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Three Black Halflings | A Dungeons & Dragons Podcast
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Roll for Melanin... It’s a Nat 20!
Three Black Halflings is a podcast by Jasper William Cartwright, Olivia Kennedy (but everybody calls her Liv), and Jeremy Cobb: three nerdy friends with strong opinions and even stronger Charisma scores. Join them in their quest to explore diversity in the incredible worlds of D&D and pop culture while doling out DM tips, thought-provoking conversations, a band of guests and good times!
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"Why didn't you lead with that!” - The Rashawn Nadine Scott Interview
Apr 401:21:34Tap to summarizeContent warning: Two uncensored uses of a racial slur (1:02:15 & 1:02:51) in the context of a story about our guest experiencing racism while performing. This week, Candace the Magnificent and Jeremy Cobb are joined by actor, performer, and comedian Rashawn Nadine Scott! The Halflings chat with Rashawn about her journey as a performer, from growing up playing in bands to her love of musicals and acting, and how those early creative influences shaped her voice, confidence, and approach to performance. They also dive into wider conversations around TV and storytelling, including Heated Rivalry, alongside how Rashawn first discovered Dungeons & Dragons and what drew her into the world of actual play. The episode explores her experiences working with Dropout and her time on Burrow’s End, as well as the collaborative nature of tabletop storytelling. Along the way, The Halflings discuss navigating the industry as a performer, the realities of live performance, and the importance of community, representation, and creating spaces where people feel seen and supported. This episode ends with Rashawn's 'sauce based', pun filled Tale from the Table. Also - did you miss out on our first 🎉FULLY FUNDED🎉 Kickstarter, the City of the Black Rose Campaign setting, in collaboration with Roll and Play Press? Well, good news! In the next few weeks, it'll be open to late pledges and pledge manager edits! So everyone gets a chance to grab a copy of the book and any extras you'd like! Follow the halflings: Jasper William Cartwright: @JW_Cartwright Jeremy Cobb: @JeremyCobb1 Liv Kennedy: @livkennedy Candace: @candacethemagnificent Find all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/tbhalflings You can buy all our lovely merchandise here! as featured on Critical Role! Connect with us on Instagram, Bluesky and Facebook @3blackhalflings, on our Discord, or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →“Better, Faster, Cheaper, Healthier” - The Xalavier Nelson Jr. Interview
Mar 2600:56:31Tap to summarizeThis week! Liv Kennedy, Candace the Magnificent and Jeremy Cobb are joined by the amazing Xalavier Nelson Jr! The Halflings go behind the scenes of what it really takes to make games, from early ideation through to release, and what it means to build a studio from the ground up as a Black creator. Xalavier shares how his identity and lived experience have shaped both his work and leadership, and why that perspective is so important in today’s industry. The conversation also explores how Strange Scaffold operates differently from more traditional studios, offering a fascinating look at how rethinking structure and process can unlock entirely new kinds of games. Along the way, The Halflings dig into building and nurturing creative communities, supporting fellow developers, and the continued rise of indie games, why they are thriving, what sets them apart, and where the future of the industry might be heading. Media Mentioned in today's episode: https://www.strangescaffold.com Also - did you miss out on our first 🎉FULLY FUNDED🎉 Kickstarter, the City of the Black Rose Campaign setting, in collaboration with Roll and Play Press? Well, good news! In the next few weeks, it'll be open to late pledges and pledge manager edits! So everyone gets a chance to grab a copy of the book and any extras you'd like! Follow the halflings: Jasper William Cartwright: @JW_Cartwright Jeremy Cobb: @JeremyCobb1 Liv Kennedy: @livkennedy Candace: @candacethemagnificent Find all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/tbhalflings You can buy all our lovely merchandise here! as featured on Critical Role! Connect with us on Instagram, Bluesky and Facebook @3blackhalflings, on our Discord, or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →“Get hit by a bus and Profit” - The Danielle Radford Interview
