Awkward meetings abound as our heroes are drawn together. Gail writes an email. Vanessa is standoffish, but she really cares. Janus decides to not back down. And we are all certain that Gail’s shack is not a love shack.

Cast and Crew:

Mid-roll Reminders:

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Game System

Podcast Recommendation

Support Writing Alchemy

Writing Alchemy Links

Jordan’s Link

Tobi’s Link

William’s (Billie’s) Links

Ryan’s Link

Nikki’s Link

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A record shaped world, where music is magic, is under threat by evil corporations! These corporate villains are trying to control the magic and destroy musical freedom. Can our mixed-gender team of magical girl superheroes stop their plans in time?!

Cast and Crew:

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Game System: Chimera RPG by Ryan Boelter and Amr Ammourazz

International Podcast Month

Ryan’s Links

Vincent’s Links

Fay’s Links

Liz’s Links

Jonn’s Links

Opening Fanfare:

On the Bright Side:

The Echo:

Markus/Ghostwriter:

Cyrus:

Rose Part 1:

Rose Part 2:

Carpenter:

Music Store:

Flash Dance:

Mix Tape:

Ghostwriter Transformation Part 1:

Ghostwriter Transformation Part 2:

Comforting Duet:

Cryus’s Emotional Duet:

Rose’s Emotional Duet:

Carpenter Transforms!:

The Servers Are Against Us!:

Bet You’ve Never Seen This Before!:

Rose Transforms!:

The Power of Friendship:

United:

A New World:

The action sound effects are from Free Sound: https://freesound.org/

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Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 21 Summary

We return to the First Responder’s Training Program to catch up with Vanessa the Witch and Janus the Ghoul. In this sequel adventure, meet Gail the Ghost and follow the drama that swirls around the popular Chaz Drakon, as everyone prepares for another pivotal full moon ritual.

Game Master: Jordan Green (they/them)

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Transcript

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Show Notes

Game System

Recommendation

Support Writing Alchemy

Writing Alchemy Links

Jordan’s Link

Tobi’s Links

Billie’s Links

Kimberly’s Links

Goblin’s Links

Music and Sound Credits

Content Warnings 

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Writing Alchemy Bonus Cast 9 Summary

Today I’m sharing some tools I have been using that have been extremely helpful for dealing with anxiety. I’ll also be giving an update on what is going on for me, and I’ll wrap up by sharing some of the projects I’ve been working on.

The goal of this tool set is to help a person’s nervous system connect to the present moment. The way I understand it is that when people are upset, their mind is usually focusing on the past or the future. Helping the nervous system connect to the present helps it calm down. I find that these tools are helpful during stressful moments, but they can also can be used at other times to increase calm and relaxation. For example, I often use them to help myself get sleepy at bedtime.

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Bonus Cast 9 Transcript

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Show Notes

Anxiety Tools

Support Writing Alchemy

Follow Writing Alchemy

Hiring an Audio Editor in Early November

Project Links

Contact Fay

Music and Sound Credits

Content Warnings

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Writing Alchemy Collaboration 3 Summary

Bob the slime-person druid, Nikau the parrotfolk rogue, and Aery the animated statue athlete are part of a team of investigative journalists working for the Crossroads Observer. The Observer has obtained a sample that could finally expose the dirty dealings of the wealthy Steward Family. Their job is to get this sample to the expert Juniper Huckleberry. The only problem is that Juniper is an infamously reclusive gnome druid who lives in her research garden, which is full of dangerous magical plants.

Game Master: Fay Onyx (ze/hir)

Bob the Slime-person Druid (they/them): played by Mads Upton (they/them)

Nikau the Parrotfolk Rogue (he/him): played by Robin (they/them)

Arey the Living Statue Athlete (they them): played by Brandon (Rev) Wentz (he/him)

Audio Editing and Sound Design: Fay Onyx

Transcription of People Talking: Critshow Studios

Transcription of Music and Sound Effects: Larcie, Fay Onyx

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Collaboration 3 Transcript

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Show Notes

Game System

Extras

International Podcast Month Links

Fay’s Links

Mads’ Links

Robin’s Links

Rev’s Links

Music and Sound Effect Credits

Content Warnings 

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Writing Alchemy Calming Moment Summary

This is an experimental episode of Writing Alchemy where Fay describes five beautiful photographs of the Pacific Ocean in detail with the soothing sound of ocean waves in the background. This is an internet hug going out to all of the people who want a few minutes of tranquil calm in their day.

Show Notes

Discord and Slack Invitations

Support Writing Alchemy

Social Media

Sign Up

Sound Credits

The Photographs that Were Described (in Order)

Photograph Credits

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Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 20 Summary

This is a special scripted crossover episode between Writing Alchemy and Kalila Stormfire’s Economical Magick Services where we return to Sylvan Community College as Kalilia gives Janus her first tarot reading, foreshadowing the events which will take place in the next Unfamiliar Heroes game.

Janus: Tobi Hill-Meyer

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Episode Transcript

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Show Notes

Lisette’s Links

Support Writing Alchemy

Social Media

Music and Sound Credits

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Writing Alchemy Bonus Cast 8 Summary

This Bonus Cast features stand up comedy that the amazing Tobi Hill-Meyer did for Thriving While Trans. Afterwards, there are some announcements about upcoming audio and text games.

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Show Notes

Writing Alchemy Merch Store

Discord and Slack Invitations

Sign Up

Support Writing Alchemy

Contact Fay

International Podcast Month Links

Performances Used in this Episode

Music and Sound Credits

Content Warnings 

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Summary

Crossroads Story Time is a new series that explores the myths and lore of the Crossroads Setting. The four short stories in this episode delve into the cosmology and magic of Crossroads through the story of its creation.

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Crossroads Story Time 1 Transcript

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Show Notes

Crossroads Links

Fay’s Links

Music and Sound Credits

Content Warnings 

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Writing Alchemy Collaboration 2 Summary

Several storybook characters have gone missing from the kingdom of Tome. Making things worse, a Storyteller has just disappeared. Frecka and Salvinia, Agents of Pandora, were assigned to the search for Loren Hope. Will the two agents be able to crack a case that all the king’s horses and all the king’s men have failed to piece together?

Game Master: Jonn Perry (he/him)

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Collaboration 2 Transcript

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Show Notes

Game System

International Podcast Month Links

Jonn’s Links

Fay’s Links

Whitney’s Links

Therin’s Links

Music and Sound Effect Credits

Content Warnings 

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