Marcus Spaur
@marcus-spaur.bsky.social
Life and recovery coach. Host of The Between the Covers Podcast. I'm an avid storyteller, TTRPG fan, video gamer, and writer. Expect compassion, curiosity, and empathy as I learn what it is to be the hero of my story.
I hope everyone is finding time this season to love and relax amidst the chaos of this year. You are loved and cherished. Here's Odin to warm your hearts. Love you and happy holidays, whatever you're celebrating.
December 25, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I hope everyone is finding time this season to love and relax amidst the chaos of this year. You are loved and cherished. Here's Odin to warm your hearts. Love you and happy holidays, whatever you're celebrating.
I've never experienced more shame at being a white American man than to see such a blatant disregard for life while self-aggrandizing his own achievements. The true mettle of a person's legacy is what people say about us later, not blaring the horn for ourselves and building arches and ballrooms.
December 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I've never experienced more shame at being a white American man than to see such a blatant disregard for life while self-aggrandizing his own achievements. The true mettle of a person's legacy is what people say about us later, not blaring the horn for ourselves and building arches and ballrooms.
With another loss of life and the downplay from our wreck-in-chief, one thing has become clear to me: the only life he cares for is his own. Venezuelan lives don't matter. Trans lives don't matter. Black lives don't matter. The lives of his own people don't matter. It disgusts me beyond measure.
December 16, 2025 at 4:17 PM
With another loss of life and the downplay from our wreck-in-chief, one thing has become clear to me: the only life he cares for is his own. Venezuelan lives don't matter. Trans lives don't matter. Black lives don't matter. The lives of his own people don't matter. It disgusts me beyond measure.
It was a privilege to interview Reverend Alba Onofrii for this month's hero study. We had a great conversation and I've had to be patient in sharing it. 😆
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124 - Hero Study: Alba Onofrio
For this month's hero's study, I have the privilege of introducing you to Reverend Alba Onofrio. In our conversation, we talk about faith, spirituality, sexuality, queerness, the Bible, God, and so mu...
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December 14, 2025 at 1:26 AM
It was a privilege to interview Reverend Alba Onofrii for this month's hero study. We had a great conversation and I've had to be patient in sharing it. 😆
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-ubpnp...
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Dusting off my resume after almost ten years. Still isn't any easier to write statements about how I'm a good fit for a position.
a man in a hat is holding a green guitar that says avm2
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December 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Dusting off my resume after almost ten years. Still isn't any easier to write statements about how I'm a good fit for a position.
I was able to be creative today for a white elephant character exchange with my gaming group. It's freaking adorable!
December 3, 2025 at 1:43 AM
I was able to be creative today for a white elephant character exchange with my gaming group. It's freaking adorable!
It wasn't until yesterday that I realized I own too many games where I can, and do, say "I'm going to farm some souls."
November 30, 2025 at 4:09 PM
It wasn't until yesterday that I realized I own too many games where I can, and do, say "I'm going to farm some souls."
I'm Thankful this year that I have to redo a playthrough of Aria of Sorrow because I missed one boss soul that I can't get in this first playthrough. Good thing I like the game and am willing to play from the beginning again! 🤪
November 28, 2025 at 3:31 AM
I'm Thankful this year that I have to redo a playthrough of Aria of Sorrow because I missed one boss soul that I can't get in this first playthrough. Good thing I like the game and am willing to play from the beginning again! 🤪
I had the wonderful privilege of interviewing @bradleyonishi.bsky.social for this month's hero's study. He's an awesome guy with great insights and does incredible work. Check him out and listen to his story.
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120 - Hero Study: Brad Onishi
For this month's hero's study, we interview Brad Onishi, a podcaster and writer with some awesome answers to my questions. He's the cohost of Straight White American Jesus, author of Preparing for War...
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November 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I had the wonderful privilege of interviewing @bradleyonishi.bsky.social for this month's hero's study. He's an awesome guy with great insights and does incredible work. Check him out and listen to his story.
www.podbean.com/ea/pb-9tpu2-...
www.podbean.com/ea/pb-9tpu2-...
Happy Wōdnesdæg. After a busy morning as autumn is in full, nothing beats a nap. It's also a great way to avoid Trump supporters and proselytizing strangers. Seriously. What brought out all the crazies on our walk today? Having someone yell, "Jesus bring you peace" sure didn't bring us peace.
November 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Happy Wōdnesdæg. After a busy morning as autumn is in full, nothing beats a nap. It's also a great way to avoid Trump supporters and proselytizing strangers. Seriously. What brought out all the crazies on our walk today? Having someone yell, "Jesus bring you peace" sure didn't bring us peace.
Out of the 50 trick-or-treaters who came to our door tonight, no less than 5 were young Hispanic kids or teenagers in police or SWAT costumes. 😅
November 1, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Out of the 50 trick-or-treaters who came to our door tonight, no less than 5 were young Hispanic kids or teenagers in police or SWAT costumes. 😅
In today's episode, I talk about our beliefs and how they impact us.
