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The Midlife Critics PodcastSeason 3 Episode 19: #FreshCuts Vol. 60 (I'm So Tired)Our songs of the week for #FreshCuts Vol. 60 are an ethereal trip of heaviness and funk. They’re also maybe a sign that we need to slow things down a little bit. Burke Wasson is joined by fellow Midlife Critics Travis Boots, Nathan Ferrell, and Wellington Davis to talk all about our songs. We talk life, social issues, and humorous bullshittery. It’s a good hang with great music. Dig it!If you enjoy this podcast, you can donate any amount, big or small, to keep it going through the following apps...2025-05-091h 37
Jock's Celtic CalamityJCC Show No 530Send us a text | Artist | Title | Album | Elias Alexander, Ramblxr | FIDDLE DISCO! | FIDDLE DISCO! | Kutcha Edwards | Singing Up Country | Circling Time | The Oggymen | Five Foot Flirt | Black Rock | Screaming Orphans | Castle Kelly Sel | Ballads Rule Ok | Kate Rusby | If I Had a Boat | Hand Me Down | Julie Alapnes | Reinkalvria | Reinkalvria | Ten Strings and a Goat Skin | Auprès du poêle | Auprès du poêle | The Maes | Come Alive | Come Alive | Padraic Morrell, Peter Gallagher | Reels | Music at Matt Molloy's | Éamon Doorley, Muireann Nic...2025-03-292h 00
Two Man DanceTinker Keys | Week 15Tom battles a cold, Midland City is deeply unwell after a pivotal loss pushes the storied franchise to the brink of elimination, and Murf suggests the Men in Black pay Caleb Williams a visit. Also, with the week 18 replacements game on the line, Tom asks Murf the biggest question of the season: "Was your dream just a dream?"~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~🏈 STANDINGS🕺 Big Sloppy (8-7)🕺 Midland City (7-8)🏈 TOTAL POINTS🕺 Big Sloppy (2,525)🕺 Midland City (2,346)🏈 WAIVER MOVES🕺 Midland City (0)2024-12-1913 min
Screw It, I'm Just Gonna Talk About Music Or WhateverSongs With People NamesToday's playlist features songs whose titles are people names (names only, not names in a phrase). Songs discussed in this episode: Basement Jaxx - Romeo (2001) Pixies - Allison (1990) Jennie Lawless - Annie (2021) Ween - Gabrielle (2005) Paul Simon - Duncan (1972) Jack Ladder - Susan (2018) Weezer - Susanne (1994) Perfume Genius - Jason (2020) Boney M - Rasputin (1978) The Replacements - Alex Chilton (1987) Prefab Sprout - Faron Young (1985) David Bowie - Andy Warhol (1971) G...2024-11-151h 06
Human Friend DigitalInside Life on Tour: Stories from the Road with Caleb HickmanIn this episode of the Human Friend Digital Podcast, Jacob and Jeffrey welcome Caleb Hickman, a touring musician who's spent years on the road Houndmouth and other bands. Caleb shares a candid and often humorous look into the life of a musician on tour—beyond the spotlight.The conversation explores the realities of being on the road: hours of waiting between shows, long drives in cramped vans, and the logistics of gear set-up. Caleb describes the highs and lows of tour life, from the thrill of playing iconic venues like Red Rocks to less glamorous moments, like th...2024-10-0838 min
OVE: Ohio vs Everyone with TorgOVE: Is Ohio State Football's Caleb Downs College Football's Next Two Way Star???Colorado football's Travis Hunter become college football's prized superstar last season with his ability to shine at both WR and CB. Could Ohio State's Caleb Downs be this year's version of Hunter? Head coach Ryan Day has hinted at it this offseason, and with the Buckeyes hosting Akron in their season opener as 50 point favorites, perhaps we'll see a little bit of Downs in the backfield on offense. During his senior year in high school, Downs played a bit of wildcat QB and amassed over 700 combined rushing and passing yards. Will Downs be a catalyst for some trickery on...2024-08-2859 minJock's Celtic CalamityJCC Show No 494Send us a textArtist, Title, AlbumCapercaillie, BBC Scottish Symphony, MacLeod's Farewell / ReLovedTatiana Hargreaves, Alex Hargreaves, Say Darling Say, Started Out to RambleFish on the Mountain, morphine dream, morphine dreamThe Crooked Fiddle Band, Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie, The Free Wild WindThe Outside Track, The Body Parts Set, Flash CompanyChris Duncan, Catherine Strutt, Julian Th…, The Marquis of Huntly's Farewell/ Fyvie's Embrace: the Golden AgeThe Oggymen, I'm My Own Grandpa, How It Be...2024-07-212h 00
