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Mile five on the road to Fidapolis. Weather: humid. Ground: swampy. Oat cakes: delicious.

Inara is a moon elf rogue, aspiring assassin and cool teen. …

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Johnny is a half-elf warlock, an enthusiast of light, and everyone’s dad. He is played by Michael Fische. See Johnny's character sheet at …

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TR8c is a warforged, a reluctant barbarian, and a former detective. He enjoys reading books and petting animals. He super …

Did you hear this story when you were little? The one about the monsters who tried to eat the world and the heroes who rose up to save it? Everyone’s …

Hello! This is Rules of the House Party for Episode One, our tool tips guide to D&D. As you listen to this episode, you'll hear Amanda pop in …

Hello! This is Rules of the House Party for Episode Two, our tool tips guide to D&D. As you listen to this episode, you'll hear Amanda pop in …

Our heroes begin their lifelong friendship… or are forced into working together because they’re in jail. Inara find some pants. Tracey reads quietly to himself. Johnny makes a toast.

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The wedding continues and no one has died…yet. Can they keep Alonzo and Greg safe for the entire wedding? Will it be happy ever after after all? Tracey looks for bread. Johnny goes to the bar. Inara gives everyone a …

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When time stops, how does our fearless party respond? Can they recalibrate the time stream, or will they be caught buffering forever? Inara tells a story. Tracey calls top bunk. Johnny opens a window.

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Welcome to the Punch Bowl, an interview segment about playing Dungeons and Dragons in 2017 and beyond. We talk to people who are pushing the game forward - creatively, communally, socially, just doing good work. Today, …

Our heroes are free, free falling, but can they keep themselves from tumbling all the way down? Tracy knocks. Inara chops. Johnny helps someone disappear. 

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This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions about how to play at home. We talk about alchemy, initiative and what thieves can and can’t do. And we …

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the alchemy room. Or at least get under a table and let our heroes fight shadows and a magical gun! Johnny feels blue. Tracey plays a matador. Inara makes a disguise. 

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This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions about how to play at home. Today we …

Ready, set, chase! Our party must save Alonzo before the Red Throat Gang can make off with his disguised self. Will the rescue him or will this chase scene be for nothing? Johnny haggles. Tracey charges. Inara makes a …

This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions about how to play at home. Today we talk about chase mechanics, where our characters come from, and how to …

Welcome to the Punch Bowl, an interview segment about playing Dungeons and Dragons in 2017 and beyond. We talk to people who are pushing the game forward - creatively, communally, socially, just doing good work. Today, …

After rescuing the prince from his kidnappers, the party has their meeting with Kohl, the devil Alonzo has been looking for. Who is this demonic …

This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions about how to play at home. Today we talk about cursed items, character feelings, our starting 6, and working …

New arc, new me, same podcast. The party follows Alonzo back to the Kiko estate, but they might not get the welcome they were hoping for. What’s …

This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions about how to play at home. Today we talk about Greg’s escapades, hero’s journeys, steampunk, and of course …

The heroes get alone time as they prepare for the challenge. Tracey wrestles. Johnny looks for books. Inara watches paint dry. 

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This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions about how to play at home. Today we talk about splitting the party, DMing vs. playing, and how we’ve grown …

Hoist the mizenmast and secure your treasure chests—it’s challenge day. Inara crushes. Tracey arrests an octopus. Johnny takes the wheel.

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This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions about how to play at home. Today we talk about skill challenges, water weirds, alignment, and moral …

The political campaign is reaching the finish line, and everyone is getting elected. Johnny is alight. Tracey gets extended. Inara is shady.

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Arguing about Greg, unpacking the Undying Light, and debating min-maxers. That’s right, it’s the Afterparty! This is where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions about how to …

Welcome to the Punchbowl, an interview segment about playing Dungeons and Dragons in 2017 and beyond. We talk to people who are pushing the game forward - creatively, communally, socially, just doing good work. Today, …

Did you hear this story when you were little? The story of the light-bringer, the assassin, and the robot, the party who defended the champion? Well, it sounds something like this. 

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The pool is open for the season! Weeks after the ambush on the champion’s ceremony, our party has their first mission in Antipolis. What could be …

We’ve got giant lore, fantasy Jarvis, and the origin stories for our characters’ names. That’s right, it’s the Afterparty! This is where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions …

Our party has a massive problem: a quixotic stone giant in the Antipolis ruins. Can they make it to the city without falling under its charm? Inara …

We discuss ghost whale tummy rubs, proficiencies, and the many kinds of giants in D&D. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions about how to play …

The party stays the night at a local inn and starts a party of their own. Can they trust Evan, their new guard friend, or would that be a giant …

Bemoaning bad rolls, debating Batman vs. Daredevil, and what D&D powers we’d want to bring to real life. This is the Afterparty, where we sit …

Welcome to the Punchbowl, an interview segment about playing Dungeons and Dragons in 2017 and beyond. We talk to people who are pushing the game forward - creatively, communally, socially, just doing good work.

