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Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 28:48

* Earthdawn Shards: Tear for Jaspree* Novice-tier adventure.* Hired to accompany a tailor's assistant.* Adventure revolves around espagra.* Premise presents some nice world building detail.* Broader context that isn't necessary, but is appreciated.* Encounter with young espagra.* Shrine to Jaspree and white espagra.* Attack by brigands hunting the espagra.* Town of Safeway and the missing tanner.* Assistance from a questor of Jaspree.* Rescuing the tanner and dealing with the brigands.* Town is useful but not critical to the adventure.* Solid adventure with good themes and throughlines.* Discussion of thread dagger included in the adventure.Find and Follow:Email: edsgpodcast@gmail.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EDSGPodcastFind and follow Josh: https://linktr.ee/LoreMerchantGet product information, developer blogs, and more at www.fasagames.comFASA Games on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasagamesincOfficial Earthdawn Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/officialearthdawnFASA Games Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/uuVwS9uEarthdawn West Marches: https://discord.gg/hhHDtXW

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N.D. Testa—Discusses her upcoming fantasy book, 'Zephora Shards of Secrecy.'

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 41:37

N.D. Testa is a fantasy author who conjures immersive worlds filled with magic, mystery, and adventure. With a focus on inspiring hope, her stories transport readers to realms of wonder and possibility.When not lost in the pages of her imagination, she's an avid fitness enthusiast, fashion lover, and animal advocate. From snowboarding the slopes to exploring new cultures,N.D. Testa finds inspiration everywhere. She believes in the power of books to change lives and is committed to crafting tales that resonate with readers of all ages. At night she enjoys being by the fire with a cup of tea in her hands.

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Crime Alert 9AM 01.17.25| Suspect Caught After Using Shards of Glass to Kill His Girlfriend

Crime Alert with Nancy Grace

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 5:56 Transcription Available

A 31-year-old man is charged with murdering his girlfriend using shards of glass in a Thousand Oaks, California, hotel room. A 45-year-old Maryland man confesses to a decade-old double homicide in Baltimore, claiming he used a saw to dismember the victims. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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EDSG Episode 244 - Shards: Betrayal's Sting

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 36:31

* Welcome to 2025! * Production schedule for the next few weeks. * FreedoniaCon: February 21-23 * Kickstarter fulfillment * Earthdawn Shards: Betrayal's Sting * Journeyman tier adventure * Less structured, more free-form design. * Part 1: Something That Might Interest You * Primary goal is to motivate characters to travel. * Easily adapted to other campaign circumstances. * Part 2: Who Are You? What Do You Want? * Meeting traveling merchant. * True "hook" for the adventure. * Investigation into what's going on. * Appreciation for the chapter's Troubleshooting section. * Part 3: The Madman's Diary * Finding and fighting the Enrager; a Horror construct. * Locations provided; ways to track it down. * Different paths to find the answer. * Unrelated adventure hooks; small sandbox area. * Following up on the adventure. * Closing thoughts. Find and Follow: Email: edsgpodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EDSGPodcast Find and follow Josh: https://linktr.ee/LoreMerchant Get product information, developer blogs, and more at www.fasagames.com FASA Games on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasagamesinc Official Earthdawn Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/officialearthdawn FASA Games Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/uuVwS9u Earthdawn West Marches: https://discord.gg/hhHDtXW

Ep123 - "A New Beginning" (Guest Co-host Nick Marian)

Cold Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 62:18

This episode is free! We're back with another solo pod to kick off the new year! This weeks episode is co-hosted by friend of the show Nick Marian. We discuss new years resolutions, pepper spray, candy addiction, Dry January, anger management, learning to drive in your 30s, road rage, quitting smoking, Iggy Pop, ZYN, ketamine, hating music, Bret Easton Ellis' The Shards, bringing back the term 'poser', Joy Division, The Golden Globes, dating apps, King St being cheaper than Ossington, Cherry's High Dive, 905ers, country bars, Jeremy Strong, Justin Trudeau, the return of skinny jeans and more! Josh McIntyre Nick Marian ---- COLD POD SUPPORT THIS PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/c/coldpod

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Neighbor Duties.

