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ADHd20A Golden Jubilee!đ We made it to Episode 50, and you're invited on our stroll down Working Memory Laneâcomplete with surprise guests and distractions galore! Join us as we reflect on four seasons of masking, hyperfixations, catastrophizing, and all the strange, sparkly ways weâve found meaning in the madness.Thank you for being hereâwhether this is your first episode or your 50th. We love you. We see you. Weâll probably overshare with you!đŹ Come cry-laugh with us in Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord đ Help us make it to 100 episodes (and maybe get matching tattoos): https://www.patreo...2025-04-231h 04
ADHd20Context SwitchcraftIn this magically chaotic episode, Matt and AK pull a tarot card, misidentify it, and somehow still use it to unlock a whole conversation about context switching. From the dark arts of time-blocking to the ADHD curse of attention residue, they explore why switching gears is so hard for neurodivergent brainsâand what TTRPGs can teach us about emotional regulation, better structure, and giving ourselves a damn break. Plus: Fiestaware, puppets, and why lunch might save your life.đŹ Come hang out with other awesome nerds in our Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord đ Support the podcas...2025-04-0346 min
ADHd20Uncharted Tarot-toryIn the Season 4 premiere, Matt and AK throw caution (and possibly common sense) to the wind by diving into the mystical, mysterious world of Tarot. But this isn't just a gimmickâTarot has been an especially helpful ADHD tool for AK, aiding with focus and perspective. So, what happens when they bring that energy into ADHd20? Will the cards unlock new insights, or will Matt just keep pulling Death? Letâs find out together.đŽ Get woo-woo with us in Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscordđ Support the show on Patreon and get first access to future episodes...2025-03-1950 min
ADHd20Tenacious ADHDIn our Season 3 finale, Matt and AK reflect on the highlights of 2024 and all the growth and gaming goodness the year brought us. From top-notch guests like @The ADHDM, @Seth of All Trades, and @ADDLiberator to action plans for curbing futzing and doomscrolling, weâre hopeful we eked out just enough XP to hit Level 4.But this episode isnât just about looking back. Weâre also paving the way for 2025 with a brand-new theme that will shape our journey forward. What is it, you ask? Youâll have to tune in to find out!đŹ Reflect wit...2025-01-0339 min
ADHd20Good GriefGrief is a tricky beastâmessy, unpredictable, and somehow still managing to make us laugh at the worst possible moments. And does your ADHD type shape how you grieve? AK has a theory, and this week, she and Matt explore how inattentive and impulsive ADHD brains might handle collective grief differentlyâwhether itâs by doomscrolling until 2 a.m., rage-cleaning the kitchen, or existing catatonically on the couch. (No judgment, weâve been there too.)Expect spicy takes, big feelings, and a few tangents that somehow still make perfect sense.đŹ Let us be your favorite distraction...2024-12-1247 min
ADHd20Screen FiendItâs time for an intervention, folks! In this episode, Matt stages a surprise wisdom check for AK, calling her out on her, ahem, dedication to her phone and social media. Are our screens slowly turning us into digital zombies? Probably. Join us as we dive into the perils of doomscrolling and determine whether or not a sleight of hand could actually swipe AK's bad habits away for good.đŹ Bring your neurospicy opinions into our Discord and tell us what youâre addicted to: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscordđ Support our TTRPG escapades and help us fund our social...2024-11-1543 min
The Adventures of Bud & HerbGoodbye Mystra's GlenA confrontation with the Cinderwood Walker leaves Bud, Herb, and the crew with more questions than answers. However, the worst is yet to come, as they find themselves literally and figuratively on the outside of their beloved town, Mystra's Glen. Cast:Crygglinexxerflump âBudâ Buddlicker, Pickle Grimsby, and Sheriff Thorne: Evan BivinsHerb and Theo Diggle: Anna FitzgeraldThe Dungeon Master: Alejandro TeyDaâryl Xâorrin and Spif'f the guard: Seth McKayGrondar Pawsniff and Kwill the guard: Matthew BivinsGerty McGillicuddy: Alison KendrickWritten/Created by: Anna Fitzgera...2024-11-0443 min
The Adventures of Bud & HerbUnscryptid with Matthew BivinsThis week on Unscryptid Evan and Fitz wild out with Matthew Bivins (aka Grondar Pawsniff aka aka Kwill the Guard) about his time behind the mycorder on The Adventures of Bud & Herb Season One.Support the show and treat yourself to delicious bonus content and early episode releases by becoming a Patron.Get hype and share your conspiracy theories in the Discord.
