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 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 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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 […]