ADHd20 Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/adhd20 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins are nerds with ADHD talking about TTRPGs (and anything else that crosses their minds at any given moment). © 2024 The Pocket Dimension 0be8a2bb-6b9b-5045-8b98-54b87eb0d7db yes Support this podcast on Patreon en Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:37:32 -0500 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:38:02 -0500 https://enterthepocketdimension.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/Xk166F0674hE2H1g1tetzNyX1BIUDrAO1QdXr93SxX4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zMDZm/ZmUyYzUxYjgyMzU4/ODNhOWQwOTYxYzk5/MWFkMi5wbmc.jpg ADHd20 https://enterthepocketdimension.com episodic Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins are nerds with ADHD talking about TTRPGs (and anything else that crosses their minds at any given moment). Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins are nerds with ADHD talking about TTRPGs (and anything else that crosses their minds at any given moment). ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent Matthew Bivins No No ADHd2 s04e08: tabletopsyturvy 4 4 8 8 ADHd2 s04e08: tabletopsyturvy full 8750d495-374d-4492-abf8-e5ef726c1bc0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f032757 An admittedly too-short Season 4 wraps with a little reflection, a little mischief, and a big look at what’s coming next.

We look back on 2025’s theme of Mastery, the unexpected places it led (including GMing at Gen Con), and the ideas that have been lighting our brains on fire lately. Also revealed? The theme guiding 2026 — and where this strange, wonderful adventure might take us next.

Thanks for spending another season of ADHd20 with us.

💬 Join our party at The Pocket Dimension Discord: http://discord.gg/B2NFAhYDbA

🌀 Help us keep making this podcast and play games with us via our all-new Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/tabletopsyturvy

🎹 Theme music by Michael Bellar: https://www.michaelbellar.com/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> An admittedly too-short Season 4 wraps with a little reflection, a little mischief, and a big look at what’s coming next.

We look back on 2025’s theme of Mastery, the unexpected places it led (including GMing at Gen Con), and the ideas that have been lighting our brains on fire lately. Also revealed? The theme guiding 2026 — and where this strange, wonderful adventure might take us next.

Thanks for spending another season of ADHd20 with us.

💬 Join our party at The Pocket Dimension Discord: http://discord.gg/B2NFAhYDbA

🌀 Help us keep making this podcast and play games with us via our all-new Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/tabletopsyturvy

🎹 Theme music by Michael Bellar: https://www.michaelbellar.com/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:00:23 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 3498 An admittedly too-short Season 4 wraps with a little reflection, a little mischief, and a big look at what’s coming next.

We look back on 2025’s theme of Mastery, the unexpected places it led (including GMing at Gen Con), and the ideas that have been lighting our brains on fire lately. Also revealed? The theme guiding 2026 — and where this strange, wonderful adventure might take us next.

Thanks for spending another season of ADHd20 with us.

💬 Join our party at The Pocket Dimension Discord: http://discord.gg/B2NFAhYDbA

🌀 Help us keep making this podcast and play games with us via our all-new Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/tabletopsyturvy

🎹 Theme music by Michael Bellar: https://www.michaelbellar.com/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Roll Model Kelly McLaughlin of the Dungeon Dudes 4 4 7 7 Roll Model Kelly McLaughlin of the Dungeon Dudes full 635a9077-0dec-4b96-80d9-65642e440a16 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d37f3bac We got Kelly McLaughlin (one half of the legendary Dungeon Dudes) to sit down and talk ADHD, masking, and why neurodivergent brains and TTRPGs might just be a perfect match. Spoiler for those that know us: Kelly agrees that it's not just about the dice—it's about taking off the real-world mask while putting on a character's, having actual agency in a world you can change, and exploring parts of yourself you didn't know needed exploring.

Kelly opens up about his adult ADHD diagnosis, growing up hiding his love of Powerpuff Girls and the color purple in a small town that wasn't kind to nerds, and what tools give him the executive function to build systems that work. We dig into why D&D lets you "grab a sword and change the world" when real life feels overwhelming and uncontrollable, why every character we create is secretly about us (even when we don't realize it), and how the Dungeons of Drakkenheim team designs adventures with ADHD brains in mind.

Also: K-pop Demon Hunters cosplay goals, Tales from Wood Creek (the escape room/reality TV/D&D fever dream with Deborah Ann Woll), cottagecore as resistance, and why Expedition 33 will make you cry. A lot.

Check out the Dungeon Dudes at https://www.youtube.com/@DungeonDudes and grab Dungeons of Drakkenheim on D&D Beyond!

💬 Join our safe party at The Pocket Dimension Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord
🌀 Support the pod (and play games with us!): https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension
🎹 Theme music by Michael Bellar, https://www.michaelbellar.com/

#ADHD #DungeonsAndDragons #TTRPG #DungeonDudes #Drakkenheim #Neurodivergent

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We got Kelly McLaughlin (one half of the legendary Dungeon Dudes) to sit down and talk ADHD, masking, and why neurodivergent brains and TTRPGs might just be a perfect match. Spoiler for those that know us: Kelly agrees that it's not just about the dice—it's about taking off the real-world mask while putting on a character's, having actual agency in a world you can change, and exploring parts of yourself you didn't know needed exploring.

Kelly opens up about his adult ADHD diagnosis, growing up hiding his love of Powerpuff Girls and the color purple in a small town that wasn't kind to nerds, and what tools give him the executive function to build systems that work. We dig into why D&D lets you "grab a sword and change the world" when real life feels overwhelming and uncontrollable, why every character we create is secretly about us (even when we don't realize it), and how the Dungeons of Drakkenheim team designs adventures with ADHD brains in mind.

Also: K-pop Demon Hunters cosplay goals, Tales from Wood Creek (the escape room/reality TV/D&D fever dream with Deborah Ann Woll), cottagecore as resistance, and why Expedition 33 will make you cry. A lot.

Check out the Dungeon Dudes at https://www.youtube.com/@DungeonDudes and grab Dungeons of Drakkenheim on D&D Beyond!

💬 Join our safe party at The Pocket Dimension Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord
🌀 Support the pod (and play games with us!): https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension
🎹 Theme music by Michael Bellar, https://www.michaelbellar.com/

#ADHD #DungeonsAndDragons #TTRPG #DungeonDudes #Drakkenheim #Neurodivergent

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0600 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 4437 We got Kelly McLaughlin (one half of the legendary Dungeon Dudes) to sit down and talk ADHD, masking, and why neurodivergent brains and TTRPGs might just be a perfect match. Spoiler for those that know us: Kelly agrees that it's not just about the dice—it's about taking off the real-world mask while putting on a character's, having actual agency in a world you can change, and exploring parts of yourself you didn't know needed exploring.

Kelly opens up about his adult ADHD diagnosis, growing up hiding his love of Powerpuff Girls and the color purple in a small town that wasn't kind to nerds, and what tools give him the executive function to build systems that work. We dig into why D&D lets you "grab a sword and change the world" when real life feels overwhelming and uncontrollable, why every character we create is secretly about us (even when we don't realize it), and how the Dungeons of Drakkenheim team designs adventures with ADHD brains in mind.

Also: K-pop Demon Hunters cosplay goals, Tales from Wood Creek (the escape room/reality TV/D&D fever dream with Deborah Ann Woll), cottagecore as resistance, and why Expedition 33 will make you cry. A lot.

Check out the Dungeon Dudes at https://www.youtube.com/@DungeonDudes and grab Dungeons of Drakkenheim on D&D Beyond!

💬 Join our safe party at The Pocket Dimension Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord
🌀 Support the pod (and play games with us!): https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension
🎹 Theme music by Michael Bellar, https://www.michaelbellar.com/

#ADHD #DungeonsAndDragons #TTRPG #DungeonDudes #Drakkenheim #Neurodivergent

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Push it Real Good 4 4 6 6 Push it Real Good full a2e02da3-1063-4171-ac6d-73a454372b9a https://share.transistor.fm/s/7748c1ce Reminder: progress doesn’t have to look like exhaustion.

After Gen Con, AK and Matt reflect on what “push mode” looks like in ADHD brains—from hyperfocus to emotional overwhelm. Pushing ourselves too hard, pushing through burnout, pushing people away—or feeling pushed around. A conversation about momentum, friction, friendship, and learning when stopping might be the smarter move.

💬 Join our safe party at The Pocket Dimension Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord
🌀 Help us keep making this podcast with your support: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension 
🎹 Theme music by Michael Bellar: https://www.michaelbellar.com/


★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Reminder: progress doesn’t have to look like exhaustion.

After Gen Con, AK and Matt reflect on what “push mode” looks like in ADHD brains—from hyperfocus to emotional overwhelm. Pushing ourselves too hard, pushing through burnout, pushing people away—or feeling pushed around. A conversation about momentum, friction, friendship, and learning when stopping might be the smarter move.

💬 Join our safe party at The Pocket Dimension Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord
🌀 Help us keep making this podcast with your support: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension 
🎹 Theme music by Michael Bellar: https://www.michaelbellar.com/


★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0600 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 3521 Reminder: progress doesn’t have to look like exhaustion.

After Gen Con, AK and Matt reflect on what “push mode” looks like in ADHD brains—from hyperfocus to emotional overwhelm. Pushing ourselves too hard, pushing through burnout, pushing people away—or feeling pushed around. A conversation about momentum, friction, friendship, and learning when stopping might be the smarter move.

💬 Join our safe party at The Pocket Dimension Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord
🌀 Help us keep making this podcast with your support: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension 
🎹 Theme music by Michael Bellar: https://www.michaelbellar.com/


★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Extra Focus with ADHD Jesse 4 4 5 5 Extra Focus with ADHD Jesse full da311ae5-6983-44cb-992e-7ef9ddd758f3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a09106b We’ve been quoting his book Extra Focus for years—so getting to sit down with author Jesse J. Anderson (aka ADHD Jesse) feels like a major level-up for ADHd20. We dig into adult diagnosis, ADHD myths that refuse to die, and why “just try harder” is absolutely not a viable strategy for the neurodivergent. Jesse walks us through his 4 Cs of motivation, and we all compare notes on system-hopping, shame spirals, and trying to invoice your way through executive dysfunction.

Also: fidget envy, secret middle initials, and TTRPG metaphors galore. We laughed a lot. You will too. 

Check out adhdjesse.com and don't forget to pick up a copy of Extra Focus at extrafocusbook.com or wherever you buy books. 

Special shout out from all of us to Dani Donovan, www.youtube.com/@Dani_Donovan and The Anti-Planner, adhddd.com/anti-planner

💬 Let's chat about our interest-based nervous systems in Discord: bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We’ve been quoting his book Extra Focus for years—so getting to sit down with author Jesse J. Anderson (aka ADHD Jesse) feels like a major level-up for ADHd20. We dig into adult diagnosis, ADHD myths that refuse to die, and why “just try harder” is absolutely not a viable strategy for the neurodivergent. Jesse walks us through his 4 Cs of motivation, and we all compare notes on system-hopping, shame spirals, and trying to invoice your way through executive dysfunction.

Also: fidget envy, secret middle initials, and TTRPG metaphors galore. We laughed a lot. You will too. 

Check out adhdjesse.com and don't forget to pick up a copy of Extra Focus at extrafocusbook.com or wherever you buy books. 

Special shout out from all of us to Dani Donovan, www.youtube.com/@Dani_Donovan and The Anti-Planner, adhddd.com/anti-planner

💬 Let's chat about our interest-based nervous systems in Discord: bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 4383 We’ve been quoting his book Extra Focus for years—so getting to sit down with author Jesse J. Anderson (aka ADHD Jesse) feels like a major level-up for ADHd20. We dig into adult diagnosis, ADHD myths that refuse to die, and why “just try harder” is absolutely not a viable strategy for the neurodivergent. Jesse walks us through his 4 Cs of motivation, and we all compare notes on system-hopping, shame spirals, and trying to invoice your way through executive dysfunction.

Also: fidget envy, secret middle initials, and TTRPG metaphors galore. We laughed a lot. You will too. 

Check out adhdjesse.com and don't forget to pick up a copy of Extra Focus at extrafocusbook.com or wherever you buy books. 

Special shout out from all of us to Dani Donovan, www.youtube.com/@Dani_Donovan and The Anti-Planner, adhddd.com/anti-planner

💬 Let's chat about our interest-based nervous systems in Discord: bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No ADHD in Ultra HD 4 4 4 4 ADHD in Ultra HD full faca4414-f222-47ca-b544-cb937946aa5a https://share.transistor.fm/s/99b3f435 Let’s talk about overstimulation. From cons to code, gameplay to group hugs, we’re digging into what it means to hit your sensory limit in a world that keeps turning up the volume. Inspired by a stunning moment on Worlds Beyond Number and a viral Survivor clip, this episode explores how TTRPGs offer structure, emotional safety, and surprisingly powerful tools for regulation—both in game and in life.

Also: shoutouts to the Queen of Wands, the Mars Cheese Castle, and the real MVPs—our fellow overstimulated weirdos doing their best to feel it all and still show up.

 

💬 Join our safe party at The Pocket Dimension Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord

🌀 Help us keep making this podcast with your support: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Let’s talk about overstimulation. From cons to code, gameplay to group hugs, we’re digging into what it means to hit your sensory limit in a world that keeps turning up the volume. Inspired by a stunning moment on Worlds Beyond Number and a viral Survivor clip, this episode explores how TTRPGs offer structure, emotional safety, and surprisingly powerful tools for regulation—both in game and in life.

