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If you spent any time in your youth talking about saving throws, half-elf paladins, gelatinous cubes, alignment charts, or encumbrance, then this Backtrack belongs in your bag of holding. We're going back to the basement to remember the origin, impact, and lasting legacy of the granddaddy of pencil-and-paper role-playing games, Dungeons & Dragons! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Shop » genxgrownup.com/amazon Theme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com Apple » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641 Google » GenXGrownUp Podcast (google.com) Pocket Casts » pca.st/8iuL Stitcher » www.stitcher.com/s?fid=146720&refid=stpr TuneIn » tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/ Spotify » spoti.fi/2TB4LR7 iHeart » www.iheart.com/podcast… Amazon Music » amzn.to/33IKfEK Show Notes When Was Dungeons and Dragons Invented? A History of D&D » bit.ly/3JTj9Qi The Story of D&D Part One: The Birth, Death, and Resurrection of Dungeons & Dragons » bit.ly/3JUtbR3 The Story of D&D Part Two: How Wizards of the Coast Saved Dungeons & Dragons » bit.ly/40LxmW4 10 things you didn't know about the early history of D&D » bit.ly/40FhBRb Dungeons and Dragons Official Site » dnd.wizards.com/ When Dungeons & Dragons Set Off a ‘Moral Panic' » nyti.ms/3Jl4oVU Empire of Imagination: Gary Gygax and the Birth of Dungeons and Dragons » amzn.to/3KgZvyU (affiliate) Dungeons & Dragons Art & Arcana: A Visual History » amzn.to/3JX3cIV (affiliate) Dungeons and Dragons Starter Set 5th Edition kit » amzn.to/3noNBtT (affiliate) Famous People Who Play Dungeons & Dragons » bit.ly/3G1Ta7U 19 Celebrities You Didn't Know Were Obsessed With Dungeons & Dragons » bzfd.it/3JV1fwi Mail the show » podcast@genxgrownup.com Visit us on YouTube » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do I continually find myself thinking about zines, late-night talk radio, public-access television, early personal blogs, VHS culture, PBS, old-school video games, D&D, crate digging, and the beats? And why did all of these create the clearest portrait of my creative drive that I've discovered yet?RecomendoThe MagnetNight FlightRed WebEmpire of Imagination: Gary Gygax and the Birth of Dungeons & Dragons - Michael WitwerWeird Studies 88 - On Neil Gaiman & Dave McKean's 'Mr Punch' Get full access to It Matters But It Doesn't at itmattersbut.substack.com/subscribe

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Empire of Imagination: Gary Gygax and the Birth of Dungeons & Dragons by Michael Witwer.The Fellowship: The Literary Lives of the Inklings: J.R.R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, Owen Barfield, Charles Williams by Carol Zaleski and Philip Zaleski.

