Have you ever wanted to go down a rabbit hole of messed up history but you don’t know where to start? What about hearing a weird snippet of history and wanting to learn more about it? Us too! Every Week, Our Grim Past allows listeners to take a deep dive into the weird, morbid, and messed up side of history. I’m your host Sophia, each week me and my co host Maia look forward to sharing the morbid with you. I remember feeling stuck and overwhelmed by the vastness of google in the middle of go ...
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Maia Maxwell Podcasts
A limited audio series where Maxwell Freud, a queer, Minneapolis-based board game designer, sits down with other queer folx in the industry to learn about their unique identities and how they contribute to the hobby by being their authentic selves.
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History of the Black Death: Outbreaks, Religion, and More!
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23:40In this episode, hosts Maia and Sophia delve into the intricate history of Plagues, specifically the Black Death. They make connects back to their recent two part series on vampires and the undead, and compare the Black Death to other diseases during the time of its prime. Sophia makes note of religious connotation to the public's response, as well…
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Mythology of Death: The Illusion of the Vampire
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25:14In the second installment of reviewing a special lecture about the undead, hosts Maia and Sophia are once again joined by special guest Cassidy to talk about their thoughts and findings on the topic. In this episode our hosts focus on how people misinterpreted body decomposition, and how that impacted rituals for the dead and burials. They also ref…
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Folklore of the Dead: Vampires, Spirits, and More
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26:41In this episode our hosts Sophia and Maia are joined by special guest Cassidy to debrief a history lecture they all attended about the misunderstandings of decomposition, and how that led to the mysterious beginnings of the “Undead”. They explore the origins of the mythology surrounding undead creatures, and dive into how mass illness pushed people…
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The Titan Deep Dive: Secrets of the Submersible
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22:13A concise deep-dive into the Titan submersible tragedy, the viral June 2023 coverage, and the new documentary’s behind-the-scenes revelations — from safety failures and whistleblower warnings to lingering questions about Stockton Rush’s choices. Hosts Sophia and Maia recap the film, examine evidence and testimony, and explore how ambition, regulati…
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From Propaganda to People: Rethinking the Boston Massacre
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23:49Hosts Sophia and Maia revisit a lecture on Serena Zabin's The Boston Massacre, A Family History, exploring how personal relationships between Bostonians and stationed British soldiers complicate the familiar story of the March 5, 1770 event. Rather than a straightforward massacre, the episode examines propaganda, local ties, trials, and the gray ar…
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Grim Past Reunion: College Life, Legos, and New Podcast Plans
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12:51By Sophia Matthews, Maia Maxwell
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Beyond the Cake: Marie Antoinette's True Story
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28:02Explore the intriguing life of Marie Antoinette, one of history's most misunderstood figures. This episode delves into the many myths surrounding her, including the infamous "Let them eat cake" story, and uncovers the truth behind her life in the court of France. Join hosts Sophia and Maia as they navigate the complexities of Marie's political marr…
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Unexpected Tangents: Religion, Giants, and More!
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41:33Welcome to this unique episode of Our Grim Past. Today, hosts Sophia and Maia take an unexpected detour from their planned discussion on the Winchester House to explore diverse and intriguing topics ranging from religious history and the role of giants to historical misconceptions and the Black Death. Join them as they hop into their Morbid Time Ma…
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Unmaskeing Jack the Ripper: New DNA Evidence Reveals His True Identity
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26:18Join Sophia and Maia on an enthralling journey through history as they unravel the mysteries surrounding London's most infamous serial killer, Jack the Ripper. In this episode, they explore the recent breakthrough in the 200-year-old case with new DNA evidence that finally points to his true identity. Dive into the chilling details of the murders, …
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Unveiling Mercy Brown: The Vampire of Exeter
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26:47In 1892, the quiet town of Exeter, Rhode Island, was shaken by the mysterious death of Mercy Brown. Her untimely end sparked fears of the supernatural. What role did she play in the spread of a deadly illness? Explore the eerie events that gripped a community as we dive into the story of Mercy Brown.…
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Unraveling the Myth of Cupid: Beyond the Chocolate Wrapper
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31:31In this episode, join Sophia and Maia as they journey into the rich mythology surrounding Cupid, moving beyond his popular depictions on Valentine's Day. The duo explores Cupid's intricate love story with Psyche, his mysterious origins, and the differences between Cupid and his Greek counterpart, Eros. Through captivating storytelling and intriguin…
