Podcasts about backstories

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Your players' backstories are more than character flavor—they're the foundation for the best plotlines you'll ever write. In this episode of The Bearded Nerd Podcast, Brian shares a step-by-step guide to using player backstories to fuel your story arcs, worldbuilding, and emotional moments. Whether your players gave you a paragraph or a five-page essay, this episode will help you weave it all into your campaign naturally.

In this week's episode, we take a look at creating good backstories for characters and how that can advance the plot. We also discuss two articles about the problems of generative AI. This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook versions of books in the Sevenfold Sword series at my Payhip store: SEVENBOOKS The coupon code is valid through October 13, 2025. So if you need a new ebook this fall, we've got you covered! Here are links to the articles mentioned in the episode. Writer Beware: https://writerbeware.blog/2025/08/01/return-of-the-nigerian-prince-a-new-twist-on-book-marketing-scams/ Ed Zitron: https://www.wheresyoured.at/the-haters-gui/ TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 271 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is October 3, 2025, and today we are looking at how to create character backstories. We'll also look at some good articles about the problems created by generative AI technology. If you hear occasional drumming noise in the background, it seems like the elementary school a few blocks from here is practicing their marching band. Hopefully it won't be too disruptive. First off, let's start with Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook versions of books in the Sevenfold Sword Series in my Payhip store, and that coupon code is SEVENBOOKS. And as always, the coupon code and the link to my Payhip store will be available in the show notes. This coupon code will be valid through October the 13th, 2025. If you need a new ebook for this fall, we have got you covered. Now let's have a progress update on my current writing projects. As of this recording, I am 83,000 words into Cloak of Worlds, which will be the 13th book in the Cloak Mage series. I'm thinking the book will end up about 110,000 words, so hopefully I will finish up the rough draft next week. We'll see how things go. I'm also 8,000 words into Blade of Shadows, which will be the sequel to Blade of Flames from last month, and that will be my main project once Cloak of Worlds is published (hopefully by the end of October, if all goes well). In audiobook news, I'm very pleased to report that recording and all the work is done on Ghost in the Siege (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy) and we will actually close out this episode with a preview from that audiobook. It's currently up on my Payhip store and probably Google Play as of this recording, but it should be showing up on all the other stores before too much longer. 00:01:52 Generative AI Now onto our next topic, which is two very good articles about the problems of generative AI I read recently. The first (and I'll have the links to both articles in the show notes) is from Writer Beware, which talks about how generative AI is causing a new round of super targeted scammers. These scammers feed your book into the chatbot, which then generates a highly personalized email praising the book and offering marketing services. I got a ton of these scam emails after Stealth and Spells Online, Ghost in the Siege, and Blade of Flames came out in the past couple months and a bunch more after Malison: The Complete Series did well on BookBub at the end of August. So if you are a writer and you publish a book and a few days later or perhaps even the very same day, you get a very detailed email praising the book with very specific plot points and offering marketing services, beware, it's probably a scam that will give you no value whatsoever for your money. Journalist Edward Zitron wrote a great article explaining in extensive detail why generative AI is a bad idea that's probably going to cause a serious market crash in the next few years. I admit I started out with a mildly negative opinion of LLM based generative AI tools in 2022 and 2023, but I wanted my opinion to be an informed one. I've experimented with them on and off and read a good bit about them and as I've experimented with them, my opinion has moved from mildly negative to highly negative and finally arriving at completely anti-AI this year. I never used AI for any of my books, short stories, or cover images. I experimented a bit with using AI images for Facebook ads, but people generally hated them, so I stopped entirely with that. In fact, Facebook ads have become far less effective this year because of all the AI stuff Meta has crammed into them, but more on that later. So why did I arrive at a highly negative opinion of AI? It's because these tools do not actually do what their advocates promise, they're hideously expensive to run, and the enormous costs and downsides significantly outweigh any benefits. In addition to the problems mentioned in the Zitron article like cost, false promises, economic bubbles, and the companies blatantly lying about their capabilities, I think the fundamental difficulty with generative AI is that it's essentially a cognitive mirror for its users, like a Narcissus Machine like I've called it before. What do I mean by this? In Greek myth Narcissus was enraptured by the beauty of his own reflection. LLM based AI is essentially very fancy autocomplete, which means it guesses the most likely response to your prompt based on a statistical likelihood. In other words, it ends up mirroring your own thoughts back at you. So I think LLMs are highly prone to inducing an unconscious confirmation bias in the user. Confirmation bias is a logical fallacy where one interprets new information as confirming one's preexisting beliefs. It's healthier to reevaluate one's beliefs based on new information that comes in, but with confirmation bias, you warp any incoming information to fit a preexisting belief. For example, let's say you have the preexisting belief that you're immortal and nothing can kill you, and then you accidentally shoot yourself in the arm with a nail gun and you bleed. The correct interpretation of this is no, you are not in fact immortal and you can in fact die. Someone suffering under confirmation bias would say the fact that they accidentally shot themselves in the nail gun in the arm with a nail gun and didn't die is proof that they're immortal. That's obviously a logical fallacy, but you see why it's called a confirmation bias. I think even highly intelligent people using LLMS are prone to this kind of confirmation bias because the AI model settles on what is the most statistically likely response to the prompt, which means that consciously or not, you are guiding the LLM to give you the responses that please you. This is why you see on the tragically hilarious side, people who are convinced they've invented a new level of physics with the LLM or taught it to become self-aware or think that the LLM has fallen in love with them. And on the outright tragic side, people who have serious mental breakdowns or blow up their lives in destructive ways because of their interaction with the LLM. Grimly enough, I suppose the problem is going to sort itself out when the AI bubble crashes, whether in a few months or a few years. As one of the linked articles mentioned, AI companies have no clear path to profitability, save for chaining together infinite NVIDIA graphics cards and hoping they magically stumble into an artificial general intelligence or a super intelligence. They're not going to and it's all going to fall apart. The downside is that this is going to cause a lot of economic disruption when it crashes. I know I'm very negative about AI, but in the end I see hardly any good results or actual benefits from the technology. Lots of technology products are becoming worse from having AI stuffed into them (like Windows 11 and Microsoft Office) and what a few good results have come about will not last because the data centers are burning cash like there's no tomorrow. So again, you can see the links to these articles in the show notes and those are my thoughts on generative AI at the moment. 