Podcasts about protagonists

How does your protagonist's final choice resolve the plot, character arc and theme? In this episode, Stu and Chas focus solely on the final choices made by protagonists and how that reflects their character journey and successfully, or not, dramatises the internal. We compare and contrast different uses of narrative POV in respect to these final choices, in particular whether and when the audience is made aware of the options available to the character, the act of making the choice, and the consequences of the choice. We breakdown examples from DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES, FINDING NEMO, MICHAEL CLAYTON, PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN and TALK TO ME. As always: SPOILERS ABOUND and all copyright material used under fair use for educational purposes.  CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Opening 00:00:18 - Why Final Choices? 00:10:45 - DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES 00:19:09 - FINDING NEMO 00:28:45 - MICHAEL CLAYTON 00:53:11 - PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN 01:16:38 - TALK TO ME 01:41:45 - Key Learnings 01:50:13 - Thanks awesome patreons! RELATED EPISODES DZ-04: Catharsis and the Poist-coital Cigarette DZ-84: Choices & Decisions DZ-87: Keeping Genre Fresh DZ-33: Protagonist vs Hero DZ-58: Game of Thrones - Character Exposition DZ-34: Game of Choices LINKS MICHAEL CLAYTON by Tony Gilroy PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN by Emerald Fennell TALK TO ME by Danny Philippou & Bills Hinzman based on a concept by Daley Pearson Michael Arndt: What makes an insanely good ending Every Frame a Painting: Snowpiercer - Look Left or Right   RELATED EPISODES DZ-04: Catharsis and the Poist-coital Cigarette DZ-84: Choices & Decisions DZ-87: Keeping Genre Fresh DZ-33: Protagonist vs Hero DZ-58: Game of Thrones - Character Exposition DZ-34: Game of Choices More Draft Zero is brought to you more often by our awesome Patreons. Especially Lily, Paulo, Alexandre, Malay, Jennifer, Thomas, Randy, Jesse, Sandra, Theis, and Khrob. Please considering rating or subscribing to us on Apple Podcasts or sharing us on the Social Medias! We like finding new listeners. We are @stuwillis, @mehlsbells and @chasffisher on Twitter. You can find @draft_zero and @_shotzero on Instagram and Twitter. BUY DRAFT ZERO MERCH via TeePublic SUBSCRIBE TO SHOT ZERO via Substack

