Best Mohawk Games Podcasts (2025)

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Onsite at the Grand Opening of Chance Encounter Games (Part 2) [S4T3] 37:55

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This week, we're once again on location at the grand opening of Chance Encounter Games! We hear about a sham trial and a public execution at a LARP, very ambitious notetaking, and playing a nonmagical character in a very magical world. (Also, a little bit about Jake's long-running campaign.) This is the TTRPG store and gaming space that Dante told …

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Tactical Immersive Experience: Miniatures Combat with Simon [S4E2] 1:06:24

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In this week's episode, we chat with Simon about using soda cans and pizza boxes as terrain, the shift away from miniatures in TTRPGs, and the incompatibility of the Seattle real estate market with large-scale miniatures combat. Plus, Jake gets grumpy about indie TTRPG marketing. Simon (whom we met at OrcaCon) owns Strix Publishing and runs the Bru…

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Designer Notes 89: Patrice Desilets - Part 1 1:44:27

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In this episode, Soren interviews veteran game designer Patrice Desilets, best known for his work on Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, the Assassin’s Creed series, and Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey. They discuss being hired as the first developer at Ubisoft Montreal, the similarities between improv theater and game design, and why he wants to…

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Onsite at the Grand Opening of Chance Encounter Games (Part 1) [S4T2] 34:05

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This week, we're on location at the grand opening of Chance Encounter Games! We hear about the economy of game publishing, the joy of playing your character like you're driving a stolen car, and the impeccable vibes of a cast-iron portcullis. This is the TTRPG store and gaming space that Dante told us about during our interview earlier this season.…

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Mute the Noise: ESPN's Tony Reali on Life, Sports & Speaking Up ! 1:05:28

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Send us a text Tony Reali brings listeners behind the scenes of his remarkable 23-year journey at ESPN in this candid, reflective conversation about sports broadcasting, personal growth, and authentic connection. Starting with his early days at Fordham University's WFUV radio station, Reali shares how being told his Jersey accent "wasn't good for t…

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On Location at Vulpine Taproom (Part 2) [S4T1] 52:44

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In this week's Streetlight, we're back on location at Vulpine Taproom in Seattle asking people about their characters and campaigns! We hear about liches with day jobs, wild magic druids, and the downsides of digital dice. We're very grateful to Vulpine Taproom for letting us record at their game night! We talked with so many people in one evening …

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Cats That Herd Themselves: Running a Campaign across Multiple Tables with Dante [S4E1] 1:11:31

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Welcome to Season 4 of Campaign Spotlight! This week, we chat with Dante about running eleven weekly parallel tables in the same campaign, falling in to becoming a professional GM, and embracing the tropes of the fetch quest. Plus, Dante has some sage advice for GMs like Jake who love spreadsheets. During the interview, Dante mentions that they're …

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Section 3 Champs & Still Climbing: RFA Softball with Head Coach Emily Cowell 35:27

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Send us a text From underdogs to champions – Rome Free Academy's softball team has rewritten their program's history under first-year coach Cowell. After 32 years without a sectional title, this junior-heavy squad finally climbed the mountain by embracing a philosophy that's as simple as it is powerful: believe you belong, play with confidence, and…

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Storytelling and Sports: Narratives & Microtransactions in Gaming & Esports 54:40

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Send us a text This week on The Esports Edition, Mohawk College Esports Administration Coordinator Andrew Fedurko is joined by Taylor Crook and Harrison Myers for a wide-ranging conversation that bridges fantasy storytelling, esports content, and the evolution of sports video games. Taylor Crook is a fantasy novelist and member of the Mohawk Studen…

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Between the Posts and Beyond the Pain 33:39

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Send us a text What does it take to compete at the Division I level as a freshman goalkeeper? Beyond raw talent and technical skill, it demands extraordinary mental fortitude—something Mikayla McPheron demonstrated when she played half a season with a broken hand that nobody, not even her family, knew about. In this revealing conversation, Mikayla …

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Call of Duty Championship, ComboBreaker 2025 and When Sponsors Walk Away 55:46

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Send us a text Andrew Fedurko and Vince Hui break down three massive stories that shook the esports world this month. From the upcoming COMBO BREAKER 2025 to the historic Call of Duty League Championship coming to Kitchener, Ontario, plus the costly social media mistake that ended Team Liquid's six-year Honda partnership. COMBO BREAKER 2025 is happ…

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Xbox Launches, YouTube Money, and Making Esports Legit with Ross Tom 55:52