00:07:04 Writing Backstory for Characters [Note: Contains some mild spoilers for early books in the Frostborn, Half-Elven Thief, The Ghosts, and Cloak Games series] Now let's move on to a happier and frankly more interesting topic and that is writing backstory for characters. I will define it, talk about why backstory is important, give three tips about writing effective backstories, and share examples of good backstories from my own work and other media. First of all, what is a backstory? It's what happens to a character before the story begins or details of situation that happens before the story begins. Very often you'll have characters who have preexisting pasts before the story begins. It's very rare the story will begin when the main character is born and go from there. Even if that is the case, then some of the supporting characters obviously will have backstories. One example of a backstory could be a detective who had a twin sister who is kidnapped, which explains why he gets overly invested when a similar case happens. An example of a location's backstory would be knowing that a particular country was once part of another one and split off after revolution or war. That detail influences how people in that country currently treat people in the other nation. And you can see that a backstory is also an important component of world building as well, especially for fantasy and science fiction novels, though even novels set in in the contemporary world like mysteries and contemporary romance will often have backstories as well that require world building, because the location is very often fictional or will have fictional elements to it. Now, why is backstory important? For one thing, it makes a story feel more realistic and “lived in”, for lack of a better word. It's not realistic that absolutely nothing of interest happened to the protagonist before the story begins, or that nothing from their past would influence their current beliefs, behavior, and decisions. Backstory also gives characters clearer reasons for doing things. Returning to the earlier example of detective who had a younger sister who was kidnapped. What if the detective was a very procedural and by the book until a sudden similar case happened? Backstory can explain his unorthodox methods and willingness to solve the case at any cost. Backstory can also drive the plot in many ways. Continuing with the detective example, the detective's knowledge of his little sister's case leads him to find similar patterns in the new case and sends him on a search to prove that the cases are connected. As we can see from that, backstory is also a good way to set up plot hooks for later characters, such as we could have our detective here with his twin sister who disappeared in circumstances similar to his current case. It could be a fantasy hero who had previous battles with orcs and explains why he doesn't like seeing orcs. It could be a contemporary romance heroine who is reencountering her old flame, in which case the backstory would be central towards the plot, essentially. And now for three tips for writing backstory. First, it's important to not stop the plot to reveal backstory. Infodumping is generally something to be avoided when you are writing a novel. A little bit of it is unavoidable, but you want to avoid infodumping as much as possible and to reveal only as much information as necessary, partly because that creates a less cumbersome read for the reader and partly because that can also inspire a sense of mystery that sort of helps hook the reader and propels them forward into the story. It's also good to only reveal backstory that serves the plot or provides key information. For example, you could have in your detective's backstory that he went to high school and he was only a mediocre student and graduated with a GPA of 2.9 while doing well in athletics. Unless that's actually relevant to the story or has some significance to the plot, it's probably best to not include that. You can always tell when a writer has done a lot of research on a particular topic like firearms or travel or the history of a particular country because they are going to put that information in the book whether you want it or not. And if you're inventing an elaborate backstory for your character, it's best to avoid that impulse and only bring in details from the backstory as necessary. It's also important not to have the characters tell each other backstory that they would already know. For example, if you have two characters who've been married for 20 years, it would not be good to have them appear in dialogue as, “As you know, beloved wife, we have been married for 20 years this Tuesday.” It would be better if it's important to the plot to reveal that information like they're going out to a 20th anniversary party or their friends are throwing them a 20th anniversary party, that kind of thing, rather than having it come out in sort of a cumbersome conversation like that. Additionally, it's also important to only do as much backstory as necessary. For your main character, you may need a good deal of backstory or for the antagonist, but for supporting characters, it's less important to have a fully realized background. You need just enough so that they feel realistic and can contribute to the plot without overburdening the plot with too many details. Now, a few examples from my own books, mild spoilers here, nothing major but mild spoilers. I have written characters who have one key backstory element that influenced the plot. Ridmark Arban from Frostborn would be one and his major backstory point is that he was unable to save his wife Aelia from being killed five years before the story starts. Later on, there would be additional backstory that comes out for him in relation to his father and his brothers, but that is the main backstory point that defines his character for easily the first half of the series. Another example would be Morigna, whose parents were killed by the dvargir and then she was raised by a mysterious sorcerer who called himself the old man. And that is a major defining part of her character, that backstory that happened before we meet her in the narrative. I've also written characters with a lot of backstory, and the chief example of that would be Calliande from Frostborn as well, where she wakes up in the first book with no memory of her past and discovering what her backstory actually is a major driving force in the first eight books of the series. So that is a good example. Not to toot my own horn or anything, but that is a good example of using backstory as a mysterious narrative hook to pull the characters forward. Rivah from Half-Elven Thief is another character of mine who has a lot of backstory. In the backstory, she was raised in a noble household, her mother died, her father was about to sell her into slavery, so she fled into the streets and then she met Tobell and became part of his thieving crew. Tobell suffered a serious injury, and the thieving crew broke up and Rivah had to sort of strike out on her own while coming under debt to the procurator Marandis. So there is a lot of backstory there and all of it is important to Rivah's character and I think I've done my best to sort of feed that into the story as necessary to drive the plot rather than hopefully unloading it all in a massive infodump. And I have written characters with very little backstory, and the prime example of those would be Caina and Nadia. In Caina's series, the series starts when she's 11 years old and living with her parents and we develop Caina as she goes along and follow her she grows to adulthood and then increasing prominence in her world. With Nadia, the very first scene in the book is her first day of kindergarten pledging allegiance to the flag, the United States, and the High Queen of the Elves, which is the first indicator that Nadia's world, while very similar as to ours, is nonetheless very different. Like Caina, the book's narrative starts when Nadia is very young and then we see her develop along the course of the books. In a good example of backstory used well from another book would be Aragorn from J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, where Aragorn's backstory is extremely important because when the hobbits first meet him at The Prancing Pony in Bree, he's just this mysterious wanderer known as Strider. But later on, we learn that he's actually the last heir of Gondor and Arnor and the rightful king of Gondor. His desire to reclaim his heritage and fulfill the role destiny has prepared for him is a major part of his character and that actually grows organically out of his backstory. I'm not usually fond of prequels, but a good example of a prequel using backstory effectively would be the combination of the Andor TV show and the Rogue One movie, where they create this excellent backstory for the Star Wars movie [Episode IV]. They do it through good characterization so you can see all the motivations of the characters as they go about their various missions and errands. So hopefully that gives you a good look into the process of creating backstory and how best to use it for writing your own stories. So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found this show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes of the show at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week. And now let's close out with a preview of the audiobook of Ghosts in the Siege, as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy [audiobook excerpt follows].    