Ein Wikinger im Dienst der byzantinischen Kaiser – und auf dem Weg zur Krone Norwegens. Bei dieser Geschichte würde wohl kaum jemand zuerst an einen Wikinger denken. Und doch ist der Protagonist ein echter Abenteurer des Nordens: Harald Hardrada – der Harte. Schon als Teenager zieht er in die Schlacht – und muss danach ins Exil fliehen. Doch das ist erst der Anfang eines unglaublichen Lebenswegs: Er dient einem Großfürsten im heutigen Kiew, wird Elitesoldat und Leibwächter der byzantinischen Kaiser in Konstantinopel, kämpft in Sizilien, in Armenien – und wird Teil der Intrigen und Machtspiele des Oströmischen Reiches. Dann kehrt er zurück. Nach Norwegen. Und stellt den Thronanspruch, den er sich über Jahre hinweg erkämpft hat. Diese Folge führt uns von den Fjorden Skandinaviens über das Mittelmeer bis tief in den Osten Europas – und erzählt die Geschichte eines Mannes, der wie kaum ein anderer für das Ende der Wikingerzeit steht. Außerdem sprechen wir allgemein über die Wikinger: ihre Beutezüge, ihre Kultur und ihr Aussehen. Viel Spaß mit der Folge!Werde Mitglied und sichere dir den Zugriff auf einzigartige Bonus-Inhalte: https://steadyhq.com/de/zeitfuerhistory/about*Sichere dir jetzt 5 % Rabatt auf deine Bestellung bei KoRo! Besuche www.koro.com und verwende den Gutscheincode "HISTORY" an der Kasse. Viel Spaß beim Sparen!-> Mein Lieblings Nussmus-> Mangostreifen für den kleinen Hunger zwischendurch Illustrationen zu allen Folgen auf: https://www.instagram.com/zeit.fuer.history/Verpasse nichts mehr – jetzt beim kostenlosen Newsletter anmelden!Du willst das dein Buch, dein Produkt oder Projekt in meinem Podcast vorgestellt wird? Dann melde dich gerne bei mir. Alle Kooperations- und Werbeanfragen bitte an: historymakingof@gmail.comMeine Website: https://geschichte-podcast.de/Literatur: Don Hollway: The last Viking: The true story of King Harald HardradaAnders Winroth: Die Wikinger: Das Zeitalter des NordensDas Folgenbild zeigt ein Fenster mit Porträt von Harald im Rathaus von Lerwick, Shetland.COPYRIGHT:The following music was used for this media project:Music: The Longbeards Beneath The Mountains by Justin Allan ArnoldFree download: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/song/11178-the-longbeards-beneath-the-mountains⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠License (CC BY 4.0): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license⁠⁠⁠*Werbung Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This one's another conversation with Runeslinger, aka Anthony from the Casting Shadows blog, podcast, and Youtube channel. He hails from South Korea and, having just enjoyed a week off work, I was able to cue up some chats with him.This conversation is essentially the third part that began in Episode 6, The Story Divide, and explores - through the lens of D&D - the process by which the character became a protagonist… and the impact this change had on play.Big thanks to Anthony for coming to talk. We do hope it helps to illustrate the Story Divide that we spoke about some weeks back and offers some insight on different ways of approaching roleplaying games.Game on!Casting Shadows: castingshadowsblog.com/The Accidental "Lie" in RPGs:https://castingshadowsblog.com/?p=13470Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialMeWe:https://mewe.com/p/roleplayrescueLogo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This one's another conversation with Runeslinger, aka Anthony from the Casting Shadows blog, podcast, and Youtube channel. He hails from South Korea and, having just enjoyed a week off work, I was able to cue up some chats with him.This conversation is essentially the third part that began in Episode 6, The Story Divide, and explores - through the lens of D&D - the process by which the character became a protagonist… and the impact this change had on play.Big thanks to Anthony for coming to talk. We do hope it helps to illustrate the Story Divide that we spoke about some weeks back and offers some insight on different ways of approaching roleplaying games.Game on!Casting Shadows: castingshadowsblog.com/The Accidental "Lie" in RPGs:https://castingshadowsblog.com/?p=13470Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialMeWe:https://mewe.com/p/roleplayrescueLogo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Silentium” (Original Mix) – Ruben Karapetyan. (RKP).“Future Frequency” (Original Mix) – Analog Jungs. (Mango Alley).“Big Sirens” (Mind Of Us Remix) – Melodiam. (Onedotsixtwo).“Young & Old” (Original Mix) – Ekis Ekis, Jury Spika. (CreatusFlow).“Solarius” (Original Mix) – Mind Conspiracy. (Protagonist dark).“Utility” (Original Mix) – Der Effekt. (Freegrant Music).“Uco Valley” (Extended Mix) – Maximo Lasso. (UV).“Telazar” (Original Mix) – George X. (Balance Music).“Dance With Me” (Original Mix) – Nick Lawyer. (Traces).“Monolaya” (Casnik & Gonzalo Cotroneo Remix) – VVS, Redspace. (Sunexplosion).“Rise Beyond Time” (Al Park Remix) – Yohai Mor. (Massive Harmony).“End Of The Line” (Original Mix) – Alan Cerra. (Particles).“Glitterhound” (Shinyblood Version) – EANP. (Reminiscence).“Dear Samira” (Mariano Giacinti Remix) – Beat Tonic. (Massive Harmony).“Great Journey” (Original Mix) – Ewan Rill. (Sever).“Echoes” (Original Mix) – Fraser Rix. (Onedotsixtwo).“Playa Perdida” (Original Mix) – Hannes Bieger. (Bedrock).“Envolve Me” (Original Mix) – Iaell, Kaled Nasser. (Pyramid Waves).“Drooping” (Original Mix) – John Cosani. (Sudbeat Music).“Capsule” (Agustin Pietrocola Remix) – Kebin Van Reeken. (Kitchen Recordings).“Side Effect” (Monostone Extended Mix) – Lena Storm. (Skytop).“Karma” (Original Mix) – Rafael Osmo. (Osmo Music).

Hello, Protagonists!My guest today on CREATIVE. INSPIRED. HAPPY is Adam Met, multi-platinum recording artist (he's the A in the band AJR). He is also a professor, and now author of a new book, AMPLIFY.Today, we talk about:* the kinds of books Adam likes to read* the process of co-authoring a book with another writer* how to outline a non-fiction book* breaking rules to build fanbases* storytelling in songs vs in books* avoiding burnout in creative careers, and* how to find your personal happiness and fulfillment in life

Learn how chronic stress and traumatic brain injuries can silently impact workplace dynamics and employee wellbeing!In this episode of the Academy I3 podcast, hosts Charlie and Shane engage in a thought provoking discussion with Dr. Maria Garay Seratos, an expert in domestic violence, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Dr. Seratos talked about the profound impact of brain injuries and chronic stress on groups that are marginalized, particularly within the context of child welfare and the workplace. She highlights the critical symptoms and long-term effects associated with TBI and chronic stress, underscoring the need for greater awareness and support in professional environments. Dr. Seratos emphasizes the importance of creating brain health initiatives, educating the workforce, and integrating these efforts into broader DEI strategies. This episode sheds light on a largely unrecognized issue, urging organizations to prioritize brain health as a fundamental component of employee wellbeing and organizational success.Episode Chapters:00:00 Meet Dr. Maria Garay Soratos02:11 The Link Between Brain Health and DEI Challenges04:09 Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)06:04 Non-Concussive Head Impacts and CTE07:20 The Prevalence and Impact of TBI10:10 Brain Health and Chronic Stress11:28 Intersectionality and Brain Health in the Workplace14:39 Misconceptions About Brain Health19:53 Strategies for Supporting Brain Health in the Workplace35:32 The Role of Leadership in Promoting Brain Health39:37 Long-Term Benefits of Prioritizing Brain Health41:00 Envisioning the Future of DEI and Brain Health44:07 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsLearn about our guest: María E. Garay-Serratos, MSW, PhD, is a domestic violence – traumatic brain injury/chronic traumatic encephalopathy (DV-TBI/CTE) expert and thought leader. Her life's mission is to create global awareness to address the silent and unrecognized DV-TBI/CTE pandemic. Dr. Garay-Serratos is currently the Founder and CEO of Pánfila Domestic Violence HOPE Foundation and the Protagonist, Associate Producer, DV-TBI/CTE Expert Consultant for This Hits Home, a feature documentary released in 2023. Her work and story have also been the focus of various media/social media articles/interviews including NPR, The National Desk Spotlight on America, USC News, The Global Good Podcast, HuffPost, The Los Angeles Times, Boston University CTE Center, and Concussion Legacy Foundation. Prior to founding Pánfila and involvement with This Hits Home, Dr. Garay- Serratos served as a C-level executive for over 25 years for various non-profit organizations. She attended Pitzer College in Claremont, California, where she earned her undergraduate degree in sociology. Her graduate studies were in the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work at the University of Southern California where she earned both a master's degree and a doctorate.Check out Dr. Garay-Serratos' organization: Pánfila Domestic Violence HOPE FoundationSubscribe for more workforce wellness content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAcademySDSUFollow us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sdsuacademy#BrainHealth #WorkforceWellness #DEI

In dieser Folge sprechen Hardy und Ben mit Patrick de Rijk, dem kreativen Kopf hinter dem Games-Projekt Clym und Protagonist der SWR-Doku „Mit Games zum Erfolg“. Wie wird man vom Zocker zum Unternehmer? Was steckt hinter der Idee von Clym – und wie fühlt es sich an, wenn das eigene Leben plötzlich Thema einer Doku ist?Patrick erzählt offen von Umwegen, Erfolgen und der Realität hinter dem Traum, mit Games Karriere zu machen. Es geht um Leidenschaft, Rückschläge, den Zustand der deutschen Games-Branche – und um die Frage, was ihn wirklich antreibt.Die Doku könnt ihr HIER ansehen.Sprecher: Hardy Heßdörfer & Ben Dibbert mit ClymLust direkt über diese Folge zu diskutieren? Schau doch mal im Nerdwelten Discord Kanal oder auf unserer Facebook Seite vorbei! Auf X (ehemals Twitter) oder unserem Whatsapp-Kanal sind wir ebenfalls zu finden und freuen uns über dein Feedback!Für Unterstützung via Patreon und Steady sind wir sehr dankbar! Dort erhalten Unterstützer Zugang zu monatlichen Bonus-Folgen.Nerdwelten Musik: Ben Dibbert (Nordischsound)Introstimme: Claudia Urbschat-MinguesSchnitt: Hardy HeßdörferProduktion: Hardy HeßdörferCover-Layout: Dennis Deuster

Die Ostschweizerin Andrea Gerster erzählt in ihrem aktuellen Roman «Bleibender Schaden» wie eine Therapeutin aus der Krise wieder ins Leben findet. Und Der Deutsche Hilmar Klute stimmt in seinem neuen Roman ein kraftvolles Loblied auf die Literatur an. Seelische Verletzungen können lange nachhallen und Menschen nachhaltig prägen. Davon erzählt der aktuelle Roman «Bleibender Schaden» der Ostschweizer Autorin Andrea Gerster. Im Zentrum steht eine Therapeutin um die fünfzig, deren Leben an einen Nullpunkt gelangt ist. In einem literarisch raffiniert gemachten Wechselspiel zwischen Realität und Fiktion lotet Andrea Gerster Alternativen aus, welche ihre Figur aus der Krise führen könnten. Der Roman sei «behutsam erzählt» und zuletzt «voller Lebenskraft», sagt Felix Münger. Das Ruhrgebiet in den 80er-Jahren. Volker Winterberg hat den Zivildienst hinter sich und will nun Schriftsteller werden. Er schreibt Gedichte, vertieft sich in die Literatur und geht auf eine lange Reise. Vor allem aber erlebt er ein Wunder, das ihn auf seinem Weg einen grossen Schritt weiterbringt. Hilmar Klutes Roman «Im Traum suche ich immer das Weite» ist ein grossartiger Roman und ein fulminantes Loblied auf die Literatur, findet Literaturreaktor Michael Luisier, der den Roman am Literaturstammtisch vorstellt und sich fast auf jeder Seite des Romans wiedererkennt. Das neue Buch der Kriminalautorin Donna Leon ist ausnahmsweise kein Krimi, sondern ein Blick hinter die Kulissen. «Backstage» handelt u.a. von erinnerungswürdigen Begegnungen mit Menschen, die die Autorin inspiriert haben für ihre Geschichten. Eine Textsammlung mit teils realen, teils erfundenen Protagonisten, in kurzen Kapiteln und in einer Sprache erzählt, wie man sie von der Bestseller-Autorin kennt: klar, präzise und warm, voller Wohlwollen für ihre Protagonist:innen. Eine Sommerlektüre, die zum Verweilen einlädt. Buchhinweise: Andrea Gerster. Bleibender Schaden. 148 Seiten. Geparden, 2025. Hilmar Klute. Im Traum suche ich immer das Weite. 304 Seiten. Galiani Berlin, 2025. Donna Leon. Backstage. 256 Seiten. Diogenes, 2025.

