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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ever wondered what a character with a 20 in dexterity and 8 in all their other stats might be like? Join us this week as we figure it out together! 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 […]
Earth, wind, and fire, oh my! Let’s get wet and wild as we share our new take on an elemental monk. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Anything you can do, they can do first. Join us as we make a character that can’t roll an initative less than 35! Note: We forgot to mention the rogue’s Reliable Talent feature, which makes their minimum initiative roll a 10. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
We serve up a side of hot tips to help elevate your own D&D 5e game this Thanksgiving! Talking points include: a new spin on handling race, class improvements, and updated capstones. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Episode […]
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 […]
The spooky season is upon us, so please join us as we debut our homebrew witch class for D&D 5e, adapted from Neil Evans’ witch class! We even create a witch reminiscent of a couple of Disney princesses… and a villain. CW: Brief mention of horror movies and serial killers from 02:03 to 02:55. Listen […]
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. […]
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. […]
Bless is best in this episode, where we sit down and create a surprisingly un-aggro character un-intentionally inspired by Stars Wars for Quinn to play in an upcoming charity stream for Everyone Games. The stream benefits Able Gamers and Special Effect.Correction: Alex is playing 7 AM – 10 AM Eastern Time (UTC-04:00) on October 2.Note: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us this week as we combine two of Alex’s loves, mathematics and D&D, as we min/max a character so they know the maximum number of cantrips and create a story that rationalizes this wild character build. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Wheel weaves as the Wheel wills. After much delay, The Wheel of Time TV series is finally in the works! In this episode, we discuss our favorite high fantasy series, The Wheel of Time, and make D&D 5e builds for the Emond’s Field Five. Note: This episode does contain spoilers for the series. Listen […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for a special holiday themed episode as we choose a D&D class for Santa. We also discuss the unintentional inspiration behind one of Alex’s recent characters. And if you forgot to get a gift for that special someone, don’t fret! You can still get digital gift cards on Bookshop.org that support our show. […]
Scrambled dice all over my face. What is a boy to do? In this episode, we discuss which D&D 5e classes we think each of the 5 main characters from the sitcom Frasier would be. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop.org storefront. Dyslexia friendly transcript. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
New character, who dis? We make a new character for Alex after his got ingested by a bag. Listen or read the transcript. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Dyslexia friendly transcript. Legends: A Superhero Story. Movie poster image created by Quinn. Photo credit: Pyramid. Indiana Jones Font. SF Font.
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 […]
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.
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.
We discuss the importance of character quirks and give some fun examples. Listen here. A transcript is available here. And a dyslexia friendly version can be found here. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast Image: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.
We create two duos that stand on each other’s shoulders for roleplaying reasons. Listen here. A transcript is available here. And a dyslexia friendly version can be found here. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast Image: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.
Quinn and Alex introduce the podcast with two unique takes on the warlock class. Listen here. A transcript is available here. And a dyslexia friendly version can be found here. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com Twitter, Instagram, Patreon: ACoCPodcast Image: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.
We are slated to publish our first episode Thursday July 23. We look forward to discussing our characters with you! Check out our trailer here! And a transcript can be found here. And a dyslexia friendly version can be found here.