It’s been an adventurous week with the ‘Dads as shazbazzar took an unexpected trip to Ashland, Kentucky and JediShua battled strange magicks which had cursed his castle in Arvada, Colorado.  So this seemed like a good time to FLASHBACK to seasons 2, 3, and 5 of TechnoRetro Dads in some of the Dungeons & Dragons discussions from the past. Toys in the Attic JediShua and shazbazzar first talked about playing Dungeons & Dragons in July 2014.  From their first Basic Sets to their experiences with the “older kids” and Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, shazbazzar and JediShua remember friends like Randy McClure, Jason Fisher, Jeff Grimm, Perry Lipker, and more.  Dungeons & Dragons was nothing like the ‘Dads expected (no one was actually killing anyone), it was all about becoming a different person in a moderated community story-telling adventure where players’ characters interact with foes and friends in a fantasy setting where magic is real, dragons exist, and it’s always good to have an interesting (and interested) Dungeon Master.  And try not to shoot your friends’ pets.   SuperFriend Michael Witwer After last fall’s release of his second book about Dungeons & Dragons, it seemed fitting to revisit the first two times SuperFriend Michael Witwer appeared on TechnoRetro Dads.  Introducing his book, Empire of Imagination: Gary Gygax and the Birth of Dungeons & Dragons, Mike gives some insight into what EarBuds can expect in the book.  Then, soon after its release, he returns for a more-informed discussion with the ‘Dads after they had both read the biographical history of Dungeons & Dragons.   Saturday Mornings JediShua and shazbazzar reminisce about watching Dungeons & Dragons, an animated series from the ‘80s that featured a group of kids at an amusement park who were magically transported into the world of Dungeons & Dragons when they rode a specific rollercoaster.  As one of the last cartoons of their childhood, the ‘Dads fondly remember the short series as their imaginations ran wild with ideas of how to incorporate some ideas from the television show into their gaming experiences.   We Love Our Cereal… …and the younger versions of our kids did, too!  The shazlings and the Shualings join in for a cereal challenge, long ago, as the ‘Dads sat down for a bowl of Corn Pops in a Cereal Challenge from years ago.  Part of the Cereal Challenge was to eat cereal while watching some classic cartoons from the ‘70s and ‘80s.  While eating Corn Pops, the TechnoRetro families tuned in to the animated Dungeons & Dragons cartoon from the mid-eighties.    Thanks for tuning in to TechnoRetro Dads, EarBuds!  While you’re waiting for a brand-new episode, why not read (or lazy read) Michael Witwer's Empire of Imagination?  But don’t forget to rate and review TechnoRetro Dads on iTunes, share us and with us on social media, get TechnoRetro merch at TeePublic, and join discussions on Discord about toys, cereal, games, movies and/or shows from the ‘70s and ‘80s by giving the ‘Dads your feedback via voice mail at (209) 878-7323 or sending us your mp3dback via electronic-M to podcast@TechnoRetroDads.com.   Share and enjoy.

Our next installment of special interview episodes, comes from the awesome mind of author, Michael Witwer! Michael is the author of Empire of Imagination: Gary Gygax and the Birth of Dungeons & Dragons, and the co-author of the book we are talking about today, D&D Art & Arcana! If you listen to the show, you know that Gabe is a BIG Dungeons and Dragons fan, and even holds a weekly game!! Because of this, when we heard about the Art & Arcana book, we knew we had to get Michael on the show to talk about this awesome book!! Michael tells us about his love for Dungeons & Dragons, as well as how he came to be a fan of the game! D&D Art & Arcana is "An illustrated guide to the history and evolution of the beloved role-playing game told through the paintings, sketches, illustrations, and visual ephemera behind its creation, growth, and continued popularity." Can you imagine having to find the 14 and 15 year olds who first created these awesome illustrations that D&D fans have come to know!? It's a very cool journey, that they didn't even know they were a part of, until this book came along! Click on the link above to order the book, but you can also order this special edition!!! Remember, you can ALWAYS let us know what you think! We can only think of so many things to talk about every other week, and would LOVE to get some feedback and ideas from all of you out there who are listening!! You can send mp3s and email to our email address. Also, join the conversations on our Facebook Page and Twitter Page. If you have good feedback, please leave it for us on iTunes and Stitcher!! That's one way to help us climb the ranks into podcast glory!! You can ALSO leave us voicemail!!! Call the Michael Kuyrk memorial 970-573-6148 and leave us a hilarious message!!! PLUS FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH you can support us on Patreon!! A lot of cool extras on there for those who support!! Hall of Justice Comics & Collectibles Our Stitcher Our iTunes Patreon Amazon Credit - Juan Muro, Gabe Llanas

