Episodes

Holiday 2022 Gift Guide!

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Looking to give a gift to that special someone this holiday season? Consider the gift of books! Purchases through Bookshop.org and Libro.fm using our affiliate links directly support our show and independent bookstores. Check out our book lists for some gift inspiration: And if you aren’t sure which specific book someone will like best, you […]

Brief Mental Health Break

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We will be taking a brief mental health break, so the podcast feed will be a little quiet in the next couple weeks. You can expect a new episode of A Couple of Characters in the next month or so. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Patreon: […]

Episode 86 – Bardon Me, Just Passing Through

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Join us this episode as we make a time-cop bard. Unfortunately, Hitler’s in power, but don’t worry, we’ve got a Moses who can time travel to save the day.CW: Brief mention of eugenics, infanticide, and death of a parent. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. […]

Episode 81 – Melting Their Faces Off With Technomancy

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Ever wondered how long it takes to get from London to Oxford by technomancy train? In this episode, we make Devin, a Rhodes Scholar, whatever that means, and we want to be their friend!CW: Discussion about ableism and discriminatory policies. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Patreon: […]

June 2023 Libro.fm Audiobook Giveaway!

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June is audiobook month, and to celebrate, we’ve partnered with Libro.fm for a giveaway! Libro.fm is an online audiobook retailer that splits profits with independent bookstores. Listening to audiobooks provides the same benefits as reading a physical or digital book. They’re also accessible to people who are blind/low vision as well as people with learning disabilities such […]

Episode 78 – The Pendragon is Mightier than the Sword (feat. Rich of Hatchlings Games)

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I saw the sign, and it opened up my eyes, join us with Rich (he/him)! In this episode, we create a couple of Pendragons for Inspirisles from Hatchlings Games, the first RPG that teaches you sign language. Back their Dragon Dowser Kickstarter through June 22, 2023 at 9:54 AM EDT! Listen or read the transcript! […]

Episode 76 – The Grill Next Door

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This episode is more than meets the eye! Join us as we make grill-master Frank and a couple unexpected companions. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase […]

Episode 75 – Majora’s Masks

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Mask-maker, Mask-maker make me a mask! Join us as we create a bard that’s masking for their friends. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription, […]

Episode 74 – Big Fat Lyre

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What happens when you introduce a dragon to someone more narcissistic than they are? Find out as we create the greatest bard in the land. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a […]

Episode 73 – Agents of S.M.A.L.L.

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This episode is brought to you by nano chameleons. We discuss the fact that there are borrower-sized people in your house right now doing government crimes! Probably… Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to […]

Episode 72 – Gotta Go Crow, Coyote & Crow!

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Join us for one of our crunchiest episodes to date. We dive into the Coyote & Crow RPG system, explain the basic rules, and then go through character creation. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on […]

Episode 71 – 10 Points to Gryphon-Dwarf

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This episode, we make our first system-agnostic character, a hammer-huckin’ dwarf with an unusual mount. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes:Kimli Klobberhammer […]

Episode 70: Flying (Fish) Solo But Not Alone (feat. Cat McDonald of Peach Garden Games, Sword of Symphonies, and Roar to Heaven)

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Did you know you can play RPGs all by yourself? Cat McDonald (she/they) of Peach Garden Games joins us to talk solo RPGs, mental health, suicide prevention, and accessibility. We even make a character for WONDERFALL, one of the games in the Solo But Not Alone 3 bundle that’s raising funds for Jasper’s Game Day! […]

Episode 69 – Nice, Thirsty Lesbians That Have Swords

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We’ve got a fever, and the only prescription is more Thirsty Sword Lesbians! Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes:Tad character sheet. Dyslexia […]

Episode 68 – There’s More Than One Way to Kill a Cat

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Leaping leopards, Batman! This cat’s down to their last life! Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes:Lola Leopardskin character sheet.Nine Lives feature.Nine Lives […]

