Best Austin Tunnell Podcasts (2025)

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Megamorphs III: In the Time of the Dinosaurs - Chapter 17 - The Bomb Brigade 45:13

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Zac's in a tough spot but help is on the way and he's still got some tricks in his fur. In the meantime, Savannah plans ahead. Dungeons and Dracon Beams is an Animorph's Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition adventure with an entirely different team of Animorph's in an alternate homebrewed world. What would happen if the events of the Yeerk invasion pla…

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Home in Christ and Home at the Village, with my Neighbor Jeff 33:57

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On this episode of the Gospel Con Carne podcast, Alan sits down with our neighbor and friend, Jeff. Raised in a strict military household and serving in the Navy himself, Jeff’s life was marked by both discipline and deep loss, including the passing of his parents and two siblings. For 30 years he battled addiction, but it was during a season of ho…

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351. See the World - Legend of the Shadow Zoo (LIVE from San Diego) 1:15:03

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The following was recorded LIVE at the Music Box in San Diego on July 24th 2025! It features the entire fam band (Scott Passarella, Brett Morris and Dana Wickens) on their respective keys, frets, and sticks. Have you ever wondered about the Shadow Zoo? The zoo BEHIND the zoo? How much do you want to know? How much are you WILLING to know? Want to s…

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Megamorphs III: In the Time of the Dinosaurs - Chapter 16 - Secret Tunnel 46:00

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The Nesk-hydra amalgamation keeps growing heads! The teens need a new plan and fast. Dungeons and Dracon Beams is an Animorph's Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition adventure with an entirely different team of Animorph's in an alternate homebrewed world. What would happen if the events of the Yeerk invasion played out differently? The players will shap…

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Megamorphs III: In the Time of the Dinosaurs - Chapter 15 - The Nesk Nest 29:36

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The Humanimals face a five headed Nesk swarm! Dungeons and Dracon Beams is an Animorph's Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition adventure with an entirely different team of Animorph's in an alternate homebrewed world. What would happen if the events of the Yeerk invasion played out differently? The players will shape their own story, in their own city, f…

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#45 Aleksandr Gampel: Reinventing Homebuilding with Mobile Micro-Factories and Cuby Technologies 55:22

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What if the future of affordable housing doesn’t come from prefab or 3D printing, but from building vertically integrated factories that travel to where homes are needed most? In this episode, I sit down with Aleksandr Gampel, co-founder and COO of Cuby Technologies, to talk about their radical approach: Mobile Micro-Factories. Instead of shipping …

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Megamorphs III: In the Time of the Dinosaurs - Chapter 14 - Titanic Stampede 28:55

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The Humanimals lead the Titanosaur into the Nesk base! Dungeons and Dracon Beams is an Animorph's Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition adventure with an entirely different team of Animorph's in an alternate homebrewed world. What would happen if the events of the Yeerk invasion played out differently? The players will shape their own story, in their ow…

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From Bridges to Building Dreams, with my Neighbor Jim 40:33

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Join Alan on this episode of the Gospel Con Carne podcast as he sits down with our friend and neighbor, Jim. Life for Jim has been marked by its share of highs and lows. He has experienced the joy of being a father, and has also experienced deep loss after losing his wife to cancer. In 2017, Jim faced another battle when a life-threatening illness …

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350. A Streetcar Made of Beans (LIVE from Minneapolis) 1:32:11

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The following was recorded LIVE at the Cedar cultural center in Minneapolis on March 23rd 2025. BACK TO BACK SHOWS BABY It once again features the incredible Scott Passarella on the keys, and the still incredible Josh Kaplan on drums! This one may SEEM like it was painstakingly crafted by a very specific playwright, and that's because it was. Also …

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Megamorphs III: In the Time of the Dinosaurs - Chapter 13 - Titanic Herd 34:51

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The group set's out to get new morphs, but it's never that easy when there's dinosaurs roaming around. Dungeons and Dracon Beams is an Animorph's Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition adventure with an entirely different team of Animorph's in an alternate homebrewed world. What would happen if the events of the Yeerk invasion played out differently? The…

