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 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.