Also: shoutouts to the Queen of Wands, the Mars Cheese Castle, and the real MVPs—our fellow overstimulated weirdos doing their best to feel it all and still show up.

 

💬 Join our safe party at The Pocket Dimension Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord

🌀 Help us keep making this podcast with your support: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 11:00:00 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 3442 Let’s talk about overstimulation. From cons to code, gameplay to group hugs, we’re digging into what it means to hit your sensory limit in a world that keeps turning up the volume. Inspired by a stunning moment on Worlds Beyond Number and a viral Survivor clip, this episode explores how TTRPGs offer structure, emotional safety, and surprisingly powerful tools for regulation—both in game and in life.

Also: shoutouts to the Queen of Wands, the Mars Cheese Castle, and the real MVPs—our fellow overstimulated weirdos doing their best to feel it all and still show up.

 

💬 Join our safe party at The Pocket Dimension Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord

🌀 Help us keep making this podcast with your support: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No A Golden Jubilee! 4 4 3 3 A Golden Jubilee! full 0f95f596-8d6f-4d30-8905-a8ba75fc9250 https://share.transistor.fm/s/88327f2b 🎉 We made it to Episode 50, and you're invited on our stroll down Working Memory Lane—complete with surprise guests and distractions galore! Join us as we reflect on four seasons of masking, hyperfixations, catastrophizing, and all the strange, sparkly ways we’ve found meaning in the madness.

Thank you for being here—whether this is your first episode or your 50th. We love you. We see you. We’ll probably overshare with you!

💬 Come cry-laugh with us in Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord 
🌀 Help us make it to 100 episodes (and maybe get matching tattoos): https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension 

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> 🎉 We made it to Episode 50, and you're invited on our stroll down Working Memory Lane—complete with surprise guests and distractions galore! Join us as we reflect on four seasons of masking, hyperfixations, catastrophizing, and all the strange, sparkly ways we’ve found meaning in the madness.

Thank you for being here—whether this is your first episode or your 50th. We love you. We see you. We’ll probably overshare with you!

💬 Come cry-laugh with us in Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord 
🌀 Help us make it to 100 episodes (and maybe get matching tattoos): https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension 

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 3869 🎉 We made it to Episode 50, and you're invited on our stroll down Working Memory Lane—complete with surprise guests and distractions galore! Join us as we reflect on four seasons of masking, hyperfixations, catastrophizing, and all the strange, sparkly ways we’ve found meaning in the madness.

Thank you for being here—whether this is your first episode or your 50th. We love you. We see you. We’ll probably overshare with you!

💬 Come cry-laugh with us in Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord 
🌀 Help us make it to 100 episodes (and maybe get matching tattoos): https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension 

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Context Switchcraft 4 4 2 2 Context Switchcraft full fbb1e404-1025-4f57-9aba-673dbf1e72b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/03ad9a8e In this magically chaotic episode, Matt and AK pull a tarot card, misidentify it, and somehow still use it to unlock a whole conversation about context switching. From the dark arts of time-blocking to the ADHD curse of attention residue, they explore why switching gears is so hard for neurodivergent brains—and what TTRPGs can teach us about emotional regulation, better structure, and giving ourselves a damn break. Plus: Fiestaware, puppets, and why lunch might save your life.

💬 Come hang out with other awesome nerds in our Discord: 

https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord

 🌀 Support the podcast and keep the shenanigans rolling: 

https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> In this magically chaotic episode, Matt and AK pull a tarot card, misidentify it, and somehow still use it to unlock a whole conversation about context switching. From the dark arts of time-blocking to the ADHD curse of attention residue, they explore why switching gears is so hard for neurodivergent brains—and what TTRPGs can teach us about emotional regulation, better structure, and giving ourselves a damn break. Plus: Fiestaware, puppets, and why lunch might save your life.

💬 Come hang out with other awesome nerds in our Discord: 

https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord

 🌀 Support the podcast and keep the shenanigans rolling: 

https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2802 In this magically chaotic episode, Matt and AK pull a tarot card, misidentify it, and somehow still use it to unlock a whole conversation about context switching. From the dark arts of time-blocking to the ADHD curse of attention residue, they explore why switching gears is so hard for neurodivergent brains—and what TTRPGs can teach us about emotional regulation, better structure, and giving ourselves a damn break. Plus: Fiestaware, puppets, and why lunch might save your life.

💬 Come hang out with other awesome nerds in our Discord: 

https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord

 🌀 Support the podcast and keep the shenanigans rolling: 

https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Uncharted Tarot-tory 4 4 1 1 Uncharted Tarot-tory full dd484afe-3252-4f73-a07f-5f7259b4b7e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e60a563d In the Season 4 premiere, Matt and AK throw caution (and possibly common sense) to the wind by diving into the mystical, mysterious world of Tarot. But this isn't just a gimmick—Tarot has been an especially helpful ADHD tool for AK, aiding with focus and perspective. So, what happens when they bring that energy into ADHd20? Will the cards unlock new insights, or will Matt just keep pulling Death? Let’s find out together.

🔮 Get woo-woo with us in Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord

🌀 Support the show on Patreon and get first access to future episodes: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> In the Season 4 premiere, Matt and AK throw caution (and possibly common sense) to the wind by diving into the mystical, mysterious world of Tarot. But this isn't just a gimmick—Tarot has been an especially helpful ADHD tool for AK, aiding with focus and perspective. So, what happens when they bring that energy into ADHd20? Will the cards unlock new insights, or will Matt just keep pulling Death? Let’s find out together.

🔮 Get woo-woo with us in Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord

🌀 Support the show on Patreon and get first access to future episodes: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 3001 In the Season 4 premiere, Matt and AK throw caution (and possibly common sense) to the wind by diving into the mystical, mysterious world of Tarot. But this isn't just a gimmick—Tarot has been an especially helpful ADHD tool for AK, aiding with focus and perspective. So, what happens when they bring that energy into ADHd20? Will the cards unlock new insights, or will Matt just keep pulling Death? Let’s find out together.

🔮 Get woo-woo with us in Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord

🌀 Support the show on Patreon and get first access to future episodes: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Tenacious ADHD 3 3 10 10 Tenacious ADHD full f35c7e1e-2baa-49e9-a558-5ec85b34eb6c https://share.transistor.fm/s/afd3ad72 In our Season 3 finale, Matt and AK reflect on the highlights of 2024 and all the growth and gaming goodness the year brought us. From top-notch guests like @The ADHDM, @Seth of All Trades, and @ADDLiberator to action plans for curbing futzing and doomscrolling, we’re hopeful we eked out just enough XP to hit Level 4.

But this episode isn’t just about looking back. We’re also paving the way for 2025 with a brand-new theme that will shape our journey forward. What is it, you ask? You’ll have to tune in to find out!

💬 Reflect with us and share your favorite moments in Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord

🌀 Help us roll into 2025 in style: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> In our Season 3 finale, Matt and AK reflect on the highlights of 2024 and all the growth and gaming goodness the year brought us. From top-notch guests like @The ADHDM, @Seth of All Trades, and @ADDLiberator to action plans for curbing futzing and doomscrolling, we’re hopeful we eked out just enough XP to hit Level 4.

But this episode isn’t just about looking back. We’re also paving the way for 2025 with a brand-new theme that will shape our journey forward. What is it, you ask? You’ll have to tune in to find out!

💬 Reflect with us and share your favorite moments in Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord

🌀 Help us roll into 2025 in style: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 03 Jan 2025 15:42:31 -0600 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2376 In our Season 3 finale, Matt and AK reflect on the highlights of 2024 and all the growth and gaming goodness the year brought us. From top-notch guests like @The ADHDM, @Seth of All Trades, and @ADDLiberator to action plans for curbing futzing and doomscrolling, we’re hopeful we eked out just enough XP to hit Level 4.

But this episode isn’t just about looking back. We’re also paving the way for 2025 with a brand-new theme that will shape our journey forward. What is it, you ask? You’ll have to tune in to find out!

💬 Reflect with us and share your favorite moments in Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord

🌀 Help us roll into 2025 in style: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Good Grief 3 3 9 9 Good Grief full 59e3f667-ad18-440b-8f44-7217cd174d27 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e1736467 Grief is a tricky beast—messy, unpredictable, and somehow still managing to make us laugh at the worst possible moments. And does your ADHD type shape how you grieve? AK has a theory, and this week, she and Matt explore how inattentive and impulsive ADHD brains might handle collective grief differently—whether it’s by doomscrolling until 2 a.m., rage-cleaning the kitchen, or existing catatonically on the couch. (No judgment, we’ve been there too.)

Expect spicy takes, big feelings, and a few tangents that somehow still make perfect sense.

💬 Let us be your favorite distraction in our Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord

🌀 Support our neurospicy explorations (or, come to dissociate and just play games with us): https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Grief is a tricky beast—messy, unpredictable, and somehow still managing to make us laugh at the worst possible moments. And does your ADHD type shape how you grieve? AK has a theory, and this week, she and Matt explore how inattentive and impulsive ADHD brains might handle collective grief differently—whether it’s by doomscrolling until 2 a.m., rage-cleaning the kitchen, or existing catatonically on the couch. (No judgment, we’ve been there too.)

Expect spicy takes, big feelings, and a few tangents that somehow still make perfect sense.

💬 Let us be your favorite distraction in our Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord

🌀 Support our neurospicy explorations (or, come to dissociate and just play games with us): https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0600 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2849 Grief is a tricky beast—messy, unpredictable, and somehow still managing to make us laugh at the worst possible moments. And does your ADHD type shape how you grieve? AK has a theory, and this week, she and Matt explore how inattentive and impulsive ADHD brains might handle collective grief differently—whether it’s by doomscrolling until 2 a.m., rage-cleaning the kitchen, or existing catatonically on the couch. (No judgment, we’ve been there too.)

Expect spicy takes, big feelings, and a few tangents that somehow still make perfect sense.

💬 Let us be your favorite distraction in our Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord

🌀 Support our neurospicy explorations (or, come to dissociate and just play games with us): https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Screen Fiend 3 3 8 8 Screen Fiend full 6f26c2f0-e783-4825-88e4-919bcc7bbdf0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec7ca927 It’s time for an intervention, folks! In this episode, Matt stages a surprise wisdom check for AK, calling her out on her, ahem, dedication to her phone and social media. Are our screens slowly turning us into digital zombies? Probably. Join us as we dive into the perils of doomscrolling and determine whether or not a sleight of hand could actually swipe AK's bad habits away for good.

💬 Bring your neurospicy opinions into our Discord and tell us what you’re addicted to: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord
🌀 Support our TTRPG escapades and help us fund our social media rehab: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> It’s time for an intervention, folks! In this episode, Matt stages a surprise wisdom check for AK, calling her out on her, ahem, dedication to her phone and social media. Are our screens slowly turning us into digital zombies? Probably. Join us as we dive into the perils of doomscrolling and determine whether or not a sleight of hand could actually swipe AK's bad habits away for good.

💬 Bring your neurospicy opinions into our Discord and tell us what you’re addicted to: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord
🌀 Support our TTRPG escapades and help us fund our social media rehab: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0600 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2614 It’s time for an intervention, folks! In this episode, Matt stages a surprise wisdom check for AK, calling her out on her, ahem, dedication to her phone and social media. Are our screens slowly turning us into digital zombies? Probably. Join us as we dive into the perils of doomscrolling and determine whether or not a sleight of hand could actually swipe AK's bad habits away for good.

💬 Bring your neurospicy opinions into our Discord and tell us what you’re addicted to: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord
🌀 Support our TTRPG escapades and help us fund our social media rehab: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No The Why-ing Game 3 3 7 7 The Why-ing Game full 61aea33a-23ee-4192-bc8e-2ddea0e146dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/03725537 Why, why, WHY?! We're not toddlers, we're just people with ADHD! Ever find yourself wondering why about...everything? Us too! In this episode, Matt and AK go on a quest to uncover the big WHYs of TTRPGs AND life itself. From game mechanics to real-life motivation (and maybe some gaming convention stories along the way), we explore what makes our brains tick and how ADHD adds a little spice to the mix.

💬 Bring that neurospicy chitterchat of yours on into our Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord
🌀 Support our streams 'n dreams AND play TTRPGs with us: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Why, why, WHY?! We're not toddlers, we're just people with ADHD! Ever find yourself wondering why about...everything? Us too! In this episode, Matt and AK go on a quest to uncover the big WHYs of TTRPGs AND life itself. From game mechanics to real-life motivation (and maybe some gaming convention stories along the way), we explore what makes our brains tick and how ADHD adds a little spice to the mix.

💬 Bring that neurospicy chitterchat of yours on into our Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord
🌀 Support our streams 'n dreams AND play TTRPGs with us: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 3487 Why, why, WHY?! We're not toddlers, we're just people with ADHD! Ever find yourself wondering why about...everything? Us too! In this episode, Matt and AK go on a quest to uncover the big WHYs of TTRPGs AND life itself. From game mechanics to real-life motivation (and maybe some gaming convention stories along the way), we explore what makes our brains tick and how ADHD adds a little spice to the mix.

