Shows
The Amazing Cities and Towns PodcastCivicBrand-The Power of Place with Ryan ShortThis episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Ryan Short with Civic Brand · A candid conversation about the power of place in local government. · And, much more 7 Steps to an Amazing City: Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode. Links Mentions During Show: CivicBrand | City Branding Agency, Public Engagement, Placemaking...
2025-11-2444 min
Brew And Chew PodcastThe Real Talk Veterans Need — Inside the VA with Matt WebbThis episode of Brew & Chew episode, host Jim Ryan welcomes Matt Webb, York County’s Veteran Service Officer, for an honest conversation about navigating the VA system, understanding eligibility vs. entitlement, and finding the right support for veterans and their families.
Matt shares what really happens behind the scenes at the county level—from connecting vets with healthcare and disability benefits to tackling myths, fraud concerns, and those frustrating “gray areas” in the process. He also reminds us why local connection and camaraderie—like the Brew & Chew gatherings—matter just as much as the benefits themselves.
Whether you...
2025-11-1358 min
2 Guys and a Mic Johnny Rzeznik/ Goo Goo Dolls2 Guys & A Mic: Ep. 36- Jerry LemboLongtime record label executive Jerry Lembo joins Jim and Mark to talk about his amazing career and the artists he worked with. plus much more!
2025-10-3007 minBrew And Chew PodcastCapturing Memories and Building Legacies: A Conversation with Weezy
Join Weezy, the passionate owner of Weezy Media Productions and founder of the Living Legacy Program, as she delves into the importance of storytelling and preserving memories for future generations.
Host: Jim Ryan
Producer: Weezy at Weezy Media Productions
Sponsored by: Right At Home
Care Patrol of Charlotte
Weezy Media Production
Guest information: Living Legacy With Weezy
Social Media: Instagram @Lights_Camera_Weezy
Facebook, YouTube, Substak: @LightsCameraWeezy
2025-10-1626 min
The Worst of the Best PodcastJim Carrey: From Ace Ventura to Bruce AlmightyIn this episode of The Worst of the Best Podcast, hosts Ryan and Ruban from Canada dive into Jim Carrey's highest-grossing films, ranked by inflation-adjusted worldwide box office to reflect modern ticket sales equivalents. The brothers celebrate Carrey's journey from In Living Color stardom to comedy goldmines like Dumb and Dumber and The Mask, while sharing laughs over his dramatic turns in The Truman Show and holiday hits like How the Grinch Stole Christmas. They debate animal antics, CGI breakthroughs, and picks for the least rewatchable flop in his blockbuster lineup.
2025-09-2034 min2 Guys and a Mic Johnny Rzeznik/ Goo Goo Dolls2 Guys & A Mic Ep. 34Jim and Mark return from August break with a all new podacst about stuff going on in the world and their August travels.
2025-09-171h 062 Guys and a Mic Johnny Rzeznik/ Goo Goo Dolls2 Guys And A Mic-Ep. 33 Jim LampleyLegendary sportcaster Jim Lampley joins Jim and Mark to talk about his incredible career that started as the first sideline reporter for College Football television broadcasts. His lastest book call "It Happened" a phrase Jim used to describe a very memorable George Foreman boxing match, plus much much more! #JimLampley ; #Boxing; #HBOBoxing; #"It Happened"
2025-07-141h 022 Guys and a Mic Johnny Rzeznik/ Goo Goo Dolls2 Guys and a Mic . Episode 32Mark and Jim discuss the news of the day, plus Jim's new I-phone purchase and Mark buying bikes, but not riding those bikes!
2025-06-1743 min2 Guys and a Mic Johnny Rzeznik/ Goo Goo Dolls2 Guys and a Mic Ep. 31Mark and Jim discuss the weird, wacky news of the day! Hear what is really ticking off Mark these days!
2025-06-0452 minBrew And Chew PodcastEagle Rock: Building Hope for Veteran Families This episode of Brew and Chew, Jim Ryan, Host, welcomes Lynn Marilla, founder of Eagle Rock Camp.
Lynn shares the nonprofit's mission and her personal journey that led to its creation. Eagle Rock Camp supports veterans, military members, and their families through comprehensive, faith-based retreats.
More Information on Eagle Rock
Website: Eagle Rock
Facebook: EagleRockCampUSA
Instagram eagle.rock.camp
This podcast is produced by Weezy Media Productions,
Sponsored by Right At Home
Care Patrol
Weezy Media Productions
2025-05-221h 002 Guys and a Mic Johnny Rzeznik/ Goo Goo Dolls2 Guys and A Mic- Dave KozComposer/Intrumentalist Dave Koz stops in to chat with Mark and Jim about his career, why he gravitated towards the saxaphone, an how his first band didn't even want him in the group! Dave a true legend, also talks about his really popular fan cruises.
2025-04-1551 min
Ask Julie Ryan Español¡Más poderoso de lo que crees! Conecta con la energía fuente y aprovecha tu magia. I Jim Fortin📣AÚN MÁS sobre este episodio:➡️ http://askjulieryan.com/podcast/555Únete a nosotros para una conversación transformadora con Jim Fortin mientras exploramos la idea de la conciencia cósmica, yendo más allá de las etiquetas espirituales tradicionales. Jim comparte experiencias con chamanes, conectándose con inteligencias superiores y desafiando creencias convencionales. Este episodio combina sabiduría antigua y física moderna, empoderándote para aprovechar el poder de la mente para la transformación personal. Tocamos temas como la sanación energética, la hechicería y la fuente de energía universal...
2025-04-071h 002 Guys and a Mic Johnny Rzeznik/ Goo Goo Dolls2 Guys and a Mic Ep. 27.- Peter CincottiSinger/Songwriter Peter Cincotti joins Jim and Mark to discuss his incredible career. Being labeled a child prodigy, growing up in New York City and playing clubs there at a very young age. Also, his acting in the hit show House Of Cards!
2025-03-2752 min2 Guys and a Mic Johnny Rzeznik/ Goo Goo Dolls2 Guys and a Mic Ep. 27th Kid Kelly (Legendary Z100 NY jock/ and former SVP of Pop Formats @ Sirius XM Satellite Radio)Radio Hall of Famer, legendary Z100 NYC talent and Ops manager and former SVP of Pop format for Sirius XM Satellite Radio, as well as host and creator of Backtrax USA..Kid Kelly joins Jim and Mark to discuss his career, the state of radio going forward, and talk about the years Kid and Jim both spent at Sirius XM!
