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Welcome to NADDPOD! Join Dungeon Master Brian Murphy as he leads players Emily Axford, Caldwell Tanner and Jake Hurwitz on a comedic, actual-play adventure through the realms of Bahumia and Beyond. The show also features a score composed and performed by Emily Axford. This team has created a variety of D&D campaigns, as well as numerous other series such as DUNGEON COURT and 8-BIT BOOK CLUB. They also occasionally hit the road and roll dice live on stage.
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Gender Spiral

Ally Beardsley & Babette Thomas

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Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Each episode of the podcast explores important topics and questions about navigating expectations of gender and presentation in our society through conversations with the foremost experts on the topic: trans and queer people. You'll hear firsthand accounts of gender variant folks of all stripes and walks of life, to highlight the liberation of questio ...
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Using Dropout's newest TTRPG - Never Stop Blowing Up - this loving parody pits a group of Hallmark Heroes against an army of international terrorists for hire! A big city girl returns to her small town after her mother passes away, bumping into her oldest friend and a handsome chestnut farmer from her past. Tensions rise as her celebrity boyfriend shows up AND THEN TERRORISTS ATTACK!? Fuelled by their love for community, each other and America - can these Hallmark Heroes save their hometown, ...
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The Carnal Crew faces their final challenge. For now. Sound Mixing and Editing by Brian Murphy and Faris Monshi Music / Sound Effects Include: "Blackthorn Hall" by Emily Axford "Into the Mist" by Emily Axford "Bittersweet Sixteen" by Emily Axford "Ender’s Waltz" by Emily Axford "Rousel" by Emily Axford "The Whisperwood" by Emily Axford "Toadlimax" …
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The Carnal Crew races to escape the crumbling keep as the past comes crashing down. Sound Mixing and Editing by Brian Murphy and Faris Monshi Music / Sound Effects Include: "Blackthorn Hall" by Emily Axford "The Children" by Emily Axford "Shadowfell" by Emily Axford "Grimhawke" by Emily Axford "Angels and Devils" by Emily Axford "Winter Sprite" by …
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The Lore Lords and Relative Newcomer Jake Hurwitz take a trip to the Theatre for an unusually crass reading of R.L. Stein's "Give Yourself Goosebumps: The Knight in Screaming Armor!" Can our heroes overcome a whirlwind of cousin drama to have the Knight of their life? Press play to find out! CREDITS: Sound Mixing and Editing by Trevor Lyon 8-Bit Bo…
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The Carnal Crew faces off against Bulrick! Long-buried truths come to light. Sound Mixing and Editing by Brian Murphy and Faris Monshi Music / Sound Effects Include: "Blackthorn Hall" by Emily Axford "The Depths of the Dungeon" by Emily Axford "Secret Basement" by Emily Axford "Lilith Latrix" by Emily Axford "The Children" by Emily Axford "Shock at…
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The Zu Crew cracks into the spill pipes, and finds themselves in a tight spot. Sound Mixing and Editing by Brian Murphy and Faris Monshi Music / Sound Effects Include: "Blackthorn Hall" by Emily Axford "Grimhawke" by Emily Axford "Solstice" by Emily Axford "Snake Fight" by Emily Axford "Broken Heart Banshee" by Emily Axford "The Depths of the Dunge…
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Dungeon Court is back in session! Join Justices Murphy, Tanner and Also Hurwitz I Guess, as well as the Flawless Bailiff Axford as they convene to pass judgement on your trials at the table! CREDITS: Sound Mixing and Editing by Trevor Lyon (Watch Trevor's Short Film Here!) Dungeon Court Theme Song by Sam Weiller See Privacy Policy at https://art19.…
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The Zu Crew explores the barracks! Boggy makes a cocktail, Welly makes an impression, Zudrick makes a mess. Sound Mixing and Editing by Brian Murphy and Faris Monshi Music / Sound Effects Include: "Blackthorn Hall" by Emily Axford "Solstice" by Emily Axford "Cursed" by Emily Axford "Secret Basement" by Emily Axford "Ender's Waltz" by Emily Axford "…
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The Zu Crew breaks into the sealed wing of the keep, uncovering failed experiments, twisted schemes, and a glass box full of bugs. Sound Mixing and Editing by Brian Murphy and Faris Monshi Music / Sound Effects Include: "Blackthorn Hall" by Emily Axford "The Children" by Emily Axford "Henry’s House" by Emily Axford "A Friend For Life" by Emily Axfo…
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Welcome to Tortle Tank, the show where the world's richest reptiles review your D&D homebrew and decide whether or not to invest their hard-earned eggs. This week, the Torts hear pitches about in-game birthdays, reclassifying healing spells, and a death-defying potion that could help kick your home game into high gear. Let's dive right in! Check ou…
