A Great Player at the RPG Table | Wizards of Eem Podcast EP013 16:21

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Send us a text What makes a good player at the table? In this episode of the Wizards of Eem podcast, we dive into what it means to bring your best self to a game of Land of Eem—and really, any TTRPG. From bold roleplay to embracing failure, we explore how to make every session more fun, not just for you, but for your whole group. We break down the …

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Episode 126 - Princely Portal Pursuits 2:46:51

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The group puts a plan together to find a lost royal. JOIN OUR DISCORD Help support the show by visiting our Patreon and find even more content on our Website! Intro/Outro Music “Jotunheim (Chiptune Version)” Courtesy of Rush Coil Original Composition by Serpent Sound StudiosBy The Pod Called Quest

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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 24 - Hal Hippadome of the Isla Numus Hippodrome 1:05:30

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Lil Sauce manages to get out of hot water thanks to the defeat of the Allosaurus in the Coliseum, but Rorick's interference and a strange link between the mysterious explosion and Keto have landed the gang back behind bars. Will they have to go through the entire trial process again? Or perhaps they'll be able to make a deal with the owner of the H…

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FM-07 | What's the Deal with Shadow Harry? 1:08:06

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Chapters 20 through 23 include Harry's first conversation with Shadow Harry, getting captured by the Streetwolves, and Harry managing to escape to hide in the back of the Fool Moon garage just as Denton, Marcone, and the Streetwolves tear into teach other. (00:00) - Intro (01:59) - Ch. 20 - Meeting Shadow Harry (13:05) - Ch. 21 - He jumped out of t…

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FM-06 | Carmichael Assessment 1:34:14

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Chapter 17 includes Harry sneaking into SI, but finding out he's too late to put a cage around the Loup Garu. MacFinn tears through prisoners, and then comes for Harry. Chapter 18 starts with Murphy saving Harry's life using inherited silver bullets. This allows Harry to back off and take a breather, where he realizes that the silver bullets caused…

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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 23 - Jaws of the Allosaurus 1:29:53

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Lil Sauce pleaded the 28th, which was revealed to be punishment by combat! Hauled off to the Coliseum, he's pitted against a deadly Allosaurus while his friends watch in terror! Will Sauce be able to overcome the fight, or will the gang watch their friend become dino-chow right in front of their eyes? Find out in this exciting episode of Criminals …

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FM-05 | What Can a Wizard Gaze? 1:16:01

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In Chapters 14 through 16 of Fool Moon: Harry's gunshot wound is treated by Tera, who leads him to MacFinn. He shares information with Harry, but not enough to draw any conclusions. Then the whole group gets scattered when the cops show up, and Harry/Tera/Susan go back to his apartment for supplies. (00:00) - Intro (01:33) - Ch. 14 - Tera the Comba…

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Episode 125 - Past Pandemonium Part 2 2:41:37

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Temptation comes calling. JOIN OUR DISCORD Help support the show by visiting our Patreon and find even more content on our Website! Intro/Outro Music “Jotunheim (Chiptune Version)” Courtesy of Rush Coil Original Composition by Serpent Sound StudiosBy The Pod Called Quest

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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 22 - The Trial of Lil' Sauce 1:23:48

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It's finally time to take a seat at the witness stand and testify Lil' Sauces' alleged innocence. Will he be convicted on his 5x counts of murder (not to mention the charges of theft, robbery, and trespassing) or will his legal team manage to get him off on all accounts? Find out in the exciting conclusion of Sauce's trial! Maki (Quill Smith) - Pla…

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FM-04 | Who Killed Harry's Parents? 1:19:13

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In Chapters 11, 12, and 13 of Fool Moon, Harry calls up a demon for information, examines Kim Delaney's murder scene, and barely avoids getting arrested with the help of Tara West. (00:00) - Intro (02:05) - Ch. 11 - Summoning Chauncy (22:40) - Ch. 12 - Kim Delaney's Body (45:40) - Ch. 13 - Escape From The Feds with Tera's Help (53:59) - QfB: Who Ki…

