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Writing Alchemy is storytelling that centers intersectional characters, including a fairy tale series that combines humor and magic with serious topics, and a tabletop role-playing series about the adventures of disabled and mentally diverse heroes.
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Unfamiliar Heroes 22 – Inside the First Responders Training Program Part 2 from 2021-11-22T11:01:55
Awkward meetings abound as our heroes are drawn together. Gail writes an email. Vanessa is standoffish, but she really cares. Janus decides to not back down. And we are all certain that Gail’s shac...
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Collaboration 4 – Chimera: Friendship Is Music from 2021-10-09T07:02:20
Writing Alchemy Collaboration 4 Summary
A record shaped world, where music is magic, is under threat by evil corporations! These corporate villains are trying to control the magic and dest...
Unfamiliar Heroes 21 – Inside the First Responders Training Program Part 1 from 2021-09-10T07:01:51
Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 21 Summary
We return to the First Responder’s Training Program to catch up with Vanessa the Witch and Janus the Ghoul. In this sequel adventure, meet...
Bonus Cast 9 – Anxiety Tools: Orienting from 2020-10-27T06:43:48
Writing Alchemy Bonus Cast 9 Summary
Today I’m sharing some tools I have been using that have been extremely helpful for dealing with anxiety. I’ll also be giving an update on what is...
Collaboration 3 – Into the Research Garden from 2020-09-21T09:08:58
Writing Alchemy Collaboration 3 Summary
Bob the slime-person druid, Nikau the parrotfolk rogue, and Aery the animated statue athlete are part of a team of investigative journalists wo...
Calming Moment – The Pacific Ocean from 2020-04-15T10:11:59
Writing Alchemy Calming Moment Summary
This is an experimental episode of Writing Alchemy where Fay describes five beautiful photographs of the Pacific Ocean in detail with the soothi...
Unfamiliar Heroes 20 – Janus’ First Tarot Reading from 2020-02-01T04:57:44
Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 20 Summary
This is a special scripted crossover episode between Writing Alchemy and Kalila Stormfire’s Economical Magick Services where we return to ...
Bonus Cast 8 – Thriving While Trans Stand Up Comedy from 2019-12-03T06:31:48
Writing Alchemy Bonus Cast 8 Summary
This Bonus Cast features stand up comedy that the amazing Tobi Hill-Meyer did for Thriving While Trans. Afterwards, there are some announcements a...
Crossroads Story Time 1 – The Story of Creation from 2019-10-31T07:02:50
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Crossroads Story Time is a new series that explores the myths and lore of the Crossroads Setting. The four short stories in this episode delve into the cosmology and magic of ...
Collaboration 2 – Pandora Files: The Case of the Missing Hope from 2019-09-22T12:40:43
Writing Alchemy Collaboration 2 Summary
Several storybook characters have gone missing from the kingdom of Tome. Making things worse, a Storyteller has just disappeared. Frecka and Sa...
Collaboration 1 – Accessibility in RPGs from 2019-09-12T09:50:31
Writing Alchemy Collaboration 1 Summary
In this episode, Fay, Mimsy, and Rhi dive deep into how the RPG community can become a more accessible and welcoming space for disabled players...
Bonus Cast 7 – Creating Accessible Settings from 2019-09-11T08:52:49
Writing Alchemy Bonus Cast 7 Summary
In this episode Fay talks about something ze thinks about a lot—creating accessible settings. This topic was started by the question, "How Can I M...
Unfamiliar Heroes 19 – The Owlbear Reintroduction Program Part 6 from 2019-05-28T09:44:42
Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 19 Summary
That creepy feeling is back, Willa is impressed, and a character from a beloved childhood story makes an appearance. Join us for the long-...
Bonus Cast 6 – Sound Effect Stories and Updates from 2019-03-19T03:58:47
Writing Alchemy Bonus Cast 6 Summary
In this Bonus Cast I share the stories behind three of the sound effects I used in the most recent episode of Owlbear Reintroduction Program Game....
Announcement – “Making RPG Podcasts Accessible” at PodCon2 from 2019-01-13T10:11:13
Writing Alchemy Announcement Summary
I will be leading a workshop about “Making RPG Podcasts Accessible” on January 20th at PodCon2 in Seattle. For those who can’t attend this worksho...
Unfamiliar Heroes 18 – The Owlbear Reintroduction Program Part 5 from 2019-01-01T02:19:29
Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 18 Summary
Zombies are coming toward our three heroes. Join them in the eighteenth game episode of Unfamiliar Heroes as they struggle to get to the s...
Bonus Cast 5 – Transcripts and Accessibility from 2018-11-22T09:20:22
Writing Alchemy Bonus Cast 5 Summary
This Bonus Cast is about the new podcast transcripts and ways I’m trying to make them accessible.
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Bonus Cast 4 – All the Updates from 2018-10-26T08:29:57
Writing Alchemy Bonus Cast 4 Summary
This Bonus Cast has all the updates, including the unveiling of Writing Alchemy owlbear merchandise, updates on Magic Goes Awry, when The Owlbear ...
Bonus Cast 3 – Neurodiverse and Neurodivergent Language and Identity from 2018-08-22T06:33:05
Writing Alchemy Bonus Cast 3 Summary
This Bonus Cast delves into the nuances of language, its dynamic nature, and how that intersects with personal experience and identity through a f...
Unfamiliar Heroes 17 – The Owlbear Reintroduction Program Part 4 from 2018-08-03T08:19:49
Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 17 Summary
Our three heroes begin their negotiations with the owlbears in the seventeenth game episode of Unfamiliar Heroes. Join them for the excite...
Bonus Cast 2 – Player and Character Introductions for The Owlbear Reintroduction Program Game from 2018-07-30T08:28:18
Writing Alchemy Bonus Cast 2 Summary
This Bonus Cast starts with a behind the scenes discussion about this change in format, then jumps into the player and characters introductions fo...
Bonus Cast 1 – My favorite LGBTQ+ Role-playing Game Character from 2018-06-27T07:04:24
Writing Alchemy Bonus Cast 1 Summary
My first ever Bonus Cast is on the topic of my favorite LGBTQ+ role-playing game character. Inspired by the prompt for the I Am Hear Pride Month s...
Unfamiliar Heroes 16 – The Owlbear Reintroduction Program Part 3 from 2018-06-24T10:19:06
Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 16 Summary
Our three heroes finally reach the owlbear den in the sixteenth game episode of Unfamiliar Heroes. Join them as they have their first enco...
Unfamiliar Heroes 15 – The Owlbear Reintroduction Program Part 2 from 2018-06-06T07:15:48
Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 15 Summary
In the fifteenth game episode of Unfamiliar Heroes, our three heroes arrive in Islandtown, the home of the Crossroads Wildnerness Keepers....
Unfamiliar Heroes 14 – The Owlbear Reintroduction Program Part 1 from 2018-05-11T10:39:54
Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 14 Summary
In the fourteenth game episode of Unfamiliar Heroes, our three heroes get their first internship assignment from The Adventurers Academy. ...
Unfamiliar Heroes 13 – D’Zân and the Sky Sharks from 2018-04-26T08:12:16
Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 13 Summary
Meet D'Zân the weredragon druid in this character introduction episode of Unfamiliar Heroes. D'Zân is a student at the celebrated Adventur...
Unfamiliar Heroes 12 – Tarragon Songsteel and the Underwater Maze from 2018-03-24T08:37:17
Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 12 Summary
Meet Tarragon Songsteel the orc bard in this character introduction episode of Unfamiliar Heroes. Tarragon is a student at the celebrated...
Unfamiliar Heroes 11 – Willa and the Rubble Robots from 2018-03-06T03:44:42
Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 11 Summary
Meet Willa the gecko lizardperson rogue in this character introduction episode of Unfamiliar Heroes. Willa is a student at the celebrated ...
Unfamiliar Heroes 10 – The Renegade Starship Part 3 from 2018-02-13T08:43:38
Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 10 Summary
Captured by rebels, our three heroes are fighting back. Malena, Adre, and Mariah have incapacitated the rebel captain and four guards. Now...
Unfamiliar Heroes 9 – The Renegade Starship Part 2 from 2018-01-20T09:47:13
Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 9 Summary
In the ninth game episode of Unfamiliar Heroes Malena, Adre, and Mariah have been captured by rebels. Join them as they meet the rebel capt...
Unfamiliar Heroes 8 – The Renegade Starship Part 1 from 2017-12-22T07:58:55
Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 8 Summary
In the eighth game episode of Unfamiliar Heroes meet the crew of the Raptor as they defend their test shuttle from the renegade starship So...
Unfamiliar Heroes 7 – Cat’s Paw Ghost Control Adventure 2: The Backyard Mystery from 2017-12-01T08:57:24
Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 7 Summary
In the seventh game episode of Unfamiliar Heroes the paranormal detectives of the Cat’s Paw Ghost Control agency investigate some disturbin...
