Natural Geekery Podcast
Welcome to Natural Geekery, a weekly podcast about being in love with gaming, roleplaying, interaction, and creativity. We are currently running an Actual Play called Wild is Plus! where two friends play a roleplaying game without a GM!
Episodes
55 episodes
The Intersection of Game and Story - Interview with Marie Brennan and Alyc Helms
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 gam...
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1:21:37
Voice Acting and Roleplaying Games - Interview with Zelda Khan Black
You can find more of Zelda by checking out her main webpagehttps://www.voxinfinity.org/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/voxinfinity/
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Collaborative Magical Works - Interview with Robin - Darkness over New Orleans #4
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:08:57
Looking for Good Conclusions - Interview with Thaddeus - Darkness over New Orleans #3
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:
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:07:49
Lightning in a Bottle - Interview with Alec - Darkness over New Orleans #2
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:
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:13:40
A Good Life Playing Pretend - Interview with Christian - Darkness over New Orleans #1
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:08:29
3.3 When It All Starts to Click - Interview with Katie
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 al...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:13:11
Season 3, Episode 2 - Points of Mutual Understanding
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:07:05
Season 3 Opener - Weirdos Unite!
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:12:25
Season 2 Finale - Wild is Plus #26 Endings and Beginnings
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, W...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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1:01:58
Ghost - Wild is Plus #25
Ludyn and Hazzo have a spectral encounter in the ruins of the old Dragon Order. This episodes features a bold new format that allows us to get more of the game into an hour's time. Let us know what you think and enjoy!Join u...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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56:35
Calm - Wild is Plus #24
Ludyn and Hazzo uncover an ancient hidden chamber deep within the Dragon Temple. What secrets and dangers await? This episodes features the first of some new format changes for our storytelling. Enjoy!Join us for ano...
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Season 2
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58:28
Crossroads - A Hybrid Episode
A smaller show this week but it comes with big news. Dr. Hipp and I sit down and discuss coming show changes and I ramble on with some Gamemaster stories in a section we may start calling "Tales from Uncle NatGeek!" Link to ...
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Belly of the Beast - Wild is Plus #23
Our heroes continue their exploration of the ancient temple. Secret corridors long hidden are found. What will they reveal as they go deaper into the past?Join us for another episode of Wild is Plus where we have an actual p...
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Season 2
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1:01:28
Finding Possibilities - Interview with Erin
This week I welcome Erin to the show. We talk about her work in a Viking village as part of the New York Renaissance Faire, roleplaying games, LARPs, TikTok, and the fun of improvisation techniques. It's a fun, informative conversat...
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Season 2
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1:03:26
The Temple - Wild is Plus #22
Our heroes enter into the ancient temple to explore hallways unseen for hundreds of years! What will they find?Join us for another episode of Wild is Plus where we have an actual play of a Fate Accelerated RPG with no Gamemaster a...
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1:01:49
Parley - Wild is Plus #21
Our heroes return after break and have their first encounter with the Shadow Fey. Will it be a diplomatic discussion or will blades be crossed?Join us for another episode of Wild is Plus where we have an actual play of a Fate Acce...
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1:00:16
"Opening a Window to Another World" - Interview with Tana Pigeon of Wordmill Games
Join me for an end of the year discussion with the creator of Mythic and the Mythic GM Emulator, Tana Pigeon. We talk solo roleplaying, passion projects, and not holding too much control of the rpg story. You can find all of...
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Season 2
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58:56
The Ruins - Wild is Plus #20
In our extended holiday episode - the two heroes finally enter the ancient ruins and begin exploring. They wander into a surprise attack and an unexpected discovery. What they find could change everything! Then, as...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:33:53
The Best Group Project - Interview with Alicia Marie
Join me as I talk with Alicia Marie about getting into roleplaying with a game that is NOT D&D, narrative style games, world travelling, world building and how this hobby is one of the best group projects of all time. Wh...
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Season 2
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1:09:31
A Horrible Alternative - Wild is Plus #19
Our heroes have an enemy Twisted Fey pinned and in their sights! Do they get a chance to question it? Let's say things don't go so well...Link to our page on Podpages
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:00:12
Tea Time - Wild is Plus #18
Our heroes take a day to recover and then go to see Gratha in the evening before departing for the ruins. While speaking with her there are unexpected visitors!Check out the show's Patreon. If you would like to learn more ab...
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58:03
Downtime - Wild is Plus #17
Our heroes recover from the Rite of the Cave and Hazzo processes the events of his past. Can he come to grips with the dark events of ten years ago? If you would like to support us we have a Patreon! If you would ...
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1:04:31
Exercise for the Mind's Eye - Interview with Patrick Kelly
Join me as I talk with martial artist Patrick Kelly about his love of roleplaying games, combat resolution in them and a deeper dive into narrative. There are also just some fun stories along the way. As he says, "Movement forward i...
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Season 2
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1:10:40
The Rite of the Cave - Wild is Plus #16
Join us as our two heroes step into the dark shamanic hut to undergo the Rite of the Cave! I have to say, I think this may be my favorite episode so far and I hope you think so too. What darkness will be uncovered or healed by Grat...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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