Secret Nerd Podcast
By Secret Nerd Podcast
Secret Nerd PodcastMar 06, 2023
Session Ninety-Two: Community Everything
A discussion with TTRPGs' strongest man, Danny! We talk about his love of powerlifting, the ways he's worked to build communities around different things that he loves, and the idea of incorporating board games into TTRPGs.
Follow Danny on Twitter @Br00TaLDaN
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Session Ninety-One: Playing Football To Be A Menace
A discussion with Jeannine, a TTRPG performer. We discuss what it was like to grow up in and around Las Vegas, how she got her start as a TTRPG performer, and what made her decide to play football as a freshman in High School.
Follow Jeannine on Twitter @justxj9
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Session Ninety: Mixing Media For Passion
A discussion with Kandi, a game designer, writer, and AP streamer. We talk about the birth of Dicey Amazons, how she got her start in writing, and how she's mixing game design and a comic story into a large project.
Follow Kandi on Twitter @kandi_jeanne
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Session Eighty-Nine: Why Do We Perceive It This Way?
A discussion with the incredible artist and performer, Amihan. We talk about telling TTRPG stories on TikTok, his journey as an artist, and the joy of being able to explore difficult themes at the table.
Follow Amihan on Twitter @therosecleric
Follow their artwork on Twitter @roseclericart
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Session Eighty-Eight: A Capella For Magic Kids
A discussion with Izzy, a ttrpg performer, and absolutely hilarious individual. We talk about their love of theater, some of their favorite games to play, and what it's like to be a cast member of The Strix.
Follow Izzy on Twitter @z_myst
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Session Eighty-Seven: Positivity For the Game Space
A discussion with Robo, a gif creator and panel coordinator. We discuss what it's like to play at all Latine tables, why he gets inspired to bring joy to others, and how he created an award show for TTRPG APs.
Follow Robo on Twitter @TTRPGifs
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Session Eighty-Six: The Double-Down For Passion
A discussion with show host, podcaster, performer, and GM, Noir. We discuss what it was like having nerdy hobbies in Chicago, ways in which he's deconstructed masculinity for himself, and what makes a system fun to run as a GM.
Follow Noir on Twitter @TheNoirEnigma
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Session Eighty-Five: Thank Your Editors
A discussion with Kappa, and audio visual professional, stream producer, and TTRPG performer and editor. We discuss how important it was for him to have a teacher who introduced him to authors of marginalized identities, what we think we'll see in the near future in the TTRPG industry, and the ups and downs of editing audio.
Follow Kappa on Twitter @TheKappaChris
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Session Eighty-Four: The Benefit of Accommodations
A discussion with illustrator, art director, and TTRPG performer, Jae. We discuss what it was like to grow up with undiagnosed ADHD, how Art Direction is a fun marriage of multiple skills, and what it takes to create a costume for a streamed performance.
Follow Jae on Twitter @NalaWu
Follow their art on Twitter @NalaDraws
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Session Eighty-Three: A Couple Pieces of Lore
A discussion with Esther, the dungeon minister of Chromythica. We talk about what it was like to grow up being home schooled in a conservative environment, why it's important to understand your production goals, and outlining the intention of world building.
Follow Esther on Twitter @dungeonminister
*This episode isn't as polished as usual do to the holidays and limited time. It's still a great listen though, and will get a remaster in the future!*
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Session Eighty-Two: The Power of Emoting
A discussion with Liv, a wonderful TTRPG performer. We talk about how they're in too many "Strix" games, how dance can inform AP performance, and how they method acted a long rest.
Follow Liv on Twitter @livinaday
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Session Eighty-One: Love Wins
A discussion with Valiant Dorian, and incredible performer, streamer, and now writer. We talk about his brother's influence on him, what pushed him into a law degree, and what it was like to take on a pre-existing character for Transplanar.