Our Next QuestionWhat’s Your Story? With Caleb MeyerSend us a textOur Next Question is What’s Your Story? With Caleb Meyer. Welcome to our Summer Series, “What’s Your Story?” Caleb gets to come out from behind the camera and sit on the couch! You won’t want to miss this episode as Caleb shares his story and some of his life struggles. Do us a favor and leave us a review on whichever platform you listen to us on. This helps us spread our podcast to people who don’t know about us yet.Intro & Outro Music: Starting Over by LNDÖ2024-06-2431 min
Badass Momma: 4th Trimester LessonsFrom NICU Nights to Empowered HeightsMy friend Paula Schuster shares her mothering background, a career in corporate America, transition to life coaching, sound healing, and podcasting. She discusses her journey and recounts her experiences with pregnancy and childbirth, including the premature birth of her son, Caleb, at 26 weeks, and the emotional and physical challenges faced during his NICU stay.
You'll hear how her stress likely caused premature birth and the isolation she felt during her son's early months, the impact on her marriage, and the significant role of NICU staff and therapists in her family's life. She also mentions her son's developmental...2024-06-2344 min
Sons of the ShoeSome Urban Meyer Rat PoisonSpencer German is back with the latest episode of Sons of the Shoe and according to some alleged rumors Ryan Day wasn't too pleased with a female staffer who is joining Michigan's staff. For Spencer, that comes with the territory in this rivalry. Later, he explores Urban Meyer's suggestion that this 2024 Ohio State team is the most talented of the last decade or beyond. And Caleb Downs as a running back!? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more...2024-06-2148 min
GSMC College Football PodcastRevenue Sharing Split & Urban Meyer Praises OSU’s Roster | GSMC College Football PodcastSegment 1: Revenue Sharing Framework: Impact on NCAA and Power Five Conferences | GSMC College Football PodcastIn this episode of the GSMC College Football Podcast, we dive deep into the groundbreaking developments in NCAA revenue sharing. As Judge Claudia Wilken outlines a potential framework in a major settlement, we explore the implications for the NCAA and Power Five conferences. What does this mean for the future of college athletics? How will revenue sharing transform the landscape of college football? Join us as we break down the latest news, provide expert analysis, and discuss the potential benefits and c...2024-06-201h 06
New Track Record2024 Road America RecapThis week's episode: A recap of Will Power's win in the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America, leading a Team Penske podium sweep. Plus, Jamie Chadwick gets her first win in the series formerly known as Indy Lights, David Malukas is confirmed to finish the season in the no. 66 entry for Meyer Shank Racing and hybrid testing takes place at the Milwaukee Mile.
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GoJo and GolicHOUR 2: All The Smoke on Luka's Legacy, Tatum vs. Brown & Mavs' HC Jason Kidd + Courtney Cronin on Caleb Williams & Da Bears on Hard KnocksIn Hour 2...[02:30] ALL THE SMOKE JOINS THE SHOWMatt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Hosts of All the Smoke Podcast, join the show to preview the NBA Finals, starting with which Boston Celtics star the team depends on more to win: Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown? They discuss Jason Kidd’s impact on Kyrie Irving’s growth, what Luka’s legacy could be if Dallas wins the NBA Finals, what Karl-Anthony Towns needs to change for the Timberwolves, who have the advantage in the Finals, and their predictions on who will win it all.[24:02] COLLEG...2024-06-0555 min
New Track Record2024 Indy 500 RecapThis week's episode: A recap of a thrilling 108th Indianapolis 500 won by Team Penske's Josef Newgarden, who is a back-to-back winner. Plus, Helio Castroneves returns for more races with Meyer Shank Racing and a look ahead to this weekend's Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix.
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gediegen rumoxidierenFolge 15: ex machinaKI und was uns mehr Angst macht - Mensch oder Maschine
Seit Jahrzehnten denken Menschen über künstliche Intelligenz nach. Seit Jahrzehnten entwickeln sich Technologien immer weiter, werden schneller und lernfähiger. Darüber gibt es dutzende Filme und Bücher - dieser hat uns besonders gefallen: Ex Machina. 🦾
Angelegt wie ein Kammerspiel folgen wir Caleb, der durch ein Gewinnspiel in seiner Firma den Gründer kennenlernen darf - Nathan. Abgeschieden in der Wildnis in einem Hochsicherheitsbunker entwickelt dieser seine KI. Nun soll Caleb sie kennenlernen und beurteilen, ob sie den Turing Test besteht.
Das Setting, die wenigen Figuren und ihre...2023-09-261h 21
Design Details462: Refactoring a Design SystemThis week, Marshall breaks down his process, tips, and tricks to redesign a design system in Figma.The Sidebar:The Sidebar is an exclusive weekly segment for our Patreon supporters. You can subscribe starting at $1 per month for access to bonus content going forward! Sign up at patreon.com/designdetails.Latest VIP Patrons:Adam NoffsingerRaffi ChilingaryanJoel LaughlinEvieLam PhamCaleb MeyerJacques MoussafirSean SimmonsJuan Morales-RochaJoseph CooperGareth JonesMohammad AlnajjarJulian DuffeWenhui YaoPhil SayerDrakynnAnkur RoyTracey McAllisterMain Topic:This week, Marshall breaks down his process, tips, and tricks to redesign a design system in Figma.2023-09-1147 minGoJo and GolicJoe Montana on Guinness, Sam Hartman, Trey Lance and Chiefs Dynasty Talk + GoJo & Fitz on Dublin FOMO, 3 Big (12) Questions, Caleb Williams and Hot Dog StrawsRounding out the Golic in Dublin week, Jason Fitz joins GoJo on the last official episode of the podcast formerly known as GoJo to talk about how badly they wished they were in Dublin Ireland.(03:40) - Marginally rich Mike couldn’t make it over to Dublin to watch ND kick off the season and Marginally sized Jason wonders why he didn’t get the invite.(05:00) - Gojo previews Notre Dame’s season and realizes he’s not fun to be around during these games.(12:02) - As the favorite to win the Heisman again this sea...2023-08-2555 min
Storytelling BreakdownSB Movie Share II: Almost Famous, Derek DelGaudio's In & Of Itself, Edge of Tomorrow & Howl’s Moving CastleAs we near the end of summer, the Storytelling Breakdown team decided it was time for Movie Share II: Electric Boogaloo. The rotation from last time has been reversed. Stephen has Ben, exploring more works of Hayao Miyazaki with Howl’s Moving Castle. Ben has Larissa, and the two opened the episode with a trip back to the 1970’s with Cameron Crowe’s Almost Famous. Larissa has Caleb, and she put Derek DelGaudio's In & Of Itself on his radar. Caleb has Stephen, who put on his headphones and sat down for Live, Die, Rep… wait, Edg...2023-08-251h 43
Storytelling BreakdownWhat Makes A Good Indy Film?Film goers of a certain age have grown up with Indiana Jones. For the Storytelling Breakdown team, that meant seeing Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade on VHS, sharing the first viewings with parents and siblings, and probably seeing Temple of Doom a little later in the ol’ childhood. We got Kingdom of the Crystal Skull in 2008 and 15 years ago it looked unlikely that Indiana Jones would go out on top. Ben, Caleb, Larissa, and Stephen saw Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny together. Just a couple days later, they sat...2023-07-282h 04
New Track Record2023 Mid Ohio RecapThis week's episode: A recap of Alex Palou's dominant win in the Honda 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course to make it three straight wins, plus news on another international race and the 2024 IndyCar schedule and some silly season notes on David Malukas and Meyer Shank Racing.
