Best Soul Trader Podcasts (2025)

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Borellus Connection Post Mortem – a Fall of Delta Green Campaign – RPPR Episode 208 1:19:10

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In 1968, in response to sinister influences that threatened to corrupt America from within and without, the Federal Government established a new agency – one that quickly acquired a reputation for ambitious operations overseas, for covert action, and for doing what had to be done, no matter the cost. This new agency was the Bureau of Narcotics and …

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Alpha Omega: The Encountered and Conspiracy Theories at Sea – After Hours Revised 1:28:53

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Alpha Omega is a Shadowrun-esque heartbreaker that covers a lot of territory. Its Wikipedia entry notes that its major claim to fame was the ARG/fake conspiracy theory called Ethan Haas was Right, which was briefly thought to be part of the Cloverfield viral marketing campaign. It got a lot of things right and a lot of things so very wrong. We also…

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Hilarious Random Tables and Rogue Trader: Soul Reaver – After Hours Revised 1:38:52

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Aaron, Dan, Tom, and I discuss an adventure for Rogue Trader. It’s called Soul Reaver and Aaron has no knowledge of the 40k setting, which makes him the perfect reviewer for this adventure. We then devolve into madness, thanks to random roll tables in Mutant Chronicles, System Failure, Immortal: The Invisible War, and fan-created critical hit table…

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Gen Con 2025 Wrapup: episode 207 1:40:10

2M ago1:40:10

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Gen Con 2025 was a blast and we saw a lot and played a lot of great games! I talk with Caleb, Tom, Aaron, Elle, and David about their experiences this year. I’ve included links below for games we discuss. RPPR News: I just posted my sixth original PDF, Alienation of the Flesh, I’ve made in the last year for the RPPR Patreon! To celebrate, I’ve crea…

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The Brutal Truth Every Trader Needs to Hear About Themselves 47:38

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How to Win Without Selling Your Soul (Dan Jukes) 52:14

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Follow Dan Jukes on Instagram: https://instagram.com/danjukesofficial Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/iambradleymarchant Apply to become an IB affiliate with TWF: https://tradewithfreedom/apply Access my trading community copy my trades for FREE: https://tradewithfreedom Video Chapters 0:00 – The Truth About Being “The Guy” at the Top…

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Mothership: ARKYVR – Interview with author Rhodrick Magsino 15:32

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I interviewed Rhodrick Magsino, author of ARKYVR at Gen Con 2025 about his new module. ARKYVR is a multimedia MOTHERSHIP 1E setting & toolkit to play documentary filmmakers in space. Equipped with only their camera gear, ARKYVRs will attempt to document life in space and expose corporate client atrocities while surviving the void’s unspeakable horr…

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Sneaking with the Batmobile – RPPR After Hours Revised 1:41:50

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We review Judge’s Guild Journal #18, d20 Kazakhstan for System Armageddon,, Atlas Shrugged the third movie, and Arkham Knight’s terrible batmobile. This is a classic episode from the archives of the RPPR Patreon, now with improved audio quality. Enjoy! RPPR News: The price of our lowest tier on the RPPR Patreon is going up from $2 to $3 on October …

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Red Markets 2E panel at Gen Con 2025 53:42

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Red Markets 2nd Edition is holding an open beta playtest for all of 2025. Come discuss the ongoing process! The new edition of the Profit System is more concise, more vicious, and closer than ever before. A panel of the game’s creators will take questions on the upcoming new edition or Red Markets in general. Caleb Stokes is the author of Red Marke…

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The Schlock Singularity – RPPR After Hours Revised 2:14:23

4M ago2:14:23

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We review three RPG source books: Tarlkin’s Landing from Judge’s Guild, Earthshaker from TSR, and The Nightlife RPG by Stellar Games. We also discuss the gradual merging of bad movies like Samurai Cop and the Room into a schlock singularity and the future of bad-good movies. If you enjoy this episode, join the RPPR Patreon to get instant access to …

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What is Shadowdark? An Interview with Kelsey Dionne about the OSR hit RPG 25:10

