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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 11h

On episode 257 of Pod Against the Machine, a new adventure begins as such things often do: with shopping. Remember to check out podagainstthemachine.com for show transcripts, player biographies, and more. #pathfinder #paizo #ttrpg #actualplay

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Scheduling demons have once again arisen, so here's a cheerful story about a scheme. This Story Machine written and performed by @msbsandrs.bsky.social Remember to check out podagainstthemachine.com for show transcripts, player biographies, and more. #story #fiction #shortfiction

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

playthrough of the Enmity Cycle, as well as veteran PAtM castmembers @msbsandrs.bsky.social (GM), @coldbrewcrit.bsky.social (voice of Asher, Terazi, and Cassius) and @gerokm.bsky.social (voice of Vaargas and Aluwen).

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

by our own @msbsandrs.bsky.social) as well as a Starfinder ancestry for one of the player characters. Our game will also feature two guests, Jason, the GM of @25north.bsky.social, and Heath of the @thestfnetwork.bsky.social, voice of Mike, Jorg, and Hezz'tia as well as current GM of their

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

The stream itself (twitch.tv/podvsmachine) will feature a pre-recorded Pathfinder 2e homebrew game, which will show off a couple of @paizo.com's newer ancestries and classes, as well as the compatibility between Pathfinder 2e and Starfinder 2e via enemies from the Alien Core (created for Paizo

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Official Twitch account of Pod Against the Machine, the only Pathfinder Actual Play podcast that has the guts to put its opposition to the Machine right in the title. https://podagainstthemachine.com

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Prizes include four sticker sets from the pod (including your choice of one of three exclusive Pride stickers with each set), as well as a $50 gift card from @criticalhitcookies.bsky.social, and two $50 gift cards from Norse Foundry (bsky.app/profile/did:...).

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Anyone who donates to our team at give.translifeline.org/PAtM will also be entered to win one of seven raffle prizes as long as they provide contact info either in their donation or via emailing the pod (podagainstthemachine@gmail.com).

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Fundraise for Trans Lifeline

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

constraints. They're all great people! Finally, we here at PAtM would like to thank the rest of the LGBTQIA+ community for continuing to stand strong in these hard times. We deserve to exist, and to be seen. #pride #charity #pathfinder2e #translifeline #ttrpg #twitch

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Also shout out to @sydneygayle.bsky.social and @ellidilorenzo.bsky.social of The Lost Mountain Saga and Chris (voice of Diago and Grady) of The Hideous Laughter Podcast, all of whom were interested in being guests in this stream, but were unfortunately unable to join because of various time

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

It's stream day, and we are still raising funds for @translifeline.org! We are currently at $440 out of our $1000 goal. @gerokm.bsky.social will also be matching all donations up to that first $1000, meaning that if we hit our goal, we'll actually have raised $2000!

A pink poster with the logos of Trans LifeLine, 25 North, Strange Table Fellows, and Pod Against the Machine, as well as images of a mushroom-themed gnome, a ratfolk in a superhero costume, a centaur in armor, and an orange creature with a paper mâché head, headshots of Heath, Sam, Jeff, and Gero, and the labels "Jason (25 North) Maury", "Heath (STF Network) Ratman", "Sam (PAtM) GM/Garritt", "Jeff (PAtM) Rüzgar", and "Gero (PAtM) Flamin' Hot", and a link to PAtM's Trans LifeLine team page

A pink poster with the logos for Trans LifeLine, Critical Hit Cookies, Norse Foundry, and Pod Against the Machine, as well as several labeled images of sticker sets and the text "Anyone who donates at give.translifeline.org/PAtM and provides a means of contact will be entered into a drawing to win one of seven raffle prizes: four PAtM sticker sets (including a choice of one of three exclusive PAtM Pride stickers with each set), a $50 gift card from Critical Hit Cookies, and two $50 gift cards from Norse Foundry. Thank you again so much to both of these organizations for donating prizes to the cause!"

