Natural Geekery Podcast

I interview authors Marie Brennan and Alyc Helms on how tabletop roleplaying games  have impacted their life as well as influenced and inspired their writing.  It's a good dive into the difficulties and joys involved with taking a game and turning it into a novel.

Check out all the amazing links below for more information on my two guests on this episode!  Big thanks to both Marie Brennan and Alyc Helms for coming on the show.  Best of fortune to them this month with their Kickstarter and their third book, Labyrinth's Heart.

Kickstarter link for their upcoming Pattern Deck. (Opens August 8, 2023)

More on the Pattern Deck: https://www.macarrick.com/pattern-for-professionals/

Websites:
M.A. Carrick and the Rook and Rose books  https://www.macarrick.com/

Marie's website -  https://www.swantower.com/

Alyc's website - https://alychelms.wordpress.com/

Social Media:
Twitter for M.A. Carrick: https://twitter.com/ma_carrick

Marie's Twitter:  https://twitter.com/swan_tower/
Marie's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/swan_tower

Alyc's Twitter: https://twitter.com/alychelms
Alyc's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alychelms/
Alyc's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6842982

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Our Natural Geekery / Wild is Plus! Discord Link (Come join the community!)
discord.gg/2gESRXC7b8

We now have a Twitch game based on the story from Season 2 Wild is Plus! Come check out the game stream, Episode 4 is June 7  from 8 - 11pm on Twitch!  We run every other week!
https://www.twitch.tv/naturalgeekery

Natural Geekery Youtube Channel - for catching game streams you might have missed!

Check out the show's Patreon.  If you would like to learn more about the different support tiers and would like to support the show please visit https://www.patreon.com/naturalgeekery

If you would prefer to not do a monthly payment like Patreon and just want to help with  a one-time payment, here is are a couple ways to do that:
Venmo -  @Natgeek
Paypal -  https://www.paypal.me/naturalgeekery

If you have any comments, questions or would like to be interviewed on the show, please email me at [email protected] or contact us on any of our social platforms

Natural Geekery Home and Blog - https://naturalgeekery.com/
Twitter -  @NaturalGeekery
Instagram - Natural Geekery
Facebook -  Facebook page

Contact us by good ol' fashioned courier!
PO Box #7651
Bloomington In. 47401

Intro and Outro Music - Nomadic Sunset by Alexander Nakarada
Thank you, Alexander, for providing some awesome free music!

You can find more of Zelda by checking out her main webpage
https://www.voxinfinity.org/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/voxinfinity/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@voxinfinity

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Our Natural Geekery / Wild is Plus! Discord Link (Come join the community!)
discord.gg/2gESRXC7b8

We now have a Twitch game based on the story from Season 2 Wild is Plus! Come check out the game stream, Episode 4 is June 7  from 8 - 11pm on Twitch!  We run every other week!
https://www.twitch.tv/naturalgeekery

Natural Geekery Youtube Channel - for catching game streams you might have missed!

Check out the show's Patreon.  If you would like to learn more about the different support tiers and would like to support the show please visit https://www.patreon.com/naturalgeekery

If you would prefer to not do a monthly payment like Patreon and just want to help with  a one-time payment, here is are a couple ways to do that:
Venmo -  @Natgeek
Paypal -  https://www.paypal.me/naturalgeekery

If you have any comments, questions or would like to be interviewed on the show, please email me at [email protected] or contact us on any of our social platforms

Natural Geekery Home and Blog - https://naturalgeekery.com/
Twitter -  @NaturalGeekery
Instagram - Natural Geekery
Facebook -  Facebook page

Contact us by good ol' fashioned courier!
PO Box #7651
Bloomington In. 47401

Intro and Outro Music - Nomadic Sunset by Alexander Nakarada
Thank you, Alexander, for providing some awesome free music!

This is part 4 of a 4 part series where I interview the cast of Darkness over New Orleans on Twitch.tv.    This episode I interview Robin on her passion for creativity, storytelling and tabletop roleplaying games.

You can find more of Robin by checking out her Beacons page below!
https://beacons.ai/robinthegod

Check out Darkness over New Orleans on twitch.tv/roll4dylan on Thursday nights at 8PM.

