Podcasts about backstories

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.  

Join the Mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, as he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Tony Leon about his latest book, ‘Being There: Backstories from the Political Front'. Tony Leon offers insightful reflections on the nostalgia of childhood, the formative experiences of school, and the pivotal ‘what if' moments that shape a life spent on the frontlines of South African politics and history. Discover how even the smallest decisions or a handful of votes can alter the trajectory of a life and a nation. #Pagecast #TonyLeon #BeingThere #GeordinHillLewis #CapeTown #SouthAfricanPolitics #PoliticalMemoir #BookDiscussion #HistoryInTheMaking #LeadershipStories

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

Roving thunderstorms did not deter a roomful of diehard Flood fans from coming out to party at Huntington's good ol' Bahnhof WVrsthau & Biergarten on Thursday night. And as usual, band manager Pamela Bowen was faithfully at a ringside table to capture some video. These three tunes illustrate the diversity of the evening's fare, opening with a century-old number that your sassy Grandpa probably sang, followed by a swinging instrumental on a 1940s jazz standard and wrapping up with a 1920s Charlie Poole tune that he had to have picked up in New Orleans.Backstories on each of the songs have been covered in previous Flood Watch articles. Here are those links if you want to bone up in case there's a pop quiz at the next Flood affair:* “I Wonder Where My Easy Rider's Gone”* “Opus One”* “Didn't He Ramble?” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 1937flood.substack.com

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

Tragic backstories are a trope for a reason: painful experiences can add depth and catharsis to characters. But how do we make them resonate with our audiences emotionally? Today we walk that angsty tightrope over the pit of despair and discuss!Check outhttps://www.screentonescast.com for webcomic episodes, blog posts and more!The Intro "DO IT (feat. Shia LaBeouf)", and the Outro "It's Good To See You Again​!​!", both by Adrianwave, have been used and modified in good faith under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Licensed. Edits include: Fade IN/OUT, and a repeat added to the beginning of "It's Good To See You Again!!". For more information on this creative commons use, please reference https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

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.

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.

In the final episode of season three, Elyssa and her guest Jody, JCPL's marketing manager and sometimes podcast producer, dig into great true stories. They discuss Erik Larson, Stephen Ambrose, Timothy Egan, Melissa and others, and the Back Stories are revealed.

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Anime is drowning in impactful and depressing backstories, but which ones are the best? We talk about our top five...and a bunch of other ones because how can you only pick five? Some of these are really dang good!

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

On this week's episode of the Beyond Kicks Podcast, we take a look at every sneaker that drops in November to see if there are any that you should pick up. We're also gonna give you guys some in-hand looks at sneakers releasing next year, so sit back, relax, and enjoy. _________________________ Follow us on Instagram Beyond Kicks: https://www.instagram.com/beyondkickspod/ Charley (WinonaKicks): https://www.instagram.com/winonakicks/ Seth (SameOldSeth): https://www.instagram.com/sameoldseth/

Along with some #MCU scheduling changes we talk about #AgathaAllAlong episodes 6 and 7. #BillyMaximoff #Marvel #DisneyPlus

Send us a textOn this episode Tom and Bert cover and discuss the Greatest Make Out Songs of the decades (1950's-1960's). After the Guys define what a "Make Out" Song is and means to them, they roll into the list of songs with some of the hits and their "Back Stories".From the 1963 hit "Hey Paula" by Paul and Paula (20:17); to the 1963 Lenny Welch classic "Since I fell for you" (21:23); to the 1964 hit "The Girl from Ipanema" by Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto (22:40) the guys give their thoughts.Then they go through the  R&B group The "Miracles" led by Smokey Robinson and the injustice of that group waiting many years to get inducted into the Rock and Roll HOF (25:20); before discussing The Temptations hit, "I wish it would rain" (31:50) and the meaning of those haunting lyrics.They close the show with  1968's "You're all I need to get by" (33:06) sung by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, 1968's "Build me up Buttercup" (35:39) by the Foundations, 1950's classic "Having a Party" (39:28)  by the great Sam Cooke and a discussion on the Power of Music helping people with dementia by bringing them songs from their past and the joy it brings for these people.Enjoy the show!You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT us at 843-855-1704 as well.