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Storytelling BreakdownTwo Cakes: A Deep Dive Into Spider-Man: Across The Spider-VerseWhen Storytelling Breakdown debuted in 2020, our first episode dedicated to a single movie was dedicated to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Our guest for that episode was Autumn Schultz. With a new Spider-Verse film capturing the imaginations of audiences worldwide, Caleb and Larissa have invited Autumn back to the podcast to discuss the Web-Head’s latest outing. She is joined by another guest bringing his own Spider-Man expertise to Storytelling Breakdown, Apollo Lymon. The four of them will explore the many elements that set Across the Spider-Verse apart from other animated works, even its predecessor. Thi...2023-06-301h 13
Storytelling BreakdownIt’s Never Sunny At The EmmysBefore the start of Storytelling Breakdown’s third season, our community update episode served as an official welcoming of Stephen Stachofsky and Larissa Whitaker as co-hosts of the podcast. We went down the rabbit hole of everyone’s media histories and Larissa mentioned a show we will cover in depth in this June episode, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Despite sixteen seasons of staying power, Sunny has never received Emmy consideration for anything other than stunts, with three nominations and no wins. Larissa and Caleb come into this episode with a for your conside...2023-06-161h 48
Cover 3 College Football2023 QB Draft: Picking between Caleb Williams, Drake Maye and the top college football QBs heading into the seasonThe Cover 3 crew picks the top quarterbacks in college football in a four-round draft. First, what UTSA transfer Zakhari Franklin can bring to the Ole Miss offense as Lane Kiffin lands yet another star from the portal (1:30), Urban Meyer talks NIL (4:00) and the SEC's decision to go with an 8-game league schedule for 2024 with Texas and Oklahoma joining the conference (9:00). Then it's on to the 2023 QB Draft, with highlights including a grading of the 2022 QB Draft (20:00), Caleb Williams and Drake Maye leading the way in Round 1 (23:50), a run on first-year starters in Round 2 (27:30), some late round picks that highlight...2023-06-0553 min
Storytelling BreakdownAre You Summer Blockbuster Experienced?You pull into the drive-in for a double feature. Maybe you tilt your seat back and settle in for the latest entry in a franchise with decades of staying power. The floor is sticky. The popcorn is almost gone by the time the trailers finish. These thoughts could remind you of when you were a kid or maybe you're the one bringing the kids along. They could also remind you of a commercial featuring Vin Diesel or an SNL parody of the same. As the weather gets warmer and we look ahead to summer movie releases, Ben, Caleb, Larissa...2023-05-261h 11
New Track RecordSimon Pagenaud on winning the 500, Helio, Aeroscreen and Le MansNew episode: Simon Pagenaud, driver of the no. 60 AutoNation/SiriusXM Meyer Shank Racing Honda, joins to discuss race preparation, driving through the field at the Indy 500, what his 2019 win meant to him and when it sunk in, being teammates with Helio Castroneves, the aeroscreen and his return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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Storytelling BreakdownFirefly Flashback: Out of GasTake my love, take my land, take me where I cannot stand… We are finally getting around to a Firefly episode. Ben, Caleb, and Larissa revisited the series for the first time in a while and started out with what currently sits as the highest rated episode in the series on IMDB, Out of Gas. To again paraphrase Robert McKee, “true character is revealed in the decisions human beings make under pressure,” and this episode puts the crew of Serenity in peril from the episode’s first moments. Out of Gas als...2023-04-281h 02
Storytelling BreakdownCinematic Icons: Pirates of the CaribbeanBefore this episode starts, we want to boost the signal for a GoFundMe to support the Hall of Heroes. Ben and Caleb visited the museum in 2019 for the finale episode of Storytelling Breakdown’s first season. The museum was broken into on March 19 and several valuable items in the museum were taken. Our team is heartbroken that some of this amazing history that the museum holds may be lost and we hope you will support the Hall of Heroes. If you love comics and are anywhere near the midwest, we also hope you take the opportunity to see the Ha...2023-03-311h 29
Storytelling BreakdownPlaying Out Internal Struggle, D&D Storytelling Through Stranger Things & The Legend of Vox MachinaWe cover a lot of movies on Storytelling Breakdown. This entertainment is bite-sized compared to the time you can spend getting to know a character through a TV show. And both of these are dwarfed by the time you can spend getting to know a character in a D&D game. Dungeons & Dragons has permeated the pop culture landscape in recent years, becoming even more popular through shows like Stranger Things and The Legend of Vox Machina from Critical Role. When the villains are fantastical, the stakes can be apocalyptic, and the emotional struggles c...2023-02-241h 17