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Shadowdark is a fantasy role playing game built on OSR design principles with several new mechanics, including a real time torch light rule and experience point rules that emphasize exploration over violence. I sat down with the game’s creator, Kelsey Dionne at Gen Con to discuss the game’s creation, its mechanics, and how Kelsey has been able to b…

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RPPR Live at Gen Con 2025 – Episode 206 1:11:29

4M ago1:11:29

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We had a blast at Gen Con this year! We recorded a lot of panels and games this year but this live recording of RPPR was a highlight for sure. In this episode, members of the RPPR cast talk about their gaming highlights over the last year, plans for RPPR in the near future, and games we wish we could play but never can bring to the table. Plus a se…

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deadEarth RPG and Roar – RPPR After Hours Revised 2:45:03

5M ago2:45:03

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deadEarth is one of the weirdest RPGs I’ve seen. It features a d1000 mutation table. Back in 2015, Tom, Aaron, and I went up to St. Louis to catch the live Night Vale show. Before that though, we went through character creation in deadEarth. We also discuss deadEarth’s setting and starting adventure, Caleb shares his thoughts on the game, and we ta…

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My New Action Horror RPG – Labyrinth Signal – RPPR Episode 205 45:26

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I’ve written a new action horror RPG called Labyrinth Signal. It’s a d20-based system inspired by survival horror games like Silent Hill and Alan Wake. It uses an innovative combo meter mechanic for combat that adds tactical depth to fighting monsters and mitigates the swinginess of normal d20 fights. I talk about the mechanics and inspirations wit…

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Lucky 13 and Head Canon – RPPR After Hours Revised 1:44:07

6M ago1:44:07

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We review Rifter #13, Palladium’s own magazine about their games. We also talk about headcanon, which is the idea of making your story behind a fictional story – like the cop wizards of Payday 2. This episode is from April 2015 but making fun of Palladium is timeless! If you enjoy this episode, join the Patreon to get access to all 10 years of Afte…

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Darktek for Dark Conspiracy and Warrens of the Ratmen – RPPR After Hours Revised 1:25:39

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In this episode, we review Darktek, a supplement for Dark Conspiracy filled with odd gear choices, and Warrens of the Ratmen, a 3E supplement about ratmen and their warrens. We also talk about the Superbowl and 50 Shades of Grey. This episode was originally posted in March 2015 so enjoy this blast from the past! News: You can now gift memberships t…

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Ravenloft Darklords and the Manther: After Hours Episode 2 Revised 1:10:02

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We’re celebrating 10 years of the RPPR Patreon by releasing the first year of the After Hours podcast on the public feed! You can listen to the very first episode of After Hours here on the main feed but until now, this episode has been Patreon exclusive. We’re looking at Ravenloft’s supplement on Darklords in this episode. Find out what a Manther …

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Scheduling Snafu: Galvanized Square Steel and Dahir Insaat 1:30:52

11M ago1:30:52

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Have you heard of galvanized square steel, the Munger dorms or Dahir Insaat? Bridget, Caleb, Fae, and I explore weird architectural stories and videos on the Internet. This is a preview of Scheduling Snafu, a new series on the RPPR Patreon, where the RPPR cast discusses weird stuff we find on the Internet. This episode has been mirrored on Youtube …

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Game Designer Workshop: Red Markets Second Edition Beta 52:33

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Red Markets is back! Caleb has spent over a year playtesting and revising Red Markets, improving negotiation, combat, and other core mechanics for the game. He’ll be posting an open beta of the game on the Hebanon Games Patreon so you can download and play it yourself. We talk about the process of updating a game’s rules and I give an update on my …

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Tips on Writing Scenarios Fast – Episode 204 20:03

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Do you struggle with writing RPG scenarios for your home group quickly? I’ve been writing scenarios for the RPPR Patreon so I’ve had to learn how to get a good scenario out without spending a lot of time on it. I’ve figured out a few tips that can help you. This episode is on Youtube with visuals to go along with the narration. News: I am writing s…

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Tomas Härenstam CEO of Free League Publishing 13:19

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I interviewed the CEO of Free League Publishing, Tomas Härenstam at Gencon this year. We talk about Free League’s approach to creating games, current trends in RPG design, and their upcoming second edition of the Alien RPG. Learn more about Free League Publishing on their website.By Ross Payton

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Gareth Hanrahan on The Borellus Connection – A new Fall of Delta Green Campaign 10:37

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I caught up with Gareth Hanrahan at Gencon this year to talk about the Borellus Connection, a new campaign for Fall of Delta Green. Find out the secrets behind this globe hopping 1960s campaign! This interview has been mirrored on Youtube.By Ross Payton

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Actual Play Podcasting 101: Panel at Gencon 2024 53:55

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Do you have questions on actual play podcasts? Talk to Ross Payton (RPPR), Caleb Stokes (Dead Channels), Rob Stith, (Orpheus Protocol) and Ethan Cordray (Technical Difficulties) for all the answers you want! We talk about creating shows, running them, editing, marketing, and many other topics related to running an AP podcast. We recorded this panel…

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Gencon 2024 Highlights – Episode 203 9:08

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This episode is also on Youtube with original video of Gencon 2024. Check it out! We’re back from Gencon 2024! We recorded panels, played and bought new games, and a lot more. Caleb won a Gold Ennie for God’s Teeth! I wanted to get out a quick summary of Gencon to let you all know the highlights. Find out what panels and events we recorded and some…

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Is Expensive Art Necessary for success in RPGs? Episode 202 33:10

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Art for tabletop RPGS is not technically necessary but it does help. Chris and I discuss the role of art in RPGs and review Art by Nohr, a book by Mork Borg co-creator, Johan Nohr. We’re experimenting with video with this episode, so subscribe to us on Youtube for Gencon coverage and more! Check out Chris’ Youtube channel where he discusses video g…

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RPPR Game Designer Workshop: Labyrinths of Lost Futures and the Modern Megadungeon – Concept 44:54

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I have begun working on a new role playing game. It is called Labyrinths of Lost Futures, a modern day dungeon crawling hauntological fantasy. Delve into weird ruins with an enchanted gun and cellphone. Fight cryptids in a haunted trailer park. Escape a time loop based on a person’s childhood memories. Caleb has some questions and comments about th…

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Ludonarrative Dissidents Season 3 preview: Hole in the Sky – Dungeon Crawl Classics 1:17:48

2y ago1:17:48

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The Kickstarter for season 3 of the Ludonarrative Dissidents podcast is now live! Back it today to help us fund another full season of this podcast. The Lady in Blue, a mysterious figure of cosmic power, enlists a band of simple peasants for a strange task. They are to follow an invisible bridge until they arrive at a hole in the sky – and then jum…

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Mega Dungeon Meandering – Episode 1 – Stonehell – Surface Level 1:03:24

2y ago1:03:24

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Mega Dungeon Meandering is a deep dive into one of the best reviewed mega dungeons of all time, Stonehell: Stonehell Dungeon is a classic-style mega dungeon, filled with enough monsters, traps, weirdness, and treasure to keep you gaming for a long, long time. Explore over 700 rooms, encounter more than 40 new monsters, and discover 18 mysterious ma…

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Delta Green Impossible Landscapes Campaign Post Mortem – Part 2 – Episode 201 1:19:17

2y ago1:19:17

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We conclude the post mortem discussion of Impossible Landscapes, after the interruption from the previous episode. We now have a campaign index page, so you can easily find al of the episodes and other relevant bits for the campaign. Maddy as Ryan West, paramedic Thad as Marley Madelyn, FBI agent Fae as Yersinia Riszek, cryptographer Rob Stith as J…

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Delta Green Impossible Landscapes Campaign Post Mortem – Part 1 – Episode 200 1:13:06

