Mindscapes and Magic

Ep. 1 - The Cloacaning

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0400

We start in a... hospital? Pandemonium at the Centennial Parade pulls four unsuspecting strangers into a foreboding situation way above their heads.

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What’s in the Box? - The Cloacaning

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 1 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Haas (Maliq), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 2 - A Minor Assault

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Our party of misfits find a safe place for some much needed corn dogs and team building.

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What’s in the Box? - A Minor Assault

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 2 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Haas (Maliq), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 3 - A Blessing and a Curse

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Eldon, Alexander, and Thilda investigate the exploded cart while Zelda and Maliq hit the books.

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - A Blessing and a Curse

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 3 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Haas (Maliq), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 4 - The Weaving of Fates

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0400

The party gets some much needed sleep, but will it be restful? Dreams can be fickle things...

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - The Weaving of Fates

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 4 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Haas (Maliq), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 5 - Cult Fiction

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Tensions are rising, and things are heating up in Orlin's apartment.

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - Cult Fiction

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 5 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Haas (Maliq), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 6 - Aggressive Negotiations

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Things get extremely heated in Orlin's apartment!

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - Aggressive Negotiations

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 6 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Haas (Maliq), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 7 - A Taste for Politics

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:22:52 -0400

A new connection puts the party on edge.

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - A Taste for Politics

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:24:17 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 7 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Haas (Maliq), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 8 - Eye For An Arrow

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:03:20 -0400

The party enters the Shady Cask Inn and delve deeper into Col'Drunn's underworld.

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in The Box? - Eye For An Arrow

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:04:56 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 8 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Haas (Maliq), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 9 - The Calm Before the Storm

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400

The group tries to take a day off to enjoy the festival and get to know each other a bit better before investigating the warehouse, but the world doesn't stop.

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - The Calm Before the Storm

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 9 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Haas (Maliq), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 10 - Rematch

Mon, 06 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400

The party encounters an old adversary in the depths of the warehouse.

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - Rematch

Mon, 06 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 10 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Haas (Maliq), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 11 - Moral Kombat

Mon, 20 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400

The party confronts the morality of their actions and the situation at large.

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in The Box? - Moral Kombat

Mon, 20 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 11 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Haas (Maliq), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 12 - Keep Your Mysz on a Leash

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 07:23:27 -0400

The party faces a monster worse than any people they've ever faced before, once again facing their impending mortality.

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - Keep Your Mysz on a Leash

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 07:25:17 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 12 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Haas (Maliq), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 13 - Nightmare on Nyx Street

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Dreams once again plague the party, and this time... it's personal!

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in The Box? - Nightmare on Nyx Street

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 13 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Haas (Maliq), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 14 - Djenga Unchained

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400

The party has 30 seconds.... can they make it?

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in The Box? - Djenga Unchained

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 14 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Haas (Maliq), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 15 - To the Astral Sea and Beyond

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400

The party is split and things are looking extremely grim. Can the rest of the group survive without Mysz?

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - To the Astral Sea and Beyond

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 15 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Haas (Maliq), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 16 - Rising Tides

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Mysz finds himself in unknown waters surrounded by unknown people. Will the party find their way back together?

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - Rising Tides

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 16 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Haas (Maliq), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 17 - Hydromania

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Let's get ready to ruuumble! The Iron Belles face off in the final round of the Idiri Isles tournament!

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - Hydromania

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 17 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Haas (Maliq), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 18 - The Beginning of the End (Part 1)

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400

After the victory of the Iron Bells, Mysz returns to his friends in time to join the extremely dire situation they find themselves in. Can they survive, or will this be the end?

*There will be no What's in the Box this week but stay tuned for Part 2 on Sept. 9th, after which we will discuss both parts in a combined What's in the Box!*

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 19 - The Beginning of the End Pt. 2

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400

The fight continues as the party struggles to survive. Can they escape with their lives, or will the party be forever changed?

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - The Beginning of the End

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episodes 18 and 19 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Haas (Maliq), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 20 - The Prodigal Son Returns

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Friends are lost, deals are made, and the situation has never been more dire as the party falls further out of their depth.

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - The Prodigal Son Returns

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 20 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Haas (Maliq), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 21 - Tunnel Vision

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400

The party is still reeling after their survival, trying to process everything that has happened along with the new information they now possess. With tensions so high and everyone's mental state so fragile, what happens next?

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - Tunnel Vision

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 21 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Haas (Maliq), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 22 - You Meet in a Tavern

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400

As the party starts to recover from their recent loss, they decide on their next course of action and learn some more about their potential new ally.

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - You Meet in a Tavern

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 22 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 23 - We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0400

The party sets out from Col'Drunn on their way to Breden, and despite physically moving on they are still processing their mental states in their own way.

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 23 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 24 - Shrimps on a Boat

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Fire and ice collide as the party faces a creature of Chadosa Lake. The situation gets very heated, but Zelda is colder than ever.

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - Shrimps on a Boat

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 24 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 25 - Squabble Up

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0400

The journey to Breden continues as repairs are made, but some things might be beyond repair.

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - Squabble Up

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 25 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 26 - Heavy Weighs the Heart

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0400

The party grows as a new member shows their face. Group therapy... I mean training ensues as relationships are further repaired and the party tries to become whole once more.

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - Heavy Weighs the Heart

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 26 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 27 - A Proper Handshake

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0400

The party continues to grow closer to Breden, and each other. Will that stay true after an unlikely meeting?

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - A Proper Handshake

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 27 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 28 - Some Babies are Dangerous

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Secrets are revealed and a decision must be made. Will this boat ride ever end?

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - Some Babies are Dangerous

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 28 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 29 - Premeditation

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0400

The party finally lands in Breden. Can they keep their heads down long enough to make it through the night?

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - Premeditation

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 29 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 30 - The Magekeep Library

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Espionage. Interrogation. Avunculicide? The party sets forth their plan to get some questions answered and possibly obtain a new avenue of power.

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - The Magekeep Library

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 30 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 31 - Avunculicide

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0400

The party concludes their business with Salovin, but they’re not out of the woods just yet. Will they succeed in executing the rest of their plan or will it all fall apart before it even begins?

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - Avunculicide

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 31 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 32 - Mirror Mirror on the Wall

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400

The party takes stock of the Magekeep Library, and start working on their next plan. Saying goodbye is never easy, but new company may soften the blow.

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - Mirror Mirror on the Wall

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 32 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Zelda).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 33 - 4999, An Astral Oddity

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Two newcomers make contact with the now smaller party. Will they get on like a house on fire or will they present new challenges for Mysz, Eldon, and Kadima to face?

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - 4999, An Astral Oddity

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 33 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Gheverax).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 34 - V for Varia

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:14:20 -0400

The party finally meets up with the Varia! Will they all land on the same page or will they be split yet again?

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - V for Varia

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:16:27 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 34 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Ghevarax).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 35 - Pocket Sausage

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Past, present, and future converge as the party gets a bit of a rest and reset before taking on their next task. Old acquaintances return, conversations commence, and information is revealed!

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - Pocket Sausage

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 35 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Ghevarax).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 36 - You're Cordially Invited

Mon, 05 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400

IT'S PARTY TIME! Information and drinks to be had, new connections to be made, and an all around good time awaits the group. Oh, and something about a plot against the host...

Content warning;

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - You're Cordially Invited

Mon, 05 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 36 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Ghevarax).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 37 - Deific

Mon, 19 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400

The group gets paid for a job well done and decides to go shopping before setting off on their next misadventure.

Content warning:

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - Deific

Mon, 19 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 37 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Ghevarax).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 38 - Red Hot Chili Preppers

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400

The party spends the week researching.... Again.... Like how much more could they possibly need to know before they pick a direction and do something??

Content warning:

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - Red Hot Chili Preppers

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 38 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Ghevarax).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 39 - The Hills Have Flies

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400

On the road again (finally!). What awaits our misfits on this next leg of their journey? Hopefully nobody forgot anything important!

Content warning:

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - The Hills Have Flies

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 39 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Ghevarax).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 40 - Over the Hill

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 06:01:00 -0400

The journey to Rualia continues as Mysz tries to explain the laws of the world to Gross. Will he be able to explain gravity and physics to the awakened cockroach, or will he only solidify Gross's belief of a flat Volastea?

Content warning:

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - Over the Hill

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:20:18 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 40 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Ghevarax).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 41 - The Forest for the Trees

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400

The party meets with the Varia in Ayonas and formulates a plan to investigate and hopefully mitigate the blight that is plaguing Rualia.

Content warning:

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - The Forest for the Trees

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 41 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Ghevarax).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 42 - The Kadmos Estate

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400

As the party makes their way towards the root of this blight, trouble slows them down before they stumble into an old friends home.

Content warning:

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - The Kadmos Estate

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 42 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Ghevarax).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 43 - Tyressen The Lost Empire

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400

A hunting we will go, a delving we will go

Heigh ho, the blight we'll know, a hunting we will go!

A hunting we will go, a delving we will go

We'll explore this spot and try to kill the Rot

Then the blight will be laid low.