Storytelling BreakdownThe Storytelling Breakdown Movie Share Of 2023“Wait, you haven’t seen…” We know how this interaction goes. On one end of the conversation you have someone who hasn’t seen a film and is about to get a recommendation that might be going on a list they have been working through at an somewhat uneven pace. The other person gets to share one of their favorite movies and looks forward to hearing what the other person has to say about it. We’re tackling four movies simultaneously. Each Storytelling Breakdown host was assigned another host with whom to s...2023-01-271h 42
Storytelling BreakdownThe Storytelling Breakdown Team Attempts The Tomb Of HorrorsBen said it during the introduction for this episode, but truly this felt inevitable. After many standard episodes and campaign diaries dedicated to Dungeons & Dragons, the Storytelling Breakdown team is attempting one of the most famous dungeon crawls of all time, the Tomb of Horrors. First released in 1978, our adventurers will be attempting the fifth edition version as Ben takes on the role of Dungeon Master. Caleb will step into the talons of Keeoth Krackerjack, the kenku rogue. Stephen will take up the hammer of Olfric Stormjaw, the northman fighter, and Larissa will channel w...2022-12-313h 06
Storytelling BreakdownRPG Decades S01E10 - Smash Up: Aliens & Teddy Bears Vs. Changerbots & Killer PlantsIt all comes down to this. One game. Four factions. Two undefeated players trying to claim… bragging rights. While it isn’t always Smash Up, there’s not a pairing of players in this tournament who have played more games against one another than Lucas Gerke and Caleb. Each comes into this game with a win over the other three tournament participants. Lucas got by Ben with the power of game altering Madness effects. Caleb’s combo from game one stacked ridiculous action combos. Lucas’s most impressive win was arguably his game against Nicole in t...2022-12-2832 min
Storytelling BreakdownRPG Decades S01E09 - Smash Up: Fairies & Pirates Vs. Luchadores & ShapeshiftersSometimes a pair of factions can allow Smash Up players to do very similar things. And if those combos go up against one another, they can lead to a very close game. Ben and Nicole Rudolph are each playing their final game of this tournament. If Ben wins, we’re set up to have everyone end this tournament with a different number of victories. Ben would be back at .500. Nicole is trying to avoid going 0-4 and while her first and third games were decided by six points, her battle with Lucas in the mid...2022-12-2632 min
Storytelling BreakdownRPG Decades S01E08 - Smash Up: Bear Cavalry & Princesses Vs. Innsmouth & SteampunksWhen describing the game of Smash Up to someone who hasn’t played it, things are usually pretty clear as you describe the Ninjas, Pirates, or Zombies. Mentioning the Bear Cavalry is likely to get you a “wait, what?” response. The factions for this matchup between Lucas Gerke and Jacob Ganser feature four factions from relatively early on in Smash Up’s ten year history. Lucas is deploying the previously mentioned Bear Cavalry. Their combination of disruption and movement generated destruction makes them one of the game’s most iconic factions. Lucas will have way more ac...2022-12-2332 min
Storytelling BreakdownRPG Decades S01E07 - Smash Up: Astroknights & Disco Dancers Vs. Dragons & Sumo WrestlersGame seven of our Smash Up tournament does have significant implications for who can win going forward. SPOILERS ahead! If you’ve stayed up to date with our last six battles, then you know that this battle could prove decisive. Caleb is battling our dear friend, Nicole Rudolph. If Caleb wins, only he and Lucas Gerke will remain undefeated in our tournament. This would also eliminate Ben, Jacob Ganser, and Nicole as none of them would be able to match Caleb’s 3-0 record. If Nicole wins, she notches her first win of the tourn...2022-12-2129 min
Storytelling BreakdownRPG Decades S01E06 - Smash Up: Ghost & Zombies Vs. Superheroes & TrickstersOur midseason finale featured a Smash Up matchup between two players who had never faced each other before. We are resuming our season with a matchup that is quite the opposite. Ben and Jacob Ganser each come into this match looking to improve their win percentage. They are each also pulling at least one faction from the original base set for Smash Up. Ben is unleashing an army of the undead, with an old favorite in Smash Up lore, the Zombies. He’ll also keep up the undead theme by pairing them with a fac...2022-12-1928 min