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2024-10-2832 min
The Adventures of Bud & HerbPermanent DecaytionBud, Herb, and the gang come face-to-face with a surprising adversary as they inch ever closer to finding the missing Theo Diggle and unraveling the mystery of the Cinderwood Walker.Cast:Crygglinexxerflump âBudâ Buddlicker, Barlow Bristlebottom, Rankle the bugbear, and Sheriff Thorne: Evan BivinsHerb and Theo Diggle: Anna FitzgeraldThe Dungeon Master: Alejandro TeyDaâryl Xâorrin: Seth McKayGrondar Pawsniff: Matthew BivinsGerty McGillicuddy: Alison KendrickWritten/Created by: Anna FitzgeraldEvan BivinsProduced & Edited:Anna FitzgeraldEvan Bivins Mathew B...2024-10-2141 min
ADHd20The Why-ing GameWhy, why, WHY?! We're not toddlers, we're just people with ADHD! Ever find yourself wondering why about...everything? Us too! In this episode, Matt and AK go on a quest to uncover the big WHYs of TTRPGs AND life itself. From game mechanics to real-life motivation (and maybe some gaming convention stories along the way), we explore what makes our brains tick and how ADHD adds a little spice to the mix.đŹ Bring that neurospicy chitterchat of yours on into our Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscordđ Support our streams 'n dreams AND play TTRPGs with us: https...2024-10-1758 min
The Adventures of Bud & HerbBud & Herb's fun bags of fan mail #6Wow! Another message came in today! This time from the offices of Deap, Dickinson, & Associates. How official! Seems like maybe Mr. Nigel "Most Number One" Festergut is in a spot of trouble, but hopefully he and Dougie can work things out. I find a shared slice of pie and a karaoke duet always works for me!Keep it sweet AND spicy,Herb
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2024-10-1603 min
The Adventures of Bud & HerbSnack AttackBud & Herb & The Crew venture deep into the tunnels under Mystra's Glen in search of the missing Theo Diggle when trouble sprays its way into their path. Cast:Crygglinexxerflump âBudâ Buddlicker and Rankle the bugbear: Evan BivinsHerb, Ricki Dickinson, and Donnie Deap: Anna FitzgeraldKrok the bugbear and The Dungeon Master: Alejandro TeyDaâryl Xâorrin: Seth McKayGrondar Pawsniff: Matthew BivinsGerty McGillicuddy: Alison KendrickWritten/Created by: Anna FitzgeraldEvan BivinsProduced & Edited:Anna Fitzgeral...2024-09-3034 min
The Adventures of Bud & HerbInto the CinderwoodBud & Herb assemble the team to save Grondar and forge deep into the Cinderwood, where they hope to find and rescue the missing Theo Diggle. Episode 6 marks the first actual play episode of the season. Cast:Crygglinexxerflump âBudâ Buddlicker, Sheriff Thorne, and Scooter: Evan BivinsHerb, Deputy Richard Dickinson, and Cooter: Anna FitzgeraldMayor Eustace Dinglehopper and The Dungeon Master: Alejandro TeyDaâryl Xâorrin, Spifâf the Guard, and Gallant Overlord: Seth McKayGrondar Pawsniff and Kwill the Guard: Matthew BivinsGerty McGillicuddy: Alison Kendrick2024-09-1635 min
ADHd20ADHD Ever After with Seth McKayWhat happens when your ADHD diagnosis starts with a podcast and not a therapist? In this very special episode, Matt and AK sit down with Seth McKay, BFF of The Pocket Dimension, professional game master, and freshly diagnosed member of the ADHD community. Itâs a wild ride full of nerdy tangents and a deep dive into how ADHD shapes creative life both at and away from the gaming table.If youâve ever felt like your brain was rolling with disadvantage, this episode is for you! Please be sure you're all liked-'n-subscribed to Seth's amaz...2024-09-131h 19
The Adventures of Bud & HerbThe VisionBud and Herb find themselves in the Big House after being caught fleeing Castle Dinglehopper and with the disappearance of Daâryl Xâorrin so too goes their only chance of knowing the fate of little Theo Diggle. How will Bud and Herb find their way out of this pickle?Cast:Crygglinexxerflump âBudâ Buddlicker, Pickle Grimsby, and Sheriff Thorne: Evan BivinsHerb, Deputy Richard Dickinson, and Theo Diggle: Anna FitzgeraldDaâryl Xâorrin and Spifâf the Guard: Seth McKayKwill the Guard: Matthew BivinsGerty McGillicuddy...2024-08-2631 min
ADHd20The Art of Futzing"Hello, my name is Matt, and I am a Futz-aholic."Â It's a danger for many, but especially for those with ADHD: the practice of "working" on building systems to increase productivity or improve online gaming experiences. With the new age of powerful app-building software like Notion, Obsidian, and Foundry VTT, there are more rabbit holes than ever to fall into.AK, the "unqualified Therapist," tries to help Matt find ways to tinker less and do more.p.s. if you're curious about which non-futzable software we went with for Project Management, PLEASE join o...2024-08-2257 min
The Adventures of Bud & HerbThe Crystal Ball CaperBud calls in an old âfriendâ when the retrieval of Gerty McGillicuddyâs crystal ball requires the work of a professional and the clock is ticking to find the missing Theo Diggle. Cast:Crygglinexxerflump âBudâ Buddlicker, The BuggemOUT!ÂŽ guy, and Sheriff Thorne: Evan BivinsHerb: Anna FitzgeraldDaâryl Xâorrin: Seth McKayDirected by: Matthew BivinsWritten/Created by: Anna FitzgeraldEvan BivinsProduced & Edited:Anna FitzgeraldEvan Bivins Mathew BivinsAlison KendrickSound Design: Evan BivinsPoster & C...2024-08-1931 min
The Adventures of Bud & HerbThe Diggle DilemmaAfter a close encounter with the Cinderwood Walker, Bud and Herb learn that a local boy has gone missing from his home in Mystraâs Glen and set out to investigate.Cast:Crygglinexxerflump "Bud" Buddlicker: Evan BivinsHerb: Anna FitzgeraldRosie Diggle: Sarah MobleyDougie Diggle: Matthew WilliamsRohilda "Chick" Nugget: Colby McHughWritten/Created by: Anna FitzgeraldEvan BivinsProduced & Edited:Anna FitzgeraldEvan Bivins Mathew BivinsAlison KendrickSound Design: Evan BivinsPoster & Character Art:2024-08-0528 min
The Adventures of Bud & HerbWelcome to Mystra's GlenMeet former adventurers and best friends, Bud and Herb as they begin their search for the Cinderwood Walker, a monstrous cryptid that is terrifying their quaint little town of Mystraâs Glen.Cast:Crygglinexxerflump "Bud" Buddlicker: Evan BivinsHerb: Anna FitzgeraldGrondar Pawsniff: Matthew BivinsMyComm Spokeswoman: Alison KendrickWritten/Created by: Anna FitzgeraldEvan BivinsProduced & Edited:Anna FitzgeraldEvan Bivins Mathew BivinsAlison KendrickSound Design: Evan BivinsPoster & Character Art:Bridgit Connell Sp...2024-07-2932 min