2M ago55:52

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Send us a text Ross Tom joins us to talk about the business side of gaming most people never see. From launching Xbox One in Canada (and dealing with the "always online" chaos) to breaking down YouTube's new 60% revenue share for Shorts, Ross brings insider perspective from Microsoft, Intel, YouTube/Google, and now Mohawk College. Plus stories abou…

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Designer Notes 88: Caroline Marchal - Part 2 2:02:19

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In this episode, Soren interviews veteran game designer Caroline Marchal, best known for her work on Heavy Rain, Beyond Two Souls, and As Dusk Falls. They discuss how much a narrative game should acknowledge that it is a game, if a 50/50 player split for a binary choice is desirable, and whether you are in the shower or under the shower. This episo…

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From the NBA Sidelines to Leadership Insights - A Journey Through 40 Years of Coaching Excellence ! 55:03

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Send us a text What truly separates elite NBA players from the rest? What makes some coaches thrive in professional basketball while others struggle to make the leap? Dean Cooper, veteran NBA coach and front office executive, peels back the curtain on these questions and more in this candid, revealing conversation. Cooper takes us through his remar…

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Breaking the Game: Big Money Local Events and a Youth Esports Academy 55:45

2M ago55:45

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Send us a text The Gamebreakers are back! In this episode, Andrew welcomes returning guests David Finlay and Mary-Lynn Brownlee to dive into some massive announcements shaking up the local esports scene. WDBA 3x3 Championship & Street Fighter 6 Tournament Happening August 29–31, this multi-day community event features a $50,000 FIBA 3x3 basketball …

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When Parents Cross the Line: Navigating Youth Sports Today 49:06

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Send us a text What happens when the supportive village that once raised our young athletes starts to crumble? Former basketball coach Darren Ault pulls back the curtain on youth sports culture today, sharing hard-earned wisdom from over three decades on the sidelines. In this deeply personal conversation, Ault reveals the inspiration behind his bo…

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Season 1 Finale - One Chunk Challenge, Elder Scrolls, Esports 55:49

3M ago55:49

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Send us a text The final episode of Season 1 brings together everything The Esports Edition stands for, including industry insights, cultural commentary, and original content created at the intersection of gaming, education, and entertainment. Andrew Fedurko is joined by new co-host Vince Hui, faculty in Mohawk College’s Esports Administration prog…

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Collegiate Esports Deep Dive: Part 2 - Program Powerplays & Student Voices 59:59

3M ago59:59

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Send us a text In Part 2 of our deep dive into collegiate esports, Andrew Fedurko, Program Coordinator of Esports Administration at Mohawk College is joined by Harrison Myers, a first-year Mohawk Esports student, to provide a student perspective on the state of collegiate esports in Ontario and beyond. Together, they explore how programs are design…

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Collegiate Esports Deep Dive: Part 1 - Setting the Stage 55:18

3M ago55:18

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Send us a text In Part 1 of our deep dive into collegiate esports, we explore the evolving divide between academic and competitive varsity programs. What do investors and industry leaders really think of the collegiate esports model, and is it sustainable in today’s economic climate? We break down how academic institutions are navigating esports in…

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Designer Notes 87: Caroline Marchal - Part 1 1:53:00

3M ago1:53:00

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In this episode, Soren interviews veteran game designer Caroline Marchal, best known for her work on Heavy Rain, Beyond Two Souls, and As Dusk Falls. They discuss whether narrative games should show all paths to players, should we care if characters walk up stairs correctly, and how Heavy Rain was built for non-gamers but enjoyed the most by gamers…

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Beyond Adversity: Creating Culture in Business and Life 41:15

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Send us a text What does it take to build a telecommunications empire from your garage? Jim Tracy knows firsthand. After his 17-year-old son challenged him to start their own business, Tracy cashed out his retirement accounts and took the ultimate bet on himself and his family. The gamble paid off spectacularly as Legacy Telecommunications grew fro…

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Inside RFA's Diamond Hopes 51:18

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Send us a text The unpredictable spring weather may have just begun, but Rome Free Academy's baseball and softball programs are already heating up the diamond with championship aspirations. In this special Sunday evening edition of Mohawk Valley Sports Watch, we dive deep with both program leaders who share remarkably similar visions: experienced r…

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Switch 2, Console Wars & Hockey Helps the Homeless 54:16

