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It was the following Suzanne Arms quote, that inspired my guest today, Sharon Robinson, to become a midwife:“If we are to create a nonviolent world where respect and kindness replace fear and hatred, we must begin with how we treat each other at the beginning of life, for that is where our deepest patterns are set. From these roots grow fear and alienation, or love and trust.”As a new grad, Sharon left her home in the US to practice midwifery in NZ because of our “gold standard” midwifery care. However, she was met with challenges - hierarchies, power-plays, professional jealousy, over-medicalisation - that stifled her ability to practice where and how she wanted to, and in the ways that she knew women deserved.Sharon shares with us some of the trials and tribulations she has faced throughout her personal and professional life, including childhood abuse at the hands of her father, a mastectomy for breast cancer 10 years ago, and then, last year, being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. We discuss what the role of a midwife is, how the way a woman is treated in birth matters a lot more than her mode of birth, and what birth and midwifery are like in different parts of the world.Also discussed in this episode:* Creating birth plans* Stillbirth* Deep grief versus trauma* Abusive and fraudulent maternity ‘care' in South Africa* Rights in birth* Informed decision making and consent* Post dates* Induction of labour* Differing roles of midwives and obstetricians* Defensive, risk-centric practice* Home birth midwifery* Collegial support from like-minded midwivesCheck out Sharon's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sharonrobinson.midwifeFind some awesome videos that Sharon has created on her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sharonrobinsonmidwife516Become a part of the Wise Women Network NZ - a global (despite the name) Facebook group for birth workers and birth-passionate consumers who are seeking a reclamation of empowered, undisturbed, physiological birth, supported by wise woman midwives: https://www.facebook.com/groups/538842372367843Follow my (Carla's) Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/healing.birth/Check out my website here: https://www.healingbirth.co.nz/Email me carla@healingbirth.co.nz if you have a story that you believe is a good fit for my podcast and that you're keen to shareYou can also watch this episode, and others, on my Healing Birth YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@healingbirth

In this episode, I'll be sharing my thoughts on the title teaser of Retro, Suriya's upcoming film from the Karthik Subbaraj stable that is supposed to be out in the Summer of 2025. The film also stars Pooja & Joju George among others. If you like my content, please give this podcast a follow on your preferred podcast platforms & on YouTube to be on top of all the new recos & episodes that come out of this space. Cheers!LinkTree (All Relevant Links) - https://linktr.ee/vocalaboutvisualspodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can also directly support through a small tip here. It helps massively

What's SHE Up To Now Day 2437? Contribution Growth, GROWING Process, Give To Get, And CSR Strategy! Drop in to get the real scoop--the good, the bad, the ugly, the truth (well my truth anyway). https://facebook.com/beme2thrive #contributiongrowth #foundationalsupersizebusinessstrategy #GROWINGprocess #csrstrategy

Hello and welcome back to Episode 97 at the True Crime BnB! This episode has me feeling philosophical about the little decisions we make every day, and how those go on to affect the rest of our lives. Wendy Jo Halison was a college senior in California, In 1968, she headed off in her convertible to buy a hair dryer that was on sale. She never made it home, and her murder was not solved for 48 years! When it was finally resolved, it turned out that she was not the only victim of the scum who took her life.Dale Wells was living his life in South Carolina, and when he met the woman who would become his partner, he was happy to have her in his life. At least, until she became controlling, manipulative, and murderous. Dale is a domestic violence survivor, and he has a lot of wisdom to share about setting your priorities and taking good care of yourself and those around you.If you or someone you know is suffering from domestic or partner violence, you can find help and resources:In the USA: National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 or https://www.thehotline.org/In the UK: https://www.gov.uk/crime-justice-and-law/domestic-violenceIn Ireland: 1800 341 900 or https://www.womensaid.ie/In Australia: 1800RESPECT or https://www.1800respect.org.au/In South Africa: 0800 150 150 or https://lifelinesa.co.za/In Nigeria: 0 8000-333-333 or https://lagosdsva.org/In Colombia: call 155 or http://www.equidadmujer.gov.co/consejeria/Paginas/linea-155.aspxFor other countries, this link can help you search for the kind of help you need: https://findahelpline.com/______Look for episodes from True Crime BnB monthly, maybe more. Maybe less. . . .If you enjoy the show, please share my episodes on social media--that's the greatest way to help me find new listeners.Another way is to rate and review on Apple Podcasts or GoodPods, or give me a 5-star rating on whatever platform you prefer!https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find us on Instagram, X (Twitter), or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnBYou can send us an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.comAnd lastly, thank all of you for just coming along to listen. You're the best!!

Blerdy Disposition brings Chris Strausman to the table. Chris is a Twitch streamer with a lot of growing up to do, searching Reddit and relying on his followers to find his missing sister.Blerdy and I compare Lovecraftian horrors to YouTube comments, discuss the importance of being there for your community, both in and out of character, and talk about growing up in a landscape of social isolation and internet-only friendships.This character is built for Call of Cthulhu 7e.Blerdy Disposition is a Black, Queer Professional GM and Player. He makes TTRPG YouTube content, focused on covering either indie RPGs or player and GM advice. When he is not obsessing over Cthulhu mythos or niche RPGs, you can find him talking about his next favorite RPG of the month.You can learn more about Blerdy at:https://www.characterswithoutstories.com/guests/blerdy-dispositionBaddie Bards is an all-Black, all-queer, all-trans D&D actual play. Living up to the bardic reputation, there's plenty of laughs, all set in space. But you'll also hear poetic descriptions and atmospheric background music. I'm looking forward to their next season, using the DIE system.Girls Run These Worlds is a women-owned, women-run production studio aiming to uplift the voices, profiles, and status of women and femme-presenting people in TTRPG and to create a place where all can come to find themselves represented and celebrated. Send us a textCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Content Warning this episode for brief mentions of forced sterilization (49:03-49:53) and death of a child (57:40-57:48).DJ BeeZee brings Everett Nichols to the table. Everett is a union man, through and through, who defends those closest to him.DJ and I discuss healing from generational trauma, the union history of Appalachia, and how finding player agency in TTRPGs can be cathartic when we lack agency in our lives.This character is built for Old Gods of Appalachia, a Cypher System game by Monte Cook, based on the podcast of the same name.DJ BeeZee is an AuDHD Game Master for Hire and Co-Host of One Shot's Tavern, a TTRPG podcast focused on learning about all of the tools and mechanics that TTRPGs across the spectrum offer in order to become better story tellers, game masters, and game designers.You can learn more about DJ at:https://www.characterswithoutstories.com/guests/dj-beezeeThe Thorne Files is a Monster of the Week Actual Play podcast filled with twisting mysteries, malevolent evils and character-lead drama. https://open.spotify.com/show/2zpkCPR5NIFYS2BAxcpKx6?si=d9d9409ec02544a7Hammer of the Gods is an actual play TTRPG podcast, primarily set in an alternate history home brew world based around Ancient Greece and Greek Mythology. They've has now branched into playing and streaming other games such as Werewolf, Masks, and Eat the Reich.https:/linktr.ee/HammpodSend us a textSend us a textCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Adrian Lawrence brings Don Rigals to the table. Don is a fur-obsessed secret communist delving into New York's underground to find his brother.Adrian and I discuss being outspoken about your political values, the power of representation, and not being "Mexican enough."This character is built for Call of Cthulhu.AC Lawrence is a Mexican-American DM who co-hosts a podcast named Dungeons & Degrees, where he interviews individuals in the TTRPG space to show that the path to creativity isn't just a single path. They also have been a part of many charity events for numerous causes that use TTRPGs as outreach to raise money.You can learn more about Adrian at:https://www.characterswithoutstories.com/guests/adrian-lawrenceIn Panda's Talking Games, Phil and Senda are queer creators who answer your TTRPG questions. They describe it as Car Talk, but for your tabletop roleplaying game.”https://polygamero.us/category/podcasts/pandaAt Session Zero Heroes we believe in the power of storytelling through tabletop roleplaying games and use a variety of TTRPG systems to create these stories which we share through the podcast medium.https://www.sessionzeroheroes.comSend us a Text Message.Cover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

