Where does the game end and the story begin? Continuing Conversations is your weekly deep dive into the art of Science Fiction storytelling, narrative design, and the creative process—hosted by Michael Dismuke and Jim Johnson.
While our roots are firmly planted in the Star Trek Adventures RPG, our mission has expanded. We are exploring how Sci-Fi worlds are built, how characters are forged, and how stories are told across every medium. Whether you are a Gamemaster crafting a campaign, an aspiring novelist, or a fan of deep lore, we bring you the insights you need to fuel your imagination.
Produced by Studio Tembo, this show is dedicated to "Infinite Stories in Infinite Combinations." Whether you're rolling dice or writing chapters, let's continue the conversation.
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Science Fiction Writing, Narrative Design, Star Trek Adventures, Creative Writing, RPG Design, World Building, Sci-Fi Authors, Jim Johnson, Michael Dismuke, Studio Tembo, Speculative Fiction, Tabletop RPGs, Game Writing, Storytelling.
Episodes
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
How to get the most out of your soft science characters in Star Trek Adventures and Captain's Log! Join our panel of brilliant GMs and players--BC Holmes, Aaron Pollyea, Al Spader, Jim Johnson, and Michael Dismuke--as they ignite the imagination and demonstrate how to really make your soft scientist shine!
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Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Star Trek Adventures 2023 YEAR IN REVIEW!! Join Jim and Michael as they review all the cool releases of 2023, including such hits as Lower Decks Campaign Guide, The Animated Series Campaign Guide, and Captain's Log Solo RPG. Plus so much more!
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Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
The writers of Star Trek comics (IDW Publishing) blow our minds as we talk about developing characters in stories and role-playing games. These aficionados of RPG have more ideas than we can possibly fit in an hour and more experience than they know what to do with. Tune in and strap in!
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Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
From antagonists to allies! You challenged us, and we accepted the challenge! Meric Moir of SkyHammerPress joins Jim and Michael on the ultimate riff challenge to create a story where the villainous Kai Winn and Gul Dukat (DS9) become redeemable characters. (I know. Hard to believe.) Join us in the writers' room and get your creative juices flowing.
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Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Just when you think you know all the rules to Captain's Log! Watch Jim and Michael launch into episode 2 of Star Trek: Saratoga, their collab play. Not only do we roll up one heck of an epic adventure full of Klingons and guest stars from Voyager in this Picard-era campaign; but we also discover some innovative ways to use the probability matrixes that will send your games rocketing into the sky! Watch and learn!
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Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Maurice Broaddus, Afrofuturist author and editor at Apex Magazine, and Derek Tyler Attico, author of The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko, grace Continuing Conversations with their presence as we talk about Afrofuturism in literature, expanding the inclusivity in gaming, and showcase their latest projects! A deep conversation of get our synapses a-churning!
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Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Lessons learned while playing Captain's Log and trying to write a narrative. The book was released in July, and Michael and Jim have great advice on how to keep games going! Watch us reboot our collaborative Captain's Log game and polish our gaming skills. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo
Saturday Nov 18, 2023
Saturday Nov 18, 2023
Gamemaster Meric Moir of SkyHammerPress joins Jim and Michael as we take characters beyond the bridge and show gamemasters and players alike how to enrich their gaming experience. Tune in for great tips. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo