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Is AI solving a problem it created? What are you optimizing for? And who's butt is showing?Read instead:The Emperor's New AI unBlog: https://wordsaboutstuff.net/the-emperors-new-ai/On Substack: https://substack.com/home/post/p-222372441In this episode we explore:Garbage in, garbage out (GIGO). Human in the loop. Historic 2026 election wins.🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help. If you've got a marketing puzzle, or need words written about stuff, reach out!💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: [email protected] 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: [email protected] along on: ✨ Instagram:   / amythecopywriter   ✨ Facebook:   / amythecopywriterfb🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩00:00 Welcome00:06 The Emperor's New AI00:54 Links to More01:14 Two Kinds of AI01:37 AI for Research04:47 Human Bias07:15 What's AI for Profit REALLY Doing?08:53 Automation09:34 Sponsor: 2026 Election Firsts10:18 Capitalist Trickery10:55 GIGO13:40 Human in the Loop15:13 They Took Our Jobs?18:23 Optimizing19:03 Save Time For What23:06 Tasks We Hate25:20 Survival26:49 F*$! Optimization27:22 AI Training32:45 Zoom Out34:30 Stolen Outro: Strauss Zelnick🎬 Credits 🎬Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the CopywriterMusic by DELOSound💬 Also Mentioned in this Episode 💬Chris Bizon’s AI work at RENCI solves research puzzles: https://www.unc.edu/posts/2026/06/26/uncs-chris-bizon-and-his-renci-team-solve-research-puzzles/Artificial intelligence reveals never-before-seen structures in the Milky Way: https://universemagazine.com/en/artificial-intelligence-reveals-never-before-seen-structures-in-the-milky-way/2026 Exit Polls NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-elections/exit-polls2026 United States elections: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_electionsThese trans and nonbinary candidates just made history: https://19thnews.org/2026/11/these-trans-and-nonbinary-candidates-just-made-history/The election brought a wave of historic firsts. Here are some groundbreaking winners: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/the-election-brought-a-wave-of-historic-firsts-here-are-some-groundbreaking-winnersTrump says top tech firms have signed accord to 'self-police' AI development: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/30/nx-s1-5985699/trump-self-police-ai-development#AmyTheCopywriter #WordsAboutStuffPodcast #TheEmperorsNewClothes #AI

Which gamer type are you? Plus, things you never noticed about your favorite board games.If you missed part 1:🟥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/jorIh-UtLcU🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XyFzVqOH9bKtvdb6wYMSn?si=ya5ogqYiQNWS2vu-IvrmtQGuest: Micah Fuller 🎲Board Game Designer Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/29785/micah-fullerUser Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/profile/Artful%20NudgerWarband: Against the Darkness (2015): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/153905/warband-against-the-darkness🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: [email protected] Follow along on: ✨ Instagram:   / amythecopywriter   ✨ Facebook:   / amythecopywriterfb🏡 All things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩00:00 Intro00:28 Welcome Back00:51 First Board Game03:16 Favorite Board Game06:23 What Do You Love About Board Games?08:29 The Four Gamer Types11:18 Improv Rules & Mao13:19 Pet Peeves16:51 Luck-Based vs Age of Player18:05 Making a Board Game20:30 Micah's Game Warband: Against the Darkness22:42 Prototypes24:51 Playtesting & Feedback27:11 Marketing & Audience29:04 Publisher Changes32:05 Win Conditions (Capitalism vs More)35:08 Sponsor: VOTE35:41 Dungeons & Dragons38:58 Movement in Games40:27 Spinner41:48 Cards44:04 Timers46:45 Token-Specific Movement (Miniature Games)48:05 We All Have Always Made Games49:57 What's Been Working?52:10 Links to More Board Games53:38 Links to More Micah54:43 Stolen Outro🎬 Credits 🎬Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the CopywriterMusic by DELOSound💬 Also in this Episode 💬4 Player Types https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartle_taxonomy_of_player_typesThe Game Crafter: https://www.thegamecrafter.com/Dyskami Publishing Company: https://dyskami.ca/Elizabeth Magie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizzie_MagieWarhammer: https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/z6UkH6T3/how-army-building-works-in-the-new-edition-of-warhammer-40000/Parks