Best Chris Borges Podcasts (2025)

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3 Wishes for D&D 6E + Greater Than Games, the 5.2 SRD, and Required Reading for RPG Design 29:26

2d ago29:26

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Chris and Jeremy make three wishes for the future of D&D. Plus, Greater Than Games halts production, the 5.2 SRD is officially in the Creative Commons, and Justin Alexander at The Alexandrian provides the reading list for a hypothetical college course on RPG design. Social: @thievescantcast Email: [email protected] 00:00 Open 01:24 News 10:…

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What's In Your Basket: RPGs as Easter Candy + the D&D 5.2 SRD, Castles & Crusades, and Bitter Chalice 27:38

10d ago27:38

27:38

Chris and Jeremy decide which Easter basket treats represent some of our favorite tabletop roleplaying games. Plus, WotC is set to release the new 5.2 SRD, 2024 D&D gets a round of errata, Castles & Crusades drops a new trio of sourcebooks, and more. Social: @thievescantcast Email: [email protected] 00:00 Open 02:34 News 10:11 Crowdfunding …

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Is Chris Bonett's traffic plan just a detour? 1:09:47

12d ago1:09:47

1:09:47

Malta’s new traffic plan has everyone talking but will it actually reduce traffic? In this week’s Times Talk, we sit down with Chris Bonett to clear the air: Who really qualifies for the €25k car grant? What happens if people just switch to cabs? And is asking young people to ride motorbikes really a viable solution? Bonett admits traffic won’t be …

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The Lowdown: Campaign Kickoffs + Jeremy Crawford, Greg Bilsland, World's Largest Dungeon, and Solo Borg 42:54

16d ago42:54

42:54

Chris and Jeremy share campaign kickoff ideas from the ttrpg community. Plus, Jeremy Crawford is set to leave D&D while Greg Bilsland returns, and World's Largest Dungeon holds a design contest. Social: @thievescantcast Email: [email protected] 00:00 Open 01:27 News 16:34 Crowdfunding 19:12 The Lowdown: Campaign Kickoffs 41:56 Wrap…

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The first Maltese 23:17

19d ago23:17

23:17

A new, groundbreaking discovery has revealed that Malta's human history is at least 1,000 years older than previously thought. In this episode of Times Talk we meet the first people of Malta - hunter-gatherers who reached the island 1,000 earlier than previously believed, navigating vast open waters before the age of agriculture. Times Talk follows…

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This or That + Chris Perkins, Critical Role, Alien RPG, and Riverbank 34:17

23d ago34:17

34:17

Chris and Jeremy play a game of This or That. Plus, Chris Perkins retires from D&D, Critical Role debuts Wildemount Wildlings, Alien RPG Surpasses the Million-Dollar Mark, and Kobold Press launches Riverbank crowdfunding. Social: @thievescantcast Email: [email protected] 00:00 Open 02:12 News 09:44 Crowdfunding 12:39 Main Topic: This or Tha…

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Jamie Cardona's winning streak 37:38

26d ago37:38

37:38

In this week's episode of Times Talk, we sit down with the unstoppable Jamie Cardona. Cardona has been on an incredible winning streak this past year - writing and performing in Malta's longest-running solo show, starring in critically acclaimed musical and theatre productions and now, winning the prestigious music competition Mużika Mużika at the …

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The Radical Therapist #135 – Pluriversal Practice w/ Brooke Lavelle and Katrine Bregengaard 50:58

29d ago50:58

50:58

In episode #135, host Chris Hoff sits down with therapist and contemplative scholar Brooke Lavelle and philosopher and activist Katrine Bregengaard to explore the emerging field of pluriversal practice—a response to the limitations of "one-world-worlding" that dominate our movements, institutions, and inner lives. Drawing on their co-authored essay…

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Character Backstories + Twenty-Sided Tavern, Pathfinder Runelords, Tales of the Valiant, Huckleberry, and Dungeons & Lasers 31:19

