Best Rollin Bones Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 61: Post-NEMO Clarity 1:38:17

4d ago1:38:17

1:38:17

Oh boy, UTD fest is in the rearview.. we had an absolute BLAST at the event. In this episode we do a little bit of reflection and talk about our favorite moments of the event, as well as talking about the sci-fi campaign that we are currently playing. Dark Tyler is in the mix with us and he breaks down his Imperial Guard army and the story behind t…

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Episode 60: Under the Dice Fest Pre-Game Show 1:29:46

21d ago1:29:46

1:29:46

You're probably on your way already, but this episodes getting snuck out a little early to give you something to enjoy during your travels! We have Dark Tyler and Paulie Mordheim with us today and we're breaking down what is happening at UTD Fest this year. We go through the whole weekend, and surprise even ourselves with how much we have going on,…

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Raven Rollins on The Opperman Report 57:09

23d ago57:09

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I was honored to go on a live radio broadcast show recently called The Opperman Report with host Ed Opperman. We had a great discussion about my true crime books, Allegedly and Sins of the South, and also this podcast! Listen in here or go find his podcast today! Find my books and the companion episodes to them here: https://linktr.ee/RavenRollins…

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Episode 59: Diggin' the Vibes with Mike Hutchinson 1:39:40

1M ago1:39:40

1:39:40

Hooo there peeps, we got another killer ep coming at you this week! MC Gage figured out how to hook up the audio to the computer so we could interview a real legend - Mike Hutchinson! We talk about Space Gits, how Mike comes up with ideas for games, how he creates interesting mechanics as well as a fair share of goofin' around. On top of that, Stev…

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Episode 58: A Galaxy at War 1:31:58

2M ago1:31:58

1:31:58

Back home from Adepticon, feels good to turn our attention onto our own event - Under the Dice Fest! Which will be here by the time you know it. Before we get into the nitty-gritty of event planning, let's take a second to reflect on how everything went this year in Milwaukee. We met lots of new people this year, did lots of new things, and in this…

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Strangulation PSA with Experts 12:02

2M ago12:02

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A quick conversation with experts on strangulation - how easy it is, the stats of domestic violence, and the long-lasting effects it can have. Strangulation Experts include: Deb Campbell, SANE Nurse; Carrie White, Esquire. Medical Experts include: Rick Rollins, Critical Care Paramedic; a quick PSA from Dr. Sarah Hull from YouTube. If you or someone…

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Episode 57: Dave Taylor and Nate Dungeon at Adepticon! 1:35:35

2M ago1:35:35

1:35:35

I mean - Come ON! how can you beat something like this. This episode was recorded in a secret service corridor at Adepticon, where we trapped the LEGEND Dave Taylor (@davetaylorminiatures) and our friend Nate Dungeon (@natedungeon). We get to go DEEP with two of the most creative, bad ass freaks on this side of the hobby. Dave Taylor talks his favo…

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Episode 56: Iwata Go To Adepticon 1:32:00

2M ago1:32:00

1:32:00

Westbound and down, we're getting ready for truckin! Headed out to the BIG SHOW - Adepticon, where all our friends live. Today we are talking about our hopes and concerns for the new venue and what we are looking forward to seeing! Gage talks Influenza type-A, listbuilding and leaning into that two color primed grindset. Terry breaks down his 40k c…

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Episode 55: Funfetti and Cliffclimber 1:39:15

3M ago1:39:15

1:39:15

HELLO, HELLO! We're all stoked up on studios this week. We've been organizing the communal hangout joint and we've also all be reconfiguring our personal spaces in some way shape and form. So today we talk, ideologies, methodologies, philosophies and skullduggeries that go into our spaces and talk ideas you can steal and use. We all know peeps are …

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Episode 54: Grimdark Hot Dog Eating Contest 1:34:52

