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Cannibalizing the Canon
by GlaiV Productions
It's a TTRPG podcast, but not the one you expected. We're shredding up canon and sticking it onto the walls. Irreverent breakdowns of mechanics, half-baked theories and general excitement about things you can shove into ANY game? Let's go. A GlaiV production - find us below!Contact us: [email protected] out our links: https://beacons.ai/cannibalizingthecanonMusic attribution found here: http://bit.ly/ctcma
Episodes
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Fantasy Comics - featuring JakeyBoiArts!
In this episode, we welcome Jakey on to talk about drawing the fantasy life - from ideas to influences, play styles and recreational math, and the ultimate betrayal in the final act of the episode. We should have seen it coming... || Check out our amazing guest Jakey on YouTube and Tiktok, and…
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Questions, the Final Frontier
In this episode we answer the last questions of 2022 - from navigating conflict to puzzles and perfect guests! || Ko-Fi! Email us! Tweet us! Join the Discord! Get our merch! All contained within our Beacon: https://beacons.ai/cannibalizingthecanon || #shoutouttodavid
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Hijacked! The Dragon Age Takeover
In this episode, v hijacks the episode! But that's okay, because Glaive did it first || Email us! Tweet us! Join the Discord! Get our merch! All contained within our Beacon: https://beacons.ai/cannibalizingthecanon
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Deck of Many Things - Part Two
In this episode, we continue to unravel the most infamous artifact in D&D history - Glaive talks about Death, v talks about the differences in editions and we change the game just a little more... || Ko-fi! Email! Twitter! Discord! Merch! All contained within our Beacon:...
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Deck of Many Things - Part One
In this episode, we begin to unravel the most infamous artifact in D&D history - Glaive talks about Balance, v talks about wishes and we change the game just a little... || Ko-fi! Email! Twitter! Discord! Merch! All contained within our Beacon: https://beacons.ai/cannibalizingthecanon || #absurdism
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Exhaustion
In this episode we talk about exhaustion. In the game. Honest. This has no bearing on our real lives. I swear. || Email us! Tweet us! Join the Discord! Get our merch! All contained within our Beacon: https://beacons.ai/cannibalizingthecanon || #wehaveakofi
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Fellowship Campaigns
In this episode we discuss fellowship campaigns - Glaive explains the premise, v posits alternates and we both agree you should never throw timelines into the mix. Trust us. || Email us! Tweet us! Join the Discord! Get our merch! All contained within our Beacon:...
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MINDFLAYERS!!!
In this week's episode, we talk about the spaghetti-faced friends - Glaive tells us the true origins, v wonders about defecting groups and we both agree that Doctor Who has a lot of hive mind shenanigans... || Email us! Tweet us! Join the Discord! Get our merch! All contained within our Beacon:...
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Goodberry Wine & Other Magical Meals
In this episode, we talk about the magic of food - Glaive tells us the story of a salmon, v waxes lyrical about pie and we both get hungry. Nom. || Email us! Tweet us! Join the Discord! Get our merch! All contained within our Beacon: https://beacons.ai/cannibalizingthecanon || #shoutouttodavid
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v & Glaive's TOP FIVE: Other RPGs!
In today's episode we talk about anything OTHER than Dungeons & Dragons - Glaive explains Everybody Is John, v waxes lyrical about a card-based RPG and we both end up telling a lot of silly stories that had nothing to do with d20s || Email us! Tweet us! Join the Discord! Get our merch! All...
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Alignments in Media: Star Trek, Part One
In this episode Glaive takes us on a whistle-stop tour of alignments in some of the Star Trek movies - v questions the emotion chip, Glaive bemoams Geordi's fate, and we both agree it's time for v to watch more films...
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Ghost Hunters - featuring Drew of Dicey Encounters!
In a very chaotic episode, our special guest Drew asks the question - who you gonna call? Glaive suggests some spooky stat blocks, v has questions about Scooby Doo, and we can all agree that ghost hunting is always best with your friends! || You can find Drew at www.diceyencountersdice.com or...
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Incidentally, Music: How to Set the Tone Audibly
In this week's episode we talk about music at the table - v offers options on genre, Glaive gives us a a masterclass in sound effects and we both agree that your mileage may vary when it comes to soundtracks... || Email us! Tweet us! Join the Discord! Get our merch! All contained within our…
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Meatspace vs Cyberspace
On this episode, we discuss gaming face-to-face versus online - Glaive talks about the merits of maps and minis, v discusses prep time in a digital space, and we both agree you should play games. PLAY GAMES! || Email us! Tweet us! Join the Discord! Get our merch! All contained within our Beacon:...
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Hijacked! The Star Wars Takeover
In this episode, Glaive hijacks the podcast he owns! But it's okay, because it was his birthday this week || Email us! Tweet us! Join the Discord! Get our merch! All contained within our Beacon: https://beacons.ai/cannibalizingthecanon || #illegalnames
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
In this week's episode we take a look at D&D in the media - Glaive celebrates the animated show, v reminisces about the 2000 movie, and we both agree that the trailer for the new film looks AWESOME || Email us! Tweet us! Join the Discord! Get our merch! All contained within our Beacon:...
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Gotta Catch 'Em All - Elf Subraces
In this episode we try and beat the heat by talking about elf options as Pokemon types - v questions the difference between rock and ground, Glaive introduces us to snow elves, and our sign-off is the most accurate we've ever done! || Email us! Tweet us! Join the Discord! Get our merch! All...
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v & Glaive's TOP FIVE: D&D Monsters!
In this episode that is definitely #35 and not #34 like we accidentally state in the beginning, we list our top 5 monsters with some honourable mentions - nobody is surprised by Glaive's top choice, v gets into their element and we are joined by a guest monster at the end! || Email us! Tweet us!...
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"Open the pod bay doors, Hal..." Enchanted Items!
In this episode we talk about enchanted items - v argues about how much of an asshole Victor Frankenstein is, Glaive explains the legend of Prometheus and we both agree you should talk to your pals if your sword is talking to you. || Email us! Tweet us! Join the Discord! Get our merch! All...
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The Moon!
In this episode, we talk about THE MOON! Glaive suggests some D&D fixes, v lays down some lunar facts and we discover that GLAIVE FACT CHECKS V. OFFENCE! || Email us! Tweet us! Get our merch! All contained within our Beacon: https://beacons.ai/cannibalizingthecanon || #shoutouttospheal
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"It's A Questions Episode!"
In this episode we answer some questions. Shocking, I know. Glaive discusses NPC creation, v asks the hardhitting questions about damage, and as always we start on a WILD tangent. Happy Pride Month! || Email us! Tweet us! Get our merch! All contained within our Beacon:...
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Media Bonanza!
In today's episode, we talk about media and how it can inspire your games - Glaive takes on everything v can throw at him, and we actually have to make a correction... oops. See if you can spot it! || Email us! Tweet us! Get our merch! All contained within our Beacon:...
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DM Care
In this tangent-heavy episode, we talk about looking out for your DM - v talks about the vulnerability hangover, Glaive discusses DM fatigue and we finally find a thing about us that isn't a perfect circle of a Venn diagram... || Email us! Tweet us! Get our merch! All contained within our Beacon:...
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Dr. Fee’Kith or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Flumphs
In this whirlwind episode, we meet Dr. Fee'Kith and discuss flumphs - Glaive battles illness to tell us everything we need to know, v is oddly quiet, and we wrap it up in time for a nap! || Email us! Tweet us! Get our merch! All contained within our Beacon: https://beacons.ai/cannibalizingthecanon
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The Drow: A Closer Look
In this episode, we talk about the history of the drow - v rolls their eyes at 80s fantasy descriptions, Glaive cries out for justice, and we both agree that there's still some work to be done before the problematic history of this great game can be considered "put to bed"... || Email us! Tweet…
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The Cannibal King - A Special Feature
In this very special episode, we celebrate a whole year of cannibalizing those canons with some wonderful friends. Thank you to everyone who made this possible, and we hope you enjoy! || Email us! Tweet us! Get our merch! All contained within our Beacon: https://beacons.ai/cannibalizingthecanon…
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Canonball Review: D&D Live!
