In this last episode of Season 1 of The Song of the Mountain, hear about my vision for a magical school called The Bifrost Academy.

Join me in a conversation with actor Luis Carazo as we discuss his character Zerxus from ExU Calamity; a mini-D&D campaign from the well-known D&D show Critical Role and how this character exemplified the stories humanity needs.

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This is a quick "intermezzo" to share some big things I hope the podcast has gotten you to think about so far! And plug to support the podcast, to reach out if you've enjoyed it and let me know how it's impacted you.

Let's talk about fantasy role-playing games! Zac Clay, educator, professional dungeon master, and voice actor gives us his take on fantasy role-play games, like Dungeons and Dragons, and the rich storytelling experience they create for adults and kids alike.

Check out Zac's D&D in Education video produced by Wizards of the Coast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaOrOG69Bt0&t=1s

Why do stories tend be about the good guys smashing the bad guys? What would a new story look like?

Deep dive with me into the upper limits "curse" and see how we can break free from it.

Interview with author and facilitator Katie Hendricks from the Hendricks Institute. We talk about body intelligence, upper limits, and the need for new stories that don't boil down to "us vs. them".

David Soman, children's book author and illustrator (who wrote "The Impossible Mountain"), joins me to talk about his life, his books, and the impact of stories on our lives.

A snapshot of my life hosted by a special guest: My 6-year old son, Liam.

Stories matter to us more than ever before. But why? Is it mere entertainment? or something more?