Unfamiliar Heroes 6 – Cat’s Paw Ghost Control Adventure 1: The Lederhosen Sprites from 2017-11-13T12:57:10
Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 6 Summary
In the sixth game episode of Unfamiliar Heroes a Seattle grocery store is plagued by mischievous spirits with a special resentment toward l...
Second Anniversary Special – Terrible Lyrics to Brighten Your Day from 2017-10-16T09:43:45
Writing Alchemy Second Anniversary Special Summary
This second anniversary special episode includes behind the scenes updates, outtakes, and six very silly bad poems that were compose...
Unfamiliar Heroes 5 – Welcome to the First Responders Training Program Part 5 from 2017-10-02T06:20:19
Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 5 Summary
It is finally the day of the Full Moon Ritual, but as the heroes prepare, they discover that something isn’t quite right. This episode is t...
Unfamiliar Heroes 4 – Welcome to the First Responders Training Program Part 4 from 2017-09-17T07:51:27
Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 4 Summary
In this fourth game episode of Unfamiliar Heroes the humor and drama continue as Tamara confronts Vanessa about her spying, Janus tries to ...
Unfamiliar Heroes 3 – Welcome to the First Responders Training Program Part 3 from 2017-09-04T10:03:23
Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 3 Summary
In this third game episode of Unfamiliar Heroes the humor and drama continues as Shanda gives Vanessa some subtle guidance and Tamara confr...
Unfamiliar Heroes 2 – Welcome to the First Responders Training Program Part 2 from 2017-08-10T10:09:19
Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 2 Summary
In this second game episode of Unfamiliar Heroes we learn more about Sylvan Community College, fill in a few key pieces of character backgr...
Unfamiliar Heroes 1 – Welcome to the First Responders Training Program Part 1 from 2017-07-27T09:43:08
Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 1 Summary
In this first game episode of Unfamiliar Heroes we meet Vanessa the judgmental witch and Janus the slacker ghoul, learn about Sylvan Commun...
Unfamiliar Heroes 0 – Foundations and Ground Rules from 2017-07-20T10:01:07
Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 0 Summary
In this foundational episode of Unfamiliar Heroes, which I’m calling Episode Zero, I start off with a discussion of disability representati...
Fairy Tale 13b – Chronic Illness with billie rain from 2017-07-06T23:48:18
Writing Alchemy Fairy Tale 13b Summary
We continue the discussion as artist, activist, disabled survivor iconoclast billie rain shares hir Chronic Illness Bill of Rights. Then we jump...
Fairy Tale 13 – The Wishing Dildo Series #4 with billie rain from 2017-06-17T09:14:55
Writing Alchemy Fairy Tale 13 Summary
In the fourth segment of The Wishing Dildo Series, the adventure continues as we find out more about the mysterious and regal Jewel. Then the six...
Fairy Tale 12b – Diverse Minds with Kathleen Lamothe from 2017-05-25T07:47:14
Writing Alchemy Fairy Tale 12b Summary
Today’s discussion with spiritual atheist Kathleen Lamothe is a deep and far ranging Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) inspired co...
Fairy Tale 12 – The Wishing Dildo Series #3 with Kathleen Lamothe from 2017-05-04T08:29:32
Writing Alchemy Fairy Tale 12 Summary
In this third segment of The Wishing Dildo Series, the adventure continues as we get to know Anissa, and then the five companions visit the tempe...
Fairy Tale 11b – Sex Work Myth and Reality with Vee Chattie from 2017-04-13T08:08:10
Writing Alchemy Fairy Tale 11b Summary
Today’s discussion with activist, comedian, and sex worker Vee Chattie focuses on the lived experiences of sex workers. In this conversation we ...
Fairy Tale 11 – The Wishing Dildo Series #2 with Vee Chattie from 2017-03-27T08:28:44
Writing Alchemy Fairy Tale 11 Summary
In this second podcast segment of The Wishing Dildo Series, the fairy tale continues as Prince Hart, Tala, and Tomas meet two new companions, eac...
Fairy Tale 10b – Art, Activism, and Disability with Lector Morales from 2017-03-03T11:01:29
Writing Alchemy Fairy Tale 10b Summary
Today’s discussion with hesitant art activist Lector Josue Morales focuses on the topics of art and activism and how they intersect with disabil...
Fairy Tale 10 – The Wishing Dildo Series #1 with Lector Morales from 2017-02-05T10:23:31
Writing Alchemy Fairy Tale 10 Summary
We return to intersectional fairy tales as hesitant art activist Lector Josue Morales joins Fay for the start of The Wishing Dildo Series in whic...