2y ago1:13:06

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Our actual play run of the surreal horror campaign, Impossible Landscapes, is now done. The cast and I discuss the characters, plot, and more! Find out the secrets behind the campaign and my advice for running this challenging but rewarding campaign. Maddy as Ryan West, paramedic Thad as Marley Madelyn, FBI agent Fae as Yersinia Riszek, cryptograph…

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The Mixed Six – Back at it Again 1:37:22

2y ago1:37:22

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We’re back for another episode! I found a bottle of Blanton’s bourbon and to celebrate my discovery, we recorded a new episode. Spencer even has a new food rating system! Back The Night Clerk zine! A modern horror RPG scenario from Ross Payton! We’re talking about a wide range of topics – check it out: Beer: Prairie Artisan Ale Stuf’t (2) Segment: …

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The Mixed Six: Hot Takes on Ice – The Flash 30:43

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The Flash is a spectacularly bad movie. Caleb, Spencer, and I got together to discuss exactly WHY it was so bad. I was part of a podcast called The Mixed Six for nearly 6 years. I had a blast making it and I’m proud of the episodes we made. It ended a year ago, but we came back together recently to record a reunion special episode. This is Hot Take…

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Architectural Horror and the Night Clerk Zine – Episode 199 1:08:18

2+ y ago1:08:18

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Architectural horror is a subgenre of intention. Novels like House of Leaves, movies like The Shining, the Saw series, and games like Control can all be called architectural horror, but what does that mean? Rob Stith of the Orpheus Protocol and I talk about the genre and my new scenario, The Night Clerk, which is now funding on Backerkit! If you wa…

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Game Designer Workshop: The Night Clerk Zine – System-less Scenarios with Caleb Stokes 1:00:24

2+ y ago1:00:24

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A system-less RPG scenario is designed to be able to run in any system for a particular genre. Writing one is just as challenging as writing one for a single system. I’m launching a crowdfunding campaign on Backerkit for The Night Clerk, a system-less modern horror scenario, as a zine. In this episode, Caleb Stokes, author of No Security a collecti…

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D20 Swinginess and Combat – Episode 198 1:22:36

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Many RPGs use d20s for resolving combat, like D&D, 13th Age, and Lancer. Caleb and I have been playing a lot of d20 games recently and we wanted to talk about the nature of d20 combat. It’s a very swingy system, where every combatant can miss in a single round, resulting in nothing happening. Can this problem be fixed? News: I am exporting all of R…

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Fate Core: Cointract Island – Post Mortem 1:06:26

2+ y ago1:06:26

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We ran a Fate Core campaign called Cointract Island on RPPR Actual Play. Over 16 episodes, a trio of heroes explored an island overrun with genetically engineered and cybernetically enhanced creatures. In this post mortem, Bridget, Fae, Lydia, and I discuss the campaign’s themes, the Fate system, and crypto bro culture. Bridget as Felicia, cat girl…

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Game Designer Workshop: Termination Shock and Crowdfunding with Greg Stolze 1:13:37

2+ y ago1:13:37

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I talked with Greg Stolze, author of Reign, Termination Shock, co-author of Unknown Armies, and writer on many other books (and my co-host on Ludonarrative Dissidents podcast) about his new Kickstarter for Ships, a supplement for Termination Shock. We talked about the core mechanics for Termination Shock, game design, and crowd funding RPGs. Back S…

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Recommendizer: Delta Green 1:06:53

2+ y ago1:06:53

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Delta Green is a popular horror RPG but it can be hard to understand how to get its tone or its procedural elements. Caleb, Jason, and I discuss some media to look at when trying to ‘get’ the Delta Green vibe. This is a preview episode of our new series on the RPPR Patreon, where we recommend media sources to inspire and inform for a particular gen…

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Game Designer Workshop: The Obscenity of Books 1:04:32

2+ y ago1:04:32

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Caleb is back discussing his progress on Red Markets. After a recent gaming retreat, Caleb developed a theory he wanted to discuss in this episode, about the obscene and the scene. The scene represents the public, socially acceptable aspects of a given object or activity. The obscene refers to the hidden, taboo aspects. In RPGs, the scene is what w…