1M ago31:19

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Chris and Jeremy discuss RPG character backstories from both the player and GM perspectives. Plus, the Twenty-Sided Tavern is set to tour the U.S., Paizo teases the Runelords return to Pathfinder, Tales of the Valiant drops a terrific--and free--GM table resource, and more. Social: @thievescantcast Email: [email protected] 00:00 Open 01:06 …

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GM Tips: A Thieves' Cant Top 5 + Sigil VTT, Baldur's Gate, Frosthaven, and Kitten Apocalypse War 34:32

1M ago34:32

34:32

Jeremy and Chris share five tips for prepping/running games and building GM confidence. Plus, bad news for Sigil VTT, a hint at future Baldur's Gate content, and Frosthaven gets a video game adaptation. Social: @thievescantcast Email: [email protected] 00:00 Open 01:44 News 10:51 Crowdfunding 13:06 GM Tips: A Thieves' Cant Top 5 33:25 Wrap…

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Malta's not-so-secret cocaine scene 39:05

1M ago39:05

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Malta’s nightlife is fueling a rise in cocaine use, with Valletta emerging as a hotspot for open drug consumption. Times of Malta investigation reveals how the drug culture has seeped into bars, bathrooms, and beyond. Mark Laurence Zammit speaks to Times of Malta journalists Marc Galdes and Emma Borg as well as medical experts Anton Grech and Godwi…

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The Lowdown: GM Regrets From the TTRPG Community + Shadowdark, Helldivers 2, and DriveThru RPG 40:25

1M ago40:25

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Jeremy and Chris talk GM regrets with the ttrpg community in The Lowdown. Plus, Shadowdark: The Western Reaches is the first million-dollar ttrpg crowdfunding campaign of 2025, Helldivers 2 gets a board game adaptation, and print-on-demand prices at DriveThru RPG are set to increase. Social: @thievescantcast Email: [email protected] 00:00 O…

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What a pandemic taught Chris Fearne 54:14

2M ago54:14

54:14

Malta’s COVID-19 response was among the best globally, but former Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Chris Fearne acknowledged areas for improvement.By Times of Malta

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Forge of Creation: Making a Monster + Tabletop Gaming News and Commentary 26:50

2M ago26:50

26:50

Jeremy and Chris enter "The Forge of Creation" to craft a new tabletop RPG monster, using the revised Tome of Adventure Design from Mythmere Games. Plus, the GAMA Origins Awards nominees, Green Ronin celebrates 25 years, and new details on the D&D starter set. Social: @thievescantcast Email: [email protected] 00:00 Open 02:26 News 09:40 Cro…

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Inside Malta's Corradino prison 44:59

2M ago44:59

44:59

Corradino Correctional Facility is Malta's only prison. It is home to 673 men and 59 women serving time or awaiting trial. And yet very little is known about it, or about prison life in Malta. Mark Laurence Zammit was granted an exclusive, unprecedented four-hour filmed tour of the facility by prisons director Chris Siegersma, one month after a dam…

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Shady Picks: A Thieves' Cant Monster Draft + Tabletop Gaming News and Commentary 41:12

2M ago41:12

41:12

Jeremy and Chris make "Shady Picks" in a draft of their favorite tabletop RPG monsters. Plus, D&D Beyond releases its virtual tabletop, Free League announces 'Invincible' RPG, Kingmaker for Pathfinder is on Humble Bundle, and World's Largest Dungeon returns for a 20th anniversary. Email [email protected] 01:39 News 08:47 Crowdfunding 11:10 …

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The Radical Therapist #134 – Men, Masculinities, and Narrative Therapy w/ Brian Dean Williams 48:11

2M ago48:11

48:11

In episode #134, host Chris Hoff sits down with therapist Brian Dean Williams to explore the complexities of masculinity, mental health, and contemporary dilemmas facing men. Drawing from multiple perspectives on patriarchy, Chris and Brian discuss: 🔹 The emotional and relational costs of traditional masculinity 🔹 Why men struggle with vulnerabilit…