Key takeaways: Backstories shape choicesHis father's failed businesses made him crave stability, while others chase variety to make up for their parents' steady lives. Our career choices are never random.Luck and serendipity matterWe often underplay how much timing, mentors, and chance encounters influence a career. Success is not only about effort.Everyone wears masksAt work, most people pretend to have it figured out. Realising this makes it easier to drop the act and have honest conversations.Rookie mistakes: health and permissionHe neglected his health early on and is still paying for it. He also waited too long for permission, instead of taking initiative.Bosses and structures aren't chosenYou don't pick your parents or your bosses. Surviving and thriving means learning to adapt to hierarchies and seeing the bigger picture.Difficult people vs difficult situationsMany struggles at work come from context, not individuals. Diagnose the difference, understand values, and if needed, act as a collective.One-liners to remember“Don't come to a football match and play tennis” (adapt to the system you are in) and “The person you miss saying hello to will be a roadblock later on” (relationships matter).Three-year detoxHe went on a complete digital detox — no TV, no social media — for three years. It helped him reconnect deeply with his wife and with life offline.It's not about hot jobsHis wife Ruchi's insight: “There are no hot jobs, only hot people.” Culture and colleagues matter more than perks or branding.What matters mostHe'd choose to have coffee with his late father. A reminder not to put off time with loved ones.

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Hi there! Welcome to Episode 326 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In this episode, we revisit the 2013 ICC Women's ODI World Cup — a tournament that was as dramatic off the field as it was on it. Hosted in India under the shadow of administrative decisions, last-minute venue shifts, and limited visibility, the event nonetheless produced unforgettable cricketing moments. From Sri Lanka's stunning upsets and India's faltering campaign, to West Indies' fairytale run and Australia's dominance, Ankit joins us to trace the highs, lows, and legacies of this edition. Along the way, we explore how the discourse around women's cricket was shaped in 2013 and how it paved the way for the professional era we see today.Thank you so much for tuning in to today's episode and for your incredible support. If you haven't already, make sure to hit the follow button and tap the bell icon on Spotify to stay updated with every new episode.Stay connected with us on social media – follow @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and Threads, and @neverontheback1 on Twitter (now X) for the latest cricket insights, fresh content, and much more throughout this action-packed season.You can also catch the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify for Podcasters, and many other streaming platforms. Plus, Never on the Backfoot is now on YouTube, so don't forget to subscribe for exclusive, in-depth content coming your way.Thanks again for all your love and support. Until next time, stay safe, take care, and keep enjoying the game. Bye for now!

In our first installment of Fragraphilia & Friends, we decide to bring in some high level sophistication, grace, and the ability the properly pronounce French words. We proudly welcome the wonderful Tracy Wan to the podcast.Throughout the episode we discuss Tracy's backstory, her upbringing, perfume-y fruits and stinky food. We also bond over her affinity for gauzy lens cinema and our shared love of Hitchcock films.Oh, and of course, she joins us for a pretty strong round of The Game. Watch out wantlist!Remember, friends - "You already have a no, so you could have a yes"If you don't already follow Tracy, which we're sure you do, we'll post these here just in case...TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@invisiblestoriesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theinvisiblestories/Substack - https://substack.com/@adaptedfromParis for Curious Noses - https://tracy.recleague.com/Perfumes Mentioned in this Episode: Belle du Jour by Eris Parfums / Dirty Flower Factory by Kerosene / Burberry Brit / Hawaiian Ginger by Calgon / Ralph by Ralph Lauren / Shalimar by Guerlain / Aqua Velva & Skin Bracer / Calyx by Clinique / Pulp by Byredo / A Grove by the Sea by Arquiste/ Mantes la Jolie by Astier de Villatte / Monstera by Xinū / Porter se Peau, Rauque, and Oeilleres by Roberto Greco / Vouloir Être Ailleurs by D'Orsay / Lift Me Up by Initio / Fille de Berlin by Serge Lutens / Rosae Mundi by Profumom Roma / Portrait of a Lady by Frederic Malle / Fruit Thieves by Paraphrase / Rotano by Maison d'ETTO / De Profundis and Ambre Sultan by Serge Lutens / Bois D'Encens by Armani / Musc Tonkin by Parfums d'Empire / Rose of No Man's Land by Byredo / Babycat by Yves Saint Laurent / Vanilla Barka by Amouage / Misfit by Arquiste / Un Bel Amour D'été by Parfum d'Empire / Architect's Club by Arquiste / 1996 and La Tulipe by Byredo / Nuit de Bakelite by Naomi Goodsir / Gold, Rain Cloud, and Ink by Perfumer H / Lost Alice by Masque Milano / Un Bel Amour D'été by Parfums d'Empire / Arbole by Hiram Green / Zelen by Boka The Game:Fruto Oscuro by Eauso Vert / Open Sky by Byredo / Steam by Perfumer H / Romanza by Masque Milano / Buen Camino Extrait by Chronotope / Essence Rare by Houbigant (00:00) - - Intro, Backstories, and Film (07:56) - - Tracy's First Perfumes (17:15) - - Writing about Pulp by Byredo (25:34) - - Shopping and Samples and Recent Faves (34:32) - - Rodrigo Flores Roux, Jean-Claude Ellena, and Roberto Greco (40:06) - - Scents We've All Been Wearing (01:07:58) - - The Game Please feel free to email us at hello@fragraphilia.com - Send us questions, comments, or recommendations. We can be found on TikTok and Instagram @fragraphilia

