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GenreTainment – Monster of the Week Creator Michael Sands on Game Design

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Join the hunt as we track down the origins of Monster of the Week with its creator, Michael Sands! In this in-depth interview, Michael shares the story behind the game’s development, from its supernatural roots inspired by cult classics like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Supernatural to its rise as one of the most beloved urban fantasy-horror TTRPGs today. We explore how Monster of the Week offers a streamlined, narrative-driven alternative to more complex systems like D&D, while still delivering thrilling, monster-packed action. Along the way, Michael dives into his game design process, shares insights on his other projects, and celebrates the incredible community that continues to expand the game. Whether you’re a seasoned RPG veteran or just getting started, this conversation is packed with valuable insights and creative inspiration.

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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Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track: Slayers

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This was a fun Dragon Con Urban Fantasy panel about one of my favorite settings, the Buffyverse. We discussed the new Buffy the Vampire Slayer audio drama, Slayers. It was great hearing James Marsters voice back as Spike! With him and so many other returning actors (Charisma Carpenter, Anthony Head, Juliet Landau, Emma Caulfield Ford, Amber Benson, James Charles Leary, Danny Strong) it felt like a reunion. What did we love about Slayers? What did we think of a Buffyverse show in an audio drama format? What character arc did we like best? If we get a season 2, what would we love to see…I mean hear? Watch and find out.

This “scripted audio original picks up 10 years after the events of the final episode of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer.’ Since then, Spike (James Marsters) has gone deep undercover in Los Angeles, convincing the forces of darkness that he’s back to his evil ways. When his cover is compromised by sixteen-year-old Indira Nunnally (Laya DeLeon Hayes), Spike finds himself on baby-slayer-sitting duty once more. While he attempts to track down a watcher for his eager new protégé, their paths collide with the veteran Slayer of a parallel reality where Buffy Summers never existed…a reality where Cordelia Chase (Charisma Carpenter) is the one-and-only Slayer. She needs Spike’s help with a classic big bad terrorizing her world…his old flame, Drusilla (Juliet Landau).”

Guest On… Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track Buffy Watch Season 7

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Calling all Buffy aficionados! The moment you’ve been eagerly waiting for has arrived. Brace yourselves as we prepare to bid farewell to the iconic Buffy the Vampire Slayer series with our final episode of the Buffy rewatch on the Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track YouTube channel.

I join fellow die-hard Bufy fans, as we dissect, discuss, and relive the spine-tingling moments that define this season.

The First Evil looms larger than ever, uber-vampires threaten to tip the balance, and the malevolent Caleb stirs up chaos. With new Slayers stepping into the limelight, the return of Spike and Faith, the mysterious Principal Wood, and the ever-resilient Scoobies, it is a roller coaster ride of a season building to that unforgettable series finale.

Guest On… Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track Buffy Watch Season 6

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Hey there, Buffy fans! Are you ready to dive into Buffy the Vampire Slayer‘s sixth season? If so, then join me and the other Buffy panelists on the Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track YouTube channel, as we explore the iconic urban fantasy TV series.

We discuss this dark and thought provoking season and share our thoughts on the best character arcs, as well as our favorite and least favorite episodes. This season had many twists with a musical special, a wedding disaster, a trio of geeks turned villains, a magical addiction, a shocking death of a beloved character, and a hero that takes a dark turn.

And of course, we highlight some of the most unforgettable episodes of the season, including the musical episode “Once More, with Feeling,” the hilarious “Tabula Rasa,” the fast food flavored “Doublemeat Palace,” “Villians,” “Two to Go,” “Grave,” and more. We share our thoughts on these pivotal moments and what they meant for the show as a whole. Please give it watch and feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments.

Guest On… Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track Buffy Watch Season 5

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Are you ready to dive into the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer‘s fifth season? If so, then join me and other Buffy super fans on the Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track YouTube channel, as we explore the iconic urban fantasy TV series.

We discuss the excellent season arc and share our thoughts on the best character arcs, as well as our favorite and least favorite episodes. We also chat about the surprising introduction of Dawn, Buffy’s little sister, and the arrival of the powerful Big Bad, Glory. From Glory’s deadly schemes to Buffy’s struggle to protect her family and friends, we cover it all.

And of course, we highlight some of the most unforgettable episodes of the season, including “Dracula vs. Buffy,” “The Replacement,” “Family,” “Fool for Love,” “The Body,” and “The Gift.”

SFP-Now TV Reviews: Wolfpack, Lockwood & Co., Last of Us

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I’m co-hosting another podcast! Every other week Ian and I review TV shows. More details on this episode below.

Welcome to SFP-NOW and our new TV reviews show that we’ll be looking to roll out every two weeks. For this series, Ian Cullen is joined by Marx Pyle of GenreTainment to discuss episodes of various genre television shows. We hope to bring in a third host to occasionally try and spice things up. But for now it will just be myself and Marx.

This First episode takes a look at episode three of The Last Of Us, which seemed to stir up mixed reviews from fans of the game versus those fans that have just tuned in for the series. Get our views on the Bob and Frank storyline.

Also, we have a look at the new Netflix Series Lockwood & Co, which is somewhat of a surprise package with its story of an alternate future in which ghosts are a very common occurrence, but can only be hunted down by teenagers.

Staying on the theme of supernatural series we also take a look at the new Paramount Plus series Wolf Pack, which is somewhat of a comeback for Buffy’s Sarah Michelle Geller who interestingly doesn’t have a huge role in the show’s pilot episode. But we’re pretty sure that her role will expand as the story grows.

Moving on from horror. We jump to some time travel for some fast and dirty comments on the new Quantum Leap series and the episode titled Leap. Die. Repeat. which kind of played out a little like Groundhog Day.

And Finally, Marx talks about his recent experience of being a panelist on a massive Buffy The Vampire Slayer Rewatch and talks a little about what he considers to be the best episodes of the show’s fourth season.

Guest On… Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track Buffy Watch Season 4

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Join me and the other panelists (a.k.a. Buffy super fans) as we chat about season four of the iconic urban fantasy TV series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, on the Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track YouTube channel. We discuss the unusual season finale, best character arcs, and favorite/least favorite episodes. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the returns of Spike, Ethan Rayne, Faith, Anya, Jonathan, and Harmony, as well as Buffy’s dating choices with Parker & Riley. Plus, we dive into The Initiative and Adam’s impact on the season, and highlight classic episodes like “Hush”, “Beer Bad”, “Pangs”, “Fear, Itself”, and “Superstar”.

Guest On… Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track Buffy Watch Season 3

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I had another great time being a panelist for Buffy Watch on the Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track YouTube channel. This time we chatted about season 3 of this ground breaking TV series! What did we think of the season premiere and finale? Who had the best character arc this season? What were our most favorite and least favorite episodes? There were new characters (Anya, Faith), returning characters (Spike, Ethan Rayne), and memorable characters (The Mayor, Mr. Trick, Vampire Willow), and so much more. Many of the episodes were layered with powerful themes and topped with funny moments and fast-paced action. We had a great time discussing Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Guest On… Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track Buffy Watch Season 2

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I had a great time being a panelist for the second episode of Buffy Watch on the Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track YouTube channel. We discuss season 2 of this ground breaking TV series! What made the season finale so strong? Who had the best character arc this season? What was our most favorite and least favorite episodes? We had a great time chatting and debating about Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Guest On… Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track Buffy Watch Season 1

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The Supernatural Rewind may have ended, but not our rewatching! I had an awesome time being a panelist for the first episode of Buffy Watch on the Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track YouTube channel. We discuss season 1 of this ground breaking TV series! What made the pilot so strong? Who had the best character arc this season? We had a great time chatting and reminiscing about Buffy the Vampire Slayer.