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
Oct 6, 2023
Oct 6, 2023
38 min
More USS Saratoga Play! Jim and Michael play and record their collaborative Captain's Log game and make it an episode of Continuing Conversations. After the recording, we will write up a post-play report for the scene(s).
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Sep 29, 2023
Sep 29, 2023
40 min
Full Transparency—Jim and Michael talk about the motivation behind Continuing Missions and Continuing Conversations, fan love, and upcoming exciting episodes. Get ready to see some real feelings here.
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Sep 22, 2023
Sep 22, 2023
1 hr 25 min
We invite the cast and crew of Star Trek: Preservation to join our Continuing Conversation as we talk about their own TableTop Journeys into Star Trek Adventures and Captain's Log RPG. A wealth of info is packed into this podcast! Come join the fun and laughs.
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Sep 15, 2023
Sep 15, 2023
1 hr 27 min
The cast of Star Trek: Tempest returns to chat about the differences between D&D and Star Trek Adventures. How do you entice long-time dungeon crawlers to come to check our STA? How can you port (yes, port) your characters and D&D tales into STA? A lot of great ideas!
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Sep 8, 2023
Sep 8, 2023
1 hr 5 min
It's been a loooong time coming, but we bring on the all-star cast of U.S.S. Pioneer, Michael's long-running Star Trek Adventures game. Great advice for gamemasters and players on integrating into an existing crew, playing on Discord (or a similar app), and putting character growth first. Welcome to the show, Troy Mepyans, Al Spader, Aaron Pollyea, Josh Allen, Lauren, Roger McCoy, and Michael Freeman!
Sep 1, 2023
Sep 1, 2023
1 hr 12 min
BC Holmes is Back to Talk about Updates to the Star Trek Adventures Character Creator. BC Holmes is Back! Come check out the latest updates to the Star Trek Adventures Character Creator. Prepare to take your game to the next level and hear about what's to come in the way of future updates. (Hint hint, Captain's Log)
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Aug 25, 2023
Aug 25, 2023
1 hr 3 min
NOTE: This episode is best on YouTube
Jim and Michael Launch the Adventures of the USS Saratoga. Watch as Jim and Michael continue developing their collaborative Captain's Log epic tale! The birth of our Captain and Commander and the rebirth of the U.S.S. Saratoga!
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Aug 18, 2023
Aug 18, 2023
1 hr 20 min
The Probability Matrixes! Get ready to get wowed as Jim and Michael demonstrate how to use the random tables (called Probability Matrixes) in Captain's Log, the ultimate Trek solo RPG experience. You will see us put the matrixes to work launching our collaborative campaign. Some of us love video examples. This is it!
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