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Ian Borg, the man with many plans 1:16:57

2M ago1:16:57

1:16:57

Foreign affairs minister. Tourism minister. Deputy prime minister. If Ian Borg's many hats are weighing him down, he doesn't show it. In this interview with Mark Laurence Zammit, Borg - one of Malta's most powerful and recognisable politicians - delves into his plans to reform the tourism sector, "fix" Comino and adapt Malta's diplomatic neutrality…

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Jason vs Jason 1:17:29

2M ago1:17:29

1:17:29

You'd be hard-pressed to find two political figures more different than Jason Azzopardi and Jason Micallef. They share a first name and a flair for bombastic posts on social media. The similarities end there. Azzopardi is a lawyer and former Nationalist Party MP who crusades against the Labour government. Micallef is a Labour official who has vocal…

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Yorgen Fenech's bail 15:42

3M ago15:42

15:42

Yorgen Fenech is out of prison, more than five years after he was taken into police custody and charged with complicity in the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. We still don't know when Fenech - the millionaire heir to the Tumas Group fortune - will stand trial on those charges. What we do know is that he will be sleeping at home until that happens…

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The Biggest Industrial Disaster in Malta's History 13:52

3M ago13:52

13:52

On February 2, 1995, a blast rang out at the Malta Drydocks. The Um el Faroud, a Libyan oil tanker, had exploded "like a tin can". Nine people lost their lives. 30 years on, we revisit that disaster with the help of two people who were among the first to reach the scene: court analyst and University of Malta Rector Alfred Vella and Times of Malta d…

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The Radical Therapist #133 – So You Want to Do Narrative Therapy? w/ Sanni Paljakka and Tom Stone Carlson 1:16:51

3M ago1:16:51

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In episode #133 Chris sits down with Sanni Paljakka and Tom Stone Carlson, authors of So You Want to Do Narrative Therapy? Letters to an Aspiring Narrative Therapist. Together, they discuss the inspiration behind their innovative book, which blends real client transcripts, personal reflections, and practical guidance into a heartfelt conversation f…

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The Radical Therapist #132 – Feminism and Narrative Practice w/ Loretta Pederson 54:50

5M ago54:50

54:50

In episode #132, host Chris Hoff sits down with Loretta Pederson, author of Honouring resistance and building solidarity: Feminism and Narrative Practice. Together, they explore how feminist principles intersect with narrative therapy to honor clients' resistance to oppression and build solidarity in the therapeutic process. Loretta shares insights…

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The Radical Therapist #131 – Scribbling a New Narrative: Live at Scribble Community w/ Jon Tatelman 1:28:52

5M ago1:28:52

1:28:52

In episode #131, host Chris Hoff sits down with Jon Tatelman, founder of the Scribble Community, a vibrant hub offering low-fee therapy, creative programming, and live music. Together, they explore the intersections of mental health, creativity, and community, uncovering how Scribble is reimagining access to care and connection. Adding to the dynam…

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My Best Friend’s Wedding (Part 2) w/ actors Jin Ha and Jane Lynch, writers John Hoffman and JJ Philbin, and production designer Patrick Howe 55:16

6M ago55:16

55:16

Let’s talk a bit more about the Season 4 finale, My Best Friend's Wedding. We’ll hear more from Jin, Jane, John, and JJ. That's Jin Ha who plays Marshall P. Pope slash Rex Bailey, Jane Lynch who plays Sazz Pataki, Showrunner, Co-creator and co-writer of this episode John Hoffman, and JJ Philbin who co-wrote the episode with John. We'll also hear fr…

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My Best Friend’s Wedding (Part 1) w/ actors Jin Ha and Jane Lynch, and writers John Hoffman and JJ Philbin 48:11

