Best Studio Tembo Podcasts (2025)

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Create Memorable Missions 1:05:21

12d ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Integrating the Technical Guide, the Exploration Guide, and Captain's Log to Create Memorable Missions. BC Holmes and Eric Campbell join Jim and Michael for an ultimate riff session where dice rolls become the foundation of dramatic stories. Watch and learn! https://linktr.ee/StudioTemboBy Studio Tembo

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Star Trek Adventures 2e Exploration Guide 1:19:24

26d ago1:19:24

1:19:24

Star Trek Adventures 2e Exploration Guide! More Talents, Secret Values, probability matrixes galore!!!! Join Jim and Michael as they sit with writers AJ Fox, Aaron Pollyea, and Al Spader to riff about their favorite parts of this handy new tool that promises to make your games even better! https://linktr.ee/StudioTembo…

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Politics and Factions 1:08:55

1M ago1:08:55

1:08:55

Let's Talk Politics and Factions. The outstanding Aaron Harvey and super-fan Will Parker join Jim and Michael to dive deep into the intrigue, ideology, and interstellar influence that shape the Star Trek universe. From power struggles within the Klingon Empire to the covert maneuverings of Section 31, this episode explores how GMs and players can u…

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Designing Dramatic Stories - Part Two 43:33

2M ago43:33

43:33

In Part 2 of their RPG storytelling series, Michael Dismuke and Josh Allen dive into raising the stakes, designing Act Two’s pivotal low point, resolving major conflicts, and using foreshadowing to set up future adventures. They also share bonus tips for refining your RPG narratives. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo…

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Designing Dramatic Stories - Part One 50:10

2M ago50:10

50:10

Michael Dismuke and writer Josh Allen open the writers' room to explore how to design dramatic stories for RPGs. In Part 1, they cover defining your story’s end goal, structuring a three-act arc, crafting inciting incidents, and building meaningful conflicts that keep players engaged. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo…

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Building Character Arcs 34:54

3M ago34:54

34:54

Jim and Michael welcome back Al Spader to show you how to build character arcs into your episodic Star Trek Adventure games. Drive drama. Encourage character growth. Create stories that you and your crew will remember forever. WARNING: We make it look easy. https://linktr.ee/studiotemboBy Studio Tembo

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Integrating the Technical Guide into your Star Trek Adventures and Captain's Log games 41:04

3M ago41:04

41:04

Jim and Michael invite Al Spader to talk about integrating the new Technical Guide into your Star Trek Adventures and Captain's Log RPG games. Time to riff! https://linktr.ee/studiotemboBy Studio Tembo

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Keith R.A. DeCandido 1:10:39

4M ago1:10:39

1:10:39

Massive Star Trek and media tie-in writer Keith R.A. DeCandido graces us with his presence this week. From how he got started in his amazing career to his methodology for writing, we cover it all plus some! Keith R.A. DeCandido has been writing about popular culture for this site since 2011, primarily but not exclusively writing about Star Trek and…

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The Conversation Continues 3:42

4M ago3:42

3:42

We have a very special announcement about the future of Continuing Conversations.By Studio Tembo

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Author Lou Anders - Part 2 59:47

4M ago59:47

59:47

Lou Anders is the author of the novel Once Upon a Unicorn, as well as the Thrones & Bones trilogy of fantasy adventure novels (Frostborn, Nightborn, and Skyborn), and the novel Star Wars: Pirate’s Price. Listen in as Lou talks about his years of experience as a sci-fi reporter pumping out hundreds of articles about Babylon 5, Star Trek DS9, Voyager…

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Author Lou Anders - Part 1 47:55

4M ago47:55

47:55

Lou Anders is the author of the novel Once Upon a Unicorn, as well as the Thrones & Bones trilogy of fantasy adventure novels (Frostborn, Nightborn, and Skyborn), and the novel Star Wars: Pirate’s Price. Listen in as Lou talks about his years of experience as a sci-fi reporter pumping out hundreds of articles about Babylon 5, Star Trek DS9, Voyager…

