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Detention, LIVE! episode 103 – with Guest Co-host Lewanika Sep 09, 2024

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Hello Academaniacs!

In this episode Michael and Chris are joined by guest co-host Lewanika from Tabletop Journeys to talk about the 2nd edition of Star Trek Adventures by Modiphius

Extra Curricular

Lewanika – Podcasting, Actual Play for the podcast (star Trek), Freelancing writing/editing TTRPG products including Sentients (we recently did a Show & Tell on that), Factions Kickstarter is a little bit behind but coming along. Kraken Week adventure is nearly completed.

Chris – In addition to all the normal stuff, finished Umbrella Academy but the big news is Chris got to try out a LARP for the first time and loved it and wants more! Michael – Only Murders in the Building, Teaching Games at my school and it’s going well, but lots of lessons learned. AcadeCon, Jacob struggling to get a game together, Improv heavy GMing is great – but not everyone is ready for that. Faculty Retreat in late September 10 Things Chris – 10 things his next LARP character has to have Michael – 10 things you could find in your pocket John – 10 RPGs you’ve not yet played but hope to play in the future. USED BOOKS: Star Trek Adventures 2nd edition discussion Where have my Fingers Been? Lewanika – last two survivors on a star trek ship with only room for one more on an escape vessel Michael – two LARPERS, one veteran one newbie lost in a cheese factory in Wisconsin Chris – At AcadeCon, trying to find something to do. Cryptozoology: N/A Audience Q&A: Question about Dragonbane. Only Michael had experience and generally really likes it and wants to play more.

Comments and Feedback are always welcome.

Thanks!!
~Michael

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**Show And Tell # 152 – Murder Gently** Sep 06, 2024
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This week’s Show and Tell finds Host Moe Poplar ( @Ashyfeet1 ) sits down with Raphael Stiliano, Aaron Fischer, Designers of Murder Gently, a zero prep Murder mystery RPG

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Gently.Com
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The music used during our intro and outro is a modified version of Fly a Kite by Spectacular Sound Productions Used under the Creative commons Attribution-shareAlike License.

**The Reviews – 2024 D&D 5e PHB** Aug 27, 2024
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Hello and welcome to The RPG Academy’s The Review series. Today Michael is joined by Jake and Michael to review the latest iteration of D&D 5e’s Player Handbook.

Ratings:
Jake: A+ Michael?: 90% Michael R: A Comments and Feedback are always welcome. E-mail us at Podcast@TheRpgAcademy
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**Show And Tell # 151 – Sentients** Aug 22, 2024
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This week’s Show and Tell finds Host Moe Poplar ( @Ashyfeet1 ) sits down with Ted Hayes to discuss their currently Kickstartering game: Sentients. Sentients is a new, scifi tabletop RPG where you play an android that has suddenly become conscious in a world that is actively hunting you down. Sentients is a game of of liberation, underground resistance, newfound emotion, and what it means to be something other than human.

Links
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/t3db0t/sentients-the-role-playing-game-of-artificial-consciousness Main Website: https://www.sentientsrpg.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557928403465 Instagram: https://instagram.com/sentientsrpg
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Playing Roleplaying games can be an amazingly fun time and also a benefit to your well being. If you or someone you know is struggling with your mental or emotional well being, please reach out to someone who can help:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

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The music used during our intro and outro is a modified version of Fly a Kite by Spectacular Sound Productions Used under the Creative commons Attribution-shareAlike License.

**Bonus ep – ConVergence. Moe & Michael chat SDCC and GenCon 2024** Aug 15, 2024
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Hello and Welcome to The RPG Academy. In this special bonus episode Michael sits down with Moe to chat about his recent visit to San Diego Comic Con and the emergence of Gaming Space at that Con.

Comments and Feedback are always welcome.
Thanks!!
~Michael
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Our Intro and Outtro music is Fly a Kite by Spectacular Sound Productions used via Creative Commons Attribution License

Playing Roleplaying games can be an amazingly fun time and also a benefit to your well being. If you or someone you know is struggling with your mental or emotional well being, please reach out to someone who can help:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

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**Bonus ep – GenCon 2024 Recap and Review** Aug 13, 2024
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Hello and Welcome to The RPG Academy. In this special bonus episode Michael, Brad, Michael and Jared discuss their 2024 trip to Nerdvana that is GenCon!

Comments and Feedback are always welcome.
Thanks!!
~Michael
E-mail us at TheRpgAcademy/Gmail.
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Support our show by becoming a Patron at www.Patreon.Com/TheRpgAcademy

Join us on Discord: Contact me for an invite.

Our Intro and Outtro music is Fly a Kite by Spectacular Sound Productions used via Creative Commons Attribution License

Playing Roleplaying games can be an amazingly fun time and also a benefit to your well being. If you or someone you know is struggling with your mental or emotional well being, please reach out to someone who can help:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

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**Show And Tell # 150 – Holdfast Station – corrected audio** Aug 07, 2024
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This week’s Show and Tell finds Host Moe Poplar ( @Ashyfeet1 ) on the other side of the microphone as HE gets interviewed by returning host Tom Cantwell all about Holdfast Station, Moe’s newest game. A zero-prep game about asteroid miners surviving and holding their community together in the grim desolation of space.

Links
https://lampblack-brimstone.itch.io/holdfast-station www.Ashyfeet.com @Ashyfeet1 @Ashyfeet
E-mail us at TheRpgAcademy/Gmail.
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Follow Michael on TikTok
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Support our show by becoming a Patron at www.Patreon.Com/TheRpgAcademy

Playing Roleplaying games can be an amazingly fun time and also a benefit to your well being. If you or someone you know is struggling with your mental or emotional well being, please reach out to someone who can help:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

The Trevor Project.

The music used during our intro and outro is a modified version of Fly a Kite by Spectacular Sound Productions Used under the Creative commons Attribution-shareAlike License.

**Show And Tell # 149 – Starscape redux** Jul 31, 2024
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This week’s Show and Tell finds Host Moe Poplar ( @Ashyfeet1 ) revisits a conversation with Kimi Hughes Designer of the Ennie award winning Decuma, and the Powered By the Apocalyps game Starscape, Kickstarting now!

Links
https://goldenlassogames.com/ @goldenlassogirl.bsky.social https://twitter.com/goldenlassorpgs **goldenlassogames.com/discord**
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Playing Roleplaying games can be an amazingly fun time and also a benefit to your well being. If you or someone you know is struggling with your mental or emotional well being, please reach out to someone who can help:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

The Trevor Project.

The music used during our intro and outro is a modified version of Fly a Kite by Spectacular Sound Productions Used under the Creative commons Attribution-shareAlike License.

Detention, LIVE! episode 102 – with Guest Co-host John Ross Jul 29, 2024

Show notes

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Hello Academaniacs!

In this episode Michael and Chris are joined by guest co-host John Ross, Michael’s oldest child for some fun and silly TTRPG chat.

Extra Curricular

Chris – Finished the Acolyte, Eat the Reich, The Boys, Adult stuff

John – Stranger Things, re-reaching Percy Jackson, Deadpool rewatches Michael – Action 12 Cinema is up for an ENnie, ENnie awards next week at GenCon, I’ll be at GenCon, There is a new D&D release event at GenCon, AcadeCon jumps into full gear after GenCon, S4 of the Bear and now rewatching S1 of the Bear – it’s magnificent, Action 12 Cinema is now in some local FLGS around the country. 10 Things Michael – 10 things a sand shark would have eaten Chris – 10 adult things John – 10 Video game Characters USED BOOKS: John talks about a new campaign he started he’s based on the animated show on Netflix The Hollow with a big ‘twist’ two sessions in and the first one was the best one he’s ever ran. we then jump around on a few different topics including running a campaign with the players not knowing anything about their characters, other systems and more. Where have my Fingers Been? John – 2 goblins waiting for their turn in combat in a battle that is NOT going their way. Chris – 2 people waiting for the bathroom but the people in front of them have had explosive diarehea Michael – 2 brothers tasked with cooking dinner Cryptozoology: Liches Audience Q&A: Most anticipated events at GenCon 3 accessories question for John

Comments and Feedback are always welcome.

Thanks!!
~Michael

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The Trevor Project

The music used during our intro and outro is a modified version of Fly a Kite by Spectacular Sound Productions Used under the Creative commons Attribution-shareAlike License.

The Rolistes Present… Time to Vote for “Action 12 Cinema” at the Ennies! Jul 19, 2024

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