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Ghost Story Oct 01, 2019

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It’s that time of year again where we all gather around the campfire and tell spooky stories. But First! We have to tell you about some spooky stories. And some not-so-spooky stories about spooky stories. And some just regular old informational stories about stories that aren’t very spooky at all. Fortunately, it is all in the name of warming up for an October that’ll scare your pants off. Assuming you wear pants. Spooky. We’ve added a new reward to our Patreon rewards. Join at the $10 level to get access to a bonus episode each month exclusively for our ten dollar patrons. Read more here: https://www.patreon.com/GMWordoftheWeek

Library Sep 24, 2019

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It’s where they keep all the books you aren’t reading. But certainly there is more to a library than that. Naturally we had to do the research, which is also a thing you can do at your library. in fact, it’s one of the oldest things you were allowed to do at a library even before you were allowed to actually check books out. But more importantly, what libraries were really good for was introducing philosophers to their future students. what are we talking about? Check out the episode. We are proudly supported by our listeners on Patreon. Find out how, here: https://www.patreon.com/GMWordoftheWeek

200th Episode Sep 17, 2019

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200! We’ve done 200 Episodes! 200!!!!! Support us on Patreon for 200 more. https://www.patreon.com/GMWordoftheWeek

Atonement Sep 10, 2019

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We’re very, very, very, sorry. No, really. Very sorry. And you can tell, because we have atoned for our errors in some very specific ways. Like all Paladins do, eventually, in D&D. Because as we all know, to err is human, but to forgive…requires special training and a deep devotion to one’s god. For which you should atone to ensure you can.. well, it’s some kind of circle isn’t it? Around and around the atonement circle we go. And you can come with us. Our Patrons make these episodes possible, Join them at https://www.patreon.com/GMWordoftheWeek

Peryton Sep 03, 2019

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Inside your favorite book of bad beasties is one particular critter steeped in deeply mythological lore. That is, the lore itself is mythological. Made up, in fact. But why is this the case and what does it have to do with wars with Spain and things astronomical? There’s only one way to find out short of doing all the research yourself, so why not follow along with us and learn all about this non-ancient ancient creature. As always, your help and support is greatly appreciated. You can offer yours at https://www.patreon.com/GMWordoftheWeek

Monk Aug 27, 2019

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Jackie Chan! Jet Li! Bruce Lee! Ninjas! David Carradine! Wait…David Carradine? Oh. Right. Monks. Except those are all the wrong sorts of monks for a Western Medieval-Style fantasy adventure. But, since it is about 40 years too late to correct that, I guess those are the ones we have to talk about. So, fair enough, here is an entire episode devoted to the one class that is absolutely incorrect for D&D and other similar RPGs. Except… Well, except if someone had been reading the right material, things could have been a whole lot cooler and a lot less wrong. Your support on Patreon keeps the show going. Join us: https://www.patreon.com/GMWordoftheWeek.

Lost Episode 13 Aug 20, 2019

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Yup. We lost another one. Fortunately though we found it laying around in bits and pieces on the harddrive of knowledge. And so it was assembled and then presented to you, dear listener. Interesting information about Egypt, Rome, vacations, and triskaidekaphobia as well as several interesting stops in between are contained herein. Please do enjoy them all and remember, this episode and this show is made possible by listeners like you on our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GMWordoftheWeek

Venom Aug 13, 2019

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Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes? We quite like snakes actually, given their similarity to gamers in general and the neat way they’ve adapted to survive. Sure, they can make you die in several different, fairly horrible, ways. But really, they’ve just found an edge they’ve learned to exploit very well.And that’s what this episode is all about, how to find an edge and exploit it as well as you can. Well, if you’re a snake. Or a Medici. This episode is brought to you by our patrons on Patreon. Come join them at: https://www.patreon.com/GMWordoftheWeek

Iocaine Jul 30, 2019

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It’s inconceivable that you don’t know what we’re about to reference, or why. But, just in case you aren’t aware, it contains one of the greatest word nerd lines ever uttered, and we’re not about to let the opportunity to use it pass us by. "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” Let’s carry on then and learn something about Iocaine powder and poisons in general. Including things about an ancient king who became a proper medical term for a general cure all. This show is supported by the kind donations of our patrons on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GMWordoftheWeek and to them we say, “As you wish…”

Flameskull Jul 23, 2019

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The wild world of D&D is full of all kinds of weird, strange, and deadly creatures. Fortunately there is always some real-world explanation behind them that we can tap into. Except, what if there isn’t? Then what do we talk about? What if no one knows where a particular critter came from? Well, how about we provide some context, then? And we might as well discuss a few other things that we don’t know the answer to, but are all connected to the first thing. How does that sound? Good? Good. We are supported by the kind ongoing donations of our listeners at https://www.patreon.com/GMWordoftheWeek

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