Best McCartney In Goal Podcasts (2024)

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Screamadelica (Primal Scream) 1:12:46

4d ago1:12:46

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Episode 53: Screamadelica (Primal Scream). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Screamadelica which was the third studio album by Scottish rock/indie band Primal Scream. It was first released on 23 September 1991 in the United Kingdom. The album in…

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Toxicity (System Of A Down) 1:40:50

2M ago1:40:50

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Episode 52: Toxicity (System Of A Down). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Toxicity which is the second studio album by the American heavy metal band System of a Down, released on September 4, 2001, by American Recordings and Columbia Records. I…

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The Velvet Underground & Nico (self titled) 1:37:10

3M ago1:37:10

1:37:10

Episode 51: The Velvet Underground & Nico (self-titled). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, The Velvet Underground & Nico, which was the debut studio album by the American alternative rock band the Velvet Underground and the German singer Nico. R…

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Nevermind (Nirvana) 2:01:36

3M ago2:01:36

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Episode 50: Nevermind (Nirvana). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Nevermind which was the second studio album by Nirvana. It was released on September 24, 1991. Unlock the story behind Nirvana's first release on a major label and the first to f…

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Episode 54, part 2: Worldbuilding Urban Legends & Folklore with Gregg Hale 30:47

4M ago30:47

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The Blair Witch Project created a whole new film genre - and co-producer Gregg Hale is with guest host Kat to talk about worldbuilding urban legends and folk horror (and dark fairytales, like his new multimedia project, Black Velvet Fairies). Take a walk on the darker side of folklore as we explore how to make a creepy setting that uses the familia…

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Episode 54, part 1: Worldbuilding Urban Legends & Folklore with Gregg Hale 30:18

4M ago30:18

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The Blair Witch Project created a whole new film genre - and co-producer Gregg Hale is with guest host Kat to talk about worldbuilding urban legends and folk horror (and dark fairytales, like his new multimedia project, Black Velvet Fairies). Take a walk on the darker side of folklore as we explore how to make a creepy setting that uses the familia…

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Episode 53, part 2: Two Player and Couples RPGs with Alex Roberts 32:27

4M ago32:27

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Join Janet as we sit down with talented game designer (and counselor!) Alex Roberts, creator of Star Crossed, For the Queen and Our Time on Earth to explore the world of two-player and couples tabletop roleplaying games. Discover the magic of creating shared stories with just one other player and explore the ways RPGs can build connections and stre…

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Episode 53, part 1: Two Player and Couples RPGs with Alex Roberts 29:12

4M ago29:12

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Join Janet as we sit down with talented game designer (and counselor!) Alex Roberts, creator of Star Crossed, For the Queen and Our Time on Earth to explore the world of two-player and couples tabletop roleplaying games. Discover the magic of creating shared stories with just one other player and explore the ways RPGs can build connections and stre…

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Episode 52, part 2: Titling Your Novel or Short Story w/Trip Galey & Chris McCartney 36:20

4M ago36:20

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What's in a name? Maybe everything! Janet is joined by authors Trip Galey, Chris McCartney, and Kat Bradbury to discuss pro tips (and what to avoid) when it comes to naming your novels, titling your stories, and deciding what to call That Crazy Thing You Created.

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Episode 52, part 1: Titling Your Novel or Short Story w/Trip Galey & Chris McCartney 32:32

4M ago32:32

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What's in a name? Maybe everything! Janet is joined by authors Trip Galey, Chris McCartney, and Kat Bradbury to discuss pro tips (and what to avoid) when it comes to naming your novels, titling your stories, and deciding what to call That Crazy Thing You Created.

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Episode 51, part 2: Gaslamp Fantasy Worldbuilding with Laura Ann Gilman 33:39

4M ago33:39

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Join Janet and award-winning and best-selling author Laura Anne Gilman for a conversation about the historical fantasy world she’s built in the Huntsmen series. What is "gaslamp fantasy"? And how can you create an immersive fantastical world grounded in real world history?