Das neue Buch von Mundartautor Dominic Oppliger spielt in einer dystopischen Welt. Die drei jugendlichen Protagonist:innen sind auf sich alleine gestellt - und zeigen, welche Kraft die Freundschaft hat. Überall Trümmer und überwucherte Ruinen, kaum Menschen. Eine Welt nach dem Kollaps der Zivilisation, wie wir sie kennen. Nicht einmal die Namen der Farben kennen die drei jugendlichen Protagonist:innen Rok, Tok und Sol mehr. Und auch Erwachsene tauchen in «Helsinki» kaum auf. Die drei kümmern sich so gut es geht umeinander, obwohl sie sehr unterschiedlich sind. Ihr fragiler Zusammenhalt wird auf die Probe gestellt, als Roks Kater Moh plötzlich verschwindet. Die drei begeben sich auf eine abenteuerliche Suche. Die dystopische Erzählung von Dominic Oppliger und Vincent Glanzmann entstand in der Covid-Zeit - als Mundart-Performance-Text mit atmosphärischer Klangbegleitung. Nun haben die beiden Autoren den Text gleichzeitig als Buch und als Hörstück veröffentlicht. Im Buch fallen die schwarzweissen Illustrationen von Eva Rust auf - im Hörstück der rhythmische Klang von Dominic Oppligers Stimme sowie der bisweilen beklemmende, ununterbrochene Instrumentalsound von Vincent Glanzmann. Hoffnung nach dem Untergang «Helsinki» entführt junge und erwachsene Lesende gleichermassen in eine andere Welt, wo vieles, was wir für selbstverständlich halten, nicht mehr existiert. Die Protagonist:innen sind auf sich alleine gestellt. Im Verlauf der Geschichte zeigt sich, welche Kraft Freundschaft und Zusammenhalt haben. Für ihn sei es eine sehr hoffnungsvolle Geschichte, sagt Dominic Oppliger im Gespräch an den Solothurner Literaturtagen, an denen diese Sendung aufgezeichnet wurde. Wie «Helsinki» zwei jungen Lesenden gefallen hat und wie sie mit dem Mundarttext umgegangen sind, hören Sie in der Sendung, moderiert von Literaturredaktorin Britta Spichiger. Angaben zum Buch: Dominic Oppliger und Vincent Glanzmann: Helsinki, Der Gesunde Menschenversand 2025, 140 Seiten.

Seit 1995 gibt es das Soziale Zentrum in Norderstedt. Die Geburtsstunde liegt noch ein paar Jahre füher mit der Hausbesetzung in der Alten Dorfstr. in Garstedt. Im Interview mit drei Protagonist*innen wird die Zeit der frühen 90er Jahre betrachtet, die Hausbesetzungen in Norderstedt und die Bemühungen und erfolgreiche Gründung des Sozialen Zentrums. Beleuchtet wird auch der Bau des Abschiebegefängnise Glaasmoor, die Proteste dagegen und die Repression die darauf folgte. Wie prägt die Protestkultur und das politische Engagement die Personen noch heute?

Konkret geht es in dieser Predigt um Stephanus. Das ist eigentlich ein eher weniger bekannter Protagonist aus der Bibel. Das macht aber nichts. Stephanus ist kein Held oder ein Idol. Stephanus ist vielmehr vorbildlich oder beispielhaft für das Wirken des Heiligen Geistes an und in einem Menschen und damit eine gute Orientierung für dich als Jesus-Nachfolger.

In this episode, author Katherine Marsh discusses her Medusa series, focusing on themes of empowerment and representation for young girls in literature. She shares insights into her writing process, the importance of world-building, and her research into Greek mythology. Katherine also reflects on her journey as a writer, the evolution of middle grade literature, and offers advice for aspiring writers.From the Publisher: From National Book Award finalist Katherine Marsh: Percy Jackson meets Wednesday in this fantastical adventure series about 12-year-old Ava, who attends a boarding school for the descendants of Greek monsters and uncovers a terrible secret that could change the world forever.For bonus content and info on upcoming episodes, subscribe to the Middle Grade Matters newsletter here: Newsletter, and follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter.I love audiobooks! If you do, too, consider switching to Libro.fm, a platform that supports indy bookstores.If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave a rating and review (thank you!).