Follow Val on Twitter @ValiantDorian
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Session Eighty: Pulling the Vision Together
A discussion with the incredible Orion D. Black, a writer and former Creative Director of Dimension 20. We talk about how the carrying capacity of a teenage musician, how to look Actual Play performance with a birds eye view, and why being Creative Director was such a perfect fit.
Follow Orion on Twitter @OrionDBlack
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Session Seventy-Nine: How To Take Care
A discussion with Morgan (AKA Mo), a writer, consultant, as well as a caretaker for Huetopia! We discuss what it was like getting into TTRPGs via the LARP scene, how the incredible community Huetopia was created, and why it's so important to value our cultures and those who can help teach us about them.
Follow Mo on Twitter @SirenaBesos
Follow Huetopia on Twitter @HuetopiaTV
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Session Seventy-Eight: The Spaces Where We Flourish
A discussion with Gwen, a voice actor, TTRPG performer, profession GM and more! We talk about how she got into teaching Pokemon, and later D&D, what it feels like to create safe players for the people at your table, and how marching band helped with her confidence in performance.
Follow Gwen on Twitter @glitchy_pixie
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Session Seventy-Seven: Two M's Like Immaculate
A discussion with Samm, a TTRPG performer, screenwriter, and actor. We discuss what it was like growing up in Buffalo, NY, being a player in The Strix U, and why we would've been friends in High School.
Follow Samm on Twitter @Lusttforlifeex
Follow The Strix on Twitter @TheStrixU
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Session Seventy-Six: Playing Games With My Friends
A discussion with Mark J, a wonderful TTRPG performer from Everrealm Adventures. We discussed how D&D saved them from boredom in Alaska, why building real connections is so important, and ways to help platform more diverse voices in the TTRPG space.
Follow Mark on Twitter @morrthemerri_er
Follow The Everrealm Adventures on Twitter @DaEverrealmPod
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Session Seventy-Five: The Predecessor to Actual Play
A discussion with Wally Oruam, an incredible TTRPG performer and enthusiast. We discuss what it was like for them to grow up in New York, how roleplaying on forums set them up for success, and what it's like to be a part of the incredible AP Strix U!
Follow Wally on twitter @WallE132
Follow The Strix U on twitter @TheStrixU
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Session Seventy-Four: Shouldn't The World Be Safer Now?
A discussion with streamer, performer, and now podcaster Lonzo! We talk about our fears as fathers, our new upcoming show together, and the value that performing in TTRPG's has brought him.
Follow Lonzo on Twitter @lonzogonzo
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Session Seventy-Three: Being Moved For the First Time
A discussion with incredible photographer, TTRPG performer, and voice actor KP! We discuss what it was like moving to the US at an early age, how spite fueled his desire to get better at photography, and the media that he's excited to see in the space.
Follow KP on Twitter @KP11Studios
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Session Seventy-Two: Space, Space, and More Space
A discussion with TTRPG performer and "astronaut" Theta Chun. We discuss their love of space and sci-fi in its many iterations, how they got into D&D via church, and they explain what astro-biology.
Follow Theta on Twitter @bingsoojung
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Session Seventy-One: You're Probably Wrong About Essex
A discussion with TTRPG performer Drak. We discuss why what most people think they know about Essex is wrong, why they enjoy Pathfinder 2e as a system, and the benefits of playing a villain in a long campaign.
Follow Drak on Twitter @Drakoniques
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Session Seventy: Costume Design Was A Perfect Fit
A discussion with costume designer and cosplayer Isa. We talk about processing themes in Anime as we get older, what costume designers can do in productions, and whether or not D&D continues to live up to our expectations.
Follow Isa on Twitter @evilcleverdog
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Session Sixty-Nine: Hagsploitation and K-Pop
A discussion with podcaster and TTRPG performer Josephine! We discuss why she loves horror, but doesn't consume new media, our thoughts on how people interact with cultures not their own, and some of the deeper ways we can provide representation in gaming.
Follow Joe on Twitter @scarydogfriend
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Session Sixty-Eight: Levity In the Horror
A discussion with Kendo, a podcaster, professional GM, and game designer. We discuss what it's like to go through culture shock, why it's important to allow players to have some space to breathe in a horror game, and what we'd love to see improved in D&D.
Follow Kendo on Twitter @kendomakesfilms
Follow Tales Yet Told on Twitter @TalesYetTold
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Session Sixty-Seven: The Weight of Communication
A discussion with Steve, a writer and podcaster with Asians Represent. We discuss what it was like to grow up with a priority of westernization, how we practice being better listeners, and his struggles with representation in the TTRPG space.
Follow Steve on Twitter @DeeEmSteve
Follow Asians Represent on Twitter @aznsrepresent
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Session Sixty-Six: The Freedom of the "Original Character"
A discussion with artist and character designer Sonya Helar. We talk about how influential "Avatar: The Last Airbender" was to her, positive representations in media, and how micro-aggressions add up over time.
Follow Sonya on Twitter @sonybaloneyart
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Session Sixty-Five: Finding Connections Through Gaming
A discussion with Alyssa a podcaster, performer, and writer in the TTRPG space. We discussed what it's like to grow up living with a mixed identity, why finding safe people is so important, and why we struggle playing solo games.
Follow Alyssa on Twitter @adisasterqueer
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Session Sixty-Four: The Art of Trust
A discussion with Erica of Transplanar RPG! We discuss what it was like to go to "clown school", the depth of the character Vee on the show, and why she was born to be a streamer.
Follow Erica on Twitter @ericanewgirl
Follow Transplanar on Twitter @TransplanarRPG
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Session Sixty-Three: Making Something You Can Be Proud Of
A discussion with DeAngelo Murillo, game designer and podcaster. We talk about what inspired him to create his own game (Emerald Templars), how he got his start as a professional GM, and why being kind to people is so important.
Follow DeAngelo on Twitter @That_DeAngelo
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Session Sixty-Two: Not Your Typical Nerd
A discussion with Joe Johnson of the YouTube channel Tabletop Jocks. We discuss what it was like to grow up in Flint, Mi, what method worked the best for him to learn how to act, and why creating opportunities and events to celebrate representation are so important to him.
Follow Joe on Twitter @Blackneto_
Follow Tabletop Jocks on Twitter @tabletopjocks
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Session Sixty-One: Make It Musical
A discussion with J, a co-DM of Planet Arcana and musician. We discuss where they get their influences from for how they play characters, why the digital game was already working for them, and why you should hire consultants for your actual play podcast.
Follow J on Twitter @strautmask
Follow Planet Arcana on Twitter @planetarcanapod
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Session Sixty: Being Deliberate
A discussion with TTRPG performer Hamnah Shahid. We talk about what it was like to grow up outside of Toronto, how they spoke into existence their role on Transplanar, and why applying deliberate identities to their characters is so important.
Follow Hamnah on Twitter @hshahid_
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Session Fifty-Nine: How We Pay It Forward
A discussion with Momo, a streamer and performer, and creator of A Minstrel's Tale. We talk about what it was like to grow up in San Diego, why representation is the mission, and the super power you can get when you get into your thirties.
Follow Momo on Twitter @AMinstrelsTale
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Session Fifty-Eight: Feminist D&D
A discussion with the one and only... wait, co-host of the Slovenly Trulls Podcast, Lyssa! We talk about what makes an international accent, the appeal of graphic design, and of course why exploring D&D through a feminist lens is important.
Follow Lyssa on Twitter @itslyssabish
Follow the Slovenly Trulls Podcast on Twitter @SlovenlyTrulls
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Session Fifty-Seven: Keep 'Young Justice' Alive
A discussion with Austin, a game designer, TTRPG performer, and co-host of Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries. We talk about how to make a movie for fans, what led her into game writing, and why DC has the best animated shows in the comic-sphere.
Follow Austin on Twitter @sailorsctaustin
Follow Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries on Twitter @nerdmysteries
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Session Fifty-Six: We Will Not Be Your Token
A discussion with the illustrious Tanya DePass, a streamer, game designer, and TTRPG performer. We talk about growing up with early gaming systems, what it's been like to create and work on Into the Motherlands, and some of the interactions streamers have on Twitch.
Follow Tanya on Twitter @cypheroftyr
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Session Fifty-Five: Let's Wait Another Five Years
A discussion with incredible artist Aki! We talk about her mother's love of Twilight, what you really need to get started in digital art, and where we get inspiration from in the TTRPG space.
Follow Aki on Twitter @akinomii_art
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Q&A Celebration w/Lexi The Queen
After putting out 50 episodes, I felt like it was a good time to let people get the chance to know a little more about me. Come listen to the audio version as Lexi hosts this Q&A with your favorite nerd! I had more odd hot takes than planned, and some great questions. This was definitely a lot of fun!
Follow Lexi on Twitter @blackgirlmage
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Session Fifty-Four: Into the Dusty-Verse
A discussion With Dusty who is a podcaster, game designer, TTRPG performer, and more! We discuss what it was like to grow up dealing with machismo as a cultural norm, why they were built to play games designed to reflect a Telenovela, and why Pathfinder needs more Mexicans (and many other indigenous folks represented).
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Session Fifty-Three: The Hidden Boss
A discussion with Kestrel, an editor, producer, and perform of TTRPGs. We talk about her work on the Blerd of Mouth podcast, why I should watch sports anime, and our search for the right amount of crunch in games.
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Session Fifty-Two: Always A Sneak-Thief
A discussion with Shardae from the Slovenly Trulls podcast. We discuss her wonderful show, why Skyrim pushes us to a specific archetype, and the difficulty of enjoying certain authors.
Follow the Slovenly Trulls podcast on Twitter @SlovenlyTrulls
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Session Fifty-One: Who Has the Best Enchanted Forest?
A discussion with Ebony Webb, set designer for Hijinks. We discuss the difficulty of filming an in-person Actual Play during a pandemic, the insane imperialism wrought on Australia, and what we both love about Pathfinder 2e.
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Follow Hijinks on Twitter @hijinks_org
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Session Fifty: Incorporating History Into Games
A discussion with game designer, Chris Spivey. We get into making games that incorporate real history, why Captain Adama is the worst captain, and how making a big game book is a long process.
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Session Forty-Nine: Where Fandom Ends
A discussion with Dr. Emily Friedman, an associate professor of 18th Century Lit and TTRPG Actual Plays. We talk about the levels of fandom, why you can't teach a TTRPG class without talking about D&D, and when live-tweeting a show is appropriate.
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Session Forty-Eight: What Happened To San Francisco
A discussion with Nathan from the Maker's Misfits Podcast! We discuss what it was like going from forever GM to player on a podcast, how much San Fran has changed in a short time, and ways we can stay engaged during a recording.
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Session Forty-Seven: Building A Community
A discussion with Indrani, a dice maker and co-creator of Desis & Dragons. We talk about the TTRPG community in India, why the "Last of Us" series was so important, and why people should play games made by folks from different cultures.
Mild spoilers for the Last of Us series 33:25 - 37:15
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Follow Desis & Dragons on Twitter @desisndragons
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Session Forty Six: Catharsis Media
A discussion with Dare, a TTRPG performer, game designer, and writer. We talk about bonding over fighting games, writing TTRPG's that make people cry, and why we both only use one headphone.
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Session Forty-Five: Games for Kids
A discussion with Steph Campbell, creator of the TTRPG Kids blog. We discuss what it's like being an engineer, why they looked into resources for getting toddlers into TTRPG's, and how games have helped shape their current life, in more ways than one.
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Session Forty-Four: Museum Jobs Are Wild
A discussion with Daniel Kwan, a game designer, consultant, and award winning podcaster. We discuss his background in archaeology and how it has helped his TTRPG career, the degrees of representation sometimes seen in media, and what it's like to have your work published.
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