Along with some #MCU scheduling changes we talk about #AgathaAllAlong episodes 6 and 7. #BillyMaximoff #Marvel #DisneyPlus

On this segment of Fun Fridays, The Writers Refuge shared the untold origin story of one of the most well-known modern-day film creators. MooreSubstance@gmail.com Future film ideas

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

Send us a textEpisode IntroI'm writing a book. It's my first nonfiction work and is three stories braided into one. It got me thinking of other stories, world famous ones, that have their own interesting backstories. I promise I'll explain.Let's get into it. How It BeganIf you've been with me since the early days of The Curious Cat, first, thank you. In the days, weeks, weak moments, when I catch myself wondering if this podcast is worth the effort, it's you that keeps me going, listening to my guides, and creating episodes. But, second, you know about the passing of my other father, Mike, a little over a year ago. Two fathers. Both kidney failure. Double tragedies. Mike was my mother's partner of somewhere close to fifty years. In the days after he passed, and actually come to think of it, I need to correct myself. In the hours after he passed, my mother asked me if I could please write HER obituary. Yes, hers. My niece, Ceri, was pulling together Mike's, which she was kind enough to send out for input to some of the family. Mike's obit was in good hands. Mom, though, felt like her obituary was a loose end, needed to be drafted in the days to come to help her be at peace. The best I could tell, she had a mental checklist of items that needed to be planned for and resolved before her exit ramp loomed large. We were both still emotionally bruised from Mike's passing, and her request, though flattering because she said I am her favorite writer, which is why she was hiring me, hurt. I hadn't processed Mike's death, and even thinking of my mother's hurt. I nodded yes and escaped to a bathroom to cry in silence, then dab my eyes. I tasked my mother with sending me her resume, mostly to deflect my part of the work for a bit, even a day or two. She was glad and made a note. That's how the idea for a book began. Drafting an Obituary. It was as much about my mother's life, which I was soon to realize I'd only grasped from the limited viewpoint of being her daughter. It would take a year and a half of real conversations, questions, answers, to widen my perspective into something that could grasp that my mother had been a baby once, then a kid with dreams, then a teen who'd had those dreams squashed by adults, a young woman whose worst misstep was to believe for a moment in true love ever after, and a strong, feminist woman who used her experiences to serve as a guidepost to all that she would encounter in her life as a mother, grandmother, and educator. This process of learning who my mother is, really is and where she came from, her battles, her losses, her victories, her travels, passions, and heritage would lead the relationship between us being transformed. So her obit? It was as much about resolving ancestral wounds as it was about writing concise paragraphs that accurately encapsulated who Suzanne is.Sources and MaterialsMy Substack where you can read bits and pieces of my upcoming book, as well as other (hopefully) humorous and uplifting blog postsI'd love to hear what you think of The Curious Queue - or share a story/subject you'd like me to cover. Click on the, "TEXT THE SHOW" button and share! :)Curious Cat Crew on Socials:Curious Cat on Twitter (X)Curious Cat on InstagramCurious Cat on TikTokArt Director, Nora, has a handmade, ethically-sourced jewelry company!