Damon Shepard got into corrections to make a difference—but what he found inside nearly destroyed him. Raised by a single mother in St. Louis, Damon was inspired in high school to pursue a career in criminal justice. After falling short of becoming a police officer, he landed a job inside a juvenile correctional facility. But the reality was far from what he expected. Plagued by corruption, drugs, and a toxic environment, Damon was eventually set up and charged with bringing in contraband himself. Forced to resign and clear his name, he now speaks out about the truth behind the system. In this interview, Damon breaks down what really goes on behind bars—and how the people meant to protect can sometimes be part of the problem. #PrisonCorruption #JuvenileJustice #TrueCrime #CorrectionsOfficer #Whistleblower #LockedInWithIanBick #CriminalJusticeSystem #ExposingTheTruth Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Get 50% off the Magic Mind offer here: https://www.magicmind.com/IANB50. #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Use code LOCKEDIN for 20% OFF Wooooo Energy Buy Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 A Sudden Accusation 00:12 Damon's Background & Early Dreams 01:51 Inspirations and Upbringing 04:16 Family, Education, and Ambitions 08:38 Trying and Failing the Police Academy 13:09 Learning Security on the Streets 17:21 Moving Up: School Safety Advocate 20:48 Lessons from Working with Kids 24:01 Environment and Upbringing in Crime 27:21 Transitioning into Corrections 29:28 Early Days Inside Juvenile Detention 32:22 Trouble Brewing: Drugs in the Facility 39:17 First Major Contraband Incident 44:11 Breakouts and Rising Tensions 52:14 Being Accused & Set Up Again 01:00:28 Corruption & Aftermath 01:08:13 Surviving on the Inside 01:12:27 The Kid's Backstories and Their Impact 01:15:26 What Kids Really Need 01:16:29 Losing Faith in the Justice System 01:19:43 The Problem Runs Deeper Than St. Louis 01:21:06 Moving Forward—A New Purpose 01:22:33 Lessons Learned and Final Thoughts Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode marks the one-year anniversary of the Open Book Podcast, so we thought we would do something a little different. We often ask our guests to share their journey as readers, including the earliest books that they read that really made an impression. For this special one-year anniversary episode, we're going to listen to a number of our guests from the past year and their thoughts about the books that made a difference to them when they were young.

What makes a good player character backstory? This week we discuss the ways backstory can open up new story possibilities and begin character journeys through your campaign. Backstories are about balancing the need for hooks that bring characters into the narrative with mysteries that are left open for the GM to build on with new surprises in the length of the campaign. Join us for a helpful discussion of the art of the player character background!

This week we are going to be exploring South Carolina from A to Z. That's the title of our sister podcast from which we will select topics that deserve a longer look that just 60 seconds.This time out we'll discuss the ambitious man whose name adorns a Christmas decoration; the aristocratic Royal Governor who just didn't "get" South Carolina; the once powerful leadership body in the colony that lost it's standing almost overnight; and the young, talented South Carolina legislature who had a real impact on our young republic as well as our state.

Matt and Sam share their carefully curated selection of new music for July, featuring unreleased Bruce Springsteen tracks, genre-bending collaborations, and high-energy summer anthems.Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sam-new-music-july-2025/pl.u-z6lXtGxoYJ• Bruce Springsteen's "Unsatisfied Heart" from his newly released Tracks 2 collection, featuring seven previously unreleased albums• Lupe Fiasco's "Samurai" featuring Troy Tyler, imagining an alternate timeline where Amy Winehouse became a battle rapper• Lindsey Stirling's "Evil Twin" with Shuba, fusing classical violin with electronic and Bollywood influences• The bass-heavy "Daydreams" by Effin and Nightmare that demands quality speakers• Cold War Kids' biographical tribute "Any Day Now" about Richard Swift of The Shins• Daisy the Great's indie pop track "Rest of My Life" questioning relationships and permanence• The Dare's "Cheeky" bringing nostalgic hip-hop vibes reminiscent of Run DMC• Cardi B's "Outside" sparking a discussion about why rock musicians don't make diss tracks• Dropkick Murphys' nostalgic "Chesterfields and Aftershave" evoking memories of grandparents• The addictive beat of "High Horse" by Proper Monday Number• Bruno Mars' energetic minute-long Portuguese track "Bonde do Brunao"• Fitz and the Tantrums' formula-perfect "OK, OK, OK" closing out the mixFollow us on social media @superawesomemix on Instagram and Threads, and check out our video content on YouTube. Support the showVisit us at https://www.superawesomemix.com to learn more about our app, our merchandise, our cards, and more!

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Trump's comprehensive legislation package is advancing through Congress with a focus on tax cuts, border security funding, and military readiness, while including controversial Medicaid cuts as legislators make difficult trade-offs to achieve progress.• The "One Big Beautiful Bill" represents the first major legislative advancement in nearly four years• Chuck Schumer removed the bill's name in what many consider a petty political move• The Supreme Court ruled that lower court judges can no longer issue nationwide injunctions against federal policies• Justice Amy Coney Barrett delivered a rare public rebuke to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson in her majority opinion• A $14.6 billion healthcare fraud operation was uncovered spanning multiple countries with 324 defendants including 96 medical professionals• Two Idaho firefighters were killed in a premeditated ambush while responding to a brush fire• Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faces criticism after evidence emerged she grew up in wealthy Westchester County rather than the Bronx as she claims• Jeff Bezos's $50 million three-day wedding celebration highlighted the contradiction of climate-conscious celebrities arriving on private jets• The University of Pennsylvania has complied with presidential mandates on transgender athletes in sports, stripping Lia Thomas of titles and reinstating Riley Gaines's proper rankingsSupport the showDON'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT EMERGENCY, PLUS, SAVE 15%: https://www.twc.health/elsa#ifounditonamazon https://a.co/ekT4dNOTRY AUDIBLE PLUS: https://amzn.to/3vb6Rw3Elsa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B01E1VFRFQDesign Like A Pro: https://canva.7eqqol.net/xg6Nv...