3M ago1:34:52

1:34:52

We're back at it again for another old-school Hive Scum yap session. We're all over the place this episode, talking about projects we're finishing up, games we've been really digging, ideas for future projects and campaigns, RPGs and buying nice brushes. Terry talks a lot about his Skaven army, gives a little lore for it, and talks about his weirdo…

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Episode 53: Tippin' Stones and Rollin' Bones - Necropolis 2025 1:29:56

4M ago1:29:56

1:29:56

Pauly Mordheim (@wyrdstoned) and Gage are back from ye olde England where they battled in the world's premier undead diorama game, Necropolis. They talk how the event was laid out, the church they played in, their amazing games, awesome warbands, and the scenario for the day of the event. If you were ever thinking about hosting your own event - lis…

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Episode 52: We Have Inq28 at Home... 1:38:15

4M ago1:38:15

1:38:15

In this episode we're talking about building that local community. It's the question we get asked the most - "how do I build a scene, or run something inq28". Instead of our normal answer of "DIY or die," we thought we'd come up with some strategies for you, and talk about ways to introduce your freak little indie games to friends and strangers. On…

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Episode 51: Ringwraith Fran Drescher 1:33:24

5M ago1:33:24

1:33:24

In this episode we've got our good bud Dark Tyler in the mix! We go a little deeper into our plans for 2025, and what projects we are starting off with to try and start accomplishing goals, then we round it out with some Questions From the Hive. On top of that Steve talks a little about the start of his OPR regiments campaign, and welcoming back hi…

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Episode 50: A Calm and Peaceful Year in Review 1:33:55

5M ago1:33:55

1:33:55

Time to party! we made it to Episode 50 - can you believe it? To really bring the energy this episode we dusted off the old sampler. If you're a patron of ours, you probably are familiar with this beautiful piece of equipment which was showcased in the Lost Episode we uploaded only for you. If you aren't, you're in for a wild ride. We talk about wh…

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Episode 49: Tales from The Crypt (PVD) 1:32:15

6M ago1:32:15

1:32:15

We're at Ryan's (@thecryptpvd) house and he's showing off his cool digs. He opened The Crypt in Providence, Rhode Island about a month ago and we finally hauled our buns out to see him. He gives us a little insight into why he wanted to start his own game store, some of the challenges, and (being an old-time IRWTer) we talk about his awesome stock …

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Episode 48: Chaos in Tejas - Vastarian 2024 1:49:21

6M ago1:49:21

1:49:21

Welp, saddle up partner, and listen to the tale of a little event - deep in the heart of Texas. Steve and Gage went to the Vastarian event all the way down in Houston. You'll hear everything from doing donuts in the rental Ram, to Tolkien-approved breastaruants, they've really got it all down there! Gage and Steve tell us about their games, how the…

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Allegedly | Jennifer Campbell 34:02

6M ago34:02

34:02

Remastered: Raven and Holly discuss the case of Jennifer Campbell, a domestic violence victim shot and killed by her husband in Ada, Oklahoma. Find more about Jennifer in Raven's book "Allegedly: True Crime From Pontotoc County, Oklahoma." https://linktr.ee/RavenRollins Resource Apps discussed for DV: One Love, Aspire News #domesticviolenceawarenes…

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Episode 47: When I Die Give Me an Exalted Funeral (ft. David Hoskins) 1:41:46

7M ago1:41:46

1:41:46

Our boy Dave (davidhoskins) flew up north to hang with us at ArcaneCon and dive a little deeper into RPGs and their relationship with our beloved tabletop wargames. We talk a little about what it's like to create artwork for and work with creators on some of the wildest RPGs coming out from Exalted Funeral, and about how his experience with RPGs le…

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Allegedly | Generro "G" Sanchez 36:55

7M ago36:55

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Holly brings us the case of Generro Sanchez and Jarrod Murray - The East Central University student who killed a fellow classmate just to see how it felt. *Trigger Warning - Real Interrogation audio is included in this episode. Some of the answers given by the suspect can be very off-putting and could cause mental distress. I know it did for us. Li…