Steamy Stories Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024

Kelsie tours her new neighbor's home after he says, "Howdy."Based on a post by RavenAngstrom Listen to the ► Podcast at Steamy Stories.Wednesday night before Thanksgiving, 2010Kelsie Bluebook jogged down the Ocean View sidewalk, boobily bouncing as she did. Her ass, scarcely contained by her shorts, clapped like the chorus of a gospel choir, and it was worshiped as such. Her hair was blonde with an e, her nails were fresh as a farmer's market, her eyes were the color of Blue No. 2 food coloring, industrial grade. Her sports bra was twice as strong as Atlas, for it had to hold up two colossal globes, not one.Every morning, Kelsie went for a jog around the neighborhood. Every morning she became a new teenage boy's fantasy or elicited a 'tut tut' from the prudish nuns who lived up the street.She trotted past her new next door neighbor, Chuck, letting his dog out for a walk. He gazed at her bouncing form, hazel eyes wide as the moon.He was no slouch himself, as Kelsie could see from the tight grey sweatpants he wore while letting his dog out for the morning. His cock was the side of a grandfather clock's pendulum. As mighty as a sledgehammer. A woman needed a heavy machinery license to ride him. He could body shame a sperm whale.Kelsie had to meet him. "Hiya," she called brightly from across the street, waving vigorously."Howdy," he replied.It's a little odd to say 'howdy' in these parts. I'd better investigate, Kelsie thought. She looked both ways, then bounded across the street.Music from the 2017 movie Baywatch starring the Rock and Zac Effron began to play in Chuck's ears. That was both because he saw Kelsie running over, and also because he'd rented the film on DVD last night and the soundtrack had been stuck in his head ever since.Kelsie bounded up to Chuck's front door. The house was cute, with fresh siding and shingles. She could suddenly imagine herself living there and redecorating, but that was because interior decorating was one of her favorite hobbies. She imagined herself living in every house she saw; swapping light fixtures, repainting, changing the curtains to blinds then back to curtains when she realized the blinds looked cheap.She would never do this work herself, of course. She'd hire a strapping young man who dropped his tools a lot so she could bend over to pick them up."Hiya," said Kelsie, even though she'd already said that."Howdy," Chuck repeated."There you go. Saying 'Howdy,' again. Why is that?" Kelsie asked, popping her hip and touching her finger to her mouth. It was her thinking expression. When she put on her thinking expression, men stopped thinking and told her what she wanted to hear."I'm from Texas," Chuck said. "We say howdy there.""Even to strangers?" Kelsie asked."Especially to strangers," Chuck replied. This was true."I don't want to be strangers," Kelsie said. This was also true."No one does," said Chuck. This was a lie, but he said it to flirt with her. Some people like being strangers with others. Chuck had neglected thinking about hermits."What do you want to be?" he flirted."Neighbors," said Kelsie. She reached out her hand and shook his. It seemed very formal to her. She'd prefer he'd kissed her hand, even though it would have been weird. He was handsome enough to pull it off. Yes. Chuck was that handsome."Neighbors," said Chuck, wishing he had the guts to kiss her hand. But that would be weird, he thought, wisely choosing to keep his lips to himself. For now."Mind if I come in?" Kelsie asked. She filled him in on the stuff from paragraph nine, the interior decorator hobby and all that, as they walked into his sitting room."Nice space," she said, wishing he'd pull up the carpet and expose that beautiful hardwood floor beneath. And the walls were too white, a touch of beige would really class up the joint."Thank you," he said. "I'm thinking about tearing up the carpet to expose the hardwood floor. After I paint the walls first, of course."She spun around, wanting to leap into his arms then and there. "I was thinking the same thing," she said breathlessly.Time slowed for Chuck as Kelsie's breasts spun to face him. So did the rest of Kelsie. Keep your mind on the rest of Kelsie, Chuck thought to himself. He was trying his darndest to be polite, but his juicy, swollen, throbbing, hardening, dripping cock of his had him by the brain stem.So determined was Chuck not to look at her buxom, heaving, bountiful, beautiful breasts, he nearly missed what came next."What color?" Kelsie asked."Bright orange," said Chuck.Kelsie paused. That can't be right. He was so perfect a moment ago. Her mind concluded this must be a joke. She laughed, a genuine beautiful laugh that took Chuck's soul and threw it twenty feet aloft.His soul was aloft for two reasons. One, he had made a beautiful woman laugh, one of the greatest feelings in the world (after orgasming inside a woman (or man, if one prefers) while they whisper I love you in your ear while being young (which makes everything better)).The second reason his soul was aloft: he was not joking about painting the room orange, and his heart was panicking like a lost child at a petting zoo with more rams than supervision."I'm kidding," said Chuck, saving the moment and a lot of money on terrible paint. He laughed along, a nervous laugh, like getting too close to a mountain cliff and a couple rocks fall as you scamper back to safety.Chuck is so funny, thought Kelsie's brain. "You are so funny," her mouth echoed.They paused, admiring each other's bodies through their peripheral vision so not to disturb the social contract of not being obvious about checking someone out. Also known as not being a creep. But deep down, they wanted to creep all over each other.Alas, they could not."Shall I show you the kitchen?" Chuck said."Oh, yes," said Kelsie. She looked around, not sure of the direction to go. The hallway from the living room branched in two directions, you see. It was a half split level. She could go up, but that was the way to the bedrooms. Around the corner was down, the way to the kitchen. But she couldn't know which was which, because she'd never been there.She'd spied on the listing, of course. But it was so much different once you're in the house. The photos weren't clear at all in this case. The previous owner had done them himself. Always a disaster, she'd thought at the time.Chuck put his hand on Kelsie's back, guiding her down the stairs to the kitchen. Kelsie swooned inside. She hadn't swooned like this since she saw a Hemsworth brother out on one of her jogs. She didn't know which one it was, she didn't get close enough. But it was definitely one of them.The kitchen