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We chat with fantasy author Astrid Knight about common fantasy tropes, and how to put a fresh spin on them. Astrid is the author of the modern Queer fantasy novel, Perception Check - a must read for any fantasy and D&D nerd!  Check out all of their projects, including the second book in the Mages series Rules as Written, coming spring 2026! https://www.astridknight.com/ Got something to say about this episode? Music by Jeremiah Warmbier Find us here! https://linktr.ee/potionsandpotpourri https://www.instagram.com/potionsandpotpourri/ https://www.tiktok.com/@potionsandpotpourri Email us at: [email protected]

For this month's episode, we get to sit down with the lovely ShauCat Cosplay to discuss all manner of things from cosplay, to art creation and even TTRPG live performances!  She also shares her insights in how cosplaying directly impacted her fight against imposter syndrome, and how dressing up can often feel like wearing an armour.  Check out all of ShauCat's many creative pursuits here: https://www.instagram.com/shaucatcosplay/ Got something to say about this episode? Music by Jeremiah Warmbier Find us here! https://linktr.ee/potionsandpotpourri https://www.instagram.com/potionsandpotpourri/ https://www.tiktok.com/@potionsandpotpourri Email us at: [email protected]

We had the absolute honor to sit down and chat with one of the G.O.A.T.s in the community, Weston Gardner aka Arcane Anthems.  We let him yap about all sorts of things, from how to show up authentically as a creator, to the power of music in your games, and even about how impactful storytelling is on the shared human experience. It was truly an honor to get to hear so many insightful and deep ruminations from this accolade-studded creator!  Find all of Weston's projects and internet haunts here: https://beacons.ai/arcaneanthems INTRO AND OUTRO MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE EXCLUSIVELY BY ARCANE ANTHEMS! "Forged in Fiction, instrumental" by Arcane Anthems Got something to say about this episode? Music by Jeremiah Warmbier Find us here! https://linktr.ee/potionsandpotpourri https://www.instagram.com/potionsandpotpourri/ https://www.tiktok.com/@potionsandpotpourri Email us at: [email protected]

In this month's episode, we dive into what it takes to tell unique and impactful stories by using TTRPGs as a vehicle. Dice & Autism lays out some wonderful examples of how to enrich your storytelling, as well as describing the beauty of telling a story together with a group of people.  You can find all of Dice's content in the link below!  Dice & Autism Got something to say about this episode? Music by Jeremiah Warmbier Find us here! https://linktr.ee/potionsandpotpourri https://www.instagram.com/potionsandpotpourri/ https://www.tiktok.com/@potionsandpotpourri Email us at: [email protected]

We are pleased to welcome a wonderful human onto the show for this month's episode; Daniel Hargrove, known also as DanieltheDM!  Daniel graces us with so many wonderful conversations ranging from advice on pursing your dream as a creator, too how to approach different formats of actual play productions. Gather round and listen to his words of wisdom, then be sure to follow him on all of his socials for his iconic Mads Mikkelsen impressions!  https://linktr.ee/danielkhargrove?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaex_4UuMcSDn-LdwLEh_jSQMQHu3z3aOE-nnu3LDFVFF-tB1rpilUSGOTSuNQ_aem_E_prUf1sEeOKs3deAxfluA Got something to say about this episode? Music by Jeremiah Warmbier Find us here! https://linktr.ee/potionsandpotpourri https://www.instagram.com/potionsandpotpourri/ https://www.tiktok.com/@potionsandpotpourri Email us at: [email protected]

If you are looking for some ides on a new TTRPG to try, this is the episode for you! We sit down with Penny LeScroche; game developer, writer, and 'Headmistress' of the Discord group Titterpig Academy, which helps recommend and teach people a new TTRPG (that isn't D&D).  Join us for a conversation all about indie games, game development, and TTRPG mechanics that excite us.  Find all of Penny's information, including where to find her games at their website:  https://pennylescroche.github.io/ Got something to say about this episode? Music by Jeremiah Warmbier Find us here! https://linktr.ee/potionsandpotpourri https://www.instagram.com/potionsandpotpourri/ https://www.tiktok.com/@potionsandpotpourri Email us at: [email protected]

Join us for our first interview of Season 3 with Mikaela and Kat of Jumpin' Jax Tavern!  We discuss their ambitious idea to begin their own small business - offering curated D&D class themed gift-boxes for players and Dungeon Masters alike!  Join us as they take us on their journey of their first plans, all the way to experiencing the themed bar take-over with their very own home-brewed one shot!  Be sure to check out their website and social medias for updated information on their latest projects and product launches.  https://www.jumpinjaxtavern.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jumpinjaxtavern/?hl=en Got something to say about this episode? Music by Jeremiah Warmbier Find us here! https://linktr.ee/potionsandpotpourri https://www.instagram.com/potionsandpotpourri/ https://www.tiktok.com/@potionsandpotpourri Email us at: [email protected]

We have another fantastic guest on the show this week; Sam AKA ClassicSamNYGM. Sam is a professional GM, role player, talk show host and all around big-time nerd. She has her own interview show on Twitch where she speaks with guests all over the nerd-realm and asks some really deep questions. We asked her to tell everyone what it is like carving out your own niche in an industry already saturated with creators, and she has some great takes on so many TTRPG-related topics! You can find Sam on Twitch or any social media under the handle ClassicSamNYGM for more content.  Got something to say about this episode? Music by Jeremiah Warmbier Find us here! https://linktr.ee/potionsandpotpourri https://www.instagram.com/potionsandpotpourri/ https://www.tiktok.com/@potionsandpotpourri Email us at: [email protected]

We're back with another interview! This time with the fabulous Adrian and Alex of the chat podcast Dungeons & Degrees. They wanted to bring the topic of diversity in gaming to the table, and each had some really great takes on exactly what that means. Plus, we're all about Selfish Summer now. Find out more about Dungeons and Degrees here: https://dndegreespod.com/ Got something to say about this episode? Music by Jeremiah Warmbier Find us here! https://linktr.ee/potionsandpotpourri https://www.instagram.com/potionsandpotpourri/ https://www.tiktok.com/@potionsandpotpourri Email us at: [email protected]

In our Potions segments, we like to practice our improv skills and make TTRPG things together on the fly.  In this Potions episode, we make what we call a Jobs Board, or a community posting place for all sorts of tasks and fetch quests that your players can pursue. This is a fun thing that you can add to your games if you need some downtime for your players. Let us know what you would put on your town's board!  Got something to say about this episode? Music by Jeremiah Warmbier Find us here! https://linktr.ee/potionsandpotpourri https://www.instagram.com/potionsandpotpourri/ https://www.tiktok.com/@potionsandpotpourri Email us at: [email protected]

We talk about the utility of Cantrips in this one. How can they work as a DM, and also some of the more useful ones for players. There's also those Cantrips that we think are well, pretty useless.... Let us know what your favorite or most useful cantrips are in the prompt above, or come find us on Social Media!  Got something to say about this episode? Music by Jeremiah Warmbier Find us here! https://linktr.ee/potionsandpotpourri https://www.instagram.com/potionsandpotpourri/ https://www.tiktok.com/@potionsandpotpourri Email us at: [email protected]

Just in time for Pride month, we're excited to release this special interview with the wonderful Madison Generoux, who wrote a pretty cool paper called "DRIVEN BY DESIRE: FAN PRACTICES AND THE PROMISE OF QUEERNESS". Basically we got to talk all about how fandoms can harbor safe spaces for Queerness, TTRPGs can allow people the ability to explore critical aspects of their identity, as well as just generally nerd out with a really cool friend of the show. You can find Maddi on lots of places on the socials, including: https://www.tiktok.com/@aboywithoddlydrawnideas https://www.instagram.com/oddlydrawnideas/ Got something to say about this episode? Music by Jeremiah Warmbier Find us here! https://linktr.ee/potionsandpotpourri https://www.instagram.com/potionsandpotpourri/ https://www.tiktok.com/@potionsandpotpourri Email us at: [email protected]

TW: This episode is predominately about death, in many fashions. While we don't go too heavily into details in manner of deaths, there is a little bit of talk of how characters die. If this is a touchy subject for you dear listener, than feel free to sit this one out.  In this one we talk a lot about what makes a PC's death memorable, including lots of really specific examples! Also posing the question: Do the Death mechanics in D&D5e work well enough, or is there something that can be improved upon?  Got something to say about this episode? Music by Jeremiah Warmbier Find us here! https://linktr.ee/potionsandpotpourri https://www.instagram.com/potionsandpotpourri/ https://www.tiktok.com/@potionsandpotpourri Email us at: [email protected]

We've finally reached the NICEST episode! This time we get down and dirty to tell you all the hot goss about in-game romance.  From managing certain types of relationships to flirting with your friends through your characters, we cover it all.  We even given lots of examples of relationships we've developed in past games.  So slip into something more comfortable and come along on a sensual ride with the Gal Pals. Got something to say about this episode? Music by Jeremiah Warmbier Find us here! https://linktr.ee/potionsandpotpourri https://www.instagram.com/potionsandpotpourri/ https://www.tiktok.com/@potionsandpotpourri Email us at: [email protected]

We sit down with Justin and Taylor from the podcast So You Want To Be A Dungeon Master to discuss all sorts of things about being a new DM! From things we wish we knew before our first session, to some really great examples of collaborative roleplaying, we cover all sorts of tips and tricks for taking the plunge into being a first time Dungeon Master. Be sure to check out Justin and Taylor's podcast for more advice on being a new DM! Follow them on the socials: https://www.instagram.com/soyouwannabeadm/ https://www.tiktok.com/@soyouwannabeadm (And more!)  Got something to say about this episode? Music by Jeremiah Warmbier Find us here! https://linktr.ee/potionsandpotpourri https://www.instagram.com/potionsandpotpourri/ https://www.tiktok.com/@potionsandpotpourri Email us at: [email protected]