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Empire of Imagination: Gary Gygax and the Birth of Dungeons and Dragons (Bloomsbury, 2015) by Michael Witwer is an exceptional biography of the co-creator of Dungeons and Dragons, E. Gary Gygax. Witwer presents an honest, meticulously researched historical account of his subject’s life, while at the same time offering a compelling narrative for his readers. Lovers of Dungeons and Dragons will find much to love in this book, which was clearly a passion project for Witwer, who began the text in the context of research during his Master’s degree. I highly recommend Empire of Imagination to anyone with an interest in the story of this seminal, enormously important game and its brilliant albeit quirky creators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Empire of Imagination: Gary Gygax and the Birth of Dungeons and Dragons (Bloomsbury, 2015) by Michael Witwer is an exceptional biography of the co-creator of Dungeons and Dragons, E. Gary Gygax. Witwer presents an honest, meticulously researched historical account of his subject’s life, while at the same time offering a compelling narrative for his readers. Lovers of Dungeons and Dragons will find much to love in this book, which was clearly a passion project for Witwer, who began the text in the context of research during his Master’s degree. I highly recommend Empire of Imagination to anyone with an interest in the story of this seminal, enormously important game and its brilliant albeit quirky creators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Empire of Imagination: Gary Gygax and the Birth of Dungeons and Dragons (Bloomsbury, 2015) by Michael Witwer is an exceptional biography of the co-creator of Dungeons and Dragons, E. Gary Gygax. Witwer presents an honest, meticulously researched historical account of his subject’s life, while at the same time offering a compelling narrative for his readers. Lovers of Dungeons and Dragons will find much to love in this book, which was clearly a passion project for Witwer, who began the text in the context of research during his Master’s degree. I highly recommend Empire of Imagination to anyone with an interest in the story of this seminal, enormously important game and its brilliant albeit quirky creators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Empire of Imagination: Gary Gygax and the Birth of Dungeons and Dragons (Bloomsbury, 2015) by Michael Witwer is an exceptional biography of the co-creator of Dungeons and Dragons, E. Gary Gygax. Witwer presents an honest, meticulously researched historical account of his subject’s life, while at the same time offering a compelling narrative for his readers. Lovers of Dungeons and Dragons will find much to love in this book, which was clearly a passion project for Witwer, who began the text in the context of research during his Master’s degree. I highly recommend Empire of Imagination to anyone with an interest in the story of this seminal, enormously important game and its brilliant albeit quirky creators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Empire of Imagination: Gary Gygax and the Birth of Dungeons and Dragons (Bloomsbury, 2015) by Michael Witwer is an exceptional biography of the co-creator of Dungeons and Dragons, E. Gary Gygax. Witwer presents an honest, meticulously researched historical account of his subject’s life, while at the same time offering a... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Empire of Imagination: Gary Gygax and the Birth of Dungeons and Dragons (Bloomsbury, 2015) by Michael Witwer is an exceptional biography of the co-creator of Dungeons and Dragons, E. Gary Gygax. Witwer presents an honest, meticulously researched historical account of his subject’s life, while at the same time offering a compelling narrative for his readers. Lovers of Dungeons and Dragons will find much to love in this book, which was clearly a passion project for Witwer, who began the text in the context of research during his Master’s degree. I highly recommend Empire of Imagination to anyone with an interest in the story of this seminal, enormously important game and its brilliant albeit quirky creators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we talk with special guest David Anderson about how archaeology has influenced various bits of Geek Culture. We look at archaeological themes in Star Trek and Star Wars, See how it influenced D&D and other gaming systems, and stumble our way through archaeology in video games.Links:“Nerd Talk: Sequels, Spin-Offs, and Stand alones” RedLetterMedia “Half in the Bag: Rogue One” RedLetterMedia Lairs of Cthulhu: The Hollywood YearsThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Kindle Edition by Douglas Adams Robert E. HowardAnne McCaffrey’s Dragon Riders of Pern8bitTestPit PodcastAssassin’s Creed and Ancient Aliens by Derik MooreGary GygaxDave ArnesonEmpire of Imagination: Gary Gygax and the Birth of Dungeons & Dragons by Michael WitwerCycles of Clark Ashton Smith by Boyd Pearson8BitTestPit PodcastContactEmail us at ArchyFantasies@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter at @Archyfantasies and find us on FaceBook.Theme Music by ArcheopSoup ProductionsProduced by Chris Webster and Tristan BoyleEdited by Christopher Sims

Bonus Episode! We were able to read Michael Witwer's new book, Empire of Imagination: Gary Gygax and the Birth of Dungeons & Dragons so we were able to review that for you, we also take care of some house keeping.