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Unmasking the Fiery Fate of Pompeii & Herculaneum
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24:52Imagine living in the shadow of a mountain, unaware that beneath the surface, a cataclysm was brewing. Mount Vesuvius, a dormant giant, awakened in 79 AD, sending destructive flows racing towards Pompeii, Herculaneum, and beyond. Although the eruption instantly erased thousands of lives, it also sparked the discovery of remarkable archaeological tr…
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Into the Depths: Exploring the History of Paris' Spooky Catacombs
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30:14In this captivating episode, Sophia and Maia journey through the shadows of the Paris Catacombs, a place where history and mystery intertwine beneath the bustling city streets. Join them as they unravel the fascinating stories of these ancient tunnels, from their origins as Roman quarries to their rebirth as a storied resting place for millions. Ex…
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A Voyage Through Pirate History: Myths, Realities, and Influential Figures
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19:34Join Sophia and Maia in a riveting exploration of the world of piracy through time. This episode dives into the legends and realities of notorious pirates such as Blackbeard and Henry Morgan, offering fascinating insights into their lives and the roles they played in history. Discover how piracy influenced the colonization of the Caribbean and the …
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Join Sophia and Maia in this intriguing episode of 'Our Grim Past' as we delve into the life of Mary Mallon, famously known as Typhoid Mary, the first documented asymptomatic carrier of a disease. Discover how this Irish cook unknowingly spread typhoid fever to multiple affluent families in early 1900s America, and the ensuing challenges she faced …
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Exploring the Dark Obsession with Blood in History
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18:02In this captivating episode, hosts Sophia and Maia embark on a journey through the intriguing concept of vampirism, blending history with psychological insights. They explore vampirism not just as a legendary creature, but as a real-life phenomenon known as Renfield Syndrome, where individuals exhibit a compulsive need to consume blood. Delve into …
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Resurrecting the Shadows: The Allure of Vampires
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26:36Join Sophia and Maia as they embark on a captivating journey through the mystical realm of vampires. Explore the enthralling tales of these nocturnal creatures as they dive deep into the rich history, legends, and cultural interpretations of vampires from around the world. From Bram Stoker's classic Dracula to unexpected modern twists, discover how…
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Welcome, inquirers, new and old! Have you ever wanted to venture into the fascinating yet eerie worlds of morbid history, but didn't know where to start? You're in the right place! In this episode of "Our Grand Past," join Sophia and Maia in their Morbid Time Machine as they explore the chilling tales of Krampus, the sinister counterpart to Santa C…
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Unwrapping the Dark History of Holiday Greeting Cards
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18:05Join Sophia and Maia as they journey through the peculiar history of holiday greeting cards. Uncover the surprising, and at times spooky, origins of this cheerful tradition that dates back to the Victorian era. Explore how these festive staples evolved from hand-painted novelties featuring endearing family portraits to bizarre and morbid motifs tha…
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Spine-Chilling Tales: Reviving the Tradition of Christmas Ghost Stories
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33:11Welcome to another episode of Our Grand Past, where Sophia and Maia take you on a spine-chilling journey through history's creepiest ghost stories and legends. Join us as we revive the old tradition of telling ghost stories during the Christmas season. Listen as we recount chilling encounters, including famous ghosts like Bloody Mary and the haunti…
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Unraveling Kidnapping's Dark History: From Common Law to Lindbergh and Beyond
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20:50In this episode of Our Grand Past, Sophia and Maia take you on a captivating journey through the evolution of kidnapping laws in America. From the historical roots in English common law to the landmark cases that led to significant changes in federal legislation, discover how this heinous crime has been perceived and prosecuted over the centuries. …
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Unraveling the Tragedy of the Empress of Ireland
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19:08Join hosts Sophia and Maia as they navigate the chilling waters of morbid history in this gripping episode of "Our Grim Past." Delve into the forgotten tragedy of the Empress of Ireland, a shipwreck that claimed more passenger lives than both the Titanic and RMS Lusitania. Discover the fateful events of May 29, 1914, when the Empress of Ireland col…
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The Villisca Axe Murders: Unraveling Iowa's Infamous Crime
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36:30Over a hundred years ago, Iowa was shaken by one of its most notorious crimes - the Villisca Axe Murders. In this episode of Our Grim Past, hosts Sophia and Maia, along with guest speaker Cadence, take you on a journey through time to dissect this haunting event. From the mishandling of evidence to the main suspects, discover the chilling details t…
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The Habsburg Enigma: A Royal Lineage Marred by Incest