“Writing is my happy place,” says this week's guest, bestselling mystery writer J.A. Jance. With 70 books under her belt, she's spent a lot of time typing with a smile on her face. (That makes one of us) Her latest novel, Den of Iniquity, features the return of beloved private investigator J.P. Beaumont. How did this former high school teacher, who was told by her teachers, her ex-husband, and publishers that she couldn't be a writer have such a prolific and successful career? That, my friends, is the mystery that we solve in this interview.   Order my new book, Write About Now @ bit.ly/BackStories

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Hey hey friends!  Ever heard the saying, “GOIN' OUT WITH A BANG!?” Well, my 6 year old took that a little too far and wrapped up his summer with breaking BOTH of his arms! We'll explore the hilarity, the headaches, stress and share tips on how we're all adapting to this unexpected twist in our lives! Spoiler: It involves a lot of creativity, patience, and maybe a little bribery!  This that and OH the weather outside is feelin' a bit fall ya'll! You know what that means? Baking season is upon us!! So naturally, I went on a recipe searching spree and let me tell ya - I found somethin' that really grinds my gears! So of course I had to unzip and share!  Wrapping up with a HOT OFF THE GRAM post-Olympics drama that I just can NOT believe is happening!  Tune in for laughs, lessons, and a reminder that sometimes, you've just got to roll with the punches—or in our case, the falls! Listen to this for free in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website or most major podcast platforms. Shout out to our sponsor: The Fresh Works of Port Richmond GUESS WHAT!? We're flipping the script and putting YOU in the driver's seat for our HOTLINE CHECK-IN! Got questions?  Weird quirks? (WE LOVE WEIRD!) Accidentally sent a text to the wrong person? Spill the tea! Embarrassing work-from-home fails? We need the details! Stories untold about that random Tinder date? Spill it sis!  Bachelorette party gone bad?! Need the deets!  Got a scandalous secret that's too funny to keep? We're your confidants! Ever had a drunken confession that went hilariously wrong? We're dying to know! Ever had an awkward moment with in-laws that's too funny not to share? Let's hear it! Having a “F* THEM KIDS” moment?! Me too - let's chat!  If it's a problem we're here to solve it! If it's a win, baby we're here to celebrate it! Whatever it is - it's your time to SHINE!  Shoot us your wildest, weirdest, or most wondering questions/stories – nothing's off-limits!! CLICK HERE TO SHARE!  Leave your name for a shout out, or say “Amanda I want to remain anonymous,” your secret is safe with me!  Sign up for my VIP e-mails HERE and get the 411 on all the amazing things goin' down!  Check me out on the gram and let me know your takeaways on this week's episode HERE!

The 9 Points Rating System: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Code 8 Film Review: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2024-08-15T17_07_51-07_00Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi's Book on Negative Traits: https://a.co/d/1F6iXfQAngela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi's Book on Positive Traits: https://a.co/d/iljebe5----------In this episode, Maverick and Avalon discuss what makes a character compelling and how to create compelling initial stories. They use the example of a side character, Mary, from the movie Code 8 to explore ways to make her more compelling. They discuss the importance of balancing flaws and positive attributes in a character, as well as the need for a character arc and a hint of a why for their motivations. They also touch on the significance of backstory and how it can add depth to a character. Overall, they emphasize the importance of fully understanding and developing characters to create compelling stories. In this conversation, Avalon and Maverick discuss the importance of developing compelling characters in storytelling. They explore various techniques to make characters stand out, such as empathetic hooks, moral standpoints, and unique quirks. They also analyze the appeal of villainous protagonists and how even despicable characters can have admirable attributes. They use examples from movies, books, and comics to illustrate their points. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the missed opportunity to develop a side character in a specific movie.----------Highlights:0:00 'Movies Worth Watching: Backstories and Compelling Characters' Introduction1:21 Analyzing a Side Character: Mary from Code 87:40 Framework for Creating Compelling Backstories15:00 Core Motives, Needs, and a Hint of Growth23:14 Side Character Example: Astrid25:21 Using Quirks to Create Unique Characters30:42 Backstories for Antiheroes and Villainous Leads37:02 Batman's Villains and Embodying An Idea#moviesworthwatching #filmthoughts #achristmascarol #thejoker #howtotrainyourdragon #httyd #hiccup #astrid #frodobaggins #lordoftherings #characterdevelopment #backstory #background #compellingcharacters #characterarc #positiveattributes #negativeattributes #protagonist #flaws #villains #code8 #alostplot #elementsoffilm 

The best screenwriters in Hollywood use the principles of David Freeman, as do Nobel and Pulitzer prize-winning novelists and all the most effective ad writers, even if they have never heard of the man.I know David well, as he has taught a number of classes at Wizard Academy. His always-and-forever question is this: “What causes this character to think, act, speak, and see the world the way they do?”NOTE: As a writer, you don't necessarily need to tell your viewers, readers, or listeners why a character thinks, acts, speaks, and sees the world they way they do; it is only important that YOU know.When you know the backstory of a character, that character comes alive. It glistens with perspiration, and your audience feels it's heartbeat. Your heroes will never be perfectly pure and good, nor will your villains ever be entirely evil. Your audiences may even begin to wonder whether they ought to change sides and start cheering for the character they originally thought was a villain.The question you must ask each of your characters is this: “What happened to you that causes you to think, act, speak, and see the world the way you do?”You, as a writer, need to know why your characters are the way they are.Friend, with every sleeper you wake, every heart you break, every choice you make and action you take, you are writing the story of your life. Take a breath and say this next sentence out loud. “What happened to me that causes me to think, act, speak, and see the world the way I do?”Seriously, say it out loud. “What happened to me that causes me to think, act, speak, and see the world the way I do?”I believe my friend Tucker Max understands the magic of writing memoirs better than any writer who has ever lived. Tucker is the only writer I know who has had 3 books simultaneously on the New York Times bestseller list. And each of those 3 books was a memoir.Tucker Max is currently writing what will probably become the memoir equivalent of the Ring of Power that Frodo Baggins carried to Mordor. “One Memoir to rule them all, One Memoir to find them, One Memoir to bring them all and in the bright light bind them.”I won't tell you anything more about Tucker's soon-coming memoir because I don't want to ruin it for you, but I will tell you what Tucker said to me privately:“The reason to write a memoir is to tell yourself the truth about your life. Memoir is an inherently therapeutic process. Whether or not you ever let anyone read it is irrelevant. You are giving yourself a private space to uncover, and consider, and speak the whole truth about your life.”Today is the day that you will start writing your memoir. So say this out loud with me one more time. Are you ready?“What happened to me that causes me to think, act, speak, and see the world the way I do?”Ciao for Niao, and Indy Beagle told me to tell you “Aroo” and that he will see you in the rabbit hole.Roy H. WilliamsDr. Laura Gabayan is an emergency medicine doctor and associate professor at the UCLA School of Medicine, and for many years she has conducted a scientific study of wisdom, including how to define it and cultivate it. Dr. G., as she is known, recently published her findings and is sharing them today with roving reporter Rotbart in an effort to help him discover a more fulfilling, meaningful, and prosperous life. MondayMorningRadio.com

Love it or hate it, AI is here to stay. Writers ignore it at their own peril, especially when it comes to marketing their work. Guest Gini Dietrich, a marketing and PR expert, has been proactive in her embrace of artificial intelligence, using it to enhance her work and its reach. Gini's media company and blog 'Spin Sucks' is a go-to source for staying up-to-date on the ever-changing PR landscape. In this interview, she breaks down effective tips for content marketing in the age of AI, including the importance of E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authority, and Trust), the use of LinkedIn as a powerful platform for content distribution, and the evolution of SEO strategies in the era of AI and Google's changing algorithms.  Order my new book, Write About Now: bit.ly/BackStories