ADHd20ADHD Is So Hot Right Now with Skyler the ADHDMFrom deep within the comments section of a Ginny Di reaction video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7MEYTMSEW8&t=411s) a highly likely friendship was forged. Games sees game and the ADHDM + ADHd20 Team Tesseract emerged. Somehow refusing to procrastinate, we quickly booked some time to hop on the mics and get to know our new buddy. Now you're invited to get to know Skyler and the many exports of his Kingdom of ADHD, too! It's all here: anime stuff, woo-woo things, enlisting in the Navy, and more!Ram DaasHomie & the Dude...2024-07-261h 25
ADHd20The Stunned ConditionYour favorite ADHD/TTRPG nerds can find correlations between any number of subjects, and this time the topics include Baldur's Gate 3, the Stunned Condition of 5e, and colonoscopies!If you're neurodicey, do you also find that you're easily incapacitated? And how do you shake it off? In this episode, we don't promise a lot of answers, but we sure do have a lot of questions!Â
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2024-06-0649 min
ADHd20Notion SicknessIn the first official episode of ADHd20 of 2024, your intrepid hosts Alison and Matt share their struggles with feeling overwhelmed and not yet acclimated to the new year, even after starting the winter with all the energy of Duracell Bunnies. What do you do when you know what to do but just canât do it? Matt gives a taste of the RPG Methodology he has been moving into Notion, the hippest project management PKM in the world! And we are now taking applications to be a part of an official âNeuroSpice Exchange Programâ, where we can kick a...2024-03-2851 min
ADHd20Help Us, Brittany Smith. You're Our Only Hope!We are BACK, adventurers! đ Season Three, Electric Boogaleigh!We, your trusted guides Matt and Alison, speak with esteemed guest Brittany Smith, an ADHD coach and cognitive neuroscientist.Brittany shares her strategies for ensuring that your 'Sims Bar' stays green as you balance work, life, and creative pursuits. Also, that these daily quests include an occasional Perception Check.Here's to another season exploring the complexities of the mind through gameplay!Find Brittany: https://conquer.consulting and @ADDLiberator on tiktok!
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2024-02-2350 min
ADHd20Rockin' Around the ADHDItâs the final episode of ADHd20 Season 2, folks! Join Alison and Matt as they wrap up this season with a "clip episode" packed with retrospection and much giggling, natch. We streamed this one live to our Patrons, who came prepared with some great questions, letting us ramble on everything from how ADHD affects the holidays to the impact of being neurodivergent on character creation. We also share our dreams and themes for ADHd20 in '24, so grab your CozyPantsÂŽ, your favorite noise-cancelling headphones, and help us celebrate a nearly impossible feat for two peeps with ADHD: TWO FULL YEA...2023-12-2455 min
ADHd20Over-ExplainingâThe Gift of GabSo that we don't over-explain a video about over-explaining, here's a gen-text summary, soon to be part of Matt's patented "Un-ADHD-ify" app! "In this ADHD20 episode, Alison and Matt discuss the propensity to overexplain things common amongst many individuals, including themselves. They delve into their shared observations about social media interactions and the role of over-explaining within it. They also discuss how over-explaining affects their daily lives, personal relationships, and even their Dungeons & Dragons characters. The conversation navigates through themes like neurodivergence, masking, and impulse control, linking these aspects of their daily realities to their gaming personas a...2023-11-2244 min
ADHd20This is a Catastrophe"It's not that bad!". "You're overreacting." "Calm the f&%k down!"With ADHD, you've probably heard people say this to you your entire life. When your every reaction is dripping with emotion, others don't understand that in your brain, stubbing your toe and losing your pet cat can produce the same amount of wailing and gnashing of teeth.In this video, we explore how catastrophizing and ADHD intersect, and how they can impact our experiences in tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs). ---The beautiful article that inspired us talking about this: h...2023-10-2743 min
Midnight TerrorsEpisode 68: "Trick R' Treat" DiscussionHuge episode alert!! It's October and Halloween is right around the corner...so Midnight Terrors is tackling a Halloween classic! This week, your team of co-hosts tackle 2007's Halloween masterpiece...Trick R' Treat! And Kevin and Jason are joined by some absolutely incredible and wonderful guests this for this episode! Midnight Terrors is ecstatic to welcome to the show...Matthew Bivins, of the band Jump, Little Children, and his awesome wife, Lindsay! Thank you so much to Matt and Lindsay for coming on the show this week! What did everyone think of this movie? What was the reaction of...2023-10-222h 18
ADHd20Procrastinate Like You Mean It!We know that everyone, ADHD or no, procrastinates on the things that you don't want to do. But those with "squirrel brains" can even procrastinate on things that we REALLY LOVE, like prepping for D&D. Why? We have some terribly-cited answers for you! And even some ways to Get Medieval on Procrastination's Ass when you need to!We didn't use the advice given to us by our lovely Discord Server this week, but we usually do, and you can be a part of that advice: http://bit.ly/TPDdiscordWe DID send this video...2023-10-0639 min
ADHd20Resisting A RestThings we learned while recording this episode: The characteristics we embody while awake are also present in our sleep. Inattentive awake? Inattentive asleep. Hello, insomnia!We also took some time to call out the ridiculousness of long (and short!) rest mechanics in D&D. Don't worry, you guysâwe fixed them.Our Discord server truly is the stuff dreams are made of! Join us: https://bit.ly/TPDdiscordIf you're more interested in nightmare fuel, we have a Patreon for that, too: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension
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2023-09-1538 min
ADHd20Actual Play with Dungeon Master Seth McKayThe most often-asked questions we've gotten since starting this podcast: "But what is D&D?! And how do you even play?!"If our D&D-inspired tangents have left you feeling a little perplexed, then this is for you! Our talented pal Seth McKay stepped behind the DM Screen to lead our party of four boisterous adventurers through a fiery, funny, and very very dangerous encounter. This very special episode also features Evan Bivins and Official Lorekeeper Anna Fitzgerald.If playing with us sounds more fun than simply watching us play, our Patreon includes monthly one-shots!2023-08-251h 21
ADHd20The Declaration of Codependence, with Evan BivinsJoin us for a LONG overdue chat with our favorite designer, beatmaker and wannabe lycanthrope, Evan Bivins! We attempt an unqualified armchair diagnosisâat Evan's request, of courseâand use the words "Venn Diagram" a whole bunch. We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. Weâre big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. Weâre not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affil...2023-08-1457 min
ADHd20Mask Me AnythingMatt and Alison, fresh out of a session of their favorite new TTRPG, Masks: A New Generation, find all the delicious correlations between having ADHD and being a teenage superhero! And the connection might not be what you think!Plus! Coming to terms with the masks we've longed donned so neurotypicals can't figure us out, and a little chatter about what's changing for up-and-coming generations. Spoiler alert: The kids are alright. Our Den of Delectation, Discord: http://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscordOur Paragon of Paradise, Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers
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ADHd20Murder, He RolledFive minutes before they started recording this episode, Alison tossed the outline out of the window. Instead of the original topic they had chosen, she informed Matt they should have a very open and honest conversation about the goings-on in their most recent D&D session.In an inadvertent "Part 2" of episode 10 (Free To Be You and Me), AK puts Matt's money where his mouth isâŚcan he make the table more inclusive to everyone? Did these two friends settle the score amicably? Tune in to find out!Our Lovely Discord: http://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord2023-06-2637 min
ADHd20Free to Be You and MeBest practices for making neurodivergent brains feel welcome at your gaming table!A question, from our Discord Server: How about going in-depth on things that have made yâall feel welcome to show up as your whole self at a gaming table (or conversely what will put your walls up or make it harder to engage)? What are best practices for the neurotypicals around you to make a gaming table rad for their neurospicy friends?(Thanks to our great friend Alejandro Tey for supplying this one!)C'mon in as we get really real ab...2023-06-1238 min
ADHd20Trick Plays and CabaretsAlison and Matt challenge each other to talk about anything else besides ADHD and TTRPGs.The ADH-Duo wonder aloud whether they have any other passions beyond neurodiversity or role playing games. Spoiler alert: they aren't that successful at keeping off topic. But this leads them to dive into past passions and why they loved them, and why they love them a little less now. We have the best Discord Server in the Land, and when you join it, you will actually talk to us, and not a bunch of AI bots! http://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord2023-05-2733 min
ADHd20Put Us In, [Dungeon] Coach! w/ Alan BjorkgrenOur Homebrew Hero and Fave Game Designer, YouTube's The Dungeon Coach, joins Matt, Alison, and Fitz! to talk how to be creative and productive in a wild magic world.We are so lucky to have met Alan at GaryCon this year, playtested his incredible upcoming TTRPG, DC20, and have a brand new friend to be inspired by. Please head straight to https://thedungeoncoach.com to learn more about DC20, his Patreon, excellent fixes for 5e, and watch this charismatic coach at https://youtube.com/thedungeoncoach . If you're not into games, you'll still love Alan's productivity method to j...2023-05-1344 min
ADHd20An ADHd20 PrimerWe are entering our podcast to be considered for The ENNIES this year, and here's our tight 15!
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2023-04-2913 min
ADHd20Olive How You've Leveled UpAlison's only hangups involve vegetables, apparently, and Matt embraces the Chaos, in this episode about Leveling Up with ADHD. Do we gain real-life levels through XP, or Milestones? Porque no los dos? We ponder this week on some of the things that we have learned about ourselves in the past year: about ADHD, about D&D, about eating all kinds of plant-based things. And Matt likens his ADHD to a Warlock's Otherworldly Patron, the Dark One, the Fiend, and suddenly life just makes way more sense! We have one of the most fun Discord Servers...2023-04-1439 min
ADHd20A Whey We Go to GaryCon, with Lorekeeper Anna FitzgeraldIn this very feral episode of ADHd20, we spin tales of our experiences at GaryCon 2023, our first official TTRPG convention together!Alison, Matt, and Official Lorekeeper Fitz [twinkling bell chime] have just returned from a journey to Lake Geneva, WI, where they had a truly magical time at the conference that honors one of the Daddies of D&D, Gary Gygax. Starting the adventure in a castle full of cheese, our brave party delved deep into the dungeons of the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, home to GaryCon XV and crawling with creatures that were allowed to be...2023-04-011h 12
ADHd20Paying the (ADHD) Tax, ManAK and Matt have two questions for you, today: is the ADHD tax real? and are we in a cult?The answers are yes, for sure, andâŚprobably not? Unless you really were a part of the Satanic Panic, back in the day, and if so, mad respect, 'cuz that probably took a ton of time and energy. And speaking of the ADHD tax, we have a Patreon that we want to make sure to remind everyone that they might still be paying for: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers . It's worth it, for sure, but you...2023-03-2237 min
