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A new show, premise, and cast! Tales to Inspire is a Worlds in Peril ttrpg actual play podcast that explores the question “What if superheroes existed in our world and history?” Inspired by stories like Watchmen by Alan Moore, Spider-Man: Life Story by Chip Zdarsky, and DC: The New Frontier by Darwyn Cooke, this story is set in an alternate history of our own world that is directly influenced and impacted by the larger-than-life actions and battles of our show’s heroes. Follow a team of super heroes through the decades as they battle injustice, clash with super villains, and defy the comic book trope by actually aging!

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A new show, premise, and cast! Tales to Inspire is a Worlds in Peril ttrpg actual play podcast that explores the question “What if superheroes existed in our world and history?” Inspired by stories like Watchmen by Alan Moore, Spider-Man: Life Story by Chip Zdarsky, and DC: The New Frontier by Darwyn Cooke, this story is set in an alternate history of our own world that is directly influenced and impacted by the larger-than-life actions and battles of our show’s heroes. Follow a team of super heroes through the decades as they battle injustice, clash with super villains, and defy the comic book trope by actually aging!

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English


Episodes
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Tales To Inspire S1E28: Rolling Out the Dread Carpet Part 4

9/5/2023
THE SEASON FINALE!!! Divided on two fronts, the heroes try to save the world… even at great cost to themselves! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Mitch (he/they; @mitchbustillos) as Omission (he/him), Marlo (she/her; @boggwitch) as Crystal Gazer (she/her), Phil (he/them; @BMCPHILANTHROPY) as Torchbearer (he/him), Kristie (she/her; @PolishKristie) as Geiger Gwen (she/her), Occam (they/them; @occamsockemrobo) as Dr. Fusion (he/him), Kari (she/her) as Mother Midnight (she/her) Music in this episode: Immanence of Spring by Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, Conflicts of a Rival by Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, Big Band Bounce by Scorehouse Media, Jazz Freedom by Volodymyr Piddubnyk, Sacred Dance of the Chosen One by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Atmospheric Female Voices - Dark, Moodt, and Ambient Mystery by Media Music Group, Domine by Adrian Berenguer, The Endless by Humans Win

Duration:02:01:57

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Tales To Inspire S1E27: Rolling Out The Dread Carpet Part 3

8/21/2023
President Truman tasks the heroes with assassinating the emperor of Japan to bring an end to World War 2. Do the heroes have a responsibility to end the war by ending a life? Or do heroes have a responsibility to save every life - even their enemies? Help us pay our performers at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Mitch (he/they; @mitchbustillos) as Omission (he/him), Marlo (she/her; @boggwitch) as Crystal Gazer (she/her), Phil (he/them; @BMCPHILANTHROPY) as Torchbearer (he/him), Kristie (she/her; @PolishKristie) as Geiger Gwen (she/her), Occam (they/them; @occamsockemrobo) as Dr. Fusion (he/him), Kari (she/her) as Sister Solstice (she/her) Music in this episode: The Roar by Humans Win, Sacred Dance of the Chosen One by Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, Rising Knight by Humans Win

Duration:01:10:45

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Tales To Inspire S1E26: Rolling Out the Dread Carpet Part 2

8/7/2023
After being summoned by President Truman, the heroes hop aboard the Union Pacific to make a cross-country trip to Washington, DC. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Help us get to $400 a month on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Mitch (he/they; @mitchbustillos) as Omission (he/him), Marlo (she/her; @boggwitch) as Crystal Gazer (she/her), Phil (he/them; @BMCPHILANTHROPY) as Torchbearer (he/him), Kristie (she/her; @PolishKristie) as Geiger Gwen (she/her), Occam (they/them; @occamsockemrobo) as Dr. Fusion (he/him), Kari (she/her) as Mother Midnight (she/her) Music in this episode: A Bundle of Old Love Letters by Paul Whiteman

Duration:00:59:23

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Tales To Inspire S1E25: Rolling Out the Dread Carpet Part 1

7/17/2023
Months since their team was disbanded, the members of the now defunct Operation: American Defense reunite at the red carpet premiere of a blockbuster Hollywood film. Meanwhile, a threat that will spell certain doom continues to deepen. Support us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Mitch (he/they; @mitchbustillos) as Omission (he/him), Marlo (she/her; @boggwitch) as Crystal Gazer (she/her), Phil (he/them; @BMCPHILANTHROPY) as Torchbearer (he/him), Kristie (she/her; @PolishKristie) as Geiger Gwen (she/her), Occam (they/them; @occamsockemrobo) as Dr. Fusion (he/him), Kari (she/her) as Mother Midnight (she/her) Music in this episode: Movie Symphony Godfather Vibe by Nick Battle

Duration:01:06:15

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Tales To Inspire S1E24: Of All Things Brought to Light Part 2

7/3/2023
Geiger Gwen and Torchbearer track down The Tussler and Professor Dusk, and attempt to thwart the duo’s diabolical plans. Support us monetarily at https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Phil (he/them; @BMCPHILANTHROPY) as Torchbearer (he/him), Kristie (she/her; @polishkristie) as Geiger Gwen (she/her) Music from this episode: A Night On Bare Mountain by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Rumbalero Part 2 by The Kingsway Symphony Orchestra

Duration:01:45:51

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Tales To Inspire S1E23: Of All Things Brought To Light Part 1

6/19/2023
While Geiger Gwen investigates the Tuskman criminal empire, she is joined by her former teammate Torchbearer! Can the unlikely pairing put a stitch in Tuskman’s plans? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Phil (he/them; @BMCPHILANTHROPY) as Torchbearer (he/him), Kristie (she/her; @polishkristie) as Geiger Gwen (she/her) Music from this episode: Vintage Swinging Jazz Drums Solo by Volodymyr Piddubnyk, Vintage Background Fast Jazz Groove by Volodymyr Piddubnyk, Superman by Freddie “Snicklefritz” Fisher and his Orchestra

Duration:01:21:33

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Tales To Inspire S1E22: By Hope's Soft Light

6/5/2023
Torchbearer returns to Philadelphia to inspire hope in the citizens, but can he inspire hope in others when he has lost his? Help us pay our performers: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Phil (he/them; @BMCPHILANTHROPY) as Torchbearer (he/him), Music in this episode: City Hustle by William Van De Crommert, Peach Tree Street Blues by Sir Walter Thomas and His All Stars, On The Run Jazz Vibe by Nick Battle, Somehow I Always Lose by Humans Win

Duration:01:39:37

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Tales To Inspire S1E21: I Wish I Could Omit You

5/16/2023
After his explosive adventure in New Mexico, Omission tracks down Dr. Fusion to get some answers. Meanwhile, Crystal Gazer’s powers detect an unseen entity. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Mitch (he/they; @mitchbustillos) as Omission (he/him), Marlo (she/her; @boggwitch) as Crystal Gazer (she/her), Occam (they/them; @occamsockemrobo) as Dr. Fusion (he/him) Music in this Episode: Dying Wish by Humans Wish

Duration:01:41:13

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Tales To Inspire S1E20: Glitz, Glam, and Chagrin

5/1/2023
Crystal Gazer receives a shocking offer that may forever alter her Hollywood career. Meanwhile, Dr. Fusion’s dedication to his experiments causes him to forget a very important date. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Marlo (she/her; @boggwitch) as Crystal Gazer (she/her), Occam (they/them; @occamsockemrobo) as Dr. Fusion (he/him), Music in this Episode: My Hero by Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra, Jazz Swinging Drums Solo by Volodymyr Piddubnyk, Jazz Drums Solo [Birdman/Whiplash style] by Volodymyr Piddubnyk, Vintage Swinging Jazz Drums Solo by Volodymyr Piddubnyk

Duration:01:42:19

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Tales To Inspire S1E19: Falling Out

4/17/2023
Geiger Gwen returns to Seattle to take care of unfinished business. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Help us get to $400 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Kristie (she/her; @polishkristie) as Geiger Gwen (she/her) Music in this Episode: Romance by Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra, Jazz Relaxed Lounge Theme by vheissu, Rumbalero Part 1 by Jerry Wald and his Orchestra, Rumbalero Part 2 by Jerry Wald and his Orchestra, Dementia by Miklós Rósza

Duration:01:35:22

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Tales To Inspire S1E18: A Hush Befell Them Part 2

4/3/2023
Deep in the heart of the United State’s atomic weapons research facility in New Mexico, Omission and The Hush struggle to find a way to divert disaster. FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST @ChaoticDarby AS THE HUSH! Support our show at https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Mitch (he/they; @mitchbustillos) as Omission (he/him) Music in this Episode: Uptown Rhapsody by Teddy Hill

Duration:01:24:32

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Tales To Inspire S1E17: A Hush Befell Them Part 1

3/20/2023
Omission meets up with his oldest and only friend and goes undercover to investigate the mysterious Manhattan Project. FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST @ChaoticDarby AS THE HUSH! Help us pay our cast at https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Mitch (he/they; @mitchbustillos) as Omission (he/him) Music in this Episode: I’m Keeping Those Keepsakes You Gave Me by Paul Whiteman, Love Me by Paul Whiteman

Duration:01:03:07

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Tales To Inspire S1E16: Autumn in Salem Part 2

3/6/2023
Sister Solstice ventures deeper into the autumnal forest in order to complete her Rite of Joining. Will her experience change her for the better or the worse? FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST @tessanicole03 AS MOTHER CANAH! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Kari (she/her) as Mother Midnight (she/her) Music in this Episode: Marcia funebre: Adagio assai by Bruno Walter

Duration:01:16:52

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Tales To Inspire S1E15: Autumn in Salem Part 1

2/20/2023
Sister Solstice embarks on a ritualistic quest both to become more powerful and also to protect the sacred Heart of Nature. FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST @tessanicole03 AS MOTHER CANAH! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Kari (she/her) as Mother Midnight (she/her) Music in this Episode: Frightmare by Jimena Contreras

Duration:00:53:08

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Tales To Inspire S1E14: One Lousy Day

2/6/2023
Members of Operation: American Defense attend President Roosevelt’s fourth inauguration and are given some lousy news. Help us get to $400/month on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Marlo (she/her; @boggwitch) as Crystal Gazer (she/her), Phil (he/them; @BMCPHILANTHROPY) as Torchbearer (he/him), Kristie (she/her; @PolishKristie) as Geiger Gwen (she/her), Occam (they/them; @occamsockemrobo) as Dr. Fusion (he/him), Kari (she/her) as Mother Midnight (she/her) Music in this Episode: Feel good and laid back jazz piano with chill rhythm section for lounge music or romantic comedies by Suite Tracks Music, Romantic and relaxing jazz piano and rhythm section for rainy days by Suite Tracks Music, A Bundle of Love Letters by Paul Whiteman, A Dark Room by Sleeping Ghost

Duration:01:44:58

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Tales To Inspire S1E13: Haus der Kunst Part 3

1/16/2023
It’s Torchbearer vs Ubermensch! Red Revenant vs the Gaslighter! Operation: American Defense vs Adolf Hitler! You don’t want to miss this epic midseason showdown! FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST @Drakoniques AS RED REVENANT! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Help us get to $400 on Patreon so we can pay our performers! https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Mitch (he/they; @mitchbustillos) as Omission (he/him), Marlo (she/her; @boggwitch) as Crystal Gazer (she/her), Phil (he/them; @BMCPHILANTHROPY) as Torchbearer (he/him), Kristie (she/her; @PolishKristie) as Geiger Gwen (she/her), Occam (they/them; @occamsockemrobo) as Dr. Fusion (he/him), Kari (she/her) as Mother Midnight (she/her) Music in this Episode: Dementia by Miklós Rósza, What A Shuffle by Chick Webb, Rumpus in Richmond by Duke Ellington, Cotton Club Stomp by Duke Ellington, White Jazz by Glen Gray, Terror On The Ski Run by Miklós Rósza, A Boat in the Fog by Max Steiner, Concerto No. 2 in C Minor by Sergei Rachmaninoff, The Four Seasons, Concerto No. 2 “Summer”: III by Antonio Vivaldi, A Night On Bare Mountain by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Harlem Congo by Chick Webb, Subconscious by Miklós Rósza

Duration:01:49:32

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Tales To Inspire S1E12: Haus der Kunst Part 2

1/2/2023
After splitting into two teams, the heroes of Operation: American Defense start searching the House of German Art for their target. However, unexpected appearances and mishaps quickly complicate the mission. FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST @Drakoniques AS RED REVENANT! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Mitch (he/they; @mitchbustillos) as Omission (he/him), Marlo (she/her; @boggwitch) as Crystal Gazer (she/her), Phil (he/them; @BMCPHILANTHROPY) as Torchbearer (he/him), Kristie (she/her; @PolishKristie) as Geiger Gwen (she/her), Occam (they/them; @occamsockemrobo) as Dr. Fusion (he/him), Kari (she/her) as Mother Midnight (she/her) Music in this Episode: A Boat in the Fog by Max Steiner, Dementia by Miklós Rósza, Die Walkure: Act II by Donald McIntyre

Duration:01:09:50

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Tales To Inspire S1E11: Haus der Kunst Part 1

11/8/2022
The members of Operation: American Defense encounter a British super that has some classified intel on the whereabouts of Adolf Hitler. The heroes decide to combine their efforts to bring an end to the leader of the Third Reich. FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST @Drakoniques AS RED REVENANT! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Use the coupon code "estherhateschristmas" to get $10 off your order from our store at www.mistconceptionspod.com/shop/ Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Mitch (he/they; @mitchbustillos) as Omission (he/him), Marlo (she/her; @boggwitch) as Crystal Gazer (she/her), Phil (he/them; @BMCPHILANTHROPY) as Torchbearer (he/him), Kristie (she/her; @PolishKristie) as Geiger Gwen (she/her), Occam (they/them; @occamsockemrobo) as Dr. Fusion (he/him), Kari (she/her) as Mother Midnight (she/her) Music in this episode: Uptown Rhapsody by Teddy Hill, Basie Boogie by Count Basie and his Orchestra, Au Revoir, L’Amour by Paul Whiteman, Flamenco Sketches by Miles Davis

Duration:01:35:13

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Tales To Inspire S1E10: The Hunters

10/17/2022
Relieved of duty and with a clear, self-appointed mission in mind, Torchbearer, Dr. Fusion, and Omission set out to flush Hitler out of hiding and to uncover the dirty secrets of the Third Reich. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Mitch (he/they; @mitchbustillos) as Omission (he/him), Occam (they/them; @occamsockemrobo) as Dr. Fusion (he/him), Phil (he/them; @BMCPHILANTHROPY) as Torchbearer (he/him), Music in this episode: Toby by Bennie Moten, Jumpin’ At The Woodside by Count Basie, Zonky by Six Men And A Girl

Duration:01:32:54

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Tales To Inspire S1E9: Absent Without Official Leave

10/3/2022
With the Allies in dire straits after failing to seize Sicily, the heroes of Operation: American Defense struggle to find their continued role in this war. Buy our new Gieger Gwen Not Even Phased t-shirt! https://mistconceptionspod.com/product/geiger-gwen-not-even-phased-shirt/ Help us get to $400/month on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mistconceptionspod Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/PxbfcpTJu2 Cast: David (he/him; @MrBananaSocks) as the Editor in Chief, Mitch (he/they; @mitchbustillos) as Omission (he/him), Occam (they/them; @occamsockemrobo) as Dr. Fusion (he/him), Phil (he/them; @BMCPHILANTHROPY) as Torchbearer (he/him), Kari (she/her) as Sister Solstice (she/her) Music in this episode: Symphony No. 7 in Adagio by Anton Bruckner

Duration:00:58:55