I've been bringing characters without stories and the creators who made them to the table for TWO YEARS! It felt like a good time to get reflective and talk about something I've been working on - diversifying my guests and the games we talk about.I also did a two year anniversary giveaway - tune in to find out who won!Send us a Text Message.Cover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Hello, Crime Family. Have a seat, and let's get into Episode 96.Frank Tranter was a 74-year-old retired man living in the Lion Farm Estate in West Midlands, England. His health was seriously failing him, he was nearly blind, and he lived alone in his semi-detached bungalow. All he wanted to do was listen to music and wave at his neighbors out the window. But, no. Along came a group of no-goods who had to take those little pleasures, and everything else, away from Frank. Our survivor this episode is Monti Niccolo, a 22-year-old who loved hunting, fishing, and California wilderness camping. Wilderness camping can be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing, but Monti did. He knew very well how to take care of himself. So when he came across two people who had deadly intentions, Monti had to call upon his will to survive. And survive, he did! My announcement in this episode is that I'm going to be releasing only one episode per month, because I just don't have enough time to research, write, record, edit, and produce more than that on top of my day job and my fixer-upper house. But if I find that i have the time, I will put out some extras now and then. Thank you for joining me here at the True Crime BnB, and I hope to see you back next time for Episode 97! ______Time Stamps:00:00:00 Intro00:01:29 Frank Tranter00:18:25 Survivor Monti Niccolo00:28:00 Wrap-up00:29:04 Outro0:29:09 Bloopers______Look for episodes from True Crime BnB monthly, maybe more.. . .If you enjoy the show, please share my episodes on social media--that's the greatest way to help me find new listeners.Another way is to rate and review on Apple Podcasts or GoodPods, or give me a 5-star rating on whatever platform you prefer!https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find us on Instagram, X (Twitter), or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnBYou can send us an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.comAnd lastly, thank all of you for just coming along to listen. You're the best!!

Content warning this episode for discussions of sexual assault and sexual harassment. We don't go into any detail, but if this topic is a trigger for you, I recommend you skip it.Alejandra Wilhelm brings Reyna to the table. Reyna is a fierce and loyal barbarian hiding her identity from the archfey her father sold her to.Alejandra and I discuss parasociality, bad behavior on Discord, and roleplay on TikTok. We also talk about self-insert characters - from physical appearance to emotional trauma.This character is built for D&D 5e.Alejandra Wilhelm is a queer Latinx TTRPG creator, one half of the Table Talk Podcast duo and a TTRPG character artist.You can learn more about Alejandra at:https://www.characterswithoutstories.com/guests/alejandra-wilhelm/One Shot's Tavern is a TTRPG Podcast focused on exploring new systems to tell your stories, with pro GMs broadening their horizons by playing new or different TTRPG systems, and sharing their thoughts with you.https://oneshotstavern.podbean.com/The Storyteller Squad is a narrative-driven actual play podcast featuring magic, mystery, and vibrant characters inhabiting a world where the supernatural and the mundane intertwine in their Monster of the Week campaign.https://www.thestorytellersquad.comSend us a Text Message.Cover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Juicy Garland brings Grammarye Praise-God Winthrop to the table. Grammarye is a teenage witch and the black sheep of a family with a 400 year vendetta against the Salem Witch Trial judges who killed their ancestor.Juicy and I share our love for witchy touchstones like The Craft and The Witch (or as we say The VVitch), sympathize with Grammarye's desperate attempts at validation, and discuss how roleplaying in actual plays is different from home games.This character is built for Monsterhearts 2e by Avery Alderhttps://buriedwithoutceremony.com/monsterheartsJuicy Garland is a Boston area drag queen and super nerd. She's the original TTRPG drag queen and she's on a mission to do big things with Tabletop Talespinners Network. You can find her in All Our Faults, a Monsterhearts actual play podcast, all around the Internet, or performing in Boston and New Hampshire.You can learn more about Juicy at:https://www.characterswithoutstories.com/guests/juicy-garlandWait, Roll That Again! follows the host Alex's journey in building their first game, with conversations with game designers like Jay Dragon giving sage advice along the way. https://waitrollthatagain.substack.comAll Our Faults is a Monsterhearts 2 actual play podcast from the Tabletop Talespinners Network that tells the story of four teenagers and the supernatural forces that threaten to shatter their lives.https://allourfaults.transistor.fmSend us a Text Message.Cover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Hello and welcome back for Episode 95. Apologies for the delay in releasing this episode; if you follow me on Instagram you know I was traveling and came home with a stray 4 week old kitten, so lately I've been all about toys, kitten food, and counting the scratches all over my skin. This week I am covering the frustrating case of the murder of Holly Palmer, which took place in Granbury, Texas in November, 1988. Holly was an amazing, ambitious 23 year old and seemingly had only one person who would have had any problems with her. It seems that police and Holly's family all have a strong suspicion of one particular person. So why, then, has no one ever been brought to justice for her horrible murder? Our survivor this week is an anonymous teenager out of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and her story shows what a strong, courageous young woman she is. She was only 15 when she was groomed on Snapchat by an older male, and she barely survived their first meeting, But she saw him again two years later when she saw him sentenced to 30-to-life for what he did to her. One question this case raises is how someone is a relatively normal YouTuber wannabe, and 10 months later he's a child rapist and attempted murderer? Regardless of what brought about his transition to a monster, we are here to celebrate the survivor. So, even though we don't know her name, we are sending every good vibe in her direction. Thank you for stopping back today. Please take care of yourselves, and I'll see you back here in two weeks. ______Time Stamps:00:00:00 Intro00:01:50 Holly Palmer00:31:59 Gwinnett County, Georgia Survivor00:42:39 Wrap-up00:43:41 Outro0:43:56 Bloopers______Look for episodes from True Crime BnB about every other week, still on Fridays.. . .If you enjoy the show, please share my episodes on social media--that's the greatest way to help me find new listeners.Another way is to rate and review on Apple Podcasts or GoodPods, or give me a 5-star rating on whatever platform you prefer! https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find us on Instagram, X (Twitter), or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnBYou can send us an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.comAnd lastly, thank all of you for just coming along to listen. You're the best!!

