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D&D & TV

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Ever wonder where your favourite game master gets their ideas from? Or are you starting out and looking for ways to make your game or character memorable to the rest of the table? Inspiration for an RPG story is everywhere if you look, but the best places are the stories you can get every day from television and movies. Here is a podcast that re-watches and analyses favourite TV shows and discusses how to make them into RPG adventures.

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Episodes

Gossip Girl (2007) - 1-18 ”Much ’I Do’ About Nothing”

March 27, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 142 MB

"With Serena's reputation on the line, Blair takes matters into her own hands to deal with manipulative Georgina." Episode 18: weddings, fashion, and anti-climaxes Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix

Gossip Girl (2007) - 1-17 ”Woman on the Verge”

March 20, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 133 MB

"Georgina reveals the true reason that Serena fled Manhattan for boarding school, and Serena quickly falls back into her old habits." Episode 17: deceptions, confessions, and real world characters Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix

Gossip Girl (2007) - 1-16 ”All About My Brother”

March 13, 2022 22:07 - 1 hour - 134 MB

"Blair and Jenny escalate their "popularity war" by spreading scandalous rumours about each other through Gossip Girl. Episode 16: rumours, secrets, and lies Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix

Gossip Girl (2007) - 1-15 ”Desperately Seeking Serena”

March 06, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 137 MB

"Serena's world is turned upside down when her former partner in crime, Georgina Sparks, returns to Manhattan to stir up trouble" Episode 15: SATs, jackets, and accents Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix

Gossip Girl (2007) - 1-14 ”The Blair Project”

February 27, 2022 22:33 - 1 hour - 140 MB

"Blair returns to school after losing Queen Bee status; Serena's not fond of living with her future stepbrother, Chuck." Episode 14: tureens, vengeance, and finger puppets Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix    

Gossip Girl (2007) - 1-14 ”The Blair B*tch Project”

February 27, 2022 22:33 - 1 hour - 140 MB

"Blair returns to school after losing Queen Bee status; Serena's not fond of living with her future stepbrother, Chuck." Episode 14: tureens, vengeance, and finger puppets Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix    

Gossip Girl (2007) - 1-13 ”A Thin Line Between Chuck and Nate”

February 20, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 139 MB

"Gossip Girl takes pleasure in reporting that Serena has been spotted buying a pregnancy test, and word spreads like wildfire."   Episode 13: pregnancy, I love yous, and horny bards   CW: discussion of eating disorders Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix  

Gossip Girl (2007) - 1-12 ”School Lies”

February 13, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 163 MB

"The gang breaks into the school swimming pool, but when one of them nearly drowns, the school threatens to expel the ones who broke-in." Episode 12: pool parties, pacts, and prisons Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix

Gossip Girl (2007) - 1-11 ”Roman Holiday”

February 06, 2022 22:00 - 2 hours - 166 MB

"Blair's father comes home for the holidays with an unexpected guest; Jenny and Vanessa help Serena plan the best Christmas surprise ever for Dan." Episode 11: ice-skating, gifts, and adventures shopping. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix

Gossip Girl (2007) - 1-10 ”Hi, Society”

January 30, 2022 22:00 - 2 hours - 193 MB

"Serena has absolutely no intention of attending the upcoming Debutante Ball, until her grandmother, CeCe, announces that Serena must attend." Episode 10: dresses, drama, and hand-me-down armour. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix

Gossip Girl (2007) - 1-09 ”Blair Waldorf Must Pie!”

January 23, 2022 22:00 - 2 hours - 170 MB

"When Dan finds out that Serena and her family are celebrating Thanksgiving alone, he naively invites them to spend the holiday with his family." Episode 9: turkeys, drunken hijinks, and festivals. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix

Gossip Girl (2007) - 1-08 ”Seventeen Candles”

January 16, 2022 22:10 - 2 hours - 178 MB

"Blair puts on a happy face for her 17th birthday party and attempts to hide the truth from her friends." Episode 8: birthdays, jewellery, and doppelgangers. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix

Gossip Girl (2007) - 1-07 ”Victor/Victrola”

January 09, 2022 22:00 - 2 hours - 190 MB

"Serena and Dan finally acknowledge they are crazy about each other; Jenny discovers a secret about her parents; Blair is once again devastated by Nate's actions." Episode 7: burlesque, the Kama Sutra, and rat dragons. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix

Gossip Girl (2007) - 1-06 ”The Hand Maiden’s Tale”

