Beste Rft podcasts (2024)

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Episode 154 – How Do You Prepare to Run an Epic Campaign? (with Matt Wilson) 46:42

3d ago46:42

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Have you thought about running an epic RPG campaign–perhaps a complex published campaign like Curse of Strahd or Masks of Nyarlathotep–but find yourself unsure how to start preparing? In this episode, Andy talks with Matt Wilson, a GM who has run several large, complex campaigns to learn some tips and tricks for preparing to run … Continue reading …

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Professor Ross White | How A Flexible Mind Can Help You Thrive 54:34

5d ago54:34

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My guest today is Professor Ross White. Ross is award-winning clinical psychologist who specializes in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of adults working in high-performance environments. He is also an expert in global mental health and has conducted research in collaborations with the World Health Organization and the United Nations High…

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Episode 153 – Spooky and Cheery Holiday Games 42:05

16d ago42:05

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Andy and Chris talk about running games on holidays and what exactly makes it so compelling. They also talk about the upcoming D&D DMG, Alien tie-in novels, and The Left Hand of Darkness.Door Roll For Topic

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Dr. Charles Schaeffer | When Panic Happens 59:58

20d ago59:58

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My guest today is Dr. Charles Schaeffer aka Dr Chuck. Dr. Chuck is a clinical psychologist and author of the new book, When Panic Happens: Short Circuit Anxiety & Fear in the Moment. Dr. Chuck completed his training at New York University and is in private practice in New York City. He has over 15 years of experience providing strength-focused, evi…

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Episode 152 – What Can Mini-games Add to an RPG? 51:09

1M ago51:09

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Have you ever used a mini-game in a tabletop RPG–a game that steps completely outside the official rules of your RPG to resolve a particular situation? We discuss Chris’ experimental one-shot in which he tried out some fun mini-games. Also discussed: Chris’ experience reading The Silmarillion.Door Roll For Topic

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Cory Richards | From Climbing Mountains to Consciously Healing 58:14

1M ago58:14

58:14

My guest today is Cory Richards. Cory is an internationally renowned photographer, filmmaker, and author of new memoir, The Color of Everything. He is the first and only American to climb one of the world’s 8000m peaks in winter. His documentation of the climb and aftermath of the experience was made into the award-winning documentary COLD and appe…

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Episode 151 – RfT Con 2024 Trivia Quiz and Diamond Heist! 45:09

1M ago45:09

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Recorded live at the fourth annual Roll for Topic Con! Follow along as the audience takes our annual roleplaying trivia quiz, and plays a brand new game called Diamond Heist.Door Roll For Topic

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Michaeleen Doucleff, PhD | Hunt, Gather, Parent 59:34

2M ago59:34

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My guest today is Michaeleen Doucleff, PhD. Michaeleen is a global health correspondent for NPR’s Science Desk and the author of the New York Times bestseller Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans. Michaeleen has a doctorate in chemistry from the University of Berkeley, C…

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Episode 150 – What Does Crime Look Like in Your Game Setting? 32:40

2M ago32:40

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What does the criminal underworld in your setting look like, and how do the players interact with it? Andy and Chris discuss the topic of crime in RPG settings, along with their plans to run some one-shots at the upcoming RfT Con.Door Roll For Topic

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Willem Kuyken, PhD | Mindfulness for Life 53:32

2M ago53:32

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My guest today is Willem Kuyken, PhD. Willem is Professor of Mindfulness and Psychological Science at the University of Oxford, and Director of the Oxford Mindfulness Research Centre. He is an author, scientist and teacher. His work is focused on preventing depression and promoting human flourishing. He has published more than 150 peer reviewed sci…

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Episode 149 – How Do You Use Languages? 38:10

2M ago38:10

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Andy and Chris talk about going to the dentist and also about using languages at the table. Chris makes a reference to a 29 year old movie and Andy makes a reference to a 23 year old tv show.Door Roll For Topic

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Matthieu Villatte, PhD | Relational Frame Theory (RFT) & Consciousness 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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My guest today is Matthieu Villatte, PhD. Matthieu is a psychology trainer and consultant who obtained his doctoral degree in psychology in France, and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Nevada under the mentorship of Steven Hayes, PhD. Matthieu Villatte is the author of numerous books and chapters on mindfulness, acceptance,…

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Episode 148 – How Do You Use Alignment? 38:53

3M ago38:53

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Is character alignment a central part of your D&D (and D&D-alike) games, or is it something you change or ignore? Chris and Andy discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the classic alignment chart, and the ways it’s useful at the table.Door Roll For Topic

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Dr. William Miller | Charting a Path Through Uncertain Times 59:02

3M ago59:02

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My guest today is Dr. William Miller - Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Miller is a codeveloper of Motivational Interviewing (MI) which has been implemented and researched in an array of settings over the past 4 decades. Dr. Miller’s research has focused particularly on the treatment…

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Episode 147 – The Enthusiasm of a Con 19:45

3M ago19:45

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Andy and Chris talk about Gen Con, Roll for Topic Con, and what makes cons so special!Door Roll For Topic

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Alec Pollard, PhD | When a Loved One Won't Seek Mental Health Treatment 54:48

4M ago54:48

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My guest today is Alec Pollard, PhD. Alec is founding director of the Center for OCD & Anxiety-Related Disorders at Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute, and professor emeritus of family and community medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a licensed psychologist with a special interest in the study and treatment of indiv…

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Episode 146 – Running Minigames Within Your Games 25:26

4M ago25:26

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Have you used a minigame within your RPG to handle a specific scene or sequence? Chris and Andy brainstorm a bit about a jousting minigame for Chris’ upcoming convention game, with discursions into game playtesting, Battletech, and the upcoming RfT Con 2024.Door Roll For Topic

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Stephanie Catella, PsyD | Cultivating Emotional Intelligence 56:32

4M ago56:32

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My guest today is Stephanie Catella, PsyD. Steph is a clinical psychologist with expertise in transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral therapy for trauma, anxiety, and building emotional intelligence. After completing fellowships at the San Francisco VA and University of California San Francisco, she codirected the Berkeley Cognitive Behavioral Therapy…

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Episode 145 – How to Prep for a Game When You Have No Time (with John Corey) 34:35

4M ago34:35

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Guest host John Corey fills in for Chris this week, bringing his expertise in low-prep GMing! John and Andy discuss what they’ve been reading about the early days of the gaming hobby and then go on to talk about how you can move from high-prep GMing to lower-prep, improv-style GMing.Door Roll For Topic

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Adam Alter | Getting Unstuck When It Matters Most 56:06

5M ago56:06

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Adam Alter is a Professor of Marketing at New York University’s Stern School of Business with an affiliated appointment in the NYU’s Psychology Department. Adam is the New York Times bestselling author of two books: Irresistible (March, 2017), which considers why so many people today are addicted to so many behaviors, from incessant smart phone and…

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Episode 144 – How Do You Handle Light Sources in Dungeons? 40:19

5M ago40:19

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Do you meticulously track the light radius of each torch? Do you handwave it away? Something in between? Inspired by Andy’s recent trip to Mammoth Caves, Andy and Chris talk about the challenges and rewards of taking lighting seriously in your dungeon crawls.Door Roll For Topic

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Episode 143 – How Do You Convey Setting Detail to Your Players? 44:37

5M ago44:37

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Your setting is full of interesting history and fascinating detail. How do you convey that to your players at the table with boring or overwhelming them? Chris and Andy discuss, but not before they talk about what the movie Furiosa can teach us about good RPG action scenes. Show notes:Door Roll For Topic

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RFT 608: D-Day 2024 15:09

5M ago15:09

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D-Day Anniversary Today is the 80th anniversary of the Normandy D-Day landing. Many of the heroes of the Greatest generation traveled back to Normandy for a final visit. All are over 90 years old, many over 100. When I was growing up, everyone I knew had a relative who had been killed during World War II. Many of them were killed during the D-Day i…

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Dr. Frank Anderson | Authenticity, Trauma, and Healing 45:48

5M ago45:48

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My guest today is Dr. Frank Anderson, MD. Frank is a Harvard Medical School school trained psychiatrist, therapist, speaker, author, and trauma specialist. He has spent the past three decades studying neuroscience and trauma treatment, serving as a leader within the Internal Family Systems therapy model. His latest book is an incredible memoir call…

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RFT 607.1: A-10/Airline Pilot Scott Cerone 37:22

6M ago37:22

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Scott Cerone grew up on Long Island, listening to the Concord supersonic airliner fly final approach to JFK Airport, and KNEW he wanted to fly. He attended the United States Air Force Academy, majoring in General Engineering, and went to Undergraduate Pilot Training at Colombus Air Force Base. Scott ("Hummer") did well enough in training to score a…

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Episode 142 – Our Mount Rushmore of Gaming 37:19

6M ago37:19

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Andy and Chris talk for a while about books and then talk about their own personal Mt. Rushmore’s of RPG Creatives:Door Roll For Topic

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Dr. Mark Shrime, MD | The Transformative Power of Purpose 52:10

6M ago52:10

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My guest today is Dr. Mark G. Shrime, MD. Dr. Mark is the International Chief Medical Officer at Mercy Ships and a Lecturer in Global Health and Social Medicine at the Harvard Medical School. He is the author of Solving for Why: A Surgeon's Journey to Discover the Transformative Power of Purpose (Hachette 2022). He has spoken at the United Nations,…

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Episode 141 – How Do You Help Players with the Rules? 31:45

6M ago31:45

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Do any of your players struggle to grasp the rules of the game you’re all playing? How can GMs help them? Andy and Chris discuss, along with discursions into the weirdness of everyday life and Andy’s recent GMing for a group of sixth graders.Door Roll For Topic

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Dr. Carrie Hayward | The Being Human Collection 1:07:34

7M ago1:07:34

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My guest today is Dr. Carrie Hayward. Carrie is a clinical psychologist and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) specialist from Australia dedicated to helping individuals lead more meaningful lives. Carrie is also an author and has recently published the amazing Being Human series, a collection of four narratives that delve into the complexitie…

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Episode 140 – Live from the AADL Game Con 2024! 59:38

7M ago59:38

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Andy and Chris were on a panel with Phil Cameron at the AADL Game Con! We talked about “How to GM like a pro”. Thanks to everyone who came out! It was a lovely time. The panel is also on youtube if you want to watch us talk instead of listen.Door Roll For Topic

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Dr. Brian Thompson & Dr. Brian Pilecki | ACT-Informed Exposure 47:04

7M ago47:04

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My guests today are Brian Thompson, PhD and Brian Pilecki, PhD, two of the authors of ACT-Informed Exposure for Anxiety Brian L. Thompson, PhD, is a licensed psychologist; and director of the anxiety clinic at Portland Psychotherapy in Portland, OR. He specializes in working with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, and has publi…

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Episode 139 – When do you invite players to help you build the world? 33:03

7M ago33:03

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Andy and Chris talk about sharing the narrative at the game table. It gets surprisingly philosophical! Also, Andy and Chris will be at the 2024 AADL Game Con on Saturday April 13th! Come say hi!Door Roll For Topic

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Dr. Marina Rosenthal | High Conflict Couples 55:54

7M ago55:54

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My guest today is Dr. Marina Rosenthal. Marina is a licensed psychologist dedicated to serving high-conflict couples. She earned a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Oregon, where she received extensive hands’ on supervision and further honed her skills in the VA system working with veterans and their partners with concurrent and com…

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Episode 138 – How Do You Spotlight Characters? 33:50

8M ago33:50

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What does it look like to shine the spotlight on a particular character in a TTRPG? In this episode, we talk through some player feedback about our last episode, then move on to this important GMing practice. Show notes:Door Roll For Topic

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Episode 137 – What Famous Person Would You Like to Game With? 37:14

8M ago37:14

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Andy and Chris ponder what famous figure, past or present, would be most fun to have at the gaming table! We also check in on Andy’s Band of Blades game and Chris’ progress through The Lord of the Rings.Door Roll For Topic

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Dr. Diana Hill | Self-Compassion for Wise Effort 58:58

8M ago58:58

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My guest today is Diana Hill, PhD. Diana is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, and sought-out speaker on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion. Host of the podcast Wise Effort with Dr. Diana Hill and author of The Self-Compassion Daily Journal, The ACT Daily Journal, and the upcoming book Wise Effort, Diana works with …

