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If you love Dungeons and Dragons and TTRPGs, the Cloaks and Capes Podcast welcomes you into the world of tabletop gaming. It’s not just about DnD though, all TTRPGs, whether it’s Pathfinder, Star Wars, Legend of the Five Rings, Cyberpunk, Vampire, World of Darkness, Shadowrun, or any of the other litany of tabletop games, our show talks about the culture around the hobby. Each episode, we welcome in a new guest to break down important topics, offer advice to new and veteran players and DMs a ...
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Soulways explores the human capacity for healing and growth in the face of life limiting illness. With humor and a sense of inquiry, healthcare chaplain Carl Magruder, BCC, M.Div., considers what the soul needs to thrive, how suffering can initiate transformation, and how we can accompany one another on life’s journey.
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You've probably heard the joke that D&D is like therapy and the DM is the therapist. While TTRPGs like DnD and role-play, specifically, can be therapeutic, the Dungeon Master is NOT therapist. Robbie and Kali are joined by Kaylee Lopez the Gaming Anthropologist to talk about gaming, what makes us humans, why we explore trauma in D&D, and more! Find…
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Has your Dungeons & Dragons campaign ever felt familiar? Did it use a magic ring? A dark lord? An elf archer named Bregolas? Inspiration for a D&D or TTRPG campaign can come from anywhere! Robbie and Mia are joined by Justin and Taylor from 'So You Wanna Be A DM' to talk about where we steal our inspiration and how to adapt it to Dungeons and Drago…
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Don't believe all the hate that Dungeons & Dragons has gotten for it's 2024 update! There is plenty to love in the DnD glow-up even amidst the criticisms. We talk about 10 (actually more!) things we absolutely love about the D&D 2024 rules update. Robbie and Kali are joined by Diana of the Rose to talk about what they love most about the One DnD? D…
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Session 0 & Safety Tools Make D&D Better
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Session 0's and Safety Tools are among the most important things to consider when running a TTRPG or Dungeons and Dragons campaign. It will set the tone and expectations for sessions to come. Robbie and Kali are joined by Kenny Mai from Roll for Impact to talk about why Session 0's are a must-do and shouldn't be an afterthought for any Dungeon Mast…
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Crafting a good, compelling backstory has become a very important part of playing Dungeons and Dragons. As a cooperative storytelling game, it's important that players and Dungeon Masters work together to create the perfect origin story for their heroes. Robbie and Kali are joined by MrShickdance to talk about the ups and the downs, the dos and don…
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Have you ever wanted to created your fantasy worlds, magic items, monsters or classes for Dungeons and Dragons? Homebrewing is easy, and anyone can do it! Robbie and Kali are joined by the Catchy Cantrips hosts, David and Ash, as they talk about their own experiences with Homebrewing, creating, and what got them into Dungeons and Dragons. Join Cloa…
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If you've spent any amount of time playing Dungeons and Dragons, or other TTRPGs, you've probably heard of Meta-Gaming. It's a term regarded with a lot of negativity in the DnD scene. But is it really that bad? Robbie and Kali are joined by the Eldritch Podblast hosts, Jack and Mags, as they talk about how Meta-Gaming is seen in Dungeons and Dragon…
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Do you ever feel extra happy, or sad after a Dungeons and Dragons game depending on what happened to your character? You might experiencing bleed! What is bleed exactly, and what does it have to do with D&D and other TTRPGs? In this episode of the Cloaks and Capes Podcast, we break it down and discuss it. Robbie and Kali are joined by Scxrlet64 (ht…
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Ever wonder what goes into creating situations for Dungeons and Dragons? How can a Dungeon Master best prepare a session for their players in a D&D Campaign? This episode of the Cloaks & Capes Podcast has some answers. Robbie and Kali are joined by The Buff DM (https://www.youtube.com/@thousandfacescosplay) as they talk about how to create compelli…
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What does it take to become a Dungeon Master in Dungeons and Dragons? Deceptively little! If you have the desire to DM for a group of players in a D&D campaign, or one shot, you're most of the way there. This episode of the Cloaks and Capes Podcast talks about getting started as a Dungeon Master or Game Master, and some advice for starting your jou…
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Have you ever wanted to pursue a Romance or explore a relationship in Dungeons and Dragons? With the popularity of professional Actual Plays in the TTRPG space, narrative and character growth has been playing a bigger role in D&D. This episode of the Cloaks and Capes Podcast focuses on tips, advice, and practical experience about how to handle Roma…
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Is D&D's Curse of Strahd Good, Bad, or Both?