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Episode 51, part 1: Gaslamp Fantasy Worldbuilding with Laura Ann Gilman 26:27

4M ago26:27

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Join Janet and award-winning and best-selling author Laura Anne Gilman for a conversation about the historical fantasy world she’s built in the Huntsmen series. What is "gaslamp fantasy"? And how can you create an immersive fantastical world grounded in real world history?

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Episode 50, part 2: Setting Sustainable Creative Goals with Peter Chiykowski 38:46

5M ago38:46

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Storytellers obsess over our goals - long and short term. In this episode, Janet is chatting with Peter Chiykowski, creator of the Story Engine Deck, about doing it in a balanced, responsible way to avoid burnout and overwhelm. Grab a cozy beverage, your favorite planners and pens, and let's prepare for an amazing year of worldbuilding!…

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Episode 50, part 1: Setting Sustainable Creative Goals with Peter Chiykowski 33:01

5M ago33:01

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Storytellers obsess over our goals - long and short term. In this episode, Janet is chatting with Peter Chiykowski, creator of the Story Engine Deck, about doing it in a balanced, responsible way to avoid burnout and overwhelm. Grab a cozy beverage, your favorite planners and pens, and let's prepare for an amazing year of worldbuilding!…

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Episode 49, part 2: Mixing Mystery & SciFi with Mur Lafferty 32:38

5M ago32:38

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We've got a killer interview today! Join Janet and Mur Lafferty, Hugo Award winning podcaster and author of Solo: A Star Wars Story and the Midsolar Murders series. We'll discuss blending genres - specifically sci-fi and murder mysteries. You won't want to miss it!

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Episode 49, part 1: Mixing Mystery & SciFi with Mur Lafferty 29:39

5M ago29:39

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We've got a killer interview today! Join Janet and Mur Lafferty, Hugo Award winning podcaster and author of Solo: A Star Wars Story and the Midsolar Murders series. We'll discuss blending genres - specifically sci-fi and murder mysteries. You won't want to miss it!

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Episode 48, part 2: Solo Journaling RPGs with Anna Blackwell 32:18

5M ago32:18

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The biggest villain in tabletop RPGs is ... scheduling. But what if you could play a satisfying roleplaying game all on your own? Solo Journaling RPGs have taken off in recent years, and today Janet has acclaimed game designer Anna Blackwell, creator of Apothecaria, DELVE, and the upcoming For Small Creatures Such As We to talk about what makes the…

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Episode 48, part 1: Solo Journaling RPGs with Anna Blackwell 31:15

5M ago31:15

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The biggest villain in tabletop RPGs is ... scheduling. But what if you could play a satisfying roleplaying game all on your own? Solo Journaling RPGs have taken off in recent years, and today Janet has acclaimed game designer Anna Blackwell, creator of Apothecaria, DELVE, and the upcoming For Small Creatures Such As We to talk about what makes the…

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Episode 47, part 2: Pulp Fiction Genre 34:24

5M ago34:24

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What IS Pulp Fiction? In this episode Janet talks with authors Trip Galey and Chris McCartney of Bona Books about unpacking this action-packed genre! What are the common tropes that make pulp AWESOME?! And how do we reinvent Pulp without the Problems?

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Episode 47, part 1: Pulp Fiction Genre 29:51

5M ago29:51

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What IS Pulp Fiction? In this episode Janet talks with authors Trip Galey and Chris McCartney of Bona Books about unpacking this action-packed genre! What are the common tropes that make pulp AWESOME?! And how do we reinvent Pulp without the Problems?