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22:20Join Sophia and Maia as they unravel the intriguing and dark history of the Habsburg family, a royal dynasty that dominated European aristocracy from the 15th to the 20th century. Despite their vast empire and influence, the Habsburgs are remembered for their peculiar downfall, driven by generations of inbreeding. Step into our Morbid Time Machine …
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The Dark Legacy of H.H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer
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21:13Born Herman Webster Mudgett on May 16, 1861, the man better known as H.H. Holmes has become infamous as America's first serial killer. Join hosts Sophia and Maya, along with special guest Cadence, as they delve into the chilling details of Holmes' life, his notorious "Murder Castle," and the gruesome crimes that marked his dark legacy. In this epis…
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Buried Secrets: The Sinister History of Grave Robbing
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26:35Step into the morbid time machine with Sophia and Maia as they explore the dark and fascinating world of grave robbing in the 18th and 19th centuries. Discover the legal loopholes that allowed for the possession of bodies, and delve into the stories of infamous grave robbers who fueled the demand for cadavers in medical schools. In this episode of …
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Have you ever wanted to go down a rabbit hole of fucked up history but you don’t know where to start? What about hearing a weird snippet of history and wanting to learn more about it? Us too! Every Week, Our Grim Past allows listeners to take a deep dive into the weird, morbid, and messed up side of history.…
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It's Hard to be Flawed - Carrie Linden
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1:16:48Meet Carrie Linden (she/they), the bisexual, disabled Communications Manager at Snowbright Studio, an LGBTQ+ game studio focused on making heartwarming, family-friendly games. Dinositters is available for presale now! Send out your two, teenage, dino siblings to collect food and friends for the hatchlings in your nest and prove that you're the best…
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I-Saw-Penis Parties - Dr. Nersi Nikakhtar, MD
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1:13:59Meet Dr. Nersi Nikakhtar, MD (he/him), an internist and board game content creator who talks me through the nuances of sex, gender, and Blood on the Clocktower. YouTube Dinositters is available for presale now! Send out your two, teenage, dino siblings to collect food and friends for the hatchlings in your nest and prove that you're the best Dinosi…
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Meet Maia Thomas (she/her), a lesbian, trans woman who works in the tabletop industry as a game designer, graphic designer, and illustrator. Instagram Dinositters is available for presale now! Send out your two, teenage, dino siblings to collect food and friends for the hatchlings in your nest and prove that you're the best Dinositter before the pa…
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An episode about living as a trans woman and designing board games - Bez Shahriari
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1:50:14Meet Bez Bonnie-Beth Shahriari (she/her), a Glaswegian, pansexual, graysexual, trans woman with autism, likely ADHD, and a history of depression. Bez is an author, artist, and game designer who makes the world a little more fun, one game at a time. Website Instagram X Dinositters is available for presale now! Send out your two, teenage, dino siblin…
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Meet Jamie Sabriel (they/them), the queer, nonbinary game designer at Triple Rainbow Games, a moderator for Break My Game and Protospiel Online, and rotating co-host of the board game documentary podcast Building the Game. Website Building the Game Dinositters is available for presale now! Send out your two, teenage, dino siblings to collect food a…
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Meet Isaac Vega (he/him), the gay, Latinx, co-founder of Rose Gauntlet Entertainment and designer of Dead of Winter, Forgotten Waters, and Ashes: Rise of the Phoenixborn. Twitter Instagram Rose Gauntlet Entertainment Dinositters is available for presale now! Send out your two, teenage, dino siblings to collect food and friends for the hatchlings in…
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Meet Connor Alexander (he/him), the queer, Indigenous publisher of the Coyote & Crow roleplaying game. Website Facebook Twitter Dinositters is available for presale now! Send out your two, teenage, dino siblings to collect food and friends for the hatchlings in your nest and prove that you're the best Dinositter before the parents return. Check out…
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Please, Beat Me. I Love It. - James Kniffen
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52:44Meet James Kniffen (he/him), a gay, Senior Game Designer for Fantasy Flight Games whose published titles include Star Wars: Armada, Sid Meier's Civilization: A New Dawn, Forbidden Stars, and Twilight Inscription. Dinositters is available for presale now! Send out your two, teenage, dino siblings to collect food and friends for the hatchlings in you…
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Building a Bigger Closet - Aaron Vanderbeek
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42:25Meet Aaron Vanderbeek (he/him), a gay game designer living in Germany whose games include Castell and Extravaganza. Instagram Twitter Extravaganza: The Board Game Dinositters is available for presale now! Send out your two, teenage, dino siblings to collect food and friends for the hatchlings in your nest and prove that you're the best Dinositter b…
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Meet Alara Cameron (fay/fae/she), a trans fem, non-binary, lesbian game designer and developer. Twitter Website Dinositters is available for presale now! Send out your two, teenage, dino siblings to collect food and friends for the hatchlings in your nest and prove that you're the best Dinositter before the parents return. Check out the campaign pa…