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Nothin's Gonna Ever Keep You Down! 1:18:07

7M ago1:18:07

1:18:07

I discuss the skills, professions and training that make up the Profession System in Project Skeleton. Music by John PageT-shirts and more available on TeePublicRollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Episode 46: Crude, Rude, and Unattractive 1:49:35

7M ago1:49:35

1:49:35

You know it's about to be a madhouse when we have Paulie Mordheim (@wyrdstoned) and Dark Tyler (@tylerisalrightatpainting) in the mix. We've packed a lot in to this episode, from Bolt Action to 1490 Doom - we're going deep. Steve just got back from a Warhammer Fantasy LARP and tells us about running around as a Skaven. Gage breaks down all the diff…

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Move In Now Move Out! Ft AlchemicRaker 1:25:25

7M ago1:25:25

1:25:25

AlchemicRaker joins me to discuss the concept of movement and scale in RPGs and how to implement them in Project Skeleton! Music by John PageT-shirts and more available on TeePublicRollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Allegedly | Rachel Woodall 24:57

7M ago24:57

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Remastered: Raven and Holly take you back to 2002 Ada, Oklahoma to talk about the case of Rachel Woodall. Tyler "T.J." Mullins was arrested by Ada police after he led them to a body buried in rural Seminole County. The victim was his former girlfriend, Rachel Woodall, 21. Originally released 11/16/2019. *Domestic Violence* We also tell you about ht…

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Try To Understand I'm a Magic Man! 1:18:57

8M ago1:18:57

1:18:57

I discuss my thoughts on magic in RPGs and outline my ideas for magic systems in Project Skeleton. Music by John PageT-shirts and more available on TeePublicRollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Episode 45: Arcane Heroes of Public Access 1:36:02

8M ago1:36:02

1:36:02

We're talking to Arcane Bryan today (@arcaneswordpress) and going over his plans for ArcaneCon, which'll be happening in Northhampton, MA on November 9th. Bryan tells us a little about what will be happening at the event, and weirdo RPGs that are being run. We discuss Dungeon Crawl Classics, Traveler, and releasing your own games. Steve fills us in…

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Can't Buy Me Dice! 1:16:26

8M ago1:16:26

1:16:26

I discuss the recent announcement of and reception to MCDM's Power Roll Dice campaign on Backerkit.Music by John PageT-shirts and more available on TeePublicRollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM CentralWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYards --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bo…

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Southern Noir Book Club | Sagit Schwartz - Since She's Been Gone 53:53

8M ago53:53

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Raven and guest co-host Professor Mandy McNeely speak with author and psychotherapist Sagit Schwartz about her new thriller book, Since She's Been Gone. We had a great conversation that also included topics such as: eating disorders, mental health, book trigger warnings and disclaimers, grief, and even went off topic a bit about the romance genre. …

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Braungate Waterstein! Ft. Dundermoose 1:32:09

8M ago1:32:09

1:32:09

Dundermoose returns to discuss the recent online battles over the Braunstein play style and how a peaceful resolution might be reached. Music by John PageT-shirts and more available on TeePublicRollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM CentralWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYards --- Support this podcast: https://podc…

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Southern Noir Book Club | David McCloskey, Author & Former CIA Analyst - The Seventh Floor 50:09

8M ago50:09

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Today, Raven speaks with David McCloskey, a former CIA Analyst and author of "The Seventh Floor. " We discuss some myths surrounding the CIA - are polygraphs junk science? What actually is a CIA Agent? Is there burnout in the CIA?- as well as writing and his books. Get "The Seventh Floor" at https://amzn.to/480SzAj David's Facebook page David's Web…

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Episode 44: Mr. Bigglesworth and Kel'Thuzad 1:33:05

