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That Tech Pod
You Won’t Believe What Scammers Can Do with 10 Seconds of Your Voice with Alex Quilici
This week Laura and Kevin discuss one of the most pressing threats in tech today: AI voice cloning. They’re joined by Alex Quilici, CEO of YouMail and a longtime leader in telecom security, to break down how generative AI is being weaponized for scams and what can be done about it.Alex shares how tools that used to need hours of audio can now mimic your voice from a voicemail greeting or a TikTok clip. He explains how scammers have become more sophisticated than ever, targeting different demographics with tailored tactics, texting one person, calling another, an...
2025-08-05
24 min
That Tech Pod
Helping SMBs Cut Through the AI Noise with Alex Heublein
On this episode of That Tech Pod, Laura and Kevin chat with Alex Heublein, President of Culture and Innovation at Netsurit, about what it actually takes for small and midsize businesses to modernize their tech without getting overwhelmed. Alex has spent time at major companies like IBM and Oracle, but he makes it clear why working with SMBs is often more rewarding: they’re nimble, adaptable, and ready to try new things, as long as those things make sense.They dig into Netsurit’s approach to “Innovate as a Service,” a subscription-style model built around co-innovation, outcomes, and a mi...
2025-06-17
32 min
That Tech Pod
Is AI Really That Hard: A Real Talk about ML Infrastructure with Alex Patrushev
On this episode of That Tech Pod, Laura and Kevin sit down with Alexander Patrushev, Head of Product for AI/ML at Nebius, a European cloud platform focused on machine learning infrastructure. Kicking things off, we unpack the buzz around China’s fully AI-powered “Agent Hospital,” raising questions about what role AI should play in medicine. Laura also shares a personal rant about navigating the healthcare system in search of real answers.Then, Alex joins from Luxembourg to explain what Nebius does, who it's built for, and how it helps companies tackle ML workloads. He breaks down the co...
2025-06-03
29 min
That Tech Pod
Turn Your Car's Data into an Asset with DIMO's Alex Rawitz and Yev Khessin
Today Kevin and Laura chat with Alex Rawitz and Yevgeny Khessin of DIMO. Alex Rawitz is the Co-Founder & COO. Yevgeny Khessin is the CTO & Co-Founder. We talk about cars, crypto, connected apps and cybersecurity. We learn about the origin of DIMO. We get into the types of cars they each drive (Yev's is cooler!) We discuss who drives a Rav4, 70's Land Cruisers, old Broncos, driving stick and even OJ. We also discuss meme stocks, meme coins and NFT scams. A lot going on in this one!Alex Rawitz is the Co-Founder & COO at DIMO. Alex has...
2024-06-18
35 min
That Tech Pod
How to Win Friends and Influence Customers (Without Annoying Them) with Alex Levin
Today Kevin and Laura talk with Alex Levin about overcoming spam, unsolicited messages and the future of customer outreach. We talk about the history of spam, the communication marketing arms race, the definition of unsolicited messages and consent. We also learn about the ROI of the various types of outreach, gorilla marketing, if people actually answer calls anymore, the difference between rented and owned channels, how AI comes into play in marketing, chain mail and more!Alex Levin is Co-Founder and CEO of Regal.io. He leads the GTM teams. Prior to Regal.io, Alex was a...
2024-04-16
29 min
2 Pizza Marketing
Delivering Mission-based Marketing with Alex Schulte (Climate Film Fest NYC)
Sit down with Alex Schulte, previously lead marketer at Donut and currently Fractional CMO. She and host Melissa Moody dive into the challenges (and joys) of mission-driven marketing. Including: Finding the between delegating and owning things so they don't drop Alex's newest project: Climate Film Fest NYCWhy marketers decide to get involved in a mission-driven organization or business How we spend time on projects that mean something to ourselves. The shift of NPOs to being run more like corporate structures and the challenges of marketing salaries catching up with thatAdding mission into your own existing day jobAn all-important Arreste...
2023-12-19
38 min
You But Better
The Ultimate Guide to Hollywood, Crystals, Aliens, and Reality TV, With Rob Schulte
Today's Inner Views episode will teach you how to understand and harness the energetic frequencies of Hollywood, Reality TV, Crystals, and Aliens... These topics are SO important!!Today we interview Rob Schulte, a California-based producer, podcaster, and media genius. Rob has produced multiple podcasts for Team Coco, including the podcasts Literally with Rob Lowe, Parks and Recreation, 3 Questions with Andy Richter, and many more.Rob created and hosts the super-popular podcast Vanderpump Robs: A Podcast About 'Hollywood'. It’s a podcast about the reality TV show Vanderpump Rules, but also it’s a podc...