Storytelling BreakdownThe Storytelling Of Deck BuildingYou find yourself cornered in an ancient castle that used to be your school as dark forces close in. Or maybe you find yourself being batted by gusts of wind as the shadow of an enormous red dragon appears overhead. Or wait, how about this? You are just trying to get rid of all of the artichokes. What’s the best way to deal with any of this? Draw a few cards and hope for the best. Our gaming focused episodes continue in November. After last month’s epic clash...2022-11-251h 08
The @Percussion Podcast@Percussion 339 - Time Management & Work-Life Balance with Donnie Johns, Brad Meyer, & Tracy Wiggins
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5:33 A Focus on Gratitude
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14:11 The Eisenhower Matrix
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Storytelling BreakdownRPG Decades S01E05 - Smash Up: Dinosaurs & Itty Critters Vs. Penguins & Super SpiesWe’ve made it to our midseason finale episode, bringing back two fighters from previous battles. Today’s episode pits Lucas Gerke against Nicole Rudolph. If you haven’t listened to our other episodes thus far this season, spoilers ahead. Lucas defeated Ben in game three, winning convincingly with the help of Cthulhu factions. While his combination for this game will be different, old, giant creatures or just creatures in general is a good way to describe his combo. Lucas will be going back to the original Smash Up set to unleash the power of the...2022-11-2338 min
Storytelling BreakdownRPG Decades S01E04 - Smash Up: Kitty Cats & Kung-Fu Fighters Vs. Rock Stars & VampiresThroughout this season of RPG Decades, Ben and Caleb have been comparing Smash Up to Magic: The Gathering. One possible comparison comes in the form of bases in Smash Up and lands in Magic: The Gathering. Now, bases in Smash Up are put in play at the start of the game and swapped out when they reach their break points. Lands are put in play by the players in Magic. At first, this might not seem like a good comparison, but think about how land cards can prevent you from winning a game of Magic. It might not matter...2022-11-2137 min
Storytelling BreakdownRPG Decades S01E03 - Smash Up: Elder Things & Minions of Cthulhu Vs. Robots & Time TravelersWith two games played, there’s only one more competitor to add to the mix. Lucas Gerke returns to the podcast. You can see him represented on our logo in the likeness of the Bear Cavalry faction. Magic: The Gathering experience is helpful in playing Smash Up. Caleb and Lucas have been playing for years. That is the obstacle Ben will have to overcome as he and Lucas field their team. Lucas is unleashing eldritch horror, combining factions from the Obligatory Cthulhu Set, the Elder Things and the Minions of Cthulhu. Ben’s answer will...2022-11-1834 min
Storytelling BreakdownRPG Decades S01E02 - Smash Up: Grannies & Mad Scientists Vs. Ninjas & SharksWe are one game in and already we are experiencing total chaos. Ben and Caleb have played Smash Up more times than they can count and this next episode will match up two common opponents. We are welcoming Jacob Ganser back to the podcast after his turn as Dr. Seward for our Halloween episode and his Spotlight on RWBY last year. Nicole Rudolph, another dear friend from our team’s college days (when many a Smash Up game was played), will be his opponent. The Ninja faction inspired Jacob’s look on the RPG Decad...2022-11-1636 min
Storytelling BreakdownRPG Decades S01E01 - Smash Up: Musketeers & Mythic Greeks Vs. Werewolves & WizardsWhile the first episode of Storytelling Breakdown debuted in September of 2020, the podcast’s origins go back to late winter of 2019. Ben and Caleb sat at the dining room table in Ben’s old apartment and as the first conversations about starting a podcast were happening, Ben and Caleb were playing Smash Up, the shuffle building game of total awesomeness! RPG Decades is a miniseries under the Storytelling Breakdown banner. Each season will consist of ten episodes centered around the same game and story. In the future, this could mean Dungeons & Dragons, Fate Core, Mutan...2022-11-1439 min
Storytelling BreakdownAdventurers Assemble CD Episode 005: Flight of the Predator/The Battle of Cold Forge CaveHow is fall damage calculated again? A question that passes through everyone’s minds when the party goes airborne, which is where our adventurers find themselves after last episode. Ada, Delilah, Gorg, Nerine, and Siv are about to board an airship bound for a major city. Unfortunately, saboteurs have other plans for the voyage. How did this play out? Ben welcomes Megan Bracker back to the podcast to discuss everything from striking fear into the party, to navigating surprising twists and turns, and finding a way to get a custom subclass into the ongoing nar...2022-10-3138 min