A pink poster featuring the logos of Trans LifeLine and Pod Against the Machine, as well as the text "Donate to our Trans LifeLine team at give.translifeline.org/PAtM. We are currently at $440 of our $1000 goal. We will be showing a live update of our goal during the B.R.IA.N. stream, and PAtM castmember Gero will be fully matching the total donation amount at the end of the stream up to the initial goal amount. Meaning, if we manage to hit the full $1000, we will actually be donating $2000 to Trans LifeLine! And don't forget to provide contact information, either on TLL's site or via emailing us at podagainstthemachine@gmail.com in order to be entered into our raffle, which will be drawn on the last day of the month! Happy Pride, and stay safe!"

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Thanks to our amazing community, this graphic is already out of date! We're at $335 and counting, over a third of the way to our @translifeline.org goal! Huge thanks to @handle.invalid for donating two $50 gift cards, which will be raffled off to two lucky donors at the end of this month.

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Forgot to share this one on Bluesky earlier this week! The amazingly generous @criticalhitcookies.bsky.social has donated a $50 gift card that you can win if you donate to our @translifeline.org team at give.translifeline.org/PAtM. (Raffle details in the image)

A pink image with the logos for PAtM, Trans LifeLine, and Critical Hit Cookies, as well as the text "Hello again, Scrappers! We're still raising funds for Trans LifeLine, and we're still raffling off prizes to donors! We'd like to give a big thank you to Critical Hit Cookies, who are supplying us with a $50 gift card as one of our prizes! Simply email the pod at podagainstthemachine@gmail.com after donating to enter the raffle." and "Join our team or donate at: give.translifeline.org/PAtM".

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

help the cause, which will be touched on later this week. You can donate or join our team at give.translifeline.org/PAtM #pride #charity #translifeline

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Fundraise for Trans Lifeline

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

we'll be raffling off are one each of all four of our PAtM Adventure Path book sticker sets, as well as a a choice of one of three additional pride stickers (rainbow, trans, or nonbinary). We'll be giving away other items as well, including a couple from some amazing partners who've donated to/2

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Hope you're having a safe Pride out there, Scrappers! We are still raising funds all this month for Trans LifeLine. And to help with that, we'll be doing a raffle at the end of the month for anyone who donates and then contacts us (podagaintstthemachine@gmail.com) afterwards. First among the items/1

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

in touch for your contact info if you're a winner. Finally, we'll be finishing up the month with a brand new Agents of B.R.I.A.N. Pathfinder 2e one-shot on both Twitch and our podcast feed. Once again, happy pride, and stay safe.

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

donation goal of $1000. We'll also be running a raffle for donors at the end of the month featuring stickers, shirts, and possibly other prizes from partner groups. If you would like to be entered into it, simply email podagainstthemachine@gmail.com after making your donation, and we'll get /2

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Happy pride Scrappers. This month (and possibly longer into the summer) we'll be raising money for Trans Lifeline, a charity that works to connect members of the trans community with local help and support. To that end, we've created a team page at give.translifeline.org/PAtM, with an initial /1

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Kids these days and their three counts... podagainstthemachine.podbean.com/e/246-the-fi... #pathfinder #ttrpg #actualplay #podcast

Six hands overlapping on an orange background, with the words "Nobody has the patience to do a good four count anymore" centered over them in purple text.

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Numerians put a whole new spin on the phrase "blood sports". podagainstthemachine.podbean.com/e/245-the-la... #pathfinder #ttrpg #actualplay #podcast #irongods

A pair of Kellid warriors on an orange background hit a spiked skull back and forth, with the text "Kellid volleyball's the worst on the knees, on account of the axes..." in purple between them

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Andrew Gero @gerokm.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

@drawfeeshow.com @dilfosaur.bsky.social Just gonna drop this here for no particular reason...

A children's book at a library with a cartoon bear and sparrow on its cover and the title "Love is in the Bear"

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✨Wray✨ @litewray.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Tomorrow… The Anathema Kickstarter begins this Friday, and we’ll be announcing our five production teams one a day until it launches! Next up: “The Yellow Door” #horror #audiodrama #podcast #thesheridantapes

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Don't you just hate it when a representative of the cabal of evil wizards who secretly control the entire nation leaves one of their number directly in your path when you're trying to get out of their headquarters after a long day of sabotage? podagainstthemachine.podbean.com/e/243-move-t...

A needlepoint of a chainsaw and the words "Move Twice Look Nice"

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✨Wray✨ @litewray.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Four days to go… The Anathema Kickstarter begins this Friday, and we’ll be announcing our five production teams one a day until it launches! Next up: “Chemophage” #horror #audiodrama #podcast #thesheridantapes

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Sam (but Ennie nominated, though) @msbsandrs.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

I am *so* excited to work with Wray, Madeline, and Tal to bring Chemophage to life! Keep watching the water...

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

This week on the show, the party learns a lesson about not giving in to peer pressure from your GM to open that last door. "Art" by Zak (Penguin Classics cover) and @gerokm.bsky.social (Chuck Tingle cover) podagainstthemachine.podbean.com/e/242-more-b... #ttrpg #pathfinder #paizo #actualplay

A parody of a Penguin Classics book cover featuring a glowing orb vaporizing people with the title "So You've Freed the Torment Nexus"

A Chuck Tingle-style parody book cover featuring a glowing orb vaporizing people with a shirtless man standing in front of it and the title "Pounded in the Butt by the Torment Nexus"

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 11/04/2026

I missed this from @phineas.bsky.social when it originally came out but it sure feels relevant at the moment. Also, you can buy this as a print from the artist here: www.inprnt.com/gallery/phin...

A "wartime" poster that says: "Using Generative AI? You're Prompting with Hitler! GenAI is a Fascist Project! Try using your brain instead! Don't surrender your creativity to the Tech Billionaires' control!"

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 09/04/2026

The AI Overview actively gets things wrong about me and my career, how can I trust it with things I don't already know about

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Paizo @paizo.com · 07/04/2026

Have you ever wanted to adventure through space as a tiny miniature sun, born from death and wielding weapons with your itty bitty little miniature sun hands? Well now you can! Get Starfinder Galactic Ancestries TODAY and don't just travel to suns. Be one! Get the book: buff.ly/fOLBBaY

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

This week on the program, the party continues to deal with the MVP of hat-trick flensings, and Brix shows off his fancy version of invisibility! podagainstthemachine.podbean.com/e/241-boulev...

A stick figure resembling rocker Rob Halford standing in front of an SUV, along with the words "the Nissan Pathfinder" and "the preferred vehicle of leather daddies".

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Moon @meltingmooon.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Happy international asexuality day!!! 🖤💜🤍

Bugs bunny in a suit meme saying "I wish all aces a very pleasant international asexuality day"

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Strange Table Fellows Network @thestfnetwork.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Join us on our Patreon for THE ENMITY CYCLE! A new STF& Friends podcast being GMed by our own Heath Parker, with some fantastic friends along for the ride. How high will Enmity levels get?! #pf2e #paizo #pathfinder2e #actualplay #ttrpg #STF

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Paizo @paizo.com · 06/04/2026

Join First Seeker Sarmak to explore the Wreck of the Returned and prevent the First Ones from invading the Pact Worlds in the FIRST Starfinder Society Second Edition Scenario available for Foundry VTT, Invasion's Edge—Available NOW: buff.ly/ZQomqTx

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 02/04/2026

Well now we know what happens when the Dow drops below 50,000

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 01/04/2026

Yup. Also, leaving out issues of plagiarism, etc, one relevant question for many creatives is "why introduce into my workflow a purported tool that will add friction and slow things down." If you have skills and a method that works for you, "AI" is generally a drag, not a boost. Time is precious.

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

This week on the program, we take a journey to the very edge of the JPEG! podagainstthemachine.podbean.com/e/240-real-t...

A minimalist poster with three symbols of a sword, a cross, and the Destiny video game symbol above a quote saying "Interesting...so you are vulnerable to 'hits with swords'?"

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Andrew Gero @gerokm.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Happy #transdayofvisibility. One of my closest friends for over a quarter of a century now is trans, and it breaks my heart every time I think of all the things he's had to deal with over the years because of either not being seen or being seen in the wrong ways by just the worst people. Today is /1

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 31/03/2026

Happy Trans Day of Visibility. I know trans people and I know fascists who are making life difficult for trans people. The trans people are pretty cool and I'm glad I know them. The fascists can go fall down a deep dark hole.

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Courtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 31/03/2026

I said this in replies elsewhere, but I want to say it loudly here. Anything other than a fullthroated affirmation of birthright citizenship in this country by SCOTUS is an act of treason. It is grounds for immediate impeachment. It is a violation of every oath they have made.

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Andrew Gero @gerokm.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

@ellidilorenzo.bsky.social (tagging your personal because looks like LMS doesn't have a Bluesky account) Loved the MoR season finale! You guys are so freaking good (and PAtM really needs to get back to you at some point, we're just terrible at all things schedule)! Can't wait for the next season!

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Andrew Gero @gerokm.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Apparently Bluesky lets us do a repost *and* a quote post, so here's my two bucks to use against those fascist fucks (and a free rhyme!)

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MinnMax @minnmax.com · 23/01/2026

In solidarity with today's ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA blackout, MinnMax is donating $1 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for every share of this Bluesky post for the next hour.

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Karla Ortiz @kortizart.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Comic-con deciding to allow GenAi imagery in the art show —giving valuable space to GenAi users to show slop right NEXT to actual artists who worked their asses off to be there— is a disgrace! A tone deaf decision that rewards and normalizes exploitative GenAi against artists in their own spaces!

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Art Show - Comic-Con

2026 Comic-Con Art Show JULY 23 through JULY 26 The Comic-Con Art Show is open to the public—you do not need a badge to come in and enjoy or purchase artwork. However, everyone entering the Art Show i...

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Andrew Gero @gerokm.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

@drawfeeshow.com Got my Youtooz stylus holder in! Love it!

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Andrew Gero @gerokm.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Happy Pride to those of us who celebrate and to all allies. And happy "go fuck yourself and unfollow me" to those who don't.

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Lauren Beukes @laurenbeukes.com · 21/05/2025

The Genre for Trans Rights 2 auction is running til 7 June 1am BST. bit.ly/genrefortrans (a sequel after Genre for Trans 1 raised £20 500!) Lots of cool things to bid on and friends, we are still accepting new lots if you have something biddable you want to donate + postage, please DO hit me up.

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Genre Creators for Trans Rights in the UK and SA

Silent auction 'Genre Creators for Trans Rights in the UK and SA' hosted online at 32auctions.

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Elk 🜲🦌 bug man @elkcrown.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Twitch chose to replace a lot of the non-gaming category images with AI-generated images, which is a huge spit in the face for all the art communities that are now repped with AI. There's a uservoice here to voice our displeasure! twitch.uservoice.com/forums/31021... #vtuber #art #twitch

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Pod Against the Machine @podvsmachine.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

The hills (or the spaceships buried under them) are alive with the sound of podcasts! It's finally here, y'all! Episode 200, a 4 hour and 40 minute, three-part podcast musical extravaganza from five non-musicians! It was probably a mistake! #Pathfinder #ActualPlay #TTRPGs #SciFi #Musical

Pod Against the Machine podcast background (a layered gray cityscape dominated by a black hill from which purple fire issues, filling the top of the picture) cut into a portrait shape. In the middle, wavy, shadowed orange letters that read "The Most Understated Sticker." At the bottom, in cursive, it says "Episode 200: A Pod Against the Machine Musical" in smaller orange text.

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Sam (but Ennie nominated, though) @msbsandrs.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

There was another poster! I said there were no more posters, but I lied! Come and listen to probably the most audacious, most ill-advised, most ambitious event in the history of this particular podcast.

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 19/05/2025

Your reminder that someone can appear to be at the top (of the world, of their field, etc) and feel rather dramatically differently. I'm glad Jim worked through his issues, is still here with us and is still writing the books so many people love. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/b...

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14 Million Books Later, Jim Butcher Thinks His Wizard Detective Needs a Hug

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