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For The Deconstructed
by For the Deconstructed
For The Deconstructed is a unique podcast where players embark on immersive tabletop role-playing adventures while exploring personal journeys of deconstruction. Through captivating gameplay in the Shadowdark system and thought-provoking discussions, our Game Master and players navigate rich narratives, breaking down old beliefs and assumptions that have shaped their lives. Each episode blends humor, vulnerability, and dynamic storytelling as we critically examine cultural norms, personal values, and life experiences. Whether questioning long-held ideas or redefining what truly matters, For The Deconstructed creates an open space for listeners to reflect, engage, and discover new perspectives through collaborative storytelling. Join us as we unravel the threads of our past to rebuild a more authentic future, one story at a time.
Episodes
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Quesadilla Lich and Righteous Vow vol 2
Join Alicia, Ryan, and Bill Harvat as they talk about his recent successful Backerkit for Righteous Vow vol 2 and OSR gaming with Shadowdark! Bill will be at Garycon this week sharing all thing Righteous Vow and running games for the masses!
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The Price of Power
The halls of Argynvostholt echo with whispers of betrayal and power lost to time. As the party uncovers the history of the ruined castle, they learn of Osibis, a power-hungry lich who sought godhood through dark and unspeakable rituals. His rise to power was rivaled by Strav von Zorovi, a general...
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The Haunting of Argynvostholt
The party explored the ruined castle of Argynvostholt, following the sound of a woman’s scream to the upper floors. Along the way, they witnessed a vision of a dragon of ash and soot battling Strahd, with a dark entity Ignatius recognized from his time near death. Even with its Omega tattoo, it…
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The Ruins of Fate
With Silme saved and the Wicker Man left smoldering in their wake, the party presses on, their path leading them to the crumbling ruins of a once-magnificent castle. The skeletal remains of towering spires and broken battlements loom in the distance, whispering of long-forgotten battles and lost...
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The Awakening of the Wicker Man
As Silme’s blood seeps into the altar, a pulse of dark green energy erupts from the ancient tree, striking the massive wicker effigy. The druids, once confident in their ritual, are gripped by fear as the towering construct shudders to life, its hollow gaze locking onto Silme with an insatiable...
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That's Great, I Am So Proud of You
In the aftermath of their battle against the needle blights, the adventurers find themselves thrust into a new crisis as druids emerge from the shadows of the vineyard. With eerie precision, the druids ensnare Silme in creeping vines, dragging him into the unholy ground beneath their feet. As…
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A Druids Grove and Their Henchmen
The adventurers, accompanied by their companions Rudolfa and Irina, find themselves on a mission to reclaim a vineyard overtaken by sinister druids. Guided by Dag, a were-raven and a member of the Mardukov family, they approach the overgrown fields shrouded in tension. As they near their...
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Stale Bread and Lessons in Grief
The party finds themselves in the safety of the abandoned wizard's tower, Rudolfa's makeshift headquarters in Barovia. Joined by their newest ally, Quinn, the group gathers to discuss their next move. With the weight of their mission pressing down on them, the adventurers deliberate on how best…
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What is That I Am Hearing in My Mind?
Having narrowly escaped Vallaki through an underground tunnel, the party emerges into the safety of the woods, guided by Rudolfa van Richten. Their destination: an abandoned wizard's tower that Rudolfa has been using as her secret headquarters in Barovia. As they trek through the dense and eerie...
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Revival Night with Dr. Joesph Laycock
Welcome back to the last night of Revival weekend here at For the Deconstructed. We are ending this spring event with a special word from Dr. Joesph Laycock, an author and professor of religious studies at TSU. Dr. Laycock is the authe of the book Dangerous Games: What the Moral Panic over...
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Deconstructing in the Dark-False Positivity
Welcome to night 2 of Revival Weekend here at For the Deconstructed. We end the night with the worlds first media entertainment evangelist, Aimee Semple McPhearson with her words of wisdom on how a weekend revival event changed her life! In this episode of Deconstructing in the Dark, the cast...
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Until We Meet Again Old Friend
Welcome back to day two of Revival Weekend! This morning we get to hear from one of the most influential evanglists who is thought to be the mother of Healer Faith, Kathryn Kuhlman, as she delievers a serman at Oral Roberts University! As the bones of St. Andral are consecrated and our heroes...
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1 Coffin 2 Coffin 3 Coffin...DIRT!
Welcome back to Revival weekend here at For the Deconstructed in Barovia!! We are in session 2 of this wicked revival and we are so excited you are with us! A woodshop, its craftswoman, and a stack of coffins greet our fangtastic crew as they search for the bones of St Andral. WIth little help…
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All Will Be Well With Him Too
After the bard's identity is revealed, the crew heads to the Burgomeister Vallakovich home and are met with the Baron, a very timid and meek man who bends to his wife's every request. Burgomeister Vallakovich, not a fan of Saahsee and her fur, it is clear that tension is brewing. With…
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The Return of The Missing Brother
In this gripping episode of "Curse of Strahd: She is the Ancient," tensions flare when half of our intrepid party arrives in Valaki and comes face-to-face with the formidable Captain of the Guard. The meeting takes an unexpected turn when the Captain lays eyes on Ismark and reveals his true...
