Follow the adventures of a rotating cast featuring the funniest comedians, actors and improvisors around. Listen as they attempt daring deeds, epic exploits and behave like buffoons in this comedy actual play series from Jasper William Cartwright.
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Roll for Melanin... It’s a Nat 20! Three Black Halflings is a podcast by Jasper William Cartwright, Olivia Kennedy (but everybody calls her Liv), and Jeremy Cobb: three nerdy friends with strong opinions and even stronger Charisma scores. Join them in their quest to explore diversity in the incredible worlds of D&D and pop culture while doling out DM tips, thought-provoking conversations, a band of guests and good times! Connect with us on Bluesky, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @tbhalflin ...
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Ever wondered about how they transformed Andy Serkis into Gollum or King Kong? Or how they put such gut-wrenching performances into games like The Last of Us? Well look no further than the home of mo-cap as Season 5 of the Performance Capture Podcast kicks off with a raft of amazing talent, With Actors, Directors, Producers, technicians, Casting Directors, and much more who have worked on the biggest projects in the world. The amazing Victoria Atkin, who you may know as Evie Frye from Assass ...
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In the north of the kingdom of Alçon there is an inn that sits at the edge of the elven forest of Greenwood. Many mysterious travels come through this inn, and share their stories with the innkeeper. These are their tales. The Inn at the Edge of Greenwood is an actual-play podcast with a focus on intimate character interactions and role play over dice or mechanics.
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Lodestar Interview - You’re the Goop, I’m the Guy
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1:00:18Hey Rotatoes, To celebrate the start of Axis here on the public feed we’ve got a special bonus episode for you today as Jasper sits down to interview Aston and Conor, founders of Dragons Vault, about their latest fundraiser Lodestar. Discover the inspiration behind their new sourcebook, what it takes to bring a whole new set of subclasses and play …
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Welcome aboard the Silver Hawk! It's time to embark on a new adventure around the system of Axis, get ready for one of the largest and most epic adventures through space you've ever experienced, with mysteries abound, new threats to uncover & many silly twists and turns to come. Thank you so much for joining us, strap in, it is going to get bumpy. …
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“Shaping your Identity” - The Kelly Lynne D’Angelo Interview
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1:14:59This week! Jeremy and Candace are joined by special guest Kelly Lynne D’Angelo! They dive into Kelly’s nerdy origin story, the feeling of not quite fitting in while figuring out those younger years, and the importance of taking the time to truly listen. They chat about the adventure of creating Starry, a pop-rock musical about Vincent van Gogh, and…
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Arc 14 Ep 8: An Amalar Epilogue - FULL ARC BARK
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1:33:07A big round-up on the world of Amalar! Be sure to stick around to the end to hear the closing moments of our Arc 14 rotators and where they each ended up. Campaign 2 of the Rotating Heroes Podcast will start next Friday here on the public feed, but you can get a head start on the first two Arcs right now over on our Patreon! Also, if you are thinki…
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"Connecting the Dots of Improv” - The Oscar Montoya Interview
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1:13:13This week, Candace, Liv and Jeremy are joined by Dropout and Dimension20 legend Oscar Montoya! Talking about how Oscar's improv training has influenced the shape of the characters he plays, his time on shows like TalesUnrolled and Dimension20, and how POC representation in media has affected the stories he tells. But there's way more to this interv…
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Arc 14 Ep 7: One Way or Another, It Ends - FULL EPISODE
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2:08:33By this point, Amalar needs no introduction! The End begins. I have loved this world so very much and I hope you enjoy this final instalment... Be sure to stick around after the final music... 👀 Thinking about joining the Rotating Heroes Patreon! Well now you can for as little as $2.50! With the code AXIS50 for 50% off your first month! I mean come…
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This week! Join Candace, Liv and Jeremy for a much-needed conversation about one of fantasy’s laziest tropes: “evil races.” From the reductive storytelling of Good vs. Evil to the way TTRPGs treat so-called monster races as throwaway enemies, used more for easy combat than meaningful storytelling, the Halflings break down how these shortcuts feed i…
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The Performance Capture Podcast - BONUS EPISODE - Tim Friedlander - The Impact of AI
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33:37In this must-listen episode of The Performance Capture Podcast, host Victoria Atkin sits down with the incredible Tim Friedlander — award-winning voice actor, educator, and founder of NAVA (National Association of Voice Actors)! 🎭🔥 Together, they dive deep into: 💥 What performance capture really means today 🎙️ How AI is reshaping the entertainment …
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Sir Vissel travels back to his home, where more secrets are hidden than he might realise. Jasper William Cartwright is the GM Caldwell Tanner is Sir Vissel Divinostra Mark Meer as Barnabus Prime Thinking about joining the Rotating Heroes Patreon! Well now you can for as little as $2.50! With the code AXIS50 for 50% off your first month! I mean come…
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“My Eggs Are Exploding!” - TTRPG Rules Vs Story
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1:02:57This week! The Halflings are back to dive into the tug of war between rules and story, the chaos of GMless games, and rules-lite versus rules heavy systems. Along the way, they explore how imagination can completely change the way players approach gameplay, proving that with the right mindset, even the crunchiest mechanics can become pure storytell…
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The Performance Capture Podcast - BONUS EPISODE - Tom Keegan - The Complete Guide to Video Game Performance Directing. PLUS Tilly Norwood AI
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38:16🎙️ Victoria Atkin sits down with renowned Video Game Performance Director Tom Keegan — whose credits include Indiana Jones, Star Wars, and Wolfenstein — to celebrate the launch of his groundbreaking new book, The Complete Guide to Videogame Performance Directing: Place, Time, Action. Together, they dive into the art and science of performance in ga…
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The journey continues towards the last tree of Xophine. But in order to make it they will need more help... Jasper William Cartwright is your GM Jacob Wysocki is Grib Victoria Longwell as Freya Black Devin Field as Rufus & Zac Oyama as Jin Thinking about joining the Rotating Heroes Patreon! Well now you can for as little as $2.50! With the code AXI…
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"Candace Absolutely Magnifi-can!" - GM’s Spotlight
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1:05:36This week! Candace the Magnificent joins Jeremy Cobb and Liv Kennedy for a whirlwind of laughter and discussion. Get ready for the many magnificent puns on Candace’s name, a look back at Candace’s early TTRPG experience and the journey of how those first games shaped their unique GM'ing skills. Hear all about Candace’s approach to rules in a system…
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“Last Woman Standing” - Femmes in Horror Part 2
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1:00:06Content Warning: Descriptions of slasher and horror films, sexual themes in horror, and brief body horror. Spoiler Alert: This episode contains spoilers for a bunch of horror films, including ALIEN, Terminator, Let the Right One In, Cabin in the Woods, Totally Killer, Time Cut, Ready or Not, Fresh, Barbarian, and Twilight. This week! Liv, Candace t…
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The journey continues towards the last tree of Xophine. But in order to make it they will need more help... Jasper William Cartwright is your GM Jacob Wysocki is Grib Victoria Longwell as Freya Black Devin Field as Rufus & Zac Oyama as Jin Thinking about joining the Rotating Heroes Patreon! Well now you can for as little as $2.50! With the code AXI…
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Arc 14 Ep 4: A Plane of Fire and Metal PART 2
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49:05Having taken a leap of faith the crew must now begin the task of finding Jin & saving Xophines plane... It's ok though... if they fail it will only be the end of Amalar as we know it. Jasper William Cartwright is your GM Jacob Wysocki is Grib Victoria Longwell as Freya Black Devin Field as Rufus & Zac Oyama as... Zwam Thinking about joining the Rot…
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“The Cost of Admission” - The Assassination of Charlie Kirk
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1:25:18This week, The Halflings speak on the shocking assassination of controversial right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. They examine his career, the infamous quotes, and the rage bait that defined his public persona. Jeremy, Liv, and Candace each share their candid and complicated feelings on his death before diving into the wider impact this event will …
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"That got me HYPED!" - Jeremy’s Black Cinema Deep Dive
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56:43This week! Jeremy is diving headfirst into the world of contemporary Black cinema, sharing his favorite films from the last ten to fifteen years and spotlighting directors like Ryan Coogler, Jordan Peele, Shaka King, Ava DuVernay, and Spike Lee. Inspired by the brilliance of F.D. Signifier, he also shouts out incredible POC creators including Forei…
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Arc 14 Ep 4: A Plane of Fire and Metal PART 1
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47:28Having taken a leap of faith the crew must now begin the task of finding Jin & saving Xophines plane... It's ok though... if they fail it will only be the end of Amalar as we know it. Jasper William Cartwright is your GM Jacob Wysocki is Grib Victoria Longwell as Freya Black Devin Field as Rufus & Zac Oyama as... Zwam Thinking about joining the Rot…
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Augie (aka The Silver Barnabus) promised Squeej & Teeths a swift death should he see them again, turns out he is an elf of his word! Your rotators for this episode are: Jasper William Cartwright as your GM Marissa Strickland as Squeej Justin Micheals as Teeths Caldwell Tanner returns as Sir Vissel Divanostra LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE FIRST CAMPAIGN RIGH…
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"What Defines A Monster?" - Introducing Draw Steel by MCDM Productions
