A Couple of Characters

By Quinn Schulte, Alex Schulte

We are Quinn (she/her) and Alex (he/him), a couple who have bonded over our love of fantasy and gaming.

Join us every other Thursday as we create interesting characters, suggest gameplay improvemen... more

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How many episodes does A Couple of Characters have?

The podcast currently has 99 episodes available.

A Couple of Characters episodes:

April 14, 2022 Episode 48: Beefy Bean Boy (feat. Dane Fox-McGraw from Dispel Magic, Bubbling Questions, and Dungeons & Dragon Types)
We're joined by our first guest of the year, Dane Fox-McGraw (he/him) from Dispel Magic, Bubbling Questions, and Dungeons & Dragon Types! We talk podcasting, spells, and even make a familiar face into a D&D character.

For more information, please check out our website.

Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com.

Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast.

Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards.

Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription.

Dane Fox-McGraw: Podcasts. Twitter. The Pumpkining: A Halloween Oneshot.

Episode notes: Transcript. Quincy Tyson character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options.

Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Quincy Tyson character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options.

Mentioned books: The Mysterious Affair at Styles: A Hercule Poirot Mystery by Agatha Christie, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. D&D Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden. D&D The Tortle Package. D&D Elemental Evil Player's Companion. D&D Guildmaster's Guide to Ravnica. D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros. D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters.

Mentioned episodes: The Pumpkining.

Benjamin Huffman: The Pugilist Class. Sterling Vermin website.

Mentioned RPGs: Pathfinder. Fate.

Bubbling Questions: Podcast feed. Twitter. Our guest appearance!

Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter.

Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.
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March 31, 2022 Episode 47: Fantasy Frat Boys
Join us for some silly stories and the creation of a character that uncovers a conspiracy!

For more information, please check out our website.

Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com.

Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast.

Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. If you use our link during March, you support us even more than usual!

Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription.

Episode notes: Transcript. Dexerus character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Homebrew witch class. Homebrew witch class accessible version.

Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Dexerus character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Homebrew witch class.

Mentioned books: My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. The Mysterious Affair at Styles: A Hercule Poirot Mystery by Agatha Christie, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. D&D Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters. D&D Guildmaster's Guide to Ravnica. D&D Player's Handbook.

Mentioned episodes: Orrel. Gideon. April.

Bubbling Questions: Podcast feed. Twitter. Our guest appearance!

Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter.

Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.
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46min
March 17, 2022 Episode 46: The Devil Went Down to Dublin
Join us this St. Paddy's Day as we create a tricksy, quicksy leprechaun.

For more information, please check out our website.

Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com.

Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast.

Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. If you use our link during March, you support us even more than usual!

Episode notes: Transcript. Lorcan O'Ponzi character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options.

Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Lorcan O'Ponzi character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options.

Mentioned books: The Once and Future Witches by Alix E Harrow. D&D The Wild Beyond the Witchlight. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything.

Mentioned episodes: Magnus Burnsides, featured in TAZ: Balance. Cleffa Elderberri. Brik Houz. Sasha Fierce.

What I Deserve from Cyrano, AKA the "Privilege Song".

Cairde, a modern Irish step-dancing group.

Fantasy Name Generators.

Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter.

Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.
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35min
March 03, 2022 Episode 45: Merlin's Good, Round Table
Join us at Merlin's Good, Round Table as we take some powerful magic users down a peg, presented by Pepsi (the gnome wizard).

TW: Brief mention of suicide about 15:10.

For more information, please check out our website.

Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com.

Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast.

Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. If you use our link during March, you support us even more than usual!

Episode notes: Transcript. Bryrlyn character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Homebrew witch class. Homebrew witch class accessible version.

Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Bryrlyn character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Homebrew witch class.

Mentioned books: Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters. D&D The Tortle Package. D&D Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. D&D Explorer's Guide to Wildemount. D&D 2019 Unearthed Arcana Class Features.

Mentioned episodes: Orrel. Max Initiative Character.

My Brother, My Brother, and Me (MBMBaM).

Story Break podcast.

Fantasy Name Generators.

Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter.

Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.
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51min
February 17, 2022 Episode 44: Crypts Don't Lie
Shine bright, shine far, Quinstar! Join us as we make a necromancer pop-star, AKA The Necrodancer.

For more information, please check out our website.

Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com.

Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast.

Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards.

Episode notes: Transcript. Quinster Bigdream character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Homebrew witch class. Homebrew witch class accessible version.

Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Quinster Bigdream character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options. Homebrew witch class.

Mentioned books: Nice Dragons Finish Last by Rachel Aaron. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. D&D Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft. D&D Eberron - Rising from the Last War. D&D Dungeon Master's Guide. D&D Guildmaster's Guide to Ravnica. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Elemental Evil Player's Companion. D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters. D&D Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide.