💬 Bring that neurospicy chitterchat of yours on into our Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord
🌀 Support our streams 'n dreams AND play TTRPGs with us: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No ADHD Ever After with Seth McKay 3 3 6 6 ADHD Ever After with Seth McKay full 82305ef3-9f1b-4dc1-937d-2af333e394d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/128fa7cc What happens when your ADHD diagnosis starts with a podcast and not a therapist? In this very special episode, Matt and AK sit down with Seth McKay, BFF of The Pocket Dimension, professional game master, and freshly diagnosed member of the ADHD community. It’s a wild ride full of nerdy tangents and a deep dive into how ADHD shapes creative life both at and away from the gaming table.

If you’ve ever felt like your brain was rolling with disadvantage, this episode is for you!

Please be sure you're all liked-'n-subscribed to Seth's amazing new YouTube channel, Seth of All Trades!
Chat with all of us, including Seth, in our Discord server: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord
Support our streams and play TTRPGs with us: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> What happens when your ADHD diagnosis starts with a podcast and not a therapist? In this very special episode, Matt and AK sit down with Seth McKay, BFF of The Pocket Dimension, professional game master, and freshly diagnosed member of the ADHD community. It’s a wild ride full of nerdy tangents and a deep dive into how ADHD shapes creative life both at and away from the gaming table.

If you’ve ever felt like your brain was rolling with disadvantage, this episode is for you!

Please be sure you're all liked-'n-subscribed to Seth's amazing new YouTube channel, Seth of All Trades!
Chat with all of us, including Seth, in our Discord server: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord
Support our streams and play TTRPGs with us: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 4741 What happens when your ADHD diagnosis starts with a podcast and not a therapist? In this very special episode, Matt and AK sit down with Seth McKay, BFF of The Pocket Dimension, professional game master, and freshly diagnosed member of the ADHD community. It’s a wild ride full of nerdy tangents and a deep dive into how ADHD shapes creative life both at and away from the gaming table.

If you’ve ever felt like your brain was rolling with disadvantage, this episode is for you!

Please be sure you're all liked-'n-subscribed to Seth's amazing new YouTube channel, Seth of All Trades!
Chat with all of us, including Seth, in our Discord server: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord
Support our streams and play TTRPGs with us: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No The Art of Futzing 3 3 5 5 The Art of Futzing full b771d0b3-4d2e-4549-9e34-28bb6644ffff https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d3052f4 "Hello, my name is Matt, and I am a Futz-aholic." 

It's a danger for many, but especially for those with ADHD: the practice of "working" on building systems to increase productivity or improve online gaming experiences. With the new age of powerful app-building software like Notion, Obsidian, and Foundry VTT, there are more rabbit holes than ever to fall into.

AK, the "unqualified Therapist," tries to help Matt find ways to tinker less and do more.

p.s. if you're curious about which non-futzable software we went with for Project Management, PLEASE join our Discord server to find out: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord

and if you like what you see & hear, there ain't nothin' like a Pocket Dimension Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> "Hello, my name is Matt, and I am a Futz-aholic." 

It's a danger for many, but especially for those with ADHD: the practice of "working" on building systems to increase productivity or improve online gaming experiences. With the new age of powerful app-building software like Notion, Obsidian, and Foundry VTT, there are more rabbit holes than ever to fall into.

AK, the "unqualified Therapist," tries to help Matt find ways to tinker less and do more.

p.s. if you're curious about which non-futzable software we went with for Project Management, PLEASE join our Discord server to find out: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord

and if you like what you see & hear, there ain't nothin' like a Pocket Dimension Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:10:24 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 3424 "Hello, my name is Matt, and I am a Futz-aholic." 

It's a danger for many, but especially for those with ADHD: the practice of "working" on building systems to increase productivity or improve online gaming experiences. With the new age of powerful app-building software like Notion, Obsidian, and Foundry VTT, there are more rabbit holes than ever to fall into.

AK, the "unqualified Therapist," tries to help Matt find ways to tinker less and do more.

p.s. if you're curious about which non-futzable software we went with for Project Management, PLEASE join our Discord server to find out: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord

and if you like what you see & hear, there ain't nothin' like a Pocket Dimension Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No ADHD Is So Hot Right Now with Skyler the ADHDM 3 3 4 4 ADHD Is So Hot Right Now with Skyler the ADHDM full 68810ef2-5a83-49e3-8265-819e7726791b https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1b8a373 From deep within the comments section of a Ginny Di reaction video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7MEYTMSEW8&t=411s) a highly likely friendship was forged. Games sees game and the ADHDM + ADHd20 Team Tesseract emerged. Somehow refusing to procrastinate, we quickly booked some time to hop on the mics and get to know our new buddy. Now you're invited to get to know Skyler and the many exports of his Kingdom of ADHD, too! It's all here: anime stuff, woo-woo things, enlisting in the Navy, and more!

Ram Daas
Homie & the Dude
The Wandering Tavern
Skyler's YouTube Channel, The ADHDM

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> From deep within the comments section of a Ginny Di reaction video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7MEYTMSEW8&t=411s) a highly likely friendship was forged. Games sees game and the ADHDM + ADHd20 Team Tesseract emerged. Somehow refusing to procrastinate, we quickly booked some time to hop on the mics and get to know our new buddy. Now you're invited to get to know Skyler and the many exports of his Kingdom of ADHD, too! It's all here: anime stuff, woo-woo things, enlisting in the Navy, and more!

Ram Daas
Homie & the Dude
The Wandering Tavern
Skyler's YouTube Channel, The ADHDM

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 5124 From deep within the comments section of a Ginny Di reaction video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7MEYTMSEW8&t=411s) a highly likely friendship was forged. Games sees game and the ADHDM + ADHd20 Team Tesseract emerged. Somehow refusing to procrastinate, we quickly booked some time to hop on the mics and get to know our new buddy. Now you're invited to get to know Skyler and the many exports of his Kingdom of ADHD, too! It's all here: anime stuff, woo-woo things, enlisting in the Navy, and more!

Ram Daas
Homie & the Dude
The Wandering Tavern
Skyler's YouTube Channel, The ADHDM

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No The Stunned Condition 3 3 3 3 The Stunned Condition full 58ef90d2-1d49-422d-bbed-f750fd4ec2fc https://share.transistor.fm/s/60e03f5b Your favorite ADHD/TTRPG nerds can find correlations between any number of subjects, and this time the topics include Baldur's Gate 3, the Stunned Condition of 5e, and colonoscopies!

If you're neurodicey, do you also find that you're easily incapacitated? And how do you shake it off? In this episode, we don't promise a lot of answers, but we sure do have a lot of questions! 

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Your favorite ADHD/TTRPG nerds can find correlations between any number of subjects, and this time the topics include Baldur's Gate 3, the Stunned Condition of 5e, and colonoscopies!

If you're neurodicey, do you also find that you're easily incapacitated? And how do you shake it off? In this episode, we don't promise a lot of answers, but we sure do have a lot of questions! 

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2997 Your favorite ADHD/TTRPG nerds can find correlations between any number of subjects, and this time the topics include Baldur's Gate 3, the Stunned Condition of 5e, and colonoscopies!

If you're neurodicey, do you also find that you're easily incapacitated? And how do you shake it off? In this episode, we don't promise a lot of answers, but we sure do have a lot of questions! 

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Notion Sickness 3 3 2 2 Notion Sickness full 1e18b04c-895e-4ffd-ad25-7a3346fa987d https://share.transistor.fm/s/e39a66a0 In the first official episode of ADHd20 of 2024, your intrepid hosts Alison and Matt share their struggles with feeling overwhelmed and not yet acclimated to the new year, even after starting the winter with all the energy of Duracell Bunnies.

What do you do when you know what to do but just can’t do it? Matt gives a taste of the RPG Methodology he has been moving into Notion, the hippest project management PKM in the world! And we are now taking applications to be a part of an official ‘NeuroSpice Exchange Program’, where we can kick ass on all the things we’re good at…for someone else.

💬 Come chitterchat with us in Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord
💖 Fancy another Patreon to support? We have one of those, too: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> In the first official episode of ADHd20 of 2024, your intrepid hosts Alison and Matt share their struggles with feeling overwhelmed and not yet acclimated to the new year, even after starting the winter with all the energy of Duracell Bunnies.

What do you do when you know what to do but just can’t do it? Matt gives a taste of the RPG Methodology he has been moving into Notion, the hippest project management PKM in the world! And we are now taking applications to be a part of an official ‘NeuroSpice Exchange Program’, where we can kick ass on all the things we’re good at…for someone else.

💬 Come chitterchat with us in Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord
💖 Fancy another Patreon to support? We have one of those, too: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:03:18 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 3101 In the first official episode of ADHd20 of 2024, your intrepid hosts Alison and Matt share their struggles with feeling overwhelmed and not yet acclimated to the new year, even after starting the winter with all the energy of Duracell Bunnies.

What do you do when you know what to do but just can’t do it? Matt gives a taste of the RPG Methodology he has been moving into Notion, the hippest project management PKM in the world! And we are now taking applications to be a part of an official ‘NeuroSpice Exchange Program’, where we can kick ass on all the things we’re good at…for someone else.

💬 Come chitterchat with us in Discord: https://bit.ly/thepocketdimensiondiscord
💖 Fancy another Patreon to support? We have one of those, too: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Help Us, Brittany Smith. You're Our Only Hope! 3 3 1 1 Help Us, Brittany Smith. You're Our Only Hope! full 4900504c-d38c-4ce1-886c-e3f8d52d384c https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b9eb29c We are BACK, adventurers! 🎉 Season Three, Electric Boogaleigh!

We, your trusted guides Matt and Alison, speak with esteemed guest Brittany Smith, an ADHD coach and cognitive neuroscientist.

Brittany shares her strategies for ensuring that your 'Sims Bar' stays green as you balance work, life, and creative pursuits. Also, that these daily quests include an occasional Perception Check.

Here's to another season exploring the complexities of the mind through gameplay!

Find Brittany: https://conquer.consulting and @ADDLiberator on tiktok!

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We are BACK, adventurers! 🎉 Season Three, Electric Boogaleigh!

We, your trusted guides Matt and Alison, speak with esteemed guest Brittany Smith, an ADHD coach and cognitive neuroscientist.

Brittany shares her strategies for ensuring that your 'Sims Bar' stays green as you balance work, life, and creative pursuits. Also, that these daily quests include an occasional Perception Check.

Here's to another season exploring the complexities of the mind through gameplay!

Find Brittany: https://conquer.consulting and @ADDLiberator on tiktok!

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0600 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 3040 We are BACK, adventurers! 🎉 Season Three, Electric Boogaleigh!

We, your trusted guides Matt and Alison, speak with esteemed guest Brittany Smith, an ADHD coach and cognitive neuroscientist.

Brittany shares her strategies for ensuring that your 'Sims Bar' stays green as you balance work, life, and creative pursuits. Also, that these daily quests include an occasional Perception Check.

Here's to another season exploring the complexities of the mind through gameplay!

Find Brittany: https://conquer.consulting and @ADDLiberator on tiktok!

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Rockin' Around the ADHD 2 2 19 19 Rockin' Around the ADHD full 27e9f066-f307-4e68-b254-c9354529b997 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b11c954a It’s the final episode of ADHd20 Season 2, folks! Join Alison and Matt as they wrap up this season with a "clip episode" packed with retrospection and much giggling, natch. We streamed this one live to our Patrons, who came prepared with some great questions, letting us ramble on everything from how ADHD affects the holidays to the impact of being neurodivergent on character creation. We also share our dreams and themes for ADHd20 in '24, so grab your CozyPants®, your favorite noise-cancelling headphones, and help us celebrate a nearly impossible feat for two peeps with ADHD: TWO FULL YEARS OF PODCASTING!

Great Santa in the Sky we could not have done it without: 
Our Discordians: http://bit.ly/TPDdiscord
Our Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

So treat yourself to hanging with these fine crews in 2024! See y'all in January!

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> It’s the final episode of ADHd20 Season 2, folks! Join Alison and Matt as they wrap up this season with a "clip episode" packed with retrospection and much giggling, natch. We streamed this one live to our Patrons, who came prepared with some great questions, letting us ramble on everything from how ADHD affects the holidays to the impact of being neurodivergent on character creation. We also share our dreams and themes for ADHd20 in '24, so grab your CozyPants®, your favorite noise-cancelling headphones, and help us celebrate a nearly impossible feat for two peeps with ADHD: TWO FULL YEARS OF PODCASTING!

Great Santa in the Sky we could not have done it without: 
Our Discordians: http://bit.ly/TPDdiscord
Our Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

So treat yourself to hanging with these fine crews in 2024! See y'all in January!

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sat, 23 Dec 2023 19:06:02 -0600 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 3315 It’s the final episode of ADHd20 Season 2, folks! Join Alison and Matt as they wrap up this season with a "clip episode" packed with retrospection and much giggling, natch. We streamed this one live to our Patrons, who came prepared with some great questions, letting us ramble on everything from how ADHD affects the holidays to the impact of being neurodivergent on character creation. We also share our dreams and themes for ADHd20 in '24, so grab your CozyPants®, your favorite noise-cancelling headphones, and help us celebrate a nearly impossible feat for two peeps with ADHD: TWO FULL YEARS OF PODCASTING!

Great Santa in the Sky we could not have done it without: 
Our Discordians: http://bit.ly/TPDdiscord
Our Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

So treat yourself to hanging with these fine crews in 2024! See y'all in January!

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Over-Explaining—The Gift of Gab 2 2 18 18 Over-Explaining—The Gift of Gab full 3bf30592-f5d0-4852-bc54-87d487444ef8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ac5f2bb So that we don't over-explain a video about over-explaining, here's a gen-text summary, soon to be part of Matt's patented "Un-ADHD-ify" app! 

"In this ADHD20 episode, Alison and Matt discuss the propensity to overexplain things common amongst many individuals, including themselves. They delve into their shared observations about social media interactions and the role of over-explaining within it. They also discuss how over-explaining affects their daily lives, personal relationships, and even their Dungeons & Dragons characters. The conversation navigates through themes like neurodivergence, masking, and impulse control, linking these aspects of their daily realities to their gaming personas and their broader social interactions."

Thank you, 
Matt, Alison &"Gipt"

Our Discord is WHERE IT'S AT: http://bit.ly/TPDdiscord
And our Patreon keeps the Lights On: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> So that we don't over-explain a video about over-explaining, here's a gen-text summary, soon to be part of Matt's patented "Un-ADHD-ify" app! 

"In this ADHD20 episode, Alison and Matt discuss the propensity to overexplain things common amongst many individuals, including themselves. They delve into their shared observations about social media interactions and the role of over-explaining within it. They also discuss how over-explaining affects their daily lives, personal relationships, and even their Dungeons & Dragons characters. The conversation navigates through themes like neurodivergence, masking, and impulse control, linking these aspects of their daily realities to their gaming personas and their broader social interactions."

Thank you, 
Matt, Alison &"Gipt"

Our Discord is WHERE IT'S AT: http://bit.ly/TPDdiscord
And our Patreon keeps the Lights On: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:40:24 -0600 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2671 So that we don't over-explain a video about over-explaining, here's a gen-text summary, soon to be part of Matt's patented "Un-ADHD-ify" app! 

"In this ADHD20 episode, Alison and Matt discuss the propensity to overexplain things common amongst many individuals, including themselves. They delve into their shared observations about social media interactions and the role of over-explaining within it. They also discuss how over-explaining affects their daily lives, personal relationships, and even their Dungeons & Dragons characters. The conversation navigates through themes like neurodivergence, masking, and impulse control, linking these aspects of their daily realities to their gaming personas and their broader social interactions."

Thank you, 
Matt, Alison &"Gipt"

Our Discord is WHERE IT'S AT: http://bit.ly/TPDdiscord
And our Patreon keeps the Lights On: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No This is a Catastrophe 2 2 17 17 This is a Catastrophe full 8dd147d2-db45-42fe-be00-9b7fdb37e475 https://share.transistor.fm/s/951f9c4c "It's not that bad!". "You're overreacting." "Calm the f&%k down!"

With ADHD, you've probably heard people say this to you your entire life. When your every reaction is dripping with emotion, others don't understand  that in your brain, stubbing your toe and losing your pet cat can produce the same amount of wailing and gnashing of teeth.

In this video, we explore how catastrophizing and ADHD intersect, and how they can impact our experiences in tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs).

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The beautiful article that inspired us talking about this:
https://ijeomaoluo.substack.com/p/please-will-you-pump-my-gas

Our equally beautiful Discord Server:
http://bit.ly/TPDdiscord

And a Cool Kids Club full of beautiful people:
https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> "It's not that bad!". "You're overreacting." "Calm the f&%k down!"

With ADHD, you've probably heard people say this to you your entire life. When your every reaction is dripping with emotion, others don't understand  that in your brain, stubbing your toe and losing your pet cat can produce the same amount of wailing and gnashing of teeth.

In this video, we explore how catastrophizing and ADHD intersect, and how they can impact our experiences in tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs).

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The beautiful article that inspired us talking about this:
https://ijeomaoluo.substack.com/p/please-will-you-pump-my-gas

Our equally beautiful Discord Server:
http://bit.ly/TPDdiscord

And a Cool Kids Club full of beautiful people:
https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2636 "It's not that bad!". "You're overreacting." "Calm the f&%k down!"

With ADHD, you've probably heard people say this to you your entire life. When your every reaction is dripping with emotion, others don't understand  that in your brain, stubbing your toe and losing your pet cat can produce the same amount of wailing and gnashing of teeth.

In this video, we explore how catastrophizing and ADHD intersect, and how they can impact our experiences in tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs).

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The beautiful article that inspired us talking about this:
https://ijeomaoluo.substack.com/p/please-will-you-pump-my-gas

Our equally beautiful Discord Server:
http://bit.ly/TPDdiscord

And a Cool Kids Club full of beautiful people:
https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Procrastinate Like You Mean It! 2 2 16 16 Procrastinate Like You Mean It! full c8ea329d-37f8-4676-be0d-72e6368715a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0866075a We know that everyone, ADHD or no, procrastinates on the things that you don't want to do. But those with "squirrel brains" can even procrastinate on things that we REALLY LOVE, like prepping for D&D. Why? We have some terribly-cited answers for you! And even some ways to Get Medieval on Procrastination's Ass when you need to!

We didn't use the advice given to us by our lovely Discord Server this week, but we usually do, and you can be a part of that advice: http://bit.ly/TPDdiscord

We DID send this video to our Patrons nearly a week before anyone else, so if that trips your trigger: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We know that everyone, ADHD or no, procrastinates on the things that you don't want to do. But those with "squirrel brains" can even procrastinate on things that we REALLY LOVE, like prepping for D&D. Why? We have some terribly-cited answers for you! And even some ways to Get Medieval on Procrastination's Ass when you need to!

We didn't use the advice given to us by our lovely Discord Server this week, but we usually do, and you can be a part of that advice: http://bit.ly/TPDdiscord

We DID send this video to our Patrons nearly a week before anyone else, so if that trips your trigger: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 09:57:32 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2394 We know that everyone, ADHD or no, procrastinates on the things that you don't want to do. But those with "squirrel brains" can even procrastinate on things that we REALLY LOVE, like prepping for D&D. Why? We have some terribly-cited answers for you! And even some ways to Get Medieval on Procrastination's Ass when you need to!

We didn't use the advice given to us by our lovely Discord Server this week, but we usually do, and you can be a part of that advice: http://bit.ly/TPDdiscord

We DID send this video to our Patrons nearly a week before anyone else, so if that trips your trigger: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Resisting A Rest 2 2 15 15 Resisting A Rest full a8a28c6e-e5a8-476e-a137-4afddb477047 https://share.transistor.fm/s/69b22196 Things we learned while recording this episode: The characteristics we embody while awake are also present in our sleep. Inattentive awake? Inattentive asleep. Hello, insomnia!

We also took some time to call out the ridiculousness of long (and short!) rest mechanics in D&D. Don't worry, you guys—we fixed them.

Our Discord server truly is the stuff dreams are made of! Join us: https://bit.ly/TPDdiscord
If you're more interested in nightmare fuel, we have a Patreon for that, too: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Things we learned while recording this episode: The characteristics we embody while awake are also present in our sleep. Inattentive awake? Inattentive asleep. Hello, insomnia!

We also took some time to call out the ridiculousness of long (and short!) rest mechanics in D&D. Don't worry, you guys—we fixed them.

Our Discord server truly is the stuff dreams are made of! Join us: https://bit.ly/TPDdiscord
If you're more interested in nightmare fuel, we have a Patreon for that, too: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:13:44 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2328 Things we learned while recording this episode: The characteristics we embody while awake are also present in our sleep. Inattentive awake? Inattentive asleep. Hello, insomnia!

We also took some time to call out the ridiculousness of long (and short!) rest mechanics in D&D. Don't worry, you guys—we fixed them.

Our Discord server truly is the stuff dreams are made of! Join us: https://bit.ly/TPDdiscord
If you're more interested in nightmare fuel, we have a Patreon for that, too: https://www.patreon.com/enterthepocketdimension

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Actual Play with Dungeon Master Seth McKay 2 2 14 14 Actual Play with Dungeon Master Seth McKay full 4c143c6d-0599-4e14-96a2-f23da45f10ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ec8e830 The most often-asked questions we've gotten since starting this podcast: "But what is D&D?! And how do you even play?!"

If our D&D-inspired tangents have left you feeling a little perplexed, then this is for you! Our talented pal Seth McKay stepped behind the DM Screen to lead our party of four boisterous adventurers through a fiery, funny, and very very dangerous encounter. This very special episode also features Evan Bivins and Official Lorekeeper Anna Fitzgerald.

If playing with us sounds more fun than simply watching us play, our Patreon includes monthly one-shots!

Join the chitter-chatter and tell us what you really think about the break from the norm on our open-to-all Discord! 




★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> The most often-asked questions we've gotten since starting this podcast: "But what is D&D?! And how do you even play?!"

If our D&D-inspired tangents have left you feeling a little perplexed, then this is for you! Our talented pal Seth McKay stepped behind the DM Screen to lead our party of four boisterous adventurers through a fiery, funny, and very very dangerous encounter. This very special episode also features Evan Bivins and Official Lorekeeper Anna Fitzgerald.

If playing with us sounds more fun than simply watching us play, our Patreon includes monthly one-shots!

Join the chitter-chatter and tell us what you really think about the break from the norm on our open-to-all Discord! 




★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2023 10:11:12 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 4877 The most often-asked questions we've gotten since starting this podcast: "But what is D&D?! And how do you even play?!"

If our D&D-inspired tangents have left you feeling a little perplexed, then this is for you! Our talented pal Seth McKay stepped behind the DM Screen to lead our party of four boisterous adventurers through a fiery, funny, and very very dangerous encounter. This very special episode also features Evan Bivins and Official Lorekeeper Anna Fitzgerald.

If playing with us sounds more fun than simply watching us play, our Patreon includes monthly one-shots!

Join the chitter-chatter and tell us what you really think about the break from the norm on our open-to-all Discord! 




★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No The Declaration of Codependence, with Evan Bivins 2 2 13 13 The Declaration of Codependence, with Evan Bivins full a8c97f3f-5a3a-4f7e-9a58-f727d5f53ca5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bfedf9dd Join us for a LONG overdue chat with our favorite designer, beatmaker and wannabe lycanthrope, Evan Bivins! We attempt an unqualified armchair diagnosis—at Evan's request, of course—and use the words "Venn Diagram" a whole bunch.

We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We’re big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We’re not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

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If you like what you see here, we have a robust Patreon Page, where your hard-earned bucks help us to make this video, and we would be very very grateful if you considered sponsoring us. Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Join us for a LONG overdue chat with our favorite designer, beatmaker and wannabe lycanthrope, Evan Bivins! We attempt an unqualified armchair diagnosis—at Evan's request, of course—and use the words "Venn Diagram" a whole bunch.

We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We’re big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We’re not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

We spend a lot of our free time in our happy-making Discord server, free and open to all! http://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord


If you like what you see here, we have a robust Patreon Page, where your hard-earned bucks help us to make this video, and we would be very very grateful if you considered sponsoring us. Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:44:20 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 3431 Join us for a LONG overdue chat with our favorite designer, beatmaker and wannabe lycanthrope, Evan Bivins! We attempt an unqualified armchair diagnosis—at Evan's request, of course—and use the words "Venn Diagram" a whole bunch.

We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We’re big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We’re not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

We spend a lot of our free time in our happy-making Discord server, free and open to all! http://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord


If you like what you see here, we have a robust Patreon Page, where your hard-earned bucks help us to make this video, and we would be very very grateful if you considered sponsoring us. Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Mask Me Anything 2 2 12 12 Mask Me Anything full 3b5e5f62-bb41-44e5-b964-76d9d6b87a2f https://share.transistor.fm/s/3edde11f Matt and Alison, fresh out of a session of their favorite new TTRPG, Masks: A New Generation, find all the delicious correlations between having ADHD and being a teenage superhero! And the connection might not be what you think!

Plus! Coming to terms with the masks we've longed donned so neurotypicals can't figure us out, and a little chatter about what's changing for up-and-coming generations. Spoiler alert: The kids are alright. 

Our Den of Delectation, Discord: http://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord
Our Paragon of Paradise, Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Matt and Alison, fresh out of a session of their favorite new TTRPG, Masks: A New Generation, find all the delicious correlations between having ADHD and being a teenage superhero! And the connection might not be what you think!

Plus! Coming to terms with the masks we've longed donned so neurotypicals can't figure us out, and a little chatter about what's changing for up-and-coming generations. Spoiler alert: The kids are alright. 

Our Den of Delectation, Discord: http://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord
Our Paragon of Paradise, Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 08:15:37 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2484 Matt and Alison, fresh out of a session of their favorite new TTRPG, Masks: A New Generation, find all the delicious correlations between having ADHD and being a teenage superhero! And the connection might not be what you think!

Plus! Coming to terms with the masks we've longed donned so neurotypicals can't figure us out, and a little chatter about what's changing for up-and-coming generations. Spoiler alert: The kids are alright. 

Our Den of Delectation, Discord: http://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord
Our Paragon of Paradise, Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Murder, He Rolled 2 2 11 11 Murder, He Rolled full 0db0da57-2911-4736-99b7-a0782877f944 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ae7a81a Five minutes before they started recording this episode, Alison tossed the outline out of the window. Instead of the original topic they had chosen, she informed Matt they should have a very open and honest conversation about the goings-on in their most recent D&D session.