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The Zu Crew continues to uncover the mysteries of The Dawn Hold as they go toe to toe with a wild beast, and an inanimate object. Sound Mixing and Editing by Brian Murphy and Faris Monshi Music / Sound Effects Include: "Blackthorn Hall" by Emily Axford "Angels and Devils" by Emily Axford "The Children" by Emily Axford "Signal Boost" by Emily Axford…
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The Zu Crew comes face to face with hermits of the hold! Discussions are tense but our heroes won’t take this one sitting down. Sound Mixing and Editing by Brian Murphy and Faris Monshi Music / Sound Effects Include: "Blackthorn Hall" by Emily Axford "Winter Sprite" by Emily Axford "The Children" by Emily Axford "Signal Boost" by Emily Axford "Prey…
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Dungeon Court is back in session! Join Justices Murphy, Tanner and Junior Justice Hurwitz (position pending) as well as the EXALTED HIGH BAILIFF AXFORD as they convene to pass judgement on your trials at the table! GET TICKETS TO CREATOR KARAOKE HERE! CREDITS: Sound Mixing and Editing by Trevor Lyon Dungeon Court Theme Song by Sam Weiller See Priva…
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The Zu Crew explores the sunken castle! Welly searches for answers, Boggy searches for treasure, and Zudrick searches for danger. Sound Mixing and Editing by Brian Murphy and Faris Monshi Music / Sound Effects Include: "Blackthorn Hall" by Emily Axford "Cured By The Light" by Emily Axford "The Children" by Emily Axford "Secret Basement" by Emily Ax…
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The Zu Crew continues their trek! Welly's faith is tested, Boggy makes a new friend, and Zudrick debates the merits of hobbies. Sound Mixing and Editing by Brian Murphy and Faris Monshi Music / Sound Effects Include: "Blackthorn Hall" by Emily Axford "The Blade and the Smith" by Emily Axford "Irondeep" by Emily Axford "Shadowfell" by Emily Axford "…
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Welcome to the View Crew, an all-new podcast that's officially Too Dumb for Books!™ For their inaugural viewing, the Crew celebrates Romance Month by watching the 1997 Donkey Kong Country episode "A Fine Line Between Love & Ape." Note: This episode is dedicated to all the Blusters out there. Never stop searching, never stop singing, never stop LOVI…
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The Carnal Crew hits the road! Zudrick finds more blood for his armor, Welly finds a marvelous strength, and Boggy finds himself in a hole. Sound Mixing and Editing by Brian Murphy and Faris Monshi Music / Sound Effects Include: "Blackthorn Hall" by Emily Axford "Into The Mist" by Emily Axford "Winter Sprite" by Emily Axford "Bloody Mural" by Emily…
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Babette and Ally take a look back on some highlights from season 2 of the podcast. We also hear some voicemails from listeners who tell us what queer media means to them. Thanks to our guests from season 2 featured in this episode (in order): Bay Davis, River Ramirez, Honey Pluton, Daria Lourd, Massima Bell & Dust Reid, Thomas Page McBee, Halo Pere…
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It’s the Skaldova premiere! Three social pariahs meet in Mudtown. Their road to redemption will be long, harsh, and off-putting. Support us at patreon.com/NADDPOD to get access to the after-show! Sound Mixing and Editing by Brian Murphy and Faris Monshi Music / Sound Effects Include: "Blackthorn Hall" by Emily Axford "The Baroness" by Emily Axford …
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Dungeon Court is back in session, featuring the return of Justice Ally Beardsley! Join Justices Murphy, Axford, Tanner, and Beardsley, along with the Barely Bear Bailiff Hurwitz, as they convene to pass judgement on your trials at the table! Get Tickets to Dimension 20 Live Here! CREDITS: Sound Mixing and Editing by Trevor Lyon Dungeon Court Theme …
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Dungeon Court is back in session, featuring our newest Justice, Danielle Radford! Join Justices Murphy, Axford, Tanner, and Radford, along with Paralegal/Bailiff Jake, as they convene to pass judgement on your trials at the table! CREDITS: Sound Mixing and Editing by Trevor Lyon Dungeon Court Theme Song by Sam Weiller See Privacy Policy at https://…
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Brooklyn-based hairstylist Alys Aurora of Studio Botanicum helps us answer some age-old questions, like: Is there such thing as a queer haircut that isn't a mullet? How can a haircut help affirm your presentation? What does "queer" hair look like for folks with textured/kinky hair? Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a que…
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Dungeon Court is back in session, featuring our newest Justice, Robbie Daymond! Join Justices Murphy, Axford, Tanner, and Daymond, along with Keeper of the Knife Bailiff Hurwitz, as they convene to pass judgement on your trials at the table! Wishlist Robbie's upcoming game, Date Everything, on Steam! CREDITS: Sound Mixing and Editing by Trevor Lyon…
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If you love Gender Spiral, you'll also love the TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones! Check out this featured episode (originally released on June 6, 2024) then go on over to the TransLash feed and binge the rest of their catalogue, starting with the latest episode "Trans Comedy as Resistance" featuring our own Ally Beardsley! "Imara Jones first made…
