The Purple Pawedcast

Today on the show, I discuss role-playing games with Bill Tucker, an experienced improv actor and tabletop role-playing gamer.  Bill and I get philosophical about good and evil, when we can't be the person we want to be, and Darth Vader's poor fashion choices.

REFERENCES:
Find Bill on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/imbilltucker
Sly Flourish - Playing D&D can save your life:  https://slyflourish.com/playing_dnd_can_save_your_life.html
Dungeons & Dragons:  https://dnd.wizards.com/
Traveller:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traveller_(role-playing_game)
Shadowdark:  https://www.thearcanelibrary.com/pages/shadowdark
Call of Cthulu:  https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-rpg/
Gender Identity Today:  https://genderidentitytoday.com/

  • (00:00) - Show opening
  • (00:43) - Introducing Bill Tucker
  • (02:51) - RPGs can save your life
  • (07:03) - Performing for an audience of one
  • (11:38) - What's my motivation?
  • (17:31) - Skin in the game
  • (20:14) - When you don't make the character you want
  • (25:55) - Moving the story forward
  • (29:11) - The big and small stories
  • (33:14) - Accept and build
  • (36:36) - Society hands us roles
  • (42:07) - Playing a role we can't understand
  • (45:56) - Christmas in R'leyh
  • (50:21) - Role-playing the typical human experience
  • (53:36) - Good and bad - what's the diff?
  • (58:36) - Show closing
 
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Creators and Guests

Host
Amethysta Herrick, Ph.D.
Scientist, storyteller, and professional overthinker of all things identity. Also, I happen to be a transgender woman.

What is The Purple Pawedcast?

Welcome to The Purple Pawedcast, where we unpack the complexities of gender, identity, and what it truly means to be human—without the academic jargon (okay, maybe just a little, but only the fun kind).

Curated by Amethysta Herrick. Ph.D., this pod is where science, philosophy, and lived experience collide to challenge assumptions and spark new perspectives. Whether you’re here to explore your own identity, stay informed on the latest research, or just enjoy a deep dive into the human experience, we deliver thoughtful, engaging, and refreshingly honest discussions. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just real conversations about who we are and how we navigate the world. Dive in, stay curious, and let’s rethink identity together.