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
Nov 18, 2022
Nov 18, 2022
51 min
Come meet the man behind Majel the Discord Bot, John Nguyen. We love it when Star Trek Adventures RPG super-fans work their techno-magic for the benefit of all. So if you play STA on Discord come help us celebrate this bot whiz! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo
Nov 11, 2022
Nov 11, 2022
1 hr 4 min
Aliza Pearl and Eric Campbell (Shield of Tomorrow, Clear Skies, Blood of the Void) join Continuing Conversations for a massive celebration of Star Trek Adventures RPG. How did it all start? What encouragement do they have for new players? And what's up with the newest Streampunk show, Star Trek Perseverance? https://linktr.ee/studiotembo
Nov 4, 2022
Nov 4, 2022
1 hr 4 min
Riff Challenge 2! Al Spader, Jim Johnson, and Michael Dismuke reconvene for the Star Trek Adventures Riff Challenge #2. Pick a random paragraph from any STA product. Deliver an on-the-spot pitch for a story idea based on that paragraph. Then everyone jumps in and helps form the plot, conflicts, and potential WOW moments to create a universe of gaming excitement. Watch and be inspired!
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Oct 28, 2022
Oct 28, 2022
40 min
Michael Dismuke and Al Spader Collaborate with Manny Ortiz (Really Dicey) to talk about how to put elements of horror into your Star Trek Adventures game.
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Oct 21, 2022
Oct 21, 2022
1 hr 44 min
Set during the fifth year of the USS Enterprise's five-year mission, Star Trek Year Five is a Star Trek comic series published by IDW Publishing—and Jim Johnson and Michael Dismuke have assembled the dream team of Jackson Lanzing and Jody Houser (Year Five Writers) and the man who converted the comic into Star Trek Adventures gold, Fred Love, for a deep dive into the first collaboration between IDW Publishing and Modiphius. This episode is for comic writers and RPG fanatics alike! Look out for Easter Eggs and an amazing announcement about the next great Star Trek comic series!
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Oct 14, 2022
Oct 14, 2022
58 min
Fleet Week Special! Join Jim and Michael as they blast into Chapter 4 of the Star Trek Adventures Utopia Planitia Starfleet Sourcebook along with ship design masters Aaron Pollyea (STA) and Thomas Marrone of Star Trek Online. Let loose the warp drive along with your imagination as you get inspired to design your own ships.
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Oct 7, 2022
Oct 7, 2022
1 hr 28 min
Jim Johnson and Michael Dismuke interview Aaron Pollyea (STA) and Thomas Maronne (STO) about their dynamic collaboration with the Utopia Planitia Starfleet Sourcebook. What makes a class of starship? How does a player take what they see on screen or in video games and convert it into a playable ship in Star Trek Adventures RPG. Way too many cool details to mention here. Watch it and see!
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Sep 30, 2022
Sep 30, 2022
1 hr 43 min
EP43 - Jim Johnson hosts Al Spader, Aaron Pollyea, John Kennedy, and Michael Dismuke, writers for the new Star Trek Adventures Utopia Planitia Starfleet Sourcebook. Join us as we go back in time to Starfleet's origins, dig up treasures in the sections about mining and retrieval, dissect the chapter on starships and stations, explore optional rules, and give an overview of the all-ship-focused mission briefs! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo