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Familiar Spirit Sep 18, 2018

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We all know witches come with black cats and wizards have their toads and rats and pretty much that’s all there is to that. But what about the brownies and the little friendly kitchen elves who can’t help but leave kitchen drawers slightly ajar? Those all count, too. But still, there’s a lot of cat in it. We’d like to invite you to support GM Word of the Week on Patreon.

Bugbear Sep 04, 2018

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This episode is a real problem. In fact, it's something of a bugbear. But what is a bugbear you ask? That, my friends, is an excellent question and one we intend to answer just as soon as we figure out where to look and what it's based on and how the name has changed and... .... well, like we said, it's a real bugbear. Support the show on Patreon.

Mandrake Aug 28, 2018

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We're talking about tiny people, remember? Sure you do. And this is another one. From herbology class to magicians, we've got a lot of ground to cover, and some of the strangest ground of all is the sort of ground that grows mandrake. Which doesn't mean what you think it means. But some of our oldest stories about mandrake, gave birth to some of our newest stories. Like things about cats. And technicolor. Please support GM Word of the Week on Patreon.

Homunculus Aug 21, 2018

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Ever notice a thing, and then keep on noticing it as it seems to crop up over and over again in the following days? Well, there's a name for that. And while we explain what that's all about, we also have to talk about the thing that kept cropping up, the homunculus. It's in D&D, but it's also in some very old folklore along with some modern day trickery. Naturally, we let the idea incubate for a bit. Please help support the show on Patreon. Every little bit helps.

Avalanche Aug 07, 2018

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This whole natural hazards thing really got away from us. We've been through volcanoes and quicksand, wildfire and lightning until, at last, we come to avalanche. And before it all comes tumbling down, lets just take a moment to consider how hard it must be to come out on top of these things. With or without elephants. Your support keeps this podcast going. Join us on Patreon.

Lightning Jul 31, 2018

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We had a bright idea. A real shocker. And that idea was, let's make some lightning puns. Before we bolted out the door to celebrate, we realized we would have to explain what lightning is and how it works. In a flash of inspiration, we struck and jotted down this little episode here for your enjoyment. So weather the storm and listen along. Your support of GM Word of the Week helps us keep doing this nonsense.

Wildfire Jul 24, 2018

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One of us lives in the Pacific Northwest. It is mid-summer and, as is traditional here for this time of year, the skies are covered in a thick blanket of smoke. In fact, it's not just the skies, but the ground as well. And where does all that smoke come from you may ask yourself? Wildfires, naturally. So, let's see what's so good about them that we have to stay indoors for half the summer. If you enjoy GM Word of the Week, show us some support if you can.

Quicksand Jul 17, 2018

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Used to be, you couldn't have an adventure film without some and then all of a sudden it was gone. Much like the people who stepped into this particular hazard. So, where did it go and why was it so popular for so long. Come along with us and get stuck in. Your contribution helps finance the show. Find out more.

Lava Jul 10, 2018

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We're still going with the flow-- Ok ok, I'll stop. Look, this one is, as promised last time, about lava. And the differences between it and magma. And some nudist guy. I don't know, it's complicated. By the end of it though, you'll know a lot more about lava and what it is than you expected. Join us on Patreon. Your support keeps us going. And now you can get swag.

Volcano Jul 03, 2018

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We erupt with a fountain of information about volcanoes and how they work and then spill over into more earth science. In fact, let's go with the flow and discuss plate tectonics while we a magmanimous about submarines. And now I have to stop so you can listen to the show. Support us on Patreon and we promise not to do more puns regarding volcanoes.

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