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Megamorphs III: In the Time of the Dinosaurs - Chapter 12 - Espionage From Above 43:24

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The Humanimals scope out the Nesk base and decide on their plan Dungeons and Dracon Beams is an Animorph's Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition adventure with an entirely different team of Animorph's in an alternate homebrewed world. What would happen if the events of the Yeerk invasion played out differently? The players will shape their own story, in…

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349. Retirement Community (LIVE from Minneapolis) 1:33:20

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The following was recorded LIVE at the Cedar cultural center in Minneapolis on March 22nd 2025. It features the incredible Scott Passarella on the keys, and the also incredible Josh Kaplan on drums! It's a tale as old as time when a retirement community rallies to help a grandma show her grandkids a good time, and take down the local evil casino ow…

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Megamorphs III: In the Time of the Dinosaurs - Chapter 11 - Travel Time 40:28

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The Humanimals lost in time decide to enact their plan, but first, they have to get there... Dungeons and Dracon Beams is an Animorph's Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition adventure with an entirely different team of Animorph's in an alternate homebrewed world. What would happen if the events of the Yeerk invasion played out differently? The players w…

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A Place to Begin Again, with My Neighbor Kim 37:57

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On this episode of the Gospel Con Carne podcast, Alan sits down with our neighbor and friend, Kim! From losing homes in natural disasters to living out of her car during the pandemic, Kim’s journey hasn’t been easy—but it’s been marked by grit, love and unshakable determination. Originally from western Kansas, Kim made her way to Austin in 2017 aft…

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Megamorphs III: In the Time of the Dinosaurs - Chapter 10 - We're Cooked Chat 1:03:44

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Zac us reunited with an old friend. Dungeons and Dracon Beams is an Animorph's Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition adventure with an entirely different team of Animorph's in an alternate homebrewed world. What would happen if the events of the Yeerk invasion played out differently? The players will shape their own story, in their own city, fighting th…

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348. Lighthouse! (LIVE from Madison) 1:20:29

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The following was recorded LIVE on March 21st at the Bur Oak in Madison WI. It features keys by Scott Passarella (K.O.P.P.O.K) and Jack Harris, hometown hero of an Ann Arbor who drove all the way here to crush it again on the drums. Have you ever wondered about who works in that old lighthouse? Why they work in that old lighthouse? WHEN they work i…

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Megamorphs III: In the Time of the Dinosaurs - Chapter 9 - Leaving the Future in the Past 56:00

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The Humanimals find a shocking discovery with something that came with them through the Sario Rip. Dungeons and Dracon Beams is an Animorph's Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition adventure with an entirely different team of Animorph's in an alternate homebrewed world. What would happen if the events of the Yeerk invasion played out differently? The pla…

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The Ellimist Chronicles - Threads of Fate (DnDB 4 Year Anniversary Special!) 3:33:33

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Many cosmic strands of rope converge in a chaotic battle for a planets fate. Welcome to our 4 yea anniversary special! We made a Chaotic Wild Magic Random Effect Table and this is the game we played using that table where the live chat could trigger us in game! Enjoy! Dungeons and Dracon Beams is an Animorph's Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition adven…

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Megamorphs III: In the Time of the Dinosaurs - Chapter 8 - Clawing Back 34:56

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Savannah losses herself. Dungeons and Dracon Beams is an Animorph's Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition adventure with an entirely different team of Animorph's in an alternate homebrewed world. What would happen if the events of the Yeerk invasion played out differently? The players will shape their own story, in their own city, fighting their own war…

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347. Peter Man! (LIVE From Chicago) 1:26:21

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The following was recorded LIVE at the Park West Theater in Chicago on March 20th, 2025. It features K.O.P.P.O.K. Scott Passarella on the keys and the legendary Chris Ditton hit-on the Drums. This show is important for many reasons: 1. We get to correct the lore of Peter Pan, 2. It's the largest show we've ever done. 3. At the end we all make Scott…