Savannah Rayne brings Kit to the table. Kit is a con woman on the run in disguise as a man, who finds family and the confidence to harness her innate magic on a pirate ship. Savannah and I discuss roleplaying away from a table in private chat and public cosplay. We also talk about Savannah's two favorite tropes - found family and the sorcerer gaining the confidence to wield her magic.This character is built for D&D5e.Savannah Rayne is an RP enthusiast, art witch, and podcaster. While relatively new to TTRPGs, Savannah has been making original characters and building their worlds and their stories outside of game spaces pretty much her entire life.You can learn more about Savannah at:https://www.characterswithoutstories.com/guests/savannah-rayneIn lieu of a recommendation this episode, I'm encouraging you to cast your vote in the CRIT Awards by July 7. Several former and future guests are part of nominated projects!https://www.critawards.orgThe Slovenly Trulls podcast deep dives into the problematic lore and history of D&D with an emphasis on feminist analysis.https://www.slovenlytrulls.comSend us a Text Message.TTRPGs for Palestine is an itch.io bundle that supports Medical Aid for Palestinians with over 600 items. Donate by June 30.https://itch.io/b/2295/ttrpgs-for-palestineHammer of the Gods and Potions and Potpourri have teamed up with fellow TTRPG players and streamers to raise money for the Trans Empowerment Project!https://priderevolution2024.carrd.coCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Navaar Seik-Jackson brings Oba Manu to the table. Oba is a dad who wants nothing more than to live the simple life, but is pulled back into adventuring for "one last job." Navaar and I discuss having a family both at and away from the table, needing to protect your family while avoiding violence - and how scary that can be as a Black father, and power fantasies. Navaar also convinces me to play Pathfinder.This character is built for Pathfinder 2e by Paizo.Navaar Seik-Jackson is a narrative game designer, podcaster, and occasional TTRPG performer. Navaar enjoys providing a platform for marginalized people in the TTRPG space to tell their stories and exploring the apocalypse as a setting with nuanced themes. You may have heard of Navaar from the Secret Nerd Podcast, An Unwavering Force podcast, or his game The Corrupted.You can learn more about Navaar at:https://www.characterswithoutstories.com/guests/navaar-seik-jacksonRene Plays Games. I recently listened to Rainy's first episode of a series called Perspective Checks about character tropes - and friends, even I learned something about character building.https://reneplaysgames.podbean.comTales of Y'Vard is an actual play in the brand-new Mythcraft system. Join them as they become the scourge of their enemies. https://linktr.ee/talesofyvardSend us a Text Message.I want to let you know about a TTRPGs for Palestine – an itch.io TTRPG bundle you can get right now with over 600 items, including some incredible games like Gubat Banwa and Wanderhome and tools like Script Change. Donations benefit Medical Aid for Palestinians. They're at over $60,000 to their $100,000 goal and you can help them get there by the end of June.Cover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Hello, Crime Family, and welcome back to Episode 94 at the True Crime BnB!I didn't plan to, but somehow I managed to have one case in each of the two most recent US states: one in Hawaii (became a state on Aug 21, 1959) and the other in Alaska (became a state on Jan 3, 1959).Hawaii is considered to be a paradise, and to many people, it absolutely is. But for Conrad Maesaka and Patricia Stevens, it may have started out as paradise, but it turned into a nightmare leading to their disappearances.Through a tip from a guilty conscience, the crime was eventually solved, but that was still not the end of it. Corruption, gambling, organized crime, and a desperate official all combined to prevent Conrad and Patty from getting their justice, even after a jury conviction. In the end we can recognize that although Conrad and Patty were flawed humans...who isn't??...they were not as flawed as pretty much every other person in this story. And they did not deserve what happened to them. And then to Alaska, where Robert Atwood headed, at the age of 28, to take over a tiny daily newspaper in Anchorage. Over 50+ years he turned it into one of the largest Alaska dailies, in addition to a myriad of other stellar accomplishments.But Bob never lost his energy, his leadership, his pluck, nor his love of family. And when his newspaper staff and his daughter were in danger from an irrational attacker, 79-year-old Bob sprang into action to neutralize the threat. And although it made national headlines, humble Bob didn't even put it on the front page the next day.Thank you for being here. I'm happy to see you, come back in two weeks for Episode 95!______Time Stamps:0:00:00 Intro0:01:22 Murder and Corruption in Hawaii0:24:43 Survivor Robert Atwood0:34:49 Wrap-up00:36:01 Closing0:36:31 Outro0:36:38 Bloopers______Look for episodes from True Crime BnB about every other week, still on Fridays.. . .If you enjoy our show, please share our episodes on social media--that's the greatest way to help us find new listeners.Another way is to rate and review on Apple Podcasts or GoodPods, or give us a 5-star rating on whatever platform you prefer!https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find us on Instagram, X (Twitter), or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnBYou can send us an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.comAnd lastly, thank all of you for just coming along to listen. You're the best!!

Stephan Kelly brings Lancelot to the table. Lance is a blind martial artist in a coven of witches, doing his best to leave the world a little bit better than when he found it.Stephan and I discuss building a character while you're building the system, testing the limits of system mastery, and an unfortunate jousting accident.This character is built for Coven and Crucible, a game created by Stephan, his wife roach, and his daughter Charlotte.https://13thmoongames.comStephan Kelly is a retired fitness professional and theatre nerd who has channeled his optimism into creating TTRPGs and redefining masculinity. He is the "mechanics guy" at 13th Moon Games, a family run gaming company, and works there with his wife, daughter, and son.You can learn more about Stephan at:https://www.characterswithoutstories.com/guests/stephan-kellyWing Women is an actual play podcast based on the exploits of the real-life Night Witches, Soviet airwomen fighting to survive during a campaign of bombing against the Nazis.https://linktr.ee/wingwomenpodThe Advanced Age Roleplaying Gamers Podcast is an actual play podcast with a group of friends who have been playing roleplaying games off and on together for nearly 40 years.https://www.theaarpgs.comSend us a Text Message.Cover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Hello, Crime Family, and welcome back to Episode 93 at the True Crime BnB. This week we have a little more cussing than usual, because it comes up in quotes that really contribute to the telling of the stories.Yes! I said STORIES. I'm harking back to the Bad Guy / Good Guy days, even in a solo episode, because if i can have an upper story to close the episode, then I will do that. First up is the senseless murder of 24 year old Susan Schwarz, who was killed in Snohomish County, Washington in 1979. Because of witness intimidation by the perpetrator, it was 32 years before her killer was brought to justice, but in the end, we applaud the witness for speaking up. Susan was a victim of revenge because she tried to help someone else who was also a victim. And she deserves to be remembered for the good, kind, compassionate young woman she was. I'm closing today with the upper story of Curtescine Foster Lloyd, a 51 year old woman in Edwards, Mississippi who was accosted in her bedroom by a naked man with evil intentions. But Curtescine saw her opportunity and took it. And that would-be rapist regretted the day he ever made his way into her house. Curtescine's testimony had the jury rolling with laughter, so don't miss this episode! (this is where almost all of the cussing comes in)So thank you for stopping by, If you've missed Puss in the bloopers, she made her comeback today, so don't forget to hang around after the Outro to hear what she had to say. See you back in two weeks, take care, and do something nice for yourself today!Time Stamps:0:00:00 Intro0:01:30 Susan Schwarz0:17:40 Survivor Curtescine Foster Lloyd0:26:05 Wrap-up0:27:32 Outro0:27:42 Bloopers______Look for episodes from True Crime BnB about every other week, still on Fridays.. . .If you enjoy our show, please share our episodes on social media--that's the greatest way to help us find new listeners.Another way is to rate and review on Apple Podcasts or GoodPods, or give us a 5-star rating on whatever platform you prefer!https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find us on Instagram, X (Twitter), or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnBYou can send us an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.comAnd lastly, thank all of you for just coming along to listen. You're the best!!

