Best TSR Podcasts (2025)

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MD 407 - Scissor Pit w/ Brian Shutter (Neon Lords of the Toxic Wastes, 1-900-Phantazy, Zombie Braineaters) 1:15:22

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This week’s guest is Brian Shutter. We talk about Neon Lords of the Toxic Wastes upcoming miniatures skirmish game called Violence, Action, Cash and Prizes, and new supplement Deities and Demi-Bros, 1-900-Phantazy, Zombie Braineaters, Roller Brawl, Battle Binders, and announces Battle Binder Blitz month! Follow Brian: https://linktr.ee/NeonLordrpg …

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MD 406 - GART: Goblin Art Collective w/ CJ Somavia (GLAIVE, Grand Rituals, Hothead Collective) 1:12:21

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This week’s guest is CJ Somavia. We talk about Hothead Collective (which is pretty much CJ and whoever he’s working with), Grand Rituals (a system agnostic toolset to introduce big magical rituals into your fantasy TTRPG), and GLAIVE (a quarterly glossy magazine dedicated to gaming and its subcultures). We discuss the difference between a magazine …

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Tumblereads 3: Extremely Problematic but So Fun / Dating Advice from Romance Books / The Physics is the Problem 30:32

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This week on Tumblereads, we're talking about what we're reading and how we're feeling about those books. Honestly, the conversation went all over the place. And ended with madlibs. Our current reading, all the show notes, and a link to the madlibs can be found at smutreport.com/podcast. If you like what we're doing, please rate or recommend us to …

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Tumblereads: AI and Cold Buckets of Water 25:37

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We're Tumblereading again, and this time we started talking about those things that just pull us out of books when we read—and also about AI (and reader responses to it). Some links to things we talked about at smutreport.com/podcast. Have a question or a discussion point for us? Leave us a comment!By TSR

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MD 405 - H.O.M.E.: Sly Motherships w/ Jarrett Crader (Space Penguin Ink) 57:32

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This week’s guest is Jarrett Crader of Space Penguin Ink, who’s on their 68th release! We talk Forbidden Psalms, Liminal Horror RPG, the Cairn 2E box set, The Ghosts of Zoazanna Mountain, Survivors of the Core Wars: an NPC deck for Mothership RPG, and Seas of Sand by Sam Sorensen Follow Jarrett Crader: Website - X - Instagram MD 405 - H.O.M.E.: Sly…

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Tumblereads #1 25:05

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We're trying something a little different here at The Smut Report Pod, where we just talk about whatever we're reading and see where it takes us. What we got was 30 minutes of unedited chit chat, mostly about Romantasy. For a list of all the books we talked about, go to smutreport.com/podcast. Like the format? Hate it? Have a question you'd like us…

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MD 404 - Championship Belt of the Verdant Wastes w/ W.F. Smith (Prismatic Wasteland, Prismatic Wisdom, Barkeep on the Borderlands) 1:05:52

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This week’s guest is W.F. Smith of Prismatic Wastland. We talk about his new physical book Prismatic Wisdom & Barkeep on the Borderlands. We discuss his history with B2: Keep on the Borderlands (how Barkeep is a pseudo-sequel), pub crawls in Athens, GA, and how he’s a “pun-first” writer. We briefly touch on his games: Big Rock Candy Hexcrawl Pamphl…

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MD 403 - BeakMaster w/ Rhodrick Magsino (ARKYVR, OMENDROME, Alewood Games) 1:16:09

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This week’s guest is Rhodrick Magsino, owner and main designer of Alewood Games. We talk about the Baltimore indie TTRPG scene and how filmmaking and music production influence his game design. We dig into his games: Remember Frankie ,Traysikel: Ride or Die!, ARKYVR, OMENDROME, The Revolution Will. Follow Rhodrick: Website - Bluesky - Itch — MD 403…

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Thor Knai - Rebel Moon Actor & Professional Dungeonmaster 52:22

2M ago52:22

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In this episode of the Director's Dungeon podcast, Chris and Katie Moreland are joined by actor and game designer Thor Knai, and video game special effects artist David “DJ” Johnson. Together, they jump into their shared experiences at D&D in a Castle, discuss the art of Dungeon Mastering, and explore the creative processes behind immersive storyte…

