The One Where Dina Denounces Mom Water

Don't Make It Weird

It's DMIW #90, and are those whispers of conspiracy theories getting to you, too? Well, quench your thirst for curiosity-fueling narratives as we navigate the murky waters of Wayfair and Wal-mart's alleged child trafficking scandal. Join us, along with our special guest, the Zany Zephyr of Zebrasaurus, as we dissect this controversy and discuss the bizarre store policies of a large "hobby" retail chain.
Our journey doesn't stop there, though. We take the road less traveled and venture into the complex human psyche as we dissect the difference between genuine concern and self-serving empathy. Who knew checking in on your friends could be such a minefield? And speaking of friends, we have an exciting voicemail from our bestie Fanny T Crispin, introducing us to her enchanting new book 'The Story of Loam.'
Now, for the creative souls out there, we're spilling the beans on crafting authentic and compelling characters. We share our experiences, our pitfalls, and our triumphs as we lay bare the intricacies of character creation. From wish fulfillment to characters based on real people, we examine it all. Plus, there's a fun little game of Fantasy Book Trivia (written by someone who doesn't read fantasy) waiting for you. So, tune in, rev up your imagination, and let's make it weird, but not too weird!

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Music Credit:
Swing Rabbit ! Swing ! by Amarià https://soundcloud.com/amariamusique
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
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Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lt7fn1NVxQM
Credits song written and performed by Anthony LaFauci of We Have Issues Podcast.

Capitoli

1. The One Where Dina Denounces Mom Water (00:00:00)

2. Don't Make It Weird Podcast Introduction (00:00:03)

3. Conspiracy Theories (00:07:01)

4. People's Lack of Genuine Concern (00:20:21)

5. Fantasy Book Trivia Game (00:26:15)

6. Compelling Characters, Avoiding Wish Fulfillment (00:41:06)

7. Creating Authentic and Compelling Characters (00:44:29)

8. Writing Characters Based on Real People (00:51:14)

9. Quick Change Scam and Cringy Copulation (01:00:14)