2025-03-131h 082 Guys and a Mic Johnny Rzeznik/ Goo Goo Dolls2 Guys and a Mic- Ep. 27 (KId Kelly- Radio Hall of Fame/ Legendary Z100 NY jock and former SVP of Pop at Sirius XMHall of Famer and legendary Z100 New York DJ Kid Kelly joins Jim and Mark to talk about his career. From eating discarded chicken wings to being the number 1 night jock at the biggest Top 40 radio station in the country Z100 NY, to his days working with Jim at Sirius XM!
2025-03-1259 min2 Guys and a Mic Johnny Rzeznik/ Goo Goo Dolls2 Guys and a Mic Ep. 25 Tom (TC) CunninghamLong time radio talent and label exec Tom (TC) Cunningham joins JIm and Mark to talk about his career, favorite Rock songs, and he being the foremost authority on Bruce Springsteen...his fandom and long time radio show about Bruce and his music!
2025-02-1151 min2 Guys and a Mic Johnny Rzeznik/ Goo Goo Dolls2 Guys and a Mic- Label exec/MTV exec/Sirius XM VP/Talent-Steve LeedsLongtime label exec who most recently was VP Talant Relations at Sirius XM joins former co-worker Jim Ryan and Mark for this show about all things music and his career with some of music's biggest stars.
2025-01-251h 072 Guys and a Mic Johnny Rzeznik/ Goo Goo Dolls2 Guys and a Mic - Chris Barnes (Hollywood stuntman)Chris, who just happens to be Jim's cousin has been a long time stuntman in the movie and TV world who has ever only been to Hollywood actually once! H'es Jim and Mark's guest on this episode with insights about his career in some of TV and Movie's biggets productions including the hits Hulu show "Only Murders In The Building".
2025-01-251h 042 Guys and a Mic Johnny Rzeznik/ Goo Goo Dolls2 Guys and a Mic- Paddy Rascona (Label Rep)Long time label rep and the one and only #NotTheSameFish , Paddy Rascona checks in with Jim and Mark about his incredible career and his amazing prowess at catching the same fish over and over!
2025-01-2559 min2 Guys and a Mic Johnny Rzeznik/ Goo Goo Dolls2 Guys and a Mic- Matt NathansonSinger/Songwriter Matt Nathanson stops by to catch up with Jim and Mark and talk about his career and lots more!
2025-01-251h 102 Guys and a Mic Johnny Rzeznik/ Goo Goo Dolls2 Guys and a Mic- Original MTV-VJ's Mark Goodman & Alan HunterOriginal MTV-VJ's Mark Goodman and Alan Hunter join the show to talk about their days at the music video pioneering channel and about working with Jim while at Sirius XM!
2025-01-251h 142 Guys and a Mic Johnny Rzeznik/ Goo Goo Dolls2 Guys and A Mic- Rick SpringfieldRick Springfield stops by to catch up with Jim and Mark about his incredible career. From Dr. Noah Drake on General Hospital to "Jessie's Girl" and more!
2025-01-2545 min2 Guys and a Mic Johnny Rzeznik/ Goo Goo Dolls2 Guys and a Mic: Johnny Rzeznik-Goo Goo DollsJohnny Rzeznik from the Goo Goo Dolls stops by to catch up with Jim and Mark about all things Goo Goo Dolls!
2025-01-2359 min
Maximizing OutcomesTax-Optimized Real Estate Strategies: 1031 Exchanges and Delaware Statutory Trusts with Ryan Perri (Ep. 56)Have you ever wondered how savvy real estate investors grow their portfolios without hefty tax bills? Or how you can invest in large commercial properties without the hassle of being a landlord?
Dive into this episode of Maximizing Outcomes with Jim McGovern as we explore these game-changing strategies!
In this episode, Jim is joined by Ryan Perri from Inland Securities Corporation to unpack two powerful tools: the 1031 exchange and Delaware statutory trusts. Discover how these strategies can transform your real estate investing approach—deferring taxes and diversifying your investments seamlessly.
Jim and Ryan dis...
2025-01-1028 min
Net Profit Podcast- Accelerate Your Profits with Ryan KimlerJim Manning: The Power of Investing in Real EstateAbout Jim Manning: Jim Manning is the host of the “Passive Wealth Show” and CEO and co-founder of Three Doors, with over 15 years of experience in real estate investing. He has successfully closed more than 3,500 deals and founded five real estate companies. A conversation with a self-made millionaire friend who feared outliving his savings inspired Jim's mission to help others achieve financial freedom through passive income. Jim is passionate about empowering people to retire with their income fully replaced by real estate investments.In this episode, Ryan and Jim Manning discuss:Real estate inve...
2024-10-0230 min
Meet The Difference Makers005 Cultivating Tomorrow's Leaders in Higher Education with Jim Wojcik►► From generic testimonials to compelling narratives that inspire action. Download my FREE Testimonial Capture Checklist and start transforming your university's stories today → enrollfilms.com/checklist
In this episode of "Meet the Difference Makers," host Ryan interviews Jim Wojcik, a seasoned faculty member with over 20 years of experience at Central Michigan University. Jim shares his insights on education, the importance of internships, and nurturing student growth.
Takeaways:
Jim Wojcik’s journey from aspiring math teacher to influential educator in higher education.
The importance of internships and practical experiences in student development.
Jim’s perspective on learning f...
2023-12-0436 min
Itty Bitty Gaming NewsJim Ryan Out At Sony / Epic Games Makes Major CutsIn today's episode, Sony Interactive Head Jim Ryan announces his resignation effective March of 2024, Epic Games lays-off almost 900 employees, Counter-Strike 2 gets a surprise release and Sega cancels Hyenas.
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2023-10-1401 min
Throwdown ShowWhat did Jim Ryan do for PlayStation?Here are all of this week’s questions:
- What did Jim Ryan do for PlayStation?
- Has Jim Ryan set up the next PlayStation CEO for success?
- What qualities should the next PlayStation CEO have?
- How long will Jim Ryan’s influence last?
- Who should replace Jim Ryan?
- Who is the most outlandish person to replace Jim Ryan?
- Is there a “ PlayStation formula”?
- Will Starfield have the longevity of Starfield?
- Can the Xbox Series X/S outsell the Xbox One?
- Why did...
2023-10-021h 41
Grow Your Video Business with Ryan Koral349. From Social Media to Live Video: Jim Fuhs' Journey of AdaptationOn today's show I talk with Jim Fuhs about something he has loads of experience with - creating connections through your brand by leveraging video content. This is a particularly important episode for video businesses. We talk not only of the value you can add to your own business through using video, but also how you can extend this knowledge to your video clients when creating content for them. We also cover a bit of how AI is affecting video and storytelling. The truth is that we will always have a need for the human element in...
