Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks with Ethan Gilsdorf

<p>Episode 44 features Ethan Gilsdorf, journalist, teacher, essayist, author of Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks. We discuss his book, how gaming is important to who we are, being creatives, finding your place, and so much more.</p> <p>During the episode we cover:</p> <ul> <li>Generational Geekdom</li> <li>Gaming Apprenticeship</li> <li><em>Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks</em></li> <li>Dungeon Master or Player</li> <li>Theatre of the Mind</li> <li>When it all clicks</li> <li>Grognard</li> <li>Digital Infringement on Pen and Paper</li> <li>Being a Creative</li> <li>Teaching</li> <li>Inclusion</li> <li>Escapism</li> <li>And much more...</li> </ul> <p><strong>Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode</strong></p> <p><a href="http://agentpalmer.com/">AgentPalmer.com</a></p> <p><a title="EthanGilsdorf.com" href="https://ethangilsdorf.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EthanGilsdorf.com</a></p> <p><a title= "Watch Ethan's TEDx Talk "Why Dungeons and Dragons is Good for You (In Real Life)." href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PaHJqpQnyw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch Ethan's TEDx Talk "Why Dungeons and Dragons is Good for You (In Real Life).</a></p> <p>Get a copy of <em>Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks</em> by Ethan Gilsdorf at your favorite books store or at <a href= "https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781599219943" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IndieBound</a> or <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Fantasy-Freaks-Gaming-Geeks-Imaginary/dp/1599219948/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amazon</a>.</p> <p><a href= "http://agentpalmer.com/20309/media/the-written-word/ethan-gilsdorf-builds-an-immersive-experience-in-fantasy-freaks-and-gaming-geeks/%20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read my review of Ethan's book.</a></p> <p><strong>Tweets</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://twitter.com/ThePalmerFiles">@ThePalmerFiles</a></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/AgentPalmer">@AgentPalmer</a></p> <p><a title="@ethanfreak" href="http://www.twitter.com/ethanfreak" target="_blank" re