8M ago1:33:05

1:33:05

We've got the god of terrain on today - BLERZ (@blerzcraft) and we are deep in campaign plans. Last week we mentioned trying to get a largescale campaign created using the In Rust We Trust server (link below), but we decided we would take a moment to talk about campaigns in general. Part of it is how to plan, and garner interest - and part of our c…

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Combat Should Be Cool! Ft Night Danger. 1:25:22

8M ago1:25:22

1:25:22

Night Danger joins me for the very first time to discuss RPG combat, why it's rarely as fun as it should be, and how to make it cool. Music by John PageT-shirts and more available on TeePublicRollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM CentralWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYards --- Support this podcast: https://podcas…

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Beyond the Wastelands! Ft Timothy B Brown! 1:17:38

8M ago1:17:38

1:17:38

Timothy B. Brown, TSR legend and designer of Dark Sun, joins me to discuss Dark Sun, Dragon Kings, music and so much more. Music by John PageT-shirts and more available on TeePublicRollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Episode 43: Iron Man 2 1:34:50

9M ago1:34:50

1:34:50

We are talking about tiny little toys today, specifically the most important tiny little warrior in our army lists - the WARLORD. We talk about how we come up with interesting characters to lead our army, and how the warlord helps to build the theme of the army itself. Steve talks about borrowing vibes from other sources of media (Elden Ring duh). …

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Southern Noir Book Club | Kathy Reichs - Fire and Bones 39:32

9M ago39:32

39:32

Raven and guest co-host Professor Mandy McNeely speak with author Kathy Reichs about her latest Temperance Brennan book, Fire and Bones. Get it wherever you get your books or here: https://amzn.to/3MP4Xtv Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling. If you like my work, here are some ways to support me: Rate, review, and share my podcast! Find…

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Anatomy of an RPG Ruleset 1:23:58

9M ago1:23:58

1:23:58

I discuss the essential elements that an RPG ruleset needs to address and my ideas for how to address these in Project Skeleton.Music by John PageT-shirts and more available on TeePublicRollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM CentralWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYards --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.s…

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GitR IV - Frying the Intellectual Bacon. 1:18:33

9M ago1:18:33

1:18:33

The Wonkee returns to discuss the dungeon as a mythical underworld and how to take big ideas and distill them down to a usable form Music by John PageT-shirts and more available on TeePublicRollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Episode 42: A.I. Vin Diesel 1:42:56

9M ago1:42:56

1:42:56

Ya'll remember that movie the Warriors? It's a bit like all of the factions in the BroPro world, if you don't know it, check out link. Good movie. Today we go over all the review on the back-end of the Brothers of Promethium event. Our favorite moments, what we could improve, and why you should just give it a go in your own local scene and not give…

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The Fantastical Horror of Clark Ashton Smith! Ft Jeff Talanian 1:41:58

9M ago1:41:58

1:41:58

Jeff Talanian returns to Rollin' Bones to discuss the work and influence of pulp fantasy legend Clark Ashton Smith.Stories Discussed: The Devotee of Evil, The Flower Women, The Satyr, Mother of Toads, The Charnel God, The Isle of the Torturers, The Tale of Satampra Zeiros, and The Seven GeasesMusic by John PageT-shirts and more available on TeePubl…

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The RPG Wars and the Mythic Underworld! 1:16:50

9M ago1:16:50

1:16:50

I discuss my intentions to overthrow the current status quo and reconquer the world of fantasy and RPGs. I also discuss the recent controversies surrounding dungeon ecology and the mythic underworld. Music by John PageT-shirts and more available on TeePublicRollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM CentralWant to create live streams like th…

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Episode 41: Brothers of Promethium: Salvation's Promise 2:13:05

9M ago2:13:05

2:13:05

Brothers Weekend, BroProm, it happened, and you may or may not have been there. If you weren't you're in luck. In this episode we have a bunch of attendees on to talk about how they contributed to the event. You'll hear about organizing, building, acting as an NPC for games, lighting and effects, and most importantly - grilling. We also get to brea…