and Rec: imdb.com/title/tt1266020/BoardGameGeek: https://boardgamegeek.com/RPGGeek: https://rpggeek.com/Game Changer (Dropout's YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@dropoutDropout.tv: https://www.dropout.tv/Mornington Crescent (I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mornington_Crescent_(game)Board GamesHi Ho! Cherry-O (1960): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6932/hi-ho-cherry-oThe Game of Life (1960): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2921/game-of-lifeMonopoly (1935): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1406/monopolyCandy Land (1949): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/5048/candy-landGranny's House (1985): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/7917/grannys-houseTerraforming Mars (2016): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/167791/terraforming-marsMao (Card Game): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mao_(card_game)Gloomhaven (2017): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/174430/gloomhavenAgricola (2007): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/31260/agricolaTrouble (1965): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1410/troubleSorry (1929): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2407/sorryBoggle (1972): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1293/boggleGalaxy Trucker (2007): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/31481/galaxy-truckerPerfection (1973): https://www.facebook.com/reel/1466316407779301Space Alert (2008): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/38453/space-alertThe Cones of Dunshire (2013?): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/165694/the-cones-of-dunshireVideo GamesThe Planet Crafter (2024): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1284190/The_Planet_Crafter/Mount & Blade (2008): https://store.steampowered.com/app/22100/Mount_Blade/Gloomhaven (2021): https://store.steampowered.com/app/780290/Gloomhaven/Tabletop Simulator (2015): https://store.steampowered.com/app/286160/Tabletop_Simulator/Bomb Corp Jackbox Games : https://www.jackboxgames.com/games/bomb-corp#AmyTheCopywriter #WordsAboutStuffPodcast #MicahFuller #BoardGameDesign

Does it need a board? A winner? More than one person? (The answers may surprise you!)Guest: Micah Fuller, 🎲 game more boards here:Designer Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/29785/micah-fullerUser Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/profile/Artful%20NudgerIn this episode we explore:Whether or not to put away shopping carts. How many senses there are. And you get to see my Halloween costume.🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help. If you've got a marketing puzzle, or need words written about stuff, reach out!💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: [email protected] 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: [email protected] along on: ✨ Instagram:   / amythecopywriter   ✨ Facebook:   / amythecopywriterfb🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩00:00 Intro00:30 Welcome Micah02:20 Washington DC Class Trip06:00 Awesome Today07:45 Standing vs Sitting (Retail Trauma)11:00 Speed Round11:28 1. Shopping Cart & Bag Dilemma16:46 2. Favorite Smell18:26 More Senses19:48 3. Childhood Favorite TV Show or Movie26:11 4. Best Holiday27:29 Math Contest: Man vs Machine27:55 Air Conditioning28:45 Sponsor: Happy Halloween29:01 Halloween Rules32:47 5. Monopoly Piece36:47 A Game About Games37:15 Do You Need a Winner?38:44 What Isn't a Board Game?41:49 More Than One Person?43:42 Game Pieces?45:39 Spin-Off Games47:46 Link to More Micah48:22 Stolen Outro: Gaming Character🎬 Credits 🎬Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the CopywriterMusic by DELOSound💬 Also Mentioned in this Episode 💬Tim Hortons (Coffee Shop Chain): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_HortonsPetrichor (the smell after rain): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PetrichorTMNT (TV Series 1987-1996): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0131613/The Flintstones (TV Series 1960-1966): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053502/The Price is Right (TV Series 1972-current): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068120/Monty Python's Flying Circus (TV Series 1969-1974): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063929/Care Bears (TV Series 1985): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12333466/No Heart (Villain