Episode 67 – A Dwarf-Shaped Tiefling

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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a dwarf-shaped tiefling? Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode notes:Loamy Triplechin character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions:Transcript.Loamy […]

Episode 66 – Once Upon a Christmas Dreary (feat. Dane Fox-McGraw from Dispel Magic and Dungeons & Dragon Types)

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What do a burly podiatrist, a macabre Christmas poet, and a celebrity baker all have in common? In this merry mash-up, they’re all stuck in a Snow Globe! We’re joined by Dane Fox-McGraw (he/him) of Dispel Magic and Dungeons & Dragon Types for that extra shot of Christmas spirit. Dane as: Dr. Reginald “Reggie” “Jingle” […]

Episode 65 – Hoofcrusher on the Murder Rock

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Join us on the murder rock for a hoof-crushing adventure, no mount required. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Looking to give a gift […]

Episode 62 – Lil Beefcake and My Hot Mygani

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Join us as we make ourselves more D&D 5e characters, but this time, we’re playing against type. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription. Episode […]

Episode 61 – Monstrous Beast Mode

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Join us as we debut our homebrew sub-class, The Circle of the Broken, and discuss why all spies should be druids. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you […]

Episode 60 – Edgar Alex Poe

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Join us as we make a fantastical version of Edgar Allan Poe for the D&D Epic History event during Everyone Games 2022. He’s already dead IRL, so it’s okay that we’ve taken some artistic liberty. Listen or read the transcript. Everyone-Games:The 2022 online event is September 30 and October 1, events running from 7 AM […]

Everyone Games 2022!

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Everyone Games is a team of volunteers promoting accessibility through online events, software solutions, games, social media activism, and working with game developers in the industry. They are running their second online charity stream September 30 and October 1, 2022, with events running from 7 AM to 10 PM eastern both days. The full schedule […]

Episode 59 – Survival of the Able (feat. Jacob Wood from Accessible Games)

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We’re joined this week by Jacob Wood (he/him), the owner of Accessible Games, to discuss his new TTRPG Survival of the Able and create a character for the game. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on […]

Episode 58 – My Big Fat Braille Spell Book

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Join us as we enter the deep dark abyss that is Alex’s mind to create a visually impaired divination wizard. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase […]

Interview: Inspiring Achievement Spotlight

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We recently had an interview with Alex Stahlmann of Studio Low Five. If you’re interested in learning about how our show started and our experience in podcasting, feel free to check it out below! (Originally published here.) Inspiring Achievement Alex & Quinn Schulte, Podcasters | A Couple of Characters What’s your background with D&D? Alex […]

Episode 56 – How Did This Blind Guy Get Such a Hot Wife?

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July was Disability Pride Month, so join us as we share the history of Disability Pride Month, Alex’s own experience with disability, and make a character with an invisible disability. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE […]

Episode 55 – Where Are They Now, Vol. 1

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For our second podcast anniversary, we take a trip down memory lane and check in on some of our character creations. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you […]

Winners Announced for June 2022 Libro.fm Audiobook Giveaway!

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Thank you to everyone who participated in our audiobook giveaway with Libro.fm last month! The dice have randomly chosen five winners to receive a free audiobook! Congrats to our winners: – Lacie– Tarren– Shannon– Emily P– Brianna If you are a winner, please check the email used to enter the giveaway. If you’re looking to […]

Episode 54 – Tigers of Chaos (feat. Connie Chang from Transplanar RPG)

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Join us as we welcome back Connie Chang (they/he/she) from Transplanar RPG, catch up on all their TTRPG projects, and make a character in their homebrew world of Andake! CW: Some use of profanity. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift […]

June 2022 Libro.fm Audiobook Giveaway!

