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Episode 154: Derek Tyler Attico on Writing, RPGs, and More! | Dice in Mind

Derek Tyler Attico is a speculative fiction author, essayist, and award-winning photographer. In fiction, Derek has won the Excellence in Playwriting Award from the Dramatist Guild of America, and he ...

@DiceinMind @diceinmind.bsky.social · 1d

One day late and worth the wait:

We sat down with Derek Tyler Attico to talk about writing, RPGs, and more! Join us for a fascinating and fun conversation with a great person!
@dattico.bsky.social
#StarTrek #StarTrekAdventures #TheSisko
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Episode 153: Dr. Michael Wong and Morals in Spaaace! | Dice in Mind

Dr. Michael Wong is an NHFP Sagan Postdoctoral Fellow at Carnegie Science's Earth & Planets Laboratory working with Robert M. Hazen and others. His primary scientific interests are planetary atmos...

@DiceinMind @diceinmind.bsky.social · 13d

Need some smooth listening for the approaching weekend? Join us and Dr. Mike Wong as we talk about the ethics of space exploration! Hit It!
@miquai.bsky.social #space #ethics #startrek #scifi #rpg
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@DiceinMind @diceinmind.bsky.social · 16d

Episode 153: Dr. Michael Wong and Morals in Spaaace! | Dice in Mind

Dr. Michael Wong is an NHFP Sagan Postdoctoral Fellow at Carnegie Science's Earth & Planets Laboratory working with Robert M. Hazen and others. His primary scientific interests are planetary atmos...

@DiceinMind @diceinmind.bsky.social · 16d

We are delighted to bring back Dr. Mike Wong to the podcast to talk about the ethics of space exploration! If you care about science-fiction, space travel, science, or RPGs, this chat is for you. Engage!
@miquai.bsky.social #space #ethics #startrek #scifi #rpg
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 24d

"Reality is super-inconvenient, y'all!!!"

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@DiceinMind @diceinmind.bsky.social · Sep 8

Episode 152: Ross Leiser and the Mechanics of Magic in the Cosmere | Dice in Mind

Ross Leiser is an asexual geek, math-loving theater and choir kid, and forever GM (by choice) who specializes in player-facing design. He's worked many jobs, from math teacher, to grocery store pizza ...

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@DiceinMind @diceinmind.bsky.social · Sep 8

Ross Leiser is back! Join us as we dive deep into the mechanics of magic with the senior designer on the core design team of the award-winning #Cosmere #RPG from @brotherwisegames.bsky.social. Roll for initiative!
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Image of the covers to the Stormlight World Guide and the Mistborn World Guide.

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@DiceinMind @diceinmind.bsky.social · Aug 25

Episode 151: Katrina Ostrander and the Androids | Dice in Mind

Katrina Ostrander has served as editor for over a dozen media tie-in novellas spanning multiple genres including cyberpunk, fantasy, Lovecraftian horror, and science fiction. She has worked with emerg...

@DiceinMind @diceinmind.bsky.social · Aug 25

We are delighted to have Katrina Ostrander back on the show to catch up and explore the many elements behind creating RPGs, thinking about androids, and being a parent!
@lindevi.bsky.social @asmodeeusa.bsky.social #EdgeStudio #parenthood #WorldsofAndroid
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@DiceinMind @diceinmind.bsky.social · Aug 1

Love writing? Love RPGs? Start your weekend right by listening to our long-winded chat about it all with the wonderful Jim Johnson!
#jimjohnson @modiphius.bsky.social
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@DiceinMind @diceinmind.bsky.social · Jul 28

Episode 150: Our Liege Jim Johnson: The Sesquicentennial Episode | Dice in Mind

It's our sesquicentennial episode! Jim Johnson was born about the same time Apollo XII landed on the moon (and has always been kinda spacey) and shares a birthday with the Kindle. He is the author of ...

@DiceinMind @diceinmind.bsky.social · Jul 28

Dice in Mind is turning 150! Join us as we ponder the future of the pod and chat with friend and special guest Jim Johnson of Modiphius about his fiction writing. Happy Sesquicentennial!
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@DiceinMind @diceinmind.bsky.social · Jul 14

A Summer Return with Dr. Michael Wong of the Strange New Worlds Podcast | Dice in Mind

Dr. Michael Wong is an NHFP Sagan Postdoctoral Fellow at Carnegie Science's Earth & Planets Laboratory working with Robert M. Hazen and others. My primary scientific interests are planetary atmosp...

@DiceinMind @diceinmind.bsky.social · Jul 14

Brad and Jason are taking a little time off this week, so we bring you a summer rerun with @miquai.bsky.social, scientist and host of #StrangeNewWorlds , and one of our favorite guests. Enjoy!

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Photo of Dr. Mike Wong wearing a science blue tunic and holding a doctoral tam.

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@DiceinMind @diceinmind.bsky.social · Jul 14

This is wonderful! Can’t wait to read it!

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@DiceinMind @diceinmind.bsky.social · Jun 30

Episode 149: Ross Leiser and Designing in the Cosmere | Dice in Mind

Ross Leiser is an asexual geek, math-loving theater and choir kid, and forever GM (by choice) who specializes in player-facing design. He's worked many jobs, from math teacher, to grocery store pizza ...

@DiceinMind @diceinmind.bsky.social · Jun 30

Please join us this week as we chat with creative and funny Ross Leiser, senior designer on the core design team of the award-winning #Cosmere #RPG from @brotherwisegames.bsky.social! Are you ready for some crunchy magic?
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Covers of the Mistborn and Stormlight World Guides.

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@DiceinMind @diceinmind.bsky.social · Jun 20

Spend an hour with us and the creative Peter Tinaglia, GM extraordinaire who uses RPGs to teach social skills and professional development!
#DungeonsAndDragons #Pathfinder #ShadowDark #DnD #5e
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@DiceinMind @diceinmind.bsky.social · Jun 17

Episode 148: Peter Tinaglia and D&D for Professional Development | Dice in Mind

Peter Tinaglia is a human teacher who wants to use TTRPGs in places of work as a team building tool. His day job is teaching teenagers about history, but his evening job is running an after school D&a...