2023-11-14
42 min
A Couple of Characters
Brief Mental Health Break
We will be taking a brief mental health break, so the podcast feed will be a little quiet in the next couple weeks. You can expect a new episode of A Couple of Characters in the next month or so. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook...
2023-10-12
00 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 86: Bardon Me, Just Passing Through
Join us this episode as we make a time-cop bard. Unfortunately, Hitler's in power, but don't worry, we've got a Moses who can time travel to save the day. CW: Brief mention of eugenics, infanticide, and death of a parent. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free...
2023-09-28
31 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 85: Space Horror Dinosaur
Join us as we take a trip down memory lane to revisit some 90's dinosaur shows to name a linguist dino trapped on a space station. Quinn also blows Alex's mind with a biology lesson. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription...
2023-09-14
39 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 84: Kombat Kidz
This week, we make a character who is a real Chatty Cathy. You better watch out, or she'll talk your ear off! For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription, and boost your support for our show with the code lfm381543!
2023-08-31
35 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 83: Sorry, It's Actually Dr. Thrash-Bloodhorn
We need your help, because we can't decide if this minotaur should wear a gray hat or a brown hat. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription, and boost your support for our show with the code lfm381543! ...
2023-08-17
30 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 82: The Climate Justice League
We might not be climatologists, but the character we make this week is, and they're gonna start vigilante-ing all over the place. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Threads, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription, and boost your support for our show with the code lfm381543!
2023-08-03
34 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 81: Melting Their Faces Off With Technomancy
Ever wondered how long it takes to get from London to Oxford by technomancy train? In this episode, we make Devin, a Rhodes Scholar, whatever that means, and we want to be their friend! CW: Discussion about ableism and discriminatory policies. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a...
2023-07-20
43 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 80: Dr. Perry Grant, Ornithologist at S.M.A.L.L.
Join us as we make a character somewhere in the range between fly and six inches, whose brain stuff is off the charts. CW: Brief mention of drugs at 30:49. Thank you to everyone who participated in our audiobook giveaway with Libro.fm last month! The dice have randomly chosen five winners to receive a free audiobook: Johnny B, Victoria, Garrett, Jeanne, and Beth. If you are a winner, congrats! Please check the email used to enter the giveaway. You have through July 17 to contact us to claim your prize. If you do not...
2023-07-06
47 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 79: Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots: Presented by Pepsi
This week, we're entering the robot race, and bringing some Big Dragon Energy. June is audiobook month, and to celebrate, we’ve partnered with Libro.fm for a giveaway! Fill out this form to be entered into a drawing to win a free audiobook from Libro.fm. The giveaway will run through June 30, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Winners will be announced the week of July 3, 2023. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Tw...
2023-06-22
56 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 78: The Pendragon is Mightier than the Sword (feat. Rich of Hatchlings Games)
I saw the sign, and it opened up my eyes, join us with Rich (he/him)! In this episode, we create a couple of Pendragons for Inspirisles from Hatchlings Games, the first RPG that teaches you sign language. Back their Dragon Dowser Kickstarter through June 22, 2023 at 9:54 AM EDT! For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE...
2023-06-08
57 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 77: The Millennium Menagerie
Join us as we start with nothing more than a name to create the greatest space opera since Star Wars. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Greasy Paw character sheet.
2023-05-25
37 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 76: The Grill Next Door
This episode is more than meets the eye! Join us as we make grill-master Frank and a couple unexpected companions. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Grillin' Frank character sheet.
2023-05-11
34 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 75: Majora's Masks
Mask-maker, Mask-maker make me a mask! Join us as we create a bard that's masking for their friends. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription, and double your support for our show during the month of April! Episode notes:
2023-04-27
1h 08
A Couple of Characters
Episode 74: Big Fat Lyre
What happens when you introduce a dragon to someone more narcissistic than they are? Find out as we create the greatest bard in the land. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription, and double your support for our show during the month of...
2023-04-13
42 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 73: Agents of S.M.A.L.L.
This episode is brought to you by nano chameleons. We discuss the fact that there are borrower-sized people in your house right now doing government crimes! Probably... For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript....
2023-03-30
38 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 72: Gotta Go Crow, Coyote & Crow!
Join us for one of our crunchiest episodes to date. We dive into the Coyote & Crow RPG system, explain the basic rules, and then go through character creation. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Chikaas c...
2023-03-16
1h 36
A Couple of Characters
Episode 71: 10 Points to Gryphon-Dwarf
This episode, we make our first system-agnostic character, a hammer-huckin' dwarf with an unusual mount. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Kimli Klobberhammer character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions:...