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June is audiobook month, and to celebrate, we’re partnering with Libro.fm for a giveaway! Libro.fm is an online audiobook retailer that splits profits with independent bookstores. Fill out this form to be entered into a drawing to win a free audiobook from Libro.fm. The giveaway will run through June 30, 2022 at 11:59 PM Eastern […]

Episode 53 – The Spy Who Sniffed Me

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What happens when you take the super-sniffer and put it on Black Widow? Find out this week as we create a super spy that’s out of this world. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm […]

Episode 52 – An Elemental Education

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We have special episode this week, the continuation of our Kosnos Campaign. Join best friends Nebun and Dagnal as they take the initiation test at the fabled Ironheart Institute. Check out episode 24 for the their first adventure. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot […]

Episode 51 – Dr. Artemis and Mr. Blade

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In this episode, we create a character with a backstory as dark as their name. CW: Mention of drugs and psychosis. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you […]

Episode 48 – Beefy Bean Boy (feat. Dane Fox-McGraw from Dispel Magic, Bubbling Questions, and Dungeons & Dragon Types)

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We’re joined by our first guest of the year, Dane Fox-McGraw (he/him) from Dispel Magic, Bubbling Questions, and Dungeons & Dragon Types! We talk podcasting, spells, and even make a familiar face into a D&D character. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront […]

Episode 47 – Fantasy Frat Boys

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Join us for some silly stories and the creation of a character that uncovers a conspiracy! Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. If you use our link during March, you support us even more than usual! Use code CHOOSEINDIE […]

Episode 46 – The Devil Went Down to Dublin

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Join us this St. Paddy’s Day as we create a tricksy, quicksy leprechaun. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. If you use our link during March, you support us even more than usual! Episode notes:Lorcan O’Ponzi character sheet.Homebrew ancestry […]

Episode 45 – Merlin’s Good, Round Table

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Join us at Merlin’s Good, Round Table as we take some powerful magic users down a peg, presented by Pepsi (the gnome wizard). TW: Brief mention of suicide about 15:10. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes:Bryrlyn character […]

Episode 44 – Crypts Don’t Lie

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Shine bright, shine far, Quinstar! Join us as we make a necromancer pop-star, AKA The Necrodancer. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes:Quinster Bigdream character sheet.Homebrew ancestry options.Homebrew witch class.Homebrew witch class accessible version. Dyslexia friendly versions:Transcript.Quinster Bigdream […]

Episode 42 – Baby Got Backstory

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My dungeon master don’t want none unless you’ve got tales, hun. We give you tips for crafting a strong backstory so you don’t accidentally serve up a nothing burger at your next game. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. […]

Episode 41 – She’s a Brik Houz

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We finally make a mighty-mighty sorcerer, and we’re lettin’ it all hang out. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes:Brik Houz character sheet.Homebrew ancestry options. Dyslexia friendly versions:Transcript.Brik Houz character sheet.Homebrew ancestry options. Mentioned books:Gideon the Ninth by […]

Episode 40 – And the Lord Said, Let There Be Chaos

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Join us this week as we create a cleric for a homebrew domain we created. Hopefully things aren’t too chaotic… Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes:Paul Bunnyan character sheet.Homebrew Cleric Chaos Domain.Homebrew Cleric Chaos Domain Accessible Version. […]

Episode 39 – Blake Dragonbortles

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From a throw-away line to throwing perfect spirals, we score big with this football-inspired character with dragon turtle ancestry. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes:Blake Dragonbortles character sheet.Homebrew Ancestry Options. Dyslexia friendly versions:Transcript.Blake Dragonbortles character sheet.Homebrew Ancestry […]

Episode 37 – The Pumpkining

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We create two characters to play in a spooky, Halloween-themed one shot from Dane Fox-McGraw, and even make a background on the fly! Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes:Galaxia character sheet.Grimdok character sheet.Homebrew Fortune Teller background. Dyslexia […]

Episode 35 – The Emancipation of Sasha Fierce

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Join us this week for our most ambitious creation yet, coming up with a character and backstory based solely on a pack of Magic: The Gathering cards! Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes:The Childhood Chums character sheets. […]