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Dungeon Court is back in session! Featuring our newest Justice, Siobhan Thompson! Join Justices Murphy, Axford, Tanner, and Thompson, along with Bailiff Jake as they convene to pass judgement on your trials at the table! CREDITS: Sound Mixing and Editing by Trevor Lyon Dungeon Court Theme Song by Sam Weiller See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/…
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In a hilarious and chaotic episode, comedian Honey Pluton talks the "they/them to he/him pipeline," French parents, and the derogatory C-word (customer). Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Find Honey on Instagram @honeypluton for info on his …
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Babette and Ally do a little stream-of-conciousness reflecting on 2024. Thank you for spiraling with us all year! A new full episode will be out next Tuesday, 1/7/25. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Follow Gender Spiral on Instagram and Ti…
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Our Hallmark Heroes - the conflicted Holly Ringer, her big city boyfriend Johnny Evans, her small town friend Patricia "Trish" Kaek and her former flame Cole Mississippi - made quite the scene at the Chestnut Ball. Johnny abandoned Holly to dance with Hailey Barris when she promised him a film role, Trish outed Johnny as a scumbag to the entire tow…
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Our Hallmark Heroes - the conflicted Holly Ringer, her big city boyfriend Johnny Evans, her small town friend Patricia "Trish" Kaek and her former flame Cole Mississippi - recovered at Grandma's house, where Johnny proposed to Holly and she accepted. Cole had a breakdown before Trish consoled him and he returned to his farm, while the rest of the t…
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IT'S THE CAMPAIGN 3 FINALE!!! Duck Team and their allies battle Queen Jovyre! Sol interrupts a ritual, Callie duels a rival, and Calder enters a love triangle. Support us at Patreon.com/Naddpod to get access to the after-show and a bunch of other Naddpod content! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https…
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Our Hallmark Heroes - the conflicted Holly Ringer, her big city boyfriend Johnny Evans, her small town friend Patricia "Trish" Kaek and her former flame Cole Mississippi - destroyed a nuclear submarine, saving America's springwater supply! Johnny Evans distracted the enemy by getting captured, Holly and Trish deactivated a nuclear bomb, and Cole ca…
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Our Hallmark Heroes - the conflicted Holly Ringer, her big city boyfriend Johnny Evans, her small town friend Patricia "Trish" Kaek and her former flame Cole Mississippi - have minutes before a nuclear submarine disappears into Lake Springwater! Johnny and Holly managed to win the Chestnut Hockey game 14-0 while Trish and Cole stole Devil Diver uni…
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Our Hallmark Heroes - the conflicted Holly Ringer, her big city boyfriend Johnny Evans, her small town friend Patricia "Trish" Kaek and her former flame Cole Mississippi - made their way to the ice skating jamboree where they competed against rivals old and new, winning the Nut Slide, and are about to start a dangerous Chestnut Hockey game with Col…
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Our Hallmark Heroes - the conflicted Holly Ringer, her big city boyfriend Johnny Evans, her small town friend Patricia "Trish" Kaek and her former flame Cole Mississippi - recovered from their injuries at Grandma Ringer's house! Trish used her nursing skills to make sure Cole survived his injuries, Holly helped though she was constantly distracted …
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Musician Pascal Stevenson aka Fashion Club talks to us about writing her first album since transitioning, how getting sober helped her come out, and her taste in, well, fashion. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. The new Fashion Club album "A…
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Our Hallmark Heroes - the conflicted Holly Ringer, her big city boyfriend Johnny Evans, her small town friend Patricia "Trish" Kaek and her former flame Cole Mississippi - split into pairs! Trish and Johnny burned down the Fimblewinter Ski Resort to distract the terrorists and allow the group to escape, while Holly and Cole reconnected on a ski lif…
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Duck Team battles High Ember-Lord Charbin and the Fatebringer Mages! Sol plays robot peacekeeper, Calder glimpses an icy future, and Callie sends a message to Queen Jovyre. Support us at Patreon.com/Naddpod to get access to the after-show and a bunch of other Naddpod content! Music / Sound Effects Include: “A Wizard’s Tournament” by Emily Axford. "…
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Our Hallmark Heroes - the conflicted Holly Ringer, her big city boyfriend Johnny Evans, her small town friend Patricia "Trish" Kaek and her former flame Cole Mississippi - have deactivated LOLJK, killed Primrose Pierce to protect the internet (and Johnny Evan's affair), and Trish defeated Janice Fimblewinter, winning the Chestnut 32,000 ski race. C…