Hey there folks, this week we finish Sharp Ends, and we get into the bigger debates that the series offers! Next week, we'll be wrapping up all of The Great Leveler with a special guest! Beyond that, please be sure to follow us or subscribe on your podcatcher of choice, and leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever. It goes a long way to helping the podcast grow. You can also check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/Wordsandwhiskey Check it out! Another way you could help us out? Refer us to your friends. We love a good referral, don't we folks? Send us ANY questions to our twitter account, Instagram, or to our email. See you next week! Link: https://wordsandwhiskey.show/episode/260-sharp-ends-side-stories-and-backstories

Can we tell the history of the world through its shipwrecks? In this episode of Back Stories, Elyssa from the Johnson County Public Library in Indiana is joined by David Pfeiffer from the Johnson County Museum of History to explore this concept through two books: The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson and A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks byDavid Gibbins. Gibbins shares his adventures diving on these shipwrecks and dives deep into their significance.  If you want to dig into the local reaction to the firing on Fort Sumter, you can find a digitized version of the Franklin Democrat at a JCPL Branch with Newspapers.com. It's free with your library card. Learn about all of our research services at this link.

Being sure to get enough sleep is one of the suggestions for people trying to lose or control their body weight. What's the connection? How does sleep affect weight loss? This episode begins with an explanation. https://www.webmd.com/obesity/features/cant-shed-those-pounds The English language is full of weird little phrases like: “Cut to the chase.” “Made from scratch.” Close but no cigar.” Where do these strange sayings come from? That's just one of the topics about our language I discuss with Erin McCarthy, VP/Editor-in-Chief of MentalFloss.com and author of the book Mental Floss: The Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words (https://amzn.to/443Ihfz). In our discussion she also discusses words people hate the most – but use anyway, and she tells the story of how McDonalds (the burger place) went to war with the dictionary. Ever wonder what you will be like in the future? How will you be different 10 years or 20 years from now? To help you understand who your future self will likely be and what you can do now that will help your future self later is Hal Hershfield. He is professor of marketing, behavioral decision making and psychology at the Anderson School of Management at UCLA and author of the book Your Future Self: How to Make Tomorrow Better Today (https://amzn.to/42Y2G4V) Honey has been used for centuries to treat burns and wounds. Is it effective for that? Well, it turns out to be more complicated than you might think. I'll explain why. https://www.uclahealth.org/news/medical-grade-honey-is-viable-tool-in-wound-care# Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wondered if "chosen ones" and "horny bards" have a place in your RPG campaigns? In episode 255 of Taking 20 Podcast, we dive into the world of RPG clichés—when to use them, when to subvert them, and how they can elevate your game. Plus, I also review the Starfinder 2e Galaxy Guide! Join us as we explore familiar tropes and exciting new worlds..     #pf2e #Pathfinder #Starfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #rpg #cliches #tropes Resources: Episode 75 Better Backstories - https://taking20.podbean.com/e/ep-75-better-backstories/ Episode 104 3 Bullet NPCs and Backstories - https://taking20.podbean.com/e/episode-104-3-bullet-npcs-and-backstories/ Episode 190 - Integrating Character Backstories with Rick Sandidge - https://taking20.podbean.com/e/ep-190-integrating-character-backstories-with-rick-sandidge-of-find-the-path-ventures/ Episode 137 The Gap and Empty History - https://taking20.podbean.com/e/ep-137-lore-series-starfinder-gap-empty-history/ Episode 182 Campaigns Bigger Than the PCs - https://taking20.podbean.com/e/ep-182-campaigns-bigger-than-the-pcs/

Welcome back to our beer and fun show. This week we have things like: Grape Nuts tangent Bugs & Beer Go go bankrupt, breweries! Stacey gives a full review of Firestone Walker Invitational 2025 The Wondering Don story. David Walker props. Give them what they want so you can get what you want. Keep it on a heat rack. Track 7 is closing? Living Spaces furniture store with $2 beers. We are all in a Black Hole. Downloadable: PerfectPour614.mp3 HOSTED BY: Nick, Rad Stacey, Mikey MUSIC BY: Sunburns and Paul From Fairfax. BEER AND SHOW-RELATED LINKS: SUPPORT THE SHOW AND BECOME A GOLDEN GOD! Subscribe to the show in Apple Podcast. You can also find us on Spotify and most podcast players. Perfect Pour's YouTube Channel. VOICEMAIL/TEXT LINE: 559-492-0542 Drop Us a Line: Email Perfect Pour. Join our free Lager Line Discord channel! Send Postcards or Samples to us: The Perfect Pour – co Mike Seay 2037 W. Bullard Ave #153 Fresno, CA 93711 Mikey's newsletter: Drinking & Thinking. Browse Mikey's Dorky Amazon Storefront.  

Today we are starting a new sermon series called Backstory. We are looking at the Bible verses that inspired the writing of some of our favorite worship songs. We sing these songs in praise to God, but do we realize what we are singing? There are some great Bible stories in these songs we sing. Let's look at a few worship song Backstories. Today we are focusing on Jesus Christ our Firm Foundation for life.Recorded live at Word of Life Church in Le Sueur, Minnesota, on Sunday, May 11, 2024, Pastor Jason Lang preaching.Powered by Restream https://restream.io/(Bensound Royality Free background music)

Welcome to episode 80 of The Longest Turn Board Gaming Podcast! After talking about some of the games we've been playing lately we discuss our favorite games in our Brackets for games that start with letters A, B, C & D. We go through each bracket to determine which game wins each one. Our listeners submitted brackets trying to best predict which games would advance through our brackets. We announce the winning listener who will be receiving some games from us! Join our discord (link below) to join the competition for our next Bracketology episode. 00:00:00 - Intro Games Played Lately: 00:05:54 - Back Stories 00:13:18 - Fishing 00:21:51 - Schrödinger's Cats 00:27:47 - Orapa Mine 00:33:34 - Star Trek: Captain's Chair 00:46:41 - Fritanga 00:54:05 - A Bracket 01:12:32 - B Bracket 01:24:45 - C Bracket 01:38:08 - D Bracket 01:49:39 - Listener Winner Announced Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/F4kX3Faxxf  Other links : https://linktr.ee/Longestturn Affiliate codes: GameNerdz Support us on Buy Me a Coffee!

Host Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Haley Whisennand are sharing the latest anime headlines and recommending their favorite comedy anime (do you agree with their picks?). Listen now to find out the latest on new anime film Scarlet, the Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train 4K re-release, Link Click season 3, The Quintessential Princesses: Fantasy, the Abyss and the Magic Academy, the Umamusume: Pretty Derby game, new Haikyu!! and Gundam merch, and more. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Crunchyroll News Puzzles Mamoru Hosoda's New Film Scarlet Reveals Teaser Trailer, Visual, Announces November 21 Release Date Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train 4K Re-Release Tickets Now on Sale Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle First Movie Sneak Peek Attached to Mugen Train Re-Release Link Click Season 3 to Premiere in 2026 The Quintessential Quintuplets Dungeon RPG Revealed for Consoles Umamusume: Pretty Derby Game Sets English Launch Date on Mobile, PC Haikyu!! Team Cardigans Come to Life in New Steady Hands Collection 7-Eleven Japan Now Has Its Own Gundam Model Kit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've finally cleared Akiba April, so this week we're getting into backstories of all sorts. First, Hanto is the last to learn Rakia's backstory. Kinjiro and Sumino learn the backstory of the Reiwa Era: the Showa Era. Then, we learn the backstory of the human who got turned into Lachesis from Gotchard, and it's a bloody good time.   Casters Present:  Blue Gray Orange Green Red  Show Notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/128034619 Required Viewing: Kamen Rider Gavv 32,  No.1 Sentai Gozyuger 10,  Kamen Rider Gotchard - The Dark Revelation: Lachesis  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSsYDmYY90w   Hungry? Get CA$15 off your first 3 UberEats orders of CA$20 or more! https://ubereats.com/feed?promoCode=eats-christopherm5931ue Get $5 off your first order with SkipTheDishes! https://www.skipthedishes.com/r/6YaJc65HKg

On this Bonus Episode of Back Stories, Elyssa talks with JCPL Director Lisa Lintner, who discusses her role with the Indiana Library Federation and their Indiana Freadom to Read initiative and their work to ensure all Hoosiers enjoy the unrestricted freedom to read and access books of all genres.Lisa highlights John Green in conversation with IN FREADOM being held on Monday, June 30, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Indiana Freadom to Read will discuss John Green's battle with censorship in Indiana and other states where he has filed suit.

Back Stories guest and JCPL Franklin Branch Librarian Katie discusses the memoir of Kim Michele Richardson, a bestselling, multiple-award-winning author from Kentucky. She also tells the story of Book Woman, one of the Packhorse librarians who delivered books to remote areas of the Appalachian Mountains during the Great Depression.Elyssa takes a look behind Hell's Library trilogy. Join them as librarians look at books about libraries and librarians, talk about John Green and local events.

C'est le mois de l'horreur ou quoi ?Et bien non, d'où l'expression "y'a plus de saisons"Alors pour vous faire découvrir les histoires bonus que nous partageons sur Patreon, nous avons décidé de publier le QuickSleep #67 sorti le 5 avril,Si ce contenu vous a plu, foncez sur Patreon vous abonner pour soutenir le podcast, et profitez des 66 autres QuickSleeps, des 11 bêtisiers, et même 2 Backstories (des histoires suivies de l'interview de l'auteur).Un immense merci à Liliyamith et Vanyll pour avoir prêté leur voix dans cette histoire.Bonne écoute ❤️Yop et UnDixGoInstallez-vous confortablement au fond de votre lit, remontez la couette jusqu'au menton et fermez les yeuxL'histoire :

I talk about backstories and what they mean to a PC.

In this episode of Screens in Focus, Diana and Renee kick things off with a heartfelt tribute to Val Kilmer, honoring his unforgettable performances in Top Gun, The Doors, Tombstone, and more. They then dive into Dark Winds Season 3, Episode 5—an episode packed with emotional weight, major reveals, and some seriously intense moments. From Joe's deepening guilt and spiritual crisis, to Emma's powerful ultimatum, and Chee's soulful spiral, there's a lot to unpack. They explore the symbolism of the "monster," the idea of finding balance on the pollen road, and the tension between justice and morality. You'll also hear about key investigations, surprising relationship shifts, a little musical moment from Chee, and suspicions around Ivan. And as always, Diana and Renee bring their thoughtful insights, humor, and a few fun recommendations to wrap things up

If you're a small service-oriented business, you want to get people to talk about you!  But how do you do this?  Small companies—especially service-based solopreneurs—can't generate buzz the same way as big companies. They need to dip into their client's backstories. When someone says, “You seem to be talking to me!” -- that's how your buzz begins!  In this episode, I talk about what it means for a solopreneur to create buzz. It's not the same thing as big-company buzz. You'll get examples of stories that never became the subject of conversation, and how they're different from stories that generated buzz. You'll also learn:  Why my first website didn't get clients for relocation coaching How backstories hold the key to going viral 3 reasons why backstories help generate buzz  RESOURCES AND MENTIONS:  Christina Hills - Get her ebook “Web Design for Non-Techies”  If you click at a different time, you'll get a different resource.  Peter Guber -  Tell to Win - Buy on Amazon. https://amzn.to/3G0dHNg My book on relocation (free with Kindle Unlimited - available in paperback or ebook on Amazon)  Click here. My DIY 1course can help you find your client's backstory.  Click here. FREE ebook on finding your client's backstory. Click here.  My website.