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118 - Believe It Or Not, You're Right
Let's talk about our beliefs. For most, if not all of us, our beliefs color how we see our world. Is your world black and white with clear lines of what's right and wrong with rigid rules? Is your wor...
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November 1, 2025 at 1:48 AM
In today's episode, I talk about our beliefs and how they impact us.
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-xrbnp...
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My nervous system is shot and I'm so close to burnout, and the fire hose of political shit won't shut off. Thankfully I have time with friends this weekend to look forward to.
October 31, 2025 at 5:24 AM
My nervous system is shot and I'm so close to burnout, and the fire hose of political shit won't shut off. Thankfully I have time with friends this weekend to look forward to.
Is it possible that with the president demolishing an entire wing of the White House that this is the most damage the building has sustained since 1812? It's also a stark visual image of the destruction he's engaging in with Americans in general.
October 24, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Is it possible that with the president demolishing an entire wing of the White House that this is the most damage the building has sustained since 1812? It's also a stark visual image of the destruction he's engaging in with Americans in general.
Hey @benjaminfaye.bsky.social! Would you be interested in being interviewed for my podcast? After hearing from Tori, I would love to feature you.
October 24, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Hey @benjaminfaye.bsky.social! Would you be interested in being interviewed for my podcast? After hearing from Tori, I would love to feature you.
It's here! It's here! I'm so excited to have my hands on @skydawngames.com Phantasy Star TTRPG book! It'll be about 7 years before it's my turn to run a campaign, but when I do, the adventure will be based on Phantasy Star Online Episode 1! I may run a game or two at RadCon next year...
October 20, 2025 at 10:08 PM
It's here! It's here! I'm so excited to have my hands on @skydawngames.com Phantasy Star TTRPG book! It'll be about 7 years before it's my turn to run a campaign, but when I do, the adventure will be based on Phantasy Star Online Episode 1! I may run a game or two at RadCon next year...
So proud of everyone who showed up for the No Kings protest today! Living in the Tri-Cities, a very red portion in Washington State, it was so nice to see so many people who see the injustices and abuse of power and speak out against it! Way to go Tri-Cities for the peaceful protest and free speech!
October 18, 2025 at 7:27 PM
So proud of everyone who showed up for the No Kings protest today! Living in the Tri-Cities, a very red portion in Washington State, it was so nice to see so many people who see the injustices and abuse of power and speak out against it! Way to go Tri-Cities for the peaceful protest and free speech!
I am so thrilled to share my interview with @toriglass.bsky.social! She took my usual questions and put a refreshing twist on them. I hope you enjoy our conversation.
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115 - Hero Study: Tori Williams Douglas
For this month's hero's study, we interview Tori Williams Douglas! She's the cohost of the White Homework podcast, an activist, and anti-racism educator. Her experience in the conservative evangelical...
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October 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I am so thrilled to share my interview with @toriglass.bsky.social! She took my usual questions and put a refreshing twist on them. I hope you enjoy our conversation.
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-txfgd...
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-txfgd...
What could make this week better than having an awesome interview with @toriglass.bsky.social? Celebrating my beautiful boy's second birthday!
September 5, 2025 at 8:25 PM
What could make this week better than having an awesome interview with @toriglass.bsky.social? Celebrating my beautiful boy's second birthday!
It was great to find Aaron Mahnke's @lorepodcast.bsky.social Cabinet of Curiosity book in the wild and add it to my collection! Now there is more to enjoy thanks to his podcasts!
July 15, 2025 at 9:03 PM
It was great to find Aaron Mahnke's @lorepodcast.bsky.social Cabinet of Curiosity book in the wild and add it to my collection! Now there is more to enjoy thanks to his podcasts!
@horrorjoypod.bsky.social I saw this in a bookstore a couple of weeks ago and immediately thought of the podcast. Don't know if this is worth the read or not.
July 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
@horrorjoypod.bsky.social I saw this in a bookstore a couple of weeks ago and immediately thought of the podcast. Don't know if this is worth the read or not.
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So many people say “I don’t want my tax money paying for other people’s stuff” as if someone else’s tax money isn’t paying for their stuff too.
Heads up, rugged individualism is a white supremacist myth and you’re chasing a ghost.
Our freedoms are tied together, y’all. And they always were.
Heads up, rugged individualism is a white supremacist myth and you’re chasing a ghost.
Our freedoms are tied together, y’all. And they always were.
July 5, 2025 at 2:57 AM
So many people say “I don’t want my tax money paying for other people’s stuff” as if someone else’s tax money isn’t paying for their stuff too.
Heads up, rugged individualism is a white supremacist myth and you’re chasing a ghost.
Our freedoms are tied together, y’all. And they always were.
Heads up, rugged individualism is a white supremacist myth and you’re chasing a ghost.
Our freedoms are tied together, y’all. And they always were.
This is the first time I have been physically sick thanks to a 4th of July celebration in over 20 years. My nervous system couldn't handle the fireworks, even with beloved friends.
July 5, 2025 at 5:18 AM
This is the first time I have been physically sick thanks to a 4th of July celebration in over 20 years. My nervous system couldn't handle the fireworks, even with beloved friends.