In which we discuss the contents of D&D Live, including the release of something called... Spell... jammer? || Email us! Tweet us! Get our merch! All contained within our Beacon: https://beacons.ai/cannibalizingthecanon || #shoutouttodavid
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Advanced Questions & Answers
In this week's episode we answer more of your questions - v talks about being a comfortable DM, Glaive talks about flumphs and we both agree that you can absolutely do it. Whatever it is. || Email us! Tweet us! Get our merch! All contained within our Beacon…
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HUBRIS!
In this week's episode we talk about gods! v discusses betrayal from NPCs, Glaive explains the wonders of warlocks, and we have our first proper fight. It's great. Honest. || Email us! Tweet us! Get our merch! All contained within our Beacon: https://beacons.ai/cannibalizingthecanon ||...
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Self Inserts
In this episode, we talk about self-inserts - from the very basic to the very extreme. Glaive talks about Ronnoc, v talks about a whole-ass game and we end on a terrifying note... || Email us! Tweet us! Get our merch! All contained within our Beacon: https://beacons.ai/cannibalizingthecanon ||...
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Mimics
In this completely ordinary and run-of-the-mill episode, "Glaive" and "v" discuss mimics and answer some of your questions! Everything's fine. Don't question it. || Email us! Tweet us! Get our merch! All contained within our Beacon: https://beacons.ai/cannibalizingthecanon || #beckoningthejane
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Consequences, Part 1
In this episode we discuss consequences - a subject we are destined to come back to again, due to our choices. See what I did there? Eh? Eh?? || Email us! Tweet us! Get our merch! All contained within our Beacon: https://beacons.ai/cannibalizingthecanon || #shoutouttodavid
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Thieves Guilds and Hired Killers
In this episode, we discuss all things roguish - Glaive talks about consequences, v reminisces about party morals, and we agree that rogues are cool || Email us! Tweet us! Get our merch! All contained within our Beacon: https://beacons.ai/cannibalizingthecanon || #shoutouttodavid
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Pets - Their Pros & Problems!
In this week's episode, we talk all sorts of companions - v talks about cosmetic companions, Glaive considers a three-point priority table for players with pets, and we both agree that pets are great. Because they are. || Email us! Tweet us! Get our merch! All contained within our Beacon:...
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House Rulez
It's time for us to talk about the rules Wizards don't want us to talk about... the made up ones! Glaive debates the culture skill, v knows a guy, and we both agree that Rule of Cool rulez... || Email us! Tweet us! Get our merch! All contained within our Beacon:...
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Around the Realms in 1d80 Days!
After a few weeks stuck in the Feywild, we're back - Glaive explains the concept of a realm race, v warns against dealing with a tricksy Archfey, and we hope to be back in time for next week's episode... || Email us! Tweet us! Get our merch! All contained within our Beacon:...
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Merry Winter! Traditions and Holidays in Your RPGs
In this very late festive episode, we talk about all things merry and bright - v breaks down some popular holidays and Glaive discovers he is, in fact, Odin. As you do. | Email us! [email protected] | We're on Twitter! https://twitter.com/Cannibalcanon | We have merch! EU:...
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Canonball Reviews: Q&A!
This week, We answer some of YOUR questions, including VTT queries and online media tastes - Glaive breaks down new ways to build a character and v slowly perishes from the common cold | Email us! [email protected] | We're on Twitter! https://twitter.com/Cannibalcanon | We have…
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Storytelling in Video Games - featuring Myles Dobson!
In which our guest star MYLES DOBSON breaks down how storytelling in video games has changed over the years - Glaive and v get flattered, which works a treat, and we all discuss our own experiences about failed story beats | Want to find Myles outside of the podcast? Check out...
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Canonball Reviews: Thanksgiving!