Mentioned episodes: Ash the Phantom Rogue. Myrtle the Spooky Bard. An Ekans. The Bard with No Name.

Crypt of the Necrodancer.

Fantasy Name Generators.

Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter.

Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.
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40min
February 03, 2022 Episode 43: If You're Not First, You're Last
Anything you can do, they can do first. Join us as we make a character that can't roll an initative less than 35!

Note: We forgot to mention the rogue's Reliable Talent feature, which makes their minimum initiative roll a 10.

For more information, please check out our website.

Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com.

Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast.

Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards.

Episode notes: Transcript. Qurc character sheet. Initiative Maximization. Homebrew ancestry options.

Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Qurc character sheet. Initiative Maximization. Homebrew ancestry options.

Mentioned books: The Other Merlin by Robyn Schneider. The Princess Bride by William Goldman. D&D Elemental Evil Player's Companion. D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters. D&D Guildmaster's Guide to Ravnica. D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros. D&D Wild Beyond the Witchlight. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. Gunslinger by Matthew Mercer. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Explorer's Guide to Wildemount. D&D Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide.

Mentioned episodes: Dude, Where's My Cantrip?. Zadriel.

Fantasy Name Generators.

Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter.

Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.
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45min
January 20, 2022 Episode 42: Baby Got Backstory
My dungeon master don't want none unless you've got tales, hun. We give you tips for crafting a strong backstory so you don't accidentally serve up a nothing burger at your next game.

For more information, please check out our website.

Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com.

Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast.

Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards.

Episode notes: Transcript. Ashraxl character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options.

Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Ashraxl character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options.

Mentioned books: So Many Beginnings by Bethany C Morrow. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Pride by Ibi Zoboi. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. D&D Player's Handbook. D&D Curse of Strahd. D&D Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft. D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters. D&D Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. D&D Elemental Evil Player's Companion. D&D Ghosts of Saltmarsh.

Mentioned episodes: Zadriel. Meet Ramas in Kosnos Session 1. April. An Ekans.

Mentioned shows: DCOMedy - podcast feed, Twitter. Three Black Halflings.

Fantasy Name Generators.

Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter.

Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.
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49min
January 06, 2022 Episode 41: She's a Brik Houz
We finally make a mighty-mighty sorcerer, and we're lettin' it all hang out.

For more information, please check out our website.

Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com.

Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast.

Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards.

Episode notes: Transcript. Brik Houz character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options.

Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Brik Houz character sheet. Homebrew ancestry options.

Mentioned books: Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything. D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters. D&D Elemental Evil Player's Companion. D&D Monster Manual. D&D Wild Beyond the Witchlight.

Mentioned episodes: Paul Bunnyan. Meet Albrecht in Kosnos Session 1. Blake Dragonbortles. Friend of the show Jasper. Jasper's show Three Black Halflings.

Fantasy Name Generators.

Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter.

Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.
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36min
December 23, 2021 Episode 40: And the Lord Said, Let There Be Chaos
Join us this week as we create a cleric for a homebrew domain we created. Hopefully things aren't too chaotic...

For more information, please check out our website.

Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com.

Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast.

Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards.

Episode notes: Transcript. Paul Bunnyan character sheet. Homebrew Cleric Chaos Domain. Homebrew Cleric Chaos Domain Accessible Version.

Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Paul Bunnyan character sheet. Homebrew Cleric Chaos Domain.

Mentioned books: The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North. Not Your Backup by C.B. Lee. The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. D&D Xanathar's Guide to Everything. D&D Volo's Guide to Monsters. D&D Eberron - Rising from the Last War. D&D The Wild Beyond the Witchlight.

Mentioned episodes: Zezzor. The Adventure Zone: Graduation.

Fantasy Name Generators.

Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter.

Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.
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48min
December 09, 2021 Episode 39: Blake Dragonbortles
From a throw-away line to throwing perfect spirals, we score big with this football-inspired character with dragon turtle ancestry.

For more information, please check out our website.

Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com.

Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast.

Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards.

Episode notes: Transcript. Blake Dragonbortles character sheet. Homebrew Ancestry Options.

Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Blake Dragonbortles character sheet. Homebrew Ancestry Options.

Mentioned books: Dune by Frank Herbert. D&D Monster Manual. D&D Mythical Odysseys of Theros. D&D Tasha's Cauldron of Everything.

Mentioned episodes: Turkey Day Tune-Up. Debts Paid in the Dark. Nothing But Net.

Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter.

Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.
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FAQs about A Couple of Characters:

How many episodes does A Couple of Characters have?

The podcast currently has 99 episodes available.