sparkled like a ethically sourced diamond. Granite countertops, complementing the white shaker cabinets on a sensibly tiled floor, with a backsplash depicting the 1990's hit show Baywatch in a series of glass tableaus."I like it. The backsplash is interesting..." Kelsie trailed off. It was incredibly done, even though the subject matter was a little odd. The detail of the mosaic was exquisite. Shards of glass the size of a fingernail clipping were sprinkled in as chest hair on a four inch depiction of the 'Hoff.It would almost be a shame to get rid of it, she thought. So much care went into this. "Did you buy the place specifically for the backsplash?"Chuck laughed for real, a deep boom that no doubt echoed around in his testicles for days. "No, but I tried to watch the movie last night. Turns out I rented the wrong one.""These damn remakes," said Kelsie. "Still, the movie industry keeps me employed. So I guess it's better than no-makes." Kelsie laughed at her own joke.Chuck laughed too, a polite, extra hard laugh signaling he was into her.No one would laugh at a joke that terrible, thought Kelsie. Maybe he's stupid.Kelsie walked to the island. That's right, the kitchen had an island too. Piles of move in boxes were stacked on the counters. Kelsie strolled around the island, surreptitiously peering into the box for anything feminine. The pots were at least fifteen years old."I got those in college," Chuck said. He'd noticed she was looking in the box, but chalked it up to general nosiness. He was the same way. No drawers ever went unopened when Chuck was around. No box left unexamined. He'd root around until the job was done.Definitely no wife, probably no girlfriend, Kelsie concluded. She was right. She could have been a detective, or a private eye. Instead, she worked at a movie theater. Until she broke into reality TV, of course. That was right around the corner, she told herself. But with an IQ of 85, the truth was, she was too smart for it. Not that IQ is a good measure of intelligence, but, you get it."So, what do you do?" asked Kelsie as he led her upstairs (if you recall, that's where the bedrooms where)."I'm a fireman," said Chuck. "But the name is a misnomer. I put out fires, I don't start them. That's called a pyromaniac, and they're in a different department than us.""I've been to the pyromania department several times, and it's always a drag," said Kelsie, batting his muscular arm with her dainty hand. She squeezed his muscles quite obviously, biting her lips as she did.Chuck was used to people feeling his muscles. It was always a good sign. That was usually what happened before his dates took their tops off. But he only ever went to second base nowadays, after what happened to her...Chuck flashbacked. He was saying goodbye to his wife as she left for the department store. She was going to grab more extra-large condoms. They weren't trying for a baby. And they didn't want to be trying for an abortion, either.When the police came to his door a few hours later and said, "Mr. Ock, your wife has been killed in a Columbus Day shopping stampede, you need to come with us to identify the body," that's when he knew something bad had happened. He never celebrated Columbus Day again; he was an Indigenous People's Day man now.He'd moved to Ocean View, California get away from all that. But you can't always outrun your past.Chuck un-flashbacked. Somehow, they'd entered the master bedroom. His king size four poster bed was on the only thing set up. Atop it lay a magnificent tiger's pelt. It was a fake, because Chuck respected animals, but it was a really good fake, so it appealed to everyone."Wow!" exclaimed Kelsie. "That's one fantastic duvet!" She stroked it, causing goosebumps to erupt on her neck like moguls on a double black diamond run."Try laying on it," said Chuck. He didn't even mean anything suggestive by it, he was genuinely excited to show off how it felt.Kelsie leapt backward onto the pelt, falling at just the right speed to ensnare Chuck's imagination forever. The sight of her beautiful body falling onto his magnificent bedspread was forever etched in his mind. It would be the last thing he'd remember before dying at a ripe old age.Just when Chuck thought it couldn't get any better, he caught a glimpse of her panties as the wind caught her short shorts. His cock throbbed again, making his head spin as the blood drained out of his brain like the last drops of a bath.Kelsie had been a cheerleader, and always looked forward to a chance to show off. Her slow motion fall onto a tiger pelt faux-skin was the perfect time. She didn't literally slow time, but she'd often heard men describe the experience of watching her fall in such a way. All of those men died with her as their last thought, at ripe old ages when they had forgotten everything else, even friends and family. But that's getting too far ahead.The tiger skin was even more luxurious on her back. She made a fur angel in the pelt."That's exactly what I did too," said Chuck. He leapt next to her, wanting to make a fur angel of his own.Alas, all his muscle came at a price. He was heavy (not fat though), and if Chuck had one flaw, it was that he didn't spring for a memory foam mattress. Instead, he sprung for a spring one, purchased last spring on the day the clocks sprang ahead.As Chuck plummeted to the bed, an equal and opposite reaction caused Kelsie to fly upward an equal amount, minus friction, air resistance, and all that. She landed on top of Chuck.Kelsie's boobs breasted against Chuck's chest. His dick cocked against her pelvis. Their noses cracked into each other.Realizing what he'd done in his reckless abandonment of Newton's Third Law, Chuck grabbed Kelsie and pulled her close, stopping her from tumbling off the edge like an outdated stereotype of a lemming.You're a hero, Chuck Ock, he thought. Not as big a hero as if I'd stopped a terrorist, but a hero all the same.He wants me, Kelsie thought. And I want him. She kissed his mouth (it was sensible, their heads were close together). He returned her kiss with a passion she'd never felt before. A passion like an old man has for his model train set that looks like a small mountain town in Colorado.This was unexpected, Chuck thought. But nice. Very nice. His inner monologue had a Borat ring to it. Chuck's thoughts were easily polluted by popular culture.He ran his muscular fingers down her back. She had curves like a timekeeper's hourglass, with a hell of a lot of sand in both sides. His fingers rounded her ass, tracing back around to her front.Kelsie's breath caught in her throat. Is this happening? Kelsie thought. Am I going to fuck my next door neighbor? I barely know him. But from the way he