Best Denizen Podcasts (2025)

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An unexpected reunion for Tio and Kyrie Cast and Crew Tiomanai Gan Aynm - Luke Mason Sanders Kyrie - Alec Phan Creator, Showrunner, and Host: Isabella (Z) Vergun Producer: Annalise Fischer Audio Team & Dialogue Lead: Nathan Klejman Editor & Composer: Ryan Tucker SFX & Foley: Nicolas Kirchner Art Director: Gargoyle Pastures Art Team: Anna Renee Chav…

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EP 11 | Singubearity 1:16:43

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Grizz and Ice Bear engage in a light-hearted discussion about beer tasting, personal preferences regarding dogs, and nostalgic fashion trends. They delve into deeper topics such as AI, simulation theory, and the future of technology, including the impact of automation on jobs. The conversation also critiques live-action adaptations of beloved stori…

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S17E11 - "What Was Meant to Die " – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 2:52:35

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Some things were meant to stay buried. Some things… refuse. In this chilling new episode, Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood invite you to step into a world where the dead linger, the soil remembers, and justice doesn’t always come from a courtroom. From quiet kitchens and forgotten gardens to storm-ravaged hillsides and schoolyards with secrets, thes…

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EP 10 | Return of The Vampbear 1:03:53

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Grizz and Ice Bear explore a variety of topics ranging from their recent beer tastings to culinary adventures and nostalgic travel stories. They share their favorite breakfast foods, discuss family dynamics, and reflect on expectations in life and beer. The duo also humorously navigates cultural observations and plans for future adventures, culmina…

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S17E10 - "The Dead Remember " – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 1:56:05

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When memories stir, the dead awaken... Some places vanish without a trace. Some houses whisper secrets from the walls. Some footsteps lead into the snow—and never come back. Tonight, Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood invite you to step beyond the veil into forgotten towns, haunted rooms, and the darkness left behind. But be warned: not every story st…

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EP 9 | The Lion of Chiraq 1:39:52

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In this engaging conversation, Grizz and Ice Bear explore various themes surrounding beer, local culture, and personal anecdotes. They discuss tips for enhancing beer experiences, share their adventures in Seattle, and reflect on cultural references in beer commercials. The conversation also delves into the charm of donkeys, insights from the Chine…

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S17E09 - "Built for Betrayal " – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 1:45:46

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When the walls whisper, will you dare to listen? In this haunting installment of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, hosts Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood guide you through an evening of eerie encounters and chilling revelations. Tonight’s tales slip through cracks in reason and shadow the edges of memory, where unseen forces pull at your mind—and your…

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EP 8 | The Great Gorilla Debate 2:10:36

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In this lively conversation, Grizz and Ice Bear explore various topics ranging from their beer selections to a humorous debate about whether a gorilla could defeat 100 men. They delve into the fascinating world of ravens, share their thoughts on brewing beer, and engage in light-hearted banter about animal facts and memes. The discussion flows seam…

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S17E08 - "Whispers From the Walls" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 1:44:23

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They say the walls have ears—but what if they also have memories? In this chilling collection of tales, step beyond the threshold into spaces that shouldn't exist, where silence isn't safety and the familiar turns feral in the dark. Join hosts Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood as they lead you through five haunting stories where doors open too easily…

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EP 7 | Don't Cross The Boss 1:55:57

1M ago1:55:57

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In this lively conversation, Grizz and Ice Bear explore a variety of topics ranging from their excitement for new beers to nostalgic memories of arcade games and wrestling. They share humorous anecdotes, discuss pop culture references, and provide insightful beer reviews, all while maintaining a light-hearted and engaging atmosphere. The conversati…

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White Work with Julia Rhodes Davis 1:02:49

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In this episode of the Denizen podcast, host Jenny Stefanotti and activist Julia Rhodes Davis delve into the concept of 'white work,' which goes beyond confronting and dismantling racialized identities. They discuss the importance of understanding personal legacy, taking accountability for ancestors' actions, and taking actions individually to repa…

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S17E07 - "Only the Shadows Know" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 2:10:34

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Step beyond the fragile border where light falters—and discover what stirs when no one else is watching. In this chilling collection, grief bends reality, reflections rebel, forbidden doors creak open, and guilt carves its mark where it’s least expected. Join Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood as they guide you through five harrowing tales where the p…

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EP 6 | Bearz N the Hood Friday 1:15:46

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In this lively conversation, the hosts celebrate Hood Friday with a variety of beverages, share nostalgic games and personal stories, and delve into beer and whiskey reviews. They discuss local culture, generational differences in music, and recount health experiences, particularly related to dental issues. The conversation wraps up with a heartfel…

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S17E06 - "Bound to the Before" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 2:24:05

2M ago2:24:05

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In this haunting new chapter of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, hosts Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood invite you to a place where the clocks have stopped—but the terror never rests. Step into five chilling tales where time twists, reality falters, and memory is not to be trusted. A lover's last goodbye, a train that won't reach daylight, a forest t…

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EP 5 | Beers With The Peels On Em 2:20:21

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In this lively conversation, Grizz and Ice Bear explore various themes including their favorite beers, nostalgic memories, and humorous mispronunciations. They share personal stories about their childhood, music preferences, and the importance of community involvement, particularly in animal shelters. The discussion flows seamlessly from one topic …

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E52: Afterburn 1:51:04

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The Consultants emerge from the mines victorious. Time to tie up loose ends and report on their findings! . . Support the show Contact: [email protected] Instagram: hinesight20_20 Website: www.hinesight20-20.com Music Resources: Rebel; Tabletop Audio at tabletopaudio.com; Epidemic Sound at epidemicsound.com; Plate Mail Games, Sonic Legends, a…

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S17E05 - "Things That Linger" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 2:23:58

2M ago2:23:58

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Not every horror comes with footsteps. Some appear only when you’re alone. Some speak in voices you almost recognize. And some… are already inside the room. In this chilling collection, Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood invite you to explore five unnerving tales where the true danger isn’t what hunts—it’s what waits. From backwoods silence and desert…

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EP 4 | Bears After Dark 2:03:38

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Summary In this episode of 'Bears After Dark', Grizz and Ice Bear explore a moody atmosphere as they enjoy beers late at night. They discuss their beer choices, share fan mail experiences, and reflect on their journey to shorter episodes. The conversation takes a spooky turn as they recount personal experiences with sleep paralysis and delve into e…

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White Supremacy Culture with Tema Okun 55:48

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We are incredibly fortunate to welcome Tema Okun to the Denizen podcast for this important conversation. Tema is the author of the influential 1999 paper "White Supremacy Culture" and has been a leader in the racial justice movement for over 35 years. In this insightful episode, Jenny and Tema explore the pervasive influence of white supremacy cult…

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E51: Barun Reborn 2:12:39

2M ago2:12:39

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The Consultants face off against Barun and the Cult of the Phoenix King for the fate of several shapechangers and missing persons! . . First-Time-Use Audio Files: Tabletop Audio's Dungeon Collapse, Battle of the Amazons, Lord of Bones, Hellhound Alley, Battle Requiem. Support the show Contact: [email protected] Instagram: hinesight20_20 Websi…

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S17E04 - "Uncharted Territory" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 2:42:57

2M ago2:42:57

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In this chilling episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, five travelers cross unseen thresholds—into places that shouldn’t exist, and truths that shouldn’t be spoken. A locked door no blueprint will acknowledge. A midnight walk that leads through the city’s forgotten skin. A voice that whispers your choices before you make them. Join Otis Jiry a…

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EP 3 | Barely Alive or Bearly Dying? 1:34:23

2M ago1:34:23

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In this episode, the hosts share their experiences and confessions about recording, embarrassing school memories, and their beer tasting adventures. They dive into nostalgic discussions about childhood candies, health tips, and humorous anecdotes from 4chan. The conversation also touches on Pokémon culture, paranormal discussions, and superstitions…

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Yarn with Tyson Yunkaporta 1:05:48

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This conversation features Tyson Yunkaporta, academic, arts critic, researcher, and member of the Apalech Clan in far north Queensland. Tyson is the author of Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World; Right Story, Wrong Story: How to Have Fearless Conversations in Hell; and Snake Talk: How the World’s Ancient Serpent Stories Can Guide …

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S17E03 - "Forbidden Places" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 1:44:33

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Some doors are locked for a reason. Join Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood for a descent into the unseen corners of our world—places boarded up, forgotten, or whispered about in hushed tones. In this haunting collection of tales, you’ll encounter sealed hallways, rooms best left unopened, and echoes of things that never really left. These are stories…

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E50: Through the Rift 1:27:23

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The Consultants step through the rift to find themselves in a land of fire. A strong presence from the Cult of the Phoenix King is encountered. . This Week's Recipe: Stone Giant Porridge Dinner . . First-Time-Use Audio Files: Plate Mail Games' Pro RPG Audio: Raging Inferno, Ash Choked Plains, Volcanic Cavern; Tabletop Audio's Treacherous Path, Fog …

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EP 2 | WELCOME TO THE BEAR BOWL 1:50:00

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SUMMARY In this lively podcast episode, the hosts engage in humorous banter about beer, personal anecdotes, and their unique 'bear sync' phenomenon. They discuss various beers, their flavors, and preferences, while also sharing nostalgic stories and diving into controversial topics like Kanye West. The conversation transitions into a fun March Madn…

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E49: Denizens of the Deep 1:29:24

2M ago1:29:24

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The Consultants have stumbled upon an ancient city, unseen by surface-dwellers for centuries! . . First-Time-Use Audio Files: Tabletop Audio's Mummy's Tomb, Desert Devotional, Desert Temple, A New Beginning. Support the show Contact: [email protected] Instagram: hinesight20_20 Website: www.hinesight20-20.com Music Resources: Rebel; Tabletop A…

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S17E02 - "Terminations and Conditions" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 1:58:20

2M ago1:58:20

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You clicked “I Agree” — but did you read the fine print? In this unnerving installment of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, hosts Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood invite you to explore a chilling future where convenience comes with a cost, and compliance is no longer optional. Five tales unravel the hidden dangers lurking in the systems we trust — fro…

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EP 1 | The Bears Are Back in Town 1:58:47

3M ago1:58:47

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Summary In this engaging podcast episode, the hosts reflect on their decade-long journey, share their love for craft beer, and explore the evolution of their podcast. They discuss their personal preferences for sours, the humor and nostalgia tied to their experiences, and the cultural references that shape their conversations. The episode also high…

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E48: The Talking Stones 1:23:33

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The Consultants have reached the depths of Mount Munte and stirred up some trouble. Let's see how this plays out! . . First-Time-Use Audio Files: Tabletop Audio's Tomb Guardians, Ice Cavern, Elven Procession. Support the show Contact: [email protected] Instagram: hinesight20_20 Website: www.hinesight20-20.com Music Resources: Rebel; Tabletop …

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S17E01 - "Unfinished Business" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 2:42:47

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A forgotten relic, a long-lost manuscript, a simple discovery beneath the soil—each carries a history that was never truly laid to rest. In tonight’s episode, Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood invite you to step into the shadows, where the past lingers like a whisper in the dark, waiting for the right moment to return. Old debts must be settled. Secr…

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Financial Activism with Jasmine Rashid 1:05:14

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In this conversation Jenny and Jasmine discuss: Four common internalized stories we have about money Money trauma The importance of talking about money Jasmine's analogy of a water supply Philosophical questions of enough and fairness Banking: extractive vs. sustainable and community-oriented options Public banking Consumption decisions and Jasmine…

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E47: Secret Tunnel! 1:54:50

3M ago1:54:50

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After dispatching the kruthiks that attacked the dig site, The Consultants continue their investigation. One Old Man Gundersen may have the key to reaching the deepest depths of Mount Munte! . . First-Time-Use Audio Files: Tabletop Audio's Cave of Time, Map Chamber; Plate Mail Games' Pro RPG Audio: The Earth's Bowels. Support the show Contact: team…

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S16E24 - "Rules of Survival" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 2:21:09

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Some rules are meant to be followed. Others exist for reasons you’ll never fully understand. But one thing is certain—ignoring them comes at a cost. In this chilling episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood present five terrifying tales where the rules aren’t just guidelines… they’re the only thing keeping the dark…

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E46: Safety Violations 1:33:39

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The Consultants have come across an active dig site in the mines of Mount Munte. Conversations, confrontations, and combat ensue! . . First-Time-Use Audio Files: Plate Mail Games' Pro RPG Audio: Dwarven City. Support the show Contact: [email protected] Instagram: hinesight20_20 Website: www.hinesight20-20.com Music Resources: Rebel; Tabletop …

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S16E23 - "The Forgotten" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 2:10:57

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When the past refuses to stay buried, when the sky itself betrays the laws of nature, when the line between legend and reality blurs beyond recognition—some truths are too terrifying to ignore. Tonight’s episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark delves into five unsettling tales that will test the limits of human perception and defy rational explan…

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Decolonization and Consciousness with Ashanti Kunene 1:00:26

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This powerful conversation explores the relationship between decolonization and consciousness. Ashanti is a systems change agent focused on helping organizations deconstruct dominant narratives of colonization and replace them with life affirming narratives that support a regenerative future. She believes that true transformation must begin within,…

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E45: It's Mine for the Taking! 1:19:56