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MD 402 - Pizza Queen w/ Andrew Kolb (Wonderland, Oz & Neverland Role-Playing Settings) 1:03:45

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This week’s guest is Andrew Kolb. We talk about his latest Role-Playing Setting of Wonderland (dungeon crawl) where he pulls from the surreal and silly collage art of people like Terry Gilliam. We talk about how all the Lewis Carroll characters are agro with Alice, and making their stat blocks and special moves (inspired by his love of Chrono Trigg…

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The Criminal Archetype 1:02:43

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The Smut Report Team is back, and this month we're talking about the criminal archetype in romance books. What characteristics does a criminal love interest have—and what makes them so dang sexy? For our conversation, we read Hard Time by Cara McKenna. Full show notes at smutreport.com/podcastBy TSR

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MD 401 Toe-Based Space Wizards w/ Zach Cowan (aka Bat Alchemist, producer of the Mad Dungeon podcast) 58:31

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Our guest this week is our Mad Dungeon producer, the Bat Alchemist himself, Zach Cowan, a location sound recordist and video producer located in Atlanta. We talk about what season four is all about: We’re making a zine of TTRPG content to use in your home games with each of our guests contributing a page or two, while continuing to utilize our ‘mad…

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His work includes Halo, COD:MW, and Mortal Kombat One. Undertone FX's founder, David "DJ" Johnson 16:00

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David Johnson is an award winning Visual FX artist, CEO of Undertone FX, and the most passionate Dungeons and Dragons fan on the planet. 1.DJ’s Legendary D&D Room •Imagine a room packed wall-to-wall with every edition of D&D books, custom-built gaming tables (complete with slots for whiskey glasses!), and hundreds of meticulously organized minis. D…

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Agency in Gaming: David Andrew Laws Talks Narrative and TTRPGs 16:07

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In this episode of Directors Dungeon, Chris Moreland sits down with David Andrew Laws, a passionate creator and co-founder of the popular 20-Sided Tavern. David takes us through his journey of blending storytelling and gameplay, creating immersive experiences for Dungeons & Dragons and tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) fans around the world. David…

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The Adventure Zone Podcast Co-Creator, Clint McElroy on Storytelling, Family, and the Magic of Dungeons & Dragons 36:53

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In this episode of the Director's Dungeon podcast, my wife Katie and I sit down with Clint McElroy, co-creator of The Adventure Zone, veteran storyteller, and longtime radio host, to discuss the power of Dungeons & Dragons as a storytelling medium. Clint shares how his background in theater and improvisation has shaped his approach to running RPGs,…

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The Gygax Legacy: Honoring Gary and Building the Future of Gaming with Heidi & Erik Garland 47:57

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In this episode of Directors Dungeon, Chris Moreland sits down with Heidi Gygax Garland and her husband Erik Garland to talk about the legacy of Gary Gygax, the co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons. Heidi, Gary's daughter, shares her personal perspective on growing up in a household where gaming was a huge part of everyday life. She talks about what it…

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Digital property transactions - opportunities for Conveyancers in Wales 38:05

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In this episode of the Legal Sector Resilience Podcast, Legal News Wales Editor, Emma Waddingham, is joined by Angela Hesketh, Head of Market Development at PEXA UK, to explore how digital innovation is transforming property transactions across England and Wales. PEXA UK, the pioneering platform behind the UK’s first fully digital property purchase…

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You can play D&D in the Real Hawkins, Indiana. 14:27

3M ago14:27

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While Chris was on the road interviewing game designers in Jackson, Katie stepped into the host chair for this special episode with Vinnie Notobartolo—Dungeon Master, tour guide, and local legend at Hawkins Headquarters in Jackson, Georgia, the real-world backdrop for Stranger Things. Once a quiet Southern town, Jackson became an unlikely pilgrimag…

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Theatrical Worldbuilder and Co-Creator of the Interactive D&D Stage Show The Twenty-Sided Tavern 20:53

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sIn this episode of Directors Dungeon, we’re joined by Sarah Davis Reynolds, a performer, designer, and co-creator of The Twenty-Sided Tavern—an interactive live D&D-inspired stage show that’s as much about audience collaboration as it is about rolling dice. What started as a homebrew theater-meets-tabletop experiment has evolved into a fully licen…

