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Episode 106: Brian Wheeler studies Alan Watts (opens the original)
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I grew up hearing Alan Watts' voice on weekend mornings in Southern California in recorded lectures on KPFK. But it wasn't until, on a whim, I pulled one of Watts' books off the shelf and read it during breaks between classes during my undergrad that I was changed. The book that did it was The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are. I have since re-read it at least twice, read most of Watts' other books, followed Watts' pointing to Taoism and Buddhism, and currently listen to Watts' lect
BONUS! Episode 105: David Watts helps a tabletop games charity (opens the original)
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Every tabletop gaming convention is dedicated to fun. But not every one of those wargame-miniature-moving, tabletop-RPG-playing, board-game-winning conventions is dedicated to an even bigger cause. That’s why Meeple-A-Thon stands out, a 501(c)(3) charity gaming convention dedicated to supporting Kansas City’s at-risk and disenfranchised community members. And why it’s always a special pleasure to announce Meeple-A-Thon’s return as a sponsor for fellow tabletop gaming convention KantCon’s 2026 ev
BONUS! Episode 104: Chris Garbett manages furniture AND games (opens the original)
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As part of an ongoing volunteering job with Kantcon, a fantastic tabletop gaming convention here in the Kansas City metro area, I record and write up interviews with a few of their sponsors each year. Chris Garbett at Allplay, where he serves as Director of Operations and Logistics, works underground around cool board games all day long. Yes, his job is probably still mostly phone calls, emails, and spreadsheets, but still: A mine! Games everywhere! Want to learn more about Garbett and the work
BONUS! Episode 103: KJ Davis helps new creators with marketing (opens the original)
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As part of an ongoing volunteering job with Kantcon, a fantastic tabletop gaming convention here in the Kansas City metro area, I record and write up interviews with a few of their sponsors each year. KJ Davis’ company, A Little Help Company (ALHc), focuses on mentorship and boutique publishing support for indie creatives who may need a little extra guidance navigating public events, creative projects, and business growth. (Note: I interviewed Davis for an episode about her company in 2024.) Wan
BONUS! Episode 102: Walter Stewart runs a tabletop gaming store (opens the original)
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As part of an ongoing volunteering job with Kantcon, a fantastic tabletop gaming convention here in the Kansas City metro area, I record and write up interviews with a few of their sponsors each year. Walter Stewart is co-owner of one of the best tabletop gaming stores I've ever visited: Tabletop Game and Hobby in Overland Park, Kansas. Want to learn more about Stewart and the games he talks about? Listen to this episode, and check out these links: Gloomhaven Flip 7 Azul King of Tokyo Ark Nova T
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