nibbled her ear, he knew her.Just second base, Chuck thought. For Phoebe.Chuck flashbacked once again. The cops were sitting on his sofa, delivering the news. "Her last words were, 'I hope my husband, Dr. C. Ock, Esquire (he had a law degree), moves on from me and finds a new love, even if it's a simple fling with his new neighbor.'" Then the cop patted his back, trying to comfort him.Chuck had never figured out what his wife's final words meant. They had always puzzled him, like the show Lost.Until now. She had wanted Chuck to be happy.I hope he's okay, thought Kelsie. He's spacing out a little. She wished he'd make another move.Suddenly, Kelsie saw clarity. Be the change you want to see in the world — Mamma Gandy. She remembered that quote from school. She misremembered the attribution, but hey, at least she could point to India on a map. Can you?Seizing the moment, Kelsie slid her own hand over his cock. She confirmed her suspicious. It was a monster. Cocky McCockerson. Enough wood to last a lifetime. The cock of the walk. Dicky McSchlong. The Prince of Penises (King seemed a little judgmental, after all, there were probably a couple dicks better than his (there were, but not many (less than you can count on your hand).Kelsie grabbing Chuck's cock was the go-head signal he needed. He un-flashbacked once more, his purpose as clear as a plate glass window. With his dead wife's blessing, he was now willing and able to enter Kelsie, please her, and leave her sated.So he began.His mouth moved South along her body, pausing to make base camp between her tits. There, he climbed from mountaintop to mountaintop and back, warming up her cunny with his finger as he did.Kelsie savored his gentle touch. Combining his fingers with his tongue, he made two great feelings better, like peanut butter and chocolate. She pushed against his strong, muscular hand; manly callouses on his palms from saving lives, both human and puppy. She wanted more.Chuck made his way South once again, having satisfied his lust for her twin mountains. His kiss jumped her naval like a show stallion. He kissed her clit, thank god he knows where that is, Kelsie thought, then ran his tongue along her lips.A moan sprung from Kelsie, loud enough to wake Chuck's next door neighbor, if his next door neighbor hadn't been getting her cunny eaten out. Kelsie's senses grew dimmer as the aching in her body overtook her. It was coming. It was coming. She was cumming.Chuck wore his lover's legs like earmuffs, deafening him from her orgasmic cry. His ears popped when she removed them, draping her thick thighs over his shoulders instead."Don't quit on me now," Chuck growled, revealing his titanic hog. His voice was so low when he made love it was practically in the basement."I never give up," said Kelsie. "Fuck me raw, like W W E."Chuck sprang into action, leaping to his knees in a single move.So acrobatic. I wonder if he likes Cirque du Soleil? thought Kelsie. He slipped his cock inside her, and she groaned with pleasure, halfway to orgasm yet again."Do you like having your hair pulled?" Chuck asked, completely respecting her boundaries."I do," said Kelsie. He grabbed a fistful of her thick blonde hair, pulling like a horse's reins, steering her body to pleasure. His cock pushed in and out of her, and Kelsie's breath grew short.Kelsie felt her body tensing. Chuck's arms wrapped around her, lifting her into the air as easily as if she were a warm luffa. He was as strong as the bond between a man and his dog. Strong as the bond of an experienced arc welder. Strong as the bond in a bear market. Strong as the Bond in all of those movies and books by Ian Fleming.Kelsie gazed into Chuck's eyes. They were so bright and loving. She could feel the joy in his heart, a joy she'd uncovered like the living room's original hardwood floors."Chuck?" she panted, as he pounded her (gently) like a dirty, dirty girl (respectfully)."Yeah?" he replied, his eyes filling with lust."Are you wearing a condom?" she asked."I put one on while I was licking you," said Chuck. "I hope that isn't too forward.""Not at all," replied Kelsie. Satisfied with his answer, and the rigorous fucking she was receiving, Kelsie came again, drenching Chuck's cock with her slick. She moaned as she came, grabbing her own tits as she did.The sight of Kelsie squeezing herself set Chuck off like a rocket. Cum flooded Kelsie's insides, stopped by the latex levee. Although neither had an STI, they didn't want to get pregnant. Not yet.Chuck collapsed with Kelsie atop the tiger skin blanket. They held each other as new lovers do; tightly, afraid letting go will spoil the moment."Wow," said Kelsie. "You weren't kidding about this tiger skin.""It's magical," said Chuck.They lay side by side, enjoying the beat of each other's hearts, as lovers often do. But the dastardly villain of all happy moments, Time, reared its ugly head.Kelsie checked her smartwatch, which definitely knew she'd been having sex, and had already sold that data to governments and companies around the globe. Soon, she'd be getting targeted ads for prophylactics."Oh noes! I was supposed to finish my run an hour ago," she exclaimed. They had made love all morning, it had turned out. In the heat of the moment, it felt like minutes.She sprung to her feet, adjusting her top and bottom back in place where Chuck had cast them asunder like watermelon seeds on the fourth of July."I should get to work," said Chuck. "Those fires aren't going to fight themselves. Still, it was nice of them to wait until after your visit.""Maybe I can cum again," joked Kelsie, leaning into the double entendre."I feel like you will," said Chuck, escorting her to the front door. He hadn't put his pants back on, and Kelsie felt his cock bounce against her ass. Marking her as his."I'll see you around," said Kelsie, once she was outside. She smiled in the noonday sun, her perfect teeth dazzling like 28 cubic zirconia (she'd had her wisdom teeth removed at age twenty)."Cum again," said Chuck, reusing her joke in a slightly worse way in an attempt to forge a deeper connection and show he listened to her.How nice of him to acknowledge my joke, thought Kelsie. She turned to leave."Maybe you can help me redecorate," said Chuck.She twirled back toward him, giving him another booby lifetime memory. "I'd like that," Kelsie said. "I have a ton of great ideas." She bounded off down the sidewalk, happy as she'd ever been.Chuck called his dog back inside, then returned to the bedroom's en suite bathroom to shower. First, he put away the box of condoms. The extra-large type. The box his wife had made her final purchase.He was ready to use them on someone new.Based on a post by RavenAngstrom for Literotica.