Content warning:

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - Tyressan the Lost Empire

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 43 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Ghevarax).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 44 - Rumble Stiltskin

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:46:05 -0400

With the lights now on, the party can finally see; however, so can everything else down here! Exploration continues in search of more information about Tyressen and what happened here. Knowledge is power, but power can be dangerous.

Content warning:

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the Box? - Rumble Stiltskin

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 44 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Ghevarax).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Ep. 45 - Spiritbusters

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

"If there's something haunting
In your ancient ruins
Who you gonna call?
Spiritbusters!

If there's something mournful
And you don't like what it's doin'
Who you gonna call?
Spiritbusters!

We ain't 'fraid of no spirit
We ain't 'fraid of no spirit"

Content warning:

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

What's in the box? - Spiritbusters

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 45 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Ghevarax).

Other resources include:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI.org, Education, Support, advocacy, fundraising for mental illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA): SAMSHA.gov

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

Daggerheart One Shot

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0400

We're back baby! After a much needed break, we are excited to be bringing y'all some fresh content! To tide over until the main feed picks back up, we played DAGGERHEART!

Content warning:

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

Episode 46 - You're the Goal

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0400

The witching hour has brought an old friend into contact with The Misfits, but can we be sure it's really him. Maybe this is the first contact in a line of many to bring him back.

Content warning:

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

What's In The Box? - You're the Goal

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 46 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Ghevarax).

Episode 47 - Swamp Things

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Snatched into the depths of a filthy pool of liquid by an unseen entity, Kadima must survive long enough for the party to rescue him. "And way down we go, go, go, go..."

Content warning:

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

What's in the Box? - Swamp Things

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 47 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Ghevarax).

Ep. 48 - Deep Wet Hole

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

The party jumps out of the frying pan and into the fire as things move from bad to worse. Can they find Celia and prevent the Rot from taking over Rualia?

Content warning:

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

What's in the Box? - Deep Wet Hole

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 48 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Ghevarax).

Episode 49 - Psychometry

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

The party jumps out of the frying pan and into the fire as things move from bad to worse. Can they find Celia and prevent the Rot from taking over Rualia?

Content warning:

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

What's In The Box? - Psychometry

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 49 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Ghevarax).

Ep. 51 - The Sins of the Forefathers pt.2

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The Misfits uncover more information about these ancient ruins and what happened here, but come away with more questions than answers. The roots of Tyressan run deeper than anyone could have anticipated.

Content warning:

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

What's In The Box? - The Sins of the Forefathers

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 50 and 51 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Ghevarax).

Episode 52 - Skyfall

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

After a very hard fought battle, the Misfits find themselves needing to rest up so they can continue diving deeper into this city of lost knowledge.

Content warning:

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

What's In The Box? - Skyfall

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 52 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Ghevarax).

Episode 53 - Armed and Dangerous

Mon, 11 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

The misfits travel straight into the heart of an arcane leyline. Will they be able to stop this corruption once and for all?

Content warning:

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

What's in the Box? - Armed and Dangerous

Mon, 18 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 53 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Ghevarax).

Episode 54 - 18 seconds

Mon, 25 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

COMBAT ENSUES! As Myzs stares down his biggest enemy, can the rest of the party gather themselves to help their frined in his most dire situation?

Content warning:

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

What's In The Box? - 18 Seconds

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 53 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Ghevarax).

Episode 55 - Ascension

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

While The Misfits continue their battle, something begins to stir within this corruption. How high above their weight class can this group of friends punch?

Content warning:

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

What's in the Box? - Ascension

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 55 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Ghevarax).

Episode 56 - Matinee in Rualia

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

OMG have you seen the new play that just came out? Yeah they just screened it into my head. Do you think they'll make a part 2?

Content warning:

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

What's In The Box? - Matinee in Rualia

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 56 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Ghevarax).

Episode 57 - The Dusty Nook

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

After a long day of adventuring, stop in for the incredible Scorpion Soup! Then unwind by having a drink with your friends, and avoiding all of the trauma you've been collecting together. 4/5 stars

-Eldon

Content warning:

Explicit language, violence, mass casualty, and alcohol use/abuse, violence against a minor

What's In The Box? - The Dusty Nook

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Join us as we decompress from the events of Episode 56 of Mindscapes and Magic!

We unpack and discuss the ramifications of what has happened, theory craft, and check in with both players and characters on their mental and emotional states.

With Casey Gibson (GM), Christian Snyder (Aleksander), Derek Rogers (Kadima), Haley Rognstad (Eldon), and Jason Wyde (Ghevarax).