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Continuing Conversations: Sci-Fi Storytelling & Star Trek Adventures

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

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42:38

Star Trek Adventures: Awards, Accolades, and...

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2025/12/05

In this episode of Continuing Conversations, Michael Dismuke sits down with Alex Boer and John Mierau to discuss how Star Trek Adventures gamemasters can transform Awards and Acclaim into powerful storytelling tools. The trio explores ways to balance reputation tracking with narrative flow, from John’s courtroom drama that turned into a standout role-playing moment to Alex’s regular award ceremonies that celebrate character arcs every four sessions. Together, they share how commendations—whether

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44:54

Anna Margaret on Star Trek, Magic, and the Importance...

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2025/11/28

This week on Continuing Conversations, Michael Dismuke and Jim Johnson beam up the wildly brilliant Anna Margaret—educator, science communicator, cosplayer, and the self-proclaimed “nerdy lifestyle content creator” who turns fandom into fuel for learning. Anna brings infectious energy to every topic she touches.Join us as we dive into her creative process, the art of blending education with entertainment, and how she blends gaming, storytelling, and cosplay to make irresistible fun. Whether you’re

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40:26

One Off Characters

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2025/11/21

The wonderfully creative Aki returns to help Jim and Michael tackle the subject: Bringing back one-and-done characters from Trek into your RPG game! Share link: https://edenhousing-org.zoom.us/rec/share/soJ5JD9qDxoCBsV9iYF9NQ9BBekdB68HxBhNUjQk_0JKmqUerCTQBi5q93ZajS-f.uIHDVF6OUfdjvAqj https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

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66:45

Building a 5-Year Star Trek Adventures Campaign:...

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2025/11/14

The U.S.S. Pioneer completed its five-year mission in uproarious fashion. Now meet the GM and players who pushed the limits of Star Trek Adventures storytelling to create a life-changing epic to span the ages. Get good advice on forming great bonds with your players, utilizing Discord to make for a top-notch gaming experience, and learn how a good gaming group can launch your writing career! Guest stars: Aaron Pollyea, Al Spader, Josh Allen, and Troy Mepyans.From Coworkers to Family: How the USS

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33:36

The Magic of Star Trek RPGs: Intentionality and...

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2025/11/07

Kelli Fitpatrick, Jim Johnson and Michael Dismuke ask "Does writing hopeful science fiction and fantasy even matter with everything that's going on in the world right now?" Join the deep dicussion and let us know what you think in the comments section.https://linktr.ee/studiotembo 00:00:22 - Introductions: Dismuke, Johnson, and Fitzpatrick 00:01:40 - Employee morale and hopeful sci-fi 00:03:32 - Optimistic fiction explores humanity's future 00:07:31 - Optimism and escapism importance in

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33:36

Beyond Sci-Fi: Genre-Bending in Star Trek RPGs

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2025/10/31

Kelli Fitzpatrick joins this week show to discuss the question "Is there a genre that Star Trek has NOT touched?" Enjoy the discussion and insights about how to bring different genres into your Star Trek Adventures game.https://linktr.ee/studiotembo 00:00:20 - Introductions and writing discussion 00:04:12 - Q's powers: Science or magic? 00:07:49 - Star Trek: Technology, magic, spirituality 00:14:13 - Star Trek's classic Hollywood themes 00:20:27 - Egyptian magic as advanced technology 00:23:21 -

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51:53

From TOS to Strange New Worlds: The 23rd Century in...

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2025/10/24

Continuing Conversations: Starfleet in the 23rd Century! Announcing the newest supplement to the Star Trek Adventures 2e universe! Join writers Aaron Pollyea, Al Spader, Sarah Kennedy, Chris McCarver, Bill Barbato, Michael Dismuke, and Jim Johnson as we get hype over all the goodness that came from the TOS, TAS, DIS, SNW, and Movie-era of Trek!https://linktr.ee/studiotembo 00:00:20 - Introductions of Michael, Jim, and Aaron 00:06:13 - Reimagining the Gorn in Star Trek 00:12:51 - Revisiting the

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47:05

Kira Nerys: Modeling a Complex Character in Star Trek...

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2025/10/17

AJ Fox joins Jim and Michael as we break down the character of Kira Nerys: her relevance, her strengths, her dynamics. Then we talk about how to create a similar-type character for your STA campaign: the dangers, the perks!https://linktr.ee/studiotembo 00:00:20 - Introductions: Michael, Jim, and guest AJ 00:01:46 - Kira character analysis and RPG modeling 00:06:53 - Deep Space Nine's political commentary 00:10:29 - Kira, Opaka, and Bajoran perspectives 00:16:44 - Kira's character arc and

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29:46

5, 4, 3, 2, 1: A Quick & Easy Character Development...

