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Behind the Dice – The Next D&D? DC20: What We Loved, What We Didn’t

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Yup, I started a new show on the Cabbit Crossing YouTube channel! Hope you enjoy it.

Join us as the team discusses their playtesting experiences with Daggerheart, the newest game system from Darrington Press, the tabletop game imprint for Critical Role Productions. We examine our playtesting experience with version 1.5, discussing our impressions, favorite features, and points of friction. From the damage mechanics to the integration with Demiplane, get our thoughts on this promising RPG system. Got thoughts on Daggerheart? Leave them in the comments and tell us which games we should explore next!

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GenreTalk – Deadpool & Wolverine – Claws, Guns, and Puns

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Welcome to the debut episode of GenreTalk, the companion series to GenreTainment! In this show, instead of interviews, Marx & Julie review a movie, TV show, book, or game.

In this episode, we review the new hit MCU movie Deadpool & Wolverine! What did we think of the third Deadpool film and the MCU’s first R-rated entry? Tune in to hear our thoughts. Don’t forget to share yours in the comments or on our Facebook page.

GenreTainment 146 | Game Design and Writing Novels with Alexander Thomas

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Join us for a fun conversation with game designer and author Alexander Thomas. As the Mutants & Masterminds Line Developer for Green Ronin Publishing, Alex brings a wealth of experience to the table. He’s also the author of the Titan City Chronicles novel series and the executive producer for the Untold Stories Project. In this episode, we dive into these exciting projects, explore the upcoming Valiant Adventures Roleplaying Game, and get Alex’s advice on breaking into the tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) industry. Plus, he shares tips on creating your own TTRPG Actual Play series.

GenreTainment is where Marx & Julie talk about what is happening in the world of books, film, TV, web series, and games. We give you interviews with writers, game designers, directors, producers and actors in both independent and not-so-independent creations.

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GenreTainment Intro and outro music by McCardy Music.

“Perc Spot A” by Ovani Sound.

Only 6 Days Left to Back Our Kickstarter!

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I’m excited that our Kickstarter for Fairy Tales, Folklore, and Fables Reimagined has done so well! We reached the original goal in less than 90 minutes and unlocked all of the stretch goal stories soon after. With only 6 days left, now is the perfect time to join us and grab your copies of Enchanted Tales & Twisted Lore: Fairy Tales, Folklore, and Fables Reimagined – Volume 1 and Once Upon a Twisted Time: Fairy Tales, Folklore, and Fables Reimagined – Volume 2. Don’t miss out, back the Kickstarter today before it’s too late!

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GenreTainment 145 | Writing Comic Books and Crowdfunding with Dirk Manning

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Join us for a fun episode featuring the return of award-nominated comic book writer/creator Dirk Manning! Dirk is the author of Write or Wrong: A Writer’s Guide to Creating Comics and has crafted numerous beloved comic books, including the supernatural noir series Tales of Mr. Rhee and the genre-bending horror anthology Nightmare World.

It’s been around a decade since Dirk last appeared on the show, making this reunion long overdue. In this episode, we dive into his latest Kickstarter project, Love Stories About Death, and discuss his work with Source Point Press and his extensive portfolio of other captivating titles.

Dirk also shares tips on breaking into the comic book industry and running a successful crowdfunding campaign. (He has raised over half a million dollars and counting in pre-sales on Kickstarter alone.)

GenreTainment is where Marx & Julie talk about what is happening in the world of books, film, TV, web series, and games. We give you interviews with writers, game designers, directors, producers and actors in both independent and not-so-independent creations.

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GenreTainment Intro and outro music by McCardy Music.

“Perc Spot A” by Ovani Sound.

GenreTainment 144 | Conlang with Professional Language Creator Dr. Christine Schreyer

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In this episode, we have an exciting conversation with Dr. Christine Schreyer, Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Schreyer specializes in linguistic anthropology and Indigenous language revitalization, and she’s also a professional language creator, known for her work in constructed languages (or conlangs).

Dr. Schreyer has contributed to some incredible projects, including the Kryptonian language in Man of Steel, the Eltarian language in the Power Rangers (2017) movie, the Beama (Cro-Magnon) language from the movie Alpha, and the Atlantean language in Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Most recently, she’s crafted multiple languages for the Rebel Moon movies and the faerie language for the new Spiderwick Chronicles TV show.

Join us for a fun discussion on the art of language creation and the importance of language revitalization.

GenreTainment is where Marx & Julie talk about what is happening in the world of books, film, TV and web series. We give you interviews with writers, game designers, directors, producers and actors in both independent and not-so-independent creations.

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GenreTainment Intro and outro music by McCardy Music.

“Perc Spot A” by Ovani Sound.

GenreTainment 143 | Shared Worlds and Anthologies with Author Marisa Wolf

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On this episode we’re chatting with author Marisa Wolf. She tells us about her new science fiction Beyond Enemies published by Baen Books, and urban fantasy book The Spider (Hit World: Web of Shadows Book 3).

She also talks about her writing origins with writing fan fiction and how to transition successfully into writing for shared worlds and beyond. She also shares tips for authors about co-writing and more.

GenreTainment is where Marx & Julie talk about what is happening in the world of books, film, TV and web series. We give you interviews with writers, game designers, directors, producers and actors in both independent and not-so-independent creations.

Marisa Wolf is a second-generation nerd who started writing genre stories at six. At least one was good enough to be laminated, and she’s been chasing that high ever since. She’s written in many corners of SFF, including shared universes like the bestselling Four Horseman Universe and the anything-goes urban fantasy of Hit World, as well as video and table-top gaming in tie-in stories. Her debut solo novel, Beyond Enemies with Baen Books, is a blend of military scifi, space opera, and general snarky banter.

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GenreTainment Intro and outro music by McCardy Music.

“Perc Spot A” by Ovani Sound.

GenreTainment 142 | Author JC Mastro: Academy Bound and Short Stories Discussion

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In this episode, we chat with author J.C. Mastro about his science fiction YA novel, Academy Bound. We also delve into his short stories and discuss the creation of the audiobook for Academy Bound.

GenreTainment is where Marx & Julie talk about what is happening in the world of books, film, TV and web series. We give you interviews with writers, game designers, directors, producers and actors in both independent and not-so-independent creations.

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GenreTainment Intro and outro music by McCardy Music.

“Perc Spot A” by Ovani Sound.

Spirit of the Dragon lyrics by JC Mastro and music by Greg Horvay.

Guest on…Lost Girl Revisited, Season 5

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Another fun panel for the Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track! This time Julie joined me! It’s the final rewatch episode of Lost Girl Revisited. We discuss season 5: Our favorite characters, favorite episodes, our thoughts on the big bads, missing Kenzi, that season finale, and so much more. Feel free to watch and leave a comment about what you thought of season five.

Guest on… Comics Lair – Marvel’s Echo

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Had a great time being a guest on Comics Lair!

“Marvel Comics introduced Echo in Daredevil #9 (1999). Television audiences first saw in the Marvel-Disney+ Hawkeye miniseries. She’s a gritty, determined character who also happens to be a deaf member of the Choctaw Nation. Join host Nancy Northcott and guests Samantha Bryant, Kyoko M., and Marx Pyle as they discuss the Echo streaming series.”