Episode 34 – Pocketful of Radium (feat. Phil from Everyone Games & Jim from Knights of the Braille)

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Join us as we talk with Phil (he/him) from Everyone Games and Jim (he/him) from Knights of the Braille about their upcoming charity stream. We also discuss accessibility in gaming and create a D&D character based off of Marie Curie. The stream is October 1st & 2nd 2021, from 7 AM to 10 PM ET. […]

Episode 32 – The Bard with No Name (feat. Kurt Crenwelge from Sidekicks & Sidequests)

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We talk westerns with Kurt Crenwelge (he/him) from Sidekicks & Sidequests and create a character inspired by one of his favorite movies. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes:The Bard’s character sheet.Homebrew Chameleonfolk race. Dyslexia friendly versions:Transcript.The Bard’s […]

Episode 31 – Yer a Trainer, Willow!

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This week we take a deep dive into a new RPG system featuring Quinn’s favorite videogame franchise, Pokemon! Note: We have since learned more about the rules of Pokemon Tabletop United and have updated Willow’s character sheet accordingly. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot […]

Episode 30 – The Adventurers of Frog and Toad (feat. Perri Meester from DnD Disability)

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Join us this week as we discuss all things disabilities with Perri (Aimee) Meester (he/him or they/them) from DnD Disability, and create a character with a disability for D&D 5e. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes:Toad character […]

Episode 29 – And This Time, They Took Away My Joy

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Join us on our first anniversary as we discuss the D&D 5e classes we might be, reminisce about our favorite characters from this past year, and make a random character. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes:Shayrah’s character […]

Episode 28 – The Phantom Meowness

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Some cats have more than nine lives. Join us this week as we create a tabaxi with a mysterious connection to death. CW: Discussion of trauma and death. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes:Ash’s character sheet. Dyslexia […]

Episode 27 – Daddies & Dragons

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This is 99% Dads. We’re Quinn and Alex. For Father’s Day, we were inspired by the podcast Dungeons & Daddies to make some dads for each class in 5th edition D&D. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Dyslexia friendly […]

Episode 25 – Debts Paid in the Dark

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Get on your foxing gloves and make a Blades in the Dark character with us! We also discuss a homebrew bard sub-class Alex created. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes:Reginald’s character sheet.College of Taxonomy Bard. Dyslexia friendly […]

Episode 24 – Adventure! It’ll Put Hair on Your Chest

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Keep your head on a swivel with Nebun and Dagnal this week as we begin an adventure in Kosnos, a D&D 5e homebrew world created by Quinn. Become a Patreon supporter to catch future episodes of this dungeon-delving duo! Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop […]

Episode 23 – Be a Hero, Have a Session Zero!

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Today we discuss session zeroes for RPG campaigns, what should be discussed in them, and why you should have one for your game. We also walk you through the session zero for our actual play D&D 5e campaign. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot […]

Episode 22 – Can’t Even Lift a Cupcake

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This week we’re rolling up Alex’s character for an actual play D&D 5e campaign Quinn will DM! Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes:Nebun character sheet.Changeling homebrew. Dyslexia friendly versions:Transcript.Nebun character sheet.Changeling homebrew. Mentioned books:Lirael by Garth Nix.The […]

Episode 21 – Death by Popcorn (feat. Jasper William Cartwright from Three Black Halflings)

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Today we’re kicking it with Jasper William Cartwright (he/him) from Three Black Halflings! Join us three April fools as we give advice about playing tabletop RPGs, reminisce about our wildest stories from the table, and create a Black character in the Wagadu setting for D&D 5e. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail […]

Episode 20 – Warrior Cats and Street Youths

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In this episode, we give you a double feature as we both make characters for the next campaign of our regular D&D 5e game set in Theros. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop.org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes:Kyrin character sheet.Essie character sheet. Dyslexia friendly […]

