This episode, Keepers Bridgett & Evan welcome back the HPLHS to showcase their newly released awesomeness and epicness!

Dear listeners– do you know that we have a Patreon? That’s right! We have a Patreon! How else do you think that we keep the lights on around here? Here at MUP we pay our editors, we pay our hosts, and we also pay plenty of hosting fees, site fees, software fees, fees, fees, fees, you get it!

Patreon earnings help support our efforts and keep the showing running. What do you get? Over on our Patreon, we offer everything from exclusive backer only bonus content, Patreon only episodes, backer only hangouts, access to our backer only portal on Discord, and more! 

If you would like to support the podcast and engage with other backers, please consider backing. If you’re already a backer, please take a look at the new levels and consider moving to the next level up. 

Please back us on Patreon! To back us you can click the button on the sidebar of our website, mu-podcast.com or head over to Patreon directly at www.patreon.com/mup!

Our MUP Discord and we are all there! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D 

And thank you to our editor Ben for editing this episode. 

Tonight, I’m shouting out… a groundhog. A groundhog that’s looking deep into your house… into your eyes into your soul….. Definitely check out this bi-pedal groundhog shared by JZahler who is outside… looking all into this his house. Let’s give the wildlife a hearty “Go Pods!” 

Tonight, we’re here with the HPLHS to discuss what they’re been up to, and what’s coming down the pipeline! They have some exciting things to share, but first, some introductions! 

This episode, Keeper Bridgett and Guest Keeper Evan Perlman discuss…wait for it…wait for it…waaaaaaait for iiiit… Tension in Storytelling. PART II!

We’ll discuss what tension is, why it’s important, how to deploy it, and how to keep your players on the edge of their seat! 

We’ll also probably confuse “tension” and “suspense” because we’re professionals like that.

Dear listeners– do you know that we have a Patreon? That’s right! We have a Patreon! How else do you think that we keep the lights on around here? Here at MUP we pay our editors, we pay our hosts, and we also pay plenty of hosting fees, site fees, software fees, fees, fees, fees, you get it!

Patreon earnings help support our efforts and keep the showing running. What do you get? Over on our Patreon, we offer everything from exclusive backer only bonus content, Patreon only episodes, backer only hangouts, access to our backer only portal on Discord, and more! 

If you would like to support the podcast and engage with other backers, please consider backing. If you’re already a backer, please take a look at the new levels and consider moving to the next level up. 

Please back us on Patreon! To back us you can click the button on the sidebar of our website, mu-podcast.com or head over to Patreon directly at www.patreon.com/mup!

Our MUP Discord and we are all there! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D 

And thank you to our editor Nate for editing this episode. 

Tension in storytelling Part II!

This episode, Keeper Bridgett and Guest Keeper Evan Perlman discuss…wait for it…wait for it…waaaaaaait for iiiit… Tension in Storytelling. We’ll discuss what tension is, why it’s important, how to deploy it, and how to keep your players on the edge of their seat! 

Dear listeners– do you know that we have a Patreon? That’s right! We have a Patreon! How else do you think that we keep the lights on around here? Here at MUP we pay our editors, we pay our hosts, and we also pay plenty of hosting fees, site fees, software fees, fees, fees, fees, you get it!

Patreon earnings help support our efforts and keep the showing running. What do you get? Over on our Patreon, we offer everything from exclusive backer only bonus content, Patreon only episodes, backer only hangouts, access to our backer only portal on Discord, and more! 

If you would like to support the podcast and engage with other backers, please consider backing. If you’re already a backer, please take a look at the new levels and consider moving to the next level up. 

Please back us on Patreon! To back us you can click the button on the sidebar of our website, mu-podcast.com or head over to Patreon directly at www.patreon.com/mup!

Our MUP Discord and we are all there! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D 

And thank you to our editor Gene for editing this episode. 

Tonight, I’m shouting out Muffin, pup posted by LauraB. I’m getting cinnabon vibes from this baby, but Muffin is a perfect pup with super sweet eyes. Thanks for sharing LauraB!