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What RPGs can learn from Board Games – Episode 196 1:18:30

2+ y ago1:18:30

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In this episode, James Wallis, co-host of Ludonarrative Dissidents podcast and author of “Everybody Wins: Four Decades of the Greatest Board Games Ever Made,” and I talk about what RPG designers can learn from board games. We talked about the history and influence of board games, the challenges of playtesting RPGs, and how incorporating board game …

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S03E15 - Starting From Scratch: Beating The Blank Page 39:50

2+ y ago39:50

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In this weeks episode of the Soul Trader Podcast, hosts Simon and Corey put on their songwriters hats and discuss some strategies to "beat the blank page." This gets expanded to other creative endeavours but Charlie the studio dog has other ideas on where this weeks episode needs to go :)By Soul Trader

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S03E14 - The Power Of Being Relevant And Acknowledged As An Artist 48:44

2+ y ago48:44

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In this weeks episode of the Soul Trader podcast, hosts Simon and Corey discuss the aftermath of the very recent Soul Trader gig plus the difference between good, bad and no feedback when it comes to creativity. Listen out for Charlie's big hello at the end.By Soul Trader

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S03E13 - The Phenomenon That Is "Hi Ren!" 57:16

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In this weeks episode of the Soul Trader Podcast, hosts Simon and Corey react to and reflect on the phenomenon that is the viral video "Hi Ren!" and why it's causing a stir all around the music world. Is the video and it's artist Ren a genius? Watch the video and decide for yourself.By Soul Trader

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S03E12 - Finding Out The "Why" In "Why Do We Do What We Do?" 1:22:20

2+ y ago1:22:20

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In this weeks episode of the Soul Trader Podcast, hosts Simon and Corey attempt to find out the "why" that drives creatives to do what they do using themselves as a starting point. You'll hear a very vocal Charlie (the studio dog_ plus other strange ambient sounds as this is the first podcast from "The Shed," Simon's new podcasting space. It's all …

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S03E11 - The Death Of Bands Vs The Rise Of The Tech-Savvy Solo Artist 1:08:26

2+ y ago1:08:26

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In this weeks episode of the Soul Trader Podcast, hosts Simon and Corey attempt to find out if the era of the (rock) band is well and truly dead and are tech-savvy solo artists going to take over the world plus, Ed Sheeran gets yet another mention.By Soul Trader

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S03E10 - The Many, Many Definitions Of Success 1:03:10

3y ago1:03:10

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In this weeks episode of the Soul Trader podcast, hosts Simon and Corey wax lyrical about the many definitions of success and how that relates to life, music, Ed Sheeran and each other.By Soul Trader

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S03E09 - It's All About The Power Of Community 1:04:24

3y ago1:04:24

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It doesn't matter who you are or what you do in life, the power of community and the ability to harness your tribe (or your fanbase if you are a musician/artist) is what gets you through life. In this weeks episode of the Soul trader Podcast, hosts Simon and Corey discuss what community means and how important it is to them as musicians and people …

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S03E08 - Mental Health And Musicians: We Need To Talk About This 1:06:05

3y ago1:06:05

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In this weeks episode of the Soul Trader Podcast, host Simon and Corey talk about the role that mental health plays in the overall creative and physical well being of musicians as well as revealing a little bit of how they both cope with being musicians and what drives them forward.By Soul Trader

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S03E07 - It's Time To Get Mushy... We Share Our 5 Favourite Love Songs With You 1:04:12

3y ago1:04:12

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To commemorate Valentines Day at the time of recording this episode, hosts Simon and Corey bare all and each share their five most loved love songs and why these songs affect them so much. "Wanna be the one" by Soul Trader This is the track we mentioned in this podcast, go check it out. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a …

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S03E06 - It's All About "Balance" And Wearing Many Hats 1:04:48

3y ago1:04:48

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In this weeks episode of The Soul Trader Podcast, hosts Simon and Corey discuss the importance of creating balance in your creative life, the roles of managers and street teams and the interchangeable nature of vowels in the New Zealand accent.By Soul Trader