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Let's Bust Curfew
As the party arrives to the inn, Silme and Sahassee come up with the smartest of ideas to bust curfew in the strictest of cities they have ever encountered simply to meet with Mother Lucia and discuss her abilties to keep Ismark safe. Little does this rag tag duo know that a sneaky little toy...
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No Fun No Blinsky
The team arrives in Vallaki and find themselves in a rather creepy toy shop. Ismark, the happiest kid in the world plays like he has never seen a toy in his life and as he continues to play, something strange happens and they leave the shop as quick as they came in. The sun is setting and curfew…
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The Road to Vallaki is Never Easy
As the fangtastic four continue their travels on to Vallaki, the journey is all but easy. At a time where Irena needs a friends, the unethusiastic Sahasshee attempts to be that for a split second, but something happens and questions begin surfacing, again.
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For the Deconstructed is Moving to a New System!
For the Deconstructed has made the collective decission to leave 5th edition and explore She is the Anciet through the amazing system known as Shadow Dark. Shadowdark RPG is what old-school fantasy gaming would look like after being redesigned with 50 years of innovation. The game is fast,...
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Deconstructing in the Dark with the internets Youth Pastor, Mason Mennenga
Join our cast as we sit with the internets youth pastor, Mason Mennenga and talk all things faith, deconstruction, and engaging with those around us! Mason is an aspiring theologian, podcaster, YouTuber, and the Internet’s youth pastor.He received his Master of Divinity from Christian Theological...
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Tales of the Vistani
Our fangtastic four find their way to the Tser Pool outside the village of Barovia where they meet a colorful community of Vistani and the mystical Madame Eva! The Tarokka have a story to tell, but will our adventurers catch its meaning?
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Irena's Wretched Neck Holes
Sahassee and Irena are not seeing eye to eye after a set of puncture wounds on Irena's neck are exposed. Join our adventurers on their way back to the inn as they try to figure out what they just expereinces and attempt to catch some sleep.
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Kringlefest-A Shadowdark Oneshot with Derek White
Welcome to Kringlefest and the season of lights and community! Where friends and family find their way back to Iceville for the annual festivities. As friends gather together after being apart, something happens and Kringlefest is at risk. Join us as our four friends fight to find the magik and…
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Deconstructing in the Dark with Geek Preacher, Derek White
Welcome back deconstructioners! The crew has a treat for you to mark our 10th episode as we come back from the Novemeber holiday season! Join us as we talk with the Geek Preacher, Derek White and learn 40 decades worth of knowledge in TTRPGS, the Satanic Panic, and where we are today in a post...
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Deconstructing in the Dark (The Recap) Part 2
Join us as we talk about consent, purity culture, and if villains are redemptive.
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The Burial
As our adventurers continue to attempt to help Sasha, they quickly learn that there is not much hope for what plagues her. Mother Dona continues with the burial plans and calls on the party to assit in the burial rites but a strang vistor makes their way to the ceremony, leaving the adventurers...
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Please Mother, I'm Starving!
As the adventurers explore Mother Dona's house, a loud noise is heard from below. The call to Mother Dona from her child pains her and the adventurers determine to find a way to fix the issue at hand!
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A Man and His Cart
After recieving a strange picnic with a card signed S, the adventurers make their way into the city. There, they meet a man with a cart filled with frogs who is selling pies. Would you give your most beloved possesions to dream another dream?
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Deconstructing in the Dark (The Recap)
In this engaging talk-back episode of the "D&D for the Deconstruction" podcast, the cast delves deep into the religious undertones found in the initial four episodes of Beth the Bard's unique gender-bent rendition of "Curse of Strahd." Join us as they unravel the intricate narrative layers,...
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She is the Ancient. She is the Land
As our adventurers go deeper into the house, the chanting in their minds gets louded and more pronounced. She is the ancient. She is the land. She is the ancient. She is land. What will our adventurers find when the reach the location of the chanting?
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Mommy and Daddy Worship the Bad Lady
The house isn't what it seems and and the children struggle to remember a time when their family did not worship the bad lady. Join us as our adventurers continue to learn more about the bad lady, who came to visit the house, and attempt to help these children get to where they want to be.
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A Locked Door and a Mysterious Lost Key
Exploring the Eastern part of the house, our adventurers find some interesting guests at the dinner table. Join us as the adventurers continue to search for an escape route from the house!
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Let Go and Let Strahd
Welcome to D&D for the Deconstructed. In our inaugral episode, four adventurers arrive at a campfire with a strange letter. A strange woman meets with the adventurers and with a plea to come help the people of Barovia be freed from the dark lord the adventures follow her into unknown lands.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
For The Deconstructed is a unique podcast where players embark on immersive tabletop role-playing adventures while exploring personal journeys of deconstruction. Through captivating gameplay in the Shadowdark system and thought-provoking discussions, our Game Master and players navigate rich narratives, breaking down old beliefs and assumptions that have shaped their lives. Each episode blends humor, vulnerability, and dynamic storytelling as we critically examine cultural norms, personal values, and life experiences. Whether questioning long-held ideas or redefining what truly matters, For The Deconstructed creates an open space for listeners to reflect, engage, and discover new perspectives through collaborative storytelling. Join us as we unravel the threads of our past to rebuild a more authentic future, one story at a time.
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