2023-03-02
29 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 70: Flying (Fish) Solo But Not Alone (feat. Cat McDonald of Peach Garden Games, Sword of Symphonies, and Roar to Heaven)
Did you know you can play RPGs all by yourself? Cat McDonald (she/they) of Peach Garden Games joins us to talk solo RPGs, mental health, suicide prevention, and accessibility. We even make a character for WONDERFALL, one of the games in the Solo But Not Alone 3 bundle that's raising funds for Jasper's Game Day! You can purchase the bundle yourself through March 28, 2023. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront...
2023-02-16
1h 31
A Couple of Characters
Episode 69: Nice, Thirsty Lesbians That Have Swords
We've got a fever, and the only prescription is more Thirsty Sword Lesbians! For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Tad character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Tad character sheet. Purchase your own copy of Thirsty Sword Lesbians! Mentioned books:
2023-02-02
52 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 68: There's More Than One Way to Kill a Cat
Leaping leopards, Batman! This cat's down to their last life! For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Lola Leopardskin character sheet. Nine Lives feature. Nine Lives feature - screen reader accessible. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Lola Leopardskin character sheet. Nine...
2023-01-19
45 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 67: A Dwarf-Shaped Tiefling
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a dwarf-shaped tiefling? For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Loamy Triplechin character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Loamy Triplechin character sheet. Links to our homebrew Ancestry Options can be found on our...
2023-01-05
41 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 66: Once Upon a Christmas Dreary (feat. Dane Fox-McGraw from Dispel Magic and Dungeons & Dragon Types)
What do a burly podiatrist, a macabre Christmas poet, and a celebrity baker all have in common? In this merry mash-up, they're all stuck in a Snow Globe! We're joined by Dane Fox-McGraw (he/him) of Dispel Magic and Dungeons & Dragon Types for that extra shot of Christmas spirit. Dane as: Dr. Reginald "Reggie" "Jingle" Bell, Arthur "Daddy" Baker, Stanley, Barry Bonds the Newscaster, and Miscellaneous Factory Workers. Quinn as: Delilah Baker, Jerimeeeeeeee the Elf on a Shelf, Gerald the Foreman, and Tommy Tutone the Weather Person. Alex as: Edgar Allan Hohoho, Gladys Bell...
2022-12-22
1h 40
A Couple of Characters
Episode 65: Hoofcrusher on the Murder Rock
Join us on the murder rock for a hoof-crushing adventure, no mount required. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Looking to give a gift this holiday season? Consider a Libro.fm credit bundle or Bookshop.org gift card! Check out our handy holiday gift guide for ideas! Episode notes:
2022-12-08
59 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 64: My Prescription Anti-Anxiety Spell
Join us for some homebrewed med school magic, no prescription needed. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Looking to give a gift this holiday season? Consider a Libro.fm credit bundle or Bookshop.org gift card! Check out our handy holiday gift guide for ideas! Episode notes: Transcript.
2022-11-24
49 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 63: The Cat Magical Power Magic Game of Cats and Power
We have just a little cutie for this week as we create a cat in Magical Kitties Save the Day, and role play a quick scene. Note: No animals were harmed in the making of this podcast. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Looking to give a gift this holiday...
2022-11-10
37 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 62: Lil Beefcake and My Hot Mygani
Join us as we make ourselves more D&D 5e characters, but this time, we're playing against type. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Starlinda character sheet. Mygani Pebblebell character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Starlinda character sheet. Mygani...
2022-10-27
1h 02
A Couple of Characters
Episode 61: Monstrous Beast Mode
Join us as we debut our homebrew sub-class, The Circle of the Broken, and discuss why all spies should be druids. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Erdos character sheet. Circle of the Broken. Circle of the Broken screen reader accessible. ...
2022-10-13
43 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 60: Edgar Alex Poe
Join us as we make a fantastical version of Edgar Allan Poe for the D&D Epic History event during Everyone Games 2022. He's already dead IRL, so it's okay that we've taken some artistic liberty. Everyone-Games: The 2022 online event is September 30 and October 1, events running from 7 AM to 10 PM eastern both days. All events are being streamed on Twitch. Watch Alex play D&D Epic History on September 30 from 7 AM to 10 AM eastern. Watch us join Jacob Wood on a panel about representation in gaming on September 30 from 6 PM to 7 PM eastern.
2022-09-29
54 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 59: Survival of the Able (feat. Jacob Wood from Accessible Games)
We're joined this week by Jacob Wood (he/him), the owner of Accessible Games, to discuss his new TTRPG Survival of the Able and create a character for the game. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Maria Catherine character sheet. Maria Catherine character sheet, screen...
2022-09-15
1h 10
A Couple of Characters
Episode 58: My Big Fat Braille Spell Book
Join us as we enter the deep dark abyss that is Alex's mind to create a visually impaired divination wizard. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Claire Voyant character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Claire Voyant character sheet. Links...