2023-09-0447 min
NGBideasS1.E19: Ryan Wiley | Shift HealthJuly, 4 2023 - Our guest today is Ryan Wiley, President of Shift Health in Toronto. Ryan grew up in Oshawa, Ontario and his original plan was to attend medical school, but like many of our guests, he pivoted in university and now runs one of Canada's premier life sciences consulting firms. His personal journey is one to which many people in Canada will relate, and I'm very thankful Ryan has kindly shared it with us today.Shift Health: shifthealth.comGet Your Tickets to The NGBI Summit: nextgreatbigideas.comLab Occupier: laboccupier.com
2023-07-0456 min
The Ryan Leckey ShowServing up our Local PIzza Culture / Jim Mirabelli NEPA PIZZA REVIEW | The Ryan Leckey Show | Ep. 7Hungry for something really good? Check out the most delicious episode EVER of The Ryan Leckey Show!
Hey Fam! On this episode of the show I am sitting down with the Passionate Pizza Pro of PA - the Pizza Influencer himself, Mr. Jim Mirabelli of NEPA Pizza Review! Jim is well known all over Northeastern PA and the entire East Coast for his passion for homemade pizza. He just loves serving up the local folklore of Mom & Pop shops and pizzerias in Northeastern PA. JIm’s mission of “Connecting People & Pizza” was the inspiration behind his passion project...
2023-05-0335 min
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast140 - How to Be Happy Everyday :: Jim RyanA Middle Tennessee Business Podcast...Being happy can be a choice. Sometimes it’s a difficult choice, but a choice nonetheless. Jim Ryan is a motivational speaker and author who wrote, “Simple Happiness, 52 Easy Ways to Lighten Up”. I can attest that it really is a powerful read with some easily applied concepts, particularly since you can digest it over the course of a year! 52 ways break into 52 weeks quite nicely.Jim’s ability to establish rapport immediately as well as his enthusiasm and genuine p...
2023-04-281h 01
The Manufacturers NetworkCreating an Enjoyable Complaints Journey in Manufacturing with Jim TincherConnect with Jim Tincher:Website: www.heartofthecustomer.com. Email: Jim@heartofthecustomer.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimtincher/Lisa Ryan: Hey, it's Lisa Ryan. Welcome to the Manufacturer's Network podcast. I'm excited to introduce you today to Jim Tincher. Jim sees the world through the eyes of the customers. He's a nationally recognized customer experience expert, keynote speaker, and the author of DO b2b: Drive growth through game-changing customer experience. His firm builds loyalty and B2B organizations and works with multiple global manufacturing organizations. Jim, welcome to the s...
2022-11-2129 min
The Manufacturers NetworkEssential Branding Strategies with Jim HuebnerLisa Ryan: Hey, it's Lisa Ryan. Welcome to the Manufacturer's Network podcast. I'm excited to introduce our guest today, Jim Huebner. Jim is the founder and CEO of Huebner Integrated Marketing, a 33-year-old firm dedicated to helping companies become more relevant to their customers and more profitable. From the world's leading recreational and emergency vehicle manufacturers to specialty baked goods and high-end power equipment makers, the firm has guided dozens of companies to more meaningful positioning, messaging, and relevancy since 1989.He recently published his first book, The Irrelevant Old Brand, about why businesses fail and how to a...
2022-11-0730 min
The Manufacturers NetworkChanging the Conversation about Manufacturing to Attract Next Gen Workers with Jim Ver WoertLisa Ryan: Hey, it's Lisa Ryan. Welcome to the Manufacturer's Network Podcast. I'm excited to introduce our guest today, Jim Ver Woert. Jim is an enterprise solutions executive with tooling-U SME, a Society of Manufacturing Engineers division. Jim travels the country and collaborates with world-class manufacturers to develop workforce performance and training solutions. Jim, welcome to the show. Jim Ver Woert: Thanks so much, Lisa. It's a pleasure to be here. So share a little bit about your background and what ultimately led you to Tooling-U SME. Jim Ver Woert: Sure. I began my career in m...
2022-10-0326 min
Podcast Fresh NetworkPodcast Fresh Cafe #50 - Jim Ryan Vs. Phil Spencer, Assassin's Creed Mirage, Nintendo Direct Rumors, Rayman Returns, Disney's D23 Expo and What We Have Been Playing!Send us a textWe. Have. Done it. THE BIG FIVE OHHHHHHH.On this milestone episode of the cafe we talk about Disney's D23 Expo, the current situation between Sony's Jim Ryan and his comments on Microsoft's Phil Spencer. Ubisoft held a presentation full of Assassin's Creed IDEAS and Nintendo may or may not have delayed a direct that may or may not have been announced. Stunning. -----------------------------------------------------FOLLOW PODCAST FRESH: INSTAGRAM | TWITTERFOLLOW CHRIS TORRES: INSTAGRAMFOLLOW RYAN "ACAPELLO" MELO: INSTAGRAM | SOUNDCLOUD |Download Jungle, One W...
2022-09-131h 58
Divorce at Altitude: A Podcast on Colorado Family LawRevisiting Invalidating and Contesting Marital Agreements with Jim Bailey, Esq. | Episode 108With divorce rates on the rise, more and more couples are electing to sign a prenuptial agreement before walking down the aisle. Recently the celebrity world has seen its fair share of drama when it comes to enforcing prenups... from Dr. Dre's ex wife ripping up the document and claiming more than $2 million in spousal support, to Kanye West challenging the validity of his prenup in his divorce with Kim Kardashian. So, what actually happens when a prenup needs to be enforced? What do attorneys look for to determine if a prenup is valid or not?
2022-05-2736 min
Crucible of RealmsEpisode 29 - Apex ConvergenceHosts: Jim, Jon & KentGuest: Keith BakerIn February of 2014, we sat down and built a world with Keith Baker, the creater of Gloom and Eberron!In this episode, we create a world where massive elemental beings fight for dominence while posing a constant threat to the human populace, who make use of special forms of magic to survive.You can find some of Keith's work here:Web Site: https://keith-baker.com/Twogether Studios: https://www.twogetherstudios.com/DMs' Guild: https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php...
2022-05-2300 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 28 - Tide ShiftHosts: Jim, Jon & KentGuest: Drew Meyer(NOTE: The original MP3 file had a bit of a hiccup late in the episode, but it's since been replaced and the new file should be available to grab now!) In this episode recorded in December 2013, we welcome podcaster and game designer Drew Meyer! Together, we hammer together a world permeated with dimensional waves that change the laws of reality. The ones living there have founded very different civilizations, each suited to their circumstances.You can find Drew's podcasts and other work here:Th...
2022-04-2300 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 27 - Children of the FuryHosts: Jim, Jon & KentGuest: Dave RobisonEver have one of those personal eras when your life turns upside down a few times and then a pandemic happens and then you look up and realize the audio edit you've been stressing over for the past decade doesn't have to be as perfect as your inner critic insists and it's okay if the final product runs over two hours after all? Sometimes it takes a very long time to get one's inner critic to back down.But when it happens? It can be a th...