January 02, 2022 22:01 - 2 hours - 194 MB

"Dan is torn between two girls when his childhood friend Vanessa returns home and declares her feelings for him." Episode 6: masquerade, lies, and a new dating podcast. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix

0.01 D&D & TV - Q & A 2021

December 26, 2021 22:00 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MB

Put your feet up and enjoy as Jeremy and Miek answer some listener questions about Gossip Girl (2007) - SPOILER WARNING! We do discuss characters and events from later seasons and the final episodes of season 1. Music provided by astrofreq and lesfm on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix

Gossip Girl (2007) - 1-05 ”Dare Devil”

December 19, 2021 22:01 - 2 hours - 181 MB

"Dan makes elaborate plans to impress Serena on their first official date; Jenny is invited to the infamous Blair Waldorf sleepover and finds herself in a high-stakes game of truth or dare; Lily discovers Eric missing from his treatment centre, and seeks help from her ex-boyfriend, Rufus." Episode 5: sleepovers, first dates, and wealth in RPGs. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix

Gossip Girl (2007) - 1-04 ”Bad News Blair”

December 12, 2021 22:00 - 2 hours - 191 MB

"Blair is thrilled when her mother, Eleanor, chooses her to be the new face of her clothing line; Serena and Dan are reminded once again that they come from two very different worlds; Nate and Chuck indulge in a boys' weekend to blow off steam after Ivy Week." Episode 4: Chuck's philosophy, fashionistas, and party connections. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix

Gossip Girl (2007) - 1-03 ”Poison Ivy”

December 05, 2021 22:00 - 2 hours - 175 MB

"Blair uncovers scandalous information about Serena; Dan sets his sights on impressing the Dartmouth representative." Episode 3 - back to school, an apology, and magical universities. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix

Gossip Girl (2007) - 1-02 ”The Wild Brunch”

November 28, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 155 MB

"In the wake of the scandalous Kiss on the Lips party, Serena receives an icy cold reception from Blair." Episode 2 - the joys of brunch, no foreshadowing, and an entire Gossip Girl-inspired homebrew campaign world. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix

Gossip Girl (2007) - 1-01 ”Pilot”

November 21, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 138 MB

"The privileged prep school teens learn that Serena van der Woodsen is back in town." Episode 1 - Lonely Boy is poor, 00's nostalgia for MySpace, and pilot episodes as Session Zero Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Gossip Girl (2007) is available on Netflix

Motherland: Fort Salem - Season One Wrap up

November 07, 2021 21:52 - 49 minutes - 68.7 MB

At the conclusion of Season One of Motherland: Fort Salem, Jeremy and Elyse discuss what a Motherland RPG would look like, what they adored about the show, and the burning question - is Jeremy now on Team Raella? Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu

D&D & TV - Motherland: Fort Salem - Season One wrap up

November 07, 2021 21:52 - 49 minutes - 68.7 MB

At the conclusion of Season One of Motherland: Fort Salem, Jeremy and Elyse discuss what a Motherland RPG would look like, what they adored about the show, and the burning question - is Jeremy now on Team Raella? Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu

D&D & TV - Motherland: Fort Salem - 1-10 ”Witchbomb”

October 31, 2021 22:09 - 2 hours - 173 MB

"After Raelle, Abigail and Tally graduate from basic training, Abigail becomes desperate to prove her unit belongs. Alder eyes the unit for a rescue mission. Anacostia and Scylla find common ground." Episode 10 - graduation, revelations, and villain motivations Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu

Motherland: Fort Salem - 1-10 ”Witchbomb”

October 31, 2021 22:09 - 2 hours - 173 MB

"After Raelle, Abigail and Tally graduate from basic training, Abigail becomes desperate to prove her unit belongs. Alder eyes the unit for a rescue mission. Anacostia and Scylla find common ground." Episode 10 - graduation, revelations, and villain motivations Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu

Motherland: Fort Salem - 1-09 ”Coup”

October 24, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB

"In the aftermath of Citydrop, the unit comes closer together, while their distrust of Alder grows. Abigail is faced with eulogizing a fallen soldier, while Tally learns something new about Gerit. Anacostia grants one last favour to Scylla." Episode 9: political machinations, grief, and funerals in RPGs. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu

D&D & TV - Motherland: Fort Salem - 1-09 ”Coup”

October 24, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB

"In the aftermath of Citydrop, the unit comes closer together, while their distrust of Alder grows. Abigail is faced with eulogizing a fallen soldier, while Tally learns something new about Gerit. Anacostia grants one last favour to Scylla." Episode 9: political machinations, grief, and funerals in RPGs. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu

Motherland: Fort Salem - 1-08 ”Citydrop”

October 17, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 152 MB

"The witches' training culminates at City Drop, their final training exercise. Devastating secrets come to light, splintering the unit and forcing Tally to question her blind trust. A looming Spree threat changes the course of the cadets' lives." Episode 8 - an exercise becomes real combat, changing faces, and magical illnesses. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu

D&D & TV - Motherland: Fort Salem - 1-08 ”Citydrop”

October 17, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 152 MB

"The witches' training culminates at City Drop, their final training exercise. Devastating secrets come to light, splintering the unit and forcing Tally to question her blind trust. A looming Spree threat changes the course of the cadets' lives." Episode 8 - an exercise becomes real combat, changing faces, and magical illnesses. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu

D&D & TV - Motherland: Fort Salem - 1-07 ”Mother Mycelium”

October 10, 2021 21:53 - 1 hour - 118 MB

"Abigail forges a connection with Adil, a new visitor to base camp, and pushes a devastated Raelle to help him save a life. Tally uses Gerit as a distraction from her increasingly burdensome secrets. Anacostia probes into Scylla's past." Episode 7 - new connections, secrets, and mind-reading magic. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu

Motherland: Fort Salem - 1-07 ”Mother Mycelium”

October 10, 2021 21:53 - 1 hour - 118 MB

"Abigail forges a connection with Adil, a new visitor to base camp, and pushes a devastated Raelle to help him save a life. Tally uses Gerit as a distraction from her increasingly burdensome secrets. Anacostia probes into Scylla's past." Episode 7 - new connections, secrets, and mind-reading magic. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu

D&D & TV - Motherland: Fort Salem - 1-06 ”Up is Down”

October 03, 2021 22:57 - 1 hour - 120 MB

"Abigail has to come to terms with her vulnerability in the aftermath of a horrific event. Tally struggles with being supportive while also keeping a secret from her unit. Raelle takes extreme measures to connect with Scylla." Episode 6 - dealing with trauma in different ways, a new plotline, and ways of naming characters. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu

Motherland: Fort Salem - 1-06 ”Up is Down”

October 03, 2021 22:57 - 1 hour - 120 MB

"Abigail has to come to terms with her vulnerability in the aftermath of a horrific event. Tally struggles with being supportive while also keeping a secret from her unit. Raelle takes extreme measures to connect with Scylla." Episode 6 - dealing with trauma in different ways, a new plotline, and ways of naming characters. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu

Motherland: Fort Salem - 1-05 ”Belleweather Season”

September 25, 2021 23:28 - 1 hour - 122 MB

"The unit travels off base for the high society wedding of Abigail's cousin. Raelle throws herself into her relationship with Scylla, who, unbeknownst to Raelle, faces an impossible choice. Abigail becomes disillusioned with her privilege while amongst the notable Bellweather line. And Tally gets hit with two life-altering revelations that change the very fabric of the unit."   Episode 5 - an important gift, a balloon attack, and stories at weddings. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay...

D&D & TV - Motherland: Fort Salem - 1-05 ”Belleweather Season”

September 25, 2021 23:28 - 1 hour - 122 MB

"The unit travels off base for the high society wedding of Abigail's cousin. Raelle throws herself into her relationship with Scylla, who, unbeknownst to Raelle, faces an impossible choice. Abigail becomes disillusioned with her privilege while amongst the notable Bellweather line. And Tally gets hit with two life-altering revelations that change the very fabric of the unit."   Episode 5 - an important gift, a balloon attack, and stories at weddings. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay...

Motherland: Fort Salem - 1-04 ”Hail Beltane”

September 19, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 115 MB

"The base celebrates Beltane despite a potential threat. Tally and Gerit's connection grows while Abigail finds strength in competition. Raelle is haunted by tragedy and cannot get answers from the evasive Scylla." Episode 4 - the fallout from a death (murder), a sex party, and magic items created for individuals Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu and Disney+

D&D & TV - Motherland: Fort Salem - 1-04 ”Hail Beltane”

September 19, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 115 MB

"The base celebrates Beltane despite a potential threat. Tally and Gerit's connection grows while Abigail finds strength in competition. Raelle is haunted by tragedy and cannot get answers from the evasive Scylla." Episode 4 - the fallout from a death (murder), a sex party, and magic items created for individuals Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu and Disney+

Motherland: Fort Salem - 1-03 ”A Biddy‘s Life”

September 12, 2021 23:25 - 1 hour - 106 MB

"On the eve of Beltane, male witches arrive at Fort Salem. Raelle learns more about Scylla's past. Alder leads an international military council of witches and is startled by a new crisis." Episode 3 - mud wrestling, military meetings, and history lessons Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu and Disney+

D&D & TV - Motherland: Fort Salem - 1-03 ”A Biddy‘s Life”

September 12, 2021 23:25 - 1 hour - 106 MB

"On the eve of Beltane, male witches arrive at Fort Salem. Raelle learns more about Scylla's past. Alder leads an international military council of witches and is startled by a new crisis." Episode 3 - mud wrestling, military meetings, and history lessons Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu and Disney+

D&D & TV - Motherland: Fort Salem 1-02 "My Witches"

September 05, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

"The unit travels to Salem Town for an annual witch celebration, but an unexpected disturbance throws the proceedings into chaos." Episode 2 - Abigail's nemesis, Tally is sad, and how to provide exposition to adventurers Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu

Motherland: Fort Salem 1-02 ”My Witches”

September 05, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

"The unit travels to Salem Town for an annual witch celebration, but an unexpected disturbance throws the proceedings into chaos." Episode 2 - Abigail's nemesis, Tally is sad, and how to provide exposition to adventurers Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu

Motherland: Fort Salem 1-01 ”Say the Words”

August 29, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 114 MB

"Set in an alternate America where witches ended their persecution over 300 years ago by cutting a deal with the burgeoning government to fight for their country." Episode 1 - a new beginning, the power of three, and cool magic ideas!   Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu

D&D & TV - Motherland: Fort Salem 1-01 "Say the Words"

August 29, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 114 MB

"Set in an alternate America where witches ended their persecution over 300 years ago by cutting a deal with the burgeoning government to fight for their country." Episode 1 - a new beginning, the power of three, and cool magic ideas!   Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu

D&D & TV - Invincible Season One wrap up (sorta)

August 15, 2021 23:00 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MB

This was supposed to be an overview of Season One of Invincible and a discussion of superhero RPGs, but Jeremy messed up the recording, so here's his apology and short message.   Music provided by jorik basov on pixabay.com Invincible is available on Prime Video

Invincible Season One wrap up (sorta)

August 15, 2021 23:00 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MB

This was supposed to be an overview of Season One of Invincible and a discussion of superhero RPGs, but Jeremy messed up the recording, so here's his apology and short message.   Music provided by jorik basov on pixabay.com Invincible is available on Prime Video

D&D & TV - Invincible 1-08 "Where I Really Come From"

August 08, 2021 23:00 - 56 minutes - 77 MB

"Mark must prove he's become the hero he's always wanted to be by stopping an unstoppable force." Episode 8 - a very visceral finale, we make a decision on Nolan, and the terror of boss battles.   Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Invincible is available on Prime Video

Invincible 1-08 ”Where I Really Come From”

August 08, 2021 23:00 - 56 minutes - 77 MB

"Mark must prove he's become the hero he's always wanted to be by stopping an unstoppable force." Episode 8 - a very visceral finale, we make a decision on Nolan, and the terror of boss battles.   Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Invincible is available on Prime Video

D&D & TV - Invincible 1-07 "We Need To Talk"

August 01, 2021 23:04 - 1 hour - 117 MB

"Feeling lost and confused, Mark looks for advice from Eve. At the same time, everyone's looking for him." Episode 7 - the truth comes out, the ship of Theseus, and cool ways to use simulacrum.   Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Invincible is available on Prime Video

Invincible 1-07 ”We Need To Talk”

August 01, 2021 23:04 - 1 hour - 117 MB

"Feeling lost and confused, Mark looks for advice from Eve. At the same time, everyone's looking for him." Episode 7 - the truth comes out, the ship of Theseus, and cool ways to use simulacrum.   Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Invincible is available on Prime Video

D&D & TV - Invincible 1-06 "You Look Kinda Dead"

July 25, 2021 23:05 - 1 hour - 131 MB

"Mark joins William and Amber on a campus visit to Upstate University, hoping to discover a new future for himself. Debbie makes her own disturbing discovery." Episode 6 - We remember that Will exists, whether horror has the same impact in animation as in live action, and red herrings!   Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Invincible is available on Prime Video

Invincible 1-06 ”You Look Kinda Dead”

July 25, 2021 23:05 - 1 hour - 131 MB

"Mark joins William and Amber on a campus visit to Upstate University, hoping to discover a new future for himself. Debbie makes her own disturbing discovery." Episode 6 - We remember that Will exists, whether horror has the same impact in animation as in live action, and red herrings!   Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Invincible is available on Prime Video