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Send us a text Mohawk Esports fires up the nostalgia and breaks down the latest Nintendo Switch 2 news, including Mario Kart World, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A. In our Patch Notes segment, we explore the updated Joy-Con 2 controllers, rumored to feature mouse-like precision controls, and what this means for gameplay in titles …

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Grappling with Grapes: Gaming, Wrestling, and Backstage Stories 55:33

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Send us a text This week on The Esports Edition, we're joined by Tim Cherry of Don Cherry’s Grapevine podcast, who shares insights from his recent journey to China, offering a firsthand look at the dynamic and fast-evolving esports culture in the region. Tim also opens up about his experiences in the world of professional wrestling, including some …

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Old World's Wrath of Gods DLC 33:35

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In this episode Dale, Brodie and Jeri discuss the new DLC for Old World, Wrath of Gods!

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Final Four Showdown: Coaches Break Down Duke, Florida, Houston, and Auburn 46:27

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Send us a text The 2024 Final Four is unlike any we've seen in years—chalk has prevailed, delivering the four #1 seeds to college basketball's biggest stage for the first time since 2008. Duke, Houston, Florida, and Auburn aren't just top seeds—they represent the pinnacle of college basketball excellence this season. Analytics confirm what our coac…

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Season 3 Finale [S3F8] 20:52

4M ago20:52

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In the very last Flashlight of Season 3, Jake describes Reilly's rations, Reilly shows off some sound effect finesse, and we commit to a timeline for Season 4. Spoiler alerts for either Inspector Gadget or Mission Impossible, potentially. This was our first time recording one-on-one in the studio in a long time, and we'd really missed it. Listen to…

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VALORANT Masters in Toronto & Call of Duty Champs in Kitchener 55:13

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Send us a text In this episode of The Esports Edition, we explore two major international tournaments making their way to Ontario in Summer 2025. First, we break down the arrival of VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Masters in Toronto. Running from June 7 to 22 at the Enercare Centre, this event will feature the top 12 VALORANT teams from around the wo…

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Black Trenchcoats and Pink Mohawks with Ev [S3E8] 1:09:26

4M ago1:09:26

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In our very last interview of Season 3, we chat with Ev about spontaneous goblinization, nanite infestation, and a future Seattle that's even grimmer than the one we live in. Quite a bit of Seattle talk in this one, but also a lot of discussion of playing a TTRPG in a grounded and realistic world where actions have consequences. Also, spoilers for …

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Sweet 16 Showdown 58:18

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Send us a text Basketball's brightest minds gather to dissect the Sweet 16 matchups in a tournament that's breaking tradition. This year's bracket features zero mid-major Cinderella stories – a direct consequence of NIL money and transfer portal dynamics reshaping college basketball's competitive landscape. The coaching carousel takes center stage …

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Championship Dreams 40:49

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Send us a text When championship success comes to the Mohawk Valley, we celebrate the coaches who make it happen. This episode features exclusive conversations with two local coaches who have climbed to the pinnacle of their sports. Mohawk Valley Community College men's basketball coach Harlan Fuller joins us fresh off a national championship seaso…

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Meet The GameBreakers 55:40

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Send us a text In Game On, the first segment of our show, Dave Finlay and his fiancée Mary join Andrew Fedurko to discuss the future of esports in Canada and the exciting events they are bringing to the Hamilton, Ontario area. Dave, the host of The Gamebreakers show and founder of the Wentworth District 3x3 Championship, shares his insights on the …

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On Location at Vulpine Taproom [S3F7] 50:34

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In this week's Flashlight, we're at Vulpine Taproom in Seattle! We hear about the appropriate attire for a fantasy cosplay wedding, the hazards of getting emotionally invested in a gimmick character, and the downsides of having a life outside of gaming. Thank you so much to Vulpine Taproom for letting us record at your game night. Thanks to Josh, C…

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Local Basketball Star Reflects on Championship Run 59:40

4M ago59:40

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Send us a text Damien Call's basketball journey reads like a local sports fairy tale - from RFA standout to college champion, all while staying true to his hometown roots. In this revealing conversation, Call takes us inside his decision to remain close to home at Utica University rather than pursuing opportunities elsewhere. "I wanted to stay loca…

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Game On: This Week in Esports & Sports 55:41

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Send us a text This week, we break down the biggest stories from the worlds of gaming and sports! From the latest esports tournaments and game releases to major plays and controversies in traditional sports, we’ve got you covered. Join us as we analyze key matchups, industry trends, and everything in between.…

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Welcome to The Esports Edition 59:59

