Chase is joined by writer and television critic Joshua Rivera to discuss what we should expect from HBO's upcoming Baldur's Gate 3 television series. The pair discuss showrunner Craig Mazin's history with both Dungeons & Dragons and adaptation, how the series may diverge from The Last of Us, and what fandom means for this property to take another stab at going transmedia.

Later, Chase runs down some of the bigger news pieces and essays on Rascal along with what he's been playing recently. He also gives a little preview of our State of the Rascal article coming towards the end of the month.

Speaking of, you can still subscribe during our anniversary pledge drive with a 20% discount on the first six months by following this link. Thank you for making two years of Rascal possible, and here's to another two. (or five, or even ten??)

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Hosted by Chase Taylor-Carter (@chasecarter.bsky.social).

Featuring Joshua Rivera (@jmrivera.bsky.social).

Read more of Joshua's writing on Aftermath.

Theme song by People Need Goals.

Cover art logo by Johan Nohr (@johannohr.bsky.social).

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Games we mentioned:

Dungeons & Dragons

Magic: The Gathering

The Last of Us

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