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59:53This week! Jeremy, Liv, and Candace are joined by James Introcaso, Lead Game Designer at MCDM and Draw Steel maestro, and Willy Abeel, the Mother of Monsters and creator of the playable clown race, the Clonns, as they share how they joined MCDM and dive into their most legendary nerdy stories. We talk about what a monster really is in Draw Steel, w…
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Augie (aka The Silver Barnabus) promised Squeej & Teeths a swift death should he see them again, turns out he is an elf of his word! Your rotators for this episode are: Jasper William Cartwright as your GM Marissa Strickland as Squeej Justin Micheals as Teeths Caldwell Tanner returns as Sir Vissel Divanostra Thinking about joining the Rotating Hero…
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"NSFW Police" Part 2 - the itch.io and Steam controversy continued
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50:40Content Warning: References to NSFW, SFW, and SA content. This week! Jeremy, Candace and Liv continue their discussion about the ongoing itch.io and Steam controversy, and how censorship of this nature impacts BIPOC and Queer creators and communities. From the definitions of censorship, the current state of ID Checks, and the blatant bid for data c…
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Rotatoes, we're doing our first live show! 8pm Thursday August 28th at World's Lair on London's south bank, featuring Mark/Mara Sherlock Humes, Alex Jordan and Hollie Bennett! If you think you can make it consider joining the Patreon where you can find a little discount code, even as a free member! Check out World's Lair for tickets and we can't wa…
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"NSFW Police" - the itch.io and Steam controversy
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56:55Content Warning: References to NSFW, SFW, and SA content. This week! Liv, Candace and Jeremy (aka the BG3 book hoarder) are exploring the Steam and Itch.io controversy of delisting games from their platforms revolving around the censorship of adult content, how this specifically impacts marginalised communities in ways these companies have clearly …
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"I'm Scared of Twilight Imperium" - Board Games for TTRPG fans
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1:18:27Disclaimer: Minor spoilers for games in the Balder's Gate series This week! Liv gives Jeremy her recommendations on board games for folks who enjoy TTRPGs. From long form campaign games, to D&D style board games, to the stress of introducing the ADHD enemy of games - a timer! Check out Liv's recommendations here: Gloomhaven - https://cephalofair.c…
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The reunion you've all been waiting for! The Arc 3 crew are back together again and they mean business! Jasper William Cartwright is your GM Jacob Wysocki is Grib Victoria Longwell as Freya Black Devin Field as Rufus & Zac Oyama as... Zwam LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE FIRST CAMPAIGN RIGHT NOW ON: The Rotating Heroes Patreon + Catch up with all of Campaign …
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Gods are curious beings… Your rotators for this Episode are: Jasper William Cartwright is your GM Aabria Iyengar as... wait who!? Thinking about joining the Rotating Heroes Patreon! Well now you can for as little as $2.50! With the code AXIS50 for 50% off your first month! I mean come on that's gotta be worth a try! LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE FIRST CAMPA…
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The Shirefolk Soapbox Returns! - Serialised Storytelling & Blue Prince
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1:08:32Disclaimer: a longer unedited version of this podcast is available on the Patreon - A Snyder Cut, if you will. This week! Jeremy and Candace bring back a segment we've not done in a while - The Shirefolk Soapbox! Jeremy takes the soapbox to air his opinion that the film industry has a never-ending problem of serialised storytelling, and how it's ha…
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Arc 13 Ep 4: Tortley Freaking Warlock My Dragon! PART 2
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51:21I can't believe these silly little dumbass's actually made it to the end! BUT will they be strong enough to face what is to come... Probably not! Your rotators for this Arc are: Jasper William Cartwright is your GM Erin Keif as Vana Victar Jon Mackey as Dooter Zac Oyama as Kerp Thinking about joining the Rotating Heroes Patreon! Well now you can fo…
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"Black People Need to See Other Black People Succeed" - Interview with Kendo Smith
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1:38:53This week - Jeremy, Candace and Liv are joined by the award winning game master for Tales Yet Told, Kendo Smith! From how they were introduced to TTRPGs, to how their AP Voices in the Wood (System: Void 1680 AM) brought its community together, and the crucible moments that've made Kendo's art what it is! You can follow and listen to Tales Yet Told …
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Arc 13 Ep 4: Tortley Freaking Warlock My Dragon! PART 1
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46:22I can't believe these silly little dumbass's actually made it to the end! BUT will they be strong enough to face what is to come... Probably not! Your rotators for this Arc are: Jasper William Cartwright is your GM Erin Keif as Vana Victar Jon Mackey as Dooter Zac Oyama as Kerp Thinking about joining the Rotating Heroes Patreon! Well now you can fo…
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