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Recorded live at HarmonyCon 2022, Forward and Nova Rose discuss the importance of how you frame your messages and how easy it can be to convey the wrong message. Featuring: Forward Progress (twitter.com/KeepFriendMagic) Nova Rose (twitter.com/NovaRoselia) A huge thank you to our Patrons: Jason Kuzmak, Stat Man Dan, , Frenchie McHugh, NeverendingNerd, SamuDash, Skyfarer, Nicholas Pitcher, & HalorminNate. The growth of this project wouldn't be possible without you. Check out more from Keeping Friendship Magic by subscribing and visiting our Patreon: patreon.com/KFM and our Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/KeepFriendMagic Intro/Outro Theme: Venice Beach by Topher Mohr & Alex Elena Support the show (http://patreon.com/KFM)

Thoth Penswell and Baja Gryphon join us to discuss the current state of the convention scene and how our perception of conventions has evolved. Featuring: Forward Progress (twitter.com/KeepFriendMagic) Nova Rose (twitter.com/NovaRoselia) Thoth Penswell (twitter.com/RiffPonies) Baja Gryphon (twitter.com/BajaGryphon) A huge thank you to our Patrons: Jason Kuzmak, Stat Man Dan, Riftwing Designs, Frenchie McHugh, NeverendingNerd, SamuDash, Nicholas Pitcher, & HalorminNate. The growth of this project wouldn't be possible without you. Check out more from Keeping Friendship Magic by subscribing and visiting our Patreon: patreon.com/KFM and our Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/KeepFriendMagic Intro/Outro Theme: Venice Beach by Topher Mohr & Alex Elena Support the show (http://patreon.com/KFM)

Recorded live at TrotCon 2021, our first in-person convention in over 2 years, Foalpapers joins us for a discussion on the memory of Michael Morones and  the realities of bullying and standing up for yourself. Featuring: Forward Progress (twitter.com/KeepFriendMagic) Nova Rose (twitter.com/NovaRoselia) Foalpapers (twitter.com/foalpapers) A huge thank you to our Patrons: Jason Kuzmak, Stat Man Dan, Riftwing Designs, Frenchie McHugh, NeverendingNerd, SamuDash, & Nicholas Pitcher. The growth of this project wouldn't be possible without you. Check out more from Keeping Friendship Magic by subscribing and visiting our Patreon: patreon.com/KFM Intro/Outro Theme: Venice Beach by Topher Mohr & Alex Elena Intro Animation by Baja Gryphon Support the show (http://patreon.com/KFM)

Wrapping up our Pride Month content, we are joined by SamuDash and DoTheDaringDew to discuss what Pride means to us and how the Pride movement has impacted our lives. Featuring: Forward Progress (twitter.com/KeepFriendMagic) Nova Rose (twitter.com/NovaRoselia) SamuDash (twitter.com/SamuDash02) DoTheDaringDew (twitter.com/DoTheDaringDew) A huge thank you to our Patrons: Jason Kuzmak, Stat Man Dan, Riftwing Designs, Frenchie McHugh, NeverendingNerd, & SamuDash. The growth of this project wouldn't be possible without you. Check out more from Keeping Friendship Magic by subscribing and visiting our Patreon: patreon.com/KFM Intro/Outro Theme: Venice Beach by Topher Mohr & Alex Elena Support the show (http://patreon.com/KFM)

Presented live as part of TrotCon Online, Riftwing Designs and Baja Gryphon join us to discuss representation in media and pop culture and the importance of seeing parts of ourselves in a character. Featuring: Forward Progress (twitter.com/KeepFriendMagic) Nova Rose (twitter.com/NovaRoselia) Riftwing Designs (twitter.com/RiftwingDesigns) Baja Gryphon (twitter.com/BajaGryphon) A huge thank you to our Patrons: Jason Kuzmak, Stat Man Dan, Riftwing Designs, Frenchie McHugh, NeverendingNerd, & SamuDash. The growth of this project wouldn't be possible without you. Check out more from Keeping Friendship Magic by subscribing and visiting our Patreon: patreon.com/KFM Intro/Outro Theme: Venice Beach by Topher Mohr & Alex Elena Support the show (http://patreon.com/KFM)

Welcome to Pride Month at Keeping Friendship Magic. The month kicks off with a special unplanned episode that is unlike anything we've recorded before. Kermit the Grog sat down with Forward Progress and we pressed record - what followed was a deep conversation regarding labels, personal identity struggles, and LGBTQIA+ history. We present the conversation to you and hope you can take something positive from it. Featuring Kermit the Grog (twitter.com/KermitDGrog) Forward Progress (twitter.com/KeepFriendMagic) A huge thank you to our Patrons: Jason Kuzmak, Stat Man Dan,  Riftwing Designs, Frenchie McHugh, NeverendingNerd, & SamuDash The growth of this project wouldn't be possible without you! Check out more Keeping Friendship Magic & Ramble Rousers by subscribing and visiting our Patreon: patreon.com/KFM Support the show (http://patreon.com/KFM)