Mar 1901:08:02Tap to summarizeThis week! Jeremy Cobb, Liv Kennedy and Candace the Magnificent are joined by a very special guest.. Danielle Radford! Danielle shares her nerdy origins and how her love of storytelling led her into the world of TTRPGs, alongside her advice for anyone looking to break into the space. She also recounts the unforgettable story of being hit by a bus, and how that unexpected moment shaped her journey into actual plays. The conversation explores how Danielle became involved with Dimension 20 and Dropout, offering insight into her experience working on some of the most beloved actual play productions. Plus, the group dives into a thoughtful discussion on queer and Black stories in media, and why authentic representation continues to matter. Links mentioned in today's episode: Tights and Fights Perils & Princesses Also - did you miss out on our first 🎉FULLY FUNDED🎉 Kickstarter, the City of the Black Rose Campaign setting, in collaboration with Roll and Play Press? Well, good news! In the next few weeks, it'll be open to late pledges and pledge manager edits! So everyone gets a chance to grab a copy of the book and any extras you'd like! Follow the halflings: Jasper William Cartwright: @JW_Cartwright Jeremy Cobb: @JeremyCobb1 Liv Kennedy: @livkennedy Candace: @candacethemagnificent Find all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/tbhalflings You can buy all our lovely merchandise here! as featured on Critical Role! Connect with us on Instagram, Bluesky and Facebook @3blackhalflings, on our Discord, or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →BEASTS One Shot: Rise of the Kókórans - Part 2
Mar 1200:47:36Tap to summarizeWelcome to the world of BEASTS! A new Animorphs-Inspired Powered by the Apocalypse TTRPG about animal-morphing teen soldiers. Ness and Randal's attempt to save Mikaela has gone sideways and with the Kokorans hot on their trail they'll have to think on their feet if they want to survive. STARRING: Candace the Magnificent as Ness Jeremy Cobb as Randal and Adrián Mejía as the GM Content Warning Body Horror Paracites Themes of violence/war featuring some gore Discussion of Genocide Light Drug Use Teen Angst If you want to hear the Session 0 that sets the stage for our one shot, be sure to check out the 3BH Patreon! You'll also find ad-free shows, bonus content and way more! If you enjoyed our BEASTS one shot then please consider supporting Adrián's Kickstarter to get the system funded! Follow the halflings: Jasper William Cartwright: @JW_Cartwright Jeremy Cobb: @JeremyCobb1 Liv Kennedy: @livkennedy or @doesdarkmagic Candace: @candacethemagnificent Find all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/tbhalflings You can buy all our lovely merchandise here! as featured on Critical Role! Connect with us on Instagram, Bluesky and Facebook @3blackhalflings, on our Discord, or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →BEASTS One Shot: Rise of the Kókórans - Part 1
Mar 500:57:06Tap to summarizeWelcome to the world of BEASTS! A new Animorphs-Inspired Powered by the Apocalypse TTRPG about animal-morphing teen soldiers. Our one shot picks up following the events of a recon mission gone wrong and their leader captured. Now, Ness and Randal fight to rescue their friend and free the people enslaved by the alien race known as the Kokorans. STARRING: Candace the Magnificent as Ness Jeremy Cobb as Randal and Adrián Mejía as the GM Content Warning Body Horror Paracites Themes of violence/war featuring some gore Discussion of Genocide Light Drug Use Teen Angst You can hear the episode in full now over on the Patreon, along with the session 0 that sets the stage for our one shot! If you enjoyed our BEASTS one shot then please consider supporting Adrián's Kickstarter to get the system funded! Follow the halflings: Jasper William Cartwright: @JW_Cartwright Jeremy Cobb: @JeremyCobb1 Liv Kennedy: @livkennedy or @doesdarkmagic Candace: @candacethemagnificent Find all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/tbhalflings You can buy all our lovely merchandise here! as featured on Critical Role! Connect with us on Instagram, Bluesky and Facebook @3blackhalflings, on our Discord, or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →“Trust and Trauma” - Black Community and Mental Health Part 2