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Our Natural Geekery / Wild is Plus! Discord Link (Come join the community!)
discord.gg/2gESRXC7b8

We now have a Twitch game based on the story from Season 2 Wild is Plus! Come check out the game stream, Episode 3 is on May 24th from 8 - 11pm on Twitch!  We run every other week!
https://www.twitch.tv/naturalgeekery

Natural Geekery Youtube Channel - for catching game streams you might have missed!

Check out the show's Patreon.  If you would like to learn more about the different support tiers and would like to support the show please visit https://www.patreon.com/naturalgeekery

If you would prefer to not do a monthly payment like Patreon and just want to help with  a one-time payment, here is are a couple ways to do that:
Venmo -  @Natgeek
Paypal -  https://www.paypal.me/naturalgeekery

If you have any comments, questions or would like to be interviewed on the show, please email me at [email protected] or contact us on any of our social platforms

Natural Geekery Home and Blog - https://naturalgeekery.com/
Twitter -  @NaturalGeekery
Instagram - Natural Geekery
Facebook -  Facebook page

Contact us by good ol' fashioned courier!
PO Box #7651
Bloomington In. 47401

Intro and Outro Music - Nomadic Sunset by Alexander Nakarada
Thank you, Alexander, for providing some awesome free music!

This is part 3 of a 4 part series where I interview the cast of Darkness over New Orleans on Twitch.tv.    This episode I interview Thaddeus!

You can find more links and info on Thaddeus via his Linktree link below:
https://linktr.ee/thaddeus.atlas

Check out Darkness over New Orleans on twitch.tv/roll4dylan on Thursday nights at 8PM.
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Speaking of Twitch, come check out our Natural Geekery Wild is Plus game stream, Episode 2 is on May 10th from 8 - 11pm on Twitch!  We run every other week!
https://www.twitch.tv/naturalgeekery

Natural Geekery Youtube Channel - for catching game streams you might have missed!

Our Natural Geekery / Wild is Plus! Discord Link (Come join the community!)
discord.gg/2gESRXC7b8

Check out the show's Patreon.  If you would like to learn more about the different support tiers and would like to support the show please visit https://www.patreon.com/naturalgeekery

If you would prefer to not do a monthly payment like Patreon and just want to help with  a one-time payment, here is are a couple ways to do that:
Venmo -  @Natgeek
Paypal -  https://www.paypal.me/naturalgeekery

If you have any comments, questions or would like to be interviewed on the show, please email me at [email protected] or contact us on any of our social platforms

Natural Geekery Home and Blog - https://naturalgeekery.com/
Twitter -  @NaturalGeekery
Instagram - Natural Geekery
Facebook -  Facebook page

Contact us by good ol' fashioned courier!
PO Box #7651
Bloomington In. 47401

Intro and Outro Music - Nomadic Sunset by Alexander Nakarada
Thank you, Alexander, for providing some awesome free music!

This is part 2 of a 4 part series where I interview the cast of Darkness over New Orleans on Twitch.tv.    This episode I interview Alec!

You can find more links and info on Alec at the links below:
Twitch - CommuneDm
Twitter @CommuneDM
Instagram

Check out Darkness over New Orleans on twitch.tv/roll4dylan on Thursday nights!
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Speaking of Twitch, come check out our Natural Geekery Wild is Plus game stream, Episode 1 on April 26 and running every other week from 8 - 11pm on Twitch!
https://www.twitch.tv/naturalgeekery

Natural Geekery Youtube Channel - for catching game streams you might have missed!

Our Natural Geekery / Wild is Plus! Discord Link (Come join the community!)
discord.gg/2gESRXC7b8

Check out the show's Patreon.  If you would like to learn more about the different support tiers and would like to support the show please visit https://www.patreon.com/naturalgeekery

If you would prefer to not do a monthly payment like Patreon and just want to help with  a one-time payment, here is are a couple ways to do that:
Venmo -  @Natgeek
Paypal -  https://www.paypal.me/naturalgeekery

If you have any comments, questions or would like to be interviewed on the show, please email me at [email protected] or contact us on any of our social platforms

Natural Geekery Home and Blog - https://naturalgeekery.com/
Twitter -  @NaturalGeekery
Instagram - Natural Geekery
Facebook -  Facebook page

Contact us by good ol' fashioned courier!
PO Box #7651
Bloomington In. 47401

Intro and Outro Music - Nomadic Sunset by Alexander Nakarada
Thank you, Alexander, for providing some awesome free music!