Sarah Christ, The Chosen, Courtney Freaking Miller, Karen...where do they come from? Amanda and Shayne discuss their character creation process and what inspires them. SUBSCRIBE: https://smo.sh/Sub2SmoshCast WEAR OUR JOKES: https://smosh.com WHO YOU HEAR Shayne Topp // https://www.instagram.com/shaynetopp/ Amanda Lehan-Canto // https://www.instagram.com/filmingamanda/ WHO YOU DON'T HEAR (usually) Director: Selina Garcia Editor: Andre Gardere Producer: Amanda Lehan-Canto, Shayne Topp, Selina Garcia Assistant Director: Marcus Munguia Art Director: Cassie Vance Assistant Art Director: Erin Kuschner Art Coordinator: Alex Aguilar, Josie Bellerby, Natalie Lewis Audio Mixer: Scott Neff Director of Photography: Brennan Iketani Director of Design: Brittany Hobbs DIT/AE: Matt Duran CEO: Alessandra Catanese EVP of Production: Zoe Moacanin EVP of Programming: Kiana Parker Executive Coordinator: Rachel Collis IT: Tim Baker Operations PA: Katie Fink Post Production Manager: Luke Baker Director of Production: Amanda Barnes Production Coordinator: Marcus Munguia Operations & Production Coordinator: Oliver Wehlander Production Assistant: Ovsana Tsaturian Senior Manager, Channel & Strategy: Lizzy Jones Channel Operations Coordinator: Audrey Carganilla Social Creative Producer: Peter Ditzler, Tommy Bowe Social Strategist: Erica Noboa, Mallory Myers Social Media Coordinator: Kim Wilborn Talent Coordinator: Selina Garcia OTHER SMOSHES: Smosh: https://smo.sh/Sub2Smosh Smosh Pit: https://smo.sh/Sub2SmoshPit Smosh Games: https://smo.sh/Sub2SmoshGames El Smosh (Spanish Dub): https://smo.sh/Sub2ElSmosh FOLLOW US: TikTok: https://smo.sh/TikTok Snapchat: http://smo.sh/OnSnapchat Instagram: https://instagram.com/smosh Facebook: https://facebook.com/smosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Christ, The Chosen, Courtney Freaking Miller, Karen...where do they come from? Amanda and Shayne discuss their character creation process and what inspires them. SUBSCRIBE: https://smo.sh/Sub2SmoshCast WEAR OUR JOKES: https://smosh.com WHO YOU HEAR Shayne Topp // https://www.instagram.com/shaynetopp/ Amanda Lehan-Canto // https://www.instagram.com/filmingamanda/ WHO YOU DON'T HEAR (usually) Director: Selina Garcia Editor: Andre Gardere Producer: Amanda Lehan-Canto, Shayne Topp, Selina Garcia Assistant Director: Marcus Munguia Art Director: Cassie Vance Assistant Art Director: Erin Kuschner Art Coordinator: Alex Aguilar, Josie Bellerby, Natalie Lewis Audio Mixer: Scott Neff Director of Photography: Brennan Iketani Director of Design: Brittany Hobbs DIT/AE: Matt Duran CEO: Alessandra Catanese EVP of Production: Zoe Moacanin EVP of Programming: Kiana Parker Executive Coordinator: Rachel Collis IT: Tim Baker Operations PA: Katie Fink Post Production Manager: Luke Baker Director of Production: Amanda Barnes Production Coordinator: Marcus Munguia Operations & Production Coordinator: Oliver Wehlander Production Assistant: Ovsana Tsaturian Senior Manager, Channel & Strategy: Lizzy Jones Channel Operations Coordinator: Audrey Carganilla Social Creative Producer: Peter Ditzler, Tommy Bowe Social Strategist: Erica Noboa, Mallory Myers Social Media Coordinator: Kim Wilborn Talent Coordinator: Selina Garcia OTHER SMOSHES: Smosh: https://smo.sh/Sub2Smosh Smosh Pit: https://smo.sh/Sub2SmoshPit Smosh Games: https://smo.sh/Sub2SmoshGames El Smosh (Spanish Dub): https://smo.sh/Sub2ElSmosh FOLLOW US: TikTok: https://smo.sh/TikTok Snapchat: http://smo.sh/OnSnapchat Instagram: https://instagram.com/smosh Facebook: https://facebook.com/smosh