S5E29. The Nightmare Part 6
Zachariah is safe from whatever that creature was but there’s still things that need to be addressed.
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Author: Nerd & Tie
55. Fact-Checking In Witchcraft Spaces with Daylina Miller
Our quest to sharpen those critical thinking skills returns with a lesson from none other than Daylina Miller, NPR journalist, LGBTQ+ activist, and CritWitchCon veteran. We chat about fact-checking in witchcraft spaces, red flags to watch out for, how to vet resources, and where to go to find good information in a world full of AI, SEO, and an endless parade of tiktoks and memes.
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73. Spock’s Pondering His Orb
Pull out your helmet with the torch on and your spelunking gear because we’re talking about Caves! Miles and Charlie go potholing for Star Trek episodes featuring caves and find a Horta in TOS’ ‘Devil in the Dark’, bid farewell to a member of the TNG cast in ‘Final Mission’ and do you remember when everyone got trapped in a turbo lift in Lower Decks’ ‘Caves?’ Always use the buddy system! Follow safety regulations!
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BONUS – A Final Campaign 2 Fireside Chat
It’s been a couple of months since Campaign 2 wrapped, but we’re finally sitting down for a final fireside chat to talk about our thoughts on that ending. So sit down for over an hour of the Stormwood cast reminiscing about campaign 2 for the last time… and maybe some thoughts about the upcoming campaign 3.
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72. A Piece of the Acting
Listen up, you palookas, it’s time for a Casual Trek about times people tried to copy humans. We’ve got a bona fide Mafia planet thanks to a discarded novel in “A Piece of the Action”, featuring some incredible Shacting. Next, those Next Generation goombahs find themselves in a casino inspired by another discarded novel in “The Royale”, a troubled script and a bad episode which is actually a fantastic time. Finally, those Prodigy kids just wanna do a Starfleet and find a culture inspired by the original Enterprise in “All the World’s a Stage”
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82. The Pagan Invasion and Propaganda
The 1991 Christian propaganda series the Pagan Invasion by Jeremiah Films was oddly formative for me. It’s a masterclass in propaganda, and a perfect example of the kind of misinformation that was spreading during the heights of the Satanic Panic. So in this episode we’re going to break down how “documentaries” like these work to push an agenda, and how to recognize these patterns in other places.
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S5E28. The Nightmare Part 5
Something happened on a train. Something that still haunts Zachariah. And it’s getting closer.
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S5E27. The Nightmare Part 4
Zachariah seems trapped in a dream and nothing is waking him. Seline and Talia decided to go to the source: Zachariah’s mind.
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54. Witching With Your Local Biome
Spring has sprung at HexPos Central, but no matter what the weather looks like outside, there are dozens of species of plants to discover in your local biome. Grab your basket and field guide and take a walk through this month’s study exercise, where you’ll learn to observe, identify, and find magical uses for local flora.
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