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Our Hallmark Heroes - the conflicted Holly Ringer, her big city boyfriend Johnny Evans, her small town friend Patricia "Trish" Kaek and her former flame Cole Mississippi - have connected with an America Force deep cover agent and made their way into the server farms hidden under the Fimblewinter ski resort. Having destroyed the drone swarm, can the…
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Our Hallmark Heroes - the conflicted Holly Ringer, her big city boyfriend Johnny Evans, her small town friend Patricia "Trish" Kaek and her former flame Cole Mississippi - have discovered that Hallmark is ACTUALLY the heart of modern day America and the President of the United States is sending them back to save it. Can these small town heroes chan…
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Our Hallmark Heroes - the conflicted Holly Ringer, her big city boyfriend Johnny Evans, her small town friend Patricia "Trish" Kaek and her former flame Cole Mississippi - have stolen a bus from the criminals of the Crooked Carnival and are attempting to reach a short wave radio to let the government know what's happening in Hallmark. Can they summ…
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Our Hallmark Heroes - the conflicted Holly Ringer, her big city boyfriend Johnny Evans, her small town friend Patricia "Trish" Kaek and her former flame Cole Mississippi - are shocked when the town of Hallmark is assaulted by the forces of Polaris Rome, international terrorist for hire. Can they escape the tree lighting ceremony, or will they fall …
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Holly Ringer is returning to the town of Hallmark after her mother's death, meets her best friend Patty Kaek, reconnects with her high-school crush Cole Mississippi, and is surprised by her celebrity boyfriend Johnny Evans before the Chestnut Festival begins with a tree-lighting ceremony none of them will ever forget. Enjoying Hallmark: Never Stop …
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Dungeon Court is back in session! Join Justices Murphy, Axford, and... Hurwitz (!?) as they convene to pass judgement on your trials at the table! CREDITS: Sound Mixing and Editing by Trevor Lyon Dungeon Court Theme Song by Sam Weiller See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-…
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Dust Reid and Massima Bell are the producers of the new album TRANSA, "a spiritual journey celebrating trans people." They talked to Ally and Babette about creating the album, compiling both covers and new work, and working with artists like Hunter Schafer and Sade. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore th…
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The Boys of Summer wrap up their festivities! Mac interrogates a pixie, Tread makes a dry July confession, Dave considers a new weapon, and Mavrus is once again visited by a mysterious presence. Featuring Zac Oyama! Support us at Patreon.com/Naddpod to get access to the after-show and a bunch of other Naddpod content! Music: "Hot Boy Theme" - Emily…
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The boys of summer heal their wounds - both emotional and psychological - and make a couple fresh ones. Tread dreams of driving lessons, Davenaxius practices dentistry, Mac fights some stickers, and Mavrus makes a BIG decision... Support us at Patreon.com/Naddpod to get access to the after-show and a bunch of other Naddpod content! Music/Sound Effe…
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Ally & Babette get into some post-election catharsis, then our guest Nori Reed provides some much-needed laughter as she shares stories about growing into herself as both a trans woman and comedian. Hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas, Gender Spiral is a quest to explore the modern experience of being a human in our gendered world. Find Nor…
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Part 2 of Hot Boy Summer: Blazing Babe featuring Zac Oyama! The Boys fracture emotionally, as well as literally. Dave chugs seven stouts, Tread takes refuge in a vegetable tent, Mac suspects a sticker, Mavrus questions the group's party prowess, and everyone learns what Carl's really been up to. MUSIC: "Hot Boy Theme" - by Emily Axford "Techgnomek"…
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As our beloved Caldwell takes an early paternity leave, we're posting an oldie but a goodie from the patreon mixed bag tier: Hot Boy Summer - Blazing Babe! This is the first of 4 episodes. The Boys of Summer are back and headed to the semi-annual summer festival Blazing Babe. Mac surfs an RV, Tread ponders his dad, Mavrus lies to his best friends, …
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Welcome to Tortle Tank, the show where the world's richest reptiles review your D&D homebrew and decide whether or not to invest their hard-earned eggs. This week, shellebrity guest Zac Oyama joins the Torts as they hear pitches about utilizing expended spell slots, finding advantage in disadvantage, and the power of training montages. Let's dive r…
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