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His Red Box Set Inspired Stranger Things and Sold 40 Million Copies in the 80s. 45:54

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In this episode of Directors Dungeon, I sit down with Frank Mentzer—a name etched deeply into the foundations of tabletop gaming. Best known as the author of the Red Box edition of Dungeons & Dragons, Frank is more than a game designer. He’s a storyteller, an archivist, and a witness to the formative years of a cultural movement. Over the course of…

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Meet the Director of This Dungeon 24:11

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Welcome to the Director's Dungeon podcast, where we pull back the curtain on the making of the upcoming documentary, Roll For Togetherness, formerly 50 Years of Fantasy. Hosted by Katie, this podcast takes you on a behind-the-scenes journey with the film’s director (and her husband), Chris Moreland. Together, they explore the creative process, the …

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Metaromance 1:07:01

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This month, the Smut Report team is talking Metaromance. Not romances that take place at Facebook, but romance books that are talking about romance books. To prepare, we all read Unromance by Erin Connor. Full show notes at smutreport.com/podcast.By TSR

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Kent Washington Interview 1:11:03

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First professional African-American basketball player to compete in Poland.

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MH370, Orbs & Portals: Video Evidence of Disappearing Plane | Ashton Forbes 2:04:30

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In this mind-bending episode of The Strange Road, we’re joined by Ashton Forbes, independent researcher and leading voice behind the MH370X investigation. Ashton presents jaw-dropping evidence that suggests Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 was not only taken—but taken by a black budget UAP reverse engineering program. MH370, Orbs & Portals: Video Evid…

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Hoedown Showdown: Final Thoughts 1:00:03

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We're wrapping up our Hoedown Showdown! Holly, Erin, and Ingrid all share their Yee Haws and Hell Naws from this project, talk about their favorite microtropes, and share recommendations of other Western Romances. Full show notes at smutreport.com/podcast.By TSR

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Dogman, Bigfoot, Brotherhood & Divine Callings | Tony Merkel & Joel Thomas 2:43:08

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This episode is a raw, unfiltered ride through the strange, the spiritual, and the supernatural with two heavyweights in the high strangeness space — Tony Merkel, founder of Merkel Media and host of The Confessionals, and Joel Thomas, cryptid-chasing musician and host of Free the Rabbits Podcast. In one of the deepest conversations ever on The Stra…

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Hoedown Showdown: Queer Westerns 1:07:02

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We're in Week 4 of reading Romance Westerns, and this week we're focusing on queer and poly romances. We read: Heart and Hand by Rebel Carter (Amazon | Bookshop) They Ain't Proper by M.B. Guel (Amazon | Bookshop) Warning: This conversation includes ranting. Full show notes at smutreport.com/podcast.By TSR

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Ancient Easter Origins, Life on K2-18b, Holograms & a 1962 UFO Retrieval | Mikey, Bub and Heather 1:20:25

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In this live-streamed episode of Strange Happenings, we're peeling back the layers of hidden history, cosmic mysteries, and high strangeness. We have a special guest co-host in studio! Our friend and talented artist, Heather Lamb! Follow and Check Out Heather's Art! Websites: https://www.etsy.com/shop/canvasandcuriousity https://www.coroflot.com/hl…

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Hoedown Showdown: Westerns from the Present 1:11:32

5M ago1:11:32

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For the third week of the Hoedown Showdown, we're in the 2020s! What's changed in Western romance? What's stayed the same? We read: Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins (Amazon | Bookshop) Marrying Off Morgan McBride by Amy Barry (Amazon | Bookshop) Full shownotes at smutreport.com/podcastBy TSR

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Conveyancing & The Messy Middle: The Real Problem Nobody's Talking About 50:12

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What really keeps conveyancers working until 11 PM? Contrary to popular belief, it's not client onboarding or digital ID verification – it's the messy middle where communication between lawyers becomes a bottleneck. Peter Ambrose, founder of The Partnership and Legalito, cuts through the noise to expose the true pain points in property transactions…

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Ohio’s UFO Corridor & Hauntings: Mothman, Time Travelers, Orbs & The Lowe Hotel | Cameron Jones 1:39:46