ADHd20Dale Critchley Spills the Tea on Inclusive D&D"Exclusion doesn't make it better," says our new friend and RPG inclusion hero Dale Critchley of Wyrmworks Publishing. In this episode, we learn what Dale and his cohort of artists are doing to shift the representation landscape in the TTRPG community. Including, and definitely not limited to, having a Unicorn as a freakin' Service Animal. Hell, yes! Please contribute to Wyrmwork Publishing's new Kickstarter: https://crowdfundr.com/inclusiveartwork â you've got until the end of March! and you can pick up the incredible Limitless Heroes D&D 5e ruleset here: https://wyrmworkspublishing.com/limitless-heroics-for-5e/...2023-03-1132 min
ADHd20Dungeons and DopaminingWhat the *&@%#! is Dopamining? Hopefully you're doing it right now by downloading this 'cast, and awwww, that's so sweet! Also: does your PC have ADHD? And/or co-morbid RSD? We are braving our crippling Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria by getting real honest today about what we specifically do to spike our Dopamine levels, and take a good hard look at whether we build Player Characters that inherit our ADHD. SA: we most definitely do.---Our Adorable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothersOur Boisterous Discord Serv'r: https://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscordâŚan...2023-02-2536 min
Wingmen ShowEpisode 100: How To Do 100 Podcasts, by 2 Black and Rich Navy Jet PilotsSent us text! We would love to hear from you!This episode marks the one hundredth podcast of the Wingmen Show. We sincerely appreciate our listeners. Success can come in many forms. Everything starts with an idea that needs to be cultivated to bear fruit. Be sure to finish whatever you start. Both Wingmen defied the odds against them and achieved a degree of success with the assistance of others who were supportive and persevering through whatever challenges came along the way. There is good news out there, but you have to scratch really hard to...2023-02-2135 min
ADHd20Sarah Mobley, Awe and Wonder WomanOne of Matt's dearest and oldest friends and brilliant learning and behavior specialist, Sarah Mobley, joins us on the podcast with the results of a brain assessment test she had us take recently! The results are fascinating, both in the test's findings and Sarah's take on how to improve our lowest ADHD-affected scores! Suggestions include starting a dance troupe, driving without GPS, and, thankfully! playing more RPGs. Thank you, Mrs. Mobley, for joining us and being our 2nd guest ever!!If you'd like to contact Sarah and learn more about her work, you...2023-02-1044 min
ADHd20Sounding the Nerd HornWelcome back to the only podcast that tries to find the intersection between ADHD and RPGs! It's Season Two, Electric Boogaloo, and Matt and Alison are full of Words and Themes!We are so grateful for everyone that listened to this podcast in 2022, and we're psyched to be back to the future of 2023. We now have a hopping Discord server: please join us at https://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord. We talk about this podcast there, and all manner of other stuff that you probably like to talk about, too, you delightful little nerd, you!Want to...2023-01-2734 min
ADHd20A Home-Brewed WorldWhat a delightful surprise this podcast has been for us! Something we just threw together because we thought the name was funny, but in eighteen episodes we have learned so much about ADHD, D&D, and ourselves! And we want to dream up what other kinds of trouble we can get into. We're taking a very short break and will be back in the new year with Season Two, so please stay tuned. Topics include favorite moments of this year, and Alison's dive into Worldbuilding! While we're on "hiatus", we'll be working on our "D...2022-11-2330 min
ADHd20There's Nothing Wrong With Woo WooIt can be tough to feel like you're always moving forward with what you most want to do, when you have ADHD. There are tons of combat encounters in life that seem to have the difficulty set too high. We don't have any answers, of course, but this week we talk about a couple of everyday "buffs" we are trying that make those encounters a little easier for us.Extra special thanks to Spiritual Healing Sam and Spiritually Speaking with Taryn for their manifestation mastery offerings, guidance and also just being wonderful human beings in general. 2022-10-3033 min
ADHd20I Cast Time Blindness!In this episode, AK and Matt may have finally found the perfect intersection of ADHD and D&D: we dream up 5e Spells based on ADHD traits (or "tenets", if you're a "Rhodes Scholar"). And it's so much fun. We imagine how ADHD-themed spells "Executive Dysfunction", "Interrupt", and "Time Blindness" would work, and cannot wait until we get to cast "Object Permanence" in our next game. Coming soon to a dndbeyond.com Homebrew section near you!---We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio...2022-10-1524 min
ADHd20It's Gonna Be About XanderWe step outside the comfort zone of talking about D&D, and pick up on any ADHD coding found in the late 90s classic Joss Whedon joint, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. High school nerds, hot librarians, chosen cheerleaders and demons in human formâŚsurely there is one in the bunch with some executive dysfunction? ---We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. Weâre big into making podcasts accessible, so t...2022-10-0137 min
ADHd20The Flirt and the FanaticWe're putting a little more "d20" in this week's ADHd20, where we talk about how we would build the perfect adventuring party, both in D&D and in real life. We break down the basic tabletop RPG archetypes: magic person, fighter, thief and healer, and have fun building our perfect class combos. AK tries to argue for why Paladins are actually the most overpowered class in the game, not Druids or Bards, as Matt thinks. This one is mostly for the gamers, but for those of you that don't play "The World's Greatest Role-Playing Game", Alison has some fun...2022-09-1745 min
ADHd20The One Where Ross Gets Eaten By an OwlbearFriends! We need them, love them, miss them when they leave, but also have a tough time making them. But is it really harder to make lasting friends if you have ADHD? or easier? And we try to figure out what the classes of the Friends would be. Except for Ross, because he's insufferable.---We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. Weâre big into making podcasts accessible, so...2022-09-0231 min