Feb 2600:55:24Tap to summarizeThis week! Liv Kennedy, Candace the Magnificent and Jeremy Cobb are joined once again by the wonderful Perry Clark and Sekayi Edwards for Part 2 of their Black History Month mental health conversation, and the final episode of this year’s Black History Month series. Together, they dive into the Black community’s relationship with therapy, what it really takes to build trust between patients and practitioners, and the growing concerns around AI in mental health spaces and what may be lost when human connection is removed. They also reflect on generational trauma, the realities of healing work, and how families and communities can help POC children recognise and process racism in ways that empower rather than silence. A candid, necessary, and deeply human conversation to round out this year’s Black History Month discussions. Mentioned Links Sekayi's Therapy Services Perry's Therapy Services Also - did you miss out on our first 🎉FULLY FUNDED🎉 Kickstarter, the City of the Black Rose Campaign setting, in collaboration with Roll and Play Press? Well, good news! In the next few weeks, it'll be open to late pledges and pledge manager edits! So everyone gets a chance to grab a copy of the book and any extras you'd like! Follow the halflings: Jasper William Cartwright: @JW_Cartwright Jeremy Cobb: @JeremyCobb1 Liv Kennedy: @livkennedy Candace: @candacethemagnificent Find all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/tbhalflings You can buy all our lovely merchandise here! as featured on Critical Role! Connect with us on Instagram, Bluesky and Facebook @3blackhalflings, on our Discord, or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →“Personal Stories” - Indie AP Production Roundtable
Feb 1901:06:44Tap to summarizeThis week! Jeremy Cobb and Candace the Magnificent introduce a roundtable style episode with those who are the heart of the industry - Ambrose, Alix, Calamity and Robert Madison II, AKA MadDrRob! Together, they explore how they choose the stories they tell and the motivations behind those decisions. The conversation reflects on how the need for representation influences creative work within tabletop, and how that responsibility shows up at the table. They also turn to the horror genre, discussing how they navigate it as creators of colour and what it means to engage with fear, tension, and storytelling through that lens. A thoughtful and grounded discussion on craft, representation, and storytelling with intention. Also - did you miss out on our first 🎉FULLY FUNDED🎉 Kickstarter, the City of the Black Rose Campaign setting, in collaboration with Roll and Play Press? Well, good news! In the next few weeks, it'll be open to late pledges and pledge manager edits! So everyone gets a chance to grab a copy of the book and any extras you'd like! Follow the halflings: Jasper William Cartwright: @JW_Cartwright Jeremy Cobb: @JeremyCobb1 Liv Kennedy: @livkennedy Candace: @candacethemagnificent Find all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/tbhalflings You can buy all our lovely merchandise here! as featured on Critical Role! Connect with us on Instagram, Bluesky and Facebook @3blackhalflings, on our Discord, or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →“Worthy of Belonging” - Intersectional Storytelling Roundtable
Feb 1201:44:51Tap to summarizeThis week! As part of Black History Month’s centenary year, Jeremy Cobb and Candace the Magnificent welcome a powerful panel into the Halfling Stadium: Amihan “The Rose Cleric” , Aetherius Bordeaux, “Lamia” Cassie Walker and Queon Story. Marking 100 years of Black History Month, the conversation centres on the challenges of existing in the TTRPG space while telling authentic stories as a Person of Colour. Together, they unpack the spicy realities of the industry, including visibility at tables, who gets platformed, tokenism, structural barriers, and the uneven ladder of success. All four guests are storytellers in their own right, and the episode highlights how they interweave heritage, lived experience, and creativity into their work. From Black storytelling traditions to the responsibility of building inclusive spaces, this roundtable reflects on the weight and the beauty of carrying culture into fantasy, and what it truly means to uplift