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Down to Shuck with Black Lodge Games 1:16:29

10M ago1:16:29

1:16:29

Black Lodge Games returns to Rollin' Bones to discuss their Kickstarter campaign for The Shucked Oyster, a setting and adventure supplement for ShadowDark Music by John PageT-shirts and more available on TeePublicRollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM CentralWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard! --- Support this po…

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The Old Lords of Wonder and Ruin! Ft. AlchemicRaker! 1:26:27

10M ago1:26:27

1:26:27

AlchemicRaker returns to discuss Chainmail, The Old Lords of Wonder and Ruin, and whether or not the OSR has run its course. Music by John PageT-shirts and more available on TeePublicRollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM CentralWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot…

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Episode 40: Scattered Brains and Tooth Piñatas 1:34:14

10M ago1:34:14

1:34:14

You smell that? Burgers sizzlin' on a grill, Vallejo old rust pigment powder floating in the breeze, a heat gun melting xps foam - as the Scum boys try and finish up preparation for the Brothers of Promethium BBQ (or BroProm). Things are shaping up to be a nice little wargaming weekend hosted by yours truly. We talk a little about the specifics of …

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Back on the Ol' Dusty Trail! Ft. Matt De Micco 1:16:14

10M ago1:16:14

1:16:14

Matt De Micco joins me to discuss the Kickstarter campaign for Massacre Grounds, a Level 0 funnel adventure for Weird Frontiers. Music by John PageT-shirts and more available on TeePublicRollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM CentralWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.…

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Hot Pursuit | Cold Cases That Need Heating Up | Part 2 1:48:07

10M ago1:48:07

1:48:07

In the sultry haze of summer, when shadows stretch long and secrets simmer, we embark on a gripping journey into the heart of true crime. Our ensemble of remarkable true-crime podcasters has assembled—a collective of voices determined to unravel mysteries, chase justice, and ignite the cold embers of forgotten cases. True crime isn’t just about fac…

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The Dark Sun Never Sets! Ft. John Watson. 1:09:31

10M ago1:09:31

1:09:31

John Watson joins me to discuss various RPG products including Dungeon Dwelling Creatures, and a DCC version of Timothy Brown's Dragon Kings, a spiritual successor to Dark Sun!Music by John PageT-shirts and more available on TeePublicRollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM CentralWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard…

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Episode 39: It's Turm Time! 1:43:04

10M ago1:43:04

1:43:04

Your UAV is online! Hive Scum's rocking rangers akimbo and trying to rack up a nice streak. We're back and today (finally) Gage is able to tell us all about his trip to Croatia to attend the Turm event put on by Ana Polanšćak (@gardensofhecate). He's kept it quiet for a week, and now he's spilling all his secrets. You'll hear about the trip, the ga…

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Hot Pursuit | Cold Cases That Need Heating Up | Part 1 1:43:35

10M ago1:43:35

1:43:35

In the sultry haze of summer, when shadows stretch long and secrets simmer, we embark on a gripping journey into the heart of true crime. Our ensemble of remarkable true-crime podcasters has assembled—a collective of voices determined to unravel mysteries, chase justice, and ignite the cold embers of forgotten cases. True crime isn’t just about fac…

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GitR III - Who's Got the Look? 1:20:00

11M ago1:20:00

1:20:00

Wonkee returns to discuss the importance of aesthetics in RPG books, balancing legibility with aesthetics, learning to design the look of your product and so much more.Music by John PageT-shirts and more available on TeePublicRollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM CentralWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Sup…

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Southern Noir Book Club | JC Fuller, Mystery Author 50:41

11M ago50:41

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This week, Raven speaks with fellow author J. C. Fuller, whose popularity sprouted from The Rockfish Island Mystery series, a murder mystery who-dun-it book series. J. C. can be found making cute videos on TikTok or you can find the series Facebook page and follow for the newest release details and updates at https://www.facebook.com/Blackbearalibi…

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