In an inadvertent "Part 2" of episode 10 (Free To Be You and Me), AK puts Matt's money where his mouth is…can he make the table more inclusive to everyone? Did these two friends settle the score amicably? Tune in to find out!

Our Lovely Discord: http://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord
Our Lovelier Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Five minutes before they started recording this episode, Alison tossed the outline out of the window. Instead of the original topic they had chosen, she informed Matt they should have a very open and honest conversation about the goings-on in their most recent D&D session.

In an inadvertent "Part 2" of episode 10 (Free To Be You and Me), AK puts Matt's money where his mouth is…can he make the table more inclusive to everyone? Did these two friends settle the score amicably? Tune in to find out!

Our Lovely Discord: http://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord
Our Lovelier Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:25:57 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2257 Five minutes before they started recording this episode, Alison tossed the outline out of the window. Instead of the original topic they had chosen, she informed Matt they should have a very open and honest conversation about the goings-on in their most recent D&D session.

In an inadvertent "Part 2" of episode 10 (Free To Be You and Me), AK puts Matt's money where his mouth is…can he make the table more inclusive to everyone? Did these two friends settle the score amicably? Tune in to find out!

Our Lovely Discord: http://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord
Our Lovelier Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Free to Be You and Me 2 2 10 10 Free to Be You and Me full c2aaeaf8-fe20-4e11-8fc2-dffac52c0f0d https://share.transistor.fm/s/36d01b10 Best practices for making neurodivergent brains feel welcome at your gaming table!

A question, from our Discord Server: How about going in-depth on things that have made y’all feel welcome to show up as your whole self at a gaming table (or conversely what will put your walls up or make it harder to engage)? What are best practices for the neurotypicals around you to make a gaming table rad for their neurospicy friends?

(Thanks to our great friend Alejandro Tey for supplying this one!)

C'mon in as we get really real about what opens us up, and what causes more (mental) gridlock than an interstate heading out of town on a holiday weekend.

The aforementioned Server, free to join! http://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord
A phenomenal Patreon, full of love: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Best practices for making neurodivergent brains feel welcome at your gaming table!

A question, from our Discord Server: How about going in-depth on things that have made y’all feel welcome to show up as your whole self at a gaming table (or conversely what will put your walls up or make it harder to engage)? What are best practices for the neurotypicals around you to make a gaming table rad for their neurospicy friends?

(Thanks to our great friend Alejandro Tey for supplying this one!)

C'mon in as we get really real about what opens us up, and what causes more (mental) gridlock than an interstate heading out of town on a holiday weekend.

The aforementioned Server, free to join! http://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord
A phenomenal Patreon, full of love: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:46:05 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2280 Best practices for making neurodivergent brains feel welcome at your gaming table!

A question, from our Discord Server: How about going in-depth on things that have made y’all feel welcome to show up as your whole self at a gaming table (or conversely what will put your walls up or make it harder to engage)? What are best practices for the neurotypicals around you to make a gaming table rad for their neurospicy friends?

(Thanks to our great friend Alejandro Tey for supplying this one!)

C'mon in as we get really real about what opens us up, and what causes more (mental) gridlock than an interstate heading out of town on a holiday weekend.

The aforementioned Server, free to join! http://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord
A phenomenal Patreon, full of love: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Trick Plays and Cabarets 2 2 9 9 Trick Plays and Cabarets full a60d7a55-c068-45a7-84c3-c748f18d9e99 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ab7a067 Alison and Matt challenge each other to talk about anything else besides ADHD and TTRPGs.

The ADH-Duo wonder aloud whether they have any other passions beyond neurodiversity or role playing games. Spoiler alert: they aren't that successful at keeping off topic. But this leads them to dive into past passions and why they loved them, and why they love them a little less now. 

We have the best Discord Server in the Land, and when you join it, you will actually talk to us, and not a bunch of AI bots! http://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord

Recently we spent a lot of energy glowing up our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers. Joining it is NOT a requirement to being our friend, but it does help us find the time to make this stuff that we love making so much! Thank you in advance!

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Alison and Matt challenge each other to talk about anything else besides ADHD and TTRPGs.

The ADH-Duo wonder aloud whether they have any other passions beyond neurodiversity or role playing games. Spoiler alert: they aren't that successful at keeping off topic. But this leads them to dive into past passions and why they loved them, and why they love them a little less now. 

We have the best Discord Server in the Land, and when you join it, you will actually talk to us, and not a bunch of AI bots! http://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord

Recently we spent a lot of energy glowing up our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers. Joining it is NOT a requirement to being our friend, but it does help us find the time to make this stuff that we love making so much! Thank you in advance!

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 17:58:47 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2006 Alison and Matt challenge each other to talk about anything else besides ADHD and TTRPGs.

The ADH-Duo wonder aloud whether they have any other passions beyond neurodiversity or role playing games. Spoiler alert: they aren't that successful at keeping off topic. But this leads them to dive into past passions and why they loved them, and why they love them a little less now. 

We have the best Discord Server in the Land, and when you join it, you will actually talk to us, and not a bunch of AI bots! http://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord

Recently we spent a lot of energy glowing up our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers. Joining it is NOT a requirement to being our friend, but it does help us find the time to make this stuff that we love making so much! Thank you in advance!

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Put Us In, [Dungeon] Coach! w/ Alan Bjorkgren 2 2 8 8 Put Us In, [Dungeon] Coach! w/ Alan Bjorkgren full d6e632bb-7e7b-4514-8798-43984f53ce9a https://share.transistor.fm/s/a88cc5c7 Our Homebrew Hero and Fave Game Designer, YouTube's The Dungeon Coach, joins Matt, Alison, and Fitz! to talk how to be creative and productive in a wild magic world.

We are so lucky to have met Alan at GaryCon this year, playtested his incredible upcoming TTRPG, DC20, and have a brand new friend to be inspired by. Please head straight to https://thedungeoncoach.com to learn more about DC20, his Patreon, excellent fixes for 5e, and watch this charismatic coach at https://youtube.com/thedungeoncoach . If you're  not into games, you'll still love Alan's productivity method to juggle tons of completely different priorities all at the same time.

Thanks again to DC for taking the time to be on our show, and for having us on his…link to that coming soon!

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We have a Patreon, too! https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers and a Discord that is a joy to wake to. Join us, if you dare!

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Our Homebrew Hero and Fave Game Designer, YouTube's The Dungeon Coach, joins Matt, Alison, and Fitz! to talk how to be creative and productive in a wild magic world.

We are so lucky to have met Alan at GaryCon this year, playtested his incredible upcoming TTRPG, DC20, and have a brand new friend to be inspired by. Please head straight to https://thedungeoncoach.com to learn more about DC20, his Patreon, excellent fixes for 5e, and watch this charismatic coach at https://youtube.com/thedungeoncoach . If you're  not into games, you'll still love Alan's productivity method to juggle tons of completely different priorities all at the same time.

Thanks again to DC for taking the time to be on our show, and for having us on his…link to that coming soon!

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We have a Patreon, too! https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers and a Discord that is a joy to wake to. Join us, if you dare!

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 19:06:00 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2641 Our Homebrew Hero and Fave Game Designer, YouTube's The Dungeon Coach, joins Matt, Alison, and Fitz! to talk how to be creative and productive in a wild magic world.

We are so lucky to have met Alan at GaryCon this year, playtested his incredible upcoming TTRPG, DC20, and have a brand new friend to be inspired by. Please head straight to https://thedungeoncoach.com to learn more about DC20, his Patreon, excellent fixes for 5e, and watch this charismatic coach at https://youtube.com/thedungeoncoach . If you're  not into games, you'll still love Alan's productivity method to juggle tons of completely different priorities all at the same time.

Thanks again to DC for taking the time to be on our show, and for having us on his…link to that coming soon!

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We have a Patreon, too! https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers and a Discord that is a joy to wake to. Join us, if you dare!

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No An ADHd20 Primer 2 2 An ADHd20 Primer bonus 8f378878-981c-478c-909e-722b204e2a8f https://share.transistor.fm/s/5879177b We are entering our podcast to be considered for The ENNIES this year, and here's our tight 15!

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We are entering our podcast to be considered for The ENNIES this year, and here's our tight 15!

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:45:05 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 812 We are entering our podcast to be considered for The ENNIES this year, and here's our tight 15!

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Olive How You've Leveled Up 2 2 7 7 Olive How You've Leveled Up full b8604747-3f53-4166-b695-969b27f1105b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b5fbdc8 Alison's only hangups involve vegetables, apparently, and Matt embraces the Chaos, in this episode about Leveling Up with ADHD.

Do we gain real-life levels through XP, or Milestones? Porque no los dos? We ponder this week on some of the things that we have learned about ourselves in the past year: about ADHD, about D&D, about eating all kinds of plant-based things. And Matt likens his ADHD to a Warlock's Otherworldly Patron, the Dark One, the Fiend, and suddenly life just makes way more sense!

We have one of the most fun Discord Servers in existence, babies! Join us at https://discord.gg/Sbz4e97h.

But do you crave more?? Would you like to join the ranks of own Fraternity of Fiends, a Patron in our Patreon? No prob! https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Alison's only hangups involve vegetables, apparently, and Matt embraces the Chaos, in this episode about Leveling Up with ADHD.

Do we gain real-life levels through XP, or Milestones? Porque no los dos? We ponder this week on some of the things that we have learned about ourselves in the past year: about ADHD, about D&D, about eating all kinds of plant-based things. And Matt likens his ADHD to a Warlock's Otherworldly Patron, the Dark One, the Fiend, and suddenly life just makes way more sense!

We have one of the most fun Discord Servers in existence, babies! Join us at https://discord.gg/Sbz4e97h.

But do you crave more?? Would you like to join the ranks of own Fraternity of Fiends, a Patron in our Patreon? No prob! https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:07:37 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2386 Alison's only hangups involve vegetables, apparently, and Matt embraces the Chaos, in this episode about Leveling Up with ADHD.

Do we gain real-life levels through XP, or Milestones? Porque no los dos? We ponder this week on some of the things that we have learned about ourselves in the past year: about ADHD, about D&D, about eating all kinds of plant-based things. And Matt likens his ADHD to a Warlock's Otherworldly Patron, the Dark One, the Fiend, and suddenly life just makes way more sense!

We have one of the most fun Discord Servers in existence, babies! Join us at https://discord.gg/Sbz4e97h.

But do you crave more?? Would you like to join the ranks of own Fraternity of Fiends, a Patron in our Patreon? No prob! https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No A Whey We Go to GaryCon, with Lorekeeper Anna Fitzgerald 2 2 6 6 A Whey We Go to GaryCon, with Lorekeeper Anna Fitzgerald full 190b9805-a564-4ed6-bd68-6407cfc81721 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e1d572e In this very feral episode of ADHd20, we spin tales of our experiences at GaryCon 2023, our first official TTRPG convention together!

Alison, Matt, and Official Lorekeeper Fitz [twinkling bell chime] have just returned from a journey to Lake Geneva, WI, where they had a truly magical time at the conference that honors one of the Daddies of D&D, Gary Gygax. Starting the adventure in a castle full of cheese, our brave party delved deep into the dungeons of the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, home to GaryCon XV and crawling with creatures that were allowed to be full-time Game Masters, Players, and unapologetic Nerds for most of a week.

For the first time in the 'cast's history, this post-mortem was recorded in-person, into one mic, in Matt's Chicago Studio. We present this recap to you—mostly unedited and decidedly feral—but we think that you'll like!

Things Mentioned:
GaryCon: https://garycon.com/
Alan, The Dungeon Coach: https://www.youtube.com/@thedungeoncoach
Luke, the DM Lair: https://www.youtube.com/@theDMLair

Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers
Our (Free!) Discord: https://discord.gg/Sbz4e97h

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> In this very feral episode of ADHd20, we spin tales of our experiences at GaryCon 2023, our first official TTRPG convention together!

Alison, Matt, and Official Lorekeeper Fitz [twinkling bell chime] have just returned from a journey to Lake Geneva, WI, where they had a truly magical time at the conference that honors one of the Daddies of D&D, Gary Gygax. Starting the adventure in a castle full of cheese, our brave party delved deep into the dungeons of the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, home to GaryCon XV and crawling with creatures that were allowed to be full-time Game Masters, Players, and unapologetic Nerds for most of a week.

For the first time in the 'cast's history, this post-mortem was recorded in-person, into one mic, in Matt's Chicago Studio. We present this recap to you—mostly unedited and decidedly feral—but we think that you'll like!

Things Mentioned:
GaryCon: https://garycon.com/
Alan, The Dungeon Coach: https://www.youtube.com/@thedungeoncoach
Luke, the DM Lair: https://www.youtube.com/@theDMLair

Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers
Our (Free!) Discord: https://discord.gg/Sbz4e97h

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 17:40:21 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 4339 In this very feral episode of ADHd20, we spin tales of our experiences at GaryCon 2023, our first official TTRPG convention together!

Alison, Matt, and Official Lorekeeper Fitz [twinkling bell chime] have just returned from a journey to Lake Geneva, WI, where they had a truly magical time at the conference that honors one of the Daddies of D&D, Gary Gygax. Starting the adventure in a castle full of cheese, our brave party delved deep into the dungeons of the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, home to GaryCon XV and crawling with creatures that were allowed to be full-time Game Masters, Players, and unapologetic Nerds for most of a week.

For the first time in the 'cast's history, this post-mortem was recorded in-person, into one mic, in Matt's Chicago Studio. We present this recap to you—mostly unedited and decidedly feral—but we think that you'll like!

Things Mentioned:
GaryCon: https://garycon.com/
Alan, The Dungeon Coach: https://www.youtube.com/@thedungeoncoach
Luke, the DM Lair: https://www.youtube.com/@theDMLair

Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers
Our (Free!) Discord: https://discord.gg/Sbz4e97h

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Paying the (ADHD) Tax, Man 2 2 5 5 Paying the (ADHD) Tax, Man full 1741b006-d5b0-4e06-8969-bae11488153a https://share.transistor.fm/s/3ec0426b AK and Matt have two questions for you, today: is the ADHD tax real? and are we in a cult?

The answers are yes, for sure, and…probably not? Unless you really were a part of the Satanic Panic, back in the day, and if so, mad respect, 'cuz that probably took a ton of time and energy. 

And speaking of the ADHD tax, we have a Patreon that we want to make sure to remind everyone that they might still be paying for: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers . It's worth it, for sure, but you know, we want to be responsible citizens.

Our Discord is Free, though: https://discord.gg/Sbz4e97h and if you join we will love you forever and ever and be your new family now and you can never leave us.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> AK and Matt have two questions for you, today: is the ADHD tax real? and are we in a cult?

The answers are yes, for sure, and…probably not? Unless you really were a part of the Satanic Panic, back in the day, and if so, mad respect, 'cuz that probably took a ton of time and energy. 

And speaking of the ADHD tax, we have a Patreon that we want to make sure to remind everyone that they might still be paying for: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers . It's worth it, for sure, but you know, we want to be responsible citizens.

Our Discord is Free, though: https://discord.gg/Sbz4e97h and if you join we will love you forever and ever and be your new family now and you can never leave us.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:01:25 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2278 AK and Matt have two questions for you, today: is the ADHD tax real? and are we in a cult?

The answers are yes, for sure, and…probably not? Unless you really were a part of the Satanic Panic, back in the day, and if so, mad respect, 'cuz that probably took a ton of time and energy. 

And speaking of the ADHD tax, we have a Patreon that we want to make sure to remind everyone that they might still be paying for: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers . It's worth it, for sure, but you know, we want to be responsible citizens.

Our Discord is Free, though: https://discord.gg/Sbz4e97h and if you join we will love you forever and ever and be your new family now and you can never leave us.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Dale Critchley Spills the Tea on Inclusive D&D 2 2 4 4 Dale Critchley Spills the Tea on Inclusive D&D full 54bfa760-1726-414e-b852-96351a25f09c https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec853fb2 "Exclusion doesn't make it better," says our new friend and RPG inclusion hero Dale Critchley of Wyrmworks Publishing. In this episode, we learn what Dale and his cohort of artists are doing to shift the representation landscape in the TTRPG community.

Including, and definitely not limited to, having a Unicorn as a freakin' Service Animal. Hell, yes!

Please contribute to Wyrmwork Publishing's new Kickstarter: https://crowdfundr.com/inclusiveartwork — you've got until the end of March! and you can pick up the incredible Limitless Heroes D&D 5e ruleset here: https://wyrmworkspublishing.com/limitless-heroics-for-5e/

Our "hoppin' Discord": https://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord and Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers

Thank you SO MUCH, Dale, for joining us!

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> "Exclusion doesn't make it better," says our new friend and RPG inclusion hero Dale Critchley of Wyrmworks Publishing. In this episode, we learn what Dale and his cohort of artists are doing to shift the representation landscape in the TTRPG community.

Including, and definitely not limited to, having a Unicorn as a freakin' Service Animal. Hell, yes!

Please contribute to Wyrmwork Publishing's new Kickstarter: https://crowdfundr.com/inclusiveartwork — you've got until the end of March! and you can pick up the incredible Limitless Heroes D&D 5e ruleset here: https://wyrmworkspublishing.com/limitless-heroics-for-5e/

Our "hoppin' Discord": https://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord and Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers

Thank you SO MUCH, Dale, for joining us!

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 18:11:37 -0600 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 1941 "Exclusion doesn't make it better," says our new friend and RPG inclusion hero Dale Critchley of Wyrmworks Publishing. In this episode, we learn what Dale and his cohort of artists are doing to shift the representation landscape in the TTRPG community.

Including, and definitely not limited to, having a Unicorn as a freakin' Service Animal. Hell, yes!

Please contribute to Wyrmwork Publishing's new Kickstarter: https://crowdfundr.com/inclusiveartwork — you've got until the end of March! and you can pick up the incredible Limitless Heroes D&D 5e ruleset here: https://wyrmworkspublishing.com/limitless-heroics-for-5e/

Our "hoppin' Discord": https://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord and Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers

Thank you SO MUCH, Dale, for joining us!

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Dungeons and Dopamining 2 2 3 3 Dungeons and Dopamining full 26e2fca7-3205-4b42-82d9-c4dca1b9e0b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/316e82af What the *&@%#! is Dopamining? Hopefully you're doing it right now by downloading this 'cast, and awwww, that's so sweet! Also: does your PC have ADHD? And/or co-morbid RSD?

We are braving our crippling Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria by getting real honest today about what we specifically do to spike our Dopamine levels, and take a good hard look at whether we build Player Characters that inherit our ADHD. SA: we most definitely do.

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Our Adorable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers

Our Boisterous Discord Serv'r: https://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord

…and if you think of it, could you tell Apple/Spotify/Playstation Podcasts (?) that you are liking what we're doing? It actually helps to put our incessant giggling into more ears. 

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> What the *&@%#! is Dopamining? Hopefully you're doing it right now by downloading this 'cast, and awwww, that's so sweet! Also: does your PC have ADHD? And/or co-morbid RSD?

We are braving our crippling Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria by getting real honest today about what we specifically do to spike our Dopamine levels, and take a good hard look at whether we build Player Characters that inherit our ADHD. SA: we most definitely do.

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Our Adorable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers

Our Boisterous Discord Serv'r: https://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord

…and if you think of it, could you tell Apple/Spotify/Playstation Podcasts (?) that you are liking what we're doing? It actually helps to put our incessant giggling into more ears. 

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 17:47:10 -0600 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2185 What the *&@%#! is Dopamining? Hopefully you're doing it right now by downloading this 'cast, and awwww, that's so sweet! Also: does your PC have ADHD? And/or co-morbid RSD?

We are braving our crippling Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria by getting real honest today about what we specifically do to spike our Dopamine levels, and take a good hard look at whether we build Player Characters that inherit our ADHD. SA: we most definitely do.

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Our Adorable Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers

Our Boisterous Discord Serv'r: https://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord

…and if you think of it, could you tell Apple/Spotify/Playstation Podcasts (?) that you are liking what we're doing? It actually helps to put our incessant giggling into more ears. 

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Sarah Mobley, Awe and Wonder Woman 2 2 2 2 Sarah Mobley, Awe and Wonder Woman full edc8c4d8-1308-4611-902d-c907a5dfe017 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b094632c One of Matt's dearest and oldest friends and brilliant learning and behavior specialist, Sarah Mobley, joins us on the podcast with the results of a brain assessment test she had us take recently!

The results are fascinating, both in the test's findings and Sarah's take on how to improve our lowest ADHD-affected scores! Suggestions include starting a dance troupe, driving without GPS, and, thankfully! playing more RPGs.

Thank you, Mrs. Mobley, for joining us and being our 2nd guest ever!!

If you'd like to contact Sarah and learn more about her work, you can reach out to her at @AlbinaTritina or albinatritina at gmail.com. 

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We’re big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We’re not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

If you like what you see here, we have a Patreon Page, where your hard-earned bucks help us to make this video, and we would be very very grateful if you considered sponsoring us. We have big plans for fun stuff in 2023! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

If that's too much, we get it…would you mind please giving us a review on your Podcaster of choice? Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc. And come join the Discord that Sarah mentions at https://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord…all are welcome! 

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> One of Matt's dearest and oldest friends and brilliant learning and behavior specialist, Sarah Mobley, joins us on the podcast with the results of a brain assessment test she had us take recently!

The results are fascinating, both in the test's findings and Sarah's take on how to improve our lowest ADHD-affected scores! Suggestions include starting a dance troupe, driving without GPS, and, thankfully! playing more RPGs.

Thank you, Mrs. Mobley, for joining us and being our 2nd guest ever!!

If you'd like to contact Sarah and learn more about her work, you can reach out to her at @AlbinaTritina or albinatritina at gmail.com. 

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We’re big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We’re not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

If you like what you see here, we have a Patreon Page, where your hard-earned bucks help us to make this video, and we would be very very grateful if you considered sponsoring us. We have big plans for fun stuff in 2023! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

If that's too much, we get it…would you mind please giving us a review on your Podcaster of choice? Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc. And come join the Discord that Sarah mentions at https://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord…all are welcome! 

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:16:52 -0600 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2642 One of Matt's dearest and oldest friends and brilliant learning and behavior specialist, Sarah Mobley, joins us on the podcast with the results of a brain assessment test she had us take recently!

The results are fascinating, both in the test's findings and Sarah's take on how to improve our lowest ADHD-affected scores! Suggestions include starting a dance troupe, driving without GPS, and, thankfully! playing more RPGs.

Thank you, Mrs. Mobley, for joining us and being our 2nd guest ever!!

If you'd like to contact Sarah and learn more about her work, you can reach out to her at @AlbinaTritina or albinatritina at gmail.com. 

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We’re big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We’re not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

If you like what you see here, we have a Patreon Page, where your hard-earned bucks help us to make this video, and we would be very very grateful if you considered sponsoring us. We have big plans for fun stuff in 2023! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

If that's too much, we get it…would you mind please giving us a review on your Podcaster of choice? Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc. And come join the Discord that Sarah mentions at https://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord…all are welcome! 

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Sounding the Nerd Horn 2 2 1 1 Sounding the Nerd Horn full fa730b62-c3a6-4f5e-8147-0c9b5ef0ef1e https://share.transistor.fm/s/967d4c03 Welcome back to the only podcast that tries to find the intersection between ADHD and RPGs! It's Season Two, Electric Boogaloo, and Matt and Alison are full of Words and Themes!

We are so grateful for everyone that listened to this podcast in 2022, and we're psyched to be back to the future of 2023. We now have a hopping Discord server: please join us at https://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord. We talk about this podcast there, and all manner of other stuff that you probably like to talk about, too, you delightful little nerd, you!

Want to take it up a notch? We have a Patreon, of course, and you can join it here: Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon. Right now your coins help us to take the time to record and edit this labor of love, but we have big dreams. Dreamy dreams.

Many thanks to Evan Bivins for mentoring Alison to give us a design level-up!

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We’re big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We’re not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Welcome back to the only podcast that tries to find the intersection between ADHD and RPGs! It's Season Two, Electric Boogaloo, and Matt and Alison are full of Words and Themes!

We are so grateful for everyone that listened to this podcast in 2022, and we're psyched to be back to the future of 2023. We now have a hopping Discord server: please join us at https://bit.ly/bivbrosdiscord. We talk about this podcast there, and all manner of other stuff that you probably like to talk about, too, you delightful little nerd, you!

Want to take it up a notch? We have a Patreon, of course, and you can join it here: Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon. Right now your coins help us to take the time to record and edit this labor of love, but we have big dreams. Dreamy dreams.

Many thanks to Evan Bivins for mentoring Alison to give us a design level-up!

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We’re big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We’re not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2023 14:23:51 -0600 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2075 Welcome back to the only podcast that tries to find the intersection between ADHD and RPGs! It's Season Two, Electric Boogaloo, and Matt and Alison are full of Words and Themes! Welcome back to the only podcast that tries to find the intersection between ADHD and RPGs! It's Season Two, Electric Boogaloo, and Matt and Alison are full of Words and Themes! ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No A Home-Brewed World 1 1 18 18 A Home-Brewed World full 5f923076-3989-4e29-b432-26c859972e41 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa9e9ed6 What a delightful surprise this podcast has been for us! Something we just threw together because we thought the name was funny, but in eighteen episodes we have learned so much about ADHD, D&D, and ourselves! And we want to dream up what other kinds of trouble we can get into. We're taking a very short break and will be back in the new year with Season Two, so please stay tuned.

Topics include favorite moments of this year, and Alison's dive into Worldbuilding!

While we're on "hiatus", we'll be working on our "D&D Spells" TikTok channel here, and asking some of our ADHD&D heroes if they would like to join us for some gabbin'. But in the meantime, please come and hang out in our Discord channel, which is filled with all manner of folx, including neurodiverse brains, professional TTRPG players, comic book, music, movie, and TV show aficionados, theater geeks and more. Just like you!! Dang, you're cool.

And if you like this stuff and want to toss a few coins (to your Witchers), you can support us via our Patreon site. It's cheap and it buffs us with Bless so that we can keep making these podcasts!

We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We’re big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We’re not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> What a delightful surprise this podcast has been for us! Something we just threw together because we thought the name was funny, but in eighteen episodes we have learned so much about ADHD, D&D, and ourselves! And we want to dream up what other kinds of trouble we can get into. We're taking a very short break and will be back in the new year with Season Two, so please stay tuned.