Canon in Sci-Fi? The Case for Shards of Honor and The Vorkosigan Saga

Fantasy For Our Time

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 32:09

Join me as I dive into Shards of Honor, the first book in The Vorkosigan Saga by Lois McMaster Bujold!

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EDSG Episode 240 - Shards: The Flames of Avarice

Shivam And Wheeler Love Magic

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 44:38

* Earthdawn Shards: The Flames of Avarice * Books and stuff are at our distributor and should be on their way soon. * Josh has run this adventure; vague memories. * Novice-tier, features a magician's retreat near the Scarlet Sea. * Might be difficult to relocate, unless you're willing to hand-wave. * Some adventure background. * Tears of the Dead - orks exiled from Cara Fahd. * Attack on an inn/waystation, PCs come upon the aftermath. * Raiders will be returning; defend the location. * Fight should not be difficult. * Map to the raiders' base, track them back to deal with them. * Motivating the group to follow the orks. * Encounters on the way. * Dealing with the orks; not much guidance in the text. * Opening and exploring the magician's retreat. * Thread item treasure at the end; Staff of Avanthus * Backstory to the retreat; setup for campaign antagonist. * Dichotomy between the scale of the adventure and the campaign seeds. * Extra stuff feels strange; too much garnish/fluff/glitter. * Josh's opinion of the adventure shifts as time goes on. * Discussion of the Staff of Avanthus Find and Follow: Email: edsgpodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EDSGPodcast Find and follow Josh: https://linktr.ee/LoreMerchant Get product information, developer blogs, and more at www.fasagames.com FASA Games on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasagamesinc Official Earthdawn Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/officialearthdawn FASA Games Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/uuVwS9u Earthdawn West Marches: https://discord.gg/hhHDtXW

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SAWLM Episode 47 - Shards of Alara

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 132:03

This time the boys travel to a plane in flux, and one of the foundational sets of middle era magic, Shards of Alara! Shivam and Wheeler Love Magic is brought to you by our patrons at Patreon.com/ShivamandWheeler. Join us and unlock a huge trove of bonus content!

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Speak the Words: Elantris Episode One - Welcome to Hell

Speak The Words - A Warbreaker Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 55:58

Speak again the ancient Oaths and return to men the Shards they once bore. We're back! Shawn is back hosting a new series of Speak the Words, joined by a new co-host, Ir0nAgr0! Together they will read through Elantris as Agr0 takes his first steps into the Cosmere. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpeakStormlight Email us at: Speakthewordsasp@gmail.com Follow Shawn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Shawn_AFK Follow Agr0 on Twitter: https://x.com/Ir0nAgr0 Follow Agr0 on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ir0nagr0 Our cover art was made by our good friend Alx! https://twitter.com/alx_beegboi

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EDSG Episode 238 - Shards: Tournament Troubles