We are back after an extended break! 

This is part 1 of a 4 part series where I interview the cast of Darkness over New Orleans on Twitch.tv.    First up on the series is Christian!

You can find more links and info on Christian at his linktree below:
https://linktr.ee/afluffygoomba

Check out Darkness over New Orleans on twitch.tv/roll4dylan on Thursday nights!
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Speaking of Twitch, come check out our Natural Geekery Wild is Plus game stream starting April 12th with Session Zero and running every other week from 8 - 11pm on Twitch!
https://www.twitch.tv/naturalgeekery

Natural Geekery Youtube Channel - for catching game streams you might have missed!

Our Natural Geekery / Wild is Plus! Discord Link (Come join the community!)
discord.gg/2gESRXC7b8

Check out the show's Patreon.  If you would like to learn more about the different support tiers and would like to support the show please visit https://www.patreon.com/naturalgeekery

If you would prefer to not do a monthly payment like Patreon and just want to help with  a one-time payment, here is are a couple ways to do that:
Venmo -  @Natgeek
Paypal -  https://www.paypal.me/naturalgeekery

If you have any comments, questions or would like to be interviewed on the show, please email me at [email protected] or contact us on any of our social platforms

Natural Geekery Home and Blog - https://naturalgeekery.com/
Twitter -  @NaturalGeekery
Instagram - Natural Geekery
Facebook -  Facebook page

Contact us by good ol' fashioned courier!
PO Box #7651
Bloomington In. 47401

Intro and Outro Music - Nomadic Sunset by Alexander Nakarada
Thank you, Alexander, for providing some awesome free music!

Join me as I have a lively discussion with Katie Zutter, an actress who recently discovered tabletop roleplaying games.  We discuss how they join with herexperience of acting as well as how they can get the creative fire going.  We also talk about organizing your character notes and the joys of being a dice goblin.   

In the interview, Katie mentions her box of character journals and how she organizes them.  Here is a link to the picture she mentioned.

Katie's  Socials

• Instagram
• Twitter
• TikTok 

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Natural Geekery / Wild is Plus! Discord Link (Come join the community!)
discord.gg/2gESRXC7b8

Check out the show's Patreon.  If you would like to learn more about the different support tiers and would like to support the show please visit https://www.patreon.com/naturalgeekery

If you would prefer to not do a monthly payment like Patreon and just want to help with  a one-time payment, here is are a couple ways to do that:
Venmo -  @Natgeek
Paypal -  https://www.paypal.me/naturalgeekery

If you have any comments, questions or would like to be interviewed on the show, please email me at [email protected] or contact us on any of our social platforms

Natural Geekery Home and Blog - https://naturalgeekery.com/
Twitter -  @NaturalGeekery
Instagram - Natural Geekery
Facebook -  Facebook page

Contact us by good ol' fashioned courier!
PO Box #7651
Bloomington In. 47401

Intro and Outro Music - Nomadic Sunset by Alexander Nakarada
Thank you, Alexander, for providing some awesome free music!

In this Episode I interview one of our new cast members, Kirsten, and have a wonderful discussion about forum board roleplaying and how that experience intersects and can compliment a typical roleplaying session.

Kirsten's Socials

• Portfolio for Kirsten Simkiss
• Instagram
• Twitter
• TikTok 

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Natural Geekery / Wild is Plus! Discord Link (Come join the community!)
discord.gg/2gESRXC7b8

Check out the show's Patreon.  If you would like to learn more about the different support tiers and would like to support the show please visit https://www.patreon.com/naturalgeekery

If you would prefer to not do a monthly payment like Patreon and just want to help with  a one-time payment, here is are a couple ways to do that:
Venmo -  @Natgeek
Paypal -  https://www.paypal.me/naturalgeekery

If you have any comments, questions or would like to be interviewed on the show, please email me at [email protected] or contact us on any of our social platforms

Natural Geekery Home and Blog - https://naturalgeekery.com/
Twitter -  @NaturalGeekery
Instagram - Natural Geekery
Facebook -  Facebook page

Contact us by good ol' fashioned courier!
PO Box #7651
Bloomington In. 47401

Intro and Outro Music - Nomadic Sunset by Alexander Nakarada
Thank you, Alexander, for providing some awesome free music!

Welcome to Season 3!  It's been nearly a year!  In this episode I do a little overview of what has been happening with the show during that time and then I interview Dylan from Roll4Dylan.   We get into a wonderful discussion on roleplaying, gamemastering Twitch streams, improvisation, and nachos.

Roll4Dylan's Socials

• Roll4Dylan on Twitch
• Instagram
• Twitter
• TikTok 

RPG Consent Checklist
(This is the amazing resource Dylan mentions in the show.)
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Natural Geekery / Wild is Plus! Discord Link (Come join the community!)
discord.gg/2gESRXC7b8 

Check out the show's Patreon.  If you would like to learn more about the different support tiers and would like to support the show please visit https://www.patreon.com/naturalgeekery

If you would prefer to not do a monthly payment like Patreon and just want to help with  a one-time payment, here is are a couple ways to do that:
Venmo -  @Natgeek
Paypal -  https://www.paypal.me/naturalgeekery

If you have any comments, questions or would like to be interviewed on the show, please email me at [email protected] or contact us on any of our social platforms

Natural Geekery Home and Blog - https://naturalgeekery.com/
Twitter -  @NaturalGeekery
Instagram - Natural Geekery
Facebook -  Facebook page

Contact us by good ol' fashioned courier!
PO Box #7651
Bloomington In. 47401

Intro and Outro Music - Nomadic Sunset by Alexander Nakarada
Thank you, Alexander, for providing some awesome free music!

Finally!  After a break that ended up being much longer than anticipated, the show is back.  I talk briefly about what's been happening and then we dive into the finale of our experiment of playing a tabletop RPG with no gamemaster, Wild is Plus!

Ludyn and Hazzo have explored the dragon temple ruins and realize that with the books they now carry, they have more than enough information to head back to Drachen Falls.  Now, they must begin the journey back home.  What awaits them along the way?

Link to our page on Podpages
https://www.podpage.com/natural-geekery-podcast/

Check out the show's Patreon.  If you would like to learn more about the different support tiers and would like to support the show please visit - https://www.patreon.com/naturalgeekery

If you would prefer to not do a monthly payment like Patreon and just want to help with  a one-time payment, here is are a couple ways to do that:
Venmo -  @Natgeek
Paypal -  https://www.paypal.me/naturalgeekery

If you have any comments, questions or would like to be interviewed on the show, please email me at [email protected]

Contact us by good ol' fashioned courier!
PO Box #7651
Bloomington In. 47401

New Logo Design by Tatianna!  Check out her work at www.studio-tart.com
And on her Instagram - Tatianna's Instagram @yasminetatiana

GAME RESOURCES

Resources:
Mythic GM-less Gaming from Word Mill Games
Mythic GM Emulator
Mythic Variations I
Mythic Variations II

Fate Resources
Fate Accelerated from Evil Hat
Fate SRD - A great resource for all things involving the Fate RPG!
Dungeons of Fate by Mike Shea
Auto Compelling Dice by Rob Donoghue

Another way to support the show - our Ko-Fi page - https://ko-fi.com/naturalgeekery

PLACES TO FIND US!

Natural Geekery Home and Blog - https://naturalgeekery.com/

You can also find us  on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook:
Twitter -  @NaturalGeekery
Instagram - Natural Geekery
Facebook -  Facebook page

Intro and Outro Music - Nomadic Sunset by Alexander Nakarada
Thank you, Alexander, for providing some awesome free music!

Musical excerpt from  - Kevin McCleod's Willow and Light