Send us a Text Message.Grant brings Orco the Magnificent to the table. Orco is not a very good wizard, but he gives it his best shot.Grant and I discuss religious trauma, high school theater, and the opposite of min-maxing.This character is built for D&D5e.Grant Nordine is the titular game master of Game Master Monday and the guide for Bella's Comet. Grant is an award-winning actor and writer with stage, film, music, and podcasting credits. As the GM of Game Master Monday, he runs a new one-shot in a new system with a new cast every episode.You can learn more about Grant at:https://www.characterswithoutstories.com/guests/grant-nordineThis episode, I recommend the podcast Why We Roll. You can check it out here:https://whyweroll.orgTorchlit Tavern is a D&D actual play podcast set in the homebrew world of Obscuria, where unlikely heroes find themselves at the center of political intrigue and potential global catastrophe.http://torchlittavern.comCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Hey, Crime Family, thanks for bearing with me as I am dropping Episode 92 two days late. The previous week just didn't allow me to finish it for Friday, so I am doing my first-ever Sunday release so I can stay on track for every other week.So, that business out of the way, this episode is a bit of a throwback to the old bad-guy / good-guy format that I still use in collaborations, but I'm both bad and good guy today. Today I bring you three teenagers who showed such strength, bravery, and presence of mind that they prevented the injury or death of people they cared about, or in one case, of complete strangers. Fair warning, these are hard cases to hear and definitely hard cases to narrate, so if you hear the emotion in my voice, you have no idea how many times i had to reread some of these paragraphs until I could get them out without a croak.Canaan Bower of Las Cruces, New Mexico, was 16 years old when he prevented a kidnapping, or worse, of a family at a gas station. Canaan was a champion heavyweight wrestler, but also an exemplary leader and human being, and his story is important.Jayden Perkins, of Chicago, Illinois, was 11 years old when he saved his pregnant mom and unborn sibling from almost certain death when his mom's distant ex burst into their home with a knife. Jayden was that child whom everyone adored, who brought light and sunshine into the day of every person he met. His story must be told, so that he will never be forgotten.Josslyn Millan, of Midvale, Utah, was 13 years old when her world went in an instant from a safe, family environment to absolute terror in a carjacking. Her first thoughts were not for herself, but for her infant sister, and she instinctively did all of the most important things to take control of the situation and get herself and her baby sister Ivey home safely.As per our regular format, the last story will leave you on a positive note to go out into the world feeling uplifted.As always, I'm grateful that you have stopped by here at the True Crime BnB! Have a seat, grab a frosty beverage off the bar, and let's talk about some outstanding young people that you'll never forget!Time Stamps:0:00:00 Intro0:01:05 Canaan Bower0:08:45 Jayden Perkins0:18:28 Josslyn Millan0:25:52 Wrap-up0:27:25 Outro______Look for episodes from True Crime BnB about every other week, still on Fridays.. . .If you enjoy our show, please share our episodes on social media--that's the greatest way to help us find new listeners.Another way is to rate and review on Apple Podcasts or GoodPods, or give us a 5-star rating on whatever platform you prefer!https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find us on Instagram, X (Twitter), or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnBYou can send us an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.comAnd lastly, thank all of you for just coming along to listen. You're the best!!

Tori Fica brings Tendertwig to the table. Tendertwig is a Leshy Oracle who moves through life with the confidence of a child - because they are actually only 1 year old.Tori and I discuss the freedom of playing a character utterly devoid of imposter syndrome, how being cute is a special ability, and playing a literal baby.This character is built for Pathfinder 2e.Tori Fica is a TTRPG enthusiast, actual-play performer, and GM. She is one of the creators of Level 1 Geek, a TTRPG education and entertainment channel to help new players get into this magical hobby.You can learn more about Tori at:https://www.characterswithoutstories.com/guests/tori-ficaThis episode, I recommend the podcast I Love this Thing so Fricking Much. You can check it out here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2e4-star-loves-doris-day-movies/id1506443569?i=10006090812965 GMs in a Trenchcoat is a TTRPG actual-play podcast about friendship, storytelling and really, really stupid bits. In all seriousness, it's an AP podcast where 5 friends take turns weaving stories through the tabletop system of their choice each season. https://www.5gmsinatrenchcoat.comCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Hello, I'm glad you've chosen to pop in at the True Crime BnB for Episode 91! This week's episode is pretty rough and covers a senseless crime against a West Alexandria, Ohio woman who, in February, 1989, was weeks away from giving birth to a son she had already named. Joy Gayle Morningstar Stewart was one of those rare people who brightened the day of anyone lucky enough to encounter her. When she was brutally murdered for the most disgusting of reasons, her family and loved ones suffered tremendously thereafter.And when the execution of her killer didn't go quite as intended, it set in motion a whole series of redirections that are still happening today. Thank you for stopping by, and I hope to see you back next time for Episode 92. ______Look for episodes from True Crime BnB about every other week, still on Fridays.. . .If you enjoy our show, please share our episodes on social media--that's the greatest way to help us find new listeners.Another way is to rate and review on Apple Podcasts or GoodPods, or give us a 5-star rating on whatever platform you prefer!https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find us on Instagram, X (Twitter), or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnBYou can send us an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.comAnd lastly, thank all of you for just coming along to listen. You're the best!!