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 42:19

* Earthdawn Shards: Tournament Troubles * Josh and Dan are on Bluesky! * Josh talks about prep levels in play. * This adventure can be enhanced with material from the Travar sourcebook. * Journeyman-tier adepts; some prep and experience is required. * Quick overview of the Founding Tournament * Early adventure plotline involves activity around the tournament. * Politics and intrigue between different candidates. * Culmination of the adventure is the tournament itself; players may compete. * Some media inspirations; espionage/heist/maguffin tales. * Healthy amount of role playing and investigation; not much action until the end. * Heist against the Body of Five. * Outside interests. * Climax: The Tournament. * Overview of challenges provided in the adventure. * Keeping pacing up by limiting die rolling. * Rival adept groups past and future. * Decent amount of room for customization. * Good capstone to a campaign arc, or starting a new one. * Make sure the player characters are down for this type of political adventure. Find and Follow: Email: edsgpodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EDSGPodcast Find and follow Josh: https://linktr.ee/LoreMerchant Get product information, developer blogs, and more at www.fasagames.com FASA Games on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasagamesinc Official Earthdawn Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/officialearthdawn FASA Games Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/uuVwS9u Earthdawn West Marches: https://discord.gg/hhHDtXW

Bret Easton Ellis: At the Edge of Fact and Fiction - The Shards

Bright Minds: from the John Adams Institute

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 63:39

Bret Easton Ellis took 13 years to write The Shards. It's a horror novel. Or maybe it's an autobiography. In fact, it's both. The Shards is a fictionalized retelling of Mr. Ellis's 18th year. It tells the story of a group of superficially sophisticated teens have their lives shattered by a series of terrible events. It's 1981 Los Angeles and a local serial killer known only as The Trawler draws ever closer to Bret and his friends. He taunts them with grotesque threats and acts of violence. As Bret's obsession with the killer grows, he spirals into paranoia and isolation.This mesmerizing novel is a vivid and nostalgic fusion of fact and fiction at the edge of what's real and fantasy. Bret Easton Ellis is probably best known for his now-iconic book American Psycho (1991) and the highly memeable film that followed.Bret Easton Ellis was interviewed for the John Adams Institute by Dutch writer and critic Joost de Vries at Boom Chicago in January of 2023.Become a Member of the John Adams Subscribe to our newsletterSupport the show

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Episode 276: SHADOW KING RELEASE EVENT! More Free Captain Britain Shards, Astral Team Value | Marvel Strike Force

ValleyFlyin Smashin' Time

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 77:09

Battleworld Spec Ops StressKnull Boss StrategyNew Battleworld Store Hank & Shuri farmable/ Annihilators to BUMPS Ancient One Release Ancient One synergy outside of Astral Astral Team value in BattleworldShadow King Release Date PredictionUndying 4-piece in War Astral Voyage ZSW Event Turkey Store Live Alliance Battleworld Event Month Long Milestone for Man-ThingVictoria Hand Wins PollNew Roster Sort Menu Shadow King Basic Awakened Ability Ancient One Awakened passive Ability Awakened abilities in Bang for your BuckDATAMINES - Illuminati Showcase Returningsee more DorkyDad:https://www.youtube.com/dorkydadmsfhttps://www.twitch.tv/dorky_dadhttps://discord.gg/yRTfxT3GTzCheck out the BEST Graphic Tees from INTOTHEAM!Get 10% off site-wide when you click the link below:http://intotheam.com/ValleyFlyin#MarvelStrikeForceValleySNAP Channel (Marvel SNAP) http://bit.ly/2oHqk8EOther Sponsors:LD Player: https://bit.ly/LDPMFRBluestacks 5: http://bit.ly/VFBlueMore ValleyFlyin:Valleyflyin Merch: http://bit.ly/VFMerchDiscord: http://bit.ly/valleyflyinTwitter: https://twitter.com/valleyflyinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/valleyflyin/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Valleyflyin/Twitch: http://bit.ly/vftwitchPatreon: http://bit.ly/VFPatreonSupport the show

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Episode 275: STOP ALL BATTLEWORLD UPGRADES! Captain Britain Shards, Turkey Store Marvel Strike Force

ValleyFlyin Smashin' Time

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 57:42

See more Mobileboomer/ MobileGamer:https://youtu.be/ZYm3itLLrU0https://www.twitch.tv/mobilegamer365https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWnlPyy93myHvmFmD533BGgCheck out the BEST Graphic Tees from INTOTHEAM!Get 10% off site-wide when you click the link below:http://intotheam.com/ValleyFlyin#MarvelStrikeForceValleySNAP Channel (Marvel SNAP) http://bit.ly/2oHqk8EOther Sponsors:LD Player: https://bit.ly/LDPMFRBluestacks 5: http://bit.ly/VFBlueMore ValleyFlyin:Valleyflyin Merch: http://bit.ly/VFMerchDiscord: http://bit.ly/valleyflyinTwitter: https://twitter.com/valleyflyinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/valleyflyin/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Valleyflyin/Twitch: http://bit.ly/vftwitchPatreon: http://bit.ly/VFPatreonSupport the show

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Sautéed Broccoli Rabe with Golden Raisins, Pine Nuts, and Pecorino Romano on Ciabatta Bread

Mangia

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 2:29

There are big, bold flavors in this tasty combination. The ingredients here have a natural affinity for one another and come together without a hitch. Make this easy for yourself by preparing the broccoli rabe sauté in advance. As for the bread, we always recommend toasting it for panini-reason being that you don't want it to be chewy. If ciabatta is unavailable, simply use a baguette, and toast it as well.A note on Pecorino Romano: It can be tricky to slice. For optimum results, have the cheese at room temperature and slice it with a cheese slicer or a sharp knife. Shards taste just as good if you can't get thin even slices.