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Send us a text In our debut episode of The Esports Edition, we introduce the world’s first live FM esports business podcast, airing weekly on INDI 101-5 FM. Meet our hosts as we dive into the growth of esports, its crossover with the sports entertainment industry, and why Mohawk College is leading the charge in esports education.…

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PC Customization with Tyler [S3E7] 1:19:50

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In this week's episode, we chat with Tyler about big beefy robots smashing into each other, character specialization and specificity, and playing with a whole party of GMs. This interview started out as being about the Lancer system in particular, but we ended up talking about building and levelling PCs more generally. Tyler tells us about Lancer a…

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Chasing Championships: Inside the Minds of Top Coaches and Players 46:22

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Send us a text In today's episode, we explore the compelling journey of Scott Knapp, a celebrated high school basketball star who recently earned his place in the Siena Athletic Hall of Fame. Get ready to relive his extraordinary moments on the court and discover how his hard work and dedication propelled him from local talent to a basketball icon.…

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On Location at OrcaCon (Part 2) [S3F6] 24:25

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In this week's Flashlight, we're still at the OrcaCon tabletop games convention in Seattle! We see a lot of excellent wizard hats, we hear about a lot of cool projects, and Jake reveals the deep lore of Campaign Spotlight. We can't wait to get back to the con next year! Here's everyone we spoke with in this episode. Some of these were booths at the…

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High Hopes and Hoop Dreams at RFA 1:02:37

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Send us a text Coach Nick Medicis, the energetic head coach of the Rome Free Academy basketball team, joins us for an insightful conversation about his extraordinary journey to coaching success. At just 24, Nick's relentless pursuit of his dream position involved sending out an impressive 150 emails to athletic directors before landing his role in …

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Professional GMing with RP [S3E6] 1:20:29

5M ago1:20:29

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In this week's episode, we chat with RP about the expectations of the hero's journey, mysterious celebrity clients, and getting paid to DM. Spoilers for Beowulf, I think? We tank our chances for a Neuralink sponsorship in this one, just like we tanked our chances for a Tesla sponsorship earlier this season. (Also, just in case it wasn't clear, we r…

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On Location at OrcaCon (Part 1) [S3F5] 24:58

5M ago24:58

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In this week's Flashlight, we head to the OrcaCon tabletop games convention in Seattle! We hear about a bunch of cool projects, we spot a prominent state official, and Jake is flummoxed by the concept of 24-hour livestreams. This convention was honestly so much fun, and we're already scheming to get to more tabletop gaming events. Here's everyone w…

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Writing Story for LARP with Andrew [S3E5] 1:10:51

5M ago1:10:51

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This week, we chat with Andrew from Legacies LARP about terrorizing the town as a fae abductor, depicting a demonic plague, and writing story for a long-running live-action role-playing game. This is a conversation about a very different type of storytelling experience in a game that's been running continuously for decades where each plot team only…

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The Rock Pile Podcast 1:06:15

5M ago1:06:15

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Send us a text Listen in on an impactful conversation surrounding Mental Health and athletes. I was joined by Christy Reed, a Mental Health Counselor and Laison for Colgate Athletics, and Dr Dawn LaFrance, who is a Clinical Psychologist and the Assistant VP of Wellness at Colgate University. Also joining the show is long time Camden, NY High School…

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On Location at Howloween (Part 3) and a Midseason Update [S3F4] 25:07

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In this week's Flashlight, we're back on location one last time at the Howloween furry convention in Vancouver! This season, we're getting out into the community and asking people about their PCs and their campaigns. We hear about banishing political figures from the timeline, a party with multiple competing cultists, and becoming the first vampire…

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The Mohawk Valley Sportswatch Podcast 50:17

6M ago50:17

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Send us a text The MVSW returned to talk to father and daughter, Coach Emily and Mike Durr , joined the show and talked about what it meant to both be inducted into the NYS Basketball Hall of Fame together and the impact that Notre Dame has had on their family and much more. I also welcomed Rome Free Academy Head Hockey Coach, Jason Nowicki to the …

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High-level Campaigns with Rob [S3E4] 1:11:48

6M ago1:11:48

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In this week's episode, we chat with Rob about order and chaos, recruiting a potato peeler, and running an epic high-level campaign. Rob shares a very controversial take on combat that Jake's still not sure about. Spoiler warnings for Mass Effect in this one. In our discussion of worldbuilding, we mention our very first interview with Mike. We also…