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The party has to clean up their night out on the town when Inara gets roughed up outside by a monstrous ex-boyfriend. Can they cool down the beef to …

Examining prophecies, peer pressure, and our poor babysitting skills. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions about how to play at home.

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The party finally gets their meeting with Representative Shields. Will they get the answers they need from the Statehouse or are they setting themselves up for the Big House? Johnny gets quiet. Inara wants a sandwich. …

Justifying level-ups, debating Blackfish conspiracy theories, learning to love when players go off the rails, and introducing the very cool Kenku. …

With Alonzo on the case, the party pursues the Blackfish in earnest. Can they find the turncoat inside the city guard before the Bone Whale emerges …

Debating morality, weighing team dynamics, and reminiscing about chocolates and dice. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode …

With the Blackfish in check, the party crosses the river to the Antipolis ruins. Can they talk down Zubi from his frantic mind? Tracey believes. …

Revenge from the grave, remembering what’s in your bag, and plenty of questions from the listeners. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions about …

The party walks into the Bone Whale's pool of doom. Will they take down the skeletal monster and make it out alive? Inara pops in. Tracey needs a …

Nerfing the Undying Light, the ghosts of kills past, and our fixation on pursuing snacks. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions about how to play …

Welcome to the Punchbowl, an interview segment about playing Dungeons and Dragons in 2017 and beyond. We talk to people who are pushing the game forward - creatively, communally, socially, just doing good work.

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With the Bone Whale defeated, the party gets a reward at an exclusive club. What’s on the other side of the door in the middle of nowhere? Tracey goes under the knife. Inara grinds. Johnny gets his fortune.

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Discussing multiclassing, makeovers, CRONCH, our new items, arcade stories, and more! This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode …

Our adventurers write home and start a new journey. Tracey and Johnny are in sync. Inara dives into the void.

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New haircuts, Mickey Mouse the rogue, if Tortipolis is in the Underdark and possible character regrets. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down …

The Bachelorette Tournament commences! Can the party fight through the mud and make new friends with the other contestants? Inara needs a dress. Johnny cares about education reform. Tracey reboots.

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A mash-up of cutthroat competition, the verbal tics of our characters and special guest PJ Scott-Blankenship for a Greg Q&A. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and …

It’s the first cocktail party of the Bachelorette Tournament and contestants are being pulled out for confessional interviews. Will the party tell …

Learning the manipulation of reality shows, getting stuck inside a mud puddle, and receiving wish advice from Adam Sandler. This is the Afterparty, …

To win the Bachelorette Tournament, you better be here for the right reasons. Much more is riding on this game than you think. Inara waits. Tracey gets a new friend to play with. Johnny is tired of this vacation.

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Getting Representative Brink’s attention, creating an anarchist group and calling up a Harry Potter expert. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions …

Round up the challengers for a demon horse contest. Will our party ring up a win or get rung out to dry? Johnny walks on the catwalk. Inara gives chase. Tracey likes to win.

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Transforming objects into animals, getting aggro at the gym, and cracking open fortune cookies. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions about how to …

The party starts pulling at the threads of the Bachelorette Tournament and they might find more than they were expecting. Tracy doubles back. Inara …

Making hard character choices, keeping your cool in a minecart and jump-starting by the Light. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every …

The party searches through the hidden workshop under the mansion. What are they building down here? And who’s building it? Inara turns the tide. Johnny files. Tracey senses danger. Derek gives some advice.

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Pronouncing “salmon,” zoo cube origins and putting on the Sorting Hat. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions about how to play at home.

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The colosseum is falling apart but so many questions remain unanswered. Who’s controlling the mud? What the hell is a zoo cube? And where is Alonzo?! …

Special guest Mike Schubert of Potterless is making predictions, building a Harry Potter RPG and sorting characters into houses. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and …

They’re coming out of their house and they’re doing just fine. But what awaits the party outside of Archspire Hideaway? Johnny is charming. Tracey is self-aware. Inara is in the spotlight.

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Planning out a city, looking back on the arcs, and never forgetting about Alonzo. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions about how to play at home.

Welcome to the Punchbowl, an interview segment about playing Dungeons and Dragons in 2018 and beyond. We talk to people who are pushing the game forward - creatively, communally, socially, just doing good work.

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What do contestants of a reality show do after the show is over? Find themselves, tie up some loose ends and start an Instagram. We do two of those three. Tracey rhymes. Johnny lectures. Inara locks it up.

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Splitting the party, speaking German and Billy Ray Cyrus. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions about how to play at home.