We have the privilege to discuss 95 Theses on the Reformation of Football: Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Global Football Governance with author, Dr David Kilpatrick. Over two parts we discuss the state of the sport, how we've come to adore it, and how to best preserve association football, or soccer. World Cups, Promotion & Relegation, Closed Systems, and Women's access to the sport are all covered. It's a long listen, but incredibly informative and full of ideas and opinions which might engage your intellectual mode.

Weekly Spooky is proud to present you with the first episode of Valmont: The Black Raven Chronicles:After being jolted awake by 50,000 volts in a grim interrogation room, Afraig Valmont — a former Marine turned private investigator — finds himself caught in a web of shadowy conspiracies and supernatural secrets in the city of Black Raven. Bloodied, bound, and bewildered, Valmont races to uncover the truth behind his mysterious resurrection, a cryptic transfusion, and a city that may not be entirely human.In this premiere episode of Valmont: The Black Raven Chronicles, experience a gripping blend of dark fantasy, noir detective drama, and supernatural horror. With cinematic sound design and a suspense-laden story, this audio drama will pull you deep into the shadows — and leave you questioning what's real. Listen & Subscribe:Search Valmont: The Black Raven Chronicles on your favorite podcast app — including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Google Podcasts

Wir starten unser nächstes Projekt: Begleitet uns und den Tausendsassa Arthur Gordon Pym auf seiner Reise nach ... ja, wohin eigentlich? Trotz der umfassenden Vorausschau im Titel der Geschichte ist sich Jascha nach den ersten zwei Kapiteln immer noch nicht sicher, was ihn hier eigentlich erwartet. Isa kennt den einzigen Roman von Edgar Allan Poe bereits und freut sich auf ein Abenteuer mit dem ein oder anderen Twist. Mal sehen, ob unser Protagonist noch mehr so geniale Ideen hat wie sich unter Deck in einem isolierten Lagerraum einschließen zu lassen oder seinen besten Freund bei Sturm auf hoher See sicherheitshalber mit einer Schlinge um den Hals abzsusichern. Uff! Wir wünschen euch wie immer viel Spaß mit der Folge! --- Hier geht es zu dem Gothic Buch Projekt von Amalia https://amalia-zeichnerin.net/aufruf-fuer-ein-unkommerzielles-buchprojekt-interviews-mit-goths/ In der nächsten Folge geht es weiter mit den Kapiteln 3 bis 6 von Die Erzählung des Arthur Gordon Pym von Edgar Allan Poe. Hier geht's zur digitalen, kostenlosen Version auf Deutsch: https://www.projekt-gutenberg.org/poe/pyms1/pyms1.html Und hier zum englischen Original: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/51060/pg51060-images.html --- Unterstütz uns auf Steady für noch mehr Content abseits der Literatur

Discover the connection between archetypal arcs and Enneagram insights for transformative storytelling and character growth.

We get back to the mat this week with Chihayafuru S2. Second season is here! IRL, Joe is playing Kotor II and Sarah had fun times with her coworkers.We start off season 2 with two no characters, ones an icon and the other we both dislike. Can you guess which is which? As for the rest of the characters we pick off basically where they ended last season, Taichi is sad boy, Chihaya is clueless, and the rest are also there. Here's hoping Arata gets to do something soon!

With the last USL Championship club out of the US Open Cup, what's a lower league soccer fan to do? Plus, Liga MX getting litigious and USL Super League about to be playoff happy! All that and so much more.

We have the privilege to discuss 95 Theses on the Reformation of Football: Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Global Football Governance with author, Dr David Kilpatrick. Over two parts we discuss the state of the sport, how we've come to adore it, and how to best preserve association football, or soccer. World Cups, Promotion & Relegation, Closed Systems, and Women's access to the sport are all covered. It's a long listen, but incredibly informative and full of ideas and opinions which might engage your intellectual mode.

Wandtattoos sind cool – genau wie Geigenmusik, solange sie nicht aus kosmischer Schwärze ohne erkennbaren Ursprung durch die Nacht wabert und dabei die ganze Stadt verschlingt. In Die Musik des Erich Zann von Howard Phillips Lovecraft erleben wir, wie unser namenloser Protagonist eine unerklärliche Faszination für die befremdliche Musik seines Wohnungsnachbarn Erich Zann entwickelt. Erich ist von der Aufmerksamkeit jedoch alles andere als angetan. Warum der verschrobene Einsiedler mitten in Paris lieber ungestört musiziert, erleben wir am Ende der Geschichte hautnah. Zum Glück müssen wir die fanatische Furcht vor dem Fenster nicht allein ertragen! Denn für diese Folge haben wir uns Unterstützung von Melli (Pod's Blitz) und Ramon (Tollkühn) besorgt. Wir sagen danke für den wunderbaren Besuch ❤️ --- In der nächsten Folge geht es poe-tisch weiter! Wir lesen die Kapitel 1 und 2 von Die denkwürdigen Erlebnisse des Artur Gordon Pym von Edgar Allan Poe. Hier geht's zur digitalen, kostenlosen Version auf Deutsch: https://www.projekt-gutenberg.org/poe/pyms1/pyms1.html Und hier zum englischen Original: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/51060/pg51060-images.html --- Unterstütz uns auf Steady für noch mehr Content abseits der Literatur