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Episode 136 – Band of Blades and One Gandalf is Enough 39:16

8M ago39:16

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Join Andy and Chris as they talk about LotR and Andy’s Band of Blades game!Door Roll For Topic

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Dr. Steven C Hayes | Moving Beyond the DSM 1:09:26

9M ago1:09:26

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My guest today is Dr. Steven C. Hayes. Steven Hayes is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno and President of the Institute for Better Health, a 45-year old charitable organization dedicated to better mental and behavioral health. With 47 books and nearly 700 scientific articles published, Dr. Hayes is one of the mos…

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Episode 135 – Dialect, Savage Worlds, and Campaign Length 37:36

9M ago37:36

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Andy and Chris got to game in-person with each other! They talk about the experience of playing Dialect as a world building game for a campaign.Door Roll For Topic

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Anna Lembke, MD | Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence 49:24

9M ago49:24

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My guest today is Anna Lembke, MD. Dr. Lembke is a professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. She sits on the board of several state and national…

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Episode 134 – The Book of the New Sun, and Challenging Game Settings 34:40

9M ago34:40

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We’ve all read books or watched movies that were difficult, but ultimately rewarding. With Andy having just finished Gene Wolfe’s Book of the New Sun, we talk about whether that kind of challenging but satisfying-in-retrospect experience has a parallel in RPG campaigns. What kind of value do we get out of dense, difficult settings and … Continue re…

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Dr. Jud Brewer | Why We Eat When We're Not Hungry 50:58

10M ago50:58

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My guest today is Dr. Jud Brewer. Dr. Jud is a New York Times best-selling author, neuroscientist, addiction psychiatrist, and thought leader in the field of habit change. He is the Director of Research and Innovation at Brown University’s Mindfulness Center, where he also serves as an associate professor. He is the executive medical director of be…

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Episode 133 — What Makes a Great First D&D Adventure? 50:20

10M ago50:20

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As Andy prepares to run Stormwreck Isle, conversation turns to what makes a great D&D starter set or introductory adventure. What experiences do you think best embody D&D? Bonus content in this episode includes more discussion of The Thing, and (if you listen closely) the sound of Andy’s pet guinea pigs squeaking and chattering in … Continue readin…

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Dr. Sarah Pegrum | ACT, Loss, and Body Image Struggles 51:14

10M ago51:14

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My guest today is Dr. Sarah Pegrum. Sarah is a Clinical Psychologist and ACT Peer-Reviewed Trainer who has been working in the field of body image, weight stigma, and eating disorders for over 15 years. Dr. Pegrum is the outgoing president of the Atlantic Canada Chapter of ACBS. She is also the author of the new book, Break the Binds of Weight Stig…

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Episode 132 — All About Randomness and Dice! (with guest GM Toby) 37:08

10M ago37:08

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How do you calculate odds and probabilities at the game table? What do we get out of random dice rolls and random tables? And how do dice probabilities work, anyway? We’re joined by mathematician and GM Toby, who talks with Chris about both the mechanics of probability and the ways we use randomness to have … Continue reading "Episode 132 — All Abo…

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Steve Haberlin, PhD | Meditation in the College Classroom 54:42

10M ago54:42

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My guest today is Steve Haberlin, PhD. Steve is a researcher and academic who has studied mindfulness and meditation in higher education settings for the past decade. As an assistant professor in the College of Community Innovation & Education at the University of Central Florida, he currently researches meditation practices with undergraduates. St…

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Episode 131 – Play a Dungeon – The Mice of The Artemis 2:01:04

11M ago2:01:04

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It’s part 2 of our annual Build-a-Dungeon/Play-a-Dungeon specials! Jo, Abby, Liz, and Brandon come on to play through “The Mice of The Artemis” with Chris as GM. Happy holidays everyone!Door Roll For Topic

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Oliver Burkeman | Time Management for Mortals 58:02

11M ago58:02

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My guest today is Oliver Burkeman. Oliver is the author of the New York Times bestseller Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, which is about embracing the finite nature of life and finally getting around to what matters most. He is also the author of The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking and Help!: How to…

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