So we're a little late... but this week Glaive makes some wild assumptions about Thanksgiving, v has some serious dietary queries and we are SO THANKFUL for our wonderful audience. Seriously, thank you | Email us! [email protected] | We're on Twitter!…
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Set Characters
In this episode, Glaive discusses the importance of set characters and the drive on the narrative, and v reveals just how few films they've actually seen. It's a little embarrassing. | Email us! [email protected] | We're on Twitter! https://twitter.com/Cannibalcanon | We have merch!...
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Canonball Reviews: Your Questions!
In which Glaive and v tackle YOUR questions! | Email us! [email protected] | We're on Twitter! https://twitter.com/Cannibalcanon | We have merch! EU: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/vehlr/all OR US/Canada: https://vehlr.threadless.com/ | Join the discord!…
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What's In A Name? Tips & Tricks For Players & DMs
Please appreciate, dear listener, the technical drama we had getting this episode out. It might seem SEAMLESS but v had to do way more editing than usual to get us to this PERFECT quality. Ahem. In this episode, we discuss names and naming conventions, Glaive gets to mention Gargoyles, v hits a…
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Canonball Reviews: Trailers! (feat. RaccoonBlast)
In this surprisingly-long episode, we talk about some trailers - Glaive gets optimistic about Lightyear, Racc has thoughts about Uncharted and v has questions about basically everything... | Email us! [email protected] | We're on Twitter! https://twitter.com/Cannibalcanon | We have...
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Bones Where There Should Not Be Bones: A Halloween Special!
In which we get spooky - Glaive briefly flirts with existential dread, v admits a lifelong fear and we break down horror in RPGs and generally avoid any serious descriptions because IT'S SCARY OKAY. Happy Halloween, friends! | Email us! [email protected] | We're on Twitter!...
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Canonball Reviews: Marvel's What If? Part 2 + Your Questions Answered!
In which we discuss the last five episodes of Marvel's What If? series, Glaive answers questions and v shills. Always. | Email us! [email protected] | We're on Twitter! https://twitter.com/Cannibalcanon | We have merch! EU: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/vehlr/all OR US/Canada:...
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Spelljammer and the New UA
In which v gets mad about pronunciation, Glaive lays out his hopes for the stars, and... we meet Drelfy. God help us. | Email us! [email protected] | We're on Twitter! https://twitter.com/Cannibalcanon | We have merch! EU: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/vehlr/all OR US/Canada:...
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Unbound (and Grant Howitt)
In which v and Glaive record a podcast in the same room! Wonders! Also, Glaive talks about Unbound and v fangirls about Grant Howitt. What a lad. | We have merch! Check out our EU store here: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/vehlr/all or our US/Canada store here: https://vehlr.threadless.com/ |…
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Improvisation in RPGs - featuring Seum!
In this episode the wonderful Seum talks about the worries of new DMing, v learns about what railroading ACTUALLY means, and Glaive somehow keeps us all on topic as we talk about improvisation - how to do it and how to do it WELL | We have merch! Check out our EU store here:...
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Canonball Reviews: Marvel's What If? Pt 1
In which Glaive returns! And we talk about the first four episodes of Marvel's What If? series | We have merch! Check out our EU store here: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/vehlr/all or our US/Canada store here: https://vehlr.threadless.com/ | Email us! [email protected]
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
It's a TTRPG podcast, but not the one you expected. We're shredding up canon and sticking it onto the walls. Irreverent breakdowns of mechanics, half-baked theories and general excitement about things you can shove into ANY game? Let's go. A GlaiV production - find us below!Contact us: [email protected] out our links: https://beacons.ai/cannibalizingthecanonMusic attribution found here: http://bit.ly/ctcma
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GlaiV Productions
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It's a TTRPG podcast, but not the one you expected. We're shredding up canon and sticking it onto the walls. Irreverent breakdowns of mechanics, half-baked theories and general excitement about things you can shove into ANY game? Let's go. A GlaiV production - find us below!Contact us:...
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