Hello, Protagonists!My guest today on CREATIVE. INSPIRED. HAPPY is Katherine Center, New York Times Bestselling author and one of the reigning queens of hopeful, feel-good fiction. She's also had two books adapted into hit movies on Netflix. Her latest novel, The Love Haters, is out now.Today, we talk about:* finding inspiration which Katherine describes catching butterflies* discovering your place and mission in writing—a.k.a. what kind of author do you want to be?* maintaining a pace of publishing one book a year(Sample production timeline in traditional publishing)* her trick for writing deep characters* balancing "normal life" as a mom with being a professional writer* what does long-term success look like for a novelist* and so much more.

Jason Davis fills in for Josh Duder and Dan brings the topic list. MNUFC and Inter Miami fighting over tifo. Gianni Infantino and FIFA's corruption. Pachuca Liga MX's Newest Champion Plus viewing recommendations and Off Topics.

Everyone loves a good anime main character/protagonist. So lets build a tier list ranking our favorite, and the best, anime protagonists out there!RECORDED: 3/31/25MERCH: https://sakugaapparel.com/collections/life-with-anime-podcast/

Send us a textWhat if the voices in your head, your doubts, your drive, your deepest wounds, weren't just background noise, but characters in a play that you could rewrite?In this episode of The Self Help Antidote, we dive into the transformative world of Anonymous Drama, a creative approach to emotional wellbeing that blends improv, wellbeing, psychology, and storytelling. Playwright, director and drama therapy advocate Mark Macnicol shares how creating scripts and characters, even if you have zero interest in “drama”, can help untangle emotional knots that feel too overwhelming to confront directly.We explore how this approach, born in places like maximum-security prisons and inspired by the therapeutic roots of improv, can help you step outside your own story just enough to see it clearly. Learn how the three core characters, the Protagonist, the Inner Critic, and the Inner Mentor mirror the ongoing dialogue in your own mind, and how naming these voices creates the space for intention, self-compassion, and conscious choice.This isn't about becoming someone else. It's about finally hearing yourself.Because once you recognize who's talking in your head, you get to decide who's actually in charge.Visit us at:www.theselfhelpantidote.com

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Why We Vote, hosts CannCon and Ashe in America are joined by special guests Kayla (The Protagonist) and Tino Bambino for an in-depth investigation into political money laundering, digital identity theft, and the systemic manipulation of U.S. elections. The duo shares their firsthand experience working on a nationwide citizen journalist operation initially launched under the O'Keefe Media Group, uncovering how elderly Americans, many unaware, are having their identities hijacked to funnel millions through platforms like ActBlue. Tino recounts his fieldwork confronting a supposed top donor in Colorado, revealing a woman living in a retirement home who had no idea over $200,000 was attributed to her name. Kayla outlines the scale and method of the fraud, from addictive Facebook donation prompts to absurd levels of micro-transactions used to fabricate donor data. Together, they explain how this scheme, dubbed "smurfing", violates multiple federal statutes, yet continues unchecked. But the bombshells don't stop there. The guests drop insight on WinRed's similar tactics, the bipartisan nature of political laundering, and how NGOs are complicit in exploiting migrant crises for cash and influence. From fake grassroots narratives to taxpayer-funded digital pipelines, this episode exposes the tangled web of corruption fueling America's controlled opposition, and why citizen journalism might be our last line of defense. Packed with footage, field reports, and a healthy dose of righteous outrage, this episode is a must-watch for anyone who still believes your vote, and your name, should belong to you.

Josh and Dan discuss the soul-crushing MLS romp in the USOC round of 32, then discuss the women's amatuer game in this country and the need for US Soccer to get involved now!

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We sat down with Melody Jue for a second episode to discuss her new work Coralations, a fascinating deep dive into the coral we know and the coral we need to know. Though tropical corals inundate perceptions of coral, there are other deep water and cold water coral that have different connections or coralations to anthropogenic climate change. By rethinking "normative coral," new media across photography, sci fi, and more come into the light.   For more about Melody Jue:   Website: Melodyjue.info Email: mjue@ucsb.edu   Guest Reading Recommendations:  a book of waves - Stefan Helmreich   ASLE EcoCast: If you have an idea for an episode, please submit your proposal here: https://forms.gle/Y1S1eP9yXxcNkgWHA   Twitter: @ASLE_EcoCast Lindsay Jolivette: @lin_jolivette Alex Tischer: @ak_tischer   If you're enjoying the show, please consider subscribing, sharing, and writing reviews on your favorite podcast platform(s)! Episode recorded March 17, 2025 CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

With amateur soccer leagues kicking off all over the country, it's the best time of the year! Josh and Dan discuss the importance of amatuer leagues, plus cup competitions, young and old!