other POC creatives. Halflings, do not forget. Friday 13th February, 8pm, London Carlisle runs Harlem Unbound live on the Three Black Halflings Twitch for a charity charity stream you won’t want to miss. February is stacked. Tune in. lso - did you miss out on our first 🎉FULLY FUNDED🎉 Kickstarter, the City of the Black Rose Campaign setting, in collaboration with Roll and Play Press? Well, good news! In the next few weeks, it'll be open to late pledges and pledge manager edits! So everyone gets a chance to grab a copy of the book and any extras you'd like! Follow the halflings: Jasper William Cartwright: @JW_Cartwright Jeremy Cobb: @JeremyCobb1 Liv Kennedy: @livkennedy Candace: @candacethemagnificent Find all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/tbhalflings You can buy all our lovely merchandise here! as featured on Critical Role! Connect with us on Instagram, Bluesky and Facebook @3blackhalflings, on our Discord, or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →"100 Years of BHM" - Black History Month in the US
Feb 500:46:07Tap to summarizeThis week! Candace the Magnificent joins us to celebrate Black History Month and its 100th year. 2026 marks a century of Black History Month, a moment to reflect on why BHM exists and why it continues to matter. Created to challenge the erasure of Black history, BHM centres Black voices, stories, and experiences, past and present. Throughout February, Three Black Halflings mark the centenary of Black History Month with a specially curated programme of episodes. In this episode, Candace the Magnificent leads a thoughtful exploration of mental health in Black communities, setting the tone for the month and highlighting why these conversations feel more vital now than ever. Also - did you miss out on our first 🎉FULLY FUNDED🎉 Kickstarter, the City of the Black Rose Campaign setting, in collaboration with Roll and Play Press? Well, good news! In the next few weeks, it'll be open to late pledges and pledge manager edits! So everyone gets a chance to grab a copy of the book and any extras you'd like! Follow the halflings: Jasper William Cartwright: @JW_Cartwright Jeremy Cobb: @JeremyCobb1 Liv Kennedy: @livkennedy Candace: @candacethemagnificent Find all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/tbhalflings You can buy all our lovely merchandise here! as featured on Critical Role! Connect with us on Instagram, Bluesky and Facebook @3blackhalflings, on our Discord, or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →“The Funny Ha-Has” - The Azeem Jimoh Interview
Jan 2901:08:25Tap to summarizeThis week! Candace the Magnificent and Jeremy Cobb are joined by content creator and voice actor Azeem Jimoh, also known as BlackPurist. Azeem shares his nerdy origins, from his favourite Sonic game to the creators who inspired him to start making content, and how Ryan Higa’s work led him into content creation and voice acting. The conversation dives into overlooked were-creatures, including the criminally underrated were-sloth, and highlights Azeem’s wider work, including his in-depth video on racism in fantasy and how race is constructed in fictional worlds. Towards the end of the episode, Azeem talks about what’s coming up in 2026, including two new shows and his involvement with The Runedocks, before closing out with his brilliant Tale From The Table. You can find Azeem under the username BlackPurist on the following platforms:YouTubeInstagramTikTokBlueskyX Links mentioned by Candace: Check out Studio Sama Fallout: Kings of Mahatt Nimble Teaser with Mage Hand High Five Also - did you miss out on our first 🎉FULLY FUNDED🎉 Kickstarter, the City of the Black Rose Campaign setting, in collaboration with Roll and Play Press? Well, good news! In the next few weeks, it'll be open to late pledges and pledge manager edits! So everyone gets a chance to grab a copy of the book and any extras you'd like! Follow the halflings: Jasper William Cartwright: @JW_Cartwright Jeremy Cobb: @JeremyCobb1 Liv Kennedy: @livkennedy Candace: @candacethemagnificent Find all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/tbhalflings You can buy all our lovely merchandise here! as featured on Critical Role! Connect with us on Instagram, Bluesky and Facebook @3blackhalflings, on our Discord, or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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