2022-09-01
45 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 57: How I Met Your Fantasy Mother
It's a real Tom Brady situation this episode when a bard dad decides to come out of retirement to join his kid on their adventure. Join us as we make the goth, yet bubbly, witch daughter of this fantasy Tom Brady. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript.
2022-08-18
47 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 56: How Did This Blind Guy Get Such a Hot Wife?
July was Disability Pride Month, so join us as we share the history of Disability Pride Month, Alex's own experience with disability, and make a character with an invisible disability. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Ravvie character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Homebrew ancestry...
2022-08-04
1h 20
A Couple of Characters
Episode 55: Where Are They Now, Vol. 1
For our second podcast anniversary, we take a trip down memory lane and check in on some of our character creations. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Homebrew Netspert feat. Netspert, screen reader accessible. Homebrew Master of Darkness. Master of Darkness, accessible....
2022-07-21
41 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 54: Tigers of Chaos (feat. Connie Chang from Transplanar RPG)
Join us as we welcome back Connie Chang (they/he/she) from Transplanar RPG, catch up on all their TTRPG projects, and make a character in their homebrew world of Andake! CW: Some use of profanity. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Abortion Support: Links on our website.
2022-07-07
1h 12
A Couple of Characters
June 2022 Libro.fm Audiobook Giveaway!
June is audiobook month, and to celebrate, we’re partnering with Libro.fm for a giveaway! Libro.fm is an online audiobook retailer that splits profits with independent bookstores. Fill out this form to be entered into a drawing to win a free audiobook from Libro.fm. The giveaway will run through June 30, 2022 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Winners will be announced the week of July 4, 2022. Five winners will be randomly selected to receive a free audiobook from our list of audiobook favorites. Must have a valid email address to receive yo...
2022-06-25
03 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 53: The Spy Who Sniffed Me
What happens when you take the super-sniffer and put it on Black Widow? Find out this week as we create a super spy that's out of this world. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Naldiin Illond character sheet. Homebrew Echo Skulker sub-class. Homebrew ancestry...
2022-06-23
44 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 52: An Elemental Education
We have special episode this week, the continuation of our Kosnos Campaign. Join best friends Nebun and Dagnal as they take the initiation test at the fabled Ironheart Institute. Check out episode 24 for the their first adventure. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Freezing Ray Spell...
2022-06-09
1h 28
A Couple of Characters
Episode 51: Dr. Artemis and Mr. Blade
In this episode, we create a character with a backstory as dark as their name. CW: Mention of drugs and psychosis. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Artemis Blade character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript....
2022-05-26
35 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 50: Let's Talk About Dex, Baby
Ever wondered what a character with a 20 in dexterity and 8 in all their other stats might be like? Join us this week as we figure it out together! For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Zyfappias character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Dyslexia friendly...
2022-05-12
37 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 49: Avatar the Last Windflower
Earth, wind, and fire, oh my! Let's get wet and wild as we share our new take on an elemental monk. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Independent Bookstore Day is April 30! Head over to Libro.fm through May 1 to get discounted bestselling audiobooks. Episode notes: Transcript....
2022-04-28
52 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 48: Beefy Bean Boy (feat. Dane Fox-McGraw from Dispel Magic, Bubbling Questions, and Dungeons & Dragon Types)
We're joined by our first guest of the year, Dane Fox-McGraw (he/him) from Dispel Magic, Bubbling Questions, and Dungeons & Dragon Types! We talk podcasting, spells, and even make a familiar face into a D&D character. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Dane Fox-McGraw: Podcasts. Twitter. The...
2022-04-14
54 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 47: Fantasy Frat Boys
Join us for some silly stories and the creation of a character that uncovers a conspiracy! For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. If you use our link during March, you support us even more than usual! Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes: Transcript. Dexerus character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Homebrew witch...
2022-03-31
45 min
The McAllister Hours Podcast
Episode #104: Jake Truemper & Alex Schulte | Historically Inaccurate Podcast
We took a trip to Cedar Rapids to sit down with members of the Historically Inaccurate Podcast: returning guest Jake Truemper with his counterpart Alex Schulte, these two are a core part of possibly the fastest growing podcast network in Iowa: The LAS Podcast Network. We discussed a variety of topics, including their start in creating and joining the network, the JFK assasination, the Kim K/Kanye Drama, the JRE controversy, and many more topics! Super fun time as always, make sure to check out their podcast along with any of the LAS Podcast Network's shows. LINKS ======== Historically Inaccurate...
2022-03-24
1h 06
A Couple of Characters
Episode 46: The Devil Went Down to Dublin
Join us this St. Paddy's Day as we create a tricksy, quicksy leprechaun. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. If you use our link during March, you support us even more than usual! Episode notes: Transcript. Lorcan O'Ponzi character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Lorcan O'Ponzi character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Mentioned books:...
2022-03-17
34 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 45: Merlin's Good, Round Table
Join us at Merlin's Good, Round Table as we take some powerful magic users down a peg, presented by Pepsi (the gnome wizard). TW: Brief mention of suicide about 15:10. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. If you use our link during March, you support us even more than usual! Episode notes: Transcript. Bryrlyn character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Homebrew witch class. Homebrew...
2022-03-03
50 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 44: Crypts Don't Lie
Shine bright, shine far, Quinstar! Join us as we make a necromancer pop-star, AKA The Necrodancer. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Quinster Bigdream character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Homebrew witch class. Homebrew witch class accessible version. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Quinster Bigdream character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Homebrew witch class. ...
2022-02-17
39 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 43: If You're Not First, You're Last
Anything you can do, they can do first. Join us as we make a character that can't roll an initative less than 35! Note: We forgot to mention the rogue's Reliable Talent feature, which makes their minimum initiative roll a 10. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Qurc character sheet. Initiative Maximization. Homebrew ancestry options. Dyslexia friendly versions:...
2022-02-03
44 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 42: Baby Got Backstory
My dungeon master don't want none unless you've got tales, hun. We give you tips for crafting a strong backstory so you don't accidentally serve up a nothing burger at your next game. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Ashraxl character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Ashraxl character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options.
2022-01-20
48 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 41: She's a Brik Houz
We finally make a mighty-mighty sorcerer, and we're lettin' it all hang out. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Brik Houz character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Brik Houz character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Mentioned books: Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse. D...
2022-01-06
35 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 40: And the Lord Said, Let There Be Chaos
Join us this week as we create a cleric for a homebrew domain we created. Hopefully things aren't too chaotic... For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Paul Bunnyan character sheet. Homebrew Cleric Chaos Domain. Homebrew Cleric Chaos Domain Accessible Version. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Paul Bunnyan character sheet. Homebrew Cleric Chaos Domain. Mentioned...
2021-12-23
47 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 39: Blake Dragonbortles
From a throw-away line to throwing perfect spirals, we score big with this football-inspired character with dragon turtle ancestry. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Blake Dragonbortles character sheet. Homebrew Ancestry Options. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Blake Dragonbortles character sheet. Homebrew Ancestry Options. Mentioned books: Dune by Frank Herbert. D&D Monster...
2021-12-09
38 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 38: Turkey Day Tune-Up
We serve up a side of hot tips to help elevate your own D&D 5e game this Thanksgiving! Talking points include: a new spin on handling race, class improvements, and updated capstones. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Homebrew Ancestry Options. D&D 5e Suggested Improvements. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Homebrew Ancestry Options. D&D 5e...
2021-11-25
50 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 37: The Pumpkining
We create two characters to play in a spooky, Halloween-themed one shot from Dane Fox-McGraw, and even make a background on the fly! For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Galaxia character sheet. Grimdok character sheet. Homebrew Fortune Teller background. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Galaxia character sheet. Grimdok character sheet. Homebrew Fortune Teller background. ...
2021-11-11
44 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 36: Witch, Please
The spooky season is upon us, so please join us as we debut our homebrew witch class for D&D 5e, adapted from Neil Evans' witch class! We even create a witch reminiscent of a couple of Disney princesses... and a villain. CW: Brief mention of horror movies and serial killers from 02:03 to 02:55. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Dezmund character sheet.
2021-10-28
50 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 35: The Emancipation of Sasha Fierce
Join us this week for our most ambitious creation yet, coming up with a character and backstory based solely on a pack of Magic: The Gathering cards! Visit our website to find links for everything we talked about this episode! Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. The Childhood Chums character sheets. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. The Childhood Chums character sheets. Mentioned books: King...
2021-10-14
42 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 34: Pocketful of Radium (feat. Phil from Everyone Games & Jim from Knights of the Braille)
Join us as we talk with Phil (he/him) from Everyone Games and Jim (he/him) from Knights of the Braille about their upcoming charity stream. We also discuss accessibility in gaming and create a D&D character based off of Marie Curie. The stream is October 1st & 2nd 2021, from 7 AM to 10 PM ET. Quinn plays Oct 1st 7 PM to 10 PM and Alex plays Oct 2nd from 7 AM to 10 AM. CW: Some use of profanity. Visit our website to find links for everything we talked about this episode! Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at...
2021-09-30
1h 23
A Couple of Characters
Episode 33: The Rise of Sandwalker
Bless is best in this episode, where we sit down and create a surprisingly un-aggro character un-intentionally inspired by Stars Wars for Quinn to play in an upcoming charity stream for Everyone Games. The stream benefits Able Gamers and Special Effect. Correction: Alex is playing 7 AM - 10 AM Eastern Time (UTC-04:00) on October 2. Note: Spoilers for the end of Where the Red Fern Grows from 30:42 - 30:59. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and...
2021-09-17
53 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 32: The Bard with No Name (feat. Kurt Crenwelge from Sidekicks & Sidequests)
We talk westerns with Kurt Crenwelge (he/him) from Sidekicks & Sidequests and create a character inspired by one of his favorite movies. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. The Bard's character sheet. Homebrew Chameleonfolk race. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. The Bard's character sheet. Homebrew Chameleonfolk race. Mentioned books: D&D Player's Handbook...
2021-09-02
50 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 31: Yer a Trainer, Willow!
This week we take a deep dive into a new RPG system featuring Quinn's favorite videogame franchise, Pokemon! Note: We have since learned more about the rules of Pokemon Tabletop United and have updated Willow's character sheet accordingly. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Willow's character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Willow's character sheet. ...
2021-08-19
47 min
Sidekicks & Sidequests
Episode 056 - Enna & Aylynn the Wedded Wizards
We join the table of Quinn & Alex Schulte and roll the dice to create Enna & Aylynn, a married wizard couple. A sea elf and a human, they live in a quiet town and run the local bookshop and promote literacy. But Cuddles the Cat has run off, will you help find the feline? Podcast art by Chauncy Riley, Graphics by Chauncy. Visit our website at https://sidekicksandsidequests.com Twitter Page Facebook Page Subreddit Page Instagram Page Discord Server Support the podcast AND use Zencastr at the same time...
2021-08-11
1h 01
A Couple of Characters
Episode 30: The Adventurers of Frog and Toad (feat. Perri Meester from DnD Disability)
Join us this week as we discuss all things disabilities with Perri (Aimee) Meester (he/him or they/them) from DnD Disability, and create a character with a disability for D&D 5e. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Toad character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Toad character sheet. Mentioned books: Frog and Toad by...
2021-08-05
46 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 29: And This Time, They Took Away My Joy
Join us on our first anniversary as we discuss the D&D 5e classes we might be, reminisce about our favorite characters from this past year, and make a random character. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Shayrah's character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Shayrah's character sheet. Mentioned books: Touch by Claire North. The...
2021-07-22
38 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 28: The Phantom Meowness
Some cats have more than nine lives. Join us this week as we create a tabaxi with a mysterious connection to death. CW: Discussion of trauma and death. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Ash's character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Ash's character sheet. Mentioned books: A Darker Shade of Magic by V...
2021-07-08
59 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 27: Daddies & Dragons
This is 99% Dads. We're Quinn and Alex. For Father's Day, we were inspired by the podcast Dungeons & Daddies to make some dads for each class in 5th edition D&D. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Dyslexia friendly transcript. Mentioned books: Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything - Artificer Battle Smith and Alchemist...
2021-06-24
34 min
lebegeil Erlebnis Podcast | Freizeitaktivitäten, Erlebnisse, Marketing und Business für Freizeitanbieter
🍓🚜🎢 Vom Bauernhof zum Freizeitpark – Alex Schulte von Karls Erlebnis-Dörfer
Karls Erlebnis-Dörfer sind eine Mischung aus Hofladen, Erlebnis-Bauernhof und Freizeitpark. An den mittlerweile fünf Standorten in Norddeutschland können Familien in eine Bauernhof-Erlebniswelt eintauchen und viele Attraktionen rund um das Thema Landwirtschaft und die Erdbeer-Produktion von Karls entdecken.Unser Gast Alex Schulte ist im Ticketing für Karls beschäftigt und erzählt uns voller Leidenschaft, wie die Erlebnisdörfer entstanden sind, was man dort alles erleben kann und was Karls für die nächsten Jahre noch so geplant hat. Eine spannende Episode über eine der außergewöhnlichsten Freizeitpark-Ketten in Deutschland.Website: htt...
2021-06-21
58 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 26: Dude, Where's My Cantrip?
Join us this week as we combine two of Alex's loves, mathematics and D&D, as we min/max a character so they know the maximum number of cantrips and create a story that rationalizes this wild character build. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Fiza's character sheet. Cantrip optimizer notes. Cantrip optimizer code. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript.
2021-06-10
44 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 25: Debts Paid in the Dark
Get on your foxing gloves and make a Blades in the Dark character with us! We also discuss a homebrew bard sub-class Alex created. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Reginald's character sheet. College of Taxonomy Bard. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Reginald's character sheet. College of Taxonomy Bard. Mentioned books: There, There by...
2021-05-27
50 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 24: Adventure! It'll Put Hair on Your Chest
Keep your head on a swivel with Nebun and Dagnal this week as we begin an adventure in Kosnos, a D&D 5e homebrew world created by Quinn. Become a Patreon supporter to catch future episodes of this dungeon-delving duo! For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Transcript. Dyslexia friendly transcript. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.
2021-05-13
1h 23
A Couple of Characters
Episode 23: Be a Hero, Have a Session Zero!
Today we discuss session zeroes for RPG campaigns, what should be discussed in them, and why you should have one for your game. We also walk you through the session zero for our actual play D&D 5e campaign. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Dyslexia friendly transcript. Mentioned books: Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson....
2021-04-29
1h 02
A Couple of Characters
Episode 22: Can't Even Lift a Cupcake
This week we're rolling up Alex's character for an actual play D&D 5e campaign Quinn will DM! For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Nebun character sheet. Changeling homebrew. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Nebun character sheet. Changeling homebrew. Mentioned books: Lirael by Garth Nix. The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi...
2021-04-15
33 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 21 – Death by Popcorn (feat. Jasper William Cartwright from Three Black Halflings)
Today we're kicking it with Jasper William Cartwright (he/him) from Three Black Halflings! Join us three April fools as we give advice about playing tabletop RPGs, reminisce about our wildest stories from the table, and create a Black character in the Wagadu setting for D&D 5e. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop.org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Aster Sesuna character sheet. Dyslexia friendly ve...
2021-04-01
1h 47
A Couple of Characters
Episode 20: Warrior Cats and Street Youths
In this episode, we give you a double feature as we both make characters for the next campaign of our regular D&D 5e game set in Theros. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop.org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Kyrin character sheet. Essie character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Kyrin character sheet. Essie character sheet. Mentioned books: A Deadly...
2021-03-18
59 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 19 – Show Me the Soulshards! (feat. Yitzi Santer from Soulshards RPG)
We sit down with Yitzi Santer (he/him) , the creator of Soulshards RPG, and venture into this new system which allows for maximum character customization. CW: mentions of racism, murder, and trauma. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop.org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Blank Soulshards Character Sheet. Aljezi character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Blank Soulshards Character Sheet. Fillable So...
2021-03-04
59 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 18: The Emond's Field Five
The Wheel weaves as the Wheel wills. After much delay, The Wheel of Time TV series is finally in the works! In this episode, we discuss our favorite high fantasy series, The Wheel of Time, and make D&D 5e builds for the Emond's Field Five. Note: This episode does contain spoilers for the series. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop.org storefront and gift cards. Transcript. Dyslexia friendly transcript.
2021-02-18
36 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 17 – D&D 5e Basics Part 4: Character Creation
What's a character? In this episode, we go over the basics of character creation in Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition (D&D 5e). For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop.org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: Transcript. Roll a character. Blank D&D 5e Character Sheet. Cleffa Elderberri character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Roll a character. Blank D&D 5e Character Sheet. Fi...
2021-02-04
52 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 15 – D&D 5e Basics Part 2: Combat
What's a combat? In this episode, we go over the basics of combat in Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition (D&D 5e). For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop.org storefront and gift cards. Transcript. Dyslexia friendly transcript. Mentioned episodes: Episode 5 - Nothing But Net Episode 13 - Oh No, There's a Car Episode 4 - You Wanna Peace of Me? Mentioned books: D&D Player's Ha...
2021-01-21
36 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 14: D&D 5e Basics Part 1 - RPGs and D&D 5e
What's a D&D? In this episode, we give an overview of role-playing games (RPGs) and teach you the basics of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition (D&D 5e). For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop.org storefront and gift cards. Transcript. Dyslexia friendly transcript. Mentioned books: D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. Friends of the show: Quinn on Chaotic Creations! Alex on...
2021-01-21
23 min
Three Black Halflings | A Dungeons & Dragons Podcast
“We’re at My Table to Tell a New Story” - With Honey and Dice & Alex Schulte from ACoC Podcast
Join us this week for some incredibly insightful discussions with the ray of sunshine that is Honey and Dice & the character creation King Alex Schulte of A Couple of Characters Podcast. We’ll be talking as always about how to make TTRPG’s more inclusive for all, and in the words of Honey, “leaving the table a little better than you found it”. If you enjoy this podcast please help us out by leaving a review and sharing with your fellow adventurers.Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/tbhalflings for your Shirefol...
2021-01-18
1h 36
A Couple of Characters
Episode 13 – Oh No, There’s a Car (feat. Harper Hayes from Chaotic Creations)
It's a crossover extravaganza! In this episode, we maximize the chaos and create a character with Harper Hayes (she/her) from Chaotic Creations. Sorry for all the cars. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop.org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes: transcript, Zezzorr's character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Zezzorr's character sheet. Chaotic Creations Links: Website. Twitter. Instagram. Harper's Twitter. ...
2021-01-07
45 min
Tigers Baseball Podcast
Alex’s Elbow
Discussing Alex Faedo's surgery, and other pitching in Detroit.
2020-12-30
16 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 12 – Our Gift to You
Join us for a special holiday themed episode as we choose a D&D class for Santa. We also discuss the unintentional inspiration behind one of Alex's recent characters. And if you forgot to get a gift for that special someone, don't fret! You can still get digital gift cards on Bookshop.org that support our show. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop.org storefront. Transcript. Dyslexia friendly transcript. D...
2020-12-24
23 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 11: Tossed Dragons and Scrambled Dice
Scrambled dice all over my face. What is a boy to do? In this episode, we discuss which D&D 5e classes we think each of the 5 main characters from the sitcom Frasier would be. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop.org storefront. Transcript. Dyslexia friendly transcript. Mentioned books: The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison. Cress by Marissa Meyer. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Mythic Odysseys...
2020-12-10
25 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 10 – A Cauldron Stuffed with Thanks
Join us as we discuss the reasons we're thankful for Dungeons & Dragons and other RPGs. We also look at the newly released Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop.org storefront. Transcript. Dyslexia friendly transcript. Mentioned podcasts: Wonderful!. Romancing the Dungeon. Critical Role. Roll20 virtual tabletop. SuperIdols: Podcast Feed. Website. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of...
2020-11-26
21 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 9 – Forgetting Jonathan Draco
We're in denial that Halloween is over, so please join us as we create a spooktacular bard and resurrect the Halloween spirit. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Episode notes: Transcript. Roll a character. Myrtle's character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Roll a character. Myrtle's character sheet. Mentioned books: Nevernight Chronicles by Jay Kristoff: Nevernight, Godsgrave, Darkdawn. The Testaments by Margaret Atw...
2020-11-12
38 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 8 – GM Plans, Trans, and Audio Spiels (feat. Connie Chang from Transplanar RPG)
In this episode, we're chillin' con Connie Chang (they, he, she) from Transplanar RPG! Join us as we discuss race, gender, and disabilities within both tabletop RPGs and the media, and how to be conscious with your own portrayals within these spaces. CW: Discussion of racism, misogyny, and sexual assault; some use of profanity. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Transcript. Dyslexia friendly transcript. Transplanar Links: Twitch. Twitter. T...
2020-10-29
55 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 7: Indiana Jones and the Misplaced Pyramid
New character, who dis? We make a new character for Alex after his got ingested by a bag. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Transcript. Dyslexia friendly transcript. Legends: A Superhero Story. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.
2020-10-15
35 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 6: Dungeons and PowrDragn (feat. DeQuan Watson from Color of Magic)
We chat with DeQuan Watson (he/him) about some of his favorite RPG stories and the importance of positive representation in RPGs. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. DeQuan's links: Color of Magic podcast. Twitch. YouTube. Donate: Black Lives Matter. Equal Justice Initiative. The Trevor Project. Register to vote! Transcript. Dyslexia friendly transcript. Wizards of the Coast article from Ju...
2020-10-01
1h 08
A Couple of Characters
Episode 5: Nothing But Net
We discuss the challenges of using a net, ways to avoid those struggles, and create a character that overcomes them. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Episode notes: Transcript. Net person suggestions. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Net person suggestions. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.
2020-09-17
31 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 4: You Wanna Peace of Me?
We create a pacifist character and provide tips for making your own. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Episode notes: Transcript. Pacifist suggestions. Roll a character. Andy's character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Pacifist suggestions. Roll a character. Andy's character sheet. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.
2020-09-03
23 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 3: All in a Day's Quirk
We discuss the importance of character quirks and give some fun examples. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Transcript. Dyslexia friendly transcript. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.
2020-08-20
20 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 2: Halflings All the Way Down
We create two duos that stand on each other’s shoulders for roleplaying reasons. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Transcript. Dyslexia friendly transcript. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.
2020-08-06
28 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 1: A Warlock Welcome
Quinn and Alex introduce the podcast with two unique takes on the warlock class. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Transcript. Dyslexia friendly transcript. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.
2020-07-23
24 min
A Couple of Characters
Episode 0: Trailer
Welcome to A Couple of Characters! We're Quinn and Alex, and we discuss topics related to creating characters for roleplaying games. We talk about fun characters we’ve created and give advice about how to make your own quirky characters. Check us out every other week wherever podcasts are found. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Transcript. Dyslexia friendly transcript. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.
2020-07-20
00 min