Protagonist guitarist John joins Talking Records to discuss the Subhumans "The Day The Country Died"https://protagonist.bandcamp.com/

Josh and Dan discuss the Super League playoff picture, the USLW launch, and the rest of the American soccer scene.

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Josh and Dan breakdown the results of US Open Cup Round 3: the Cupsets, the Chalk, and what comes next. Then they dip into the announced coming D2 Women's league, WPSL Pro.

Marcus anc Corey What You Know 'Bout That trivia game for Thursday April 17th, 2025.

Hello, Protagonists!My guest today on CREATIVE. INSPIRED. HAPPY is Téa Obreht, winner of the Orange Prize for Fiction, National Book Award Finalist, and international bestseller of The Tiger's Wife and other novels. Her latest book, The Morningside, is out in paperback now.Today, we talk about:* how being an immigrant influences her storytelling,* writing in English while sometimes translating in her head from her first language,* how she wove in a Serbian folktale into a novel about climate disaster* why Téa dislikes writing in first person,* her advice for writers on spending time on social media,* where she discovers her next reads,* and so much more.

Heroes are over-rated anyway.

Josh and Dan are back to discuss Round 2 results and preview Round 3 matchups, then a look a the USL TV numbers announcement. Of course, there's much more including a couple of Off Topic segments you don't want to miss!

⭐️ Get your free Human Design Chart https://www.miranda-mitchell.com/free-human-design-chart-video ⭐️ In this episode of the Provoking Prosperity Podcast, host Miranda Mitchell is joined by social media pioneer, storyteller, and gratitude advocate John Styn. John shares insights from his journey of radical self-expression and community building. They discuss the importance of authenticity, the power of gratitude, and how vulnerability can lead to personal and collective healing. John also talks about his experiences running Daily Gratitude Circles, leading the Pink Path Coaching Program, and fostering supportive, emotionally connected communities. The conversation emphasizes the significance of focusing on internal abundance and following one's true self, despite societal pressures and potential rejection.   About John Hocylon Styn:   John Halcyon Styn is a modern-day storyteller and love ambassador who has spent over two decades sharing his heart online through Hug Nation, his beloved YouTube channel and Facebook Live streams. With over 40 million views across his stories, John's work invites us into deeper presence, radical authenticity, and emotional freedom. He's the author of Love More. Fear Less. Float More. Steer Less. and Protagonist, each a poetic offering on living with open-hearted courage. A co-founder of the Pink Heart camp at Burning Man and the grassroots outreach movement 1st Saturdays, John weaves community, creativity, and connection into everything he touches. Today, he pours his passion into daily Zoom Gratitude Circles and The Pink Path coaching journey — guiding others to live boldly, express their truth, and show up fully in the beautiful mess of being human.   Show Notes:    00:00 Introduction to the Provoking Prosperity Podcast 00:09 Meet John Styn: Social Media Pioneer and Storyteller 00:22 John's Mission and Life's Work 01:02 Exploring Authenticity and Vulnerability 01:09 The Role of Gratitude and Connection 01:14 Balancing Service and Personal Freedom 01:36 Miranda Mitchell's Introduction 01:56 John Styn's Journey and Philosophy 02:25 The Power of Gratitude and Love 02:43 Healing Through Radical Transparency 03:07 Human Design and Personal Growth 03:45 The Impact of Early Online Storytelling 05:00 Embracing Vulnerability and Authenticity 05:55 The Importance of Body Awareness 09:13 Creating Safe and Brave Spaces 10:39 Radical Self-Expression at Burning Man 11:10 The Value of Authenticity 12:14 Embracing Shadows and Flaws 17:51 The Adventure of Self-Discovery 21:16 Balancing Consistency and Freedom 22:23 Maintaining Joy in Creative Practices 25:27 The Power of Immediacy and Boundaries 26:34 Supporting Authenticity and Purpose 28:09 The Importance of Community 29:55 Gratitude as a Path to Abundance 36:15 Embracing Authentic Leadership 40:28 Facing Rejection and Staying Authentic 46:55 Final Thoughts and Encouragement  

Hello, Protagonists!My guest today on CREATIVE. INSPIRED. HAPPY is author Gretchen Schreiber. She is also the Manager of Books at Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine. Gretchen's latest novel, All the Stars Align, is out now!Today, we talk about:* how Gretchen landed the dream job at Hello Sunshine,* reading for Reese's taste versus reading for her own* what Gretchen has learned about the publishing industry from her work at Hello Sunshine* advice for authors when working with their publishers* writing about disability from personal experience* and so much more.

Kat Crosswell lives in Oakland. Her coming of age novel for middle grades, called, "Pieces of Eight: A Harper Family Mixtape," came out in July 2024.

The OSPod is incapable of remaining silent, so we'll be speaking on Silent Protagonists for now! And the Other Side of Greece. And Blue Eyes White Dragon, for some reason. Seems like it's business as usual on the Overly Sarcastic podcast!Our podcast, like our videos, sometimes touches on the violence, assaults, and murders your English required reading list loves (also we curse sometimes). Treat us like a TV-14 show.Preorder your copy of Aurora today:https://comicaurora.com/books/OSP has new videos every Friday:https://www.youtube.com/c/OverlySarcasticProductionsChannelQuestion for the Podcast? Head to the #ask-ospod discord channel:https://discord.gg/OSPMerch:https://overlysarcastic.shopFollow Us:Patreon.com/OSPTwitter.com/OSPyoutubeTwitter.com/sophie_kay_Music By OSP Magenta ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Hello, Protagonists!My guest today on CREATIVE. INSPIRED. HAPPY is a Emma Pattee, a climate journalist, playwright, and author of novel Tilt.Today, we talk about:* tapping into a character's vulnerability and using your personal experiences to deepen your work,* using "writing containers" (like setting the story in one day) to structure your novel* writer's block--what it really is and how to break through it* the most surprising part of her journey as a debut author,* and so much more.

Three big topics for Josh and Dan to discuss: Henny Derby Chattanooga Civil War Diego Luna and the importance of grit Plus so much more including match previews and our Off Topic segment!

Dan Vaughn and Joshua Duder discuss the topics dominating the soccer news cycle: USL add pro/rel, USOC Round One, and USMNT falls to Panama in Nations League. Plus more soccer content from your favorite lower league soccer nerds.

Trump To Dismantle DOE! Judge Orders Trans Back 2 Women Prison!! Hot topics discussed tonight! News Dateline: Andrew Turner, Tirah Att, Skald CryptoSpecial Guest : Grant Cardone, Nelson Epega Speakers; Tai Green, Scooby Dude, TC, Yvonne Robinson, Sir Jude, Mekey Gabriel, Ten, Marty Bryd, Lisa King, Laura Frank Barnard, Protagonist, Luis Estrella, Diana Rosero Our live show gives our listeners the chance to actually hear us perform and even influence the show and gives us the unique opportunity to create a bond with our already captive listeners. The instant feedback – the laughs, the gasps, that sense of connection. They're coming to our show to feel part of a conversation and voice their opinion every time we record a podcast episode. The people that attend our live podcast show have a great time, tell their friends and family and attract some very powerful champions of each spirited DEBATE The NEWS episode. Here at DTN, We DEBATE The News! We Allow You To Present Your Interpretation On Today's Local, National, & World News Topics. Spirited & Informed Discussions Are Encouraged. Engage and Sharpen Your Mind with Intellectual Combat! Live On the CHATTER SOCAIL APP: Sat-Sun 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM EST / 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM PST

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Welcome to the third episode of series 80, everyone! In this series, we are going to cover different duo or solo romance RPGs every episode, and in today's episode, we step back down to solo RPGs and are covering an isekai-style dating named Reincarneted as the Unlovable Villainess by Wym Lawson! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements: Help Lex Olden from Gamewoven with funds to escape their Nazi parent: http://helplex.charactercreationcast.com/ Roleplay Retcon's FLOP Kickstarter is live: https://tinyurl.com/flopsgame Jef and Jon have a sticker book: https://amzn.to/4gWrwJc Join our Discord! https://discord.charactercreationcast.com Check out other great shows on the network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Games/Tools discussed this episode: Reincarnated as the Unlovable Villainess by Wym Lawson: Itch.io: https://wym-lawson.itch.io/reincarnated-as-the-unlovable-villainess Wym Lawson on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/wym-lawson.itch.io Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Announcements (00:02:06) - Introductions (00:02:47) - What's in a game? - Core concept (00:04:47) - The setting (00:05:52) - Tools and Rules (00:06:39) - Stories and Themes (00:07:17) - What do characters do in the game? (00:07:47) - What is unique about the game? (00:08:21) - History of the game (00:09:11) - Let's make some people! (00:15:59) - Making the Love Interests (00:24:22) - Protagonist (00:25:15) - The Hearts (00:27:19) - D20 for your thoughts? - Character sheets and how it went (00:30:17) - Fanfic? (00:33:53) - Take it up a level! (00:45:24) - Episode Closer (00:46:35) - Call to Action (00:53:21) - Credits Music: Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod Clip 1: Accidental Love by Reveille On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/15601 Clip 2: Prismatic Love by Matt Wigton On Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/17668 Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast: Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net) Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast Amelia Antrim: BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social) Ryan Boelter: BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com) Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices