{"id":3366,"date":"2024-01-05T15:07:33","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T15:07:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kenandrobintalkaboutstuff.com\/?p=3366"},"modified":"2024-01-05T15:07:34","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T15:07:34","slug":"episode-580-the-most-fun-word-in-the-history-of-metallurgy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kenandrobintalkaboutstuff.com\/index.php\/episode-580-the-most-fun-word-in-the-history-of-metallurgy\/","title":{"rendered":"Episode 580: The Most Fun Word in the History of Metallurgy"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Gaming Hut<\/strong> contains a special rack for displaying fancy blades as beloved Patreon backer Stephen Dosman asks us to find the tabletop fun in Ulfberht swords.<\/p>\n

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In the Cinema Hut<\/strong> we look at the newest cycle of female-focused, character-driven horror films.<\/p>\n

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Estimable backer Manfred Gabriel uses his Ask Ken and Robin<\/strong> powers to seek advice on spending his Dracula points.<\/p>\n

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Finally the Consulting Occultist<\/strong> tells the wry tale of the early Georgian era astrologer Isaac Bickerstaff, who predicted the death of rival John Partridge and might not have been entirely who he seemed.<\/p>\n

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Want to pose a question to the show? Get your priority question asking access with your support for the KARTAS Patreon<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Our Patreon-backed Letterboxd list of all films mentioned on the show is now up and running<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Also check out the Goodreads list<\/a> of books mentioned on the show.<\/p>\n

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Snag Ken and Robin merchandise at TeePublic<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Experience the world of Gloom in a new, immersive way with Unhappy Birthday at Castle Slogar<\/em>. With an integrated hint and solution website, drenched in the beloved Gloom aesthetic by artist J. Scott Reeves, this puzzling gamebook kicks off Atlas\u2019 new Enigma line. Sign up for the Kickstarter announcement<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Reality horror just got realer with three new support products for The Yellow King Roleplaying Game: Black Star Magic<\/a><\/em>, Legions of Carcosa: The Yellow King Bestiary<\/a><\/em>, and Robin\u2019s latest novel, Fifth Imperative<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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The treasures of Askfageln can be found at DriveThruRPG<\/a>. Get all issues of FENIX since 2013 available in special English editions. Score metric oodles of Ken Hite gaming goodness, along with equally stellar pieces by Graeme Davis and Pete Nash. Warning: in English, not in Swedish. In English, not Swedish. While you’re at it, grab DICE<\/em> and Freeway Warrior<\/em>!<\/p>\n

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Put on your flannels, grab your duffel bag of hardware and assemble your fake passports. Alert your retailer to the contents of their favorite unmarked warehouse. Delta Green: The Conspiracy<\/a><\/em>, the revised, updated and declassified edition of the iconic 1990s sourcebook has escaped from Arc Dream Publishing.<\/p>\n

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