ADHd20Accidental ExpertiseWeâwell, Mattâloves productivity. Thinking about it, talking about it, wasting time trying to get better at it. And while he could definitely do better about following his own advice about not constantly trying new tools and tweaking the ones he has, maybe todayâs podcast might be helpful for someone looking for a possibly-ADHD friendly tool or tip?Stuff we mentioned: otter.ai loom Firefly Meeting Recorder Obsidian CraftNotion Todoist Things Drafts Bento Make Time Karas Kustoms fountain pensWe recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows...2022-08-2034 min
ADHd20The Potluck EpisodeWe do a quick run-down of topics we've been meaning to touch on! Dating with ADHD, dealing damage to yourself for no great reason, and is it: "attention deficit/hyperactive _disability_"? We mention Gabby's beautiful dice at https://www.instagram.com/maisedesigns/ and mispronounce the name of the "ADHD _Elite_" account at https://www.instagram.com/adhdelite/. ---------We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're...2022-08-0634 min
ADHd20Matt and Alison are SorryIf a bear sh*ts in the woods, will we still forget to call our friends? Welcome to our journey into object permanence and its effects on our relationships. Plus! Marco Polo, The Fiver, and other anti-procrastination magic.---------We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We're not sponsored by them, but the link you just c...2022-07-3034 min
ADHd20Sweet Little Theater Nerd (with Alejandro Tey)ADHd20's VERY FIRST GUEST Alejandro Tey is an incredible Game Master, actor, teaching artist, director, storyteller, self-proclaimed participatory theater addict, and lucky for us, our very good friend. You've heard us discuss Tey and the Tabletale Games crew countless times already so we figured: why not plop him in front of a mic and let him dazzle you, too? ---------We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're b...2022-07-2338 min
ADHd20Castle Birthday!Yep. There is a Scottish-themed castle in Knoxville, TN. You can go stay there! We did, and tried very hard not to leave the confines of it's dungeon-like interior for four solid days, playing only D&D and eating strangely healthy snacks. Though we did sort of get to the bottom of "which Oreo is baseline?". A magical time in a magical place, a perfect birthday celebrations. ---------The listing for Williamswood Castle in Knoxville, TN!We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio...2022-07-1632 minADHd20Hyper Fixations and Fan LettersHere are some things mentioned in this podcast!the d10 that starts at 00 and ends at 90 is called a "decader" and it was only out in 1990! https://dysonlogos.blog/2020/02/05/is-the-decader-tens-die-only-30-years-old/the guy that came up with the folder system Matt "hacked": Nick Milo, https://www.linkingyourthinking.com/other cool productivity systems that are good for ADHD: Bento, Make Time.------We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces...2022-07-0832 minADHd20It's Like 50,000 Points of DamageFlavor Text: Alison DMs her first game! Matt talks about feeling nervous about in-person gaming. The "OSR Movement" is mentioned, and Matt contends that 5e could be a little grittier. They both agree that "the sweet spot" is between levels 5 and 10. If you understood more than 60% of the paragraph above, this episode is for you! If not, you're welcome for the Sleep Story!---------We mention descryb.com, a fantastic home for all manner of fantastic descriptions!We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows...2022-07-0229 minADHd20Triad HarderMatt loves all new things, often to a fault; Alison needs some coercing to find the things that she loves sometimes. But both of them want everyone, ADHD or no, to do their best to not fall behind on life's new things: closed minds can cause heartbreak! Matt then admits that he needs a little help from his friends sometimes to get stuff doneâcall it pairing, body-doubling, or anchoring, it's amazing for people with executive disfunction. But we leave the triads for playing music.Also: why did we get into D&D, exactly? -------------------...2022-06-2431 minADHd20In Fact, We Thrived.Matt and Alison agree that life is not all butterflies and rainbows, and yet somehow manage a sunny-side conversation spanning funerals, pandemics, and reconciling their perceived extroversion. ------------We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We're not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.Â
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2022-06-1728 minADHd20Strangers ThingsWe start by talking superstitions and death. Alison admits that she's watched over 600 hours of Critical RoleâŚin the span of 8 months. We speak to our proverbial security blankets for ADHD: things that keep us safe in crowds and from moving at half speed in difficult terrain.------------We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We're no...2022-06-1028 minADHd20Hipsters! and Dragons.Is Matt a hipster? All signs point to "yes". Our artisanal booze swilling, calligraphy pen-using, suspenders-wearing friend (and Alison) talk the Old School Revival, having a hipster dad, TikTok and You Don't Stop. Please enjoy!------------The title of this episode is also a nod to the excellent ttrpg blog, Hipsters & Dragons, found at https://hipstersanddragons.com. We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into...2022-05-2731 minADHd20The Session ZeroA new podcast begins as a new campaign should: with a Session Zero. Where Alison and Matt wonder whether a podcast about both ADHD and D&D would even work. Spoiler: we think it will!------------We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We're not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an...2022-05-2636 min
Beyond The Album CoverHayden HajduFor this episode of Beyond The Album Cover I had the chance to chop it up with Hayden Hajdu. He was signed to Biv 10 and was the third person to appear in the East Coast Family video 1-4-All-4-1. We talk about everything from his upbringing in Akron, OH, Playing football in high school and getting signed by Michael Bivins to Biv 10, his music career with Michael Bivins and later Matthew Knowles, music industry, and everything else in between. You don't want to miss this interview!!!! Follow Beyond The Album Cover wherever you stream podcasts, YouTube at Youtube...2021-11-131h 18
The BivBros ShowGoing the Social Distance with the BivBros: Dr. Beth EaglesonOur friend Dr. Elizabeth Eagleson, a primary care physician based in Amherst, MA, is on the show! and we have some real talk about all things 'Rona. The world, the internet, is filled with tons ofâŚinteresting and often contradictory information, and we're so lucky to get someone on the front lines to talk to. She has some really great advice for right now, for the future, and we try to end the episode with hopeful and happy thoughts! About hedgehogs! Join us at the very quiet facebook.com/bivinsbrothers and be our friends! You'll see when yo...2020-05-1548 minThe BivBros ShowGoing the Social Distance with the BivBros: Nathan BaerreisNathan Baerreis, photographer, let's us know what's up in his World o' COVID:He has an interesting name for our presidentHe shares a wedding day horror storyAnd has answers to LJ's Five Questions!Links from the show:Nate's website if you need an amazing wedding photographer: https://nathanbaerreis.comThe Shelter in Place Project: https://shelterinplaceproject.comShelter in Place on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/place.projectJoin us at the very quiet facebook.com/bivinsbrothers and be our friends! You'll see when you get there. We have few friends.We still...2020-05-0547 minThe BivBros ShowGoing the Social Distance with the BivBros: Alison KendrickA new segment for the BivBros, "Going the Social Distance w/ the BivBros"! Freelancer Panic! and pivoting the hell out of your jobPeople are turning to Games for fun, profit, and emotional stabilityAlison is now obsessed with the D&DVisit https://akshouts.com for all of your digital marketing needs!Join us at the very quiet facebook.com/bivinsbrothers and be our friends! You'll see when you get there. We have few friends.PLEASE leave a review at Apple PodcastsâŚit truly does help. A TON.We still make vid...2020-04-241h 00The BivBros Show"Rising Above all the Inbred B.S."It's tough out there, and it's interesting to hear how much has changed just in one week. But we're gonna keep making podcasts until you beg us to stop making them, or unless something else happens. This week: It's Friday the 13th at the taping of this episode. Freddy, Jason, or COVID-19âŚwho would win?Those Charmin commercials with the animated bears? Gross us out.Bidets, anyone? And our second installment of the segment we're [currently] calling "Ask a Biv"! Answering your questions because you ask such good ones. Real talk about ADHD, how to find a little more...2020-03-2059 minThe BivBros ShowThe One With the TV Dinner: bonus content!A little bonus material from Episode 12. After talking for an hour about TV Time Machines, Evan tells one of his favorite stories from the Brothers' past. This one, about a TV dinner. Please enjoy, and watch those "door jambs" (not something you can really trip on, BTW)!2020-03-1805 minThe BivBros ShowWe Light Our 13-year old Nerd(selves) on Fire!The BivBros TV Time Machine: where we re-watch shows that we loved and see if the love is still there. Since we've been hyper-focused on the board game Dungeons & Dragons lately, we find the cartoon inspired by the game, and find that they really don't have much in common. But does it matter?First off: The OutsiderâŚis cool?Matt gives a report on how his adventure to SETC wentEvan has PTSD about the TV show M*A*S*H. How interesting!Evan is still obsessed with the podcast/Twitch/YouTube channel Critical Role, for nerds, by nerdsThey re...2020-03-1353 minThe BivBros ShowA Very Special Valentine's Day Special?Two apologies, straightaway: First of all, we apparently had some internet issues that affected the recording in a few spots. The book that Evan is reading is called "Effortless Mastery", for example. Sorry 'bout that, sometimes it happens. And secondly: we apologize for the amount of time we spend performing "Swedish Chef Beatbox Dubstep" in this episode, it's a lot. On second thoughtânever mind. Sorry not sorry.Matt and Evan don't really celebrate Valentine's Day, but since it's actually February (pronounced "Feb Roo Ary"âŚtrue fact!) 14th as we record this, we decide it's a good...2020-02-151h 02The BivBros ShowLet's See Some Robo F#%ckin'!the sun hasn't shone on the BivBros in a long damn while. Vitamin D, people. It's important. Evan has been obsessed with Critical Role, an online D&D Twitch/YouTube/podcast channel, as he's trying to put together a game in Atlanta.Matt is headed to the Southeastern Theater Conference, and is ready for CaptionPoint's "coming out party". There will be very little cosplay involved, but you never know. Sam Donaldson, reporter. And cowboy?Matt is watching the Stephen King TV adaptation of his novel The Outsider, and is really into it, so far. Will it end well, unlike many of...2020-02-0859 minThe BivBros ShowSome Motherf%^&ers Are Always Trying to Ice-Skate UphillAlison, an extrovert, was surprised at how little "hang time" there was , as the rest of the band has learned that conserving energy is the way that they survive. Generally, she had a great time, but was surprised about how full days ended up being. That being said, she felt like she hit her stride towards the end of it and walked away really enjoying being on a tour bus for a solid month. Rock and roll is surprisingly difficult.Evan learned over the past few years that putting his energy into the right place is keyâŚthe band has ne...2020-01-281h 06The BivBros ShowThe Junk Was Majestic: a BivBros Year in ReviewRastafarians are currently Evan's "song topic of choice". There will be a new star-studded Dune movie. Was the band Good Charlotte named after actor Charlotte Rampling?It's a new decade! We can finally say "the 20s" instead of something far less satisfying! Like, "the Nasty 70s"To start the new year, The Brothers are all about allowing themselves some personal time, specifically through meditation. Is it really as cool as everyone else says that it is? They both read the book "Miracle Mornings: the Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life: Before 8AM" by Hal Elrod.Evan has been doing s...2020-01-201h 07The BivBros ShowDisney, Plus Alison KendrickWe're going light on the show notes today (and the editing, if we're being completely honest), as we really want to get this one to the people that really need help figuring out what to watch on the new Disney+ channel. Guest Alison Kendrick is the perfect addition to today's