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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 15 MIN

The Art of Climaxes: What Do Pop Songs and Videogame Power Creep Have in Common?

from How to Be a Better DM: Dungeon Master Tips for the DM Newbie, the Hobbyist and the Forever DM · host Justin Lewis

Welcome to the ninth episode of Creative Contraband! Danny Barrett dives into very popular TV shows to enlighten us about the art of “eliminating” characters (or not).Today you’ll learn valuable lessons about resurrection, character arcs, keeping stakes high, and much more.Thanks for listening to today’s show. If you like our stuff and want to support us, here are some sponsor links and links to our other stuff:Worldsmith: ⁠http://session0studios.com/worldsmith⁠Roll and Play Press: ⁠http://session0studios.com/rollandplay⁠Phantasm Studios: ⁠https://session0studios.com/fantasms⁠Monument Studios: ⁠session0studios.com/monumentstudios⁠Discord: ⁠http://session0studios.com/discord⁠Patreon: ⁠https://session0studios.com/patreon⁠Dungeon Master Level Up Guide: ⁠https://session0studios.com/newsletter

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