A mysterious stranger has arrived in town! Who is she, and what does she want? Listen to ALL 7 episodes right now on 3BH Patreon at patreon.com/tbhalflings also get your Shirefolk Shoutout and Bonus Episodes! Charlene Bayer (she/they) as Kimberly Patterson (she/her), the 11 year-old pigtailed preteen chess prodigy! Connie Chang (they/he/she) as Jin Zheng (they/xe), the 16 year-old powerlifting thembo with a heart of gold! Margaret Krohn (she/they) as Jenna Ainsley (she/they), the 12 year-old got...
Mar 30, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 3
The semester continues! Special guest exchange student Grace Rolek joins us as Prof. Miller leads us into a discussion of empathy's role on the show Steven Universe! Follow the Halfling University Faculty! Joan Miller Grace Rolek Jeremy Cobb Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/tbhalflings for your Shirefolk Shoutout and Bonus Episodes. Find all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/tbhalflings Want to hire Jasper as a GM: https://www.jasperwcartwright.com/ You can now buy merchandise here! as fe...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 144
Our adventure begins with a screening, a dissection, and a plethora of butt-slaps! Charlene Bayer (she/they) as Kimberly Patterson (she/her), the 11 year-old pigtailed preteen chess prodigy! Connie Chang (they/he/she) as Jin Zheng (they/xe), the 16 year-old powerlifting thembo with a heart of gold! Margaret Krohn (she/they) as Jenna Ainsley (she/they), the 12 year-old goth super sleuth who lives in a funeral home! B. Dave Walters (he/him) as Buck Adams (he/him), the 17 year-old slacker philosoph...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 2
"Hey, Halflings! Why don't you answer the hard-hitting questions... What is your favorite snack!?" we often get asked... Well, today to finally do the episode that you have been waiting for this whole time! AND if you enjoyed this there is a whole bonus episode with more questions available right now on our Patreon, link below! Check out the 3BH Patreon at patreon.com/tbhalflings for the ad-free episode! Plus, get your Shirefolk Shoutout and Bonus Episodes! Please find all of our links here: htt...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 143
Before we start the adventure, we need to build up our setting using the Kids on Bikes worldbuilding and character relationship questions! Listen to ALL 7 episodes right now on 3BH Patreon at patreon.com/tbhalflings also get your Shirefolk Shoutout and Bonus Episodes! Charlene Bayer (she/they) as Kimberly Patterson (she/her), the 11 year-old pigtailed preteen chess prodigy! Connie Chang (they/he/she) as Jin Zheng (they/xe), the 16 year-old powerlifting thembo with a heart of gold! Margaret Krohn...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 1
Jasper and Jeremy are off smashing it at DND in a Castle and so Liv is here doing her best! To help her out her Dicebreaker co-hosts Maddie and Wheels are here to chat about our favourite RPGs that aren't D&D, including Wheels' own award-nominated RPG The House Doesn't Always Win and some you may have heard of but not known much about like Delta Green, Blades in the Dark, Cyberpunk and more! You can find more like this over on youtube.com/dicebreaker and dicebreaker.com Check out the 3BH Pat...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 142
This week the lore drops are back with a vengeance as we dig into Michelle Nguyen Bradley's backstory and learn all about the EPIC new show that it Table Top News, & why it is a much-needed venture for the space! Please follow their Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/watchtabletop/tabletopnews This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HALFLINGS and get on your way to being your best self. Check out the 3BH Patreon at patreon...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 141
It's time to get thirsty! Guest GM Friday joins us for a one shot of the wonderfully queer game, Thirsty Sword Lesbians! Three strangers are drawn into a dreamscape where they must confront the specters of their past. Get ready for an adventure with plenty of heart, hijinks, hilarity, and... "foreplay"? Check out Thirsty Sword Lesbians here! Go follow Friday on her website and podcast , her Twitter , and check out her upcoming adventure/setting book The Vineyard RPG! Support us on Patreon at pat...
Mar 03, 2023•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 140
Classes are back in session! Professor Joan Miller continues her lecture series on empathy, once again joined by football team captain Jeremy Cobb and head of the gifted program Navaar Jackson. In this episode, the three discuss how empathy functions (or fails to function) in our society on a political level. Follow the Halfling University Faculty! Joan Miller Navaar Jackson from Secret Nerd Podcast Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/tbhalflings for your Shirefolk Shoutout and Bonus Episodes. ...