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Power Hour on MNTC Radio via iHeartRadio (Rock Version)

Power Hour on MNTC Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 31:14

NikNak is here to bring you more of rock from Radio Riot FM, Nick Duane , Shards and more!. If you want the best stuff you might not of heard then you are definitely in the right place with the right host! ROCK ON!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/power-hour-on-mntc-radio--3204153/support.

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Episode 349: Indignity Morning Podcast No. 349: Random shards.

INDIGNITY MORNING PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 8:49

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CONTACT IS IMMINENT! Humanity's Massive Shift and the Coming ET's. Darryl Anka and Bashar

Inspire Nation Show with Michael Sandler

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 97:11

Get ready for an electrifying journey into the realms of consciousness, extraterrestrial contact, and the future of humanity! In this mind-bending episode, Michael Sandler interviews Darryl Anka, the channeler of the extraterrestrial being Bashar. Prepare to have your reality shaken as they dive into: The imminent "splitting prism" of humanity and parallel realities. A cosmic event in 2026-2027 that will change everything The formula for manifesting your deepest desires and aligning with your higher self. How AI could become humanity's greatest ally in spiritual evolution. The shocking truth about how the universe really works (hint: it's not what you think!) Plus, get a sneak peek at Daryl's upcoming book "The Formula: A Gift from the Future" and learn how you can accelerate your own spiritual growth. This episode is a rollercoaster ride of cosmic wisdom that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about reality. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your consciousness and prepare for humanity's great awakening! ABOUT DARRYL ANKA: https://www.bashar.org https://www.darrylanka.com https://www.boggledescaperooms.com Darryl has given seminars around the world for 40 years on the subject of metaphysics via Bashar Communications, Inc. which is owned and operated by April Rochelle. Over 20 books, based on his seminars, have been published in the United States and Japan, with more books on the way. Recordings and additional information can be found at www.bashar.org. In addition to his speaking career, Darryl has over 35 years of experience in miniature effects, storyboards, sets, and designs on three Star Trek films, Iron Man, The Aviator, Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End, I Robot, Live Free or Die Hard, and Flags of our Fathers among several others. Darryl has made three films as writer-director-producer. The first, called "Dearly Departed," is a fictional documentary shot as if the crew took a camera into the afterlife and interviewed the spirits of people who've passed on to get their insights on life after death. The second film, a unique documentary called “First Contact,” explores how channeling works and the potential impact of ET contact on our society. The third film, “Alienated” is a sci-fi romance distributed internationally by Indie Rights Movies on Amazon, Vimeo, and Tubi TV among other platforms. In addition to writing scripts, Darryl has written two published sci-fi novels in an ongoing series called “Shards of a Shattered Mirror,” available at darrylanka.com. Darryl is presently running Boggled Escape Rooms and developing a number of other entertainment projects along with his wife and co-producer, Erica Jordan. Darryl's full film resume is available at imdb.com. To find out more visit: https://amzn.to/3qULECz - Order Michael Sandler's book, "AWE, the Automatic Writing Experience" www.automaticwriting.com - Automatic Writing Experience Course www.inspirenationuniversity.com - Michael Sandler's School of Mystics Join Our YouTube Membership for behind-the-scenes access - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVoOM-cCEPbJ1vzlQAFQu1A/join https://inspirenationshow.com/ https://www.dailywoohoo.com/ - Sign up for my FREE daily newsletter for high-vibration content. ……. Follow Michael and Jessica's exciting journey and get even more great tools, tips, and behind-the-scenes access. Go to https://www.patreon.com/inspirenation For free meditations, weekly tips, stories, and similar shows visit: https://inspirenationshow.com/ We've got Merch! - https://teespring.com/stores/inspire-nation-store Follow Inspire Nation, and the lives of Michael and Jessica, on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/InspireNationLive/ Find us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@inspirenationshow

The Mercy of Gods - Reviewing James S. A. Corey's new book

Hugonauts: The Best Sci Fi Books of All Time

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 33:13

The Mercy of Gods follows a team of research scientists trying to survive an alien invasion. The Carryx are ruthless - killing 1/8 of the population immediately as they arrive to encourage the survivors to cooperate. Our team, along with many others, are then abducted and brought to a Carryx planet, where they are set loose in an open-air prison populated by hundreds of other alien races. They're told that if they want to survive they must be useful to the Carryx. Will they resist, or decide to serve the alien overlords? And what does service even mean to aliens who think totally differently?Join the Hugonauts book club on discord!Or you can watch the episode on YouTube if you prefer videoSimilar books we recommend:Shards of Earth - Adrian TchaikovskyStartide Rising - David BrinA Fire Upon the Deep - Vernor Vinge

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Starfinder 2E Playtest | Part 4: Shards of the Glass Planet

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024

In this thrilling episode of Cosmic Crit, our adventurers plunge into the enigmatic world of Shards of the Glass Planet using the brand-new Starfinder 2E playtest rules!