Interlude 2 – Intersections with Kristina Gibbs-Ruby from 2017-01-05T11:04:01
Writing Alchemy Interlude 2 Summary
This interlude episode is all about intersections, with a focus on fatness, disability, gender, and queer identity. Guest Kristina Gibbs-Ruby reads...
Interlude 1 – Contemporary Lesbian Romance with Yolanda Wallace from 2016-11-03T10:07:12
Writing Alchemy Interlude 1 Summary
In this romance-themed interlude episode, Yolanda Wallace reads from her contemporary lesbian romance 21 Questions, in which Kenya Davis meets bart...
Fairy Tale 9 – “Dangerous Company” Part 3 with Guest Bex Shea from 2016-10-08T10:30:04
Writing Alchemy Fairy Tale 9 Summary
Monsters is the theme as sci-fi writer and monster enthusiast Bex Shea joins Fay for the conclusion of “Dangerous Company,” in which Kalla finally...
Fairy Tale 8 – “Dangerous Company” Part 2 with Guest Lara Milton from 2016-08-21T09:18:01
Writing Alchemy Fairy Tale 8 Summary
Editor and collaborative storyteller Lara Milton joins Fay for the reading of part 2 of “Dangerous Company,” which follows the growing romance bet...
Fairy Tale 7 – “Dangerous Company” Part 1 with Guest Tobi Hill-Meyer from 2016-07-05T05:52:45
Writing Alchemy Fairy Tale 7 Summary
Media creator and community-organizer Tobi Hill-Meyer joins Fay for the reading of part 1 of “Dangerous Company,” which begins with an angry gende...
Self-love Special Part 2 with Collaborator Liz Cruz from 2016-05-12T06:51:13
Writing Alchemy Self-love Special Part 2 Summary
This episode is a workshop-style collaboration that explores self-love practices with a focus on the experiences and art of people liv...
Self-love Special Part 1 with Collaborator Liz Cruz from 2016-04-14T05:40:05
Writing Alchemy Self-love Special Part 1 Summary
This episode departs from the usual Writing Alchemy format to focus on the topic of self-love in a workshop-style collaboration betwee...
Fairy Tale 6 – “Tala and Prince Hart” Part 3 with Guest Oblio Stroyman from 2016-03-31T08:33:01
Writing Alchemy Fairy Tale 6 Summary
Activist and educator Oblio Stroyman joins Fay for the reading of part 3 of "Tala and Prince Hart," which starts with trickster Tala's humorous st...
Fairy Tale 5 – “Tala and Prince Hart” Part 2 with Guest Gina de Vries from 2016-03-07T06:50:07
Writing Alchemy Fairy Tale 5 Summary
Writer and cultural-worker Gina de Vries joins Fay for the reading of part 2 of "Tala and Prince Hart," which focuses on the humorous antics of Pr...
Fairy Tale 4 – “Tala and Prince Hart” Part 1 with Guest Jessica Miriam Littenberg from 2016-01-24T04:32:40
Writing Alchemy Fairy Tale 4 Summary
Activist and writer Jessica Miriam Littenberg joins Fay for the reading of part 1 of "Tala and Prince Hart," which focuses on Prince Hart's experi...
Fairy Tale 3 – “Tala and Godmother Death” Part 2 with Guest Tobi Hill-Meyer from 2015-12-31T09:04:02
Writing Alchemy Fairy Tale 3 Summary
Community-organizer and media-creator Tobi Hill-Meyer returns to join Fay for the reading of the second half of “Tala and Godmother Death,” follow...
Fairy Tale 2 – “Tala and Godmother Death” Part 1 with Guest Liz Cruz from 2015-11-29T21:10:24
Writing Alchemy Fairy Tale 2 Summary
Performance artist and community organizer Liz Cruz joins Fay for the reading of the first half of “Tala and Godmother Death,” followed by a discu...
Fairy Tale 1 – “Tala and Death’s Embrace” with Guest Tobi Hill-Meyer from 2015-10-13T23:59:01
Writing Alchemy Fairy Tale 1 Summary
Activist and filmmaker Tobi Hill-Meyer joins Fay for the reading of “Tala and Death’s Embrace” in its entirety, followed by a wide-ranging discussion t...
New Listener Introduction from 2015-10-06T07:50:43
Writing Alchemy New Listener Introduction Summary
The purpose of this episode is to give new listeners an introduction to the two different podcast series in Writing Alchemy and to pr...
Writing Alchemy Teaser from 2015-09-30T08:43:37
Summary
I created a short teaser for those new listeners wondering what Writing Alchemy is all about.
Writing Alchemy is a storytelling podcast that centers intersectional charact...