Feb 27, 2023•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 139
It started out in a big castle in England and it has now flourished into a beautiful friendship, with a good friend of the show Kevin Parr. We delve deep into where it all began on his quest to become Dicecream Sandwich, to GM on the GenCon mainstage, and make an incredible studio-based actual play! If you don't follow Kevin please do: Twitter: @dicecreamsammie Instagram: @dicecreamsandwich Tik Tok: @dicecreamsandwichh Join us at the Castle! https://shop.dndinacastle.com/collections/round-1-marc...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 138
This week the halflings are learning PATHFINDER, and we have enlisted the help of Shay Snow, the Pathfinder Society Developer over at Paizo! After some Overly Grim Laws were thrown about we felt it was no longer safe to stay in the coliseum where we had done battle thrice previously but set out to find paths greener and with people more open and amenable. We will be using the Running The Gauntlet episodes going forward to learn more about this epic system and all it has to offer! Join us at the ...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 139
Today's episode features one of our most important interviews ever! Liv and Jeremy sit down with D&D Executive Producer Kyle Brink to talk in-depth about the OGL 1.1 disaster: what led to it, where WotC went wrong, and how they intend to fix it going forward. You won't want to miss this one! Out of the OGL Loop? Check out these articles by Linda Codega! https://gizmodo.com/dungeons-and-dragons-ogl-1-1-explained-wizards-of-the-c-1850006448 https://gizmodo.com/dungeons-and-dragons-dnd-ogl-good...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 138
It is finally happening... We finally have the one the only Erika Ishii on the show! We discuss how all this started, the influences in art, acting in video games & a whole new segment where we drop lore about ourselves! If you don't follow Erika already please do: @erikaishii Join us at the Castle! https://shop.dndinacastle.com/collections/round-1-march-6-10-2023/products/2023-round-1 Check out the 3BH Patreon at patreon.com/tbhalflings for a special extended version of this episode! Plus, ...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 137
Who's that at the door? Why, it's Christian Navarro! The Halflings are back for another Shirefolk Spotlight with the actor, TTRPG performer, and all-around wise and wonderful fellow. Follow Christian on Twitter at @navarroc0821 ! Join us at the Castle! https://shop.dndinacastle.com/collections/round-1-march-6-10-2023/products/2023-round-1 We want to hear from content creators about their reaction to the OGL as we will be discussing it very soon. If you feel like you will be affected we would lov...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 136
This week the Halflings are welcoming in the new year with a game-breaking tale from the table before they talk about this week's sponsor DnD In The Castle, we tell you all about how the event works, what to expect & why you should come to play with us! Join us at the Castle! https://shop.dndinacastle.com/collections/round-1-march-6-10-2023/products/2023-round-1 We want to hear from content creators about their reaction to the OGL as we will be discussing it very soon. If you feel like you w...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 135
Our season comes to a close with this meditative and emotional conclusion. Starring: Shamini Bundell (she/her) as Reth (they/she, Eland's Blessing Swala, Squared Circle Pugilist) Liv Kennedy (she/her) as Juji Osei (she/her, Bloom Emere, Circle of Stars Druid 6/Twilight Cleric 2) Jonathan Charles (he/him) as Aboade (he/him, Copper Ironmaster, Battle Smith Artificer) Jasper William Cartwright (he/him) as Mooti Qobaa (he/him, Half Moon Daa'ima, College of Eloquence Bard) and Jeremy Cobb (he/him) as...
Jan 09, 2023•2 hr 43 min•Ep. 20
It's that time again, folks! The D&D team have been hard at work cooking up another One D&D playtest, and Jasper and Jeremy are here to talk about it. We're talkin' Clerics, Ardlings, Dragonborn, and Goliaths, as well as a pretty big terminology change. Check out the 3BH Patreon at patreon.com/tbhalflings for a special extended version of this episode! Plus, get your Shirefolk Shoutout and Bonus Episodes! Find all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/tbhalflings Want to hire Jasper as a ...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 134
This is it! The Debs have braved the Spider Queen's web, and now they stand outside her lair. Can they succeed where others have failed and defeat the Spider Queen once and for all? The fate of The Debs, Wagadu, and Operation Double Fist hangs in the balance! Starring: Shamini Bundell (she/her) as Reth (they/she, Eland's Blessing Swala, Squared Circle Pugilist) Liv Kennedy (she/her) as Juji Osei (she/her, Bloom Emere, Circle of Stars Druid 5/Twilight Cleric 2) Jonathan Charles (he/him) as Aboade...
Dec 30, 2022•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 19
Jeremy & Jasper sit back and look back at another INCREDIBLE year for 3 Black Halflings. Looking back on some of our best episodes, and funniest moments, and getting excited about what is coming up next! Check out the 3BH Patreon at patreon.com/tbhalflings for a special extended version of this episode! Plus, get your Shirefolk Shoutout and Bonus Episodes! Find all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/tbhalflings Want to hire Jasper as a GM: https://www.jasperwcartwright.com/ You can now buy...
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 133
Operation Double-Fist is thrown into jeopardy as The Debs find themselves trapped in the Spider Queen's sticky clutches! Can they escape with their lives, memories, and souls intact? Starring: Shamini Bundell (she/her) as Reth (they/she, Eland's Blessing Swala, Squared Circle Pugilist) Liv Kennedy (she/her) as Juji Osei (she/her, Bloom Emere, Circle of Stars Druid 5/Twilight Cleric 2) Jonathan Charles (he/him) as Aboade (he/him, Copper Ironmaster, Battle Smith Artificer) Jasper William Cartwrigh...
Dec 23, 2022•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 18
Having finished their preparations and said their goodbyes, The Debs embark on a perilous journey from which they may never return. After a season full of burning questions, it’s finally time for some answers! And oh, what answers they are… Starring: Shamini Bundell (she/her) as Reth (they/she, Eland's Blessing Swala, Squared Circle Pugilist) Liv Kennedy (she/her) as Juji Osei (she/her, Bloom Emere, Circle of Stars Druid 5/Twilight Cleric 2) Jonathan Charles (he/him) as Aboade (he/him, Copper Ir...
Dec 17, 2022•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 17
Having narrowly avoided an international incident, The Debs meet with Monarch Tijani to decide the way forward. Flashbacks, goodbyes, and baboon slaps abound as The Debs prepare to embark on Operation Double-Fist!!! Starring: Shamini Bundell (she/her) as Reth (they/she, Eland's Blessing Swala, Squared Circle Pugilist) Liv Kennedy (she/her) as Juji Osei (she/her, Bloom Emere, Circle of Stars Druid 4/Twilight Cleric 2) Jonathan Charles (he/him) as Aboade (he/him, Copper Ironmaster, Battle Smith Ar...
Dec 13, 2022•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 16
The Debs must navigate an incredibly tense deliberation in the throne room of Kusugu. Get ready for old friends, old foes, and unsettling realizations about the Metal Eaters' true allegiances. Starring: Shamini Bundell (she/her) as Reth (they/she, Eland's Blessing Swala, Squared Circle Pugilist) Liv Kennedy (she/her) as Juji Osei (she/her, Bloom Emere, Circle of Stars Druid 4/Twilight Cleric 2) Jonathan Charles (he/him) as Aboade (he/him, Copper Ironmaster, Battle Smith Artificer) Jasper William...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 15
Now that the Golden-Eyed Griot has finished his tale, it's time for the Debs to get down to business. Just who or what is the Spider Queen? Where does she live? And who are the ominous visitors who have gained an audience with the monarch of Kusugu? Starring: Shamini Bundell (she/her) as Reth (they/she, Eland's Blessing Swala, Squared Circle Pugilist) Liv Kennedy (she/her) as Juji Osei (she/her, Bloom Emere, Circle of Stars Druid 4/Twilight Cleric 2) Jonathan Charles (he/him) as Aboade (he/him, ...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 14
As the Goldeneyed Griot continues his tale, Mooti and Ongenagama face painful losses, difficult decisions, and a tragic showdown. Get the tissues ready for this one, folks, because it's a DOOZY! Featuring our incredible guest star: Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo (they/them) as Ongenagama (she/her, The Strong Lionblood, Oath of the Ancients Paladin/Beast Barbarian) Starring: Shamini Bundell (she/her) as Reth (they/she, Eland's Blessing Swala, Squared Circle Pugilist) Liv Kennedy (she/her) as Juji Osei...
Dec 01, 2022•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 13
Jeremy & Liv sit down to talk with NFL fullback and Dungeons and Dragons nerd Johnny Stanton, listen as we find out all about how Johnny got so into D&D and a hard nerd out about comics... particularly Aquaman. Check out the 3BH Patreon at patreon.com/tbhalflings for a special extended version of this episode! Plus, get your Shirefolk Shoutout and Bonus Episodes! Find all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/tbhalflings Want to hire Jasper as a GM: https://www.jasperwcartwright.com/ You ...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 132
Having gained an audience with the Great Golden-Eyed Griot, it's time for the Debs to receive whatever wisdom he can impart. But why does the mere mention of the Spider Queen fill him with such dread? There's only one way to get to the bottom of this: it's time for a story! Featuring our incredible guest stars: Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo (they/them) as Ongenagama (she/her, The Strong Lionblood, Oath of the Ancients Paladin/Beast Barbarian) Krystina Arielle (she/her) as Noma (she/her, Lionblood, Q...
Nov 23, 2022•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 12
It's time for some dark magic, as Liv finally climbs into the DM drivers seat for a third round of Running the Gauntlet! Will Jasper pull out his first victory? Will Jeremy continue his winning streak? Will Liv exact her vengeance for last round's acid-tinged nosedive? Find out in today's fiery episode! Check out the 3BH Patreon at patreon.com/tbhalflings for a special extended version of this episode! Plus, get your your Shirefolk Shoutout and Bonus Episodes! Find all of our links here: https:/...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 131
Welcome to your first semester at Halfling University, a brand new series from 3BH! This inaugural episode sees professor Joan Miller joined by football team captain Jeremy Cobb and head of the gifted program Navaar Jackson to explore empathy and the vital role it plays in our society. Get ready for an awesome discussion, and stay tuned for more Halfling University episodes coming next year! Follow the Halfling University Faculty! Joan Miller Navaar Jackson from Secret Nerd Podcast Support us on...
Nov 14, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 130
Pure halfling fun and chaos today as Liv & Jeremy answer questions posed to us on Discord and our Patreon! PLUS we get some EPIC tales from the table! Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/tbhalflings for your Shirefolk Shoutout and Bonus Episodes. Find all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/tbhalflings Want to hire Jasper as a GM: https://www.jasperwcartwright.com/ You can now buy merchandise here! as featured on Critical Role Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @3blackhalf...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 129
