Stevie
June 21, 2023
Gaming with Pride - How Playing TTRPGs Gives Us Space to Explore Identity
It’s Pride Month! While we can and should joyfully celebrate LGBTQIA+ people every day of the year, we come together in June to devote special attention - to pay respects for those who have fought for liberation, and to continue the struggle in the face of increasing hostility and repression. This episode I’m honoring my trans, non-binary, and queer guests by sharing their unique perspectives on how playing TTRPGs have shaped their identities. Jay is featured in S1E2, "Qurr the Birbarian - Bui...
Guests: Jay , Stevie , V.J. Harris , Caroline Vahrenkamp , Ryan Boelter , Amelia Antrim , Simon , Jack
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Aug. 29, 2022
Requiem, the Reluctant Tiefling - Searching for Found Family with Neineyes (D&D 5e)
Stevie brings Requiem to the table. Requiem is a Tiefling Warlock who pledged her service to Asmodeus to save her girlfriend, losing everything in the process. Stevie and I discuss the unique origins of the tiefling race, finding inspiration in unusual places, living your authentic self in TTRPGs, and how the idea of found family is central both to D&D and to the queer community. This character is built for D&D 5e. Stevie is currently a grad student studying to become a mental health counselo...
Guest: Stevie