Najlepsze podcasty z kategorii: Reading Aloud (2024)

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The Designers of 3rd Edition & 4th Edition Talking About Wish Will be the Best Thing You Hear Today- Ep 34 55:45

10d ago55:45

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Sometimes, you catch lightning in a bottle. That is what happened in this conversation between 3rd ed designer Jonathan Tweet, 4th ed designer Rob Heinsoo, and controversial D&D historian Ben Riggs about the spell "Wish" in D&D." Like what we do? Support the show on Patreon, and you'll get special episodes, such as Ben Riggs reading the Dungeon Mas…

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RAR #256: My New Favorite Book for the Whole Family 44:12

4h ago44:12

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Gather your aspiring writers and littlest book lovers for this episode. I am so excited to welcome back author Millie Florence to talk about the beautiful book we created together, Beyond Mulberry Glen. Millie and I are chatting about the making of the book from inspiration to final draft with a series of fun questions from what scene was the harde…

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RAR #255: The Five Habits of Happy Homeschoolers 1:12:10

14d ago1:12:10

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What do happy homeschoolers have in common? Over the years, I’ve spoken with thousands of homeschoolers from all over the world. When I asked experienced moms what they do to cultivate peace and joy in their homeschool lives, I discovered there are five habits happy homeschool mamas often share. The good news is that YOU can adopt these habits, no …

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Wish in D&D with Skip Williams & Eliza Lambert- Ep 33 49:58

17d ago49:58

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Wish is a spell that is ridiculously powerful, ridiculously fun, and (perhaps) ridiculously broken! We're going to do a deep dive and look at the spell across editions. Helping us look at the spell in 2nd and 3rd edition D&D are designer Skip Williams and show stalwart, Eliza Lambert! Like what we do? Support the show on Patreon, and you'll get spe…

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Best of RAR: Jolabokaflod 20:21

28d ago20:21

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What if I told you there’s an Icelandic Christmas tradition where the whole point is to spend an evening sitting around, sipping hot cocoa, and reading books? Sign me up, right? Today, we’re talking about Jolabokaflod, which loosely translates to “Yule Book Flood,” how it started, and how you can bring the magic of this bookish tradition into your …

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Appendix N in Dungeon Crawl Classics with James Lowder- Ep 32 50:08

1M ago50:08

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Dungeon Crawl Classics designer Joseph Goodman set out to make a TTRPG that would recreate the wonders of fantasy and sci-fi literature as laid out by Gary Gygax in Appendix N of the 1979 Dungeon Masters Guide. In Appendix N of the Dungeon Crawl Classics, Goodman explains what he learned from Gygax's Appendix N, and how DCC is a response to it. Wri…

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The Bladesinger with Eliza Lambeert: Episode 31 55:17

1M ago55:17

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Today, I humbly offer you joy and the bladesinger! The bladesingers were elven warrior-wizards who swore to defend Elvenkind against all foes. They were tattooed dandies who danced into combat, and they were so cool that they have appeared in every edition of D&D since. Here, I speak with actress and DM Eliza Lambert about them! Link in the comment…

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RAR #254: What’s So Great About A Christmas Carol? 30:47

1M ago30:47

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"Marley was dead, to begin with." That is one of the most famous first lines in English literature. It comes from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, which is perhaps the greatest Christmas ghost story ever told. What is it that speaks to so many of us about this story of Scrooge and his ghosts? Today I want to talk about what makes this story so…

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BONUS: The Power of What You’re Already Doing (Sneak Peek Inside RAR Premium) 57:17

2M ago57:17

57:17

As homeschooling moms, we often focus more on what we’re not doing than what we are doing. We fret about the lessons we should be teaching or the projects we should be creating. But here’s what we want you to remember (and what we try to remind ourselves): what you’re already doing is powerful. It’s purposeful. And best of all, what you’re already …

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RAR #253: How We Choose Books to Recommend at RAR 1:03:39

2M ago1:03:39

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How do you know a good book when you see it? I remember walking into the big, beautiful children’s section at the library with my oldest, who was a baby. I wanted to find books to read aloud to her, but it was hard to know which ones we would love. That longing to find good books for my children was the spark that eventually became the Read-Aloud R…

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The Similarities Between God & Your D&D Group: Episode 30 15:18

2M ago15:18

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In a solo episode, Ben reads aloud an essay from the 2nd edition Vampire: The Masqerade Player's Guide which asks us to consider: How is a TTRPG group like God? We are taking a break from the podcast until the week after the week of November 15th. I have turned off the Patreon payments, so no one will be charged for October. Frankly, this podcast h…

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RAR #252: The Making of Because Barbara 42:35

2M ago42:35

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A library should be a kind of paradise, don’t you agree? Author and illustrator Barbara Cooney certainly thought so. Barbara Cooney was an extraordinary author and illustrator of over 100 children’s books with stories that span the world, from the shores of Greece to the mountains of Appalachia. The more I learned about Barbara, the more I wanted t…

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The Best Defense of Orc as Other We’ve Heard: Ep. 29 53:44

2M ago53:44

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If you give your villians psychology, do they lose their mythic status? Scott & Ben examine that and the debate between narrative-ism and game-ism in the TTRPG space on today's show!Autor: Brutal Segue Productions

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A Tolkien Scholar, a Tolkien Game Designer, and Me: A Conversation with John Rateliff and Gareth Hanrahan: Episode 28 57:22

3M ago57:22

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Gollum getting Sam those rabbits seems out of character somehow... Could there be something more behind it? I run a podcast, so I got Tolkien scholar John Rateliff and The One Ring game writer Gareth Hanrahan on the show to discuss! Buy The History of the Hobbit by John Rateliff here! As I write this, it is 50% off on Amazon! Sign up to be notified…

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RAR #251: Fostering Wonder and Creativity, with S.D. Smith and Carolyn Leiloglou 1:14:27

3M ago1:14:27

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Raising creative kids is a beautiful, worthwhile endeavor, but not one that is always neat and tidy! In today's episode, I’ve invited two of my good friends and fellow creatives—authors S. D. Smith and Carolyn Leiloglou—for a conversation on how our creative work as adults impacts our kids. We discuss everything from the challenges of nurturing cre…

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Time is a Flat Circle Ep. 27 54:19

3M ago54:19

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It's digression all the way down on this one folks! Are you looking for the juiciest of juice and the hottest of tea? Well, Ben has released his Gen Con 2024 seminar, "The Battle for the Soul of D&D," which is the culmination of dozens of hours of interviews with former Wizards of the Coast employees, and may be a sort of rough draft of his next bo…

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RAR #250: Relaxed, Bookish, and Ordinary 59:16

3M ago59:16

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What if I told you that your homeschool could be relaxed, bookish, and ordinary? If you’re anything like me, that’s music to your ears. Our kids thrive–and we do too–when our day-to-day homeschool is relaxed, bookish, and ordinary. In fact, that's what over 726 experienced homeschool moms told me were the three most important qualities. Today, I’m …

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Who Really Created Dungeons & Dragons? Ep. 26 55:00

3M ago55:00

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A reading of the spell Cure Blindness leads to the King James Bible, and a discussion of the most-controversial of D&D topics: the contributions of Gygax vs. Arneson in the creation of D&D. Are you looking for the juiciest of juice and the hottest of tea? Well, Ben has released his Gen Con 2024 seminar, "The Battle for the Soul of D&D," which is th…

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Was Gary Gygax Great or Lucky? Ep. 25 56:32

4M ago56:32

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Was Gygax a great game designer? Or was he merely in the right place at the right time to connect and publish world-shaking ideas? We discuss, along with the implications of "Continual Light" from that 1st Ed DMG. Soon, we'll be releasing another of Ben's Gen Con seminars to Patrons. If you want that juicy historical goodness, join our Patreon here…

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RAR #249: How a “Best Moments” List can Help You Love Your Homeschool featuring Jon Acuff 45:52

4M ago45:52

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Which of these two activities would be easier for you? Describe the best life you could achieve over the next twenty years. Describe the best things that have happened to you over the past twenty years. I know that as a busy wife and mama, dreaming for the future can feel daunting. As I was reading Jon Acuff’s book, All It Takes Is a Goal this summ…

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Interview with Dr. Thomas Malaby Ep. 24 1:06:40

4M ago1:06:40

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In this erudite and thoughtful episode, world-renowned anthropologist Dr. Thomas Malaby joins Scott & Ben to discuss the practice and history of the tabletop role-playing game. Fascinated by the ideas of Dr. Malaby? Get more of him on September 9th, when he teaches an online class at the Royal Anthropological Institute entitled, "Legitimacy through…

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D&D Should Be More Like Reading, Less Like Playing Risk Ep. 23 1:01:39

4M ago1:01:39

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Does D&D succeed in translating the mythology of the vampire to the gaming table? Is the ritual of the tabletop role-playing game a rehearsal and practice for our own deaths? Today, we ponder these and other questions in our continuing discussion of combat as war vs. combat as sport with Harvard's own, Dr. Christopher Robichaud! Pick up the Robicha…

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RAR #248: Nurturing Creative Dreams (Your Child’s and Your Own) 46:14

4M ago46:14

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Do you have a child who dreams of being a writer? Or maybe it’s your dream? How do you support those dreams and foster creativity while also raising kids and running a household? Today, I’m delighted to welcome back author Laura Martin, who’s giving us her very best advice for how to nurture your child’s creative dreams and your own. Laura Martin i…

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Vampires, Combat as War, Combat as Sport, and Satanists at Harvard Ep. 22 56:25

