Episodes

  • Brief Mental Health Break
    Oct 12 2023

    We will be taking a brief mental health break, so the podcast feed will be a little quiet in the next couple weeks. You can expect a new episode of A Couple of Characters in the next month or so.

    For more information, please check out our website.

    Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com.

    Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Patreon: ACoCPodcast.

    Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards.

    Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription, and boost your support for our show with the code lfm381543!

    Episode notes:
    Transcript.
    Dyslexia friendly transcript.

    Dungeons & Dragon Types:
    Website.
    Twitter.

    Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

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    Less than 1 minute
  • Episode 86: Bardon Me, Just Passing Through
    Sep 28 2023

    Join us this episode as we make a time-cop bard. Unfortunately, Hitler's in power, but don't worry, we've got a Moses who can time travel to save the day.
    CW: Brief mention of eugenics, infanticide, and death of a parent.

    For more information, please check out our website.

    Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com.

    Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Patreon: ACoCPodcast.

    Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards.

    Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription, and boost your support for our show with the code lfm381543!

    Episode notes:
    Transcript.
    Pither character sheet.

    Dyslexia friendly versions:
    Transcript.
    Pither character sheet.

    Mentioned books:
    Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.
    The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.
    Divergent by Veronica Roth, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.
    Red Rising (Red Rising 1) by Pierce Brown, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.
    Pre-order the boxed set of the original Red Rising trilogy by Pierce Brown!

    Learn more about Paradox Perfect RPG by Taylor Cvetkovich, and pick up your own copy!

    DnD History:
    Website.
    YouTube.
    Twitter.
    Alex on DnD History Everyone-Games 2021.
    Alex on DnD History Everyone-Games 2022.

    Story Break podcast.

    Dungeons & Dragon Types:
    Website.
    Twitter.

    Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

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    32 mins
  • Episode 85: Space Horror Dinosaur
    Sep 14 2023

    Join us as we take a trip down memory lane to revisit some 90's dinosaur shows to name a linguist dino trapped on a space station. Quinn also blows Alex's mind with a biology lesson.

    For more information, please check out our website.

    Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com.

    Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Patreon: ACoCPodcast.

    Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards.

    Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription, and boost your support for our show with the code lfm381543!

    Episode notes:
    Transcript.
    Hellin character sheet.

    Dyslexia friendly versions:
    Transcript.
    Hellin character sheet.

    Mentioned books:
    Red Rising (Red Rising 1) by Pierce Brown, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.
    Golden Son (Red Rising 2) by Pierce Brown, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.
    Morning Star (Red Rising 3) by Pierce Brown, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.
    Pre-order the boxed set of the original Red Rising trilogy by Pierce Brown!
    Light Bringer (Red Rising 6) by Pierce Brown, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.
    Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.
    Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.

    Listen to the Ruined podcast!

    Dungeons & Dragon Types:
    Website.
    Twitter.

    Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

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    39 mins
  • Episode 84: Kombat Kidz
    Aug 31 2023

    This week, we make a character who is a real Chatty Cathy. You better watch out, or she'll talk your ear off!

    For more information, please check out our website.

    Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com.

    Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Patreon: ACoCPodcast.

    Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards.

    Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription, and boost your support for our show with the code lfm381543!

    Episode notes:
    Transcript.
    Chatty Cathy character sheet.

    Dyslexia friendly versions:
    Transcript.
    Chatty Cathy character sheet.

    Mentioned books:
    Red Rising (Red Rising 1) by Pierce Brown, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.
    Golden Son (Red Rising 2) by Pierce Brown, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.
    Morning Star (Red Rising 3) by Pierce Brown, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.
    Pre-order the boxed set of the original Red Rising trilogy by Pierce Brown!
    Light Bringer (Red Rising 6) by Pierce Brown, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.
    Brick Dust and Bones by M.R. Fournet, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.
    Lord of the Flies by William Golding, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.
    The Further Adventures of Zorro by Johnston McCulley, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.
    The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.
    The Maze Runner by James Dashner, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.
    The Last One by Alexandra Oliva, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.

    Mentioned episodes:
    Willow.

    Dungeons & Dragon Types:
    Website.
    Twitter.

    Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

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    35 mins
  • Episode 83: Sorry, It's Actually Dr. Thrash-Bloodhorn
    Aug 17 2023

    We need your help, because we can't decide if this minotaur should wear a gray hat or a brown hat.

    For more information, please check out our website.

    Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com.

    Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Patreon: ACoCPodcast.

    Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards.

    Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription, and boost your support for our show with the code lfm381543!

    Episode notes:
    Transcript.
    Chidi Thrash-Bloodhorn character sheet.

    Dyslexia friendly versions:
    Transcript.
    Chidi Thrash-Bloodhorn character sheet.

    Mentioned books:
    Babel by R.F. Kuang, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.
    Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.

    Roll20.net.

    Dungeons & Dragon Types:
    Website.
    Twitter.

    Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

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    31 mins
  • Episode 82: The Climate Justice League
    Aug 3 2023

    We might not be climatologists, but the character we make this week is, and they're gonna start vigilante-ing all over the place.

    For more information, please check out our website.

    Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com.

    Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Threads, Patreon: ACoCPodcast.

    Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards.

    Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription, and boost your support for our show with the code lfm381543!

    Episode notes:
    Transcript.
    Neyo character sheet.

    Dyslexia friendly versions:
    Transcript.
    Neyo character sheet.

    Mentioned books:
    Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.

    Check out our list of climate fiction recommendations!

    Dungeons & Dragon Types:
    Website.
    Twitter.

    Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

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    35 mins
  • Episode 81: Melting Their Faces Off With Technomancy
    Jul 20 2023

    Ever wondered how long it takes to get from London to Oxford by technomancy train? In this episode, we make Devin, a Rhodes Scholar, whatever that means, and we want to be their friend!
    CW: Discussion about ableism and discriminatory policies.

    For more information, please check out our website.

    Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com.

    Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Patreon: ACoCPodcast.

    Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards.

    Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription, and boost your support for our show with the code lfm381543!

    Episode notes:
    Transcript.
    Devin character sheet.

    Dyslexia friendly versions:
    Transcript.
    Devin character sheet.

    Mentioned books:
    Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.
    A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.
    Minimum Wage Magic (DFZ 1) by Rachel Aaron.
    Babel by R.F. Kuang, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.
    Artificial Condition (Murderbot 2) by Martha Wells, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm.

    Learn more about disability awareness by visiting our website!

    Mentioned episodes:
    History of Disability Pride Month.

    Dungeons & Dragon Types:
    Website.
    Twitter.

    Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.

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    43 mins
  • Episode 80: Dr. Perry Grant, Ornithologist at S.M.A.L.L.
    Jul 6 2023
    Join us as we make a character somewhere in the range between fly and six inches, whose brain stuff is off the charts. CW: Brief mention of drugs at 30:49. Thank you to everyone who participated in our audiobook giveaway with Libro.fm last month! The dice have randomly chosen five winners to receive a free audiobook: Johnny B, Victoria, Garrett, Jeanne, and Beth. If you are a winner, congrats! Please check the email used to enter the giveaway. You have through July 17 to contact us to claim your prize. If you do not contact us within that time, another winner will be selected. If you're looking to get some audiobooks yourself, please check out our list of audiobook recommendations. Every purchase of an audiobook through Libro.fm directly supports our show as well as independent bookstores. For more information, please check out our website. Email: acoupleofcharacterspod at gmail dot com. Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Patreon: ACoCPodcast. Bookshop dot org storefront and gift cards. Use code CHOOSEINDIE on Libro.fm to receive a free audiobook when you purchase a subscription, and boost your support for our show with the code lfm381543! Episode notes: Transcript. Dr. Perry Grant character sheet. Dyslexia friendly versions: Transcript. Dr. Perry Grant character sheet. Mentioned books: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. The Alloy of Law (A Mistborn Novel) by Brandon Sanderson, on Bookshop.org and Libro.fm. Mentioned episodes: Double Warforge Episode. Agents of S.M.A.L.L. Episode. Homebrew Monk Way of the Avatar. How to Make a Literal Cat in Your Favorite RPG: Podcast website. Podcast feed. Quinn's guest episode. Alex's guest episode. Past guest Cat McDonald's guest episode. Past guest Jacob Wood's guest episode. Dungeons & Dragon Types: Website. Twitter. Cover art: Copyright Chandra Reyer 2019.
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    47 mins
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