Tonight we’re discussing Tension in Storytelling. We’ll discuss what tension is, why it’s important, how to deploy it, and how to keep your players on the edge of their seat! 

This is such an important topic and such a customizable skill. I know this. You know this, obviously, this was your episode idea, Evan, but our listeners may not. So let’s start off strong! What is Tension and why do we care? 

This episode, we return to our new segment titled, “Miskatonic University Debate Booth.” During these segments, the hosts will poll debatable gaming topics from our backers and then argue them! Our personal beliefs don’t actually have to align with our defense, but we climb these hills to die upon! Guest Host: Keeper Evan Perlman

We have new and updated Patreon tiers and benefits. If you would like to support the podcast and engage with other backers, please consider backing. 

So yes – please back us on Patreon! To back us you can click the button on the sidebar of our website, mu-podcast.com or head over to Patreon directly at www.patreon.com/mup!

Thank you Rob Wilson!!!

Thank you to everyone who has updated their levels and is engaging with our new tiers. We’re so thankful for all of you. Who we regularly see on…

Our MUP Discord and we are all there! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D 

And thank you to our editor Equinox for editing this episode. 

I have recently learned that beloved friend of the show IPwned has a chameleon! Named Perceval! As a pet! Head over to the Pet Pick channel to see this little dude wielding a lightsaber and being incredible. What a good reptile.

Welcome back everyone to a new segment that we’ve titled the Miskatonic University Debate Club! 

During this segment, we’ve polled our patreon backers for topics that Evan I will argue to the best of our ability. The goal here is to demonstrate healthy argumentation, to have fun, to stretch our own debate skills, and most importantly to share valid perspectives to opposing topics in our industry! 

Evan, are you ready to jump back in? Let’s go!

This episode, we debut a new segment titled, “Miskatonic University Debate Booth.” During these segments, the hosts will poll debatable gaming topics from our backers and then argue them! Our personal beliefs don’t actually have to align with our defense, but we climb these hills to die upon! Guest Host: Keeper Evan Perlman

We have new and updated Patreon tiers and benefits. If you would like to support the podcast and engage with other backers, please consider backing. 

So yes – please back us on Patreon! To back us you can click the button on the sidebar of our website, mu-podcast.com or head over to Patreon directly at www.patreon.com/mup!

Thank you to everyone who has updated their levels and is engaging with our new tiers. We’re so thankful for all of you. Who we regularly see on…

Our MUP Discord and we are all there! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D 

And thank you to our editor Equinox for editing this episode. 

Shout out to Sia, the gorgeous kitty from friend of the show, James- Big Jim, who is an SPCA rescue and only knows how to love! Thanks for sharing this gorgeous kitty with us, James!

Welcome everyone to a new segment that we’re titling the Miskatonic University Debate Club! 

During this segment, we’ve polled our patreon backers for topics that Evan I will argue to the best of our ability. The goal here is to demonstrate healthy argumentation, to have fun, to stretch our own debate skills, and most importantly to share valid perspectives to opposing topics in our industry! 

Evan, are you ready to jump in? Let’s go!

This episode, Keepers Dave & Bridgett rant about their favorite horror tropes in storytelling and compose our list of: Live Trope Live!

We have new and updated Patreon tiers and benefits. If you would like to support the podcast and engage with other backers, please consider backing. 

So yes – please back us on Patreon! To back us you can click the button on the sidebar of our website, mu-podcast.com or head over to Patreon directly at www.patreon.com/mup!

Thank you to everyone who has updated their levels and is engaging with our new tiers. We’re so thankful for all of you. Who we regularly see on…

Our MUP Discord and we are all there! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D 

And thank you to our editor Nate for editing this episode. 

Tonight I’d like to shout out Goose, who is part cat, part bunny, part feral, and possibly just came off of a bender! Thanks for sharing, Rach!

