Creative Commoners

Creative Commoners


Latest Episodes

Episode 130: Chris Goes Through The Changes
February 27, 2014

Wherein Chris recounts his epic journey across the country to his new homestead in Seattle. Hear tales of Beatrice Cumberbatch, border patrol mind games, Dave Matthews' dog, Mad Libs pizza Seattle Style, road trip tropes, and our first nudie pic submissio

Episode 129: Bropocalypse
February 13, 2014

Wherein Allison's unexpected absence spawns another Bro Show! In this variety act, Chris and Corey explore the Flappy Bird creator's mercy quit, Chris's double love affairs, target practice seals, bees in mech suits, codeine hazelnuts, legalized pot, and

Episode 128: D&D Part VII - Escape from Nerd’s Landing
February 06, 2014

Wherein our Dungeons and Dragons adventure continues as our heroes near their escape from the dungeons beneath Nerd's Landing. But their path to freedom is blocked by many threats, including a massive snake, solider patrols, the mysterious group called Th

Episode 127: Fans as Creators
January 30, 2014

Wherein we discuss the positive interactions between creators and fans. Whether reviving cancelled TV shows, producing fan-made series, backing Kickstarter campaigns, or allowing fans to co-create video games, technology has birthed a growing level of en

Episode 126: Toxic Fans
January 23, 2014

Wherein we explore the foul caverns of toxic fandom to figure out what happens when fans turn sour and downright nasty against the creators and franchises they follow. From Phil Fish's rage quit to Steven Moffat ire to all things Star Trek, creators and c

Episode 125: Fandomonium
January 16, 2014

Wherein our gang kicks off a three-parter on the phenomenon of fandom. Corey delves into the history of fandom, going all the way back to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and early science fiction. Allison talks about raising a fan and experiencing cosplay at a rec

Episode 124: D&D Part VI - Lair of the Kobolds
January 09, 2014

Wherein our Dungeons and Dragons adventure continues. Escaped from their prison cell and on the run from Lord Biznish, Brodo Shaggins and Rimrod Ravenshaft plunge deep beneath the castle into the face of new dangers. With the goliath Gorax at their side,

Episode 123: Season Premiere
January 02, 2014

Wherein the show has been hijacked by villainous Greg Holbus, spelling ruin for the Creative Commoners. Will they defeat this dastardly foe? Will they then go on to discuss videos games, linear v. open storytelling, games that defy traditional expectation

Episode 122: Season Finale
December 19, 2013

Wherein the gang must face off with their most dangerous foe yet. Once neutralized, they take a look back at 2013 to see the creative steps they've each made. After a busy year of book releases, Allison is ready to greet 2014. Corey gets further into elec

Episode 121: More with Musical Guest Luke Bard
December 12, 2013

Wherein Corey and Chris continue their chat with musical guest Luke Bard. In this second part, the trio delve into the process of writing lyrics and the art of improvising, Luke premiers an original song and plays another cover, Chris puts Story Forge Car