This week, Benjamin Warner and Julian Stamboulieh return to talk about LARPs the Series: Season 3! It is still in the early stages, but with help from the audience, it can be a reality. Find out more at https://www.larpstheseries.com, https://www.facebook.com/LARPsTheSeries/, and https://twitter.com/larpstheseries. Don't forget to join the prefunding list https://watch.thefantasy.network/tv-show/larps/ where you can also catch up on Seasons 1 and 2. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, including our Patrons over at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget to grab exclusive Beyond The Trope merch over at https://beyondthetrope.redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Beanduck Productions LARPs the Series Elizabeth Neale Heroic Portrait (Video Series) Twitch YouTube Instagram Cathy Vincelli The Fantasy Network Zombie Orpheus JourneyQuest (Video Series) Mark Camacho Felicia Day Penny Arcade PAX GenCon Denver Pop Culture Con Terry Brooks RPG Clinic Angelina Doherty Film Hub

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Episode 306 Interview with Benjamin Warner and Julian Stamboulieh

This week J. T. Evans joins us to talk about designing roleplaying games, with an emphasis on the mechanical portion of the creative process. Find out more about J. T. at https://jtevans.net, follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jtevans and on Facebook a https://facebook.com/jtevans.author. Also check out his roleplaying work at https://gnomestew.com. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss our exclusive Beyond The Trope gear at https://beyondthetrope.redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Dave Robison Patrick Hester DriveThruRPG.com Dungeons and Dragons FATE (Roleplaying System) created by Evil Hat Productions Dresden Files RPG Penny For Your Thoughts (Roleplaying Game) Don't Rest Your Head (Roleplaying Game) Cortex (Roleplaying System) Margaret Weis Productions Battlestar Galactica Firefly/Serenity Supernatural (TV Show) Superman GURPS (Roleplaying System) White Wolf Publishing Discworld (Book Series) by Terry Pratchett Stephen Hawking Pathfinder (Roleplaying System) Choose Your Own Adventure Forgotten Realms Greyhawk Matthew J. Neagley Phil Vecchione Star Wars Wizards of the Coast THE WIZARD OF OZ by L. Frank Baum

Episode 305 Tabletop RPGs with J. T. Evans

This week comic artist Jamie Noguchi joined us to talk about his work on SCHOOL FOR EXTRATERRESTRIAL GIRLS, written by Jeremy Whitley. Find out more at https://www.ypcomic.com and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/angryzenmaster, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jamienoguchi/, and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/yellowperiltube. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, including our Patrons over at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget you can pick up exclusive Beyond The Trope merch at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Papercutz American Library Association (ALA) Conference Tokusatsu (Film Genre) Power Rangers George Takei Westword Penny Arcade (Web Comic) Questionable Content (Web Comic) Gundam (Anime Series) Titanium Moose Comics Genesis Angry Zen Master Rob Balder Earthworld Yellow Peril (Web Comic) by Jamie Noguchi Oni Press Ultraman (TV Show) Marvel Comics Godzilla DC Comics Image Comics The Nib Webtoon Tapas.io YouTube Macbook Napster iPod THE SAPLING'S CURSE (upcoming graphic novel) by James Persichetti and L. Biehler Publishers Marketplace

Episode 304 Interview with Jamie Noguchi

This week Jax Miller joins us to talk about her new book, HELL IN THE HEARTLAND. It's a true crime story of meth, murder, and the search for two missing girls. Follow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RealJaxMiller/, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RealJaxMiller, and on Instagram at https://instagram.com/RealJaxMiller. Follow developments in the Lauria Bible search on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Find-Lauria-Bible-BBI-211300375881207/ and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/findlauria. Thank you to all of our wonderful listeners, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget to check out cool, exclusive Beyond The Trope merch at https://BeyondTheTrope.redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: FREEDOM'S CHILD by Jax Miller Judge Judy Netflix Forgotten: Women of Juarez (Podcast) Nicholas Sparks Hallmark Movies

Episode 303 Interview with Jax Miller

This week we got to talk with Harlequin Romance author, Jo McNally. Check out her new book, BAREFOOT ON A STARLIT NIGHT, out now! Find out more at https://jomcnallyromance.com and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/JoMcNallyAuthor and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JoMcNallyAuthor/. Thank you to our amazing listeners for all of your support. We could not do this without you, including our Patrons over at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget you can pick up exclusive Beyond The Trope gear at https://BeyondTheTrope.redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (Movie) The Holiday (Movie) Gallant Lake Stories (Book Series) by Jo McNally Rendezvous Falls (Book Series) by Jo McNally

Episode 302 Interview with Jo McNally

This week, thriller author, Nina Sadowsky, joined us to talk about her new book, CONVINCE ME, available now! Find out more at https://ninasadowsky.com and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/sadowsky_nina and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ninasadowskythrillers. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget you can pick up exclusive Beyond The Trope merch at https://BeyondTheTrope.redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Meg Ryan The Wedding Planner (Movie) Jennifer Lopez Matthew McConaughey Penguin Random House JUST FALL by Nina Sadowsky THE BURIAL SOCIETY by Nina Sadowsky THE EMPTY BED by Nina Sadowsky Jenny Milchman

Episode 301 Interview with Nina Sadowsky

We made it! Episode 300. It has been a long road, and our friendship has grown incredibly over the years. So this week, we're talking about how to friend. How to make friends and how to be a friend. Thank you to our amazing listeners, including our patrons over at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget you can pick up exclusive Beyond The Trope merch at https://BeyondTheTrope.rebubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Groucho Marx Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers (RMFW) Aaron Michael Ritchey Rachel Harrison Patrick Hester Zoom Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet (Apple Original TV Show)

Episode 300 How to Friend

This week we're joined by Rachel Harrison, author of THE RETURN. Find out more at https://www.rachel-harrison.com and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/rachfacelogic and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rachelharrisonsghost/. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Get exclusive Beyond The Trope merch at https://beyondthetrope.com/redbubble. Mentioned in this episode: The Budd Lake Diner Denny's Taylor Swift Emerson College Focus Features J. P. Morgan Chase

Episode 299 Interview with Rachel Harrison

This week we are joined by Annie Sullivan, author of A TOUCH OF GOLD, out now, and A CURSE OF GOLD, available September 22, 2020! Find out more at https://anniesullivanauthor.com and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/annsulliva and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AuthorAnnieSullivan/. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, including our Patrons over at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. We also want to thank Gotham Writers for partnering with us! The Gotham Writers Conference is coming up on October 16-18, so there's still plenty of time to sign up for an agent pitch roundtable. Find out more at https://www.writingclasses.com/writers-conference/index. Don't forget EXCLUSIVE Beyond The Trope gear available only at https://beyondthetrope.redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: TIGER QUEEN by Annie Sullivan The Lady, or the Tiger (Short Story) by Frank R. Stockton Little Red Riding Hood Beauty and the Beast Sleeping Beauty Aladdin Cinderella The Jackson and the Olympians (Book Series) by Rick Riordan Bedknobs and Broomsticks (Movie)

Episode 298 Interview with Annie Sullivan

This week, a brave listener turned in some wonderfully written trunk pages for a fun and educational critique. Not did this listener write them in another language, they also translated them into English! Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget exclusive Beyond The Trope merch is available at https://beyondthetrope.redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: MOBY DICK by Herman Melville The Prestige (Movie) THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO by Stieg Larsson Harry Potter (book series) by J. K. Rowling Star Trek Stranger Things Umbrella Academy  

Episode 297 Matheus' Trunk Pages

This week, Hank Green joins us to talk about his new book, A BEAUTIFULLY FOOLISH ENDEAVOR, out now! Find out more at https://hankgreen.com and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/hankgreen, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hankgreen/, and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/HankGreen/feed. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners, including our Patrons over on https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. You can get exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: AN ABSOLUTELY REMARKABLE THING by Hank Green Robert A. Heinlein The Expanse (Book Series) by James S. A. Corey Robert J. Sawyer Tim Cook Apple, Inc. TWILIGHT by Stephenie Meyer FIFTY SHADES OF GREY by E. L. James THE DA VINCI CODE by Dan Brown Agatha Christie

Episode 296 Interview with Hank Green

This week, our wonderful support team joins us to on the mic! We are bringing you The World According to Emmy. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, including our patrons over at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Get fantastic Beyond The Trope merch at https://beyondthetrope.redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Figment Walt Disney World Gail Carriger The Pebble and the Penguin (Movie) Happy Feet (Movie) March of the Penguins (Movie) Sea World WordReference.com Harry Potter (Book Series) by J. K. Rowling The Phantom of the Opera DC Talk The Newsboys

Episode 295 The World According to Emmy

This week, Hanna C. Howard returns to talk to us about her debut novel, IGNITE THE SUN, out August 18, 2020! Find out more at https://www.hannachoward.com and follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hannachoward/,Twitter at https://twitter.com/hannachoward, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hannachowardauthor. Thank you to all of our wonderful listeners, including our patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss our exclusive Beyond The Trope logo and Nerdasus merch over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: The Bent Agency Jenny Bent Amazon PENGUIN IN PERIL by Helen Hancocks

Episode 294 Interview with Hanna C. Howard

This week we get to chat with Derek Künsken, author of THE HOUSE OF STYX, THE QUANTUM MAGICIAN, and THE QUANTUM GARDEN. Find out more at https://derekkunsken.com and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/derekkunsken. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. You can get awesome Tees, Mugs, and Buttons with Beyond The Trope art over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Star Wars: Battlefront II (Video Game) Asimov's Science Fiction (Magazine) Analog Science Fiction and Fact (Magazine) Ocean's Eleven (Movie) George Clooney Guardians of the Galaxy (Movie) The Sting (Movie) Rebel Wilson Diggstown (Movie) Paul Newman Robert Redford Robert Shaw The Hustle (Movie) Anne Hathaway Melissa McCarthy The Godfather (Movie) PERSEPHONE, DESCENDING by Dan L. Gray MythBusters (TV Show) STAR WARS: SCOUNDRELS by Timothy Zahn CRYPTONOMICON by Neal Stephenson RING by Stephen Baxter MISSION OF GRAVITY by Harry Clement Stubbs FLIGHT OF THE DRAGONFLY by Robert Forward THE MARTIAN by Andy Weir RED MARS by Kim Stanley Robinson

Episode 293 Interview with Derek Künsken

This week we interviewed MarcyKate Connolly, author of TWIN DAGGERS, available August 25, 2020. Find out more at https://MarcyKate.com and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MarcyKate and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MarcyKateConnolly/. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, including our Patrons over on https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget to pick up exclusive Beyond The Trope swag over at https://beyondthetrope.redbubble.com! Mentioned in this episode: ROMEO AND JULIET by William Shakespeare Starbucks Avatar: The Last Airbender (TV Show) Netflix Supernatural A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM by William Shakespeare HAMLET by William Shakespeare Edgar Allen Poe Grimm's Fairy Tales REDWALL by Brian Jacques Stephen King Jane Austen A LONG FATAL LOVE CHASE by Louisa May Alcott Hampshire College University of Massachusetts Smith FRANKENSTEIN by Mary Shelley Disney Monstress (Comic) Harper Collins HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (Movie staring Jim Carrey) Goodreads

Episode 292 Interview with MarcyKate Connolly

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