Chriss brings Rhan Halvard to the table. Rhan was a wizard who became a revenant in the service of Istus when her attempt to change her fate had unexpectedly dire results.Chriss and I discuss death, grief, and catharsis, the role of fate in a fantasy story where gods are real, and how much backstory you truly need.This character is built for D&D5e.Chriss Knight is a life long creative who found her calling with D&D in college where she earned a degree in theatre. After a winding road of various career paths, she found her way back to TTRPGs and now runs her own podcast all about them, alongside running and playing in several games herself.You can learn more about Chriss at:https://www.characterswithoutstories.com/guests/chriss-knightThis episode, I recommend the podcast The AARPGs. You can check it out here:https://audioboom.com/posts/7921235-twilight-2000-it-s-always-cloudy-in-kalisz-ep10-jumping-the-sharkDo you ever miss those days when cardboard boxes were pirate ships? Babies and Broadswords Bathfinder is a TTRPG that celebrates team work and make believe just like when you were a kid!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/babiesandbroadswords/babies-and-broadswords-bathfinderCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Hello, Crime Family, and welcome back to Episode 90 here at the True Crime BnB!This week I have special guest Miss Ruby Wilde, co-hostess of the Vintage Homicide Podcast, bringing the sad and senseless murder of Grand Ol' Opry and HeeHaw regular David "Stringbean" Akeman and his wife Estelle. But even if you already know what happened to Stringbean and Estelle, Miss Ruby has widened this story to a surprisingly large number of other related, but also unrelated, murders! This case had a great impact on the greater country music scene in the 1970's. Beth follows behind with the survival story of Sherri Boone, a brave and gutsy woman in Massachusetts. She lived through a terrible attack and when the law failed her, she made it her mission to bring attention to, and bring about revisions to, the very outdated penal code in Massachusetts. Once you've listened, please go follow Miss Ruby Wilde along with her cohostess Miss Mei Day at Vintage Homicide Podcast at Instagram: @vintagehomicide and Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/vintagehomicide You can find their LinkTree here: https://linktr.ee/vintagehomicidepodcast I hope you're taking care of yourselves, and that you are being kind to others. Just because some people are murderers does NOT mean you should be one, too. Thank you for stopping by, and I'll see you next week for Episode 91!_______Look for episodes from True Crime BnB about every other week, still on Fridays.. . .If you enjoy our show, please share our episodes on social media--that's the greatest way to help us find new listeners.Another way is to rate and review on Apple Podcasts or GoodPods, or give us a 5-star rating on whatever platform you prefer!https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeBnB?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareYou can find us on Instagram, X (Twitter), or Facebook @TrueCrimeBnBYou can send us an email at TrueCrimeBnBPod@gmail.comAnd lastly, thank all of you for just coming along to listen. You're the best!!

We were joined with Triffon from Unlocking The Code to talk about the history behind easter and a little about what been happening in the world of UFOs. Also a heads up that my audio was horrible this episode as I was trialling the use of a tablet to see if I can make use streaming with that whilst out at work...........Subscribe to Unlocking The Code Podcast on all the major socials (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) as well as all the major podcast platformsSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/6035TznjpIX4GEqLQJLPdn?si=7f7c6fc1ae3b46a2Ituneshttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/unlocking-the-code/id1245484176...........Episode available on our Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/live/7ihqaoSZMEE?feature=shareYou can find us on all the major socials but make sure to like and follow the Encounters Down Under Podcast Facebook page where we live stream most of our interviews. This gives listeners the opportunity to ask our guest questions regarding their encounter in the comments.https://www.facebook.com/EncountersDo...Also join our community group for updates about the show and general discussions about episodes and more.https://www.facebook.com/groups/28337...Show your support for the show by grabbing yourself some awesome merchandise from our online store with a great variety of quality products to choose from.https://imaginvibes.com/collections/encounters-down-under?fbclid=IwAR2Jo4G3RRBP7Rw3MBo2vFwLonCCdvSCMI00YZXiOKwmGW_eX9fE8W6suIg_aem_AajmK6ShB5GRqkZJJwSPcg3Yi9BC7PjbMUOy6obYnxgEAipow3MABsYeBv2KbUFAokziO_8uHXMClIOJ9EhuMJ_S#UFO #Aliens #UAP #Abductions #USO #ufotwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Dunnewold brings Exit to the table. Exit is a scavenger living on the edges of a dangerous psychic mist and a society that demands they conform.Sam and I discuss building a character within the context of a post apocalyptic world, being brave because you have to be, and transparency in gaming.This character is built for Apocalypse World by D. Vincent and Maguey Baker.http://apocalypse-world.comSam Dunnewold is a Minnesotan game designer, screenwriter, and podcaster living in Hollywood like a chump. His podcast, Dice Exploder, breaks down a game mechanic every week with a friend. He's the designer of Doskvol Breathes and Space Train Space Heist, and he was a judge for the 2022 The Awards. Sam used to work for The Onion as a video editor, and he has no colon.You can learn more about Sam at:https://www.characterswithoutstories.com/guests/sam-dunnewoldWe mention VOID 1680 AM by Ken Lowery:https://bannerlessgames.itch.io/void-1680-amWe also mention We Are But Worms: A One Word RPG by Riverhouse Games:https://riverhousegames.itch.io/we-are-but-worms-a-one-word-rpgDungeon Calling is a real-play D&D podcast of high fantasy and low humor:https://www.dungeoncalling.comCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Let's GROW Annual Challenge Day 63. Spiritual Growth Core Values! Do One Thing Every Day To GROW! Join in every day in 2024 for a quick challenge that is all about you GROWING and creating the life you want! https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingSharon Ask your questions, share your wisdom! #letsgrowannualchallenge #spiritualgrowth #spiritualcorevalue