Episode 19 – Show Me the Soulshards! (feat. Yitzi Santer from Soulshards RPG)

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We sit down with Yitzi Santer (he/him), the creator of Soulshards RPG, and venture into this new system which allows for maximum character customization. CW: mentions of racism, murder, and trauma. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop.org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes:Blank Soulshards Character […]

Episode 17 – D&D 5e Basics Part 4: Character Creation

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What’s a character? In this episode, we go over the basics of character creation in Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition (D&D 5e). Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop.org storefront and gift cards. Episode notes:Roll a character.Blank D&D 5e Character Sheet.Cleffa Elderberri character sheet. Dyslexia friendly […]

Episode 16 – D&D 5e Basics Part 3: Spellcasting

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What’s a spell? In this episode, we go over the basics of spellcasting in Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition (D&D 5e). Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop.org storefront and gift cards. Dyslexia friendly transcript. Mentioned books:D&D Player’s Handbook.D&D Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount. Image: Copyright Chandra […]

Episode 15 – D&D 5e Basics Part 2: Combat

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What’s a combat? In this episode, we go over the basics of combat in Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition (D&D 5e). Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop.org storefront and gift cards. Dyslexia friendly transcript. Mentioned episodes:Episode 5 – Nothing But NetEpisode 13 – Oh No, […]

Episode 14 – D&D 5e Basics Part 1: RPGs and D&D 5e

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What’s a D&D? In this episode, we give an overview of role-playing games (RPGs) and teach you the basics of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition (D&D 5e). Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop.org storefront and gift cards. Dyslexia friendly transcript. Mentioned books:D&D Player’s Handbook.D&D Tasha’s […]

Episode 13 – Oh No, There’s a Car (feat. Harper Hayes from Chaotic Creations)

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It’s a crossover extravaganza! In this episode, we maximize the chaos and create a character with Harper Hayes (she/her) from Chaotic Creations. Sorry for all the cars. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop.org storefront and gift cards. Zezzorr’s character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Zezzorr’s […]

Episode 10 – A Cauldron Stuffed with Thanks

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Join us as we discuss the reasons we’re thankful for Dungeons & Dragons and other RPGs. We also look at the newly released Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop.org storefront. Dyslexia friendly transcript. Mentioned podcasts:Wonderful!.Romancing the Dungeon.Critical Role. Roll20 virtual tabletop. […]

Episode 9 – Forgetting Jonathan Draco

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We’re in denial that Halloween is over, so please join us as we create a spooktacular bard and resurrect the Halloween spirit. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Episode notes: Roll a character. Myrtle’s character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Roll a character. Myrtle’s character sheet. […]

Episode 8 – GM Plans, Trans, and Audio Spiels (feat. Connie Chang from Transplanar RPG)

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In this episode, we’re chillin’ con Connie Chang (they, he, she) from Transplanar RPG! Join us as we discuss race, gender, and disabilities within both tabletop RPGs and the media, and how to be conscious with your own portrayals within these spaces. CW: Discussion of racism, misogyny, and sexual assault; some use of profanity. Listen […]

Episode 6 – Dungeons and PowrDragn (feat. DeQuan Watson from Color of Magic)

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We chat with DeQuan Watson (he/him) about some of his favorite RPG stories and the importance of positive representation in RPGs. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. DeQuan’s links: Color of Magic podcast.Twitch.YouTube. Donate: Black Lives Matter.Equal Justice Initiative.The Trevor Project. Register to vote! Dyslexia friendly […]

Episode 5 – Nothing But Net

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We discuss the challenges of using a net, ways to avoid those struggles, and create a character that overcomes them. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Net person suggestions. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Net person suggestions. Image: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

Episode 4 – You Wanna Peace of Me?

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We create a pacifist character and provide tips for making your own. Listen or read the transcript. Episode notes: Pacifist suggestions.Roll a character.Andy’s character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Pacifist suggestions.Roll a character.Andy’s character sheet. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast Image: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.