Tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons have inherent benefits, but what happens when people decide to level up their play by using the game to improve the lives of others? And how can YOU do the same with your game?
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Gaining Advantage 001: Dungeons & Dragons & Therapy (Game to Grow)
Jul 16, 2021 • 1:04:41
Role-Playing Games are good for mental health, right? Of course! But what happens when it’s used for therapy? For our inaugural episode, we welcome Adam Davis from Game to Grow! We also take a look at Reactive Attachment Disorder and … Continue reading →
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Gaining Advantage 002: Support your local Indie TTRPG (Creators, Assemble!)
Jul 30, 2021 • 42:29
Welcome to Moni Barrette, Co-Founder of Creators, Assemble!, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting indie creators and promoting education through popular culture and gaming. We talk about TTRPGs in education and what they can do for independent content creators! In … Continue reading →
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Gaining Advantage 003: Sweet Charity in TTRPGs (Honey & Dice)
Aug 13, 2021 • 33:24
Sometimes, it can be hard to #LoveYourYou, but nothing like the support you can get from your gaming group to help with that! We welcome Honey from Honey & Dice to bring you some sweetness. In our “Playing the Other” … Continue reading →
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Gaining Advantage 004: Blind Role in TTRPGs (DOTS RPG Project)
Aug 27, 2021 • 0:47:52
Everyone should be able to play TTRPGs, right? But what if you can’t see the dice you’re rolling? We welcome Tyler Palermo from the DOTS RPG Project to talk about RPGs for the blind & visually impaired. In our “Playing … Continue reading →
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Gaining Advantage 005: Disabilities in the Future with Elsa Sjunneson
Sep 10, 2021 • 0:43:43
How can TTRPGs give us perspective on our own world and the people in our lives? We welcome Hugo, Aurora, and BFA award winner, Elsa Sjunneson, an expert in perspective. In our “Playing the Other” segment, we welcome IdenTTRPG, an … Continue reading →
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Gaining Advantage 006: Dungeons and Dragons and Autism (Level Up Gaming with Daniel Kwan & Naomi Hazlett)
Sep 24, 2021 • 1:06:50
How can TTRPGs help people on the autism spectrum? We welcome Daniel Kwan & Naomi Hazlett from Level Up Gaming, where they’re doing great work in that area. In our “Playing the Other” segment, we welcome Nico Meyering with a … Continue reading →
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Gaining Advantage 007: Advantage against Psychic Damage (Jasper's Game Day)
Oct 8, 2021 • 01:12:18
Life is tough, and sometimes, it seems like today’s CR is a bit too high. So what do you do? Get more people in the party! We welcome Josh Simons of Jasper’s Game Day to talk about mental health and … Continue reading →
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Gaining Advantage 008: Pretending to Do Good (Roleplay 4 Charity)
Oct 22, 2021 • 0:21:58
It’s October! It’s all about dressing up and pretending!That’s what role-players do best! And now, you can do that for charity! We welcome Oneuppington with Roleplay4Charity. We are looking for guests for Playing the Other. If you’d like to be … Continue reading →
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Gaining Advantage 009: Variety is the Spice of Second Breakfast (with @TBHalflings)
Nov 5, 2021 • 57:28
More often than not, variety makes things better. We welcome Jasper William Cartwright and Jeremy Cobb, 2/3 of the podcast Three Black Halflings to talk about diversity in the gaming space. Manually captioned. Transcript available at our website. 3BH Links … Continue reading →
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Gaining Advantage 010: Gaining Access to RPGs with @AccessibleGames
Nov 19, 2021 • 0:26:18
Can Dungeons and Dragons Replace Therapy? How Roleplaying Games Support Mental Health
Can TTRPGs like D&D boost mental health? Alyssia Merrick reveals how roleplaying games support self-care, resilience, and well-being.
Continue reading →Secrets of University of Chicago’s #DnD English Teaching | Gaining Advantage 039
Forget boring textbooks! UChicago is using D&D to teach English. The results? 😲 #TTRPG could improve your language skills like never imagined.
Continue reading →Is D&D a Secret Architect of Global Culture? | Gaining Advantage 038
Explore the cultural legacy of Dungeons & Dragons w/ scholars @premeetsidhu & @JoseZagal. Unravel its huge impact on entertainment, education, & global society. #DnD #TTRPG
Continue reading →Toxic Masculinity & TTRPG Culture | Gaining Advantage 037
Explore language & masculinity in TTRPGs with @dashiellsteven! How can we create more inclusive gaming tables? Listen & learn! #TTRPGs #genderdiversity #gamingculture
Continue reading →Gaining Advantage 36: A Game-Changing Education Revolution
This education expert is using BOARD GAMES to revolutionize how students learn. Find out his game-changing tricks to boost engagement, critical thinking & more!
Continue reading →Gaining Advantage 035: Minimal Minority Meeples: Researcher Reveals Lack of Diversity in Board Gaming
Dr. Tanya Pobuda @PobudaTanya discusses her research on diversity in board games, smashing the myth that diversity hurts sales & advocating for inclusion.
Continue reading →Gaining Advantage 034: Learn about Other Cultures through D&D with Rob Martin
Learn about Filipino mythology and expand representation in #DnD through Secret Garden Games’ Bukana setting! Hear about the cultural inspirations and current Kickstarter campaign for a bestiary based on Filipino spirits and monsters. #TTRPG
Continue reading →Gaining Advantage 033: Using TTRPGs for Healing, Community Building, and Mental Health Support
Interview w/ @thehealerdm on therapeutic gaming, community building, mental health, and the South American RPG, Koboa.
Continue reading →Gaining Advantage 032: The Secret to Unlocking Boundless Creativity: Tabletop RPGs for Kids with Steph from TTRPGKids
In this episode, we speak with Steph from @ttrpgkids about using #TTRPG to nurture creativity and connection with kids.
Continue reading →Gaining Advantage 031: Improving Racial Representation in TTRPGs with Aaron Trammell
This month, we open discussing the new canon autistic character being introduced in D&D, and how meaningful representation is for traditionally marginalized groups. https://www.polygon.com/23850698/dnd-dungeons-dragons-autistic-character-asteria Then Dale talks with Aaron Trammell, Associate Professor of Informatics at UC Irvine, about improving representation … Continue reading →