of Care Bears): https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/No_Heart_(Care_Bears)Scooby Doo, Where Are You! (TV Series 1969-1970): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063950/Spinning TV Color Wheel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRSoxOFuvY0The Neverending Story (Movie): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088323/Labyrinth (Movie): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091369/Shadow and Bone (TV Series): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2403776/Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo (Book Series): https://www.leighbardugo.com/book/shadow-and-bone-trilogy/Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo (Book Series): https://www.goodreads.com/series/131836-six-of-crowsDinotrux (TV Series): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1396212/PAW Patrol (TV Series): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3121722/Monopoly Pieces: https://www.ebay.com/itm/383802973561Le Havre (Board Game): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/35677/le-havreAgricola (Board Game): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/31260/agricolaWingspan (Board Game): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266192/wingspan#AmyTheCopywriter #WordsAboutStuffPodcast #MicahFuller #BoardGameDesign

What’s your favorite cryptid? Is something lurking in your social media feed? And who do we find at the end of our adventure?Missed part 1? Go here:🟥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/_7gaCOMzhsE🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5S0W7zDBjyptkINU6mszTs?si=WSE9jv_AR96aRHR6Lt1wcgGuest: Laci ✨ who totally does some things sometimes: 🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lalalaaaci📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lalalaaaci/🟣 Streaming on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lvonboo🟥 YouTube: Chills at https://www.youtube.com/@chillsIn this episode we explore:Frightening Threads comments. Millennial LOL. What UFOs are called now.🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳Marketing puzzle? Need words?💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: [email protected] along on: ✨ Instagram:   / amythecopywriter   ✨ Facebook:   / amythecopywriterfb🏡 All things: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩00:00 Intro00:22 Welcome Back Laci (SCP Game)01:20 Ghost Hunting Equipment06:13 Ghostwriter08:07 Sponsor: HPV Vaccine10:56 Ghosty Equipment14:22 A Come to Jesus Interlude (Terrifying)15:38 UFO UAP Jesus?16:52 Mahna Mahna18:15 Equipment: D.O.T.S19:31 Early Access20:42 Clue 1: The Hunt Begins21:29 Favorite Cryptid24:04 Are Ghosts Real?25:00 Crossing Over with John Edward25:55 Ed & Lorraine Warren26:41 The Real Monsters 27:39 Scary Prediction + Mash Ranking31:46 Celsius v Fahrenheit32:40 Cancelled Plans37:41 Millennial "lol"40:14 Facebook "Likes" & Threads Telling On You45:54 Are We Over 'Murica?48:42 AI?55:11 Links to Chills & Laci58:20 Stolen Outro: Jimothy Watcher🎬 Credits 🎬Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the CopywriterMusic by DELOSound💬 Also Mentioned in this Episode 💬Ghostwriter (TV Series 1991-1995): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108787/Ghostwriter (TV Series 2019-2022): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11004134/Wishbone (TV Series (1995-1998): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112225/HPV Vaccine ReferencesAn Australian success story: the HPV vaccine (Cancer Council): https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/news/australian-success-story-hpv-vaccine/HPV Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness Data (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/hcp/vaccination-considerations/safety-and-effectiveness-data.htmlAustralia on track to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035 (Health.gov Australia): https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-rebecca-white-mp/media/australia-on-track-to-eliminate-cervical-cancer-by-2035The Power of a Single Dose: Evidence for a Single-Dose HPV Vaccine Schedule (Johns Hopkins Public Health): https://publichealth.jhu.edu/ivac/the-power-of-a-single-dose-evidence-for-a-single-dose-hpv-vaccine-scheduleHPV vaccination eliminated cervical cancer deaths in young UK women in recent years, study suggests (CIDRAP.edu): https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/human-papillomavirus-hpv/hpv-vaccination-eliminated-cervical-cancer-deaths-young-uk-women-recentCervical cancer death rate drops in women under 25: 8 notes (Becker's Oncology): https://www.beckersoncology.com/oncology/cervical-cancer-death-rate-drops-in-women-under-25-8-notes/Slender: The Arrival (Game): https://store.steampowered.com/app/252330/Slender_The_Arrival/Black Light Scorpions: https://www.reddit.com/r/NatureIsFuckingLit/comments/vcsrzg/so_my_boss_used_and_uv_light_on_the_scorpions/Mahna Mahna (Muppet Song): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb47CstE7R4Diet Dr. Pepper Mahna Mahna (Commercial Archived by Mike Bise): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX1iNfOYOUwPlesiosaur (Animal): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlesiosaurGhost Hunters (TV Series): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0426697/Crossing Over with John Edward (TV Series): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0292776/Ed and Lorraine Warren (People): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_and_Lorraine_WarrenM*A*S*H (TV Series): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068098/What am I looking at? Meet Jimothy: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BA2VEGXrmVE#AmyTheCopywriter #WordsAboutStuffPodcast #Laci #Halloween

Our favorite games, the scary amount of time we've spent in them, and how to make Black Mirror less depressing. Guest: Laci ✨ who totally does some things: 🧵 https://www.threads.com/@lalalaaaci📷 https://www.instagram.com/lalalaaaci/🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳[email protected] along on:  / amythecopywriter     / amythecopywriterfb⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩00:00 Intro00:20 Welcome Laci02:58 Awesome Today (Plus Snack Review)06:01 1. Childhood TV Show or Movie11:18 Points & Arcade Rewards12:54 2. Hyperfocuses? Hyperfoci?20:10 3. Food Delivery26:10 Sponsor: Halloween Etiquette27:42 4. Witch Spells29:21 5. Most Played Game33:34 Ghost Hunters Phasmophobia Edition34:25 Lightning36:34 Phasmo Changes & Brightness Issues38:31 Setting Selection39:07 Backrooms?40:16 FNAF?41:34 VR Motion Sickness44:09 Cliffhanger44:18 Links to More Laci44:51 Stolen Outro: The Cryptkeeper🎬 Credits 🎬Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the CopywriterMusic by DELOSound💬 Also Mentioned in this Episode 💬Gargoyles: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108783/Beetlejuice: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096543/The Jerry Springer Show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120974/Maury: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120986/The Montel Williams Show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120992/Sylvia Brown: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_BrowneThe Steve Wilkos Show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1084587/Gummi Bears: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088528/Beetlejuice: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094721/RoboCop: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093870/Godzilla: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120685/Fallout: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12637874/The Last of Us: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3581920/Lasertron: https://laser-tron.com/Futurama: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0149460/Common People episode of Black Mirror: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_People_%28Black_Mirror%29Drag Queens Trixie & Katya React to Black Mirror Season 7 | I Like to Watch | Netflix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5PYUTVfOhwI Like to Watch | Netflix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIxSmXUclcM&list=PLs9aWCCF6Oy6CnOuLsq3GuDsb-9lZFrEfUNHhhh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CM7xYLsNZZI&list=PLhgFEi9aNUb2BNrIEecCGXApgeX7Yjwz8The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie and Katya: https://www.youtube.com/@katyaandtrixieGrocery Store Simulator: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2961880/Grocery_Store_Simulator/Gas Station Simulator: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1149620/Gas_Station_Simulator/Humblebundle: https://www.humblebundle.com/PowerWash Simulator: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1290000/PowerWash_Simulator/Road Diner Simulator: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1747470/Road_Diner_Simulator/PAYDAY 2: https://store.steampowered.com/app/218620/PAYDAY_2/Diablo: https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/diabloPhasmophobia: https://store.steampowered.com/app/739630/Phasmophobia/Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms: https://store.steampowered.com/app/627690/Idle_Champions_of_the_Forgotten_Realms/Frostpunk: https://store.steampowered.com/app/323190/Frostpunk/Tabletop Simulator: https://store.steampowered.com/app/286160/Tabletop_Simulator/Portal: https://store.steampowered.com/app/400/Portal/Ghost Hunters: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0426697/Ball Lightning: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_lightningStreamer Hit by Lightning Clip: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/K5p2Q619wwsChrispymate (Twitch Streamer Hit by Lightning): https://www.twitch.tv/chrispymateSCP — Containment Breach: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2178380/SCP__Containment_Breach/Five Nights at Freddy's: https://store.steampowered.com/app/319510/Five_Nights_at_Freddys/The Backrooms: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1825160/The_Backrooms/Backrooms: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26657236/Tales From the Crypt: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096708/#AmyTheCopywriter #WordsAboutStuffPodcast #Lalalaaci #Halloween

How random acts of kindness change the world. And answering: Who is coming to save us?The written, drawn and more eloquent version: Be "Someone" — A Guide to Your Eulogy: https://wordsaboutstuff.net/be-someone-a-guide-to-your-eulogy/In this episode we explore:Your neighbors are not the enemy. How to signal to everyone (and yourself) that people are more good than anything else. Understanding we're all animals on a rock. 🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help. If you've got a marketing puzzle, or need words written about stuff, reach out!💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: [email protected] 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: [email protected] along on: ✨ Instagram:   / amythecopywriter   ✨ Facebook:   / amythecopywriterfb🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩0:00 Intro00:26 Awesome Today: Seeking Joy02:01 Grumps, Lies & Critics (Social Media)04:23 Helpers06:14 Brains & Bait06:49 Anger vs Joy08:08 Unearned Kindness as Rebellion (Tim Horton's)10:16 Capitalism Brain12:53 "Someone"14:40 For Clout15:30 A Moment17:05 Your Neighbors (Who is Coming to Save You)18:48 Underdog Flying V21:19 You Are Not Alone (Act)22:19 Signal in the Dark23:14 Buy Nothing (Non-App Community)24:42 Little Free Library27:48 Anonymous Good31:32 Famous vs Important32:04 A Link to More32:40 What's Working33:19 Stolen Outro: Percy Shelley🎬 Credits 🎬Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the CopywriterMusic by DELOSound💬 Also Mentioned in this Episode 💬The Mighty Ducks (Movie): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104868/Little Free Library: https://littlefreelibrary.org/#WordsAboutStuffPodcast #AmyTheCopywriter #RandomActsOfKindness #LittleFreeLibrary #Community

Which of the four gamer types are you? Plus, things you never noticed about your favorite board games.If you missed part 1:🟥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/jorIh-UtLcU🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XyFzVqOH9bKtvdb6wYMSn?si=ya5ogqYiQNWS2vu-IvrmtQGuest: Micah Fuller 🎲Board Game Designer Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/29785/micah-fullerUser Page: https://boardgamegeek.com/profile/Artful%20NudgerWarband: Against the Darkness: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/153905/warband-against-the-darkness🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: [email protected] Follow along on: ✨ Instagram:   / amythecopywriter   ✨ Facebook:   / amythecopywriterfb🏡 All things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩00:00 Intro00:28 Welcome Back00:51 First Board Game03:16 Favorite Board Game06:23 Love About Board Games?08:29 The Four Gamer Types11:18 Improv Rules & Mao13:19 Pet Peeves16:51 Luck-Based vs Age of Player18:05 Making a Board Game20:30 Micah's Game Warband: Against the Darkness22:42 Making a Prototype24:51 Playtesting & Feedback27:11 Marketing & Audience29:04 Publisher Changes32:05 Win Conditions (Capitalism vs More)35:08 Sponsor: VOTE35:41 D&D38:58 Movement40:27 Spinner41:48 Cards44:04 Timers46:45 Token-Specific Movement (Miniature Games)48:05 We All Have Always Made Games49:57 What's Been Working?52:10 Links to Board Games53:38 Links to Micah54:43 Stolen Outro🎬 Credits 🎬Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the CopywriterMusic by DELOSound💬 Also in this Episode 💬4 Player Types: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartle_taxonomy_of_player_typesThe Game Crafter: https://www.thegamecrafter.com/Dyskami: https://dyskami.ca/Inventor of Monopoly Elizabeth Magie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizzie_MagieWarhammer: https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/z6UkH6T3/how-army-building-works-in-the-new-edition-of-warhammer-40000/Parks and Rec: imdb.com/title/tt1266020/BoardGameGeek: https://boardgamegeek.com/RPGGeek: https://rpggeek.com/Game Changer(Dropout YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@dropoutDropout.tv: https://www.dropout.tv/Mornington Crescent (I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mornington_Crescent_(game)Board GamesHi Ho! Cherry-O (1960): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6932/hi-ho-cherry-oThe Game of Life (1960): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2921/game-of-lifeMonopoly (1935): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1406/monopolyCandy Land (1949): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/5048/candy-landGranny's House (1985): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/7917/grannys-houseTerraforming Mars (2016): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/167791/terraforming-marsMao (Card Game): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mao_(card_game)Gloomhaven (2017): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/174430/gloomhavenAgricola (2007): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/31260/agricolaTrouble (1965): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1410/troubleSorry (1929): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2407/sorryBoggle (1972): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1293/boggleGalaxy Trucker (2007): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/31481/galaxy-truckerPerfection (1973): https://www.facebook.com/reel/1466316407779301Space Alert (2008): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/38453/space-alertThe Cones of Dunshire (2013?): https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/165694/the-cones-of-dunshireVideo GamesThe Planet Crafter (2024): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1284190/The_Planet_Crafter/Mount & Blade (2008): https://store.steampowered.com/app/22100/Mount_Blade/Gloomhaven (2021): https://store.steampowered.com/app/780290/Gloomhaven/Tabletop Simulator (2015): https://store.steampowered.com/app/286160/Tabletop_Simulator/Bomb Corp from Jackbox Games : https://www.jackboxgames.com/games/bomb-corp#AmyTheCopywriter #WordsAboutStuffPodcast #MicahFuller #BoardGameDesign

And why being the most perfect person in the room ISN'T the goal.If you missed part 1, watch or listen here:🟥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/g2ILrCrKGlg🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Lh0JyESrsMfOryHKvt5tT?si=nRSPsSofTcGEMfUNYfS_kQGuest Meryl Klemow | Comedian & Writer, 😆 laugh more here: 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merylklemow/In this episode we explore:How often should you answer your phone? What show are you binging next? (We've got recommendations.)🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help. If you've got a marketing puzzle, or need words written about stuff, reach out!💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: [email protected] 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: [email protected] along on: ✨ Instagram:   / amythecopywriter   ✨ Facebook:   / amythecopywriterfb🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩00:00 Start00:48 Welcome Back Meryl Klemow01:48 What Makes a Good Audience?08:18 Love About Stand-Up14:59 Writing or Performing?17:52 Exceptional TV Scripts22:55 Heckler Story25:54 Sponsor: Gratitude26:52 Audience Management28:56 Inspired By (Music and Comedy)31:48 Favorite Coworkers34:54 Dream Gig39:48 What Makes You Laugh?44:49 Winner Winner45:40 What's Working50:32 Links to More Meryl🎬 Credits 🎬Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the CopywriterMusic by DELOSound💬 Also Mentioned in this Episode 💬This Murder Was Staged (Play): https://stageagent.com/shows/play/33122/this-murder-was-stagedThe Comedy Store (Stand-Up Venue): https://thecomedystore.com/The Improve (Stand-Up Venue): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_ImprovThe West Wing (TV Series): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0200276/mediaviewer/rm2673566976/Better Call Saul (TV Series): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3032476/mediaviewer/rm2693725696/Dexter (TV Series): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0773262/Succession (TV Series): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7660850/Severance (TV Series): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11280740/Veep (TV Series): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1759761/Alanis Morissette (Singer-Songwriter): https://alanis.com/Tori Amos (Singer-Songwriter): https://toriamos.com/Lilith Fair: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilith_FairNatalie Merchant (Singer-Songwriter): https://www.nataliemerchant.com/Ellen DeGeneres (Comedian): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_DeGeneresChelsea Peretti (Comedian): https://www.chelseaperetti.com/Sarah Silverman (Comedian): https://www.sarahsilverman.com/Laurie Kilmartin (Comedian & Writer): https://lauriekilmartin.com/Debra DiGiovanni (Comedian): https://www.debradigiovanni.com/Maggie Hyde (Comedian, Author, Documentary Producer): https://www.instagram.com/thatmaggiehyde/Maggie's Mashup (Stand Up Events): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maggies-mashup-tickets-1260545949869Dawn Brodey (Comedian): https://www.dawnbrodey.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/dawn_brodey/HILF: History I'd Like to F**k (Podcast): https://open.spotify.com/show/2PNgNlDJcDYw3Pf2YyHeagSamantha Hale (Actor): https://www.instagram.com/thesamanthahale/Samantha Hale: Horror Nerd (TV Special): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28753242/Dropout (Comedy Network with Hilarious Commenters): https://www.dropout.tv/Dropout on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/collegehumor#AmyTheCopywriter #WordsAboutStuffPodcast #MerylKlemow #Comedy

Learn about stand-up while you sit down (or do chores or drive or procrastinate doing work). 🥳Guest Meryl Klemow | Comedian & Writer, 😆 laugh more here: 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merylklemow/Special Mention:Pretty Funny Women (Comedy Class): ⁠https://www.prettyfunnywomen.com/⁠In this episode we explore:How to get over flight anxiety. The rise and fall of Ellen. Canadian music.🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help. If you've got a marketing puzzle, or need words written about stuff, reach out!💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: [email protected] 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: [email protected] along on: ✨ Instagram:   / amythecopywriter   ✨ Facebook:   / amythecopywriterfb🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩00:00 Intro00:39 Welcome Meryl Klemow01:12 A Canadian Music Moment03:35 Awesome Today: Leo Season & Cheese09:00 1. Favorite Childhood TV Show10:46 2. 8th Day of the Week14:07 3. Favorite Smell16:21 4. The Million Dollar Question17:56 5. LA Animal Services19:31 Inspiration, TV Pilots & Process21:56 Focus Groups24:17 Sponsor: Animal Rescues28:49 Not Deal or No Deal30:18 Meryl's First Stand-Up Show34:27 First Comedy Memory36:32 Favorite Venue38:20 Not Your Cup of Tea39:34 Link to More Comedy40:17 More Meryl41:05 Stolen Outro: Groucho Marx🎬 Credits 🎬Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the CopywriterMusic by DELOSound💬 Also Mentioned in this Episode 💬Musicians & BandsNickelback: https://nickelback.com/Avril Lavigne: https://avrillavigne.com/Alanis Morissette: https://alanis.com/Barenaked Ladies: https://www.barenakedladies.com/Steven Page: https://www.stevenpage.com/The Tragically Hip: https://thetragicallyhip.forwardmerch.com/The Psychedelic Furs : https://thepsychedelicfurs.com/Guided by Voices: https://www.guidedbyvoices.com/Mark's episode (Tragically Hip reference): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRfSyGEhrXQThe Ellen DeGeneres Show (Talk Show): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0379623/Ellen (TV Series): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108761/Joely Fisher (Actor): https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004921/Catch Me If You Can (Movie): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0264464/A Star is Born (Movie): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1517451/Pacific Rim (Movie): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1663662/The Devil Wears Prada (Movie): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0458352/Shining Sea Bikeway: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shining_Sea_BikewayLA Animals Services: https://www.laanimalservices.com/The Office (TV Series): imdb.com/title/tt0386676/Deadline: https://deadline.com/CSIs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CSI_(franchise)NCIS: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0364845/Mary Beth Barone (Actor): https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7885108/Meghan Markle on Deal or No Deal: https://www.today.com/popculture/royals/meghan-markle-recalls-objectified-deal-no-deal-briefcase-model-rcna52693Flappers Comedy Club and Restaurant: https://flapperscomedy.com/The Ice House (Comedy Club): https://icehousecomedy.com/#AmyTheCopywriter #WordsAboutStuffPodcast #MerylKlemow #StandUpComedy #Comedian

