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Content 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.
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This 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
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This 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
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Welcome 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
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Welcome 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
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This 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
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This 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.
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This 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.
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This 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.
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This 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
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Content Warning:This episode contains discussion of gun violence, blood, and murder.
This week! Candace the Magnificent and Jeremy Cobb discuss some of the major events currently unfolding in the United States. The majority of the episode focuses on the murder of Renee Good and the current ICE situation, examining the fear, violence, and lasting terror surrounding these events. They also explore developments involving Venezuela and Greenland, the damage the current US administration is doing to the people of America, and how cultural elements in art are never 'small', but deeply connected forces that shape and influence society in powerful ways. The episode closes with lighter conversation as Candace and Jeremy talk cats, dogs, and the small moments of relief that balance heavier discussions.
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This week! Liv, Candace, and Jeremy are joined by licensed marriage and family therapists Sekayi Edwards, founder of Hidden Quest Therapy, and Perry Clark, therapist, podcaster, and founder of Untangled & Grow Counseling.
Sekayi and Perry share their origin nerd stories and what first drew them into the therapy profession, reflecting on their personal journeys and experiences working as POC therapists within the mental health field. The conversation explores the realities of medical racism, its impact on care, and why representation and trust matter so deeply in therapeutic spaces.
The episode also dives into Sekayi’s journey with music therapy, highlighting the power of creative approaches to healing and how therapy can take many different forms depending on the individual.
Links mentioned in this episode include:
Hidden Quest Therapy at https://www.hiddenquesttherapy.com
Instagram at @hiddenquesttherapy
Untangled & Grow Counseling at https://untangleandgrowcounseling.com
Perry Clark’s podcast - Untying Knots: Minds and Souls Untethered.
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This week! Jeremy Cobb and Candace the Magnificent are joined by Jennifer Kretchmer, a multi-talented writer, producer, actor, consultant, and tabletop creative whose work spans storytelling, performance, and game design.
In part two of the conversation, the Halflings continue their in-depth discussion with Jennifer, moving further into how disability is represented, understood, and designed for in tabletop roleplaying games and fantasy worlds. They explore what it means to design a fantasy setting with accessibility in mind, and how adaptability often becomes a powerful response when people are confronted with disability, both in real life and at the table.
The conversation also delves into disability mechanics in TTRPGs, how mechanics can support more thoughtful and inclusive play, and the ways disability has been understood and recorded throughout history. Along the way, Jennifer helps unpack common misconceptions around various disabilities.
The episode concludes with a Tale From the Table from Jennifer, which includes spoilers for Phandelver.
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This week! Jeremy Cobb and Candace the Magnificent are joined by Jennifer Kretchmer, a multi-talented writer, producer, actor, consultant, and tabletop creative whose work spans storytelling, performance, and game design.
The Halflings explore how Jennifer’s writing, acting, and lifelong nerdiness came together to form her creative origin story, and how her own disability became a driving force behind her passion for disability advocacy.
Together, they discuss the perception of disability in the US, the discrimination the disabled community continues to face, and how these experiences shape both creative work and everyday life.
The episode also looks at how players and GMs can thoughtfully approach disability at the table when playing tabletop roleplaying games, setting the foundation for a deeper discussion to come in part two.
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This week! Jasper, Candace, and Jeremy are joined by the producer of all producers, Jess Jewell.
The Halflings dive into PAX Unplugged, with Jess sharing her first US convention experience and her amazement at how much was packed into the event. Jasper talks about visiting PAX with Jess and the overwhelming scale of the convention, especially when compared to UK venues.
Jess explains why she was in Philadelphia as 12 Sided Studios were commissioned to create The Winged Bull Tavern in collaboration with The Philadelphia LARP Society, an experience that was busy and very 'PAXed'. The conversation briefly turns to Quentin Tarantino’s well-known opinions before teasing the infamous Shoegate story, available as a Patreon bonus.
Jasper recounts his unfortunate food poisoning at PAX, including Chad revealing the cause while looking equally unwell. Candace then shares their highlights from the weekend, from running Dread and visiting The Winged Bull Tavern to finally meeting Jess and Jasper in person.
