Natural Geekery Podcast

Natural Geekery Podcast

Welcome to Natural Geekery, a weekly podcast about being in love with gaming, roleplaying, interaction, and creativity. We are currently running an Actual Play called Wild is Plus! where two friends play a roleplaying game without a GM!

Episodes

August 2, 2023 81 mins

I interview authors Marie Brennan and Alyc Helms on how tabletop roleplaying games  have impacted their life as well as influenced and inspired their writing.  It's a good dive into the difficulties and joys involved with taking a game and turning it into a novel.

Check out all the amazing links below for more information on my two guests on this episode!  Big thanks to both Marie Brennan and Alyc Helms for coming on ...

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You can find more of Zelda by checking out her main webpage
https://www.voxinfinity.org/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/voxinfinity/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@voxinfinity

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Our Natural Geekery / Wild is Plus! Discord Link (Come join the community!)
discord.gg/2gESRXC7b8

We now have a Twitch game based on the story from Season 2 Wild is Plus! Come ch...

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This is part 4 of a 4 part series where I interview the cast of Darkness over New Orleans on Twitch.tv.    This episode I interview Robin on her passion for creativity, storytelling and tabletop roleplaying games.

You can find more of Robin by checking out her Beacons page below!
https://beacons.ai/robinthegod

Check out Darkness over New Orleans on twitch.tv/roll4dylan on Thursday nights at 8PM.

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This is part 3 of a 4 part series where I interview the cast of Darkness over New Orleans on Twitch.tv.    This episode I interview Thaddeus!

You can find more links and info on Thaddeus via his Linktree link below:
https://linktr.ee/thaddeus.atlas

Check out Darkness over New Orleans on twitch.tv/roll4dylan on Thursday nights at 8PM.
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Speaking of Twitch, come check out our Natu...

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This is part 2 of a 4 part series where I interview the cast of Darkness over New Orleans on Twitch.tv.    This episode I interview Alec!

You can find more links and info on Alec at the links below:
Twitch - CommuneDm
Twitter @CommuneDM
Instagram

Check out Darkness over New Orleans on twitch.tv/roll4dylan on Thursday nights!
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Speaking of Twitch, come check out our Natur...

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We are back after an extended break! 

This is part 1 of a 4 part series where I interview the cast of Darkness over New Orleans on Twitch.tv.    First up on the series is Christian!

You can find more links and info on Christian at his linktree below:
https://linktr.ee/afluffygoomba

Check out Darkness over New Orleans on twitch.tv/roll4dylan on Thursday nights!
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Join me as I have a lively discussion with Katie Zutter, an actress who recently discovered tabletop roleplaying games.  We discuss how they join with herexperience of acting as well as how they can get the creative fire going.  We also talk about organizing your character notes and the joys of being a dice goblin.   

In the interview, Katie mentions her box of character journals and how she organizes them.  Here is a link...

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In this Episode I interview one of our new cast members, Kirsten, and have a wonderful discussion about forum board roleplaying and how that experience intersects and can compliment a typical roleplaying session.

Kirsten's Socials

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Natural Geekery / Wild is Plus! Discord Link (Come join the community!)
discord.gg/2gESRX...

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September 7, 2022 72 mins

Welcome to Season 3!  It's been nearly a year!  In this episode I do a little overview of what has been happening with the show during that time and then I interview Dylan from Roll4Dylan.   We get into a wonderful discussion on roleplaying, gamemastering Twitch streams, improvisation, and nachos.

Roll4Dylan's Socials

RPG Consent Checklist
(This is the amazi...

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Finally!  After a break that ended up being much longer than anticipated, the show is back.  I talk briefly about what's been happening and then we dive into the finale of our experiment of playing a tabletop RPG with no gamemaster, Wild is Plus!

Ludyn and Hazzo have explored the dragon temple ruins and realize that with the books they now carry, they have more than enough information to head back to Drachen Falls.  N...