2022-04-1500 min
Combat StoryCombat Story #65: Surviving Near Death with Marines in Vietnam | Silver Star | FBI Agent | Jim HornJoin our weekly Combat Check-In Newsletter (www.combatstory.com/newsletter) to get a short email from Ryan for people who love and support our veterans, service members, and their families. It has info on a significant event in military and/or intel history, a funny military joke, an update on a current event I'm following, something I'm doing that week in my life, a book I'm reading, a look at an upcoming interview, a reflection on a past episode and more! Today we hear the Combat Story of Jim Horn, former Marine Corps Platoon and Company Commander...
2022-03-051h 57
The Weekly Substandard Expanded UniverseJumbo JimChris and Thomas are joined by (now) frequent guest Jim Swift! They chat about grilling, take a sports quiz, and Chris' experience meeting working man America for the first time.
2022-01-271h 08Divorce at Altitude: A Podcast on Colorado Family LawInvalidating and Challenging Marital Agreements with Jim Bailey, Esq. | Episode 3Welcome back to Divorce at Altitude with host Ryan Kalamaya! In this episode, Ryan is joined by co-host Amy Goscha and their first guest, James Bailey, a family law attorney based in Denver. Jim has extensive experience in premarital agreements and family law litigation. He walks us through the complexities of challenging premarital agreements, providing insights from real-world cases and discussing the importance of proper documentation and negotiation.Episode HighlightsThe First Meeting with Eric Wolff: • Jim describes the first meeting with Eric Wolff, a client with a premarital agreement. Ji...
2021-03-0436 min
Rolling Through LifeChristmas in the HospitalJim and Dan catch up and discuss how Jim ended up in the hospital over Christmas, his ongoing experience as a Google accessibility tester, and the coming COVID vaccine. Listen on iTunes Listen on Android SHOWNOTES: Dragon Naturally Speaking Software BC's Vaccine Rollout Jim as a Certified Accessibility Specialist Stairs turned in a Ramp SOCIAL MEDIA: Our Website Jim Ryan Rolling Through Life on Facebook Jim Ryan on YouTube Jim's Twitter Dan's Twitter
2021-02-0344 minRolling Through LifeA Long HiatusAfter a long break Jim and Dan return and discuss why they stopped recording, how they are getting through the covid pandemic, and the beginnings of a new business. Listen on iTunes Listen on Android SHOW NOTES: Jim giving a presentation at UFV Palm Springs Jim Goes Paragliding Jim meeting with Firefighters Our new Website! Contact Jim Jim Presenting to several classes of Grade 5 Students SOCIAL MEDIA: Jim Ryan Rolling Through Lif...
2020-08-2000 min
The Investing City PodcastEp. 11 - Jim O'Shaughnessy, Founder of O'Shaughnessy Asset Management: Probabilities Over PossibilitiesJim O'Shaughnessy needs no introduction. Enjoy my conversation with the "Godfather of Quant Investing."
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2019-03-051h 00
The Investing City PodcastEp. 11 - Jim O'Shaughnessy, Founder of O'Shaughnessy Asset Management: Probabilities Over PossibilitiesJim O'Shaughnessy needs no introduction. Enjoy my conversation with the "Godfather of Quant Investing."Thank you so much for listening, we really appreciate you.If you have found this valuable, please consider leaving us a review as it will help more people find it! Thanks you're awesome!You can find more information and content by going to these places:Website: https://www.investingcity.orgYouTube: Investing CityTwitter: investing_cityInstagram: investing_cityOr feel free to email us at...
2019-03-051h 00Rolling Through LifeThe Incredible BulkDan and Jim record from somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean and discuss the Panama Canal, cruising as a quadriplegic, and sip and puff sailing Listen on iTunes Listen on Android Listen on YouTube SHOWNOTES: Jim's article on cruise ship accessibility Aircraft Carrier Adventures in San Diego Adventuring in Aruba Rolling Through Nicaragua Jim catching some rays on deck Episode 1: A Paddleboarding Quadriplegic The Panama Canal on Wikipedia Jim out Sip and Puff sailing
2018-12-0300 minRolling Through LifeWhat’s the Worst That Can Happen?In this special episode Dan is joined by Jim's wife Isabelle to discuss caregiving and travelling on a cruise ship. Listen on iTunes Listen on Android Listen on YouTube SHOW NOTES: Offloading Jim from the cruise ship in Guatemala Jim's blog post on accessibility on the MS Nieuw Amsterdam SOCIAL MEDIA: Learn About Jim's Story on Our Website Subscribe to Jim's YouTube Channel Follow Jim Ryan Rolling Through Life on Facebook Follow Jim on Twitter ...
2018-10-2800 min
Becoming AlignedJim Ryan (Bonus Ep): Books That Left an ImpactIn this short bonus episode, my dad, Jim Ryan will share some of his favorite books and authors. He is someone who always has a stack of books by his side, so it was fun to hear more about the books that have really left a mark. He also shares a few more thoughts on getting older that we can all practice no matter our age. To learn more about this episode and any resources mentioned, please see the show notes. Stay Connected: Instagram Ryan Wellness Website
2018-08-0821 minBecoming AlignedJim Ryan (Part 2): Harvesting ExperienceIn this episode I talk to my dad, Jim Ryan. This is part 2 our conversation. If you missed part 1, please go back and listen. In part 2 we talk about what it was like to transition from his experience in the army and in Viet Nam to life, school and work in Chicago. He shares some of his favorite stories and moments from his days working as a cameraman at CBS news And we talk about family, fatherhood and what he’s learned as he’s grown older. He also opens up and s...
2018-08-051h 07
Character Creation CastCharacter Evolution Cast E03 - 8 Kinds of Fun with Jim McClureOn the third episode of Character Evolution Cast we sit down with Jim McClure, host of the Talking Tabletop podcast, designer of Reflections and Satanic Panic and owner of Third Act Publishing to learn about how the theory of the 8 kinds of fun can help players hone in on their interests and communicate with their GMs for the best play experience.Guest:Jim McClureTwitter: @GMJimMcClureOne Shot Network Twitter: @OneShotNetworkOne Shot Network Website: One Shot WebsiteThird Act Publishing: Third Act Publishing Website...
2018-07-301h 43Becoming AlignedJim Ryan: Appreciating EverydayIn this episode, I talk with my Dad. You'll get a taste of his personality as you listen to our conversation. In part one of my interview, we talk about what it was like to grow up in a small town in Central Illinois. And how his experience in the Army and in Viet Nam shaped him. There’s a part two planned for Season 2! Everyone has a story. I believe when we take time to truly listen, we begin to discover that were more alike than we are different. I hope you enjoy! To le...