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Episode 46, part 2: Designing Fantasy Castles with Wolfgang Baur 29:29

5M ago29:29

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Worldbuilding Fantasy Castles with Wolfgang Baur!❤️ 🏰 Where should your castles be on the map? 🗺️ 🏰 What does everyone forget when worldbuilding castles? 🤔 🏰 How do you STORM a fantasy castle... or defend one!? 🐉 🧙 Janet (founder and CEO of World Anvil) chats with castle fanatic and Ennie Award-winning worldbuilding expert Wolfgang Baur (Founder an…

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Episode 46, part 1: Designing Fantasy Castles with Wolfgang Baur 33:20

5M ago33:20

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Worldbuilding Fantasy Castles with Wolfgang Baur!❤️ 🏰 Where should your castles be on the map? 🗺️ 🏰 What does everyone forget when worldbuilding castles? 🤔 🏰 How do you STORM a fantasy castle... or defend one!? 🐉 🧙 Janet (founder and CEO of World Anvil) chats with castle fanatic and Ennie Award-winning worldbuilding expert Wolfgang Baur (Founder an…

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Episode 45, part 2: Character First Plotting and Building an Audience with Hannah Nicole Maehrer 39:05

6M ago39:05

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Hannah Nicole Maehrer's debut release, Assistant to the Villain, started out as a series of TikTok sketches. Janet sits down with her to talk about building a novel's worth of plot character-first, and using episodic formats to develop characters, settings, and plot for a longer work. They also discuss building a platform and connecting with reader…

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Episode 45, part 1: Character First Plotting and Building an Audience with Hannah Nicole Maehrer 29:10

6M ago29:10

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Hannah Nicole Maehrer's debut release, Assistant to the Villain, started out as a series of TikTok sketches. Janet sits down with her to talk about building a novel's worth of plot character-first, and using episodic formats to develop characters, settings, and plot for a longer work. They also discuss building a platform and connecting with reader…

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Episode 44, part 2: The Undying Appeal of Vampires with Jason Carl 31:39

6M ago31:39

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Vampires! Their undying appeal is unquestioned. But how can writers, gamemasters and tabletop RPG players inject new life into these monstrous heroes in games and fiction? Join Janet as she sits down with Jason Carl, brand marketing manager for Vampire: The Masquerade, to talk about fresh approaches to writing vampires!…

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Episode 44, part 1: The Undying Appeal of Vampires with Jason Carl 33:07

6M ago33:07

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Vampires! Their undying appeal is unquestioned. But how can writers, gamemasters and tabletop RPG players inject new life into these monstrous heroes in games and fiction? Join Janet as she sits down with Jason Carl, brand marketing manager for Vampire: The Masquerade, to talk about fresh approaches to writing vampires!…

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Episode 43, part 2: Collaborative Writing & Space Misfits with Nina Croft & Tracy Wolff 25:19

6M ago25:19

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In this episode, we're talking about science fiction worldbuilding, collaborative writing, and creating a crew of lovable misfits with Tracy Wolff & Nina Croft, bestselling authors of Star Bringer!

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Episode 43, part 1: Collaborative Writing & Space Misfits with Nina Croft & Tracy Wolff 32:27

6M ago32:27

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In this episode, we're talking about science fiction worldbuilding, collaborative writing, and creating a crew of lovable misfits with Tracy Wolff & Nina Croft, bestselling authors of Star Bringer!

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Episode 42, part 2: Mood, Tone, Theme & Genre in Worldbuilding w Peter Chiykowski 42:04

7M ago42:04

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Are you in the mood... for worldbuilding? Join Janet and our guest Peter Chiykowski of Rock, Paper, Cynic and The Story Engine Deck as we talk about the elements of mood, tone and theme in worldbuilding. These subtle aspects can have a huge impact on how people experience your world - here's how to use them with intention!…

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Episode 42, part 1: Mood, Tone, Theme & Genre in Worldbuilding w Peter Chiykowski 34:18

7M ago34:18

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Are you in the mood... for worldbuilding? Join Janet and our guest Peter Chiykowski of Rock, Paper, Cynic and The Story Engine Deck as we talk about the elements of mood, tone and theme in worldbuilding. These subtle aspects can have a huge impact on how people experience your world - here's how to use them with intention!…