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March 24, 2021 56 mins

Ludyn and Hazzo have a spectral encounter in the ruins of the old Dragon Order.  This episodes features a bold new format that allows us to get more of the game into an hour's time.  Let us know what you think and enjoy!

Join us for another episode of Wild is Plus where we have an actual play of a Fate Accelerated RPG with no Gamemaster at the wheel!  We use modified Mythic GM Emulator and Fate Accelerated rules to te...

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March 7, 2021 58 mins

Ludyn and Hazzo uncover an ancient hidden chamber deep within the Dragon Temple.   What secrets and dangers await?   This episodes features the first of some new format changes for our storytelling.  Enjoy!

Join us for another episode of Wild is Plus where we have an actual play of a Fate Accelerated RPG with no Gamemaster at the wheel!  We use modified Mythic GM Emulator and Fate Accelerated rules to tell a story and buil...

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February 17, 2021 38 mins

A smaller show this week but it comes with big news.  Dr. Hipp and I sit down and discuss coming show changes and I ramble on with some Gamemaster stories in a section we may start calling "Tales from Uncle NatGeek!" 

Link to our page on Podpages
https://www.podpage.com/natural-geekery-podcast/

Check out the show's Patreon.  If you would like to learn more about the different support tiers and ...

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February 10, 2021 61 mins

Our heroes continue their exploration of the ancient temple.  Secret corridors long hidden are found.  What will they reveal as they go deaper into the past?

Join us for another episode of Wild is Plus where we have an actual play of a Fate Accelerated RPG with no Gamemaster at the wheel!  We use modified Mythic GM Emulator and Fate Accelerated rules to tell a story and build a world.

Random Chart mentioned in the...

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This week I welcome Erin to the show.  We talk about her work in a Viking village as part of the New York Renaissance Faire, roleplaying games, LARPs, TikTok, and the fun of improvisation techniques.  It's a fun, informative conversation and I hope you enjoy it.

Erin on Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@malakandcheese
Skaldvik Viking Village - https://skaldvik.com/skaldvik/

Dice Sorceror - https://www.ets...

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January 20, 2021 61 mins

Our heroes enter into the ancient temple to explore hallways unseen for hundreds of years!  What will they find?

Join us for another episode of Wild is Plus where we have an actual play of a Fate Accelerated RPG with no Gamemaster at the wheel!  We use modified Mythic GM Emulator and Fate Accelerated rules to tell a story and build a world.

Random Chart mentioned in the show can be found for free on our Patreon!

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January 13, 2021 60 mins

Our heroes return after break and have their first encounter with the Shadow Fey.  Will it be a diplomatic discussion or will blades be crossed?

Join us for another episode of Wild is Plus where we have an actual play of a Fate Accelerated RPG with no Gamemaster at the wheel!  We use modified Mythic GM Emulator and Fate Accelerated rules to tell a story and build a world.

The Shadow Fey leader's name - Eldae...

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Join me for an end of the year discussion with the creator of Mythic and the Mythic GM Emulator, Tana Pigeon.  We talk solo roleplaying, passion projects, and not holding too much control of the rpg story. 

You can find all of Tana's publications here at Wordmill Games!  I also recommend any and all of the Crafter products for either GM's or solo roleplayers looking for inspiration.

Tana's Twitter ...

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December 23, 2020 93 mins

In our extended holiday episode - the two  heroes finally enter the ancient ruins and begin exploring.  They wander into a surprise attack and  an unexpected discovery.  What they find could change everything!  Then, as part of our holiday special, Dr. Hipp and I sit down to talk a bit about the last 20 episodes and what we have learned so far.

Link to our page on Podpages
https://www.podpage.com/natural-geekery-podcas...

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Join me as I talk with Alicia Marie about getting into roleplaying  with a game that is NOT D&D, narrative style games, world travelling, world building and how this hobby is one of the best group projects of all time. 

Where to find and follow Alicia Marie:
Instagram
Twitter

Link to our page on Podpages
https://www.podpage.com/natural-geekery-podcast/

Check out the show's Patreon. ...

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