Riffin' on the Rift

Grayson and the World of Bruce McKinney

Join your host Josh Burgess and the cast as we dive behind the scenes of the What's in the Rift? podcast. This week, we discuss the world of Bruce McKinney with his creator Grayson Stamm. Learn about a world in which the camera was never invented, and artistry and storytelling come at a steep premium without mass marketed media. Plus, we have to remind Grayson again that as great as Canada is, there's still a world outside of it to consider. Content warning: language; discussion of memory loss and difficult familial relationships ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Cam Banks and the Cortex Prime System

Join us as we discuss the Cortex Prime system with its creator Cam Banks. We'll cover philosophy of game design, the psychology involved in collaborative storytelling, the benefits and risks of "bleed" between player and character in RPGs, and first characters and what they mean for the world. If you've ever wanted to peek behind the curtains of system design with a major player in the industry, this is your opportunity. Cortex Prime is a product of Dire Wolf Digital, developed and produced by Cam Banks, and used by What's in The Rift. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Patty and the world of Jenny Thomas

Join your host Josh Burgess and the cast as we dive behind the scenes of the What's in the Rift? podcast. This week, we discuss the world of Jenny Thomas with her creator Patty Hamilton. Learn about a world in which Disney never grew to be the major multinational corporation it is today, and instead that void was filled by a company fueled by Dr. Seuss's works. We also go real hard into Samsara and the cycle of life and death in this one. It's fun, I swear! Content warning: language; discussion of harm via fire and burning, discussion of disfigurement ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ryan and the world of Court Farrokh

Join your host Josh Burgess and the cast as we dive behind the scenes of the What's in the Rift? podcast. This week, we discuss the world of Court Farrokh with her creator Ryan Daylor. Learn about a world in which everyone sleeps more as they age, and the wild implications that has on socio-economic classes, child rearing, and authoritarian oversight. Plus, a VERY SPOOKY story courtesy of our guest. Content warning: language; discussion of hostility towards transgendered individuals, age and death, and reproductive coercion ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Joseph and the world of Toska Orange

Join your host Josh Burgess and the cast as we dive behind the scenes of the What's in the Rift? podcast. This week, we discuss the world of Toska Orange with his creator Joseph Rutledge. Learn about a world in which the culture is steeped in reverence for death, and we discuss the implications of a society forcing homogeneity at the expense of human lives. Content warning: language; discussion of genocide, reservations, and squalor ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.