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Continuing Conversations: Sci-Fi Storytelling & Star Trek Adventures

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Where does the game end and the story begin? Continuing Conversations is your weekly deep dive into the art of Science Fiction storytelling, narrative design, and the creative process—hosted by Michael Dismuke and Jim Johnson.While our roots are firmly planted in the Star Trek Adventures RPG, our mission has expanded. We are exploring how Sci-Fi worlds are built, how characters are forged, and how... more

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Today on Continuing Conversations, we’re joined by Laurie Ulster—a New York-based writer, freelance journalist, TV producer, and seasoned copy editor whose work spans digital, print, audio, and television. Laurie’s bylines have appeared in outlets li... more

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We sit down with the stunning sci-fi writer Dylan Johnson in this week's episode! YAY! Dylan emphasizes community—championing other writers, supporting their causes, and the belief that every life has worth and a story to tell. Tune in for an inspiri... more

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This week we have the brain-bursting Christoper Cantwell on the show and WOW!! Some insider previews of the NEW Star Trek comic launch coming on Star Trek Day 2026 in celebration of Trek's 60th anniversary!

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Recent Guests

Lou Anders
Children's book author, journalist, science fiction, fantasy editor, and game publisher
Lazy Wolf Studios
Episode: Author Lou Anders - Part 1
Ariel Orea
Art director and comic artist
Modiphius Entertainment
Episode: Let's celebrate the artists!
Aurea Freniere
Artist and comic artist
Modiphius Entertainment
Episode: Let's celebrate the artists!
Aaron Paglia
Long term Star Trek Adventures writer focusing on science, technology, and starships.
Episode: New Technical Manua
Jason Kaufman
Scientist by day and co-host of Dice and Mind by night
Episode: Creating Stories
Brad Browne
Tech Nerd by Day, Straight Nerd by Night
Episode: Creating Stories
Meric Moir
Freelance writer for Star Trek Adventures RPG, has also worked on Acton Cthulhu and The Expanse.
Episode: Cardassians among us!
Al Spader
Freelance writer for Star Trek Adventures, lead writer on the Federation Klingon War Tactical Campaign.
Star Trek Adventures RPG
Episode: Let's Talk Nausicaans!
Johnny K
Indie filmmaker, owner of Kaotica Studios
Kaotica Studios
Episode: Farragut Forward

Hosts

Michael Dismuke
Host of Continuing Conversations; freelance Star Trek Adventures RPG writer; involved in Captain's Log RPG
Jim Johnson
Co-host; project manager and line editor for Star Trek Adventures RPG; editor at Modiphius Entertainment

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • I’m hooked

    Planned to just listen to your captains log episodes but I’m hooked my work days are flying by at warp speed thanks to you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chunt84
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Go to the source for STA talk

    You get to hear from Jim Johnson, who is the Project Manager and line Editor, as well as Michael, who writes as well as others like Al and a plethora of guests. Well worth a listen! The dynamic between Michael and Jim and guests always makes the show worth the listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CypherOracle211
    United States2 years ago
  • I hope to see new Captain's Log content! Keep up the fantastic and interesting work.

    Audible
    5
    Temple Graeae
    United States2 years ago
  • Wonderful Show

    I hope to see new Captain's Log content! Keep up the fantastic and interesting work.

    Audible
    5
    Temple Graeae
    United States2 years ago

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Captivating deep-dive into storytelling craft with practical insights.
Listeners praise the breadth of guests from writers to artists and editors.
Strong dynamic between hosts and guests; consistently worth listening.

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Klingon Culture
Q: What does it mean to be somebody who is neither male nor female within Klingon culture?
It was about exploring the unique identity that fits into the binary Klingon society.
Klingon Culture
Q: What about the Klingons should entice a player to go in that direction?
There's so much room with Klingons to explore more of the culture, beyond just being warriors.
FREE RPG DAY!!
Q: What starter sets are available for free that Game Masters who are willing to go to the shop on free RPG day run?
There are quick starts available for first and second edition of Star Trek Adventures, but no free starter sets as they contain additional components that don't allow for giveaways.
FREE RPG DAY!!
Q: Is it weird if I call up a store and say, Hey, you know what, I want to try playing Star Trek Adventures?
It's completely acceptable to ask your local game shop about running games for Free RPG Day and you can also suggest running a game yourself if they're not doing so.
FREE RPG DAY!!
Q: What are some tips you'd have for someone who is going there and willing to run some games when it comes to setting up to encourage people to play the game?
Encourage people to run games by offering first pick of the free merchandise and ensuring that players who participate get a copy of the game they played.

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This show centers on sci-fi storytelling, world-building, and narrative design with a strong focus on Star Trek Adventures and tabletop RPG writing. Conversations blend character development, world-building, and storytelling formulas, often featuring guests who are authors, game masters, artists, and editors in the RPG and sci‑fi spaces. Listeners likely enjoy deep dives into craft, media analysis, and practical tips for game design, writing, and art direction, with a penchant for nerdy lore and collaborative storytelling. A notable strength is its ability to bring together practitioners from publishing, game design, and design iteration (art, editing, and world-building) to share behind-the-scenes insights and creative workflows. Potential... more

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