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Enjoy our live show from June 9, 2018 in New York City! We’re taking a break from the royal rat race and having a picnic. But something’s shaking up everyone’s plans. Johnny rides away. Inara gets her goat. Tracey slip …

Did you remember this story? The one with the bone whale and the revenant and the wandering giant? Well, it goes a little something like this.

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Wait, I remember this story. It’s the one with the reality show and the mud people and the friendly ooze? Move over, I’m telling this one.

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The boys are back in town (the boys are back in toooooown). And by boys, I mean our party. The speaker needs Inara, Johnny and Tracey back at once. A …

We talk food hacks, bags of tricks, the Speaker, and what the heck this arc title even means. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions about how to …

Something is wrong with Chronopolis. It’s changing. And it’s not supposed to change. Tracey goes back to reading. Johnny’s name is Johnny. Inara …

Defeating a hydra, bringing back old items, and celebrating holiday one-shots. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break …

Love’s labor’s not lost on our party as they confront the god of death Ze’ol. What is the next task they have to tackle? And will it involve hats? …

Come one, come all for discussion of D&D modules, creative collaborations, and autumn—the season, not the assassin. This is the Afterparty, where …

The party works their way down the checklist to Mr. Pickles. It seems ominous… and we’re not lyin’.  Inara is a-maze-ing. Tracey satiates. Johnny is Antoni.

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Turning D&D into Queer Eye, doing children’s mazes, and cutting the podcast. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions about how to play at home.

Put on your nicest cloak and fanciest shoes - we’re going to the opera. But, uh, why are we going to the opera? Johnny fleshes out his part. Inara won’t show her face. Tracey hates soup.

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Playing to the audience, high school theater stories, and debating Alonzo and Greg. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to …

Back to school, back to school, to prove to Ze’ol I’m not a fool. The HORSE house needs help and we have the pledges to clean it up. Inara does a 180 …

It’s time to share cleaning tips, discuss the lives of centaurs, praise this very cool module by the fabulous Ev, and dish on the iconic Miss Vanjie. …

The party approaches the final labor on the list the Labyrinth of Dawnrise. Every maze has an end, so they have to make their way out. Right? Inara listens to Spirits. Tracey touches the cheese. Johnny walks through the …

Discussing big changes for Join the Party and the rest of the story. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions about how to play at home.

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The party realizes that doors don’t always lead where you think they will. Tracey flays a strawman. Inara takes a third option. Greg breaks the hold.

Adventuring with two players, unveiling the secrets of time and space, and creating an ice-breathing T-Rex. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions …

Ze’ol has run out of labors. Let’s clean up the mess and go to the movies. Inara throws for fetch. Tracey checks in on Johnny. Greg is Gervin.

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Practicing our French, preparing with the players and moving on from the labors. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions about how to play at home.

When the Speaker calls, you answer. The party tries to put together the puzzle of the stars and the Centering, even when danger looms in the …

Getting into wrestling, building Alonzo’s and Kohl’s character sheets, and Julia’s experience on the mic. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down …

With Oatcake on the line, the party needs to stop the wrestling match or their cutest party member could be in trouble. Let’s get creative with …

Breaking down Creative, retelling an old D&D adventure, and invoking a safe haven. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode …

With the massive Oatcake dealt with, the party takes refuge in a secret bar. But the patrons might be more dangerous than the monsters outside. Inara starts a bidding war. Tracey orders nachos. Finale drinks the drink.

Drawing Finale to life, deciding if Mac is a cat, and describing our perfect drink and bar. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions about how to …

What has a slamming door, elevator music, a mild-mannered docent and two thumbs? This episode! The party looks for a museum to heist while searching for the Midnight Man. Tracey is a relic. Inara interns. Finale’s …

Comparing our favorite grifts, meeting Alonzo for the first time, and working in podcasting full time. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down …

Now that Alonzo has stolen the battery, the party is back to square one. If only there was someone of great wisdom and power who could help them out? …

Bringing Finale’s fiance home, making friends with your kidnapper, and watching yourself eat. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions about how to …

The party must recover the Liar’s Mouthpiece, but it’s somewhere within the wrestling arena. In what level—or layer—is it hidden? And who knows what’s inside? Tracey flourishes. Inara makes an entrance. Eugene talks it …

Learning the teachings of Adamah, reading our Slack chats, and assembling the optimal sandwich. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions about how to …

The party regains their wrestling friend and delivers the Liar’s Mouthpiece back to Franny. What is she going to do with it? And what does she know that no one else knows? Inara, Tracey and Kohl listen.

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Emptying out an arena, seeing the story forest for the trees, and working a magic SmartBoard. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions about how to …

The match of the millennium is about to set everything off. Tracey grapples. Inara takes the catwalk. Kohl cuts the promo of her life.

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Rebuilding Alabaster, finding new artificer stats and Brandon rolling better. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break …

With the body Alonzo encased in the anti-magic bubble, the party has to deliver the prince and his energy doppelgänger to Concentra. It will definitely go well. Tracey suffers for suffrage. Inara makes a move. Alonzo …

Bringing together all your DMing skills, making friends with Franny, and asking your ex-girlfriend to kiss. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions …

Tracey and Inara have only a few hours before the representatives’ revote. Can they find a way to separate Alonzo from the medallion before it’s too late? Inara considers a plant. Tracey takes a suggestion. Harriet …

Realizing the end of the world, intentionally failing a saving throw, and taking the summer off. This is the Afterparty, where we sit down after every episode to break down our game and answer your questions about how …

The story will continue in fall 2019. We’re taking the summer to plan, play, and sound design the heck out of this next arc. In the meantime, keep your ears open over the summer for JTP content in the feed and on …

We have a lot to retell. If you’re not in your PJs in five minutes, we won’t be able to get through all of it.

This recap covers the events of our fifth and sixth story arcs, “Labor Party” and “Hunting Party” …

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We’re changing the entire Dungeons and Dragons live show game with DDR - Dungeons and Dragons in Reality. Escape, if your dice let you. Brandon lassos. Amanda doesn’t trust anyone. Mike battle-raps.

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We're playing Goat Crashers by Grant Howitt!

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Welcome back to Dungeons and Dragons in Reality, the only escape room you can never escape from because it’s in your imagination. Mike gets scared. …

What is up with Derek, our favorite moments of growth for our characters, a whole lot of memes and more. This is the Afterparty at the End of the …

After the Council of Bright destroyed the capital, everything is in disarray. Three months later, we’re adjusting to the new way of life. Inara refuses breakfast. Tracey brews some tea. Everyone is on their guard.

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With the Doove and Boosters compromised, Inara and Tracy have to bring the fight to the Council. But they can’t do it alone or empty-handed. Inara recommits. Tracey points the way. Amanda & Brandon draft their party.

The party makes their way into the Council’s stronghold. It is easy and there are no problems at all. Inara boops. Tracey makes a mess. Chad is …

Something’s fishy in the Council’s stronghold, so the party explores the basement to figure what’s splashing around. Inara uses the power of love. …

Brink reveals herself as the turncoat who put everyone else in danger. This is bad. Inara takes an eye for an eye. Tracey chops the unchoppable. The …

To change the course of history, the party challenges the gods. This should go well for everyone. Inara revokes her membership. Tracey gets what he …

The Council is waiting. Everyone is there.

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It’s the final chapter in this story. Inara goes home. Tracey sets up shop. Everyone has a sleepover.

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Talking finale battle details, plot secrets, cut scenes, and our favorite moments from the campaign. It’s the last Afterparty for Season 1!

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Eric creates an emotional mech suit drama by playing the one-person tabletop RPG Plot Armor by DungeonCommandr. 

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What do you do when Mothman crashes on your couch… permanently? Amanda GMs as Brandon, Eric and ARCS’ Briggon Snow and Lauren Shippen try to evict Mothman. Check out “Ah, Dang! Mothman Won't Move Out (He Said It Was …

It’s time to build our second campaign! Where will we set it? WHEN will we set it? What genre are we going to play in? All this and more in the first of our four world-building pregame episodes.

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What kinds of characters will we play? How do you put an adventuring party together? And will someone PLEASE be a healer?! In this pregame, we share character ideas, talk about party composition, and unequivocally agree …

Every town needs a library, an ice cream shop, and of course a water-based trade route. Hear us build these landmarks and more in our latest pregame …

A city of the future! A city on the move! 

Follow along with the game document and our final city map here. We drew inspiration for our …

Oh hi, I didn't see you there. I'm Sage Lanceleaf, Chief Curator of the Morrow Museum of the Future and Future Creations (MMFFC). What does that mean? Well, I look to our past to think about what might happen in Lake …

What exactly is Dungeons and Dragons? How do we use it to tell a story? And what are the dice for? Dungeon Master Eric and player Amanda will help …

Lake Town City is a helluva town, where the leaves are bright and we never frown! Meet the characters, pet the cats, and go to work. Aggie gives a presentation. Milo always remembers a towel. Val gets handcuffed.

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Masked goons are storming the auction at the First National Bank. Someone has to do something! Aggie moves fast. Milo’s got the spirit. Val spears.

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Is Aggie a Jedi or Batman? Did Val always have a communication degree? Is Milo just a druid? All those answers and more in the Afterparty!

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In the wake of the charity auction robbery, our Lake Town City residents need some time to think. But someone else wants them to act now. Milo bids. …

The trio race to complete Emily Slaughter's obstacle course before the rest of the powered competition. But who said they're working together? Aggie remodels. Milo gets a hand up. Val picks up the slack.

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How do you build an obstacle course in D&D? What does Emily want? And can other cats see Tuna?! All those answers and more in the Afterparty!

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Everybody’s working for the weekend! But that won’t stop the party from looking into the Nephews. Aggie teleconferences in. Val tastes something from home. Milo unlocks a mystery.

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What’s lurking inside the boathouse? Has to be more than just some oversized teenagers. Val leads some freshmen. Aggie suits up for hockey. Milo introduces the animals.

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How did that punk keep switching his friends in to get hit? What does a mountain lobster sound like?  And how many more ice cream trucks are there in this city?! All those answers and more in the Afterparty!

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Dr. Morrow has all your answers! Even to questions you haven’t asked yet! That’s how smart she is! Val, Aggie and Milo take a seat.

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It is the best day of the week at Tragic the Gathering, your friendly local books, games and mysteries store—Wednesday, new comic book day! And Tragic is the only place to get the newest issue of SLaM, a new superhero …

The party comes to a fork in the road. What kind of superheroes will defend the streets of LTC? Val stress-cooks pasta. Milo remembers a comic book. …

How deep does Dr. Morrow’s cabin go? How does Eric hook the rest of the cast? And does January like his job?! All those answers and more in the …

The Nephews aren’t waiting around to get busted again; they’re making their move. Can the party notch their first win in the secret town bunker of these secretive townies? Milo burns up. Val moves into a dorm. Aggie …

Ma’s making a break for freedom in her biofreeze mech suit! That could be bad, in my opinion! 

And the party chooses some new names. So Aggie, Val …

How did Eric come up with that Entanglement Chart? What flavor of ice cream is Ma’s mech suit? And are Tuna and Sushi friends?! All those answers and more in the Afterparty!

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You got two choices: you accept winter with open arms or fight it with closed fists. And I’ll tell ya, the cold doesn’t have an HP bar. Val goes to …

Let’s have a big meeting and get everyone on the same page. Aggie starts to patrol. Val wants hot hands. Milo picks his least favorite bar.

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How does the fame modifier come into play? How much of the real world will we tackle in Lake Town City? And what tattoos do the characters all secretly have?! All those answers and more in the Afterparty!

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Hi! It seems like you're trying to solve some puzzles before the volcano melts everything around us. Would you like help with that? Val looks for a …

Like college graduates, they’re thrust into the world with all the knowledge and no idea how to apply it. Aggie leans in. Val catches up with the …

This is your year. The seniors may have said that last year, but they had no idea what they were talking about. This year, this team, right here, you’re going to make it. You’re going to League Finals, then States, then …

What’s the deal with Aunt Min and the Sight? Why does Dez only eat once a day? And how do the players feel about meeting each other’s families? All those answers and more in the Afterparty!

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Another day, another training event. Nothing could ruin this normal day in Lake Town City. Aggie doesn't pick up her phone. Val has seen this movie …

I'm Vincent Price, or I'm the employee at Tragic the Gathering who has the best Vincent Price impression. It's Halloween here in Lake Town City, when …

Get in, loser. We’re going city-saving. The team navigates the icy roads towards MMFFC and the dangerous things that walk and drive upon them. Aggie drives twice. Val has no time for traffic. Milo quick-changes.

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Will the ship come in on Milo and Quinn? What does January do when they’re home alone? When is the Knight of Mirrors coming back? All those answers and more in the Afterparty!

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Sometimes a family is a destructive gigabear, a museum, two costumed superheroes, one of their siblings, one uncostumed superhero, that guy’s friend, …

Are you doing anything between Christmas and New Year’s? Ah, me neither. Aggie makes an ice run. Val tries not to get hangry. Milo floats on.

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What was it like when Taylor Swift met January? Are Apple and Zak Rose kissing? And will we ever see the Resplendent Emperor again? All those answers …

Smash that like button, subscribe, and be a part of the 3rd largest Mysterious and Weird Things Happening in Urban Environments channel! Val gets into jewelry. Milo cat-naps. Aggie is green around the gills.

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When bro-y YouTubers burst on the scene, the city council are pushing an anti-weirdness agenda, and Tuna almost went to Christian hell, it’s time to regroup. Aggie asks a Genius, Val gets in the car, Milo learns some …

Which 2010 YouTubers inspired Bones Body? What exactly is Danny’s problem? Can I get JUICE!!!! in Australia?! All those answers and more in the Afterparty!

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The LTC mob imports and exports. The Knight of Mirrors wants to share. Bones smashes that subscribe. Aggie taps a contact. Milo is seen. Val thinks of the future.

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The Upcountry Keepers may have won the retweeting battle, but they have not won the retweeting war. Milo gets timed. Val wonders where they were tagged. Aggie breaks down her siblings.

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Dr. Morrow’s analysis on the weird mushrooms is finally finished. Time for an episode of Cassandra Morrow, Science Goro. (It almost works!) Aggie keeps her hands to herself. Milo stays drug-free. Val tries to head home.

The cherry blossoms are falling and we are changing to a new theme song to demonstrate the changing of themes. Ok, the podcast isn’t, but the anime based on the manga based on the podcast is. Milo gets answers. Aggie …

Are the cliffhangers intentional or are we hanging from the cliffs as well? What pushed Val towards a level of sorcerer? And what were our favorite character moments so far? All that and more on the Afterparty!

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Happy May 1st! Whether you’re celebrating International Workers Day, May Day, or just a nice day in spring, I hope it’s a day you remember. Aggie …

Happy May 1st! We’re stuck in a time loop. Well, someone is stuck in a time loop. Aggie social engineers. Milo reveals his ghost parts. Val is the VIP.

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How do you plan for a time loop arc? What audio magic is Brandon doing to reverse the theme song? And is the Spoily Corner overflowing? All that and more on the Afterparty!

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Now THIS is time-looping! The LT3 are putting the clues together and trying to track down the man in the black trench coat before too many time loops get looped. Val gets fired up. Milo cues yakkity sax. Aggie destroys …

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The best laid plans of mice and superheroes often go awry, especially when you’re in a time loop and the guy controlling the time loop is onto you …

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If you’re looking to get out of a time loop, you need to go to a time loop expert. If you can’t find that, look for someone who thinks they’re an expert on everything. Aggie gives up beer money. Milo does or does not …

Everyone needs a break, so we're taking a vacation. And in Lagoon-Borough-Burg, that means a delightful cabin in the woods where nothing can go …

On the inevitable whirlpool of time, you better sail straight. Also, hold down the R button while turning to drift. Val is in the belly of the beast. …

Where did Multitool come from? How was playing D&D with Brennan Lee Mulligan? And what would you get good at if you have a time loop? All that …

I love it when the day that I expect to happen next actually happens! Don’t you love that? Aggie, Milo, and Val get some juice.

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Campaign 2 has been all about telling one city-level superhero story, but where do you start when you want to build an entire intersecting universe of superhero stories? We talk to Christopher Badell and Adam Rebottaro, …

The offices of AverageBear are on the 14th floor of a nondescript skyscraper in New York City’s Midtown, right around the corner from the high-speed rail. Not much changes on the 14th floor. Even when a piece of the …

Where did Join the Paper come from? How do we balance homebrew mechanics on the show? And what were our wildest work experiences? All that and more on the Afterparty!

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It is summertime in LTC, and it is a hot one. As we break out our short-sleeve button-downs and turn on the AC, remember that a superhero's life is never, ever normal. But we can try. Aggie starts fundraising, Val …

Finally, an actual party on Join the Party! Though I guess it’s a gala, and we have to plan it first. Aggie and Amanda are the same. Milo watches the …

Why is Anubis our god of death? What infernal god did Brandon pray to for those Nat 20s? And does climate change still exist in the world of LTC? All that and more on the Afterparty!

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Shine your slightly-uncomfortable shoes and steam your nice garments—the gala of the millennium is on. Val picks up the pieces. Milo faints. Aggie hates litter.

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How did the players reckon with the gala? Who were our new favorite NPCs? And why would Eric threaten our sweet rabbit friend?! All that and more on …

After the party isn’t the afterparty, but figuring out what the hell just happened. Aggie zips shut. Milo loves Ozark. Val is seeing triple.

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Welcome to this sneak peek of PARTY PLANNING, our new VIDEO PODCAST just for Patrons! Once a month (but probably more often because we’re enjoying it so much), DM Eric answers your in-depth questions about playing and …

With Dr. Morrow locked in, the LT3 speeds towards the Vitamin M factory and takes Gutenberg’s challenge. Everyone phones a friend. Everyone avoids …

What is the best way to take apart a massive quilt? How much better do things sound when you put “Hall of the Mountain King” behind it? And how are the leaves in Lake Town City right now? All that and more on the …

What do you call it when you challenge a CEO to throw down? A boss fight.

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What would have happened if Val didn’t use the Unglasses? Has Amanda always had Emily Slaughter inside her? And what did we learn about the NPCs as …

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It is fall again in Lake Town City, and everything is a lot different than it was a year ago. Almost like we were waiting on those leaves to change, and now they're at their reddest and orangest and yellowest. We are at …

Did Amanda and Brandon know they were going to unmask? How does Eric feel after getting a taste of WTF medicine? And what will Julia say at the Julia …

Stewart’s has everything you could possibly need: cheap gas, great ice cream, and all your dad’s secrets. Aggie lends a cup of sugar. Val signs up to …

It is the last day before winter break at Al Gore Lower and Upper School for Powered Individuals, where four students are stuck in detention.

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You can’t do a heist alone; you gotta get a team together. Aggie considers a Bansky. Val appeals to teens. Milo gets jump-scared.

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What were our favorite moments of JTP in 2021? What are some other 90s toy jingles playing in Bansky’s house? And will Brandon make it back from both the past and somewhere in Middle America? All that and more on the …

The heist of the Office of Technology Assessment is on, and a secret government bureau doesn’t do take-backsies. Vulcani leads a tour group. Aggie …

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The heist continues and everything is going according to plan I don’t know why you would assume otherwise it is all good and fine and orderly stop …

What does an eagle really sound like? What’s your fancast for the JTP TV show? And are soups and sandwiches actually bad? All that and more on the Afterparty!

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The LT3 are working their way into the depths of the OTA, but not everyone is happy about the progress they’re making. Vulcani and Multitool check …

We keep on diving deeper into the OTA building, with Vulcani and Multitool on HS and Kilonova and Lou on O2. The gang gets hoarding.

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We’re on the final level of the OTA. We know what we’re looking for. Let’s see what we find. Milo unboxes. Val bluffs. Aggie reflects. Eric brings pizza.

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How are we feeling after the WILD last few episodes? Who is the odds on favorite to be the Knight of Mirrors? What sandwich would we name after …

Two questions, both alike in dignity: What’s going on in the alternate universe? And how is Milo going to escape? Aggie talks to herself. Val looks to the other side. Preserver needs to sit down.

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What do you do after escaping a secret government black site, seeing yourself in an alternate reality, and straining the dynamics of your team? Run some errands. Aggie, Val, and Milo tie up loose ends.

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On the day before the big SUPR announcement, a vengeful Dr. Morrow has burst into the city riding atop a giant mountain lobster. How are our heroes …

The fight against the 50-foot mountain lobster continues! Everyone gets crushed by a claw or beamed by an eye stalk…or do they? Who can say? You …

In the aftermath of the mountain lobster kaiju fight, all we can do is answer questions and pick up the pieces. Are Aggie, Val, or Milo made out of pixels? Are you?

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How do you build a massive mountain lobster? How long did we know that some folks were pixelated? And what hot dogs are the best hot dogs? All that …

We’re back in historic Laketown. Sometimes the beginning is the only place to begin the end. Val needs protein. Milo grabs too many treats. Aggie walks in on her parents.

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Face to face with Gutenberg, it’s time to take him down.

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Goats, Free Lancers, and bones—oh my! There is so much to love in this week’s Afterparty, from how we prepare for oneshots to where on Earth (or space) Dr. Bertha Bones came from. Plus, stay tuned for a preview of our …

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Well, we can’t have summertime fun, experiences, growth without a summer camp! So let’s build it from the ground up, using some worldbuilding games and our own fond memories.

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You wonder what it’s like, being at camp before the other campers show up. But you’ve also never been on staff before, so you’re diving into the deep end. It’s all different now. Meet Phoebe, Les, and Carrie-Ann.

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Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook Rule #128: Every person, whether camper or staff, must pass the swim test if they want to swim at the Water Hole or …

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Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook Rule #129: No one may enter a body of water on camp premises without a lifeguard. This includes, but is not limited to, …

What’s it like going from D&D to Monster of the Week? How do you turn a simple melody into so many different theme songs? And what’s new on the Patreon? All that and more on the Afterparty!

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Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook Rule #14: Respect everyone’s personal belongings! We share so many things with each other as a camp community: time, …

Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook Rule #14, Addendum B: If a staff member is not present or does not properly adjudicate a stealing matter, the one stolen …

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Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook Rule #5: Always follow the chain of command. It is as follows: Director, Assistant Director, Head of Age Group, …

Introducing Games and Feelings, Eric's new show! If you like JTP Afterparties, you're going to love it.

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Can we hear more about the alicanto and the kelpie? Why are there teeth in the ground? And what are all the rules of Steven’s Smokin’ Bones BBQ? All …

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Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook, Creature Supplement, Rule #11: Talking frogs are very self-conscious creatures. They can exist both on land and sea, …

Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook, Rule #91: If you have a medical emergency, contact and report to the nurses’ office. You may be saying, “What do you …

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Welcome to Head Heart Gut, where the Multitude hosts argue about the best things using our head, our heart and our gut. This is a supercut of the …

Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook, Epilogue: If you have a question about any of these rules, talk to the head of your department. Only under grave and …

How safe is Camp Diogenes? Will Les ever trust Phoebe again? Is it illegal to punch a frog? All that and more on the Afterparty!

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Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook, Rule #103: The best way to get campers enthusiastic about an activity is if you’re enthusiastic about it! If you want …

Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook, Rule #409: No cleats at camp. It harms the ground, the historic wood cabins, and fellow campers. How would you like it …

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Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook, Rule #64: As soon as you realize that you're lost in the woods, stop moving. It's much easier for rescuers to find a …

How do you stay safe around teenagers? What room in your house would you change into a bouncy castle? And will Jon Bones Bonez read your …

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Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook, Rule #64, Addendum Q-4: If you are lost in the woods and are not sure if your companions are the same people that you …

Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook, Rule #101: Attack the hardest thing you have to do in a day first thing in the morning. As Mark Twain said, “If it's …

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Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook, Rule #1041: Although it is easy and understandable that staff members may misplace personal items, it is tantamount …

What did we miss during our time lost in the woods? Was Charles always an undead moose? Is John Bonez Bones real?! All that and more on the …

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Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook, Rule #246-01: staff members should strongly encourage all campers to participate in their age group’s summer musical. …

Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook, Rule #101: if you’re going to pick a fight with someone or something, at least make sure you’re one standard deviation …

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Where did Eric get the idea for a kaiju battle and the timer mechanic? How long has that secret code been in the works? And which of the Best Friends is the safe-cracker in our heist crew? All that and more on the …

Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook, Rule #000: It should be summer all the time! And now it is and will always be!

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What would have happened if we chose the snowballs over pranks? Are there any parts of Camp Die we wish we explored more? And could Tater Tot speak …

We could try to remember how to sing Auld Lang Syne, but instead we’re giving all of you something special. We are unlocking an episode of our …

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Welcome to the One Shot Derby, the character creation competition between three different TTRPGs! After we play all three, You, The People, will vote on the game and setting in which we’ll play a one shot. First up, …

Welcome to the One Shot Derby, the character creation competition between three different TTRPGs! After we play all three, You, The People, will vote on the game and setting in which we’ll play a one shot. This week, …

Welcome to the One Shot Derby, the character creation competition between three different TTRPGs! After we play all three, You, The People, will vote on the game and setting in which we’ll play a one shot. Finally, …

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How did we like making so many characters? Which games are really our favorites? And how are we running Campaign 3 in response to what’s going on with D&D? All that and more on the Afterparty!

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New campaign, new setting, new Join the Party! Let’s learn about Verda Stello, the type of folk who live there, and where exactly this story is going …

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The players reveal their characters for Campaign 3! We work through their Greenfolk species, their traditions, and how the classes of Valda’s Spire …

We’re not getting out of the pregame without a worldbuilding game episode! Taking inspiration from some of our favorite videogames, we’re building a base (and raising crops while contemplating the cosmic horror of a …

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How are we enjoying getting our feet (or roots) wet in Verda Stello? How illegal really is piracy? And what’s your favorite flawed government or institution in fiction? All that and more on the Afterparty!

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There are many stories caught on the wind between sails, but why don’t we hear just one? Of a butterfly gunman, an explosive piece of produce, and a witch made out of tea.

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What do you do with a devil’s challenge? What do you do with a devil’s challenge? What do you do with a devil’s challenge early in the morning?

Dive into the classes from Mage Hand Press, the countries of Verda …

What do you call an ersatz treasure? What do you call an ersatz treasure? What do you call an ersatz treasure stickin’ to an angler?

Dive into the classes from Mage Hand Press, the countries of Verda Stello, the …

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What happened to all the people left on Esca Island? Should we google every name that Eric comes up with? And is Umbi Dr. Radish Radish? All that and …

We’re living in a world 50 years after the Cascade dried up, but plenty happened in between then and now. Let’s see three of those happenings.

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What’s the point of having your own pirate island if you can’t get up to some fun? And Eric reveals the great and powerful Skill Tree!

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I musta I heard the tollbooth say

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How did all the players settle on their backstories? Can we hit every single fruit on the skill tree? And will we forget Havana Tropicana like Alonzo? All that and much, much more on this supersized Afterparty!

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Hunt and dig down, folks, hunt and dig down

Wey hey, hunt and dig down

Dig so far down you’re at your hometown

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What do you do with a drowning himbo, what do you do with a drowning himbo, what do you do with a drowning himbo who wants to be a reader?

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You know what they say: “Work into the night, researcher’s delight. Work into the morning, continual yawning.”

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What were our first vibes of Piney? How many drinks would we have spent to get the tiny rosebear? And who would win in a fight: a time shark or a …

Soon may the Spider Queen come / to make us work and read and run / One day, when the theme park’s done / we'll take days off and go

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My mother told me / Some evenin’ I would say / “Nothing’s happened to me” / but that day is not today.

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