2018-05-2057 minRolling Through LifeI'm Sure Glad This Is TemporaryDan and Jim struggle through an in person recording while talking about going sturgeon fishing and getting through the bad days Listen to this episode on YouTube SHOW NOTES: Jim out Fishing with Rick Hansen and Chris Hadfield Rick Hansen Busting Barriers Campaign Video of Jim being winched out of the boat BC Sport Fishing – Ask for Tony! Facebook post talking about the bad days SOCIAL MEDIA: Jim Ryan Rolling Through Life on Facebook Jim Ryan on YouTube ...
2018-05-0700 minRolling Through LifeFour Hundred Units of BotoxJim discusses his beauty care treatments, and celebrates his one year anniversary of living at home. Listen to this episode on YouTube Leave a review on iTunes SHOW NOTES: Jim's 1 year anniversary of living at home Meet Nils, Jim's Au Pair from Germany Jim's ramp into his home An explanation of Jim's breathing marathons Jim standing up under his own power SOCIAL MEDIA: Jim Ryan Rolling Through Life on Facebook My Quadriplegic Life We...
2018-02-1100 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 26 - Pinewood CoveHosts: Jim, Jon & Kent
Guest: David Sobkowiak
It appears we've returned!
This episode was one of a handful coming up that we thought gone to the mists of time. Thankfully, we've finally managed to recover the audio and are delighted to present it to you!
In this episode we create a PERFECTLY NORMAL town deep in the Hundred-Mile Wilderness where ABSOLUTELY NOTHING is amiss. Nothing. At all.
Well, except during glider season...
Here are some links for David online:
Blog: http://www.davidsobkowiak.c...
2016-08-2300 min
Jim – Yes, THAT JimTenebrousHowdy! I’ve got a bit of a storytelling experiment to share with you. I’ve put together three short pieces of semi-abstract audio fiction for you to listen to. I’ve linked them down below the audio for this entry’s podcast. Listen to them in any order you like – I’m curious to know if that makes a difference or not – and let me know what you think in the comments or via e-mail (JimRyanMedia at gmail.com).
(Also – I’ll be doing a live version of Crucible at Realms at ConCarolinas 2015! Right now it’s listed as Jim Ryan...
2015-05-2500 minCrucible of RealmsEpoch Iteration 16 - Running and Screaming and Giant FrogsFor the first time, we have a guest on an Epoch Iteration! Author Eden Royce returns to talk about her upcoming novella release, Containment 2: Unleashed, a good portion of which takes place in our own Hell Noir setting. She also reads an excerpt from the book! In addition, we talk a bit about RPGs (as usual) and recent losses in the worlds of sci-fi and fantasy entertainment.
LINKS
Eden Royce
- Web Site
- Blog
- Facebook Author Page
- Twitter
Containment Part 1 on Amazon Kindle
Charles White of Fabled Environments (whom...
2015-03-2900 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 25 - Western EvolutionHosts: Jim, Jon & Kent
Guest: Scott Roche
Our latest world is a mashup of the Western, Sci-Fi and Horror genres with a slight touch of Steampunk thrown in for flavor. Not long before the turn of the 20th century, a group of scientists led by Nikola Tesla are caught in a war. To one side are the carriers of a lycanthropic virus - some want a cure, but others want only to take advantage of their newfound transformations. To the other are hordes of dead soldiers reanimated by the US government. Some say it's only a...
2015-01-0100 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 24 - TerrorHosts: Jim, Jon & Kent
Guest: Mark
And now, as we get ever closer to Halloween, we bring you a realm of chilling darkness where fear is the greatest commodity. This is a place in which all of the world's worst nightmares are embodied. A strange, supernatural dimension where factions of living nightmares fight for dominance, each trying to force their own paradigm on each other even as they harvest the fear of mortals. Don't fall asleep, or you may find yourself there...
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Unlike last month's extra-long episode, this o...
2014-10-1500 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 23 - Azure TearsHosts: Jim, Jon & Kent
Guest: Jason Bulmahn of Paizo Publishing and Minotaur Games
We brainstorm up a world so full of ideas that we had to bleed into an extra half hour! In a Conan-esque world where magic waxes and wanes in centuries-long cycles, the one who has the most power is the one who is best prepared for change. And when the next wave of magic comes, who will come out on top? The barbaric humans who hold Stoneshadow Valley? The forces of the High Imperator, who - it is said - can never...
2014-09-1600 minCrucible of RealmsEpoch Iteration 15 - Collating Data Between Our Various SelvesNope, we're still not dead. Listen in as we talk about recent events, the current state of affairs, upcoming releases and how to get rich using time travel. We also read listener feedback!
Believe it or not, ACTUAL EPISODES ARE COMING SOON!
LINKS:
Think Baby Names
Jim's interview with Storium's Stephen Hood
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Kent recommends the Fairy Behind the Door Kickstarter project (ENDS AUGUST 2nd, 2014!). Jon recommends the Monster Hunter series by Larry Correia. Jim recommends The Big Red...
2014-07-2900 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 22 - The BrillianceHosts: Jim, Jon & Eden
Guest: Eloy Lasanta of Third Eye Games
We create a future Earth in which some of the human population have begun to evolve into beings of light. These new types of humans have made significant gains in equality, but there are always those who refuse to accept them, and some who even seek their destruction!
Image courtesy of Imgur
Eloy's podcast, Rolling 20s, can be found HERE. You can also visit his own site and the site of his company, Third Eye Games.
Eden Royce's au...
2014-02-1700 minCrucible of RealmsEpoch Iteration 13 - A Frozen WastelandThis Iteration was recorded on Groundhog Day! We talk about the recent Snowpocalypse/Snowmageddon (which seems to have repeated itself) and read listener feedback.
Image courtesy of Imgur
LINKS:
The Walking Dead comparison page can be found HERE.
Jim's story was published in Tales from the Front, available at Amazon and DrivethruRPG.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Jon recommends the Peter Grant series by Ben Aaronovitch.
Also mentioned in this Iteration:
Punxsutawney Phil
Eloy Lasanta / Third Eye Games
The Walking Dead
Polar Vortex...
2014-02-1500 minCrucible of RealmsEpoch Iteration 12 - We Demand Sanitation Ninjas
We are not dead! In this Iteration we go off on many a tangent about D&D, Doctor Who and conventions in addition to reading some listener feedback.
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LINKS:
Scaldcrow Games' Worlds of Pulp (DrivethruRPG, Kickstarter)
AetherCon
The Probably Questionable Podcast
Kent's Extra-Life team, Team Intelsat
Jim's appearances on RPGRoundtable (Episode 1: Audio, YouTube) (Episode 2: Audio, YouTube)
Jim's appearance on Happy Jack's RPG Podcast (Audio, YouTube)
In the Bloodstream: an Anthology of Dark Fantasy and Horror
(Jim's story in...
2013-12-1900 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 21 - EpilareusHosts: Jim, Jon & Kent
Guest: Charles White of Fabled Environments
We create a fantasy city where the holy orders are involved in almost every level of society. The various factions of Epilareus are each guided by their religion, and it is up to the king to keep everything moving along and prevent the various orders from seizing too much power. All while seeing to the needs of the populace and protecting them from invasion.
Image courtesy of Imgur
Fabled Environments' products can be found on DrivethruRPG.
Mentioned in this Episode:
2013-09-2200 minCrucible of RealmsEpoch Iteration 11 - Find a Naked SingularityIn this Iteration we talk about recent events, read listener feedback and go off on many a tangent.
Image Source: Northern Arizona University
You can find Jim's other podcast, Transmissions From the Ninth World, HERE.
You can find Kent's video podcast at the Distorted Order site, HERE.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Jon recommends the comic Fables and the book Anathem by Neal Stephenson. Jim recommends the book The Reckoning: the Murder of Christopher Marlowe by Charles Nicholl and the game Dungeon World.
Also Mentioned in this Iteration:
Steel-Toed ShoesMythbustersE...
2013-08-0200 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 20 - Sorcerer's GambitHosts: Jim, Jon & Kent
Guest: THE Jim Harris
In this episode, we create a Steampunk / Victorian Fantasy mashup setting. As the British Empire rolls out its engines of industry, the indigenous populations of its colonies call upon ancient magics to drive them out! Meanwhile, the Druids watch and wait and a sinister figure playing all sides against each other watches from the shadows...
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Join Jim Harris' cult on Facebook!
RECOMMENDATIONS: Jon recommends The Mongoliad by Neal Stephenson.
Mentioned in this Episode:
2013-07-1800 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 19 - PtemosHosts: Jim, Jon & Kent
Guest: Matthew Wayne Selznick
Finally, a new episode with actual world-building in it! Though in this episode, we go about it a little differently. Our guest, creator Matthew Wayne Selznick, walks us through the process of building a truly habitable planet, as detailed in his book World-Building for Writers, Gamers and Other Creators, Volume One: Star, Planet, Moon. We develop the world, and from there we brainstorm up a sentient species with a primitive culture.
Image courtesy of Victor Habbick / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
During the course of recording, w...
2013-04-2100 minCrucible of RealmsEpoch Iteration 9 - Throw Yourself at the Ground and MissWe discuss recent strange turns of events related to the podcast. We also go back and talk about some listener feedback we neglected to cover earlier. (This show was recorded in late February.)
The fateful promise Jim made in the Comments section of the FATE Core Kickstarter update can be found HERE.
Brennan Bishop's Storm Battalion Indiegogo Project is HERE.
Eden Royce's Dark Fantasy Voodoo Story "Rhythm" Appears in the February 2013 issue of the Siren's Call E-Zine - currently available for free download!
Kent's new podcast appears on the Distorted Order...
2013-03-1100 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 18 - AccordHosts: Jim, Jon & Kent
Guest: John "Scooter" Weaver
In this episode we create a burgeoning city full of humans making its way in the world on the edge of three nonhuman lands. In this fantasy world, the human kingdoms do all they can to get a leg-up on their competition, and political backstabbing is the norm. And all the while, the elves, dwarves and orcs watch them as they move closer and closer to danger.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Jim recommends Trader Tales: Quarter Share by Nathan Lowell. Jon recommends Giant in the P...
2012-11-2700 minCrucible of RealmsEpoch Iteration 5 - Wondrous FeedbackWe read listener feedback, freely toss around Avengers spoilers like they're Halloween candy, and acknowledge the wonders of video game exhaustion.
The plant growth time-lapse video discussed in the episode can be found HERE.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Jim recommends Achtung Cthulhu! - Zero Point Part 1 - Three Kings and the History of Rome podcast. Jon recommends Death Throes of the Republic, Wrath of the Khans, and The Immortal Iron Fist Vol 2: The Seven Capital Cities of Heaven.
Mentioned in this Iteration:
SkypeThe AvengersAgent CoulsonSHIELD Series...
2012-10-2800 minCrucible of RealmsEpoch Iteration 3 - Not Going to GenConWe may not have made it to GenCon, but we *will* be at Dragon*Con! We touch a bit on that, recent feedback, upcoming episodes, World of Warcraft, The Dark Knight Rises and more!
UPDATE - HERE is the worksheet I (Jim) use to track information as an episode progresses. (Sorry about the delay in getting it up here - PDFCreator conked out on me and I didn't have a chance to redo it until after Dragon*Con.)
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2012-08-2700 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 17 - GLADIUS SanctionHosts: Jim, Jon & Kent
Guest: Jon Carmody
We present a world where everything is EPIC! A Michael Bay-ish world overflowing with testosterone. A world where even the smallest things are cranked up to 11! In this world, the biggest problems are handled by a team of experts who fight against the endless forces of a powerful arch-villain.DOWNLOAD EPISODE 17 - GLADIUS SANCTION
2012-08-1300 minCrucible of RealmsEpoch Iteration 1 - Recapturing Life PiecesHere's a new thing - a show-between-the-shows! Just some announcements, listener feedback and general banter to tide folks over until the next full setting-creation episode is released.
Recommendations: Jon recommends Brave and the Crankcast. Jim recommends Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.
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2012-07-0400 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 16 - The Arcane ImpurityHosts: Jim, Jon & Kent
Guest: Matt Forbeck
Fantasy and sci-fi collide as a medieval world inhabited by magical creatures and practitioners of the arcane is beset by cyborg invaders from another world. Little do the defenders of the realm realize how much in common they have with their strange enemies.
Matt's Kickstarter (12 for `12) can be found here. Check it out while there's still time!DOWNLOAD EPISODE 16 - The Arcane Impurity
2012-06-1300 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 15 - The Midgard PrecedentHosts: Jim, Jon & Kent
Guest: Edward Boudreaux
We construct a setting in which Viking-inspired space fleets must deal with an Earth government that no longer wants them. Now that first contact with an alien race has been made, the rules have changed. What will happen when the fleet's replacements arrive?DOWNLOAD EPISODE 15 - The Midgard Precedent
2012-06-1100 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 14 - Perdition's HoldHosts: Jim, Jon & Kent
Guest: Clint Black of Pinnacle Entertainment Group
We create a penal colony that exists in a medieval world where magic is outlawed and demons manipulate the future of mankind.
On an unrelated note for the gamer listeners out there, the 2012 RPG Podcast Listener Survey is going on right now! Check it out here.