We did this last time, so we hope you listened to 325, but if you need a refresher, here are some definitions of trope:

It was way easier to think about stuff I love than the stuff I hate. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t ever want to see stupid kids in movies again. But I have a whole list of stuff I love.

This episode, Keepers Dave & Bridgett rant about their least favorite horror tropes in storytelling and compose our list of: Die Trope Die!

We have new and updated Patreon tiers and benefits. If you would like to support the podcast and engage with other backers, please consider backing. 

So yes – please back us on Patreon! To back us you can click the button on the sidebar of our website, mu-podcast.com or head over to Patreon directly at www.patreon.com/mup!

Thank you to everyone who has updated their levels and is engaging with our new tiers. We’re so thankful for all of you. Who we regularly see on…

Our MUP Discord and we are all there! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D 

And thank you to our editor Gene for editing this episode. 

Tonight, I’d like to shout out the cat of Charles T (HI CHUCK!) who is absolutely aiding in the edit a podcast episode. And by absolutely aiding, I mean precisely how I aid in podcast editing. I sleep next to the computer and lean on the professionals.

Die Trope Die

This episode Keepers Dave and Bridgett complete our 5-part series where we travel on a Miskatonic Country Roadtrip! We’re joined by Special Guest Host: Gareth Hanrahan!!!!

Next stop? Cthulhu City!

We have new and updated Patreon tiers and benefits. If you would like to support the podcast and engage with other backers, please consider backing. 

So yes – please back us on Patreon! To back us you can click the button on the sidebar of our website, mu-podcast.com or head over to Patreon directly at www.patreon.com/mup!

Thank you to everyone who has updated their levels and is engaging with our new tiers. We’re so thankful for all of you. Who we regularly see on…

Our MUP Discord and we are all there! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D 

And thank you to our editor Ben for editing this episode. 

Welcome to the fifth stop on our Miskatonic Country Roadtrip– Cthulhu City! This series on Miskatonic Country is focused on finding new and interesting ways to make the part-fiction, part-fact region more gameable and fun, for Keepers new and veteran! 

And thank you to our Tour Guide, Gareth, for taking us to Cthulhu City. Before we drive into town, Gareth, please tell us a little about yourself, what you do, and how you came to escape Cthulhu City and its fearsome Transport Police.

This episode Keepers Dave and Bridgett continue our 5-part series where we travel on a Miskatonic Country Roadtrip! We’re joined by Special Guest Host: Julian Simpson!!!!

Next stop? Dunwich!

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Back us on Patreon! To back us you can click the button on the sidebar of our website, mu-podcast.com or head over to Patreon directly at www.patreon.com/mup!

Thanks to 

Gregory Geiger!

Thank you to everyone who has updated their levels and is engaging with our new tiers. We’re so thankful for all of you. Who we regularly see on…

Our MUP Discord and we are all there! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D 

And thank you to our editor Equinox for editing this episode. 

Welcome to the second stop on our Miskatonic Country Roadtrip– Dunwich! This series on Miskatonic Country is focused on finding new and interesting ways to make the part-fiction, part-fact region more gameable and fun, for Keepers new and veteran! 

This episode Keepers Dave and Bridgett continue our 5-part series where we travel on a Miskatonic Country Roadtrip! We’re joined by Special Guest Host: Keeper Chad!!!!

Next stop? Innsmouth!

We have new and updated Patreon tiers and benefits. If you would like to support the podcast and engage with other backers, please consider backing. 

So yes – please back us on Patreon! To back us you can click the button on the sidebar of our website, mu-podcast.com or head over to Patreon directly at www.patreon.com/mup!

Thank you to everyone who has updated their levels and is engaging with our new tiers. We’re so thankful for all of you. Who we regularly see on…

Our MUP Discord and we are all there! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D 

And thank you to our editor Nate for editing this episode!

Welcome to the second stop on our Miskatonic Country Roadtrip– Innsmouth! This series on Miskatonic Country is focused on finding new and interesting ways to make the part-fiction, part-fact region more gameable and fun, for Keepers new and veteran!