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Meet Bree Horstkamp (she/they), the pansexual, asexual, aromantic, polyamorous, nonbinary, trans female founder and game designer of Mako Games. Twitter Facebook Ko-Fi Dinositters is available for presale now! Send out your two, teenage, dino siblings to collect food and friends for the hatchlings in your nest and prove that you're the best Dinosit…
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You're Such An Inspiration - Geeky Gaymer Guy
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1:02:09Meet Theo Strempel (he/him), the gay, disabled tabletop content creator known as Geeky Gaymer Guy. YouTube Instagram: @geekygaymerguy Twitter: @geekygaymerguy Facebook Dinositters is available for presale now! Send out your two, teenage, dino siblings to collect food and friends for the hatchlings in your nest and prove that you're the best Dinosit…
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Meet Seppy Yoon (he/him) a biracial, gay, game designer and publisher with Fight in a Box. Contains some mature content Dinositters is available for presale now! Send out your two, teenage, dino siblings to collect food and friends for the hatchlings in your nest and prove that you're the best Dinositter before the parents return. Check out the cam…
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I Own 200 Board Games Now - Tabletop Mentorship Program
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1:00:39Meet Grace Kendall (they/them), a non-binary, asexual, panromantic game designer and co-founder of the Tabletop Mentorship Program Dinositters is available for presale now! Send out your two, teenage, dino siblings to collect food and friends for the hatchlings in your nest and prove that you're the best Dinositter before the parents return. Check …
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Meet Crystal Dax (she/her), a bisexual, polyamorous content creator and co-host of the Board Game Blitz podcast Dinositters is available for presale now! Send out your two, teenage, dino siblings to collect food and friends for the hatchlings in your nest and prove that you're the best Dinositter before the parents return. Check out the campaign pa…
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Meet Nersi Nikakhtar (he/him), a Persian, gay, sometimes doctor and board game reviewer for Nersi Games Dinositters is available for presale now! Send out your two, teenage, dino siblings to collect food and friends for the hatchlings in your nest and prove that you're the best Dinositter before the parents return. Check out the campaign page here!…
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Every Night's Like a Sleepover - Matt Molandes
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1:10:49Meet Matt Molandes (he/him), a queer, polyamorous marketing manager for Kolossal Games, community manager for Brotherwise Games, and social media manager for Grail Games and Maple Games Dinositters is available for presale now! Send out your two, teenage, dino siblings to collect food and friends for the hatchlings in your nest and prove that you'r…
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At Least Be Quiet and Shameful - Xoe Allred
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54:58Meet Xoe Allred (it/its), an aromantic, neurodivergent, trans mom and game designer for Kife Bunny Games Dinositters is available for presale now! Send out your two, teenage, dino siblings to collect food and friends for the hatchlings in your nest and prove that you're the best Dinositter before the parents return. Check out the campaign page here…
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That Waiter is So Gay - Pops & Bejou
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1:03:01Meet Justin (he/him) and Austin (he/him), two queer designers at Pops & Bejou Dinositters is available for presale now! Send out your two, teenage, dino siblings to collect food and friends for the hatchlings in your nest and prove that you're the best Dinositter before the parents return. Check out the campaign page here!…
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We Solved The Gays - Leona Neelam Maple
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1:13:41Meet Leona Neelam Maple (she/her), a South Asian, queer, pansexual, demiromantic and founder of Maple Intersectionality Consulting Dinositters is available for presale now! Send out your two, teenage, dino siblings to collect food and friends for the hatchlings in your nest and prove that you're the best Dinositter before the parents return. Check …
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Meet Brenna Noonan (she/her), a pansexual developer for Quillsilver Studio Dinositters is available for presale now! Send out your two, teenage, dino siblings to collect food and friends for the hatchlings in your nest and prove that you're the best Dinositter before the parents return. Check out the campaign page here!…
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Meet Omari Akil (he/they), a black, demi, polyamorous musician, game designer, and the founder of Colorway Game Labs Dinositters is available for presale now! Send out your two, teenage, dino siblings to collect food and friends for the hatchlings in your nest and prove that you're the best Dinositter before the parents return. Check out the campai…
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I Know What You Are - We're Playing Games
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1:18:36Meet Maggie (she/her), Megan (she/her), and Chris (he/him), the queer content creators of We're Playing Games Dinositters is available for presale now! Send out your two, teenage, dino siblings to collect food and friends for the hatchlings in your nest and prove that you're the best Dinositter before the parents return. Check out the campaign page…
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