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Megamorphs III: In the Time of the Dinosaurs - Chapter 7 - The Mind of a Prehistoric Predator 1:09:02

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The Humanimals run into an unexpected blast from the past. Dungeons and Dracon Beams is an Animorph's Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition adventure with an entirely different team of Animorph's in an alternate homebrewed world. What would happen if the events of the Yeerk invasion played out differently? The players will shape their own story, in thei…

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Anchored in Faith and Rooted in Community, with My Neighbor Jordan 25:56

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On this episode of the Gospel Con Carne podcast, Alan sits down with our neighbor and friend, Jordan. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Jordan’s story is one of quiet strength and deep faith. After facing a series of life-altering events—including a hurricane in Florida, a flood in Colorado, and a devastating house fire—Jordan and his mom found themselves l…

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Megamorphs III: In the Time of the Dinosaurs - Chapter 6 -The Kiss 36:22

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"The Kiss" The Nesk finally reveal themselves. Dungeons and Dracon Beams is an Animorph's Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition adventure with an entirely different team of Animorph's in an alternate homebrewed world. What would happen if the events of the Yeerk invasion played out differently? The players will shape their own story, in their own city, …

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346. Snapple Facts! (LIVE from SF Sketchfest) 1:08:15

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The following was recorded LIVE at the Marines' Memorial Theater as part of San Fransisco Sketchfest on February 1st 2025. It is accompanied by the consistent brilliance of the entire FAM BAND (Scott Passarella on Keys, Brett Morris on Guitar, and Dana Wickens on drums.) We're flying too close to the sun with this one. Join us to find out who write…

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From Rock Bottom to Renewal, with My Neighbor DeLori 41:24

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On this episode of the Gospel Con Carne podcast, Alan sits down with our neighbor and friend, DeLori. With a life shaped by both hardship and incredible resilience, DeLori shares her journey of transformation—one marked by early struggles and a spirit of survival. Growing up in an abusive home where drugs and alcohol were part of daily life, DeLori…

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Megamorphs III: In the Time of the Dinosaurs - Chapter 5 27:41

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"Carnotaurus Chaos" The clash of the prehistoric titans kicks off right now! Dungeons and Dracon Beams is an Animorph's Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition adventure with an entirely different team of Animorph's in an alternate homebrewed world. What would happen if the events of the Yeerk invasion played out differently? The players will shape their …

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#44 Ann Sussman and Kelsey Bradley: Cognitive Architecture – Stone Age Brains In A Modern World: What Neuroscience Can Teach Us About Making Places People Love 1:04:05

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What if the key to designing better cities wasn’t just in concrete, code, or cost, but in understanding how our brains actually work? In this episode, I talk with Ann Sussman and Kelsey Bradley of the Human Architecture and Planning Institute (HAPI) about a subject that’s as profound as it is underdiscussed: how our unconscious biology reacts to th…

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Megamorphs III: In the Time of the Dinosaurs - Chapter 4 1:19:57

3M ago1:19:57

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When the sun is still cooling down and the planet is spinning faster than normal, a little pick me up can be just the trick you need! Dungeons and Dracon Beams is an Animorph's Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition adventure with an entirely different team of Animorph's in an alternate homebrewed world. What would happen if the events of the Yeerk invas…

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345. 15 Year Old Portal (Act 1 Demo Tracks) 29:00

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This is all the 15 Year old Portal Act 1 Demo tracks, compiled with no long prelude or advertisements for your listening convenience. If you've stumbled across this with no context, check out the episode directly before it, or any of the earlier ON BOOK episodes if you want the full lore/process. TLDR: We're writing a musical and these are the demo…

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345. On Book: A Tour! A Movie! An Act of Music! 43:28

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This episode of Off Book is not an improvised musical, but it does have ALL the special announcements you didn't know you were waiting for! We're going on tour! We're making an improvised movie about MOCK TRIAL! We've got demo tracks for all the Act 1 songs of our original musical "15 Year Old Portal. Thank you so much for all of your support. We c…

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Megamorphs III: In the Time of the Dinosaurs - Chapter 3 1:23:04