Do you really have to “write what you know”? And what do you get when you cross Batman with Buffy the Vampire Slayer? 🔥🧺If you missed part 1, watch or listen here:🟥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/NLD8DCSvBv8🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EeRwGk5u3j18Y0tRZL5el?si=ipoG9hkqRfy2yTSD-FpWcQGuest: Randall Allen Dunn | ThrillerWriter 📚 for fast-paced stories: YouTube Music Soundtrack to books: https://music.youtube.com/@randallallendunn8121Den by Randall Allen Dunn (Book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYPA5TR?The Red Rider Saga (Books 1-5): https://www.amazon.com/The-Red-Rider-Saga/dp/B09VXF87M4 Beyond Imagination: Alien Life and Death (eBook): https://www.amazon.com/BEYOND-IMAGINATION-ALIEN-LIFE-DEATH-ebook/dp/B0FYCQV37R/ref=sr_1_1High Adventure: The Solomon Ring of Kilimanjaro (Book & eBook): https://www.amazon.com/High-Adventure-Solomon-Ring-Kilimanjaro-ebook/dp/B06WGXBWVCGuest: Randall Allen Dunn | ThrillerWriter ✍️ for writing tips:📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunnrandallallen/🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.com/@dunnrandallalle🟦 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RandallAllenDunn/🕒 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@randallallendunn🟥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZGeMw_uI69dXkF6mBYTHMw💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randall-allen-dunn-44689769/📧 Email: [email protected](Formerly known as DA Randall.)In this episode we explore:Music to write to. Ideas that got away. Disappearing characters.🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help. If you've got a marketing puzzle, or need words written about stuff, reach out!💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: [email protected] 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: [email protected] along on: ✨ Instagram:   / amythecopywriter   ✨ Facebook:   / amythecopywriterfb🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩00:00 Intro Clip00:52 Welcome Randall Allen Dunn01:05 Storyboards & World Maps03:26 Marketing Hat for Self-Publishers04:16 How Do You Start a Thriller (+Soundtracks)08:08 The Best Forgotten Dialogue10:00 Music While Writing11:25 Common Mistakes13:19 Write What You Know?20:25 Inspired By: Ian Fleming21:47 Building a Character29:54 Writing Action Scenes32:39 Key Story Ingredients35:31 Sponsor: Imagination37:16 Solving Sitcoms39:29 What's Working?41:27 Latest Project: Interceptor 744:51 Links for Self-Publishing, Writing & Randall47:15 Stolen Outro: Willy Wonka🎬 Credits 🎬Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the CopywriterMusic by DELOSound💬 Also Mentioned in this Episode 💬Roll20 (D&D Online Platform): https://roll20.net/World Anvil: https://www.worldanvil.com/Steven James (Author, Thriller): https://stevenjames.net/Back to the Future (Movie): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088763/Ian Fleming (Author, Suspense): https://ianfleming.com/Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Series): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118276/Batman (Comic, Movie, TV Series): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BatmanDie Hard (Movie): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095016/Fantasia (Movie): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032455/Mad About You (TV Series): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103484/Raiders of the Lost Ark (Movie): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082971/The Best of Richard Matheson (Book): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/546682/the-best-of-richard-matheson-by-richard-matheson/The Black Hole (Movie): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078869/NCIS (TV Series): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0364845/#WordsAboutStuffPodcast #AmyTheCopywriter #RandallAllenDunn #ThrillerWriter #RedRiderSaga