In the first episode of the fourth season of Back Stories, host Elyssa Everling interviews Columbus, Indiana, author Paul Hoffman. Paul lays out his backstory on Murder In Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of Buddie Schumacher and the book Wicked Columbus. He also shares how he became a writer, publisher and actor after growing up in Wisconsin and moving to Indiana 30 years ago.

Interprét, ktorého nemusíme predstavovať pretože jeho meno aspoň raz zachytil každý. Okrem jeho nového albumu ''NEVIEM'' a nadchádzajúceho koncertu, ktorý je zároveň najväčším koncertom sólo interpréta na Slovensku, sme prebrali aj jeho detstvo a minulosť, kontroverziu, ktorá sa okolo neho deje na sociálnych sieťach a v neposlednom rade aj pohľady na rôzne životné témy. EXKLUZÍVNY OBSAH a celý podcast na https://herohero.co/ggw

The clothes you wear project an image to others. But those same clothes you wear influence you as well. Listen and discover how different clothes and different colors you wear change the way you act and even how you think of yourself. https://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/03/science/clothes-and-self-perception.html Think of all the different kinds of popular music there are: country, rock, hip-hop, pop, R&B, jazz and more. All that music came from somewhere. And those musical origins tell some fascinating stories. If you enjoy music, listen to my conversation with Kelefa Sanneh. He is a writer for The New Yorker, former pop music critic for the New York Times, contributor to the CBS Sunday Morning program and author of the book Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres (https://amzn.to/3npafT2). You are going to hear some great stories! Who hasn't found themselves in money trouble at some point? One big reason why that happens is that people don't closely examine how much money they earn or how they spend it. Interestingly, even people who think they do, often do not – according to my guest Jill Schlesinger. Jill is a certified financial planner, award winning business analyst for CBS News, host of the Jill on Money podcast and radio show and author of the book The Great Money Reset (https://amzn.to/3JGJ91e). If you want to get some sound financial advice and ways to get a clear view of your financial life, you'll want to hear what Jill has to say. A lot of Italian food tastes even better the next day with one big exception – pizza! While it may never be as good as fresh pizza, there is a way to reheat it that will bring that pizza back to life. Listen as I explain how to do it. https://www.americastestkitchen.com/cooksillustrated/how_tos/6453-the-best-way-to-revive-leftover-pizza PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! FACTOR: Eat smart with Factor! Get 50% off at https://FactorMeals.com/something50off QUINCE: Indulge in affordable luxury! Go to https://Quince.com/sysk for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. TIMELINE: Get 10% off your order of Mitopure!  Go to https://Timeline.com/SOMETHING HERS: Hers is changing women's healthcare by providing access to GLP-1 weekly injections with the same active ingredient as Ozempic and Wegovy, as well as oral medication kits. Start your free online visit today at https://forhers.com/sysk INDEED: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at https://Indeed.com/SOMETHING right now! SHOPIFY:  Nobody does selling better than Shopify! Sign up for a $1 per-month trial period at https://Shopify.com/sysk and upgrade your selling today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a recording of an X Space I had the pleasure of hosting on March 24th. It features a compelling debate between Kevin Brent Cook and Grain of Salt on Josh Mandell's precise and publicly stated prediction that Bitcoin would hit $84,000 on Pi Day, March 14th. Kevin argues that many are being fooled by randomness. Grain believes Josh is simply an elite trader — and maybe even tapped into something unconventional. Memories, multiverses, time loops? Who knows. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix... Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guests––– Grain of Salt on X: https://x.com/gkrizek Kevin Brent Cook on X: https://x.com/voltage_cloud Joe Carlasare on X: https://x.com/JoeCarlasare Josh Mandell on X: https://x.com/JoshMandell6 ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - Kevin, Grain of Salt and Joe Carlasare's Backstories 07:30 - Discovering Probability & Mental Models in Trading 12:30 - Why Kevin Created Risk Software for the Brain 17:30 - Grain's Bitcoin Origin Story & Full Send in 2017 22:30 - The Market Isn't Efficient: Arbitraging Belief and Behavior 27:30 - Was Josh's Prediction a Fluke or a Skill? 32:30 - The Power of Positioning and Mindset in Trading 37:30 - Memory, Multiverses & Numerology in Market Prediction 42:30 - The CME Gap, Sovereign FOMO & Options Mechanics 47:30 - Philosophical Clash: Rationality vs Comfort with the Unknown 52:30 - Closing Thoughts I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!

Episode overview: In this conversation, Fatu Ogwuche shares insights into her transition from working at Meta and consulting for Nigeria's Electoral Commission to launching her own media platform, Big Tech This Week. She discusses her entrepreneurial spirit, creative approach to storytelling, and the unique position independent creators hold in today's media landscape. Andile Masuku describes Ogwuche as "low-key the industry's head of intelligence" - a title earned through her knack for asking the right questions, journalistic research methods, and ability to get people comfortable enough to share meaningful insights about the African tech ecosystem. Key topics: - Transitioning from corporate roles to independent media ownership - The power of personality-driven content creation - Building authentic connections with interview subjects - Research as a foundation for compelling storytelling - The growth and evolution of Africa's tech media landscape - The balance between reporting ecosystem challenges and celebrating wins Notable points: 1. Ogwuche started Big Tech This Week as a hobby while working at Meta during the pandemic, seeking creative expression outside her corporate role 2. Her experience representing Nigeria's Electoral Commission on television at age 24-25 shaped her understanding of effective communication 3. The African tech and media ecosystems are both relatively young—many major startups and publications are only 10-16 years old 4. Independent creators are increasingly collaborating across borders to tell stories in fresh, compelling ways 5. Thorough research and genuine curiosity are central to Fatu's interview approach, allowing for deeper conversations with tech leaders Projects mentioned: - The Crossover Show 2024 - Ogwuche's year-end review featuring conversations with ecosystem leaders about significant trends and looking ahead to 2024 | Link: https://youtu.be/s31x58-EnJU?si=dvGqM9PDDnHFkSJP - "If Weekend Go Sweet" - A collaborative op-ed between Ogwuche and Masuku examining African tech's 2024 "Wednesday signals" | Link: https://www.africantechroundup.com/op-ed-if-weekend-go-sweet-fatu-ogwuches-reading-of-african-techs-2024-wednesday-signs-2/ - Backstories with Fatu - Ogwuche's interview series featuring tech entrepreneurs who don't typically do many interviews | Link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFlwhyjoaXiZl0M34txzp8ACjqAQt8wC&si=v3XWNApO8Hik1rWo Fatu approaches her work with an authenticity that makes interview subjects comfortable sharing insights they might not reveal elsewhere. As both she and Andile note, what sets her apart is her combination of strategic intelligence, legal background, natural curiosity, and creative spark—along with a commitment to presenting information in ways that engage and inform. As the African tech ecosystem continues to develop alongside its media landscape, voices like Fatu's provide not just reporting but vital context and nuance, helping audiences understand both challenges and opportunities in a balanced way.