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1989 (Taylor's version) (Taylor Swift) 57:36

11M ago57:36

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Episode 49: 1989 (Taylor's version) (Taylor Swift). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, 1989 (Taylor's version) which was a re-recording of the fifth studio album by Taylor Swift. It was released on 27 October 2023. Unlock the story behind Taylor …

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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (The Beatles) 1:53:13

1y ago1:53:13

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Episode 48: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (The Beatles). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band which was the eighth studio album by The Beatles. It was released on 26 May 1967. The McCartne…

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MiG SHORTS: Is Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band a 'concept album'? 3:51

1y ago3:51

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Have you ever debated whether The Beatles' legendary album 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' could be considered a 'concept album'? The McCartney In Goal team debate this often asked question. Plus, Brett shares a fascinating familial connection to a World War II veteran that may well have inspired the album's title (spoiler alert: it didn't).…

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Walking Two Worlds with Native Model Quannah ChasingHorse 30:59

1y ago30:59

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ChasingHorse grew up in a matriarchal family in Alaska as a member of the Hän Gwich'in people. Her advocacy, on behalf of her community, has made her an ambassador in the fashion industry for new perspectives and values, which she inherited from her mother and grandmother. For ChasingHorse, integrity and authenticity runs deep—her entire family is …

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“Being a Woman Does Not Mean Always Being Okay” with Jenny Fax 19:49

1y ago19:49

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The Taiwan-born designer found her original inspiration in a Laura Ashley dress owned by her mother—and she snipped, stitched, and sewed her own wardrobe until she recreated the clothes she pined after. Once her technique was refined in Asia and Europe, she launched her label in Tokyo in 2011. Her designs are meant to embody the female gaze—influen…

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Being in Control and Thriving with Emily Ratajkowski 26:12

1y ago26:12

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The Victoria’s Secret Icon burst onto the acting and modeling scene while injecting a carefree cool that has contributed to her stardom. Ten years into her storied career, she is raising a son with her best friend, running a prolific podcast, and letting go of what doesn’t serve her. In this insightful interview, Ratajkowski describes living withou…

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Blood Sugar Sex Magic (Red Hot Chilli Peppers) 1:35:48

1y ago1:35:48

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In 1991, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers retreated to a mansion with Rick Rubin at the controls and forever changed the direction of their funky spaceship. Suddenly, actual singing, meaningful lyrics and (whisper it) ballads were on the table. Some fans felt cheated: what were their funky heroes playing at? But it mattered little, because the rest of th…

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The Spirit of Bogota with Filmmaker Cristina Sanchez 32:05

1y ago32:05

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A member of The Tour ‘23’s VS20, Sanchez exploded onto the scene when her short film Bebe premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Her style is a mix of darkness and beauty, and for this project, Sanchez uses her signature aesthetic in the storytelling around women and their relationship to Bogota. In this interview, she urges listeners to reconside…

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Recreating the “Pre-Internet” and Working Alongside ‘90s Icons with Supriya Lele 21:10

1y ago21:10

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Owner of the eponymous London-based label, Lele’s designs marry her passion for formal draping with casual ease. Her work is rooted in her own cross-cultural background, examining her Indian and British identity all through a feminine lens. A winner of both the 2020 LVMH Prize and 10 Asian Designers to Watch Award, her work has been featured in exh…

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Geography in Worldbuilding: from Map to Myth to Magic with Andy Law and Caeora 53:03

1y ago53:03

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Welcome to a special Bonus Season! Enjoy these sessions from this year's Worldbuilding Con! Geography is the literal foundation of your worldbuilding. Join us for this foray into the forests, deserts, mountains and oceans of your imagination. From mapmaking to natural disasters to unnatural landmarks, you won’t want to miss this groundbreaking sess…

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Dark Worldbuilding: Bringing the Shadows to Your World with Michael Williams 45:46

