Continuing Conversations: Sci-Fi Storytelling & Star Trek Adventures

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 stories are told across every medium. Whether you are a Gamemaster crafting a campaign, an aspiring novelist, or a fan of deep lore, we bring you the insights you need to fuel your imagination.Produced by Studio Tembo, this show is dedicated to ”Infinite Stories in Infinite Combinations.” Whether you’re rolling dice or writing chapters, let’s continue the conversation.What you can expect every week: - Insider Access: The latest news, product announcements, and deep dives into new Star Trek Adventures releases directly from the writers and designers. - GM & Player Masterclasses: Practical

Continuing Conversations: Sci-Fi Storytelling & Star Trek Adventures is a leisure podcast hosted by Studio Tembo, with 200 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 84. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Studio Tembo hosts Continuing Conversations: Sci-Fi Storytelling & Star Trek Adventures, a leisure show with 200 episodes published.

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  Episode #235

  Dynamic writing duo Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly (the Hive Mind)

  Aug 21, 20261h 7m

  In this episode of Continuing Conversations, hosts Michael Dismuke and Jim Johnson welcome back the dynamic writing duo Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly (the Hive Mind), fresh off San Diego Comic-Con 2026. The creators share their 20-year journey as collaborative partners, offering invaluable business advice for aspiring writers, including establishing an S-Corp, hiring legal/accounting professionals, and their financial blueprint under Ego Death Inc. They also preview their highly anticipated projects, including taking over Dark Horse’s Dungeons & Dragons comics (pitched as the 'Avengers of D&D'), their original horror miniseries You'll Never Leave This Place Alive, and their upcoming indie film Synthetic. Learn more about the duo's creative synergy here: https://magmacomix.com/blogs/creators/hive-mind-jackson-lanzing-collin-kelly https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

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  Episode #234

  LIVE from ST:LV 2026

  Aug 17, 202656 min

  Jim and Michael at STLV and the Star Trek Timelines panel!!! https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

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  Episode #233

  The World of Sequential Art

  Aug 7, 20261h 8m

  We are diving deep into the world of sequential art to profile a creator who completely redefines what a comic book page can look like: the incredible J.K. Woodward. If you’ve ever flipped through the dark, atmospheric pages of Peter David’s Fallen Angel, or marveled at the hyper-realistic, stunningly painted characters in IDW’s Star Trek universe, then you already know his work. Woodward bridges the gap between traditional fine art and modern comic storytelling. By choosing gouache on hot-press cotton paper over standard digital inks, he brings a textured, expressionistic depth to mainstream Marvel, DC, and indie titles. He belongs to that elite class of mixed-media visionaries, proving with every single panel that comic book art belongs in a fine art gallery. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

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  Episode #232

  STA Weapons and Gear

  Aug 6, 202639 min

  Jim and Michael break down Star Trek Adventures RPG Core Rulebook chapter 8, Weapons and Gear! Are you optimizing the use of gear and Weapons in your game? Tune in for some serious riffing to inspire amazing ways to use equipment traits, insane weapons, and outlandish inventions. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

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  Episode #231

  Where does a great RPG design begin?

  Jul 24, 20261h 15m

  What does it really take to turn an RPG idea into a finished game? In this episode of Continuing Conversations, Michael Dismuke and Jim Johnson sit down with veteran game designers Meric Moir, and Al Spader for an engaging discussion about the realities of RPG development. From the spark of an initial idea to the challenges of playtesting, refinement, and publication, the panel explores what happens behind the curtain of game design. Together, they tackle big questions: Does a great RPG begin with mechanics, setting, theme, or emotion? How do designers know when to stop worldbuilding and start building a playable game? What lessons emerge when players interact with a game in ways its creators never anticipated? And perhaps most importantly, what separates the RPGs that make it to publication from the countless brilliant ideas that remain trapped in notebooks and hard drives? Whether you're an aspiring designer, a veteran gamemaster, or simply curious about how your favorite RPGs come to life, this conversation offers practical insights, hard-earned lessons, and plenty of stories from the creative trenches. https://linktr.ee/studiotembo

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