Where The Thistledowns Blow, Ep 10 - “We Only Rule…”
Hey all, the show’s currently in migration to a new network and likely video as well. Will keep you informed when we have more info. Good ne...
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Here Be Tygers: Your Storytelling Guide
Beyond the stories that we write just to *sell*, there are three fundamental reasons for the tales that we tell: to inspire a thought, course of action, or remember something by. And the tru...
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20 of 94 episodesWhere the Thistledowns Blow, Ep 9 - “Demonic Tudors”
In which Alphie courageously defeats a river drake, an old treasure regains, and earns the undying friendship of a well-heeled name.
Where the Thistledowns Blow, Ep 8 - “Cessie’s No Good & In Fact Quite Horrible Day”
Where Cessie makes a new friend, learns how to fall with grace, and the finer details of what not, with goblins, to trade.
Possible Worlds Exercise: feat. Zelda and Star Wars
Dave and I and decided for this ep to go with two of our favorite questions: What kinds of worlds, stories and characters emerge when power,...
HBT Crew on Playing Thistledowns - Alphie’s Solo Run
Hey all, been a month of moves, audio issues ( we’re still ironing out some ) and medical stuff, so Andrew and I decided to take a day off f...
Where the Thistledowns Blow, Ep 7 - “A Perilous Journey”
Hey all, illness and a move have made it hard to keep to our usual pace over the summer, so we’ll return to the regular schedule in Septembe...
Where the Thistledowns Blow, Ep 6 - A Man Called “Pops”
Fionn learns the world is old, Bo and a raccoon talk; and they both discover that there’s more to Fionn’s dad than cabbages, folk tales, and...
When the Thistledowns Blow, Ep 5 - “The Hawthorne Tree”
Fionn, Alphie and Bo discover the source of their magic in the woods deep and old; but what it asks for and Alphie’s promised it are not wit...
Where the Thistledowns Blow, Ep 4: “Leave-takings”
After a brief stint in the wine cellar, the Thistledowns escape in a most unexpected way. Though what takes their place or would for just a...
Where the Thistledowns Blow, Ep 3: “Flour Power”
Cessie, Fionn and Bo learn a few lessons about breaking into important homes, magic when trifled, and when, with their elders, to be (dis)re...
Where the Thistledowns Blow, Ep 2: “Thresholds”
Dave joins the folk of the village with his character Bo, and shares his requests for the game as a whole—one of them quite presciently, it...
Where the Thistledowns Blow, Ep 1: “Tinker, Baker, Alchemist?”
Anni, Andrew and I figure out the bare essentials of who we’re going to be ( in game ), our favorite implements ( hint: one involves baking...
Our Favorite Tropes: Video Games ( Retro )
Hey all, Show’s in somewhat of a transitional space as I head into my fourth year of long Covid. Between that, preparing the initial reader...
“To Vainglorious Ends ( and Fancy Hats )”
Tonight, our ‘Glorious March’ thread comes to an end. So join Ken and I as we explore the mad psyches of possible foes ( and friends ). And...
“The Insidious Undead ( + Surprise Crustaceans )”
Ken and I continue to build on our “Glorious March” thread, with a deep dive into old but inhabited ruins, unlikely friends, and regional co...
Legends & Lore
Tonight, Dave and I talk about: • how to explore a world through the lens of particular objects within it that were pivotal • how roleplayin...
“The Good Books of Cervantes.AI” ( pt 2 )
This week, Nic and I return to the question of what defines ‘soul’, creativity, and whether A.I.—or even moments of artifice in our everyday...
“The Good Books of Cervantes.AI” ( pt.1 )
How human notions of awareness and intelligence are built on observable truths and the stories we put them to. With your host & storytelling...
From Fading Myths to Life in a Small Town ( pt 2 )
Today, Andrew and I delve into some of the unique characters in an old and dark fantasy world and how they adapt to life in a small town.
From Fading Myths to Life in a Small Town ( pt 1 )
Hi all, We’re still in migration, so please bear with as both the show and some of the hosts move to new homes. For today’s episode, Andrew...