1y ago45:46

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Welcome to a special Bonus Season! Enjoy these sessions from this year's Worldbuilding Con! Tone, mood and aesthetic are all elements that can be used to differentiate your world. Join us for a lively discussion on how to add a darker edge to your worldbuilding efforts. Learn how careful placement of the shadows in your world can add depth, and hel…

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When to Stop Worldbuilding with Chris Fox, Jason Sizemore, John Joseph Adams, C.L. Clark 48:46

1y ago48:46

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Welcome to a special Bonus Season! Enjoy these sessions from this year's Worldbuilding Con! It’s easy to get carried away by the desire to fully flesh out your fictional world. Our panel of industry experts will explain how much worldbuilding is enough - and how to deliver it for maximum impact, while avoiding the dreaded “exposition infodump prolo…

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Magic Systems in Worldbuilding with Keith Baker, Celeste Conowitch & Shane Hensley 51:38

1y ago51:38

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Welcome to a special Bonus Season! Enjoy these sessions from this year's Worldbuilding Con! Our panel of experts is ready to bring the magic! Join us as we think through the mechanics of magic systems. Consider how different magic systems affect combat balance and action economy in gaming. Learn how different styles of magic can contribute to your …

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Fantasy Worldbuilding: Inverting the Tropes with Amanda Hamon & Gail Carriger 1:03:07

1y ago1:03:07

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Welcome to a special Bonus Season! Enjoy these sessions from this year's Worldbuilding Con! No genre is more closely associated with Worldbuilding than fantasy. Unfortunately, this can create a temptation to “play the hits,” following established tropes at the cost of innovation. In this session, we’ll discuss how to subvert audience expectations a…

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You Can Always Go Home Again: Original VS Angels Lily Aldridge & Candice Swanepoel on the Tour ‘23 36:36

1y ago36:36

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Long-time best friends Aldridge and Swanepoel walked the VS runway years before Instagram was there to capture it. Their experiences bonded them, allowing the women to support one another through everything from motherhood to major business decisions. In this wide-ranging, reflective interview, the two The Tour ’23 stars describe the changes they’v…

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Episode 41, part 2: How to design for non-DnD Systems and Settings 27:08

1y ago27:08

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... both other people's, and YOUR OWN! In this episode Janet sits down with the amazing DOMINIQUE DICKEY - a pro-RPG designer and writer, and also an INDIE designer and writer. They discuss: The advantages - and disadvantages - of writing outside DnD How different systems and game mechanics affect the way you write Tips for getting into designing p…

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Episode 41, part 1: How to design for non-DnD Systems and Settings 36:15

1y ago36:15

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... both other people's, and YOUR OWN! In this episode Janet sits down with the amazing DOMINIQUE DICKEY - a pro-RPG designer and writer, and also an INDIE designer and writer. They discuss: The advantages - and disadvantages - of writing outside DnD How different systems and game mechanics affect the way you write Tips for getting into designing p…

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Protecting Your Spirit and Love as a Language with Designer Bubu Ogisi 39:09

1y ago39:09

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The Lagos-based designer identifies as a storyteller—and her fashion brand functions as a part of her personal narrative. She uses Africa as a central point of inspiration, while literally and figuratively weaving spirituality and conscientiousness into her designs. Her work has been featured in London, Paris, Lagos, Durban, and Bogota fashion week…

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Episode 40, part 1: What Makes Epic Fantasy Epic? 39:33

1y ago39:33

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What makes Epic Fantasy epic? Where did the genre come from? What are the tropes to rely on (or avoid)? And how can we sprinkle a little epic into other genres, too? Expert Celeste Conowitch from Kobold Press unpacks this knotty topic!

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Episode 40, part 2: What Makes Epic Fantasy Epic? 31:17

1y ago31:17

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What makes Epic Fantasy epic? Where did the genre come from? What are the tropes to rely on (or avoid)? And how can we sprinkle a little epic into other genres, too? Expert Celeste Conowitch from Kobold Press unpacks this knotty topic!

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