4M ago56:25

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This conversation goes places I'd never imagined it going. Today, we discuss 1E vampires, whether combat is war or sport, Satanists at Harvard, and zombie pandemics with Dr. Christopher Robichaud, the senior lecturer in ethics and public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Dr. Robichaud's TED talk is here. My interview with the Hick…

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Is this the worst sentence in the 1st ed DMG? Ep. 21 56:43

5M ago56:43

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"Animate Dead: It is, of course, possible to animate the skeletons or corpses of demi-human and humanoid, as well as human, sort." -pg. 41 of the 1st edition Advanced Dungeon Masters Guide. Is that the worst sentence in the book? It is confusing, ill-constructed, and hideous to the ear. Or is it merely the worst sentence so far? Scott and Ben discu…

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RAR #247: Why We Love Historical Fiction, Anna Rose Johnson 44:01

5M ago44:01

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We recently took a poll in RAR Premium about favorite reading genres, and it turns out that historical fiction isn’t just my favorite genre, but it’s the favorite of many of you as well. Today, I’ve invited historical fiction lover and award-winning author Anna Rose Johnson to join me to discuss just what it is about historical fiction that draws u…

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The Spells in the 1st Ed PHB Don’t Match the DMG! Ep. 20 41:54

5M ago41:54

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Scott & Ben continue their exploration of spells as described in the DMG, and discover more examples of spells with contradictory instructions in the two AD&D corebooks! We enjoy you. Do you enjoy us? If so, support us on Patreon! You'll get access to our Discord server, and have the pleasure of knowing that deep down, you really are the best.…

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Source Says Weekly WotC Meetings Like “Christians being thrown to lions.” Ep 19 54:15

5M ago54:15

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Regrettably, sources are confirming what we all fear: that Hasbro's digital future will leave little room for Dungeons & Dragons as we know it. Ben & Scott discuss. We enjoy you. Do you enjoy us? If so, support us on Patreon! You'll get access to our Discord server, and have the pleasure of knowing that deep down, you really are the best.…

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RAR #246: Sally Clarkson’s Advice to Her Younger Self 55:12

5M ago55:12

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If you’re a homeschooling mom, chances are good that you’re familiar with Sally Clarkson. She is one of the most beloved names in homeschooling worldwide, and it’s no wonder why. She homeschooled her own four kids to adulthood and has been writing and encouraging homeschool moms for decades. She also happens to be one of our most frequently request…

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It Doesn't Matter Who Is CEO at Wizards of the Coast Ep 18 52:04

5M ago52:04

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Last week, the empty position of CEO at Wizards of the Coast was filled. But does it really matter at all when Chris Cocks, the gentleman who thought ending the OGL was a good idea is still running Hasbro? Ben and Scott discuss, and also talk over the spell light from both the 1st edition PHB and DMG. We enjoy you. Do you enjoy us? If so, support u…

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Nets in 5E with Vocal Talent Madeleine Craig! Ep 17 55:46

5M ago55:46

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Today, we take time to talk to the third voice of our show, Madeleine Craig! Madeleine is an actress and long-time DM who got her start with 5th edition. We enjoy you. Do you enjoy us? If so, support us on Patreon! You'll get access to our Discord server, and have the pleasure of knowing that deep down, you really are the best.…

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RAR #245 How to Read a Fairy Tale 35:11

6M ago35:11

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In the last couple of episodes, we’ve discussed the importance of fairy tales, especially in the development of the hearts and minds of our children. And you might be wondering . . . now that you know about the Gospel connections and symbolism of fairy tales, do you need to dissect every story and present all of the details to your kids? Experts sa…

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RAR #244: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can’t, Erin Loechner 47:27

6M ago47:27

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How can our families cultivate healthy relationships with technology? We’re all trying to impose limits on how, when, and why our kids interact with technology. But in our increasingly tech-driven world, it can be hard to navigate. Writer Erin Loechner is joining me on the podcast to discuss her new book, The Opt-Out Family, and to offer her life-g…

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In Which We Discuss the New Orc Art -Ep 16 48:12

6M ago48:12

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Given the racist tropes baked into the fantasy genre, how does the institution of D&D move forward into a brighter, better future? Are there also questions of stories for children versus stories for adults to be weighed? And all that is bookended by a discussion on spells in AD&D 1st edition. We enjoy you. Do you enjoy us? If so, support us on Patr…

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The Ugly Portrayal of Indigenous Cultures in AD&D- Episode 15 51:07

6M ago51:07

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We read aloud "Tribal Spellcasting" from the 1st edition AD&D Dungeon Master's Guide, and reflect on how it codifies racist stereotypes into the game. We also read sections from "Hack the Orcs, Loot the Tomb, and Take the Land" by Daniel Heath Justice, which you can and should read here. We enjoy you. Do you enjoy us? If so, support us on Patreon! …

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