6M ago48:11

48:11

The day has finally come! It’s time to talk about the season 4 finale, My Best Friend's Wedding! We’ll hear from Jin Ha who plays Marshall P. Pope slash Rex Bailey, Jane Lynch who plays Sazz Pataki, Showrunner, Co-creator and co-writer of this episode John Hoffman, and JJ Philbin who co-wrote the episode with John. We'll talk about the movie magic …

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Escape From Planet Klongo (Part 2) w/ stunt coordinator Chris Barnes, writers Alex Bigelow and Ben Smith, and John Hoffman 40:09

6M ago40:09

40:09

So close! Today, we’re continuing the conversation all about Season 4 Episode 9, Escape from Planet Klongo. We’ll hear from showrunner and co-creator John Hoffman, the writers of the episode Ben Smith and Alex Bigelow, and we'll also talk to Chris Barnes! He is the amazing stunt coordinator on Only Murders in the Building. We'll talk about seeing S…

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Escape From Planet Klongo (Part 1) w/ John Hoffman and writers Alex Bigelow and Ben Smith 37:18

6M ago37:18

37:18

Let’s talk about Season 4 Episode 9, Escape From Planet Klongo… It’s the first episode named after a fictional movie! We’ll hear from Showrunner and Co-creator John Hoffman and the writers of the episode Alex Bigelow and Ben Smith, We'll talk about Ron Howard's passion project (are we witnessing the end of Ron Howard’s career??), what a Klongo is e…

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Lifeboat (Part 2) w/ actor Desmin Borges and John Hoffman 52:48

6M ago52:48

52:48

We’re keeping the conversation going on Season 4 Episode 8, Lifeboat! We’ll hear from Showrunner and Co-creator John Hoffman and the final member of the Sauce Family, Desmin Borges who plays Alfonso Olivera! We'll talk about the legend of Tony Danza in the Only Murders universe, the philosophical conundrum of Dudenoff's death, and… the beginnings o…

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Lifeboat (Part 1) w/ writers Kristin Newman and Jake Schnesel, and directors Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini 41:13

6M ago41:13

41:13

Today we're talking all about Season 4 Episode 8, Lifeboat. We'll talk to writers Kristin Newman and Jake Schnesel, directors Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, and we'll even hear from Production Designer Patrick Howe! Tune in if you want to know how Eugene Levy and Steve Martin worked out their omelet bit, the origins of Eva Longoria's 19 …

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The Radical Therapist #130 – The Problem with Trauma Culture w/ Dr. Catherine Liu 1:17:29

7M ago1:17:29

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In episode #130, Chris sits down with Dr. Catherine Liu, a renowned cultural critic and professor, to unpack the complexities of trauma culture. They explore how trauma has become a dominant framework for understanding personal and societal challenges, and the potential consequences of this trend in both therapeutic and cultural spaces. Dr. Liu off…

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Valley of the Dolls (Part 2) w/ Molly Shannon, John Hoffman, directors Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, and production designer Pat 50:25

7M ago50:25

50:25

We’ve got to keep talking about Season 4 Episode 7! We’ll hear from husband and wife directing team Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, Showrunner and Co-creator John Hoffman, Production Designer Patrick Howe, and the amazing Molly Shannon who plays Bev Melon! We're finally going into detail about the dolls (so many dolls), including Meryl St…

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Valley of the Dolls (Part 1) w/ Eva Longoria, directors Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, John Hoffman, and Michael Cyril Creighton 38:03

7M ago38:03

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Season 4 Episode 7 is one for the books!!! Today we’re talking to husband and wife directing team Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman, Showrunner and Co-Creator John Hoffman, the one and only Eva Longoria, and Michael Cyril Creighton! We'll talk about Eva Longoria's special connection to Meryl Streep, the choice to bring Season 4 all the way b…

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Blow-Up (Part 2) w/ actors Catherine Cohen and Siena Werber 39:03