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What do you do for food 65 million years ago? Dungeons and Dracon Beams is an Animorph's Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition adventure with an entirely different team of Animorph's in an alternate homebrewed world. What would happen if the events of the Yeerk invasion played out differently? The players will shape their own story, in their own city, f…

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#43 Isaac French: You Can Just Do Things – How a First-Time Developer Built One Of The Most Beloved Retreat Brands In The Country 1:10:48

4M ago1:10:48

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In this episode, I talk with Isaac French, founder of Live Oak Lake and one of the most thoughtful voices I’ve come across in the world of experiential real estate. Isaac’s story reads like an adventure novel: raised with eight siblings on a Texas farm, homeschooled, steeped in grit. Well before turning 30, he walked five acres of tangled brush – n…

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From Hardship to Hope, with My Neighbor Justin 31:22

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On this episode of the Gospel Con Carne podcast, Alan sits down with our friend and neighbor, Justin! Originally from Houston, Justin later made his way to Austin where he found support from a family friend as he navigated life in a new city. After experiencing some bumps along the way, Justin made his way home to Community First! Village in 2021 a…

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Megamorphs III: In the Time of the Dinosaurs - Chapter 2 1:02:23

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The split up Humanimals fight tooth and claw for survival against nature's prehistoric titans! Dungeons and Dracon Beams is an Animorph's Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition adventure with an entirely different team of Animorph's in an alternate homebrewed world. What would happen if the events of the Yeerk invasion played out differently? The players…

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344. Pure Michigan! (LIVE from Ann Arbor) 1:17:24

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The following was recorded LIVE from The Ark theater in Ann Arbor Michigan on 3/19 2025. It is accompanied by Scott Passarella (KoP. PoK) and hometown hero JacK Harris on drums! It is rare that we do an episode of this show that almost entirely about the city we happen to be touring in, but it DOES happen and in this case it DID happen. What does i…

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Megamorphs III: In the Time of the Dinosaurs - Chapter 1 2:09:49

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The Humanimals have just been blasted through space and time to a prehistoric world with prehistoric problems! Dungeons and Dracon Beams is an Animorph's Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition adventure with an entirely different team of Animorph's in an alternate homebrewed world. What would happen if the events of the Yeerk invasion played out differen…

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#42 Charles Duff: North Atlantic Cities - The Forgotten Blueprint for the Future 1:08:09

4M ago1:08:09

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New episode out now with Charles Duff, author of The North Atlantic Cities. This is one I’ve wanted to record for years, ever since I read his book. Charles lays out a vision of city building that’s neither skyscraper-packed Manhattan nor endless suburban sprawl, but something in between. Something tested, timeless, and deeply human. We talk about …

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Your Pain Doesn’t Define You, with my Neighbor Kim 39:35

4M ago39:35

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Join Alan on an emotional episode of the Gospel Con Carne podcast as he sits down with our Community First! Village neighbor, Kim. Originally from Oklahoma, Kim made her way to Austin through Child Protective Services and spent years in foster care and group homes before being adopted. Her parents strived to never give up on her, even as she strugg…

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#41 Joachim Tantau: Sacred Geometry, Beauty, and the Universal Language of Nature 1:23:25

5M ago1:23:25

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In this episode, I sit down with Joachim Tantau–a cabinetmaker, artist, teacher, and occasional architect to explore the quiet power of sacred geometry. Joachim works at the intersection of tradition, craftsmanship, and cosmic math. His approach to design isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about uncovering the fundamental order embedded in nature, m…

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343. Enuiiiiiiiii! (LIVE from Toronto) 1:33:20

5M ago1:33:20

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The following was recorded LIVE at the Royal Theater in Toronto ON on December 10th 2024, and features masters of their craft (instruments) Eric Gersen on keys and Nick Fraser on the drums! Due to some technical difficulties the audio quality of this recording is unfortunately slightly distorted, but don't let that stop you from enjoying the story …

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#40 Inflation, Architecture, and the Death of Beautiful Buildings - a Yoeman Podcast Guest Episode 1:20:56

5M ago1:20:56

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A hundred years ago, people in small towns were building things that still stop us in our tracks. Two-story brick shops on the corner of Main and Commerce. Sturdy. Modest. Enduring. And beautiful. So the question is: what changed? I joined Geoff Graham on his Yeoman podcast, alongside Jaime Izurieta and Saifedean Ammous (author of The Bitcoin Stand…

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Being Open to Everyone, with my Neighbor Honey 38:30

5M ago38:30

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The Gospel Con Carne podcast is back! Join us this season as Mobile Loaves & Fishes’ Founder & CEO, Alan Graham, and his guests tell the untold stories of individuals who have encountered homelessness. We are excited to kick off this season talking with Honey, one of Alan’s neighbors who lives in Community First! Village. Honey grew up in a broken …

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Book 4: Chapter 14: The Second Mission 1:30:08

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The Humanimals tend to their wounds and prepare for what's next. Dungeons and Dracon Beams is an Animorph's Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition adventure with an entirely different team of Animorph's in an alternate homebrewed world. What would happen if the events of the Yeerk invasion played out differently? The players will shape their own story, i…

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342. The Pyramid of Needs (LIVE from Brooklyn) 1:17:53

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The following was recorded LIVE at the Bellhouse in Brooklyn NY on December 7th 2024. The brilliant Eric Gersen (keys) and also brilliant Sarah Mullins (Drums) played such a fantastic show the night before we decided to let them play this one too, and ya know what? They killed it. Never has a bowling alley been filled with SUCH ROMANCE. Come for st…

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#39 Alli Thurmond Quinlan - The Field-Tested Guide to Terraforming Your City 1:41:22

5M ago1:41:22

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You’re not supposed to be good at everything. But somehow, Alli is. Architect, landscape architect, developer, GC, policy reformer, zoning translator, builder of teams, builder of trust, builder of actual buildings-it’s no wonder we spent the first five minutes of this episode just trying to list all the roles she plays. In this conversation, Alli …

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Book 4: Chapter 13: The Android 58:50

6M ago58:50

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When the elevator stops, its on! Can the Humanimals all escape? Find out now! Dungeons and Dracon Beams is an Animorph's Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition adventure with an entirely different team of Animorph's in an alternate homebrewed world. What would happen if the events of the Yeerk invasion played out differently? The players will shape their…

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341. One Great Day on Mount Olympus (LIVE from Brooklyn) 1:17:01

6M ago1:17:01

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The following was recorded LIVE at the Bellhouse in Brooklyn NY on December 6th 2024. It features the combined majesty and genius of Eric Gersen (keys) and Sarah Mullins (Drums). For legal reasons we've been told we can't call this one Hadestown, despite the fact that both Hades and a Town are involved. Also at one point the keyboard instrument pat…

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#38 Jeral Poskey: Urban Transportation of the Future? Retrofitting Suburbia with Swyft Cities. 52:35

6M ago52:35

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In this episode, I talk with Jeral Poskey, former project executive at Google, and current Founder and CEO of Swyft Cities, about a radically different approach to urban transportation that’s fast, flexible, and surprisingly affordable. Spoiler: it's not autonomous or flying cars. When I first heard about Swyft’s solution, I was skeptical. But I’m …

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Book 4: Chapter 12: The Retreat 1:01:21

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As the Humanimals get backed into a corner, they have to re-weigh their options. Dungeons and Dracon Beams is an Animorph's Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition adventure with an entirely different team of Animorph's in an alternate homebrewed world. What would happen if the events of the Yeerk invasion played out differently? The players will shape th…

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340. Spark of Salvador Dali (LIVE from Philly) 1:22:29

6M ago1:22:29

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The following was recorded LIVE at the Theater of the Living Arts in Philadelphia on December 5th 2024. It features the massive talents of Eric Gersen on the keys and Sam Pasternack on drums. I know we frequently say "this one gets wild" but would be believe, this one in fact does get wild? Come for the historical accuracy, stay for the pocket dime…