Welcome back friends! sorry its been a while, but after a great day at the NYCPG annual conference Im feeling reenergized ans motivated to get back to talking about problem gambling and the way we can help each other! Stay tuned for more episodes!To reach out email fantasyorreality@yahoo.com

This week we're going to be taking on the Backstory! The tips and tricks in this episode will help Players and Dungeon Masters alike. We're going to go over all the ways that we can create, utilize, and even exploit the PCs' backstories. From oneshots to campaigns, regardless of the game, backstories can be a huge tool. They can help us worldbuild, prep our sessions, plan for encounters, and more! And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much! Tell your friends!  --------------------------- We also have an email for questions, comments, and topic ideas Reach out to us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com And CLICK HERE to get our Patreon, join our Discord, follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and see what we're up to! We Have a Twitch NOW!

Ryan and Ben explore some ideas to have a heroic backstory as a level one character and then discuss how to handle solo motivations. Community Pages: An Open Letter to D&D Beyond; I got my grandma to play D&D with me. Socials: Discord; Bluesky; Ryan's Bluesky; Ben's Bluesky

Critique des jeux de société : Refuge, Dungeon Exit, Filets au Fish, Duck & Cover, For a Crown et Backstories 2

Justin, Adelia, Matt, and Brandi watched episodes 7 & 8 of season 1 of Daredevil (2015), starring Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock and Vincent D'Onofrio as Wilson Fisk, now airing on Disney Plus. Want to join the crew for a watchalong? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/lgr_network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUR HOSTS FOR THIS EPISODE

In this conversation, Luis and Nick jump into all things Scotland! This episode accompanies Episode 15 of the Exploring Greatness show titled The Sweet Sights and Sounds of Scotland. Nick shares his experiences in both Edinburgh and Glasgow, the incredible sights, sounds and fun aspects of each city. Listen as Nick details the immence architecture and how it can inspire creativity and uniqueness in entrepreneurs. He tells a few fun stories from each city, and also relays how Founders Live events got started during the weeks he visited. Watching the epsidode and then listening to this conversation surely will awaken the travel bugs!  Exploring Greatness Season 1, Episode 15Watch: Episode 15 here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5JIVaL0dI4

Dive into the world of Vaesen RPG with the RPGBOT Podcast! This week, Randall, Tyler, and Ash explore the art of character creation, from crafting rich backstories to managing skills and resources. Discover how age, relationships, and headquarters shape your gameplay and storytelling experience. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or rolling your first character, this episode is packed with tips, insights, and plenty of laughs to level up your RPG sessions! Summary: In this episode, the RPGBOT Podcast team delves into the intricate mechanics of Vaeson RPG, offering an in-depth exploration of its character creation system. The hosts discuss how attributes, skills, and age shape gameplay, highlighting the unique aspects of Vaesen that set it apart from other RPGs. They examine the process of rolling character backgrounds, motivations, and relationships, emphasizing how these elements contribute to rich storytelling and dynamic gameplay experiences. The conversation also touches on the role of headquarters in the game, showcasing how managing resources and addressing potential threats can influence both individual characters and their group. The hosts share their thoughts on the challenges characters face and the importance of developing meaningful relationships within the game. Their discussion blends personal anecdotes with practical insights, making this episode a valuable resource for both newcomers and seasoned RPG enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to refine your character-building strategies or simply learn more about Vaeson RPG, this episode offers engaging insights to inspire your next gaming adventure. Links Vaesen (affiliate link) Content from RPGBOT.net Vaesen & the Mythic Britain and Ireland Expansion - A Review RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Zoe Franznick Reviews Free League's Vaesen Takeaways Set in 1800 Scandinavia during the Industrial Revolution, Vaesen RPG blends historical context with rich storytelling. Character creation is highly flexible, allowing players to choose between quick setups or deeply detailed builds. Age plays a crucial role, impacting character attributes and skills in significant ways. Backstories, motivations, and rolling for traits introduce depth and unpredictability to character creation. Dark secrets and relationships between characters enrich gameplay, influencing interactions and story dynamics. Resources reflect lifestyle and wealth, while headquarters provide a central hub for collaboration, upgrades, and potential threats. Investigation and mental skills are key mechanics, encouraging thoughtful problem-solving and narrative immersion. The game combines horror and mystery, offering players a chance to explore character development through secrets, rivalries, and team-building.

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Tom returns to go over some of the latest Disney parks news, as well as a discussion about Disney Cruise Line.

This week is Banned Books Week, which draws attention to the number of book ban attempts in U.S. schools and libraries. So far, in 2024, the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 414 attempts to censor books, with 1,128 unique titles challenged. American Library Association President Cindy Hohl joins the show to talk about who is trying to rid people of reading these books and why. She also discusses what the ALA and other groups are doing to fight back.  Order the new Write About Now book @ bit.ly/BackStories