7M ago39:03

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Let’s keep talking about Season 4 Episode 6 with the Brothers Sisters themselves! Trina and Tawny Brothers are played by Catherine Cohen and Siena Werber respectively. We'll talk about their initial chemistry in the audition room, shooting on super 8 cameras, and whether or not we can trust them... As usual, there are spoilers for episode six ahead…

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Blow-Up (Part 1) w/ John Hoffman, director Jessica Yu, and actors Richard Kind and Michael Cyril Creighton 40:14

7M ago40:14

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Let’s talk about Season 4 Episode 6 with Showrunner and Co-Creator John Hoffman, Director Jessica Yu, actors Richard Kind and Michael Cyril Creighton, and even Production Designer Patrick Howe! We'll hear about the process of piecing together all the different types of found footage in this episode, the inspiration for the Brothers Sisters short fi…

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The Radical Therapist #129 – Open Dialogue w/ Dr. Eija-Liisa Rautiainen, PhD 44:30

7M ago44:30

44:30

In episode #129 Chris sits down with Dr. Eija-Liisa Rautiainen, PhD, an experienced trainer and practitioner of Open Dialogue. They explore the transformative potential of this approach in mental health care, its emphasis on dialogue, collaboration, and relational understanding, and how it offers a radical alternative to conventional psychiatric pr…

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Adaptation (Part 2) w/ actors Molly Shannon and Michael Cyril Creighton, and John Hoffman 42:19

7M ago42:19

42:19

Onto the second part of Season 4 Episode 5! And boy oh boy, it’s an exciting one! Today we're talking to the amazing… Molly Shannon! Iconic. Comedy. Legend. Molly Shannon who obviously plays Bev Melon. We'll also catch up with Showrunner Co-creator John Hoffman and actor Michael Cyril Creighton who plays Howard. You’ll hear what Molly Shannon has i…

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Adaptation (Part 1) w/ writers JJ Philbin and Ella Robinson Brooks and director Jessica Yu 36:05

7M ago36:05

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Let’s talk about Season 4 Episode 5 with writers JJ Philbin and Ella Robinson Brooks about which actor made Selena Gomez break character while shooting and director of episodes 405 (and 406) about how Fisher Price toys helped in the planning of a particularly challenging scene. Plus… A giveaway! Heads up, there are spoilers for episode five. So lis…

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The Stunt Man (Part 2) w/ actors Jane Lynch and Michael Cyril Creighton 32:55

7M ago32:55

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On to part 2 of Season 4 Episode 4! We're talking to the one... the only... Jane Lynch! Sazz Pataki! Can you believe it??? We'll learn how the character was first pitched to her all those years ago and how Sazz has changed over the seasons. We'll also talk with Michael Cyril Creighton about the secret parts of Howard's wardrobe this season and what…

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The Stunt Man (Part 1) w/ writer Madeleine George and actor Michael McFadden 38:37

7M ago38:37

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What an episode! Today we’re talking all about Season 4 Episode 4! Ryan and Maggie talk to writer Madeleine George about some of the different places she and the other writers looked for inspiration into the world of stunts and whose idea it was to make Glen Stubbins an Irishman! We’ll also hear from actor Michael McFadden, who plays the bartender …

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Two for the Road (Part 2) w/ actor Richard Kind 33:33

8M ago33:33

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Richard Kind, who plays Stink Eye Joe AKA Vince Fish, talks about the feeling of acting alongside comedy legends and explains what he does and doesn't remember about being on set. John Hoffman, Co-Creator, Showrunner, talks about the casting of Eva Longoria, Zach Galifianakis, and Eugene Levy, and explains the different types of clues in the show. …

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Two for the Road (Part 1) w/ writers Ben Smith & Pete Swanson and showrunner John Hoffman 38:31