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Romulans 54:15

5M ago54:15

54:15

Romulans!!!!! Join Troy Mepyans and Alex Boer as we discuss those green-bloodied secret-keepers that some people love to hate and others love to love. How can you get the most out of your Romulan characters if you choose to play them in Star Trek Adventures RPG? Check this out! htttps://linktr.ee/StudioTembo…

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Let's celebrate the artists! 1:21:00

5M ago1:21:00

1:21:00

Let's celebrate the artists! Ariel Orea, Star Trek Adventures art director, and Aurea Freniere, freelance STA artist extraordinaire, call in from Mexico City to share their experiences developing as artists and working for Modiphius. Take this creative journey with us and learn some behind-the-scenes goodness about the art process. https://linktr.e…

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New Technical Manua 1:10:32

5M ago1:10:32

1:10:32

Let's discuss the new Technical Manual. Join Aaron Pollyea, Al Spader, Jim Johnson, and Michael Dismuke as we shout out our favorite highlights from the newest Star Trek Adventures release. Get ready to strap on your hyposprays and tricorders. This is going to be fun! https://linktr.ee/studiotemboBy Studio Tembo

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Bedlam on Bahan: Part 3 56:46

5M ago56:46

56:46

The crew of the USS Challenger is back. Join Al Spader, BC Holmes, Meric Moir, Jim Johnson, and Michael Dismuke as we show of Supporting Characters in Star Trek Adventures RPG Second Edition. The story "Bedlam on Baham" is pulled from the FREE Trade Ledgers Mission Brief Pack. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo…

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Bedlam on Bahan: Part 2 50:19

6M ago50:19

50:19

The crew of the USS Challenger is back. Join Al Spader, BC Holmes, Meric Moir, Jim Johnson, and Michael Dismuke as we show of Supporting Characters in Star Trek Adventures RPG Second Edition. The story "Bedlam on Baham" is pulled from the FREE Trade Ledgers Mission Brief Pack. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo…

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Bedlam on Baham: Part 1 1:01:03

6M ago1:01:03

1:01:03

The crew of the USS Challenger is back. Join Al Spader, BC Holmes, Meric Moir, Jim Johnson, and Michael Dismuke as we show of Supporting Characters in Star Trek Adventures RPG Second Edition. The story "Bedlam on Baham" is pulled from the FREE Trade Ledgers Mission Brief Pack. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo…

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Guy Sclanders (How to be a Great GM) 1:05:39

6M ago1:05:39

1:05:39

We roll out the red carpet for Guy Sclanders, famous Game Master for Off My Bridge (formerly How to be a Great GM), to come and discuss this illustrious career, guidance on storytelling, and so many more massively impactful tidbits about how to get the most out of gaming. He also gushes about Captain's Log Solo RPG and Star Trek Adventures 2e (blus…

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Let's talk about Trills 41:07

6M ago41:07

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Let's talk about Trills!!! Time for another deep dive on the intriguing, multifaceted species known as the Trills. Listen in and learn why Trills can be one of the most interesting aliens to play.By Studio Tembo

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STA Creator App Update! 42:32

6M ago42:32

42:32

BC Holmes is back with amazing updates to the Star Trek Adventures Character and Ship Creator!! Hang on tight! It gets better every year. https://linktr.ee/studiotemboBy Studio Tembo

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AMA with Kelli Fitzpatrick 1:32:02

7M ago1:32:02

1:32:02

AMA with Kelli Fitzpatrick. Kelli Fitzpatrick is an author, editor, and teacher from Michigan. Her Star Trek story “The Sunwalkers” was selected as a winner of the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds contest and is published by Simon and Schuster. She has written and edited for the Star Trek Adventures tabletop role-playing game from Modiphius Entertainm…

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Creating Stories 1:35:42

7M ago1:35:42

1:35:42

Jason Kaufman and Brad Browne Interview Part 2: Creating Stories and the Creative Process. Tune in to synch with experienced writers and help inspire your next writing project. https://linktr.ee/studiotemboBy Studio Tembo

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Leadership in Star Trek 51:36

7M ago51:36

51:36

Jason Kaufman and Brad Browne Interview Part 1: Leadership in Star Trek and how to go about tackling writing projects! Here are some early previews of the next great Trek book on leadership and other tasty tidbits about writing. https://linktr.ee/studiotemboBy Studio Tembo

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Cardassians among us! 38:22

7M ago38:22

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Cardassians among us! Meric Moir, Al Spader, Jim Johnson and Michael Dismuke march into the melodrama that is Cardassians to give GMs and players food for thought when selecting these characters to play. https://linktr.ee/studiotemboBy Studio Tembo

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Let's Talk Nausicaans! 40:42

8M ago40:42

40:42

Let's Talk Nausicaans! Meric Moir, Al Spader, Jim Johnson and Michael Dismuke go down the Nausicaan rabbit-hole to see what amazing gaming options we can concoct with this mandible-mouthed species! https://linktr.ee/studiotemboBy Studio Tembo

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Star Trek Adventures Second Edition Starter Set 1:22:11

8M ago1:22:11

1:22:11

The writers behind the Star Trek Adventures Second Edition Starter set to convene to talk about the inspiration behind this year's epic campaign release. Join Meric Moir, Al Spader, Michael Dismuke, and project manager Jim Johnson as we whet your appetite for this great gaming resource! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo…

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Fan Expos, Blogs, & Kate Mulgrew 55:16

8M ago55:16

55:16

Jim and Michael talk Fan Expos and amazing blog posts. Oh! Michael met Kate Mulgrew (a.k.a. Captain Janeway). Hear all about it! https://linktr.ee/studiotemboBy Studio Tembo

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STA 2024 Year in Review 54:36

8M ago54:36

54:36

Star Trek Adventures 2024 YEAR IN REVIEW!! Join Jim and Michael as they review all the mind-blowing releases of 2024, including such hits as the Federation-Klingon War Tactical Campaign, mission briefs and modules, and the amazing Star Trek Adventures Second Edition! https://linktr.ee/studiotemboBy Studio Tembo

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Mike “The Birdman” Ashkewe (Fixed Audio) 48:45

9M ago48:45

48:45

Continuing Conversations is delighted to welcome writer/poet/podcaster Mike O'dah Ziibing Ashkewe (Heart of the River) to the show. We will discuss his background, art, inspiration, and anything else we can fit into the space. Mike is one of the founders of ThisWeekInGeek, which is called "the best place geeks, gamers, and nerds of every type to ga…

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Farragut Forward 49:07

9M ago49:07

49:07

From RPGs to fan films!!!! Get ready to be wowed with a behind-the-scenes look at "Farragut Forward," Kaotica Studios 2024 Star Trek fan film release! Jump in as we travel with Johnny K into the heart of imagination and fan love! Kaotica Studios journeyed to the Final Frontier in partnership with Farragut Films with “Farragut Forward” the continuat…

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Ben Heisler, ENNIE-Award winning Associate Producer of RPGs for Renegade Game Studios 1:06:02

9M ago1:06:02

1:06:02

Continuing Conversations welcomes Ben Heisler, ENNIE-Award winning Associate Producer of RPGs for Renegade Game Studios, to chat about breaking into the RPG writing world. He works on some amazing IPs like Transformers, GI Joe, My Little Pony, and more! Gamer, writer, con planner and overall adventurer, come listen to his great insights. https://li…

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Interview with Al Spader, the creator of Sentience. 51:04

9M ago51:04

51:04

What happens when a Star Trek Adventures writer embarks on his own continuing mission by creating his own IP---Sentience the RPG? Join us as we interview Al Spader, the creator of Sentience. Learn how to incorporate aspects of this groundbreaking game (along with others) with your STA campaign. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo…

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Empaths & Telepaths 1:08:22

10M ago1:08:22

1:08:22

In this episode, Joseph Harney and Alex Boer join Jim Johnson and Michael Dismuke for a deep dive into empaths and telepaths in Star Trek! They’ll explore how these powerful abilities shape characters, stories, and gameplay in Star Trek Adventures. Don’t miss this mind-expanding discussion! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo…

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Pros & Cons of Using Online Platforms 54:08

10M ago54:08

54:08

We’re excited to welcome Alex Boer, a veteran GM who has been running games for over a decade. He joins Jim Johnson and Michael Dismuke to explore the pros and cons of using online platforms to connect players with professional GMs. Start your online Star Trek adventure with Alex at startplaying.games/gm/gmalex! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo…

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All About Andorians! 45:00

10M ago45:00

45:00

Aaron Pollyea joins Jim and Michael to expound on ways GMs and players can make the most out of the icy antenna-bearers in your Star Trek Adventures games. (And Aenar too!) https://linktr.ee/studiotemboBy Studio Tembo

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Let's Talk About Tellarites! 44:33

10M ago44:33

44:33

Let's Talk About Tellarites! Aaron Pollyea joins Jim and Michael to expound on ways GMs and players can make the most out of the argumentative aliens in your Star Trek Adventures games. https://linktr.ee/studiotemboBy Studio Tembo

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U.S.S. Challenger - Let's Play STA 2e - Part 6 2:11:51

10M ago2:11:51

2:11:51

Curious to see Star Trek Adventures RPG 2e in action! Join 2e writers Jim Johnson, Michael Dismuke, Meric Moir, Al Spader and the maintainer of the STA Character and Ship Creator, BC Holmes as we play Act THREE of “Test of Honor” from the Political Actions mission brief pack. This time we dive into operating the U.S.S. Challenger and pushing the sh…

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U.S.S. Challenger - Let's Play STA 2e - Part 5 1:50:29

11M ago1:50:29

1:50:29

Curious to see Star Trek Adventures RPG 2e in action! Join 2e writers Jim Johnson, Michael Dismuke, Meric Moir, Al Spader and the maintainer of the STA Character and Ship Creator, BC Holmes as we play Act TWO of “Test of Honor” from the Political Actions mission brief pack. This time we dive into operating the U.S.S. Challenger and pushing the ship…

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U.S.S. Challenger - Let's Play STA 2e - Part 4 1:26:35

11M ago1:26:35

1:26:35

Curious to see Star Trek Adventures RPG 2e in action! Join 2e writers Jim Johnson, Michael Dismuke, Meric Moir, Al Spader and the maintainer of the STA Character and Ship Creator, BC Holmes as we play Act ONE of “Test of Honor” from the Political Actions mission brief pack. This time we dive into operating the U.S.S. Challenger and pushing the ship…

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Ultimate Crossover Event: Dune Meets Star Trek 1:02:17

11M ago1:02:17

1:02:17

Ultimate Crossover Event: Dune Meets Star Trek! Dune RPG Project Manager Andrew Peregrine joins forces with Klingon Core Rulebook writers Kelly Fitzpatrick (2016 Strange New Worlds contest winner; Captain Marvel: Carol Danvers Declassified) and Derek Tyler Attico (The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko) to riff about when Dune Houses and Klingon House…

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STA Game Toolkit 1:01:28

11M ago1:01:28

1:01:28

The Star Trek Adventures Game Toolkit provides a wealth of materials to expand your game beyond the core rulebook. It provides players and gamemasters with additional options and rules references to aid your group in exploring the final frontier. STA game designer Nathan Dowdell sits down with Jim and Michael to break down this valuable toolset sec…

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STA 2e Core Book: Chapters 5-9 1:16:53

12M ago1:16:53

1:16:53

Nathan Dowdell, 2d20 System Designers, joins Jim and Michael as we continue our chapter-by-chapter breakdown of Star Trek Adventures 2E. Let's dive into Chapters 5-9 as we explore the streamlined updates in Modiphius' latest Trek release! We will explore ships, tech & weapons, operations, conflict and more! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo…

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Star Trek Adventures 2e: Core Book Chapter 4 47:46

12M ago47:46

47:46

Nathan Dowdell, 2d20 System Designers, joins Jim and Michael as we continue our chapter-by-chapter breakdown of Star Trek Adventures 2E. Let's dive into Chapter 4: Reporting for Duty and explore insights and factoids regarding the new, streamlined character creation! https://linktr.ee/studiotemboBy Studio Tembo

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A deeper look at the STA 2.0 Core Book 1:00:56

12M ago1:00:56

1:00:56

It's time to break down the Star Trek Adventures 2e core rulebook! Get ready for cool Easter Eggs and dynamic insights focusing on the introduction, chapters 1-3, and the "Gorgon's Gaze" mission module with writers Al Spader, Aaron Pollyea, and Chris McCarver! https://linktr.ee/studiotemboBy Studio Tembo

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Converting Characters and Ships Between 1e and 2e: Part 2 49:52

1y ago49:52

49:52

Converting Characters and Ships Between 1e and 2e: Quick Tips on Updating your Star Trek Adventures to 2e. Listen in as Aaron Pollyea, Al Spader, Jim Johnson and Michael Dismuke discuss the new, streamline edition of STA! Minor changes make for major improvements as we show you how to make easy adjustments to PCs, NPCs, and ships so that you can wa…

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Converting Game Mechanics Between 1e and 2e: Part 1 56:08

1y ago56:08

56:08

Converting Game Mechanics Between 1e and 2e, Part 1: Quick Tips on Updating your Star Trek Adventures to 2e. Listen in as Aaron Pollyea, Al Spader, Jim Johnson and Michael Dismuke discuss the new, streamline edition of STA! No need to panic! The changes are meant to make mechanics flow better and enhance your storytelling experience! In this episod…

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Klingon Culture 1:05:36

1y ago1:05:36

1:05:36

Aki (Clear Skies, Shield of Tomorrow and Callisto 6) and Aliza (uh-LEE-szuh) Pearl (Streampunks RPG, Women at Warp) join Jim and Michael as they dive deep into Klingon culture! This is beyond bat'leths and braggadocio. We are talking opera, passion, agriculture, tapestries, religion and more. We show you what the TV shows and movies never have and …

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Let's Play: STA 2.0 - Act Three 1:21:53

1y ago1:21:53

1:21:53

Curious to see Star Trek Adventures RPG 2e in action! Now is your chance! Join 2e writers Jim Johnson, Michael Dismuke, Meric Moir, Al Spader and the maintainer of the STA Character and Ship Creator, BC Holmes as we conclude Act Three of “S.S. Tranquil” from the Trade Ledgers mission brief pack. Experience more basic task resolution, watch how to u…

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Let's Play: STA 2.0 - Act Two 56:38

1y ago56:38

56:38

Curious to see Star Trek Adventures RPG 2e in action! Now is your chance! Join 2e writers Jim Johnson, Michael Dismuke, Meric Moir, Al Spader and the maintainer of the STA Character and Ship Creator, BC Holmes as we play Act Two of “S.S. Tranquil” from the Trade Ledgers mission brief pack. Experience more basic task resolution, watch how to use foc…

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Let's Play: STA 2.0 - Act One 58:53

1y ago58:53

58:53

Curious to see Star Trek Adventures RPG 2e in action! Now is your chance! Join 2e writers Jim Johnson, Michael Dismuke, Meric Moir, Al Spader and the maintainer of the STA Character and Ship Creator, BC Holmes as we play Act One of “S.S. Tranquil” from the Trade Ledgers mission brief pack. Experience basic task resolution, watch how to use foci and…

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