Forward Progress and Nova Rose are joined by fandom musicians and married couple General Mumble & Koa to discuss finding love and maintaining a relationship as fandom content creators. Featuring: Forward Progress (twitter.com/KeepFriendMagic) Nova Rose (twitter.com/NovaRoselia) General Mumble (twitter.com/GeneralMumble | MumbleEtc.com) Koa (twitter.com/KoaPony | patreon.com/KoaPony) A huge thank you to our Patrons: Jason Kuzmak, Stat Man Dan,  Riftwing Designs, Frenchie McHugh, NeverendingNerd, & SamuDash The growth of this project wouldn't be possible without you! Check out more Keeping Friendship Magic by subscribing and visiting our Patreon: patreon.com/KFM Intro/Outro Theme: Venice Beach by Topher Mohr & Alex Elena Support the show (http://patreon.com/KFM)

2021 marks the 25th anniversary of Pokémon and to mark the occasion, Forward and Nova Rose welcome friend and fellow Pokémon fan Scot aka Torias to discuss the series' longevity, community interaction, and balancing expectations from a diverse fan base. Featuring: Forward Progress (twitter.com/KeepFriendMagic) Nova Rose (twitter.com/NovaRoselia) Scot/Torias A huge thank you to our Patrons: Jason Kuzmak, Stat Man Dan,  Riftwing Designs, Frenchie McHugh, NeverendingNerd, & SamuDash The growth of this project wouldn't be possible without you! Check out more Keeping Friendship Magic by subscribing and visiting our Patreon: patreon.com/KFM Intro/Outro Theme: Venice Beach by Topher Mohr & Alex Elena Support the show (http://patreon.com/KFM)

Forward and Nova Rose are joined by pony V-Tuber Techycutie to discuss the rapidly growing phenomenon of V-Tubers including discussions on parasocial relationships and maintaining balance between the personal and the character portrayal. Featuring: Forward Progress (twitter.com/KeepFriendMagic) Nova Rose (twitter.com/NovaRoselia) Techycutie (twitch.tv/Techycutie | twitter.com/Techycutie) A huge thank you to our Patrons: Jason Kuzmak, Stat Man Dan,  Riftwing Designs, Frenchie McHugh, & SamuDash The growth of this project wouldn't be possible without you! Check out more Keeping Friendship Magic by subscribing and visiting our Patreon: patreon.com/KFM Intro/Outro Theme: Venice Beach by Topher Mohr & Alex Elena Support the show (http://patreon.com/KFM)

Thoth Penswell and Bret the Breton join Forward and Nova Rose to discuss the announcements of the newest generation of My Little Pony, the Rugrats reboot, and what it means for us as fans when a franchise evolves for its latest generation. Featuring: Forward Progress (twitter.com/KeepFriendMagic) Nova Rose (twitter.com/NovaRoselia) Thoth Penswell (twitter.com/RiffPonies) Bret the Breton A huge thank you to our Patrons: Jason Kuzmak, Stat Man Dan,  Riftwing Designs, Frenchie McHugh, & SamuDash The growth of this project wouldn't be possible without you! Check out more Keeping Friendship Magic by subscribing and visiting our Patreon: patreon.com/KFM Intro/Outro Theme: Venice Beach by Topher Mohr & Alex Elena Support the show (http://patreon.com/KFM)

Recorded live at HarmonyCon Online 2021, we invite the convention chat into our conversation as we discuss the fear we face in expressing our true selves to the world as well as coping strategies through fandom. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this wonderful conversation! Featuring: Forward Progress (twitter.com/KeepFriendMagic) Nova Rose (twitter.com/NovaRoselia) A huge thank you to our Patrons: Jason Kuzmak, Stat Man Dan,  Riftwing Designs, Frenchie McHugh, & SamuDash The growth of this project wouldn't be possible without you! Check out more Keeping Friendship Magic by subscribing and visiting our Patreon: patreon.com/KFM Intro/Outro Theme: Venice Beach by Topher Mohr & Alex Elena Support the show (http://patreon.com/KFM)

One of the most defining elements of the Brony fandom is its music. Forward and Rose are joined by Luck Rock, Koa, & Bolt the Super Pony to discuss their musical inspirations, the impact music has on fandom, and what the future of Brony music looks like. Note: Sorry for the slightly crackly bits of audio - wasn't able to fully clean it up Featuring: Forward Progress (twitter.com/KeepFriendMagic) Nova Rose (twitter.com/NovaRoselia) Special Guest: Luck Rock (twitter.com/LuckRockMusic | luckrock.bandcamp.com) Special Guest: Koa (twitter.com/KoaPony | mumbleetc.com) Special Guest: Bolt the Super Pony (twitter.com/SuperPonyBolt | youtube.com/c/BoltTheSuperPony) A huge thank you to our Patrons: Jason Kuzmak, Stat Man Dan,  Riftwing Designs, & Frenchie McHugh The growth of this project wouldn't be possible without you! Check out more Keeping Friendship Magic by subscribing and visiting our Patreon: patreon.com/KFM Intro/Outro Theme: Venice Beach by Topher Mohr & Alex Elena Support the show (http://patreon.com/KFM)