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 May 06, 2022
Friday May 06, 2022
The gang is all here to talk about Star Trek Adventures Mission Briefs: The first five releases! Join Jim and Michael as we interview Tony Pi, Al Spader, and Susan & Tilly Bridges. What was the design concept behind the briefs, what are the themes, and what's to come!
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Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS 021—Jim and Michael invite a special guest and master LARPer, Casey Hardy, for the unboxing event of the year. Come check out the NEW Tricorder set! Gain exceptional incite into the world of LARPing and see how you could put the new Tricroder Set to amazing use!
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Friday Apr 22, 2022
Friday Apr 22, 2022
Warning: SPOILERS
CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS 020—Jim and Michael invite writer Al Spader and superfan Josh Allen onboard to talk about some of their favorite STA mission modules!
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Friday Apr 15, 2022
Friday Apr 15, 2022
CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS 019—Jim and Michael complete their summary of the Shackleton Expanse Guide with an overview of Chapters 6-10. The Tilikaal Saga, Exploring the Expanse, Allies and Adversaries, Starships and Vessels, and Stellar Cartography are the order of the day. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo
Sunday Apr 10, 2022
Sunday Apr 10, 2022
CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS 018—Jim and Michael expound upon Chapters 4 and 5 of the Shackleton Expanse Campaign Guide. Explore new Player Options and uncover the mysteries of the Tilikaal, brand new characters pulled from the minds of Dayton Ward and Scott Pearson.
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Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Jim and Michael continue their exploration of the Shackleton Expanse Guide with an overview of chapter 3, Factions Within the Expanse! Learn how new species like the Akaru, Cal-Miraans, The Quofari, and the VinShari came to be
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Friday Mar 25, 2022
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Time to delve into the popular Shackleton Expanse Guide. It has been out for a year and the praise and post-play reports are pouring in. In this episode, Jim and Michael give an overview of Chapters 1 and 2—what you should know about the Expanse, Narendra Station, known worlds and locations, and the eerie spatial phenomena that make up the Expanse.
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Friday Mar 18, 2022
Friday Mar 18, 2022
How do you watch a show like Prodigy and start modeling characters for gameplay? Jim and Michael give tips and advice on how to adapt TV and movie characters into PCs or NPCs for your Star Trek Adventures sessions. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo