Aberrant Minds: Recent Episodes
Kate and Bradley
Am I the Aberrant? Join Kate and Bradley as they examine the intricacies of Dungeons and Dragons party dynamics, discuss healthy game methods, and make the ultimate judgement.
In this inaugural episode of Season 2, Kate and Bradley judge several interesting and divisive in-game ethical dilemmas joined by the much beloved local actor, lead singer, and dear friend- Elijah Spreier.
Are you the aberrant because you didn't know any better? Are you more likely to succumb to main character syndrome as a DM, or a player?
What happens when personal lives and in-game lives get a little too close together? Let's talk about that.
Should you always share your plundered gold? These are the questions we must ask ourselves when we live in a fantasy world. Kate and Brad weigh in once again on some sensitive, but largely clean cut, stories.
Trigger warning: emotionally abusive relationship
There are oldies and new hits in this mixtape. Some issues are in the game, or at the table, but some are even bigger than that.
Have you or a loved one ever been victimized by a rude session spectator? Then you might be entitled to financial compensation. Not from us, but maybe from someone. With a marked improvement in audio quality, and a guest deliberator, this episode examines some unique issues of DM and party accountability.
Trigger Warning: Blatant sexism/sexual harassment
Need a target for your righteous anger? Well here it is. Perhaps one of the most prevalent malignant issues saturating the gaming community is sexism. Several prime example pop up in this episode.
You've probably always wondered exactly what to do when the spellcasting focus you spent weeks homebrewing breaks in combat in a unilateral and unexplained call from the DM. Well, boy oh boy, do we have the oddly specific answer.
An overeager paladin, a near-death meltdown, and some quick maths compose this week's quandaries. Who is in the wrong? Never fear, for Bradley and Kate are here.
It's rare that we see the delicate overlap of dentistry, jealousy, and violence, but here we are. Tune in to the very first episode of Aberrant Minds and join as Kate and Bradley asses tabletop roleplaying game experiences in this "Am I the Asshole" style podcast.