00:00 Tomfoolery00:06 Door # 201:02 Intro01:39 Savage Worlds / Pinnacle Entertainment Group02:01 Necessary Evil02:15 Deciding Basics02:35 Megalopolis02:43 Gormenghast / Gormenghast Series04:52 Fritz Leiber07:02 Determining Scale07:18 D&D...
2012-05-1300 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 13 - KiklosHosts: Jim, Jon & Kent
Guests: Tuna & Nick the Savage Greek
In this episode we create an artificial world where the inhabitants fight each other for resources on the inside of an enormous sphere as part of an ages-long experiment.
Recommendations: Jim recommends Dark City. Jon recommends John Carter.
Wiki entry to follow!
00:00 Tomfoolery00:23 Jim's Icon00:39 Intro01:29 Come Play With Us02:19 Savage Worlds / Fiasco / Call of Cthulhu / Shadowrun02:42 Pathfinder / Slipstream03:02 A Song of Ice and Fire / A Dance with...
2012-05-0400 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 12 - Acondus SpiralHosts: Jim, Jon & Kent
Guest: Darin Kennedy
We slap together a setting in deep space, in which a struggling federation of worlds attempts to push back threats from all sides.
Recommendation: Jon recommends Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
Wiki entry to follow!
00:00 Tomfoolery
00:01 Star Wars / The Force / George Lucas
00:08 Mitochondria / Midi-chlorians / Dragonball Z
00:39 Pigs in Space / Sharks with Lasers
00:57 Intro
02:12 Listener Comments
03:01 Deciding Basics
05:30 Discussing Species
05:34 The Micronauts
06:00 THEM...
2012-04-1600 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 11 - Hell NoirHosts: Jim, Jon & Gregory
Guest: Eden Royce
In this episode we create a vision of a hell in which daemons try to live better lives, but are plagued by crime and corruption. And of course the occasional kidnapping by humans from another world.
00:00 Tomfoolery
00:12 Megalopolis
00:21 Mr. Snuffleupagus
00:37 Barghest / Darth Vader / Black Dog / Geist
00:52 The Hound of the Baskervilles / Baskerville
01:06 Intro
02:47 Listener Feedback
03:10 Happy Jack's RPG Podcast
03:37 Creative Commons
04:12 Determining Basics
04:38 Atlas / Atlas Shrugged
05:04 Demon / Devil / Hell
06:11 Hellevator
08:27 Fedora
08:57 F...
2012-03-3100 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 10 - The Ashes of AlbionHosts: Jim, Jon & Kent
Guest: Eric
On this episode, we create an Earth of the near future scarred by a mystical, fiery apocalypse. From the ashes of this world rise heroes of the Arthurian legends and Egyptian mythology to battle an undead horde.
Wiki entry to follow!
00:00 Tomfoolery
00:03 Wikipedia / Philosophical Zombie
00:36 Intro
02:04 Determining Basics
02:15 Dresden Files RPG
02:42 King Arthur / Cthulhu / Rpg.net
03:30 Arthurian Legend / Avalon
03:53 Lovecraftian
04:17 Grendel / Beowulf
04:49 British Empire
05:04 Knights of the Round Table
05:14 Victorian Era
2012-03-1800 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 9 - OutlandiaHosts: Jim, Jon & Kent
Guest: Chris
We build a galactic spiral arm in which magic and technology co-exist and humans and other strange species band together to defend against a threat that seeks dominion over all. WARNING: This setting combines Science Fiction and Fantasy. If that's not your cup of tea, you may want to skip this one to avoid having to crawl into a corner and rock yourself back and forth to comfort yourself against the sacrilege. In the mean time, we'll be having fun riding our magical space s...
2012-03-0900 minJim – Yes, THAT JimAnd Now an Interview with Matt Forbeck(The audio of this interview is available at the bottom of this post!)
JR: I am talking to author and game designer Matt Forbeck. Hello, sir!
MF: How are you doing, Jim?
JR: Good, good! Good to have you on here.
MF: Thanks for having me. I appreciate it!
JR: Of your many projects that you’ve got going on, something that I find particularly interesting as a writer is this 12 for 12 project that you’ve got going. For anyone who’s not familiar, why don’t you tell us a lit...
2012-02-2600 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 8 - The Realms of Bennu
Hosts: Jim, Jon & Kent
Guest: Mike of Sick & Twisted Productions
We delve into a fantasy world in which the living and the dead are tied to each other in an unending cycle of birth, life, death, afterlife and reincarnation. In the Realms of Bennu, what comes after death is just as important as what happens beforehand!
Recommendation: Jon recommends A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin
Wiki entry to follow!
00:00 Tomfoolery00:24 Imperial March01:05 Intro02:53 Sick & Twisted...
2012-02-1900 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 7 - Neptune's ReichHosts: Jim, Jon & Kent
Guest: Reece Ambrose
We take an alternate look at World War II, imagining a world in which the Nazis found a mystical artifact that would lead them to conquer Europe and change the face of global politics forever.
Wiki entry to follow!
00:00 Tomfoolery
00:36 Intro
02:15 Nazis
03:00 Determining Basics
05:07 World War II
06:27 Deciding Era & Society
07:27 American Civil War
07:59 Atomic Bomb
08:25 Pearl Harbor
10:00 Determining Rules & History
10:12 Rome / Carthage / Rome vs Carthage
11:18 Hiroshima / Nagasaki
11:55 H...
2012-02-0400 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 6 - Utopia HorizonHosts: Jim, Jon & Kent
Guest: Gregory Weir of Ludus Novus
We travel out into the depths of space to create a science fiction setting in which humanity has transcended physical needs. Factions within this utopian society wish to bring the joy of this state of being to others - whether they want it or not.
Wiki entry to follow!
00:00 Warning00:38 Tomfoolery01:06 Introduction02:10 Ludus Novus02:25 Listener Feedback02:39 Happy Jack's RPG Podcast03:26 Deciding Genre & Concepts03:38 Space / The Final Frontier04:00 Star T...
2012-01-2200 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 5 - The Civil EngagementHosts: Jim, Jon & Kent
We tackle the Superhero, Steampunk and Historical Fiction genres all at once by leaping into a world in which the Civil War is being fought not only with armies, but with strange technology and stranger heroes. Find it in the wiki here.
Recommendations: Jon recommends World War Z by Max Brooks. Jim recommends Matthew Wayne Selznick's World Building series.
00:00 Tomfoolery
00:22 Mr. Rogers / HAL 9000
00:55 Introduction
01:32 Recommendations / World War Z
03:10 Matthew Wayne Selznick
04:07 Deciding Genre
04:38 DC / Marvel
05:09 The New Gods
05:16 Green Lantern...