podcast, as she is a lover of all things Disney, even some of the superhero and space wars stuff. One other note, though: go start watching Watchmen if you haven't. Two Brothers agree on this one.Join us at the very quiet facebook.com...2019-11-171h 09The BivBros ShowRona JaffeâŚare you LOCAL?!?Old TV-movies about Dungeons and Dragons, the new Game of Thrones prequel(s), shows about bounty hunters in space. The Brothers go to Confessional Corner and have a little real talk about their dad, who most definitely suffered from the effects of toxic masculinity. And ending on a happy noteâthe happy discovery of the band (and person) Matteil!Does anyone remember the 80s made-for-TV movie Mazes and Monsters, starring a 28-year old Tom Hanks? We do, but we don't know why Evan brings it up.Who was Rona Jaffe? Matt obviously doesn't know.They didn't do anything Ha...2019-11-0658 minThe BivBros ShowIs Shakespeare's MacBeth a CreepyPasta?This week, we got some rock concerts, some theater, and of course some timely horror movies to discuss:BivBros are not actually bi-lengual but Evan does like the app Duolingo (not a sponsorâyet?).Sleepaway Camp: a horror classic that is less popular than, say, A Nightmare on Elm Street, but just as dark, interesting, and horrible.Horror movies the boys have watched recently: Evan saw Uncanny Annie and Just F#$king with You, but couldn't get past the first few minutes of the Autopsy of Jane Doe. Matt sort of liked Spring and one of Bradley Cooper's fi...2019-10-252h 01The BivBros ShowThe Time is Ripe for Michael StipeWhat is a nerd? and what are you nerdy about? Matt is surprised how many friends have confessed to listening to this podcast, something he considers very specifically nerdy. So we shake it up a little bit this weekâa lot less super-hero talk, but the same amount of Nerd.Our Winston-Salem backyard was covered in kudzuâit's a real thingâand also the cover of R.E.M.'s first album, Murmur (recorded in Winston-Salem).Alison is finally getting into Downton Abbey. She's obsessed. The BivBros didn't really get into it then or now, but Matt thinks this m...2019-10-161h 06The BivBros ShowThe Skeksis are Still Scary as F$%kOriginally posted 10-4-2019.Matt is getting to caption the 90s Chicago-set horror movie Candyman, live, which is really exciting. We talk about Cabrini Green in Chicago and how it was the perfect setting for conjuring a scary dude with a hook hand and bees for guts.Lots of little comic movie news bits, and the Bivins Brothers are unimpressed by nearly all of it:Spider-Man is back in the MCU for two more movies, at least, and while we're excited for this, the whole drama has a manipulative "New Coke/CocaCola Classic" vibe...2019-10-041h 05The BivBros ShowKristen Bell: America's True Sweetheart?Originally posted 9-27-2019.Evan had a stomach flu this week, which allowed him to take a break from eating his usual enormous amounts of science food, and might cut meat out again for a whileâŚit's a new new beginning. Ever efficient, he spent the forced couch time watching the first season of Veronica Mars, loved it, and is both interested and terrified at the possible Buffy/Veronica fan fic out there on the internet. It is decided that Kristen Bell is America's True Sweetheart. Kristen Stewart, however great in her own way, is no...2019-09-2751 min
The BivBros ShowEvan is no fan of Jared Leto.We're moving our nerdiest chitter-chatter to podcast form! First of all, because it's easier to edit. Secondly, because we have had such terrible internet issues that long-form video drove us nuts. Finally, Evan is finally allowed to skip showering before we talk about Spider-Man.This being said, our first foray into podcasting features absolutely awful sound quality from Matt's mic, and some audio skips from Evan in the first fifteen minutes. Many apologies, and we'll work it out next time.Topics:TV: Titans, episode 1, season 2. Is it a triumphant return for a great show...2019-09-171h 09
Theatre Matters: Conversations with Barter TheatreTheatre Matters - Matthew BivinsFormer Associate Resident Acting Company Member turned Developer and Owner of CaptionPoint, Matthew Bivins! He shares what he's been doing since leaving Barter, why theatre matters, and the exciting and progressive project he's bringing to the theatre that will finally make it more accessible for the deaf and hard of hearing community that will transform their experience immensely!2018-10-1228 min
Not a Huge FanMinisode: InceliciousA quick discussion about some of the elements of the incel phenomenon with Sam Bivins and Matthew Robinson once again joining Isaac and Charles. Topics discussed: the grossness of rating people on a scale, why there are no gay incels, and how the prism of ideology disrtorts the discussion.
The Misandry Bubble:Â http://www.singularity2050.com/2010/01/the-misandry-bubble.html2018-06-1200 minNot a Huge FanThe Intellectual Snark WebIt's time to explore the Intellectual Dark Web with guests Sam Bivins and Matthew Robinson! Together everyone examines the Bari Weiss article about the IDW (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/08/opinion/intellectual-dark-web.html) and the Nellie Bowles article about Jordan Peterson (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/18/style/jordan-peterson-12-rules-for-life.html). Much fun is had mocking the terrible photography and overall pretentiousness of both articles. Debated: Is Sam Harris actually on the right? What is wrong with being right wing? And what is actually on the real intellectual dark web?
Also discussed: Matthew Robinson's standup characters and hatred from the...2018-06-0500 min
Bitcoins & GravyBitcoins and Gravy #47: Matthew Bivins Bitcoin Renaissance Man!Bitcoins and Gravy Episode #47: Mathew Bivins Bitcoin Renaissance Man!
On todayâs who Iâm very happy to be speaking with Matthew Bivins of Chicago, Illinois. Mathew is Web Developer, an Actor and a former member of the totally Crypto band, âJump, Little Childrenâ. Mathew and I talk about everything under the sun including traffic in Chicago, helping kids learn how to read better, tipping content creators using Bitcoin and his career as a rock and roll star who was right there when the music industry started falling apart.
CREDITS & CONTACT INFO:
twitter: @matthewbivins , @bivinsbrothers (more tech related stuff)
facebook: /matthewb...2014-12-2254 min