Aetherius brings Riley Howard/Jean Pierre Baptiste to the table. Riley is a Ministry kindred masquerading as Jean-Pierre, a Toreador in the Camarilla.Aetherius and I discuss being your authentic self, being the only Black player at the table, and writing strong yet flawed Black women.This character is built for Vampire the Masquerade 5e published by Renegade Game Studios.Aetherius Bordeaux is your new favorite Vampire Himbo. He is a mystery/thriller/horror content creator and lifelong answerer of the eternal question "whodunnit"? Aetherius is a theater kid turned TTRPG baby and has finally fought off his anxiety long enough to launch into content creation.You can learn more about Aetherius at:https://www.characterswithoutstories.com/guests/aetherius-bordeauxWe mention Erinmylaundry's Actual Play stream. You can find Philly By Night on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/erinmylaundryThis episode, I recommend the podcast Gimme Da Loot. You can check it out here:https://www.gmdlcast.comGame Master Monday is the podcast that plays a new one shot in a new system with a new cast EVERY EPISODE.https://linktr.ee/grant_nordineCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Joseph brings Otto Von Kurtzel to the table. Otto is a family man who built a mech suit to help him live with a degenerative disease.Joseph and I discuss punching dragons, having people worth fighting for, and tinkering for good.This character is built for D&D5e.Joseph Byler, an aspiring TTRPG writer and nurse. They're also a proud redneck and leftist.You can learn more about Joseph at:https://www.characterswithoutstories.com/guests/joseph-bylerThis episode, I recommend the podcast Blades of Mayari. You can check it out here:https://www.bladesofmayari.comCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Alex brings Nix to the table. Alex is a traveling magician who cheerfully becomes a hero.Alex and I discuss mad libs character creation, the nature of magic, and being inspired by a hat.This character is built for Quest.Alex, also known as Apples_n_Cinnamon, a ttrpg enthusiast and a blooming forever GM. They make TTRPG content somewhat sporadically but play in a variety of games in as many systems as possible!You can learn more about Alex at:https://www.characterswithoutstories.com/guests/alexCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Rook brings Dale Dorries, AKA Alehat to the table. Alehat is a greedy, rotten scoundrel feeding his retirement fund with ill-gotten gains.Rook and I discuss filling a role in a party, using characters to try out game mechanics, and being out for yourself.This character is built for Blades in the Dark.Roger Peters, who also goes by Rook, is the owner of Epic Sages, a multi-TTRPG focused hosting site. He's played and/or ran various TTRPGs for over 15 years.You can learn more about Rook at:https://www.characterswithoutstories.com/guests/roger-peters/Cover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Jeffrey Baker brings an unnamed soldier to the table. The unnamed soldier is a grizzled drill sergeant who motivates his party through tough love and (bardic) inspirational speeches.Jeffrey and I discuss playing older characters with life experience, roleplay bleed and after care, and being the party dad.This character is built for D&D5e.Jeffrey Baker is a dad, LARPer, and game designer; Jeffrey has been playing TTRPGs ever since his older brothers would allow him to join. His creative well consists of using his personal life, theatre training, and LARP background to make fully realized characters.You can learn more about Jeffrey at:https://www.characterswithoutstories.com/guests/jeffrey-bakerCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Wes Ascolese brings Trypoxylus "Tryp" to the table. Tryp is a newborn hive mind formed from a group of Japanese stag beetles looking to learn about the world they are seeing with new eyes.Wes and I discuss how bugs think, trying to build a unified identity, and discovering yourself through your characters.This character is built for The Wildsea by Felix Isaacs: https://myth.works/collections/the-wildsea-homepageWes Ascolese is a leftist TTRPG collector and enthusiast, amateur bookbinder, and obsessive knowledge seeker. He co-wrote Beyond Deep, an adventure for Mörk Borg, with Christopher Koger, which you can find at Exalted Funderal: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/beyond-deep-pdfYou can find Wes at:X: https://x.com/WesAscoleseInstagram: https://instagram.com/atomicwesselsCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Nate (Beardic Inspiration) brings Ed'varay Fiero to the table. Ed'varay is a noble ranger, restlessly wandering in search of transcendental experiences.Nate and I discuss creating random characters for real people, being shaped by your environment, and the controversy surrounding Wizards of the Coast's attempt to withdraw the Open Gaming License (OGL).This character is system agnostic.Nate grew up in the small town of Seward, Alaska as a theatre kid who grew up working on boats. He's now a boat captain living in California who fell in love with TTRPGs and is now working to get more into that space professionally through storytelling and character creation.You can find Nate at:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beardic_inspirationThe Beardic Inspiration Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beardic-inspirationYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beardicinspirationInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardic_inspirationCharacter art by Scott Milton BrazeeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottmiltonCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

In this very special episode, I interview my costars on DnDenial's The Moonstone Matriarchy actual play stream, an all-women D&D game set in the home brew world of Solandria.I Sneeze Stars is the DMGM of Reven is AnemoneJuniper is CloverMamaicailleach is DelphraDungeon Mistress Katie is RosalindScxrlet is SynThese characters are built for D&D5e. View the previous mini-campaign  and watch the full campaign of The Moonstone Matriarchy on Twitch Saturdays at 5:30PM PST starting November 11. https://www.twitch.tv/dndenialYou can find I Sneeze Stars at:https://linktr.ee/DnDenialYou can find GM of Reven at:https://gmofreven.carrd.coYou can find Juniper at:https://linktr.ee/linenandspiceYou can find Dungeon Mistress Katie at:https://linktr.ee/DungeonMistressKatieYou can find Scxrlet at:https://linktr.ee/scxrlet64Music by Ryan Muns, Eyes On The Moon Studios: https://ryanmuns.bandcamp.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnTheMoonStudiosSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lkBYvF9wlQPgcwHfvFMZtCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Jordan Peacock brings his tarot deck to the table. In this episode, Jordan and I collaborate to build three characters using tarot spreads. Dagamot, inspired by the Hermit card, is a reclusive healer with a painful past reevaluating his life on the road.Content warning: brief mention of suicide at 7:00.Jordan and I discuss going beyond tropes, building latent potential into characters, and Canadian TV.This character is built for Coyote and Crow.Jordan Peacock is an independent game designer, founder of Sortilege, and a near-forever GM. He regularly runs non-D&D games for people new to the hobby, and has an RPG narrative project coming out later this year.You can find Jordan at:Website: https://sortilege.online/Music by Ryan Muns, Eyes On The Moon Studios: https://ryanmuns.bandcamp.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnTheMoonStudiosSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lkBYvF9wlQPgcwHfvFMZtCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Join me as I chat with Nadia about all things Intuition!! Nadia Krauss is the  Author of " The Magic of Transformation - Igniting & Manifesting your Soul's Desires". Nadia's passion for Soul Health & Divine self-expression comes alive when she is able to take her clients through a Soul Realignment Power Retrieval Process. When True Love was about to die & her ex-business partner called her a loser, Nadia and her husband made a bold move.They sold everything they owned to go live and work on a cruise ship for 2 years. After which they relocated from Germany to the US.This bold move not only led to the revival of their marriage but also to the creation of a business built on the foundation of self-love leadership.As the founder of Wholesome Life SOULutionscreator of Soul Health Mentor Podcast& facilitator of the Soul Realignment Power Retrieval Process,Nadia invites you to learn how to work with your Soul's medicine by regularly connecting to heart space, so you can manifest the dreams your Soul has for you via your spiritual gifts.You can connect with Nadia here:www.facebook.com/nadiaskrausswww.instagram.com/soulhealthmentor You can connect with me Traci Chambers here!https://www.facebook.com/traci.chambers.3https://www.facebook.com/TraciChambersJewelleryIntuitioninstagram.com/traci_chambers_jewellerywww.tracichambers.comJoin my free Facebook group The Mystic Woman here! I do Group live gemstone readings, channeled messages and other live appearances!!https://www.facebook.com/groups/2815669535397671/?ref=shareYou can buy my book, The Magic of Intuition here! https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Intuition-Transform-stepping-purpose/dp/0645345326