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Curse of Strahd is a classic adventure in Dungeons and Dragons. Many Dungeon Masters and players think fondly of their D&D experiences playing in this campaign. But some also think that Curse of Strahd is a bad module, and these people are often the same ones who love playing Curse of Strahd. So we asked ourselves, "Does a bad module lead to better…
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Finding TTRPGs that aren't D&D with Role_d5
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There is more to tabletop role-playing games then rolling d20s, fighting dragons and looting dungeons. Though Dungeons and Dragons is the most widely known TTRPG, there is an endless sea of indie tabletop games that consist of one-page rules, or countless books. Aundawyn and Mika join Robbie and Kali to talk about how to find new indie TTRPGs, and …
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How do you get good at role-playing in D&D? Feat. Aetherius Bordeaux
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Aetherius Bordeaux joins Robbie and Kali on this episode of the Cloaks and Capes Podcast to talk about role-playing in D&D and TTRPGs, and why most people are nervous or apprehensive about it to start with. They offer tips for those who are just starting out and may be embarrassed about playing pretend, as well as for those who may be looking to jo…
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Find Your First D&D Game (Feat. ErinMyLaundry)
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ErinMyLaundry, creator of the TTRPG Collective (discord.gg/Cb5V5wrwQ2), joins Robbie and Kali on the first episode of the Cloaks and Capes Podcast to talk about their first time playing a TTRPG, in most cases, Dungeons and Dragons. They also discuss how to get into D&D or TTRPGs for the first time, and what you really need to do so. Cloaks and Cape…
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The Cloaks and Capes Podcast is coming soon! Our first episode is set to premier this Friday at 3pm EST! Our inaugural guest is ErinMyLaundry, who joins Robbie Landis and Kali Scales as they talk about how to find your first Dungeons and Dragons group. Follow, like, subscribe, or whatever your Podcast Platform of choice requires so you get alerted …
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What does it mean to be spiritual, though not religious? And why are more people identifying as such? In today's episode, Carl talks about the fastest growing spiritual community in the world, and why you should create your own personal spiritual practice, whether you're experiencing a life-limiting illness or not. If you have a question, comment, …
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Pop culture is filled with scenes of doctors giving their patients the news they've been dreading: "It's time to get your affairs in order." In real life, the conversation between a patient and their oncologist when they learn they have a life-limiting illness is rarely this direct. In this episode, Carl takes a closer look at oncologists, and what…
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The Cloak and the Cape: Palliative Care Chaplaincy
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Where does the word "chaplain" come from? In this episode, Carl reveals the origin of the word, as well as how his journey as a chaplain began. If you have a question, comment, or a story you'd like to share, send it to us at [email protected]. If you send us your message as a voice memo, we just may play it on the air! Soulways is pr…
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In part II, Carl talks about how to accompany children who have lost a loved one, and shares the most important form of bereavement care we can offer someone in the midst of grief. If you have a question, comment, or a story you'd like to share, send it to us at [email protected]. If you send us your message as a voice memo, we just m…
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Is there a right way to grieve? Is anticipated loss easier to cope with compared to loss that happens suddenly? In the first episode of his new podcast, palliative care chaplain Carl Magruder, BCC, M.Div. describes the types of loss and grief, and why acknowledging them is so essential. Soulways is produced by Carl Magruder and Marta Rusek, and is …
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