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Episode 124 - Past Pandemonium 2:56:47

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The journey into the past comes to a head! JOIN OUR DISCORD Help support the show by visiting our Patreon and find even more content on our Website! Intro/Outro Music “Jotunheim (Chiptune Version)” Courtesy of Rush Coil Original Composition by Serpent Sound StudiosBy The Pod Called Quest

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FM-03 | What mortal magic is the most unusual? 1:07:39

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In chapters 8, 9, and 10: Harry will pass off his werewolf report to Agent Denton, and receive a wild goose chase in return. Upon reaching the Fool Moon garage, Harry bumbles the interrogation and instead of leaving with answers, he leaves with more enemies. Finally, Marcone confronts Harry and offers him a deal, but is forced, instead, to accept H…

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Building Your Own D&D Class with Haven Joseph-Lyon 1:17:44

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Have you ever felt limited by the options available in official D&D content? Do you want to play a class based on a beloved piece of media or a character from your favorite book? Haven and Nick, from the Campaign Casters Podcast, felt the same way, and so they created the “Runecaster” class. Join us as Haven guides us on a journey through the proce…

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Random Encounters: The Secret to Effortless GMing | Wizards of Eem EP012 18:41

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Send us a text Random encounters aren’t just filler—they add depth, immersion, and flexibility to your tabletop roleplaying games! Whether you're running a sandbox campaign or following a published adventure, random encounters provide the juice for entire sessions, making your world feel alive and unpredictable. In this episode, Ben Costa and James…

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FM-02 | What's the dumbest thing anyone's done? 1:34:37

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Harry continues to fumble his relationship with Murphy in this set of chapters (5, 6, & 7). We also meet the Alphas for the first time, and learn about all the different types of werewolves while Bob helps Harry make two potions that definitely won't backfire later in the book. (00:00) - Intro (00:52) - Ch. 5 - Meeting the Alphas (17:18) - Ch. 6 - …

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Episode 123 - Scene Skipping 2:24:39

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We're tying up some loose ends and getting to the point! JOIN OUR DISCORD Help support the show by visiting our Patreon and find even more content on our Website! Intro/Outro Music “Jotunheim (Chiptune Version)” Courtesy of Rush Coil Original Composition by Serpent Sound StudiosBy The Pod Called Quest

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Fool Moon - 01 | What if Kim Told The Truth? 1:02:25

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We're off to a quick start in our analysis of Fool Moon. This episode discusses the first 4 chapters of the second book, consisting of Harry's inauspicious meeting with Kim Delaney, Murphy dragging him to the Crime scene, a tense standoff with FBI Agents, and a reconciliation between Harry and Murphy. Finally, our Question for Bob discusses how thi…

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The Case for Imbalanced Combat | Wizards of Eem EP011 15:30

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Send us a text Wizards of Eem EP011 – The Case for Imbalanced Combat Are you a GM tired of building "perfectly balanced" encounters? In this episode, we explore why Land of Eem embraces unfair fights—and how imbalance leads to better stories. Topics include: Why imbalance creates tension, surprise, and creativity How Land of Eem’s conflict system r…

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Criminals of Isla Numus - Episode 21 - Obstruction of Justice 1:01:12

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Our intrepid team of criminals uses what's left of their time before Lil Sauce's trial to commit some last-minute acts of obstruction, hoping to completely throw the prosecution's available evidence out of the courtroom! Will they succeed? Or find themselves in more trouble than before? Find out in today's episode of Criminals of Isla Numus! Maki (…

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The Easiest Way to Run TTRPGs for Kids | Wizards of Eem EP010 13:27

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Send us a text Are you a parent or educator looking to introduce tabletop roleplaying games to kids? TTRPGs aren’t just fun—they build social skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities while keeping kids off screens! As new dads, Ben Costa and James Parks wanted to create an RPG that kids can pick up and play without the complexity of tradit…

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