8M ago38:31

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It’s time to talk about Season 4 Episode 3! Ryan and Maggie chat with writers Ben Smith and Pete Swanson about how much casting impacts writing the dynamics between the trio and their doubles. Plus, an alternate plan to get Stink Eye Joe to take off his eye patch that involved… a dozen hard boiled eggs? We’ll also hear from Showrunner, Co-creator J…

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Gates of Heaven (Part 2) w/ actress Amy Ryan and showrunner John Hoffman 29:50

8M ago29:50

29:50

Today on the show, we are continuing our conversation about Season 4 Episode 2, Gates of Heaven. We talk to Co-creator, Showrunner, and Director of the episode John Hoffman, about his perspective on talking ghosts in the Arconia and we’ll hear how a cute little vacation turned into an Oh Hell-a-thon. Plus, we’ve got the amazing actress Amy Ryan on …

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Gates of Heaven (Part 1) w/ writer Kristin Newman, and actors Daphne Rubin-Vega & Lilian Rebelo 39:49

8M ago39:49

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Let’s talk about Season 4 Episode 2! Ryan and Maggie chat with writer Kristin Newman about the origins of the West Tower at the Arconia and her secret contributions to the impeccable casting of Sazz Pataki. We’ll hear from two members of the Sauce family: the legendary Daphne Rubin-Vega who plays Inez and the charming Lilian Rebelo who plays her da…

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The Radical Therapist #128 – Designing Conversations: Exploring Design Thinking and Collaborative Dialogues w/ Celiane Camargo-Borges, PhD 44:43

8M ago44:43

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In episode #128 Chris engages in a wide ranging conversation with Celiane Camargo-Borges, an expert in design thinking and collaborative dialogues. Together, they explore how design thinking can be integrated into therapeutic practices to foster more innovative and inclusive conversations. This episode explores the intersection of design and therap…

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Once Upon a Time in the West (w/ Showrunner John Hoffman & Writer Joshua Allen Griffith) 42:16

8M ago42:16

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Welcome back for season 4 of the Only Murders in the Building Podcast! Producers Ryan Tillotson and Maggie Boles are your hosts again this season. Today, we’re talking all about episode 1 with showrunner and co-creator of the series John Hoffman. He also is the director and co-writer of episode one. We’ll talk about some of the new additions to the…

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The Radical Therapist #127 – An Encyclopedia of Radical Helping w/ Erin Segel & Julie Cho of Thick Press 41:53

8M ago41:53

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In episode #127 Chris meets with Erin Segel & Julie Cho of Thick Press and they discuss the two-year project they have been working with over 200 collaborators in social work and family therapy; art and design; body work and witchery; organizing and education, and more, to create An Encyclopedia of Radical Helping, now on press and available for pr…

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Liminal Space & Narrative Therapy w/ Dr. Christine Dennstedt 31:04

9M ago31:04

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In episode #126 Chris meets with Whistler based narrative therapist Christine Dennstedt and they discuss journey’s through liminal space in therapy and the integration of psychedelics in psychotherapy. Christine's Website Pre-Order An Encyclopedia of Radical Helping HERE Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We want to hear from you! Youtube: http://bit.ly/2i0DmaT …

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The Radical Therapist #125 – Practicing Psychotherapy in Constructed Reality w/ Dr. Stephen Bacon 53:26

12M ago53:26

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In episode #125 Chris meets with Dr. Stephen Bacon and they discuss his work based on the research findings that therapy techniques have no inherent power. We explore his radical and provocative new direction, the insights of constructionism, and new ways of understanding therapeutic rituals, therapist charisma, and client-centered therapy. https:/…

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The Radical Therapist #124 – Narrative-Informed Relational Interviewing w/ Stephen Madigan 1:07:29

1y ago1:07:29

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In episode #124 Chris meets with long-time narrative therapist, writer, teacher and trainer, Stephen Madigan and they discuss his history in narrative therapy, the development of his narrative-informed relational interviewing approach, and the idea that relationships are relational and how that idea impacts the way we perceive and work with couples…

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