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This week on The Strange Road, we're joined by Cameron Jones, longtime researcher and President of the Round Town UFO Society, to uncover the hidden layers of Ohio’s paranormal landscape. Ohio’s UFO Corridor & Hauntings: Mothman, Time Travelers, Orbs & The Lowe Hotel | Cameron Jones From hovering UFOs in Circleville and a pre-Roswell alien crash in…

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Hoedown Showdown: Westerns from the Aughts 1:09:12

6M ago1:09:12

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For the second week of the Hoedown Showdown, we read two books from the early 2000s: Silver Lining by Maggie Osborne (Amazon | Bookshop) Knight on the Texas Plains by Linda Broday (Amazon | Bookshop) Full show notes at smutreport.com/podcastBy TSR

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Orion, DMT, Osiris and the Hidden Codes of Ancient Civilizations | RN Vooght 2:06:30

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Author and researcher Rick "RN" Vooght joins The Strange Road to explore the fascinating links between DMT, the Orion constellation, and ancient civilizations. From Egyptian mythology and Mayan cosmology to modern molecular chemistry, Vooght shares how his work reveals hidden codes connecting the spiritual world, psychedelics, and the stars. Orion,…

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Hoedown Showdown: Westerns from the 90s 1:08:15

6M ago1:08:15

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It's time for a Hoedown Showdown! Every Friday in April, we'll be dropping an episode where we talk about two western romances. We're starting things off Old School with two romances from the 90s: The Touch of Fire by Linda Howard (Amazon | Bookshop) and Texas Destiny by Lorraine Heath (Amazon | Bookshop). Come for the dusty coats and the snake ven…

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Khafre Pyramid Research Project and JFK Assassination Files Unsealed | Strange Happenings 1:16:07

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Buckle up for another Strange Happenings livestream as we dive into two bombshell discoveries! First, we’ll break down the latest SAR Technology scans of the Khafre Pyramid, revealing massive underground structures that could rewrite history. Then, we’ll sift through the recently declassified JFK assassination files, exploring new revelations and t…

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Star Myths & Ancient Money Systems: Modern Debt, MMT, and the Parasite Class | David Warner Mathisen 2:16:29

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In this mind-expanding episode of The Strange Road, we're joined by David Mathisen, founder of The Undying Stars and a leading voice in the study of star myths and ancient wisdom. David shares his groundbreaking research revealing how myths from cultures around the world are encoded with celestial knowledge—using the same system of constellational …

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Ancient Stargates, Portals, Egypt, Atlantis, Bigfoot & The UFO Connection | Mike Ricksecker 1:31:49

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Join us on The Strange Road as we welcome author, researcher, and filmmaker Mike Ricksecker. In this episode, Mike delves into the ongoing UAP/Drone phenomenon that is still ongoing. He also shares insights from his latest book, Portals to the Stars: Inside Stargates, Atlantis, and Secrets of Ancient Egypt, exploring the enigmatic connections betwe…

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Simulation Theory, The Holographic Universe & UFO Mysteries | Midnight Mike of OBDM Podcast 1:39:05

7M ago1:39:05

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Is reality a digital simulation? A holographic projection? Or something even stranger? In this mind-expanding episode of The Strange Road, we're joined by Midnight Mike, musician, host of Our Big Dumb Mouth Podcast and co-host of Doom Scrollin' with Sam Tripoli to dive deep into the OBDM Simulated Reality Theorizer and the mysteries of UFOs, AI, an…

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Ohio River Sea Serpents, Owl Man Sightings, UAP Drone Updates and Frogman Fest Recap w/ Mikey | Strange Happenings 54:49

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In this livestreamed episode of Strange Happenings. Mikey recaps the incredible experience at the 3rd Annual Frogman Festival. Huge shoutout to Jeff Craig, the founder of the festival, for putting together such a fantastic event! We had the pleasure of meeting so many amazing people, reconnecting with old friends, and making new ones. The Strange c…

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The Project Blue Book Crop Circle Files w/ Jeffrey M. Wilson 1:26:48

7M ago1:26:48

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In this intriguing episode of The Strange Road, author, researcher, and President of Friends of Serpent Mound, Jeffrey M. Wilson, returns to reveal the lost Project Blue Book Crop Circle files. Jeffrey delves into this previously hidden segment of the U.S. Air Force's historic investigation into UFO phenomena and crop circles. Project Blue Book was…

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The Serpent Mound Crop Circle Mystery P2 | Jeffrey M. Wilson 47:39