Storytelling BreakdownFury Of DraculaThe story of Dracula is an epic. It is with that in mind, the Storytelling Breakdown team is bringing you the biggest episode we’ve ever produced. Our four hosts stepped into the roles of Dracula and three of the hunters pursuing the vampire for this Halloween episode. The game is an ongoing tabletop cat and mouse dynamic. Stephen played Count Dracula, evading the hunters at every opportunity, while leaving destruction in his wake. Caleb played Lord Godalming or Arthur Holmwood, whose resources were used to their fullest potential taking the fight to the vam...2022-10-283h 07
Storytelling BreakdownCurse of Strahd CD Episode 004: Meet Jagger/I’m So HungryStrahd is the land. While Barovia is synonymous with the dread lord that rules it, this episode will provide an opportunity to get perspective from the characters of our party. We’ve gotten a bit of a sense of how Ben operates when playing Jagger, the half-elf rogue. He and Stephen talk about the character design, how and when a player’s kit can be modified over time, and how one key race ability can upend a potentially dangerous combat encounter. Assassins, especially half-elves, can excel at operating in the dark. “I’m so hungry!”...2022-09-3030 min
Storytelling BreakdownAdventurers Assemble CD Episode 004: Meet Ada/The Night of Mercy/The Dawn of WrerosThe Dungeon Master has the luxury of seeing how the world is connected, what plot threads intersect, and the different places the story could possibly go. We thought it was time to get a perspective from someone experiencing the world firsthand. Ben and Stephen are welcoming Megan Bracker back to the podcast. She plays Ada Ifindow, the half-elf artificer. The first several sessions were a whirlwind for Ada. Now, back on her feet and armed with a new gauntlet, we’ll hear how Megan built the character and how Ada saw the party’s path...2022-09-3034 min
Storytelling BreakdownThe 30th Anniversary Of Batman: The Animated SeriesC’mon, it’s episode #27. The first ever episode of Storytelling Breakdown was a dive into the world of Batman. We return to that well today to celebrate 30 years since Batman: The Animated Series first aired on this date in 1992. For this conversation we are joined by Todd Espeland, executive and artistic director at Fort Wayne Youtheatre. Batman: The Animated Series has a lasting legacy in part because of its unique art style, blending old and new to create a timeless feel set against backdrops drawn on black paper. The ch...2022-09-051h 28
Storytelling BreakdownCinematic Icons: There’s So Much Movie In This MovieHalf of the conversations amongst our team start with, “Hey, you should watch…” This was one of those times. Caleb encouraged our team to watch Nine, the 2009 musical starring Daniel Day-Lewis. With Nine putting so much focus on the production of a film and the cast, crew, and coordination necessary to pull it off, as well as the protagonist’s doomed relationship with a character played by Marion Cotillard, Ben struck up a familiar conversation, “Hey, you should watch Inception.” This episode is brought to you by compa...2022-08-261h 15
Storytelling BreakdownCurse of Strahd Campaign Diary Episode 003: The Village of BaroviaKnowledge of the past to aid the present: Look for a wizard's tower on a lake. Let the wizard's name and servant guide you to that which you seek. Holy symbol of great hope: Look to the west. Find a pool blessed by the light of the white sun. The Sunsword: I see a sleeping prince, a servant of light and the brother of Darkness. This treasure lies with him. An ally to aid you in your quest: A vistana wanders this land alone, searching for her mentor. She doesn't stay in one pla...2022-08-1930 min
New Track RecordSilly Season, TV Ratings and Gateway PreviewThis week's episode: Christian Lundgaard gets a restructured multi-year deal to remain with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Helio Castroneves will return to Meyer Shank Racing in 2023 for a full season, more silly season rumors, a theory on IndyCar TV ratings and a preview of Saturday's Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at Gateway.
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Storytelling BreakdownAdventurers Assemble Campaign Diary Episode 003: Greed & DebtSometimes so go the dice, so goes the story. We pick back up with our quintet of adventurers in the city of Murktown. Ada, Delilah, Gorg, Nerine, and Siv have successfully defeated the Emperor of Bones. What comes next? When trying to bring flowers to someone recovering from injuries, you roll a 20 and get a bouquet bigger than you are. Sometimes when you are trying to investigate corrupt city guards while wearing a disguise, you roll a 1 and fall quite awkwardly. Our adventurers brave caverns they know to be dangerous, risk discovery even while i...2022-08-1225 min