2012-01-0700 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 4 - The ScablandsHosts: Jim, Jon & Kent
It is the middle of the 1800's and out in the Oregon Territory, as the British and American invaders continue to defile the lands of the Nez Perce and argue heatedly over which side will claim the area, dark forces from a demonic realm also seek to take the land in fulfillment of their own twisted Manifest Destiny. WARNING: This episode contains Googling. Lots and lots of Googling. Find it in the wiki here.
00:00 Tomfoolery
00:21 Introduction
01:00 Deciding a Genre
01:04 Cowboys & Aliens
01:20 Weird Western
01:28 Deadlands
02:51 The Proposition
2011-12-2400 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 3 - AureliaHosts: Jim, Jon & Kent
In this episode we create the world of Aurelia, a distant ice planet. There, a mysterious and distant race of religious penitents carry out their holy obligation in repayment of their horrific crime. Find it in the wiki here.
Recommendation: Jon recommends "In Blackest Night," a story by Alan Moore from Tales of the Green Lantern Corp Annual Vol 1 # 3 (1987)
00:00 Tomfoolery / "Think of a number." / Pi
00:20 Introduction
01:28 Battlestar Galactica / Star Wars
01:56 Writing Prompt / Random Word Generator
02:33 Babylon 5
02:45 Setting the Scale
03:22 "Wrong!"
03:32 Theocracy
2011-12-1000 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 2 - The EarthTech TrialsHosts: Jim, Jon & Kent
The focus of this episode is a dystopian future setting called the EarthTech Trials. Want a world with corporations controlling everything, cybernetics running rampant and popularity of web presence deciding government policy? This is it. Find it in the wiki here!
00:00 Tomfoolery
01:13 Introduction
02:00 World Concept
02:16 The Running Man
03:23 The Hunger Games
04:12 Orwellian
04:40 Deciding the Era
06:55 Dystopia / Media Influence
07:12 Max Headroom
07:37 Rupert Murdoch
07:57 McDonnell Douglas / McDonald's
08:13 Taco Bell
08:30 World War Corporation / War on the Web
08:56 Google / Facebook
09:30 Baidu
2011-11-2700 minCrucible of RealmsEpisode 1 - AegisHosts: Jim, Jon & Kent
In this first episode we create Aegis, a fantasy world dominated by the element of Air. Find it in the wiki here!
00:00 Introduction00:41 World Concept02:13 Google Documents02:33 Google Christ03:00 Air Theme03:28 Bespin03:44 George Lucas03:55 Holo-Cube04:30 World Rules & Geography08:00 Elementals09:00 Balance of the Elements10:13 Winged People11:33 Hawk People / Flash Gordon11:44 Brian Blessed / Prince Vultan12:05 Harpy12:30 Lizard People12:54 Airborne Jellyfish12:55 Arthur C. Clarke / A Meeting with Medusa13:09 The Beatles13:25
2011-11-1200 min
The Great Debate!Episode L - The Grand TourThe Great Debate! has reached 50 episodes! To celebrate Jim takes the audience behind the scenes - or at least, that's the plan...
Acknowledgements
(I ended up thanking quite a few people at the end of this episode - here are links for them!)
Melissa Avery-Weir - irrsinn.netTim White - Return to Northmoor & WTFAWDGregory Avery-Weir - Ludus NovusEd Healy - Atomic ArrayDan Repperger - Fear the BootRob & the guys from The Bear Swarm!Anim5 - IDDFOS & The Gutter SkypesJohn Bell...
2011-06-2718 minThe Great Debate!Episode XLIV - House ArrestAre house rules the way to go when running an RPG or are they a bad idea? A pirate and a futuristic military grunt take each other to task on the issue.
Panelists:Darin Payne, Captain of the IronbloodSgt. Dan Saunders of the Planetary Exploration Force (voiced by Indiana Jim)
Shoutout & Promo:Indiana Jim Perry - Codename: Starkeeper
2010-06-1407 minJim – Yes, THAT JimA Quick Status UpdateSo, you might have noticed that I haven’t posted an entry in a little while.
Don’t worry, folks. I still love you. I am not seeing other blogs behind your backs. But unfortunately I got buried under what I can only characterize as a Mountain of Year-End Work. And so, some of my ongoing projects got pushed back a little bit. Doing more entries for the blog got pushed back a bit. The Great Debate! got pushed back a bit. The other things that I do for War Pig also got pushed back a bit, unfortunate...
2009-12-2700 minJim – Yes, THAT JimAnd Now an Interview with J.C. Hutchins(The audio of this interview is available at the bottom of this post!)
JR: Welcome to the experience that is Jim – Yes, THAT Jim, the blog that is constantly stumbling over itself trying to figure out what it is.
JCH: I’m just glad I actually know who “that Jim” actually is now!
JR: I’m still figuring it out, really! (laughs) So, first off, I guess for anyone who might not be fully familiar, tell us a bit about the whole 7th Son thing.
JCH: Sure! I started writing 7th Son way bac...
2009-11-1100 minJim – Yes, THAT JimThought Without ThinkingWhenever I talk about my own thought process, I feel as though I’m about to attempt an impossible task. After all, it’s not possible to talk about what a maze looks like from the outside when you’ve never been outside the maze, is it? It’s like trying to see the top of your own head – without the aid of mirrors.
Nevertheless, let’s give it a shot.
I have a little issue with getting tasks done.
“But Jim,” I hear someone saying, “you’re writing an article for your blog right now, aren’t...
2009-10-1200 minJim – Yes, THAT JimPodcast AddictionHello, my name is Jim and I’m a podaholic.
“Hi, Jim!”
I’ve been addicted to podcasts since some time in 2008. I’m not sure exactly when I started. It’s all become a kind of blur, really. I still remember that fateful day when that guy on the street corner waved an iPod at me and offered the first hit for free.
“Come on, you know you want to. Everybody’s doing it.”
And from the moment I first plugged that rich, direct podcast feed into my veins, I started a horrifying d...
2009-09-2800 minThe Great Debate!Episode XVIII - I'll Fight You For It!Taste the adrenaline in the air as a samurai and a college professor do
battle over the merits of combat in role-playing games. Who will
survive?!Panelists:Solomon Eldridge, Professor of Anthropology at Miskatonic UniversityMasato Nakajima, Samurai to the Court of Orange BlossomsShoutout & Promo:Ryan Macklin - This Just In... From Gencon!
2009-07-2305 minThe Great Debate!Episode XIII - Travel!Do you like campaigns set in one area or do you prefer to globe-trot?
A well-traveled pirate and a reclusive cyber hacker discuss it.Panelists:Darin Payne, Captain of the IronbloodReflux (Live via the Neural Net)Shoutout & Promo:The Adventures of Indiana Jim
2009-06-1706 min