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Jeffrey Wilson received a Master's Degree in General Science from Eastern Michigan University located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, where he taught both Physics and Astronomy classes, and helped operate and maintain Sherzer Observatory on a volunteer basis. He is currently serves as the President of Friends of Serpent Mound (FOSM). Wilson also serves as …

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Spoke and Wheel featuring Four Psychos by Kristy Cunning 57:57

7M ago57:57

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Erin explains spoke and wheel romances (along with other forms of ethical non-monogamy…and non-ethical non-monogamy). Holly and Ingrid are along for the read. To prepare, we all read Four Psychos by Kristy Cunning, but we ended up talking about a ton of different books. Show notes and book list at smutreport.com/podcast.…

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Bigfoot, Paranormal & UFO Encounters | TJ Owens "The Appalachian Giant" 2:04:17

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Join us for a mind-blowing journey into the strange and unexplained with TJ Owens—a father, mechanic, photographer, and lifelong experiencer of the unknown. Growing up in Rio Grande, Ohio, TJ had his first Sasquatch encounter at just 14 years old. Since then, he has experienced UFO sightings, paranormal activity, and encounters with cryptid creatur…

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UAP Drone Swarms Over Ohio’s Top Egg-Producing Counties & H5N1 Bird Flu | Mikey & Bub 1:33:52

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Last week, large swarms of advanced drones were spotted flying over Mercer and Darke County, Ohio—ranked #1 and #2 for egg production in the state. These sightings coincided with a massive outbreak of H5N1 Bird Flu, raising serious concerns among local farmers and residents. Mysterious UAP Drone Swarms Over Ohio’s Top Egg-Producing Counties & H5N1 …

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Enemies to Lovers, featuring The Hating Game by Sally Thorne 48:12

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We're talking Enemies to Lovers this month, and in preparation, we all read The Hating Game by Sally Thorne. We talk about what we want from an Enemies to Lovers romance, whether The Hating Game is a good example of one, and whether it's creepy to paint your walls to match your crush's eyes. Full show notes at smutreport.com/podcast.…

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Walking the Path of the Ancestors: Sacred Sites, and Spiritual Revival | Adam Shield of the Feather 1:29:05

8M ago1:29:05

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In this episode of The Strange Road, we are joined by Adam Shield of the Feather, founder of non-profit Ancestral Medicine Revival and Tree of Light. Adam shares his decade-long journey of promoting and preserving the natural and indigenous medicine practices held sacred by our ancestors. Together, we explore the transformative work he and his brot…

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Trump’s Inauguration and UAP Disclosure in 2025 with Mikey, Bub and Special Guest 1:26:48

8M ago1:26:48

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As Donald Trump begins his new term as President, many are wondering what his administration means for the ongoing push for transparency in the UAP and extraterrestrial disclosure movement. Will this administration take steps to reveal hidden information about unidentified aerial phenomena, non-human intelligence, and mysterious events like the orb…

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Haunted Places, Mysteries and Strange Missing Person Cases | Berton Moran 1:48:10

9M ago1:48:10

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In this captivating episode of The Strange Road, we welcome Berton Moran, the fascinating mind behind the Local Legends Berton Moran YouTube channel. Together, we unravel eerie hauntings and dive deep into the chilling unsolved mystery of Johnny Gosch's disappearance and other strange disappearances from the region. From the strange details surroun…

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UAPs, Drones & Disinformation: Uncovering Advanced Technology | Jaclyn Amanda 1:24:10

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Recorded on January 2nd, this episode couldn’t wait. Following the New Year’s Eve incident in Las Vegas, the conversation around Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) has intensified online. In this timely episode, we sit down with author, artist, and teacher Jaclyn Amanda to explore the growing disinformation campaign surrounding the “drone phenome…

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MD 312 Season Finale - Goblin Kings and Popstars Sing - Rise of the Vat Spawn (actual play) 1:19:06

9M ago1:19:06

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Season Finale - Goblin Kings and Popstars Sing Bat Alchemist uses gym-kata to make his way through the swarm of goblins dance-fighting to Enrique Iglesias. He moves under the bleachers and sees bad-kid goblins smoking cigarettes and making out. He melts them with an acid potion. Warlock Rock hits a button that raises a fashion-show catwalk in the c…