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Ten-foot Pole Apr 30, 2019

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This one is quite the reach, but there are things to know about ten-foot poles that aren’t immediately obvious. And towels. Honestly, quite a bit about certain towels. And measurements. It’s probably mostly about measurements in fact. But that’s okay. Because we’re all really hoopy froods. Honestly. This episode brought to you by our patrons on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/GMWordoftheWeek

Gelatinous Cube Apr 23, 2019

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Look, there are some weird critters in Dungeons and Dragons, but perhaps none is more weird than the gelatinous cube. And why not? Who’s to say that it isn’t the perfect representative of D&D? What do we mean by that? Well, listen to this episode and we’ll explain. Mind you, the explanation involves old movies, older philosophers, and a good bit of science both old and new. Let’s go exploring in a 10’x10’ corridor and see just how iconic the gelatinous cube is. Remember, your support at https://www.patreon.com/GMWordoftheWeek keeps the show going.

Tarrasque Apr 16, 2019

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With a purposeful grimace and a terrible sound He pulls the spitting high tension wires down Helpless people on a subway train Scream bug-eyed as he looks in on them He picks up a bus and he throws it back down As he wades through the buildings toward the center of town Oh no, they say, he's got to go Go go… Tarrasque?? Your support makes it all possible: https://www.patreon.com/GMWordoftheWeek

Bank Apr 09, 2019

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It’s where everyone who doesn’t trust their mattress keeps their money. if you’re lucky, it grows a bit while it’s there and hopefully you have a keen understanding of how it all works. But, if you don’t, or if you’d like a refresher on how it came to be that you let someone else hold onto your money for you we’ve got just the episode you need. After all, you should take an interest in these things. Plus, we have our own accountant, so… Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GMWordoftheWeek

Gemstone Apr 02, 2019

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Diamonds aren’t really all that special. Just saying. Oh, we know, you’ve been convinced they are. In fact, it’s fairly likely that you think they are the rarest of all gemstones. But it just ain’t so. Not by a long shot. So what we’re going to do in this episode is teach you everything you need to know to understand that gemstones, despite what you’ve been told, don’t work like you think they do. In some cases, they work better. Support this sow on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GMWordoftheWeek

Touchstone Mar 26, 2019

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This episode is about Burl Ives. Well, about a song Burl Ives did. Or rather, it is technically about the things mentioned in a song Burl Ives did during a program about a reindeer. Sort of. This is a touchstone episode showcasing the kind of shenanigans we get up to just to make an episode for you. The real acid test, however, is whether you learn anything interesting. We’re confident you will. Support GM Word of the Week on Patreon if this is the sort of thing you enjoy. https://www.patreon.com/GMWordoftheWeek

Coin Mar 19, 2019

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We spend them and hoard them and make our lives about them so what is there to know about coins? Well, plenty, because there’s more to the simple coin than just marking down your score in life. There’s practically the whole history of civilization behind it for one thing. So count your change and come along for the story of a coin. GM Word of the Week is brought to you by our patrons on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/GMWordoftheWeek

Tea Mar 12, 2019

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Ahhh tea. The best of all hot drinks with which to start your morning. What else can we say? Tea is, simply, the best bar none. Look at it’s long and storied history. Look at its ability to create change. Look at its place in both politics and the home. How can anything surpass tea? Sit back, relax, put your feet up. And enjoy this cup of tea we’ve brewed just for you. GM Word of the Week is supported by our patrons on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/GMWordoftheWeek

Coffee Mar 05, 2019

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It keeps us up during the day and sometimes at night, too. That lovely brown liquid full of go-go juice. Start your morning properly with a cup full of your favorite joe and an ear full of your favorite podcast. The history of coffee and the science of what it does. And why we wouldn’t be here if it didn’t do it’s thing. GM Word of the Week is supported by you on Patreon. www.patreon.com/GMWordoftheWeek

Lich Feb 26, 2019

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What’s worse than an evil wizard? And evil, undead wizard. And that’s precisely what you get with the Lich. Let’s head back into the ancient mists of…. oh… The ‘70s? Are you sure? They certainly seem older than that don’t they? Well, there’s a very good reason for that. So let’s dig in. GM Word of the Week is made possible by the contributions of listeners like you. https://www.patreon.com/GMWordoftheWeek

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