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2025/10/10

Yep, back to weekly) AJ FOX is back to talk about the stupendously amazing 5-4-3-2-1 system for character development! Listen in and prepare to flesh out your PCs in new and imaginative ways.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jNyH7-7gpK61q1z0FiDoBONjhDfulP_C/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107248546059831663146&rtpof=true&sd=true https://linktr.ee/studiotembo Chapters 00:00:16 - Introductions of Michael, Jim, and AJ Fox 00:03:11 - Developmental, integral concepts for characters 00:05:57 -

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41:00

Unleash Your Creativity: Solo RPGs and the Power of...

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2025/10/03

Continuing Conversations w/ Peter Norton of Hollowponds Solo Sagas. This week on the show, we sit down with Peter Norton, the creative force behind Hollowponds Solo Sagas, to talk about his bold leap into full-time storytelling. We dive into his upcoming projects, his vision for building a vibrant solo RPG community, and his creative ventures into Star Trek Adventures Captain’s Log. From passion to profession, from the depths of original worlds to the final frontier—this is an episode packed with

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47:06

From Star Trek to Saucers: Aaron Pallier's New RPG...

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2025/09/19

Guest Aaron Pollyea comes on to talk about his latest project: Saucer Squadron. Then we dive into sectors and star systems in Star Trek Adventures Exploration Guide!https://linktr.ee/studiotembo This podcast features Jim Johnson, Michael Dismuke, and Aaron Pallier discussing Aaron's recent projects. The conversation centers around Saucer Squadron, a 1950s-themed tactical wargame about a Roswell-inspired alien conspiracy, available as a PDF and print-on-demand, with future STL miniatures planned

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42:45

Star Trek Adventures Character and Ship Creator app

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2025/09/05

BC Holmes is back with the latest and greatest with the Star Trek Adventures Character and Ship Creator app!!!!!https://linktr.ee/StudioTembo

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01:05:21

Create Memorable Missions

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2025/08/22

Integrating the Technical Guide, the Exploration Guide, and Captain's Log to Create Memorable Missions. BC Holmes and Eric Campbell join Jim and Michael for an ultimate riff session where dice rolls become the foundation of dramatic stories. Watch and learn!https://linktr.ee/StudioTembo

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01:19:24

Star Trek Adventures 2e Exploration Guide

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2025/08/08

Star Trek Adventures 2e Exploration Guide! More Talents, Secret Values, probability matrixes galore!!!! Join Jim and Michael as they sit with writers AJ Fox, Aaron Pollyea, and Al Spader to riff about their favorite parts of this handy new tool that promises to make your games even better!https://linktr.ee/StudioTembo

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01:08:55

Politics and Factions

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2025/07/25

Let's Talk Politics and Factions. The outstanding Aaron Harvey and super-fan Will Parker join Jim and Michael to dive deep into the intrigue, ideology, and interstellar influence that shape the Star Trek universe. From power struggles within the Klingon Empire to the covert maneuverings of Section 31, this episode explores how GMs and players can use factions and political dynamics to build richer, more nuanced Star Trek Adventures campaigns. Whether you're crafting diplomatic showdowns, navigating

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43:33

Designing Dramatic Stories - Part Two

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2025/07/11

In Part 2 of their RPG storytelling series, Michael Dismuke and Josh Allen dive into raising the stakes, designing Act Two’s pivotal low point, resolving major conflicts, and using foreshadowing to set up future adventures. They also share bonus tips for refining your RPG narratives.https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

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50:10

Designing Dramatic Stories - Part One

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2025/06/27

Michael Dismuke and writer Josh Allen open the writers' room to explore how to design dramatic stories for RPGs. In Part 1, they cover defining your story’s end goal, structuring a three-act arc, crafting inciting incidents, and building meaningful conflicts that keep players engaged. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

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34:54

Building Character Arcs

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2025/06/13

Jim and Michael welcome back Al Spader to show you how to build character arcs into your episodic Star Trek Adventure games. Drive drama. Encourage character growth. Create stories that you and your crew will remember forever. WARNING: We make it look easy.https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

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41:04

Integrating the Technical Guide into your Star Trek...

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2025/05/30

Jim and Michael invite Al Spader to talk about integrating the new Technical Guide into your Star Trek Adventures and Captain's Log RPG games. Time to riff! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

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01:10:39

Keith R.A. DeCandido

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2025/05/16

Massive Star Trek and media tie-in writer Keith R.A. DeCandido graces us with his presence this week. From how he got started in his amazing career to his methodology for writing, we cover it all plus some!Keith R.A. DeCandido has been writing about popular culture for this site since 2011, primarily but not exclusively writing about Star Trek and screen adaptations of superhero comics. He is also the author of more than 60 novels, more than 100 short stories, and more than 70 comic books, both in

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