Owen Kerr brings Asher Novaak, aka Rhadamanthus Lehrer, to the table. Rhadamanthus is an inquisitor hiding in plain sight as his own throne agent, trying to find the small victories in a world full of insurmountable odds.Owen and I discuss pitting underdogs against empires, wrestling with angels, and finding joy in the struggle nevertheless.This character is built for Dark Heresy.Owen Kerr is a writer, teacher, indie game designer, voice actor, professional game master, TikTok enthusiast, LGBTQ+ father, husband, and ally. He was recently certified as a Therapeutic Game Master and will run or play in just about any TTRPG you'd like.You can find Owen at:itch.io: https://fallonspaag.itch.ioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carpegmaz StartPlaying.games: https://startplaying.games/gm/owen-kerr-gm-and-storytellerMusic by Ryan Muns, Eyes On The Moon Studios: https://ryanmuns.bandcamp.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnTheMoonStudiosSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lkBYvF9wlQPgcwHfvFMZtCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Natasha Ticotin brings Niko de Cielo to the table. Niko is an Oath of Conquest paladin who will soon find out he's not the main character he thinks he is.Natasha and I discuss "fixing" characters from pop culture, finding community in fandoms, and how characters' self-perceptions might not live up to their level 2 realities.This character is built for D&D5e.Natasha is an artist, corgi mom, and Princess of Genovia.You can find Natasha at:Website: https://natashagalya.comTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@natashagalya1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natashagalyaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NGTicotinMusic by Ryan Muns, Eyes On The Moon Studios: https://ryanmuns.bandcamp.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnTheMoonStudiosSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lkBYvF9wlQPgcwHfvFMZtCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

You know what's one of my all-time favorite episodes from the first season of the Multi-Passionate Mastery Podcast? This one! Even if you've already listened to "Why You Don't Have Anything to Prove as a Multi-Passionate," I totally recommend giving it another go. You never know what new insights might come up for you this time around.⏪ ⏪ ⏪Why is it that as multi-passionates we feel that we have so much to prove? Either we want to prove that we can do “all the things” at the same time in a very public way, or we want to prove that we can focus on “just one thing” to keep up with the specialists. If you're constantly feeling like you have something to prove, you're not experiencing the freedom of fully embracing who you are as a multi-passionate. Let's shift that!In this re-broadcast episode of the Multi-Passionate Mastery Podcast, I'm sharing why it's time to let go of the idea that to be multi-passionate means you have to do everything at once or go the opposite route and limit what you choose to do out of fear of being judged. Get ready to accept that you have nothing to prove and embrace the freedom that comes with that. We'll chat about:My definition of what it means to be multi-passionate.Reframing how we look at multi-passionate as a noun instead of a verb (it's who you ARE not what you DO).Dismantling the idea that you have to prove yourself as a multi-passionate by publicly doing all of the things at once. Why remembering that you have nothing to prove is a key for bravely sharing your work as a multi-passionate.And how my own challenges as a multi-passionate have led me to become a better coach for my clients.⬇️ SHOW NOTES ⬇️

It's Pride Month! While we can and should joyfully celebrate LGBTQIA+ people every day of the year, we come together in June to devote special attention - to pay respects for those who have fought for liberation, and to continue the struggle in the face of increasing hostility and repression.This episode I'm honoring my trans, non-binary, and queer guests by sharing their unique perspectives on how playing TTRPGs have shaped their identities.Jay is featured in S1E2, "Qurr the Birbarian - Building Better Backstories with Jay (D&D 5e)."Website: https://www.betterbackstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allthatjaz22Stevie is featured in S1E3, "Requiem, the Reluctant Tiefling - Searching for Found Family with Neineyes (D&D 5e)."TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@neineyesTwitter: https://twitter.com/stevietealeafV.J. Harris is featured in S1E9, "Varqoor, the Mind Flayer Losing Control - The Problems with Races in D&D with VJ Harris (D&D5e)."Website: https://www.vjhcreations.comVJ Talks Podcast: https://www.vjhcreations.com/podcast-vjtalksCaroline Vahrenkamp is featured in S2E2, "Jurdgel Sharptooth, Goblin Customs Official - Gender Identity and Character Voices with Caroline Vahrenkamp (D&D 5e)."TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@caro_the_rpg_momWonders of the World Podcast: https://www.wonderspodcast.comAmelia and Ryan are featured in S2E3, "Catalina and Esperanza, Twins at Odds - Drama and Romance with Character Creation Cast (Pasión de las Pasiones)."Character Creation Cast: https://charactercreationcast.comSimon is a featured in S2E7, "Dex the Gnome Revolutionary - Representing Neurodiversity with Simon (Shadowrun)."TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simonthetinkerJack is featured in S2E10, "Shasta and Alistair, a Girl and her Mask - The Masks We Wear with Jack (Pathfinder 2e)."Music by Ryan Muns, Eyes On The Moon Studios: https://ryanmunsCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Jack brings Shasta and Alistair to the table. Shasta is a young Aasimar monk traveling the world and Alistair is the god within the mask she wears.Jack and I discuss the masks we and our characters wear, player agency and GM input into characters, and what might make you put on a mysterious mask.This character is built for Pathfinder 2e.Jack is a Jewish trans man just trying to play and learn as many different games as he can so that he can write his own adventures and games.Titterpig Academy is mentioned in the episode. You can check out Penny's YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/@PennyLeScrocheWe also mentioned a previous episode on the podcast - Season 2, Episode 2: Jurdgel Sharptooth, Goblin Customs Official, where I spoke to Caroline Vahrenkamp about her struggles with voice acting as a trans woman. If the topic interests you, I suggest you check it out.Music by Ryan Muns, Eyes On The Moon Studios: https://ryanmuns.bandcamp.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnTheMoonStudiosSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lkBYvF9wlQPgcwHfvFMZtCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

*How an animal can mirror their owner's health*Lisa's journey to becoming an animal communicator/healer*Botanicals are "selected" by the animal that will specifically help their owner*How a Shih Tzu helps himself with paralysis, and his owner with fear*A lot of physical ailments reflect where you are at emotionally*How Lisa worked with a dance teacher with Rheumatoid Arthritis*Final thoughts on healing that Lisa would like to shareYou can find Lisa Tully at:Website - https://animalhealing.ie/(to heal yourself, your animals, take an animal communication course, or join a monthly membership program)Facebook - Animal Healing With Lisa Tully Instagram - @animalhealinglisatully Please Follow and Review this podcast if you would like to support the growth of this show. Thank You! :)If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with two people you know that might benefit from the information. The more knowledge that people have in their hands, the healthier we can all become. Note: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Marla Miller, Open-Minded Healing Podcast, any guests or contributors to the podcast, be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.

Quinn brings Aya Bailey to the table. Aya has been called by the gods to serve, but chooses instead to serve the people through activism and direct action.Quinn and I discuss using TTRPGs as a way to learn about other cultures and identities including your own, growing beyond others' expectations of you, and decolonizing TTRPG spaces.This character is built for Scion 2e.Quinn is a 41-year-old trans woman who is decolonizing their TTRPG tables one at a time. They are using TTRPGs to explore decolonization and respecting other cultures without cultural appropriation.In the episode, we reference the protests against 'Cop City' in Atlanta. Since the interview was recorded a protestor, Manuel “Tortuguita” Terán was shot and killed by police and others have been charged with terrorism. I encourage you to read more about the protests: https://theintercept.com/2022/08/18/atlanta-cop-city-forest-abolition-environmentalism/In lieu of sharing social media profiles, Quinn wanted to share more information about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. If you're in Texas, you can get involved with Texas Rematriate: https://www.instagram.com/mmiw_tx_rematriateMusic by Ryan Muns, Eyes On The Moon Studios: https://ryanmuns.bandcamp.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnTheMoonStudiosSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lkBYvF9wlQPgcwHfvFMZtCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Natalie Marley brings Dewey Aberforth to the table. Dewey is an accidental folk hero and a selfish jerk who happens to have a wonderful aquiline nose.Natalie and I discuss playing a selfish character without making your friends hate you IRL, how to play a man, and developing the confidence to take up space at the table and in the story.This character is built for D&D5e.Natalie is a behavior therapist who primarily works with children under the age of 10, teaching social communication, self-help, and coping skills.Music by Ryan Muns, Eyes On The Moon Studios: https://ryanmuns.bandcamp.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnTheMoonStudiosSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lkBYvF9wlQPgcwHfvFMZtCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Simon brings Dex to the table. Dex is a gnome hacker slowly becoming a revolutionary.Simon and I discuss finding the bravery to be who you are, building characters that embody neurodiversity, and the intersection of masculinity and fantasy races.This character is built for Shadowrun.Simon is a queer, non-binary, autistic, and ADHD STEM educator that builds TTRPG characters to appease his brain spiders.You can find Simon at:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simonthetinkerSt Pete by Night: https://www.twitch.tv/stpetebynightMusic by Ryan Muns, Eyes On The Moon Studios: https://ryanmuns.bandcamp.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnTheMoonStudiosSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lkBYvF9wlQPgcwHfvFMZtCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Morgan Nuncio brings Lucia “Luz” Guadalupe Lozano to the table. Luz is a young Latina wizard learning to control her magic and setting some fires in the process.Morgan and I discuss finding the comfort in community to play your own race, who's left out when we default to the old white man wizard tropes, and how sometimes you have to make a lot of mistakes on your way to adulthood.This character is built for Urban Shadows 2e from Magpie Games: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/magpiegames/urban-shadows-second-editionMorgan Nuncio is a TTRPG writer and content creator. They have written for Kids on Bikes, Teens in Space, and Jiangshi: Blood in the Banquet Hall. They are a professional GM and an active actual play streamer and podcaster, most notably with their Podcast, Powered by the Players.You can find Morgan at:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SirenaBesosTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sirenabesosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirenabesosHuetopia: https://twitter.com/HuetopiaTVPowered by the Players podcast: https://geekspective.com/show/powered-by-the-playersMusic by Ryan Muns, Eyes On The Moon Studios: https://ryanmuns.bandcamp.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnTheMoonStudiosSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lkBYvF9wlQPgcwHfvFMZtCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Ryan and Amelia bring Catalina and Esperanza to the table. Catalina and Esperanza are twins conniving to upstage one another.Ryan, Amelia, and I discuss how to create character drama and conflict at character creation, sex and romance in roleplaying games, and the tropes we return to again and again when creating characters.These characters are built for Pasións de las Pasiones by Brandon Leon-Gambetta: https://magpiegames.com/pages/pasionAmelia and Ryan are the two hosts of the Character Creation Cast podcast, a show where they discuss and create characters with guests using the guest's favorite games. Amelia does most of the social media, organizing and graphic design for the podcast, and was also an ENnies judge for two years. Ryan does the editing and production while also dabbling in game design and freelance audio editing.You can find Amelia and Ryan at:Character Creation Cast: https://charactercreationcast.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreationCastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charactercreationcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/charactercreationcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyZ8FqYtvBeH0r4Geya1rAMusic by Ryan Muns, Eyes On The Moon Studios: https://ryanmuns.bandcamp.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnTheMoonStudiosSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lkBYvF9wlQPgcwHfvFMZtCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

PlotDoc brings Dreams of a Light Reborn to the table. Dreams is a storyteller who seeks to end a bloody war.PlotDoc and I discuss growing yourself before growing a character, telling stories that change the world, and kicking gods in the nuts.This character is built for Exalted 2nd Edition.PlotDoc is a 34 year old stay-at-home dad and TTRPG TikToker, writer, and enthusiast. They focus on narrative heavy, emotionally compelling stories. They are an ADHD gender-fluid "disaster bi" with far too little filter. You can find PlotDoc at:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theplotdoctorPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/theplotdoctorTwitter: https://twitter.com/PlotDoctorTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theplotdoctorYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBdW00yCoLX_EXeLoVV3IuQ Music by Ryan Muns, Eyes On The Moon Studios: https://ryanmuns.bandcamp.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnTheMoonStudiosSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lkBYvF9wlQPgcwHfvFMZtCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Glenn Buettner brings Montgomery Whitlow to the table. Monty is a Vaesen hunter on a fool's errand to join his wife and daughter in the selkie world.Glenn and I discuss sending your character on a fool's errand, creating characters from your own writing, and making the table a safe space for exploring trauma.This character is built for Vaesen.Glenn mentioned The Lost Mountain and Other Sagas podcast, which you can find here:  https://lostmountainsaga.com/Glenn Buettner has been a tabletop gamer since the 70's and an almost always forever GM. He has been working on the retail side of the gaming industry for the last 16 years and has a self-published rpg, Mistrunner.You can find Glenn at:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gamesinabunkerTwitter: https://twitter.com/GamesInABunkeritch.io: https://gamesinabunker.itch.io/Music by Ryan Muns, Eyes On The Moon Studios: https://ryanmuns.bandcamp.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnTheMoonStudiosSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lkBYvF9wlQPgcwHfvFMZtCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

Once again, I'm mad at something I love – or rather, I'm mad at the company that owns it. Once again, it's Dungeons and Dragons.About a week ago, a draft copy of the new D&D Open Game License was leaked. Much more restrictive than the Open Game License that currently stands, these changes would hurt the independent third-party creators that built the community that Hasbro is trying to further exploit.We shouldn't be surprised.Submit a character for the podcast: http://characterswithoutstories.com/For more information:Dungeons & Dragons' New License Tightens Its Grip on Competition: https://gizmodo.com/dnd-wizards-of-the-coast-ogl-1-1-open-gaming-license-1849950634D&D maker backs off new licensing rules that led to fan revolt: https://www.polygon.com/23553669/dungeons-dragons-dnd-ogl-wizards-of-the-coast-licensingMusic by Ryan Muns, Eyes On The Moon Studios: https://ryanmuns.bandcamp.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnTheMoonStudiosSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lkBYvF9wlQPgcwHfvFMZtCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!