The episode wraps up with a thoughtful discussion on post-con blues and the importance of community at conventions.
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This week! The Halflings get festive as they share their own Christmas traditions and explore how the season is celebrated around the world.
Jeremy reflects on his neutral feelings toward Christmas (much like Thanksgiving), and how that’s changed since his childhood, while Candace contrasts this with their love of gift-giving and a festive feast inspired by The Feast of Seven Fishes from Tv show,The Bear. Liv looks back on her favourite holiday memories, the joy of the lead-up to Christmas, and why the most emotional gift wins.
The conversation drifts into wanting nothing vs knowing exactly what you want, the differences between UK and US Christmas traditions (including Boxing Day), New Year celebrations, and a deep dive into the wonderfully chaotic world of UK pantomime, much to Candace’s delight.
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This week! Candace the Magnificent and Jeremy Cobb are joined by lead producer of Koboa and new game Beasts - Adrián Mejía!
Adrián shares how a childhood trip to Brazil and the moment he first saw Super Mario Bros. 3 ignited his love of imaginative worlds, later deepened by discovering the TTRPG Nephilim.
He dives into the South American inspirations that shaped Koboa, the careful research and cultural grounding behind its lore, and the determination to challenge stereotypes by creating a space where South American players feel truly welcome.
We also explore his new game Beasts, which made Jeremy’s teenage heart grow three sizes. Expect themes of dehumanisation, the weight of an unwinnable war, what remains of you afterward, and a clear thread of Animorphs-style intensity.
The episode wraps with Adrián’s Tale From The Table, plus a little insight into future episodes...Adrián will be returning to run Beasts, so stay tuned, Halflings!
Media Mentioned in This Episode
Koboa (Coming Soon)https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/koboa/koboa-the-south-american-5e-setting
Beasts https://latinerd.itch.io/beasts
Links Mentioned in This Episode
https://www.koboasetting.com
https://koboa.backerkit.com
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This week! Candace The Magnificent, Liv Kennedy and Jeremy Cobb are joined by streamer, activist and incredible GM...Nikatine.
We dive into her origin story and journey into all things nerdy, a wildly creative beginning sparked by her dad building a computer, and the early games that unlocked her imagination, from The Sims to StarCraft.
The conversation then shifts into her path through streaming and her deep love of TTRPGs, which ultimately led to the creation of Issliss and the launch of Fablescraps as a TTRPG production studio.
Nikatine discusses crafting Issliss from the ground up, how original concepts were able to hit the ground running, and how a deep passion for world-building allows the exploration of anxiety, fear, and the things that are truly terrifying, transforming those emotions into powerful creative fuel.
The Halflings also discuss how Nikatine consistently shows up to represent and advocate for individual cultures and perspectives, and how themes of alienation and the search for belonging resonate strongly through her work, drawn from her own lived experiences.
The episode concludes with two incredible Tales From the Table from Issliss...both of which amazingly feature our very own Candace!
Links mentioned in this episode:
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nikatine
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nikatine
Issliss: https://www.nikatine.com/issliss.html
Blog: https://www.nikatine.com/blog
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This week! Candace the Magnificent, Liv Kennedy, and Jeremy Cobb ease into the holiday season as Jeremy explores the differences between UK and US celebrations. They look at the contrast in Halloween hype and how their childhoods shaped whether they did, or didn’t, celebrate.
Jeremy shares his complicated relationship with the holidays, reflecting on childhood boredom, babysitting, and feeling excluded, all of which shaped his adult ambivalence toward the season, not to mention the pressure the holidays can bring.
The Halfings talk about the comfort of being welcomed into other people’s traditions and how technology now makes it easier to connect with family or a chosen community. They also discuss the emotional walls we build around family to fit in or protect ourselves during the holidays.
The Halflings end this episode with the important discussion of racism and sexism in sport, noting that this topic deserves an entire episode of its own due to the importance.
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!
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This week! Liv, Candace and Jeremy continue their deep dive into why nostalgia isn't always comforting, and how to process the grief of a once beloved creator or artwork turning out to be a real-world nightmare. From how the most toxic fandoms can taint the things we love, to that toxicity can make it difficult to have discussions about the things you enjoy.
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.
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