Shardcast: The Brandon Sanderson Podcast

Cosmere Space Age Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 118:15

== CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR EMBERDARK READINGS == We're continuing our look into the space age cosmere and what that would look like! We talk about Roshar and Scadrial, other groups and factions, and the Shards. This episode we have Eric (Chaos), Evgeni (Argent), Grace (thegatorgirl), and Ala (Rasarr)! The Traveler reading: https://wob.coppermind.net/events/332-jordancon-2018/#e9518 Thumbnail is the Hoid art from the Secret Project Kickstarter, by Howard Lyon: https://coppermind.net/wiki/File:HoidPromo.jpg 0:00:00 Introductions 0:03:26 Roshar and Scadrial 0:40:11 Other Factions & Organizations 1:04:46 Shards 1:23:09 Anti-Light and Dawnshards 1:49:37 Who's That Cosmere Character If you like our content, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/17thshard For discussion, theories, games, and news, come to https://www.17thshard.com Come talk with us and the community on the 17th Shard Discord: https://discord.gg/17thshard Want to learn more about the cosmere and more? The Coppermind Wiki is where it's at: https://coppermind.net Read all Words of Brandon on Arcanum: https://wob.coppermind.net Subscribe to Shardcast: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:102123174/sounds.rss Send your Who's That Cosmere Characters to wtcc@17thshard.com

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Starfinder 2E Playtest | Part 3: Shards of the Glass Planet

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024

In this thrilling episode of Cosmic Crit, our adventurers plunge into the enigmatic world of Shards of the Glass Planet using the brand-new Starfinder 2E playtest rules!

Starfinder 2E Playtest | Part 2: Shards of the Glass Planet

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024

In this thrilling episode of Cosmic Crit, our adventurers plunge into the enigmatic world of Shards of the Glass Planet using the brand-new Starfinder 2E playtest rules!

Shardcast: The Brandon Sanderson Podcast

Cosmere Space Age Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 106:40

== CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR EMBERDARK READINGS == Today, we're looking forward. Faaarr forward, into the future of the cosmere. The first of a two-part conversation diving in on the late-era Cosmere works, looking at technology, who's who in these late game stages, and how all these complicated Shards, planets, and factions are interacting with each other. Stay tuned for Part 2, which will cover some of the heaviest hitters in this era: Roshar and Scadrial. This episode we have Eric (Chaos), Evgeni (Argent), Grace (thegatorgirl), and Ala (Rasarr)! Thumbnail art by Diego Lopez: https://x.com/diegolopezart/status/1724170988777001273 0:00:00 Intro 0:08:13 Space Age Factions 0:12:04 Nalthis and Awakened Metalminds 0:39:31 Sel 0:59:44 Threnody and the Night Brigade 1:17:39 Dhatri 1:26:13 WTCC 1:45:24 Conclusion and Sign Off --- If you like our content, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/17thshard For discussion, theories, games, and news, come to https://www.17thshard.com Come talk with us and the community on the 17th Shard Discord: https://discord.gg/17thshard Want to learn more about the cosmere and more? The Coppermind Wiki is where it's at: https://coppermind.net Read all Words of Brandon on Arcanum: https://wob.coppermind.net Subscribe to Shardcast: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:102123174/sounds.rss Send your Who's That Cosmere Characters to wtcc@17thshard.com

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LIVE at Gen Con 2024 (Special Episode)

Think Like A Game Designer

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 33:20

In this special live episode recorded at Gen Con 2024, I share key lessons from my 20 years in the game industry, including insights from working with industry legends like Richard Garfield and designing major games like Ascension, Shards of Infinity, Bakugan, and SolForge Fusion. Here are some key takeaways:* Emotional Impact: Pay close attention to how games make players feel. Player experience is the most important metric for a game.* Set Deadlines: Setting deadlines and doing your best to hit them will change your life—deadlines are magic.* Core Design Loop: Focus on regular iteration and refining ideas.* Community: Building solid relationships with other creators is essential for growth. Always ask what value you can add, and you'll be headed in the right direction.If these ideas resonate with you, join my Think Like A Game Designer Mastery Course to receive hands-on guidance and turn your game ideas into reality. You'll have the opportunity to pitch your game to real publishers, work with a creative community, and receive expert feedback as you bring your designs to life. Sign up now! Get full access to Think Like A Game Designer at justingarydesign.substack.com/subscribe

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Starfinder 2E Playtest | Part 1: Shards of the Glass Planet

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024

In this thrilling episode of Cosmic Crit, our adventurers plunge into the enigmatic world of Shards of the Glass Planet using the brand-new Starfinder 2E playtest rules!