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The Consultants set down for a rest in the mines of Mt. Munte. After some recovery and chatter, they delve deeper into the depths. . . First-Time-Use Audio Files: Tabletop Audio's Rebuilding, The Murky Depths, Dungeon II: Mechanical, Spirit of the Plains. Support the show Contact: [email protected] Instagram: hinesight20_20 Website: www.hines…

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S16E22 - "Harvesting Shadows" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 2:31:33

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Shadows aren’t just a play of light and darkness—they are forces of their own, lurking in the unseen corners of our world. In this haunting episode, Scary Stories Told in the Dark delves into stories where the lines between reality and nightmare blur, and the darkness demands something in return. From an eerie disappearance that challenges the very…

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E44: A Long Way Down 1:49:18

4M ago1:49:18

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Battered and bruised, The Consultants get their bearings in the mines. Reuniting with Sabre, however, proves a bit tumultuous. . . First-Time-Use Audio Files: Tabletop Audio's Whispering Caverns, Descent. Support the show Contact: [email protected] Instagram: hinesight20_20 Website: www.hinesight20-20.com Music Resources: Rebel; Tabletop Audi…

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S16E21 - "Fractured Fables" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 2:56:28

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"Once upon a time..."—a phrase that promises wonder, adventure, and happily-ever-afters. But what if the stories you thought you knew were only half the truth? In this chilling episode, Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood take you deep into the forgotten corners of folklore, where familiar tales twist into something far more sinister. A voice from the …

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Conscious Leadership with Diana Chapman 1:08:38

4M ago1:08:38

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This episode builds on many prior conversations exploring work that we can do on ourselves, including living authentically, trauma and the nervous system, nonviolent communication, transforming relational conflict, and optimal zone resilience. It demonstrates how the work on ourselves extends upwards into the organization context, and further ampli…

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E43: And They Call It A Mine 2:09:37

4M ago2:09:37

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The Consultants encounter Sabre in the mines of Mt. Munte. Chaos ensues. . . First-Time-Use Audio Files: Tabletop Audio's Harpies' Nest, Demon Army, Hidden Passage. Support the show Contact: [email protected] Instagram: hinesight20_20 Website: www.hinesight20-20.com Music Resources: Rebel; Tabletop Audio at tabletopaudio.com; Epidemic Sound a…

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S16E20 - "Built on Old Bones" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 2:22:01

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Some structures are meant to stand the test of time. Others refuse to be forgotten. In this chilling episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood guide you through tales of places that were never meant to be revisited—where doors open on their own, walls shift in the dark, and the echoes of the past refuse to fade. Fro…

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E42: A Minor Miner Problem 1:39:33

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The Consultants head off to the Miner's Guild to investigate a child's disappearance. . This Week's Recipe: Papa's Bakery's Sweet Pumpernickel Loaf . . First-Time-Use Audio Files: Tabletop Audio's Trireme, Counting House, Spire: The Vermissian, The Great Lift. Support the show Contact: [email protected] Instagram: hinesight20_20 Website: www.…

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S16E19 - "What Was Buried" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 1:50:12

4M ago1:50:12

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Some things are meant to stay hidden. Tonight, join master storyteller Otis Jiry and his eerie companion Malcolm Blackwood as they unearth chilling tales of secrets buried beneath time, flesh, and earth. In this episode, you’ll encounter ancient hunger lurking beneath old floorboards, whispering shadows creeping through fractured walls, and the omi…

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Ethnocide and American Politics with Barrett Holmes Pitner 1:14:46

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Ethnocide is a word Barrett both coined and resurrected, referring to the destruction of a people’s culture while keeping the people. From Barrett’s point of view, Trump’s re-election is not cause for disbelief, but a glaring reminder of what America has been since its inception: a country founded by white men for the purposes of wealth accumulatio…

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E41: A Brush with Bramblethorn 1:34:45

4M ago1:34:45

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The Consultants heed the call to adventure after an incident at the Sanctuary of Lady Eostre. Join us as Boko, Marion, and Ziggy follow the clues! . . First-Time-Use Audio Files: Tabletop Audio's Adventure Begins, Between Adventures, New Orleans Noir, Lorekeeper Grove, The Undercroft, Viking Tavern. Support the show Contact: [email protected]…

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S16E18 - "The Fragile Veil" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 2:12:12

4M ago2:12:12

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Step into the unknown with Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood as they unravel tales that blur the boundaries between our world and the mysteries that lie beyond. In this spine-tingling episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, doors appear where they shouldn’t, ancient artifacts whisper forbidden secrets, and a frozen palace harbors unimaginable dang…