Topics include favorite moments of this year, and Alison's dive into Worldbuilding!

While we're on "hiatus", we'll be working on our "D&D Spells" TikTok channel here, and asking some of our ADHD&D heroes if they would like to join us for some gabbin'. But in the meantime, please come and hang out in our Discord channel, which is filled with all manner of folx, including neurodiverse brains, professional TTRPG players, comic book, music, movie, and TV show aficionados, theater geeks and more. Just like you!! Dang, you're cool.

And if you like this stuff and want to toss a few coins (to your Witchers), you can support us via our Patreon site. It's cheap and it buffs us with Bless so that we can keep making these podcasts!

We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We’re big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We’re not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:38:14 -0600 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 1815 Our little podcast is growing up! For the season finale/flashback episode of Season One, Matt and AK talk about how much they love making this podcast, and how much they've grown this year in doing so! Our little podcast is growing up! For the season finale/flashback episode of Season One, Matt and AK talk about how much they love making this podcast, and how much they've grown this year in doing so! ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No There's Nothing Wrong With Woo Woo 1 1 17 17 There's Nothing Wrong With Woo Woo full c8fb9787-09d6-4dc1-8988-a7a24a039855 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9883b51c It can be tough to feel like you're always moving forward with what you most want to do, when you have ADHD. There are tons of combat encounters in life that seem to have the difficulty set too high. We don't have any answers, of course, but this week we talk about a couple of everyday "buffs" we are trying that make those encounters a little easier for us.

Extra special thanks to Spiritual Healing Sam and Spiritually Speaking with Taryn for their manifestation mastery offerings, guidance and also just being wonderful human beings in general. 

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We’re big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We’re not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

Oh! and we have a shiny new Patreon page! With nothing on it. And nothing to share…yet. Your hard-earned bucks help us to make this podcast, though! And we’ll come up with other fun stuff! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> It can be tough to feel like you're always moving forward with what you most want to do, when you have ADHD. There are tons of combat encounters in life that seem to have the difficulty set too high. We don't have any answers, of course, but this week we talk about a couple of everyday "buffs" we are trying that make those encounters a little easier for us.

Extra special thanks to Spiritual Healing Sam and Spiritually Speaking with Taryn for their manifestation mastery offerings, guidance and also just being wonderful human beings in general. 

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We’re big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We’re not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

Oh! and we have a shiny new Patreon page! With nothing on it. And nothing to share…yet. Your hard-earned bucks help us to make this podcast, though! And we’ll come up with other fun stuff! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2022 17:31:30 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2014 This week Matt and Alison get "witchy" and manifest up some buffs to make goal-getting with ADHD a little…more fun? This week Matt and Alison get "witchy" and manifest up some buffs to make goal-getting with ADHD a little…more fun? ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No I Cast Time Blindness! 1 1 16 16 I Cast Time Blindness! full 9c435f19-14b1-42b7-80f9-771aa8458207 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d2275ff In this episode, AK and Matt may have finally found the perfect intersection of ADHD and D&D: we dream up 5e Spells based on ADHD traits (or "tenets", if you're a "Rhodes Scholar"). And it's so much fun. We imagine how ADHD-themed spells "Executive Dysfunction", "Interrupt", and "Time Blindness" would work, and cannot wait until we get to cast "Object Permanence" in our next game. Coming soon to a dndbeyond.com Homebrew section near you!

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We’re big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We’re not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

Oh! and as we mentioned, we have Patreon page! It's bare-bones at this point, but your hard-earned bucks help us to make this podcast. And we’ll come up with other fun stuff! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon 

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> In this episode, AK and Matt may have finally found the perfect intersection of ADHD and D&D: we dream up 5e Spells based on ADHD traits (or "tenets", if you're a "Rhodes Scholar"). And it's so much fun. We imagine how ADHD-themed spells "Executive Dysfunction", "Interrupt", and "Time Blindness" would work, and cannot wait until we get to cast "Object Permanence" in our next game. Coming soon to a dndbeyond.com Homebrew section near you!

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We’re big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We’re not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

Oh! and as we mentioned, we have Patreon page! It's bare-bones at this point, but your hard-earned bucks help us to make this podcast. And we’ll come up with other fun stuff! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon 

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sat, 15 Oct 2022 15:38:27 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 1440 In this episode, AK and Matt may have finally found the perfect intersection of ADHD and D&D: we homebrew 5e Spells based on ADHD traits! In this episode, AK and Matt may have finally found the perfect intersection of ADHD and D&D: we homebrew 5e Spells based on ADHD traits! ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No It's Gonna Be About Xander 1 1 15 15 It's Gonna Be About Xander full f7b52891-63b0-4882-b02c-ecfe8207fd3f https://share.transistor.fm/s/ddcffb5e We step outside the comfort zone of talking about D&D, and pick up on any ADHD coding found in the late 90s classic Joss Whedon joint, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. High school nerds, hot librarians, chosen cheerleaders and demons in human form…surely there is one in the bunch with some executive dysfunction?

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We’re big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We’re not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

Oh! and gee-whiz, we almost forgot: we have a shiny new Patreon page! With nothing on it. And nothing to share…yet. Your hard-earned bucks help us to make this podcast, though! And we’ll come up with other fun stuff! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We step outside the comfort zone of talking about D&D, and pick up on any ADHD coding found in the late 90s classic Joss Whedon joint, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. High school nerds, hot librarians, chosen cheerleaders and demons in human form…surely there is one in the bunch with some executive dysfunction?

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We’re big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We’re not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

Oh! and gee-whiz, we almost forgot: we have a shiny new Patreon page! With nothing on it. And nothing to share…yet. Your hard-earned bucks help us to make this podcast, though! And we’ll come up with other fun stuff! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2022 18:10:29 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2261 AK and Matt try to answer a very important question: Which Scoob in the Buffyverse has ADHD? AK and Matt try to answer a very important question: Which Scoob in the Buffyverse has ADHD? ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No The Flirt and the Fanatic 1 1 14 14 The Flirt and the Fanatic full 4b00649f-d4de-4ee2-aea4-52655cae816c https://share.transistor.fm/s/a31ac3c9 We're putting a little more "d20" in this week's ADHd20, where we talk about how we would build the perfect adventuring party, both in D&D and in real life. We break down the basic tabletop RPG archetypes: magic person, fighter, thief and healer, and have fun building our perfect class combos. AK tries to argue for why Paladins are actually the most overpowered class in the game, not Druids or Bards, as Matt thinks. This one is mostly for the gamers, but for those of you that don't play "The World's Greatest Role-Playing Game", Alison has some fun for you, too: a list of 12 real life archetypes for you to choose from, including "The Party Animal", "The Caretaker", and "The Hot Mess Express"! Build your own John Hughes Movie Gang!

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We’re big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We’re not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

Oh! and gee-whiz, we almost forgot: we have a shiny new Patreon page! With nothing on it. And nothing to share…yet. Your hard-earned bucks help us to make this podcast, though! And we’ll come up with other fun stuff! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We're putting a little more "d20" in this week's ADHd20, where we talk about how we would build the perfect adventuring party, both in D&D and in real life. We break down the basic tabletop RPG archetypes: magic person, fighter, thief and healer, and have fun building our perfect class combos. AK tries to argue for why Paladins are actually the most overpowered class in the game, not Druids or Bards, as Matt thinks. This one is mostly for the gamers, but for those of you that don't play "The World's Greatest Role-Playing Game", Alison has some fun for you, too: a list of 12 real life archetypes for you to choose from, including "The Party Animal", "The Caretaker", and "The Hot Mess Express"! Build your own John Hughes Movie Gang!

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We’re big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We’re not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

Oh! and gee-whiz, we almost forgot: we have a shiny new Patreon page! With nothing on it. And nothing to share…yet. Your hard-earned bucks help us to make this podcast, though! And we’ll come up with other fun stuff! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2022 17:16:47 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2720 Build your own John Hughes Movie Gang and figure out which roles you play, in life and in-game! Build your own John Hughes Movie Gang and figure out which roles you play, in life and in-game! ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No The One Where Ross Gets Eaten By an Owlbear 1 1 13 13 The One Where Ross Gets Eaten By an Owlbear full f5156b88-c6fa-4861-9e10-467ccdae7e25 https://share.transistor.fm/s/03b20201 Friends! We need them, love them, miss them when they leave, but also have a tough time making them.  But is it really harder to make lasting friends if you have ADHD? or easier? And we try to figure out what the classes of the Friends would be. Except for Ross, because he's insufferable.

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We’re big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We’re not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

Oh! and gee-whiz, we almost forgot: we have a shiny new Patreon page! With nothing on it. And nothing to share…yet. Your hard-earned bucks help us to make this podcast, though! And we’ll come up with other fun stuff! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Friends! We need them, love them, miss them when they leave, but also have a tough time making them.  But is it really harder to make lasting friends if you have ADHD? or easier? And we try to figure out what the classes of the Friends would be. Except for Ross, because he's insufferable.

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We’re big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We’re not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

Oh! and gee-whiz, we almost forgot: we have a shiny new Patreon page! With nothing on it. And nothing to share…yet. Your hard-earned bucks help us to make this podcast, though! And we’ll come up with other fun stuff! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2022 16:26:27 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 1887 Friends! We need them, love them, miss them when they leave, but also have a tough time making them. Matt has a tough time with Ross, because he's insufferable. Friends! We need them, love them, miss them when they leave, but also have a tough time making them. Matt has a tough time with Ross, because he's insufferable. ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Accidental Expertise 1 1 12 12 Accidental Expertise full b1f68def-238b-4c36-91ee-f1fbd5dfdb5c https://share.transistor.fm/s/b88620f5 We—well, Matt—loves productivity. Thinking about it, talking about it, wasting time trying to get better at it. And while he could definitely do better about following his own advice about not constantly trying new tools and tweaking the ones he has, maybe today’s podcast might be helpful for someone looking for a possibly-ADHD friendly tool or tip?

Stuff we mentioned: otter.ai loom Firefly Meeting Recorder Obsidian CraftNotion Todoist Things Drafts Bento Make Time Karas Kustoms fountain pens

We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We’re big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We’re not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

Oh! and gee-whiz, we almost forgot: we have a shiny new Patreon page! With nothing on it. And nothing to share…yet. Your hard-earned bucks help us to make this podcast, though! And we’ll come up with other fun stuff! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We—well, Matt—loves productivity. Thinking about it, talking about it, wasting time trying to get better at it. And while he could definitely do better about following his own advice about not constantly trying new tools and tweaking the ones he has, maybe today’s podcast might be helpful for someone looking for a possibly-ADHD friendly tool or tip?

Stuff we mentioned: otter.ai loom Firefly Meeting Recorder Obsidian CraftNotion Todoist Things Drafts Bento Make Time Karas Kustoms fountain pens

We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We’re big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We’re not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

Oh! and gee-whiz, we almost forgot: we have a shiny new Patreon page! With nothing on it. And nothing to share…yet. Your hard-earned bucks help us to make this podcast, though! And we’ll come up with other fun stuff! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2022 18:49:52 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2054 A dip into Matt's current set of tools that might or might not help him get things done! Probably the first of many. And AK doesn't Eat the Frog! A dip into Matt's current set of tools that might or might not help him get things done! Probably the first of many. And AK doesn't Eat the Frog! ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No The Potluck Episode 1 1 11 11 The Potluck Episode full c2d8ef1d-4660-4194-9869-aee321e28df2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4996906f We do a quick run-down of topics we've been meaning to touch on! Dating with ADHD, dealing damage to yourself for no great reason, and is it: "attention deficit/hyperactive _disability_"?

We mention Gabby's beautiful dice at https://www.instagram.com/maisedesigns/ and mispronounce the name of the "ADHD _Elite_" account at https://www.instagram.com/adhdelite/.

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We're not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.


Oh! and gee-whiz, we almost forgot: we have a shiny new Patreon page! With nothing on it. And nothing to share…yet. Your hard-earned bucks help us to make this podcast, though! And we'll come up with other fun stuff! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We do a quick run-down of topics we've been meaning to touch on! Dating with ADHD, dealing damage to yourself for no great reason, and is it: "attention deficit/hyperactive _disability_"?

We mention Gabby's beautiful dice at https://www.instagram.com/maisedesigns/ and mispronounce the name of the "ADHD _Elite_" account at https://www.instagram.com/adhdelite/.

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We're not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.


Oh! and gee-whiz, we almost forgot: we have a shiny new Patreon page! With nothing on it. And nothing to share…yet. Your hard-earned bucks help us to make this podcast, though! And we'll come up with other fun stuff! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 05 Aug 2022 17:17:09 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2064 Alison and Matt bring "old" show topics to the party that they haven't gotten to in this potluck episode! Alison and Matt bring "old" show topics to the party that they haven't gotten to in this potluck episode! ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Matt and Alison are Sorry 1 1 10 10 Matt and Alison are Sorry full e6efb6c2-06f2-4bce-adc1-34789edb6063 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a21f865d If a bear sh*ts in the woods, will we still forget to call our friends? Welcome to our  journey into object permanence and its effects on our relationships. Plus! Marco Polo, The Fiver, and other anti-procrastination magic.

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We're not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

Oh! and gee-whiz, we almost forgot: we have a shiny new Patreon page! With nothing on it. And nothing to share…yet. Your hard-earned bucks help us to make this podcast, though! And we'll come up with other fun stuff! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> If a bear sh*ts in the woods, will we still forget to call our friends? Welcome to our  journey into object permanence and its effects on our relationships. Plus! Marco Polo, The Fiver, and other anti-procrastination magic.

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We're not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

Oh! and gee-whiz, we almost forgot: we have a shiny new Patreon page! With nothing on it. And nothing to share…yet. Your hard-earned bucks help us to make this podcast, though! And we'll come up with other fun stuff! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2022 18:25:07 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2065 A stranger on the internet unleashed a thread about friendship degradation mechanics, and we haven't been the same since. A stranger on the internet unleashed a thread about friendship degradation mechanics, and we haven't been the same since. ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Sweet Little Theater Nerd (with Alejandro Tey) 1 1 9 9 Sweet Little Theater Nerd (with Alejandro Tey) full 8070b69e-fc86-4a92-8049-027d5d024d54 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ae3f138 ADHd20's VERY FIRST GUEST Alejandro Tey is an incredible Game Master, actor, teaching artist, director, storyteller, self-proclaimed participatory theater addict, and lucky for us, our very good friend. You've heard us discuss Tey and the Tabletale Games crew countless times already so we figured: why not plop him in front of a mic and let him dazzle you, too? 

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We're not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

Oh! and gee-whiz, we almost forgot: we have a shiny new Patreon page! With nothing on it. And nothing to share…yet. Your hard-earned bucks help us to make this podcast, though! And we'll come up with other fun stuff! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ADHd20's VERY FIRST GUEST Alejandro Tey is an incredible Game Master, actor, teaching artist, director, storyteller, self-proclaimed participatory theater addict, and lucky for us, our very good friend. You've heard us discuss Tey and the Tabletale Games crew countless times already so we figured: why not plop him in front of a mic and let him dazzle you, too? 

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We're not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

Oh! and gee-whiz, we almost forgot: we have a shiny new Patreon page! With nothing on it. And nothing to share…yet. Your hard-earned bucks help us to make this podcast, though! And we'll come up with other fun stuff! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2022 18:29:22 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2303 If you thought there was enough chaos with two, wait'll you hear from three D&D-and-all-things-RPG-obsessed theater nerds. Massive thanks to this episode's very special guest: the man, the myth, the magic, Alejandro Tey. If you thought there was enough chaos with two, wait'll you hear from three D&D-and-all-things-RPG-obsessed theater nerds. Massive thanks to this episode's very special guest: the man, the myth, the magic, Alejandro Tey. ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Castle Birthday! 1 1 8 8 Castle Birthday! full 90d24d7b-8847-485a-ba11-4028a1409bfa https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b9a8c20 Yep. There is a Scottish-themed castle in Knoxville, TN. You can go stay there! We did, and tried very hard not to leave the confines of it's dungeon-like interior for four solid days, playing only D&D and eating strangely healthy snacks. Though we did sort of get to the bottom of "which Oreo is baseline?". A magical time in a magical place, a perfect birthday celebrations.

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The listing for Williamswood Castle in Knoxville, TN!

We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We're not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

Oh! and gee-whiz, we almost forgot: we have a shiny new Patreon page! With nothing on it. And nothing to share…yet. Your hard-earned bucks help us to make this podcast, though! And we'll come up with other fun stuff! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Yep. There is a Scottish-themed castle in Knoxville, TN. You can go stay there! We did, and tried very hard not to leave the confines of it's dungeon-like interior for four solid days, playing only D&D and eating strangely healthy snacks. Though we did sort of get to the bottom of "which Oreo is baseline?". A magical time in a magical place, a perfect birthday celebrations.

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The listing for Williamswood Castle in Knoxville, TN!

We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We're not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

Oh! and gee-whiz, we almost forgot: we have a shiny new Patreon page! With nothing on it. And nothing to share…yet. Your hard-earned bucks help us to make this podcast, though! And we'll come up with other fun stuff! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2022 18:45:42 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 1963 What do you get when you combine two ADHD-riddled friends with milestone birthdays, a castle in Knoxville, TN, and a metric ton of dice? Why, Castle Birthday Weekend, of course! And here is the recap! What do you get when you combine two ADHD-riddled friends with milestone birthdays, a castle in Knoxville, TN, and a metric ton of dice? Why, Castle Birthday Weekend, of course! And here is the recap! ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Hyper Fixations and Fan Letters 1 1 7 7 Hyper Fixations and Fan Letters full a546c310-127f-4be5-9aee-bf0d796e7746 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab8ea769 Here are some things mentioned in this podcast!


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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We're not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.


Oh! and gee-whiz, we almost forgot: we have a shiny new Patreon page! With nothing on it. And nothing to share…yet. Your hard-earned bucks help us to make this podcast, though! And we'll come up with other fun stuff! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Here are some things mentioned in this podcast!


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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We're not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.


Oh! and gee-whiz, we almost forgot: we have a shiny new Patreon page! With nothing on it. And nothing to share…yet. Your hard-earned bucks help us to make this podcast, though! And we'll come up with other fun stuff! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:48:37 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 1976 Matt & Alison share recent hyper-fixations, and read a letter from a real-life listener! Matt & Alison share recent hyper-fixations, and read a letter from a real-life listener! ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No It's Like 50,000 Points of Damage 1 1 6 6 It's Like 50,000 Points of Damage full 720d1104-7f73-426a-97ed-fc26440a9a27 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c6f7535 Flavor Text: Alison DMs her first game! Matt talks about feeling nervous about in-person gaming. The "OSR Movement" is mentioned, and Matt contends that 5e could be a little grittier. They both agree that "the sweet spot" is between levels 5 and 10.

If you understood more than 60% of the paragraph above, this episode is for you! If not, you're welcome for the Sleep Story!

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We mention descryb.com, a fantastic home for all manner of fantastic descriptions!

We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We're not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

Oh! and gee-whiz, we almost forgot: we have a shiny new Patreon page! With nothing on it. And nothing to share…yet. Your hard-earned bucks help us to make this podcast, though! And we'll come up with other fun stuff! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Flavor Text: Alison DMs her first game! Matt talks about feeling nervous about in-person gaming. The "OSR Movement" is mentioned, and Matt contends that 5e could be a little grittier. They both agree that "the sweet spot" is between levels 5 and 10.

If you understood more than 60% of the paragraph above, this episode is for you! If not, you're welcome for the Sleep Story!

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We mention descryb.com, a fantastic home for all manner of fantastic descriptions!

We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We're not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

Oh! and gee-whiz, we almost forgot: we have a shiny new Patreon page! With nothing on it. And nothing to share…yet. Your hard-earned bucks help us to make this podcast, though! And we'll come up with other fun stuff! Bivins Brothers Creative is creating livestreams, ADHD-inspired schemes, and D&D things | Patreon

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:35:29 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 1780 WARNING: This Episode Contains Language that is Only Suitable for D&D Players. For the four of you clamoring for "more d20", please enjoy! WARNING: This Episode Contains Language that is Only Suitable for D&D Players. For the four of you clamoring for "more d20", please enjoy! ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Triad Harder 1 1 5 5 Triad Harder full d53429ac-44c8-4d58-9718-f59e9a0497bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/88a4378f Matt loves all new things, often to a fault; Alison needs some coercing to find the things that she loves sometimes. But both of them want everyone, ADHD or no, to do their best to not fall behind on life's new things: closed minds can cause heartbreak! Matt then admits that he needs a little help from his friends sometimes to get stuff done—call it pairing, body-doubling, or anchoring, it's amazing for people with executive disfunction. But we leave the triads for playing music.

Also: why did we get into D&D, exactly?

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This episode is dedicated to the life of an amazing teenaged septuagenarian, Tom LaPorte. VR is getting better and better, buddy! We promise to keep our minds open about it.

We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We're not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

Oh! and gee-whiz, we almost forgot: we have a shiny new Patreon page! With nothing on it. And nothing to share…yet. Your hard-earned bucks help us to make this podcast, though! And we'll come up with other fun stuff! https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Matt loves all new things, often to a fault; Alison needs some coercing to find the things that she loves sometimes. But both of them want everyone, ADHD or no, to do their best to not fall behind on life's new things: closed minds can cause heartbreak! Matt then admits that he needs a little help from his friends sometimes to get stuff done—call it pairing, body-doubling, or anchoring, it's amazing for people with executive disfunction. But we leave the triads for playing music.

Also: why did we get into D&D, exactly?

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This episode is dedicated to the life of an amazing teenaged septuagenarian, Tom LaPorte. VR is getting better and better, buddy! We promise to keep our minds open about it.

We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We're not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one.

Oh! and gee-whiz, we almost forgot: we have a shiny new Patreon page! With nothing on it. And nothing to share…yet. Your hard-earned bucks help us to make this podcast, though! And we'll come up with other fun stuff! https://www.patreon.com/bivinsbrothers

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2022 10:54:32 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 1900 Horror, hyperfocus, and hanging on to curiosity, on this week's ADHd20! Horror, hyperfocus, and hanging on to curiosity, on this week's ADHd20! ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No In Fact, We Thrived. 1 1 4 4 In Fact, We Thrived. full 45ae047b-4efb-4ad2-9c00-f248cb211b99 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e6c9e44b Matt and Alison agree that life is not all butterflies and rainbows, and yet somehow manage a sunny-side conversation spanning funerals, pandemics, and reconciling their perceived extroversion.

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We're not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one. 

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Matt and Alison agree that life is not all butterflies and rainbows, and yet somehow manage a sunny-side conversation spanning funerals, pandemics, and reconciling their perceived extroversion.

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We're not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one. 

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2022 13:27:07 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 1738 Gather 'round for the tale of two recovering extroverts with ADHD, weathering a global pandemic. Gather 'round for the tale of two recovering extroverts with ADHD, weathering a global pandemic. ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Strangers Things 1 1 3 3 Strangers Things full a13ffbf2-1830-4b5a-9841-39504c46b28b https://share.transistor.fm/s/37afa7bd We start by talking superstitions and death. Alison admits that she's watched over 600 hours of Critical Role…in the span of 8 months. We speak to our proverbial security blankets for ADHD: things that keep us safe in crowds and from moving at half speed in difficult terrain.

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We're not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one. 

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We start by talking superstitions and death. Alison admits that she's watched over 600 hours of Critical Role…in the span of 8 months. We speak to our proverbial security blankets for ADHD: things that keep us safe in crowds and from moving at half speed in difficult terrain.

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We're not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one. 

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:05:47 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 1710 Does the thought of a huge group of strangers fill your ADHD-riddled brain with terror? Yep! Worse than a pack o' gnolls. Does the thought of a huge group of strangers fill your ADHD-riddled brain with terror? Yep! Worse than a pack o' gnolls. ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No Hipsters! and Dragons. 1 1 2 2 Hipsters! and Dragons. full 3d94f1d4-d641-4233-aba4-30de42c5dc17 https://share.transistor.fm/s/58e73ac1 Is Matt a hipster? All signs point to "yes". Our artisanal booze swilling, calligraphy pen-using, suspenders-wearing friend (and Alison) talk the Old School Revival, having a hipster dad, TikTok and You Don't Stop. Please enjoy!

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The title of this episode is also a nod to the excellent ttrpg blog, Hipsters & Dragons, found at https://hipstersanddragons.com.

We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We're not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one. 

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Is Matt a hipster? All signs point to "yes". Our artisanal booze swilling, calligraphy pen-using, suspenders-wearing friend (and Alison) talk the Old School Revival, having a hipster dad, TikTok and You Don't Stop. Please enjoy!

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The title of this episode is also a nod to the excellent ttrpg blog, Hipsters & Dragons, found at https://hipstersanddragons.com.

We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We're not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one. 

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Thu, 26 May 2022 17:01:16 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 1884 Is Matt a hipster? All signs point to "yes". Is Matt a hipster? All signs point to "yes". ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No The Session Zero 1 1 1 1 The Session Zero full 899e1246-0f77-427f-850d-3f0fe66e1522 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a16266df A new podcast begins as a new campaign should: with a Session Zero. Where Alison and Matt wonder whether a podcast about both ADHD and D&D would even work. Spoiler: we think it will!

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We're not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one. 

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> A new podcast begins as a new campaign should: with a Session Zero. Where Alison and Matt wonder whether a podcast about both ADHD and D&D would even work. Spoiler: we think it will!

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We recorded and edited this podcast using an incredible tool called Descript. It allows us to record audio and video, sure, but then edit that audio/video using the text transcription it produces. We're big into making podcasts accessible, so this is a no-brainer for us. We're not sponsored by them, but the link you just clicked is an affiliate one. 

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Thu, 26 May 2022 16:54:57 -0500 Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins Alison Kendrick and Matthew Bivins 2212 A new podcast begins as a new campaign should: with a Session Zero. Where Alison and Matt wonder whether a podcast about both ADHD and D&D would even work. Spoiler: we think it will! A new podcast begins as a new campaign should: with a Session Zero. Where Alison and Matt wonder whether a podcast about both ADHD and D&D would even work. Spoiler: we think it will! ADHD, D&D, dnd, Dungeons & Dragons, ADD, rpgs, ttrpg, critical role, mental health, neurodivergent No